After its anime adaptation skyrocketed in popularity, Aka Akasaka's original story and Mengo Yokoyari's art for "Oshi no Ko" saw manga sales explode, with its second season delivering spectacularly. The manga itself wrapped up late last year, bringing an end to the immensely popular series after over four years of serialization.
Today (February 2), the official team announced that Season 3 is set to premiere in 2026! They also dropped a teaser visual featuring Ruby/Hoshino Ruby and a special promotional video. Details on the exact air date are still to come.
At the tail end of Season 2's "2.5D Stage Arc" and "Private Time" chapters, while filming a new music video for the revamped B-Komachi, Ruby made a shocking discovery in Takachiho Town, Miyazaki Prefecture—the birthplace of the Hoshino twins. There, she learned of the death of her beloved past-life doctor, Gorou Amemiya, and uncovered the identity of her mother Ai Hoshino's killer. This ignited a burning desire for revenge, culminating in the awakening of Ruby's eyes and the dramatic close of Season 2.
Naturally, Season 3 is expected to dive deep into Ruby's arc from the original manga. Driven by her quest to find the murderers of both Doctor Gorou Amemiya and her mother Ai, Ruby will stop at nothing to gain influence in the entertainment industry, breaking free from past constraints to embark on a path of vengeance. This is a truly thrilling arc in the manga, and given the dedication shown by the production team in the first two seasons, fans can definitely look forward to an incredible adaptation.
▼ "Oshi no Ko" Season 3 Teaser Video (Ruby Arc)
While the manga's conclusion might have met with mixed reactions from some fans, the anime adaptation has undoubtedly garnered immense critical and commercial acclaim. We're confident that Doga Kobo is pouring their heart and soul into the production. The exact broadcast schedule for Season 3 is still under wraps, so keep an eye out for future official announcements!
