Image Credit: Bethesda
Forgot password
Enter the email address you used when you joined and we'll send you instructions to reset your password.
If you used Apple or Google to create your account, this process will create a password for your existing account.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Reset password instructions sent. If you have an account with us, you will receive an email within a few minutes.
Something went wrong. Try again or contact support if the problem persists.
Oshi no Ko Episode 8 Release
Image: Doga Kobo

Oshi no Ko Episode 8 Release Date, Time, and Episode 7 Spoilers: When Does the Next Episode Come Out?

The last episode of Oshi no Ko was the extremely heavy gut punch everybody expected. It dealt with the depressive subject matter in a tactful, tasteful, transformative matter, but now the plot must carry forward with that cat out of the bag. Aqua is still far from attaining the revenge he desires, and his work on the dating show is not quite over. Read more for the Oshi no Ko Episode 8 release date!

Recommended Videos

Oshi no Ko Episode 8 Release Date and Time

Oshi no Ko Episode 8 will release on HIDIVE on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at 8 AM PT / 11 AM ET. The episode is an English sub simulcast available exclusively on the HIDIVE streaming platform after its initial Japanese TV broadcast. The episode comes after a 2-week delay, but this week we got a special Episode 7.5 which serves as a recap and has interviews with the Japanese voice cast!

Related: Oshi no Ko Manga Chapter Release Date Schedule 2023: When to Expect New Chapters

For fans wishing to catch the latest episode but live in a different time zone from the ones listed above, read on below:

Time ZoneRelease Time
Pacific Time (Los Angeles, Vancouver)8:00 AM PST
Central Time (Chicago, Regina)10:00 AM CST
Eastern Time (New York, Toronto)11:00 AM EST
Atlantic Time (Halifax, Fredericton)12:00 PM AST
Brazil (Brasília Time)12:00 PM BST
UK and Ireland4:00 PM GMT
Europe5:00 PM CEST
Moscow6:00 PM MSK
India8:30 PM IST
Vietnam and Thailand10:00 PM ICT
Philippines11:00 PM PHT

In the latest episode, Akane Kurokawa dazzles Aqua with her acting ability, channeling an unexpected source of inspiration. Be warned, spoilers for

Oshi no Ko Episode 7 Recap, Spoilers, and What to Expect in Episode 8

Akane gazed into the abyss but was pulled back by Aqua in a stunning rescue. What resulted in the aftermath was a confession to her mother about the cyberbullying, and a brave move by Aqua to try and manipulate public approval toward the show and Akane by publishing the unabashed truth.

The results were stunning, and the tribute paid by Akane’s on-set friends was touching, moving her to tears and finally bringing her out of isolation. The show could properly move forward with her back on board, but in the process of doing so, they asked Aqua who his ideal woman was. In an all-too-telling moment, he stated frankly his idealized characteristics that line up with Ai Hoshino herself, and Akane takes note of this, going into an intensive research journey.

In Oshi no Ko Episode 8, upon its release we’ll see the stunning transformation of Akane Kurokawa as she absorbs Ai like a role to win over Aqua. It’s here that we see her hard work paying off, showing signs of a virtuoso talent, a chameleon in her element.

Oshi-no-Ko-Episode-7-Spoilers-Episode-8
Image: Doga Kobo

The method acting is so effective it instantly charms Aqua, which I imagine was problematic for him given what we know about how old he was in his past life. This in turn causes Kana to feel threatened, as she originally fancied herself as his love interest.

But Aqua sees Akane more as a tool with this new persona, with this insight into Ai being an asset he can’t let go, so in a calculated move, he kisses her onscreen for the show, intertwining their lives from then on. It’ll be exciting to see how this plays out in the release of Oshi no Ko Episode 8!

Reviewed on

Attack of the Fanboy is supported by our audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a small affiliate commission. Learn more about our Affiliate Policy
Author
Image of J.R. Waugh
J.R. Waugh
J.R. is a Staff Writer with AOTF and has been covering gaming and entertainment in the industry since 2022. Along with a B.A. in History from the University of Cincinnati, he has studied at the University of Birmingham, UK, and part of his M.A. at the University of Waterloo. You'll find J.R. particularly at home writing about the hottest manga and anime. He is highly passionate about horror, strategy, and RPGs, and anything about Star Trek or LOTR. When not ranting about fan theories or writing guides, J.R. is streaming his favorite RPGs and other forgotten gems.