‘Oshi no Ko’ Returns to HIDIVE for Season 2 This Summer

AMC Networks’ HIDIVE revealed today that Season 2 of Oshi no Ko, the global smash hit series of 2023, will simulcast exclusively on the anime streaming service in the U.S. and Canada as well as its overseas markets including the U.K., Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. Based on the award-winning seinen manga written by Aka Akasaka and illustrated by Mengo Yokoyari, Oshi no Ko generated tremendous fan interest following its premiere and quickly became the #1 series launch in HIDIVE’s history. The series garnered universal critical acclaim for its inaugural season and received numerous awards, including most recently Anime of the Year at last month’s Tokyo Anime Awards Festival. Oshi no Ko Season 2 will premiere this summer in July as part of HIDIVE’s Summer 2024 simulcast season. “We’re thrilled to announce that Oshi no Ko will be back on HIDIVE for its exciting second season,” said John Ledford, President of HIDIVE. “Last year, Oshi no Ko generated not only overwhelming fan response but also countless accolades as well for its first season. Without any doubt, Season 2 will not disappoint. And fans will not want to miss a minute of it this summer – exclusively on HIDIVE!”

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