Aoki Denshou Welsh & Shedar (The Azure Legend: Welsh & Shedar) is set to release its third episode, titled “Licorice Tea,” on Friday, October 16, 2026, and the latest preview has confirmed a major shift in the story. The French-Japanese co-production from Ankama and Studio Massket is now moving into its central conflict, with the pursuers hunting Welsh and his group finally making their move. For viewers outside Japan, the series continues to be a challenge to find, as no major international streaming platform has picked it up yet, leaving fans to rely on the official YouTube channel planned for November.
Exact Streaming Times for Episode 3 Worldwide
TOKYO MX will broadcast the episode at 21:25 JST on Friday, October 16, 2026. For global viewers wanting to watch live through Japanese streaming services, here are the exact times across major locations.
Japan and South Korea
- Japan (Tokyo): Friday, October 16 at 9:25 PM JST
- South Korea (Seoul): Friday, October 16 at 9:25 PM KST
USA and Canada
- USA (Eastern Time): Friday, October 16 at 8:25 AM EDT
- USA (Central Time): Friday, October 16 at 7:25 AM CDT
- USA (Pacific Time): Friday, October 16 at 5:25 AM PDT
- Canada (Toronto): Friday, October 16 at 8:25 AM EDT
UK, Portugal, and Ghana
- United Kingdom (London): Friday, October 16 at 1:25 PM BST
- Portugal (Lisbon): Friday, October 16 at 1:25 PM WEST
- Ghana (Accra): Friday, October 16 at 12:25 PM GMT
Central Europe, Spain, and Italy
- Germany (Berlin): Friday, October 16 at 2:25 PM CEST
- France (Paris): Friday, October 16 at 2:25 PM CEST
- Spain (Madrid): Friday, October 16 at 2:25 PM CEST
- Italy (Rome): Friday, October 16 at 2:25 PM CEST
- Poland (Warsaw): Friday, October 16 at 2:25 PM CEST
India
- India (New Delhi): Friday, October 16 at 5:55 PM IST
Australia
- Australia (Sydney): Friday, October 16 at 10:25 PM AEDT
- Australia (Perth): Friday, October 16 at 7:25 PM AWST
Where to Watch Episode 3 Online
In Japan, the episode will be available for streaming on d Anime Store and U-NEXT shortly after the TOKYO MX broadcast. Other Japanese platforms are expected to follow with a delay.
For viewers outside Japan, the only confirmed option is the Krosmoz YouTube channel, which will stream the first two episodes for free worldwide in early November 2026. New episodes will then arrive on the channel every two weeks. The series will be available with English, Japanese, and French dubs, plus Spanish and Portuguese subtitles. Episode 3 is expected to arrive on the channel in late November or early December 2026, based on the every-two-weeks release pattern.
No deal has been announced with Crunchyroll, Netflix, or any other major international streaming service as of October 2026.
Episode 2 Recap: What Happened Before Episode 3
Episode 2, titled “Cheese-Flavored Omelette,” aired on October 9, 2026. The episode picked up right after the attack on Broccoli Village, with Welsh and his companions fleeing for their lives. Welsh was injured during the escape, and the group desperately searched for help.
The episode introduced a new ally who helps the group tend to Welsh’s wounds. Meanwhile, the story continued to build the world of Bonta, showing how Queen Zabel has ruled without any real opposition for years. Her control is enforced by Azalar, the dragon who serves as the guardian of the Ebony Dofus. No one has been able to stand against Zabel’s power.
The episode also deepened the mystery around Shedar, the young prince of Bonta. Shedar is being groomed to rule, but he has begun to question his mother’s methods. The prophecy that Shedar himself once spoke—that a blue-eyed boy would bring an end to Zabel’s reign—hangs over the entire story.
What to Expect in Episode 3: Licorice Tea
The title of Episode 3 is “Licorice Tea.” The official synopsis reveals that the pursuers hunting Welsh and his group are finally making their move. The group is also set to learn more about the world they live in through an old tale, which will show them just how large and complicated their surroundings truly are.
This episode marks a turning point in the series. The first two episodes focused on introducing Welsh, his peaceful life in Broccoli Village, and the attack that shattered it. Episode 3 shifts the story into full adventure mode, with the heroes no longer just running—they are being actively hunted.
Welsh: A Cook Thrown Into a War
Welsh is a 16-year-old boy from Broccoli Village. He is kind, good-natured, and loves cooking more than anything else. He was raised by his foster mother and cooking teacher, Mama Caroni, alongside their tomcat, Mū. His quiet life ended when Azalar, the black dragon, attacked his village. Welsh was saved by a mysterious figure named Joris, who pulled him into a much larger conflict.
Welsh carries the weight of a prophecy he never asked for. He has azure-blue eyes, which marks him as the boy destined to end Queen Zabel’s rule. He is voiced by Rikuya Yasuda, who has said the cooking scenes are a key part of the show’s charm and that the animation impressed him during recording.
Shedar: The Prince Who Spoke a Prophecy
Shedar is the 16-year-old prince of Bonta, the largest kingdom on the continent. He is clever and level-headed, and he was raised to support his mother, Queen Zabel, and prepare for the day he would take the throne.
Shedar’s story is complicated because he is the one who spoke the prophecy that foretold his mother’s downfall. A blue-eyed boy would bring an end to Zabel’s power, and that boy is Welsh. Shedar begins to question his mother’s actions after a pivotal event, setting him on a path that could put him at odds with his own family. He is voiced by Yūki Kaji.
Queen Zabel: The Tyrant Who Rules With Fear
Queen Zabel is the ruler of Bonta and the guardian of the Ebony Dofus, a legendary artifact said to have created the world. Its power can be used for great good or terrible evil, and Zabel seeks world domination with it. She is protected by Azalar, the dragon who serves as the Ebony Dofus’s avatar. No one has dared to oppose her for years. She is voiced by Yūko Kaida.
Joris and Bechamel: The First Allies
Joris is the guide who saves Welsh from Azalar and leads him on his adventure. He is voiced by Makoto Furukawa. Bechamel is a mischievous cat-girl who joins Welsh’s group. She brings energy and humor to the team and is voiced by Risa Kageyama. Episode 3 will show how this group begins to function as a team as they face their first real pursuit.
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A French-Japanese Co-Production With a Long History
Aoki Denshou Welsh & Shedar is a joint production between France’s Ankama, the company behind the DOFUS MMORPG, and Japan’s Studio Massket. Ankama and Studio Dream Catcher are the production partners. The series was directed by Naoki Horiuchi, who previously worked as an episode director on Kingdom season 2, Black Clover, and Vivy -Fluorite Eye’s Song-.
The project has a long history. A pilot for Welsh & Shedar was created around ten years before the anime finally went into production. The first episode premiered at the Annecy Festival before its official broadcast. The first season consists of 12 episodes, each 26 minutes long.
The opening theme is “Bokura no Mirai e” by Hironobu Kageyama and Masami Okui. The ending theme is “Omelette” by Hironobu Kageyama. The soundtrack was composed by Pierre-Jean Beaudoin and Jose Pavli.
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