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Chapter 35

## Responsible

**Responsible**「責任感, *Sekinin-kan*?」 is the thirty-fifth chapter of the *Oshi no Ko* manga series. It is written by Aka Akasaka and illustrated by Mengo Yokoyari. It was released in *Weekly Young Jump* on February 25, 2021.

## Characters

* Ruby Hoshino
* Kana Arima
* Mem-Cho
* Miyako Saitou
* "Pieyon"

## References

1. ↑ *Oshi no Ko* Chapter 35 on Young Jump.
Chapter 36

## The Night Before

**The Night Before**「前夜, *Zen'ya*?」 is the thirty-sixth chapter of the *Oshi no Ko* manga series. It is written by Aka Akasaka and illustrated by Mengo Yokoyari. It was released in *Weekly Young Jump* on March 4, 2021.

## Characters

* Ruby Hoshino
* Mem-Cho
* Kana Arima
* Pieyon
* Aqua Hoshino
* Sarina Tendouji (flashback)
* Ai Hoshino (flashback)
* Gorou Amamiya (flashback)

## References

1. ↑ *Oshi no Ko* Chapter 36 on Young Jump.
Ichibanboshi no Supika

## Ichibanboshi no Spica

**Ichibanboshi no Spica**「一番星のスピカ, *Ichibanboshi no Supika*?. lit. "Spica the Top Star"」 is a light novel written by Aka Akasaka and Hajime Tanaka. It was released on November 17, 2023.

## Summary

*"I've decided, I'm going to quit becoming an idol."*

That was what Ai Hoshino told to Agency President Ichigo Saitou one day, a little while after she joins B-Komachi. Behind the seemingly successful activities of B-Komachi, a conflict is brewing between the other members and Ai, who served as their center. Ai can no longer take it, but Ichigo proposes something to her. In addition, the secret story of how Sarina and Gorou first met and their final moments will be shown.

## References

1. ↑ 【推しの子】　～一番星のスピカ～｜書籍情報｜JUMP j BOOKS｜集英社 (in Japanese). Retrieved November 2, 2023.
Volume 4

*This page is about the fourth volume of Oshi no Ko manga.* *For fourth Blu-ray Disc and DVD volume of Oshi no Ko anime adaptation, see Volume 4 (BD&DVD).*

## Volume 4

* JP
* EN

## Information

### Pages

194 (JP)
192 (EN)

### ISBN

ISBN 978-4-08-891872-3 (JP)
ISBN 978-1-97536-323-9 (EN)

### Release Date

May 19, 2021 (JP)
November 21, 2023 (EN)

## Navigation

### Next →

Volume 3
Volume 5

**Volume 4** is the fourth volume of the *Oshi no Ko* manga, written by Aka Akasaka and illustrated by Mengo Yokoyari. It was released in Japan on May 19, 2021, and it was released in English on November 21, 2023.

## Summary

Siblings Ruby and Aqua are acclimating to the entertainment industry. Aqua debuts in a romance reality show and pairs up with Akane Kurokawa! Once the show is over, what kind of relationship will Aqua have with their colleague!? Meanwhile, Ruby's idol group is gearing up for their first stage appearance!

## Chapters

* Chapter 31: Love for Real
* Chapter 32: Appropriate Age
* Chapter 33: Motivation
* Chapter 34: Center
* Chapter 35: Responsible
* Chapter 36: The Night Before
* Chapter 37: Pressure
* Chapter 38: Group Fan
* Chapter 39: A Job That's Kinda Fun
* Chapter 40: Sore Loser

## Extra Pages

Volume 4 Table of ContentsSpine and Dust JacketFront Inside CoverBack Inside CoverColor Art
(Chapter 33)Mem-Cho
(Shonen Jump+ Extra #9)Kana
(Shonen Jump+ Extra #10)Omake Sketch by Aka Akasaka (Part 1)Omake Sketch by Aka Akasaka (Part 2)
## Gallery

Volume 4 Cover (Chinese)Volume 4 Cover (French)Volume 4 Cover (German)Volume 4 Cover (Indonesian)Volume 4 Cover (Spanish)Volume 4 Cover (Italian)Volume 4 Cover (Korean)
## Trivia

* The quotes from the Volume summary are taken from the first chapter, said by the narrator.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 【推しの子】 4 (in Japanese). *Shueisha*. Retrieved July 30, 2022.
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Oshi no Ko, Vol 4. *Yen Press*. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
Chapter 114

## Interpersonal Audition

**Interpersonal Audition**「個人間オーディション, *Kojin-kan ōdishon*?」 is the one-hundred fourteenth chapter of *Oshi no Ko* manga series. It is written by Aka Akasaka and illustrated by Mengo Yokoyari.

## Summary

Ruby is on her way to meet Akane and Frill when she keeps noticing Frill and Akane ads all over the place. Ruby meets Akane and is feeling rather awkward due to recent developments when the latter asks how Aqua has been doing lately. Akane was apparently not notified of the true purpose for their meeting and is immediately suspicious when she gets wind of the real reason behind their meeting. Akane questions Frill's motives as she probably would've gotten the role anyway without going through all this. Frill initially denies that she has any motives behind her actions to which Akane expresses her skepticism, upon which Frill comes clean and says that she does indeed have something going on behind the scenes, though she can't really elaborate on the matter as of yet.

Frill then goes on to state that she wants this gig no matter what, which is why she feels it necessary to have a showdown in the first place. Akane is unimpressed and states that she's not interested before she gets up to leave, to which Frill states that Aqua will be starring in the production as well. Akane stares at Frill for a bit before she changes her mind and decides to toss her hat into the ring. Akane asks how the showdown will be carried out and how the winner will be determined.

As Ruby contemplates her next move, Frill interjects and says that they'll do an improv performance, with the theme being "lies". Whoever gives the best performance will be declared the winner. Frill decides to go first as a sign that she has no ill intentions. Frill then does an improv piece on the spot, after which she declares that while she's not as good as Akane, she could probably bring out her own unique charisma in the role of Ai. Akane admits to herself that Frill is a worthy adversary.

