【推しの子】

2023 - 2026

Mother and Children

12th April 2023

Episode 1

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.

Third Option

19th April 2023

Episode 2

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.

Manga-Based TV Drama

26th April 2023

Episode 3

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.

Actors

3rd May 2023

Episode 4

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.

Reality Dating Show

10th May 2023

Episode 5

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.

Egosurfing

17th May 2023

Episode 6

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.

Buzz

24th May 2023

Episode 7

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.

First Time

7th June 2023

Episode 8

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.

B Komachi

14th June 2023

Episode 9

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.

Pressure

21st June 2023

Episode 10

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?

Idol

28th June 2023

Episode 11

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.

Tokyo Blade

3rd July 2024

Episode 12

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.

Game of Telephone

10th July 2024

Episode 13

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.

Rewriting

17th July 2024

Episode 14

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.

Emotional Acting

24th July 2024

Episode 15

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.

The Curtain Rises

31st July 2024

Episode 16

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.

Growth

7th August 2024

Episode 17

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?

Sun

14th August 2024

Episode 18

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

Trigger

21st August 2024

Episode 19

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.

Dream

28th August 2024

Episode 20

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.

Liberation

11th September 2024

Episode 21

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.

Freedom

18th September 2024

Episode 22

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?

Reunion

25th September 2024

Episode 23

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

Wish

6th October 2024

Episode 24

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.

Down Bad

14th January 2026

Episode 25

Six months have passed since the release of B-Komachi's music video, and lots of things have changed.

Calculating

21st January 2026

Episode 26

Ruby starts to make her mark as reporter on Dig Deep!

Correctness

28th January 2026

Episode 27

Things go horribly wrong at the Comiket shoot. Can Dig Deep come back from this?

Episode 28

4th February 2026

Episode 28

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Episode 29

11th February 2026

Episode 29

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Episode 30

18th February 2026

Episode 30

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Episode 31

25th February 2026

Episode 31

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Episode 32

4th March 2026

Episode 32

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Episode 33

11th March 2026

Episode 33

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Episode 34

18th March 2026

Episode 34

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Episode 35

25th March 2026

Episode 35

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Top Cast

Takeo Otsuka•Yurie Igoma•Megumi Han

Animation Drama

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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Full Cast

Takeo Otsuka

Aqua (voice)

Yurie Igoma

Ruby (voice)

Megumi Han

Kana Arima (voice)

Rumi Okubo

Memcho (voice)

Manaka Iwami

Akane Kurokawa (voice)

Kent Ito

Goro (voice)

Yumi Uchiyama

Child Aqua (voice)

Full Crew

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Chieko Mizutori

Music Producer

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Hajime Kamata

Producer

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Shotaro Usui

Executive Producer

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Yoshito Shiraishi

Online Editor

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Ayuko Harada

Special Effects

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Takuya Yoshioka

Producer

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Shinpei Yamashita

Producer

Manami Kabashima

Executive Producer

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Yasushi Kudo

Assistant Director of Photography

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Daiki Monma

Online Editor

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Genki Negishi

Producer

Sho Tanaka

Executive Producer

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Shingo Chatani

Online Editor

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Ryu Ishiguro

Executive Producer

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Hiroyuki Suzuki

Sound Mixer

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Manuela Leon

Publicist

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Takuro Masuda

Production Supervisor

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Moeka Shiotsuka

Lyricist

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Hiroa Fukuda

Theme Song Performance

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Yurika Kasai

Theme Song Performance

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Moeka Shiotsuka

Theme Song Performance

Kento Nakajima

Theme Song Performance

Tatsuya Kitani

Theme Song Performance

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Yashi-chan

Theme Song Performance

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Hibari-kun

Theme Song Performance

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Ryo Kobayashi

Other

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Keisuke Taira

Other

Daisuke Hiramaki

Series Director

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Jin Tanaka

Series Composition

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Ciao Nekotomi

Assistant Director

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Kanna Hirayama

Character Designer

Avu-chan

Theme Song Performance

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Takeshi Takadera

Sound Director

Ayase

Theme Song Performance

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Shun Sawai

Character Designer

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Kouta Mizumoto

Art Designer

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Tetsuya Usami

Art Direction

Lilas Ikuta

Theme Song Performance

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Takeshi Osame

Lead Animator

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Saki Takahashi

Publicist

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Kyousuke Seki

Publicist

Yosuke Aomura

Producer

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Kiyotaka Kawada

Sound Effects

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Ayaka Muroga

Lead Animator

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Kimiaki Mizuno

Lead Animator

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Asami Hayakawa

Lead Animator

Takuro Iga

Original Music Composer

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Kentaro Tsubone

Editor

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Kei Ishiguro

Color Designer

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Kenji Sawada

Lead Animator

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Takafumi Kuwano

Director of Photography

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Honoka Yokoyama

Lead Animator

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Mengo Yokoyari

Comic Book

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Aka Akasaka

Comic Book

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Mengo Yokoyari

Character Designer

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Mengo Yokoyari

Original Series Design

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