A striking New Year illustration featuring Akane Kurokawa from the popular series Oshi no Ko has been unveiled, marking the beginning of 2025 in celebration of the Year of the Snake. The illustration showcases the character in a beautifully crafted New Year’s design, joining a series of similar tributes for the holiday season.
Oshi no Ko Welcomes the New Year with Akane Kurokawa
Akane Kurokawa, a notable character from Oshi no Ko, takes center stage in this year’s festive artwork, offering fans a new visual glimpse into the world of the beloved anime and manga. The illustration, which symbolizes the Year of the Snake, adds to the growing tradition of using key characters from the series for holiday-themed releases.
About Oshi no Ko
Oshi no Ko is a manga series written by Aka Akasaka and illustrated by Mengo Yokoyari. Initially launched in April 2020, the manga was serialized in Shueisha’s Weekly Young Jump and concluded in November 2024. The English edition of the manga is published by Yen Press.
The anime adaptation, available for streaming on HIDIVE, has captured the attention of global audiences. With a third season in production, the anime continues to explore the complex and dark world of showbiz. The story follows Dr. Gorou Amemiya, who is tasked with safely delivering the child of a young starlet, Ai Hoshino. Tragedy strikes when Gorou is killed by a stalker and is reborn as Ai’s child, Aquamarine Hoshino, navigating the glitzy yet perilous world of entertainment.
In addition to its success as a manga and anime, Oshi no Ko expanded into a live-action adaptation. The series concluded in December 2024 with the release of a sequel movie that brought the story to a dramatic close.
This New Year’s illustration of Akane Kurokawa is just one of the many ways Oshi no Ko continues to engage its dedicated fanbase, offering a fresh perspective on its characters as they usher in the new year.
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