The Spring 2026 anime season is wrapping up, and Even a Replica Can Fall in Love is approaching its final episodes. The romantic drama has captured audiences with its unique take on identity, love, and what it means to be human. The series is set to have 13 episodes, with the final episode scheduled for release on June 30, 2026. Episode 12 will air on June 23, 2026, leaving fans eager to see how Nao’s journey ends.
Even a Replica Can Fall in Love is produced by studio Voil and directed by Ryuichi Kimura. The anime is based on the light novel series written by Harunadon and illustrated by raemz. The story won the grand prize in the 29th Dengeki Novel Prize in 2022.
Global Release and Streaming Details
The anime airs weekly in Japan on AT-X, Tokyo MX, SATV, TV Aichi, KBS Kyoto, Sun TV, and BS11. New episodes premiere on Tuesday nights at 11:30 PM JST. Crunchyroll streams the series for international audiences with English subtitles and an English dub.
Episode 12 will be available on Crunchyroll shortly after the Japanese broadcast. The series is also accessible on Bilibili for viewers in select regions. Episode titles and release dates have been consistent throughout the season, with new episodes arriving weekly.
The show features opening theme song “Refrain” performed by Shytaupe and ending theme song “Awa” performed by Asmi.
Episode 11 Recap: Replicas Find Hope
Episode 11 aired on June 16, 2026, and it delivered a major turning point for the main characters. The episode showed Nao and Aki, the replica of Shuya, finally embracing their feelings for each other. Their relationship, which had been building throughout the series, reached a sweet milestone as they confirmed their love and commitment to each other.
The episode also addressed the ongoing tension with Kou Hayase, the toxic student who injured the real Shuya’s ankle and terrorized the school. Fans praised the episode for its emotional depth and satisfying character development. Many viewers noted that the episode felt like a natural conclusion to the main romantic arc.
What Happened in Previous Episodes
The anime follows Nao, a replica created by Sunao Aikawa to take her place at school when she is sick or does not want to go. Nao begins to develop feelings for her classmate Shuya Sanada, which creates tension with Sunao, who expects Nao to simply follow orders.
In Episode 3, viewers discovered a major twist. Shuya is also a replica, and his original has been hiding at home since his ankle injury. Nao named the replica Shuya “Aki” to distinguish him from the original. This revelation added a new layer to the story, as both Nao and Aki are replicas trying to find their own paths.
Episode 5 showed Nao’s deepening feelings and her fear of being discovered by Sunao. Sunao, who had been treating Nao poorly, began to show some understanding as she realized Nao’s independence. The school festival episodes explored Nao’s growing confidence and her refusal to let Kou Hayase bully her or others.
The series has balanced sweet romance with dramatic tension. Nao and Aki’s relationship has been the central focus, while the threat of Kou Hayase and the uncertainty of the replicas’ existence provided stakes. Fans have appreciated the show’s willingness to explore the darker undertones of the premise, including Sunao’s initial cruelty and the replicas’ existential fears.
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Episode 12 Expectations
With two episodes remaining, Episode 12 will likely explore the couple’s relationship further. The new character introduced at the end of Episode 11 may bring additional drama or shift the story’s focus. Fans are also hoping to see how the real Shuya and Sunao develop. The series has been praised for giving the original counterparts their own emotional arcs, not just using them as obstacles for the replicas.
Even a Replica Can Fall in Love will conclude on June 30, 2026. The series has earned a dedicated following for its emotional storytelling, strong characters, and willingness to take risks with its premise. Whether the ending will be happy or bittersweet remains to be seen, but fans are invested in Nao and Aki’s journey.
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