Is It Based on a Book?
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TV series · 2023

Is Oshi no Ko based on a book?

Quick answer

Yes. Oshi no Ko is based on the manga Oshi no Ko by Aka Akasaka (2020).

The TV series premiered in 2023.

The manga behind Oshi no Ko

Oshi no Ko

Manga by Aka Akasaka · first published 2020 · drama anime and manga, mystery anime and manga, supernatural anime and manga

Oshi no Ko: books in order

  1. Oshi no Ko, Volume 1 (2020)
  2. Oshi no Ko, Volume 2 (2020)
  3. Oshi no Ko, Volume 3 (2021)
  4. Oshi no Ko, Volume 4 (2021)
  5. Oshi no Ko, Volume 5 (2021)
  6. Oshi no Ko, Volume 6 (2021)
  7. Oshi no Ko, Volume 7 (2022)
  8. Oshi no Ko, Volume 8 (2022)
  9. Oshi no Ko, Volume 9 (2022)
  10. Oshi no Ko, Volume 10 (2023)
  11. Oshi no Ko, Volume 11 (2023)
  12. Oshi no Ko, Volume 12 (2023)
  13. Oshi no Ko, Volume 13 (2023)

Other adaptations of Oshi no Ko

Common questions

Is Oshi no Ko based on a book?

Yes. Oshi no Ko is based on the manga Oshi no Ko by Aka Akasaka (2020).

Who wrote the book Oshi no Ko is based on?

Oshi no Ko was written by Aka Akasaka and first published in 2020.

Should I read the book before watching?

Start with Oshi no Ko, Volume 1, book 1 of Oshi no Ko. If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read it before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the TV series.

More screen adaptations of Aka Akasaka's books

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