The release date of the 3rd season of Star Child will not have to wait long, and the studio has already made a full announcement of the continuation immediately after the final episode of the second part was shown. According to the manga artist, the original source is already at the culmination of the arc and will soon come to an end, and only about half of the released volumes have been adapted so far, so there is enough material for another chapter. Idol's Child became one of the most successful anime in its first season, and the popularity of the series is clearly not going to decline. In the later chapters of the manga, which have not yet been adapted for the screen, the audience was presented with many interesting situations and unexpected plot twists, so the continuation of the series promises to be even better.
In this article, fans of the franchise will find all the current information on the third season of Star Child that interests them so much.
When will Starchild season 3 come out
The series was officially renewed immediately after the finale of the second season. Considering the volume of the original source, the popularity of the title in general and the capabilities of the studio, watching season 3 of the anime Star Child will be possible already in 2026 year which was officially confirmed in February 2025. The exact day and month are still unknown.
Season 3 episodes release schedule
Whether there will be a 3rd season of Star Child or not has been officially announced, but without details regarding the release dates. Due to circumstances, the release schedule for new episodes below is still with approximate dates, since the specific day and month are unknown.
| Series number | Release date |
| 3 1 season series | 2026 |
| 3 2 season series | 2026 |
| 3 3 season series | 2026 |
| 3 4 season series | 2026 |
| 3 5 season series | 2026 |
| 3 6 season series | 2026 |
| 3 7 season series | 2026 |
| 3 8 season series | 2026 |
| 3 9 season series | 2026 |
| 3 10 season series | 2026 |
| 3 11 season series | 2026 |
| 3 12 season series | 2026 |
| 3 13 season series | 2026 |
The previous seasons had approximately the same running time, but in the first part, the opening three episodes were combined into one. There is a high probability that Doga Kobo will not change the duration of the Star Child sequel, but the studio management may also again combine the first 2-3 episodes into one large episode.
Briefly about the events of previous seasons of the anime
Gynecologist Goro Amemiya was an ardent fan of pop idols and Ai Hoshino in particular. By a twist of fate, his idol comes to the clinic where he works. Ai turns out to be pregnant, which must be kept secret from the public. Goro promised the girl that he would do everything so that her child would be born healthy, and she herself would become a happy mother.
Shortly before giving birth, Goro is killed by an obsessed fan of Hoshino and is reincarnated as her son Aquamarine. His twin sister Ruby is also a reincarnation, but this time of Amemiya's former patient, who was also a fan of Ai. The peaceful family life is destroyed when Ai Hoshino is killed by that same crazy fan Resuke Kaihara, presumably on a tip from the twins' biological father, whose identity was hidden by their mother.
After these events, Aqua decides to find Ai's killer. Ruby dreams of following in her mother's footsteps and becoming an idol. In the end, she manages to revive B-Komachi with the help of her brother, dragging YouTuber Mem-te and actress Kana Arima there. Akane Kurokawa, a brilliant theater actress, also becomes an ally and friend of the brother and sister.
The second season of the anime adapted the Theater arc. Aquamarine, Kana, and Akane take part in the production of the play "Tokyo Blade". The situation is complicated by a major misunderstanding and conflict between the show's scriptwriter and the author of the original source, which was eventually resolved. At the same time, Arima and Kurokawa enter into a kind of stage confrontation, because each of them is a talented actress and wants to reveal both her potential and the abilities of her opponent.
Another important event of the season was Akane revealing the truth about Aqua and Ruby's mother. The girl promises to them and keep this secret a secret. Also, Aquamarine by chance comes closer to solving the mystery of his father's identity and ultimately decides to abandon the plan of revenge. Ruby, meanwhile, continued to develop B-Komachi and increase the group's popularity.
What will happen in the third season of Starchild
The final episodes of the third part of the anime are expected to cover the "Private" arc. The new season of Star Child will likely start with the "Reliance" story arc, where special attention will be paid to the personal and professional growth of Ruby Hoshino. At the same time, Aqua and Akane will rapidly develop their acting careers and become closer to each other, which will make Kana jealous.
Interesting Facts
Oshi no Ko does a great job of revealing the backstage of the show business industry, adding a detective storyline, a rom-com, and even elements of mysticism to the plot. The title has won the hearts of viewers around the world, and fans will certainly be interested in learning a number of interesting facts about the franchise:
- The anime was directed by Daisuke Hiramaki, who also directed Naruto.
- The opening of the first season became leader of the music charts.
- The original source is fictitious Akoi Akasakai, known from the rom-com "Kaguya-sama" and illustrated by the artist Mengo Yokoyari, which also released the manga "Secret Desires of the Rejected".
- To write Idol's Child, Aki Akasaka conducted extensive research into the Japanese entertainment industry and personally interacted with various participants, from idols to managers and bloggers.
- On Japanese television, the series was broadcast on the channel Tokyo MX. The project also received an official English dub and was broadcast on Hidive.
- A live-action television series adaptation of Star Child directed by Hana Matsumoto is scheduled for release on November 28, 2024. A full-length live-action film is also scheduled for release on December 20 of the same year.
- In Benesse's "Top 10 Most ired People" poll for elementary and middle school students, Ai Hoshino ranked third.
- The original manga is a laureate Next Manga Award and was included in the list of nominees for "Taise", "Segakukan" и "Tezuka Osamu Prize".
- Anime series wins award Crunchyroll Anime Awards and awards for "Best Musical Work" and "Animation of the Year" at the Tokyo Anime Awards.
Teasers and trailers
Along with the announcement, viewers were presented with the first preview:
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