- Oshi No Ko Season 3 will stream on Crunchyroll starting January 14, 2026.
- The creators have yet to confirm the official episode count of the third season, but we can expect it to feature around 11-13 episodes.
- The third season will adapt the Mainstay and Scandal arcs from the manga, and it will likely finish on the Private arc.
Following the 90-minute-long first episode of Season 1 in 2023, Oshi No Ko became a household name within days. The entire season was widely praised by critics and the global audience for its hooky premise, foreshadowing, and amazing twists. However, things changed a bit for the second season as several fans found the pace slower and the ending weaker. But that downfall doesn’t change the fact that the anime remains utterly popular with fans craving the succeeding season. So, when is Oshi No Ko 3 getting released, or what does the cast look like, or what will the story be? If you seek answers to all of these, scroll through this article until the end.
When Will Oshi No Ko Season 3 Be Released?
Oshi No Ko Season 3 will be released on January 14, 2026, and fans can stream the upcoming season on Crunchyroll. The second season was released after 16 months of the pilot season’s last episode. This time, fans will get the new season a month earlier, and the hype is already palpable. It seems the fans are confident that the Oshi No Ko Season 3 will not be a disappointment and will feature everything that fans are hoping for.
How Many Episodes Will Be There in Oshi No Ko Season 3?
The creators or Crunchyroll haven’t yet announced the episode count of Oshi No Ko Season 3. However, given the total number of the first two seasons, we can expect the new one to run for 11-13 episodes. Like its predecessors, it will also follow a weekly release schedule on Crunchyroll.
Is There a Trailer for Oshi No Ko Season 3?
Yesss, there are some trailers for Oshi No Ko Season 3 out there. Each of them hints that the new season will be more intense and exciting than the previous ones. The video clips also revealed the closing theme of the third season, ie, Serenade by Natori.
What Does Oshi No Ko Season 3 Cast Look Like?
Oshi No Ko Season 3 will see the original voice returning. These include Takeo Otsuka as Aquamarine Hoshino, Yurie Igoma as Ruby Hoshino, Rie Takahashi as Ai Hoshino, Megumi Han as Kana Arima, Manaka Iwami as Akane Kurokawa, and Rumi Okubo as Mem-Cho. The season also confirmed four new characters, and here, we have listed them:
- Mamoru Miyano as Hikaru Kamiki
- Hina Kino as Tsukuyomi
- Yuto Takenaka as Shun Yoshizumi
- Yōji Ueda as Tetsu Urushibara
What Will Oshi No Ko Season 3 Be About?
The third season will adapt the Mainstay and Scandal arcs from the manga, and will likely begin with the Private arc in the later episodes. So, get ready to witness a thrilling yet dramatic storytelling in the upcoming season. Ruby will evolve in the entertainment industry, while Aqua will continue looking for their mother’s killer. Well, he will not neglect his sister’s safety and will make sure that she is doing well wherever she goes.
The official synopsis of Oshi No Ko Season 3 reads:
“It’s been six months since ‘POP IN 2’ was released. Thanks to MEMcho’s hard work, B-Komachi is about to get its big break. Aqua is a multi-talented entertainer, and Akane’s career as a talented actress is going well. Meanwhile, Kana lost the cheerfulness she once had. To track down the truth behind Ai and Goro’s deaths, Ruby keeps rising in the entertainment world… using lies as a weapon.”
Shashank Shakya
