AMC Networks' HIDIVE has confirmed it will simulcast the upcoming second season of Oshi No Ko when it returns this summer.
Last year's global smash hit series will return for its second season in July and will stream exclusively on HIDIVE in the United States and Canada, as well as the U.K., Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand.
”We’re thrilled to announce that Oshi No Ko will be back on HIDIVE for its exciting second season,” said John Ledford, President of HIDIVE. “Last year, Oshi No Ko generated not only overwhelming fan response but also countless accolades as well for its first season. Without any doubt, Season 2 will not disappoint. And fans will not want to miss a minute of it this summer – exclusively on HIDIVE!”
Based on the award-winning seinen manga written by Aka Akasaka and illustrated by Mengo Yokoyari, Oshi No Ko shows us the dark underbelly of the entertainment industry. The series follows Dr. Gorou who is reborn as the song of the young starlet Ai Hoshino after her delusional stalker murders him. The official synopsis reads:
When pregnant young starlet Ai Hoshino appears at Dr. Gorou Amemiya’s clinic, he takes it upon himself to safely (and secretly) deliver her child so Ai can make a scandal-free return to the stage. But on the eve of her delivery, Gorou is slain at the hands of Ai’s deluded stalker — and is subsequently reborn as Ai’s child, Aquamarine Hoshino! The glitz and glamor of showbiz hide the dark underbelly of the entertainment industry. Can he help his new mother rise to the top of the charts?
Oshi No Ko garnered critical acclaim for its inaugural season and was the recipient of numerous awards, including Anime of the Year at Tokyo Anime Awards Festival. The series is directed by Daisuke Hiramaki and Ciao Nekotomi along with writing by Jin Tanaka, character design by Kanna Hirayama and animation by production studio Doga Kobo.
Following its premiere last April, Oshi No Ko became the No. 1 series launch in HIDIVE's history. It will now be a key part of HIDIVE's Summer 2024 simulcast season.
The entirety of Season 1 is available to be streamed on HIDIVE in Japanese or English.
HIDIVE is owned by AMC Networks, and is one of the company's fastest-growing services in its streaming portfolio It's home to some of Japan's best anime, including TV series and original videos. Plans start at $3.99 per month with a 7-day free trial available.