Office worker Akira Yagami dies saving a child from an oncoming truck, only to wake up in a fantasy world as a goblin — a species with a brutal seven-day lifespan. But a rare skill called Human 80 Years lets him break that biological deadline and inherit the abilities of fallen goblins. The anime adaptation of Nazuna Miki and Tsukasa Araki’s manga is now streaming worldwide, with a special two-episode premiere on Monday, October 5, 2026.
Episode 1 and 2 Release Date and Time on Crunchyroll for USA, UK, India, Australia, Germany, France and Worldwide
Crunchyroll is streaming the first two episodes simultaneously with the Japanese broadcast. The premiere episode drops at 10:00 p.m. JST on October 5, while the second episode arrives one week ahead of its Japanese TV airing. Episodes after the premiere will continue weekly on Mondays.
Here are the exact streaming times for episode 1 and episode 2 across major regions:
- USA (Pacific Time): 6:00 a.m. PDT on October 5
- USA (Eastern Time): 9:00 a.m. EDT on October 5
- Canada (Eastern Time): 9:00 a.m. EDT on October 5
- Canada (Pacific Time): 6:00 a.m. PDT on October 5
- United Kingdom (GMT): 2:00 p.m. BST on October 5
- Ireland (GMT): 2:00 p.m. IST on October 5
- Portugal (WEST): 2:00 p.m. WEST on October 5
- Ghana (GMT): 1:00 p.m. GMT on October 5
- India (IST): 6:30 p.m. IST on October 5
- Australia (AEST): 11:00 p.m. AEST on October 5
- New Zealand (NZST): 1:00 a.m. NZST on October 6
- Germany (CEST): 3:00 p.m. CEST on October 5
- France (CEST): 3:00 p.m. CEST on October 5
- Italy (CEST): 3:00 p.m. CEST on October 5
- Spain (CEST): 3:00 p.m. CEST on October 5
- Poland (CEST): 3:00 p.m. CEST on October 5
- Netherlands (CEST): 3:00 p.m. CEST on October 5
- Sweden (CEST): 3:00 p.m. CEST on October 5
- Japan (JST): 10:00 p.m. JST on October 5
- South Korea (KST): 10:00 p.m. KST on October 5
- Brazil (BRT): 10:00 a.m. BRT on October 5
- Mexico (CST): 8:00 a.m. CST on October 5
The Crunchyroll release covers North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, and CIS regions. The anime is also streaming on ABEMA and Prime Video in Japan, with the first episode available simultaneously with its TV broadcast.
Where to Watch: Crunchyroll Global Streaming and Language Options
Crunchyroll holds the international streaming rights for So What’s Wrong with Getting Reborn as a Goblin? The platform confirmed the series will stream as it airs in Japan, with new episodes arriving weekly on Mondays.
For audiences in India, Crunchyroll expanded its offerings with this title, which is available with English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu dubs, alongside the original Japanese audio with subtitles.
Japanese viewers have multiple options. The anime airs on Tokyo MX at 10:00 p.m. JST on October 5, followed by BS11 at midnight (effectively October 6) and Sun TV at 12:30 a.m. on October 6. AT-X begins broadcasting from October 7. Domestic streaming platforms ABEMA and Prime Video carry the series, with Prime Video providing global access for international viewers.
A pre-broadcast special also streamed for free on ABEMA on October 5 at 9:00 p.m. JST, giving Japanese fans an early look before the official premiere.
Episode 1 Recap: Akira Yagami’s Death and Rebirth as a Goblin
Akira Yagami was a 29-year-old salaryman working at an IT company. His selfless nature meant he often took the short end of the stick, but his colleagues trusted and respected him. His life ended when he pushed a child out of the path of an oncoming truck, sacrificing himself without hesitation.
Akira awakened in a fantasy world, not as a hero or a powerful mage, but as a goblin — one of the weakest and most despised races in this new world. The harsh reality hit quickly: goblins in this world have a natural lifespan of only seven days. They breed rapidly and inherit one skill at birth, passing their abilities to others when they die in a desperate cycle of survival.
