Weekly Anime Release Schedule (August 15–31, 2026): Bleach, One Piece, Mushoku Tensei, Re:ZERO, Grand Blue & More
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The second half of August is absolutely packed with blockbuster action, supernatural mysteries, fantasy epics, and fan-favorite comedies across the Summer 2026 lineup.
With over 150+ release slots across seventeen active broadcast days, this comprehensive guide covers everything from Saturday, August 15 through Monday, August 31, 2026. Whether you are following long-running shonen epics, deep fantasy sequels, slow-burn romances, or major Netflix film premieres, every day brings fresh episodes and special events.
To make navigating the season effortless, here is OtakuNaija's complete weekly anime release guide for August 15–31, 2026.
Quick Picks for the Week
If you are short on time, these are the top releases to prioritize across this period:
- Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Calamity — Episodes 4-6
- One Piece — Episodes 1174-1176
- Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 3 — Episodes 8-9
- Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4: The Recapture Arc — Episodes 2-3
- Grand Blue Dreaming Season 3 — Episodes 7-9
- The Ghost in the Shell — Episodes 7-8
- Black Torch — Episodes 7-9
- Clevatess Season 2 — Episodes 7-8
- Saga of Tanya the Evil II — Episodes 7-8
- That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 4 — Episodes 20-21
- The Elusive Samurai Season 2 — Episodes 6-7
- Gintama: The Movie 2026: Yoshiwara in Flames — Netflix Premiere
- Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe — Netflix Premiere
- Link Click Season 3 — Premiered August 14
- Neon Genesis Evangelion — Free Marathon Broadcast (August 15-16)
Weekly Schedule Overview
| Day | Major Highlights |
|---|---|
| Saturday, August 15 | Bleach: TYBW Episode 4, BLACK TORCH Episode 7, Ascendance of a Bookworm Episode 18, Daemons of the Shadow Realm Episode 19, MAO Episode 20, The Cat and the Dragon Episode 8, Jaadugar Episode 8, Rich Girl Caretaker Episode 7, Neon Genesis Evangelion Marathon |
| Sunday, August 16 | One Piece Episode 1174, Mushoku Tensei S3 Episode 8, The 100 Girlfriends S3 Episode 7, Sparks of Tomorrow Episode 7, Goodbye Lara Episode 7, You and I Are Polar Opposites S2 Episode 7, Though I Am an Inept Villainess Episode 6, The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya Free Streaming |
| Monday, August 17 | Grand Blue Dreaming S3 Episode 7, Love Unseen Beneath the Clear Night Sky Episode 7, The Insipid Prince Episode 7, A Livid Lady's Guide Episode 7, Oh Boy Was I Wrong About Her Episode 7, LIAR GAME Episode 20, Your Letter Theatrical Screening |
| Tuesday, August 18 | The Ghost in the Shell Episode 7, Victoria of Many Faces Episode 7, The Oblivious Saint Episode 8, Young Ladies Don't Play Fighting Games Episode 7, I Want to Love You Till Your Dying Day Episode 7, Red River Episode 6 |
| Wednesday, August 19 | Clevatess S2 Episode 7, Saga of Tanya the Evil II Episode 7, Re:ZERO S4 Recapture Arc Episode 2, Trapped in a Dating Sim S2 Episode 7, Hana-Kimi S2 Episode 9, Tomb Raider King Episode 7 |
| Thursday, August 20 | Mebius Dust Episode 7, BanG Dream! YUME∞MITA Episode 10, Smoking Behind the Supermarket Episode 7, The Exiled Heavy Knight Episode 8, Kaiju Girl Caramelise Episode 8, Anime NYC 2026 Begins |
| Friday, August 21 | That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime S4 Episode 20, The Elusive Samurai S2 Episode 6, The Drops of God Episode 20, Draw This Then Die Episode 8, Shiranuhi Premiere, Anime NYC Day 2 |
| Saturday, August 22 | Bleach: TYBW Episode 5, BLACK TORCH Episode 8, Ascendance of a Bookworm Episode 19, Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun S4 Episode 21, Rich Girl Caretaker Episode 8, ONE PIECE DAY '26 Global Livestream, Anime NYC Day 3 |
| Sunday, August 23 | One Piece Episode 1175, Mushoku Tensei S3 Episode 9, The 100 Girlfriends S3 Episode 8, Sparks of Tomorrow Episode 8, Though I Am an Inept Villainess Episode 7, ONE PIECE DAY '26 Main Event |
| Monday, August 24 | Grand Blue Dreaming S3 Episode 8, Skeleton Knight in Another World S2 Episode 8, Love Unseen Episode 8, The Insipid Prince Episode 8, A Livid Lady's Guide Episode 8, Oh Boy Was I Wrong About Her Episode 8, LIAR GAME Episode 21 |
| Tuesday, August 25 | The Ghost in the Shell Episode 8, Victoria of Many Faces Episode 8, The Oblivious Saint Episode 9, Young Ladies Don't Play Fighting Games Episode 8, I Want to Love You Till Your Dying Day Episode 8, Red River Episode 8, The World Is Dancing English Dub Debut |
| Wednesday, August 26 | Clevatess S2 Episode 8, Saga of Tanya the Evil II Episode 8, Re:ZERO S4 Episode 80, Trapped in a Dating Sim S2 Episode 8, Hana-Kimi S2 Episode 8, Tomb Raider King Episode 8, The Villager of Level 999 Episode 10 |
| Thursday, August 27 | BanG Dream! YUME∞MITA Episode 11, Mebius Dust Episode 8, Smoking Behind the Supermarket Episode 9, The Exiled Heavy Knight Episode 9, Kaiju Girl Caramelise Episode 9, Gintama: The Movie 2026 Netflix Premiere |
| Friday, August 28 | That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime S4 Episode 21, The Elusive Samurai S2 Episode 7, Draw This Then Die Episode 9, Puella Magi Madoka Magica – Walpurgisnacht: Rising Theatrical Release, The Ribbon Hero Netflix Premiere |
| Saturday, August 29 | Bleach: TYBW Episode 6, BLACK TORCH Episode 9, Ascendance of a Bookworm Episode 20, Daemons of the Shadow Realm Episode 21, The Cat and the Dragon Episode 10, Juju Fest 2026 Finale, Terminator Zero Netflix Premiere |
| Sunday, August 30 | One Piece Episode 1176, Mushoku Tensei S3 Episode 9, Though I Am an Inept Villainess Episode 8, Goodbye Lara Episode 9, Juju Fest 2026 Day 2 |
| Monday, August 31 | Grand Blue Dreaming S3 Episode 9, Skeleton Knight in Another World S2 Episode 9, Love Unseen Episode 9, A Livid Lady's Guide Episode 9, Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe Netflix Premiere |
📅 Jump to a Day
- Saturday, August 15
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- Wednesday, August 19
- Thursday, August 20
- Friday, August 21
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- Tuesday, August 25
- Wednesday, August 26
- Thursday, August 27
- Friday, August 28
- Saturday, August 29
- Sunday, August 30
- Monday, August 31
Saturday — August 15, 2026
Saturday remains a powerhouse for anime, anchored by major shonen releases and a massive free marathon event.
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Calamity — Episode 4
Release Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026
Release Time: 3:00 PM WAT
Original Japan Time: 11:00 PM JST
Platform: Disney+ / Hulu
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Episode 4 continues the final cour of Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Calamity. Titled "The Perfect Crimson," this episode continues the final battle between the Soul Reapers and the Quincy forces. With Studio Pierrot's cinematic quality, this is a must-watch.
Watch: Disney+ or Hulu, depending on region.
BLACK TORCH — Episode 7
Release Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026
Release Time: 2:00 PM WAT
Original Japan Time: 10:00 PM JST
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Episode 7 continues Jiro Azuma and Rago's supernatural battle against the mononoke. Jiro and Rago's tactical synchronization faces its toughest test yet as covert rogue ninja squads step up their pursuit.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
Ascendance of a Bookworm: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke — Episode 18
Release Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026
Release Time: 9:30 AM WAT
Original Japan Time: 5:30 PM JST
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24–25 minutes
Episode 18 follows the ongoing 2026 weekly broadcast. Myne's journey as Rozemyne continues as the story moves deeper into noble society, libraries, and political responsibility.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
Daemons of the Shadow Realm — Episode 19
Release Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026
Release Time: 3:30 PM WAT
Original Japan Time: 11:30 PM JST
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Episode 19 continues Yuru and Asa's supernatural journey. Yuru and Asa's search for answers deepens as new supernatural factions enter the fray.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
MAO — Episode 20
Release Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026
Release Time: 3:45 PM WAT
Original Japan Time: 11:45 PM JST
Broadcast: NHK
Watch Time: Approximately 25 minutes
Rumiko Takahashi's MAO continues its weekly run with Episode 20. Rumiko Takahashi's long-running supernatural tale keeps moving with another weekly episode.
Watch: NHK broadcast / regional availability.
The Cat and the Dragon — Episode 8
Release Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026
Release Time: 1:00 PM WAT
Original Japan Time: 9:00 PM JST
Platform: Abema / Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 25 minutes
Episode 8 continues the fantasy series' first season. The dragon raised by a mother cat keeps softening his view of the world as his forest life expands into human territory.
Watch: Abema / Crunchyroll.
Recommendations from Iwamoto-Senpai — Episode 7
Release Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026
Release Time: 2:30 PM WAT (raw) / 3:00 PM WAT (sub)
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24–25 minutes
Episode 7 is confirmed for August 15. The series is a 12-episode production from Studio Deen and follows Kodo Iwamoto as he investigates supernatural incidents and searches for people with unusual abilities.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia — Episode 8
Release Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026
Release Time: 5:00 PM WAT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 25 minutes
Episode 8 of Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia is scheduled for August 15. Sitara's journey through the Mongol Empire continues.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
Rich Girl Caretaker: I'm Secretly the Caregiver of the Most Popular Girl in This Rich Kid School — Episode 7
Release Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026
Release Time: Approximately 6:40 PM WAT
Original Japan Time: Approximately 2:40 AM JST
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Episode 7 continues Itsuki and Hinako's school-life story. Itsuki and Hinako's relationship keeps quietly growing through everyday school-life tension and romance.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
The Ogre's Bride — Episode 7
Release Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026
Release Time: 4:30 PM WAT (raw) / 6:00 PM WAT (sub)
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
The yokai romance continues on Crunchyroll with another emotional fantasy episode exploring the evolving emotional connection between the lead characters.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
Grow Up Show: Sunflower Circus — Episode 7 (Rebroadcast)
Release Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM JST
A rebroadcast of episodes 1-6 is scheduled.
Hell Mode: The Hardcore Gamer Dominates in Another World with Garbage Balancing — Episode 7
Release Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026
Platform: HIDIVE
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Episode 7 is part of the continuing second season and is listed for August 15 in the current weekly schedule.
Watch: HIDIVE.
The Ones Within — Premiere on Muse Vietnam
Release Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM GMT+7
Muse Vietnam adds the television anime version of The Ones Within, starting with the premiere episode.
Other Saturday Releases
The current weekly calendar also lists the following August 15 releases:
- A Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality — Episode 187 (Aug 15, TBA, ~20–25 min)
- Detective Conan — Episode 1233 (Aug 15, TBA, ~24 min)
- Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun Season 4 — Episode 20 (Aug 15, TBA, ~24 min)
- How Do You Play? — Episode 342 (Aug 15, TBA, short-form)
- Please Excuse My Younger Brothers — Episode 7 (Aug 15, TBA, ~24 min)
- The Fire — Episode 6 (Aug 15, TBA, ~24 min)
- Ten Thousand Worlds — Episode 459 (Aug 15, TBA, Chinese animation)
- Your Summer, My Storm — Episode 6 (Aug 15, TBA, ~24 min)
- A Good Day to Ascend — Episode 7 (Aug 15, TBA, ~24 min)
- Lost to Light — Episode 9 (Aug 15, TBA, ~24 min)
Saturday Special Events & Additions
Neon Genesis Evangelion — Free Marathon Broadcast
Time: 19:00 JST, August 15 – 20:00 JST, August 16 on ABEMA
ABEMA is hosting a free marathon broadcast of all 26 episodes of the classic TV anime Neon Genesis Evangelion.
Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha EXCEEDS Gun Blaze Vengeance — Episode 7
Time: 25:00 JST (Saturday night) on TOKYO MX, BS11
The seventh episode continues the intense magical girl action.
