Rich Girl Caretaker Episode 8 Release Date, Time, Streaming Details and Episode 7 Recap

The popular anime series Rich Girl Caretaker: I’m Secretly the Caregiver of the Most Popular Girl in This Rich Kid School is getting its eighth episode this week. Fans of the romantic comedy have been waiting to see what happens next between Itsuki Tomonari and Hinako Konohana. Episode 7 ended with some big moments, and now episode 8 is ready to drop. Here is everything you need to know about the release date, exact timing for different time zones, where to watch, and a full recap of what happened in the previous episode.

Rich Girl Caretaker Episode 8 Release Date and Time

Rich Girl Caretaker episode 8 is scheduled to release on Saturday, August 22, 2026. The episode will first air on Japanese television networks before becoming available on streaming platforms.

The broadcast schedule for episode 8 in Japan is as follows:

• MBS: Saturday, August 22 at 2:38 AM JST
• TV Tokyo: Sunday, August 23 at 1:50 AM JST
• BS Asahi: Sunday, August 23 (late night)

For international viewers, the episode will be available on Crunchyroll shortly after the Japanese broadcast. The exact streaming time on Crunchyroll varies by region, but it typically becomes available within a few hours after the Japanese airing.

Here are the estimated release times for major regions:

Where to Watch Rich Girl Caretaker Episode 8

Rich Girl Caretaker episode 8 will be available on multiple platforms. The primary streaming home for the series is Crunchyroll, which streams the show with English subtitles. The episode will also be available on Crunchyroll Amazon Channel for Prime Video subscribers.

In Japan, the episode will be available for early streaming on ABEMA, U-NEXT, and Anime Hodai after the TV broadcast. These platforms offer the episode for viewers who prefer to watch online rather than on television.

The series is also available on Prime Video in select regions.

What Happens in Rich Girl Caretaker Episode 8

Episode 8 is titled “Lies and No Lies” (嘘はなし). The episode picks up with Itsuki Tomonari finding a challenge letter from Mirei Tennoji in his shoe locker. Mirei Tennoji has been suspicious of Itsuki’s background and his connection to Hinako Konohana throughout the series.

Mirei confronts Itsuki at the dojo and questions him about his real identity and his relationship with Hinako. She wants to know why he has been hiding his true background. Itsuki finally decides to tell her the truth about his situation.

Mirei agrees to accept Itsuki’s explanation on one condition: that they will not lie to each other from now on. This marks a turning point in their relationship.

Later in the episode, Mirei faces an arranged marriage proposal for the sake of her family. She seems ready to accept this duty, even though she is not happy about it. Itsuki then makes a suggestion to her that could change everything.

The official preview for episode 8 shows Itsuki being confronted by Mirei with a bamboo sword in the dojo. The tension between the two characters is clear, and fans are excited to see how this confrontation plays out.

Rich Girl Caretaker Episode 7 Recap

Episode 7, titled “A Lady’s Concerns” (お嬢様の悩み), aired on August 15, 2026. The episode focused on the growing tensions between the main characters.

Hinako Konohana was in a bad mood because Itsuki spent the night away from home. She has become very attached to her caretaker and does not like it when he is not around. Her frustration showed just how much she has come to depend on him.

Meanwhile, Mirei Tennoji was dealing with her own problems. A sudden marriage arrangement came up for her. Mirei was confused and unsure about this proposal, but she decided to accept it as her duty. She told Itsuki about her decision.

Mirei also made an appealing offer to Itsuki during the episode. The details of this offer were not fully revealed, but it seemed to be something that could change their relationship.

The episode showed Itsuki dealing with his responsibilities as Hinako’s caretaker while also navigating his complicated interactions with Mirei. His secret identity as Hinako’s caregiver continues to be a source of tension, especially with students like Mirei who suspect something is off.

The Story So Far

Rich Girl Caretaker tells the story of Itsuki Tomonari, an ordinary high school student who gets caught up in a kidnapping incident involving Hinako Konohana. Hinako comes from one of Japan’s biggest business families. To everyone at school, she seems like the perfect young lady: graceful, elegant, and flawless.

But behind closed doors, Hinako is completely helpless when it comes to daily life tasks. She cannot even change her own clothes without help. Because of family pressure, she has to keep up the image of being the perfect student at school.

Itsuki becomes her secret caretaker, helping her with everything while keeping their arrangement hidden from everyone else. The series follows their growing relationship as Itsuki protects Hinako’s secret and she starts to depend on him more and more.

The show is produced by Brain’s Base and directed by Shusei Morishita. The main voice cast includes Yuto Uemura as Itsuki Tomonari, Konomi Kohara as Hinako Konohana, Saori Onishi as Mirei Tennoji, and Rio Tsuchiya as Narika Miyakojima.

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