Reborn as a Space Mercenary: I Woke Up Piloting the Strongest Starship! is back with its second episode, and viewers around the world are getting ready to continue Hiro’s space adventure. The new episode, titled “Mimi the Girl,” is set to arrive on Sunday, October 11, 2026, bringing a new crew member into the story. The first episode introduced audiences to an office worker named Takahiro Satou, who woke up inside his favorite space game, Stella Online, and took on the name Hiro while piloting the powerful starship ASX-08 Krishna.
The anime is a sci-fi twist on the isekai genre, trading medieval fantasy worlds for spaceships, space pirates, and interstellar colonies. With the English dub arriving on the same day as the Japanese version, fans across the globe can follow the story without delays.
Episode 2 Worldwide Streaming Schedule for Every Major Region
New episodes of Reborn as a Space Mercenary arrive on Crunchyroll every Sunday. The release time for Episode 2 depends entirely on your location. Here is the exact schedule for major regions around the world:
- USA (Eastern Time): Sunday, October 11 at 10:00 AM EDT
- USA (Pacific Time): Sunday, October 11 at 7:00 AM PDT
- Canada (Eastern Time): Sunday, October 11 at 10:00 AM EDT
- Canada (Pacific Time): Sunday, October 11 at 7:00 AM PDT
- United Kingdom (BST): Sunday, October 11 at 3:00 PM BST
- Ireland (IST): Sunday, October 11 at 3:00 PM IST
- Portugal (WEST): Sunday, October 11 at 3:00 PM WEST
- Ghana (GMT): Sunday, October 11 at 2:00 PM GMT
- Germany (CEST): Sunday, October 11 at 4:00 PM CEST
- France (CEST): Sunday, October 11 at 4:00 PM CEST
- Spain (CEST): Sunday, October 11 at 4:00 PM CEST
- Italy (CEST): Sunday, October 11 at 4:00 PM CEST
- Poland (CEST): Sunday, October 11 at 4:00 PM CEST
- India (IST): Sunday, October 11 at 7:30 PM IST
- Japan (JST): Sunday, October 11 at 11:00 PM JST
- South Korea (KST): Sunday, October 11 at 11:00 PM KST
- Australia (AEST): Monday, October 12 at 12:00 AM AEST
- New Zealand (NZST): Monday, October 12 at 2:00 AM NZST
- Singapore (SGT): Sunday, October 11 at 10:00 PM SGT
- Philippines (PHT): Sunday, October 11 at 10:00 PM PHT
- Indonesia (WIB): Sunday, October 11 at 9:00 PM WIB
- Thailand (ICT): Sunday, October 11 at 9:00 PM ICT
The Japanese broadcast airs on Tokyo MX at 9:30 PM JST on Sundays, with other Japanese networks like BS11, Yomiuri TV, WOWOW, AT-X, and Chukyo TV following on different days. Streaming platforms like d Anime Store and ABEMA in Japan stream the series at the same time as the Tokyo MX broadcast.
For viewers outside Japan, Crunchyroll is the primary streaming home for the series. The platform offers the anime with subtitles in multiple languages and an English dub that releases on the same day. The series is available in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, and CIS regions. Viewers in parts of Asia can also watch the series on Aniplus Asia.
What Happened in Episode 1: A Quick Recap
The premiere episode, titled “First Space Colony,” opened with Satou Takahiro regaining consciousness in the cold cockpit of a starship. He had no memory of how he got there, but he recognized the ship immediately: the ASX-08 Krishna, a small-class ace-custom fighter from Stella Online, a space MMO he had played for over 3,000 hours.
Takahiro had to scramble to restore life support before hypothermia set in. Once the ship’s systems were online, he tested the controls, weapons, and defenses. A pirate vessel detected the Krishna’s power signature and attacked. The firefight that followed became the episode’s first major action sequence. Hiro won the battle without much trouble, then looted the pirate ship for cargo and credentials.
After the battle, Hiro docked at the trading colony of Tarmein Prime. The colony’s systems could not read his name data, which gave him a convenient reason to adopt the alias Hiro. He registered as a mercenary and deliberately chose a low Bronze rank, keeping a low profile despite the Krishna’s advanced capabilities.
The episode introduced the world’s mechanics through visuals and quick conversations. Mercenary contracts, the Empire’s interest in powerful pilots, and the freedom of the open galaxy were all established at a steady pace. Hiro’s knowledge of Stella Online gave him a clear advantage in understanding how ships worked and how combat functioned.
Elma the Space Elf: Hiro’s First Partner
Hiro’s first meaningful interaction in Tarmein Prime came when he met Elma, a space elf and fellow mercenary. Elma became Hiro’s first partner, offering him guidance on how the mercenary world works and helping him avoid some of the pitfalls that come with being a newcomer in a lawless frontier.
Anna Nagase voices Elma in the Japanese version, while Kelsey Cruz voices her in the English dub. Elma is a veteran mercenary who carries a laser pistol and knows the ins and outs of the colonies. Hiro’s casual confidence and his willingness to help others stood out in their interactions, even when the situations around them turned serious.
Lady Serena and the Rare Metals Trouble
Hiro’s cargo hold from the pirate ship contained rare metals that caught the attention of Lady Serena, a noble’s daughter and military officer. Haruka Shiraishi voices Serena in the Japanese version, with Jaclyn Thomas voicing her in the English dub. Serena’s introduction added a layer of political intrigue to the story, as she represents the Empire’s interests in powerful pilots and valuable resources.
The episode ended with Hiro settling into his new life as a mercenary, with Elma as his partner and a clear goal in mind: earn enough money to buy a house on a planet and enjoy all the carbonated drinks he wants.
What to Expect in Episode 2: Mimi the Girl
Episode 2, titled “Mimi the Girl,” introduces a new character named Mimi. The official synopsis reveals that Hiro lands on the trading colony of Tarmein Prime and encounters a young girl named Mimi in the Third District who is being attacked by thugs. Mimi has lost her parents and has nowhere to go. Hiro decides to take her in as a new crew member aboard the Krishna.
Mimi is voiced by Konomi Inagaki in the Japanese version and Emily Neves in the English dub. The synopsis notes that Mimi is initially confused by the sudden start of life on a spaceship, but with some advice from Elma, she finds a bold way to get closer to Hiro. Meanwhile, a large-scale pirate subjugation notice reaches Hiro and his crew.
Mimi’s character description suggests she begins the story as a bubbly, outgoing, and friendly individual who is initially naive and lacks self-confidence. Her role is that of a crew member and a developing partner to Hiro, learning the ropes of space mercenary work alongside him.
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Where to Watch and What to Know
Crunchyroll streams Reborn as a Space Mercenary: I Woke Up Piloting the Strongest Starship! with new episodes every Sunday. The anime is available with subtitles in Arabic, German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, and Chinese. The English dub releases on the same day as the Japanese version, with Kyle Phillips as Hiro, Kelsey Cruz as Elma, Emily Neves as Mimi, and Jaclyn Thomas as Serena.
The anime is produced by Studio A-Cat, with Norihiko Nagahama directing and Takamitsu Kōno handling series scripts. FLOW performs the opening theme “Unstoppable,” while ASTERISM performs the ending theme “My Way”. The series is expected to run for 12 episodes, with the finale scheduled for December 20, 2026.
The light novel series is written by Ryūto with illustrations by Tetsuhiro Nabeshima, published under Kadokawa Books. A manga adaptation by Shunichi Matsui is also available.
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