Sunday — August 16, 2026
Sunday continues the week's momentum with major shonen, isekai, and fantasy titles.
One Piece — Episode 1174
Release Date: Sunday, August 16, 2026
Release Time: 3:15 PM WAT
Original Japan Time: Approximately 11:15 PM JST
Platform: Crunchyroll / Netflix
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Episode 1174 continues the Elbaph Arc. Titled "The Last Lesson! Impact Inherited," the Elbaf Arc marches forward as the Straw Hat Pirates uncover ancient giant-scale secrets, deep Void Century lore, and shifting power dynamics across the island.
Watch: Crunchyroll. Netflix availability follows its regional release schedule.
Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 3 — Episode 8
Release Date: Sunday, August 16, 2026
Release Time: 4:00 PM WAT
Original Japan Time: August 17, 12:00 AM JST
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Episode 8 continues the third season. The highly anticipated "Chaos Breaker Arc" begins with this episode. Rudeus balances complex familial duties, political maneuvering, and magical research as the floating fortress storyline advances.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, REALLY Love You Season 3 — Episode 7
Release Date: Sunday, August 16, 2026
Release Time: 3:00 PM WAT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Episode 7 is officially scheduled for August 16. The chaos only gets louder as Rentarou's ever-expanding romance family tackles a brand-new, hilariously absurd challenge.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
Sparks of Tomorrow — Episode 7
Release Date: Sunday, August 16, 2026
Release Time: 3:00 PM WAT
Original Japan Time: 11:00 PM JST
Platform: Netflix
Watch Time: Approximately 24–25 minutes
Episode 7 continues the alternate-history drama. Kyoto Animation's alternate-history drama reaches a new emotional peak as societal resistance to technological innovation intensifies.
Watch: Netflix.
Goodbye, Lara — Episode 7
Release Date: Sunday, August 16, 2026
Release Time: 4:30 PM WAT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Episode 7 continues Lara's story. Lara's mermaid-to-human reincarnation story continues with another emotionally charged Sunday chapter.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
You and I Are Polar Opposites Season 2 — Episode 7
Release Date: Sunday, August 16, 2026
Release Time: 9:00 AM WAT
Original Japan Time: 5:00 PM JST
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Episode 7 continues Suzuki and Tani's romantic-comedy storyline. The energetic and outgoing Suzuki and the quiet, introverted Tani continue navigating the awkward, heartwarming hurdles of their relationship.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
Though I Am an Inept Villainess — Episode 6
Release Date: Sunday, August 16, 2026
Release Time: 4:45 PM WAT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 25 minutes
Episode 6 is confirmed for August 16. Reirin continues trying to survive the dangerous political environment created by the body-swap situation.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
The World's Strongest Rearguard: Labyrinth Country's Novice Seeker — Episode 7
Release Date: Sunday, August 16, 2026
Release Time: 2:00 PM WAT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Episode 7 is listed as part of the August 16 Sunday slate. Arihito's party continues its fantasy adventure with another support-class strategy episode.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
Iron Wok Jan! — Episode 7
Release Date: Sunday, August 16, 2026
Release Time: 10:00 AM WAT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Episode 7 continues the culinary competition series. The cooking battle anime keeps serving up rivalries and culinary chaos.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
Let's go KAIKIGUMI — Episode 7
Release Date: Sunday, August 16, 2026
Release Time: 9:30 AM WAT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
A man who is terrified of ghosts becomes involved in reviving a supernatural organization.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
Sunday Additional Releases
The August 16 calendar also lists several other anime titles:
- Hanaori-san Still Wants to Fight in the Next Life — Episode 6 (Aug 16, TBA, ~24 min)
- The Classroom of a Black Cat and a Witch — Episode 19 (Aug 16, TBA, ~24 min)
- Star Detective Precure! — Episode 29 (Aug 16, TBA, ~24 min)
- The Duke's Son Claims He Won't Love Me Yet — Episode 7 (Aug 16, TBA, ~24 min)
- Chibi Maruko-chan — Episode 1543 (Aug 16, TBA, ~24 min)
- Digimon Beatbreak — Episode 43 (Aug 16, TBA, ~24 min)
- Mobile Suit Gundam II — Movie Broadcast (Aug 16, TBA, film)
Sunday Special Events & Additions
The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya — Free Streaming
Time: Starts 10:00 AM JST on ABEMA
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the TV anime, all 28 episodes and The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya will be available for free. The legendary "Endless Eight" will be streamed for 12 consecutive hours.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba — Watch Party
Time: 10:00 AM PT on Crunchyroll's YouTube channel
A watch party streaming the entirety of Demon Slayer begins.
The Summer Hikaru Died — Episode 7
Monday — August 17, 2026
Monday kicks off the week with a solid mix of new episodes, theatrical screenings, and special events.
Love Unseen Beneath the Clear Night Sky — Episode 7
Release Date: Monday, August 17, 2026
Release Time: 1:30 PM WAT
Crunchyroll Time: 5:30 AM PDT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Episode 7 continues Kakeru and Koharu's developing relationship. Kakeru and Koharu's quiet, reflective romance continues to bloom under the summer night sky.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
The Insipid Prince's Furtive Grab for the Throne — Episode 7
Release Date: Monday, August 17, 2026
Release Time: 2:00 PM WAT
Crunchyroll Time: 6:00 AM PDT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24–30 minutes
Arnold's secret manipulation of the imperial succession continues in Episode 7. The prince's quiet political maneuvering continues to mix action, fantasy, comedy, and romance.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
A Livid Lady's Guide to Getting Even: How I Crushed My Homeland with My Mighty Grimoires — Episode 7
Release Date: Monday, August 17, 2026
Release Time: 3:30 PM WAT
Crunchyroll Time: 7:30 AM PDT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Elizabeth's revenge campaign continues with Episode 7. Elizabeth's calculated revenge plan systematically dismantles corrupt noble factions through political and economic pressure.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
Oh Boy, Was I Wrong About Her — Episode 7
Release Date: Monday, August 17, 2026
Release Time: 4:00 PM WAT
Crunchyroll Time: 8:00 AM PDT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Hayato and Haruki's childhood-friend romance continues with Episode 7. Hayato and Haruki's childhood-friends-to-romance story keeps moving with another soft Monday episode.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
Grand Blue Dreaming Season 3 — Episode 7
Release Date: Monday, August 17, 2026
Release Time: 4:30 PM WAT
Crunchyroll Time: 8:30 AM PDT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Grand Blue Dreaming Season 3 continues its Palau storyline with another weekly episode. Iori and the Diving Club continue their overseas Palau chaos, with the comedy getting just as outrageous as ever.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
LIAR GAME — Episode 20
Release Date: Monday, August 17, 2026
Release Time: 4:00 PM WAT
Listed Streaming Time: 8:00 AM PDT / 11:00 AM EDT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Episode 20 continues the Madhouse adaptation of Shinobu Kaitani's psychological thriller. The psychological tension surges as players maneuver through a high-stakes, deceit-filled strategy round.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
Skeleton Knight in Another World Season 2 — Episode 7
Release Date: Monday, August 17, 2026
Release Time: TBA
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Episode 7 is listed for August 17. Arc and his companions continue their efforts to protect oppressed elves and beastfolk.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
I Became a Legend after My 10 Year-Long Last Stand — Episode 7
Release Date: Monday, August 17, 2026
Release Time: TBA
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
The fantasy series continues with Episode 7 on August 17.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
Anime AzurLane: Slow Ahead! Season 2 — Episode 7
Release Date: Monday, August 17, 2026
Release Time: TBA
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 8–10 minutes
The second season of the short-form AzurLane: Slow Ahead! series continues its weekly run with Episode 7.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
The Forsaken Saintess and Her Foodie Road Trip in Another World — Episode 7
Release Date: Monday, August 17, 2026
Release Time: TBA
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
The weekly schedule lists Episode 7 on August 17.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
Monday Special Events & Additions
Your Letter — Crunchyroll Anime Nights Theatrical Screening
Time: In select North American theaters
Crunchyroll's theatrical event screens the South Korean animated feature Your Letter.
Love & Lies — Streaming Addition
Time: August 17 (SYNC & UT)
The romantic drama series joins the ADN lineup.
Bungo Stray Dogs: Wan! 2 — Episodes 1-6 Review Screening
Time: 19:30 JST on Niconico
A special retrospective screening event.
Disney Classics on ABEMA — "High School Musical: The Movie"
Time: ABEMA
Part of ABEMA's summer Disney collection.
Monday Key Releases Summary
- Love Unseen Beneath the Clear Night Sky — Episode 7, Aug 17, 1:30 PM WAT, ~24 min, Crunchyroll
- The Insipid Prince's Furtive Grab for the Throne — Episode 7, Aug 17, 2:00 PM WAT, ~24–30 min, Crunchyroll
- A Livid Lady's Guide to Getting Even — Episode 7, Aug 17, 3:30 PM WAT, ~24 min, Crunchyroll
- Grand Blue Dreaming Season 3 — Episode 7, Aug 17, 4:30 PM WAT, ~24 min, Crunchyroll
- Oh Boy, Was I Wrong About Her — Episode 7, Aug 17, 4:00 PM WAT, ~24 min, Crunchyroll
- LIAR GAME — Episode 20, Aug 17, 4:00 PM WAT, ~24 min, Crunchyroll
Tuesday — August 18, 2026
Tuesday is particularly strong for fantasy, sci-fi and romance, with The Ghost in the Shell, Grand Blue Dreaming Season 3 on some calendar listings, Young Ladies Don't Play Fighting Games, The Oblivious Saint Can't Contain Her Power, Victoria of Many Faces, I Want to Love You Till Your Dying Day, Red River, and Yoroi-Shinden Samurai Troopers.
Young Ladies Don't Play Fighting Games — Episode 7
Release Date: Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Release Time: 12:30 PM WAT
Crunchyroll Time: 4:30 AM PDT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 25 minutes
Episode 7 continues the fighting-game rivalry between the elite boarding-school students. Prestigious boarding school students clash in brutal, frame-perfect fighting game tournament matches.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
I Want to Love You Till Your Dying Day — Episode 7
Release Date: Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Release Time: 1:30 PM WAT
Crunchyroll Time: 5:30 AM PDT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
The dark academy drama continues with Episode 7. The emotional fantasy romance continues as the story deepens.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
The Oblivious Saint Can't Contain Her Power — Episode 8
Release Date: Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Release Time: 2:30 PM WAT
Crunchyroll Time: 6:30 AM PDT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Carolina's growing magical power continues to cause trouble inside the royal court in Episode 8. Carolina's court-intrigue fantasy keeps its weekly rhythm going as her overwhelming magical capabilities cause diplomatic waves across the royal court.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
Victoria of Many Faces — Episode 7
Release Date: Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Release Time: 4:00 PM WAT
Crunchyroll Time: 8:00 AM PDT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 22–24 minutes
Episode 7 continues Chloe/Victoria's attempt to maintain an ordinary life while her old spy skills repeatedly pull her into danger. Chloe's new life as Victoria continues to pull her back into a world of spies, nobles, and secrets.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
The Ghost in the Shell — Episode 7
Release Date: Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Release Time: 3:30 PM WAT
Listed International Time: 7:30 AM PDT / 10:30 AM EDT
Platform: Amazon Prime Video
Watch Time: Approximately 24–25 minutes
Episode 7 of Science SARU's new Ghost in the Shell adaptation arrives on August 18. Science SARU's stylish cyber-noir reboot investigates complex cyberbrain alterations and high-concept techno-thriller mysteries.
Watch: Amazon Prime Video.
