Ai's unexpected reappearance attracted attention at the time of broadcast, with reactions such as "Wait a minute, the ending made me cry," "Ai is watching the play, the OP direction is amazing...," and "I screamed out loud when Ai-chan appeared."

The anime Oshi No Ko is based on a blockbuster manga created by the team of Aka Akasaka and Mengo Yokoyari, which has also been adapted into live-action dramas, films, and stage productions. The story starts when obstetrician Goro (CV: Kent Ito) is reincarnated as Aqua, the son of his beloved idol Ai Hoshino. Having witnessed Ai being killed before his eyes, Aqua steps into the entertainment industry to investigate the truth behind the incident for revenge... The anime has been broadcast through its second season, with the third season scheduled to air from January 2026.

(C)Aka Akasaka x Mengo Yokoyari/Shueisha "OSHI NO KO "Partners

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