After its anime adaptation exploded in popularity, Aka Akasaka's original story and Mengo Yokoyari's art for "Oshi no Ko" is set to drop its third season in January 2026. The manga wrapped up late last year, bringing a four-year-plus run of this fan-favorite series to a close.
However, the manga's ending left many fans feeling a bit underwhelmed, to say the least. Now, with the official promotional video for the third anime season making the rounds, comments are flooding in with a surprising plea: "We hope the anime gets an original ending!" It's a rare phenomenon to see fans so openly wish for a different conclusion to a beloved series.
Given the pace of the "Oshi no Ko" anime, Season 3 is expected to cover the manga's "Mid-Tier Arc," "Scandal Arc," and possibly even reach the "Movie Arc." Whether this third season will actually wrap up the entire story hasn't been officially confirmed.
But the comments section under the promo video is absolutely buzzing with fans saying things like: "Hope they adapt more of the original story but also add anime-original plotlines!" and "The anime most anticipated for a bold original ending right now is 'Oshi no Ko'." Another popular comment reads, "It's truly unprecedented for fans to be hoping for an original anime ending for a work of this caliber." These comments have racked up tons of likes.
One netizen even chimed in: "If they keep following the original story as is, there's a 90% chance all the hype they've built up will be completely ruined. So now's the time to beg the animation team to go with an original plot! Conversely, if they can pull it off, it could become legendary."
Of course, fans clamoring for an original "Oshi no Ko" anime plot doesn't automatically make it happen. While anime adaptations often tweak storylines, this series still has to consider the original creator's vision. It's not as simple as just wishing it into existence, but it's clear many fans are desperately hoping for this kind of change.
While the manga's ending might not have lived up to fan expectations, the anime and its commercial success have certainly earned high praise. We're confident that Doga Kobo, the animation studio, will pour their heart and soul into the production. With the premiere set for January 2026, we'll just have to wait and see what they serve up!