With the Oshi no Ko manga approaching its conclusion in Chapter 166, fans are expressing overwhelming disappointment over how the story wraps up. The final arc follows Aqua’s drastic attempt to protect Ruby by taking down Hikaru, even at the cost of his own life.
Aqua stabs himself and drags Hikaru into the sea, intending to kill them both and leave Hikaru as the one blamed. This decision succeeds, though it leaves Ruby heartbroken and the other characters grieving.
Oshi no Ko’s Final Chapters Spark Outrage Among Fans
However, much of the fan backlash centers on the last few chapters leading up to this resolution. Fans have noted that significant characters lack a satisfying closure, with Ruby’s coping mechanism echoing the deception that haunted her mother, Ai, which many feel undermines the series’ themes.
In Chapter 166, the focus shifts to Ruby and how others in her life begin to move on. However, the story’s themes and character development seem neglected, leaving readers feeling let down by what they see as an anticlimactic conclusion.
Fans voiced their frustrations on social media, comparing the ending to other recent manga conclusions that have failed to satisfy audiences. One fan expressed, “No words can describe how terrible the ending of Oshi no Ko is. I don’t even feel angry or sad—it’s just too funny at this point.” Another fan lamented, “It’s like new Gen Mangas are doomed to have a bad ending.”
As Oshi no Ko heads to its final chapter, fans will have to decide for themselves how they feel about the conclusion to Aqua and Ruby’s journey. With similar reactions following the endings of series like Attack on Titan and My Hero Academia, it seems this trend of divisive conclusions continues to leave fans divided.