## Characters

* Ruby Hoshino
* Frill Shiranui
* Akane Kurokawa
* Aqua Hoshino (flashback)
Chapter 87

## Lies

**Lies**「空音, *Sorane*?」 is the eighty-seventh chapter of the *Oshi no Ko* manga series. It is written by Aka Akasaka and illustrated by Mengo Yokoyari. It was released in *Weekly Young Jump* on July 14, 2022.

## Characters

* Akane Kurokawa
* Aqua Hoshino
* Minami Kotobuki
* Ruby Hoshino
* Shun Yoshizumi
* Mimi Yoshizumi (debut)

## References

1. ↑ *Oshi no Ko* Chapter 87 on Young Jump.
Chapter 40

## Sore Loser

**Sore Loser**「負けず嫌い, *Makezugirai*?」 is the fortieth chapter of the *Oshi no Ko* manga series. It is written by Aka Akasaka and illustrated by Mengo Yokoyari. It was released in *Weekly Young Jump* on April 8, 2021.

## Characters

* Aqua Hoshino
* Kana Arima
* Ruby Hoshino
* Mem-Cho
* Sumiaki Raida (debut)
* Masaya Kaburagi
* Akane Kurokawa

## References

1. ↑ *Oshi no Ko* Chapter 40 on Young Jump.
Chapter 19

## The Entertainment Department

**The Entertainment Department**「芸能科, *Geinō-ka*?」 is the nineteenth chapter of the *Oshi no Ko* manga series. It is written by Aka Akasaka and illustrated by Mengo Yokoyari. It was released in *Weekly Young Jump* on September 24, 2020, and in Mangaplus on May 19, 2022.

## Summary

It's the start of a new school year and the the first day at Youtou High School for Aqua and Ruby. Ruby nervously enters her class and is astonished by the attractive people around her. She quickly find her seat and meets the classmate sitting next to her, a pinup idol named Minami Kotobuki. After formal introductions, Ruby gets on her phone to try find out more about her new friend, which makes Minami embarrassed .

During break, Ruby introduces her to Aqua, who is seemingly not interested in making friends. They then discuss about the environment they are, Minami acknowledges that everyone is a professional in this school and this makes her nervous. Ruby then repeats the advice Kana Arima provided earlier to just be themselves. Aqua tells them not to be nervous but Ruby then tells him about Frill Shiranui, a popular and multi-talented entertainer in her class. Seeing her nearby, Aqua approaches Frill and asks her to be friends with Ruby. Frill recognizes Aqua from *Sweet Today* and complements his acting. She also recognizes Minami from a magazine cover, Minami is over the moon upon realizing that Frill remembers her name. On the other hand, Ruby becomes self conscious about the fact that she does not have an established place in the entertainment industry yet.

Ruby pesters Miyako to make her an idol, fearing she will get bullied by her classmates for her lack of an entertainment career. However, Miyako has trouble putting the idol group together and finding members. Ruby tries recommending Minami, but Miyako guesses she is from another agency and refuses to get into trouble with them, preferring a freelancer to join them instead. Hearing this, Aqua mentions that he knows someone who is freelance, has name recognition with little work at the moment and is also cute, Kana.

## Characters

* Ruby Hoshino
* Aqua Hoshino
* Kana Arima
* Minami Kotobuki (debut)
* Frill Shiranui (debut)
* Miyako Saitou

## References

1. ↑ *Oshi no Ko* Chapter 19 on Young Jump.
2. ↑ *Oshi no Ko*. *Mangaplus*. Retrieved October 10, 2022.
Fuyuko Niino

*"It's a secret~"*
This article contains **SPOILERS** to later chapters. Read this page at your own risk.

## Fuyuko Niino

* Past (Anime)
* Current (Manga)

## Biographical Information

### Age

Teens~Early 20s (Prologue arc)
 Mid-30s (Movie arc)

## First Appearances

### Anime

Episode 1

**Nino**「ニノ, *Nino*?」, full name, **Fuyuko Niino**「新 (にい) 野 (の)  冬 (ふゆ) 子 (こ) , *Niino Fuyuko*?」 is an antagonist in the *Oshi no Ko* manga series. She was a founding member of the original B-Komachi, alongside Takamine and Watanabe. She is portrayed by Kana Arima in the *15 Year Lie*.

She is B-Komachi's former center, after Ai Hoshino usurped that position. Initially hating her co-star for upstaging her, following her death, she came to greatly regret how she allowed her jealousy to tear their relationship apart, resulting in her developing an unhealthy obsession toward the now-legendary idol.

**Spoilers Ahead!**

It is later revealed that she is acquainted with Ai's ex-boyfriend, implying she was involved in her co-star's murder.

## Personality

From Kana's portrayal of her, when she was younger, Nino used to be an airhead who often did not notice when she did something wrong and was regularly ordered around by others, particularly Takamine. However, as she began losing to Ai in popularity, a darker and more jealous side of Nino would emerge, once even cursing at her co-star for upstaging her.

In the present, at first glance, Nino appears to still be the same airheaded individual who Kana portrayed her as. However, underneath her outer demeanor lies a woman beset by regrets regarding her past relationship with Ai, to whom she can now never apologize due to her passing. As a result, this regret seems to have morphed into an obsession toward her former co-star, practically worshipping her and not tolerating anyone potentially upstaging her. Overall, Kana describes Nino's current mental state as "all over the place".

Nino seems to be able to read people quite well, immediately calling out Ruby's poor act when the latter tried to emulate Ai.

## Career

### Discography

#### B-Komachi

* Our Sign Is B
* STAR☆T☆RAIN
* HEART's♡KISS
* More than 30 unnamed songs

## Trivia

* Nino wore a panda hairpin.
* Ai's smartphone  & blog account password "45510" is the initial of the four founding members of B-Komachi. The number corresponds to the Japanese flick keyboard:
	+ Takamine (た Ta): 4
	+ Nino (に Ni): Double 5 (If using a flip phone, double press な Na to get に Ni)
	+ Ai (あ A): 1
	+ Watanabe (わ Wa): 0

## References

1. ↑ *Oshi no Ko* Manga:
 Chapter 33.
2. ↑ *Oshi no Ko* Manga:
 Chapter 14 (p. 16), Aqua crack Ai's smartphone password.
3. ↑ Novel by Akasaka Aka titled "45510".
Chapter 20

## New Member

**New Member**「加入, *Kanyū*?」 is the twentieth chapter of the *Oshi no Ko* manga series. It is written by Aka Akasaka and illustrated by Mengo Yokoyari. It was released in *Weekly Young Jump* on October 1, 2020, and in Mangaplus on May 19, 2022.

