[Oshi No Ko] Season 3 Episode 11: How It Began
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OSHIMETER
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129 Fans
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OSHIMETER
9.3
129 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
READTHROUGH
QUICK TAKES
arhea
VerifiedWe finally got to have a background on Miyako! Everyone's feeling bad for Ichigo, but the real poor one here is Miyako! I'm glad that she finally got the love that she deserves.
animerzz
VerifiedThis is the perfect episode to finish the season. It sets up everything for the final season, and also diving deep into the characters past. Aqua and Ruby finally getting their emotional moment together, and Miyako getting one for herself too. And we're about to know more about Aqua & Ruby's mysterious guest in the future.
Overall, This is Oshi no PEAK and I can't wait for the final season!
Overall, This is Oshi no PEAK and I can't wait for the final season!
thefoolzero
VerifiedA powerful and emotional episode that dives into Ruby and Aqua’s past. The revelations hit hard, adding depth to their bond and pain. The storytelling is heartfelt and impactful, making this one of the most memorable and emotionally driven episodes so far.
rosejevjuana
VerifiedIt was the turning point I had been waiting for for so long. It made me so emotional that it made me cry, yet it leaves a conflicting taste in your mouth. Because of how they portrayed the uncomfortable and complex character development for Ruby so effectivey and the girl cliffha
lum1nescence
VerifiedMore emotional recalibration than payoff. Ruby and Aqua’s dynamic shifts in a way that feels earned but slightly offbeat. It doesn’t resolve tension, just redirects it, which works for a setup episode.
utkarshdhecodes
VerifiedThe finale wraps things in a satisfying way.
Not everything is fully closed, but it works.
Leaves you thinking about what comes next.
Rating: 9/10
Not everything is fully closed, but it works.
Leaves you thinking about what comes next.
Rating: 9/10
kirandande123
VerifiedAn emotional and long-overdue payoff for the twins. The reconciliation is genuinely moving, but the growing darkness around Aqua's plans makes it impossible to fully exhale — even at the very end.
shaelby
VerifiedThe first part was absolute cinema, with the revelation, the emotional breakdown, PEAK. Whereas the second half wasn't as emotionally gripping as the first one, so they kept the momentum with an hour special. Interested to see the twins' dynamic now, lol. S.H.A.
8/10
8/10
caturteer
VerifiedWhen I watched this, I didn't expect this to be a LONG episode. I was initially the ending would be a rushed cliff hanger, but the extra screen time really did the show justice.
amber_animudivisyen
VerifiedThis finale is very special, and probably the finale of Winter season! I could never been better, the light glows on Ruby eyes again, everything is set into places for Aqua plan for the final season and the revelation is totally peak !
ganyucococat
VerifiedSeason 4 when?
damsunshine
VerifiedIT’S CLOSED BY AN EMOTIONAL EPISODE! Even with Ruby or Miyako, everything was explained so well. The voice acting gave me literal GOOSEBUMPS, it was truly amazing! I really love this drama, and that last scene is building up something so new and interesting. This is PEAK DRAMA🏆
darrenrtg
VerifiedYESSS I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS FOR THREE WHOLE YEARS MAN I KNEW TWITTER IS GONNA POP OFF ON THAT PARTICULAR SCENE. Seriously tho, I'm surprised that they animate this far, now I'm excited for S4!
b4kasamaaaaa
VerifiedNice touches on the opening and ending themes, giving snippets of the episode's narrative. Peak episode overall. The only complaint I have is the pacing. I expected some more oomph and more Akane but all we got was top-tier drama... Okay fine, I take back the complaint T^T
uncultured_bovine
Verified1 hour wasn't enough. I can't with that cliffhanger. Ugh this is still mostly just a set up for what comes next but they filled that entire time with amazing dialogue and art design. All those sparkles didn't feel cringey in the slightest.
rizzkamalia
VerifiedThis episode was intense. The moment Ruby learns the truth about her mom was really dark, then it shifts to that emotional Doctor and Sarina reunion—so heartbreaking 😭 Not sure about Ruby and Aqua getting romantic… it just feels kinda wrong 😅 Ending’s a cliffhanger!
hellozaworldo
VerifiedLet's just say that the most satisfying things in this episode are the amount of closure we get for the characters. Top that with high-quality execution and amazing voice acting and we get this!
tuxedo_mask_393
When Aqua actually *said* Sarina, I swear I stopped breathing for a second; all those tiny clues from the very beginning finally clicked into place, and my mind is racing about what this means for his revenge now.
kuchisake_onna_52
Miyako saying she is in her fifties and has no one to worry about her at home while she works late every night was such a grounded and sad moment for her character
pippin_the_giant
aqua shouting that he is her fan while they are both crying on the balcony is the first time he has looked like a person in years
EPISODE CONTEXT
Watch this intense finale for the jaw-dropping moment Aqua finally calls Ruby 'Sarina,' delivering a powerful, long-awaited emotional breakthrough for both.
