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
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?
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
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?
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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