[Oshi No Ko] Season 3 Episode 3: Correctness
Manga chapter 85-86
Canon/MED
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102 Fans
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OSHIMETER
9.2
102 Fans
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PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
READTHROUGH
QUICK TAKES
arhea
VerifiedThe past two arcs have been focusing on Aqua, so to finally see Ruby in action comes as a surprise. I didn't expect Ruby to be the "All going according to the keikaku" type of person, and I know she had her fair share of help, but this is amazing since she was made like a baka
lum1nescence
VerifiedThis episode is messy in a good way. Industry drama, public image, and damage control all colliding. Somehow chaotic but still satisfying to watch unfold.
rizzkamalia
VerifiedDang, the cosplayers really went all out. One bad call from the director and Yoshizumi had to take the fall, it feels way too real, just like in the workplace. Ruby’s manipulative side is becoming more obvious, which is kinda creepy for an idol.
goyaljonesh06
VerifiedThe drama between Kana and Ruby is getting so intense. Seeing Kana struggle with her declining popularity while Ruby effortlessly takes over the spotlight is heartbreaking. The way the studio lighting highlights their distance makes the tension feel real.
ganyucococat
VerifiedDeep plot
shaelby
VerifiedA satisfying ending, ya get what ya deserve I suppose. Knew something was up with Ruby the whole time, something felt fishy the entire episode considering how she orchestrated everything.
8.3/10
8.3/10
caturteer
VerifiedThis episode was way more dark than I had expected. The whole set up seemed pretty innocent until suddenly when things fell in place, we start to see a completely different side of Ruby and her being not truthful to Aqua shows the massive change in her character.
parella
I loved seeing Abiko again and her purple eyes were so intense when she was talking about people needing to respect the original work and not just use it for profit
hatsune_hatsukoi
It was cool how they treated Meiya with actual respect and didn't judge her for doing sex work to pay for her cosplay because her passion for the costumes is clearly real
vanessa_valkyrie_142
The ending where Aqua realized Ruby planned every single beat of the show and the director's costume hit me hard because her smile was actually chilling
chloe_344
This arc felt way better in the anime than the manga and the way they condensed all the technical talk about permissions made the drama with the director feel more urgent
yamamoto_yakuza_465
Yoshizumi yelling at his boss about compliance was so satisfying since you can tell he was just waiting to snap after being treated like a slave for so long in that office
hosenki
Watching the whole breakdown of production committees and why they couldn't get the Tokyo Blade permissions was actually really interesting and made the industry drama feel more grounded than usual
mitsuri_mochi_132
The way the show handled the harassment scandal felt a bit too perfect for real life, but it was still a great look at how media companies try to spin their own mistakes for ratings. Ruby basically weaponizing the truth to save the program while Meiya finally got some respect for her craft was a really strong moment for both characters
geordo_stuart
The director’s full Tokyo Blade cosplay entrance was so unbelievably awkward, my face was burning just watching it happen. Seriously, who does that? But learning he actually spent a full week sewing the thing himself, just to understand how much effort Meiya pours into her craft, actually made me genuinely respect his commitment.
kofu_364
I am genuinely getting scared of Ruby and the way she just set up that whole apology segment like a puppet master because she is definitely not the same girl from the first season
the_infant
It was so good to see Meiya stand her ground on the train and post that thread, because those directors really think they can say whatever they want to cosplayers and get away with it
hotaru_tomoe_371
I am actually terrified of Ruby after that ending because she totally planned the director's weird apology and the ratings were huge
nanami_nexus
Abiko is so intimidating for demanding respect for her work and scaring Kana half to death in that office building floor
esmeraude_380
Whoa, I was seriously surprised by just how deep they went into the nitty-gritty of production committees and all the permissions. It totally flipped my perspective on how much goes into even a 'simple' show, making me think about all the unseen battles creators must face behind the glamour.
