Oshi no Ko chapter 164 confirms the dreaded fact of Aqua’s ultimate sacrifice for the sake of his sister, Ruby.
While it appeared that Aqua had had enough of his father’s falsehoods and tried to die with him, he managed to put down the heavy burden that he had carried for two lifetimes and let go.
Release Date of Chapter 165 of Oshi no Ko
The next and final manga chapter will be released on Wednesday, November 7, 2024, at 7 a.m. Pacific Standard Time (PT) -according to Shueisha’s official Manga Plus app.
I. Is Oshi no Ko on a break this week?
There will be no delay in the release and no break for this week, and Oshi no Ko will continue according to the date above.
Recap of Chapter 164
In Oshi no Ko Chapter 164, the tragic fate of Aqua Hoshino is finally confirmed. Although Chapter 163 had tied up all the loose ends for the soul, Aqua Hoshino, and Dr. Goro, Chapter 163 placed a nail in the coffin.
Following B-Komachi’s live tour, Kana Arima searches for Aqua, unaware of the impending dark reality. Meanwhile, Aqua sinks into the cold depths of the sea, his final moments filled with regret and pain.
In the throes of despair, Aqua hears the voices of B-Komachi in the distance. He ultimately finds solace, passing away with a faint smile—his sacrifice to shield his sister Ruby’s future marks a heartbreaking end for the protagonist.
A brief time skip shows the release of the “15-Year Lie” film, which achieves great success. News of Aqua’s death devastates Ichigo Productions and Kana in particular.
Akane Kurokawa visits the seaside to speak to Aqua’s spirit, expressing her deep sadness and regret. She recounts her experiences following his death, saying she would have done anything to plot against Hikaru with him.
Despite media assumptions that Hikaru murdered Aqua out of resentment, Akane realizes Aqua’s sacrifice was a choice, a final attempt to safeguard Ruby’s career and future. We see the pain and anguish of Akane for the man she loved and admired.
Speculations for the Final Chapter
In the concluding chapter of Oshi no Ko, we may see Ruby learning the full extent of Aqua’s sacrifice, a revelation that could dramatically shape her future in the industry.
This realization could lead to deeper reflection of herself and push her to do more. If Ai Hoshino had been the fuel for Ruby to reach the big stage as the idol, then the sacrifice made by Aqua Hoshino would have taken her to the top of the world.
We might see her determination to honor her brother’s memory by achieving the success he wished for her. Ruby might also confront her unresolved feelings, acknowledging Aqua’s responsibility to protect her.
About Oshi no Ko
Oshi no Ko is a supernatural crime-solving manga series written by Aka Akasaka and illustrated by Mengo Yokoyari. It has been serialized in Shueisha’s Weekly Young Jump since April 2020 and received an anime adaptation in 2023.
The story follows a doctor, Goro, reincarnated as his favorite idol Ai’s kid. Ai names him Aquamarine and his twin sister, a reincarnation of a patient at the hospital, Ruby. Ai is later killed by a stalker who was also responsible for Goro’s death. As Aquamarine swears revenge on the stalker for his mother’s demise, Ruby follows the same path as her mother to become an idol.
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