Red River — Episode 6
Release Date: Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Release Time: 6:40 PM WAT
Crunchyroll Time: 10:40 AM PDT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
The historical-fantasy adventure follows modern Japanese teenager Yuri after she is transported to the ancient Hittite Empire.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
Yoroi-Shinden Samurai Troopers — Episode 19
Release Date: Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Release Time: 4:00 PM WAT
Crunchyroll Time: 8:00 AM PDT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
The returning Samurai Troopers series continues its second cour with Episode 19. Episode 18 opens with Shion's funeral, revealing his final words.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
Crowned in a Hundred Days — Episode 17
Release Date: Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Release Time: TBA
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
The current weekly calendar lists Episode 17 for August 18.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
Additional Tuesday Releases
- Mr. Kill — Episode 7 (Aug 18, TBA, ~24 min)
- A Will Eternal — Episode 173 (Aug 18, TBA, variable)
- A Will Eternal Season 4 — Episode 7 (Aug 18, TBA, variable)
- Ten Thousand Worlds — Episode 460 (Aug 18, TBA, variable)
- Peerless Battle Spirit — Episode 190 (Aug 18, TBA, variable)
- The Alliance — Episode 254 (Aug 18, TBA, variable)
Tuesday Special Events & Additions
Hell Mode — Episodes 13-18 Review Screening
Time: 17:00 JST on Niconico
A retrospective screening event covering the isekai series.
Reiwa no Dara-san — Episodes 1-6 Review Screening
Time: 20:00 JST on Niconico
A special review event for the comedy series.
Anime Program Hajimemashita (仮) — Special Anime Program
Time: 24:24 JST (Tuesday midnight) on TBS
A new special anime program hosted by Miyata Toshiya and Yamada Raita.
Disney Classics on ABEMA — "High School Musical: The Movie" (Second Day) + "Aikatsu!" Debut
Time: ABEMA
ABEMA continues its Disney summer collection, also debuting the Aikatsu! franchise.
Inuyashiki Last Hero — Episodes 7-11 Screening
Time: August 18
A special screening of the sci-fi thriller series.
Happy Natchoi! — Mini Anime
Time: 1:00 AM JST on TOKYO MX1
A mini-anime program airing late night.
Tuesday Key Releases Summary
- Young Ladies Don't Play Fighting Games — Episode 7, Aug 18, 12:30 PM WAT, ~25 min, Crunchyroll
- I Want to Love You Till Your Dying Day — Episode 7, Aug 18, 1:30 PM WAT, ~24 min, Crunchyroll
- The Oblivious Saint Can't Contain Her Power — Episode 8, Aug 18, 2:30 PM WAT, ~24 min, Crunchyroll
- The Ghost in the Shell — Episode 7, Aug 18, 3:30 PM WAT, ~24–25 min, Prime Video
- Victoria of Many Faces — Episode 7, Aug 18, 4:00 PM WAT, ~22–24 min, Crunchyroll
- Yoroi-Shinden Samurai Troopers — Episode 19, Aug 18, 4:00 PM WAT, ~24 min, Crunchyroll
- Red River — Episode 6, Aug 18, 6:40 PM WAT, ~24 min, Crunchyroll
Wednesday — August 19, 2026
Wednesday is one of the strongest midweek days of the Summer 2026 schedule, with Clevatess Season 2, Saga of Tanya the Evil Season 2, Trapped in a Dating Sim Season 2, Tomb Raider King, Re:ZERO Season 4 Part 2, Hana-Kimi Season 2, Heroine? Saint? No, I'm an All-Works Maid!, and several other continuing titles.
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4 — Recapture Arc, Episode 2
Release Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Release Time: 2:00 PM WAT
International Time: 2:00 PM BST
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
The second cour of Re:ZERO Season 4, titled the Recapture Arc, continues with Episode 2 on August 19. Subaru and his allies embark on a perilous journey to the uncharted Auguria Dunes seeking the all-knowing "wise man" Shaula at the Pleiades Watchtower.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
Clevatess Season 2 — Episode 7
Release Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Release Time: 1:00 PM WAT
Crunchyroll Time: 5:00 AM PT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Episode 7 continues Klen and Alicia's journey as the second season explores the mysteries surrounding the Hero legend and Solsein. Clevatess, Alicia, and their companions move into a new land while the mystery around the Hero legend keeps expanding.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
Saga of Tanya the Evil Season 2 — Episode 7
Release Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Release Time: 2:30 PM WAT
Crunchyroll Time: 6:30 AM PT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Tanya von Degurechaff returns to the battlefield for another installment of the second season. Tanya von Degurechaff executes high-altitude aerial maneuvers on the battlefront in another intense tactical installment.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
Heroine? Saint? No, I'm an All-Works Maid (And Proud of It)! — Episode 9
Release Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Release Time: 3:00 PM WAT
Crunchyroll Time: 7:00 AM PT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Melody's unusual interpretation of what it means to be a Saint continues in Episode 9. Melody, a reincarnated heroine who was supposedly destined to save the world, instead uses her extraordinary abilities to become the ultimate maid.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs Season 2 — Episode 7
Release Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Release Time: 4:30 PM WAT
Crunchyroll Time: 8:30 AM PT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Leon continues his increasingly chaotic life inside the otome game world in Episode 7. Leon's second life in the otome game world continues with more comedic chaos.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
Hana-Kimi Season 2 — Episode 9
Release Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Release Time: 5:00 PM WAT
Crunchyroll Time: 9:00 AM PT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Mizuki's disguised life at the boys' academy continues with Episode 9. Mizuki's disguised academy life faces fresh obstacles and classic rom-com confusion.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
Tomb Raider King — Episode 7
Release Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Release Time: 6:20 PM WAT
Crunchyroll Time: 10:20 AM PT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Seo Joo-heon continues exploiting his knowledge of the future and his experience with powerful relics. Seo Joo-Heon utilizes future knowledge and cunning tactics to seize high-grade ancient relics from rival organizations.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
The Villager of Level 999 — Episode 9
Release Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Release Time: 5:00 PM WAT
Crunchyroll Time: 9:00 AM PT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Koji Kagami's bizarrely high level continues to create problems for the people around him. Titled "Incompatible," this episode follows the isekai adventure as the villager-turned-hero faces new challenges.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman Season 2 — Episode 7
Release Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Release Time: TBA
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Beryl Gardenant's second-season adventure continues with Episode 7.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren't Wicked — Episode 7
Release Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Release Time: TBA
Platform: Prime Video
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Miya's surprisingly warm relationship with her stepmother and stepsisters continues with Episode 7.
Watch: Prime Video.
Wednesday — Additional Releases
- Slay the Gods Season 2 — Episode 11 (Aug 19, TBA, ~20–25 min)
- AI Girl — Episode 8 (Aug 19, TBA, ~24 min)
- Thunder 3 — Episode 7 (Aug 19, TBA, TBA)
- Love Algorithm — Episode 6 (Aug 19, TBA, ~24 min)
- My Senior Brother is Too Steady — Episode 155 (Aug 19, TBA, ~20 min)
- Family Register — Episode 33 (Aug 19, TBA, ~20–25 min)
- In Search of Gods — Episode 24 (Aug 19, TBA, ~20–25 min)
- Legacy of the Divine — Episode 24 (Aug 19, TBA, ~20–25 min)
Wednesday Special Events & Additions
The Oblivious Saint Can't Contain Her Power — Episodes 1-6 Review Screening
Time: 7:00 PM JST on Niconico
A retrospective screening event covering the first six episodes of the fantasy series.
Rich Girl Caretaker — Episodes 1-6 Review Screening
Time: 10:00 PM JST on Niconico
A review event for the school-life romance series.
The Forsaken Saintess and Her Foodie Roadtrip in Another World — English Dub Debut
Time: Streaming on HIDIVE
HIDIVE begins releasing the English dub weekly starting today.
Neko no Kura-chan — Episode 14 "Knights of the Clare Kingdom"
Time: 6:30 PM JST on TOKYO MX1
Wednesday Key Releases Summary
- Clevatess Season 2 — Episode 7, 1:00 PM WAT
- Re:ZERO Season 4 – Recapture Arc — Episode 2, 2:00 PM WAT
- Saga of Tanya the Evil Season 2 — Episode 7, 2:30 PM WAT
- Heroine? Saint? No, I'm an All-Works Maid! — Episode 9, 3:00 PM WAT
- Trapped in a Dating Sim Season 2 — Episode 7, 4:30 PM WAT
- Hana-Kimi Season 2 — Episode 9, 5:00 PM WAT
- The Villager of Level 999 — Episode 9, 5:00 PM WAT
- Tomb Raider King — Episode 7, 6:20 PM WAT
Thursday — August 20, 2026
Thursday brings another strong Crunchyroll lineup, led by MEBIUS DUST, BanG Dream! YUME∞MITA, Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You, The Exiled Heavy Knight, From Overshadowed to Overpowered, Dara-san of Reiwa, Bungo Stray Dogs WAN! 2, and KAIJU GIRL CARAMELISE.
Dara-san of Reiwa — Episode 8
Release Date: Thursday, August 20, 2026
Release Time: 1:30 PM WAT
Crunchyroll Time: 5:30 AM PT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
The eccentric serpent god Dara continues adapting to modern Japanese life alongside siblings Hinata and Kaoru.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
Bungo Stray Dogs WAN! 2 — Episode 8
Release Date: Thursday, August 20, 2026
Release Time: 1:40 PM WAT
Crunchyroll Time: 5:40 AM PT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 5–10 minutes
The comedic mini-series returns with Episode 8. The chibi spin-off continues its lighthearted weekly run with more adorable antics from the Agency and Port Mafia.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
BanG Dream! YUME∞MITA — Episode 10
Release Date: Thursday, August 20, 2026
Release Time: 3:00 PM WAT
Crunchyroll Time: 7:00 AM PT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Mugendai Mewtype's story continues with Episode 10. The virtual girl band faces new challenges as the pressure of the music industry and social media expectations intensify.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
MEBIUS DUST — Episode 7
Release Date: Thursday, August 20, 2026
Release Time: 4:00 PM WAT
Crunchyroll Time: 8:00 AM PT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
The original sci-fi series continues with Episode 7. The mysterious substance at the center of the city keeps unraveling everyday life in this original sci-fi series.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
From Overshadowed to Overpowered: Second Reincarnation of a Talentless Sage — Episode 8
Release Date: Thursday, August 20, 2026
Release Time: 4:00 PM WAT
Crunchyroll Time: 8:00 AM PT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: 24 minutes
Ephtal's second reincarnation continues as he attempts to restore the magical knowledge that has disappeared over centuries.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
The Exiled Heavy Knight Knows How to Game the System — Episode 8
Release Date: Thursday, August 20, 2026
Release Time: 5:00 PM WAT
Crunchyroll Time: 9:00 AM PT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Elymas continues exploiting the hidden strengths of the supposedly useless Heavy Knight class. Elimas—a reincarnator trapped in a fantasy game world—continues to weaponize his meta-knowledge.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You — Episode 7
Release Date: Thursday, August 20, 2026
Release Time: 5:00 PM WAT
Crunchyroll Time: 9:00 AM PT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Episode 7 marks the continuation of the regular weekly broadcast. Sasaki, Yamada, and Tayama's unusual after-work triangle keeps its slow-burn romance moving forward.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
KAIJU GIRL CARAMELISE — Episode 8
Release Date: Thursday, August 20, 2026
Release Time: 6:30 PM WAT
Crunchyroll Time: 10:30 AM PT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Kuroe Akaishi's supernatural romantic comedy continues with Episode 8. Kuroe's kaiju transformations continue to complicate her high school love life.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
The World Is Dancing — Episode 8
Release Date: Thursday, August 20, 2026
Release Time: TBA
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
The historical drama continues following Oniyasha and his journey toward becoming Zeami, the legendary founder of Noh theatre.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
Thursday — Additional Releases
- Perfect World — Episode 283 (Aug 20, TBA, variable)
- Against the Gods S2 — Episode 20 (Aug 20, TBA, variable)
- Against the Gods — Episode 51 (Aug 20, TBA, variable)
- Family Register — Episode 34 (Aug 20, TBA, ~20–25 min)
- Ever Night — Episode 19 (Aug 20, TBA, variable)
- Aliens Among Immortals — Episode 55 (Aug 20, TBA, variable)
Thursday Special Events & Additions
Anime NYC 2026 — Begins
Time: August 20–23 at the Javits Center, New York City
Anime NYC 2026 kicks off today, featuring exclusive premieres and special events. Netflix presents exclusive debuts, and Club Ironmouse hosts a concert on the Main Stage at 8:30 PM.
The Frontier Lord Begins with Zero Subjects — Episode 7
Time: Check local listings
Immortality (Seasons 1-4) — Added to ADN
Time: Streaming on ADN
Radio Show — Denpa Laboratory #57
Time: 8:00 PM JST
Featuring MCs May'n and Washizaki Ken.
