Oshi no Ko Season 3 trailer hints at Ruby’s darkest chapter yet as the anime returns in January 2026

Fans who were waiting for an update on Oshi no Ko Season 3, the production team has released a trailer that hints at what to expect from this show. While the trailer itself is short but it managed to amp the excitement of the anime community. With Doga Kabo returning to animate this show, the quality of animation has remained near flawless, so viewers fell in love with the first place. A move by the production house that fans noticed is that this new trailer has reused some footage, and it could very well be because they do not want to reveal a lot before the series actually starts airing.

According to official sources, it is confirmed that Oshi no Ko Season 3 will start airing from January 14, 2026. As this is only a few weeks away, those who would like to catch up or rewatch have the perfect opportunity. This upcoming season will be aired on streaming platforms like Crunchyroll. The episodes will first air in Japan and then, as part of a simulcast, be available to fans worldwide. Despite the chatter surrounding the trailer, one thing that fans remain confident about is their trust in the production team.

As Doga Kabo production has proved itself to deliver high-quality series, the production team has almost perfected fluid animation that is backed up by a vibrant color palette and background music that ties the story beautifully. Even critics of the manga acknowledge that the anime’s pacing, visuals, and acting often improve the source material. By revealing so little, the creators seem confident that the story itself, not marketing hype, will carry Oshi no Ko Season 3 forward.

Ruby takes center stage in Oshi no Ko Season 3

While the first two seasons of this franchise took their time in building towards the emotional foundation of the narrative, Oshi no Ko Season 3 is going to build on the moment and push the story forward in ways no one would expect. Ruby is going to get attention, and fans can now see that there will be cracks in her personality. She has been loved by everyone because of her innocence and her chirpiness, but now things are going to change.

The Mainstay Arc pushes her further into the entertainment industry while forcing her to confront uncomfortable truths about fame, lies, and identity. Unlike Aqua’s colder, methodical pursuit of revenge, Ruby’s journey is more volatile, emotional, and dangerous. Fans should be prepared for Oshi no Ko Season 3 because it will lean heavily into psychological tension rather than spectacle.

Fan reactions: Divided but loud

Oshi no Ko Season 3 has a mixed type of reaction from fans. Those who have read the manga know about the events that are going to transpire, and they just want to production house to take some creative liberties. For anime-only viewers, they are entering this particular installment with all the information that has been released so far, and their only criticism is that they want more hints.

But all of them do agree from the trailer that there seems to be no issue with animation, and that is a key reason why the hype is not dying down. Some common comments about Oshi no Ko Season 3 have been:

"They better be headed to one of the greatest retcons in history because even I am ashamed to admit how hooked I was on this series when it started vs when it ended" said one fan.

"Great animation, Looking forward to not watching it." Added another fan.

"Ruby on her Uchiha arc, best girl Akane looking hella pretty. Should be fun. 🤭" Stated a netizen.

Many fans are urging others to judge Oshi no Ko Season 3 on its own merits rather than projecting future frustrations onto it.

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Final thoughts

The new trailer may be short, but that should not dampen the excitement because when Oshi no Ko Season 3 starts airing this January 2026, this story will be offering a different vibe that changes the course of the narrative. We will finally get to witness a slower, heavier descent into the industry’s darker corners, and in the center of it would not be Aqua but Ruby.

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