I Want to Love You Till Your Dying Day is heading toward its season finale, and episode 12 is set to deliver another emotional chapter in Sheena and Mimi’s story. The dark fantasy yuri anime from ROLL2 studio has built a devoted following since its July 7, 2026 premiere on Crunchyroll, and viewers around the world are preparing for the penultimate episode. Here is everything about episode 12, from exact streaming times across major time zones to a detailed recap of what happened in episode 11.
Episode 12 Release Date and Exact Streaming Times for Major Locations
Episode 12 of I Want to Love You Till Your Dying Day will release on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, on Crunchyroll worldwide, excluding Japan and China. New episodes drop every Tuesday at the same time slot.
Here are the exact streaming times for major locations and time zones:
- United States (Pacific Daylight Time): 5:30 a.m. PDT
- United States (Eastern Daylight Time): 8:30 a.m. EDT
- United States (Central Daylight Time): 7:30 a.m. CDT
- United States (Mountain Daylight Time): 6:30 a.m. MDT
- United Kingdom (British Summer Time): 1:30 p.m. BST
- Canada (Eastern Daylight Time): 8:30 a.m. EDT
- Canada (Pacific Daylight Time): 5:30 a.m. PDT
- Australia (Australian Eastern Standard Time): 10:30 p.m. AEST
- Germany (Central European Summer Time): 2:30 p.m. CEST
- France (Central European Summer Time): 2:30 p.m. CEST
- UAE (Gulf Standard Time): 4:30 p.m. GST
- India (India Standard Time): 6:00 p.m. IST
These timings are based on the standard Crunchyroll release schedule of 5:30 a.m. PT / 8:30 a.m. ET. Viewers in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia can adjust accordingly based on their local time zone offset from Pacific Daylight Time.
Where to Watch and Streaming Details
Crunchyroll is the exclusive streaming platform for I Want to Love You Till Your Dying Day worldwide outside of Japan and China. The platform offers new episodes with English subtitles on the same day as the Japanese broadcast. In Japan, the anime airs on AT-X, Tokyo MX, KBS Kyoto, SUN, BS11, and WOWOW.
For viewers in Germany, the series is also available through the Crunchyroll Amazon Channel as an add-on subscription. French viewers can watch with French subtitles (VOSTFR) through Crunchyroll. The anime has been licensed by Crunchyroll for international distribution, making it accessible across North America, Europe, Australia, and other regions.
How Episode 11 Set the Stage for Episode 12
Episode 11, which aired on September 15, 2026, focused heavily on Sheena’s upcoming practical exam and the lasting trauma from her previous injury where her arm was cut off by an enemy. The episode explored Mimi’s growing reluctance to see Sheena go into battle, a major shift for a character who had previously shown little concern for her own safety.
Mimi received another summons to the battlefield, but unlike previous occasions, she appeared to return without a scratch. The truth was far darker: Mimi had fought harder than anyone on the battlefield and returned completely battered, hiding her injuries from Sheena. When Sheena learned the truth, she could not hold back her emotions and said impulsive words to Mimi.
This emotional confrontation highlighted the central tension of the series: Sheena wants to protect Mimi from the horrors of war, while Mimi continues to sacrifice herself for the school and her classmates without regard for her own well-being.
What Happened in Episode 10
Episode 10, released on September 8, 2026, followed Sheena as she visited Ms. Fran for advice on how to better use her magical abilities to help the school and her peers. The episode continued the pattern of Sheena trying to find her place in a system she fundamentally disagrees with, while also deepening her connection with Mimi.
Story Progression So Far
The anime has covered significant ground since its premiere. The first few episodes introduced Sheena Totsuki, a 14-year-old orphan who questions the brutal life at a secret academy where orphaned children are raised as magical weapons for war. After losing her roommate, Sheena met Mimi Kagari, a mysterious blood-soaked girl rumored to be the school’s secret weapon — an immortal who cannot die.
The middle episodes explored Mimi’s resurrection secret and the forbidden resurrection magic that one person can use to sacrifice themselves and give another eternal life. Sheena learned that Mimi was resurrected by her mother many years ago, and her immortality has been a crucial asset to the war effort.
Episodes 6 through 8 delivered some of the season’s most devastating moments. Seiran Lizzy, a top student and Ari Maud’s partner, volunteered for actual combat and was killed in battle. The anime depicted her death in a way that hit harder than the manga, showing Mimi witnessing Seiran’s body disintegrating in front of her. The ending theme temporarily changed to a duet called “Statice,” performed by Seiran and Ari’s voice actresses, symbolizing remembrance. Ari’s grief became the focus of episode 8, titled “I’m Back”.
Characters and Voice Cast
The anime features a talented voice cast bringing these complex characters to life:
- Rie Takahashi as Sheena Totsuki
- Rina Hidaka as Mimi Kagari
- Asami Seto as Lizzy Seiran
- Yui Ishikawa as Ali Maud
- Yumi Uchiyama as Fran
- Ai Kayano as Omi
The series is directed by Yasushi Tomoda at studio ROLL2, with Jukki Hanada handling series composition and scripts. Kyoko Yufu serves as character designer, and Yukari Hashimoto composes the music. ReoNa performs the opening theme “Amore,” while sajou no hana performs the ending theme “Éternel”.
The Manga Behind the Anime
I Want to Love You Till Your Dying Day is based on the manga by Nachi Aono, which began serialization in Ichijinsha’s Comic Yuri Hime in August 2018. The manga later moved to online serialization on PixivYurihime and Ichijin Plus. Kodansha USA publishes the series in English, and the manga is described as spiritual kin to works like Revolutionary Girl Utena and Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury.
The anime has been praised for its faithful adaptation of the source material, with some scenes even intensifying the emotional impact compared to the manga. Fans have noted that the anime amplifies the tragedy and emotional weight of key moments.
What Viewers Have Been Saying
Reactions to the anime have been deeply emotional, particularly following Seiran’s death in episode 7. Viewers have described the series as “sad but also so beautiful,” praising the storyline and characters for displaying “sapphic yearning” in a way that resonates deeply. Reviewers have highlighted the show’s handling of child soldier themes, with one critic noting that episode 7 “really hammered home just how deeply uncomfortable these themes of child soldiers are”.
The series currently holds strong ratings across platforms, with a 7.4 out of 10 audience score on Plex and a 4.2 community score for episode 7 on Anime News Network. Fans on MyAnimeList have praised the animation quality, OST, and the multi-layered relationships between the characters.
Episode 12 Preview Stills and What to Expect
Preview stills for episode 12 have been released, showing Sheena and Mimi in what appears to be another emotionally charged episode. While the exact plot details remain under wraps, the episode is expected to continue the confrontation that began in episode 11, where Sheena’s impulsive words to Mimi left their relationship in a fragile state.
The official episode synopsis has not been released in English, but the pattern of the series suggests episode 12 will focus on the emotional fallout from the previous episode and further develop the bond between Sheena and Mimi before the season finale on September 29, 2026.
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Episode Count and Finale Information
The first season of I Want to Love You Till Your Dying Day consists of 13 episodes in total. Episode 12 serves as the penultimate episode, with episode 13 scheduled to air on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. Each episode runs for approximately 24 minutes.
The anime premiered in Japan on July 7, 2026, and has been airing weekly on Tuesdays since then. All 13 episodes are confirmed to stream on Crunchyroll for international audiences.
Stay tuned to VvipTimes for more anime release guides, episode recaps, and streaming updates throughout the season.
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