No Updates on Oshi no Ko Season 2 at Jump Festa 2024 Sparks Concern
No update on Oshi no Ko Season 2 at Jump Festa 2024 ignites concerns among fans The anime's panel during the event focused on celebrating the success of its first season, leaving viewers anxious for news about a potential second season
The Oshi no Ko anime had a presence at the Jump Festa 2024 Jump Studio Stage on Sunday, December 17, 2023. Despite no announcements for a second season, the event reflected on the global success of the first season through SNS. The Japanese manga series, written by Aka Akasaka and illustrated by Mengo Yokoyari, was first serialized in Shueisha's Weekly Young Jump in April 2020 and later compiled into 13 volumes. The anime's first season aired between April and June 2023.
Oshi No Ko Stage discusses first season success at Jump Festa 2024
Aqua Hoshino as seen in the anime (Image via Doga Kobo)
The voice actors of the anime Oshi No Ko, including Rie Takahashi, Takeo Ootsuka, Megumi Han, and Manaka Iwami, presented the Jump Festa 2024 Oshi No Ko Jump Studio Stage. They revisited the events of the anime's first season and its impact in 2023.
The initial episode, with a duration of 90 minutes, made its debut in theaters, a distinctive approach for a TV anime. Furthermore, the unexpected conclusion of the episode left fans worldwide in awe, resulting in a surge of popularity across various social media platforms.
The online surge resulted in the anime's official YouTube channel surpassing 770,000 subscribers. The anime's opening theme song, IDOL, achieved massive success globally, topping the charts as the most-played song of 2023 in Japan on Spotify. Additionally, it was announced that Rie Takahashi would be covering the song.
The real-life alter ego of the fan-favorite character Pieyon from the series has announced that his videos will now be regularly uploaded to the official YouTube channel of the Oshi no Ko anime. Fans can look forward to a new video being released approximately once a month.
The anime's voice actors also highlighted the successful fan event known as "Ichigo Production Fan Festival 2023." During the event, they revealed plans for an upcoming exhibition dedicated to the series, scheduled to take place on February 17, 2024.
Ruby Hoshino as seen in the anime (Image via Doga Kobo)
Afterwards, the voice cast of the anime delved into the decision-making process behind the second season. Oshi no Ko Season 2 is scheduled to debut in 2024. Regrettably, the anime did not make any new announcements but did unveil the previously released teaser visual.
Immediately after, the cast members engaged in discussions about the upcoming 2.5D Stage Play Arc. They shared their thoughts on Tokyo Blade and the characters that were expected to play a more significant role in the upcoming anime, such as Melt Narushima. Lastly, the voice cast hinted at a larger cast of characters, but did not provide further details.
No major announcements were made for Oshi no Ko at Jump Festa 2024, so it's likely that Season 2 may not premiere for some time. Fans can anticipate a Fall 2024 release.
Editor's P/S
As an enthusiastic fan of Oshi no Ko, I was eagerly awaiting any updates or announcements regarding the second season at Jump Festa 2024. However, I was left disappointed and concerned by the lack of substantial information provided during the event. While I understand that the panel focused on celebrating the success of the first season, I believe that fans deserved more than just a recap of past achievements.
The absence of any concrete news about Season 2 has left me feeling anxious and uncertain about the future of the anime. The first season left us with so many unanswered questions and intriguing plotlines, and I was hoping for some insight into how the story will progress. The fact that the anime's voice actors hinted at a larger cast of characters and a more significant role for certain individuals only serves to heighten my curiosity and desire for more information.
