The BEST episodes of Oshi no Ko season 1

Every episode of Oshi no Ko season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Oshi no Ko season 1!

Dr. Goro is reborn as the son of the young starlet Ai Hoshino after her delusional stalker murders him. Now, he wants to help his new mother rise to the top, but what can a child do about the dark underbelly of the entertainment industry?

Last Updated: 11/7/2024Network: Tokyo MXStatus: Continuing
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Mother and Children
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8.94
323 votes

#1 - Mother and Children

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/12/2023

Stories are lies meant to entertain, and idols lie to fans eager to believe. This is Ai’s story. It is a lie, but it is also true.

Writer: Jin Tanaka
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Egosurfing
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8.58
174 votes

#2 - Egosurfing

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/17/2023

Remember what you said in righteous outrage online? There were consequences. You never saw them, but that didn’t make them any less real, nor hold you any less accountable.

Writer: Jin Tanaka
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Buzz
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8.38
165 votes

#3 - Buzz

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/24/2023

Left reeling in the immediate aftermath, Akane’s costars unite in friendship and purpose: they will clear their friend’s name. They owe her nothing less.

Writer: Jin Tanaka
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Idol
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8.13
150 votes

#4 - Idol

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 6/28/2023

MEM-cho has fans. Ruby has looks. But Kana has…? She’ll need to find the answer before she can be anyone’s star. Later, a fresh opportunity sets Aqua on a new path to revenge.

Writer: Jin Tanaka
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Pressure
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7.95
137 votes

#5 - Pressure

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/21/2023

B Komachi’s first performance approaches, but the group still needs practice while Kana refuses to be the center. Perhaps a certain expert choreographer could help them shine?

Writer: Jin Tanaka
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First Time
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7.94
146 votes

#6 - First Time

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/7/2023

Focused on revenge, Aqua underestimated Akane and gave the talented actress a way to win his heart. If love is a game, Akane is playing for keeps and Kana is falling behind.

Directors: Daisuke Hiramaki
Writer: Jin Tanaka
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Actors
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7.77
157 votes

#7 - Actors

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/3/2023

Kana’s resolve remains strong despite her washed up reputation. Aqua sets the stage for her with a bold move that flips the script, which leads to opportunities for them both.

Writer: Jin Tanaka
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Reality Dating Show
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7.66
160 votes

#8 - Reality Dating Show

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/10/2023

Despite different motivations, Aqua, Ruby and Kana’s key to success in the entertainment industry is the same; to achieve their goals, they need to play the game.

Writer: Jin Tanaka
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Manga-Based TV Drama
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7.59
167 votes

#9 - Manga-Based TV Drama

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/26/2023

Aqua agrees to Kana’s request, but not for the reason she wants. There’s a connection between Masaya Kaburagi and Ai, which leads Aqua to the set of a TV drama for answers.

Writer: Jin Tanaka
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Third Option
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7.53
186 votes

#10 - Third Option

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/19/2023

Ruby wants to be an idol for herself and for the little girl who died from cancer. The real world, however, doesn’t care about big dreams: something Aqua knows all too well.

Writer: Jin Tanaka
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B Komachi
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7.51
141 votes

#11 - B Komachi

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 6/14/2023

MEM-cho won’t let her second chance go to waste and uses her influence to help grow B Komachi’s brand. Meanwhile, Aqua’s investigation into Ai’s past bears fruit.

Writer: Jin Tanaka
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