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【OSHI NO KO】

【OSHI NO KO】
★ 8.3/10•2023•TV-14•Animation•Drama
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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.

StatusReturning Series
LanguageJA
First Air DateApr 12, 2023

Episodes

Episode 1 - Mother and ChildrenE182m

Mother and Children

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.

Apr 12, 2023

Episode 2 - Third OptionE225m

Third Option

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.

Apr 19, 2023

Episode 3 - Manga-Based TV DramaE325m

Manga-Based TV Drama

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.

Apr 26, 2023

Episode 4 - ActorsE424m

Actors

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.

May 3, 2023

Episode 5 - Reality Dating ShowE524m

Reality Dating Show

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.

May 10, 2023

Episode 6 - EgosurfingE625m

Egosurfing

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.

May 17, 2023

Episode 7 - BuzzE725m

Buzz

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.

May 24, 2023

Episode 8 - First TimeE824m

First Time

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.

Jun 7, 2023

Episode 9 - B KomachiE924m

B Komachi

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.

Jun 14, 2023

Episode 10 - PressureE1024m

Pressure

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?

Jun 21, 2023

Episode 11 - IdolE1124m

Idol

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.

Jun 28, 2023

Episode 12 - Tokyo BladeE1225m

Tokyo Blade

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.

Jul 3, 2024

Episode 13 - Game of TelephoneE1324m

Game of Telephone

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.

Jul 10, 2024

Episode 14 - RewritingE1427m

Rewriting

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.

Jul 17, 2024

Episode 15 - Emotional ActingE1524m

Emotional Acting

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.

Jul 24, 2024

Episode 16 - The Curtain RisesE1626m

The Curtain Rises

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.

Jul 31, 2024

Episode 17 - GrowthE1726m

Growth

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?

Aug 7, 2024

Episode 18 - SunE1824m

Sun

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

Aug 14, 2024

Episode 19 - TriggerE1924m

Trigger

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.

Aug 21, 2024

Episode 20 - DreamE2025m

Dream

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.

Aug 28, 2024

Episode 21 - LiberationE2124m

Liberation

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.

Sep 11, 2024

Episode 22 - FreedomE2224m

Freedom

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?

Sep 18, 2024

Episode 23 - ReunionE2326m

Reunion

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

Sep 25, 2024

Episode 24 - WishE2424m

Wish

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.

Oct 6, 2024

Episode 25 - Down BadE2524m

Down Bad

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

Jan 14, 2026

Episode 26 - CalculatingE2624m

Calculating

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

Jan 21, 2026

Episode 27 - CorrectnessE2726m

Correctness

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

Jan 28, 2026

Episode 28 - BlindE2826m

Blind

Aqua confronts Ruby and starts to piece together the puzzle.

Feb 4, 2026

Episode 29 - CastingE2924m

Casting

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

Feb 11, 2026

Episode 30 - Idols and RelationshipsE3024m

Idols and Relationships

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

Feb 18, 2026

Episode 31 - BreakdownE3124m

Breakdown

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

Feb 25, 2026

Episode 32 - PlanE3224m

Plan

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

Mar 4, 2026

Episode 33 - Greed and PassionE3326m

Greed and Passion

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

Mar 11, 2026

Episode 34 - Private AuditionE3424m

Private Audition

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

Mar 18, 2026

Episode 35 - The BeginningE3554m

The Beginning

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

Mar 25, 2026

Actors

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)

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