Oshi no Ko Chapter 166: Release date, time, what to expect, and more

Modified Nov 07, 2024 12:06 GMT

Oshi no Ko chapter 166: Release date, time, what to expect, and more — Ruby Hoshino as seen in Oshi no Ko anime (Image via Doga Kobo)

Oshi no Ko Chapter 166 will be released on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at 12 am JST. The manga is set to release its final chapter next week, hence it is certain that there will be no sudden breaks. Oshi no Ko manga will be available to read on Shueisha's MANGA Plus.

The previous chapter revealed how Hikaru Kamiki had also instigated people other than Niino and Ryosuke to commit crimes for him. As for Aqua's death, Kana Arima broke down during his funeral, professing her love for him. That manga later revealed how Ruby was left depressed after learning about her brother's death.

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

Oshi no Ko Chapter 166 release date and time

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According to Shueisha's MANGA Plus, Oshi no Ko Chapter 166 will be released on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, in most countries worldwide. However, for Japan, the manga chapter will be released on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at 12 am JST.

The reason behind the difference in release dates is due to the varying time zones in different regions of the world.

Oshi no Ko manga's final chapter will be released globally at the following times:

Time Zone	Release Time	Release Day	Release Date
Pacific Daylight Time	8 am	Wednesday	November 13
Eastern Daylight Time	11 am	Wednesday	November 13
British Summer Time	4 pm	Wednesday	November 13
Central European Summer Time	5 pm	Wednesday	November 13
Indian Standard Time	8:30 pm	Wednesday	November 13
Philippine Standard Time	11 pm	Wednesday	November 13
Japanese Standard Time	12 am	Thursday	November 14
Australia Central Standard Time	12:30 am	Thursday	November 14

Where to read Oshi no Ko Chapter 166?

A board depicting Hikaru's connections and crimes (Image via Shueisha)

Oshi no Ko Chapter 166 will be available to read on Shueisha's MANGA Plus. The service is available both through its application and website. However, the service functions differently on both platforms.

On the website, fans can only read the first and latest three chapters for free, with no option to read the remaining chapters. The application offers the same service but with the option to read other chapters for free as well. The difference is that fans can only read those chapters multiple times if they purchase a premium membership.

Oshi no Ko Chapter 165 Recap

Kana and Miyako as seen in Oshi no Ko manga (Image via Shueisha)

Oshi no Ko Chapter 165, titled And Then, saw Fuyuko Niino reveal that Hikaru Kamiki had instigated more people than they could imagine to commit crimes on his command.

Following that, the manga showcased Aqua Hoshino's funeral. During this funeral, Kana kept her promise to Aqua and slapped him. Right after, she begged Aqua to come back to life and professed her love.

Elsewhere, the staff of the 15-Year Lie movie suggested that they don't release the movie. However, upon Gotanda's request, Kaburagi gave the film's release the green light. Lastly, the manga revealed how devastated Ruby was after learning about Aqua's death.

What to expect from Oshi no Ko Chapter 166?

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

Oshi no Ko Chapter 166 will most likely reveal how Ruby Hoshino and Kana Arima returned to work after their tough time following Aqua's death. The two characters were left devastated in the previous chapters. Nevertheless, the manga suggested that they were not going to give up so soon. Hence, their return to their respective careers was imminent.

In addition, the manga will likely reveal what the other characters did in the aftermath of Aqua's death. Following that, the manga could also experience a time skip, revealing Ruby Hoshino's growth as an idol.