Oshi no Ko

2023 • TMDB 8.3 • 1 season • Animation, Drama

Overview

Doctor Gorou Amamiya is a devoted fan of Ai Hoshino, the dazzling center of the idol group B-Komachi, when a shocking tragedy pulls him into her world in the most impossible way: reborn as her twin son, Aqua. Raised backstage among auditions, cameras, and bright lights, Aqua and his sister Ruby grow up inside the entertainment industry — but Aqua carries a secret mission. Beneath the glitter and the catchy songs, someone is hiding the truth about Ai’s death, and Aqua is determined to find them. Oshi no Ko peels back the sparkle of idol life to reveal its pressures, rivalries, and heartbreaks, following Aqua, Ruby, and the sharp-tongued child star Kana Arima as they chase fame, love, and revenge.

Creator and Main Cast

For TOKYO MX. Main cast: Takeo Otsuka as Aqua (voice), Yurie Igoma as Ruby (voice), Megumi Han as Kana Arima (voice), Rumi Okubo as Memcho (voice), and Manaka Iwami as Akane Kurokawa (voice).

Seasons Snapshot

Season 1 (2023) — 35 episodes, premiering April 12, 2023. From Ai’s rise and fall to Aqua and Ruby’s first steps on stage, the season mixes showbiz drama with a dark mystery at its heart.

Why Watch Oshi no Ko?

Because it is far more than an idol anime: it is a gripping mystery wrapped in the glitz of show business, with twists that genuinely shock and characters you cannot stop thinking about. The opening episode alone is famous for a reason — and the story only gets darker and more compelling from there.

Trailer

Watch the official trailer on YouTube: Oshi no Ko Trailer 2 | HIDIVE

Where to Watch

In the US, Oshi no Ko streams on Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, HiDive, Hidive Amazon Channel, and Hulu. Availability was checked against JustWatch US listings on October 29, 2026, and may change over time.