Oshi no Ko season 2 episode 5: Release date and time, countdown, what to expect, and more

Modified Jul 25, 2024 13:55 GMT

Oshi no Ko season 2 episode 5: Release date and time, countdown, what to expect, and more — Akane Kurokawa as seen in the Oshi no Ko anime (Image via Doga Kobo)

Oshi no Ko season 2 episode 5 will be released on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at 11 PM JST. The anime episode will first air on TOKYO MX, followed by other local television networks. Viewers worldwide can watch the episode of Oshi no Ko on HIDIVE.

The previous episode saw Abiko Samejima finally allowing Goa to work on the script but with her oversight. The result was a brilliant script, that did not rely much on narration but on the actors' skills to express their emotions. As Aqua attempted to indulge in Emotional Acting, the effects of his traumatic past got to him.

Oshi no Ko season 2 episode 5 release date and time

Abiko Samejima as seen in the Oshi no Ko anime (Image via Doga Kobo)

According to the anime's official website, Oshi no Ko season 2 episode 5 is set to be released on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at 11 PM JST. Fortunately, the anime's simul-release schedule will see the series release its episodes on the same day globally.

The fifth episode of Oshi no Ko season 2 will be released internationally at the following times:

Time Zones	Release Time	Release Day	Release Date
Pacific Daylight Time	7 am	Wednesday	July 31
Eastern Daylight Time	10 am	Wednesday	July 31
British Summer Time	3 pm	Wednesday	July 31
Central European Summer Time	4 pm	Wednesday	July 31
Indian Standard Time	7:30 pm	Wednesday	July 31
Philippine Standard Time	10 pm	Wednesday	July 31
Japanese Standard Time	11 pm	Wednesday	July 31
Australia Central Standard Time	11:30 pm	Wednesday	July 31

Where to watch Oshi no Ko season 2 episode 5?

Kana Arima as seen in Oshi no Ko anime (Image via Doga Kobo)

Oshi no Ko season 2 episode 5 will first be broadcast on TOKYO MX. Other networks in Japan, including BSl1, TV Hokkaido, TV Aichi, and KBS Kyoto, will follow the broadcast. For local streaming, the anime will be available to watch on Hulu, Disney Plus, ABEMA, Anime Times, Netflix, and others.

Additionally, Oshi no Ko season 2 episode 5 will be available to stream worldwide on HIDIVE. As for the Asia-Pacific region, Medialink has licensed the anime. Thus, the anime will be available to watch on Ani-One Asia YouTube Channel's membership service, Ani-One Asia Ultra. The anime's episodes will also be available to stream on Netflix.

Oshi no Ko season 2 episode 4 Recap

Aqua Hoshino as seen in Oshi no Ko anime (Image via Doga Kobo)

Oshi no Ko season 2 episode 4, titled 'Emotional Acting,' saw Raida finally convince Abiko to let Goa work on the stage play script. However, she wanted to oversee it while it was edited. Hence, Raida arranged for a video call and cloud sharing so that they could work on the script together. With their collective effort, they made a brilliant script. The problem was that it was devoid of narrative explanation and relied on the actors' ability to showcase emotions.

Given the expectations from the revamped script, Aqua tried Emotional Acting with Kana Arima's suggestion. As he remembered his happy memories, his past, i.e., Gorou stopped him, as he did not want Aqua to feel happy after failing to save Ai. This event saw Aqua suffer from PTSD, following which Akane took him to Taishi Gotanda's home to rest. There, after Akane learned about a traumatic incident in Aqua's past, she deduced him to be the son of the late B-Komachi idol Ai.

What to expect from Oshi no Ko season 2 episode 5?

Taishi Gotanda as seen in Oshi no Ko anime (Image via Doga Kobo)

Oshi no Ko season 2 episode 5 will most likely see Aqua Hoshino and Akane Kurokawa start working together to improve their acting skills. Both actors wished to outdo Taiki Himekawa and Kana Arima. Hence, they could work on their acting together after their usual rehearsals.

Additionally, the upcoming episode could also focus on Ruby Hoshino, as she may try to understand what was going on with her brother. While Aqua might not reveal what happened to him at the rehearsals, Ruby might notice subtle hints at the same time.