[Oshi No Ko] Season 3 Episode 8: Plan

Manga chapter 95-96

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[Oshi No Ko] Season 3 Episode 8: Plan

Manga chapter 95-96

Canon/HIGH

OSHIMETER

9.3

89 Fans

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1star
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READTHROUGH

Contains spoilers • 10 scenes • 3 min read

EPISODE REVIEWS

voldigoadanos483's avatar
voldigoadanos483
illnes's avatar
illnes
ruby calling aqua a liar and saying he isnt family anymore really stung because she finally realized how far he will go for his revenge
nyanfishy's avatar
nyanfishy
lana's avatar
lana
simkray's avatar
simkray
hylian_286's avatar
hylian_286
matsumoto_melon_467's avatar
matsumoto_melon_467
Seriously, my jaw dropped when Aqua just went off on Ruby like that, especially after what he said about Ai. I mean, prioritizing Kana's feelings over his own sister and basically disrespecting his mom's memory? It makes me question everything about his character arc and if he's even trying to get revenge for her anymore.
nephrite's avatar
nephrite
bonnie's avatar
bonnie
mikasa_ackerman's avatar
mikasa_ackerman
Ruby having those crazy dilated eyes when she told Aqua she does not see him as family was a lot and her face looked so distorted by the end of it
yukio_yukimura_490's avatar
yukio_yukimura_490
It is hard to process that ending because seeing Yura like that was actually terrifying and it feels like the stakes just shifted. Aqua is basically playing god with everyone around him for this movie and Gotanda seems like the only one who really gets what is happening. The transition from the sweet Ai flashbacks to that bloody scene on the rocks was brutal
sailor_venus's avatar
sailor_venus
sailor_moon's avatar
sailor_moon
You can see how much Miyako cares during the fallout, even if the anime changed some of the dialogue from the source material
noelle_neptune's avatar
noelle_neptune
Seeing the anime cut the broken plate scene and that specific line from Ruby felt a bit weird and it changed the feeling of their fight a lot
akkorokamui_angel's avatar
akkorokamui_angel
zangetsu_zen's avatar
zangetsu_zen
Those flashbacks of Ai talking to Gotanda about capturing her true self were so beautiful and it makes the movie project feel more like a promise than just a revenge tool
riruku_rhythm's avatar
riruku_rhythm
I really felt for Kana when she said she wants to quit being an idol, because she finally admitted she just wants to be an actress
subaru_sufferer's avatar
subaru_sufferer
I am actually destroyed after Ruby told Aqua she doesn't consider him family anymore and that goodbye hit way too hard
tsunderekid's avatar
tsunderekid
Aqua going full cold mode with this movie plan is wild and you can tell he is ready to burn every bridge he has just to get to his father and the way he just stood there while Ruby disowned him was intense and it really sets the stage for how dark this final act is going to get
claudia_hodgins_169's avatar
claudia_hodgins_169
My heart sank after that ending because seeing another victim so soon was horrifying and it shows how dangerous Kamiki is

EPISODE CONTEXT

Positioned at the season's critical inflection point following the devastating events of 'Breakdown,' Episode 8 formally transitions Season 3 from its earlier exploration of entertainment industry life back into Aqua's core revenge narrative. It serves as the definitive foundation-laying installment, crystallizing Aqua's strategy and setting the stage for the movie production, shifting alliances, and escalating tensions that will drive the final three episodes toward their conclusion.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

Positioned at the season's critical inflection point following the devastating events of 'Breakdown,' Episode 8 formally transitions Season 3 from its earlier exploration of entertainment industry life back into Aqua's core revenge narrative. It serves as the definitive foundation-laying installment, crystallizing Aqua's strategy and setting the stage for the movie production, shifting alliances, and escalating tensions that will drive the final three episodes toward their conclusion.

READTHROUGH

Contains spoilers • 10 scenes • 3 min read

EPISODE REVIEWS

voldigoadanos483's avatar
voldigoadanos483
illnes's avatar
illnes
ruby calling aqua a liar and saying he isnt family anymore really stung because she finally realized how far he will go for his revenge
nyanfishy's avatar
nyanfishy
lana's avatar
lana
simkray's avatar
simkray
hylian_286's avatar
hylian_286
matsumoto_melon_467's avatar
matsumoto_melon_467
Seriously, my jaw dropped when Aqua just went off on Ruby like that, especially after what he said about Ai. I mean, prioritizing Kana's feelings over his own sister and basically disrespecting his mom's memory? It makes me question everything about his character arc and if he's even trying to get revenge for her anymore.
nephrite's avatar
nephrite
bonnie's avatar
bonnie
mikasa_ackerman's avatar
mikasa_ackerman
Ruby having those crazy dilated eyes when she told Aqua she does not see him as family was a lot and her face looked so distorted by the end of it
yukio_yukimura_490's avatar
yukio_yukimura_490
It is hard to process that ending because seeing Yura like that was actually terrifying and it feels like the stakes just shifted. Aqua is basically playing god with everyone around him for this movie and Gotanda seems like the only one who really gets what is happening. The transition from the sweet Ai flashbacks to that bloody scene on the rocks was brutal
sailor_venus's avatar
sailor_venus
sailor_moon's avatar
sailor_moon
You can see how much Miyako cares during the fallout, even if the anime changed some of the dialogue from the source material
noelle_neptune's avatar
noelle_neptune
Seeing the anime cut the broken plate scene and that specific line from Ruby felt a bit weird and it changed the feeling of their fight a lot
akkorokamui_angel's avatar
akkorokamui_angel
zangetsu_zen's avatar
zangetsu_zen
Those flashbacks of Ai talking to Gotanda about capturing her true self were so beautiful and it makes the movie project feel more like a promise than just a revenge tool
riruku_rhythm's avatar
riruku_rhythm
I really felt for Kana when she said she wants to quit being an idol, because she finally admitted she just wants to be an actress
subaru_sufferer's avatar
subaru_sufferer
I am actually destroyed after Ruby told Aqua she doesn't consider him family anymore and that goodbye hit way too hard
tsunderekid's avatar
tsunderekid
Aqua going full cold mode with this movie plan is wild and you can tell he is ready to burn every bridge he has just to get to his father and the way he just stood there while Ruby disowned him was intense and it really sets the stage for how dark this final act is going to get
claudia_hodgins_169's avatar
claudia_hodgins_169
My heart sank after that ending because seeing another victim so soon was horrifying and it shows how dangerous Kamiki is

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AnimeOshi.com refers to anime titles, character names, logos, and other trademarked or copyrighted materials to identify and describe the works being reviewed, discussed, ranked or otherwise referenced on this site. This usage is believed to be nominative fair use or non-infringing and is not intended to imply any affiliation with the respective rights holders.

All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their owners. If you are a rights holder and have concerns about any content on this site, please contact us at legal@animeoshi.com

©赤坂アカ×横槍メンゴ/集英社・【推しの子】製作委員会

AnimeOshi.com refers to anime titles, character names, logos, and other trademarked or copyrighted materials to identify and describe the works being reviewed, discussed, ranked or otherwise referenced on this site. This usage is believed to be nominative fair use or non-infringing and is not intended to imply any affiliation with the respective rights holders.

All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their owners. If you are a rights holder and have concerns about any content on this site, please contact us at legal@animeoshi.com