[Oshi no Ko] 3rd Season

Amazing, just amazing! This anime is truly one of the best out there. It’s fun, serious, and deep. It explores the lives of idols and movie stars, shedding light on the darker sides of these industries. It addresses the problems and struggles they face while balancing school life and dealing with the hate they receive when they make mistakes. The series highlights the lengths they go to in order to reach the top, all while maintaining a happy facade for their fans. Overall, the anime is fantastic. This season was just as impressive. The animation quality has been maintained, if not improved, and the opening and ending songs across all three seasons have been hits. In particular, this season's opening and ending songs stand out especially compared to the previous season. As for recommendations, this anime is excellent for everyone, whether you like idol groups, movie stars, or not. It explores more than just the lives of idols. While it can't be promised that everyone will like it, it's definitely worth a try. would rate it 10+/10, and it will stand at |S+| on my anime tier list.

Honestly, I don’t care about the inconsistencies, the flat, predictable, cliché moments. This is just an explosion. Just BOOM! And again, even though I said there’s something a bit off about it, it still offers interesting ideas that aren’t always well executed—but they always end in something epic. And who makes that epic work? Thanks to Doga Kobo for the music, the visuals, the direction, the writing, and so much more. I think this studio truly enjoys working on this, and it shows in how beautifully it’s brought to the screen. And I’m glad I remembered that word—epic. Because throughout the entire watch, I kept thinking: there’s a perfect word for this, and it fits flawlessly. And that word says it all. And remember: Sweet Home Alabama

well boys , steel juicy this third season but you can feel it cracking 🤔 (or was that my manga muscle memory steel can't figured it out yet) the good it's stee thel best idol work as far as i witnessed👍🏼 spotlight on the ugly fuc*ing reality behind the business the whole rotten machine exposed , needless to say te uc*ing opening is toptier ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥 and the art direction 😽 chef's kiss ,... the "meh!" part 🙄 it starts overstaying it's goddamn welcome 🤬 in 11 episodes only felt like 2 episodes of events with the same chracter arc all over again and again ... leading me to "biggest issue" 💔 with this season from the damn scandel to the 'emotional damage' then to 'aqua' thirst for blood again it lost it's holly sh*t ! effect ... finally the story starts doing more setups then delevering but worth the while so far ✔ ✅ watch if: you're already invested (you'll love it no metter what) ❌ skip if: you're a di*khead if am being honest cuz the hell you get this far yet wonna skip? 📢 best paired with: great taste for art both visually and aurly (sound wise you idiots) , i'd also recommand lowering the excpectation

I love Oshi no Ko Season 3 overall – the animation and production quality is absolutely gorgeous, the performances from the voice actors are legitimate all time great contenders, its exploration of the pathos for several of its characters leads for some very compelling moments, the music is fantastic as always... with all that said, I would still call this the weakest season of the show so far. To be clear, this has nothing to do with the actual anime itself. Doga Kobo have done a truly phenomenal job with this series overall. It is clear they have nothing but love and passion for the source material, and that shows in every frame of every episode. In terms of production quality overall, this season is the show and the studio at the top of their craft. There's very little to complain about that can be levelled at the anime itself. The problem, rather, is rooted in the source material the anime is based on. Season 3 of Oshi no Ko is based on the portion of the manga where the overall storytelling starts to decline; this is reflected in the anime too, which includes at least two fairly substantial time skips over the course of the season, with some narration doing the storytelling for us, and leading to a bit of a rushed sense (or a somewhat anticlimactic feeling towards how some plot resolutions are handled, even if they are relatively minor in the larger scheme of things). Now, I do want to specify that in the anime, this doesn't end up being as visible or major a flaw as it was in the manga. The anime smooths over a lot of the brunt of these stumbles because of its aforementioned advantages, such as animation, music, cinematography, and voice performances, all of which remain great even in and during those time skip montages. Even so, it weakens the story. There is also one plot development towards the end that I think will be controversial among a lot of people. These are minor stumbles in the larger scheme of things, but they do mean this season is weaker than the other two in the series so far, in spite of its obvious technical excellence, where inversely the series is at its peak. My foibles are a lot more magnified in the source material, in the end, than they are in this adaptation. While it has some stumbles, this remains a great season of a great show overall, and the excellence and deftness with which it has handled a fairly weak and divisive part of the story gives me some hope that they will stick the landing too.

This season falls short compared to the first two seasons. Its still good at exposing the entertainment industry. It once again reminded me that this anime has some of the best drawn anime eyes. But compared to previous seasons I found it a bit boring. I didn't appreciate the expositions to explain details about the entertainment industry. It did have some good animation but nowhere near as good as Season 1 or 2, as far as I can remember. It has a slower main plot until the final episodes. This season is good, but the first two seasons were masterpieces.

