Oshi no Ko is a Japanese anime television series based on the manga series of the same name written by Aka Akasaka and illustrated by Mengo Yokoyari. Produced by Doga Kobo, the anime series is directed by Daisuke Hiramaki, with character designs by Kanna Hirayama. The music is composed by Takurō Iga.[1] The first season, consisting of 11 episodes and adapting the first four volumes (chapters 1–40) of the manga series, aired from 12 April to 28 June 2023.[2] The 90-minute first episode also premiered in select Japanese theatres beginning on 17 March 2023.[3][4]
The series is licensed by Sentai Filmworks and has been available for streaming on Hidive.[5][6] An English dub premiered on 24 May 2023.[7] The first season was released on Blu-ray on 25 June 2024.[8] Medialink licensed the series in Asia-Pacific and streamed it on the Ani-One Asia YouTube channel.[3] It premiered on Animax Asia on 30 October 2024.[9]
A second season was announced after the airing of the eleventh episode of the first season. It adapted volumes 5 to 8 (chapters 41–80; additionally 109 in the season finale) of the manga series and aired from 3 July to 6 October 2024.[10][11][12]
A third season was announced after the airing of the thirteenth episode of the second season.[13]
- ^ 春アニメ『【推しの子】』本予告公開＆OP主題歌はYOASOBIが担当、追加声優に潘めぐみさん決定！ 先行上映『【推しの子】Mother and Children』入場者プレゼント情報も公開. Animate Times (in Japanese). 19 February 2023. Archived from the original on 19 February 2023. Retrieved 19 February 2023.
- ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (15 March 2023). "Oshi no Ko Anime Reveals April 12 Premiere". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on 16 March 2023. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
- ^ a b Pineda, Rafael Antonio (29 March 2023). "Ani-One Asia Streams Oshi no Ko Anime". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on 29 March 2023. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
- ^ 『【推しの子】』来年4月放送開始で映像公開 追加キャストに大塚剛央・伊駒ゆりえ・伊東健人・高柳知葉・内山夕実. Oricon News (in Japanese). 11 December 2022. Archived from the original on 11 December 2022. Retrieved 11 December 2022.
- ^ Saabedra, Humberto (31 January 2023). "Oshi no Ko Anime Special Update Livestream to Be Held In Late February". Crunchyroll. Archived from the original on 2 February 2023. Retrieved 13 April 2023.
- ^ Loo, Egan (19 November 2022). "HIDIVE Acquires Oshi no Ko Idol Anime for 2023". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on 27 March 2023. Retrieved 13 April 2023.
- ^ Mateo, Alex (17 May 2023). "Oshi no Ko Anime Reveals English Dub Cast, May 24 Premiere". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on 17 May 2023. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
- ^ Mateo, Alex (28 June 2024). "North American Anime, Manga Releases, June 23–29". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on 3 July 2024. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
- ^ Animax Asia [@animaxasiatv] (19 October 2024). "Lights, camera, action! ✨ Aqua and Ruby step into the glamorous world of idols and entertainment, where fame hides more than just smiles. 🎤 'Oshi No Ko', premieres Oct 30, Wed at 7PM (6PM JKT/BKK). Episode 2 onwards will air every Mon to Wed at 7.30PM (6.30PM JKT/BKK)" (Tweet). Retrieved 19 October 2024 – via Twitter.
- ^ Loo, Egan (28 June 2023). "Oshi no Ko Anime Gets 2nd Season". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on 28 June 2023. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
- ^ Loo, Egan (26 November 2023). "Oshi no Ko Anime's 2nd Season to Air in 2024". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on 26 November 2023. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
- ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (26 May 2024). "Oshi no Ko Season 2 Reveals Main Promo Video, More Cast, Opening Song, July 3 Debut, AX Preview". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on 26 May 2024. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
- ^ Cayanan, Joanna (6 October 2024). "Oshi no Ko Anime Gets 3rd Season, Reveals More Cast". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on 6 October 2024. Retrieved 6 October 2024.