Oshi no Ko season 2 episode 6, titled Growth, aired on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at 11:00 pm JST. This episode marks the beginning of the Tokyo Blade stage play. The narrative significantly focuses on Melt Narushima, whose performance transcends the criticism he faced for his poor acting in the Sweet Today TV drama.
The episode features two acts of the play, with the second half emphasizing Melt's transformation into a skilled actor through dedication, extensive rehearsals, and Aqua’s advice.
Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers for the Oshi no Ko season 2 episode 6.
Oshi no Ko season 2 episode 6: Melt shines with improved acting in the Tokyo Blade stageplay
Oshi no Ko season 2 episode 6 opening events: The stageplay begins
Oshi no Ko season 2 episode 6 begins with the Tokyo Blade stageplay, introducing the main characters. Act 1: Fin starts with the first encounter between Blade (Himekawa) and Tsurugi (Kana). Blade's group forms as he defeats Tsurugi and Kizami, who become his followers. The act ends with Blade reuniting the Shinjuku Cluster.
In Act 2, the Shinjuku Cluster faces off against the Shibuya Cluster. It features a showdown between Kizami (Melt) and Monme (Sakuya). Sakuya's superior acting skills initially overshadow Melt, who struggles to keep up. In a flashback during rehearsals, Raida thanks Kaburagi for bringing in Sakuya, praising his performance and skills.
Raida acknowledges Aqua and Kana's talents but questions Melt's inclusion. Kaburagi admits it was self-interest, believing Raida would appreciate Melt's frantic efforts, noting Melt is no longer the same as he was in Sweet Today.
The focus returns to the present, where Melt's performance astonishes Sakuya. Kaburagi states that individuals like Melt tend to leave a lasting impression. Kaburagi and Raida notice Yoriko in the audience, noting that she is the most critical judge of Melt's performance.
Oshi no Ko season 2 episode 6: Melt’s past is revealed as his performance captivates everyone
In Oshi no Ko season 2 episode 6, the narrative shifts to Melt’s perspective, revealing his past of effortless popularity, which led to his complacency and lack of effort. In the present, Yoriko, watching the play, questions why a bad actor like Melt was cast for a role that someone worked hard to create, as his portrayal of Kizami doesn't match the manga.
On stage, Sakuya internally criticizes Melt's inferior acting. Melt himself admits his poor acting skills, feeling remorseful for ruining Sweet Today and reflecting on how he could have improved with more effort. During a jog with Kana, Melt reveals he has started taking acting lessons and building his stamina on his tutor's advice.
Oshi no Ko season 2 episode 6 shifts focus to the present fight scene between Kizami and Monme. Melt's stamina during the intense sequences surprises Sakuya, who acknowledges Melt's rehearsal efforts but notes the audience is starting to notice his poor acting. The scene shows concerned reactions from the audience, Abiko, and Kaburagi.
A flashback reveals Aqua advising Melt to use the audience's low expectations to his advantage. Aqua advices that since improving all aspects of his acting quickly is impossible, Melt should focus on enhancing a single aspect, suggesting that the duel with Monme is his chance to shine.
Back in the present, Melt executes a stunning action stunt that surprises the audience, earning their praise. Abiko is highly impressed since she thought replicating the manga's shot was impossible. Meanwhile, Yoriko watches in awe.
Backstage, Kana asks Aqua if it was his suggestion, and Aqua responds that he only advised using the perception of bad acting to his advantage, but the rest was all Melt's doing. Initially unmoved by the stunt, Sakuya is eventually shocked by the determination in Melt's eyes.
Oshi no Ko season 2 episode 6 closing events: Melt relates to Kizami, helping him shine in the role
In the closing scenes of Oshi no Ko season 2 episode 6, another flashback reveals Melt’s struggle during rehearsals. Often sidelined, he felt out of place and unfit as he failed to connect with his character, Kizami, unlike the other actors. At home, he tried to understand Kizami by reading the manga and realized how much they had in common, which brought him to tears but helped him relate to the role better.
In the present, Melt readies himself for his brief moment to shine onstage against Monme. Sakuya notices that Melt’s strong emotional acting resonates with the audience. Kizami loses to Monme, but Melt’s performance wins over the crowd, earning applause. Yoriko is moved to tears, while Aqua, Abiko, and Raida watch in awe.
Kaburagi’s hunch about Melt proves right. The episode ends with Sakuya finally approving Melt’s acting backstage, encouraging him to keep it up in the upcoming acts.
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