The Let’s Go Kaikigumi anime is moving forward with its weekly release schedule. Episode 8 is set to arrive on Sunday, August 23, 2026. The horror-comedy series from studio C-Station has been airing since July and continues to bring a mix of supernatural cases and comedy.
New episodes of Let’s Go Kaikigumi come out every Sunday. The show follows a nameless main character who is six times more scared of ghosts than a normal person. He meets Mechako, a fearless girl who runs the Kaiki-gumi organization. This group polices ghosts and supernatural creatures that bother humans. The main character gets pulled into helping Mechako bring the organization back to its former strength.
Let’s Go Kaikigumi Episode 8 Release Date and Time
Let’s Go Kaikigumi episode 8 releases on Sunday, August 23, 2026. The show has a total of 12 episodes planned for this season. The release schedule follows a weekly pattern that started on July 5, 2026.
For viewers in the United States, the episode drops at 1:30 a.m. Pacific Time and 4:30 a.m. Eastern Time. The show broadcasts in Japan on TBS and 27 affiliated channels at 4:30 p.m. JST every Sunday. The series premiered on July 5, 2026 and has been running without breaks.
Here are the release times for different time zones:
- Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) – 1:30 a.m.
- Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) – 2:30 a.m.
- Central Daylight Time (CDT) – 3:30 a.m.
- Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) – 4:30 a.m.
- Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) – 8:30 a.m.
Where to Watch Let’s Go Kaikigumi Episode 8
Let’s Go Kaikigumi streams exclusively on Crunchyroll for international audiences. The platform releases new episodes with English subtitles at the same time they air in Japan. Viewers can also watch the show through the Crunchyroll Amazon Channel.
For viewers in different regions:
- United States – Available on Crunchyroll with simulcast release
- United Kingdom – Crunchyroll streaming with GMT release at 8:30 a.m.
- Canada – Crunchyroll with same release time as US Eastern Time
- Australia – Crunchyroll with release on Monday morning local time
- India – Crunchyroll with release around 2:00 p.m. IST
- Japan – TBS broadcast at 4:30 p.m. JST and streaming services
The show is not available on Netflix or other major streaming platforms at this time. Crunchyroll offers the series with Japanese audio and subtitles in multiple languages. Each episode runs for about 23 minutes.
What Happened So Far in Let’s Go Kaikigumi
The story of Let’s Go Kaikigumi started when a high school boy who is terrified of ghosts met Mechako. She is the leader of the Kaiki-gumi, an organization that handles supernatural problems. The main character has no name and is six times more vulnerable to spiritual phenomena than normal people.
Episode 1 introduced the main character and his meeting with Mechako. She realized he could help her restart the Kaiki-gumi. The episode set up the show’s mix of horror and comedy.
Episode 2 involved a cursed Japanese doll that was left behind by the previous boss of the Kaiki-gumi. Mechako brought this ominous-looking doll to the main character. Miss Chaos gave the supposedly haunted doll to her partner.
Episode 3 showed Mechako feeling unwell. The problem came from talismans used by a sketchy medium. Miss Chaos had a cold, and her partner found out what was causing her sickness.
Episode 4 introduced a mysterious doppelganger who enjoys causing problems for Miss Chaos‘s right-hand man. The doppelganger used impersonation to get Mechako‘s attention.
Episode 5 had Miss Chaos‘s second-in-command stuck in bed with a bad flu. The cursed doll crossed paths with Miss Fury during this time.
Episode 6 featured a mutant wart that interested the Circle of the Strange. Miss Chaos decided to look into the Seven Mysteries.
Episode 7 aired on August 16, 2026. The episode continued the series’ pattern of strange cases and comedic supernatural encounters.
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The Cast and Crew Behind Let’s Go Kaikigumi
Tasuku Hatanaka voices the unnamed main character. Ruriko Aoki plays Mechako, the leader of the Kaiki-gumi. Yoshino Aoyama voices Shurako. Yuki Sakakihara plays the Doppelganger, a character who can turn into any person. Shigeru Chiba serves as the narrator.
Additional cast members include Mayumi Shintani as the Cursed Doll and Kana Hanazawa as Yukinko. The cursed doll is an heirloom from the previous leader. Yutaka Hirata directs the anime at studio C-Station. Mutsumi Ito supervises and writes the series scripts. Yoshimitsu Yamashita serves as the character designer.
The opening theme song “Kimi ga Waruindakara ne (‘Cuz It’s Creepy, Right?)” is performed by idol group SWEET STEADY. Uketsu performs the ending theme song “Iwashite ne? (May You Curse Me?)”. Uketsu also works on the anime’s production. Akiyuki Tateyama composes the music for the series.
The show is a supernatural gag comedy that leans more on comedy than horror. Reviews note that the jokes are varied and not repetitive. The animation studio C-Station is known for its work on comedic anime.
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