One-Punch Man readers won’t have to wait long for the next installment of Yusuke Murata and ONE’s superhero saga. With the stakes escalating and Saitama’s antics continuing to disrupt expectations, here is the official release schedule, exact drop times across all major time zones, and what to expect next.
When Does One-Punch Man Chapter 238 Come Out?
One-Punch Man Chapter 238 is scheduled to arrive on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, for international audiences, coinciding with the official midnight drop in Japan on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 12:00 AM JST on Shueisha’s Tonari no Young Jump platform.
Because the series drops simultaneously worldwide, the time difference means readers in the West and across Asia will get access throughout the day on September 23.
| Region / Time Zone | Date | Time |
| Japan (JST) | September 24, 2026 | 12:00 AM |
| Pacific Time (PDT) | September 23, 2026 | 8:00 AM |
| Mountain Time (MDT) | September 23, 2026 | 9:00 AM |
| Central Time (CDT) | September 23, 2026 | 10:00 AM |
| Eastern Time (EDT) | September 23, 2026 | 11:00 AM |
| British Summer Time (BST) | September 23, 2026 | 4:00 PM |
| Central European Summer Time (CEST) | September 23, 2026 | 5:00 PM |
| Indian Standard Time (IST) | September 23, 2026 | 8:30 PM |
| Philippine Standard Time (PST) | September 23, 2026 | 11:00 PM |
| Australia Central Time (ACST) | September 24, 2026 | 12:30 AM |
Fans can access the raw Japanese release directly on Shueisha’s digital manga platform, Tonari no Young Jump, as soon as it goes live at midnight JST.
For official English translations, the chapter publishes digitally via Viz Media and the Shonen Jump app. Viz Media offers recent chapters freely accessible to read, while an active Shonen Jump subscription unlocks the full catalog.
One-Punch Man Chapter 237 Recap and What to Expect Next
Chapter 237 continued to bridge the gap between high-octane spectacle and classic satirical comedy, pushing the Hero Association further into turmoil while spotlighting key S-Class dynamics.
As collateral damage mounted and background threats began taking clearer shape, the chapter tightened its focus on the fragile foundation holding hero society together. The installment closed right in the middle of escalating tension, setting up an immediate clash that has been simmering across the current arc.
The upcoming confrontation is the most direct thread carried into Chapter 238, picking up immediately where the previous sequence cut away. With rogue elements moving freely and trust within the association eroding, the unresolved standoff is poised to push several characters into direct conflict.
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