The new anime series The Ramparts of Ice has started its run on Netflix, and viewers are already connecting with its quiet, character-driven story. The show follows Koyuki Hikawa, a high school girl who keeps people away because of painful memories. The first two episodes set up her world and the classmates who slowly try to bring her out. Episode 2 ended on a moment that has everyone waiting for what comes next. The good news is that Episode 3 is coming very soon.
The Ramparts of Ice Episode 3 Release Date and Time
The Ramparts of Ice Episode 3 will release on Thursday, April 16, 2026. The episode first airs in Japan on JNN’s TBS network at 11:56 p.m. JST. For viewers around the world watching on Netflix, the episode becomes available at the same time globally. Here is when you can watch it in different regions:
- United States (EDT) – April 16, 10:56 AM
- United States (PDT) – April 16, 7:56 AM
- United Kingdom (GMT) – April 16, 2:56 PM
- Canada (EDT) – April 16, 10:56 AM
- Australia (AEST) – April 17, 12:56 AM
- India (IST) – April 16, 8:26 PM
Each episode runs for about 24 minutes. The show follows a weekly release schedule, with new episodes arriving every Thursday. The first season will have 12 episodes total.
Where to Watch The Ramparts of Ice Episode 3
For viewers outside Japan, Netflix is the streaming home for The Ramparts of Ice. The platform carries the series with original Japanese audio and subtitles in multiple languages. In Japan, the show also airs on television through JNN’s TBS network. Netflix has listed the series as part of its April 2026 anime collection, making it easy to find for subscribers worldwide.
What Happened in Episode 2
The second episode, titled Locksmith, showed how Yota and Minato start changing things around Koyuki. Minato’s behavior around Hikawa is different from how he acts with other people. He usually plays it cool and flirts with girls, but around Koyuki, he turns into someone who cannot stop thinking about her. His girlfriend dumped him in this episode because she found him untrustworthy. But Minato did not seem bothered. Instead, he quickly became focused on Hikawa and her emotional walls.
The episode also showed Koyuki growing more at ease after a study session with Yota. His gentle energy balances out Minato’s more intense curiosity about her. The social balance around Koyuki is shifting, and Episode 2 ended with viewers feeling that something is building between these characters.
What to Expect From The Ramparts of Ice Episode 3
Episode 3 will dig deeper into Minato’s growing curiosity about Koyuki. His role in the story matters because he is the kind of person who forces her to notice her own walls. He does not let her hide. Yota gives the story a softer touch, helping Koyuki feel safe without pressure. Together, these two classmates pull her in different but meaningful ways.
The episode may not have a big dramatic event. Instead, viewers should watch for small changes in how Koyuki responds to the people around her. A single look or a short conversation can mean more in this show than a big confession. The series is building pressure slowly, turning small gestures into moments that matter.
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Production Details and Cast
Studio Kai produces the anime, with the series based on the manga by Kōcha Agasawa. The manga first released on January 10, 2020. The voice cast includes:
Anna Nagase as Koyuki Hikawa
Shoya Chiba as Minato Amamiya
Fuka Izumi as Miki Azumi
Satoshi Inomata as Yota Hino
The show currently holds a 7.70/10 rating on MyAnimeList and a 7.4/10 on IMDb as of April 11, 2026.
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