HIDIVE announced today that it will stream the third season of OSHI NO KO this month, as part of its Winter 2026 simulcast season. The service will stream the third season in both the U.S. and Canada, as well as in the U.K., Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. More information on the episode release schedule will be released soon.
HIDIVE describes the main premise of the third season as:
The story enters a new stage… Six months have passed since the release of “POP IN 2.” Thanks to MEMcho’s efforts, B-Komachi is now on the verge of a breakthrough. Aqua is steadily progressing as a multi-talented artist and Akane is on her way to becoming a skilled actress. Meanwhile, Kana has lost her former cheerful demeanor. And Ruby is climbing the ranks of the entertainment industry while pursuing the truth behind the deaths of Ai and Gorou — using lies as a weapon.
OSHI NO KO Season 3 will premiere in Japan on January 14, 2026. Crunchyroll will also stream the third season in select countries and territories worldwide. The first season was released in 2023 and the second season in 2024, with HIDIVE previously streaming both in select countries.
©Aka Akasaka x Mengo Yokoyari/Shueisha, “OSHI NO KO” Partners
Daisuke Hiramaki is directing season three, with Jin Tanaka as series composer and Kanna Hirayama as character designer. Doga Kobo is in charge of the animation production.
Meanwhile, the anime’s main voice cast stars:
- • Takeo Otsuka as Aqua
- • Yurie Igoma as Ruby
- • Megumi Han as Arima Kana
- • Manaka Iwami as Akane Kurokawa
- • Rumi Okubo as MEMcho
The mystery drama manga series was written by Aka Akasaka and illustrated by Mengo Yokoyari. It was serialized in Shueisha’s Weekly Young Jump magazine from April 23, 2020 to November 14, 2024. A total of 16 manga volumes were released in Japan.
Besides the anime series, the manga also inspired a spin-off novel, mobile game, a 2024 live-action TV drama, and a live-action film.
©Aka Akasaka x Mengo Yokoyari/Shueisha, “OSHI NO KO” Partners
Yen Press licensed the OSHI NO KO manga for English release, describing the premise of the first volume as:
Gorou is an ob-gyn with a life far removed from the glitz and glamour of the entertainment industry—the world of his favorite idol, rising star Ai Hoshino. But when the two are unexpectedly brought together, their fates become intertwined in ways that defy all reason. For the good doctor, it’s time to stan(d) and deliver!
Source: press release
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