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The Beginning
【推しの子】
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First aired 12/Apr/2023
Japan
Japanese
4 season(s)
61 episode(s)
A small-town doctor gets sucked into the ruthless world of show business when he crosses paths with a popular teen idol who holds a secret.
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season 3 · Season 3
Season Overview
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S3E10
Private Audition
Summary
How will Ruby and Akane act out the theme of liar? And how will the audition end?
S3E9
Greed and Passion
Summary
As the movie project kicks into gear, Masaya Kaburagi goes to work, putting both sides of himself on show.
S3E8
Plan
Summary
Aqua has to face the aftermath of his decision to reveal Ai's secret.
S3E7
Breakdown
Summary
Kana has bounced back, but the scandal still looms large.
S3E6
Idols and Relationships
Summary
Kana's encounter with Shima looms over her and the rest of Strawberry Productions.
S3E5
Casting
Summary
Kana's at the end of her rope and decides to try to get back into acting.
S3E4
Blind
Summary
Aqua confronts Ruby and starts to piece together the puzzle.
S3E3
Correctness
Summary
Things go horribly wrong at the Comiket shoot. Can Dig Deep come back from this?
S3E2
Calculating
Summary
Ruby starts to make her mark as reporter on Dig Deep!
S3E1
Down Bad
Summary
Six months have passed since the release of B-Komachi's music video, and lots of things have changed.
Season 2 · Season 2
Season Overview
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Season 1 · Season 1
Season Overview
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S1E35
The Beginning
Summary
Aqua has a very surprising encounter, and Ruby is close to succumbing under all the pressure.
S1E34
Private Audition
Summary
How will Ruby and Akane act out the theme of liar? And how will the audition end?
S1E33
Greed and Passion
Summary
As the movie project kicks into gear, Masaya Kaburagi goes to work, putting both sides of himself on show.
S1E32
Plan
Summary
Aqua has to face the aftermath of his decision to reveal Ai's secret.
S1E31
Breakdown
Summary
Kana has bounced back, but the scandal still looms large.
S1E30
Idols and Relationships
Summary
Kana's encounter with Shima looms over her and the rest of Strawberry Productions.
S1E29
Casting
Summary
Kana's at the end of her rope and decides to try to get back into acting.
S1E28
Blind
Summary
Aqua confronts Ruby and starts to piece together the puzzle.
S1E27
Correctness
Summary
Things go horribly wrong at the Comiket shoot. Can Dig Deep come back from this?
S1E26
Calculating
Summary
Ruby starts to make her mark as reporter on Dig Deep!
S1E25
Down Bad
Summary
Six months have passed since the release of B-Komachi's music video, and lots of things have changed.
S1E24
Wish
Summary
A gruesome discovery finally gives Aqua the closure he needs to begin a new chapter in his life. But as he steps into a brighter tomorrow, Ruby’s descent into darkness begins.
S1E23
Reunion
Summary
The past never truly disappears. Aqua and Ruby return to the place they were born… and where, in another life, they also died.
S1E22
Freedom
Summary
Aqua doesn't have to live for revenge and can finally look towards a brighter future. But what does this mean for the relationships he's cultivated in pursuit of a killer?
S1E21
Liberation
Summary
Taiki discovers a surprising connection, but reveals something Aqua wasn't expecting. Meanwhile, Ruby hopes one person in particular notices B Komachi's growing fame.
S1E20
Dream
Summary
The actors shone brilliantly, and the curtain fell on a successful play, setting the stage for the next performance as Aqua and Taiki press the director for answers.
S1E19
Trigger
Summary
Their pasts shaped their acting. Kana wanted to shine as an actress, but she compromised to be useful. Meanwhile, Aqua’s childhood trauma led to a unique acting method.
S1E18
Sun
Summary
Akane became an actress because she idolized Kana and wanted to be like her. However, one should never meet their heroes.
S1E17
Growth
Summary
Melt regrets his poor acting in Sweet Today and vows to improve in Tokyo Blade. However, how can a subpar actor stand out among exceptional ones?
S1E16
The Curtain Rises
Summary
Aqua confides in Akane, revealing his true motives. She vows to remain by his side, but this deepening bond causes Akane’s rivalry with Kana to intensify.
S1E15
Emotional Acting
Summary
Abiko and GOA collaborate on a new script and now the pressure is on the actors to bring the script to life. However, Aqua soon faces an unexpected challenge during rehearsal.