## Summary

Ruby observes Kana around school, noting that her features would make her an ideal idol and the perfect candidate for her group. However, Ruby worries that she would be rejected outright due to their history and requests her brother to help. Aqua agrees to contacts Kana on her behalf but Ruby will still be the one to offer the invitation.

Kana is checking for the reception of the finale of Sweet Today when Aqua contacts her, asking to meet after school. Unsure of his reasons, Kana prepares to see him regardless. Her mood sours as soon as she sees Ruby there. Aqua explains that the one who wants to speak with her is actually his sister. Kana is not thrilled upon hearing this news but decides to stay. Ruby is reluctant to offer the invitation and Aqua reminds her that she is the one who desperately wants to kick start her career as an idol. And so Ruby finally lets go of her stubbornness and formally asks Kana to join her as an idol.

Kana is surprised, saying she needs to think about it first. Kana is well aware of the risks of switching from an actress to an idol, which is far too great for her. To Kana, Ruby reminds her of Ai and can sense her potential. Nonetheless she is dissuaded by the size of their agency and her lack of confidence in herself. As she prepares to turn down the offer, Aqua kneels before her and asks her to join. Kana attempts to refuse...

However she ultimately caves in and joins Ichigo Production, Inc. Miyako asks Aqua how he pulled it off, and Aqua reveals that he took advantage of Kana's empathy and pressured her to join. While Miyako criticizes his actions, Aqua believes he did nothing wrong nor lied to Kana.

## Characters

* Kana Arima
* Ruby Hoshino
* Aqua Hoshino
* Ai Hoshino (flashback)
* Miyako Saitou
* Mem-Cho (pictured)
* Akane Kurokawa (pictured)
* Nobuyuki Kumano (pictured)
* Kengo Morimoto (pictured)
* Yuki Sumi (pictured)

## References

1. ↑ *Oshi no Ko* Chapter 20 on Young Jump.
2. ↑ *Oshi no Ko*. *Mangaplus*. Retrieved October 10, 2022.
Meiya

**Meiya**「メイヤ, *Meiya*?」 is a supporting character in *Oshi no Ko* manga series. She is a cosplayer invited to the cosplaying segment of the web variety show "*Dig Deep! One Chance*". She cosplayed characters from boy's magazines -- venturing into lewd territories. She ignited a scandal after being offended by the lack of respect shown to her by television staff from the Production Company. After being convinced by Ruby Hoshino, she appeared live on "*Dig Deep! One Chance."*

## Appearance

Meiya has a short hair, fashioned into a bob cut just above her shoulders.

## Personality

Meiya appeared kind, greeting Mimi Yoshizumi and Minami Kotobuki after meeting them for the first time.

## Trivia

* Meiya's name is a stage name, therefore her real name is unknown.

## Reference

1. ↑ *Oshi no Ko* Manga:
 Chapter 89 (p. 5), Meiya introduces herself by her stage name.
Dig Deep! One Chance

***Dig Deep! One Chance!!***「深堀れ☆ワンチャン!!, *Fukaborire ☆ wan-chan!!*?」, is an internet TV variety show.

## Overview

The show's mainly focuses on sensitive and sometimes borderline taboo subjects. It is produced by Masaya Kaburagi.

## Cast

* Aqua Hoshino
* Ruby Hoshino
* Kana Arima

## Episodes

* "Finding someone who lost the most (money) at a race course"
* "Interviewing people who put mosaics on adult videos"
* "Infiltrating the gag tournament of a sweatshop"
* "Finding someone with the name Pikachu-kun"
* Cosplay Special

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 *Oshi no Ko* Manga:
 Chapter 84 (p. 3).
2. ↑ *Oshi no Ko* Manga:
 Chapter 84 (p. 10).
Chapter 13

## Procedures

**Procedures**「手続き, *Tetsudzuki*?」 is the thirteenth chapter of the *Oshi no Ko* manga series. It is written by Aka Akasaka and illustrated by Mengo Yokoyari. It was released in *Weekly Young Jump* on August 6, 2020, and in Mangaplus on May 12, 2022.

## Summary

Miyako officially signs Ruby to Ichigo Production, Inc, which also permits her to attend a performing arts school.

Later, Aqua visits Taishi's studio. He assists the director with his editing duties as a method to gain industry experience, given he is not yet old enough for formal part-time jobs. While Aqua works, Taishi talks to him about his and Ruby's first steps into the entertainment world, and Aqua negatively reflects on his acting capabilities and approach towards becoming an actor. Taishi advises him to not give up early and to have more confidence in himself.

Ruby and Aqua start the interview process for Youtou High School, with Ruby applying for the performing arts program and Aqua applying for the general education program. After their interviews, they experience a reunion with Kana Arima, who is currently a student at the school.

## Characters

* Ruby Hoshino
* Miyako Saitou
* Aqua Hoshino
* Taishi Gotanda's Mother (debut)
* Taishi Gotanda
* Kana Arima

## References

1. ↑ [第13話] 【推しの子】 (in Japanese). *Young Jump*. Retrieved October 10, 2022.
2. ↑ *Oshi no Ko*. *Mangaplus*. Retrieved October 10, 2022.
45510

***45510*** is a short story written by Aka Akasaka as a basis for the opening song of the *Oshi no Ko* anime adaptation, *Idol* by YOASOBI. It was released on April 12, 2023.

## Summary

The story stars a former member of B-Komachi as the POV character who begins reminiscing the past as she watches a video interview of Ai Hoshino from 16 years ago.

In the past, their manager Ichigo Saitou always favored Ai and the other members were not happy with it. One of the girls was so displeased with the situation that she was even fired for "stealing Ai's cosmetics and spreading rumors about Ai among the members".

However, without Ai, there would be no B-Komachi, and therefore the members put up with it.

