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Among the many announcements made by Yen Press today, one will pleaseOshi no Kofans: a novel from the series will be published in English! Many fans who have watched the anime onHidivewill be able to read this new adventure!
The original manga concluded last year, sparking some controversy among fans. It was serialized in Young Jump – Shueisha’s largest magazine aimed atseinen(young men) audiences, though the readership might be more diverse than simply “young men”.
Yen Press will officially publish[Oshi No Ko] Spica of the First Star, the first novel of the series, in English. Unfortunately,they haven’t announced a release window for the book.
Original Edition Includes Short Story by Original Author
Spice of the First Starwas published in Japan in November 2023, and it is written by Hajime Tanaka. It also features the short storyViewpoint B, written by Aka Akasaka himself.
The story begins when Ai Hoshino tells her agency that she wants to quit being an idol, not long after she joined B-Komachi. But the pressure and conflicts behind the scenes are too much for her, and she can’t take the burden.
Viewpoint Bwas originally given as a bonus for those who watched the pre-screening sessions of the first episode of the anime in Japan. It follows an unnammed member of B-Komachi. There is an audiobook version available in Japanese on the official website of the series, narrated by Rie Takahashi (Ai’s voice actress in Japan):
A second novel,Futari no Etude, was released in Japan in December, and a third novel has been announced (this one willexpand the manga’s finale).
Oshi no Ko Season 3 News
The third season isscheduled to debut in 2026– further informationshould be announced in AnimeJapanin March 2025. Fans in Japan are currently able toattend a special exhibition celebrating the anime.
Oshi no KoSeasons 1 and 2 are available to stream on Hidive. Alive-action adaptationis on Prime Video.