S1E14
Rewriting
Summary
Time is dwindling, and a question looms: a faithful Tokyo Blade adaptation or one tailored for theater? Amidst the tension, only one person can convince Abiko to compromise.
S1E13
Game of Telephone
Summary
The creator of Tokyo Blade isn’t happy with the unfaithful adaptation of her manga and demands a revision of the entire script. However, only twenty days remain until opening.
S1E12
Tokyo Blade
Summary
The stage is set. The actors are ready. And the curtain rises on the play, Tokyo Blade. However, there is another story aside from the play: that of the actors themselves.
S1E11
Idol
Summary
MEM-cho has fans. Ruby has looks. But Kana has...? She’ll need to find the answer before she can be anyone's star. Later, a fresh opportunity sets Aqua on a new path to revenge.
S1E10
Pressure
Summary
B Komachi's first performance approaches, but the group still needs practice while Kana refuses to be the center. Perhaps a certain expert choreographer could help them shine?
S1E9
B Komachi
Summary
MEM-cho won't let her second chance go to waste and uses her influence to help grow B Komachi's brand. Meanwhile, Aqua's investigation into Ai's past bears fruit.
S1E8
First Time
Summary
Focused on revenge, Aqua underestimated Akane and gave the talented actress a way to win his heart. If love is a game, Akane is playing for keeps and Kana is falling behind.
S1E7
Buzz
Summary
Left reeling in the immediate aftermath, Akane's costars unite in friendship and purpose: they will clear their friend's name. They owe her nothing less.
S1E6
Egosurfing
Summary
Remember what you said in righteous outrage online? There were consequences. You never saw them, but that didn't make them any less real, nor hold you any less accountable.
S1E5
Reality Dating Show
Summary
Despite different motivations, Aqua, Ruby and Kana’s key to success in the entertainment industry is the same; to achieve their goals, they need to play the game.
S1E4
Actors
Summary
Kana's resolve remains strong despite her washed up reputation. Aqua sets the stage for her with a bold move that flips the script, which leads to opportunities for them both.
S1E3
Manga-Based TV Drama
Summary
Aqua agrees to Kana's request, but not for the reason she wants. There's a connection between Masaya Kaburagi and Ai, which leads Aqua to the set of a TV drama for answers.
S1E2
Third Option
Summary
Ruby wants to be an idol for herself and for the little girl who died from cancer. The real world, however, doesn't care about big dreams: something Aqua knows all too well.
S1E1
Mother and Children
Summary
Stories are lies meant to entertain, and idols lie to fans eager to believe. This is Ai's story. It is a lie, but it is also true.
Season 0 · Specials
Season Overview
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S0E2
Special Retrospective Program: Recommend Oshi no Ko When You Can! Vol.2
Summary
Recap of season two, up to episode 9.
S0E1
Special Retrospective Program: Recommend Oshi no Ko When You Can!
Summary
Join Aqua and Ruby’s voice actors in an exclusive, behind-the-scenes interview through the story so far!
Cast
Main cast members.
Takeo Otsuka
Aqua (voice)
Yurie Igoma
Ruby (voice)
Megumi Han
Kana Arima (voice)
Rumi Okubo
Memcho (voice)
Manaka Iwami
Akane Kurokawa (voice)
Kent Ito
Goro (voice)
Tomoyo Takayanagi
Sarina Tendoji (voice)
Yumi Uchiyama
Child Aqua (voice)
Hisao Egawa
Ichigo Saito (voice)
Lynn
Miyako Saito (voice)
Yasuyuki Kase
Taishi Gotanda (voice)
Atsushi Tamaru
Ryosuke (voice)
Hikaru Iida
(voice)
Hazuki Ogino
(voice)
Misa Kato
(voice)
Miyuri Shimabukuro
(voice)
Haruka Shamoto
(voice)
Shiho Hisajima
(voice)
Crew
Creators, directors, writers, and production crew.
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Kouta Mizumoto
Art Designer
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Tetsuya Usami
Art Direction
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Yasushi Kudo
Assistant Director of Photography
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Akiko Manabe
Background Designer
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Ayumu Sakurai
Background Designer
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Emi Watanabe
Background Designer
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Hayato Nakamura
Background Designer
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Hiromi Shirahase
Background Designer
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Hiroyuki Kudo
Background Designer
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Ji Fengyu
Background Designer
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Jin Sakuma
Background Designer
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Kanako Abe
Background Designer
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