The popular romantic comedy anime Oh Boy, Was I Wrong About Her is getting ready to drop its eighth episode. Fans around the world are waiting to see what happens next between Hayato Kirishima and Haruki Nikaido as their childhood friendship continues to grow into something more. Episode 8 is scheduled to arrive on August 24, 2026, and here is everything you need to know about when and where to watch it.
Episode 8 Release Date and Time
Oh Boy, Was I Wrong About Her episode 8 will be released on Monday, August 24, 2026. New episodes come out every Monday, following the show’s weekly schedule.
The exact release time depends on where you live. Here is the complete breakdown for different time zones:
- Pacific Daylight Time (PDT): 8:00 a.m.
- Mountain Daylight Time (MDT): 9:00 a.m.
- Central Daylight Time (CDT): 10:00 a.m.
- Eastern Daylight Time (EDT): 11:00 a.m.
- Greenwich Mean Time (GMT): 3:00 p.m.
For viewers in India, episode 8 will be available around 8:30 p.m. IST on Monday, August 24. Australia (AEDT) viewers can expect it around 2:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 25. In the UK, it drops at 3:00 p.m. GMT on Monday.
Episode 8 runs for about 24 minutes, just like previous episodes.
Where to Watch Episode 8
Crunchyroll is the main streaming platform for Oh Boy, Was I Wrong About Her. Viewers can watch the anime with English subtitles as soon as it releases.
For those who prefer watching through other services, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel also offers the show. The series is not available for free streaming right now. A Crunchyroll subscription is needed to watch new episodes as they come out.
In Japan, the show airs on Tokyo MX television. It is also available on streaming services like d Anime Store, ABEMA, and U-NEXT.
How the Story Has Progressed So Far
Oh Boy, Was I Wrong About Her tells the story of Hayato Kirishima, a high school student who moves to Tokyo and reunites with his childhood friend Haruki Nikaido. The catch is that Hayato always thought Haruki was a boy when they were kids. Seven years later, Haruki has transformed into a beautiful girl that everyone at school admires.
The series is based on a light novel written by Yu Hibari and illustrated by Shiso. The anime is produced by Project No.9 and directed by Chuan Feng Xu.
Episode 1: Beginning with a Summer Day
The first episode introduced viewers to Hayato and Haruki’s past. As children, they made a promise to always be friends. When Hayato transfers to a new high school in the city, he meets Haruki again. At first, he does not recognize her because of how much she has changed. But when they are alone, Haruki shows the same playful personality from their childhood. Hayato learns that his old buddy is actually a girl. He takes the news surprisingly well and does not treat her differently.
Episode 2: I Really Suck at Girl Talk
The second episode focused on Hayato and Haruki getting to know each other again. Haruki teased Hayato for not owning a cell phone. The episode showed their friendship rekindling as they spent more time together.
Episode 3: Himeko’s Makeover Plan
Episode 3 introduced Himeko Kirishima, Hayato’s sister. Hayato and Himeko ran into Haruki at a convenience store at night. The three of them exchanged contact information and started texting each other. The next day, they visited Haruki’s house. Himeko noticed that Haruki only owned boyish clothes and came up with a makeover plan for her.
Episode 4: Small Hands, Broad Back
In episode 4, Hayato and Haruki went on a trip together. The experience left Haruki feeling very emotional. The episode showed their bond growing stronger as they spent more time alone together.
Episode 5: Discipline, Young Maiden
Episode 5 had Himeko and Haruki deciding to go on a diet together. Hayato started asking friends for healthy recipe ideas to help them. This episode focused more on the comedic side of the series.
Episode 6: What About Your Camouflage
In episode 6, Haruki started to feel more comfortable being herself around her friends. The title refers to Haruki’s “camouflage” – the way she acts polite and feminine at school to fit in. When she is with Hayato, she drops that act and talks in her natural, more casual way.
Episode 7: What Happened So Far
Episode 7 aired on August 17, 2026. In this episode, Hayato learned that Haruki has been rejected by her family and is dealing with loneliness. To support her, he gave her a spare key to his home. This was a major moment in their relationship, showing how much Hayato cares about Haruki’s well-being.
What to Expect in Episode 8
Episode 8 will continue the story from where episode 7 left off. With Hayato giving Haruki a key to his place, their relationship is likely to get closer. The show has been building up their feelings for each other throughout the season.
The series will have a total of 12 episodes. Here is the full release schedule:
- Episode 1 – July 6
- Episode 2 – July 13
- Episode 3 – July 20
- Episode 4 – July 27
- Episode 5 – August 3
- Episode 6 – August 10
- Episode 7 – August 17
- Episode 8 – August 24
- Episode 9 – August 31
- Episode 10 – September 7
- Episode 11 – September 14
- Episode 12 – September 21
Main Cast and Crew
The voice cast for Oh Boy, Was I Wrong About Her includes:
- Ikumi Hasegawa as Haruki Nikaido
- Shunichi Toki as Hayato Kirishima
- Miharu Hanai as Himeko Kirishima
- Natsumi Haruse as Minamo Mitake
- Fuka Izumi as Saki Murao
The opening theme song “Natsu ni Kasanete (Adding to Summer)” is performed by DIALOGUE+. The ending theme song “Tilt” is performed by harmoe.
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How to Watch Episode 8 in Different Countries
United States: Crunchyroll at 11:00 a.m. ET / 8:00 a.m. PT
United Kingdom: Crunchyroll at 3:00 p.m. GMT
Canada: Crunchyroll at 11:00 a.m. ET
Australia: Crunchyroll at 2:00 a.m. AEDT (next day)
India: Crunchyroll at 8:30 p.m. IST
Germany: Crunchyroll at 5:00 p.m. CEST
France: Crunchyroll at 5:00 p.m. CEST
Japan: Tokyo MX at 11:30 p.m. JST, plus d Anime Store, ABEMA, and U-NEXT
Brazil: Crunchyroll at 12:00 p.m. BRT
Viewers in all these countries can watch episode 8 with English subtitles on Crunchyroll as soon as it releases.
Also Read: Oh Boy, Was I Wrong About Her Episode 7 Recap: Hayato, Haruki, and Himeko Head to the Movies
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