Starting July 16, 2026 (Thursday), a new "Summer Splash" pickup gacha begins in 【OSHI NO KO】Puzzle Star, the official puzzle game based on the TV anime 【Oshi no Ko】 (developed by NHN, domestic publishing by KADOKAWA). The gacha is planned across two parts, with Part 1 introducing [Summer Splash] Ai.
【Oshi no Ko】 is a work by the acclaimed duo Aka Akasaka and Mengo Yokoyari that portrays both the light and dark sides of the entertainment industry, and a fourth, final season of the TV anime has been confirmed. 【OSHI NO KO】Puzzle Star is a smartphone puzzle game featuring characters from 【Oshi no Ko】, letting players enjoy the series' world through gameplay. Alongside simple block-connecting mechanics, the game offers character-specific skills and effects, as well as original costume coordination.
Pickup Gacha "Summer Splash" Part 1 Now Live!
This pickup gacha adds characters wearing special costumes drawn exclusively for the game. The card artwork is supervised by Kanna Hirayama, who serves as character designer and chief animation director for the 【Oshi no Ko】 TV anime.
Pickup Gacha "Summer Splash" Ai
- Period: July 16, 2026 (Thursday), after maintenance – August 1, 2026 (Saturday) 10:59 AM
- Pickup: ★★★[Summer Splash] Ai, ★★[Summer Splash] Ruby
- Note: The schedule and characters for Part 2 onward will be announced in-game and on the official X account.
- Note: These cards may be added to the standard gacha in the future.
Play Puzzles to Get [Summer Splash] Ai's Costume!
The newly added "Like Pass" lets players obtain the [Summer Splash] Ai costume.
- Period: July 16, 2026 (Thursday) – August 16, 2026 (Sunday) 10:59 AM
- Highlight Reward: [Summer Splash] Ai's costume (includes hairstyle, accessories, and outfit)
Purchasing the paid "Like Pass" unlocks additional rewards:
- Photo Frame: [Summer Splash] Ai (awarded for clearing 30 stages)
- Nickname Design: [Summer Splash] Ai
New Event "Collect! Word Collection" Launches July 16 (Thursday)!
"Collect! Word Collection" is an event where players gather "Alphabet Cards" to complete English words tied to the seasonal theme. Alphabet Cards can be earned as rewards from other events running alongside this one. Completing every word rewards players with a character-designed badge as the completion prize.
- First Run Period: July 16, 2026 (Thursday), after maintenance ends – September 16, 2026 (Wednesday) 10:59 AM
- Note: The event is planned to run periodically going forward.
Through the game, KADOKAWA and NHN aim to bring fans around the world a new 【Oshi no Ko】 entertainment experience.
Game Overview
- App Store: https://apps.apple.com/jp/app/id6744346921
- Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.kadokawa.oshinoko
- Official Site: https://oshinoko-puzzle.com/
- Official Game X: https://x.com/oshinoko_puzzle
- Copyright: ©赤坂アカ×横槍メンゴ／集英社・【推しの子】製作委員会 / ©KADOKAWA/NHN Corp.
About 【Oshi no Ko】
"In this world of entertainment, a lie is a weapon."
With over 23 million copies sold worldwide across the series, 【Oshi no Ko】 is a work by the acclaimed duo Aka Akasaka and Mengo Yokoyari that portrays the entertainment industry from an entirely new angle. A fourth, final season of the TV anime has been confirmed.
