Oshi no Ko Season 3 is one of the most anticipated anime of the 2026 winter season, with countless fans patiently waiting for its return. After the unexpected conclusion of season 2, fans are looking forward to watching Oshi no Kolatest volume for clarity and enlightenment. After all, they witnessed Ruby Hoshino change from innocent to murderous, but they also noticed that Hikaru Kamiki was not living with another character.
Fortunately, fans are only a few days away from that January issue Oshi no Ko Season 3. It's time to watch as Aqua and Ruby Hoshino follow the same dark path to avenge and honor their late mother Ai. The Hoshino family may look like perfect actors and idols, but beneath that exterior lies nothing but hearts consumed by lies and darkness.
Oshi no Ko season 3 reveals new visuals and trailer
Oshi no Ko comes with a new visual featuring Aqua Hoshino.
Oshi no Ko Season 3 Episode 1 will premiere on January 14, 2026
Oshi no Ko Season 3 Release Date Confirmed
As announced on the official website, Oshi no Ko Season 3 Episode 1 will premiere on January 14, 2026in most international regions, including the US. Unfortunately, the exact release time of the first episode on streaming platforms remains unknown. In Japan, the official site of Oshi no Ko has already confirmed that the pilot episode of season 3 will be released at 11pm on January 14, 2026.
On that note, if Oshi no Ko Season 3 Episode 1 receives the exact air time it did in Japan, fans can expect to watch the anime at 9:00 AM EST or 6:00 AM PT on the same day on international streaming platforms. However, fans should also expect to watch the anime later, as streaming platforms usually delay the release of new episodes by a few hours.
Meanwhile, there is no official announcement about the total number of episodes for Oshi no Ko Season 3. Since the anime will only run for one course, fans can expect to watch around 11 to 13 episodes that will be released weekly from January to March 2026.
Where to watch Oshi no Ko Season 3 Episode 1?
Streaming platforms to watch Oshi no Ko season 3
Oshi no Ko Season 3 is headed to Crunchyroll on January 14, 2026 as part of the streaming giant's 2026 winter lineup. As reported, the third season will air with English subtitles and receive an English dub treatment. However, the release date of the English dubbing for the new season has not yet been confirmed. Previous Oshi no Ko series premiered on HIDIVE, but Crunchyroll is picking up the third season.
Oshi no Ko Season 3 Episode 1 will be available in international regions where Crunchyroll provides licensed access to the series. This includes the US, Europe, Africa, Oceania, Southeast Asia, CIS and more, so it's best to check the regions where the series will be available.
Apart from Crunchyroll, other streaming platforms such as Ani-One Asia, ANIPLUS and Animation Digital Network will also broadcast Oshi no Ko Season 3. In Japan, viewers can tune in to Tokyo MX and BS 11 to name a few. It will also be available on Netflix Japan. There is no word on whether regions outside of Japan can watch the anime on Netflix at this time.
What to expect in Oshi no Ko Season 3 Episode 1
Ruby Hoshino's revenge begins
Oshi no Ko Season 3 Episode 1 is the perfect opportunity to push Ruby Hoshino into the spotlight after learning the truth about Goro Amamiya's death in the last episode of Season 2. The first episode will likely pick up where last season left off, right after B-Komachi 2.0 finished filming their upcoming music videos. The idol group is on the road to fame and Ruby will stop at nothing to achieve her dreams and revenge.
I can't believe you've never had a crush on an idol. Miss you.-Ruby Hoshino
At the same time, Aqua Hoshino is getting more love and attention not only from fans but also from Akane Kurokawa and Kana Arima. Getting stuck in a complicated love triangle isn't exactly in Aqua's plan, but he has no choice but to get involved in this difficult time. While Aqua focused primarily on gathering information about Ai in previous seasons, Oshi no Ko Season 3 takes a different path.
- Release date
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April 12, 2023
- Network
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Tokyo MX
- directors
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Kim Seong-min, Kouki Uchinomiya
- Writers
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Jin Tanaka
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Takeo Otsuka
Aqua (voice)
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