Oshi no Ko Season 3 Reveals New Aqua Visual and Teaser Video!

At AnimeJapan 2025, a special stage event revealed an exciting new video and visual for Oshi no Ko Season 3, focusing on Aqua Hoshino. Fans got a fresh look at what's to come in the next chapter of the popular anime. The third season is set to premiere in 2026.

This reveal follows a similar one from last month, where the anime’s team shared a video and visual centered on Ruby Hoshino, Aqua’s twin sister. The promotional material hints at the major role Aqua will play in the upcoming season.

Last month, the franchise also announced its first official puzzle game, which will be released worldwide. While details about the game remain limited, fans can look forward to engaging with Oshi no Ko in a whole new way.

What Happened in Oshi no Ko?

The second season of Oshi no Ko aired in July 2024 across Tokyo MX and more than 29 other channels in Japan. Internationally, HIDIVE streamed the anime, including its English dub. Season 2 focused on the 2.5D stage play "Tokyo Blade," which was a major story arc in the manga.

The first season premiered in April 2023, featuring a 90-minute first episode. The anime quickly became a massive hit, even setting records on HIDIVE, where it became the #1 series launch in the platform’s history.

The Original Manga and Its Adaptations

Oshi no Ko is based on the manga written by Aka Akasaka (Kaguya-sama: Love is War) and illustrated by Mengo Yokoyari (Scum’s Wish). It began serialization in April 2020 in Weekly Young Jump and concluded on November 14, 2023, with 16 volumes. The manga was also released digitally in English on Shueisha’s MANGA Plus platform. Yen Press licensed the manga for an official English release.

The story follows Gorou, a doctor and idol fan, who unexpectedly gets reincarnated as the child of his favorite idol, Ai Hoshino. As he grows up, he realizes the harsh realities of the entertainment industry and seeks to uncover secrets from his past.

Live-Action and Stage Play Adaptations

Beyond anime and manga, Oshi no Ko has also expanded into live-action adaptations. A TV series premiered on Amazon Prime Video worldwide on November 28, 2023, followed by a live-action film in Japanese theaters on December 20, 2023.

Additionally, a stage play adaptation of the "2.5D Stage Play" arc ran in Osaka from December 26-29, 2023, bringing the intense drama of Tokyo Blade to life on stage.

With a new season, a global game release, and growing popularity, Oshi no Ko continues to be one of the most talked-about anime franchises today. Fans can look forward to more updates as we get closer to the 2026 release of Season 3!