So What’s Wrong with Getting Reborn as a Goblin? episode 3 is set to arrive worldwide on Monday, October 19, 2026, continuing the story of Akira Yagami, an office worker who died saving a child and woke up in a fantasy world as one of its weakest creatures. The new episode drops on Crunchyroll for international audiences at 6:00 a.m. PDT / 9:00 a.m. EDT, with English subtitles available at launch. The series has already aired its first two episodes as a double premiere on October 5, 2026, introducing viewers to Akira’s strange new life, his unusual skill set, and the beginning of his plan to build a functioning goblin society despite a natural lifespan of only seven days.
Episode 3 Release Date and Exact Streaming Times
The episode arrives on October 19, 2026 for Crunchyroll subscribers across the globe. New episodes of the series follow a weekly Monday schedule, with the season planned for 12 episodes in total.
Here are the exact streaming times for major regions:
- USA (Pacific Daylight Time): 6:00 a.m. PDT
- USA (Eastern Daylight Time): 9:00 a.m. EDT
- Canada (Eastern Time): 9:00 a.m. EDT
- United Kingdom (Greenwich Mean Time): 1:00 p.m. GMT
- Portugal (Western European Time): 1:00 p.m. WET
- Ghana (Greenwich Mean Time): 1:00 p.m. GMT
- Germany (Central European Summer Time): 3:00 p.m. CEST
- France (Central European Summer Time): 3:00 p.m. CEST
- Spain (Central European Summer Time): 3:00 p.m. CEST
- Italy (Central European Summer Time): 3:00 p.m. CEST
- Poland (Central European Summer Time): 3:00 p.m. CEST
- India (Indian Standard Time): 6:30 p.m. IST
- Japan (Japan Standard Time): 10:00 p.m. JST
- South Korea (Korea Standard Time): 10:00 p.m. KST
- Australia (Australian Eastern Standard Time): 11:00 p.m. AEST
Crunchyroll also offers the series through its Amazon Channel, giving viewers an additional way to watch on supported devices.
How to Watch Episode 3 Worldwide
Crunchyroll is the primary streaming platform for the anime outside Japan. The series is available with English subtitles, and an English dub is planned for a later date. The show airs on Japanese television through Tokyo MX, BS11, Sun TV, AT-X, and ABEMA, with the Crunchyroll simulcast arriving shortly after the Japanese broadcast.
For viewers in India, the series is available on Crunchyroll as part of the platform’s expanding anime catalog for the region.
Episode 1 and 2 Recap: Akira’s First Days as a Goblin
The story begins with Akira Yagami, a 29-year-old office worker at an IT company. His selfless nature leads him to push a child out of the path of an oncoming truck, killing him instantly. He wakes up in a fantasy world, but not as a human. He has been reborn as a goblin, a creature most humans consider little more than a pest to be wiped out.
Goblins in this world live for only seven days. Their short lives are spent breeding and surviving, with no chance to build anything lasting. Akira quickly learns this reality when he meets other goblins who are already nearing the end of their lifespans. The threat of death is constant and real, giving every decision a sense of urgency.
Akira’s situation changes when he receives a unique skill called “Human 80 Years.” This skill extends his lifespan far beyond the normal goblin limit, allowing him to live up to 80 years. The skill also lets him inherit the abilities of any goblin that dies before him, giving him a way to grow stronger over time.
With this power, Akira decides to use his past life’s corporate management skills to organize the goblins into a functioning society. He begins building a village with laws, order, and a system for survival. The first two episodes show him taking his first steps toward this goal, including a meeting with a local border count who defies his expectations.
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Akira Yagami: From Office Worker to Goblin Leader
Akira is voiced by Kikunosuke Toya, known for his role as Denji in Chainsaw Man. Akira’s defining trait is his altruism, which in his past life often left him taken advantage of. In his new life, that same trait drives him to protect and organize the goblins, even though they are considered the lowest of the low.
His skill set includes 278 inherited skills from goblins who have died before him, a number that continues to grow. Akira’s approach to leadership blends his corporate experience with the harsh realities of a fantasy world, making him a different kind of protagonist than the typical overpowered isekai hero.
Karen: The Goblin Hunter Who Became an Ally
Karen is a human knight and security inspector who initially hunts goblins. Voiced by Yoko Hikasa, known for roles like Rias Gremory in High School DxD, Karen serves as a bridge between humans and goblins.
In episode 2, titled “So What’s Wrong with Meeting a Sly Old Fox?”, Akira accompanies Karen to meet her superior, hoping to establish a peaceful understanding between the goblin village and human authorities. Karen’s role shifts from hunter to mediator, marking a key moment in the series’ worldbuilding.
Chloe: The Demon Girl Helping the Village
Chloe is a demon girl who becomes part of Akira’s growing circle. Voiced by Azusa Tachibana, Chloe is connected to the Archfiend, a powerful figure who entrusted Akira with his skills before dying. Chloe appears to help the goblin village develop, bringing knowledge and resources from the demon world.
Her presence adds a layer of mystery to Akira’s mission. The Archfiend’s former comrades may have their own reasons for supporting the goblin village, and Chloe’s true intentions remain one of the story’s ongoing questions.
The Supporting Cast and Their Roles
Simon, voiced by Banjo Ginga, is an older goblin who becomes one of Akira’s key allies. His experience and willingness to work within Akira’s new system make him a valuable part of the village’s leadership.
Eirene is voiced by Sayumi Suzushiro, and Dike is voiced by M.A.O. Eunomia is voiced by Wakana Kuramochi, and Albert is voiced by Natsuki Hanae. Izuiizu is voiced by Hiro Shimono, and Tenchi Kaibyaku is voiced by Yukari Tamura.
A large group of additional cast members includes Junko Takeuchi as Hanzo III, Mariya Ise as Hanzo VII, Rin Mizuki as Masamune VI, and Momoko Seto as Echigoya VIII, among many others.
What Episode 3 Will Cover
The third episode continues the story from the double premiere. The border count Akira met in episode 2 is a key figure in the ongoing negotiation between the goblin village and the human world. Karen’s role as a mediator becomes more important as Akira works to secure legal recognition and safety for his people.
The episode will also likely continue developing the village’s infrastructure and the relationships between Akira and his growing group of allies. The story’s central tension remains the contrast between Akira’s long-term plans and the short lifespans of the goblins he leads, a challenge that gives every episode a sense of urgency.
Opening and Ending Themes
The opening theme song “Hello” is performed by Sou, while the ending theme “Chiisana Bokura (Little Us)” is performed by AHUB. The music sets the tone for a series that mixes fantasy adventure with moments of reflection on life, death, and what can be built in the time given.
The anime is directed by Ryuta Kawahara, with Yuichiro Momose as series composer and Hiroyuki Saita as character designer. Animation production is handled by BAKKKA.
Production Background and Source Material
The anime is based on a manga written by Nazuna Miki and illustrated by Tsukasa Araki. The series began serialization in Shueisha’s Tonari no Young Jump magazine in February 2020, and 15 tankobon volumes have been released in Japan as of September 2026. The 16th volume is set to release on October 19, 2026, the same day as episode 3.
Yen Press publishes the manga in English, describing it as a story about a man whose kindness in life earns him a second chance in a world that considers him a monster.
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