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Oshi no Ko live-action film and TV series release dates

Oshi no Ko live-action film and TV series release dates

Double the trouble, double the fun.

Get ready to mark your appointment twice on your calendar!

It’s official: “Oshi no Ko” will be released as a live-action double movie in 2024. The anticipation for the release date of the live-action film “Oshi no Ko” is reaching a boiling point.

The character Ai Hoshino from Oshi no Ko appears in Season 1 and is featured as the cover image for the ONE Esports article. "Oshi no Ko soundtrack: All opening and ending songs"
Photo credits: Doga Kobo, Sentai Filmworks, Aka Akasaka, ONE Esports

Aka Akasaka’s popular manga series about a reincarnated doctor who becomes the son of an idol is coming to life. Get ready for a live-action film and drama series coming this year.

Can’t wait to find out the exact release dates and where you can watch the film? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Read on to find out all the details so you can mark them on your calendar.

What is “Oshi no Ko” about?

Oshi no Ko live-action screenshot of the announcement teaser trailer showing Ai Hoshino played by Asuka Saito
Screenshot: Nigel Zalamea/ONE Esports Source: Toei Company, Amazon Prime Video, Aka Akasaka

Oshi no Ko is a manga series written by Aka Akasaka and illustrated by Mengo Yokoyari.

It began serialization in Shueisha’s Weekly Young Jump magazine on April 23, 2020. An anime adaptation has been announced for 2022, with animation produced by Doga Kobo.

Shotaro Kaneda from the anime Akira and rapper Doja Cat in ONE Esports – featured image for article "10 Anime References in Rap Music That Only Real Otakus Understand"
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The anime tells the story of Goro Amamiya and Sarina Tendouji, who are reborn as twins Aqua and Ruby under extraordinary circumstances. They are reborn as the children of Japanese idol Ai Hoshino.

Ruby dreams of becoming a shining idol like her mother, while Aqua is determined to find out the truth behind his mother’s sudden death. The series delves into their experiences in the demanding world of entertainment.

Oshi no Ko – Live-action release dates for the Japanese film and Amazon TV series

Oshi no Ko full size live action promotional poster featuring the original cast
Photo credit: Toei Company, Amazon Prime Video, Aka Akasaka

The first film to be released in Japanese cinemas nationwide is Oshi no Ko on Friday, December 20, 2024.

While details about the film’s connection to the television series are still unclear, the teaser trailer suggests that the feature film will focus on the central mysteries and follow the same themes as the manga and anime “Oshi no Ko”.

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Photo credit: Toei Animation, ONE Esports

For fans who want to delve deeper into the original story, there is a separate drama series coming to Amazon Prime Video.

The release date of the television series Oshi no Ko is set for Thursday, November 28, 2024, 5 a.m. PT.

OSHI NO KO LIVE-ACTION TV SHOW RELEASE DATE TIME ZONE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28/TIME
JST (Japan Standard Time) 21 clock
GMT+8 8pm
ET (Eastern Time) 8 o’clock
CT (central time) 7 o’clock in the morning
GMT (Western European Time) 12 o’clock
CET (Central European Time) 14 o’clock
IST (Indian Standard Time) 17:30

Oshi no Ko live-action cast for the movie and TV show

At the time of writing, there are six cast members for the live-action film and television series “Oshi no Ko.”

OSHI NO KO REALITY ACTORS OSHI NO KO CHARACTER OSHI NO KO CHARACTER DESCRIPTION
Asuka Saito Ai Hoshino A charismatic pop idol with a hidden past.
Kaito Sakurai Aqua-Hoshino Ai’s twin son who is determined to find out the truth about his mother.
Nagisa Saito Ruby Hoshino Ai’s twin daughter with a passion for singing who wants to follow in her mother’s footsteps.
Nanoka Hara Kana Arima A talented and passionate actress with a hidden connection to Aqua.
Mizuki Kayashima Akane Kurokawa Ai’s twin son wants to find out the truth about her mother.
Shimizu “Ano” Ayano Memcho A talented and hardworking actress with a fiery personality.

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