【OSHI NO KO】

Name: 【OSHI NO KO】
Genre: Animation, Drama
Released: 2023-04-12
Rating: 8.3
Cast: Takeo Otsuka, Yurie Igoma, Megumi Han, Rumi Okubo, Manaka Iwami

RETURNING1 Season35 Episodes★ 8.3

【OSHI NO KO】 is an animated drama series on TOKYO MX that premiered in 2023, with 1 season and 35 episodes to date. It has been renewed for Season 2, and a premiere date has not been announced yet.

Never miss an episode of 【OSHI NO KO】

Get an email the moment a new episode airs — plus alerts if it's renewed or canceled.

NetworkTOKYO MX

First AiredApr 12, 2023

Last AiredMar 25, 2026

GenreAnimation, Drama

Original Title【推しの子】

LanguageJapanese

CountryJapan

ProductionDoga Kobo, KADOKAWA, Shueisha

A small-town doctor gets sucked into the ruthless world of show business when he crosses paths with a popular teen idol who holds a secret.

RENEWED

【OSHI NO KO】 has been renewed but a premiere date has not been announced yet. Track this show to get an alert when a date is confirmed.

WHERE TO WATCH

Hulu

Crunchyroll

HiDive

Amazon VideoBUY

Some links may earn us a commission. Data via JustWatch / TMDB

Cast

Takeo Otsuka

Aqua (voice)

Yurie Igoma

Ruby (voice)

Megumi Han

Kana Arima (voice)

Rumi Okubo

Memcho (voice)

Manaka Iwami

Akane Kurokawa (voice)

Kent Ito

Goro (voice)

Yumi Uchiyama

Child Aqua (voice)

Seasons & Episodes1 season · 35 episodes

0% complete

E1Mother and Children

Apr 12, 202382m★ 9.0

Stories are lies meant to entertain, and idols lie to fans eager to believe. This is Ai's story. It is a lie, but it is also true.

E2Third Option

Apr 19, 202325m★ 7.5

Ruby wants to be an idol for herself and for the little girl who died from cancer. The real world, however, doesn't care about big dreams: something Aqua knows all too well.

E3Manga-Based TV Drama

Apr 26, 202325m★ 7.4

Aqua agrees to Kana's request, but not for the reason she wants. There's a connection between Masaya Kaburagi and Ai, which leads Aqua to the set of a TV drama for answers.

E4Actors

May 3, 202324m★ 7.6

Kana's resolve remains strong despite her washed up reputation. Aqua sets the stage for her with a bold move that flips the script, which leads to opportunities for them both.

E5Reality Dating Show

May 10, 202324m★ 7.7

Despite different motivations, Aqua, Ruby and Kana’s key to success in the entertainment industry is the same; to achieve their goals, they need to play the game.

E6Egosurfing

May 17, 202325m★ 8.1

Remember what you said in righteous outrage online? There were consequences. You never saw them, but that didn't make them any less real, nor hold you any less accountable.

E7Buzz

May 24, 202325m★ 8.2

Left reeling in the immediate aftermath, Akane's costars unite in friendship and purpose: they will clear their friend's name. They owe her nothing less.

E8First Time

Jun 7, 202324m★ 8.0

Focused on revenge, Aqua underestimated Akane and gave the talented actress a way to win his heart. If love is a game, Akane is playing for keeps and Kana is falling behind.

E9B Komachi

Jun 14, 202324m★ 7.4

MEM-cho won't let her second chance go to waste and uses her influence to help grow B Komachi's brand. Meanwhile, Aqua's investigation into Ai's past bears fruit.

E10Pressure

Jun 21, 202324m★ 7.1

B Komachi's first performance approaches, but the group still needs practice while Kana refuses to be the center. Perhaps a certain expert choreographer could help them shine?

E11Idol

Jun 28, 202324m★ 7.4

MEM-cho has fans. Ruby has looks. But Kana has...? She’ll need to find the answer before she can be anyone's star. Later, a fresh opportunity sets Aqua on a new path to revenge.

E12Tokyo Blade

Jul 3, 202425m★ 7.9

The stage is set. The actors are ready. And the curtain rises on the play, Tokyo Blade. However, there is another story aside from the play: that of the actors themselves.

