Season 1 is the first season of the anime adaptation of Aka Akasaka and Mengo Yokoyari's Oshi no Ko manga series.
It was announced on June 9, 2022, after a countdown revealed[1] a teaser visual, along with the launch of the official website[2] and official Twitter account.[3] It is animated and produced by Doga Kobo.[2]
Season 1 premiered on April 12, 2023,[4] with a special advanced screening for Episode 1 in Japan on March 17, 2023.[2][5] The series contains eleven episodes, adapting chapters 1-40 of the manga.
Staff[]
- Original Creator: Aka Akasaka x Mengo Yokoyari
- Director: Daisuke Hiramaki
- Assistant Director: Saori Tachibana
- Series Composition: Jin Tanaka
- Character Design: Kanna Hirayama
Cast[]
- Rie Takahashi as Ai Hoshino[6][5]
- Takeo Ōtsuka as Aqua Hoshino[6][7]
- Yumi Uchiyama as Young Aqua[6][7]
- Yurie Igoma as Ruby Hoshino[6][7]
- Kent Itō as Gorou[6][7]
- Tomoyo Takanayagi as Sarina[6][7]
- Megumi Han as Kana Arima[6]
- Rumi Ōkubo as Mem-Cho[6]
- Manaka Iwami as Akane Kurokawa[6]
- Lynn as Miyako Saitou
- Yasuyuki Kase as Taishi Gotanda
- Hisao Egawa as Ichigo Saitou
- Seiji Maeda as Melt Narushima
- Masaki Terasoma as Masaya Kaburagi
- Shizuka Itō as Yoriko Kichijouji
- Hina Yōmiya as Minami Kotobuki
- Asami Seto as Frill Shiranui
- Taishi Murata as Pieyon
- Donna Bella Litton as Ai Hoshino
- Jack Stansbury as Aqua Hoshino
- Chaney Moore as Young Aqua
- Alyssa Marek as Ruby Hoshino
- Jeremy Gee as Gorou
- Savanna Menzel as Sarina
- Natalie Rial as Kana Arima
- Juliet Simmons as Mem-Cho
- Kristen McGuire as Akane Kurokawa
- Christina Kelly as Miyako Saitou
- Ty Mahany as Taishi Gotanda
- Brandon Hearnsberger as Ichigo Saitou
- TBA as Masaya Kaburagi
- Kelly Greenshield as Yoriko Kichijouji
- Brittany Lauda as Minami Kotobuki
- Annie Wild as Frill Shiranui
Music[]
Main Article: Season 1/Audio Releases
Songs[]
Opening Theme[]
Ending Theme[]
Insert Songs[]
- "Sign Is B"「サインはB, Sain wa B?」 by B-Komachi
- "STAR☆T☆RAIN" by B-Komachi
- "HEART's♡KISS" by B-Komachi
- "Pieyon Boot Dance" by Pieyon (CV: Taishi Murata)[15]
- "Bell Pepper Exercise" by Kana Arima (CV: Megumi Han)[15]
- "Full moon…!" by Kana Arima (CV: Megumi Han)[15]
OST[]
Original Soundtrack produced by Takurou Iga was released on digital/streaming platform on June 28, 2023 and physical media on September 27, 2023.[16][17]
| # | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | My idol is pregnant!! | 1:54 |
| 2 | Ai I | 3:14 |
| 3 | Heartily | 2:30 |
| 4 | Chase in the woods | 0:43 |
| 5 | Reincarnation | 1:02 |
| 6 | Monologue I | 2:24 |
| 7 | Lie and Calculation | 2:28 |
| 8 | Doom | 1:46 |
| 9 | Peaceful Life | 2:04 |
| 10 | Ominous | 2:03 |
| 11 | Mystery (w/o Perc.) | 1:59 |
| 12 | Monologue II | 2:25 |
| 13 | Ai II (w/o Rhythm) | 1:54 |
| 14 | Ordinary Days | 2:09 |
| 15 | My first TV series | 2:03 |
| 16 | Low-budget production | 2:14 |
| 17 | Weirdness | 2:07 |
| 18 | Honest Feeling I | 2:01 |
| 19 | Vague Anxiety | 3:04 |
| 20 | View from the window | 1:50 |
| 21 | I can dance! | 1:28 |
| 22 | Ai II | 1:54 |
| 23 | A lie turned out to be true | 2:14 |
| 24 | Mother and Children | 5:38 |
| 25 | Bygone Death | 2:26 |
| 26 | Beginning of the revenge | 2:42 |
| 27 | Resolution | 3:32 |
| 28 | Float on air | 1:55 |
| 29 | A plot | 1:51 |
| 30 | Yearning | 2:58 |
| 31 | Aqua's plot | 2:14 |
| 32 | Upset | 2:04 |
| 33 | With you | 2:09 |
| 34 | Explanation and Introduction | 2:06 |
| 35 | Kyo-Ama I | 2:46 |
| 36 | Kyo-Ama II | 0:29 |
| 37 | Well, well... | 1:25 |
| 38 | Assessment | 2:09 |
| 39 | Ima-Gachi | 1:46 |
| 40 | Jingle I | 0:12 |
| 41 | Challenge completed | 2:16 |
| 42 | Rivalry I | 2:19 |
| 43 | Cross-purposes | 2:46 |
| 44 | Mysterious | 1:55 |
| 45 | Worry and Fear | 2:40 |
| 46 | Under fire | 3:19 |
| 47 | Mystery | 1:59 |
| 48 | Jingle II | 0:14 |
| 49 | Audition | 1:59 |
| 50 | Provocation | 2:13 |
| 51 | Chagrin | 2:16 |
| 52 | Mysterious II | 1:30 |
| 53 | Rivalry II | 2:03 |
| 54 | MEMcho | 1:25 |
| 55 | Relief | 2:05 |
| 56 | Awkwardness | 2:23 |
| 57 | Fury | 2:04 |
| 58 | Loneliness and Solitude | 3:04 |
| 59 | Honest Feeling II | 2:12 |
| 60 | Impatience | 2:08 |
| 61 | True Friends by Kengo Morimoto | 2:27 |
