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In the gripping narrative of Oshi no Ko, Aqua Hoshino has made a monumental decision to end Hikaru Kamiki’s life in a desperate bid to secure Ruby’s future. As the two plummet off a cliff together, the tension escalates, leaving fans on the edge of their seats, eagerly anticipating the next chapter. Here’s what you need to know about Oshi no Ko Chapter 162, including its release date, expected plot developments, and a recap of the previous chapter.
Oshi No Ko Chapter 162: Release Date and Where to Read
Oshi no Ko Chapter 162 is scheduled to be released on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at 12 am JST. For international fans, this means the chapter will be available during the day on Wednesday, October 2, with exact times varying by region.
You can read Chapter 162 on Shueisha’s MANGAPlus, which provides free access to the first three and latest three chapters of various series. Additionally, the print version will appear in Weekly Young Jump issue #44.
Expected Plot in Chapter 162
Chapter 162 is expected to dive into the aftermath of Aqua and Hikaru’s fall into the sea. The primary questions revolve around whether they survive the plunge and what the implications of Aqua’s sacrifice will be.
There are several possibilities for the plot:
- Drowning: Both Aqua and Hikaru could potentially drown, adding a layer of suspense and uncertainty to their fates.
- Public Sacrifice: Aqua may devise a way to sacrifice himself while framing Hikaru for the attack, protecting Ruby’s reputation at the cost of his own life.
Moreover, the presence of Tsukuyomi, also known as Crow Girl, at the beach suggests she might play a crucial role in the unfolding events. Her intervention could either aid Aqua or drastically change the outcome of this intense situation. If she steps in, it may also lead to revelations about her identity and backstory.
Recap of Oshi No Ko Chapter 161
Chapter 161, titled “Future,” centers on the confrontation between Aqua and Hikaru. The chapter opens with Aqua confronting Hikaru while he watches Ruby’s performance on his phone. Tsukuyomi narrates Hikaru’s obsessive need to eliminate anyone who could surpass Ai, leading to the near-tragedy involving Ruby.
As Aqua grapples with Hikaru’s dismissive attitude towards Ruby’s potential, he realizes the stakes of his actions. Hikaru provocatively implies that Aqua’s act of killing him would enhance Ai’s legacy but threatens that it would ruin Ruby’s career as her brother would be labeled a murderer.
In a dramatic twist, Aqua decides to stab himself instead of directly killing Hikaru, crafting a narrative where Hikaru attacks him before they both fall off the cliff together. Aqua believes the media will prefer a fabricated story over the truth, ending the chapter as they plummet into the unknown.