The highly anticipated Tokyo Blade 2.5D stage play is finally underway, setting the stage for a dramatic showdown in Oshi no Ko season 2 episode 6.

After a major script revision, grueling rehearsals, and overcoming unforeseen challenges, the production is ready to take center stage.

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Akane Kurkawa, the rising acting sensation, and Kana Arima, the seasoned child star turned rival, are locked in a fierce competition for the spotlight. Both actresses are determined to outshine the other with their respective performances.

Who will come out on top?

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We picked up right where episode 4 left off and found Aqua Hoshino and Akane Kurkawa at Taishi Gotanda’s apartment. Gotanda showed Akane Aqua’s earlier acting performances, which revealed Aqua’s struggles with emotional expression because of his childhood trauma.

Akane then inquired about Aqua’s motivations for becoming an actor. Aqua subtly hinted at his ultimate goal: revenge against the person who caused his mother’s death.

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Despite his ambiguous response, Akane agreed to help Aqua, and together, they began training under Gotanda’s guidance.

During a group rehearsal, Kana Arima made a surprising revelation. It turned out that Akane once idolized Kana as a child star and considered her an acting role model. However, time had shifted their perspectives.

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Kana and Akane’s approaches to acting had evolved significantly, fueling their current rivalry and their determination to outshine each other on stage.

The episode concluded with Aqua confronting his past trauma and the inner voice it evoked just moments before the Tokyo Blade stage play commenced.

Oshi no Ko season 2 episode 6 release date

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Episode 6 airs on Wednesday, August 7, 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 6 RELEASE DATE TIME ZONESAUGUST 7, 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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