Episode guide
【OSHI NO KO】: Season 1
35 episodes · first aired Apr 12, 2023
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- 1 Mother and Children Apr 12, 2023 · 1h 22m · TMDB 9.0 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.
- 2 Third Option Apr 19, 2023 · 25m 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.
- 3 Manga-Based TV Drama Apr 26, 2023 · 25m 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.
- 4 Actors May 3, 2023 · 24m 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.
- 5 Reality Dating Show May 10, 2023 · 24m 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.
- 6 Egosurfing May 17, 2023 · 25m 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.
- 7 Buzz May 24, 2023 · 25m 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.
- 8 First Time Jun 7, 2023 · 24m 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.
- 9 B Komachi Jun 14, 2023 · 24m 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.
- 10 Pressure Jun 21, 2023 · 24m 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?
- 11 Idol Jun 28, 2023 · 24m 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.
- 12 Tokyo Blade Jul 3, 2024 · 25m 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.
- 13 Game of Telephone Jul 10, 2024 · 24m 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.
- 14 Rewriting Jul 17, 2024 · 27m 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.
- 15 Emotional Acting Jul 24, 2024 · 24m 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.
- 16 The Curtain Rises Jul 31, 2024 · 26m 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.
- 17 Growth Aug 7, 2024 · 26m 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?
- 18 Sun Aug 14, 2024 · 24m Akane became an actress because she idolized Kana and wanted to be like her. However, one should never meet their heroes.
- 19 Trigger Aug 21, 2024 · 24m 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.
- 20 Dream Aug 28, 2024 · 25m 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.
- 21 Liberation Sep 11, 2024 · 24m 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.
- 22 Freedom Sep 18, 2024 · 24m 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?
- 23 Reunion Sep 25, 2024 · 26m The past never truly disappears. Aqua and Ruby return to the place they were born… and where, in another life, they also died.
- 24 Wish Oct 6, 2024 · 24m 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.
- 25 Down Bad Jan 14, 2026 · 24m Six months have passed since the release of B-Komachi's music video, and lots of things have changed.
- 26 Calculating Jan 21, 2026 · 24m Ruby starts to make her mark as reporter on Dig Deep!
- 27 Correctness Jan 28, 2026 · 26m Things go horribly wrong at the Comiket shoot. Can Dig Deep come back from this?
- 28 Blind Feb 4, 2026 · 26m Aqua confronts Ruby and starts to piece together the puzzle.
- 29 Casting Feb 11, 2026 · 24m Kana's at the end of her rope and decides to try to get back into acting.
- 30 Idols and Relationships Feb 18, 2026 · 24m Kana's encounter with Shima looms over her and the rest of Strawberry Productions.
- 31 Breakdown Feb 25, 2026 · 24m Kana has bounced back, but the scandal still looms large.
- 32 Plan Mar 4, 2026 · 24m Aqua has to face the aftermath of his decision to reveal Ai's secret.
- 33 Greed and Passion Mar 11, 2026 · 26m As the movie project kicks into gear, Masaya Kaburagi goes to work, putting both sides of himself on show.
- 34 Private Audition Mar 18, 2026 · 24m How will Ruby and Akane act out the theme of liar? And how will the audition end?
- 35 The Beginning Mar 25, 2026 · 54m Aqua has a very surprising encounter, and Ruby is close to succumbing under all the pressure.