Oshi no Ko Season 2 Episode 7 Review: Doga Kobo Pours Extra Love into Kana and Akane’s Showdown

With the premiere of Oshi no Ko season 2 episode 7, the anime delved deeply into showcasing the intense showdown between Kana Arima and Akane Kurokawa. The episode had previously teased fans with a preview, indicating that it would revolve around their longstanding rivalry. However, Doga Kobo outdid themselves with the episode, surpassing fans’ initial expectations.

Doga Kobo has consistently raised the expectations of fans with each new episode of Oshi no Ko. This trend continued in season 2 episode 7, where the anime not only improved upon existing scenes, but also added original scenes that were not in the manga.

Oshi no Ko Season 2 Episode 7 Review: Doga Kobo Elevates Depiction of Akane’s Past to Set Up Her Showdown with Kana

Kana Arima and Akane Kurokawa as seen in the Oshi no Ko anime (Image via Doga Kobo)

The rivalry between Akane Kurokawa and Kana Arima was established by the anime at the end of its first season, and it has been a prominent theme since then. The two of them have known each other since childhood and have always seen each other as rivals. As depicted in Oshi no Ko season 2 episode 7, Doga Kobo understood the importance of putting in extra effort when animating the beginning of their showdown.

Luckily, their efforts paid off as the anime episode showcased exceptional artwork, with a strong emphasis on lighting and subtle elements such as individual strands of hair. The animation was also of high quality, indicating that the studio put a lot of effort into perfecting the characters’ movements.

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

In terms of the story portrayal, the anime episode stayed true to the events depicted in the manga. However, they added their own interpretation of certain past events, expanding upon the scenes.

Some of the scenes portrayed Akane’s childhood as a budding actress, where she studied Kana Arima’s acting and ate peppers under the belief that Kana enjoyed them. Moreover, the anime depicted Akane’s exploration of human psychology as she attempted to comprehend Kana’s actions.

Regarding Kana, the anime unveiled some of her past projects and the challenges she faced while transitioning from a child prodigy actor to one who was easy to collaborate with.

Despite concluding, the anime also hinted at the fact that Aqua Hoshino had watched Kana Arima’s music videos from the past, bringing joy to the Aqua-Kana shippers. Although this addition was not essential, it served to please the fans of the couple.

Final Thoughts on Episode 7 of Oshi no Ko Season 2

Akane Kurokawa as seen in the Oshi no Ko anime (Image via Doga Kobo)

Although it did not impress as much as the previous episode, Oshi no Ko season 2 episode 7 was still a satisfying watch for fans. It brought joy to Akane and Kana fans, leaving them content. This could cause one to question the reasons behind the episode’s lower performance compared to the previous one.

As viewers may have noticed in the latest episode, the purpose of Oshi no Ko season 2 episode 7 was to set the stage for the ultimate conflict between the two actors. As a result, Doga Kobo is likely to deliver their finest work in the upcoming episode, namely season 2 episode 8.

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