The anime series Love Unseen Beneath the Clear Night Sky will release its fourth episode on Monday, July 27, 2026. The episode, titled After the Kiss, the Past and Loss, continues the story of university student Kakeru Sorano and blind girl Koharu Fuyutsuki. New episodes air weekly on Mondays in Japan and are available for international audiences on streaming platforms like Crunchyroll and Rakuten Viki.
About the Series
Love Unseen Beneath the Clear Night Sky (Japanese: Tōmei na Yoru ni Kakeru Kimi to, Me ni Mienai Koi o Shita) is a Japanese romance anime based on a light novel series written by Nanigashi Shima and illustrated by Raemz. The original novel won the Grand Prize at the 15th GA Bunko Awards.
The story follows Kakeru Sorano, a shy university freshman who keeps away from other people. He meets Koharu Fuyutsuki, a blind girl who stays positive and faces life with a quiet brightness. When Koharu says she wants to see fireworks one day, something changes in Kakeru. As they spend time together, they grow closer through small moments and shared loneliness.
The anime is produced by studio MAKARIA and directed by Joe Yoshizaki. The series composition is written by Yūko Kakihara. The show premiered on July 6, 2026, and is set to have 12 episodes in its first season.
Episode 4 Release Date and Time
Episode 4 of Love Unseen Beneath the Clear Night Sky will release on Monday, July 27, 2026.
The exact release time depends on your location. In Japan, new episodes air on AT-X, Tokyo MX, MBS, and BS11. For international viewers on streaming platforms, episodes typically become available shortly after the Japanese broadcast.
Here are the expected release times for different time zones:
- Japan Standard Time (JST): Monday, July 27, 2026, around 10:00 PM
- Pacific Time (PT): Monday, July 27, 2026, around 6:00 AM
- Eastern Time (ET): Monday, July 27, 2026, around 9:00 AM
- British Summer Time (BST): Monday, July 27, 2026, around 2:00 PM
- India Standard Time (IST): Monday, July 27, 2026, around 6:30 PM
These times are approximate and may vary by platform.
Where to Watch Episode 4
International viewers can watch Love Unseen Beneath the Clear Night Sky on the following streaming platforms:
- Crunchyroll – Available through the Crunchyroll Amazon Channel
- Rakuten Viki – Available with ads or through a subscription
- Crunchyroll – Direct streaming through the platform
The series is licensed by Crunchyroll for international distribution. At this time, there are no free streaming options available. Viewers need a subscription to one of these services to watch new episodes.
In Japan, the anime airs on television networks including AT-X, Tokyo MX, MBS, and BS11.
What Happened in Episode 3
Episode 3, titled The First Step Is Scary for Everyone, aired on Monday, July 20, 2026.
In this episode, Yuko questions Kakeru about his feelings for Koharu. His roommate Narumi pushes him to take action, saying, “If you let this chance slip, there won’t be another”. Kakeru thinks deeply about what to do.
The episode focuses on Kakeru’s struggle to understand his own emotions. He has kept people at a distance for a long time. Now he faces a choice: stay safe and alone, or take a risk and open up to Koharu. His friends see the change in him and encourage him to follow his heart.
Episode 4 Preview: After the Kiss, the Past and Loss
Episode 4 has the title After the Kiss, the Past and Loss. Here is what happens in the episode:
On their way home after watching fireworks, Koharu kisses Kakeru. This is a happy moment for both of them. But behind that happiness, changes start to happen in Koharu’s body.
At the same time, Kakeru returns to his hometown with Yuko. They go there for the third death anniversary of his late best friend, Haruto. Haruto’s mother has also lost someone she loved and still cannot move forward.
Kakeru has changed since he met Koharu. He speaks to Haruto’s mother with words that show his growth. Facing his past pain and with encouragement from Yuko, Kakeru makes a decision. He sends Koharu a video. The video shows the scenery of his hometown and includes the words he once spoke there.
But soon after, contact with Koharu suddenly stops. Kakeru cannot reach her anymore. Then something very cruel and unexpected waits for Kakeru.
Main Cast and Characters
The voice cast for the anime includes:
- Miyu Irino as Kakeru Sorano – A shy college student who avoids others. He is known for voicing Shoya Ishida in A Silent Voice and Koshi Sugawara in Haikyu!!
- Saori Hayami as Koharu Fuyutsuki – A blind girl who stays positive. She is known for voicing Shinobu Kocho in Demon Slayer and Yor Forger in SPY×FAMILY
- Konomi Kohara as Yuko Hayase – A friend who meets Koharu and becomes close to her
- Yohei Azakami as Ushio Narumi – Kakeru’s roommate who encourages him
Production Team
The anime is made by a skilled production team:
- Director: Joe Yoshizaki
- Series Composition: Yuko Kakihara
- Studio: MAKARIA
- Character Design: Yoshihiro Sawada and Yuzuki Ishii
- Art Supervisor: Osamu Masuyama
Episode Schedule
The first season of Love Unseen Beneath the Clear Night Sky will have 12 episodes. New episodes air every Monday. The schedule is:
- Episode 1 – July 6, 2026 (Released)
- Episode 2 – July 13, 2026 (Released)
- Episode 3 – July 20, 2026 (Released)
- Episode 4 – July 27, 2026 (Upcoming)
- Episode 5 – August 3, 2026
- Episode 6 – August 10, 2026
- Episode 7 – August 17, 2026
- Episode 8 – August 24, 2026
- Episode 9 – August 31, 2026
- Episode 10 – September 7, 2026
- Episode 11 – September 14, 2026
- Episode 12 – September 21, 2026
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Background and Source Material
Love Unseen Beneath the Clear Night Sky started as a light novel series in August 2023. The series received high praise for its delicate psychological descriptions and ranked #3 in the General New Titles category of Takarajimasha’s Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi! 2024 guide.
A live-action drama adaptation also aired in Japan from December 2025 to February 2026. The anime is the second adaptation of this popular romance story.
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