Good Smile Company shared several announcements and updates for new Oshi no Ko Nendoroid, POP UP PARADE, and scale figures coming soon. An update for the previously announced Akane Kurokawa Nendoroid figure sees her in full color as well.
Last year, fans were delighted to hear that a second season of the Oshi no Ko anime series is entering production. Although news about Oshi no Ko Season 2 is scarce lately, fans may look forward to updates on the live-action movie, TV series, and a slew of new merchandise, including the upcoming Ai Hoshino Nendoroid.
Several New Oshi no Ko Figures Revealed at Wonder Festival
Firstly, Good Smile Company shared an update on the Oshi no Ko Akane Kurokawa and MEMcho Nendoroid figures. The Akane figure is now fully colored, while the MEMcho figure is an uncolored prototype.
#WonHobby38 Figure Update!
Good Smile Company
【OSHI NO KO】Nendoroid MEMcho
Nendoroid Akane KurokawaWeb Gallery: https://t.co/scuMkY4tJE#OshiNoKo #nendoroid #WF2024W #goodsmile pic.twitter.com/NuKuQgKk34
— GoodSmile_US (@GoodSmile_US) February 11, 2024
Moreover, the upcoming Ruby, Aqua, and Kana POP UP PARADE figures received fully painted prototypes, which are still pending final approval.
#WonHobby38 Figure Update!
Good Smile Company
【OSHI NO KO】POP UP PARADE Ruby
POP UP PARADE Aqua
POP UP PARADE Kana ArimaWeb Gallery: https://t.co/0bcs2XRyLl#OshiNoKo #PopUpParade #WF2024W #goodsmile pic.twitter.com/YZblTXrE2F
— GoodSmile_US (@GoodSmile_US) February 11, 2024
Good Smile Company is planning to release three Date Style scale figures for Akane, Ruby, and Kana.
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Good Smile Company
【OSHI NO KO】Scale Figure Akane Kurokawa: Date Style Ver.
Scale Figure Ruby: Date Style Ver.
Scale Figure Kana Arima: Date Style Ver.Web Gallery: https://t.co/ChmAJEQSqs#OshiNoKo #WF2024W #goodsmile pic.twitter.com/dS4ulT88u5
— GoodSmile_US (@GoodSmile_US) February 11, 2024
The Good Smile Arts Shanghai division is working on a new Qset figure for Kana. This figure sees her licking baking soda on the ground as a child, capitalizing on a popular meme in the community.
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Good Smile Arts Shanghai
【OSHI NO KO】
Qset Kana Arima: The Genius Child Actor Who Licks Baking Soda Ver.Web Gallery: https://t.co/RfiZPYzdwC#OshiNoKo #WF2024W #goodsmile pic.twitter.com/J6HTWnkfM4
— GoodSmile_US (@GoodSmile_US) February 11, 2024
Lastly, Good Smile Art Shanghai is working on “Huggy Good Smile” figures of Ai, Aqua, Ruby, Kana, and Akane.
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Good Smile Arts Shanghai
【OSHI NO KO】Huggy Good Smile Ai
Huggy Good Smile Aqua
Huggy Good Smile Ruby
Huggy Good Smile Kana Arima
Huggy Good Smile Akane KurokawaWeb Gallery: https://t.co/SvWIGlG9KW#OshiNoKo #WF2024W #goodsmile pic.twitter.com/gtoiBraM5Q
— GoodSmile_US (@GoodSmile_US) February 11, 2024
Pre-orders for the Oshi no Ko Ai Hoshino Nendoroid figure are now available at Good Smile Company’s International and US shops. The new figure will release first in Japan in August 2024 for ¥6,500, and the US shop will begin shipping the figure in Q1 2025 for $42.99. Pre-orders include a special round base as a bonus while supplies last.
New chapters of Mengo Yokoyari and Aka Akasaka’s Oshi no Ko manga series typically release on Thursdays at 12:00 a.m. JST / Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. EDT. Fans may read new manga chapters on Manga Plus in English. In Japan, new chapters are available in Young Jump and other manga services.
