Even the Student Council Has Its Holes! episode 3 arrives on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 24:30 JST (which is 12:30 a.m. JST on Sunday, October 18 in Japan). International viewers can stream the new episode on OceanVeil as a same-day simulcast with English subtitles. For audiences in parts of Europe, ADN (Animation Digital Network) carries the episode with localized subtitles. The episode continues the chaotic comedy of Fujinari Academy’s student council, this time introducing Ume’s older sister, Matsu Mizunoe, and a strange “Ume knowledge” battle.
Exact Streaming Times for Episode 3 in Every Major Region
The release schedule follows the same pattern as the first two episodes. The Japanese broadcast airs on Tokyo MX, BS11, Gunma TV, and Tochigi TV at 24:30 JST on October 17, which translates to the times below for global audiences.
- USA and Canada (Eastern Time): October 17 at 11:30 a.m. EDT
- USA and Canada (Pacific Time): October 17 at 8:30 a.m. PDT
- USA and Canada (Central Time): October 17 at 10:30 a.m. CDT
- USA and Canada (Mountain Time): October 17 at 9:30 a.m. MDT
- United Kingdom (BST): October 17 at 4:30 p.m. BST
- Central Europe / Spain / Italy / Poland (CEST): October 17 at 5:30 p.m. CEST
- India (IST): October 17 at 9:00 p.m. IST
- Japan and South Korea (JST/KST): October 18 at 12:30 a.m. JST/KST
- Australia (AEST): October 18 at 1:30 a.m. AEST
- Brazil (BRT): October 17 at 12:30 p.m. BRT
ADN’s European simulcast for episode 3 is scheduled for Saturday, October 17 at 7:00 p.m. CEST (5:30 p.m. BST / 6:00 p.m. GMT for UK and Portugal viewers). Starting October 25, the ADN time shifts to 6:00 p.m. CET due to daylight saving changes.
Where to Watch Episode 3 Online
OceanVeil is the primary streaming home for Even the Student Council Has Its Holes! outside Japan. Aniplex USA confirmed the simulcast, and new episodes arrive every Saturday with English subtitles. In France, Germany, and Poland, ADN streams the series with local-language subtitles. Aniverse also carries the simulcast for German-speaking regions.
Japanese viewers have more options. d Anime Store and AnimeFesta stream both the standard “on air” version and an “unrestricted” version of each episode. The series airs on Tokyo MX, BS11, Gunma TV, and Tochigi TV every Saturday at 24:30 JST.
Episode 3 Preview: Ume’s Sister Arrives and a Knowledge Battle Begins
Episode 3 is titled “Pool Cleaning with Swimsuits” and “Good for You” in Japanese listings. The official synopsis reveals that Ume Mizunoe returns home to find a suspicious figure inside his house. That person turns out to be his older sister, Matsu Mizunoe. A bizarre “Ume knowledge” battle then starts between Matsu, Arisu Terui, and Komaro Michinoku.
梅が帰宅すると、家の中に怪しい人影――その正体は実の姉・水之江松だった！ そして始まる、松と有栖とこまろの「梅知識」バトル！！ なんだこれ！？
— TVアニメ「生徒会にも穴はある！」公式 (@nama_anaru), October 16, 2026
The episode title suggests a pool-cleaning scenario that likely puts the student council members in swimsuits, a common comedy setup for school-based anime. Matsu’s introduction adds a new dynamic to the group, especially since she shares a family connection with the show’s central character.
Episode 2 Recap: Otori’s Heroics and Komaro’s Comeback
Episode 2, titled “Otori, This Hero / The Return of Komaro!”, aired on October 10, 2026. The episode focused on Tan Otori, the androgynous and cheeky boy of the student council, who alternates between heroic moments and questionable ideas. Meanwhile, Komaro Michinoku, the tiny secretary who resembles a stray cat, returned to the council after a one-month absence.
The episode also delivered a bizarre mystery. Ume stopped by the student council room early in the morning and found a mysterious blood-covered girl collapsed on the desk. The preview from the official anime account described the scene as a strange and sudden discovery that added another layer of chaos to the council’s daily life. The episode continued the show’s pattern of mixing absurd humor with the quirky personalities of its cast.
Character Progress: Where Everyone Stands Before Episode 3
Ume Mizunoe remains the audience’s entry point into the council. A first-year student who excels in literature but struggles badly in science, he joined the student council to avoid repeating a year. His attempts to improve his academic standing keep pulling him deeper into the group’s strange dynamics.
Hisako Kotobuki, the student council president, is described as charismatic but also sullen and secretly shy. She is a serious student who tries her best, but her clumsiness and airheaded moments create frequent comedy. Arisu Terui, the treasurer, is intimidating at first glance but is actually kind and refined.
Komaro Michinoku returned in episode 2 after her absence, bringing her tiny, stray-cat-like presence back to the group. Tan Otori continues to be a source of unpredictable energy, using his androgynous appearance to confuse and entertain those around him. Satomi Hiratsuka, Ume’s homeroom teacher, remains the chaotic adult figure who pushed him into the council in the first place.
Matsu Mizunoe, Ume’s older sister, makes her first appearance in episode 3. Her arrival immediately sparks a competition over who knows Ume best, turning a family visit into another typical student council mess.
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The Show’s Production and Source Material
Even the Student Council Has Its Holes! is based on the four-panel manga by Muchimaro, which has been serialized in Kodansha’s publications since April 2022 and has reached 13 collected volumes. The manga won the Print Category at the 2023 Next Manga Awards.
The anime is produced by Studio Passione, with Naoyuki Tatsuwa as director, Masahiro Yokotani handling series composition and scripts, and Ryo Imamura as character designer. The opening theme is performed by Sangatsu no Phantasia. The cast includes Shōgo Sakata as Ume Mizunoe, Haruka Shiraishi as Hisako Kotobuki, Miyu Tomita as Komaro Michinoku, Hiyori Kono as Tan Otori, Shizuka Ishigami as Arisu Terui, and Yumi Uchiyama as Satomi Hiratsuka.
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