AMBot | 03/25/2023 | Reading Time: 2 Min.
The upcoming TV anime adaptation of the manga "Oshi no Ko" by Aka Akasaka and Mengo Yokoyari has released a new promotional video and visuals, along with announcing two additional cast members who will join the series. Manaka Iwami will take on the role of Akane Kurokawa, while Rumi Okubo will voice Memcho. The trailer also offers a preview of the anime's theme song, "Mephisto," performed by Queen Bee.

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Rie Takahashi leads the cast as idol Ai, with other members including Takeo Ōtsuka as Aqua, Yurie Igoma as Ruby, Kent Itō as Gorō, Tomoyo Takayanagi as Sarina, Yumi Uchiyama as Young Aqua, and Megumi Han as Kana Arima.

The anime is set to premiere on April 12.

Daisuke Hiramaki and Chao Nekotomi are co-directing the series at Studio Doga Kobo. Jin Tanaka is in charge of the series composition, and Kanna Hirayama handles the character designs. The opening song, "Idol," is performed by YOASOBI.

The manga "Oshi no Ko," which has been serialized in Shueisha's Weekly Young Jump since April 2020, is highly popular and has won multiple awards. The story revolves around the lies of an idol and the relationship between a gynecologist and his favorite star.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.

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