Oshi No Ko," following the success of its anime counterpart released in 2023. Unlike the anime, which garnered significant acclaim, the live-action adaptation aims to reach a wider audience.
Directed by former actress Hana Matsumoto (known for «Kimi to Nara Koi o Shitemite mo») and Smith, with Ayako Kitagawa (from «Tokyo Love Story») handling the script, the live-action series is produced under the guidance of Toei's Ryūsuke Imoto, as mentioned in a report by Coming Soon.
Want a Loan? Get cash against your Mutual Funds in 4 hoursThe adaptation, based on the manga by Aka Akasaka and Mengo Yokoyari, is scheduled to premiere worldwide on Prime Video on November 28. It will consist of a total of eight episodes, promising an immersive experience for fans of the original series, as per the Coming Soon report.
The series features former members of prominent Japanese idol groups in key roles: Nagisa Saitō, formerly of =LOVE, stars as Ruby, while Asuka Saitō, previously of Nogizaka46, portrays Ai. The ensemble cast also includes Kaito Sakurai (known for «Blue Spring Ride») as Aqua, Nanoka Hara (from «Listen to Me!») as Kana Arima, Mizuki Kayashima (featured in «Saikō no Kyōshi: 1-nen-go») as Akane Kurokawa, and Ano (from «Dead Dead Demon’s Dededede Destruction») as Memcho.
In addition to the live-action series, fans of the «Oshi No Ko» franchise can look forward to a sequel movie slated to premiere in theaters on
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