The romantic comedy anime Oh Boy, Was I Wrong About Her is gearing up for the release of its ninth episode. The series has kept audiences hooked with the charming and funny story of Hayato Kirishima and Haruki Nikaido, two childhood friends who reunite in high school under surprising circumstances. Episode 9 is scheduled to arrive on Monday, August 31, 2026. Here is everything viewers need to know about when and where to watch the new episode, along with a detailed recap of what happened in episode 8.
Episode 9 Release Date and Time
Oh Boy, Was I Wrong About Her follows a weekly release schedule. New episodes come out every Monday. Episode 9 will be released on August 31, 2026.
The exact release time depends on the viewer’s location. The show premieres simultaneously for global audiences on Crunchyroll. New episodes become available at 8:00 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) and 11:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
Here is the complete breakdown of release times for different time zones:
- Pacific Daylight Time (PDT): 8:00 a.m.
- Mountain Daylight Time (MDT): 9:00 a.m.
- Central Daylight Time (CDT): 10:00 a.m.
- Eastern Daylight Time (EDT): 11:00 a.m.
- Greenwich Mean Time (GMT): 3:00 p.m.
For viewers in India, episode 9 will be available around 8:30 p.m. Indian Standard Time (IST) on Monday, August 31. In Australia (AEDT), audiences can expect it around 2:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 1. In the United Kingdom, the episode drops at 3:00 p.m. GMT on Monday.
The episode will run for approximately 24 minutes, which is the standard length for the series.
Where to Watch Episode 9
Crunchyroll is the primary streaming platform for Oh Boy, Was I Wrong About Her. Viewers can watch the anime with English subtitles as soon as it releases. For those who prefer other services, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel also offers the show.
A Crunchyroll subscription is required to watch new episodes as they come out. The series is not available for free streaming at the moment.
In Japan, the show airs on Tokyo MX television. It is also available on streaming services like d Anime Store, ABEMA, and U-NEXT.
What Happened in Episode 8
Episode 8, titled “Episode 8,” aired on August 24, 2026. The episode continued the story of Hayato and Haruki as their relationship developed further.
The episode featured Hayato, Haruki, and Himeko going to the cinema together. Their plan took an unexpected turn when a fourth person joined them. This added a new dynamic to the group and created an interesting situation for the main characters.
Hayato also visited his mother in the hospital during the episode. This moment gave viewers a deeper look into Hayato’s personal life and family situation. It showed a more serious side of the character, balancing the show’s usual comedic tone.
After the hospital visit, Hayato made plans with Haruki and Himeko to go somewhere together. This set up the events that will likely continue into episode 9.
The episode continued to explore the central theme of the series: the childhood promise between Hayato and Haruki to always be friends. Seven years after they first made that promise, they have reunited in high school. Hayato was surprised to discover that Haruki, who he thought was a boy when they were kids, had become a beautiful girl. Despite her changed appearance, Haruki still acts like the same friend Hayato remembers when they are alone together.
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The Story So Far
Oh Boy, Was I Wrong About Her tells the story of Hayato Kirishima, a high school student who moves to Tokyo and reunites with his childhood friend Haruki Nikaido. The twist is that Hayato always thought Haruki was a boy when they were kids. Seven years later, Haruki has transformed into a beautiful girl that everyone at school admires.
The series is based on a light novel written by Yu Hibari and illustrated by Shiso. The anime is produced by Project No.9 and directed by Chuan Feng Xu.
The cast includes:
- Ikumi Hasegawa as Haruki Nikaido
- Shunichi Toki as Hayato Kirishima
- Miharu Hanai as Himeko Kirishima
- Natsumi Haruse as Minamo Mitake
- Fūka Izumi as Saki Murao
DIALOGUE+ performs the opening theme song “Natsu ni Kasanete (Adding to Summer).” harmoe performs the ending theme song “Tilt”.
The series will run for a total of 12 episodes. The season finale is scheduled for September 21, 2026.
Episode 9 promises to continue the heartwarming and funny story of Hayato and Haruki as their childhood friendship deepens into something more.
Also Read: Oh Boy, Was I Wrong About Her Episode 8 Release Date, Time, Streaming Details and Story Recap
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