The Grand Blue Dreaming Season 3 Episode 2 release date is almost here, and fans of the wild diving comedy are getting ready for another round of laughter. The new episode, titled “Homecoming,” is scheduled to arrive on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, for viewers in Japan. For most international audiences, this translates to Monday, July 13, 2026, in the afternoon or evening, depending on the time zone.
The series kicked off its third season on July 7, 2026, with Episode 1 titled “Unfinished Business”. Now, the Peek-a-Boo diving club is back for more chaotic adventures, and Episode 2 promises to continue the non-stop comedy that the anime is known for. This season is adapting the popular Palau arc from the manga, which takes the characters overseas for the first time.
Episode 2 Release Date and Time
The Grand Blue Dreaming Season 3 Episode 2 release date is confirmed for July 14, 2026, in Japan. The episode will broadcast on Japanese television at 12:00 AM JST (midnight). For the global audience, the episode will be available on Crunchyroll with English subtitles.
Here is the expected release schedule for international viewers:
- Pacific Time (PT): 8:30 AM on Monday, July 13
- Mountain Time (MT): 9:30 AM on Monday, July 13
- Central Time (CT): 10:30 AM on Monday, July 13
- Eastern Time (ET): 11:30 AM on Monday, July 13
- Greenwich Mean Time (GMT): 3:30 PM on Monday, July 13
The episode is expected to have a runtime of roughly 25 minutes, which is standard for this anime. New episodes will continue to release weekly, with the season scheduled to have a total of 12 episodes.
Where to Watch the New Episode
For fans outside Japan, Crunchyroll is the primary platform to watch Grand Blue Dreaming Season 3 Episode 2. The episode will be available for streaming with English subtitles shortly after the Japanese broadcast.
To watch the episode as soon as it releases, a Crunchyroll Premium subscription is recommended. Free users may have to wait longer before new episodes become available, depending on regional policies.
In Japan, the series airs on Tokyo MX and BS11. Additionally, viewers in Japan can stream the series on Netflix. For international viewers, the previous seasons of Grand Blue Dreaming are also available on Crunchyroll and Amazon Prime Video.
Episode 2 Plot: What to Expect
Grand Blue Dreaming Season 3 Episode 2 is titled “Homecoming,” and it continues the story from the premiere. The season began with the club members trying to finish everything they wanted to do before summer ended. Now, with the new episode, the focus shifts to the much-anticipated Palau arc.
This arc is a major story point in the manga, where the Peek-a-Boo diving club travels overseas to Palau for the first time. The trip is supposed to be a dream vacation filled with diving and fun, but fans of the series know that things never go smoothly for Iori and his friends.
The episode will likely adapt the beginning of this arc, showing the preparations and the initial chaos that ensues as the group tries to get their travel plans in order. The Palau setting promises new locations, new gags, and even more ridiculous situations than the familiar beaches of Izu.
Main Cast and Characters
The voice cast for Grand Blue Dreaming Season 3 returns with the same talented actors who have brought these characters to life since the beginning.
| Character | Voice Actor |
|---|---|
| Iori Kitahara | Yōma Uchida |
| Kohei Imamura | Ryōhei Kimura |
| Chisa Kotegawa | Chika Anzai |
| Nanaka Kotegawa | Maaya Uchida |
| Shinji Tokita | Hiroki Yasumoto |
| Ryūjiro Kotobuki | Katsuyuki Konishi |
| Azusa Hamaoka | Toa Yukinari |
| Aina Yoshiwara | Kana Asumi |
Production Details and Music
Shinji Takamatsu returns as the director, scriptwriter, and sound director for the third season, working with the animation studio Zero-G. The production team also includes Yukari Hashimoto as the composer and Minoru Akiba as the art director.
The opening theme song for Season 3 is “Natsuko,” performed by FUNKY MONKEY BΛBY’S. The ending theme is “Hadaka no Mermaid” (Naked Mermaid), performed by MAMESHiBA NO TAiGUN.
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Season 3 Episode Schedule
The third season of Grand Blue Dreaming will have 12 episodes in total. Here is the confirmed schedule for the upcoming episodes:
- Episode 1 – July 6 (OUT NOW)
- Episode 2 – July 13 (OUT NOW)
- Episode 3 – July 20
- Episode 4 – July 27
- Episode 5 – August 3
- Episode 6 – August 10
- Episode 7 – August 16
- Episode 8 – August 24
- Episode 9 – August 31
- Episode 10 – September 7
- Episode 11 – September 14
- Episode 12 – September 21
About the Series
Grand Blue Dreaming started as a manga by Kenji Inoue and Kimitake Yoshioka, published in Kodansha’s Good! Afternoon magazine. The story follows Iori Kitahara, a college freshman who moves to the Izu Peninsula to live above his uncle’s diving shop, Grand Blue. He dreams of a normal college life, but his plans are quickly ruined when he joins the Peek-a-Boo diving club, a group of rowdy upperclassmen who are more interested in drinking and partying than diving.
The anime first aired in 2018 and quickly became a cult favorite for its over-the-top comedy and memorable characters. A second season aired in 2025, and the third season premiered in July 2026.
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