Oshi no Ko Chapter 159: Release Date, Time, What to Expect, and More

The release of Oshi no Ko chapter 159 has been scheduled for Thursday, September 5, 2024, at 12 AM JST. Due to a one-week hiatus, the upcoming chapter will now be available in the following week. For those interested, the Oshi no Ko manga can be read on Shueisha’s MANGA Plus platform.

The previous chapter depicted the continuation of the B-Komachi live tour as it approached its final show on Christmas Day. In the midst of this, Niino refused Hikaru’s plea to turn themselves in to the authorities and instead targeted Ruby as a potential threat to her Ai’s idol legacy. As a result, on the day of the Christmas performance, Niino carried out a violent act and stabbed Ruby.

Please note that this article includes spoilers for the Oshi no Ko manga.

Oshi no Ko Chapter 159 Release Date and Time

Ruby Hoshino as seen in the Oshi no Ko manga (Image via Shueisha)

As stated on Shueisha’s MANGA Plus website, Oshi no Ko chapter 159 is scheduled to be released on Wednesday, September 4, 2025, in most countries across the globe. For readers in Japan, the manga chapter will be available on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at 12 AM JST.

The varying release dates are a result of the manga’s simulrelease schedule, where chapters are published simultaneously worldwide. However, due to a current hiatus, readers will have to wait an additional week for the next chapter to be released.

Oshi no Ko chapter 159 will be available internationally at the following times:

Time Zone	Release Time	Release Day	Release Date
Pacific Daylight Time	8 am	Wednesday	September 4
Eastern Daylight Time	11 am	Wednesday	September 4
British Summer Time	4 pm	Wednesday	September 4
Central European Summer Time	5 pm	Wednesday	September 4
Indian Standard Time	8:30 pm	Wednesday	September 4
Philippine Standard Time	11 pm	Wednesday	September 4
Japanese Standard Time	12 am	Thursday	September 5
Australia Central Standard Time	12:30 am	Thursday	September 5

Where can I find Oshi no Ko chapter 159?

Akane and Ruby as seen in the Oshi no Ko manga (Image via Shueisha)

Shueisha’s MANGA Plus services will make Oshi no Ko chapter 159 accessible for reading. The service can be accessed through both a mobile application and a website, but the functionality and interface may vary between the two platforms.

The website offers a limited free reading option for fans, allowing them to access the first three and latest three chapters. However, all other chapters are unavailable. On the mobile application, fans can enjoy free access to all chapters, except for the first three and latest three, which require a premium membership for repeated readings.

Chapter 158 Recap of Oshi no Ko

Fuyuko Niino as seen in the Oshi no Ko manga (Image via Shueisha)

In chapter 158 of Oshi no Ko, ‘Jewel,’ Fuyuki Niino attends one of B-Komachi’s live tour performances and reflects on how Ruby Hoshino is growing closer to surpassing her mother Ai as an idol.

Akane and Ruby are later shown discussing the challenges and hardships of being an idol in the manga. Despite Ruby’s success as an idol, the career in this field is often short-lived, unlike other professions. Therefore, the only way to remain a memorable jewel is to leave a lasting impression on the fans.

After that, Hikaru Kamiki asked Fuyuko Niino to turn herself in to the police, but she refused. She believed that their actions, particularly killing Ryosuke, would prevent things from ever going back to normal. As a result, Niino shifted the blame to Ruby and stabbed her on the morning of Christmas Day.

What to expect from Oshi no Ko Chapter 159?

Ruby and Niino as seen in the Oshi no Ko manga (Image via Shueisha)

It is expected that Oshi no Ko chapter 159 will pick up directly from where the previous chapter left off. Thus, the beginning of the upcoming manga chapter will likely provide insight into whether Ruby Hoshino survived the stabbing or suffered the same fate as her mother.

However, unlike the previous situation where Ai was living alone with two children, Ruby was now living with two adults – Aqua and Miyako. This meant that they were capable of taking Ruby to the hospital and holding Niino accountable for his actions.