[Oshi no Ko]

Gorou is an ob-gyn with a life far removed from the glitz and glamour of the entertainment industry—the world of his favorite idol, rising star Ai Hoshino. But when the two are unexpectedly brought together, their fates become intertwined in ways that defy all reason. For the good doctor, it’s time to stan(d) and deliver!

Gorou is an ob-gyn with a life far removed from the glitz and glamour of the entertainment industry—the world of his favorite idol, rising star Ai Hoshino. But when the two are unexpectedly brought together, their fates become intertwined in ways that defy all reason. For the good doctor, it’s time to stan(d) and deliver!

Ten years after the murder of pop idol Ai Hoshino, her young (and unusually mature) twins are now poised to enter high school. While her death has had a profound effect on the children, it’s manifested in polar-opposite ways. Ruby is determined to follow in her mother’s footsteps and become an idol, but Aqua has no desire to stand in the spotlight. Instead, he works behind the scenes in the entertainment industry, all while harboring an ulterior motive: discover the identity of the accomplice in his mother’s untimely death!

Ten years after the murder of pop idol Ai Hoshino, her young (and unusually mature) twins are now poised to enter high school. While her death has had a profound effect on the children, it’s manifested in polar-opposite ways. Ruby is determined to follow in her mother’s footsteps and become an idol, but Aqua has no desire to stand in the spotlight. Instead, he works behind the scenes in the entertainment industry, all while harboring an ulterior motive: discover the identity of the accomplice in his mother’s untimely death!

Hoping to glean more information about his father, Aqua agrees to join the dating reality show We’re About to Fall in Love for Real ! Most of the production’s teenage-celeb cast members are in it for the exposure, but not all publicity is good publicity. When the footage can be edited for maximum drama, “reality” becomes whatever the director wants it to be—even if that means leaving someone’s reputation on the cutting room floor...

Hoping to glean more information about his father, Aqua agrees to join the dating reality show We’re About to Fall in Love for Real ! Most of the production’s teenage-celeb cast members are in it for the exposure, but not all publicity is good publicity. When the footage can be edited for maximum drama, “reality” becomes whatever the director wants it to be—even if that means leaving someone’s reputation on the cutting room floor...

As filming wraps on Love for Real, Mem-cho confesses that despite her online success, she’s always dreamed of becoming an idol. How convenient—Aqua happens to know a group that’s recruiting! Now three members strong, the new B Komachi can start working on their routine…but will they get their act together in time for Japan Idol Fest?!

As filming wraps on Love for Real, Mem-cho confesses that despite her online success, she’s always dreamed of becoming an idol. How convenient—Aqua happens to know a group that’s recruiting! Now three members strong, the new B Komachi can start working on their routine…but will they get their act together in time for Japan Idol Fest?!

Tensions are running high on the set of the Tokyo Blade theatrical adaptation—though not in the way anyone expected! Surprisingly, Kana and Akane are managing to keep their longstanding rivalry purely professional; in fact, the amount of talent onstage is motivating all the actors to do their very best. But there’s someone who isn’t thrilled with the direction things are headed, and she’s the one person whose opinion matters most: the original manga creator!

Tensions are running high on the set of the Tokyo Blade theatrical adaptation—though not in the way anyone expected! Surprisingly, Kana and Akane are managing to keep their longstanding rivalry purely professional; in fact, the amount of talent onstage is motivating all the actors to do their very best. But there’s someone who isn’t thrilled with the direction things are headed, and she’s the one person whose opinion matters most: the original manga creator!

“The actor who’s written off as lousy—If they start doing something completely epic out of nowhere, it’s dynamite.” As the opening day approaches, Aqua’s stage debut is marred by the trauma of his past. If he can’t draw upon his own emotions, he won’t be able to deliver the performance that the newly edited script requires. As onstage factions fracture the cast, he and Akane put in hours of extra work to ensure they don’t disappoint the audience—or lose to Kana and the top actor of Theater Lalalai!

“The actor who’s written off as lousy—If they start doing something completely epic out of nowhere, it’s dynamite.” As the opening day approaches, Aqua’s stage debut is marred by the trauma of his past. If he can’t draw upon his own emotions, he won’t be able to deliver the performance that the newly edited script requires. As onstage factions fracture the cast, he and Akane put in hours of extra work to ensure they don’t disappoint the audience—or lose to Kana and the top actor of Theater Lalalai!

