Season 1 of Oshi no Ko, was one of the most celebrated new anime of 2023 among fans, and Studio Doga Kobo saw that the fanbase loved it so much that they had to make a second season as fast as possible.
It was no surprise, especially when Oshi no Ko‘s opening episode had the biggest streaming debut for an anime, even outperforming fan favorites like One Piece and Demon Slayer. Yoasobi‘s opening theme, “Idol,” reached 100 million worldwide streams and video views on Spotify, YouTube’s Top 100 most popular songs worldwide, and number seven and six most popular music videos worldwide; that is massive. It’s not just the song that was a big hit but the anime itself that went on a crazy wave as well. With critics across various websites all raving about Season 1 of Oshi no Ko, Season 2 has become one of the most anticipated anime of 2024. Here’s everything we know so far about the second season of Oshi no Ko.
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Does ‘Oshi no Ko’ Season 2 Have a Release Date?
There is no official release date for Oshi no Ko Season 2, but we do know that the new episodes will premiere sometime in 2024, thanks to an official announcement from the official Oshi no Ko Twitter account. Some have speculated that Season 2 won’t premiere until the Fall.
Much like Season 1, Oshi no Ko Season 2 will be available on HIDIVE. It will also be available on Prime Video through the HIDIVE add-on.
Is There a Trailer for ‘Oshi no Ko’ Season 2?
There is no full trailer for Oshi no Ko Season 2, but a short teaser featuring Aqua Hoshino, Kana Arima, and Akane Kurokawa was released in November 2023. A 30-second announcement teaser was revealed in July 2023.
Who Are the Cast and Crew Behind ‘Oshi no Ko’ Season 2?
The Japanese voice cast of Oshi no Ko includes:
- Takeo Otsuka – Aqua Hoshino
- Lynn – Miyako Saitô
- Yurie Igoma – Ruby Hoshino
- Rumi Okubo – Memcho
- Megumi Han – Kana Arima
- Manaka Iwami – Akane Kurokawa
The voice actors behind the English dub of Oshi no Ko include:
- Jack Stansbury as Aqua Hoshino
- Alyssa Marek as Ruby Hoshino
- Natalie Rial as Kana Arima
- Juliet Simmons as Memcho
- Christina Kelly as Miyako Saitô
- Kristen McGuire as Akane Kurokawa
The cast for Oshi no Ko is impressive, starting with Takeo Otsuka, who has worked on Dr. Stone, To Your Eternity Season 2, and Spy x Family. Next is Lynn, who has voiced for Golin Slayer Two, Kotaro Lives Alone, and That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime. Yuri Igoma only has two roles so far: Oshi no Ko as Ruby Hoshino and In Another World With My Smartphone 2 as Sulas, but she is very talented and will get many more roles in the future of her career. Rumi Okubo is doing fantastic work with being in series like Eden Zero, Reincarnated as a Sword, and Fruits Basket. Megumi Han is the biggest name in the cast, being in Hunter x Hunter, A Silent Voice, and Naruto Shippuden.
Last but not least, we have Manaka Iwami, who has worked on ZOM 100: Bucket List of the Dead, Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? IV Part 2, and Wonder Egg Priority. Within the last few years, Manaka Iwami has successfully grabbed some of the best anime IPs.
Doga Kobo will be back producing the anime, so the second season seems to be in safe hands. For those who don’t know much about the studio, Doga Kobo has worked on various slice-of-life, romance, and comedy anime. Their portfolio includes: Sing Yesterday For Me, Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian, and Himouto! Umaru-chan.
What Will ‘Oshi no Ko’ Season 2 Be About?
Season 1 of Oshi no Ko was faithful to Mengo Yokoyari‘s manga, so the second season will likely follow the same path. At the same time, they may stray off, much like Tokyo Ghoul or The Promised Neverland. If they stay faithful, Season 2 will start from Chapter 41. Since episode 11 of Oshi no Ko ended with The First Concert arc, Season 2 will likely begin with the 2.5D Stage Play and end in the Private arc. If they follow the same eleven-episode format, there will be another 40 chapters that will be adapted.
Oshi no Ko 2.5D Stage Play will focus on the rivalry between Akane Kurokawa and Kana Arima, as shown in the teaser trailer. At the same time, Oshi no Ko Season 2 will also move into a mystery route with Aqua Hoshino trying to investigate the identity of the person responsible for Ai’s murder.
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Much like Oshi no Ko, the amount of passion the creators give to My Dress Up Darling is impressive. Not only is the creative team committed, but the characters within their world are equally passionate about what they do.
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