Oshi no Ko (推しの子; eng: “Idol’s Children”) is a manga written by Aka Akasaka, illustrated by Mengo Yokoyari and published by Shueisha since 2020 and currently ongoing. An anime adaptation by Doga Kobo was then released on April 12, 2023.
The plot follows a story of a 33-year-old gynecologist named Gorou Amemiya working in a remote countryside hospital. He is a big fan of a 16-year-old idol Ai Hoshino, member of the rising idol group B-Komachi, who suddenly came to the hospital where Gorou works. As shocked as he could be to see his beloved idol pregnant, Gorou is appointed as the one who will be helping with her delivery. Unbeknownst to him, someone pushed him off the cliff a week prior to the expected delivery time, resulting in his death.
Blessed by miracle, Gorou got reborn as Aqua Hoshino, one of the twin children of the same Ai Hoshino who Gorou idolized—with the other twin being Ruby Hoshino. Through his reincarnated life, he learns about the tragic path to protect Ai’s smile and the dark light of showbiz world. This later prompt Aqua to be a vindictive actor, while Ruby decides to become an idol following her mom’s path.
In the final airing episode of the anime on June 28, 2023, it was confirmed that the anime adaptation will receive its second season, which will premiere on July 3, 2024
“アイドル (Idol)” by YOASOBI and “Mephisto.” by 女王蜂 (Queen Bee) serves as opening and ending theme for the first season, while ファタール (Fatal) by GEMN and Burning by 羊文学 (Hitsujibungaku) serves as opening and ending theme for the second season.