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When it comes to realistic portrayals of the entertainment industry, Aka Akasaka’s manga Oshi no Ko takes the cake. Compared to his previous work Kaguya Sama: Love is War, this series is an exploration of dark and disturbing themes.

While both manga are popular in the seinen genre, they’re polar opposites in more ways than one. This is especially true with the mangaka’s decision regarding the characters.

Ai Hoshino in a still from the anime | Credit: Doga Kobo

In an interview, Akasaka revealed his thought process behind this decision. And while this was crucial to the manga’s ending, it might upset most readers. This also, however, doesn’t negate the series’ haphazard and unsatisfying ending.

Aka Akasaka’s decision regarding the characters might upset most fans

Aka Akasaka is known for his popular seinen manga Kaguya Sama: Love is War. The series was all the rage...

In the previous episodes, Oshi No Ko Season 2 has been dealing with how the author of Tokyo Blade was not satisfied with the script of the stage play adaptation. This discontent put the rehearsals for the stage play on hold.

While that was the main issue in focus, we also get to see crumbs of Ruby, and also the date between Aqua and Akane.

However, the important turnaround was when Aqua, realizing why Abiko might be having an issue with the screenplay, comes up with a plan to help convince her otherwise. The date certainly played a role in this.

Oshi No Ko Season 2 Episode 4 will look to resolve the issues between the screenwriter Goa and mangaka Abiko, who is shown to be going through a lot of stress thanks to the hectic serialization schedule of her manga! The cast might finally overcome the obstacle and continue with the stage play adaptation after all.

After a gripping first two episodes, the stage for the Tokyo Blade arc is slowly being set. The previous episode ended with the shocking revelation that the Tokyo Blade author, Abiko Samejima, demanded a complete rewrite of the script, putting rehearsals on indefinite hold. As tensions rise, questions were raised on whether the play can move forward under these new constraints.

Oshi no Ko season 2 episode 3 is poised to determine the fate of the Tokyo Blade stage play amid a major script overhaul and also build on the character dynamics that were explored in the flashback of the previous episode.

Oshi No Ko Season 2 Episode 2 Preview:

The official website of Oshi No Ko revealed the premise of Oshi No Ko season 2 episode 3. It is as follows:

Under Akane’s guidance, Aqua watched a stage play for the first time at the theater where “Tokyo Blade” was being performed. There, Aqua...

The first episode of Oshi No Ko Season 2 set the tone for the season – giving a glimpse into what the Tokyo Blade arc will be like. Tokyo Blade – the hit fantasy manga within the universe of Oshi No Ko was explored in the previous episode as Aqua, Kana and Akane all started prepping for their roles in the stage play.

While Akane struggled to connect with her character, Aqua was focused on his goal of finding out more about Ai and unearth clues to her murder. On top of that, the situation escalated as the mangaka of Tokyo Blade, Abiko Samejima was not satisfied with the stage play’s script.

Oshi No Ko Season 2, episode 2 will delve more into author’s decision and her personality as she visits the Lala Lai troupe’s rehearsal. The episode is sure to have some intense drama.

Oshi No Ko Season 2 Episode 2 Preview:

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Almost a year after its first season concluded, the popular idol anime Oshi no Ko is returning with its second season on July 3, 2024. Diving into the Tokyo Blade arc, which follows Aqua’s involvement in a stage play adaptation of a popular manga with a dark secret, the first episode sets the tone for what will follow in the season.

Oshi No Ko Season 2 Episode 1 Preview:

The official website of Oshi No Ko revealed the premise of Oshi No Ko season 2 episode 1. It is as follows:

Rehearsals for “Tokyo Blade” have begun. Aqua uses even acting as a means to pursue the truth behind Ai’s death. However, the presence of Himekawa, the star actor of the Lala Lai theater troupe, strongly stimulates the cast!

Staff involved in Oshi No Ko season 2 episode 1 includes:

Screenplay: Jin Tanaka Storyboard: Kuniyasu Nishina Episode Director: Kuniyasu Nishina Color Script: Saori Tachibana, Kuniyasu Nishina...