The results for Anime Corner’s Most Anticipated Anime of Spring 2023 Season are in: Oshi no Ko took the first place and beat the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Swordsmith Village, which is also the third season of the popular anime. While Oshi no Ko had 7.82% of the votes, Demon Slayer managed to get 6.64%, closely beating the third-ranked Konosuba: An Explosion on This Wonderful World! which had 6.52%. Check out the Top 10 below: 2xp6w
Studio Doga Kobo is animating Oshi no Ko anime, which is based on a manga written by Aka Akasaka (Kaguya-sama: Love is War) and illustrated by Mengo Yokari (Scum’s Wish). The anime will premiere on April 12 with a 90-minute special. HIDIVE is streaming it. Yen Press licensed the manga in English and describes the first volume as:
Gorou is a gynecologist and idol fan who’s in shock after his favorite star, Ai, announces an impromptu hiatus. Little does Gorou realize that he’s about to forge a bond with her that defies all common sense! Lies are an idol’s greatest weapon in this outrageous manga from Aka Akasaka (Kaguya-sama: Love is War) and Mengo Yokoyari (Scum’s Wish).
Ufotable is returning with the new season of Demon Slayer, which will also premiere with a longer-than-usual episode. The one-hour special is coming on April 9. Crunchyroll will be streaming the anime.
Oshi no Ko: ©Akasaka Aka, Mengo Yokoyari / Shueisha / Oshi no Ko Production Committee
Demon Slayer: ©Koyoharu Gotoge / SHUEISHA / Aniplex / ufotable