When B-Komachi was first established, everyone was relatively harmonious. One of the members even suggested starting a blog together. The password was 45510 which was the initials of the founding members when input using a Japanese flick keyboard. After remembering the password to log in, the POV character found several private blogs as well as a draft containing an apology from Ai, her wish to reconcile as well as a message she wanted to tell everyone.

The POV character then closes the draft, wanting to remember Ai as someone who is strong, as someone who does not cling to her friends. The POV character then shuts down the account, thinking that message might have been an SOS from Ai, but no one will ever see it again.

## Trivia

* Though not confirmed, it is implied that the POV character of the short story is Fuyuko Niino, who was revealed to harbor an obsession toward Ai in Chapter 132.

## References

1. ↑ Novel by Akasaka Aka titled *45510*.
Taishi Gotanda/Relationships

## Friends

### Aqua Hoshino

Gotanda has known Aqua since he was but a child -- back when Ai Hoshino partook in an acting drama. Ruby and Aqua are under the guise of being Miyako Saitou's children, as they couldn't let out the outrageous news that they were Ai's. Gotanda was initially quite cold to the child Aqua, warning him of consequences if he misbehaved. Gotanda was surprised when Aqua could properly converse with him. A feat that not even child prodigies possessed in his words. Aqua stated that Youtube was the excuse; Gotanda outright believed such a claim and said that Aqua is quite the outlier compared to other child actors. The two conversed as Ai was recording her takes. Gotanda told Aqua of the various things it'd take to survive within the entertainment industry and even asked him if he could offer Aqua a job. These series of events would mark the start of their bond.

It is unclear when but possibly as early as during the filming of That Was the Start‎‎, Gotanda has deduced that Aqua is Ai's child. Given that Aqua had no one other than his mother to look towards, he saw Taishi Gotanda as a paternal figure. Aqua would come to him for advice, and he reciprocated it with help. Their bond grew to the point where Gotanda showed genuine care whenever Aqua is distressed from re-living his bad memories. He also seemingly has no qualm with directing 15-year-lie, a movie that is part of Aqua's revenge plot.

### Ai Hoshino

Gotanda met Ai for a TV show he was making at the time. He noted her fantastic looks but was forced to cut down her screen time to satisfy the demands of the production company to promote the lead actress. However he would later give her a big break for That Was the Start. And during the making of this movie, Ai requested him to shoot the documentary about B-Komachi. Reluctant at first but he would ultimately agree to the task. Unfortunately it would not be completed due to Ai's untimely passing.

## Acquaintances

### Kana Arima

When Kana was still a child, she was alongside Ai and Aqua in one of his movies. Taishi didn't have very high opinions of her due to her bad attitude at the time but did offer her a piece of advice, get along with people. She took his words to heart and she learned to match the acting of those around her in order to survive in the industry.He was also aware of how lonely she was as a child actor working alone in the industry, thus his decision to cast Aqua alongside her in an attempt to get her a friend.

When they reunite years later, he commented that she still doesn't respect adults. Up until Aqua starts dating Akane, he imagine Kana would become Aqua's girlfriend. He also comes to watch the *Tokyo Blade* stage play, remarking that she is good at playing along and her ability to blend into the background to give the others the spotlight. Later, they would work together again on the set of 15 Year Lie.
Melt Narushima/Relationships

## Showbiz

### Yoriko Kichijouji

She is the author of *Sweet Today*, the manga that was adapted into a TV series with Melt as the male lead. Yoriko treats Melt coldly because she still blames him for his bad performance, much to his embarrassment. Considered as the worst actor among the casts for *Tokyo Blade*, she questions his inclusion on the said play. However when he finally pulled out an amazing performance with his emotion acting, she cried.

### Kana Arima

Melt's colleague on multiple projects, ranging from the *Sweet Today* adaptation, *Tokyo Blade* stage play to *15 Year Lie*. Both being in the main character's group together with Taiki Himekawa, they are frequently shown to be rehearsing together and discussing the stage play. They seem to be closer than they were during *Sweet Today*. He is also one of thew few people that she feels familiar enough that she does not hide her nasty nature, he has also witnessed first hand of her intense rivalry with Akane Kurokawa.

### Aqua Hoshino

An actor who appears to provoke Melt during *Sweet Today*, as well as the person who helps him during *Tokyo Blade*. Although they aren't particularly close, Aqua and Melt get along quite well, due to how Melt's acting is saved by Aqua's advice. For the *15 Year Lie*, Melt has been cast to play Aqua's former life, Gorou Amamiya but Melt is not aware of this fact.

### Masaya Kaburagi

Melt has never been shown to interact with Masaya but it can be deduced that Masaya has a positive impression of Melt as Melt has a role in 3 projects which Masaya is involved in the casting process.

### Taiki Himekawa

Melt's comes to know Taiki as both are cast in the main character's group for the *Tokyo Blade* stage play. Not much of their interaction is shown but by the time the two are reunited for *15 Year Lie*, the two are shown to be close friends.
Yuki Sumi/Plot

## History

The face of the agency Yuki Sumi works for never turns down a job offer on principle, leaving Yuki with little work throughout the year. This leads to her getting an offering by Kaburagi Masaya, offering her a gig at a reality dating show. She saw this as a godsend, as she now had work to do and could potentially experience what love was.

## Dating Reality Show

In the show, she used her caricature to create interest, opting for stunts such as quitting the show and indirectly causing drama between her and Akane.

After an incident that almost led to Akane's suicide, she and her colleagues collaborated to save her reputation. After this, and when the show ended, she established a relationship with Kumano Nobuyuki.
Pieyon

* Anime
* Manga

**Pieyon**「ぴえヨン, *Pieyon*?」 is a supporting character in the *Oshi no Ko* manga series. He is a famous physical training Youtuber affiliated with Ichigo Production, Inc.

## Appearance

*Main article: Pieyon/Gallery*
Pieyon is a muscular tanned man wearing a cute bird mask, which was a character from an unnamed TV show presumably named Pieyon.

Later on, we see his unmasked figure, and it is revealed that he has black hair.

## Personality

Pieyon first appeared in costume and maintaining his "Pieyon" voice for the entire shoot, suggesting that he is focused on his work.

