Oshi no Ko, the popular anime series, is set to make a significant leap into live-action with a new movie and television series scheduled to debut later this year. Following the successful conclusion of its second season earlier this summer, the franchise has garnered enough popularity to confirm a third season in development.
The live-action adaptation promises to be an ambitious undertaking, featuring both a feature film and a television series. The new series will premiere on Prime Video globally on November 28, while the feature film is set to hit theaters in Japan on December 20. A recent trailer has been released, offering fans a glimpse of the cast and the creative approach taken to bring Aka Akasaka and Mengo Yokoyari’s original manga to life.
Live-Action Cast for Oshi no Ko
The cast for the upcoming Oshi no Ko live-action projects includes a diverse group of actors:
- Nagisa Saito as Ruby
- Asuka Saito as Ai Hoshino
- Kaito Sakurai as Aqua
- Nanoka Hara as Kana Arima
- Mizuki Kayashima as Akane Kurokawa
- ano as Memcho
- Kurumi Inagaki as Sarina Tendoji
- Mari Hamada as Eriko Kawamura
- Kotaro Yoshida as Ichigo Saito
- Kana Kurashina as Miyako Saito
- Nobuaki Kaneko as Taishi Gotanda
- Kazuto Mokudai as Ryosuke
- Haru Iwakawa as young Aqua
- Yuna Saito as young Ruby
- Yuzuna Kato as young Kana Arima
- naenano as Yuki Sumi
- Totaro as Nobuyuki Kumano
- Hiromu Kuroda as Kengo Morimoto
- Hideyoshi Kan as Melt Narushima
- Anna Ishii as Monemone Anemone
- Terunosuke Takezai as Himura
- Yumi Adachi as Yoriko Kichijoji
- Mirai Shida as Abiko Samejima
- Aoi Nakamura as Sumiaki Raida
- Junki Tozuka as GOA
- Koki Yamashita as Taiki Himekawa
- Toshinori Omi as Toshiro Kindaichi
- Jun Kaname as Masaya Kaburagi
- Sho Aoyagi as Masanori Shima
- Hina Kikuchi as Mako Azami
The live-action series is set to consist of eight episodes, with Hana Matsumoto and Smith directing. Ayako Kitagawa has penned the scripts, and fox capture plan will provide the musical score.
Anticipating the Live-Action Adaptation
The success of recent live-action adaptations of anime and manga has eased the concerns of fans regarding such projects. Previously, many feared that adaptations would fail to capture the essence of the original material. However, recent productions have demonstrated a higher level of care and attention to the source material, leading to more successful interpretations.
Given the franchise’s growing popularity since the anime’s debut, expectations for the Oshi no Ko live-action series and film are high. Early promotional materials suggest that the team behind this adaptation is committed to honoring the original work, leaving fans optimistic about the outcome.
As the release dates approach, anticipation builds for how Oshi no Ko will translate into live-action and whether it will meet the expectations of its dedicated fanbase.
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