The supernatural anime Recommendations from Iwamoto-Senpai continues its gripping journey through 1910s Japan. Episode 10 is set to arrive this weekend, bringing more mysteries, ability users, and military intrigue. Here is everything you need to know about the release date, exact streaming times across the globe, where to watch, and what has happened so far in the series.
Episode 10 Release Date and Time
Recommendations from Iwamoto-Senpai episode 10 will release on Saturday, September 5, 2026. New episodes drop weekly on Saturdays.
The exact release time on Crunchyroll is 7:00 a.m. PT / 10:00 a.m. ET. Episodes arrive with English subtitles.
Here is when episode 10 becomes available in major locations and time zones around the world:
| Location | Time Zone | Release Time |
|---|---|---|
| United States (West Coast) | PDT | 4:30 a.m. |
| United States (Mountain) | MDT | 5:30 a.m. |
| United States (Central) | CDT | 6:30 a.m. |
| United States (East Coast) | EDT | 7:30 a.m. |
| United Kingdom | GMT | 11:30 a.m. |
| Europe (Germany, France) | CEST | 1:30 p.m. |
| UAE (Dubai) | GST | 3:30 p.m. |
| India | IST | 5:00 p.m. |
| Australia (Sydney) | AEST | 9:30 p.m. |
Note: Times are based on the standard Crunchyroll simulcast schedule for the series.
Where to Watch
Recommendations from Iwamoto-Senpai streams exclusively on Crunchyroll. The platform carries the series in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, the CIS, and the Indian Subcontinent.
The show is also available through the Crunchyroll Amazon Channel. A total of 12 episodes are planned for the season.
About the Series
Recommendations from Iwamoto-Senpai (岩元先輩ノ推薦, Iwamoto-senpai no Suisen) is an anime adaptation of the manga by Hiroshi Shiibashi. The story is set in 1910s Japan.
The protagonist, Kodō Iwamoto, is a third-year student at Seiho Middle School—a military-controlled institution. He travels across the country under military orders to investigate paranormal phenomena.
During his journeys, Iwamoto encounters people with supernatural abilities known as “Ability Users“. He recruits them to the military academy by offering letters of recommendation. The series follows his mission to uncover the truth behind these strange occurrences while navigating the secrets of his era.
Story Recap: What Has Happened So Far
The series has taken viewers through a series of supernatural cases and character introductions. Here is a recap of the major story developments leading into episode 10.
Episode 1-4: The Beginning of the Journey
Iwamoto begins his mission to investigate paranormal events across Japan. He encounters a boy with special powers who believes his abilities are an illness. Iwamoto shows the boy that his powers are not a curse and offers him a recommendation to join the school. This sets the foundation for Iwamoto’s ongoing mission to find and recruit other ability users.
Episode 5: Deicidal Flame
Iwamoto is forced to unleash his powers against the mastermind behind the Ryugu Palace slaughter. This episode marks a turning point where Iwamoto’s own abilities come to the forefront.
Episode 6: Invasion of the Witches
A new recruiting mission puts Iwamoto and Kai Haramachi into conflict with witches from England. The clash introduces new supernatural elements and expands the scope of the series beyond Japan.
Episode 7: Echoes of Destruction
The clash with the witches continues. Ryū Sazame provides unexpected assistance with his rain-based abilities.
Episode 8: Aka the Box Man
Iwamoto is recruited by Okuaki Oni—the person who originally recruited him—to capture the elusive “box man”.
Episode 9: Episode 9
This episode aired on August 29, 2026. It continues the ongoing investigations and builds toward the events of episode 10.
What to Expect in Episode 10
Episode 10, titled simply “Episode 10,” is scheduled for September 5, 2026.
According to available synopses, Iwamoto will uncover the secret of the “returners” in a mysterious refinery. He will then face a killer who turns blood into black roses.
The episode will also see Iwamoto confront the mastermind behind the Ryugu Palace slaughter and deal with the fallout from Okuaki Oni’s recruitment to capture the box man.
As the series moves past its midpoint, the stakes continue to rise. The show is building toward its season finale, with episodes 11 and 12 scheduled for September 12 and September 19.
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Cast and Crew
Recommendations from Iwamoto-Senpai is produced by Studio DEEN. The main cast includes:
- Taito Ban as Kodō Iwamoto
- Yuki Sakakihara as Kai Haramachi
- Kent Itō as Sōichirō Amaha
- Akira Ishida as Bōkyo Kizujō
- Takuma Nagatsuka as Shizuma Aonuma
- Masaya Fukunishi as Oni Okuaki
- Gen Sato as Ryū Sazame
- Shinnosuke Tokudome as Mizuhi Awadama
Toshifumi Kawase directs the anime. Keiichirō Ōchi oversees the series scripts, and Atsuko Nakajima handles character design.
The opening theme song “Budding” is performed by THE JET BOY BANGERZ, and the ending theme song “Koko ni Iru (I Am Here)” is performed by WOLF HOWL HARMONY.
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