## Plot

### Dating Reality Show

Pieyon first appeared when Miyako Saitou brought him to teach the members of the revived B-Komachi group, Ruby Hoshino and Kana Arima on physical training and how to grow as an internet star.

### The First Concert

Pieyon later appeared again as a support staff for B-Komachi as they prepare to take the stage in *Japan Idol Festival*. He helped them to build stamina and to train them to become real idol as he used to be a producer and choreographer for idols. It was later revealed that this Pieyon is actually Aqua, impersonating him because the real Pieyon is on vacation.

## Relationships

### B-Komachi

Pieyon was asked by Miyako Saitou to collaborate with the new idol unit from Ichigo Production, Inc, consisting of Ruby Hoshino and Kana Arima, and was unnamed at the time. Pieyon taught them about the basics of building their fanbase online, and filmed them doing a dance routine for one hour straight. The feat impressed Pieyon, who was planning to edit it to make it look like they did one hour, but they did it themselves instead. Pieyon came clear and said that he liked them.

This later paved the way for him to agree in coaching them, albeit through Aqua Hoshino who impersonated him. He agreed because he liked the girls, and happy that they relied on him.

### Aqua Hoshino

Pieyon was asked to be the physical trainer for the up and coming new incarnation of B-Komachi, but it was revealed later that Aqua impersonated him with his consent, thinking that he would not be able to approach Kana Arima without her rejecting him due to their misunderstanding. Pieyon has enough rapport with Aqua that this was possible.

## Trivia

* Pieyon is the top earner for the Strawberry Production company.
* Pieyon makes 100 million yen a year.
* Pieyon is speculated to actually be Kazeno from *Kaguya-sama: Love is War*, another manga series by Aka Akasaka, which is confirmed to take place in the same universe as *Oshi no Ko*.
	+ While the theory remains unconfirmed, both characters share the same Japanese voice actor for the anime adaptation of both series.
* For the videos released on the official Oshi no Ko youtube channel, Pieyon is portrayed by bodybuilder Naotaka Yokokawa.

## References

1. ↑ *Oshi no Ko* Manga:
 Chapter 22.
2. ↑ *Oshi no Ko* Manga:
 Chapter 35 (p. 10).
3. ↑ *Oshi no Ko* Manga:
 Chapter 36 (p. 5).
4. ↑ *Oshi no Ko* Manga:
 Chapter 22 (p. 7).
5. ↑ *Oshi no Ko* Manga:
 Chapter 22 (p. 8).
Chapter 52

## Boyfriend, Girlfriend

**Boyfriend, Girlfriend**「カレシカノジョ, *Kareshi Kanojo*?」 is the fifty-second chapter of the *Oshi no Ko* manga series. It is written by Aka Akasaka and illustrated by Mengo Yokoyari. It was released in *Weekly Young Jump* on August 5, 2021.

## Summary

Akane is cooking and talking about how she took cooking lessons with her mom. Gotanda's mom says Akane is a keeper and tells Aqua to hang on to her. Gotanda asks Aqua if he is not eating, to which he says he's not hungry. Akane holds some of her rice in a spoon and starts aproaching to Aqua so he eats, but he replies he is not a kid, though he ends up eating anyway. As Akane is thinking how she wants to help him, Gotanda tells Akane that Aqua is his student and shows her an old movie starring Primary School-aged Aqua (Aqua agrees to let Akane watch the thing on the condition that they watch it without him). Akane comments on how cute kid Aqua is before she realizes the reason why Aqua doesn't want to show other people his works. The reason is because of how stiff and "planned" Aqua's acting is. Gotanda also mentions that Aqua had a panic attack during the filming of this movie.

Later on the balcony, Akane and Aqua have a conversation about their goals and futures, to which they agree to help each other: with Aqua wanting to finally get close to the responsible of sending a murderer to kill Ai (though he stricly says he won't do anything to put her on danger), while Akane asks him to help her defeat Kana Arima. After their conversation, Aqua asks Gotanda to teach him "extremely passionate emotional acting."

## Characters

* Akane Kurokawa
* Taishi Gotanda's Mother
* Taishi Gotanda
* Aqua Hoshino
* Melt Narushima (flashback)
* Kana Arima (imaginary)
* Taiki Himekawa (imaginary)
* Goa (imaginary)
* Abiko Samejima (imaginary)

## References

1. ↑ *Oshi no Ko* Chapter 52 on Young Jump.
Chapter 119

## Biological Mother

**Biological Mother**「実母, *Jitsubo*?」 is the one-hundred nineteenth chapter of *Oshi no Ko* manga series. It is written by Aka Akasaka and illustrated by Mengo Yokoyari.

## Summary

Gotanda and Kaburagi have been invited to a night out When Aqua interrupts Gotanda regarding the deadline on the day. After explaining that he's around town having drinks, Aqua reminds him not to get drunk.

Despite his confidence, Gotanda ends up drunk, and Aqua has to come to pick him up. The ladies try to get Aqua to join them for a bit when he hears a familiar name, Tendouji. Aqua instantly realizes the woman in front of her is Marina Tendouji, Sarina's mother. As Aqua remembers Gorou's memories of Sarina's time at the hospital, he asks about her family to see if he can remind her of Sarina. To his shock, Marina shows him a photo of her with her husband and other children.

Meanwhile, Ruby is rehearsing her lines when she gets stuck with a certain line. Kana points out that the scene involves a parent abandoning their children, emotions that Ruby is having trouble accepting.

## Characters

* Marina Tendouji
* Taishi Gotanda
* Masaya Kaburagi
* Aqua Hoshino
* Gorou Amamiya (flashback)
* Sarina Tendouji (flashback)
* Ruby Hoshino
* Kana Arima
Chapter 101

**Predicament**「窮地, *Kyūchi*?」 is the one-hundred and first chapter of *Oshi no Ko* manga series. It is written by Aka Akasaka and illustrated by Mengo Yokoyari.

## Summary

Kana Arima follows director Masanori Shima back to his workplace. After a quick look around, she discovers a bedroom and realizes this is where he takes women behind his wife's back. Kana understands the predicament she is in and has already come up with an excuse if he requests to have sex with her.

