Negai no Astro chapter 7 release date and time, where to read, and more

Negai no Astro chapter 7 release date and time (Image via Ken Wakui/Shueisha)

Negai no Astro chapter 7 is scheduled to be released on Monday, June 3, 2024, at 12 am JST in Weekly Shonen Jump's 27th issue, according to the MANGA Plus website. However, due to the differences in time zones, the chapter will be accessible earlier on June 2, to most manga fans outside Japan.

The previous chapter of Negai no Astro explained the actual reason behind Kou's aggravated behavior toward Kuran. It was also revealed how Kuran's personality changed following his best friend, Botan's death. Additionally, the chapter showcased Kuran's Astro.

Negai no Astro chapter 7 release date and time

Expand Tweet

According to the Shueisha-affiliated MANGA Plus website, Negai no Astro chapter 7 is slated to be released on Monday, June 3, 2024, at 12 am JST in Weekly Shonen Jump issue #27.

However, due to the varying time zones, manga lovers outside Japan can digitally read the chapter earlier on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at the following times:

Time Zone	Date	Time
Pacific Daylight Time	Sunday, June 2	8 AM
Eastern Daylight Time	Sunday, June 2	11 AM
Greenwich Mean Time	Sunday, June 2	3 PM
Central European Time	Sunday, June 2	4 PM
Indian Standard Time	Sunday, June 2	8:30 PM
Philippine Standard Time	Sunday, June 2	11 PM
Japanese Standard Time	Monday, June 3	12 AM
Australian Central Standard Time	Monday, June 3	12:30 AM

Where to read Negai no Astro chapter 7?

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

Negai no Astro chapter 7 will be digitally accessible for the manga readers' perusal on several Shueisha-affiliated platforms, like the MANGA Plus website, the MANGA Plus app, Viz Media's site and the Shonen Jump+ app.

However, only the first and the latest three chapters can be read for free on these platforms, except the Shonen Jump+ app, where fans require a monetary subscription to read every chapter. Fans also need to get a subscription to MANGA Plus and Viz Media to read beyond the six free chapters.

Negai no Astro chapter 6 recap

Expand Tweet

Picking up the events from the previous chapter, Negai no Astro chapter 6, titled Older Brother, begins with Kou refusing to give up the fight against Hibaru. Although his Ashura doesn't work anymore, he uses his own fists to charge at his opponent.

However, Hibaru quickly counters him with a punch and asks him to give up. At that moment, the chapter delves into a flashback. It's revealed how Kou's elder brother, Botan, always had his back. He always protected him from harm.

In fact, when Botan was alive, Kuran was a different person altogether. He used to smile and engage in fun activities. However, everything changed when the boy died. Not only did his death rob Kuran of his smile, but it also sent Kou into misery.

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

Kou's resentment for Kuran stems from the fact that he (Kuran) no longer smiles. He also recalls his elder brother's dream of becoming a security in a club. as he liked the idea of a delinquent protecting the town.

That's why after Botan's death, Kuran established the Sanmenroppi Security Squad. Meanwhile, Kou continues to fight back Hibaru, risking his own life. Suddenly, Botan appears behind Kou to assure him that he will protect him.

However, Kou realizes that it's not Botan who appeared. The chapter reveals it's Kuran, who used his transformation Astro, Cheshire Cat, to turn into Botan. Apparently, he had wished to be able to smile and do silly impressions like he used to in his childhood to gain such power.

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

The boy acknowledges the shackles of responsibility he put himself with following Botan's death. He also realizes that Kou has been trying his best to break those shackles for him.

Following that, Kuran tells Hibaru that Kou has lost the throwdown due to him breaking the rules and interfering in the fight. The chapter ends with Hibaru seizing control over the Ikebukuro Sanmenroppi Security Squad, Kou and Kuran.

What to expect in Negai no Astro chapter 7? (speculative)

Given how the latest chapter ended, Negai no Astro chapter 7 will likely show Hibaru and Terasu discussing their next plans with Kuran. Although they seized Kou into their team, the boy won't be happy about it. However, he will likely open up to Kuran and express what he truly feels.

Meanwhile, Negai no Astro chapter 7 may show Hibaru telling them about Shio's plans to eliminate them (Hibaru and Terasu) to become the clan head. Overall, the chapter could focus on story building.