Warning! Contains spoilers for Episode #8 of Oshi no Ko! Who has twins is one of the biggest secrets in the world of Oshi no Ko but one surprising character – Akane – figured it out pretty easily. The anime produced by Studio Doga Kobo and based on the manga by Aka Akasaka and Mengo Yokoyari has taken fans by storm with its unpredictable story and dark criticism of the entertainment industry. It is this unpredictability that leads a humble character to stumble upon Ai’s secret.
Episode #8 of Oshi no Ko continues to show Akane’s crazy acting ability as she fully transforms into Aqua’s ideal girlfriend based on her deep learning about Ai. Since Aqua saved Akane during Oshi no Ko’s darkest moment, she did this to make up for him, and she went above and beyond. Aqua asked her how she was able to play the role so well and Akane said it was because she researched Ai thoroughly, delving into what excites her. She also had to make some educated guesses about Ai to inform her performance, and based on her research, one of those assumptions was that Ai secretly had a baby.
Oshi no Ko reveals that Akane found out Ai’s secret
This is a critical moment that threatens Aqua and Ruby’s safety and how the public perceives them. When Ai was alive, the existence of her twins was kept secret to preserve her image as a pure idol. However, Aqua and Ruby’s father revealed this information to her killer, prompting him to kill Ai in a devastating turn. After that, the twins’ existence was kept secret not only to preserve Ai’s image after death but also to protect them from any further attacks. Akane’s revelation threatens all of that.
While Akane is not the type of character to openly reveal this kind of assumption, the fact that she can easily figure it out implies that others can too. After all, Akane has no personal connection to Ai nor any privileged information about her. All she has is an intense research process that anyone interested can replicate on their own. Of course, Akane also has an insight into what gets people’s attention due to her experience as an actress, which has helped her come to this conclusion. But there are others in the entertainment industry who have similar skills but may not be kind to Ai’s children, as Oshi no Ko’s general formula meticulously points out.
Akane’s perception in Oshi no Ko is dangerous for Ai’s children
It seems that the main effect of Akane finding out Ai’s secret right now is to make Aqua more interested in her. Based on the black star that appeared in his eyes when she revealed this information, he may be planning to use Akane’s insight into Ai’s personality to help him on his crusade to find Ai. the murderer of his mother. However, the broader implication is that anyone in Oshi no KoThe world of can discover this truth like Akane potentially bad news for Aqua and Ruby in the future.
Oshi no Ko Episode #8 available to stream on HiDive.