The Tokyo Blade stage play continues, and the cast was very impressed with Kana Arima’s acting abilities in the last episode. Fans also saw Akane Kurokawa finally get to perform alongside Kana Arima.
With more adventures coming from the Tokyo Blade stage play to Oshi no Ko Season 2 Episode 8, fans can eagerly await the episode’s release this week. Keep reading to know more about the release date, as well as where to watch the episode and the expected plot.

Oshi no Ko Season 2 Episode 8: Release date and where to stream
Oshi no Ko Season 2 Episode 8 premieres on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 11:00 pm JST on Tokyo MX, TV Hokkaido, BS11, KBS Kyoto, TV Aichi, AT-X, and other networks across Japan. The series maintains a simultaneous global release schedule based on its Japanese broadcast time.
Oshi no Ko Season 2 Episode 8 will also be available for streaming on ABEMA, Hulu, Disney Plus, D Anime Store, Netflix, and other local platforms. HIDIVE will oversee international streaming, while MediaLink will manage the Asia-Pacific region via the Ani-One Asia Ultra subscription on the Ani-One Asia YouTube channel.

Expected plot in Oshi no Ko Season 2 Episode 8
According to the anime’s official site and episode preview, Oshi no Ko Season 2 Episode 8 will be titled Trigger. Aqua and Akane will work together to motivate Kana to give her best performance in this episode, and it will likely feature scenes where Aqua and Kana share the stage, with Aqua getting the opportunity to show off the results of her extra rehearsals.
Kana, who chose to become a more adaptable actor to survive in the entertainment industry, may struggle as Aqua encourages her to move beyond her usual supportive style. Additionally, Aqua, who has panic attacks when she enjoys acting, will take a unique approach to dealing with her challenges during a performance in Oshi no Ko Season 2 Episode 8.

Oishi no Ko Season 2 Episode 7 Recap
Oshi no Ko Season 2 Episode 7, titled Sun, continues the Tokyo Blade stage play, beginning with Blade (Himekawa) and Tsurugi (Kana) confronting Monme (Sakuya) after their victory over Kizami (Melt).
There is a brief technical glitch during Sakuya’s dialogue, but Kana swiftly ad-libs, earning Sakuya’s respect for her quick thinking. The characters of Aqua and Akane are then introduced in the play. Akane’s performance, particularly in a scene revised in the script, is highly praised by Abiko for her portrayal of emotional depth.
The next section features a confrontation between the Shinjuku and Shibuya factions, with Aqua facing Himekawa and Kana confronting Akane. Kana internally criticizes Akane’s powerful stage presence and questions why Akane dislikes her. Determined not to give up, Akane recalls that Kana’s acting inspired her to go to the theater.
A flashback in Season 2 Episode 7 of Oshi no Ko reveals how much Akane respected Kana during their childhood and how frustrated she was with Kana’s indifferent attitude towards acting. This realization inspired Akane to study human psychology in an attempt to understand Kana’s mindset.
For the moment, Akane concludes that Kana’s attitude stems from a desire for recognition and a fear of inadequacy. Akane disapproves of Kana’s supportive acting style, favoring a more vocal approach. On stage, Akane’s performance captivates the audience, and Kana accepts the challenge presented.
Although Kana is initially hesitant, she decides to support Akane’s performance, understanding that it is beneficial to the play as a whole. Oshi no Ko Season 2 Episode 7 concludes with Aqua and Akane agreeing to help Kana reach her full potential on stage.
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*The release dates and times provided are accurate at the time of writing and are subject to change at the discretion of the creators.

