The first season of Oshi no Ko anime may be over, but the manga series it's based on is still ongoing, and fans of the popular series written by Aka Akasaka and illustrated by Mengo Yokoyari can't wait to find out how the isekai story of the Hoshino twins will end. The anime adaptation by studio Doga Kobo has become one of the most-talked about titles in 2023 so far, breaking records after its special premiere on April 12.
Even before the anime premiered on HIDIVE, the Oshi no Ko manga had a huge fanbase who passionately promoted the series on social media. Now, thanks to the growing popularity of the anime, the manga is also getting more sales as fans want to know how the story will unfold before the anime adapts the recent chapters of the manga.
As the story moves forward, fans of Oshi no Ko are asking, "Will the manga be ending anytime soon?" Before we answer that question, here's everything you need to know about the future of the manga series:
How many manga chapters of Oshi no Ko are there?
Oshi no Ko debuted on Jump+ on April 23, 2020. For over three years, fans have loved its mix of romance, mystery, drama, and humor. The manga follows Ai Hoshino, a 16-yer-old idol from the group B-Komachi who finds herself in a difficult spot following a hiatus. The events of the series then goes on to tell the story of the characters around her. It does a brilliant job of exploring the dark side of show business and Japan's entertainment industry.
As of August 15, 2023, there are currently 123 chapters of Oshi no Ko manga series. Aka Akasaka and Mengo Yokoyari haven't confirmed the total amount of chapters the series will have, but expect to find out within a year or two.
Is Oshi no Ko manga ending anytime soon?
Oshi no Ko is an ongoing manga series that's being adapted into an anime series. As of June 2023, there have been no official announcements regarding the end date of Oshi no Ko manga. Some fans speculate that the manga will have a total of 160-180 chapters, and that the story has reached the 2/3 point, while others expect the series to end this year.
What is Oshi no Ko's ending?
In a recent interview with Spur Magazine, author Aka Akasaka revealed that Oshi no Ko is close to its final chapter. "The end is in sight and has already been decided," Akasaka said. However, since the final chapter of the manga is not out yet, fans will have to wait to find out how Oshi no Ko will end.
Where did the Oshi no Ko anime leave off?
The first season of Oshi no Ko anime is over. The adaptation from studio Doga Kobo has a total of 11 episodes. While the episode count is quite short, the premiere episode is a feature-length episode.
If you've caught up watching all the anime episodes released so far, you can continue the story in the manga. Season 1 of the anime leaves off around Chapter 41. There are some story elements of that chapter shown in the anime, but this is a good chapter to start.
Oshi no Ko anime is available to stream on HIDIVE, and you can read the manga series on MangaPlus.
