The rivalries of the characters in Oshi no Ko season 2 help bridge the gap between the fascinating highlights of the shonen category and a more mature conversation on the Seine side. Episode 7 of season 2 debuted on Wednesday, August 14, making way for the development of the character arcs. The anime’s layered storytelling, which delves deeper into the professional and personal feud between Akane and Kana, receives warm applause.

This style not only helped build a human dynamic between the different characters, but also helped fans see Akane’s kind-hearted side.

The weekly series is undoubtedly doing well, especially in Asian countries – Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan – and ranks high in Netflix’s top 10 rankings. According to the streamer’s latest data, Season 2 of Oshi no Ko ranked second in the top 10 TV charts in Japan from August 5 to 11.

The current season is set to have 13 episodes, and GEMM’s “Fatale” will be the show’s opening theme this time. Hitsujibungaku’s “Burning,” on the other hand, will be the new season’s closing theme. The upcoming episode will be the 19th part of the series after last week’s “Solar” or “Sun” episode.

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The official plot of Oshi no Ko is:

“Dr. Goro is reincarnated as the son of young starlet Ai Hoshino after he is murdered by her delusional stalker. Now he wants to help his new mother get to the top, but what can a child do against the dark underbelly of the entertainment industry?

Oshi no Ko Season 2 Episode 8 Release Date and Time

Continuing the new chapter storyline, which began with the anticipated premiere of the second season on July 3, will be released with the 19th episode of Oshi no Ko on August 21, 2024 at 11:00 p.m. JST.

For information about the streaming premiere of the new episode in other time zones, please see the schedule below:

Pacific Daylight Time: Wednesday, August 21, 7 a.m.

Eastern Daylight Time: Wednesday, August 21, 10 a.m.

British Summer Time: Wednesday, August 21, 3pm

Indian Standard Time: Wednesday, August 21, 10 p.m.

Australian Central Standard Time: Wednesday, August 21, 23:30

Where can I watch episode 8 of season 2 of “Oshi no Ko”?

In Japan, season 2 episode 8 airs on Tokyo MX, BS11, Television Hokkaido, KBS Kyoto, TV Aichi and other local TV stations.

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It can also be streamed on ABEMA, Hulu, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, Apple TV+, and other platforms in select regions.

However, the international streaming window is relatively small for viewers, who can only watch the series on HIDIVE.

Oshi no Ko Season 2, Episode 7 Summary

The latest anime episode, “Oshi no Ko,” featured rivalries of all kinds—from the clash between Melt Narushima and Kamishida in the stage play “Tokyo Blade” to Akane Kurokawa’s determination to defeat Kana Arima.

The “Sun” episode focuses primarily on Akane Kurokawa’s standalone story, slowing things down rather than fleshing out the grand plan that all the characters are involved in. With two episodes focused on Akane’s narrative, the stage is set for the upcoming offering to further expand on the series’ pressing rivalry.

The official description (literal translation) of Oshi no Ko Episode 18 reads: “When she was young, Akane admired Kana and plunged into the world of acting. There, however, she was confronted with a harsh reality… Since then, Akane has continued to work hard. And finally, the long-awaited direct battle has arrived!”