The stage is set for Kana and Akane to put on a performance that will prove who is the superior actor. But while Akane boldly steps into the spotlight, Kana draws back, letting her rival shine even brighter. Years in the industry have taught Kana to survive, not to strive—but that’s not the Kana-chan who Akane wants to face! With a packed house and all eyes on them, can Aqua help Kana reclaim the sparkle that made her a star?

The stage is set for Kana and Akane to put on a performance that will prove who is the superior actor. But while Akane boldly steps into the spotlight, Kana draws back, letting her rival shine even brighter. Years in the industry have taught Kana to survive, not to strive—but that’s not the Kana-chan who Akane wants to face! With a packed house and all eyes on them, can Aqua help Kana reclaim the sparkle that made her a star?

After a major revelation, the flames of vengeance have died down in Aqua’s heart. At the same time, B Komachi is set to have their first music video (and boost their YouTube channel). Aqua is also headed to a vacation with the cast of the 2.5D play, and it's near where Aqua and Ruby died in their previous lives!

After a major revelation, the flames of vengeance have died down in Aqua’s heart. At the same time, B Komachi is set to have their first music video (and boost their YouTube channel). Aqua is also headed to a vacation with the cast of the 2.5D play, and it's near where Aqua and Ruby died in their previous lives!

While in the legend-filled town of Takachiho for B Komachi’s music video shoot, Ruby learned that the murder of Ai didn’t fall on just one culprit. Someone is still out there, living a carefree life—and she just can’t let that be. Act 7 of Oshi no Ko begins!

While in the legend-filled town of Takachiho for B Komachi’s music video shoot, Ruby learned that the murder of Ai didn’t fall on just one culprit. Someone is still out there, living a carefree life—and she just can’t let that be. Act 7 of Oshi no Ko begins!

“How much of this was you? …No, how far back did you start pulling the strings?” When the TV show Dig Deep!! faces online backlash, Ruby manages to swing the controversy in her favor to boost her own rising popularity. Sensing someone else’s influence in Ruby’s sudden attitude shift, Aqua seeks out Ichigo Saitou, missing president of Ichigo Production. Ichigo has his own reasons for wanting to avenge Ai, and to Aqua’s dismay, the young actor learns that his own quest for retribution may not yet be resolved…

“How much of this was you? …No, how far back did you start pulling the strings?” When the TV show Dig Deep!! faces online backlash, Ruby manages to swing the controversy in her favor to boost her own rising popularity. Sensing someone else’s influence in Ruby’s sudden attitude shift, Aqua seeks out Ichigo Saitou, missing president of Ichigo Production. Ichigo has his own reasons for wanting to avenge Ai, and to Aqua’s dismay, the young actor learns that his own quest for retribution may not yet be resolved…

“The hearts and lives of those children get broken by this ever-moving industry.” When the chance to network with a popular film director turns into an overnight stay at his “studio,” Kana is faced with a dilemma. How far is she willing to go to land her next acting gig? Whatever did (or didn’t) happen behind closed doors, the paparazzi photos of her leaving the director’s apartment building the next morning could destroy her career…and threaten the future of B Komachi!

“The hearts and lives of those children get broken by this ever-moving industry.” When the chance to network with a popular film director turns into an overnight stay at his “studio,” Kana is faced with a dilemma. How far is she willing to go to land her next acting gig? Whatever did (or didn’t) happen behind closed doors, the paparazzi photos of her leaving the director’s apartment building the next morning could destroy her career…and threaten the future of B Komachi!

A weekly gossip rag has photographed Kana Arima leaving a famous director’s apartment. To extinguish this scandal, Aqua has proposed a more enticing article instead—one that has turned his and Ruby’s lives upside down. But Aqua wants to use its revelations to jump start his true plans, starting with a special film: The Fifteen Year Lie!

A weekly gossip rag has photographed Kana Arima leaving a famous director’s apartment. To extinguish this scandal, Aqua has proposed a more enticing article instead—one that has turned his and Ruby’s lives upside down. But Aqua wants to use its revelations to jump start his true plans, starting with a special film: The Fifteen Year Lie!

Production of The 15 Year Lie has begun! After winning against Akane Kurokawa and Frill Shiranui in a private audition, Ruby is cast to play her own mom, Ai Hoshino. Now, on top of her red-hot idol and TV talent careers, she’s entering the world of acting with fiery determination. But inner turmoil over how she sees her mothers—in her past life and the present—leaves Ruby with a mental block that she’s struggling to overcome alone!