The summer 2026 anime season brings another exciting episode of the revenge fantasy series A Livid Lady’s Guide to Getting Even: How I Crushed My Homeland with My Mighty Grimoires. Episode 8 is scheduled to arrive on August 24, 2026, continuing the story of Elizabeth Leiston as she works to bring down the kingdom that betrayed her.
The anime, which premiered on July 6, 2026, has been releasing new episodes weekly on Mondays. With 12 episodes planned for the first season, the series is now past the halfway mark. Episode 7 aired on August 16, 2026, setting up the events for the upcoming installment.
Episode 8 Release Date and Time Across Major Regions
A Livid Lady’s Guide to Getting Even episode 8 releases on Monday, August 24, 2026. The release time varies depending on your location. Here is the complete schedule for major regions:
| Time Zone | Release Time |
|---|---|
| Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) | 7:30 AM |
| Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) | 8:30 AM |
| Central Daylight Time (CDT) | 9:30 AM |
| Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) | 10:30 AM |
| Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) | 2:30 PM |
| British Summer Time (BST) | 3:30 PM |
| Central European Summer Time (CEST) | 4:30 PM |
| India Standard Time (IST) | 8:00 PM |
| Japan Standard Time (JST) | 11:30 PM |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) | 12:30 AM (August 25) |
New episodes release on Mondays at 7:30 a.m. PT / 10:30 a.m. ET on Crunchyroll. Each episode runs for approximately 24 minutes.
Where to Watch Episode 8: Streaming Platforms
Crunchyroll is the official streaming platform for A Livid Lady’s Guide to Getting Even worldwide. The series is available on Crunchyroll in most regions, excluding Japan and China.
Viewers can also watch the series through the Crunchyroll Amazon Channel. The episodes come with English subtitles and are available in HD quality. The streaming service offers multiple subtitle language options including Arabic, German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, and Chinese.
For those in Japan, the anime airs on television channels including AT-X, TV Tokyo, and BS11. The Japanese broadcast time is Mondays at 22:30 JST.
| Region | Streaming Platform |
|---|---|
| Global (excluding Japan & China) | Crunchyroll |
| Global | Crunchyroll Amazon Channel |
| Japan | AT-X, TV Tokyo, BS11 |
Story So Far: Elizabeth’s Path to Revenge
A Livid Lady’s Guide to Getting Even follows Elizabeth Leiston, the daughter of the influential prime minister of the Kingdom of Haldoria. She was the picture-perfect lady on track to become the future queen, engaged to Crown Prince Friede Haldoria.
Everything changes when Prince Friede publicly calls off their engagement at a party. He then throws Elizabeth in jail and spreads nasty rumors about her. With encouragement from her loyal maid Mireille Katarina and her own inner fury, Elizabeth reconsiders her goals.
“Why should she continue devoting herself to a country that doesn’t respect her when she can trample over it instead? She will get even with those who wronged her and bring down the damned kingdom, even if it’s the last thing she does!”
Elizabeth escapes imprisonment with the legendary Seven Grimoires and begins plotting her revenge. She adopts the name Ellie and starts a cosmetics business in a neighboring town under Viscount Lucas Lebrick’s domain. From there, she expands her business to the imperial capital and begins building her circle of potential clients.
Episode 7 Recap: What Happened Before Episode 8
Episode 7, which aired on August 17, 2026 (or August 16 in some regions), moved the story forward significantly.
In the previous episode, Ellie and her allies joined Lebrick’s army to retake Broccen Fortress. The episode also featured Ellie revealing the Grimoire of Asmodeus to Edward, a clever move since she knows he is a double agent.
An unexpected conflict put Ellie’s plans in danger, forcing her to take direct action. The episode built tension as Ellie continued to expand her influence while keeping her true revenge goals hidden from most people around her.
What to Expect in Episode 8
Episode 8 will likely continue the story from where Episode 7 ended. A preview for the episode was released on August 21, 2026, ahead of the August 24 debut.
The series is known for Elizabeth’s ruthless determination and her willingness to use the seven powerful magic grimoires to achieve her goals. As she works to bring down the kingdom of Haldoria, viewers can expect more strategic moves, business expansion, and perhaps more confrontations with those who wronged her.
Cast and Production Staff
The anime features a talented cast and production team:
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Director | Naoyuki Kuzuya |
| Series Composition | Mitsutaka Hirota |
| Character Design | Sayaka Anezaki |
| Music | Satoshi Hono, Karin Nakano |
| Animation Production | studio COMET |
Main Cast:
- Saori Onishi as Elizabeth Leiston / Ellie Leis
- Ikumi Hasegawa as Mireille Katarina
- Yui Ogura as Lunoa Carlton (also performs the opening theme)
- Ayumi Uehara as Misha Tail
- Yohei Azakami as Lucas Lebrick
- Masaaki Mizunaka as Friede Haldoria
- Marika Kono as Sylvia Lockit
- Yu Serizawa as Tidus
- Shizuka Ishigami as Elsa Archfield
- Asami Seto as Rozella Fadgar
- Kenji Akabane as Roberto Arti
The opening theme song is “Q.E.D.” by Yui Ogura, and the ending theme is “Goodbye Lullaby” by Aguri Onishi.
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Complete Episode Schedule
A Livid Lady’s Guide to Getting Even will have 12 episodes in total. Here is the full schedule:
| Episode | Release Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Episode 1 | July 6, 2026 | Available |
| Episode 2 | July 13, 2026 | Available |
| Episode 3 | July 20, 2026 | Available |
| Episode 4 | July 27, 2026 | Available |
| Episode 5 | August 3, 2026 | Available |
| Episode 6 | August 10, 2026 | Available |
| Episode 7 | August 16, 2026 | Available |
| Episode 8 | August 24, 2026 | Upcoming |
| Episode 9 | August 31, 2026 | Upcoming |
| Episode 10 | September 7, 2026 | Upcoming |
| Episode 11 | September 14, 2026 | Upcoming |
| Episode 12 | September 21, 2026 | Upcoming |
The series is based on the light novel series by Hagure Metabo with illustrations by Masami. J-Novel Club has licensed the series for English release, and a manga adaptation by Imo Oono is also underway.
Don’t miss episode 8 of A Livid Lady’s Guide to Getting Even: How I Crushed My Homeland with My Mighty Grimoires when it arrives on Crunchyroll this Monday, August 24, 2026.
Also Read: A Livid Lady’s Guide to Getting Even Episode 6 Release Date, Time, Streaming Details and Story Recap
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