Thunder 3 — Episode 7 (Sub & Dub)
Time: Check local listings
Koala Enikki — Episode 46
Time: Check local listings
Friday — August 21, 2026
Friday is packed with major fantasy and action releases, led by That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 4, The Elusive Samurai Season 2, The Drops of God, I Became a Legend After My 10 Year-Long Last Stand, The Frontier Lord Begins with Zero Subjects, and Draw This, Then Die!
The Frontier Lord Begins with Zero Subjects — Episode 9
Release Date: Friday, August 21, 2026
Release Time: 2:30 PM WAT
Crunchyroll Time: 6:30 AM PDT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Dias has been given an abandoned territory and must build a functioning domain virtually from nothing. The frontier lord continues building his territory from virtually nothing.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
I Became a Legend After My 10 Year-Long Last Stand — Episode 8
Release Date: Friday, August 21, 2026
Release Time: 3:00 PM WAT
Crunchyroll Time: 7:00 AM PDT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
After completing a decade-long battle, the former S-rank hero continues trying to rebuild an ordinary life while starting over as an F-rank adventurer.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 4 — Episode 20
Release Date: Friday, August 21, 2026
Release Time: 4:00 PM WAT
Crunchyroll Time: 8:00 AM PDT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Rimuru's nation-building campaign continues with another episode of the fourth season. Rimuru's efforts to build an alliance between humans and monsters continue as Tempest's political influence expands.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
The Drops of God — Episode 20
Release Date: Friday, August 21, 2026
Release Time: 4:30 PM WAT
Crunchyroll Time: 8:30 AM PDT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Shizuku Kanzaki and Issei Tomine remain locked in their battle over the legendary wine collection. The series is approaching its conclusion, with Episode 24 currently scheduled for September 18.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
Draw This, Then Die! — Episode 8
Release Date: Friday, August 21, 2026
Release Time: 4:35 PM WAT
Crunchyroll Time: 8:35 AM PDT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Ai Yasumi's love of manga leads her further into the world of creating stories in Episode 8. The supernatural horror series continues its Friday run with another chilling installment.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
The Elusive Samurai Season 2 — Episode 6
Release Date: Friday, August 21, 2026
Release Time: 5:00 PM WAT
Crunchyroll Time: 9:00 AM PDT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Hojo Tokiyuki's fight to survive and eventually reclaim his family's position continues with Episode 6. Tokiyuki showcases extraordinary evasion tactics and agile warfare maneuvers in high-octane, beautifully stylized sequences.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
Please Excuse My Younger Brothers — Episode 8
Release Date: Friday, August 21, 2026
Release Time: 5:30 PM WAT
Crunchyroll Time: 9:30 AM PDT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Ito's chaotic household continues to expand as she adjusts to life with her four stepbrothers.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
Crowned in a Hundred Days — Episode 18
Release Date: Friday, August 21, 2026
Release Time: TBA
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
The series continues its frequent release schedule with Episode 18 on August 21.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
Friday — August 21 Key Releases
- The Frontier Lord Begins with Zero Subjects — Episode 9, 2:30 PM WAT, ~24 min, Crunchyroll
- I Became a Legend After My 10 Year-Long Last Stand — Episode 8, 3:00 PM WAT, ~24 min, Crunchyroll
- That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime S4 — Episode 20, 4:00 PM WAT, ~24 min, Crunchyroll
- The Drops of God — Episode 20, 4:30 PM WAT, ~24 min, Crunchyroll
- Draw This, Then Die! — Episode 8, 4:35 PM WAT, ~24 min, Crunchyroll
- The Elusive Samurai S2 — Episode 6, 5:00 PM WAT, ~24 min, Crunchyroll
- Please Excuse My Younger Brothers — Episode 8, 5:30 PM WAT, ~24 min, Crunchyroll
- Crowned in a Hundred Days — Episode 18, TBA, ~24 min, Crunchyroll
Friday Special Events & Additions
Anime NYC 2026 — Day 2
Time: August 20–23 at the Javits Center, New York City
Anime NYC continues with a packed schedule of premieres and panels.
Crunchyroll Events:
- 10th Anniversary Celebration: Legacy of Bungo Stray Dogs — 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM ET, Room 1A06-08. Featuring Yuto Uemura (Atsushi) and Producer Chiaki Kurakane.
HIDIVE Events:
- The World Is Dancing World Dub Premiere — 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET, Room 1A12-14.
- Tetsuryo! meet with Tetsudou Musume World Premiere — 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM ET, Room 1A15.
- Nia Liston: The Merciless Maiden North American Premiere — 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET, Room 1A15-18.
VIZ Industry Panel — 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET, Room 1A06-08.
International J-Pop Star yama Concert — Main Stage.
Official Anime NYC Afterparty — 8:30 PM – 2:30 AM at Slate NYC.
Genso Suikoden — Two-Week Advance Premiere Begins
The highly anticipated anime adaptation begins its two-week advance premiere today.
Werewolf Girl Academy — Episode 1
Time: Streaming
The animated pilot officially releases its first episode.
Gnosia — Stage Play Adaptation
Time: August 21 – September 6 at Tokyo's Hikosen Theater
The sci-fi visual novel gets a "Live Playing Theater" stage adaptation.
Stillwater Season 5 — All Episodes
Time: Streaming on Apple TV
The acclaimed animated children's series returns globally with all five new episodes arriving together.
Shiranuhi — Premiere
Time: In Theaters / Streaming TBA
A major new theatrical anime release debuts today.
Chiikawa — New Episode
Time: Check local listings
Ling Wu Dalu — New Episode
Time: Check local listings
Cang Yuan Tu 3 — New Episode
Time: Check local listings
Yani Neko — New Episode
Time: Check local listings
Saturday — August 22, 2026
Saturday is one of the week's biggest anime days.
The major releases include:
- Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Calamity
- BLACK TORCH
- Ascendance of a Bookworm
- Daemons of the Shadow Realm
- Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia
- Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun Season 4
- Rich Girl Caretaker
- The Cat and the Dragon
- Recommendations from Iwamoto-Senpai
- The Ogre's Bride
- Hanaori-san Still Wants to Fight in the Next Life
- HELL MODE
- Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha EXCEEDS Gun Blaze Vengeance
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Calamity — Episode 5
Release Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026
Release Time: 3:30 PM WAT
International Time: 7:30 AM PDT
Platform: Disney+ / Hulu
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
The final Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War cour continues with Episode 5. Studio Pierrot delivers another cinematic-quality installment as the final battle between the Soul Reapers and the Quincy continues.
Watch: Disney+ internationally; Hulu in the United States.
BLACK TORCH — Episode 8
Release Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026
Release Time: 2:00 PM WAT
Crunchyroll Time: 6:00 AM PDT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Jiro and Rago's supernatural ninja battles continue in Episode 8. Jiro and Rago's tactical synchronization faces its toughest test yet as covert rogue ninja squads step up their pursuit.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
Ascendance of a Bookworm: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke — Episode 19
Release Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026
Release Time: 10:30 AM WAT
Crunchyroll Time: 2:30 AM PDT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Rozemyne's increasingly complicated life among the nobility continues with Episode 19.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
Daemons of the Shadow Realm — Episode 20
Release Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026
Release Time: 5:00 PM WAT
Crunchyroll Time: 9:00 AM PDT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Yuru and Asa's supernatural conflict continues with Episode 20. Yuru and Asa's connection to the mysterious Daemons continues to deepen.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia — Episode 9
Release Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026
Release Time: 5:00 PM WAT
Crunchyroll Time: 9:00 AM PDT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Sitara's journey through the Mongol Empire continues with Episode 9.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun Season 4 — Episode 21
Release Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026
Release Time: 11:25 AM WAT
Crunchyroll Time: 3:25 AM PDT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Iruma and the Misfit Class continue their Music Festival storyline. The beloved demon school comedy continues with another weekly episode.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
Rich Girl Caretaker — Episode 8
Release Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026
Release Time: 7:10 PM WAT
Crunchyroll Time: 11:10 AM PDT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Itsuki continues dealing with the private chaos hidden behind Hinako's perfect public image.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
The Cat and the Dragon — Episode 8
Release Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026
Release Time: 2:30 PM WAT
Crunchyroll Time: 6:30 AM PDT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
The orphaned dragon's unusual family life with the magic-wielding cats continues.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
Recommendations from Iwamoto-Senpai — Episode 8
Release Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026
Release Time: 3:00 PM WAT
Crunchyroll Time: 7:00 AM PDT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Iwamoto continues encountering strange cases and people with supernatural abilities.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
The Ogre's Bride — Episode 8
Release Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026
Release Time: 6:00 PM WAT
Crunchyroll Time: 10:00 AM PDT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
The supernatural romance continues with another chapter in the relationship between the ordinary girl and the monster who claims her as his bride.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
Hanaori-san Still Wants to Fight in the Next Life — Episode 9
Release Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026
Release Time: 6:30 PM WAT
Crunchyroll Time: 10:30 AM PDT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
The former enemies-turned-teacher-and-student story continues with Episode 9.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
HELL MODE: The Hardcore Gamer Dominates in Another World with Garbage Balancing — Episode 8
Release Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026
Release Time: TBA
Platform: HIDIVE
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
The second season continues with Episode 8.
Watch: HIDIVE.
Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha EXCEEDS Gun Blaze Vengeance — Episode 8
Release Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026
Release Time: 6:00 PM WAT
Crunchyroll Time: 10:00 AM PDT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Thirty years after an alien invasion, Shiina Kuze continues fighting to protect her sister and humanity.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
The Duke's Son Claims He Won't Love Me Yet, Showers Me with Adoration — Episode 8
Release Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026
Release Time: 6:00 PM WAT
Crunchyroll Time: 10:00 AM PDT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Elsa's marriage to a noble heir continues to reveal the painful history beneath his apparently gentle personality.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
Saturday — Additional Releases
- A Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality — Episode 188 (Aug 22, TBA, ~20–25 min)
- Detective Conan — Episode 1235 (Aug 22, TBA, ~24 min)
- KAMUI: He's Behind You — Episode 8 (Aug 22, TBA, ~24 min)
- The Fire — Episode 7 (Aug 22, TBA, ~24 min)
- Your Summer, My Storm — Episode 7 (Aug 22, TBA, ~24 min)
- A Good Day to Ascend — Episode 8 (Aug 22, TBA, ~24 min)
- Lost to Light — Episode 10 (Aug 22, TBA, ~24 min)
- Ten Thousand Worlds — Episode 461 (Aug 22, TBA, variable)
- Legend of Xianwu — Episode 186 (Aug 22, TBA, variable)
- The Alliance — Episode 258 (Aug 22, TBA, variable)
Saturday — Quick Watching Order
- Ascendance of a Bookworm — Episode 19 — 10:30 AM WAT
- Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun Season 4 — Episode 21 — 11:25 AM WAT
- BLACK TORCH — Episode 8 — 2:00 PM WAT
- The Cat and the Dragon — Episode 8 — 2:30 PM WAT
- Recommendations from Iwamoto-Senpai — Episode 8 — 3:00 PM WAT
- Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War — Episode 5 — 3:30 PM WAT
- Daemons of the Shadow Realm — Episode 20 — 5:00 PM WAT
- Jaadugar — Episode 9 — 5:00 PM WAT
- The Ogre's Bride — Episode 8 — 6:00 PM WAT
- Hanaori-san Still Wants to Fight in the Next Life — Episode 9 — 6:30 PM WAT
- Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha EXCEEDS Gun Blaze Vengeance — Episode 8 — 6:00 PM WAT
- Rich Girl Caretaker — Episode 8 — 7:10 PM WAT
Saturday Special Events & Additions
ONE PIECE DAY '26 — Global Livestream
Time: Starts 6:15 PM JST / 10:15 AM WAT on YouTube (Free)
The annual celebration of the global ONE PIECE franchise kicks off with the ONE PIECE DAY '26 Premium Eve. The event features:
- New ONE PIECE announcements
- Live performances by Hiroshi Kitadani, Maki Otsuki, AiNA THE END, and 36km/h
- ONE PIECE CARD GAME stage
- WORLD TOP 100 Character Popularity Poll results — rankings 100–31 announced today
- Special panel with the Elbaph Arc voice cast
Anime NYC 2026 — Day 3
Crunchyroll Events:
- Magical Buffs: The Support Caster is Stronger Than He Realized! World Premiere — Screening of the first two episodes.
