The second season of Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs continues its weekly run. Episode 9 is scheduled to arrive this week, and viewers around the world are looking for the exact release time and streaming platforms. The anime, which premiered on July 8, 2026, has been airing new episodes every Wednesday. The series is produced by animation studio ENGI, with Kazuya Miura directing and Kerita Ihara handling series composition.
Episode 9 Release Date and Time
Episode 9 of Trapped in a Dating Sim Season 2 will release on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. For international viewers on Crunchyroll, the episode drops at 8:30 a.m. Pacific Time (PT) / 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time (ET). Crunchyroll streams the episode with both English subtitles and an English dub.
The official Japanese broadcast schedule is as follows:
- AT-X: September 2 at 11:30 p.m. JST
- TOKYO MX: September 2 at 1:00 a.m. JST (effectively September 3)
- BS NTV: September 3 at 1:00 a.m. JST
For streaming within Japan, ABEMA and d Anime Store will have the episode available from September 2 at 12:30 a.m. JST. ABEMA also offers a free weekly viewing of the latest episode on its “Anime LIVE” channel.
Global Streaming Guide: When to Watch Episode 9 in Your Time Zone
For viewers outside Japan, Crunchyroll is the primary platform for streaming Trapped in a Dating Sim Season 2. The episode is also available through the Crunchyroll Amazon Channel. Here is the release time breakdown for major regions:
- United States (Pacific Time): 8:30 a.m. PDT on Wednesday, September 2
- United States (Eastern Time): 11:30 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, September 2
- United Kingdom: 3:30 p.m. GMT on Wednesday, September 2
- Europe (Central European Time): 5:30 p.m. CEST on Wednesday, September 2
- India (Indian Standard Time): 9:00 p.m. IST on Wednesday, September 2
- Australia (Australian Eastern Time): 1:30 a.m. AEST on Thursday, September 3
- Japan (JST): 12:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 3 (for streaming services)
The series has a total of 12 episodes for Season 2, with the finale scheduled for September 23, 2026.
What Happened in Episode 8? A Quick Recap
Episode 8, which aired on August 26, 2026, continued Leon Bartfort’s struggle against the political forces trying to bring him down. The episode saw Leon and his group heading toward an elf island in search of a treasure that turns out to be a mechanical arm. Only Leon and his reincarnated sister Marie understand the true value of this item.
The season has been building on the aftermath of Season 1, where Leon saved both Angelica and Olivia from unwanted futures. Angelica lost her noble standing after her engagement collapsed, while Olivia carried enormous pressure as the game’s protagonist. Meanwhile, Marie continues her schemes, and the kingdom’s broken power structures remain a central conflict. One of the most talked-about moments from recent episodes was Marie tearing into the five useless princes for ruining her comfortable lifestyle.
What to Expect in Episode 9
The preview for Episode 9, titled “Livia…”, was released on the official website and social media channels. The episode will feature Leon and his companions continuing their journey. The preview images and trailer give fans a look at the next stage of the story.
The official Japanese cast includes Takeo Ōtsuka as Leon, Kana Ichinose as Olivia, Fairouz Ai as Angelica, Ayane Sakura as Marie, and Akira Ishida as Luxion.
The opening theme song “Jinsei Endroll” is performed by Ando, while the ending theme “Ashita wa Ashita no Que Sera Sera” is performed by MEISHOHIKOKAI.
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Where to Watch All Episodes
All episodes of Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs Season 2 are available on Crunchyroll. The first season, which originally aired in 2022, is also available on the platform with both Japanese and English audio. The series is based on the light novels by Yomu Mishima and illustrator Monda, which began in 2015. Seven Seas publishes the series in North America in print and digital formats.
Also Read: Trapped in a Dating Sim Season 2 Episode 8 Recap: Leon Faces War, Family Truths and His First Kill
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