The summer 2026 anime season continues with the latest installment of the popular romantic comedy “Rich Girl Caretaker: I’m Secretly the Caregiver of the Most Popular Girl in This Rich Kid School.” Episode 6 premiered on August 8, 2026, in Japan and simultaneously on streaming platforms worldwide. With Episode 7 set to arrive on August 15, 2026, here is a detailed look at what happened in the latest episode and everything viewers need to know about the upcoming release.
About the Series
“Rich Girl Caretaker” is a TV anime adaptation of the light novel series by Yusaku Sakaishi, which began as a self-published work before HJ Bunko picked it up. The series launched in 2021 and has eleven volumes as of October 2025. A manga adaptation by Sorahiko Mizushima is currently serialized in Comic Fire. The English translation of the light novels is being released by Monogatari Novels, with the first volume debuting on March 3, 2026.
The anime premiered on July 4, 2026, on MBS and other Japanese networks. The show has 12 episodes in its first season and airs weekly.
Shusei Morishita directs the anime at studio Brain’s Base. Aya Yoshinaga oversees the series scripts, and Nao Kawashima handles character designs. The opening theme song “Sai Sai Saikōkyū no Osewa Shite” is performed by angela, while Ami Maeshima performs the ending theme “Kanpeki Janai Watashi”.
The main cast includes Yuto Uemura as Itsuki Tomonari, Konomi Kohara as Hinako Konohana, Saori Onishi as Mirei Tennoji, and Rio Tsuchiya as Narika Miyakojima.
Episode 6 Recap: What Happened
Episode 6 of “Rich Girl Caretaker” aired on August 8, 2026, at 5:38 PM JST. The episode runs approximately 24 minutes.
The episode continues the story of Itsuki Tomonari, a high school student who becomes the caretaker for Hinako Konohana, the daughter of one of Japan’s largest conglomerates. On the surface, Hinako appears to be a brilliant and charming young lady, but in reality, she has no life skills and cannot handle basic chores. Due to family reasons, she must maintain the image of the “perfect young lady” at school.
The series follows the developing relationship between Itsuki and Hinako as he secretly manages her daily life while she maintains her flawless public persona. Episode 6 likely continues this dynamic, with Itsuki navigating the challenges of keeping Hinako’s secret while dealing with the complexities of elite school life.
A special illustration by original light novel series artist Sakura Miwabe was released to commemorate Episode 6. The production also released a clip from the episode ahead of its debut.
Episode 7 Release Date and Time
Episode 7 of “Rich Girl Caretaker” is scheduled to release on Saturday, August 15, 2026. The episode will be available for streaming on Crunchyroll at the following times:
- Pacific Daylight Time: 11:10 a.m. PDT
- Mountain Daylight Time: 12:10 p.m. MDT
- Central Daylight Time: 1:10 p.m. CDT
- Eastern Daylight Time: 2:10 p.m. EDT
- Greenwich Mean Time: 6:10 p.m. GMT
Some sources list the Japanese broadcast date as August 16, 2026, due to the late-night timeslot. The show airs in Japan at 2:38 a.m. JST on Sunday mornings, which is effectively late Saturday night.
Where to Watch Episode 7
Crunchyroll streams “Rich Girl Caretaker” for subscribers in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, CIS, and India. The episodes are available with English subtitles. Viewers can also watch through the Crunchyroll Amazon Channel.
The series is also available on ABEMA in Japan, where the latest episodes broadcast for free every Saturday at 27:08 (3:08 AM on Sunday) on the “ABEMA Anime Channel”. Additionally, the show is available on Amazon Prime Video in Japan and 21 other countries.
There are currently no free streaming options for the series outside of these platforms.
Production and Episode Schedule
“Rich Girl Caretaker” Season 1 consists of 12 episodes. The release schedule for upcoming episodes is as follows:
- Episode 6 – August 8 – Released
- Episode 7 – August 15
- Episode 8 – August 22
- Episode 9 – August 29
- Episode 10 – September 5
- Episode 11 – September 12
- Episode 12 – September 19
The series is directed by Shusei Morishita at Brain’s Base studio, known for other anime productions. Takeshi Takadera serves as sound director, while Natsumi Tabuchi, Hanae Nakamura, and Mayo Kurihara compose the music.
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What Viewers Can Expect in Episode 7
While specific plot details for Episode 7 have not been released, the series continues to follow the romantic comedy between Itsuki and Hinako. The show’s premise involves Itsuki navigating the challenges of being Hinako’s secret caretaker while attending the prestigious school alongside her.
The series has been described as a “sweet master-servant romance” that begins with Itsuki’s encounter with Hinako. After saving Hinako from a kidnapping incident, Itsuki takes on a fake persona to attend her school and protect her. The story explores how Hinako, who must keep up her facade of perfection, begins to rely on Itsuki.
Episode 7 will likely continue developing the relationship between the two main characters while introducing more comedic situations arising from Hinako’s lack of life skills and Itsuki’s attempts to maintain her image.
Also Read: Rich Girl Caretaker Episode 6 Release Date, Time and Streaming Details
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