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What Is Oshi no Ko About?
Based on the pop idol manga written by Aka Akasaka and illustrated by Mengo Yokoyari, Oshi no Ko is an isekai drama with a cult following amongst manga fans. Ai Hoshino is a 16-year-old pop idol who is loved by her fans. She is beautiful and talented and is the perfect embodiment of a pure maiden. However, things are not how they appear. Gorou Amemiya is Ai’s big fan and also a gynecologist. He is shocked when a pregnant Ai arrives at his hospital. He promises that he will ensure a safe delivery for the idol. However, Gorou encounters a mystical figure and ends up dead. When he opens his eyes, he is on the lap of his favorite idol. Gorou learns that he has reincarnated as Aquamarine Hoshino, who is Ai’s newborn baby son. Moreover, he also finds out that the life of a pop idol is quite challenging. The pop idol industry is a world where things are not always fair and talent doesn’t guarantee success. Can Aquamarine ensure that his mother is happy? In this journey, he meets an unexpected ally. Read More: The Best Isekai Manga to Read in 2022
Oshi no Ko Anime Release Date
As of October 2022, Oshi no Ko is confirmed to debut in 2023. However, there is no official release date for Oshi no Ko Episode 1 yet. Meanwhile, it is confirmed that the first episode will be an extended 90-minute installment. Read More: The Best Isekai Anime with a Female Lead
Oshi no Ko Staff and Cast
Rie Takahashi, who is known for voicing Emilia in Re:Zero -Starting Life in Another World-, is voicing the idol Ai Hoshino. Here is the staff in charge of the Oshi no Ko anime:
Director: Daisuke HiramakiCharacter Design: Kanna HirayamaAssistant Director: Chao NekotomiSeries Composition: Jin Tanaka
Oshi no Ko Anime Trailer
As of writing, there has been no official trailer released for the anime. Rest assured, we will update this space if and when a teaser or trailer is released! There is a livestream scheduled on December 11 featuring Takahashi and other unannounced cast members, and it is likely that fans will get the official Oshi no Ko anime trailer during the said event.
Oshi no Ko Manga Synopsis
Manga Plus, who officially releases the digital copy of the English version of the Oshi no Ko manga, describes the series’ plot as follows:
Which Studio Is Animating Oshi no Ko?
Doga Kobo is producing the anime adaptation of Oshi no Ko. Established in 1973, Doga Kobo has worked on several renowned anime titles such as YuruYuri, Himouto! Umaru-chan, My Senpai Is Annoying, and Shikimori’s Not Just a Cutie.
