Astro Royale Chapter 9: Release Date, Where to Read, and More

The official MANGA Plus website has announced that Astro Royale chapter 9 will be released on Monday, June 17, 2024, at 12 am JST in Weekly Shonen Jump’s 29th issue. However, due to time zone differences, many manga readers will be able to access the chapter earlier on June 16.

In the past events of Astro Royale, the Hibaru faction had ventured to an abandoned mansion in order to capture a group of burglars who possessed ghostly Astro abilities. Unfortunately, Hibaru soon found himself in a dangerous predicament, as both Kuran and Terasu had been overpowered and taken captive.

In the mansion, he eventually encountered Kinpa Yobana who explained that she was there to retrieve stolen goods for her neighbor. As the chapter concluded, fans eagerly anticipate the release of Astro Royale chapter 9.

Astro Royale: Chapter 9 – Release Date and Time

Based on information from MANGA Plus, Astro Royale chapter 9 is scheduled for release in Weekly Shonen Jump issue #29 on Monday, June 17, 2024 at 12 am JST. However, due to time zone differences, the chapter will be digitally available to most manga fans outside Japan on Sunday, June 16, 2024.

The release dates and timings for chapter 9 of Astro Royale, organized according to their respective time zones, are listed below:

Time Zones	Date	Time
Pacific Daylight Time	Sunday, June 16	8 AM
Eastern Daylight Time	Sunday, June 16	11 AM
Greenwich Mean Time	Sunday, June 16	3 PM
Central European Time	Sunday, June 16	4 PM
Indian Standard Time	Sunday, June 16	8:30 PM
Philippine Standard Time	Sunday, June 16	11 PM
Japanese Standard Time	Monday, June 17	12 AM
Australian Central Standard Time	Monday, June 17	12:30 AM

Where to Find Astro Royale Chapter 9?

Kuran, as seen in the manga (Image via Ken Wakui/Shueisha)

Astro Royale chapter 9 can be accessed digitally by fans of manga through various platforms affiliated with Shueisha, such as the MANGA Plus site, the MANGA Plus app, the Shonen Jump+ app, and VIZ Media’s official site.

It is worth noting that on these platforms, fans are only able to read the first and latest three chapters for free. The exception to this is the Shonen Jump+ application, which requires a monetary subscription.

A recap of the eighth chapter of the book Astro Royale

Astro Royale: Chapter 8 Recap

A recap of the eighth chapter of the book Astro Royale

Upon reaching Asakusa, the Hibaru team notices that the meteor has also impacted Kinshicho. To their surprise, they see Genki Kimoto, a police officer they have encountered before, running towards them. He explains that he is facing a major issue caused by a group of burglars known as the Ghost Thieves, who have recently robbed a bank.

The troubling aspect is that they possess Astro abilities. Genki claims that the Ghost Thieves use an abandoned mansion as their base, rumored to be haunted. Despite requesting reinforcements from headquarters, the officer has yet to receive a response.

The Hibaru faction notices a ghostly figure (Image via Ken Wakui/Shueisha)

Additionally, Genki reveals that the gun has been stolen by the thieves. Hibaru, Terasu, and Kuran reassure him that they will make an effort to apprehend the culprits. Afterward, the chapter depicts the Hibaru faction entering the deserted mansion.

Despite the fear of Hibaru and Terasu, Kuran remains unfazed by the ghostly atmosphere within. Out of nowhere, Terasu becomes aware of a slimy substance dripping from the ceiling. To their terror, they spot a massive mouth leering at them.

Hibaru and Kinpa in chapter 8 (Image via Ken Wakui/Shueisha)

As the horrifying figure devours Kuran and inexplicably transforms Terasu into a zombie-like being, chaos ensues. Terrified, Hibaru frantically flees for safety, only to be unexpectedly grabbed by an unseen entity. To his surprise, it is revealed to be Kinpa Yobana, his childhood friend.

Kinpa explains to Hibaru that she has arrived at the mansion to recover stolen possessions for a nearby noblewoman, utilizing her Astro, Crystal Clear Compact. She reassures the young boy that Terasu and Kuran are unharmed. The chapter concludes with Kinpa inviting Hibaru to join her for a temporary retreat.

Chapter 9 of Astro Royale: What to Expect (Speculation)

Hibaru and his siblings in the manga (Image via Ken Wakui/Shueisha)

It is probable that the next chapter of Astro Royale will pick up where the previous events left off, as Hibaru and Kinpa work together to capture the Ghost Thieves and reverse the effects of Kuran and Terasu’s transformation.

Given the events of the previous issue, it is evident that Kinpa has a strategy in mind. Additionally, should Hibaru confront the thieves in chapter 9 of Astro Royale, he will not hesitate to deploy his Astro.