| 62 | True Friends (w/o Gt.Solo) by Kengo Morimoto | 2:27 |
Episodes and Volumes[]
See also: Oshi no Ko (anime)/Episodes and Volumes
| No. overall | No. in season | Image | Title | Original airdate | BD/DVD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 
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"Mother and Children" |
April 12, 2023 (JP) May 24, 2023 (EN) |
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| "In the world of entertainment, lies are weapons." After OB-GYN doctor Gorou Amamiya has a shocking encounter with a new patient, his fate changes forever. | |||||
| 2 | 
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"Third Option" 三つ目の選択肢 (Mittsume no Sentakushi) |
April 19, 2023 (JP) May 31, 2023 (EN) |
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| Ruby Hoshino is determined to be an idol like her mother and seeks auditions to be one. However, her twin brother Aqua wants to ensure she does not go the same path as their mother. | |||||
| 3 | 
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"Manga-Based TV Drama" 漫画原作ドラマ (Manga Gensaku Dorama) |
April 26, 2023 (JP) June 7, 2023 (EN) | ||
| Aqua and Ruby are reacquainted with Kana Arima, who once acted alongside Aqua when they were children. Aqua turns down Kana's offer for a role in the TV drama she stars in until he learns that the producer behind the drama might have ties to his mother, Ai. | |||||
| 4 | 
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"Actors" 役者 (Yakusha) |
May 3, 2023 (JP) June 14, 2023 (EN) |
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| Aqua goes all out for his role as a villain, and in turn, inspires his fellow actors, Kana and Melt Narushima, to act their best. At the afterparty, Aqua meets with the show's producer, Masaya Kaburagi, who offers information regarding Ai's personal life but wants something from Aqua in return. | |||||
| 5 | 
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"Reality Dating Show" 恋愛リアリティショー (Ren'ai Riariti Shō) |
May 10, 2023 (JP) June 21, 2023 (EN) | ||
| An impatient Ruby wants to start her idol activities as soon as possible and asks Kana to join her after Aqua recommended her. Kana refuses, but relents after Aqua gets on his knees and asks her. Meanwhile, Aqua stars in a dating reality show We're About to Fall in Love for Real to get the information Kaburagi has on Ai. | |||||
| 6 | 
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"Egosurfing" エゴサーチ (Ego Sāchi) |
May 17, 2023 (JP) June 28, 2023 (EN) |
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| Akane Kurokawa struggles to make her mark in LoveforReal as the show heads towards its last episodes. In her desperation, she begins to act as a "rival" towards Yuki Sumi, the star of the show, but it does not go as well as Akane had hoped. | |||||
| 7 | 
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"Buzz" バズ (Bazu) |
May 24, 2023 (JP) July 5, 2023 (EN) | ||
| Aqua manage to find and pull Akane back before it was too late, being driven there after the online harassment Akane received from the accident involving Yuki on LoveforReal. Pissed off by the circumstances that led to Akane's suffering, Aqua plans with his co-stars to generate a buzz to clear Akane's image. | |||||
| 8 | 
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"First Time" 初めて (Hajimete) |
June 7, 2023 (JP) July 12, 2023 (EN) |
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| Akane's return to LoveforReal surprised everyone, including Aqua, who were taken aback by her impression of Ai. As the dating show ends, Aqua decides between his heart and his revenge. | |||||
| 9 | 
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"B-Komachi" B小町 (B-Komachi) |
June 14, 2023 (JP) July 19, 2023 (EN) | ||
| With the arrival of Mem-Cho, who was encouraged to join by Ruby even after revealing her hidden secret, the new B-Komachi group is fully formed, which led to them being offered a line up on the Japan Idol Festival. Meanwhile, Aqua learns of Ai's possible romantic past from Masaya Kaburagi, tied to the company that Akane Kurokawa belongs to, Lala Lai Theatrical Company. | |||||
| 10 | 
