When did Yoasobi release the song Idol?
Yoasobi released the song Idol on the 12th of April 2023. The track served as the opening theme for the first season of Oshi no Ko.
Questions about Idol (Yoasobi song)
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who wrote and produced the composition for the song Idol by Yoasobi?
Ayase wrote and produced the entire composition alone. He had read the source manga before receiving the commission to create music for it.
How many streams has the song Idol accumulated globally according to IFPI data?
Yoasobi earned 1.01 billion subscription streams equivalents worldwide according to IFPI data. Streaming certifications reached diamond status surpassing 500 million times within 295 days after release.
What awards did the song Idol win at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards Japan?
The track won Best Animation Video and Song of the Year at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards Japan. It received Best Anime Song at the 8th Crunchyroll Anime Awards.
When was the animated music video for the song Idol directed by Naoya Nakayama premiered?
The video premiered on the 13th of April 2023, shortly after Oshi no Ko televised premiere. As of May 2025, the video gained over 600 million views globally.