The penultimate episode of You and I Are Polar Opposites Season 2 arrives after a one-week break, bringing the story of Suzuki and Tani closer to its final chapter. Episode 12, the 24th overall installment, is scheduled for September 27, 2026, and will depict the graduation ceremony for the main cast. The episode streams on Crunchyroll worldwide with subtitles and an English dub, while Japanese viewers can watch it on MBS, TBS, and 26 affiliated networks. Here is everything about the release schedule, exact streaming times for major regions, a full anime overview, and a detailed recap of Episode 11.
Release Date and Exact Streaming Time
You and I Are Polar Opposites Season 2 Episode 12 was originally planned for September 20, 2026, but Studio Lapin Track announced a one-week delay. The new broadcast date is Sunday, September 27, 2026. The Japanese TV broadcast airs at 5:00 PM JST on MBS and TBS. The Crunchyroll simulcast follows at 1:30 AM PT the same day.
Here are the exact streaming times for key regions:
- Japan (JST): 5:00 PM, Sunday, September 27
- USA and Canada (Pacific Time): 1:30 AM, Sunday, September 27
- USA and Canada (Eastern Time): 4:30 AM, Sunday, September 27
- United Kingdom, Portugal, Ghana (GMT/BST): 9:30 AM, Sunday, September 27
- Central Europe, Spain, Italy, Poland, France, Germany (CEST): 10:30 AM, Sunday, September 27
- India (IST): 2:00 PM, Sunday, September 27
- Japan and South Korea (JST/KST): 5:00 PM, Sunday, September 27
- Australia (AEST): 6:30 PM, Sunday, September 27
The one-week gap was confirmed by the anime’s official X account. The reason for the break was not detailed in the announcement, though the September 20 slot was occupied by sports coverage in Japan.
Where to Watch Worldwide
Crunchyroll holds the international streaming rights for You and I Are Polar Opposites and offers both subtitled and dubbed versions. The platform releases new episodes weekly on Sundays. Netflix also carries the series in select regions. Viewers in Southeast Asia can watch through the Ani-One Asia YouTube channel. In Japan, ABEMA streams the series alongside the television broadcast.
The second season premiered on July 5, 2026, and runs for 13 episodes. The finale is scheduled for October 4, 2026. Episode 12 is the penultimate installment and will cover the graduation ceremony. An English version of the graduation visual was also released alongside the Japanese one.
Anime Overview
You and I Are Polar Opposites adapts the romantic comedy manga by Kōcha Agasawa. The series follows Miyu Suzuki, an energetic high school girl who cares deeply about fitting in, and Yusuke Tani, a quiet classmate who speaks his mind without hesitation. Their opposite personalities draw them together, and the story explores their relationship alongside the lives of their friends.
Key production details:
- Japanese title: Seihantai na Kimi to Boku
- Genre: Romantic comedy, school, slice of life
- Studio: Lapin Track
- Director: Takakazu Nagatomo
- Series composition and animation producer: Teruko Utsumi
- Character design: Mako Miyako
- Sub-character design and chief animation directors: Naho Kozono and Sayuri Sakimoto
- Music: tofubeats
- Opening theme: “Nekojarashi” by 7co (Nanako)
- Ending theme: “Unmei no Kimi” by Mega Shinnosuke
Main voice cast:
- Sayumi Suzushiro as Suzuki
- Shogo Sakata as Tani
- Anji Iwata as Yamada
- Miyuri Shimabukuro as Azuma
- Wataru Kato as Taira
- Cocoro Omori as Nishi
- Yuna Taniguchi as Watanabe
- Konatsu Hirabayashi as Sato
- Tomori Kusunoki as Honda
The manga ran on Shueisha’s Shonen Jump+ from May 2022 to November 2024. It spans eight tankobon volumes and has over 1.8 million copies in circulation, including digital. The series placed third in the 16th Manga Taisho Awards in 2023 and seventh in the 17th Manga Taisho Awards in 2024. VIZ Media publishes the manga in English print, while MANGA Plus releases it digitally.
Season 1 aired from January 11, 2026 to March 29, 2026, covering 12 episodes. Season 2 began on July 5, 2026, and continues the story from where the first season left off.
Episode 11 Recap: Every Character’s Progress
Episode 11 of Season 2, the 23rd overall episode, focused on the fallout from the class trip and set up the emotional stakes for graduation. The episode balanced multiple relationship arcs while giving each main character meaningful development.
Taira had the strongest arc in the episode. He has struggled with self-confidence since his introduction, often assuming people would reject him. Even after joining a close group of friends, he questioned whether he truly belonged. Episode 11 marked a shift. Taira began to understand that he did not need to constantly doubt himself. He took the initiative and asked Azuma to accompany him to the store, a small but important step. Instead of overthinking every interaction, he allowed himself to trust the connections he had built. Taira also found himself thinking about Azuma while she was absent, showing that her presence had become a natural part of his daily life.
Azuma tried to hide her romantic feelings for Taira, but her reactions made her emotions clear. She became visibly flustered when Taira messaged her and grew excited when they spent time together. Her friends, especially Honda, started to notice the chemistry between the two. Azuma values Taira as a person, and her behavior around him showed how much she cares. The episode framed her feelings as genuine and growing, even as she attempted to keep them under control.
Suzuki showed a different side of her personality. She is usually loud and energetic, but when it comes to important matters, she is observant and caring. She noticed that Tani was more stressed and worried than usual. Tani has chosen the path of an academic, but he is not happy with his decision. He is disciplined and committed to his studies, yet the pressure he places on himself is visible. Suzuki paid attention to his mood and worried about him. The couple faces the possibility of attending different universities, which raises the question of whether their relationship can survive a long-distance situation.
Tani had a quieter but heavy presence in the episode. His unhappiness with his academic path and the stress of graduation weighed on him. Suzuki’s concern for him added emotional depth to their storyline, showing that their relationship is entering a more serious phase.
Nishi and Yamada appeared in smaller moments. Their relationship continues to develop steadily, and the episode showed them becoming more comfortable with each other. These brief scenes reminded viewers that the series tracks multiple couples, not just the main pair.
The group also gathered for a casual snack party before studying. The scene offered light comedy while highlighting how close the friends have become. Everyone enjoyed themselves, and the gathering provided a warm reminder of the friendships they formed during high school. The recurring joke surrounding Gapacho returned as well. Just when the characters seemed ready to finally see him, he disappeared once again.
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Episode 11 ended with an important question about Tani and Suzuki’s future. The choices they make about university and their relationship will shape the final episodes. The episode also left Taira and Azuma’s relationship in a promising place, with both characters moving closer to acknowledging their feelings.
What Episode 12 Will Cover
Episode 12 will depict the graduation ceremony. The newly released graduation visual shows Suzuki, Tani, and their friends inside a classroom with diplomas, signaling the end of their high school years. The episode is expected to bring emotional closure to several storylines while setting up the series finale. Crunchyroll will stream the episode on September 27, 2026, at 1:30 AM PT. The finale airs on October 4, 2026.
Also Read: You and I Are Polar Opposites Season 2 Episode 11 Recap: Taira and Azuma Finally Face Their Feelings
Stay tuned to VvipTimes for more anime release schedules, episode recaps, and streaming guides as the final season of You and I Are Polar Opposites concludes.
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