E13Game of Telephone

Jul 10, 202424m★ 7.3

The creator of Tokyo Blade isn’t happy with the unfaithful adaptation of her manga and demands a revision of the entire script. However, only twenty days remain until opening.

E14Rewriting

Jul 17, 202427m★ 7.6

Time is dwindling, and a question looms: a faithful Tokyo Blade adaptation or one tailored for theater? Amidst the tension, only one person can convince Abiko to compromise.

E15Emotional Acting

Jul 24, 202424m★ 8.6

Abiko and GOA collaborate on a new script and now the pressure is on the actors to bring the script to life. However, Aqua soon faces an unexpected challenge during rehearsal.

E16The Curtain Rises

Jul 31, 202426m★ 8.0

Aqua confides in Akane, revealing his true motives. She vows to remain by his side, but this deepening bond causes Akane’s rivalry with Kana to intensify.

E17Growth

Aug 7, 202426m★ 7.7

Melt regrets his poor acting in Sweet Today and vows to improve in Tokyo Blade. However, how can a subpar actor stand out among exceptional ones?

E18Sun

Aug 14, 202424m★ 7.2

Akane became an actress because she idolized Kana and wanted to be like her. However, one should never meet their heroes.

E19Trigger

Aug 21, 202424m★ 7.8

Their pasts shaped their acting. Kana wanted to shine as an actress, but she compromised to be useful. Meanwhile, Aqua’s childhood trauma led to a unique acting method.

E20Dream

Aug 28, 202425m★ 7.9

The actors shone brilliantly, and the curtain fell on a successful play, setting the stage for the next performance as Aqua and Taiki press the director for answers.

E21Liberation

Sep 11, 202424m★ 7.4

Taiki discovers a surprising connection, but reveals something Aqua wasn't expecting. Meanwhile, Ruby hopes one person in particular notices B Komachi's growing fame.

E22Freedom

Sep 18, 202424m★ 7.4

Aqua doesn't have to live for revenge and can finally look towards a brighter future. But what does this mean for the relationships he's cultivated in pursuit of a killer?

E23Reunion

Sep 25, 202426m★ 7.6

The past never truly disappears. Aqua and Ruby return to the place they were born… and where, in another life, they also died.

E24Wish

Oct 6, 202424m★ 7.9

A gruesome discovery finally gives Aqua the closure he needs to begin a new chapter in his life. But as he steps into a brighter tomorrow, Ruby’s descent into darkness begins.

E25Down Bad

Jan 14, 202624m★ 8.4

Six months have passed since the release of B-Komachi's music video, and lots of things have changed.

E26Calculating

Jan 21, 202624m★ 7.8

Ruby starts to make her mark as reporter on Dig Deep!

E27Correctness

Jan 28, 202626m★ 7.8

Things go horribly wrong at the Comiket shoot. Can Dig Deep come back from this?

E28Blind

Feb 4, 202626m★ 8.2

Aqua confronts Ruby and starts to piece together the puzzle.

E29Casting

Feb 11, 202624m★ 7.8

Kana's at the end of her rope and decides to try to get back into acting.

E30Idols and Relationships

Feb 18, 202624m★ 7.8

Kana's encounter with Shima looms over her and the rest of Strawberry Productions.

E31Breakdown

Feb 25, 202624m★ 8.2

Kana has bounced back, but the scandal still looms large.

E32Plan

Mar 4, 202624m★ 8.6

Aqua has to face the aftermath of his decision to reveal Ai's secret.

E33Greed and Passion

Mar 11, 202626m★ 8.0

As the movie project kicks into gear, Masaya Kaburagi goes to work, putting both sides of himself on show.

E34Private Audition

Mar 18, 202624m★ 8.0

How will Ruby and Akane act out the theme of liar? And how will the audition end?

E35The Beginning

Mar 25, 202654m★ 8.8

Aqua has a very surprising encounter, and Ruby is close to succumbing under all the pressure.

About 【OSHI NO KO】

【OSHI NO KO】 is an animation, drama series on TOKYO MX. The show first aired on Apr 12, 2023 and currently has 1 season and 35 episodes. 【OSHI NO KO】 has been renewed for Season 2, and a premiere date has not been announced yet. It has a rating of 8.3/10 based on 365 votes. The cast includes Takeo Otsuka, Yurie Igoma, Megumi Han, Rumi Okubo, Manaka Iwami.