Oshi No Ko season 3: Everything you need to know about season 2 before the new episodes drop

Oshi no Ko has become a successful and esteemed adaptation of the manga book of the same title by Aka Akasaka and Mengo Yokoyari. It incorporates the elements of idol-industry drama, murder mystery, and a thriller based on reincarnation with great commercial and critical acclaim.

Season 1 was broadcast between April and June 2023 and was covered due to its surprising turns of events and emotional undertones. The manga had passed more than 20 million copies by 2024. Season 3 of Oshi no ko will continue on the steps given in the second season and will determine the subsequent story step.

Oshi no Ko season 2 was released on July 3, 2024, in Japan. It is made up of 13 episodes, taking after what is widely known as the 2.5D Stage Play arc and some of the next arc, the Private Arc. Season 1 consisted of 11 episodes, giving season 2 somewhat more episodes in terms of serialization. Its production studio is still Doga Kobo, and other members of staff, including director Daisuke Hiramaki and character designer Kanna Hirayama, are also back.

On the plot level, Oshi no Ko season 2 focuses on the backstage making of the staged fictional play Tokyo Blade. The heroes of the play are twins Aqua and Ruby Hoshino, who are involved in the cycle of rehearsal and performance of the play, along with characters like Akane Kurokawa and Kana Arima. The idol career of Ruby develops, and the suspicions of Aqua about the identity of his father and the death of his mother, Ai, get stronger.

In episode 11 and later on, the “Private Arc” opens, where dramatic revelations are made concerning the previous life of Aqua as Dr. Gorou Amamiya and the discovery of his remains in Miyazaki. The debut of season 2 was weekly between the months of July to September 2024, and the final episode aired in early October 2024.

Oshi no ko season 3: What Season 2 Sets Up and What to Watch?

Oshi no ko season 3 will continue the unfinished strands of season 2 and base its plot and character development on them. Season 2 solidified the determination of Ruby, by revealing the mystery of her previous existence as well as the demise of Dr. Gorou, and Aqua changed his position of vengeance to self-reflection.

Moreover, season 2 put more fine points on the idol/actor industry conflict, the toxicity of fame, and the duality of the public image and the personal trauma, all thematic interests that will resonate heavily in Oshi no ko season 3. This refined exploration of characters has seen the reviewers label season 2 as the best season of the show, even better than season one.

Among the aspects that viewers must revise before watching Oshi no ko season 3, one must mention the resolution of the stage-play arc. The metamorphosis of the ambitions of the protagonist of the novel, and the discovery by Aqua about his previous identity and place of origin.

In season 2, the production quality was also high: The opening song by the artist unit GEMN (Kento Nakajima × Tatsuya Kitani), called Fatal, was released in 2024 and helps with the high impact of the audiovisual campaign of the series. The international distribution was done through HIDIVE in North America and licensed in Asia-Pacific through Ani-One.

The season 2 adaptation pacing enabled a greater development in the 13 episodes compared to the condensed 11 episodes in season 1. This provides Oshi no ko season 3 with a bigger platform to take off with.

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Lastly, Oshi no ko season 3 has a story, thematic, and production structure built on season 2. The first season of the series (13 episodes, July 2024 to October 2024) established the background of the main plot development. It centered around the appearance of the idol Ruby, the disclosures about her life of past life, the culmination of the stage-play arc, and the critique of the industry.

Season 2 was praised by the critics as full of content and more character-driven. These developments are also important for fans getting into Oshi no ko season 3, so they can enjoy the next chapter in its full momentum and context.

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