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The Best Episodes of 【OSHI NO KO】

Every episode of 【OSHI NO KO】 ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of 【OSHI NO KO】!

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A small-town doctor gets sucked into the ruthless world of show business when he crosses paths with a popular teen idol who holds a secret.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    【OSHI NO KO】 Season 1 Episode 1 - Mother and Children
    9.0/10(8261 votes)

    #1 - Mother and Children

    S1:E1

    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.

    Directors:Kim Seong-min, Ryota Itoh, Ciao Nekotomi, Asami Nakatani, Daisuke Hiramaki
    Writer:Jin Tanaka

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  2. 【OSHI NO KO】 Season 1 Episode 35 - The Beginning
    9.0/10(5 votes)

    #2 - The Beginning

    S1:E35

    Aqua has a very surprising encounter, and Ruby is close to succumbing under all the pressure.

    Directors:Daisuke Hiramaki, 小松和映, Shuichi Sasaki
    Writer:Jin Tanaka

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  3. 【OSHI NO KO】 Season 1 Episode 15 - Emotional Acting
    8.8/10(9 votes)

    #3 - Emotional Acting

    S1:E15

    Abiko and GOA collaborate on a new script and now the pressure is on the actors to bring the script to life. However, Aqua soon faces an unexpected challenge during rehearsal.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. 【OSHI NO KO】 Season 1 Episode 25 - Down Bad
    8.8/10(4 votes)

    #4 - Down Bad

    S1:E25

    Six months have passed since the release of B-Komachi's music video, and lots of things have changed.

    Director:Daisuke Hiramaki
    Writer:Jin Tanaka

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  5. 【OSHI NO KO】 Season 1 Episode 32 - Plan
    8.8/10(4 votes)

    #5 - Plan

    S1:E32

    Aqua has to face the aftermath of his decision to reveal Ai's secret.

    Directors:Daisuke Hiramaki, Kunio Fujii
    Writer:Jin Tanaka

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  6. 【OSHI NO KO】 Season 1 Episode 7 - Buzz
    8.3/10(2211 votes)

    #6 - Buzz

    S1:E7

    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.

    Director:Yasuhiro Irie
    Writer:Jin Tanaka

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  7. 【OSHI NO KO】 Season 1 Episode 16 - The Curtain Rises
    8.3/10(8 votes)

    #7 - The Curtain Rises

    S1:E16

    Aqua confides in Akane, revealing his true motives. She vows to remain by his side, but this deepening bond causes Akane’s rivalry with Kana to intensify.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. 【OSHI NO KO】 Season 1 Episode 31 - Breakdown
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #8 - Breakdown

    S1:E31

    Kana has bounced back, but the scandal still looms large.

    Director:Daisuke Hiramaki
    Writer:Jin Tanaka

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  9. 【OSHI NO KO】 Season 1 Episode 33 - Greed and Passion
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #9 - Greed and Passion

    S1:E33

    As the movie project kicks into gear, Masaya Kaburagi goes to work, putting both sides of himself on show.

    Director:Ichinosuke Akikaze
    Writer:Tamaho Ouchi

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  10. 【OSHI NO KO】 Season 1 Episode 6 - Egosurfing
    8.2/10(3029 votes)

    #10 - Egosurfing

    S1:E6

    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.

    Director:Kuniyasu Nishina
    Writer:Jin Tanaka

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  11. 【OSHI NO KO】 Season 1 Episode 28 - Blind
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    #11 - Blind

    S1:E28

    Aqua confronts Ruby and starts to piece together the puzzle.

    Director:小松和映
    Writer:Jin Tanaka

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  12. 【OSHI NO KO】 Season 1 Episode 8 - First Time
    8.1/10(1656 votes)

    #12 - First Time

    S1:E8

    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.

