【OSHI NO KO】

【OSHI NO KO】

RETURNING1 Seasons35 Episodes8.3
NetworkTokyo MX
First AiredApr 12, 2023
Last AiredMar 25, 2026

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.

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Cast

Takeo Otsuka
Takeo Otsuka
Aqua (voice)
Yurie Igoma
Yurie Igoma
Ruby (voice)
Megumi Han
Megumi Han
Kana Arima (voice)
Rumi Okubo
Rumi Okubo
Memcho (voice)
Manaka Iwami
Manaka Iwami
Akane Kurokawa (voice)
Kent Ito
Kent Ito
Goro (voice)
Yumi Uchiyama
Yumi Uchiyama
Child Aqua (voice)

Seasons & Episodes1 season · 35 episodes

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Mother and Children
E1Mother and Children
Apr 12, 202382m9.2
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.
Third Option
E2Third Option
Apr 19, 202325m7.7
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.
Manga-Based TV Drama
E3Manga-Based TV Drama
Apr 26, 202325m7.7
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.
Actors
E4Actors
May 3, 202324m7.9
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.
Reality Dating Show
E5Reality Dating Show
May 10, 202324m7.9
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.
Egosurfing
E6Egosurfing
May 17, 202325m8.8
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.
Buzz
E7Buzz
May 24, 202325m9.0
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.
First Time
E8First Time
Jun 7, 202324m8.3
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.
B Komachi
E9B Komachi
Jun 14, 202324m7.6
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.
Pressure
E10Pressure
Jun 21, 202324m7.7
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?
Idol
E11Idol
Jun 28, 202324m7.6
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.
Tokyo Blade
E12Tokyo Blade
Jul 3, 202425m8.3
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.
Game of Telephone
E13Game of Telephone
Jul 10, 202424m7.6
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.
Rewriting
E14Rewriting
Jul 17, 202427m7.9
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.
Emotional Acting
E15Emotional Acting
Jul 24, 202424m8.7
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.
The Curtain Rises
E16The Curtain Rises
Jul 31, 202426m8.4
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.
Growth
E17Growth
Aug 7, 202426m8.1
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?
Sun
E18Sun
Aug 14, 202424m8.0
Akane became an actress because she idolized Kana and wanted to be like her. However, one should never meet their heroes.
Trigger
E19Trigger
Aug 21, 202424m8.3
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.
Dream
E20Dream
Aug 28, 202425m8.3
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.
Liberation
E21Liberation
Sep 11, 202424m8.5
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.
Freedom
E22Freedom
Sep 18, 202424m8.4
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?
Reunion
E23Reunion
Sep 25, 202426m8.5
The past never truly disappears. Aqua and Ruby return to the place they were born… and where, in another life, they also died.
Wish
E24Wish
Oct 6, 202424m8.7
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.
Down Bad
E25Down Bad
Jan 14, 202624m
Six months have passed since the release of B-Komachi's music video, and lots of things have changed.
Calculating
E26Calculating
Jan 21, 202624m8.7
Ruby starts to make her mark as reporter on Dig Deep!
Correctness
E27Correctness
Jan 28, 202626m8.0
Things go horribly wrong at the Comiket shoot. Can Dig Deep come back from this?
Blind
E28Blind
Feb 4, 202626m8.3
Aqua confronts Ruby and starts to piece together the puzzle.
Casting
E29Casting
Feb 11, 202624m
Kana's at the end of her rope and decides to try to get back into acting.
Idols and Relationships
E30Idols and Relationships
Feb 18, 202624m
Kana's encounter with Shima looms over her and the rest of Strawberry Productions.
Breakdown
E31Breakdown
Feb 25, 202624m
Kana has bounced back, but the scandal still looms large.
Plan
E32Plan
Mar 4, 202624m
Aqua has to face the aftermath of his decision to reveal Ai's secret.
Greed and Passion
E33Greed and Passion
Mar 11, 202626m
As the movie project kicks into gear, Masaya Kaburagi goes to work, putting both sides of himself on show.
Private Audition
E34Private Audition
Mar 18, 202624m
How will Ruby and Akane act out the theme of liar? And how will the audition end?
The Beginning
E35The Beginning
Mar 25, 202654m10.0
Aqua has a very surprising encounter, and Ruby is close to succumbing under all the pressure.

About 【OSHI NO KO】

【OSHI NO KO】 is a 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 and is returning for more episodes. It has a rating of 8.3/10 based on 317 votes. The cast includes Takeo Otsuka, Yurie Igoma, Megumi Han, Rumi Okubo, Manaka Iwami.

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