HIDIVE Events:
- Reincarnated as a Sword Season 2 North American Premiere and Q&A — 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM ET, Room 1A23-24. Featuring Director Shinji Ishihira and Producers Yosuke Shimada and Genta Ozaki.
Thunder 3 — Premiere
Time: Streaming on Netflix
The action-packed series makes its debut on Netflix.
Ne Zha 2 — English Dub Release
Time: In Theaters (US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand)
The animation behemoth Ne Zha 2 arrives in English dub, headlined by Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh in a lead voice role.
Ponyo – The Great Adventure at the Sea — TV Broadcast
Time: 8:15 PM local time on KinoweltTV (Germany)
The Studio Ghibli classic airs as part of KinoweltTV's five-part film series.
Sunday — August 23, 2026
Sunday is one of the biggest days of the week, with One Piece, Mushoku Tensei Season 3, The 100 Girlfriends Season 3, You and I Are Polar Opposites Season 2, Sparks of Tomorrow, Goodbye, Lara, Though I Am an Inept Villainess, The World's Strongest Rearguard, Iron Wok Jan!, Anime AzurLane: Slow Ahead! Season 2, Let's go KAIKIGUMI, and The Classroom of the Black Cat and a Witch all on the schedule.
You and I Are Polar Opposites Season 2 — Episode 8
Release Date: Sunday, August 23, 2026
Release Time: 9:30 AM WAT
Crunchyroll Time: 1:30 AM PDT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Suzuki and Tani's relationship continues in the second season of the popular opposites-attract romantic comedy.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
Let's go KAIKIGUMI — Episode 8
Release Date: Sunday, August 23, 2026
Release Time: 9:30 AM WAT
Crunchyroll Time: 1:30 AM PDT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
A man who is terrified of ghosts becomes involved in reviving a supernatural organization.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
Iron Wok Jan! — Episode 8
Release Date: Sunday, August 23, 2026
Release Time: 10:00 AM WAT
Crunchyroll Time: 2:00 AM PDT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
The culinary battle series returns with another episode of intense cooking competition.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
The World's Strongest Rearguard — Episode 8
Release Date: Sunday, August 23, 2026
Release Time: 2:00 PM WAT
Crunchyroll Time: 6:00 AM PDT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Arihito continues using his unusual support-class abilities to help his party survive increasingly dangerous labyrinth encounters.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, REALLY Love You Season 3 — Episode 8
Release Date: Sunday, August 23, 2026
Release Time: 3:00 PM WAT
Crunchyroll Time: 7:00 AM PDT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Rentarou's already enormous romantic family continues getting even more chaotic.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
Sparks of Tomorrow — Episode 8
Release Date: Sunday, August 23, 2026
Release Time: 3:00 PM WAT
Platform: Netflix
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
The alternate-history drama continues exploring the consequences of technological progress and the social resistance surrounding it.
Watch: Netflix.
One Piece — Episode 1175
Release Date: Sunday, August 23, 2026
Release Time: 3:15 PM WAT
Crunchyroll Time: 7:15 AM PDT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
The Straw Hat Pirates continue their journey through the Elbaf Arc. Titled "The Burning Elbaf! Explosion! Jinbe's Sea Cloud Suplex," the Elbaf Arc continues as the Straw Hat Pirates face new giant-scale challenges.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 3 — Episode 9
Release Date: Sunday, August 23, 2026
Release Time: 4:00 PM WAT
Crunchyroll Time: 8:00 AM PDT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Rudeus Greyrat continues through another difficult stage of his life as Season 3 develops its political, familial, and magical conflicts. The highly anticipated third season continues with another weekly installment of Rudeus's journey.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
The Classroom of the Black Cat and a Witch — Episode 20
Release Date: Sunday, August 23, 2026
Release Time: 4:00 PM WAT
Crunchyroll Time: 8:00 AM PDT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
The aspiring witch and the mysterious black cat continue their unusual magical-school adventure.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
Goodbye, Lara — Episode 8
Release Date: Sunday, August 23, 2026
Release Time: 4:30 PM WAT
Crunchyroll Time: 8:30 AM PDT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Lara's unusual journey between mermaid mythology and human life continues.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
Though I Am an Inept Villainess — Episode 7
Release Date: Sunday, August 23, 2026
Release Time: 4:45 PM WAT
Crunchyroll Time: 8:45 AM PDT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Reirin continues trying to survive the dangerous political environment created by the body-swap situation. The reincarnated villainess story continues with another Sunday installment.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
Anime AzurLane: Slow Ahead! Season 2 — Episode 8
Release Date: Sunday, August 23, 2026
Release Time: 5:45 PM WAT
Crunchyroll Time: 9:45 AM PDT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 12–15 minutes
The shipgirls return for another collection of lighthearted everyday adventures. The cheerful slice-of-life spin-off continues with more shipgirl antics.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
Sunday Special Events & Additions
ONE PIECE DAY '26 — Global Livestream (Main Event)
Time: 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM JST / 2:30 AM – 10:30 AM WAT on YouTube (Free)
The annual ONE PIECE celebration features a full day of programming:
- Opening Panel — 10:30 AM JST
- "World Top 100" Character Popularity Poll Results — Top 30 rankings announced today
- ONE PIECE News — Two parts with major franchise announcements
- Featured guests and live performances
Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie — [Part 2] Eternal (TV Broadcast)
Time: 8:00 PM (Japan) on Animax
The second Madoka Magica compilation film airs on television.
Anime NYC 2026 — Final Day (Day 4)
Time: August 20–23 at the Javits Center, New York City
The convention concludes with final panels and premieres.
The Summer Hikaru Died — Episode 8
Time: 10:00 AM PDT / 6:00 PM WAT
The supernatural horror series releases its eighth episode.
The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. — Marathon Broadcast Begins
Time: From August 23 to 31
A special marathon broadcast celebrating the anime's 10th anniversary airs daily.
Sunday Quick Schedule
- You and I Are Polar Opposites S2 — Episode 8, 9:30 AM WAT, ~24 min, Crunchyroll
- Let's go KAIKIGUMI — Episode 8, 9:30 AM WAT, ~24 min, Crunchyroll
- Iron Wok Jan! — Episode 8, 10:00 AM WAT, ~24 min, Crunchyroll
- The World's Strongest Rearguard — Episode 8, 2:00 PM WAT, ~24 min, Crunchyroll
- The 100 Girlfriends S3 — Episode 8, 3:00 PM WAT, ~24 min, Crunchyroll
- Sparks of Tomorrow — Episode 8, 3:00 PM WAT, ~24 min, Netflix
- One Piece — Episode 1175, 3:15 PM WAT, ~24 min, Crunchyroll
- Mushoku Tensei S3 — Episode 9, 4:00 PM WAT, ~24 min, Crunchyroll
- The Classroom of the Black Cat and a Witch — Episode 20, 4:00 PM WAT, ~24 min, Crunchyroll
- Goodbye, Lara — Episode 8, 4:30 PM WAT, ~24 min, Crunchyroll
- Though I Am an Inept Villainess — Episode 7, 4:45 PM WAT, ~24 min, Crunchyroll
- Anime AzurLane: Slow Ahead! S2 — Episode 8, 5:45 PM WAT, ~12–15 min, Crunchyroll
Monday — August 24, 2026
Monday shifts the focus toward romance, fantasy, comedy, psychological games, and supernatural drama.
Love Unseen Beneath the Clear Night Sky — Episode 8
Release Date: Monday, August 24, 2026
Release Time: 1:30 PM WAT
Crunchyroll Time: 5:30 AM PDT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Kakeru's relationship with Koharu continues developing as the two navigate the emotional complications surrounding her wish to see fireworks.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
Skeleton Knight in Another World Season 2 — Episode 8
Release Date: Monday, August 24, 2026
Release Time: 2:00 PM WAT
Crunchyroll Time: 6:00 AM PDT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Arc and his companions continue their efforts to protect oppressed elves and beastfolk while confronting increasingly powerful political enemies.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
The Insipid Prince's Furtive Grab for the Throne — Episode 8
Release Date: Monday, August 24, 2026
Release Time: 2:00 PM WAT
Crunchyroll Time: 6:00 AM PDT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Arnold continues secretly manipulating the political struggle surrounding the royal succession while maintaining his public image as a useless prince.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
The World Is Dancing — Episode 9
Release Date: Monday, August 24, 2026
Release Time: 2:00 PM WAT
Platform: HIDIVE
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
The historical drama continues following the young performer whose journey leads toward the development of Noh theatre.
Watch: HIDIVE.
The Forsaken Saintess and Her Foodie Road Trip in Another World — Episode 8
Release Date: Monday, August 24, 2026
Release Time: 3:00 PM WAT
Platform: HIDIVE
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
The saintess continues travelling through another world, with food and adventure remaining central to her journey.
Watch: HIDIVE.
A Livid Lady's Guide to Getting Even — Episode 8
Release Date: Monday, August 24, 2026
Release Time: 3:30 PM WAT
Crunchyroll Time: 7:30 AM PDT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Elizabeth's revenge campaign continues as she uses intelligence, magic, and political maneuvering to dismantle the people responsible for destroying her homeland.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
Oh Boy, Was I Wrong About Her — Episode 8
Release Date: Monday, August 24, 2026
Release Time: 4:00 PM WAT
Crunchyroll Time: 8:00 AM PDT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Hayato's reunion with his childhood friend Haruki continues as he struggles to reconcile his memories of the person he once knew with who she has become.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
Grand Blue Dreaming Season 3 — Episode 8
Release Date: Monday, August 24, 2026
Release Time: 4:30 PM WAT
Crunchyroll Time: 8:30 AM PDT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Iori and the Diving Club return for another round of outrageous comedy, diving adventures, drinking disasters, and university chaos. Iori and the Diving Club continue their Palau chaos with another round of outrageous comedy.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
LIAR GAME — Episode 21
Release Date: Monday, August 24, 2026
Release Time: 5:00 PM WAT
Crunchyroll Time: 9:00 AM PDT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
The psychological battle continues as Nao and the other participants face increasingly dangerous rounds of manipulation, deception, and strategic calculation.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
Monday Quick Schedule
- Love Unseen Beneath the Clear Night Sky — Episode 8, 1:30 PM WAT, ~24 min, Crunchyroll
- Skeleton Knight in Another World S2 — Episode 8, 2:00 PM WAT, ~24 min, Crunchyroll
- The Insipid Prince's Furtive Grab for the Throne — Episode 8, 2:00 PM WAT, ~24 min, Crunchyroll
- The World Is Dancing — Episode 9, 2:00 PM WAT, ~24 min, HIDIVE
- The Forsaken Saintess and Her Foodie Road Trip — Episode 8, 3:00 PM WAT, ~24 min, HIDIVE
- A Livid Lady's Guide to Getting Even — Episode 8, 3:30 PM WAT, ~24 min, Crunchyroll
- Oh Boy, Was I Wrong About Her — Episode 8, 4:00 PM WAT, ~24 min, Crunchyroll
- Grand Blue Dreaming S3 — Episode 8, 4:30 PM WAT, ~24 min, Crunchyroll
- LIAR GAME — Episode 21, 5:00 PM WAT, ~24 min, Crunchyroll
Monday Special Events & Additions
Kaiju No. 8 — German TV Premiere
Time: 9:40 PM on ProSieben FUN (Germany)
The first season airs in double episodes with a German dubbed version. This marks the series' first broadcast on German television.
Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE (Season 4) Part 1 — Blu-ray Release
Time: Available for purchase
Sailor Moon (Season 1) — Steelbook Blu-ray Release
Time: Available for purchase
'Go For It, Nakamura!' — Advanced Screenings
Time: In Tokyo, Japan
Despite a production delay to 2026, the first two episodes receive advanced screenings in Tokyo.
AT-X Channel — Late Night Programming
Time: 25:00 – 28:00 JST (Monday night/Tuesday early morning)
ABEMA — "Anime Every Week 200 Works Free Festival" Continues
Time: Streaming on ABEMA
ABEMA continues its massive free anime festival throughout August.
Tuesday — August 25, 2026
Tuesday is led by a strong group of fantasy, romance, cyberpunk, and historical titles.
