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【OSHI NO KO】

2023 Returning Series

8.3/10 366 votes

AnimationDrama

A small-town doctor gets sucked into the ruthless world of show business when he crosses paths with a popular teen idol who holds a secret.

Cast:: Takeo Otsuka, Yurie Igoma, Megumi Han, Rumi Okubo
Language:: Japanese
Country:: Japan
Network:: TOKYO MX

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Seasons

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Season 1

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E01

Episode 1

★ 9.0

Mother and Children

2023-04-12 · 82m

Stories are lies meant to entertain, and idols lie to fans eager to believe. This is Ai's story. It is a lie, but it is also true.

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E02

Episode 2

★ 7.5

Third Option

2023-04-19 · 25m

Ruby wants to be an idol for herself and for the little girl who died from cancer. The real world, however, doesn't care about big dreams: something Aqua knows all too well.

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E03

Episode 3

★ 7.4

Manga-Based TV Drama

2023-04-26 · 25m

Aqua agrees to Kana's request, but not for the reason she wants. There's a connection between Masaya Kaburagi and Ai, which leads Aqua to the set of a TV drama for answers.

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E04

Episode 4

★ 7.6

Actors

2023-05-03 · 24m

Kana's resolve remains strong despite her washed up reputation. Aqua sets the stage for her with a bold move that flips the script, which leads to opportunities for them both.

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E05

Episode 5

★ 7.7

Reality Dating Show

2023-05-10 · 24m

Despite different motivations, Aqua, Ruby and Kana’s key to success in the entertainment industry is the same; to achieve their goals, they need to play the game.

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E06

Episode 6

★ 8.1

Egosurfing

2023-05-17 · 25m

Remember what you said in righteous outrage online? There were consequences. You never saw them, but that didn't make them any less real, nor hold you any less accountable.

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E07

Episode 7

★ 8.2

Buzz

2023-05-24 · 25m

Left reeling in the immediate aftermath, Akane's costars unite in friendship and purpose: they will clear their friend's name. They owe her nothing less.

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E08

Episode 8

★ 8.0

First Time

2023-06-07 · 24m

Focused on revenge, Aqua underestimated Akane and gave the talented actress a way to win his heart. If love is a game, Akane is playing for keeps and Kana is falling behind.

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E09

Episode 9

★ 7.4

B Komachi

2023-06-14 · 24m

MEM-cho won't let her second chance go to waste and uses her influence to help grow B Komachi's brand. Meanwhile, Aqua's investigation into Ai's past bears fruit.

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E10

Episode 10

★ 7.1

Pressure

2023-06-21 · 24m

B Komachi's first performance approaches, but the group still needs practice while Kana refuses to be the center. Perhaps a certain expert choreographer could help them shine?

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E11

Episode 11

★ 7.4

Idol

2023-06-28 · 24m

MEM-cho has fans. Ruby has looks. But Kana has...? She’ll need to find the answer before she can be anyone's star. Later, a fresh opportunity sets Aqua on a new path to revenge.

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E12

Episode 12

★ 7.9

Tokyo Blade

2024-07-03 · 25m

The stage is set. The actors are ready. And the curtain rises on the play, Tokyo Blade. However, there is another story aside from the play: that of the actors themselves.

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E13

Episode 13

★ 7.3

Game of Telephone

2024-07-10 · 24m

The creator of Tokyo Blade isn’t happy with the unfaithful adaptation of her manga and demands a revision of the entire script. However, only twenty days remain until opening.

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E14

Episode 14

★ 7.6

Rewriting

2024-07-17 · 27m

Time is dwindling, and a question looms: a faithful Tokyo Blade adaptation or one tailored for theater? Amidst the tension, only one person can convince Abiko to compromise.

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E15

Episode 15

★ 8.6

Emotional Acting

2024-07-24 · 24m

Abiko and GOA collaborate on a new script and now the pressure is on the actors to bring the script to life. However, Aqua soon faces an unexpected challenge during rehearsal.

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E16

Episode 16

★ 8.0

The Curtain Rises

2024-07-31 · 26m

Aqua confides in Akane, revealing his true motives. She vows to remain by his side, but this deepening bond causes Akane’s rivalry with Kana to intensify.

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E17

Episode 17

★ 7.7

Growth

2024-08-07 · 26m

Melt regrets his poor acting in Sweet Today and vows to improve in Tokyo Blade. However, how can a subpar actor stand out among exceptional ones?

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E18

Episode 18

★ 7.2

Sun

2024-08-14 · 24m

Akane became an actress because she idolized Kana and wanted to be like her. However, one should never meet their heroes.

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E19

Episode 19

★ 7.8

Trigger

2024-08-21 · 24m

Their pasts shaped their acting. Kana wanted to shine as an actress, but she compromised to be useful. Meanwhile, Aqua’s childhood trauma led to a unique acting method.

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E20

Episode 20

★ 7.9

Dream

2024-08-28 · 25m

The actors shone brilliantly, and the curtain fell on a successful play, setting the stage for the next performance as Aqua and Taiki press the director for answers.

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E21

Episode 21

★ 7.4

Liberation

2024-09-11 · 24m

Taiki discovers a surprising connection, but reveals something Aqua wasn't expecting. Meanwhile, Ruby hopes one person in particular notices B Komachi's growing fame.

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E22

Episode 22

★ 7.4

Freedom

2024-09-18 · 24m

Aqua doesn't have to live for revenge and can finally look towards a brighter future. But what does this mean for the relationships he's cultivated in pursuit of a killer?

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E23

Episode 23

★ 7.6

Reunion

2024-09-25 · 26m

The past never truly disappears. Aqua and Ruby return to the place they were born… and where, in another life, they also died.

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E24

Episode 24

★ 7.9

Wish

2024-10-06 · 24m

A gruesome discovery finally gives Aqua the closure he needs to begin a new chapter in his life. But as he steps into a brighter tomorrow, Ruby’s descent into darkness begins.

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