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The live-action adaptation of Aka Akasaka and Mengo Yokoyari’s hit manga Oshi no Ko is making history. Within just 30 days of its release, it became the most-watched Amazon Prime original in Japan, as per the series’ official website.

This massive achievement highlights the show’s popularity since its debut on November 28, when the first six episodes were released worldwide. The final two episodes followed shortly after on December 5.

Each episode of the series introduces a fresh theme song and artist, keeping things dynamic. The in-story idol group B-Komachi wraps up the film with their song ‘Shining Song.’ The unique musical choices have resonated deeply with viewers.

Adding to the excitement, the sequel film hit theaters on December 20, featuring performances by popular names like Nagisa Saitō (formerly of =Love) as Ruby, and Asuka Saitō (ex-Nogizaka46) as Ai. Aqua is played by Kaito Sakurai, while Nanoka Hara portrays Kana Arima.

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. Related: Oshi no Ko Live-Action Web Drama Releases 2nd Trailer The eight-episode web drama series has streamed exclusively on Amazon Prime Video worldwide since November 28, 2024. The feature film that then tells the drama's sequel story will release in Japan on December 20, 2024. Smith,...

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. Prior to the theatrical release, the beginning part of the film will release on Amazon Prime Video simultaneously with the drama's seventh and eighth episodes on December 5. Additionally, Japanese three-piece rock band Wanima released a music video for "Ranran Rhapsody," the theme song for the drama's sixth episode.

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 Trailer The live-action project's official X (formerly Twitter) also revealed a main poster visual for the film. Poster visual Related: Oshi no Ko Live-Action Web Drama Releases Main Trailer The eight-episode web drama series will stream exclusively on Amazon Prime Video worldwide first on November 28, 2024. The feature film that then tells the drama's sequel story will release in Japan on December 20, 2024. Smith, best known for his music video works for NMB48 and Kishidan,...

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-Komachi The 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. The full song will be released on music streaming services at midnight Japan time. Related: Oshi no Ko Live-Action Web Drama Video Showcases Live B-Komachi Performance The eight-episode Oshi no Ko drama series will...

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 Preview Related: Oshi no Ko Live-Action Web Drama Releases Main Trailer A full version of the song will be released on various streaming services starting tomorrow, October 19. Check out the cover image: Related: Oshi no Ko Live-Action Drama and Movie Reveal Teaser Trailer, Visual The eight-episode drama series will stream exclusively on Amazon Prime Video worldwide on November 28, 2024. Then the feature film that tells the drama's sequel story will release 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...

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!!" ("We are the perfect and invincible idol"), an original song performed by the in-show idol group B-Komachi, is revealed for the first time in the clip. Related: Oshi no Ko Live-Action Drama and Movie Reveal Teaser Trailer, Visual The eight-episode drama series will stream exclusively on Amazon Prime Video worldwide on November 28, 2024. Then the feature film that tells the drama's sequel story will release 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,...

The live-action adaptation of the hugely popular Oshi no Ko has revealed the first official character trailer for the upcoming movie and TV series, with the new trailer providing an in-depth look at lead protagonist Aqua Hoshino.

Via the Oshi no Ko live-action's official X (formerly Twitter) account, Aqua received the work's first character trailer for the upcoming adaptation, with the post captioned, "Acting is just a means to an end for me to stay in the entertainment industry." Kaito Sakurai has been cast as the character, who will feature alongside his sister Ruby (Nagisa Saito) and friends/love interests Kana Arima (Nanoka Hara) and Akane Kurokawa (Mizuki Kayashima). Readers can check out the new trailer below.

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Oshi no Ko Live Action Unveils November Release Date: Where to Watch the Idol Series - Main Image

The release date of the Oshi no Ko live action has been confirmed in a new teaser video, and with it comes a new visual that shows fan-favorite characters such as Aqua Hoshino and Mem-Cho.

As the release date approaches, the live-action series is expected to closely follow the manga’s storyline, capturing the intense drama and unexpected twists that have made the series a huge hit.

Oshi no Ko Live-Action Series Gets November Release Date

On November 28, the Oshi no Ko live-action series will begin streaming its eight episodes, which will follow the story of the beloved idol Ai Hoshino and her twin babies in front of and behind the cameras.

The live-action series' staff released a new teaser trailer featuring the cast, including Kaito Sakurai (Ryu Sanada in the Kimi...