Young Ladies Don't Play Fighting Games — Episode 8
Release Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Release Time: 12:30 PM WAT
Crunchyroll Time: 4:30 AM PDT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
The elegant students of Kuromi Girls' Academy continue their secret obsession with competitive fighting games.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
I Want to Love You Till Your Dying Day — Episode 8
Release Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Release Time: 1:30 PM WAT
Crunchyroll Time: 5:30 AM PDT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
The emotional military-fantasy series continues following Sheena and Mimi as they struggle to survive in a brutal world where their academy trains young girls for war.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
The Oblivious Saint Can't Contain Her Power — Episode 9
Release Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Release Time: 2:30 PM WAT
Crunchyroll Time: 6:30 AM PDT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Carolina's journey continues as the supposedly ordinary saint discovers that her magical abilities are far greater than anyone expected.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
Victoria of Many Faces — Episode 8
Release Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Release Time: 3:00 PM WAT
Crunchyroll Time: 8:00 AM PDT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 22 minutes
Former spy Chloe continues her new life as Victoria in the Kingdom of Ashberry. Chloe's new life as Victoria continues as her past catches up to her.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
The Ghost in the Shell — Episode 8
Release Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Release Time: 3:30 PM WAT
Prime Video Time: Approximately 7:30 AM PDT
Platform: Prime Video
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Science SARU's new adaptation of The Ghost in the Shell continues its exploration of cyberbrain technology, artificial intelligence, identity, and the increasingly blurred boundary between humans and machines.
Watch: Prime Video.
Red River — Episode 8
Release Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Release Time: 6:40 PM WAT
Crunchyroll Time: 10:40 AM PDT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Yuri's extraordinary journey through the ancient Hittite Empire continues. Yuri's journey in the Hittite Empire of the 14th century BCE continues as she navigates royal conspiracies.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
Tuesday Quick Schedule
- Young Ladies Don't Play Fighting Games — Episode 8, 12:30 PM WAT, ~24 min, Crunchyroll
- I Want to Love You Till Your Dying Day — Episode 8, 1:30 PM WAT, ~24 min, Crunchyroll
- The Oblivious Saint Can't Contain Her Power — Episode 9, 2:30 PM WAT, ~24 min, Crunchyroll
- Victoria of Many Faces — Episode 8, 3:00 PM WAT, ~22 min, Crunchyroll
- The Ghost in the Shell — Episode 8, 3:30 PM WAT, ~24 min, Prime Video
- Red River — Episode 8, 6:40 PM WAT, ~24 min, Crunchyroll
Tuesday Special Events & Additions
The World Is Dancing — English Dub Debut
Time: Streaming on HIDIVE
The award-winning historical drama receives its English dub premiere today.
Batman: Knightfall Part 1 — Digital Release
Time: Available for purchase digitally
The first film in the animated retelling of Batman's first battle with Bane arrives on digital platforms.
Fortnite x Jujutsu Kaisen Collaboration — Final Day
Time: Until 2 AM ET
The "Break the Curse" crossover event concludes today.
Serial Experiments Lain — Episode 8 (TV Broadcast)
Time: 5:00 PM (Japan) on TV (JP)
Silent Möbius — Episode 21 (TV Broadcast)
Time: 5:00 PM (Japan) on TV (JP)
AIKa — Episode 5 (Release)
Time: 8:00 AM (Japan)
Doraemon (1979) — Episode 1365 (TV Broadcast)
Time: 5:50 PM (Japan) on TV (JP)
Wednesday — August 26, 2026
Wednesday delivers a stacked lineup of isekai, dark fantasy, and military action.
Clevatess Season 2 — Episode 8
Release Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Release Time: 1:00 PM WAT
Crunchyroll Time: 5:00 AM PDT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Alicia, Klen, Naie, and Clevatess continue their journey as the mystery surrounding the Hero legend and the changing world around them becomes increasingly complicated. The unlikely trio continues their quest to save a world on the brink of annihilation.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4 — Episode 80 / Recapture Arc Episode 3
Release Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Release Time: 2:00 PM WAT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Subaru's journey into the Auguria Dunes continues as he and his allies attempt to reach the Pleiades Watchtower and find the Sage. Subaru's Recapture Arc journey toward the Pleiades Watchtower continues.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
Saga of Tanya the Evil Season 2 — Episode 8
Release Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Release Time: 2:30 PM WAT
Crunchyroll Time: 6:30 AM PDT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Tanya Degurechaff returns to the battlefield as the military conflict surrounding the Empire continues to escalate. Tanya von Degurechaff continues her climb through the ranks of the imperial army, executing brutal tactical maneuvers on the front lines.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
Heroine? Saint? No, I'm an All-Works Maid! — Episode 8
Release Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Release Time: 3:30 PM WAT
Crunchyroll Time: 7:30 AM PDT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Melody may possess the qualities of a saint destined to save the world, but her personal ambition is much simpler: becoming the perfect maid.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games Is Tough for Mobs Season 2 — Episode 8
Release Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Release Time: 4:30 PM WAT
Crunchyroll Time: 8:30 AM PDT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Leon continues trying to survive the bizarre rules of the otome-game world. Leon's second life in the otome game world continues with more comedic chaos.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
Hana-Kimi Season 2 — Episode 8
Release Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Release Time: 5:00 PM WAT
Crunchyroll Time: 9:00 AM PDT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Mizuki's continuing attempt to attend an all-boys school while hiding her true identity creates more romantic and comedic complications.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
The Villager of Level 999 — Episode 10
Release Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Release Time: 5:00 PM WAT
Crunchyroll Time: 9:00 AM PDT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Koji Kagami may appear to be an ordinary villager, but his astonishing level makes him anything but ordinary. Koji Kagami continues his journey alongside Alice, the Demon King's daughter, as they pursue their shared goal of peaceful coexistence.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
Tomb Raider King — Episode 8
Release Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Release Time: 6:20 PM WAT
Crunchyroll Time: 10:20 AM PDT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Seo Joo-Heon continues using his knowledge of the future to hunt powerful relics before rival organizations can obtain them.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
Wednesday Quick Schedule
- Clevatess Season 2 — Episode 8, 1:00 PM WAT, ~24 min, Crunchyroll
- Re:ZERO Season 4 — Episode 80, 2:00 PM WAT, ~24 min, Crunchyroll
- Saga of Tanya the Evil Season 2 — Episode 8, 2:30 PM WAT, ~24 min, Crunchyroll
- Heroine? Saint? No, I'm an All-Works Maid! — Episode 8, 3:30 PM WAT, ~24 min, Crunchyroll
- Trapped in a Dating Sim Season 2 — Episode 8, 4:30 PM WAT, ~24 min, Crunchyroll
- Hana-Kimi Season 2 — Episode 8, 5:00 PM WAT, ~24 min, Crunchyroll
- The Villager of Level 999 — Episode 10, 5:00 PM WAT, ~24 min, Crunchyroll
- Tomb Raider King — Episode 8, 6:20 PM WAT, ~24 min, Crunchyroll
Wednesday Special Events & Additions
Boruto: Naruto the Movie — TV Broadcast (Germany)
Time: 8:15 PM on KinoweltTV (Germany)
The action film airs as the finale of KinoweltTV's five-part "Der Zauber von Anime" film series.
Shachibato! President, It's Time for Battle! — Blu-ray Box Release
Time: Available for purchase
Princess Nine — Episode 20 (TV Broadcast)
Time: 5:00 PM (Japan) on TV (JP)
Record of Lodoss War: Chronicles of the Heroic Knight — Episode 22 (TV Broadcast)
Time: 5:00 PM (Japan) on TV (JP)
Beast Wars Second — Episode 22 (TV Broadcast)
Time: 5:30 PM (Japan) on TV (JP)
Dr. Slump — Episode 31 (TV Broadcast)
Time: 6:00 PM (Japan) on TV (JP)
Brain Powerd — Episode 18 (TV Broadcast)
Time: 6:30 PM (Japan) on TV (JP)
Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir — Season 6 New Episodes
Time: Check local listings
Thursday — August 27, 2026
Thursday is one of the most crowded days of the week, with a particularly strong lineup of fantasy, comedy, romance, sci-fi and music anime.
Dara-san of Reiwa — Episode 9
Release Date: Thursday, August 27, 2026
Release Time: 1:30 PM WAT
Crunchyroll Time: 5:30 AM PDT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Hinata and Kaoru's strange encounter with a cursed serpent god continues. The serpent god Dara continues her awkward and heartwarming adventures in daily life.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
The World Is Dancing — Episode 9
Release Date: Thursday, August 27, 2026
Release Time: 2:00 PM WAT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
The historical drama continues following Oniyasha's journey through the world of medieval Japanese performance.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
BanG Dream! YUME∞MITA — Episode 11
Release Date: Thursday, August 27, 2026
Release Time: 3:00 PM WAT
Crunchyroll Time: 7:00 AM PDT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Mugendai Mewtype's story continues as the virtual band's members attempt to turn their unusual collection of talent and personalities into a functioning music group. The virtual girl band faces new challenges as the pressure of the music industry intensifies.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
Mebius Dust — Episode 8
Release Date: Thursday, August 27, 2026
Release Time: 3:30 PM WAT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
The original sci-fi series continues exploring the strange substance known as Mebius Dust and the consequences of its appearance.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You — Episode 9
Release Date: Thursday, August 27, 2026
Release Time: 3:56 PM WAT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Sasaki and Tayama's quiet after-work relationship continues to develop through their increasingly meaningful conversations behind the supermarket.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
From Overshadowed to Overpowered: Second Reincarnation of a Talentless Sage — Episode 10
Release Date: Thursday, August 27, 2026
Release Time: 4:00 PM WAT
Crunchyroll Time: 8:00 AM PDT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Ephtal, a legendary sage reborn hundreds of years after his original life, enters a world where the magical knowledge he once possessed has been largely forgotten.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
The Exiled Heavy Knight Knows How to Game the System — Episode 9
Release Date: Thursday, August 27, 2026
Release Time: 5:00 PM WAT
Crunchyroll Time: 9:00 AM PDT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Elimas continues exploiting his knowledge of the game-like world around him. Elimas continues weaponizing his meta-knowledge in the fantasy game world.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
Kaiju Girl Caramelise — Episode 9
Release Date: Thursday, August 27, 2026
Release Time: 5:30 PM WAT
Crunchyroll Time: 10:30 AM PDT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Kuroe continues struggling with the bizarre consequence of falling in love: she transforms into a kaiju. Kuroe's kaiju transformations continue to complicate her high school love life as her emotions spike around Arata Minami.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
Thursday Quick Schedule
- Dara-san of Reiwa — Episode 9, 1:30 PM WAT, ~24 min, Crunchyroll
- The World Is Dancing — Episode 9, 2:00 PM WAT, ~24 min, Crunchyroll
- BanG Dream! YUME∞MITA — Episode 11, 3:00 PM WAT, ~24 min, Crunchyroll
- Mebius Dust — Episode 8, 3:30 PM WAT, ~24 min, Crunchyroll
- Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You — Episode 9, 3:56 PM WAT, ~24 min, Crunchyroll
- From Overshadowed to Overpowered — Episode 10, 4:00 PM WAT, ~24 min, Crunchyroll
- The Exiled Heavy Knight — Episode 9, 5:00 PM WAT, ~24 min, Crunchyroll
- Kaiju Girl Caramelise — Episode 9, 5:30 PM WAT, ~24 min, Crunchyroll
Thursday Special Release — Gintama the Movie 2026: Yoshiwara in Flames
Release Date: Thursday, August 27, 2026
Platform: Netflix
Format: Anime Feature Film
Watch Time: Approximately 1 hour 50 minutes
The 2026 Gintama movie retells the Yoshiwara in Flames storyline from the original anime. Netflix adds the new compilation film to its catalog today. The film covers episodes 139-146 of the anime and features newly animated scenes, as well as characters who did not originally appear in the arc. It opened at #2 in Japan, selling 262,700 tickets and earning 405,617,328 yen (US$2.64 million) in its first three days.
Watch: Netflix.
Thursday Special Events & Additions
Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn — Marathon Screening (Final Day)
Time: August 21–27 at United Cinemas Aqua City Odaiba
The marathon screening concludes today with Episode 7 "Over the Rainbow."
The Klutzy Class Monitor and the Girl with the Short Skirt — Blu-ray Release
Time: Available for purchase
Akane-Banashi — First Cour Complete
Time: Streaming on Netflix
The drama series wrapped its first cour on August 2 and is currently available in full. It will return with new episodes in 2027.
