The official website for the upcoming live-action web drama and feature film adaptation of the Oshi no Ko manga series has released a teaser trailer and visual introducing its main cast members. And it was also confirmed that the eight-episode drama series will stream exclusively on Amazon Prime Video worldwide on November 28, 2024, while the additional feature film will be released in Japan on December 20, 2024, distributed by Toei.
Smith, best known for his music video works for NMB48 and Kishidan, serves as the feature film’s director. He also directs the drama series alongside Hana Matsumoto, who has also worked on music videos for HKT48, TrySail, and Kana Hanazawa.The main cast includes:
Aqua Hoshino played by Kaito Sakurai (Kou Mabuchi in Blue Spring Ride live-action drama)
Ai Hoshino played by Asuka Saito (ex-Nogizaka 46 member)
Ruby Hoshino played by Nagisa Saito (ex-=LOVE member)
Kana Arima played by Nanoka Hara (the voice of Suzume Iwato in Suzume)
Akane Kurokawa played by Mizuki Kayashima (Iori/Runa Souma in Tomorrow, I will be Someone’s Girlfriend live-action drama)
Mem-cho played by ano (singer/YouTuber)
The manga created by Aka Akasaka (story) and Mengo Yokoyari (arts) ha been serialized in Shueisha’s Weekly Young Jump since April 2020, with its total circulation surpassing 15 million copies. The TV anime adaptation aired for 11 episodes from April to June 2023, with a second season has been in the works.
Sources: “Oshi no Ko” live-action project official website / Twitter(c)Aka Akasaka x Mengo Yokoyari / SHUEISHA, Toei
(c)Aka Akasaka x Mengo Yokoyari / SHUEISHA, MOVIE “Oshi no Ko” Partners
