Fans are wondering why Mem-Cho has horns, and Oshi no Ko has a lot of room to explore the influencer's character in more detail.
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Are Mem-Cho's Horns Real?
Mem-Cho is an otherwise regular girl who sports a little pair of devil horns.
So far, the manga hasn't confirmed whether the horns are real, but they are probably an accessory, as she's been seen without them when not streaming.
Oshi no Ko features both supernatural elements and artistic license conventions that aren't truly paranormal but promote the anime's themes.
Aqua and Ruby's reincarnation into their new life as Ai's children is a clear fantasy element.
On the other hand, the stars in their and Ai's eyes are most likely a symbol of their familial bond and their shiny but cruel journey in show business.
As such, Mem-Cho's horns could, theoretically, be real, with some fans theorizing that she's a demon.
That being said, Oshi no Ko is mostly grounded in reality after its initial reincarnation elements, so the possibility of Mem-Cho wearing fake horns to appear cute and edgy is more probable.
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The most plausible theory as to why Mem-Cho sports horns could be tied to her characterization and the show's overall themes. This would make her occasional tail artistic license as well.
Mem-Cho is a late bloomer in the entertainment industry. She missed her chance to become an idol as a teenager because she decided to work to support her family.
Eventually, she became a successful YouTuber. In her videos, she presented herself as a high-school student despite already being in her mid-20s.
Her genetics and youthful appearance allowed her to persuade her fans. Now 27, Mem-Cho is finally trying to live her idol dream.
In this context, most fans see her horns as a fun accessory that she wears in an attempt to fit in with youth culture, where cute articles of clothing like hats with animal ears are fashionable.
Mem-Cho likely wears her horn accessories because they are now a recognizable part of her YouTuber brand.
This wouldn't be the first time a character by Aka Akasaka wears an accessory at all times, even when a real person wouldn't plausibly wear it. Think of Chika Fujiwara's ribbon, for instance.
That being said, a few fans have devised a supernatural theory for Mem-Cho's horns.
Since later manga chapters feature a supernatural Crow Girl, who is mysteriously connected to Ruby and Aqua, some fans have suggested that Mem-Cho could be a deity who watches over the twins.
Mem-Cho's positive influence on Aqua and Ruby's life as a genuine friend is undeniable, but as of writing, her demon or god status is simply a fan theory.
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