The upcoming live-action TV drama and film adaptation of Oshi no Ko revealed its first trailer, teaser visual, and premiere date on Thursday. The TV drama is set to premiere on November 28, followed by the film’s release on December 20. The drama adaptation will be available exclusively worldwide on Prime Video, while Toei will handle the movie’s release in Japanese theaters.
Filmmaker Smith is directing the movie, while director and former actress Hana Matsumoto is co-directing the TV series alongside him. Ayako Kitagawa is writing the scripts and the band fox capture plan is composing the music. The cast members of the live-action adaptation include:
- Kaito Sakurai as Aqua Hoshino
- Asuka Saito as Ai Hoshino
- Nagisa Saito as Ruby Hoshino
- Nanoka Hara as Kana Arima
- Mizuki Kayashima as Akane Kurokawa
- ano as Mem-cho
The live-action adaptation is based on the Oshi no Ko manga series written by Aka Akasaka (Kaguya-sama: Love is War) and illustrated by Mengo Yokari (Scum’s Wish). Shueisha’s Weekly Young Jump has been serializing the series since April 23, 2020, and has 13 volumes currently.
The manga inspired an anime that premiered in April 2023 by studio Doga Kobo (Shikimori’s Not Just a Cutie). A second season of the anime is set to release this July 3.
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Yen Press licensed the manga in English and describes the first volume as follows:
Gorou is a gynecologist and idol fan who’s in shock after his favorite star, Ai, announces an impromptu hiatus. Little does Gorou realize that he’s about to forge a bond with her that defies all common sense! Lies are an idol’s greatest weapon in this outrageous manga from Aka Akasaka (Kaguya-sama: Love is War) and Mengo Yokoyari (Scum’s Wish).
Source: Official Website
© Akasaka Aka × Mengo Yokojari / Shueisha, Toei © Aka Akasaka x Mengo Yokoyari/Shueisha/2024 Movie “Oshi no Ko” Production Committee
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