The latest episode of Magical Girl Lyrical NANOHA EXCEEDS Gun Blaze Vengeance is almost here. Episode 8, titled “Yorumi Towa Descent,” will arrive on August 22, 2026. This new series from the long-running Nanoha franchise continues to bring action and emotional drama to fans around the world.
Episode 8 Release Date and Time for Major Regions
Episode 8 will first air in Japan on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at 25:00 JST, which is Sunday, August 23, at 1:00 AM Japan time. For international viewers on Crunchyroll, the episode releases at the following times:
- Pacific Time (PT): 10:00 AM
- Eastern Time (ET): 1:00 PM
- United Kingdom (GMT): 5:00 PM
- India (IST): 10:30 PM
- Australia (AEST): 3:00 AM (next day)
These times are for the English-subtitled version. An English dub is also available. The series has a total of 12 episodes, with new episodes coming every Saturday.
Where to Watch the Anime
In Japan, the episode broadcasts on TOKYO MX and BS11 every Saturday at 25:00. It also airs on AT-X every Wednesday at 20:00, with repeat broadcasts.
For streaming, d Anime Store, U-NEXT, and Anime Hodai offer simultaneous streaming with the broadcast. Other platforms like ABEMA, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, and TVer start streaming on Tuesday at 25:00. Global viewers can watch on Crunchyroll.
Episode 7 Recap: The Subway Chase
Episode 7, titled “Jurisdiction #4’s Subway – Running Extermination Battle,” aired on August 15. The episode involved a terrorist attack using parasitic invasive species in a park and subway.
Shiina Kuze and Towa Yorumi got caught up in the incident and worked separately to resolve it. However, the entire subway event was a trap set by Kuraki to capture Towa. Meanwhile, Eiji leaked information to the police, framing Towa for the park attack.
Episode 8 Preview: “Yorumi Towa Descent”
The official synopsis for episode 8 reveals a major turning point.
Shiina and Towa met each other as the “UN Demon” and the “Demon Hunter.” Due to misunderstandings and crossed wires, Towa ends up parting ways with Shiina. Towa also leaves her Demon Hunter companions and decides to head alone to Kuraki and Shinomiya.
The episode title “Yorumi Towa Descent” suggests Towa is falling into a dark place. She is cutting ties with everyone and moving toward the people who set the trap for her.
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Main Cast and Crew
The anime features a strong voice cast:
- Azusa Tachibana as Shiina Kuze
- Asaki Yuikawa as Towa Yorumi
- Yukari Tamura as Nanoha Takamachi
- Nana Mizuki as Fate T. Harlaown
- Kana Ueda as Hayate Yagami
- Rina Hidaka as Setsuna Kuze
- Yukana as Rein Yagami
The creative team includes:
- Original Story and Script: Masaki Tsuzuki
- Director: Takayuki Hamana
- Character Design: Kazunori Shingaki
- Animation Studio: Seven Arcs
The opening theme “CRIMSON BULLET” is performed by Nana Mizuki, and the ending theme “Ephemeral” is by Hina Aoki.
What Happens Next
Episode 8 is a crucial moment in the series. Towa is isolated and walking into danger. Fans are eager to see how this affects her relationship with Shiina and the rest of the team. The episode airs on August 22 in Japan and on Crunchyroll the same day for global audiences.
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