Oshi no Ko Season 3 is one of the most widely anticipated anime in the 2026 winter season, with countless fans patiently waiting for its return. Following the unexpected conclusion of Season 2, fans are looking forward to watching Oshi no Ko’s latest installment for the sake of clarity and enlightenment. After all, they witnessed Ruby Hoshino go from innocent to murderous, but they also spotted Hikaru Kamiki unaliving another character.

Fortunately, fans are only a few days away from the January release of Oshi no Ko Season 3. It’s about time to watch Aqua and Ruby Hoshino go down the same dark path to avenge and honor their late mother, Ai. The Hoshino family may look like perfect actors and idols, but underneath that exterior lie nothing but hearts consumed by lies and darkness.

Oshi no Ko Season 3 Reveals New Visual & Trailer

Oshi no Ko drops a new visual featuring Aqua Hoshino.

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By Suzail Ahmad

Oshi no Ko Season 3 Episode 1 Will Premiere on January 14, 2026

Oshi no Ko Season 3 Release Date Confirmed

As announced on the official website, Oshi no Ko Season 3 episode 1 will premiere on January 14, 2026, in most international regions, including the US. Unfortunately, the first episode’s exact release time on streaming platforms remains undetermined. In Japan, the official website of Oshi no Ko has already confirmed that the pilot episode of Season 3 will be released at 11 p.m. On January 14, 2026.

On that note, if Oshi no Ko Season 3 Episode 1 receives the exact airtime as it has in Japan, fans can expect to watch the anime at 9 a.m. EST or 6 a.m. PT on the same date on international streaming platforms. However, fans should also expect to watch the anime at a later time, as streaming platforms usually delay the release of new episodes for a few hours.

Meanwhile, there’s no official announcement on the total episode count for Oshi no Ko Season 3. Given that the anime will only run for a single cour, fans can expect to watch around 11 to 13 episodes, which will be released weekly from January to March 2026.

Where to Watch Oshi no Ko Season 3 Episode 1?

Streaming Platforms to Watch Oshi no Ko Season 3

Oshi no Ko Season 3 is heading to Crunchyroll on January 14, 2026, as part of the streaming giant’s 2026 winter anime lineup. As announced, the third season will air with English subtitles and receive an English dub treatment. However, the English dub release date for the new season is not yet confirmed. Previous seasons of Oshi no Ko premiered on HIDIVE, but Crunchyroll is taking over for the third season.

Oshi no Ko Season 3, episode 1, will be available in international regions where Crunchyroll provides licensed access to the series. This includes the US, Europe, Africa, Oceania, Southeast Asia, CIS, and more, so it's best to check out the regions where the series will be available.

Besides Crunchyroll, other streaming platforms like Ani-One Asia, ANIPLUS, and Animation Digital Network will also air Oshi no Ko Season 3. In Japan, viewers can tune in to Tokyo MX and BS 11, just to name a few. It will also be available on Netflix Japan. There’s no news on whether regions outside of Japan can watch the anime on Netflix at the moment.

What to Expect in Oshi no Ko Season 3 Episode 1

Ruby Hoshino’s Revenge Begins

Oshi no Ko Season 3 Episode 1 is the perfect opportunity to push Ruby Hoshino into the spotlight after learning the truth about Goro Amamiya’s death in the final episode of Season 2. The first episode will probably continue where the last season left off, right after B-Komachi 2.0 wrapped up the shooting for their upcoming music videos. The idol group is on their way to stardom, and there’s no stopping Ruby from reaching her dreams and getting revenge.

I can't believe you've never been enamored by an idol. You're missing out.—Ruby Hoshino

At the same time, Aqua Hoshino is getting more love and attention, not just from the fans but also from Akane Kurokawa and Kana Arima. Being stuck in a complicated love triangle isn’t exactly in Aqua’s plans, but he has no choice but to navigate this difficult time. While Aqua was mostly focused on gathering information about Ai in previous seasons, he embarks on a different path in Oshi no Ko Season 3.

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