The latest anime series from WIT Studio has viewers on edge. Agents of the Four Seasons: Dance of Spring Episode 8 arrives this weekend following a shocking seventh episode that changed everything.
Episode 7 ended with a bombing at the Autumn residence. The cheerful Autumn Agent Nadeshiko got kidnapped by a mysterious woman connected to Hinagiku’s past. Her guardian Rindo arrived at the destroyed building to find only blood and rubble. His emotional breakdown revealed how much he truly cared for the girl he was assigned to protect.
Agents of the Four Seasons: Dance of Spring Episode 8 Release Date and Time
Agents of the Four Seasons: Dance of Spring Episode 8 comes out on Saturday, May 17, 2026. Multiple sources show a release date of May 16 or 17 depending on your time zone. Japanese networks like Tokyo MX and BS11 air the episode first on May 16 at night. That translates to May 17 for most global viewers.
The show follows a weekly Saturday schedule on Crunchyroll. New episodes drop at 9:30 a.m. PT / 12:30 p.m. ET. Here is when you can watch Episode 8 in different regions:
- USA (Pacific Time) – Saturday, May 17 at 9:30 a.m.
- USA (Eastern Time) – Saturday, May 17 at 12:30 p.m.
- UK – Saturday, May 17 at 5:30 p.m.
- India – Saturday, May 17 at 10:00 p.m.
- Australia – Sunday, May 18 at 2:30 a.m.
Each episode runs for about 24 minutes.
Where to Watch Agents of the Four Seasons: Dance of Spring
Crunchyroll is the main streaming home for this anime worldwide. The platform offers the series in North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, India, and Southeast Asia. Viewers can watch with English subtitles or an English dub.
In Japan, the show airs on Tokyo MX, Tochigi TV, and BS11 along with other local channels.
What Happened in Episode 7: A Gentle Opening Turned Brutal
Episode 7 tricked everyone. It started with a soft, warm story about Nadeshiko, the Autumn Agent who loves apple tarts. Her guard Rindo acted cold and distant. His coworker Nagatsuki warned him about the unhealthy codependency between agents and their guardians.
In other parts of the story, Hinagiku showed stronger feelings for Rosei. Sakura tried to stay away from any Winter guards. The Summer Sisters joined the main group. Everything felt calm for once.
Then a bomb fell on the Autumn residence.
The security team had been told they had bulletproof materials. But those materials meant nothing against an aerial attack. Nadeshiko survived the initial blast but got badly injured. The same woman who haunts Hinagiku’s nightmares took Nadeshiko away. She called Nadeshiko her next “project” and noted how much she resembles Hinagiku.
Rindo arrived too late. He found blood, destruction, and no Nadeshiko. His cold exterior finally cracked. He broke down completely, showing how much he loved the girl he was only supposed to guard.
What to Expect in Agents of the Four Seasons: Dance of Spring Episode 8
Agents of the Four Seasons: Dance of Spring Episode 8 moves straight into crisis mode. The kidnapping of an Agent is not a small event. Nadeshiko is the Autumn Agent. Her disappearance will force every Agent in Yamato to stop waiting on the sidelines.
Rosei and Itecho from the Winter duo have already been investigating suspicious insurgent attacks. They looked into the plane ambush from Episode 1. Episode 8 may finally push them into the center of the action. They may have to work with Sakura whether she wants to or not.
The mysterious woman who took Nadeshiko has a history with Hinagiku. She was involved in whatever traumatic event happened years ago. Now she has an Autumn Agent in her hands again. Fans are worried about what Nadeshiko may go through.
The Council meeting still needs to happen. The insurgents have resources that point to powerful backers. Episode 8 has many story threads to pull together. Expect emotional intensity, more information about the shadowy organization, and the start of a rescue mission that crosses all four seasons.
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Series Overview and Episode Count
Agents of the Four Seasons: Dance of Spring comes from creator Kana Akatsuki. The story started as a light novel series before getting a manga adaptation. WIT Studio produces the anime, known for their work on hit shows.
The first season will have 14 episodes total. The release schedule for upcoming episodes is:
- Episode 8 – May 17
- Episode 9 – May 24
- Episode 10 – May 31
- Episode 11 – June 7
- Episode 12 – June 14
- Episode 13 – June 21
- Episode 14 – June 28
The show’s basic premise follows Spring Agent Hinagiku Kayo getting abducted, which caused spring to disappear from the world. Her guard Sakura Himedaka searched for her for years. When Hinagiku suddenly returned, the two began working to fix the lost season and face their shared past.
Episode 7 changed everything by showing that no one is safe. The warm apple tart moment turned into rubble in seconds. Rindo’s breakdown proved that the bond between Agent and guardian runs deeper than any rulebook admits. Episode 8 has a lot of weight to carry.
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