Oshi no Ko

In the first weekend of 2025, the live-action film adaptation of Akane Shimizu's manga series Cells at Work! earned 641 million yen (4.05 million USD) from 466,000 ticket sales, holding the number one spot for four consecutive weekends, according to Kogyo Tsushinsha. The box office performance of the film for the past two weekends continued to rise, partly because Japan's New Year's holiday season.

The live-action film adaptation of Akane Shimizu's manga series Cells at Work! kept its first-place position in the Japan Top 10 box-office for two consecutive weekends now, according to Kogyo Tsushinsha.

Continuing Crunchyroll News tradition, we bring seasonal tidings from across the world of anime for the final time in 2024!

Tokyo Dome may have originally been built as a home stadium for the Yomiuri Giants, but the indoor baseball venue has also become the site of massive concerts. It's also an important site in the Oshi no Ko manga and anime, so of course it's the perfect place to celebrate the manga's big finale!Oshi no Ko: THE LAST STAGE in Tokyo Dome City will celebrate the manga, as well as central idol group B Komachi, in a takeover of the venue and its surrounding entertainment zone. Celebrations will last a month and include new videos, decoration, collabs with surrounding shops and more.Visitors can look forward to decorations and digital signage all around the event space celebrating the manga and its characters.

The official YouTube channel for the live-action adaptation project based on the Oshi no Ko manga series has started streaming a final version trailer for the upcoming movie, Oshi no Ko - The Final Act-.The trailer revealed that Kazunari Ninomiya, a 41-year-old member of the idol group Arashi, plays the role of Hikaru Kamiki. And the character's boyhood is also be played by 15-year-old Soya Kurokawa.Hikaru Kamiki is a mysterious figure who knows the truth behind Ai's death, and the trailer shows a tense scene where he finally appears before Aqua and confronts him directly.Additionally, an updated poster visual including Hikaru Kamiki is also revealed. The eight-episode web drama series has streamed exclusively on Amazon Prime Video worldwide since November 28, 2024.

The official website for the live-action adaptation project based on the Oshi no Ko manga released a second trailer on December 3 for the web drama series. The new clip depicts idol group B-Komachi's rise to stardom while Aqua and Ruby get closer to the identity of the mastermind behind Ai's death.The first six episodes of the eight-episode drama series are streaming on Amazon Prime Video worldwide since November 28. The last two episodes will start streaming on December 5 at 21:00 (JST).Oshi no Ko -The Final Act-, a feature film that tells the drama's sequel story, will release in Japanese theaters on December 20, 2024.

The idol industry manga series Oshi no Ko came to an end today in Weekly Young Jump, bringing a finale to the Aka Akasaka (story) and Mengo Yokoyari (art) series. To celebrate the final chapter, the series also revealed the manga has printed (physically) and sold (digitally) more than 20 million copies, putting it on the ever-expanding list of highest-selling manga of all time.  Fans of Aka Akasaka’s writing won't have to wait for long for their next series, as their next work will also start in Weekly Young Jump in Spring 2025.

The official YouTube channel for the live-action adaptation project based on the Oshi no Ko manga series is now streaming a main trailer for the upcoming movie. The title of the movie was also officially announced as Oshi no Ko - The Final Act-.In addition to the highlight scenes from the live-action series, the clip features the film's ending theme song "SHINING SONG" performed by the in-show idol group B-Komachi.Oshi no Ko - The Final Act - Main TrailerThe live-action project's official X (formerly Twitter) also revealed a main poster visual for the film. Poster visual The eight-episode web drama series will stream exclusively on Amazon Prime Video worldwide first on November 28, 2024.

Oshi no Ko, the manga written by Aka Akasaka and illustrated by Mengo Yokoyari, has taken the world by storm with its anime and accompanying music. That lightning seems to be striking twice as the live-action drama released its first music video today to celebrate “Good Oshi (Favorite Member) Day." The live-action B-Komachi performs an original song titled “Twilight.” A new group photo of B-Komachi was also released (above).Oshi no Ko live-action - “Twilight” Music Video by B-KomachiThe song was composed by Vocaloid producer SEE, and the music video was directed by series co-director Hana Matsumoto. In-universe (and credited on the video) is Anemone Monemone, a friend of Mem-cho who freelance directs music videos.

Now's your chance to watch B-Komachi perform live! A brand new video from Oshi no Ko, the upcoming live-action web drama based on the hit manga, shows the idol group performing together onstage.Watch as Ruby, Kana and Mem-Cho perform the original song "Warera Kanzen Muteki no IDOL!!": Live-Action Oshi no Ko PreviewA full version of the song will be released on various streaming services starting tomorrow, October 19. Check out the cover image: The eight-episode drama series will stream exclusively on Amazon Prime Video worldwide on November 28, 2024.

The Oshi no Ko manga ending date has officially been scheduled. According to the official accounts for the series, Oshi no Ko just has four chapters remaining. Following a hiatus that's set to end on October 24, the final four chapters will be released consecu

The show must go on! Following the broadcast of Oshi no Ko's Season 2 finale, the series' official website and accounts announced with a brand-new trailer and visual that a third anime season is in production, while also confirming the casting of Mamoru Miyano

The official YouTube channel for the upcoming live-action web drama and feature film adaptation of the Oshi no Ko manga series has released a main trailer for the drama series. In addition to introducing the main cast members, "Warera Kanzen Muteki no Idol!!"

A new visual has arrived for Oshi no Ko season 2, this time previewing the Private arc. The visual was revealed via the official X (formerly Twitter) account, and you can check out the anime's latest illustration below.  There's also a preview video for Charac

From being lit up by stage lights to bathing in the glow of fireflies, acting trio Aqua, Melt and Taiki enjoy an illuminating night out in the 'late summer heat inquiry' visual and voiceover video unveiled by the Oshi no Ko anime's official website and account

A stage play adaptation of the Oshi no Ko manga, written by Aka Akasaka (Kaguya-sama: Love is War) and illustrated by Mengo Yokoyari (Scum's Wish), is now set to open in Tokyo and Osaka in December 2024.The title of the play is "Engeki 'Oshi no Ko' 2.5-jigen B

Following the broadcast of the newest episode of Oshi no Ko Season 2 in Japan, the anime series' official website and accounts unveiled a brand-new visual that represents both the series' forthcoming "2.5D Stage Play" arc and the in-story theatrical production

Spend the summer with your faves! Hit anime series Oshi no Ko is taking over Tokorozawa's Seibuen Amusement Park for a summer festival including fireworks, food and much more.Popular attractions at the park will feature newly recorded audio from the cast of th

This year, July 15 marks Marine Day (Umi no Hi) in Japan. The public holiday, usually observed on the third Monday in July, celebrates the importance of the ocean to the island nation. This year, the stars of Oshi no Ko are getting in on the festivities!The sh

Ahead of a July 3 broadcast in Japan, the official website and accounts for the Oshi no Ko anime released another main trailer for Season 2 that previews further entertainment industry drama to the tune of ending song "Burning" by rock band Hitsujibungaku (The

Japanese alternative rock band Hitsujibungaku's official YouTube channel has started streaming a music video for their latest digital single song "Burning," which is now featured as the ending theme for the Oshi no Ko TV anime's second season. The director of

Following the ending theme song by Hitsujibungaku, singer-songwriter Tatsuya Kitani's official YouTube channel is now streaming a music video for "Fatal," the opening theme song for the Oshi no Ko TV anime's second season.The song, written and composed by Kita

Character Brand Licensing Association (CBLA) announced on June 20 the winners of the Japan Character Award 2024, an annual award for the character and licensing business industry in Japan. Supported by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, the award was

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 wil