Crunchyroll Secures Oshi no Ko Seasons 1 & 2 Streaming Rights; Season 3 Continues Simulcast

Crunchyroll has officially brought Oshi no Ko Season 1 into its main streaming library, meaning fans can now catch up on the first run of episodes there. This move centralizes the catalog just as Season 3 is hitting its stride.

The initial season, which debuted back in 2023, is available now with both Japanese audio/English subs and an English dub. Season 2, which aired in 2024, will migrate to the platform this spring.

The current third season premiered in January 2026 and is simulcasting weekly on Crunchyroll. Its 11-episode run is scheduled to wrap up on March 25, 2026. Previously, distribution was split, with HIDIVE holding rights in certain territories, but now subscribers should find the entire anime run consolidated in one place.

Crunchyroll recently bolstered the ongoing third season by debuting new dubs for German and Castilian Spanish audiences.

The story centers on Dr. Gorou Amamiya, an obstetrician whose life becomes tragically intertwined with idol Ai Hoshino. Following a devastating event, he is reborn as her child and is forced to confront the harsh realities lurking beneath the entertainment industry's surface.

The Doga Kobo production has proven a massive hit for 2026, pulling in an 8.2/10 rating on IMDb from over 15,000 users. For the third season, Daisuke Hiramaki is directing, supported by Kanna Hirayama on character design and Jin Tanaka handling the music.

Beyond the anime, the manga—published in English by Yen Press—also spawned a live-action film and drama adaptation in 2024, alongside a mobile game and a spin-off novel. Readers can find all chapters on Manga Plus or pick up physical/digital volumes via Yen Press.