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"Pressure" プレッシャー (Puresshā) |
June 21, 2023 (JP) July 26, 2023 (EN) |
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| Ruby and Mem-Cho convince Kana to become the center of their group, aided by Aqua's disguised coaching. As the JIF approaches, Kana battles self-doubt but gains confidence with support from Ruby, ready to embrace her role as center. | |||||
| 11 | 
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"Idol" アイドル (Aidoru) |
June 28, 2023 (JP) August 2, 2023 (EN) | ||
| Kana finds motivation to surpass Ruby and Mem-Cho as an idol after witnessing Aqua's support during their successful performance. A love triangle forms between Aqua, Kana, and Akane as they are cast together in a stage play, Ruby visits Ai's grave, and Aqua continues his quest to find their father. | |||||
Gallery[]
Key Visuals[]
Season 1 Key Visual
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Season 1 Key Visual 2
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Season 1 Key Visual 3
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Season 1 Key Visual 4
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Season 1 Key Visual 5
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Character Designs[]
Trailers[]
TVアニメ『【推しの子】』特報【2023年4月より放送開始】
PV 1
TVアニメ『【推しの子】』本予告【2023年4月より放送開始】
PV 2
TVアニメ『【推しの子】』本予告2【2023年4月12日より放送開始】
PV 3
Behind the Scenes[]
【OSHI NO KO】 Behind the Scenes Ep1- Pre-production
【OSHI NO KO】 Behind the Scenes Ep2- Production
【OSHI NO KO】 Behind the Scenes Ep3- Voice Recording
【OSHI NO KO】 Behind the Scenes Ep4- Soundtrack Recording
【OSHI NO KO】 Behind the Scenes Ep5- Dubbing
【OSHI NO KO】 Behind the Scenes Ep6- Season One Highlights
Notes[]
References[]
- ↑ Oshi no Ko Young Jump countdown.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Oshi no Ko Official Anime Website.
- ↑ Oshi no Ko Official Anime Twitter (@anime_oshinoko). Reference link: ／『【推しの子】』アニメ化決定 ＼ #赤坂アカ×#横槍メンゴ の人気コミック、『【推しの子】』のアニメ化が決定 ティザービジュアルも公開！ 「この芸能界において嘘は武器だ」 公式HPはこちら https://ichigoproduction.com #推しの子 (in Japanese) (Retrieved June 9, 2022).
- ↑ Oshi no Ko Official English Twitter (@oshinoko_global). Reference link: ANNOUNCEMENT TV Anime【OSHI NO KO】will begin broadcasting on April 12, 2023 in Japan! It will be simulcasted overseas. Please stay tuned for simulcast information! (Retrieved March 16, 2022).
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Oshi no Ko Official Anime Twitter (@anime_oshinoko). Reference link: [1] (in Japanese) (Retrieved December 11, 2022).
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 6.7 6.8 Oshi no Ko Official Anime Website: STAFF/CAST -アニメ『【推しの子】』公式サイト- (in Japanese).
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 Oshi no Ko Official Anime Twitter (@anime_oshinoko). Reference link: [2] (in Japanese) (Retrieved December 11, 2022).
- ↑ Oshi no Ko Official Anime Twitter (@anime_oshinoko). Reference link: [3] (in Japanese) (Retrieved February 19, 2023).
- ↑ Oshi no Ko Official Anime Website: オープニング主題歌はYOASOBIの「アイドル」に決定。 -アニメ『【推しの子】』公式サイト- (in Japanese).
- ↑ Oshi no Ko Official Anime Twitter (@anime_oshinoko). Reference link: エンディング主題歌 TＶアニメ【#推しの子】 エンディング主題歌アーティストは #女王蜂 に決定。 さらにED主題歌『メフィスト』は3月25日(土)実施の「TVアニメ【推しの子】放送直前新情報発表会 inAnimeJapan 2023」にて音源初解禁決定。 ▼コメントはこちら▼ https://ichigoproduction.com/music/ (in Japanese) (Retrieved March 2, 2023).
- ↑ Oshi no Ko Official Anime Website: エンディング主題歌は女王蜂の「メフィスト」に決定。 -アニメ『【推しの子】』公式サイト- (in Japanese).
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 Oshi No Ko Character Song CD Vol.1 (released on July 5th, 2023).
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 Oshi No Ko Character Song CD Vol.2 (released on July 5th, 2023).
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 Oshi No Ko Character Song CD Vol.2.5 (released on July 5th, 2023).
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 15.2 Oshi No Ko Character Song CD Vol.3 (released on July 5th, 2023).
- ↑ Oshi No Ko Original Soundtrack (released on July 5th, 2023).
- ↑ Oshi no Ko Official Anime Website: MUSIC (in Japanese).
External Link[]
- Official anime website (in Japanese)
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