The spring 2023 anime adaptation of the manga series Oshi no Ko is getting its home video releases in Japan handled by Kadokawa. The eleven-episode series – whose first episode was done as a three-episode piece – begins on June 28th, 2023 where the first volumes are priced at 8,000 yen and 9,000 yen on DVD and Blu-ray. The remaining five volumes are priced at 6,000 yen and 7,000 yen respectively.
With the fourth set out soon, we now have a look at the finalized cover artwork design for it. Check out the full schedule and known details below.
The project will be directed by Daisuke Hiramaki and Chao Nekotomi with Jin Tanaka handling the series composition. Kanna Hirayama handled the character designs with Doga Kobo working on the animation production.
The Japanese cast includes Re Takahashi as Ai, Takeo Ōtsuka as Aqua, Yurie Igoma as Ruby, Kent Itō as Gorō, Tomoyo Takayanagi as Sarina, Yumi Uchiyama as Young Aqua, and Megumi Han as Kana Arima.
The series features the opening theme song “Idol” from YOASOBI.
The manga from Akasaka and Yokoyari began in April 2020 with an English adaptation released by MANGA Plus. There are eight volumes out as of this month in Japan.
Check out the official site and Twitter.
Plot Concept: The series follows Gorō, a doctor who coincidentally handles the childbirth of his favorite idol Ai Hoshino, who took a hiatus from the entertainment industry to give birth to her twin babies. However, just before Ai gives birth, Gorō dies from an accident, but is reborn as one of Ai’s children, Aquamarine Hoshino, with his memories fully intact.
| Volume | Date | Extras |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 06/28/23 | Booklet, Behind the Scenes, Audio Commentary |
| 2 | 07/26/23 | Booklet, Behind the Scenes, Audio Commentary |
| 3 | 08/30/23 | Booklet, Behind the Scenes, Audio Commentary |
| 4 | 09/27/23 | Booklet, Behind the Scenes, Audio Commentary |
| 5 | 10/25/23 | Booklet, Behind the Scenes, Audio Commentary |
| 6 | 11/29/23 | Booklet, Behind the Scenes, Audio Commentary |
[Source: Oshi no Ko]
