The anime series Love Unseen Beneath the Clear Night Sky continues its emotional run with Episode 9 arriving this week. The show, which first aired in July 2026, has been building a loyal following with its tender story about a shy college student and a blind girl who dreams of seeing fireworks. Episode 9 is set to drop on August 31, 2026. Here is everything you need to know about when and where to watch the new episode, along with a detailed recap of what has happened so far.
Episode 9 Release Date and Time Across the World
Love Unseen Beneath the Clear Night Sky follows a weekly release schedule. New episodes come out every Monday. Episode 9 will be available on August 31, 2026.
The official release time on Crunchyroll is 5:30 a.m. Pacific Time (PT) / 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time (ET). Here is the breakdown for different time zones across the globe:
- United States (PT): 5:30 a.m. PDT
- United States (MT): 6:30 a.m. MDT
- United States (CT): 7:30 a.m. CDT
- United States (ET): 8:30 a.m. EDT
- United Kingdom: 12:30 p.m. GMT
- India: 6:00 p.m. IST (approximately)
- Australia (AEST): 10:30 p.m. AEST
- Japan: 9:30 p.m. JST
The series airs on Japanese television networks including AT-X, TOKYO MX, MBS, and BS11. The AT-X broadcast happens at 21:00 (9:00 p.m.) Japan time.
Where to Watch Episode 9
Crunchyroll is the primary streaming platform for Love Unseen Beneath the Clear Night Sky worldwide. The episodes come with English subtitles.
Other streaming options include:
- Rakuten Viki – available with ads for free
- Mewatch – free streaming option
- Amazon Prime Video – available in Japan and 22 other countries
Each episode runs for about 24 minutes. The series will have a total of 12 episodes.
Previous Episode Recap: What Happened in Episodes 1 to 8
The story follows Kakeru Sorano, a quiet university student who keeps to himself. He meets Koharu Fuyutsuki, a blind girl who faces life with a positive attitude and a constant smile. She dreams of seeing fireworks one day.
Episode 1 – An Encounter
Kakeru gets dragged to a welcome party by his dormmate Narumi. There he meets Koharu, a girl who cannot see but laughs often and talks about her dreams. He picks up her white cane after class, and their connection begins to grow.
Episode 2 – Fuyutsuki Koharu
Kakeru takes Koharu to try out an old piano. They tour a Meiji era sailboat kept on campus. Their bond deepens as they spend more time together.
Episode 3 – The Yellow Bookmark
Kakeru and Koharu go to karaoke with friends. They decide to check out the university’s fireworks club together. This marks the beginning of their shared goal to see fireworks.
Episode 4 – First Date
Kakeru and Koharu go on their fireworks shopping trip. They enjoy a relaxing ride home on a water bus. The episode shows their growing comfort with each other.
Episode 5 – Aerial Fireworks
Kakeru and his roommate Narumi get a chance to take Koharu and Yuko for a ride on the college’s cutter boat. The group spends quality time together on the water.
Episode 6 – The Empty Terrace Seat
Kakeru shares an intimate moment with Koharu. He then turns to Narumi and Hayase for advice on how to move forward with his feelings.
Episode 7 – Transparent
Koharu disappears for a week. Kakeru and Yuko get a clue about where she is and run out to look for her. They find her at a hospital.
Episode 8 – Pangs of Love
Koharu has lost her memory. Kakeru and Yuko are shocked and return to the dorm without speaking. The episode reveals that Koharu’s illness is affecting her memory. She starts to forget the people around her, including Kakeru.
What to Expect in Episode 9
Episode 9 is expected to deal with the fallout from Koharu’s memory loss. Kakeru and his friends decide to volunteer at the hospital where Koharu is staying. They want to spend time with her and help her recover.
The episode may show Koharu continuing her rehabilitation with all her strength. She had promised Kakeru that she would go to the New Year fireworks festival with him. The question is whether she will remember that promise.
A friend who read the original light novel mentioned that things will get better starting from Episode 9. This gives hope to viewers who have been worried about Koharu’s condition.
Main Cast and Characters
The voice cast brings these characters to life:
- Miyu Irino as Kakeru Sorano – the shy university student
- Saori Hayami as Koharu Fuyutsuki – the blind girl with a bright personality
- Konomi Kohara as Yuko Hayase – Koharu’s friend
- Yohei Azakami as Ushio Narumi – Kakeru’s roommate
Miyu Irino is known for voicing Shoya Ishida in A Silent Voice. Saori Hayami has voiced Shinobu Kocho in Demon Slayer and Yor Forger in SPY×FAMILY.
About the Series
Love Unseen Beneath the Clear Night Sky is based on a light novel by Nanigashi Shima. The novel won the Grand Prize at the 15th GA Bunko Awards. It also ranked #3 in the General New Titles category of Takarajimasha’s Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi! 2024 guide.
The anime is produced by MAKARIA and directed by Joe Yoshizaki. Yuko Kakihara handles the series scripts. The opening theme song is “Hitohira” by Motohiro Hata. The ending theme is “Hikari (Light)” by Yui Sakurai.
The story focuses on two people searching for light – a girl who cannot see and a boy who has shut himself off from the world. Their connection grows as they work together to fulfill Koharu’s dream of seeing fireworks.
Fan Reactions
Viewers have been sharing their thoughts about the series online. One fan commented:
I already feel like this anime is going to break my heart. Very beautiful drawing and pleasant characters, and the plot is good.
Another viewer wrote:
Everything is so good that I dread how they will break my heart. Talking about getting things done before you die is never good.
Some fans have compared the series to I Want To Eat Your Pancreas due to its bittersweet tone. The story deals with serious themes including illness and memory loss, making it an emotional watch for many.
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Episode Guide
Here is the complete release schedule for Season 1:
- Episode 1 – July 6 – Out Now
- Episode 2 – July 13 – Out Now
- Episode 3 – July 20 – Out Now
- Episode 4 – July 27 – Out Now
- Episode 5 – August 3 – Out Now
- Episode 6 – August 10 – Out Now
- Episode 7 – August 17 – Out Now
- Episode 8 – August 24 – Out Now
- Episode 9 – August 31 – Coming Soon
- Episode 10 – September 7
- Episode 11 – September 14
- Episode 12 – September 21
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