The summer 2025 anime season brought many exciting shows, and Hanaori-san Still Wants to Fight in the Next Life quickly became a fan favorite. This romantic comedy with a fantasy twist has kept viewers hooked with its unique story about a former demon king and the hero who defeated him. As the series moves closer to its finale, Episode 9 is arriving this weekend.
When Does Episode 9 Release?
Hanaori-san Still Wants to Fight in the Next Life Episode 9 releases on Sunday, September 6, 2026. The show airs every Sunday at 02:00 JST (Japan Standard Time).
Global Release Times
Here is when you can watch Episode 9 in different parts of the world:
- Japan: Sunday, September 6, at 02:00 JST
- USA (Pacific Time): Saturday, September 5, at 10:00 AM PDT
- USA (Eastern Time): Saturday, September 5, at 01:00 PM EDT
- UK: Saturday, September 5, at 06:00 PM BST
- Canada (Eastern): Saturday, September 5, at 01:00 PM EDT
- Australia (Sydney): Sunday, September 6, at 03:00 AM AEST
- Germany: Saturday, September 5, at 07:00 PM CEST
- France: Saturday, September 5, at 07:00 PM CEST
- UAE: Saturday, September 5, at 09:00 PM GST
- India: Saturday, September 5, at 10:30 PM IST
The episode runs for about 24 minutes.
Where to Watch Episode 9
You can stream Hanaori-san Still Wants to Fight in the Next Life Episode 9 on Crunchyroll. The platform offers the series with subtitles in multiple languages including English, Latin American Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese.
Other streaming options include:
- Crunchyroll Amazon Channel
- Apple TV Store (buy or download)
The series is also available on Prime Video through the Crunchyroll channel.
What to Expect in Episode 9
The anime follows Ryusei Narukami, a former demon king who now lives as a shut-in NEET. His quiet life gets turned upside down when Meteor Hanaori shows up. She is the hero who defeated him in his past life, and now she is a normal high school girl.
Ryusei decides to change his life and becomes a teacher at the all-girls school Meteor attends. Their reunion brings back old memories and creates new feelings between them.
The show has a great voice cast:
- Akira Sekine as Meteor Hanaori
- Jun Fukuyama as Ryusei Narukami
- Seena Hoshiki as Mako Satsuki
- Hitomi Ueda as Matsurika Nagamori
- Sora Tokui as Mana Kuraishi
- Nene Hieda as Minto Takigawa
- Rie Takahashi as Ayame Takanashi
- Yoko Hikasa as Sakura Rokudo
- Maaya Uchida as Meru Tsumugina
Previous episodes have taken viewers on a wild ride. Episode 6 saw Meteor turning into a cat. Episode 7 focused on the witches and their work for Oz. Episode 8 aired on August 30, 2026. The story keeps mixing comedy, romance, and fantasy elements in fresh ways.
Episode 9 will continue the story as Ryusei and Meteor deal with their complicated past and growing feelings for each other. The show has 12 episodes in total, with the final episode scheduled for September 27, 2026.
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Why You Should Watch This Anime
Hanaori-san Still Wants to Fight in the Next Life stands out for its clever take on the reincarnation genre. Instead of a serious fantasy drama, it offers a lighthearted romantic comedy. The show does not take itself too seriously, and that is its biggest strength.
The chemistry between Ryusei and Meteor keeps viewers coming back each week. Ryusei, the former demon king, now works as a teacher at an all-girls school. Meteor, the hero who once defeated him, is now his student. This unusual setup creates many funny and touching moments.
The animation studio LIDENFILMS handles the production. The series is based on a manga, and fans of the source material have praised how well the anime adapts the story.
With only a few episodes left, now is the perfect time to catch up. The show has a score of 7.03 on MyAnimeList and has gathered a solid fanbase. Each episode brings new surprises, and Episode 9 is expected to deliver more of the charm that makes this series so enjoyable.
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