Uncle’s Obsession with Cute Things continues its weekly run with Episode 2 arriving on Sunday, October 11, 2026. The slice-of-life comedy about a respected office manager who secretly loves cute mascots has already won over viewers with its first episode. New episodes stream on Crunchyroll every Sunday for audiences across North America, Europe, India, Australia, and beyond.
The anime is based on Tsutomu’s manga Ojisan wa Kawaii Mono ga Osuki, which has been serialized on the Comic Polaris website since July 2017 and currently spans twelve collected volumes. A five-episode live-action drama adaptation aired on Japanese television in August 2020.
Episode 2 Release Date and Exact Streaming Times Worldwide
Uncle’s Obsession with Cute Things Episode 2 will release on Sunday, October 11, 2026. Crunchyroll streams new episodes with English subtitles at 7:00 a.m. PDT / 10:00 a.m. EDT. The Japanese broadcast airs on Tokyo MX at 10:00 p.m. JST every Sunday, with BS Asahi following on Monday and YTV on Tuesday.
Here is the confirmed Crunchyroll streaming schedule for Episode 2 across major regions. All times are local.
Sunday, October 11, 2026 (Crunchyroll)
- USA (Pacific Time): 7:00 a.m.
- USA (Eastern Time): 10:00 a.m.
- Canada: Same as USA Eastern Time
- Mexico / Central America: 8:00 a.m.
- Brazil: 11:00 a.m.
- UK / Ireland / Portugal: 3:00 p.m.
- Central Europe (Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Poland): 4:00 p.m.
- India: 7:30 p.m.
- Australia (Sydney): 12:00 a.m. on October 12
- Japan / South Korea: 11:00 p.m.
- Southeast Asia (Philippines, Singapore): 10:00 p.m.
- Middle East (UAE, Saudi Arabia): 6:00 p.m.
These timings follow Crunchyroll’s simulcast pattern, which releases episodes approximately one hour after the Japanese broadcast. The anime is expected to have 12 episodes in total, with new episodes arriving weekly through December 20, 2026.
Episode 1 Recap and Character Progress
Episode 1, titled “Chief Oji and Cute Things,” introduced viewers to the show’s core premise and main characters. The premiere aired on October 4, 2026 and established the central conflict that drives the series.
Mitsutaka Oji is a 40-year-old office worker who is admired by his colleagues for his handsome appearance and professional demeanor. He manages the sales department and is respected by both his superiors and subordinates. However, Oji hides a secret that he has kept from everyone for years: he absolutely loves cute things, particularly the mascot character Pugtaro.
Oji’s carefully maintained double life faces its first major threat when his nephew Masumi Nii moves into his apartment. The arrangement makes it increasingly difficult for Oji to indulge in his secret hobby without being discovered. His happiest moments involve being surrounded by Pugtaro merchandise at home, but the constant fear of exposure causes him significant anxiety throughout the episode.
At work, Oji’s colleague Wataru Naruto, who heads the Second Sales Division, approaches him with a Pugtaro keychain and asks whether Oji likes cute things. The moment creates intense tension for Oji, who struggles to maintain his composed exterior while internally panicking. He is eventually saved from the awkward situation when his subordinate Kenta Kawai reveals that the keychain was a gift from him.
The episode also introduced Kenta Kawai, an art director who shares Oji’s appreciation for cute things. Kenta first encountered Oji at a capsule toy machine, and the two gradually begin to bond over their shared interest. Their interactions hint at the possibility of Oji finding someone who truly understands his secret passion.
A scene at a cat cafe provided comedic moments while also showing Oji’s growing comfort in environments where cuteness is celebrated rather than mocked. The premiere ended with Oji still hiding his secret from most people, but the foundation has been laid for him to form meaningful connections with those who share his interests.
Main Characters and Their Current Stories
Mitsutaka Oji remains at the center of the story, balancing his professional responsibilities with his secret passion for Pugtaro and all things cute. His journey in the series focuses on his internal struggle between maintaining his respectable public image and his desire to live openly. The arrival of his nephew in his home has made his double life more complicated than ever.
Masumi Nii, Oji’s nephew, has moved into his uncle’s apartment. Masumi is a college student who dreams of becoming a manga artist. His presence in Oji’s home creates constant tension as Oji tries to keep his collection of cute merchandise hidden. The two characters are still adjusting to their new living arrangement.
Kenta Kawai is Oji’s subordinate at work and the first person who shares his interest in cute things. Kenta gave Oji the Pugtaro keychain that caused a tense moment in Episode 1. Their shared passion for cute characters opens the door for a genuine friendship to develop.
Wataru Naruto heads the Second Sales Division and serves as a rival to Oji at work. He is the character who directly asked Oji about his interest in cute things, creating one of the episode’s most stressful moments. His role in the story involves challenging Oji’s carefully maintained public persona.
Pugtaro is the mascot character that Oji adores above all others. Voiced by Miyu Tomita, Pugtaro appears in Oji’s merchandise collection and represents the world of cuteness that Oji desperately wants to embrace without judgment.
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How to Watch Uncle’s Obsession with Cute Things Worldwide
Crunchyroll holds the streaming rights for the anime across a wide range of territories, including North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, CIS, and the Indian Subcontinent. New episodes arrive every Sunday with English subtitles.
In Japan, the anime airs on Tokyo MX at 10:00 p.m. JST every Sunday. BS Asahi broadcasts it on Mondays, YTV on Tuesdays, and AT-X on Thursdays. Japanese streaming is available exclusively on FOD.
The series is also available on Crunchyroll’s Amazon Channel in select regions. For viewers in Taiwan, the anime streams on platforms including Bahamut Anime Crazy, Hami Video, friDay Video, MyVideo, and LINE TV, with new episodes arriving every Sunday at 10:00 p.m. local time.
The opening theme song “LIKE³” is performed by Yūsei Yagi, while Kaori Maeda performs the ending theme “Tōtoi♡Kaiwai (Precious Neighborhood).” Maeda also voices the character Rio Shigeoka in the series.
Tomoe Makino directs the anime at studio LIDEN FILMS. Yū Satō handles series composition and scripts, Tomomi Kimura serves as character designer, and Arisa Okehazama composes the music.
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