    Director:Daisuke Hiramaki
    Writer:Jin Tanaka

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  13. 【OSHI NO KO】 Season 1 Episode 12 - Tokyo Blade
    8.1/10(10 votes)

    #13 - Tokyo Blade

    S1:E12

    The stage is set. The actors are ready. And the curtain rises on the play, Tokyo Blade. However, there is another story aside from the play: that of the actors themselves.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. 【OSHI NO KO】 Season 1 Episode 24 - Wish
    8.1/10(8 votes)

    #14 - Wish

    S1:E24

    A gruesome discovery finally gives Aqua the closure he needs to begin a new chapter in his life. But as he steps into a brighter tomorrow, Ruby’s descent into darkness begins.

    Director:Daisuke Hiramaki
    Writer:Jin Tanaka

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  15. 【OSHI NO KO】 Season 1 Episode 19 - Trigger
    8.0/10(8 votes)

    #15 - Trigger

    S1:E19

    Their pasts shaped their acting. Kana wanted to shine as an actress, but she compromised to be useful. Meanwhile, Aqua’s childhood trauma led to a unique acting method.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. 【OSHI NO KO】 Season 1 Episode 20 - Dream
    8.0/10(7 votes)

    #16 - Dream

    S1:E20

    The actors shone brilliantly, and the curtain fell on a successful play, setting the stage for the next performance as Aqua and Taiki press the director for answers.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. 【OSHI NO KO】 Season 1 Episode 26 - Calculating
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #17 - Calculating

    S1:E26

    Ruby starts to make her mark as reporter on Dig Deep!

    Director:Ichinosuke Akikaze
    Writer:Jin Tanaka

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  18. 【OSHI NO KO】 Season 1 Episode 27 - Correctness
    8.0/10(4 votes)

    #18 - Correctness

    S1:E27

    Things go horribly wrong at the Comiket shoot. Can Dig Deep come back from this?

    Director:Daisuke Nishimura
    Writer:Jin Tanaka

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  19. 【OSHI NO KO】 Season 1 Episode 29 - Casting
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #19 - Casting

    S1:E29

    Kana's at the end of her rope and decides to try to get back into acting.

    Director:Shuichi Sasaki
    Writer:Jin Tanaka

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  20. 【OSHI NO KO】 Season 1 Episode 30 - Idols and Relationships
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #20 - Idols and Relationships

    S1:E30

    Kana's encounter with Shima looms over her and the rest of Strawberry Productions.

    Director:Kouki Uchinomiya
    Writer:Jin Tanaka

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  21. 【OSHI NO KO】 Season 1 Episode 34 - Private Audition
    8.0/10(4 votes)

    #21 - Private Audition

    S1:E34

    How will Ruby and Akane act out the theme of liar? And how will the audition end?

    Director:Kenjirou Okada
    Writer:Tamaho Ouchi

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  22. 【OSHI NO KO】 Season 1 Episode 17 - Growth
    7.9/10(9 votes)

    #22 - Growth

    S1:E17

    Melt regrets his poor acting in Sweet Today and vows to improve in Tokyo Blade. However, how can a subpar actor stand out among exceptional ones?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. 【OSHI NO KO】 Season 1 Episode 5 - Reality Dating Show
    7.8/10(1756 votes)

    #23 - Reality Dating Show

    S1:E5

    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.

    Director:Kim Seong-min
    Writer:Jin Tanaka

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  24. 【OSHI NO KO】 Season 1 Episode 14 - Rewriting
    7.8/10(8 votes)

    #24 - Rewriting

    S1:E14

    Time is dwindling, and a question looms: a faithful Tokyo Blade adaptation or one tailored for theater? Amidst the tension, only one person can convince Abiko to compromise.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. 【OSHI NO KO】 Season 1 Episode 4 - Actors
    7.7/10(1892 votes)

    #25 - Actors

    S1:E4

    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.

    Director:Kuniyasu Nishina
    Writer:Jin Tanaka

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Best Episodes Summary

"Mother and Children" is the best rated episode of "【OSHI NO KO】". It scored 9/10 based on 8261 votes. Directed by Kim Seong-min, Ryota Itoh, Ciao Nekotomi, Asami Nakatani, Daisuke Hiramaki and written by Jin Tanaka, it aired on 4/12/2023. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Beginning".