Oshi no Ko, it is one hell of a ride from the pilot in season 1 to the 1 hour finale of season 3 every second has been filled with emotion, pain, and suspense. The craziest theme of the season would have to be the dark path both Ruby and Aqua tread from the clever plans and scheming to the dark stars that live in both their eyes. Going from the top of the list the animation is beautiful as always with intricate details and vivid shades and highlights that bring out the best image of the characters and the world they live in. Next the music 10/10 the opening and ending credits are amazing the songs perfectly fitting the dark visuals of the showbiz world they all navigate. Story 9/10 they do a good job paying attention to detail balancing the seriousness of the story with the right touch of comedic relief as well as cleanly advancing the main story to it's advancing conclusion. Characters: 9/10 every character is well thought out and doesn't hold the show back in any way, they also get their personal character growth whether that be finding new goals leaving things behind or embracing their current path, Overall Season 3: !0/10 A great addition to the overall anime can't wait to see how they wrap up the final chapters in the Final season hopefully with some satisfying revenge against the murderer who started this thrill ride of a story Highly recommend it and can guarantee anyone one who takes the leap will not be disappointed with what they find in this masterpiece

Another characteristically strong season in spite of a controversial shift in narrative and tonal focus. Oshi no Ko’s third season features stronger narrative momentum in service of its “main” storyline, a shift that curiously incited criticism towards a perfectly ordinary season. The production remains solid and notably consistent with past outings, in the context of which the shift in narrative focus is massively overstated. Just about everything that can be said about the series thus far also applies here: the storylines are interesting, the character exploration is well-directed, long-foreshadowed drama plays off, and Oshi no Ko continues its palatably superficial examination of the Japanese entertainment industry. Thumbs up, overall.

The third season of Oshi no Ko initially navigates more of an industry that prioritizes financial success over people, well-being, hard work, and merit. Youth are exploited for wealth, yet expected to maintain “professionalism” in a world that devalues them. The first half explores the independent strength needed to overcome such challenges. However, the second half sets the stage to tackle the overarching narrative at large, filled with backstories, reveals, and the most drama thus far. Moreover, the production continues to deliver, with outstanding animation, great music, exceptional opening and ending themes, and an hour-long finale. This is likely the best this series has been.

This season is at its best when Ruby is on the screen. She honestly steals the show with how her character develops this season. This season is pivotal for the final arc, and while I think it did a great job in setting it up, I feel there are a few minor issues that prevent this from being a 10. One is the soundtrack. Don't get me wrong, it was still good, but it lacked the punch it once had in the first season in particular, and adding loud music with vocals to *THAT* pivotal scene in the final episode felt like an emotional misstep. I also didn't really like Aqua's character: he seems kinda dumb at time and while some of it surely comes from his emotions overcoming his logic, there are other decisions he makes that feel more contrived for the plot. Overall, great setup for the final season, although as a manga reader, I hope the rumors of an anime original ending are true.

I'm going to share my review of what I thought about the first 3 seasons of Oshi no Ko so far. I wasn't really surprised by how good the series turned out to be; it's quite popular for a reason. Opening 1 already stands out as one of those openings that mark the beginning of a great anime. The opening for this third season doesn't fall behind either—another great track. Story: 8.5 The first and second seasons follow a very "similar" way of telling the story. A large part of the early episodes in those seasons focus on Aqua as the protagonist, taking the plot down a mystery route. The easiest way to describe most episodes from those seasons is comparing them to something like Death Note. On the other hand, the later episodes tend to put Ruby in the spotlight, focusing on her Idol life, which I would compare more to Love Live!, but a bit more serious and realistic. This third season is no longer so much about splitting the spotlight. Instead, both share the protagonist role from the very beginning. This dynamic makes this season and the first one the most entertaining, leaving the second season as simply a "good and entertaining" one. Characters: 8 Regarding the protagonists: with Aqua, it feels weird seeing a teenager behave like an adult, but even when he comes off a bit edgy, his role as an adult in a young body is still well executed. It's the complete opposite of the awful job done in Kill Blue, where an old man in a kid's body acts childishly on multiple occasions. Personally, I like Ruby more as a character; she has more charisma and a wider range of emotions, making her more interesting to watch. The supporting characters have unique personalities, are well-developed, and have depth. From the other high schoolers and actors to the adults, they are enjoyable and don't give me any headaches. Since this isn't a Shonen, an Isekai, or an anime with a simple story, it relies heavily on the characters having solid personalities to keep the plot from getting boring, preventing the main duo from hogging all the importance while making you forget the rest. Another point in favor of the series is that the characters are recycled and don't just disappear; they maintain a certain level of relevance throughout the seasons. This is unlike other anime where, after an arc ends, the supporting cast that once mattered simply vanishes. The first example that comes to mind is One Piece: they visit an island, make friends, and those friends will probably show up again eventually, but who knows when. Animation: 8.7 The animation across all 3 seasons was quite good. The vibrant colors go hand-in-hand perfectly with this lifestyle of Idols and young actors, but where the series truly shines is the way they make the eyes sparkle, showing that each character has unique, special eyes. Overall: 8 Oshi no Ko is an anime that I imagine will go down in history and won't simply be forgotten in 10 or 15 years. It manages to portray the realistic life of Idols while combining it with a Death Note vibe. It has a quite original and interesting plot, which, when paired with good animation, simply makes it a highly recommendable anime.