Shima asks if she want anything to drink, Kana simply requests juice and they start talking. Shima notices that she is nervous and asks what's on her mind, particularly about being taken to an adult's room. He tells her not to worry as he is not some college student going around, doing dumb things. However just as Kana lowers her guards, he calls her attractive and becomes guarded again. They then start discussing about work, he tells her he only offers roles to people he's interested in, someone who takes him seriously. Kana calls him out as a playboy, which he does not deny, so Kana pushes the topic by asking what does his wife thinks of his behavior. He replies that his wife is just like him, out having fun every night, which is why they both stay out of each other's business.

He tells Kana that she can slap him and leave there and then. However he moves the topic back to his work again, explaining that he will not offer her a minor role, he is going to prepare the perfect role for her, one that would be a masterpiece of hers. He pats her head and asks about her desire to return to acting. He moves his hand to her cheeks as her thought lingers on that desire. He then starts whispering in her ear but just before he can initiate sex, Aqua flashes in her mind. She interrupts his advances, saying she cannot go through with it. She starts crying, and explains that there is someone she likes.

Shima lets her go but is curious what kind of person she likes to the point that make her cry. Kana starts ranting about Aqua and Shima notes that she is not over him despite the fact he has been dating someone else. Shima finds that interesting and offers her a role for his next movie. Kana is confused as they did not have sex but he explains that is just one way to know someone and besides that is not his priority. He is a director after all and it is his job to make movies that are better than sex. And so Kana leaves but unbeknownst to her, someone nearby has taken a photo of her leaving the place.

## Characters

* Kana Arima
* Masanori Shima
* Aqua Hoshino (imagined)
Chapter 80

## Wish

**Wish**「願い, *Negai*?」 is the eightieth chapter of the *Oshi no Ko* manga series. It is written by Aka Akasaka and illustrated by Mengo Yokoyari. It was released in *Weekly Young Jump* on May 12, 2022.

## Characters

* Mem-Cho
* Kana Arima
* Ruby Hoshino
* Anemone Monemone
* Akane Kurokawa
* Aqua Hoshino
* Miyako Saitou

## References

1. ↑ *Oshi no Ko* Chapter 80 on Young Jump.
Chapter 41

## Staff Meeting

**Staff Meeting**「顔合わせ, *Kaoawase*?」 is the forty-first chapter of the *Oshi no Ko* manga series. It is written by Aka Akasaka and illustrated by Mengo Yokoyari. It was released in *Weekly Young Jump* on April 22, 2021.

## Characters

* Ruby Hoshino
* Kana Arima
* Mem-Cho (flashback)
* Frill Shiranui
* Minami Kotobuki
* Aqua Hoshino
* Akane Kurokawa
* Melt Narushima
* Sumiaki Raida
* Toshirou Kindaichi (debut)
* Goa (debut)
* Sakuya Kamoshida (debut)
* Norio Mita (debut)
* Mei Adashino (debut)
* Koyuki Yoshidomi (debut)
* Kiiro Hayashibara (debut)
* Ryouma Funato (debut)
* Taiki Himekawa (debut)

## References

1. ↑ *Oshi no Ko* Chapter 41 on Young Jump.
Chapter 46

## Stage

**Stage**「箱, *Hako*?」 is the forty-sixth chapter of the *Oshi no Ko* manga series. It is written by Aka Akasaka and illustrated by Mengo Yokoyari. It was released in *Weekly Young Jump* on June 10, 2021.

## Characters

* Toshirou Kindaichi
* Sakuya Kamoshida
* Akane Kurokawa
* Mei Adashino
* Aqua Hoshino
* Sumiaki Raida
* Abiko Samejima (imaginary)
* Goa (flashback)

## References

1. ↑ *Oshi no Ko* Chapter 46 on Young Jump.
Karul (Sortilège)

## Karul

Sort de Karul effectué sur un fagot de bois

**Karul** est un Sortilège Mineur commun de pyromancie très utilisé et appris très tôt aux apprentis magiciens - du moins ceux de Noi-Fu.

Son nom signifie "*Feu*" en Palorien.

Dans Les Landes de Nature, tome 1, Nataniël se sert de ce sortilège pour la première fois avec Sélémeraude dans la Plaine des Palors.
Route des Négociants

## La Route des Négociants

Situation géographique de la Route (en haut)

La **Route des Négociants** est une route maritime elfique très commerciale de Nätwëaria.

## Histoire

Autrefois simple repaire de pêcheurs elfiques, la Route des Négociants fut découverte et présentée au monde par le grand explorateur Nemo O'Ventumar, fondateur du Clan de l'Or. Cet explorateur était également un grand mage, ce qui l'aida beaucoup lors de ses périples. Après avoir franchi le "détroit des navires écumés", sans doute l'un des plus redoutés, à l'ouest de Racina, il s'aperçut que malgré la création de ce passage, très peu de marins osaient marcher sur ses pas en empruntant le détroit. Les marchandises venant de Continanima devaient donc passer par d'autres routes très périlleuses afin de vendre leurs marchandises à l'Arbre. O'Ventumar ouvrit donc cette route afin non pas seulement de raccourcir la longueur du voyage mais surtout de le rendre bien plus sûr. En effet, passant par les eaux elfiques, ce passage est d'autant plus serein. Il est aujourd'hui très exploité par les commerçants elfiques, mais également par les Hommes qui aiment à voyager à travers le monde et par les Nains, car cette route mène aisément au Stradurk.

## Description

La Route des Négociants, partant des confins de la Mégasie ou du Flamantir, sillonne tout le long de la côte Elfique ouest du Haut-Arbre, pour enfin traverser l'Océan brumeux.
Chapter 112

## Towards the Future

**Towards the Future**「未来に向けて, *Mirai ni mukete*?」 is the one hundred and twelfth chapter of *Oshi no Ko* manga series. It is written by Aka Akasaka and Illustrated by Mengo Yokoyari.

## Summary

Kana graduates from High School and decides to focus on her acting career over higher education. Casting for Ai remains undecided, though both Frill and Akane are frontrunners for the role. The role would've gone to the actress who died a few chapters ago if it weren't for her accident. Frill is considered the stronger candidate between her and Akane because of Aqua.

