This anime, which was TOP 1 for several weeks, is back: Season 2 will be released in 2024 and is more captivating than ever!

News culture This anime, which was TOP 1 for several weeks, is back: Season 2 will be released in 2024 and is more captivating than ever!

After dominating the rankings for several weeks when it was first broadcast, The anime “Oshi no Ko” returns with a highly anticipated second season. New episodes currently air weekly on Wednesdays at 5 p.m. on DNA. The series, which captivated a wide audience with its story of reincarnation and revenge in the entertainment industry, begins this new season with the start of the Tokyo Blade arc. The main characters Aqua, Kana and Akane play an important role in this new storyline.

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A new plot, new problems…

Rehearsals for the stage adaptation of Tokyo Blade begin with the casting of all the main characters. Aqua plays the role of Touki, a supporting character, while Akane plays his companion and lover, Princess Saya. Kana, on the other hand, plays Tsurugi, the ally of the main protagonist Blade, played by Taiki Himekawa of the Lala Lai Company. Melt Narushima, who previously starred alongside Aqua and Kana in a failed adaptation, also joins the cast. His performance leaves a lasting impression with his exceptional acting, especially for Kana, who adjusts his acting to the level of his partners. This dynamic motivates the other players to improve their performance, with the exception of Aqua. who sees this production as an opportunity to get closer to the director of Lala Lai, Toshiro Kindaichi, in his never-ending search for his father.

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A success that never ends

The first season of “Oshi no Ko” was an overwhelming success upon its release. The first episode lasts 90 minutes, lets the viewer immediately immerse themselves in the world of the series and is considered the most successful pilot in the history of the American streaming service Hidive. This ranking is based on the total number of viewers as well as the increase in new subscriptions and free trials on the platform. The anime adaptation also brought the manga to the top of the Oricon sales charts in Japan. with around 820,000 copies sold in May 2023!

Critics largely appreciated the series, Anime News Network particularly highlight:Oshi no Ko offers a powerful combination: the glitter of industry and the stark darkness just beneath. And I’m sure we haven’t even scratched the surface yet“. The influence of the first season was not limited to the episodes. The opening theme reached 100 million plays on Spotify and YouTube within a month of the adaptation’s release. The series was also nominated in more than six categories at the Japan Expo 2024 Darumas, which honor a selection of manga and anime released in the previous year according to the votes of a jury of professionals and the public. Among them we find the best thriller anime, the best slice-of-life anime, the best anime, the best soundtrack, the best beginning and the best ending.