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...

Fans now have a first look at the upcoming Oshi no Ko live-action adaptation, which has dropped an exciting first trailer and release date for the TV series and movie. The former is set to stream exclusively on Prime Video this year, while the latter will screen in theaters in Japan.

As announced via the official Oshi no Ko live-action X (formerly Twitter) account, the Oshi no Ko TV series will be released on Nov. 28, 2024, followed by the movie on Dec. 20, 2024. The first trailer for the project was released, featuring Kaito Sakurai as Aqua Hoshino, Asuka Saito (Ai Hoshino), Nagisa Saito (Ruby Hoshino), Nanoka Hara (Kana Arima), Mizuki Kayashima (Akane Kurokawa) and Ano (Mem-cho). Readers can check out the Oshi no Ko live-action trailer and teaser visual below.

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Japan’s Toei Company has teamed with Amazon to produce a live-action feature and TV series adapation of Oshi No Ko, a hit manga series that has sold more than 15 million copies.

Prime Video will premiere the series on its global streaming platform in winter 2024 and the feature will be distributed in Japan by Toei Company, which is also expected to introduce the title to international buyers at the European Film Market (EFM) in Berlin next month.

The manga, written by Aka Akasaka and Mengo Yokoyari, was launched in 2020 followed by an anime series in 2023, whose theme song Idol became...

The official Twitter for Prime Video Japan announced today that the Oshi no Ko manga series will get a live-action adaptation in winter 2024. The drama series will stream exclusively on Amazon Prime Video worldwide, while the additional feature film will be released in Japan and distributed by Toei. The live-action project's official Twitter account also opened with a teaser visual featuring the six main voice cast members. 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 Mem-cho played by ano (singer/YouTuber) The manga is serialized in Shueisha's Weekly Young Jump since April 2020, with its total circulation surpassing 15 million copies. The TV anime adaptation...

According to a new report, the popular Oshi no Ko anime series will receive both a live-action TV series and a movie adaptation.

Shuukan Josei Prime (Weekly Women's Prime) reports that Toei -- the parent company of One Piece's Toei Animation -- will produce an Oshi no Ko live-action movie, distributed on Amazon Prime Video. Toei didn't refute the report, saying, "There is nothing we can say," while images from the set appear to show 50 staff engaged in production within a city center. A source allegedly from the production goes further, confirming members of the cast: Kaito Sakurai (Aqua Hoshino), Asuka Saito (Ai Hoshino), Nagisa Saito (Ruby Hoshino), Ano (Mem-cho) and Nanoka Hara (Kana Arima), with Nobuaki Kaneko, Mizuki Kayashima, Naenano and Jun Kaname's roles yet to be determined. The Oshi no Ko anime will be adapted into both a live-action TV series and a film, with the...

Oshi No Ko is reportedly getting a live-action film and drama adaptation by Toei and Amazon Prime. While details are yet to be disclosed, insiders suggest that the movie will center around Ai, while the drama will focus on Aqua.

Both the Oshi No Ko live-action film and drama are slated to release in 2025.

This news came to light after actor Sakurai Kaito was seen shooting his scene in a café in the mid of December 2023, with nearly 50 staff members present. Sakurai was seen sporting a blond hair and a cardigan draped over his shoulders. Actor Jun Kaname was also spotted in the shooting location on that day.

According to an insider, Sakurai is playing the role of the protagonist Aqua from the series, with Kaname taking the role of a video producer.

Other cast members revealed include:

Asuka Saito as Ai Hoshino Nagisa Saito as Ruby Ano-chan as Mem-Cho...

These young ladies show no mercy for their gaming opponents in the latest trailer for the dramatized adaptation of the Girls' Love manga Young Ladies Don't Play Fighting Games.

Streaming platform Lemino has released a new trailer for the upcoming television adaptation of Young Ladies Don't Play Fighting Games. Opening with Mio Yorue's elegant entrance, who has received the nickname "Shirayuri-sama" from her classmates, the trailer settles into a beautiful shot of Mio and Aya looking at each other as petals flutter around them. It immediately changes into various gamers, including Mio, screaming at their screens as they play ferociously. The trailer also offers a snippet of the theme song "Seishun Wo Kirisaku Hado," performed by Atarashii Gakkō no Leaders.

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