Oshi no Ko Season 3: Episode 1 Release Date on Crunchyroll

Oshi no Ko season 3 is gearing up for a new venue. The idol thriller is making its move from HIDIVE to Crunchyroll, which is expanding its already impressive library of new anime for the winter season.

So, what does this mean for your plans to catch the B-Komachi concert? We’ve got the details on the release date for Oshi no Ko season 3, episode 1, along with some speculation about streaming times, episode counts, and the complete release schedule.

As we count down to the premiere, don’t miss our recommendations for the best anime currently available, plus the latest on the Jujutsu Kaisen season 3 release schedule.

Oshi no Ko season 3, episode 1 is set to drop on January 14 on Crunchyroll.

The exact streaming time is still under wraps. We’ve reached out to Crunchyroll for clarification and will update this information as soon as we receive it. The episode is expected to air at 11:00 PM in Japan, which means it could be available in the west by 7:00 AM Pacific/10:00 AM Eastern at the earliest.

New episodes of Oshi no Ko season 3 will roll out every Wednesday throughout the traditional Winter anime season (January-March).

Here’s what the Oshi no Ko season 3 release schedule looks like so far:

Previously exclusive to HIDIVE, Oshi no Ko is now part of the Crunchyroll lineup for its third season.

With HIDIVE also discontinuing its free-with-ads membership, viewers will need a paid subscription to catch new episodes in 2026.

Similar to its first season, Oshi no Ko season 3 is anticipated to consist of 11 episodes.