Reflection.
Oshi no Ko chapter 164 arrives with the series’ climax in full effect.
In chapter 163, Aqua Hoshino faced a dreamlike confrontation with his past, raising questions about his identity and the motivations driving him forward.
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Aqua’s long pursuit of revenge took a significant turn, but many mysteries remain unresolved.
His actions will undoubtedly have a domino effect on the people closest to him, but how his final plan for revenge will ultimately play out is still uncertain.
Oshi no Ko Chapter 163 recap
The chapter began with a dream sequence from Aqua, as he grappled with the aftermath of his decision to pursue revenge against Hikaru Kamiki.
In the previous chapter, Aqua tracked down Hikaru, who had manipulated former B-Komachi idol Fuyuko Niino in a plot to kill Ruby Hoshino in the same manner as Ai Hoshino. However, thanks to Ichigo Saito’s intervention, the attempt failed, and Aqua was able to locate Hikaru.
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Despite the years that had passed since Ai’s death, Hikaru remained obsessed with her and made it his goal to prevent any idol, including Ruby, from surpassing her legacy. He provoked Aqua, tempting him to take his revenge, but he also understood that Aqua stood to lose too much if he killed him outright.
Instead, Aqua devised a plan. He injured himself before lunging at Hikaru, making it appear as though he was acting in self-defense. Their struggle caused them to fall off a cliff and into a river.
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This fall triggered Aqua’s dream sequence, which opened chapter 163. In the dream, Aqua found himself at the Miyazaki hospital as Goro Amamiya.
In this alternate reality, Sarina Tendoji had a successful surgery and fully recovered from her illness. She reconciled with her mother, grew up to lead a normal life, and continued to idolize Ai and B-Komachi.
In this dream, Sarina eventually became an idol and invited Goro to one of her concerts, where she performed alongside Ai. As Goro watched them from a distance, Aqua, in purgatory, stood alongside a mysterious child named Tsukuyomi.
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Aqua then experienced an identity crisis, questioning whether he truly had a life of his own or if he was merely continuing along the path of Goro. Tsukuyomi explained that through reincarnation, Aqua possessed Goro’s memories and will, but he also inherited the genetic traits from both Ai and Hikaru.
Ultimately, Tsukuyomi revealed that Aqua was both Goro and himself—someone who deeply cared for Sarina and Ai but had been powerless to stop the tragedies that befell them. In his current form, Aqua was a young man consumed with anger at the injustices done to the two people he loved.
The chapter ended with the realization that Aqua Hoshino embodied both Goro and Aqua’s combined emotions and experiences.
Oshi no Ko chapter 164 release date
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According to Shueisha’s official Manga Plus app, the next chapter of the manga releases on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at 7 a.m. Pacific Standard Time (PT).
| OSHI NO KO CHAPTER 164 RELEASE DATE TIME ZONE | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30/TIME |
| JST | 11 p.m. |
| GMT+8 | 10 p.m. |
| ET (Eastern Time) | 10 a.m. |
| CT (Central Time) | 9 a.m. |
| GMT (Western European Time) | 2 p.m. |
| CET (Central European Time) | 4 p.m. |
| IST (Indian Standard Time) | 7:30 p.m. |
Manga Plus’ post also mentioned that the schedule for the next chapter is subject to change. The release times and schedule for international viewers vary based on their time zone.
Where to read Oshi no Ko
The Oshi no Ko manga can be found on Manga Plus, an online platform and smartphone app by Shueisha. The first three chapters are freely available without any account requirement when accessing the series.
To continue reading subsequent chapters, you must create an account on the Manga Plus app.
Chapters 4 and onwards, including the most recent releases, are accessible for free, but please note that each chapter can only be viewed once on Manga Plus.
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Manga Plus has two subscription plans:
The Standard Plan includes access to all chapters of currently serializing titles, with over 6,000 chapters available and no ads. It costs US$1.99 per month, with the first month free. This plan covers ongoing works only, and access to the completed series is limited after a certain period.
The Deluxe Plan, priced at US$4.99 per month, offers access to all chapters of serializing and completed titles. Over 15,000 chapters are available, and there are no ads.
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