Exciting news for fans of Oshi no Ko! Encore Films Malaysia has officially announced that the highly anticipated live-action film, Oshi no Ko – The Final Act, will be arriving in Malaysian cinemas soon.
About Oshi no Ko – The Final Act
The sequel film picks up where the Amazon Prime Video live-action drama series leaves off. Directed by the celebrated filmmaker Smith, known for projects like Inside Mari and I Want to Hold Aono-kun So Badly I Could Die, the production brings together an impressive team of talent.
Ayako Kitagawa (Laid-Back Camp, Tokyo Love Story) is handling the scriptwriting, while the band fox capture plan, renowned for their work on Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai, is behind the soundtrack.
The cast includes:
- Kaito Sakurai (Blue Spring Ride) as Aqua Hoshino
- Nagisa Saitō (former =LOVE member) as Ruby Hoshino
- Asuka Saitō (former Nogizaka46 member) as Ai Hoshino
- Nanoka Hara (Suzume) as Kana Arima
- Mizuki Kayashima (Saikō no Kyōshi) as Akane Kurokawa
- Ano (Tiger & Bunny 2) as Memcho
A Quick Look Back
For those unfamiliar, Oshi no Ko is a critically acclaimed manga that began serialization in 2020. Written by Aka Akasaka (Kaguya-sama: Love Is War) and illustrated by Mengo Yokoyari (Scum’s Wish), the series follows the intertwining lives of Aqua and Ruby Hoshino as they navigate the world of showbiz while uncovering dark secrets.
The drama series adaptation is set to premiere on Amazon Prime Video globally on November 28, 2024, with eight episodes leading into the theatrical release of Oshi no Ko – The Final Act in Japan on December 20, 2024. Malaysian theater release dates have yet to be announced.
For more details on the movie adaptation, visit the official website here. Don’t forget to follow Encore Films Malaysia’s Facebook page here for updates on the release date!