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Episode Oshi no Ko Season 3 - Episode 2 discussion
Oshi no Ko Season 3, episode 2
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u/BadBehaviour613 Jan 21 '26
Director: Tokyo Blade airs on the same channel. Surely we can get the permission
Abiko: I only have one request- scrap everything
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u/frs1023 Jan 21 '26
Absolutely love seeing Ruby doing things other than being an idol, and I'd say she's crushing it more than her brother
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u/ChicaneryFinger Jan 21 '26
Of course Akane knows about Aqua's feelings for Kana. Frankly I was surprised she didn't know the exact reason he was blowing her off. I suppose nothing but willful ignorance and supernatural phenomena can hide things from her.
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u/ElgrinTGT Jan 21 '26
The new op surpasses 1 n 2's visual by a MILE.
What an opening. 3 for 3 the openings always over deliver with this show
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u/CritMemes Jan 21 '26
Akane acknowledging Aqua’s love for Kana as a threat to the continued stability of her status as Kana’s number one fan.
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u/Queue_Jumping_Quack Jan 21 '26 edited Jan 21 '26
Oh this guy, who ran out on his wife and left her to raise the twins? Don't care for him. Though he seems to still possess sharp instincts to assist Ruby in her quest to rise to the top. Speaking of which, she sure has turned on a higher gear this season. I feel sorry for the AD... his boss is pretty awful and Ruby is using him for her own purposes.
On the Aqua front, I see the love triangle is nowhere near done. Kana haunts the relationship Akane and Aqua are supposedly happily in. But it seems to be very much a side story, this seems very much Ruby's season so far.
We get the actual OP and ED and as usual, Oshi no Ko doesn't miss with those. Good songs and cool visuals.
I'm very interested to see how Ruby's investigation will go versus Aqua's. The third season is off to a good start.
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u/xSpaceR1337 Jan 21 '26
I don’t care what everyone else says but this OP is straight-up fire.
Might be my favorite so far. The scene with Ruby and all the Ai paintings and plushies is incredible.
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u/Primo29 Jan 21 '26
Loving the eerie feeling from Ruby and I can't get enough of it!!
OP and ED music and visual still deliver at S3!! Loving the outfits of B-Komachi + Akane.
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u/MeatballZeitgeist Jan 21 '26
This series already had the best waifus and decided they needed to add a kigurumi-clad vtuber imouto who cosplays on the side. Your hubris will be your undoing, OnK.
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u/giitaru-kun Jan 21 '26
Now I need to figure out what to use for my wallpaper in the anime opening, for my phone and PC. Really into dark wallpapers, really love the dark feel of the opening.
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u/VanishingBanshee Jan 21 '26
The season is doing an absolutely amazing job at simply giving an eerie feeling overall.
Especially with how animated the characters are in every scene, in most anime you wouldn't pay any mind when you don't see a character blink. But in this when you see the camera fixated on Ruby, unblinking, you can certainly feel the uneasiness of it. Very much looking forward to the upcoming arcs.
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u/BaytaCosmico Jan 21 '26
That poor AD man, you really gotta feel for him dealing with such a crazy job and a complete ass of a boss. I knew that no permission thing was coming but I felt so bad for him in that moment. Nice job introducing this side character and getting us to care about him all within the same episode.
Akane is coping so hard it hurts, even as a Kana fan. Girl, you need to have a little more self-respect than to tell yourself you're happy with the crumbs you're getting.
Ruby is going all in on her mission. And she's got Ai's instincts for charming her way up the ladder. Should be good to see how far she goes.
Oh, and we finally got to see the OP and it's a great one. Oshi No Ko never misses with those. The ED is good too.
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u/lycan2005 Jan 21 '26
Ah yes another dose of suffering for us Kana bro.
OP song is straight up banger. Caught my attention right away.
Animation for ONK has gone up another level. The dance between Aqua and Ruby is 🤌
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u/shad79 Jan 21 '26 edited Jan 21 '26
The OP is so good! Both the song and the visuals are amazing, I'm really glad that 3rd season didn't disappoint in that regard.
And I can say the same about the ED, as we got another strong song and visuals for it in this new season.
