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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!

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...
Genres:AnimationDrama
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 3476 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".

  • Mother and Children
    9.5/103,476 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

  • Third Option
    7.7/101,306 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

  • Manga-Based TV Drama
    7.8/101,139 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

  • Actors
    8.1/101,127 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

  • Reality Dating Show
    7.5/101,023 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

  • Egosurfing
    9.4/101,747 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

  • Buzz
    8.8/101,300 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

  • First Time
    8.1/10927 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

  • B Komachi
    7.6/10808 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

  • Pressure
    8.0/10810 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

  • Idol
    8.5/10947 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

  • Tokyo Blade
    7.8/105 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

  • Game of Telephone
    6.0/103 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

  • Rewriting
    6.7/103 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

  • Emotional Acting
    8.3/103 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

  • The Curtain Rises
    8.0/103 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

  • Growth
    7.5/104 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

  • Sun
    7.0/103 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

  • Trigger
    7.5/102 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

  • Dream
    7.0/102 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

  • Liberation
    7.0/102 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

  • Freedom
    7.0/101 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

  • Reunion
    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

  • Wish
    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