Oshi no Ko Chapter 164: Does Aqua Die?

Since his final confrontation with Hikaru Kamiki, Aqua’s status has been a mystery. However, Oshi no Ko Chapter 164 finally reveals what happened to the protagonist.

Oshi no Ko, written and illustrated by Aka Akasaka (Kaguya-sama: Love Is War) and Mengo Yokoyari (Scum’s Wish), respectively, is a brilliant supernatural drama manga focusing on the dark side of the entertainment industry through the reincarnation and revenge tropes. It starts with the popular teenage idol Ai Hoshino and follows her son Aqua’s quest for vengeance after she’s killed by an obsessive fan.

The manga entered its final arc in Chapter 153 and is set to end in Chapter 166. In its last arc, Oshi no Ko finally brings Aqua face-to-face with his biological father and the main conspirator of Ai’s murder: Hikaru Kamiki. Since then, there have been multiple twists and turns until Aqua finally reveals his real plan in Chapter 161.

After stabbing himself with a knife, Aqua takes Hikaru and himself off the bridge. It’s all to paint the picture that Hikaru attacked him and the two fell while Aqua was trying to save himself. Though Aqua’s fate has been left in the air since then, Oshi no Ko Chapter 164 finally reveals that Aqua dies in the ocean.

Aqua’s death in Oshi no Ko Chapter 164

Aqua's death in Oshi no Ko
(Image credit: Shueisha)

The spoilers of Oshi no Ko Chapter 164 reveal that the chapter picks up right where the previous chapter left off. After the heart-to-heart conversation with Aqua, the mysterious Crow Girl borrows his consciousness to show him his most sought-after dream: Ai and Serina performing together on stage.

However, in reality, Aqua is dying and in immense pain. But when he imagines his dream, he feels at peace and stops struggling. He’s then shown to have died peacefully with a smile in a double-spread.

Sometime after Aqua’s death, a boat fishes out a corpse 20 kilometers away from the crime scene. Thanks to the cold temperature of the ocean, the body is still well-preserved, which means Aqua’s plan worked. Everyone believes the story he’s staged (Hikaru attacking him and both falling into the ocean because of that) and the incident has turned into a big deal in the media.

Other characters are shown to be mourning Aqua’s death. Kana is completely shocked by this, her eyes blank as she hears the sad news. Akane, on the other hand, visits the seashore to mourn Aqua. She thinks how she would’ve done everything to help him if only he’d asked of her. 

As she sits by the ocean, she says to him, “Did you protect Ruby’s future? I really didn’t expect this. I thought you’d definitely come back. I even evaluated you before you left, and you clearly had hope for the future and didn’t want to die at all. Did you really not want my help that much? Setting up the perfect crime scene for you wouldn’t have been that hard, you know? I wouldn’t have minded doing it for you at all.”

Oshi no Ko Chapter 164 release date & time

Aqua Hoshino
(Image credit: Doga Kobo)

Oshi no Ko Chapter 164 will be released on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at 7 AM Pacific Time in the United States on Shueisha’s official platforms, Manga Plus and Viz Media, for free.

The chapter will be released globally at the following times:

  • 11:00 am Eastern Time
  • 04:00 pm British Time
  • 05:00 pm European Time
  • 08:30 pm Indian Time
  • 11:00 pm Philippine Time

FAQ

When will Oshi no Ko manga end?

Oshi no Ko manga will end with Chapter 166 on November 14, 2024.

Is there going to be Oshi no Ko Season 3?

Oshi no Ko Season 3 was confirmed with a teaser following the end of the second season.

When will the next season of Oshi no Ko be released?

There isn’t a confirmed release window for Oshi no Ko Season 3 yet.

What happens at the end of Oshi no Ko?

The ending of Oshi no Ko hasn’t been revealed yet.

Who does Aqua end up with in Oshi no Ko?

Aqua doesn’t end up with anyone in Oshi no Ko.

For more on Oshi no Ko before Chapter 164, check out the most popular female characters of the series and stay tuned with Animeking for further updates.

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