Friday — August 28, 2026
Friday is another major release day, with The Elusive Samurai Season 2, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 4, Draw This, Then Die!, Snowball Earth, The Drops of God, Hell Mode Season 2, The Frontier Lord Begins with Zero Subjects, and The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten 2.
The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten 2 — Episode 21
Release Date: Friday, August 28, 2026
Release Time: 3:30 PM WAT
Crunchyroll Time: 7:30 AM PDT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Amane and Mahiru continue navigating life as a couple. The second season develops their relationship beyond the initial school-life premise.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 4 — Episode 21
Release Date: Friday, August 28, 2026
Release Time: 4:00 PM WAT
Crunchyroll Time: 8:00 AM PDT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Rimuru's efforts to build an alliance between humans and monsters continue as Tempest's political influence expands. Fans of the isekai powerhouse can look forward to another new chapter as Rimuru's journey continues.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
The Elusive Samurai Season 2 — Episode 7
Release Date: Friday, August 28, 2026
Release Time: 4:00 PM WAT
Crunchyroll Time: 9:00 AM PDT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Hojo Tokiyuki's fight to reclaim his homeland continues. Tokiyuki's historical battle for survival continues with the show's signature combination of dramatic warfare and spectacular animation.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
Snowball Earth — Episode 22
Release Date: Friday, August 28, 2026
Release Time: 4:30 PM WAT
Crunchyroll Time: 8:30 AM PDT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Tetsuo's return to a frozen Earth continues as he tries to understand what happened to humanity and keep the promise he made to his robotic companion.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
The Drops of God — Episode 21
Release Date: Friday, August 28, 2026
Release Time: 4:30 PM WAT
Crunchyroll Time: 8:30 AM PDT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Shizuku Kanzaki and Issei Tomine continue their intense battle of wine knowledge.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
Draw This, Then Die! — Episode 9
Release Date: Friday, August 28, 2026
Release Time: 4:35 PM WAT
Crunchyroll Time: 8:35 AM PDT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Ai Yasumi continues her journey toward becoming a manga creator. Ai's journey toward becoming a manga artist continues as she faces new challenges on Izu Oshima.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
Hell Mode: The Hardcore Gamer Dominates in Another World with Garbage Balancing — Episode 9
Release Date: Friday, August 28, 2026
Release Time: 5:00 PM WAT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
The hardcore gamer continues his progression through a brutal otherworld where the difficulty level is anything but forgiving.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
The Frontier Lord Begins with Zero Subjects — Episode 9
Release Date: Friday, August 28, 2026
Release Time: 5:00 PM WAT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
The frontier lord continues building his territory from virtually nothing. Dias continues building his domain from the ground up alongside the mysterious girl Alna.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
Friday Quick Schedule
- The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten 2 — Episode 21, 3:30 PM WAT, ~24 min, Crunchyroll
- That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime S4 — Episode 21, 4:00 PM WAT, ~24 min, Crunchyroll
- The Elusive Samurai S2 — Episode 7, 4:00 PM WAT, ~24 min, Crunchyroll
- Snowball Earth — Episode 22, 4:30 PM WAT, ~24 min, Crunchyroll
- The Drops of God — Episode 21, 4:30 PM WAT, ~24 min, Crunchyroll
- Draw This, Then Die! — Episode 9, 4:35 PM WAT, ~24 min, Crunchyroll
- Hell Mode S2 — Episode 9, 5:00 PM WAT, ~24 min, Crunchyroll
- The Frontier Lord Begins with Zero Subjects — Episode 9, 5:00 PM WAT, ~24 min, Crunchyroll
Friday Special Events & Additions
Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie – Walpurgisnacht: Rising — Theatrical Release
Time: In theaters (Crunchyroll)
The highly anticipated fourth Madoka Magica film releases in theaters today.
The Ribbon Hero — Netflix Premiere
Time: Streaming on Netflix
The Netflix original animated film premieres globally today. The 109-minute movie reimagines Osamu Tezuka's 1960s manga Princess Knight.
Weathering with You — Theatrical Screening
Time: In theaters
Makoto Shinkai's acclaimed film screens as part of the "After Nature Anime" series.
Pokémon Horizons: The Series — Episode HZ147
Time: Check local listings (Japan)
Episode HZ147 is titled "Super Emotional! Pokémon Contest!!" and airs today in Japan.
Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 3 — Episode 9
Time: Check local listings (Note: International release was Sunday, August 23)
Please Excuse My Younger Brothers — Episode 9
Time: 9:30 AM PT / 12:30 PM ET / 5:30 PM WAT on Crunchyroll
Ito continues adapting to life with her four younger stepbrothers.
I Became a Legend After My 10 Year-Long Last Stand — Episode 9
Time: Streaming
The isekai action series continues with its ninth episode.
Saturday — August 29, 2026
Saturday is one of the biggest anime days of the entire Summer 2026 season.
Ascendance of a Bookworm: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke — Episode 20
Release Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026
Release Time: 9:30 AM WAT
Platform: Crunchyroll / Prime Video
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Rozemyne's life as the adopted daughter of an archduke continues as she becomes increasingly involved in noble politics and the development of Ehrenfest. Myne's journey as Rozemyne continues as the story moves deeper into noble society, libraries, and political responsibility.
Watch: Crunchyroll / Prime Video.
BLACK TORCH — Episode 9
Release Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026
Release Time: 1:00 PM WAT
Crunchyroll Time: 6:00 AM PDT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24–25 minutes
Jiro and Rago continue their supernatural ninja adventure as the conflict between humans and spectral beings grows increasingly dangerous. Jiro and Rago's tactical synchronization faces its toughest test yet as covert rogue ninja squads step up their pursuit.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
The Cat and the Dragon — Episode 10
Release Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026
Release Time: 1:30 PM WAT
Platform: Crunchyroll / Prime Video
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
The unusual relationship between the dragon and the mother cat continues as their peaceful forest life increasingly intersects with the human world. The dragon raised by a mother cat continues softening his view of the world as his forest life expands into human territory.
Watch: Crunchyroll / Prime Video.
Recommendations from Iwamoto-Senpai — Episode 9
Release Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026
Release Time: 2:00 PM WAT
Crunchyroll Time: 7:00 AM PDT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Iwamoto continues traveling around Japan while encountering people with unusual abilities and investigating mysteries that appear to have no ordinary explanation. Kodo Iwamoto keeps drawing the strange and gifted into his orbit.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Calamity — Episode 6
Release Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026
Release Time: 2:30 PM WAT
U.S. Simulcast: 7:30 AM PDT
Platforms: Disney+ / Hulu
Watch Time: Approximately 23 minutes
The final cour of the Thousand-Year Blood War continues toward its conclusion. Episode 46 of the series continues the final battle between the Soul Reapers and the Quincy forces. With Studio Pierrot delivering top-tier animation, this is a must-watch.
Watch: Disney+ / Hulu.
Daemons of the Shadow Realm — Episode 21
Release Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026
Release Time: 3:30 PM WAT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Yuru and Asa's connection to the mysterious Daemons continues to deepen. The supernatural adventure increasingly reveals the hidden relationship between the twins, the Daemons and the forces trying to control them.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
Mao — Episode 22
Release Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026
Release Time: 3:45 PM WAT
Platform: Crunchyroll / Prime Video
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Rumiko Takahashi's supernatural historical mystery continues as Nanoka and Mao uncover more secrets surrounding their intertwined pasts.
Watch: Crunchyroll / Prime Video.
Grow Up Show: Sunflower Circus — Episode 9
Release Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026
Release Time: 4:00 PM WAT
Platform: Crunchyroll / Prime Video
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
The circus performers continue balancing friendship, performance pressure and their ambitions. The circus drama ramps up performance tensions as the troupe prepares for a pivotal show.
Watch: Crunchyroll / Prime Video.
Magilumiere Co. Ltd. Season 2 — Episode 9
Release Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026
Release Time: 4:55 PM WAT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
The magical-girl workplace story continues as Kana and the employees of Magilumiere face increasingly difficult jobs.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha EXCEEDS: Gun Blaze Vengeance — Episode 9
Release Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026
Release Time: 5:00 PM WAT
Platform: Crunchyroll / Prime Video
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
The latest Nanoha project continues its magical battle storyline. The magical girl action series continues with its ninth episode.
Watch: Crunchyroll / Prime Video.
The Ogre's Bride — Episode 9
Release Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026
Release Time: 6:00 PM WAT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
The yokai romance continues as the relationship between the human protagonist and the ogre develops under increasingly complicated supernatural circumstances.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
Rich Girl Caretaker — Episode 9
Release Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026
Release Time: 7:10 PM WAT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Itsuki continues secretly helping Hinako, the immensely popular girl whose privileged upbringing has left her surprisingly incapable of handling many everyday tasks. Itsuki and Hinako's relationship keeps quietly growing through everyday school-life tension and romance.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
The Duke's Son Claims He Won't Love Me Yet Showers Me with Adoration — Episode 9
Release Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026
Release Time: 7:30 PM WAT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
The romantic fantasy continues as the heroine's relationship with the duke's son becomes increasingly difficult to reconcile with his claim that he has no romantic feelings for her.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
Saturday Quick Schedule
- Ascendance of a Bookworm — Episode 20, 9:30 AM WAT, ~24 min, Crunchyroll / Prime Video
- BLACK TORCH — Episode 9, 1:00 PM WAT, ~24–25 min, Crunchyroll
- The Cat and the Dragon — Episode 10, 1:30 PM WAT, ~24 min, Crunchyroll / Prime Video
- Recommendations from Iwamoto-Senpai — Episode 9, 2:00 PM WAT, ~24 min, Crunchyroll
- BLEACH: TYBW – The Calamity — Episode 6, 2:30 PM WAT, ~23 min, Regional services
- Daemons of the Shadow Realm — Episode 21, 3:30 PM WAT, ~24 min, Crunchyroll
- Mao — Episode 22, 3:45 PM WAT, ~24 min, Crunchyroll / Prime Video
- Grow Up Show: Sunflower Circus — Episode 9, 4:00 PM WAT, ~24 min, Crunchyroll / Prime Video
- Magilumiere Co. Ltd. S2 — Episode 9, 4:55 PM WAT, ~24 min, Crunchyroll
- Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha EXCEEDS — Episode 9, 5:00 PM WAT, ~24 min, Crunchyroll
- The Ogre's Bride — Episode 9, 6:00 PM WAT, ~24 min, Crunchyroll
- Rich Girl Caretaker — Episode 9, 7:10 PM WAT, ~24 min, Crunchyroll
- The Duke's Son Claims He Won't Love Me Yet... — Episode 9, 7:30 PM WAT, ~24 min, Crunchyroll
Saturday Special Events & Additions
Juju Fest 2026 -5th Anniversary- Finale Event
Time: August 29–30 at K Arena Yokohama
The grand finale of the Jujutsu Kaisen anime's fifth anniversary celebrations takes place this weekend, featuring special announcements and performances.
Detective Conan — "Birdman Contest Bombing Incident" Special Episode
Time: Airs in Japan
The special collaboration episode with the Birdman Rally airs today, the first of two special episodes.
Terminator Zero — Netflix Premiere (8-Episode Anime Series)
Time: Streaming on Netflix
The new anime series premieres on Netflix, timed to Judgment Day (August 29, 1997).
Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun — Season 4 Episode 22
Time: Check local listings
The beloved demon school comedy continues with another weekly episode.
Dan Da Dan Season 2 — Episode 9
Time: 12:26 AM JST (Saturday early morning) / Check local streaming
The supernatural action-comedy continues its weekly run with another high-energy installment.
Sunday — August 30, 2026
Sunday is dominated by major continuing titles.
