Sunday, October 18, 2026, delivered one of the busiest anime nights of the fall season, with 15 shows airing new episodes across action, fantasy, sports, romance, and comedy. From Grid’s blacksmith duel in Overgeared to Chinatsu and Yumeka’s long-overdue conversation in Blue Box Season 2, the night moved several major storylines forward. Here is a complete, episode-by-episode breakdown of what aired, with English and Japanese titles side by side.
Overgeared Episode 4 – Grid Faces Euphemia in a Forge Duel
English title: Overgeared
Japanese title: Temparu: Item no Chikara (テムパル～アイテムの力～)
Episode 4, titled “Item Crafting Face-Off,” centered on a blacksmith duel between Grid and Euphemia. The future of Khan’s forge was on the line as the two competed to craft a dagger within three hours. The episode streamed on Crunchyroll.
As a Reincarnated Aristocrat Season 3 Episode 4 – Ars Louvent’s Army Wins the River Battle
English title: As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I’ll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World Season 3
Japanese title: Tensei Kizoku, Kantei Skill de Nariagaru 3rd Season
Episode 4, “End War,” concluded the river-crossing battle. Ars Louvent’s forces used a survey drone, Charlotte’s magical barrage, and Pham’s Shadow Squad to infiltrate enemy ranks and feed false orders. The episode ended with Ars facing General Borots Hagando directly.
“The episode showcases Shin’s engineering skills, Charlotte’s magical firepower, Musha’s carefully planned dam and Pham’s intelligence network; the Louvent forces turn the battlefield into a carefully orchestrated trap.”
Reborn as a Space Mercenary Episode 3 – Elma’s Debt and Hiro’s Offer
English title: Reborn as a Space Mercenary: I Woke Up Piloting the Strongest Starship!
Japanese title: Mezametara Saikyou Soubi to Uchuusenmochi Datta node, Ikkodate Mezashite Youhei toshite Jiyuu ni Ikitai
Episode 3, “Elma,” followed Mimi as she adjusted to life aboard the Krishna and grew closer to Hiro. Meanwhile, Elma was hit with a massive compensation bill for damages caused to the star system fleet in a previous battle. Hiro offered to help her—but with a condition attached.
Full Clearing Another World Under a Goddess with Zero Believers Episode 2 – Makoto’s First Quest
English title: Full Clearing Another World under a Goddess with Zero Believers
Japanese title: Shinja Zero no Megami-sama to Hajimeru Isekai Kouryaku
Episode 2, “Takatsuki Makoto Challenges a Quest,” saw Makoto arrive in the water city of Makkaren. He registered as an adventurer and visited Fujiwara Shokai, where an appraisal of the dagger given to him by the goddess Noah revealed an unexpected truth. Makoto then took on his first quests, using strategy to hunt horned rabbits and goblins despite his weak skills.
Blue Box Season 2 Episode 3 – Chinatsu and Yumeka Finally Talk
English title: Blue Box Season 2
Japanese title: Ao no Hako 2nd Season
Episode 3, “They’re One and the Same,” focused on the conversation between Chinatsu and her former teammate Yumeka. Yumeka explained that her parents’ divorce made basketball painful to face, and she did not quit because of Chinatsu. Meanwhile, Taiki competed against Matsuoka for a Winter Cup ticket.
“What an episode.”
— Fan reaction on X
Even Though She’s a Timid Young Lady Episode 3 – Pia Enters the Academy
English title: Even Though She’s a Timid Young Lady to the Max, She Agreed to Her Shrewd Fiancé’s Bet
Japanese title: Yowaki MAX Reijou Nano ni, Ratsuwan Konyakusha-sama no Kake ni Notte Shimatta
Episode 3, “Entering the Otome Game Stage!?,” saw Pia enter the academy and unexpectedly earn a doctorate for a fossil paper recommended by Rufus. While Rufus was busy helping his father, Erin befriended Pia. The episode also revealed that Rufus’s father had been poisoned and that Caroline was circling nearby.
Dragon Ball Super: Beerus Episode 2 – Goku vs. Beerus, Remade
English title: Dragon Ball Super: Beerus
Japanese title: Dragon Ball Super: Beerus
Episode 2, “The God of Destruction Heads to the Planet of the Kai,” picked up with Beerus searching for the Super Saiyan God from his prophetic dream. The episode delivered a newly animated fight between Goku and Beerus, with improved choreography and art. It also removed a controversial line from the original 2015 anime, leaving room for Dragon Ball DAIMA‘s Super Saiyan 4.
“The fight between Goku and Beerus here is finally epic enough to do Goku’s SSJ3 form justice.”
Ao Ashi Season 2 Episode 3 – Ashito’s U-18 Premier League Debut
English title: Ao Ashi Season 2
Japanese title: Ao Ashi 2nd Season
Episode 3, “U-18 Premier League Match 7: Kashiwa High,” saw Ashito make the A-team bench for the first time. Esperion faced Kashiwa Dai Business School, a three-time inter-high champion. When defender Taira was injured, Ashito was subbed in and immediately faced the harsh reality of elite youth football.
Tank Chair Episode 3 – Assassins from the Academy Arrive
English title: Tank Chair
Japanese title: Tank Chair: Sensha Isu
Episode 3 introduced Naozumi Kurosaka and his younger sister Touko, students from the assassin-training institution “The Academy” that Nagi and Shizuku once attended. They arrived on Guicheng Island to pursue Nagi, suspecting him of a series of strange killings. Shizuku ran into them and found herself in danger.
Mission: Yozakura Family Season 2 Part 2 Episode 2 – Taiyo vs. a Bronze Rank Spy
English title: Mission: Yozakura Family Season 2 Part 2
Japanese title: Yozakura-san Chi no Daisakusen 2nd Season Part 2
Episode 2, “Winners and Losers,” followed Taiyo as he returned to school and faced one disaster after another. His Blooming activated unexpectedly, and a sensational rumor spread through the school. The culprit was Sosuke Michibata, a Bronze Rank spy and classmate who targeted Taiyo with sabotage and rumors.
From Far Away Episode 3 – Noriko and Izark Face Bandits
English title: From Far Away
Japanese title: Kanata kara
Episode 3, “Nightmare,” saw Noriko desperately fetch a doctor for the collapsed Izark. The town mayor, hearing of Izark’s reputation, offered him a public works job. Izark accepted despite his condition, but bandits bearing a grudge against him attacked both him and Noriko.
Uncle’s Obsession with Cute Things Episode 3 – Oji’s First Comrade
English title: Uncle’s Obsession with Cute Things
Japanese title: Oji-san wa Kawaii Mono ga Osuki
Episode 3, “Oji and His First Comrade,” followed Oji and Kenta on a trip to the cute goods store “Fancy Shop.” Moshino-san told Usama that she is not in love with Oji—she simply sees him as an idol to support. Later, Oji ran into his ex-wife during a business trip.
Hotel Inhumans Season 2 Episode 3 – A Missing Dog and a Concierge Rivalry
English title: Hotel Inhumans Season 2
Japanese title: Hotel Inhumans 2nd Season
Episode 3, “A Sweet Job,” brought Mrs. Hughes, a feared assassin from the United Kingdom, to the hotel to find her missing 12-year-old dog. Ikuro and Koshiba were assigned to the case, but their clashing methods—instinct versus rules—created tension. Sara watched as the two concierges struggled to work together.
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English title: Ace of Diamond Act II Season 2 Part 2
Japanese title: Diamond no Ace Act II: Second Season Part 2
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