But Akira’s reincarnation came with a unique advantage. He possessed the skill Human 80 Years, which grants him the lifespan of a human while retaining the physical capabilities of a goblin. This single ability shattered the biological deadline that defines every other goblin’s existence.
The premiere episode established the core mechanics of Akira’s new existence: goblins can inherit skills from those who die, and Akira’s extended lifespan means he can collect hundreds of abilities over time. By the end of the first episode’s arc, he had already begun accumulating skills from fallen goblins, setting the stage for his rise from the weakest creature in the world to something far more formidable.
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Episode 2 Recap: Skill Inheritance and the Demon Lord’s Power
The second episode deepened the exploration of Akira’s skill inheritance ability. Goblins in this world live fast and die young, but their ability to pass on skills upon death creates a unique power system. Akira, with his human lifespan and intellect, began systematically collecting and wielding these inherited abilities.
A major turning point arrives when a Demon Lord on the verge of death passes on a unique and powerful skill to Akira. This inheritance becomes the foundation of his path toward becoming the strongest being in the world. The episode highlighted how Akira’s human experience gives him an edge in a world where goblins are treated as disposable monsters.
Akira’s collection of skills grew to include abilities from fellow goblins, and the episode explored the emotional weight of inheriting powers from those who die around him. Each skill represents a life that ended, and Akira carries those memories and abilities forward as he navigates a world filled with demons, elves, and other powerful races.
The second episode also introduced key supporting characters. Karen, voiced by Yōko Hikasa, appeared as a goblin hunter who meets Akira while pursuing goblins responsible for killing humans. Her encounter with Akira sets up a complex dynamic — she hunts goblins, but Akira is unlike any goblin she has ever encountered.
Character Story Progress: Akira, Karen, Chloe and the Supporting Cast
Akira Yagami (voiced by Kikunosuke Toya, known for Denji in Chainsaw Man) begins his journey as the weakest creature in a hostile world. His altruistic personality — the same trait that got him killed in his previous life — now becomes his greatest asset as he navigates goblin society and beyond. His skill Human 80 Years is the key to everything: it gives him time, and time gives him the ability to collect skills from countless dying goblins.
Karen (voiced by Yōko Hikasa, known for Rias Gremory in High School DxD) enters the story as a security inspector who mediates between humans and goblins. She is a ruthless goblin hunter whose path crosses with Akira while she pursues goblins that have killed humans. Her perspective on goblins begins to shift as she witnesses Akira’s unusual nature.
Chloe (voiced by Azusa Tachibana) is a demon character who becomes an ally to Akira. The series’ promotional material positions her as one of the main heroines alongside Karen. Her role expands as Akira navigates the complex racial politics of the fantasy world, where demons and goblins occupy very different positions in the social hierarchy.
The supporting cast includes Simon (voiced by Banjō Ginga), Eirene (voiced by Sayumi Suzushiro), Dike (voiced by M.A.O), Eunomia (voiced by Wakana Kuramochi), Albert (voiced by Natsuki Hanae), Isis (voiced by Hiro Shimono), and Tenchi Kaibyaku (voiced by Yukari Tamura). These characters populate the world Akira now inhabits, each representing different factions and power levels that shape his journey.
Voice Cast and Production Team Behind the Anime
The anime is directed by Ryūta Kawahara, whose previous work includes episode directing on The Summer Hikaru Died, Orange, 86, and Blend S. Animation production is handled by studio BAKKKA. Series scripts are written by Yūichirō Momose (So I’m a Spider, So What?, Africa Salaryman), with character designs by Hiroyuki Saita (Cardfight!! Vanguard Divinez, Revue Starlight). Hiroto Morishita handles sound direction.
The opening theme “Hello” is performed by Sou, while AHUB performs the ending theme “Chiisana Bokura” (Little Us). The main promotional video previews the opening theme. Additional staff includes Maika Hosoda as art director, Naomi Kiyota as color key artist, Tsukasa Matsui as compositing director of photography, and Yūji Oka as editor.
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