The new anime Komekami! Girls is now airing as part of the Spring 2026 season. The show follows seven sisters who are the children of the Rice Goddess. They travel across Kyushu island to find traces of their missing mother. The series has 12 episodes in total and will finish airing on June 18, 2026.
Complete Episode Release Schedule
The show airs new episodes every week in Japan. Here is the full list of episode release dates:
- Episode 1: April 2, 2026
- Episode 2: April 9, 2026
- Episode 3: April 16, 2026
- Episode 4: April 23, 2026
- Episode 5: April 30, 2026
- Episode 6: May 7, 2026
- Episode 7: May 14, 2026
- Episode 8: May 21, 2026
- Episode 9: May 28, 2026
- Episode 10: June 4, 2026
- Episode 11: June 11, 2026
- Episode 12: June 18, 2026
The broadcast time in Japan is Fridays at 1:50 AM JST (which is late Thursday night). For viewers in other regions, new episodes typically become available several hours after the Japanese broadcast.
What Episode 11 Is About
Episode 11 airs on June 11, 2026. The episode is titled “USA Specialty de Chirashi Zushi (Part 1)”. The story moves to autumn. The rice fields now have golden rice stalks ready for harvest. The seven Koshino sisters help prepare rice for the Harvest Festival in Usa City. They cook large amounts of rice in a big pot.
The episode also shows a serious problem with Okoge, a character who uses “Demon Energy.” The energy grows too strong and starts to go out of control. Kamanosuke tries hard to hold back the energy, but his power reaches its limit. The Demon Energy breaks through his barrier. While the sisters prepare for the festival, the weather suddenly changes. A big thunderstorm hits, and lightning strikes.
Where to Watch ‘Komekami! Girls’
The anime airs on Japanese television on TNC, BS11, and TOS. International viewers can watch the show on multiple streaming platforms. Crunchyroll is streaming the series with English subtitles for audiences in North America, Europe, Australia, and other regions. You can also find the show on Plex.
Other unofficial streaming sites like Kayoanime and Anibk also host the episodes, but official platforms provide better quality and support the creators.
The Story and Setting of ‘Komekami! Girls’
The story is based on an old Japanese belief. It says that seven gods live inside every single grain of rice. The Komekami! Girls are the seven sisters who are the children of the Rice Goddess. Their mother is called back to the heavens. She cannot return to the human world. The sisters search for any traces of her.
The sisters live in Usa City in Oita Prefecture on the island of Kyushu. They can teleport instantly to different Hachiman shrines across Kyushu. At each location, they solve problems, learn about local foods, and take part in cooking battles. As they do these things, they grow and mature.
The show first started as a character project in 2011 called Komekami! The characters appeared on rice packaging, in short anime, four-panel manga, and light novels. This new version is a relaunch called Komekami! Girls. The characters are now about 10 years younger. A pilot episode called “Ikinari Oinari Shōbu” was streamed in 2023 before the full series.
Main Cast and Characters
The show features a large voice cast. The main character is Hikari Koshino, voiced by Emi Nitta. Rika Matsumoto voices Okoge, the character with Demon Energy. Hiroshi Nojima voices Kamanosuke, who tries to control Okoge’s power. The Rice Goddess Queen (Hanakoshi no) is voiced by Noriko Hidaka. The other sisters are Sanae, Minori, Mei, Momi, Mai, and Honoka.
Episode Length and Total Count
Each episode runs for about 23 minutes. The show has 12 episodes in total for its first season. The series is directed by Mikinori Suzuki. The animation studios working on the show are Daily Plan.net and SO-DO Creative.
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How to Watch From Different Regions
USA and Canada: Episodes are available on Crunchyroll. New episodes usually drop on Thursday afternoons or Friday mornings depending on your time zone, due to the late-night Japanese broadcast.
Europe: Crunchyroll offers the show with subtitles in multiple European languages.
Australia: Crunchyroll also streams the show in Australia and New Zealand.
India and Asia: Crunchyroll is available in India and other Asian countries. Some local platforms may also carry the series.
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