oshi

“Oshi” is a term which comes from Japanese idol culture. Basically, it’s the person a fan stans the most. See this video by NihonJohn for a more complete explanation.

See also

• virtual youtuber
• VTuber Sensei’s Slang Guide
• Yumemipi’s Oshi Terms 101: A Guide
• Blueshiba’s J-pop terminology
• NILS blogpost about “Oshi”
• net-idols wiki terms
• TAIGA KARA FAIYA blogpost for terminology
• Unseen Japan’s blogpost on What makes Japanese Idol Culture Unique?