Quick Links
After a dazzling performance by Kana at last, season 2 episode #9 ofOshi no Kowill finally shift to the finale of the 2.5D Stage Play Arc with a focus on Aqua as he grapples with his memories of Ai and repressed feelings of guilt and regret. With Sayahime’s death in the latest episode, theTokyo Bladestage play is finally coming to a closeand the upcoming episode is expected to delve into Aqua’s character and his complex feelings towards acting.
What TimeOshi no Ko Season 2 Episode #9 Releases
Produced by Doga Kobo, Based on the Manga Written by Aka Akasaka and Illustrated by Mengo Yokoyari
Season 2, episode #9 ofOshi no Kowill be releasedon HIDIVE on Wednesday, July 10, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time(EDT), 10:00 a.m. Central Time (CDT), and 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time (PDT). For fans ofOshi no Koin the UK, the episode will be released at 4:00 p.m. British Summer Time (BST).
As for the dub, HIDIVE recently announced that the English dub of season 2 episode #1 ofOshi no Kowill be released onFriday, July 07, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time(EDT), 12:00 p.m. Central Time (CDT), and 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time (PDT). For fans in the UK, the episode will be released at 6:00 p.m. British Summer Time (BST).
10 Best Oshi no Ko Season 1 Moments
Oshi no Ko is a mystery thriller that looks at the underbelly of the Japanese entertainment industry while the protagonist’s hunt the mom’s killer.
What Happened In Oshi no Ko Season 2 Episode #8?
Episode #8 Sees Kana Deliver a Dazzling Performance as Tsurugi
Season 2 episode #8 ofOshi no Kobegins with Himekawa asking Kana why she didn’t accept Akane’s challenge, to which Kana explains that someone needs to take on the role of a coordinator to make sure the play comes together, especially with actors like Himekawa and Akane drawing attention to themselves with their acting.
Himekawa then reveals that he does not wear contacts while on stage and acts based on his co-stars' movements rather than their expressions, which are not visible to most of the audience either way. He also reveals that he plans to include an adlib in an upcoming scene, asking Kana whether she can keep up with him.
Back to the play, Himekawa and Aqua cross blades on stage as Blade and Touki respectively. To counter Himekawa’s emotional acting,Aqua takes a cold, emotionless approach, seeking to create a contrast between him and Himekawainstead of trying to compete with him on equal ground. Himekawa then executes his adlib, but Aqua covers for him instead of Kana, surprising the latter with his ability to improvise on the spot while staying true to his character. This indirectly signals to Kana that Aqua wants her to take the center stage and act freely without worrying about the on-stage harmony.
A flashback then reveals that Kana’s mother had dreamed of becoming a celebrity and had tried to fulfill that dream through Kana. However, she became sensitive to Kana’s popularity and often started taking out her frustrations on Kana, which led to her current anxieties about her career and her tendency to want to work well with others instead of outshining them.
However, Aqua finally manages to fire Kana up, who finally unleashes her true potential as an actor to give a lively performance that leaves her co-stars as well as the audience in awe. Kaburagi even notes that despite Kana being known for her ability to cry, it was dazzling performances such as this that truly made her famous, while Akane fangirls over Kana’s performance.
The focus then shifts to Aqua as Sayahime steps in and blocks an attack from Blade. Sayahime’s death marks the climax of the play as Touki is thrust into the spotlight with her death. A briefflashback reveals Aqua discussing his panic disorder with Akane, who tells him to look for the trigger.
However, Gotanda already appears to have deduced that the guilt over Ai’s death is what is preventing Aqua from enjoying acting and is triggering his panic attacks. Thus, Aqua is left with no choice but to stop enjoying acting and fuels his performance with his thirst for revenge instead.
Oshi no Ko Season 2 Episode #9 Will Shift Focus to Aqua’s Character
Though episode #8 was mostly all about Kana, the latter half did shift to Aqua and his complicated relationship with acting. As such, episode #9 ofOshi no Kowill likely explore his deepest, darkest emotions, which will be channeled into his performance on stage as Touki clashes against Blade.
It is clear that Aqua greatly resonates with Touki’s character at the moment, with Sayahime’s death clearly mirroring Ai’s. This will likely see Aqua channel his real emotions into his acting for the finale of the play. Thus, fans can expect the upcoming episode ofOshi no Koto be highly emotional, delivering a grand finale toTokyo Bladeand the 2.5D Stage Play Arc.
Don’t missOshi no Koseason 2 episode #9 when it airs on HIDIVE on June 20, 2025.
Oshi No Ko
Cast
Oshi No Ko is a 2023 Japanese series that follows a small-town doctor’s encounter with a popular teen idol leading to an entanglement in the cutthroat entertainment industry. The narrative explores themes of ambition, identity, and the hidden realities behind fame as the characters navigate complex personal and professional challenges.