READTHROUGH
QUICK TAKES
arhea
VerifiedWe finally got to have a background on Miyako! Everyone's feeling bad for Ichigo, but the real poor one here is Miyako! I'm glad that she finally got the love that she deserves.
animerzz
VerifiedThis is the perfect episode to finish the season. It sets up everything for the final season, and also diving deep into the characters past. Aqua and Ruby finally getting their emotional moment together, and Miyako getting one for herself too. And we're about to know more about Aqua & Ruby's mysterious guest in the future.
Overall, This is Oshi no PEAK and I can't wait for the final season!
Overall, This is Oshi no PEAK and I can't wait for the final season!
thefoolzero
VerifiedA powerful and emotional episode that dives into Ruby and Aqua’s past. The revelations hit hard, adding depth to their bond and pain. The storytelling is heartfelt and impactful, making this one of the most memorable and emotionally driven episodes so far.
rosejevjuana
VerifiedIt was the turning point I had been waiting for for so long. It made me so emotional that it made me cry, yet it leaves a conflicting taste in your mouth. Because of how they portrayed the uncomfortable and complex character development for Ruby so effectivey and the girl cliffha
lum1nescence
VerifiedMore emotional recalibration than payoff. Ruby and Aqua’s dynamic shifts in a way that feels earned but slightly offbeat. It doesn’t resolve tension, just redirects it, which works for a setup episode.
utkarshdhecodes
VerifiedThe finale wraps things in a satisfying way.
Not everything is fully closed, but it works.
Leaves you thinking about what comes next.
Rating: 9/10
Not everything is fully closed, but it works.
Leaves you thinking about what comes next.
Rating: 9/10
kirandande123
VerifiedAn emotional and long-overdue payoff for the twins. The reconciliation is genuinely moving, but the growing darkness around Aqua's plans makes it impossible to fully exhale — even at the very end.
shaelby
VerifiedThe first part was absolute cinema, with the revelation, the emotional breakdown, PEAK. Whereas the second half wasn't as emotionally gripping as the first one, so they kept the momentum with an hour special. Interested to see the twins' dynamic now, lol. S.H.A.
8/10
8/10
caturteer
VerifiedWhen I watched this, I didn't expect this to be a LONG episode. I was initially the ending would be a rushed cliff hanger, but the extra screen time really did the show justice.
amber_animudivisyen
VerifiedThis finale is very special, and probably the finale of Winter season! I could never been better, the light glows on Ruby eyes again, everything is set into places for Aqua plan for the final season and the revelation is totally peak !
ganyucococat
VerifiedSeason 4 when?
damsunshine
VerifiedIT’S CLOSED BY AN EMOTIONAL EPISODE! Even with Ruby or Miyako, everything was explained so well. The voice acting gave me literal GOOSEBUMPS, it was truly amazing! I really love this drama, and that last scene is building up something so new and interesting. This is PEAK DRAMA🏆
darrenrtg
VerifiedYESSS I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS FOR THREE WHOLE YEARS MAN I KNEW TWITTER IS GONNA POP OFF ON THAT PARTICULAR SCENE. Seriously tho, I'm surprised that they animate this far, now I'm excited for S4!
b4kasamaaaaa
VerifiedNice touches on the opening and ending themes, giving snippets of the episode's narrative. Peak episode overall. The only complaint I have is the pacing. I expected some more oomph and more Akane but all we got was top-tier drama... Okay fine, I take back the complaint T^T
uncultured_bovine
Verified1 hour wasn't enough. I can't with that cliffhanger. Ugh this is still mostly just a set up for what comes next but they filled that entire time with amazing dialogue and art design. All those sparkles didn't feel cringey in the slightest.
rizzkamalia
VerifiedThis episode was intense. The moment Ruby learns the truth about her mom was really dark, then it shifts to that emotional Doctor and Sarina reunion—so heartbreaking 😭 Not sure about Ruby and Aqua getting romantic… it just feels kinda wrong 😅 Ending’s a cliffhanger!
hellozaworldo
VerifiedLet's just say that the most satisfying things in this episode are the amount of closure we get for the characters. Top that with high-quality execution and amazing voice acting and we get this!
tuxedo_mask_393
When Aqua actually *said* Sarina, I swear I stopped breathing for a second; all those tiny clues from the very beginning finally clicked into place, and my mind is racing about what this means for his revenge now.
kuchisake_onna_52
Miyako saying she is in her fifties and has no one to worry about her at home while she works late every night was such a grounded and sad moment for her character
pippin_the_giant
aqua shouting that he is her fan while they are both crying on the balcony is the first time he has looked like a person in years
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