The spring 2026 anime season brings a beautiful story about loss, friendship, and bringing back the warmth. Agents of the Four Seasons: Dance of Spring has already captured viewers with its stunning animation from WIT Studio and deep emotional storytelling. The anime adapts Kana Akatsuki‘s light novel series and has been making waves since its debut on March 28, 2026.
Episode 3 just came out on April 11, 2026, and fans are already looking forward to what comes next. The show follows Hinagiku Kayo, the Agent of Spring, and her loyal guard Sakura Himedaka as they work to return spring to a world stuck in endless winter. After Hinagiku disappeared for ten years, her sudden return sets off a chain of events that brings back old friends and old wounds.
Episode 4 Release Date and Time
Agents of the Four Seasons: Dance of Spring Episode 4 will come out on Saturday, April 18, 2026. The show follows a weekly release schedule, with new episodes arriving every Saturday.
The release times for different regions are:
- Pacific Time (USA) : 9:30 AM PDT
- Eastern Time (USA) : 12:30 PM EDT
- United Kingdom: 4:30 PM GMT
- India: 9:00 PM IST (approx.)
- Australia: 2:30 AM AEST (Sunday, April 19)
Each episode runs for about 24 minutes. The show is scheduled for at least 14 episodes, with the final episode expected on June 27, 2026.
Where to Watch Agents of the Four Seasons: Dance of Spring
Crunchyroll is streaming the anime in multiple regions including North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, CIS, India and Southeast Asia. The episodes come with English subtitles and an English dub option.
In Japan, the show airs on Tokyo MX, Tochigi TV, BS11, and other local channels.
Episode 3 Recap What Happened So Far
Episode 3, titled simply as the third episode, continued building the complicated relationships between the four main characters. The first two episodes introduced viewers to the world where seasons are controlled by special humans called Agents.
Hinagiku Kayo, voiced by Yuka Nukui, is the Agent of Spring who was taken by terrorists ten years ago. Her disappearance caused spring to vanish from the land, leaving the world in never-ending winter. Sakura Himedaka, voiced by Yoshino Aoyama, is her guard who spent years searching for her.
Episode 2 brought back Rosei Kantsubaki, the Agent of Winter voiced by Shogo Sakata, and his guard Itecho Kangetsu, voiced by Satoshi Hino. These four characters share a deep history filled with guilt, broken promises, and longing for forgiveness.
The show’s strength comes from how it handles these relationships. Hinagiku and Rosei have a complex bond where winter and spring should clash, but instead they show care for each other. Rosei controls his ice powers to dance alongside Hinagiku’s spring blossoms rather than freezing them completely.
Why Fans Love This Anime
The animation quality has received high praise from viewers. WIT Studio, known for Attack on Titan and Spy x Family, delivers beautiful 2D artwork. Every scene looks rich with detail, from flower petals falling to snow resting on branches. The lighting and shadows on characters match the original light novel covers.
The voice acting also stands out. Yuka Nukui shows new range in her role as Hinagiku, using a steady and solemn voice rather than the frantic tones she used in past works. The singing at the end of each episode, when Agents use their powers, adds an ancient and mythical feel to the modern setting.
One review noted that the show scratches the same itch as Yona of the Dawn, with plenty of yearning and heartache in all relationships, romantic or otherwise.
Cast and Crew Behind the Anime
The main cast includes:
- Yuka Nukui as Hinagiku Kayo
- Yoshino Aoyama as Sakura Himedaka
- Sumire Uesaka as Ruri Hazakura
- Ranko Baba as Ayame Hazakura
- Hime Sawada as Nadeshiko Iwaizuki
- Taku Yashiro as Rindo Azami
- Shogo Sakata as Rosei Kantsubaki
- Satoshi Hino as Itecho Kangetsu
Ken Yamamoto directs the series at WIT Studio, with Kazuhiro Furuhashi as animation adviser. Ayumu Hisao writes the series scripts, and Namiko Torii designs the characters.
Orangestar performs both the opening theme song “Petals feat. Kase” and the ending theme song “Hana Ikada feat. Kase.”
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What Viewers Are Saying About the Show
The anime has built a strong following in just three episodes. Fans praise how the show avoids simple stereotypes where winter characters are cold and spring characters are warm. Instead, each Agent shows depth and humanity.
Hinagiku shows her gentle side in powerful ways, from awakening flowers with her ritual dance to sacrificing herself to protect her friends. Rosei controls his freezing powers to avoid stealing Hinagiku’s spotlight.
The background art also helps tell the story. Hinagiku appears pushing through a snowy mountain, while Rosei chases after spring flowers. The environment shows their pain and longing through these visual contrasts.
Some viewers find the main conflict with outside threats less interesting than the personal drama between the four main characters. But most agree that the show’s emotional core and beautiful animation make it worth watching.
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