Shueisha has introduced by way of the Oshi no Ko anime X account that there will likely be a brand new puzzle recreation based mostly on the identical franchise coming to smartphones in Japan. The corporate has additionally arrange a brand new X account devoted to the cellular recreation.
Particulars concerning the new cellular puzzle recreation are nonetheless very scarce as of the preliminary reveal. Shueisha has not even introduced the sport’s full title but. The corporate solely famous that the sport continues to be below growth, and it’ll steadily publish extra data within the close to future.
Oshi no Ko originated as a manga launched in Shueisha’s Bounce magazines in 2020, which has additionally concluded across the finish of 2024. The franchise made a serious breakthrough with an anime adaptation that launched in 2023, with its third season additionally within the works as of early 2025. Whereas there may be additionally a rising variety of diversifications based mostly on the title, equivalent to a live-action sequence, the newly introduced cellular puzzle recreation would be the first-ever recreation adaptation devoted to the franchise.
Previous to this announcement, Oshi no Ko solely appeared by way of crossover DLC and occasions in different current video games. Among the examples included Phantasy Star On-line 2: New Genesis in September 2023 and The Idolmaster: Shiny Colours in July 2023 and August 2024. Bandai Namco additionally launched an Oshi no Ko-themed DLC pack for Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Competition in November 2024, and the latter continues to be purchasable as of February 2025.
The official Oshi no Ko puzzle recreation will likely be obtainable on smartphones in Japan. Shueisha will announce extra particulars concerning the cellular recreation, together with its full title and launch window, at a later time.