Iron Wok Jan! — Episode 9
Release Date: Sunday, August 30, 2026
Release Time: 9:30 AM WAT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
The competitive cooking anime continues its culinary battles.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
You and I Are Polar Opposites Season 2 — Episode 9
Release Date: Sunday, August 30, 2026
Release Time: 9:30 AM WAT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Suzuki and Tani continue navigating the awkward but increasingly sweet realities of their relationship.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
The World's Strongest Rearguard — Episode 9
Release Date: Sunday, August 30, 2026
Release Time: 2:00 PM WAT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Arihito and his party continue exploring dangerous dungeons.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, REALLY Love You Season 3 — Episode 9
Release Date: Sunday, August 30, 2026
Release Time: 2:30 PM WAT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Rentarou's already enormous romantic family continues to expand the chaos.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
Sparks of Tomorrow — Episode 9
Release Date: Sunday, August 30, 2026
Release Time: 3:00 PM WAT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
The alternate-history drama continues exploring a world where technological progress has created social and political resistance.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
ONE PIECE — Episode 1176
Release Date: Sunday, August 30, 2026
Release Time: 4:00 PM WAT
Crunchyroll Time: 9:00 AM PT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24–25 minutes
The Elbaf Arc continues as Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates uncover more of the mysteries surrounding the Giants' legendary homeland. Titled "The Threat of the Arrow-Arrow Fruit – Gunko vs. the Straw Hat Crew," Gunko overwhelms the Straw Hat crew with particular attention paid to Brook. The Elbaph Arc continues as the Straw Hat Pirates face new giant-scale challenges.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 3 — Episode 9
Release Date: Sunday, August 30, 2026
Release Time: 4:00 PM WAT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Rudeus continues dealing with the consequences of his growing responsibilities while the political and personal conflicts surrounding him become more complicated. The highly anticipated third season continues with another weekly installment of Rudeus's journey.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
Though I Am an Inept Villainess — Episode 8
Release Date: Sunday, August 30, 2026
Release Time: 4:00 PM WAT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
The heroine continues trying to escape the fate associated with her villainess identity. The reincarnated villainess story continues with another Sunday installment.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
Goodbye, Lara — Episode 9
Release Date: Sunday, August 30, 2026
Release Time: 4:30 PM WAT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Lara's unusual journey involving reincarnation, mermaids and her attempt to understand her new life continues. Lara's mermaid-to-human reincarnation story continues with another emotionally charged Sunday chapter.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
The Duke's Son Claims He Won't Love Me Yet Showers Me with Adoration — Episode 9
Release Date: Sunday, August 30, 2026
Release Time: 5:00 PM WAT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
The romantic fantasy continues as the duke's son becomes increasingly affectionate despite his insistence that he does not intend to fall in love.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
Sunday Quick Schedule
- Iron Wok Jan! — Episode 9, 9:30 AM WAT, ~24 min, Regional services
- You and I Are Polar Opposites S2 — Episode 9, 9:30 AM WAT, ~24 min, Crunchyroll
- The World's Strongest Rearguard — Episode 9, 2:00 PM WAT, ~24 min, Crunchyroll
- The 100 Girlfriends S3 — Episode 9, 2:30 PM WAT, ~24 min, Crunchyroll
- Sparks of Tomorrow — Episode 9, 3:00 PM WAT, ~24 min, Crunchyroll
- ONE PIECE — Episode 1176, 4:00 PM WAT, ~24–25 min, Crunchyroll
- Mushoku Tensei S3 — Episode 9, 4:00 PM WAT, ~24 min, Crunchyroll
- Though I Am an Inept Villainess — Episode 8, 4:00 PM WAT, ~24 min, Crunchyroll
- Goodbye, Lara — Episode 9, 4:30 PM WAT, ~24 min, Crunchyroll
- The Duke's Son Claims He Won't Love Me... — Episode 9, 5:00 PM WAT, ~24 min, Crunchyroll
Sunday Special Events & Additions
Juju Fest 2026 -5th Anniversary- Finale Event — Day 2
Time: August 29–30 at K Arena Yokohama
The second and final day of the Jujutsu Kaisen fifth anniversary celebration.
Medalist — Special Exhibition 2026
Time: August 30
A special exhibition event for the acclaimed figure skating anime.
Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn — Marathon Screening (Episodes 1-7)
Time: At United Cinemas Aqua City Odaiba
A marathon screening of all seven episodes takes place today.
WE ARE ONE — One Piece Special Project for Volume 100
Time: Released August 30
A collection of five short dramas starring different One Piece readers is released.
The Summer Hikaru Died — Episode 9 (Delayed)
Note: Episode 9 skips August 30 due to Nippon TV's annual "24-Hour Television: Love Saves the Earth" telethon. The episode will air on September 9.
To Be Hero X — Episode 22
Time: 8:30 PM ET / 1:30 AM WAT (Monday early morning) on Bilibili · Crunchyroll
The season approaches its climax as the story arc heads toward its conclusion.
Azur Lane: Slow Ahead! — Season 2 Episode 9
Time: 9:45 AM PT / 12:45 PM ET / 5:45 PM WAT on Crunchyroll
The cheerful slice-of-life spin-off continues with more shipgirl antics.
Chibi Maruko-chan — Episode 1545: "Is Big Sister a Psychic?"
Time: Fuji TV (Sundays at 6 PM)
Part of the five-week special "A Slightly Scary and Mysterious World" series.
Let's Go Kaikigumi — Episode 9
Time: Check local listings
Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha EXCEEDS Gun Blaze Vengeance — Episode 10
Time: Check local listings
Monday — August 31, 2026
Monday closes the August portion of the schedule.
Love Unseen Beneath the Clear Night Sky — Episode 9
Release Date: Monday, August 31, 2026
Release Time: 1:30 PM WAT
Crunchyroll Time: 5:30 AM PDT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
The quiet romance between Kakeru and Koharu continues. Kakeru and Koharu's quiet, reflective romance continues to bloom under the summer night sky.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
The Insipid Prince's Furtive Grab for the Throne — Episode 9
Release Date: Monday, August 31, 2026
Release Time: 2:00 PM WAT
Crunchyroll Time: 6:00 AM PDT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Prince Arnold's carefully constructed image of incompetence continues hiding a much more ambitious political strategy.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
A Livid Lady's Guide to Getting Even — Episode 9
Release Date: Monday, August 31, 2026
Release Time: 3:30 PM WAT
Crunchyroll Time: 7:30 AM PDT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Elizabeth's revenge campaign continues as she uses intelligence, political maneuvering and magical knowledge to dismantle the people and institutions responsible for her downfall. Elizabeth's calculated revenge plan continues as she dismantles corrupt noble factions.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
Oh Boy, Was I Wrong About Her — Episode 9
Release Date: Monday, August 31, 2026
Release Time: 4:00 PM WAT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Hayato and Haruki's relationship continues developing from their childhood friendship into something more complicated.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
The Forsaken Saintess and Her Foodie Road Trip in Another World — Episode 9
Release Date: Monday, August 31, 2026
Release Time: 4:00 PM WAT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
The saintess continues traveling through another world while using her mysterious abilities and love of food to survive.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
Grand Blue Dreaming Season 3 — Episode 9
Release Date: Monday, August 31, 2026
Release Time: 5:00 PM WAT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Iori and the diving club return for another round of chaotic comedy. The third season continues pushing the series' signature combination of diving, friendship, drinking jokes, absurd misunderstandings and physical comedy.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
Anime AzurLane: Slow Ahead! Season 2 — Episode 9
Release Date: Monday, August 31, 2026
Release Time: 5:00 PM WAT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 8–12 minutes
The short-form Azur Lane comedy returns with another lighthearted episode centered on the shipgirls. The cheerful slice-of-life spin-off continues with more shipgirl antics.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
Skeleton Knight in Another World Season 2 — Episode 9
Release Date: Monday, August 31, 2026
Release Time: 6:00 PM WAT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
Arc and his allies continue their adventures in the otherworld. The second season expands the fantasy world while maintaining the series' mixture of action, comedy and political intrigue.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
I Became a Legend After My 10 Year-Long Last Stand — Episode 9
Release Date: Monday, August 31, 2026
Release Time: 7:00 PM WAT
Platform: Crunchyroll
Watch Time: Approximately 24 minutes
After spending ten years defending humanity alone, the protagonist emerges as a legendary figure. The isekai action series continues with its ninth episode.
Watch: Crunchyroll.
Monday Quick Schedule
- Love Unseen Beneath the Clear Night Sky — Episode 9, 1:30 PM WAT, ~24 min, Crunchyroll
- The Insipid Prince's Furtive Grab for the Throne — Episode 9, 2:00 PM WAT, ~24 min, Crunchyroll
- A Livid Lady's Guide to Getting Even — Episode 9, 3:30 PM WAT, ~24 min, Crunchyroll
- Oh Boy, Was I Wrong About Her — Episode 9, 4:00 PM WAT, ~24 min, Crunchyroll
- The Forsaken Saintess and Her Foodie Road Trip — Episode 9, 4:00 PM WAT, ~24 min, Crunchyroll
- Grand Blue Dreaming S3 — Episode 9, 5:00 PM WAT, ~24 min, Crunchyroll
- Anime AzurLane: Slow Ahead! S2 — Episode 9, 5:00 PM WAT, ~8–12 min, Crunchyroll
- Skeleton Knight in Another World S2 — Episode 9, 6:00 PM WAT, ~24 min, Crunchyroll
- I Became a Legend After My 10 Year-Long Last Stand — Episode 9, 7:00 PM WAT, ~24 min, Crunchyroll
Monday Special Events & Additions
Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe — Netflix Premiere
Time: Streaming on Netflix starting August 31
The highly anticipated second Gundam Hathaway film arrives on Netflix. The movie premiered in Japan on January 30 and earned over 2.5 billion yen (around 15.7 million USD) with nearly 1.5 million admissions in just 48 days, surpassing the total earnings of the first film. It will also be available for rental and purchase on Prime Video.
Haikyu!! Season 3 — Blu-ray Release
Time: Available for purchase
Rent-A-Girlfriend Season 4 — Blu-ray Release
Time: Available for purchase
Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn — Marathon Screening (Episodes 1-7)
Time: At United Cinemas Aqua City Odaiba
The marathon screening continues today.
The Summer Hikaru Died — Episode 9 (Delayed)
Note: Episode 9 remains delayed today due to the "24-Hour Television" telethon occupying programming.
Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 3 — Episode 9
Time: Check local listings (Note: International release was Sunday, August 30)
Biggest Anime to Watch This Week (August 15–31)
If you only have time for a few titles across this period, make these your priorities:
- Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Calamity — Episodes 4-6
- One Piece — Episodes 1174-1176
- Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 3 — Episodes 8-9
- Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4: The Recapture Arc — Episodes 2-3
- Grand Blue Dreaming Season 3 — Episodes 7-9
- The Ghost in the Shell — Episodes 7-8
- That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 4 — Episodes 20-21
- The Elusive Samurai Season 2 — Episodes 6-7
- Gintama: The Movie 2026: Yoshiwara in Flames — Netflix Premiere
- Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe — Netflix Premiere
- Terminator Zero — Netflix Premiere
- The Ribbon Hero — Netflix Premiere
- Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie – Walpurgisnacht: Rising — Theatrical Release
- Neon Genesis Evangelion — Free Marathon Broadcast
- Juju Fest 2026 -5th Anniversary- Finale Event — Special Event
These are the releases most likely to dominate anime conversations across the entire period.
Why This Period Matters
This is one of those stretches that shows how broad anime has become.
You have:
- long-running shonen giants (One Piece, Bleach),
- blockbuster sequels (Re:ZERO, Mushoku Tensei, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime),
- fantasy epics (Clevatess, Saga of Tanya the Evil),
- romance series (Grand Blue Dreaming, Smoking Behind the Supermarket, Love Unseen),
- cyberpunk-adjacent drama (The Ghost in the Shell),
- comedy (The 100 Girlfriends, Grand Blue Dreaming),
- classic film re-broadcasts (Neon Genesis Evangelion, The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya),
- Netflix original films (Gintama: The Movie, The Ribbon Hero, Terminator Zero),
- major theatrical releases (Puella Magi Madoka Magica – Walpurgisnacht: Rising),
- and major convention events (Anime NYC, Juju Fest) all happening in the same window.
That mix is exactly why the summer season stays exciting. There is always something new to watch, something old to keep up with, and something unexpected that can become a fan favorite.
Final Thoughts
The second half of August brings a huge mix of anime releases across every major streaming platform.
Whether you are following Bleach, One Piece, Mushoku Tensei, Re:ZERO, Grand Blue Dreaming Season 3, Clevatess Season 2, Saga of Tanya the Evil II, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, The Elusive Samurai, Black Torch, or any of the romance and fantasy titles on the schedule, there is plenty to keep you busy all week long.
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