Negai no Astro: Chapter 3 Release Date and Time, Where to Read, and More

The release date for chapter 3 of Negai no Astro has been confirmed for Monday, April 29, 2024, at 12 am JST in Weekly Shonen Jump magazine #22-23, as announced on Shueisha’s MangaPlus platform. However, due to time zone differences, fans outside of Japan can expect the chapter to be available on Sunday, April 28, 2024.

The previous installment of Negai no Astro featured Hibaru Yotsurugi facing a betrayal from within his own family. Shio, the oldest son of the late Kongo Yotsurugi, commanded his Hawk faction to eliminate Hibaru and Terasu. Despite this, Hibaru was able to demonstrate his incredible Astro abilities and defeat Shio’s subordinates.

Negai no Astro: Chapter 3 Release Date and Time for All Time Zones

According to the official release schedule on MangaPlus, Negai no Astro chapter 3 is set to be released in Weekly Shonen Jump’s #22-23 issue on Monday, April 29, 2024, at 12 am JST. However, due to time zone differences, many manga fans outside of Japan will have the opportunity to access the chapter on April 28.

The release dates and timings for chapter 3 of Negai no Astro have been provided according to their corresponding time zones.

Time Zones	Date	Time
Pacific Daylight Time	Sunday, April 28	8 am
Eastern Daylight Time	Sunday, April 28	11 am
Greenwich Mean Time	Sunday, April 28	3 pm
Central European Time	Sunday, April 28	4 pm
Indian Standard Time	Sunday, April 28	8:30 pm
Philippine Standard Time	Sunday, April 28	11 pm
Japanese Standard Time	Monday, April 29	12 am
Australian Central Standard Time	Monday, April 29	12:30 am

Where to Read Negai no Astro Chapter 3

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

Ken Wakui’s followers have the opportunity to access chapter 3 of Negai no Astro for free on various Shueisha-related platforms, including the MangaPlus website and app, Viz Media’s official website, and the Shonen Jump+ app.

Aside from the Shonen Jump+ app, manga readers can access the first and latest three chapters for free on various platforms. However, a paid subscription is necessary for the Shonen Jump+ app in order to read all chapters. Similarly, MangaPlus also requires a subscription for readers to access chapters beyond the initial six free ones.

Negai no Astro: Chapter 2 Recap

The second chapter of Negai no Astro, titled “Astro,”opens with Hibaru Yotsurugi regaining consciousness two weeks after the meteorite incident. With Terasu at his side, he takes in his surroundings and draws comparisons between the town’s devastation and a scene straight out of a movie.

As Hibaru reunites with the elderly man from the candy shop, he is relieved to see that he is still alive. However, his heart sinks as he sees the damage done to the man’s shop. Just then, Terasu informs Hibaru that the Yotsurugi family’s Hawk faction has taken advantage of the disaster.

The chapter exposes the fact that the Yotsurugi family headquarters has been seized by the Hawk faction, led by Shio Yotsurugi. Additionally, they have bought up all available supplies and redirected them to the black market, ultimately depriving civilians of these essential goods.

Shio, as seen in the chapter (Image via Ken Wakui/Shueisha)

As Hibaru confronts them, they immediately contact their boss, Shio, who had also gained Astro powers after the meteorite event. He commands his faction members to eliminate Hibaru and Terasu, making it appear as though they perished in the disaster.

Without a doubt, Shio’s decision comes as a shock to Terasu and Hibaru. They are unable to understand why their eldest brother would command his men to end their lives. The subsequent chapter depicts the Hawk faction’s most powerful members demonstrating their mastery of Astro powers.

Despite revealing how they acquired their powers by making a wish to the star, Hibaru remains unfazed. He also discloses his own Astro abilities, using them to annihilate an adversary.

Hibaru scares off the Hawk faction (Image via Ken Wakui/Shueisha)

After witnessing Hibaru’s impressive powers, the Hawk faction departs. The boy instructs them to relay a message to Shio, urging him to stop bullying innocent civilians and confront him in a fair and honorable manner.

Following that, he instructs the civilians to choose any items they desire from the storage room in return for candy. The chapter concludes with everyone applauding Hibaru Yotsurugi for defending them.

Predictions for Negai no Astro Chapter 3

Hibaru and his late father, as seen in the manga (Image via Ken Wakui/Shueisha)

It is highly probable that in Negai no Astro chapter 3, the Hawk faction will make their return to Shio in order to inform him about Hibaru’s Astro abilities. This revelation is bound to catch Shio off guard.

In light of this, he will search for an alternate resolution to establish himself as the head of the family. Additionally, the chapter may introduce new characters and highlight additional Astro abilities.