
Oshi No Ko
Taste attributes: animationdramamonster/alien/supernaturalfantasymusic/danceimaginarylinearglossyemotive & stirringall consuming questcomplex relationshipinjustice/tragedy/vengeance
Boxlist takeA heightened animated series that is glossy and emotional. Best if you like polish over grit.
Taste details
Pace: balanced · Originality: balanced · Tone: balanced · Weight: balanced · Realism: imaginary world · Story: balanced · Structure: linear · Look: very glossy · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score
Quality rating
8.4 /10
TMDB · 255 votes
Where to watch
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Seasons
Driven by vengeance, Aqua navigates the entertainment world alongside his twin sister, Ruby. While Ruby follows in their mother's footsteps to become an idol, Aqua joins a famous theater troupe in hopes to uncover clues about their father's identity.
Episodes (24)
1Mother and Children12 Apr 2023
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.
2Third Option19 Apr 2023
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.
3Manga-Based TV Drama26 Apr 2023
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.
4Actors3 May 2023
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.
5Reality Dating Show10 May 2023
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.
6Egosurfing17 May 2023
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.
7Buzz24 May 2023
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.
8First Time7 Jun 2023
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.
9B Komachi14 Jun 2023
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.
10Pressure21 Jun 2023
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?
11Idol28 Jun 2023
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.
12Tokyo Blade3 Jul 2024
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.
13Game of Telephone10 Jul 2024
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.
14Rewriting17 Jul 2024
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.
15Emotional Acting24 Jul 2024
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.
16The Curtain Rises31 Jul 2024
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.
17Growth7 Aug 2024
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?
18Sun14 Aug 2024
Akane became an actress because she idolized Kana and wanted to be like her. However, one should never meet their heroes.
19Trigger21 Aug 2024
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.
20Dream28 Aug 2024
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.
21Liberation11 Sep 2024
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.
22Freedom18 Sep 2024
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?
23Reunion25 Sep 2024
The past never truly disappears. Aqua and Ruby return to the place they were born… and where, in another life, they also died.
24Wish6 Oct 2024
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.
Specials
· 2023 · 2 episodesEpisodes (2)
1Special Retrospective Program: Recommend Oshi no Ko When You Can!31 May 2023
Join Aqua and Ruby’s voice actors in an exclusive, behind-the-scenes interview through the story so far!
2Special Retrospective Program: Recommend Oshi no Ko When You Can! Vol.24 Sep 2024
Recap of season two, up to episode 9.
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What lines up
- Emotional punch: Emotive / stirring, just how this profile likes it
- Linearity: Linear / logical, just how this profile likes it
What might not click
- Realism: Imaginary world, where this profile leans balanced realism
- Intricacy: Balanced intricacy, where this profile leans smart / intricate
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Synopsis
Dr. Goro is reborn as the son of the young starlet Ai Hoshino after her delusional stalker murders him. Now, he wants to help his new mother rise to the top, but what can a child do about the dark underbelly of the entertainment industry?
Synopsis: TMDB
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- Genre
- Animation
- Year
- 2023
- Status
- Returning
- Studio
- CyberAgent
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