At the recent Crunchyroll Anime Awards, “Idol” by Yoasobi won the award for Best Anime Song of 2024.
Although it didn’t win the Best Opening Sequence award, losing to Jujutsu Kaisen’s “Where Our Blue Is,” “Idol” still emerged as the champion, winning over audiences everywhere
Idol: A Chart-Topping Sensation
“Idol” was the opening song for the first season of the Oshi No Ko series, starting in April 2023.
The song quickly became more popular than the anime, reaching the top of music charts and gaining lots of praise.
It became a hit worldwide, ranking among the top 100 most-played songs on YouTube and ruling the Spotify charts.
Capturing the essence of its series, Idol by YOASOBI from【OSHI NO KO】wins Best Anime Song at the #AnimeAwards
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— The Anime Awards (@TheAnimeAwards) March 2, 2024
Idol Faces Strong Opponents in Crunchyroll Awards Showdown
“Idol” had tough competition in the Best Anime Song category, going up against songs like “KICK BACK” from Chainsaw Man and “Seisyun Complex” from BOCCHI THE ROCK!.
But it came out on top, beating even “Where Our Blue Is” from Jujutsu Kaisen season 2, which had won in a different category before.
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What’s Next for “Oshi No Ko”
Oshi No Ko follows the exciting journey of Aquamarine “Aqua” Hoshino and his twin sister Ruby, who are on a mission to uncover the truth.
Fans are excited for the upcoming second season, approved in June 2023, and the ongoing manga chapters. The new season is expected to premiere in Fall 2024