The director spots Ruby playing with a cat on the road. He can't help but notice how pretty she looks. The two of them talk to each other for a bit before the director accidentally lets slip that Ai had asked him to give the twins a DVD each when they turned 15, to which Ruby expresses ignorance. Further discussion reveals that Aqua had taken Ruby's DVD for himself for unknown reasons. The two part ways and the discussion over Ai's casting continues, when the director brings up the idea of casting Ruby as Ai.

## Characters

* Kana Arima
* Ruby Hoshino
* Masaya Kaburagi
* Taishi Gotanda
* Frill Shiranui (imagined)
* Yura Katayose (pictured)
* Ai Hoshino (flashback)
* Ryosuke Kaihara (flashback)
* Aqua Hoshino

## Trivia

* During the flashback, Ai was wearing the same clothes when she called the twin's father in Chapter 8, possibly indicating that the events were happening on the same day.
Volume 6 (BD&DVD)

*This page is about the sixth Blu-ray Disc and DVD volume of *Oshi no Ko* anime adaptation.* *For the sixth volume of *Oshi no Ko* manga, see Volume 6.*

## Information

### Episodes

Episode 10
Episode 11

### Catalogue No.

KAXA-8606 (BD)
KABA-11376 (DVD)

### EAN/JAN

4935228206247 (BD)
4935228206308 (DVD)

## Navigation

### ← Previous

Volume 5

**Volume 6** is the sixth Blu-ray Disc & DVD volume of *Oshi no Ko* anime adaptation. It will be released in November 29, 2023.

## Episodes

10. Pressure
11. Idol

## Benefits

* Behind the scenes Episode 6
* Audio commentary for Episode 11 by Takeo Otsuka, Yurie Igoma, Megumi Han, and Rumi Okubo
* Web Notice (Episode 10 and 11)

### Store Specific Benefits

This benefit applies to all volumes purchased from the specific store.

AmazonAnimate (アニメイト)Gamers (ゲーマーズ)Kadokawa Store (カドカワストア)Rakuten Books (楽天ブックス)Sofmap/Animega (ソフマップ／アニメガ) excluding some stores
## References

1. ↑ *Oshi no Ko* Official Anime Website: Blu-ray＆DVD -アニメ『【推しの子】』公式サイト- (in Japanese).
2. ↑ *Oshi no Ko* Official Anime Website: Blu-ray＆DVD -アニメ『【推しの子】』公式サイト- 店舗別特典 (in Japanese).

## Navigation

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Chapter 102

**Idol and Love**「アイドルと恋愛, *Aidoru to ren'ai*?」 is the one-hundred and second chapter of *Oshi no Ko* manga series. It is written by Aka Akasaka and Illustrated by Mengo Yokoyari.

## Summary

In the dressing room of an idol festival, an idol asks the makeup artist to cover up a mark on her shoulder, she explains her boyfriend has a biting fetish. Ruby who has heard the conversation nearby, starts thinking about the idea of idols should not fall in love. Whether it's idols, youtubers or voice actors, they all use various ways to hide their relationships. However things have changed, with the prominence of social media, the number of scandals have increased but each one weaker than the last. Nowadays scandals are no longer fatal to a ones' career, which is probably how so many idols get away with having a relationship, Ruby thought. However most of the coverage about idol's relationship come from leaks of those in the industry. And that's the dark side of the entertainment industry, it is harsh and cruel which can make one want to run away.

Back at Ichigo Production, Inc, Kana and Mem-Cho are watching the news about an idol retiring. Mem-Cho thinks it is a shame but Kana believes that maybe she is not cut out for the job. Kana does elaborate but seeing how gloomy she seems, she tries to cheer her up by asking her to go for a drink and share her sorrows. Kana declines the offer and asks to be left alone.

Mem-Cho decides not to follow her but goes to Aqua for help. She is worried that Kana is about to quit and ask him to help. Aqua is still reluctant as he is still trying to protect her. However Mem-Cho tells him that Kana became an idol because of him, she walked this path because he asked her to. However Aqua remain fixated with his plan and does not want anything to do with her.

Meanwhile out on the streets, Kana is approached by a paparazzi and Miyako receives an email inquiring about the relationship between Kana and director Shima.

## Characters

* Ruby Hoshino
* Mem-Cho
* Kana Arima
* Aqua Hoshino
* Masanori Shima (pictured)
* Miyako Saitou
* Itano
Chapter 66

## Curtain Call

**The Curtain Falls**「閉幕, *Heimaku*?」 is the sixty-sixth chapter of the *Oshi no Ko* manga series. It is written by Aka Akasaka and illustrated by Mengo Yokoyari. It was released in *Weekly Young Jump* on December 23, 2022.

## Characters

* Taiki Himekawa
* Akane Kurokawa
* Yuki Sumi
* Nobuyuki Kumano
* Kengo Morimoto
* Ruby Hoshino
* Kana Arima
* Mem-Cho
* Miyako Saitou
* Masaya Kaburagi
* Toshirou Kindaichi
* Sumiaki Raida
* Sakuya Kamoshida
* Norio Mita
* Abiko Samejima
* Yoriko Kichijouji
* Melt Narushima
* Aqua Hoshino

## References

1. ↑ *Oshi no Ko* Chapter 66 on Young Jump.
Chapter 27

## Viral

**Viral**「バズ, *Bazu*?. English: "Buzz"」 is the twenty-seventh chapter of the *Oshi no Ko* manga series. It is written by Aka Akasaka and illustrated by Mengo Yokoyari. It was released in *Weekly Young Jump* on December 3, 2020.

## Summary

As the news of Akane's suicide attempt spread, while some of noise has died down, it has attracted the attention of the trolls. So overall the needle has not moved and Akane is staying away from the show. Aqua believes there is a chance. Comparing his moves to that of a poker game, backing down now would be akin to a loss without even playing and one cannot win without raising. So he is going to play, at which point Miyako reminds him that reality is not poker.

