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With the first conflict of the arc resolved at last, season 2, episode #5 ofOshi no Kowill see Aqua struggle to adapt to his new role. While the screenplay forTokyo Bladehas finally been reworked by Goa and Abiko, the new script proves to be a challenge for the cast, particularly Aqua, who must now channel his emotions into his acting.
What TimeOshi no Ko Season 2 Episode #5 Releases
Produced by Doga Kobo, Based on the Manga Written by Aka Akasaka and Illustrated by Mengo Yokoyari
Season 2, episode #5 ofOshi no Kowill be releasedon HIDIVE on Wednesday, August 12, 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).
The release date for the dubbed version of the episode is yet to be revealed, but will likely premiere on HIDIVE at a later date. That said a special screening of the English dub ofOshi no Koseason 2 is set to be held at Anime NYC on July 11, 2025, which means it may be a while until the dub makes its way onto HIDIVE and other streaming platforms.
What Happened In Oshi no Ko Season 2 Episode #4?
Episode #4 SeesTokyo Blade’s Script Jointly Revised By Abiko and Goa
Season 2 episode #4 ofOshi no Kotakes off with Abiko, the author of Tokyo Blade goes to watch a play held at a stage-around. Much like Aqua, she too is blown away by the experience. Spotting her in the crowd, Raida invites Abiko for a chat after the play where he asks her how she liked the play and reveals it was written by Goa.
Raida then gets honest with Abiko and explains that they may have to go forward with a script that isn’t up to par due to time constraints if Abiko continues insisting on rewriting the screenplay herself. He explains that the actors need time to rehearse and this means they may not have the time to revise the script she comes up with. Abiko then agrees to work with Goa again on the condition that they simultaneously rewrite the script. Thus, Raida sets up a video conference and a shared document =, allowing Abiko and Goa to directly discuss the script and revise it in real-time.
While the restructuring goes well, the final script proves to be incredibly challenging for the actors with most of the exposition cut out in favor of emotional acting. Unsurprisingly, doubt begins to form about whether Melt and Aqua will be able to rise up to the challenge. Aqua, in particular, struggles to express his emotions more freely when acting due to his usual emotionally withdrawn tendencies.
Thus, he asks Kana for advice, who suggests he think of his most happy memories. However, Aqua is immediately haunted by the ghost of his former self, who reminds him he has no right to be happy. Thoughts of Ai’s death come flooding in, leaving Aqua feeling sick. Not wanting Ruby to know, Aqua asks Akane to call Gotanda instead and goes to the director’s house instead.
Gotanda reveals to Akane that Aqua had experienced a traumatic event as a child and after hearing Aqua mutter Ai’s name in his sleep, Akane begins to put together the truth. However, not wanting to believe the tragic truth, Akane simply hugs Aqua when he eventually wakes up.
Oshi no Ko Season 2 Episode #5 Will Resume the Rehearsals for the Play
Episode #5 Will Reveal Whether the Cast Will Be Able to Rise Up to the Challenge
While the issues surrounding the script have finally been resolved, the cast ofTokyo Blade, particularly Aqua, face quite a challenge ahead as they attempt to bring Abiko and Goa’s vision to life. Episode #5 will likely see Aqua grow as an actor as he attempts to master emotional acting to properly depict his character, Touki.
As things stand, Kana and Himekawa stand to steal the spotlight from the rest of the cast with their sheer overwhelming talent. That said, the upcoming episode will likely see Akane declare her intentions to compete with Kana for that spotlight and whether Aqua can adapt to his new role will be crucial in determining the victor.
It will also be interesting to see whether Akane will be able to dig up more about Aqua’s past and his suspected connection to Ai. Akane is still unaware of Aqua’s true intentions behind working at Lalalai though he may open up to Akane a little more in the upcoming episodes ofOshi no Ko.
Don’t missOshi no Koseason 2 episode #5 when it airs on HIDIVE on August 18, 2025.
Oshi No Ko
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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.
