Oshi no Ko: Kana Arima Takes Command as Hakone Pirate Ship Captain
The world of Oshi no Ko never fails to surprise us, even when it's just for a bit of fun. Recently, as part of an elaborate April Fool's Day project for the hit TV anime—which is based on the brilliant original work by Aka Akasaka and Mengo Yokoyari—a very interesting extra-issue image was released. This special update announced that the one and only Kana Arima has been officially appointed as the captain of the Hakone Pirate Ship. It is quite a funny sight to imagine her leading a crew on the waters of Lake Ashi!
If you have been following the series, you would know that Kana Arima is no stranger to these unique promotional gigs. In fact, she has quite a track record with these April Fool's celebrations. Back in 2023, she was famously appointed as the image girl for Baking Soda, and in 2024, she became the face of Sushinoko. Earlier in 2025, she even took on the role of the green pepper ambassador. Each of these projects adds a layer of charm to her character, showing why many fans think Oshi no Ko: the dark side of idols and why you need to watch this masterpiece is so engaging despite its heavier themes.
Details from the Extra-Edition Image
In this latest extra-edition release, there was plenty of information that actually links Kana Arima back to the main anime story. For instance, it mentions her graduation from the idol group B Komachi and her significant appearance in the movie titled 15 Years of Lies. But the main highlight is definitely her new "rank" as captain of the Hakone Pirate Ship on Lake Ashinoko in Kanagawa Prefecture. According to the image description, as the captain, she now leads three pirate ships floating on the lake and basically "goes on a rampage" around Lake Ashi. It's all in good spirit, of course!
A Look Back at Previous April Fool's Projects
The creators clearly enjoy putting Kana in these odd but memorable roles. Let’s take a quick look at what she has been up to over the last few years:
- 2025: Appointed as the Green Pepper Ambassador.
- 2024: Selected as the official image girl for Sushinoko.
- 2023: The legendary Baking Soda image girl appointment.
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\[My favorite\] April Fool's Day, Kana Arima will be the green pepper ambassador this year. This particular joke really played well with her "Green Pepper Exercise" from her childhood acting days.
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I'll become your sushi chef\! \[Oshinoko\] x Sushinoko featuring B Komachi on the packaging was another highlight from June 2024. It’s these kinds of details that remind us of Oshi no Ko: the dark side of idols and why you need to watch this masterpiece and how it handles the entertainment industry's quirks.
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Upcoming Anime Information
While these jokes are fun, the real news is also quite exciting. We are all waiting for more of the actual story to unfold on screen. Here is some confirmed Anime work information for the fans:
[Oshi no Ko] 3rd season is officially slated for the 2026 winter cool. The cast remains top-tier with Takeo Otsuka, Yurie Ikoma, Megumi Han, Mainaka Iwami, Rumi Okubo, and Rie Takahashi returning to their roles. Whether she is a pirate captain or an idol, we can't wait to see what Kana does next!
