Please Excuse My Younger Brothers (Japanese title: Uchi no Otouto-domo ga Sumimasen) has confirmed that Episode 13 will arrive on Friday, October 2, 2026, on Crunchyroll for viewers worldwide. The romantic comedy anime, based on Akira Ozaki’s manga, is produced by Lay-duce and directed by Hitoshi Nanba, known for his work on Golden Kamuy and Tomo-chan Is a Girl!. The series premiered on July 3, 2026, and is set to run for 24 episodes across two cours (quarters of a year).
Fans expecting a new episode on September 25, 2026, will instead see a recap special summarizing the events of the first cour. The official anime account on X announced the one-week pause, confirming that Episode 13 marks the start of the second cour.
Episode 13 Streaming Times for USA, UK, Canada, Australia, India, and Worldwide
New episodes of Please Excuse My Younger Brothers stream every Friday on Crunchyroll, with English subtitles. The simulcast drops at 9:30 a.m. Pacific Time and 12:30 p.m. Eastern Time for viewers in the United States and Canada.
Here is the full global streaming schedule for Episode 13 on October 2, 2026:
- Pacific Daylight Time (PDT / US West Coast): 9:30 a.m.
- Mountain Daylight Time (MDT / US Mountain States): 10:30 a.m.
- Central Daylight Time (CDT / US Central, Mexico): 11:30 a.m.
- Eastern Daylight Time (EDT / US East Coast, Canada): 12:30 p.m.
- Greenwich Mean Time (GMT / UK, Portugal, Ghana): 4:30 p.m.
- Central European Summer Time (CEST / Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Poland): 6:30 p.m.
- Gulf Standard Time (GST / UAE, Saudi Arabia): 8:30 p.m.
- Indian Standard Time (IST / India): 10:00 p.m.
- Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST / Sydney, Melbourne): 2:30 a.m. on October 3
- Japan Standard Time (JST / Japan): 12:00 a.m. on October 3 (broadcast on Tokyo MX and other channels)
Viewers in Europe, including Germany and France, can watch via Crunchyroll at the times listed above. The series is also available through the Crunchyroll Amazon Channel for subscribers who prefer that route. Crunchyroll holds exclusive worldwide streaming rights for the anime outside of Japan, China, and Korea.
How Episode 13 Changes the Story: Key Moments to Expect
Episode 13 serves as the first episode of the second cour, picking up after the events of the first 12 episodes. The first cour ended with Ito Narita coming to terms with her romantic feelings for her eldest stepbrother, Gen, while the family dynamic continued to evolve. The recap episode on September 25 will summarize these developments, making Episode 13 a fresh starting point for new viewers and a payoff for longtime fans.
The second cour is expected to explore the growing tension between Ito and Gen, especially after the events of the school trip arc in Hiroshima and Onomichi. A new opening theme song, “LOVE & LIKE” by Neguse., has been revealed for the second cour, with a special promotional video highlighting heart-fluttering moments from the series. The shift in theme song signals a more romance-focused tone for the upcoming episodes.
The first cour also introduced key supporting characters, including Hiroyuki, whose presence created friction within the family, and Syu’s online friend Komugi, a light novel writer. Episode 13 is likely to continue these threads while pushing the central Ito-Gen relationship forward.
What Happened in Episode 12: A Detailed Recap
Episode 12, which aired on September 18, 2026, served as the finale of the first cour. The episode focused on the aftermath of the school trip and the emotional fallout between Ito and Gen.
The episode featured a pivotal moment where Ito delivered a speech about love and family while wearing a giant brown bear suit — a scene that fans described as “peak romance anime logic.” The moment underscored Ito’s earnest personality and her willingness to embarrass herself for the people she cares about.
In another key scene, Shu stepped up and pulled Ito away from Hiroyuki, showing unexpected protectiveness toward his older sister. Fans noted that seeing Shu care so much “melted my heart,” marking a significant step in his character development from a reclusive shut-in to someone who actively defends his family.
The episode also touched on Raku’s role as the responsible middle brother, helping Ito with her studies behind Gen’s back. The family dynamics continued to evolve, with each brother getting moments that highlighted their unique personalities and their growing bond with Ito.
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Unique Facts You May Not Know About This Anime
1. The manga has sold over 3 million copies. Akira Ozaki’s original manga, serialized in Shueisha’s Bessatsu Margaret magazine since January 2020, has become a popular work with over 3 million copies of the compiled volumes sold.
2. A live-action film came first. Before the anime, Please Excuse My Younger Brothers inspired a live-action film adaptation starring Mei Hata as Ito Narita. The film premiered in Japan in December 2024 and debuted at #4 in its opening weekend.
3. The director visited real locations for research. Director Hitoshi Nanba confirmed that the production team actually visited Hiroshima and Onomichi for research and animation reference, ensuring the school trip arc in Episode 11 was grounded in real places.
4. The anime has a 24-episode run split into two cours. The series is airing for two consecutive cours, with the first cour running from July to September 2026 and the second cour starting in October 2026.
5. The opening theme song charted on Oricon. “Aikotoba” by DISH//, the first opening theme, was released digitally on July 3 and ranked number 45 on the Oricon weekly digital single chart.
6. The manga has not been licensed in English. Despite the anime’s global streaming on Crunchyroll, the original manga has fourteen volumes released in Japan but has not been officially licensed in English.
7. The story avoids the “incest” label. Because Ito and Gen are neither related by blood nor grew up in the same house as siblings, the series has been noted for sidestepping the typical step-sibling romance controversy. As one review put it, “On paper, we can slap a ‘0% incest’ sticker on this anime and call it a day.”
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