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Battle Spirits [Re] Zekkai No Ku continues its Fall 2026 run with Episode 2, scheduled to air in Japan on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 11:00 PM JST on Tokyo MX and other Japanese networks. International viewers on Crunchyroll can watch the new episode shortly after its Japanese broadcast, with the platform streaming the series weekly on Tuesdays. The premiere episode introduced Kū Bashin, a young Battle Spirits enthusiast, and his encounter with the feared rōnin Zetsu Ajara, setting the stage for a story set during the closing years of the Edo period.
Episode 2 Release Date and Exact Streaming Times by Region
The second episode follows the same weekly simulcast pattern as the premiere. Crunchyroll streams Battle Spirits [Re] Zekkai No Ku in North America, Central America, South America, Europe (excluding Italian-speaking Europe), Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, and CIS territories.
Here are the exact streaming times for Episode 2 across major regions:
- USA (Eastern Time): Tuesday, October 13 at 10:00 AM EDT
- USA (Pacific Time): Tuesday, October 13 at 7:00 AM PDT
- Canada: Same as USA Eastern and Pacific time zones
- United Kingdom (BST): Tuesday, October 13 at 3:00 PM BST
- Portugal (WEST): Tuesday, October 13 at 3:00 PM WEST
- Ghana (GMT): Tuesday, October 13 at 2:00 PM GMT
- Central Europe / Spain / Italy / Poland (CEST): Tuesday, October 13 at 4:00 PM CEST
- Germany / France (CEST): Tuesday, October 13 at 4:00 PM CEST
- India (IST): Tuesday, October 13 at 7:30 PM IST
- Japan / South Korea (JST/KST): Tuesday, October 13 at 11:00 PM JST
- Australia (AEST): Wednesday, October 14 at 12:00 AM AEST
- New Zealand (NZST): Wednesday, October 14 at 2:00 AM NZST
German-speaking fans can also catch the series on Prime Video and Crunchyroll, with weekly episodes arriving every Wednesday at 7:00 PM CEST according to Anime2You. For viewers in India, Ani-One Asia on YouTube also streams the series as weekly uploads.
How and Where to Watch Battle Spirits Re Zekkai No Ku
Crunchyroll remains the primary international streaming platform for the series. The anime is available in Japanese with subtitles in Arabic, German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, and Russian. A Crunchyroll subscription starts with a 7-day free trial, followed by plans starting at £5.99 per month in the UK.
In Japan, the series broadcasts on Tokyo MX, Sun TV, KBS Kyoto, TV Aichi, SBS, and BS Nippon TV every Tuesday night. Domestic streaming in Japan is available on ABEMA Premium, d Anime Store, DMM TV, FOD, J:COM STREAM, milplus, Prime Video, TELASA, U-NEXT, Anime Hōdai, Bandai Channel, and more.
The series is produced by Bandai Namco Pictures, with Masashi Kudo directing and Toshizo Nemoto handling series scripts. JAM Project performs the opening theme “Here we are!” while Himegoto performs the ending theme “Pulse”.
Episode 1 Recap: What Happened in UNFORGIVEN
Episode 1, titled “CHAPTER:1 UNFORGIVEN,” aired on October 6, 2026, and established the world of Keio Year 3, Hinomoto, Eido, a fictionalized version of Japan during the Bakumatsu era.
The episode opened with a dramatic Eternal Battle between Zetsu Ajara and a character named Kenzaki. Eternal Battles are deadly duels where samurai risk their lives, and the fight showcased Zetsu’s formidable skills as an Eternal Battler.
The main story followed Kū Bashin, a boy living at Bashin-in, a temple and shrine where his guardian Suiboku Bashin teaches local children the Standard version of Battle Spirits—a non-lethal card game that was growing in popularity among commoners.
A yearly festival at Bashin-in included a Standard Battle Spirits tournament. Kū advanced to the finals against his rival Ibuki Mizuha, the leader of the children learning at the temple. In the semifinals, Kū faced his childhood friend Yui Kusumoto, whose mother Mine cheered from the sidelines.
Before the final match, a group of rōnin caused trouble, demanding to see the shrine’s sacred object. A one-eyed samurai carrying a sword on his back appeared and drove them away. This was Zetsu Ajara, the legendary “Assassin Zetsu.” Intrigued by his presence, Kū invited him to watch the final battle.
The championship match between Kū and Ibuki took place in the Kaihō Ryōiki (Released Realm), a mysterious space accessed by opening a gate before the shrine’s sacred tree. During the battle, Zetsu observed Kū‘s performance and muttered that his “Soul Core is dead”—a cryptic remark that hinted at deeper mysteries.
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Character Story Progress After Episode 1
Each character in Battle Spirits [Re] Zekkai No Ku carries distinct motivations and story arcs that Episode 1 established.
Kū Bashin (voiced by Taichi Kusano) is an orphan taken in by Bashin-in as a baby. He is cheerful, optimistic, and deeply passionate about Battle Spirits, constantly seeking to become stronger. His encounter with Zetsu pushes him to question what true strength means.
Zetsu Ajara (voiced by Daiki Hamano) is a wandering samurai known as “Assassin Zetsu.” He is silent, cool, and keeps people at a distance, but he is also deeply principled—he always repays debts and keeps his promises. He carries a second sword on his back that he intends to deliver to someone, hinting at a personal mission. After meeting Kū, his closed heart begins to change.
Ibuki Mizuha (voiced by Hiro Shimono) is the leader among the children at Bashin-in. Born into a wealthy landowner’s family, he aspires to become someone who can guide others. He views Kū as a rival and is often exasperated by Kū‘s reckless battle style, yet he secretly respects him. He is well-informed about worldly affairs and sometimes offers Kū advice.
Yui Kusumoto (voiced by Mariya Ise) is Kū‘s childhood friend, a gentle and energetic girl who values being together with friends more than becoming stronger. She aims to follow in her mother Mine‘s footsteps as a doctor.
Shie Anpachi (voiced by Megu Umezawa) is a tea shop owner’s daughter who becomes interested in Battle Spirits after meeting Kū and his friends. She appears quiet and reserved but possesses a strong will to follow her beliefs.
Jinzan Takasugi (voiced by Akira Ishida) is a samurai of the Chōshū domain who formed the Tennei-tai, a militia including warriors, farmers, and townspeople. He believes overthrowing the shogunate is his “heavenly duty” and is aware that his illness will shorten his life. He uses an Eternal green deck.
Ryōga Sakamoto (voiced by Daisuke Ono) is a merchant and thinker who left his domain to form the Kaiei-tai. He trades with foreign countries and connects with anti-shogunate factions. A trickster who loves new things, he dreams of building a new Japan where everyone can live freely.
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Suiboku Bashin (voiced by Yasuhiro Mamiya) is the head priest of Bashin-in who teaches Standard Battle Spirits to the local children. He advises Kū that wanting to be strong is not enough by itself.
Fukumaru (voiced by Miyuki Satō) is a cat living at Bashin-in who becomes attached to Zetsu after being rescued.
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