The final episode of the supernatural comedy anime Dara-san of Reiwa is set to arrive on September 24, 2026, bringing the story of a lonely serpent god and two fearless siblings to a close. Episode 13, titled “Dara-san of Reiwa,” will stream on Crunchyroll for international audiences, while Japanese viewers can catch it on TOKYO MX, AT-X, and other domestic networks. The finale promises a major turn as Dara-san’s forgotten past resurfaces and her body is taken over by a long-standing rival.
When Episode 13 Streams on Crunchyroll
Crunchyroll will release Dara-san of Reiwa Episode 13 on Thursday, September 24, 2026, with English subtitles. The episode is scheduled to go live at 5:30 a.m. Pacific Time, which translates to the following start times for viewers worldwide:
- USA and Canada: 5:30 a.m. PDT / 6:30 a.m. MDT / 7:30 a.m. CDT / 8:30 a.m. EDT
- United Kingdom, Portugal, and Ghana: 12:30 p.m. GMT / 1:30 p.m. BST
- Central Europe, Spain, Italy, and Poland: 2:30 p.m. CEST
- Japan and South Korea: 9:30 p.m. JST / KST
- India: 6:00 p.m. IST
- Australia: 10:30 p.m. AEST (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane) / 8:30 p.m. AWST (Perth)
- Germany and France: 2:30 p.m. CEST
These times reflect Crunchyroll’s standard Thursday rollout for the series, which has followed the same schedule since its July 2, 2026 premiere.
Japanese Broadcast and Streaming Times
For viewers in Japan, the finale airs earlier in the day through domestic channels and streaming platforms. AT-X broadcasts the episode at 9:30 p.m. JST under its “Is This Really Okay in the Reiwa Era?” version, while TOKYO MX follows at 10:30 p.m. JST and BS NTV at 11:00 p.m. JST. Streaming services d Anime Store and ABEMA offer the episode at 10:00 p.m. JST on the same day, ahead of the terrestrial broadcast. Other Japanese platforms including Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT, and DMM TV will carry the episode on a delayed schedule.
What Happens in Episode 13
The finale delivers the confrontation the series has been building toward. The episode synopsis reveals that Dara-san remembers her true name, and the moment she does, her body is seized by a figure from her past with a deep grudge. Hinata and Kaoru refuse to back down, standing their ground with open anger against the intruder. Dara-san fights to protect the siblings, and Hinata proposes an unexpected plan to break the deadlock. The episode is written by Yasunori Yamada, with storyboards by Bob Shirahata and direction by Rihito Suzuki.
What Happened in Episode 12
Episode 12, titled “How to Spend New Year’s,” aired on September 17, 2026. The story followed Hinata as she visited Dara-san’s house while Chiyo and Kaoru were out. Kaoru helped Miwa at a doujin event and ran into some unexpected people. As winter break arrived, Hinata and Kaoru pulled Dara-san into New Year’s traditions, ending the holiday with a movie viewing party at Dara-san’s place. The episode balanced everyday comedy with small hints about Dara-san’s past, setting the stage for the finale.
Where to Watch Dara-san of Reiwa
Crunchyroll remains the primary international streaming home for Dara-san of Reiwa, offering all 13 episodes with English subtitles. The platform also provides the series through the Crunchyroll Amazon Channel. The anime is produced by Asahi Production and directed by Rihito Suzuki, with character designs by Koichi Kikuta and music by Rei Ishizuka. The main cast includes Mutsumi Tamura as Dara-san, Minami Tsuda as Hinata, and Momoka Terasawa as Kaoru.
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