The 2024 summer anime lineup chapter is finally kicking off with the start of July. The return of Oshi no Ko Season 2 is one of the first premieres for this unforgettable roster. It’s been practically a year since the first season concluded in spring 2023, and fans have prepared for the impact this anime series will have on them from its original premiere date.
Moving away from recent season finales, including Demon Slayer Season 4, Kaiju No. 8, Windbreaker, Mushoku Tensei Season 2, and My Hero Academia Season 7’s mid-season finale, the next installment of Oshi no Ko will open the door to a completely different worldview.
Unlike the usual popular action choice, this anime based on Aka Akasaka’s manga series unravels an unusual plot that brings together two unlikely characters – a doctor and his mortally ill patient – whose lives eventually become entangled in a supernatural-tinged twist. As a result, they walk the critical path of Japan’s entertainment industry, oblivious to the dazzling mirage that appears on the other side.
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Its official plot is as follows:
“Dr. Goro is reborn as the son of young starlet Ai Hoshino after her confused stalker kills him. Now, he wants to help his new mother reach the top, but what can a kid do about the dark underbelly of the entertainment industry?”
As Oshi no Ko opens the summer book of new anime releases, here’s what we know about the return of the beloved and much-anticipated series.
Season 2 will reportedly have 13 episodes – two more than the first part. GEMM’s “Fatale” will play as the anime’s opening theme, while Hitsujibungaku’s “Burning” will be the ending song.
Oshi no Ko Season 2 Episode 1 Release Date
The wait is finally over, as Season 2 is set to premiere this week. Episode 1 of the new Oshi no Ko Chapter will be released on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at 11 PM JST.
The season 2 premiere also had a special screening in Japanese theaters on June 30.
As for the new season premiere in other time zones, check out the schedule below:
Pacific Daylight Time: Wednesday, July 3, 7 a.m.
Eastern Daylight Time: Wednesday, July 3, 10 a.m.
British Summer Time: Wednesday, 3 July, 3pm
Indian Standard Time: Wednesday, July 3, 10 pm
Australian Central Standard Time: Wednesday, July 3, 11:30 pm
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Where to watch the Oshi no Ko season 2 premiere
In Japan, Season 2 Episode 1 will be aired on Tokyo MX, B11, KBS Kyoto, TV Aichi and other local television networks.
It can also be streamed on ABEMA, Hulu, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, Apple TV+, and other platforms in select regions.
However, the more accessible streaming window for international viewers is significantly smaller; they will only find episodes of the series on HIDIVE.
What to expect from Oshi no Ko Season 2 Episode 1
The upcoming season is expected to pick up the 2.5D stage play arc, also known as the Tokyo Blade arc. Following the pages of the original story, Aqua will then participate as the cast of a stage play adaptation of a popular manga.
It was already revealed in the initial season finale that Aqua has been cast in the role of Touki. At the same time, Akane Kurokawa will play Princess Saya and Kana Arima will play Tsurugi in the stage play.
