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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!

The Best Episodes of Oshi No Ko Season 1

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. Background image for Mother and Children
    9.3/10(5.5k 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.

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  2. Background image for Third Option
    7.7/10(1.5k votes)

    #2 - Third Option

    S1:E2

    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.

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    Director:Sung Min Kim
    Writer:Jin Tanaka
  3. Background image for Manga-Based TV Drama
    7.8/10(1.3k votes)

    #3 - Manga-Based TV Drama

    S1:E3

    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.

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  4. Background image for Actors
    8.1/10(1.3k votes)

    #4 - 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.

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    7.5/10(1.2k votes)

    #5 - 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.

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    Director:Kim Seong-min
    Writer:Jin Tanaka
  6. Background image for Egosurfing
    9.4/10(2.0k votes)

    #6 - 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.

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  8. Background image for Buzz
    8.8/10(1.5k votes)

    #7 - 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.

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    Director:Yasuhiro Irie
    Writer:Jin Tanaka
  9. Background image for First Time
    8.1/10(1.1k votes)

    #8 - 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.

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  10. Background image for B Komachi
    7.6/10(935 votes)

    #9 - B Komachi

    S1:E9

    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.

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    8.0/10(939 votes)

    #10 - Pressure

    S1:E10

    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?

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    Director:Yuji Tokuno
    Writer:Jin Tanaka
  12. Background image for Idol
    8.5/10(1.1k votes)

    #11 - Idol

    S1:E11

    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.

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  13. Background image for Tokyo Blade
    8.2/10(6 votes)

    #12 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  14. Background image for Game of Telephone
    7.0/10(4 votes)

    #13 - Game of Telephone

    S1:E13

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  15. Background image for Rewriting
    7.5/10(4 votes)

    #14 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  16. Background image for Emotional Acting
    8.8/10(4 votes)

    #15 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  17. Background image for The Curtain Rises
    8.5/10(4 votes)

    #16 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  18. Background image for Growth
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #17 - 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?

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  19. Background image for Sun
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #18 - Sun

    S1:E18

    Akane became an actress because she idolized Kana and wanted to be like her. However, one should never meet their heroes.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  20. Background image for Trigger
    8.0/10(4 votes)

    #19 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  21. Background image for Dream
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #20 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #21 - Liberation

    S1:E21

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  23. Background image for Freedom
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #22 - Freedom

    S1:E22

    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?

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  24. Background image for Reunion
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - Reunion

    S1:E23

    The past never truly disappears. Aqua and Ruby return to the place they were born… and where, in another life, they also died.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    10.0/10(2 votes)

    #24 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Mother and Children" is the best rated episode of "Oshi No Ko" season 1. It scored 9.3/10 based on 5458 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 is rated 1.6 points higher than the second-best, "Third Option".