EPISODE CONTEXT
Picking up directly from Episode 2's strategic groundwork in 'Calculating,' this third episode shifts focus to the consequences of those decisions, particularly around a cosplay event that goes sideways. It functions as a critical bridge in the early season, escalating personal and ethical stakes before Episode 4, 'Blind,' pivots toward deeper moral territory. At three episodes into an eleven-episode run, the season is clearly done with setup and now forcing its characters into increasingly difficult positions.
READTHROUGH
QUICK TAKES
arhea
VerifiedThe past two arcs have been focusing on Aqua, so to finally see Ruby in action comes as a surprise. I didn't expect Ruby to be the "All going according to the keikaku" type of person, and I know she had her fair share of help, but this is amazing since she was made like a baka
lum1nescence
VerifiedThis episode is messy in a good way. Industry drama, public image, and damage control all colliding. Somehow chaotic but still satisfying to watch unfold.
rizzkamalia
VerifiedDang, the cosplayers really went all out. One bad call from the director and Yoshizumi had to take the fall, it feels way too real, just like in the workplace. Ruby’s manipulative side is becoming more obvious, which is kinda creepy for an idol.
goyaljonesh06
VerifiedThe drama between Kana and Ruby is getting so intense. Seeing Kana struggle with her declining popularity while Ruby effortlessly takes over the spotlight is heartbreaking. The way the studio lighting highlights their distance makes the tension feel real.
ganyucococat
VerifiedDeep plot
shaelby
VerifiedA satisfying ending, ya get what ya deserve I suppose. Knew something was up with Ruby the whole time, something felt fishy the entire episode considering how she orchestrated everything.
8.3/10
8.3/10
caturteer
VerifiedThis episode was way more dark than I had expected. The whole set up seemed pretty innocent until suddenly when things fell in place, we start to see a completely different side of Ruby and her being not truthful to Aqua shows the massive change in her character.
parella
I loved seeing Abiko again and her purple eyes were so intense when she was talking about people needing to respect the original work and not just use it for profit
hatsune_hatsukoi
It was cool how they treated Meiya with actual respect and didn't judge her for doing sex work to pay for her cosplay because her passion for the costumes is clearly real
vanessa_valkyrie_142
The ending where Aqua realized Ruby planned every single beat of the show and the director's costume hit me hard because her smile was actually chilling
chloe_344
This arc felt way better in the anime than the manga and the way they condensed all the technical talk about permissions made the drama with the director feel more urgent
yamamoto_yakuza_465
Yoshizumi yelling at his boss about compliance was so satisfying since you can tell he was just waiting to snap after being treated like a slave for so long in that office
hosenki
Watching the whole breakdown of production committees and why they couldn't get the Tokyo Blade permissions was actually really interesting and made the industry drama feel more grounded than usual
mitsuri_mochi_132
The way the show handled the harassment scandal felt a bit too perfect for real life, but it was still a great look at how media companies try to spin their own mistakes for ratings. Ruby basically weaponizing the truth to save the program while Meiya finally got some respect for her craft was a really strong moment for both characters
geordo_stuart
The director’s full Tokyo Blade cosplay entrance was so unbelievably awkward, my face was burning just watching it happen. Seriously, who does that? But learning he actually spent a full week sewing the thing himself, just to understand how much effort Meiya pours into her craft, actually made me genuinely respect his commitment.
kofu_364
I am genuinely getting scared of Ruby and the way she just set up that whole apology segment like a puppet master because she is definitely not the same girl from the first season
the_infant
It was so good to see Meiya stand her ground on the train and post that thread, because those directors really think they can say whatever they want to cosplayers and get away with it
hotaru_tomoe_371
I am actually terrified of Ruby after that ending because she totally planned the director's weird apology and the ratings were huge
nanami_nexus
Abiko is so intimidating for demanding respect for her work and scaring Kana half to death in that office building floor
esmeraude_380
Whoa, I was seriously surprised by just how deep they went into the nitty-gritty of production committees and all the permissions. It totally flipped my perspective on how much goes into even a 'simple' show, making me think about all the unseen battles creators must face behind the glamour.
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