Back in October, the Oshi no Ko TV anime announced plans to debut with a 90-minute first episode, which will screen in theaters in Japan starting on March 17. As for the series itself, the adaptation of Aka Akasaka and Mengo Yokoyari’s manga is set to come to the airwaves in April 2023, and a teaser promo and cast additions are along for the latest update.

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In addition to the previously announced Rie Takahashi in the lead as idol Ai Hoshino, the new cast members include:

Aqua voiced by Takeo Otsuka (Kakeru Kurahara in Run with the Wind):

Ruby voiced by Yurie Igoma:

Goro voiced by Kent Ito (Hero in Dragon Goes House-Hunting):

Sarina voiced by Tomoyo Takayanagi (Oguri Cap in Umamusume: Pretty Derby):

Child Aqua voiced by Yumi Uchiyama (Rudeus Greyrat in Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation):

Here’s the new promo:

Theatrical pre-screening visual:

The Oshi no Ko anime is based on the manga of the same name written by Aka Akasaka (Kaguya-sama: Love is War) and illustrated by Mengo Yokoyari (Scum’s Wish). The series is being directed by Daisuke Hiramaki (Asteroid in Love) and assistant-directed by Chao Nekotomi (Love is Like a Cocktail) at studio Doga Kobo, with series composition by Jin Tanaka (Laid-Back Camp) and character designs by Kanna Hirayama (Rent-a-Girlfriend).

HIDIVE will simulcast the series as it airs in Japan. Manga Plus, who digitally publishes the manga’s official English version, describes the series as such:

“In the world of showbiz, lies are weapons.” Goro works as an OB-GYN in the countryside, a life far removed from the entertainment industry. Meanwhile, his favorite idol, Ai Hoshino, has begun her climb to stardom. The two meet in the “worst possible way,” setting the gears of fate in motion! The amazing Aka Akasaka and Mengo Yokoyari team up to depict the world of showbiz from a completely new perspective in this shocking series!

Via Comic Natalie

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