Oshi no Ko Chapter 161: Release Date, Time, Expectations, and More Details

The much-anticipated Oshi no Ko chapter 161 is slated for release on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at 12 am JST. The popular manga series will take a one-week break, meaning fans will have to wait an additional week for the next chapter. Readers can enjoy the Oshi no Ko series on Shueisha’s MANGA Plus platform.

In the previous chapter, Aqua Hoshino confronted Hikaru Kamiki regarding the deceitful actions he had taken against him. Hikaru manipulated Niino and Ryosuke into committing murders while remaining untouchable himself. Following Hikaru’s attempt on Ruby’s life, Aqua decided to execute his revenge plan without hesitation.

Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers from the Oshi no Ko manga.

Oshi no Ko chapter 161 release date and time

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

As noted by Shueisha’s MANGA Plus, chapter 161 will launch on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, for most countries worldwide, while it will officially release in Japan on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at 12 am JST.

This staggered release schedule is due to Shueisha’s simulrelease policy, which aims to have chapters available simultaneously across various regions. However, the ongoing one-week break in the manga’s schedule means that fans will be waiting a little longer than usual for fresh content.

Oshi no Ko chapter 161 will be available worldwide at the following times:

Time Zone	Release Time	Release Day	Release Date
Pacific Daylight Time	8 am	Wednesday	September 25
Eastern Daylight Time	11 am	Wednesday	September 25
British Summer Time	4 pm	Wednesday	September 25
Central European Summer Time	5 pm	Wednesday	September 25
Indian Standard Time	8:30 pm	Wednesday	September 25
Philippine Standard Time	11 pm	Wednesday	September 25
Japanese Standard Time	12 am	Thursday	September 26
Australia Central Standard Time	12:30 am	Thursday	September 26

Where to read Oshi no Ko chapter 161?

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

Fans can read Oshi no Ko chapter 161 on Shueisha’s MANGA Plus website and mobile application. The website provides access to the first three and the latest three chapters, while the mobile app allows readers to access all chapters once for free. For repeated access to other chapters, a premium membership is required.

Oshi no Ko Chapter 160 Recap

Hikaru Kamiki as seen in the Oshi no Ko manga (Image via Shueisha)

Chapter 160 of Oshi no Ko, titled ‘Eye’, featured Aqua Hoshino confronting his father, Hikaru Kamiki, about the lies he perpetuated. Hikaru claimed he had no part in harming Ai but had been inciting Niino and Ryosuke to commit crimes. Notably, he encouraged Niino to kill his own daughter, Ruby Hoshino.

During their confrontation, Hikaru recognized that Aqua shared his deceptive eyes, which Aqua acknowledged while maintaining Ruby’s eyes were different, full of love as she conveyed songs that comforted her fans. This pivotal moment drove Aqua to pursue his revenge by plotting Hikaru’s demise.

What to expect from Oshi no Ko chapter 161?

Crow Girl as seen in Oshi no Ko anime (Image via Doga Kobo)

In chapter 161 of Oshi no Ko, fans can anticipate a gripping storyline as Aqua Hoshino attempts to execute his father. However, given the intricate plot development, it is likely that a character will intervene to prevent this act. There’s a possibility of Crow Girl’s return in the next chapter, particularly since Akane Kurokawa remains at Ruby’s home, which may reveal her significance in the forthcoming events.

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