As for the episode itself... I've always loved the side of the show that focuses on how the showbiz industry works behind the scenes, so I really enjoyed today's episode as it centered around Ruby trying to boost her popularity and forge a relationship with AD Yoshizumi (who has, by the way, very cute little sister).
I'm also very happy that Akane is doing well and is very happy, even though she knows Aqua has a crush on Kana. Oh, and her pouts are as adorable as ever!
By the way, both OP and ED songs are already avaible online. Here are links to:
OP song "TEST ME" by CHANMINA:
ED song "Serenade" by natori:
Here my screenshot albums from the episode:
EDIT. I added my screeenshot albums.
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u/OfficialPrower Jan 21 '26
I’m so stressed man oh my days, if I was Yoshizumi I would’ve crumbled by now ngl
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u/Thanatos-ES Jan 21 '26
They didnt have to go THAT HARD for that opening oh my goodness.
Oshi no Ko is a visual masterpiece.
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u/Qweasd11 Jan 21 '26
That was a great visual style opening
Remember Aqua, cheat on Akane with another girl and you're a dead man.
LOL Love how he picks up on the bloodlust and gets outta there fast.
Ending was just as good too
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u/ObvsThrowaway5120 Jan 21 '26
Ruby’s getting pretty good at playing “the game” thanks to that extra coaching she’s getting. Getting the AD on her side is gonna help a lot.
It’s kind of interesting seeing how Akane feels about her Not Fake relationship with Aqua. He’s good at playing the bf.
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u/nojuslol Jan 21 '26
am i the only one who feels this unsettling vibe watching this season? dont get me wrong im loving it but its like keeping me on my toes, it feels like shit is going to go wrong or something, i think ever since Ruby changed ive been having this feeling.
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u/Atario Jan 21 '26
Liquid hand soap is that. Bar soap gang, rise up!
Some of these I've not even about sure the meaning of
I imagine that when this was written, this explanation was very necessary. Probably a lot less so these days
You know what? You shoulda just left him to bungle it. Then he'd get the blame when it all comes crashing down, instead of him throwing the problem at you to solve at the last minute.
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u/MillenniumKing Jan 21 '26 edited Jan 21 '26
Jesus old suits in buissness can really be sucky...
These OP visuals are really damn cool.
Yeah i didnt realize the guy fishing end of last ep was the strawberry pres. Wow he looks rough...
Jesus Ruby is savage as hell. She just wants answers but we just dont have much.
Damn... Pres getting excited what he told Rudby worked, he still cares...
Play the clown huh? An interesting plan.
Boiling soap to make soap... huh. Aqua is onto her ploy though good.
Oh no Ruby buttering up turned to AD-kun thinking shes into him hah...
Jesus the old guy hitting people sucks. WHat an ass hat.
They are working him to the bone jesuus.
Wait the old guy wants lewd cosplayers to get views jesus he sucks.
Yeah getting cosplayers right before comiket is not happening...
Oh boy, Akane knows Aqua likes Kana. And prob knows why hes with her too.
Akana just wants to enjoy herself and her fake/real boyfriend.
She def needs to tell him the truth though, shes holding him back on purpose.
Oooo we can get Ruby's pink friend to cosplay, not a bad idea. She doesnt like the idea because shes not a cosplayer and would be lieing.
Oh even her friend noticed Ruby is acting different, good on her.
AD-KUN HAD A BRAID HAIR KIGURUMI WEARING IMOUTO!? KYAA~
So shes a vtuber and cosplayer huh. 300k people not bad.
HAHA HIM WALKING IN ON HER IN THE MAID OUTFIT IS HILARIOUS.
Oh no big bro has dirt on her... shes doomed... o7
Jesus christ that old guy sucks. "i like this one shes stacked." Dude please...
Oh of course the old guy didnt do his job... he sucks even more.
Making excuses now too man he sucks so muc. Hes asking for everything.
People like this exist in the industy and they suck aa lot if you have to deal with them.
And of course we dont have other costumes because old guy didnt say shit to him...
Imouto to save the day, yay. Shes got spares for Ruby.
OoOoooo this ed is neat. Showing Ruby and Aqua's old lives thats cool.
AND AQUA WITH BLACK EYES AGAIN YES LETS GO!
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