"Oshi no Ko" anime confirms production of second season
Mb | Jun 28, 2023 | Reading Time: 2 Min.
In a recent update, the TV anime adaptation of the manga Oshi no Ko by Aka Akasaka and Mengo Yokoyari confirmed the production of a second season at the end of the 11th episode.
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The first season of the anime Oshi no Ko debuted in Japan on April 12 with a 90-minute premiere episode.
Directors Daisuke Hiramaki and Chao Nekotomi oversaw the production of the first season at Doga Kobo, while Jin Tanaka was responsible for the series' scripts. Kanna Hirayama handled the character designs.
The manga's creators, Akasaka and Yokoyari, originally launched Oshi no Ko in April 2020 in Shueisha's Weekly Young Jump magazine.
At the heart of the story is a gynecologist named Gorou, an avid idol fan. His world is turned upside down when his favorite star, Ai, decides to take an unexpected hiatus. This sends Gorou on an unforeseen journey where he forms an inexplicable connection with her, adding a fresh twist to the traditional idol narrative.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.