Oshi no Ko season 2 episode 12 is set to bring even more drama and intrigue as Aqua Hoshino’s complicated relationships with Kana Arima and Akane Kurokawa reach a critical point.

With Aqua finally shifting his focus away from finding Ai Hoshino’s killer, his love life seems on the verge of significant change.

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Aqua appears ready to settle down as he navigates the complex dynamics between Kana’s unspoken feelings and Akane’s understanding of their show business relationship.

But just as things seem to be calming, a mysterious figure hints at a shocking revelation that could send Aqua’s world spiraling. Could this new appearance disrupt Aqua’s path to peace, or will it push him deeper into the web of secrets surrounding his past?

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After Aqua agreed to go on the trip, Kana offered to help him prepare, believing that actors should maintain certain standards when traveling for extended periods.

Aqua and Kana went out to look for travel cases, raising Kana’s hopes since she had feelings for him. However, she did her best to manage her expectations.

Throughout the outing, Kana was impressed by how well Aqua interacted and planned when he was with women, leading her to suspect he had done this many times before.

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Eventually, Kana asked Aqua about his plans with Akane, his girlfriend in show business. Aqua revealed that he would decide their relationship soon, now that he felt ready for a serious commitment.

Although Kana felt she was being swept up by the moment, the night ended simply, with Aqua dropping her off.

Later, Aqua met with Akane and invited her to join his group’s trip to Miyazaki. However, Akane quickly sensed that Aqua was considering ending their show business relationship.

Akane candidly expressed her feelings, acknowledging that she knew Aqua had only been with her because she was useful to him. Their relationship had always been for show, but Akane hoped he had been able to make the most of it.

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After Akane opened up, Aqua decided to confide in her about everything he had been doing to find the person responsible for his mother’s murder. He revealed that he had secretly conducted over 100 DNA tests to identify his biological father.

In addition to his work in show business, Aqua had taken on side jobs to pay off the JP¥5 million yen he had spent on the tests.

Aqua told Akane that his father was no longer alive, which gave him some peace of mind. However, after hearing Aqua’s story, Akane panicked.

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Akane noticed a flaw in his reasoning and was left with a difficult decision: should she let Aqua continue on his path of revenge, or should she help him live a peaceful life, unaware of the truth?

At the end of the episode, Ruby visited their mother’s grave to tell her about the upcoming trip to Miyazaki. As she was leaving, a mysterious figure appeared. This person, who resembled Ruby and Aqua, claimed to be Ai’s and their father’s child.

Oshi no Ko season 2 episode 12 release date

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Episode 12 airs on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at 7 a.m. Pacific Time (PT).

The release times and schedule for international viewers vary based on their time zone.

OSHI NO KO SEASON 2 EPISODES 12 RELEASE DATE TIME ZONESSEPTEMBER 25, TIME
JST (Japanese Standard Time)11 p.m.
GMT+810 p.m.
ET (Eastern Time)10 a.m.
CT (Central Time)9 a.m.
GMT (Western European Time)2 p.m.
CET (Central European Time)4 p.m.
IST (Indian Standard Time)7:30 p.m.

Where to watch Oshi no Ko season 2

Oshi no Ko season 2 is available on the following platforms:

OSHI NO KO SEASON 2 PLATFORMS
Crunchyroll
HIDIVE
Netflix
Hulu
Prime Video
Disney Plus

Availability may differ depending on your region.

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