Oshi no Ko Author Will Release A New One-Shot In 2025

Oshi no Ko’s anime adaptation introduced it to the masses. The initial season received extremely positive reviews, and it scored high ratings on aggregate platforms. Based on Aka Akasaka’s manga of the same name, Oshi no Ko has become one of the best ongoing series. Aka Akasaka writes the manga while Mengo Yokoyari illustrates it.

In 2024, Aka Akasaka confirmed that the Oshi no Ko manga would end before the turn of the year. Currently, the manga is just two chapters away from completion. The Oshi no Ko manga ending would leave the faithful with a big hole in their lives, but they can rest in knowing that Mengo Yokoyari’s new project is on the way.

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Mengo Yokoyari’s Ai Bakka Will Be Released In 2025

It has been confirmed that Mengo Yokoyari will release a new one-shot in February 2025. The one-shot is titled Ai Bakka. At the time of writing, no other information regarding the manga is available, but a synopsis might be released a few weeks prior to its release.

Mengo Yokoyari is a well-known name within the manga industry. She has worked on the following titles:

• Scum’s Wish
• Mega Heart
• Retort Pouch
• Haruwaka

Mengo Yokoyari started working on Oshi no Ko alongside Aka Akasaka in 2020. The manga has been serializing in the Weekly Young Jump, and it will reach its climax on November 14, 2024. So far, it has released a total of 15 volumes, and more will be released in the coming years. Oshi no Ko has sold 18 million copies, which is a solid number for any series. The spectacular anime adaptation likely boosted the sales, and it will continue to do so.

Oshi no Ko Anime Has Been Greenlit For A Third Season

Oshi no Ko’s anime adaptation was announced in June 2022, but it didn’t start airing until April 2023. After 11 episodes, Oshi no Ko season one came to an end in June 2023. The second season was confirmed almost immediately after season one’s finale had aired. Oshi no Ko’s season two had a total of 13 episodes, and they aired between July 3 and October 4, 2024.

The third season was confirmed after season two ended. Daisuke Hiramaki served as director for both seasons and is likely to reprise his role for the upcoming installment of the anime. Doga Kobo produced both seasons of the anime, and needless to say, it has done an excellent job.

Source: Official Manga Mogura RE X (Formerly Twitter) Account

Oshi No Ko

Release Date

April 12, 2023

Studio

Doga Kobo

Creator

Aka Akasaka

Streaming Service(s)

HIDIVE