Oshi no Ko Season 2 Episode 12: Release Date, Countdown, Expectations, and More Information

Oshi no Ko Season 2 Episode 12 is set to premiere on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at 11 PM JST. The anime will first air on TOKYO MX, followed by various local television networks across Japan. International viewers can stream the episode online via HIDIVE.

In the previous episode, Aqua Hoshino enjoyed a shopping trip with Kana Arima, shortly thereafter attempting to end his fabricated relationship with Akane Kurokawa. During this discussion, Akane uncovered a critical flaw in Aqua’s story regarding his father. The episode concluded with a significant reveal about the biological father of the Hoshino twins.

Release Date and Time for Oshi no Ko Season 2 Episode 12

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

As confirmed on the anime’s official website, Oshi no Ko Season 2 Episode 12 will be released on September 25, 2024, at 11 PM JST. In a rare move for anime, fans can look forward to the episode being available to watch worldwide on the same day, thanks to its release schedule.

Here are the international release times for Oshi no Ko Season 2 Episode 12:

Time Zones	Release Time	Release Day	Release Date
Pacific Daylight Time	7 AM	Wednesday	September 25
Eastern Daylight Time	10 AM	Wednesday	September 25
British Summer Time	3 PM	Wednesday	September 25
Central European Summer Time	4 PM	Wednesday	September 25
Indian Standard Time	7:30 PM	Wednesday	September 25
Philippine Standard Time	10 PM	Wednesday	September 25
Japanese Standard Time	11 PM	Wednesday	September 25
Australia Central Standard Time	11:30 PM	Wednesday	September 25

Where to Watch Oshi no Ko Season 2 Episode 12?

The upcoming episode of Oshi no Ko Season 2 will be aired initially on TOKYO MX, followed by other local Japanese networks such as TV Aichi, BS11, and TV Hokkaido. Online streaming will also be available on platforms like ABEMA, Hulu, Disney Plus, Netflix, and Anime Times.

International fans can enjoy Oshi no Ko Season 2 Episode 12 on HIDIVE. Notably, for viewers in the Asia-Pacific region, Medialink has secured licensing, resulting in the anime being available via the Ani-One Asia YouTube channel subscription service, Ani-One Asia Ultra. Availability on Netflix may vary based on region.

Recap of Oshi no Ko Season 2 Episode 11

Aqua and Ruby's real father in Oshi no Ko anime (Image via Doga Kobo) — Aqua and Ruby’s real father in Oshi no Ko anime (Image via Doga Kobo)

In Oshi no Ko Season 2 Episode 11, titled ‘Freedom,’ viewers witnessed Aqua enjoying a shopping excursion with Kana Arima to select a travel bag. Although the outing wasn’t intended as a date, Aqua made a conscious effort to make Kana happy. While she appeared content, Kana expressed concerns over Aqua’s fake relationship with Akane.

The episode unfolded as Aqua attempted to terminate his fabricated relationship with Akane, during which she became uncertain about her feelings for him. In a crucial moment of revelation, Aqua shared details regarding his father, but Akane discerned a significant inconsistency in his account.

The episode concluded with Ruby paying a visit to her mother’s grave, where a man appeared, referring to her as his child with Ai.

What to Expect from Oshi no Ko Season 2 Episode 12?

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

In Oshi no Ko Season 2 Episode 12, it’s anticipated that Aqua and Akane will travel to Miyazaki with the B-Komachi idol group. Although Aqua previously intended to break up with Akane, he extended an invitation for her to join the Miyazaki trip, making it likely that she will attend.

This journey might compel Aqua to contemplate his future relationships more seriously, as he harbors feelings for Kana but struggles to let go of Akane.

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