The Oshi no Ko manga is set to wrap up after a four-and-a-half-year run, with the final chapter slated for release on November 14, 2024. This news comes directly from publisher Shueisha, sending fans into a frenzy.
The popular series, penned by Aka Akasaka and illustrated by Mengo Yokoyari, has captivated readers since April 2020. Now that it is ending, the burning question is- will it be a good ending? Can it satisfy the fans?
Will the Ending Be Satisfactory?
The series, which has already released 162 chapters, entered its final arc earlier this year, leaving fans on edge as protagonist Aqua delves deeper into the mysteries surrounding Ai’s death.
Many of the story’s central mysteries like Ai’s death and the identity of her conspirators, have already been resolved, leaving Aqua’s fate and future as one of the major lingering questions. The satisfactory ending might very well depend upon Aqua’s fate.
With Oshi no Ko’s manga set to conclude at 166 chapters, the final volume is scheduled for release in December 2024.
As Oshi no Ko draws close, fans wonder whether the ending will reflect the emotional depth and dramatic tension that brought it fame.
Aqua’s development over the series has been remarkable, evolving from a revenge-driven character into one seeking clarity and redemption. However, with the cliffhanger in chapter #163 leaving Aqua’s life in jeopardy, what will happen to Aqua troubles many fans.
While Oshi no Ko is a story rooted in revenge and trauma, there is hope that the author may offer a more optimistic conclusion. Now that Aqua can finally let go of all the burdens.
Loose Ends for the Author to Address
Though many of the series’ major mysteries have been resolved, a few loose ends remain for the author to tie up.
1. Aqua’s Fate
One of the biggest unresolved questions is whether Aqua will survive the final chapters. His quest for revenge is now complete, but with his dark past and lingering trauma, the uncertainty surrounding his future remains. Will Aqua finally find peace, or will his regrets lead him to a tragic end?
2. Aqua’s Relationships
Aqua’s complicated relationships with Kana and Akane are still in the air. Fans have long speculated about whom he will end up with if anyone at all. His bond with Ruby also remains significant now that their past lives have been revealed.
3. Ruby’s Dome Performance
Ruby’s upcoming Dome performance mirrors her mother Ai’s tragic fate, making it one of the most anticipated moments in the final chapters. This much anticipated moment can either be a triumphant victory for her journey or an unsatisfactory and empty premise.
4. Aqua’s Aspirations
Aqua’s early desire to become a heart surgeon symbolizes his wish to help others and move beyond his past. He was also a doctor in his previous life; we do not know if he will become one. Especially with the Hoshino talents he has inherited. How will Aqua end up? We can only wait and watch.
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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