Oshi No Ko season 3 release schedule: When are new episodes on Crunchyroll?

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The anime Oshi No Ko is back, starting in 2026, and focuses on the idol group B-Komachi as they prepare for their big chance in the Japanese music scene.

This series, created by KADOKAWA and animated by studio Doga Kobo, continues the story of twins Aqua and Ruby Hoshino. They are the children of the popular idol Ai Hoshino, and the show follows their journeys as they pursue their own careers.

Season 3 explores the more ruthless aspects of the entertainment industry, and new controversies and conflicts could jeopardize the twins’ goals.

Read on for the full remaining schedule of episodes in Oshi No Ko season 3.

Oshi No Ko season 3 release schedule: When are new episodes out?

I was so excited when Oshi No Ko season 3 finally dropped on January 14th, 2026! They actually first announced the release date way back at the Crunchyroll panel during New York Comic Con in 2025 – it felt like forever waiting, but it was totally worth it!

Fans can now watch the anime, originally based on the manga by Aka Akasaka and Mengo Yokoyari, on this streaming service. The first two seasons were previously only available on HIDIVE.

The third season is currently planned to have 11 episodes, the same number as the first season of the anime.

Here’s the full release schedule for Oshi No Ko season 3 so far:

  • Oshi no Ko season 3, episode 1 – Down Bad – 14 January 2026 (out now)
  • Oshi no Ko season 3, episode 2 – Calculating – 21 January 2026 (out now)
  • Oshi no Ko season 3, episode 3 – Correctness – 28 January 2026 (out now)
  • Oshi no Ko season 3, episode 4 – Blind – 4 February 2026 (out now)
  • Oshi no Ko season 3, episode 5 – Casting – 11 February 2026 (out now)
  • Oshi no Ko season 3, episode 6 – Idols and Relationships – 18 February 2026 – (out now)
  • Oshi no Ko season 3, episode 7 – Breakdown – 25 February 2026 (out now)
  • Oshi no Ko season 3, episode 8 – Plan – 4 March 2026 (out now)
  • Oshi no Ko season 3, episode 9 – Greed and Passion – 11 March 2026 (out now)
  • Oshi no Ko season 3, episode 10 – 18 March 2026
  • Oshi no Ko season 3, episode 11 – 25 March 2026

What time are new Oshi No Ko season 3 episodes released?

Crunchyroll has announced the release schedule for Oshi No Ko season 3 as part of their Winter 2026 anime season. Here are the times new episodes will be available:

  • 8am PT
  • 11am ET
  • 3pm GMT
  • 12am JST

How many episodes will there be in Oshi No Ko season 3?

Based on what we know so far, the second season of Oshi No Ko will likely have 10 episodes.

Although it hasn’t been heavily advertised, recent Japanese Blu-ray details suggest the second season will have ten episodes, covering episodes 29 through 38.

Where can I watch Oshi No Ko season 3?

Season 3 of Oshi No Ko is available on Crunchyroll as each new episode comes out in Japan. Premium members can watch it at the same time in North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia (including India and Southeast Asia), Oceania, the Middle East, and CIS countries.

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What’s the plot of Oshi No Ko season 3?

Season 3 of Oshi No Ko continues the anime’s story, based on the hit manga by Aka Akasaka and Mengo Yokoyari. It follows the journey of twins Aqua and Ruby Hoshino as they deal with the challenges of the competitive entertainment world in Japan.

B-Komachi is quickly gaining popularity as an idol group, especially after their successful single, “POP IN 2.” At the same time, Ruby is becoming well-known for her appearances on the online variety show Dig Deep! One Chance!! and is still determined to find out what really happened to Ai and Gorou.

The latest season of the show is based on the “Scandal Arc” from the original manga. It focuses on the drama that unfolds when child star Kana Arima becomes involved in a public scandal with a married movie director. This controversy puts both her career and personal life at risk, and signals a more challenging and intense direction for the series.

Oshi No Ko is available to watch now on Crunchyroll.

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Nicola AustinFreelance Writer

Nicola Austin is a freelance journalist with a passion for science fiction, fantasy, and animation. She’s written for many publications, including Empire, Digital Spy, and SciFiNow, covering TV and film. And she firmly believes that The Mummy is a classic 90s film.

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2026-03-18 15:07