The highly anticipated Oshi no Ko chapter 163 is scheduled for release on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at 12 AM JST. Following the prior chapter’s release, the series will take a two-week hiatus. Fans can catch the latest chapters of the Oshi no Ko manga on Shueisha’s MANGA Plus.
In the last chapter, Hikaru Kamiki tragically drowned after hitting his head on a rock, being dragged into deeper waters by the shadowy hands of Gorou Amamiya. Meanwhile, Aqua Hoshino feared he was nearing death and realized he had been reincarnated as Ai’s son to safeguard his sister, Ruby.
Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers from the Oshi no Ko manga.
Release Date and Time for Oshi no Ko Chapter 163
Per the MANGA Plus website, Oshi no Ko chapter 163 will be available on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, in numerous regions worldwide. In Japan, it will debut on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at 12 AM JST.
While the manga typically releases weekly, this upcoming chapter will follow a two-week break. The differences in release dates are due to varying time zones across different countries.
Here are the global release times for Oshi no Ko chapter 163:
| Time Zone | Release Time | Release Day | Release Date |
| Pacific Daylight Time | 8 am | Wednesday | October 23 |
| Eastern Daylight Time | 11 am | Wednesday | October 23 |
| British Summer Time | 4 pm | Wednesday | October 23 |
| Central European Summer Time | 5 pm | Wednesday | October 23 |
| Indian Standard Time | 8:30 pm | Wednesday | October 23 |
| Philippine Standard Time | 11 pm | Wednesday | October 23 |
| Japanese Standard Time | 12 am | Thursday | October 24 |
| Australia Central Standard Time | 12:30 am | Thursday | October 24 |
Where to Read Oshi no Ko Chapter 163?
Oshi no Ko chapter 163 will be accessible through Shueisha’s MANGA Plus. The platform can be accessed via its website and mobile app. On the website, fans can read the first and latest three chapters for free, without access to older chapters.
On the mobile application, all chapters can be read for free; however, only the first three and latest three chapters are available for multiple reads without a premium membership.
Recap of Oshi no Ko Chapter 162
In chapter 162, titled ‘Aqua Hoshino’, the series showcased Hikaru Kamiki’s heartbreaking end as he drowned. Struck by a rock, he struggled to stay afloat, only to be pulled under by Gorou Amamiya’s dark hands. Hikaru’s intentions to kill Ruby to feel closer to Ai led to his demise.
Diving deep into Aqua Hoshino’s mindset, he was convinced he would die and realized his reincarnation as Ai’s son served the purpose of safeguarding his sister, Ruby Hoshino. Significantly, Aqua felt relief in the thought that he was destined to die before Ruby this time around.
Expectations for Oshi no Ko Chapter 163
Anticipations for Oshi no Ko chapter 163 suggest that it will clarify whether Aqua Hoshino survived his plunge into the water. The dire circumstances hint at a possible tragic end for Aqua, leaving Ruby with the weight of pursuing her dream of performing at the Tokyo Dome.
However, there might be a plot twist by Aka Akasaka and Mengo Yokoyari that could rescue Aqua, leading to a more uplifting conclusion. Additionally, fans are eager to learn more about Crow Girl’s significance in the overall narrative.
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