9.5/103,611 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.
Director: Daisuke Hiramaki, Ciao Nekotomi, Asami Nakatani, Ryota Itoh, Kim Seong-min
Writer: Jin Tanaka
7.7/101,338 votes#2 - 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.
Director: Sung Min Kim
Writer: Jin Tanaka
7.8/101,169 votes#3 - 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.
Director: Kouki Uchinomiya
Writer: Jin Tanaka
8.1/101,157 votes#4 - 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.
Director: Kuniyasu Nishina
Writer: Jin Tanaka
7.5/101,053 votes#5 - 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.
Director: Kim Seong-min
Writer: Jin Tanaka
9.4/101,820 votes#6 - 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.
Director: Kuniyasu Nishina
Writer: Jin Tanaka
8.8/101,340 votes#7 - 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.
Director: Yasuhiro Irie
Writer: Jin Tanaka
8.0/10955 votes#8 - 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.
Director: Daisuke Hiramaki
Writer: Jin Tanaka
7.6/10835 votes#9 - 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.
Director: Daisuke Hiramaki, Kim Seong-min, Kouki Uchinomiya
Writer: Jin Tanaka
8.0/10836 votes#10 - 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?
Director: Yuji Tokuno
Writer: Jin Tanaka
8.5/10980 votes#11 - 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.
Director: Daisuke Hiramaki, Ciao Nekotomi, Kuniyasu Nishina
Writer: Jin Tanaka
8.2/106 votes#12 - Tokyo Blade
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 7/3/2024
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.0/104 votes#13 - Game of Telephone
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 7/10/2024
The creator of Tokyo Blade isn’t happy with the unfaithful adaptation of her manga and demands a revision of the entire script. However, only twenty days remain until opening.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.5/104 votes#14 - Rewriting
Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 7/17/2024
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.8/104 votes#15 - Emotional Acting
Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 7/24/2024
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.5/104 votes#16 - The Curtain Rises
Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 7/31/2024
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.0/105 votes#17 - Growth
Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 8/7/2024
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.8/104 votes#18 - Sun
Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 8/14/2024
Akane became an actress because she idolized Kana and wanted to be like her. However, one should never meet their heroes.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.0/104 votes#19 - Trigger
Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 8/21/2024
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.0/103 votes#20 - Dream
Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 8/28/2024
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.0/103 votes#21 - Liberation
Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 9/11/2024
Taiki discovers a surprising connection, but reveals something Aqua wasn't expecting. Meanwhile, Ruby hopes one person in particular notices B Komachi's growing fame.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.5/102 votes#22 - Freedom
Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 9/18/2024
Aqua doesn't have to live for revenge and can finally look towards a brighter future. But what does this mean for the relationships he's cultivated in pursuit of a killer?
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.0/101 votes#23 - Reunion
Season 1 Episode 23 - Aired 9/25/2024
The past never truly disappears. Aqua and Ruby return to the place they were born… and where, in another life, they also died.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
10.0/101 votes#24 - Wish
Season 1 Episode 24 - Aired 10/6/2024
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of Oshi No Ko Season 1
Every episode of Oshi No Ko Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover 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...
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Network:Tokyo MX
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Mother and Children" is the best rated episode of "Oshi No Ko" season 1. It scored 9.5/10 based on 3611 votes. Directed by Daisuke Hiramaki, Ciao Nekotomi, Asami Nakatani, Ryota Itoh, Kim Seong-min and written by Jin Tanaka, it aired on 4/12/2023. This episode is rated 1.8 points higher than the second-best, "Third Option".