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 ending of Season 2, fans are looking forward to watching Oshi no Kos latest part for the sake of clarity and enlightenment. After all, they saw Ruby Hoshino go from innocent to murderous, but they also saw Hikaru Kamiki survive another character.
Fortunately, fans are only days away from Release in January of Oshi no Ko Season 3. It's time to see Aqua and Ruby Hoshino walk the same dark path to avenge and honor their late mother, Ai. The Hoshino family may look like perfect actors and idols, but beneath the exterior lies nothing but hearts consumed by lies and darkness.
Oshi no Ko Season 3 reveals new image and trailer
Oshi no Ko releases a new image 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 premieres on January 14, 2026in most international regions, including the United States. Unfortunately, the exact release time of the first episode on streaming platforms is still undetermined. In Japan, the official website of Oshi no Ko has already confirmed that the pilot episode of season 3 will be released at 11:00 PM on January 14, 2026.
On that note, if Oshi no Ko Season 3 Episode 1 gets the exact airing it has in Japan, fans can expect to see the anime at 9am EST or 6am PT on the same date on international streaming platforms. But fans should also expect to see the anime at a later date, as streaming platforms usually delay the release of new episodes for a few hours.
Meanwhile, there is no official announcement about the total number of episodes for Oshi no Ko Season 3. Considering that the anime will only run for a single cour, fans can expect to see around 11 to 13 episodes, which will be released every week 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 anime lineup. As announced, the third season will air with English subtitles and receive an English dub treatment. However, the English dub release date for the new season is not yet confirmed. Previous seasons of Oshi no Ko premiered on HIDIVE, but Crunchyroll is taking over for 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 out the regions where the series will be available.
In addition to Crunchyroll, other streaming platforms such as Ani-One Asia, ANIPLUS, and Animation Digital Network will also be airing Oshi no Ko Season 3. In Japan, viewers can tune in to Tokyo MX and BS 11, just to name a few. It will also be available on Netflix Japan. There is no news 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 thrust Ruby Hoshino into the spotlight after learning the truth about Goro Amamiya's death in the final 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 their way to stardom, and there's nothing stopping Ruby from achieving her dreams and getting revenge.
I can't believe you've never had a crush on an idol. You are missing something. – Ruby Hoshino
At the same time, Aqua Hoshino is receiving more love and attention not only from fans but also from Akane Kurokawa and Kana Arima. Being stuck in a complicated love triangle isn't exactly in Aqua's plans, but he has no choice but to navigate this difficult time. While Aqua was mostly focused on gathering information about Ai in previous seasons, he embarks on a different path in Oshi no Ko Season 3.
- 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
- Author
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Jin Tanaka
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Takeo Otsuka
Aqua (voice)
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