I was quite worried going into season 3 because of all of the tricky situations that had been set up in the previous seasons. It turns out that I was worried for nothing. Though I don't think that this season handled everything perfectly, it still did a very good job and created an incredibly dramatic story. A negative point about the story is that the pacing was slightly off sometimes. This led to several vague and confusing moments where I was not sure if something was really happening/had really happened, but luckily the anime clears it up quickly. There were a few small plot progressions that were a bit too on the nose but aside from that the story was great and very engaging. The characters are still great and the animation was amazing; the eyes did a wonderful job explaining what state the characters were in. Overall this is a really good season and I'd imagine that anyone who liked the previous seasons will enjoy this season too.

Another absolutely beautiful season by Doga Kobo as usual, but unfortunately for all an adaptation can do, the beauty just isn’t enough to hide the slow decline of the plotting that happened as the manga moved towards it’s end. The highs are just as beautiful as the previous seasons, if just a little less so, but they don’t come nearly as frequently, and they come among many little stumbles. Awkward beats and too much narration, so many random things that would have been much stronger shown than told. The decline of this series truly is a tragedy. There’s so much potential here in the second half, that shines through despite the stumbles, but unfortunately Aka isn’t the best at closing things out, even though he’s so damned good at letting things unfurl. I really hope that the fourth season manages to help correct some of the issues that plague the final section of the manga, although for better or worse S3 has been a fairly faithful adaptation, so I doubt anything will happen to the degree that I would like.

Long story short, Oshi no Ko is a fantastic anime. While the first two seasons were already great, this third one is even better, mostly because the plot progresses a lot. This is a big-budget anime and the animation still delivers nicely, the pacing is spot on, and there is some great character development in there. Regarding the plot, and specifically the reincarnation trope, I feel like this anime succeeds where most others fail: the reincarnation is meaningful and it's actually an important part of the story. Usually, even in other good isekai anime, the reincarnation is useless and/or bland; these stories could work without the reincarnation at the beginning. But that is not the case with Oshi no Ko, and that's why you'll get hooked by this 3rd season: many elements unravel throughout the episodes and it's interesting to see how things will go. Anyway, if you enjoyed the first two seasons of this show, chances are you'll absolutely love this one, and I'm quite hyped for the 4th and final season that has already been announced.

Oshi no ko season 3 ah yes, maybe that's the most memorable one. Animation, voice acting and tense moments For MC I'm pretty good for this season, but who knows what will happen in the final season? The story is heading towards a climax that will show the end of the story and how beautiful an actress is. Well overall 8/10 I like it. The art style is still the same and quite good. If you like drama anime and romcom genre, this is suitable for you.Aqua is quite smart in handling problems. Ahh the most influential character reactions are Kana Arima and Aqua maybe.

still spans incredible breadth while feeling natural, and edgier than ever. s3 returns to focusing on the nature of the entertainment industry: highly dramatic while staying grounded with real life parallels (see: memories of murder) like s1. this also reflects on the characters, especially the twins whose ways are as dogmatic as that of their surroundings. the anime still lets its creatives loose with a fun and consistent production, if not reaching the peaks or cohesion of the previous 2 seasons. resuming on episode 7 felt insane. this show loves to cover a lot of ground in its finales. these leitmotifs got me like a puppet on a string, the series cashes in on its extensive visual motif library also.

(Spanish review on my list) We're already in the final stretch of the anime... I think... I don't really know, I've never read the manga, but most of the mysteries and secrets have already been revealed... After a somewhat weak second season, this third season, also a bit short, feels strong again, with plot twists and the characters' madness as they each fulfill their respective revenge... It's not a bad anime... not at all, they put a lot of effort into the animation and it shows, they make very good use of camera angles, and I like how they exaggerate the characters' traumas... Taking away the animation and the exaggerated camera angles, it doesn't really make for a very good story, haha... It's just a somewhat dark revenge story with a lot of dialogue and a bit of exaggeration. I'm not saying it's bad, just that it's been stretched out too much. The novel is good, but it feels like they're wasting some time. For example, why introduce the green-haired actress who's supposedly going to be the protagonist of the movie for so long if you're just going to make her disappear at the end of the episode? ...I didn't find it logical, and if it was necessary to demonstrate the villain's evil, well... it wasn't necessary to spend so much time on it. I mean, it's a minor criticism; I'm still really enjoying the anime, but if I don't complain about something, I'll probably get an ulcer... In short... if you're still watching it after three seasons, it's because you're seeing something in the series and you don't really think it's that bad... we just have to see how it ends and tell you if I thought it was a fitting ending or if it turns out to be just an enjoyable series but not good enough to become a favorite.