The food-filled isekai adventure continues as Rin Takanashi and her companions move closer to the royal capital. Episode 8 of The Forsaken Saintess and her Foodie Roadtrip in Another World is set to arrive on August 24, 2026, bringing more cooking, camping, and unexpected trouble.
The anime, which started airing on July 6, 2026, has gained attention for its relaxed vibe and mouth-watering food scenes. The series follows a 30-something caregiver who gets summoned to another world, rejected as useless, and then uses her hidden camping skills to live her best life on the road.
Here is everything you need to know about episode 8, including the release schedule, where to watch, what happened in the previous episode, and what to expect next.
Episode 8 Release Date and Time
The Forsaken Saintess and her Foodie Roadtrip in Another World episode 8 releases on Monday, August 24, 2026. New episodes come out every Monday.
The show airs in Japan at 11:00 PM JST on AT-X and other local networks. For international viewers on HIDIVE, the release time is 10:30 AM ET / 7:30 AM PT.
Here is the episode 8 release schedule for different time zones:
- Japan (JST): 11:00 PM, August 24
- United States (ET): 10:30 AM, August 24
- United States (PT): 7:30 AM, August 24
- United Kingdom (GMT): 12:30 PM, August 24
- Central Europe (CET): 2:30 PM, August 24
- India (IST): 8:00 PM, August 24
- Australia (AEST): 12:30 AM, August 25
Each episode runs for about 23 minutes. The series will have a total of 12 episodes, with the finale scheduled for September 21, 2026.
Where to Watch Episode 8
HIDIVE is the exclusive streaming home for The Forsaken Saintess and her Foodie Roadtrip in Another World in multiple regions. The platform offers the show with English subtitles and an English dub.
Streaming availability by region:
- United States: HIDIVE
- Canada: HIDIVE
- United Kingdom: HIDIVE
- Ireland: HIDIVE
- Australia: HIDIVE
- New Zealand: HIDIVE
- Japan: AT-X, BS NTV, CBC
The English dub for the series started on August 19, 2026. Kira Vincent-Davis voices the main character Rin Takanashi in the English version.
The show is also available on Prime Video in some regions and on AnimeDigitalNetwork (ADN) in France.
Episode 7 Recap: Trout Fishing and a Hot Oni
Episode 7, which aired on August 17, 2026, was titled “Trout Fishing in Another World! With a Side of Hot Oni“. The episode continued Rin’s journey as she traveled with her growing group of companions.
The episode opened with Rin fishing in a lake when she spotted an adventurer floating down the river. She pulled him out of the water and saved his life. That adventurer turned out to be Vil, an Oni (demon) who was part of an adventuring party.
Vil’s party included an alchemist named Ed. The show made a fun reference to Fullmetal Alchemist when Rin imagined what Ed might look like. This added a humorous touch to the episode that many viewers appreciated.
After Rin saved Vil, his party welcomed her with open arms. They were excited to taste real food cooked by someone who knew what she was doing. Rin’s camping and cooking skills quickly won them over.
The episode also showed growing concerns about the Saintess Summoning. While Rin was enjoying her roadtrip, the kingdom that rejected her was dealing with bigger problems. This subplot has been building throughout the series and hints at more serious events to come.
Episode 7 kept the show’s signature balance of cozy cooking moments and light adventure. Rin’s positive attitude and love for food continued to be the driving force of the story.
What to Expect in Episode 8
Episode 8 is titled “Stew & Salmon Roe ‘Who Do You Choose, Me or Her!?’ Rice ‘I Love Both!’”.
The group is heading toward the royal capital but makes a stop at the volcanic hot spring town of Melrow because of a request from Tori. They plan to enjoy the local specialty dishes, but trouble at the volcano gets in the way of their meal plans.
The official synopsis from the anime’s website states:
“We were heading for the royal capital, but due to a request from Tori, we stopped by the volcanic hot spring town of Melrow. We thought we’d enjoy the local specialty dishes, but there was some trouble at the volcano, so the food was put on hold. But the ‘Table of Gluttony’ doesn’t turn its back on delicious food! We step up to solve the trouble!”
The episode description ends with a warning: “No one expected things to turn out like this”. This suggests that what starts as a simple food adventure might take an unexpected turn.
The staff for episode 8 includes Kenji Sugihara as scriptwriter, Daiki Maesawa as storyboard artist, and Yuji Kanzaki as director. The animation directors include Izumi Ishii, Kei Takeuchi, and several others.
The episode will likely feature Rin cooking stew and salmon roe dishes while dealing with whatever trouble is happening at the volcano. Fans of the show can expect more beautiful food animation and the series’ signature cozy atmosphere.
Main Cast and Characters
The voice cast for The Forsaken Saintess and her Foodie Roadtrip in Another World includes:
- Sora Tokui as Rin Takanashi (the main character)
- Yuki Ono as Vil (the Oni Rin saved)
- Sumire Morohoshi as Aria
- Shinnosuke Tachibana as Senon
- Shoya Chiba as Ed (the alchemist)
- Kaede Hondo as Gomamiso
- Yukari Tamura as Sheila
- Kanehira Yamamoto as Tori
Atsushi Nigorikawa directs the anime at EMT Squared studio. Takashi Aoshima handles the series scripts, and Izumi Ishii designs the characters.
The opening theme song “Butterfly” is performed by INUWASI, and the ending theme “Holy Sweet Home” is performed by Onkan Lemonade.
The series is based on the light novel by Yoneori with illustrations by Akane Nitou.
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Why This Anime Stands Out
The Forsaken Saintess and her Foodie Roadtrip in Another World offers something different from typical isekai shows. Instead of focusing on power-ups and world-saving, it centers on the simple joy of cooking and camping in a fantasy world.
The main character, Rin Takanashi, is a caregiver in her 30s who was summoned to another world alongside a high school girl. The kingdom rejected her because they thought her skills were useless. Instead of being upset, she used her hidden skill to summon a fully-equipped modern camper van and turned her exile into a food-filled roadtrip.
The show has been compared to Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill and Laid-Back Camp for its relaxing tone. Viewers who enjoy low-stakes stories about food and friendship will find a lot to like here.
The series also has a gentle romance building, but the main focus remains on Rin finally getting to relax after spending her life taking care of others.
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