The third season of Oshi no Ko is about to end with a big finish. Doga Kobo, the studio behind the anime, has confirmed that the final episode of this season will be a special 1-hour extended version. The show, which started airing on January 14, 2026, has been building up the tension with Aqua’s revenge and Ruby’s rise in the entertainment world. With the production of the movie “The 15-Year Lie” now starting inside the story, fans are waiting to see how this season wraps up.
Final Episode Global Release Date and Time
The final episode of Oshi no Ko Season 3 is set to air on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. It will first be shown on Japanese TV networks like TOKYO MX at 11:00 PM JST. For viewers outside Japan, streaming platforms will have the episode about one hour later.
Here is the release schedule for different regions:
- United States (Pacific Time): Wednesday, March 25, 8:00 AM
- United States (Eastern Time): Wednesday, March 25, 11:00 AM
- Canada (Eastern Time): Wednesday, March 25, 11:00 AM
- Brazil: Wednesday, March 25, 12:00 PM
- United Kingdom: Wednesday, March 25, 3:00 PM
- Europe (Central European Time): Wednesday, March 25, 4:00 PM
- India: Wednesday, March 25, 8:30 PM
- Australia: Thursday, March 26, 2:00 AM AEDT
The third season has a total of 11 episodes. This finale being 1 hour long is a significant move by the production team to cover important moments from the manga.
Where to Watch the Season Finale Online
Crunchyroll remains the primary streaming service for Oshi no Ko in most regions around the world. Viewers in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, CIS, India, and Southeast Asia can watch the episode there.
HIDIVE is another option for fans in the United States, Canada, Ireland, United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand. For viewers in certain Southeast Asian countries, Netflix will also be showing the episode.
The official Oshi no Ko anime account on X (formerly Twitter) announced the extended finale on March 18, 2026, stating: “The final episode of the 3rd season will be a 1-hour special.”
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What to Expect in the 1-Hour Finale
The previous episodes of Season 3 have covered the beginning of the movie arc. Episode 10 showed the production for “The 15-Year Lie” starting. This movie is central to Aqua Hoshino’s plan for revenge against Kamiki, who is responsible for Ai Hoshino’s death.
Since the finale is 1 hour long, it is expected to cover several chapters from the manga. The anime has currently adapted up to around Chapter 118. The extended runtime will likely push into Chapters 122 and 123. If the adaptation reaches that point, the season could end on a strong moment that sets up the next part of the story.
The focus will remain on Aqua’s actions as he gets more involved with people connected to Ai’s past. The production of the movie is a major turning point, and the finale is expected to show how Aqua’s revenge plan starts to take full shape.
What Happened in the Previous Episode
Episode 10 of Season 3 marked the beginning of the movie production. The story moved forward as Aqua started putting his plans into motion. The characters are now fully involved in a project that will expose the secrets of the entertainment industry. The 1-hour finale will continue from this point, showing the immediate consequences of starting the movie production.
The tension between the main characters, especially regarding Aqua’s single-minded focus on revenge, has been building. The extended time for the finale will allow the anime to show these emotional moments in detail without rushing.
How to Catch Up Before the Finale
For viewers who want to watch the entire season before the finale, all previous 10 episodes are available on Crunchyroll and HIDIVE. The third season premiered on January 14, 2026, and has been releasing weekly since then. The English dub version has not yet been announced for the third season, but it is expected to come out after the original version finishes airing.
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