Recognizing that he needs more material, Aqua asks Mem-Cho for photos and videos that feature the entire cast. Taken aback by the requests, she asks what Aqua is planning, and he explains that he is making a video about the show from the cast's perspective. Mem-Cho likes the idea and offers her help but Aqua declines. So she asks if he knows what is the best time of day to get the maximum exposure or how many characters would make the biggest impression. Reluctantly he lets her handle the upload.

The rest of the cast also chimes in with Kengo agreeing to provide the music and Yuki suggesting to include the scene where she hugged Akane. Nobuyuki thought there were no footage of it since the cameras stopped rolling at that point but Yuki deliberately picked a spot where she knew a fixed camera would have a clear shot. So she is certain that there was footage captured of it but the production staff have purposely hidden the scene.

Aqua goes to the show's director and requests the footage. The director refuses at first, as releasing raw footage is prohibited, doing so might also jeopardize the show's reputation. Furthermore, Akane was not forced to do anything and she could have objected to using what was shown to the viewers. Aqua reasons that despite being pros, Akane and the cast are still young, and adults are responsible for protecting them. The director grudgingly agrees and gives him the footage.

For the next few days, Aqua works tirelessly on the video with the help of his co-stars. Once finished, they upload it online and hope for the best. The video goes viral and it creates enough buzz to change Akane's online image while solidifying the show's popularity.

## Characters

* Aqua Hoshino
* Miyako Saitou
* Akane Kurokawa
* Mem-Cho
* Kengo Morimoto
* Yuki Sumi
* Nobuyuki Kumano

## References

1. ↑ *Oshi no Ko* Chapter 27 on Young Jump.
Le voyage d'Hanor

Affiche du film complet

Esteban Prioux

Axel Bonnevalle-Jourdan

Arthur Jorrot

Gabriel Colin

Enzo Müller

Tristan Marchand

Clamavi de Profundis

**Le voyage d'Hanor** est une série de cinq films d'animation avec des Playmobil® en cours de réalisation, et un préquel à la série de romans Les Landes de Nature.

## Synopsis

Dans l'univers de Nätwëaria, Hanor, prince de Pelenoria, part à la recherche de l'héritier des Elfes afin de lui remettre l'épée Sélémeraude, symbole de royauté. Sa quête le fera passer par bien des épreuves, et mettra sur son chemin Jehannur, son écuyer, Drorim, Nain forgeron, Yashi, guide mégasien, et les trois demi-elfes Sylvan, Leif et Enris. Mais sa mission ne se fera pas sans mal, car le général des armées sombres, au service de Kelmor, tentera sans cesse de l'arrêter...

## Épisodes

* Épisode I : Le voyage d'Hanor
* Épisode II : Vers l'Inconnu
* Épisode III : Les Terres des Elfes
* Épisode IV : L'Héritier, partie 1
* Épisode IV : L'Héritier, partie 2

* Le voyage d'Hanor, le film complet

## Distribution

### Personnages principaux

* Joseph Garrigou Grandchamp "Péjinn" : le Prince Hanor II ; Kelmor
* Thomas Basset : Jehannur
* Esteban Prioux : Drorim
* Axel Bonnevalle-Jourdan : Yashi
* Arthur Jorrot : Krellen, le Général Sombre

### Personnages secondaires

* Gabriel Colin : Sylvan, seigneur des Demi-Elfes
* Enzo Muller : Leif, le garde d'élite
* Tristan Marchand : Enris l'archer
* Anne-Catherine Garrigou Grandchamp : Dorelune Elengîl

## Production

Le tournage a commencé en début de février 2021. L'épisode I est sorti le 2 mai 2021, le II le 24 mai 2021, le III le 19 septembre 2021, le IV partie 1 le 22 décembre 2021 et le IV partie 2 le 31 décembre 2021. La production a été largement ralentie en raison de la pandémie, notamment pour les doublages des personnages, mais le film a pu être achevé fin 2021. Le film complet est sorti le 21 janvier 2022.
Movie

**Movie**「映画, *Eiga*?」 is the ninth arc of *Oshi no Ko* manga series. It is currently ongoing, and it covers the production of the documentary movie *15 Year Lie*, including the fundraising and casting of the characters involved. It also covers the audition for the role of Ai Hoshino, in contention between Ruby Hoshino, Frill Shiranui, and Akane Kurokawa among other actresses.

## Summary

### Part 1: Pre-Production

Taking advantage of this opportunity that the expose has brought, director Gotanda decides to take this opportune moment to finish the work he started 15 years ago, a movie about Ai. With Kaburagi onboard as the producer and a script primarily written by Aqua, they set out to gather the necessary funds to produce the movie.

After gathering enough from the various sponsors, the process moves to the casting. At behest of one of the sponsors, Kaburagi has Frill as the primary candidate for the role of Ai with Akane as the backup but Gotanda has other ideas as he wants Ruby for the role. Frill finds out the impasse and arranges the audition herself among the other candidates with Ruby ultimately winning out.

With the lead role sorted, the rest of the casting as well as other production decisions are finalized in relative short order. Kaburagi and Gotanda are then approached by an advertising agency. By coincidence, Aqua finds out the person in charge was Marina Tendouji, Ruby's biological mother in her previous life. At the same time, Ruby is having a hard time getting into the tole of her mother due to her own experience with her mothers. All this leads to Ruby breaking down while clutching the keychain she found on Gorou's corpse, which Aqua finds out. Realizing their shared history, Aqua at last reveals his past life to Ruby and the two finally reconcile their differences from the fallout of the expose.

## Characters Introduced

* Yura Katayose
* Hikaru Kamiki (named)
* Marina Tendouji
* Ayumi Hoshino
Chapter 60

## The Sun

**The Sun**「太陽, *Taiyō*?」 is the sixtieth chapter of the *Oshi no Ko* manga series. It is written by Aka Akasaka and illustrated by Mengo Yokoyari. It was released in *Weekly Young Jump* on October 21, 2021.

## Characters

* Akane Kurokawa
* Kana Arima
* Melt Narushima (imagined)
* Taiki Himekawa (imagined)
* Mem-Cho (imagined)
* Ruby Hoshino (imagined)
* Taishi Gotanda

## References

1. ↑ *Oshi no Ko* Chapter 60 on Young Jump.