A press conference for a dress collection collaboration between the TV anime "Oshi no Ko," based on a popular manga serialized in "Weekly Young Jump" (Shueisha), and dress brand "KIYOKO HATA," was held in Tokyo on June 2nd, with voice actors Takeo Otsuka, who plays Aqua in the anime, and Rie Takahashi, who plays Ai, in attendance. It has been announced that the third season of the TV anime "Oshi no Ko" will be broadcast in 2026, and Otsuka spoke enthusiastically about it.
Otsuka said, "In the third season, there will be some major developments for each character, and I think people who are familiar with the original work will be looking forward to seeing how those developments will be portrayed. Those who have been watching the anime will be surprised. We will all work hard to deliver something great."
Takahashi said that she "watched the second season of the TV anime while clapping in front of the TV like an audience member," and expressed her expectations, saying, "I wonder how the third season will make me feel. With the attention to detail in the drawings and the dialogue in the drama, "Oshi no Ko" always exceeds my internal imagination, so I'm looking forward to it."
The dress collection is designed based on the characters of "Oshi no Ko", and includes models for Ai, Aqua, Ruby, Kana Arima, Akane Kurokawa, and Mem-cho. There are 7 styles and 8 outfits in total. The items will be available for rental from October at wedding halls, hotels, and costume rental stores nationwide.
"Oshi no Ko " is a popular manga written by Aka Akasaka , who Kaguya-sama: Love Is War ", and illustrated by Mengo Yokoyari , who is also known for " Scum's Wish ". It was serialized in "Weekly Young Jump" from April 2020 to November 2024. It depicts the story of a twin brother and sister left behind by a genius idol named Ai, who suddenly dies. The younger twin, Ruby, admires her mother and enters the entertainment industry, while the older brother, Aqua, vows to take revenge on their biological father, who is believed to have accomplices in Ai's murder. The comic has sold over 20 million copies in total.
The first season of the TV anime aired from April to June 2023, and the second season from July to October 2024. The live-action adaptation has also been a hot topic.
