The new action-romance anime Marriage Toxin has quickly grabbed attention with its wild mix of assassin fights and awkward dating lessons. The show follows Hikaru Gero, a deadly poison master who must find a wife to continue his family line. After two strong episodes, viewers are ready for the next chapter. Episode 3 is set to bring more chaos, real dates, and dangerous encounters. Here is everything you need to know about the upcoming episode.
Marriage Toxin Episode 3 Release Date and Time
Marriage Toxin Episode 3 will release on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. New episodes come out every Tuesday. The release times vary by region.
- United States: 10:30 AM Eastern Time and 7:30 AM Pacific Time
- UK: 2:30 PM GMT
- India: 7:30 PM IST
- Japan: 11:00 PM JST on Kansai TV and Fuji TV
- Canada: 10:30 AM ET
- Australia: Early morning hours of April 22 (east coast)
Crunchyroll handles the global streaming. The platform offers both English subtitles and an English dub option.
What Happened in Episode 2
Episode 2 focused on Hikaru Gero learning basic social skills. Mei Kinosaki, a marriage swindler, took charge of his training. She taught him how to fix his posture, hold conversations, and act normal during pretend dates. The results were both funny and painful. Gero kept using words about poison and killing during a simple cafe meeting. His inability to act like a regular person became very clear.
The episode also brought real danger. Rival poison clan members attacked Mei, seeing her as someone who could control Gero. A rooftop chase scene showed Gero’s fighting skills. He moved fast and took down threats easily. But the moment the fight ended, he returned to being socially awkward. This contrast between his killer abilities and his complete failure at normal life is the show’s main idea.
The ending of episode 2 set up episode 3 perfectly. Mei arranged Gero’s first real matchmaking meeting. The chosen woman is rich and powerful. This is not just about finding love anymore. There are bigger clan politics and hidden motives at play.
What to Expect in Episode 3
Marriage Toxin Episode 3 will show Gero’s first actual date. The training sessions are over. Now he must use what he learned in the real world. This date will likely go very wrong. Gero will face social pressure while also watching for possible threats. The rich woman he is meeting could be a target for other assassins.
The episode will also dig deeper into Mei Kinosaki’s past. Episode 2 hinted that she is not just working for money. She has her own reasons for helping Gero. Episode 3 may reveal more about her background and true goals. This will add more weight to their mentor-student relationship.
Expect more assassin fights as well. Gero’s public dating activities put him in the open. Other killers now know he is trying to live a normal life. This makes him an easy target. Episode 3 will balance romantic comedy moments with action sequences. Gero must protect both himself and his date while trying not to look like a murderer.
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Where to Watch Marriage Toxin
Crunchyroll streams Marriage Toxin in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, CIS countries, India, and Southeast Asia. The platform requires a subscription. New episodes appear at the same time globally. In Japan, the show airs on the “Ka-Anival!!” programming block on Kansai TV and Fuji TV.
The anime will have 13 episodes in total. The schedule runs through June 30, 2026. Each episode comes out weekly on Tuesdays. Fans can catch up on episodes 1 and 2 on Crunchyroll before episode 3 arrives.
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