Vertex Force Episode 3 arrives on Saturday, October 17, 2026, on Crunchyroll for audiences outside Japan. The episode is titled “Passionate Feelings” (熱い想い) and runs about 23 minutes. International viewers can stream it at 9:00 a.m. PDT / 12:00 p.m. EDT, with English subtitles available from launch. Japanese viewers get the episode earlier through the domestic TV broadcast on Tokyo MX at 11:30 p.m. JST.
The episode moves the story to Hokkaido, where the four main characters search for the fifth Vertex. Akira gets separated from the group, and a new character named Yoko Nishina helps him. She is a high school girl with a Teian mother, and her arrival adds a fresh piece to the growing team.
Vertex Force Episode 3 Exact Release Time for USA, UK, India and More
Crunchyroll releases the episode at the same moment worldwide, so the local clock time changes by region. Here is the full schedule for Saturday, October 17, 2026, unless marked otherwise.
- USA (Pacific Time): 9:00 a.m. PDT
- USA (Mountain Time): 10:00 a.m. MDT
- USA (Central Time): 11:00 a.m. CDT
- USA and Canada (Eastern Time): 12:00 p.m. EDT
- Brazil: 1:00 p.m. BRT
- United Kingdom and Portugal: 5:00 p.m. BST
- Ghana: 4:00 p.m. GMT
- Nigeria: 5:00 p.m. WAT
- Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Poland and Central Europe: 6:00 p.m. CEST
- South Africa: 6:00 p.m. SAST
- Turkey: 7:00 p.m. TRT
- United Arab Emirates: 8:00 p.m. GST
- India: 9:30 p.m. IST
- Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam: 11:00 p.m. WIB / ICT
- China, Singapore and the Philippines: 12:00 a.m. Sunday, October 18
- Japan and South Korea (Crunchyroll feed): 1:00 a.m. Sunday, October 18
- Japan (TV broadcast): 11:30 p.m. JST on Saturday, October 17
- Australia (Sydney and Melbourne): 3:00 a.m. AEDT Sunday, October 18
- Australia (Brisbane): 2:00 a.m. AEST Sunday, October 18
- Australia (Perth): 1:00 a.m. AWST Sunday, October 18
- New Zealand: 5:00 a.m. NZDT Sunday, October 18
The Crunchyroll timing matches the pattern used for Episode 2, which also arrived at 9:00 a.m. PT / 12:00 p.m. ET. Episode 1 had a slightly earlier international slot, but the current schedule has stayed consistent since the second episode.
Where to Watch Vertex Force Episode 3 on Crunchyroll
Crunchyroll is the main platform for viewers in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, India, Australia, Germany, France and most other countries. The series streams worldwide outside Japan, China and Korea. English subtitles are included from the first minute of release. An English dub has been confirmed as part of Crunchyroll’s Fall 2026 lineup, but a dub premiere date has not been announced.
Japanese audiences have more options. The episode airs on Tokyo MX, BS11, Gunma TV and Tochigi TV at 11:30 p.m. JST on Saturday. Domestic streaming services include U-NEXT, Anime Hodai, d Anime Store and several other Japanese platforms. Crunchyroll also appears through the Crunchyroll Amazon Channel in some regions.
What Happened in Episode 2: Akira, Haruka and the ENIA Reveal
Episode 2, titled “Vertex,” picked up right after Akira’s first power activation. Two girls, Eleanor Northbrook and Lala Zudenstein, appeared in Okinawa. Eleanor pointed a gun at Akira and demanded that he hand over ENIA. Haruka stepped in, and the two Engine users clashed directly. Haruka was at a disadvantage until Lala stopped the fight.
The episode explained the bigger picture. Akira’s power is not a standard Engine but ENIA, a weapon built by EDVA. The warriors of the planet Theia, known as the Vertex, stole ENIA from EDVA. Eleanor wanted to destroy ENIA to keep it away from EDVA. Lala argued that ENIA could be used as bait or as a weapon against EDVA. The two girls then tried to recruit Akira and Haruka.
Haruka hesitated because she had always seen herself as Akira’s protector. Another EDVA attack drone arrived, and Haruka could not handle it alone. Akira triggered ENIA under pressure and learned to fight with it. Eleanor and Lala delivered the finishing blow. After that fight, Haruka agreed to join the team. The four characters left Okinawa to find another Vertex, with EDVA watching from a distance.
The official episode synopsis from the Vertex Force website sums up the story foundation:
“Akira lives a peaceful life with his older sister Haruka and his mother, who runs a café. The family however harbors a secret — Haruka has inherited a power from her father called ‘Engine,’ and she hides that power from others.” — Vertex Force official synopsis
Yoko Nishina and the Hokkaido Trip in Episode 3
Episode 3 sends the group to Hokkaido to look for the fifth Vertex. Akira gets separated from the others during the trip. Yoko Nishina finds him and helps him. Yoko is a 17-year-old high school student who lives in Hokkaido. She has a Teian mother, which connects her directly to the larger alien conflict. She is described as kind and gentle, but she carries a certain trauma that shapes how she reacts to the group.
Rie Takahashi voices Yoko. The character’s introduction gives the series another young fighter with a personal connection to Theia. Her Teian background also expands the show’s world beyond Okinawa and the four original leads. The episode title, “Passionate Feelings,” points to the emotional weight Yoko brings to the story.
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Cast and Characters Carrying the Story Forward
Makoto Koichi voices Akira Todo, the middle school student who went from feeling powerless to wielding ENIA. Akira can now suit up on his own, though he is still learning how to control the power in a real fight.
Kaede Hondo voices Haruka Todo, Akira’s older sister. Haruka inherited the Engine from their father and spent years hiding it. She is a skilled fighter, but her pride as Akira’s protector made her slow to accept help from Eleanor and Lala. Episode 2 ended with her decision to fight alongside the new team.
Ami Koshimizu voices Eleanor Northbrook, the aggressive American pilot who first wanted ENIA destroyed. Eleanor carries a personal stake in the fight against EDVA, and her direct approach often puts her at odds with the calmer members of the group.
Megumi Han voices Lala Zudenstein, a 16-year-old from Switzerland who is calm, highly intelligent and aiming to become a watchmaker. Lala is the one who suggests using ENIA as a trap for EDVA, and she often acts as the voice of reason between Eleanor and the Todo siblings.
Kazuki Ura voices Alan, a high-performance support module developed on Theia. Alan assists Akira and the others with various functions. Nana Mizuki voices EDVA, the entity that was also developed on Theia, rebelled against the planet, destroyed it and then came to Earth in pursuit of ENIA.
ClariS performs the opening theme “Synchro Blue.” Hashimero performs the ending theme “Emerald.” The series is directed by Kazuhiro Takamura at SMDE, with Gorō Kuji as assistant director and Kanetake Ebikawa handling Engine design.
Latest Scheduling Update
Aniplex posted the Episode 3 web preview on October 16, 2026, one day before the broadcast. The preview is available through the official Vertex Force website and social channels.
A separate scheduling notice from Aniplex confirms a time change for ABC TV in Japan, but that change applies to Episode 6, not Episode 3. The notice moves the ABC TV broadcast of Episode 6 from 27:15 to 27:30 on October 21 due to special programming. The October 17 broadcast time for Episode 3 on Tokyo MX, BS11, Gunma TV and Tochigi TV remains 11:30 p.m. JST. The Crunchyroll international release remains 9:00 a.m. PT / 12:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, October 17.
Stay tuned to VvipTimes for more anime release schedules, streaming guides and episode breakdowns as the Fall 2026 season continues.
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