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Oshi no Ko Anime English Dub Cast, Premiere Announced

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Oshi no Ko has stars in its eyes for its next big step in the entertainment industry, as HIDIVE unveiled the English dub cast and a May 24 premiere for the acclaimed anime series. Shannon D. Reed, who most recently helmed dubs of Urusei Yatsura, Call of the Night and The Executioner and Her Way of Life, is directing this lineup of voice actors:

 

  • Ai Hoshino voiced by Donna Bella Litton
  • Gorou voiced by Jeremy Gee (Kaiji in Kaiji – Ultimate Survivor)
  • Sarina voiced by Savanna Menzel (Ema in SHIROBAKO)
  • Aqua voiced by Jack Stansbury (Mendo in Urusei Yatsura)
  • Ruby / Ruby (Young) voiced by Alyssa Marek (Nagomi in Akiba Maid War)
  • Aqua (Young) voiced by Chaney Moore (Ranko in Akiba Maid War)
  • Kana voiced by Natalie Rial (Nazuna in Call of the Night)
  • Ichigo voiced by Brandon Hearnsberger (Wazukyan in Made in Abyss)
  • Miyako voiced by Christina Kelly (Alpha in The Eminence in Shadow)
  • Taishi voiced by Ty Mahany (Master in Reincarnated as a Sword)

 

 

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Based on the manga written by Aka Akasaka (Kaguya-sama: Love is War) and illustrated by Mengo Yokoyari (Scum’s Wish), Oshi no Ko is directed by Daisuke Hiramaki (Asteroid in Love) and assistant-directed by Chao Nekotomi (Love is Like a Cocktail) at studio Doga Kobo, with series composition by Jin Tanaka (Laid-Back Camp) and character designs by Kanna Hirayama (Rent-a-Girlfriend). Manga Plus releases digital chapters in English, with Yen Press releasing the physical version. Manga Plus describes the series as such:

 

“In the world of showbiz, lies are weapons.” Goro works as an OB-GYN in the countryside, a life far removed from the entertainment industry. Meanwhile, his favorite idol, Ai Hoshino, has begun her climb to stardom. The two meet in the “worst possible way,” setting the gears of fate in motion! The amazing Aka Akasaka and Mengo Yokoyari team up to depict the world of showbiz from a completely new perspective in this shocking series!

 

Source: HIDIVE

 

 

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