Saga Of Tanya The Evil II Episode 8 Release Date Time Streaming

The wait is almost over for fans of the military fantasy anime. Saga of Tanya the Evil II is set to release its eighth episode this week. The series has been running since July 2026 and continues to follow the story of Tanya Degurechaff, the ruthless child soldier fighting in an alternate version of World War I-era Europe.

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Episode 8, titled “Raigeki” (Thunder Strike), will arrive on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. The episode continues the second season’s weekly rollout, which began on July 8, 2026.

Saga of Tanya the Evil II Episode 8 Release Date and Time

Saga of Tanya the Evil II episode 8 will premiere in Japan on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at 9:30 PM JST on AT-X. The episode will also air later that night on TOKYO MX at 11:30 PM JST.

For international viewers, the episode will be available on Crunchyroll shortly after the Japanese broadcast. The streaming release times for major regions are as follows:

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United States (ET): 9:30 AM
United States (PT): 6:30 AM
United Kingdom (GMT): 1:30 PM
Canada (ET): 9:30 AM
Australia (AEST): 11:30 PM
India (IST): 7:00 PM

These times apply for Wednesday, August 26, 2026. The series airs weekly on Wednesdays, with new episodes arriving on the same schedule.

Where to Watch Saga of Tanya the Evil II Episode 8

Crunchyroll is the primary streaming platform for Saga of Tanya the Evil II outside Japan. The service offers the series in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, and the CIS. Episodes are available with English subtitles and an English dub.

In Japan, the anime airs on AT-X and TOKYO MX. Japanese viewers can also watch the episode on ABEMA and d Anime Store starting at 11:00 PM JST on the same day.

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For viewers in Asia, Ani-One Asia also streams the series on its YouTube channel. The show is available in multiple regions, making it accessible to a wide global audience.

What Happened in Episode 7

Episode 7, which aired on August 19, 2026, shifted focus from the battlefield to the home front. The episode showed the growing dangers of the prolonged war and the strain it places on the empire.

A key moment in Episode 7 was Tanya’s return to the capital. She saw what daily life looked like for civilians caught in the conflict. The episode also explored the political tensions within the empire’s leadership.

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The episode ended with the empire reaching a breaking point. The situation became more dangerous as the war continued to drag on.

Episode 8 Story Preview

Episode 8, titled “Raigeki” (Thunder Strike), picks up with the empire making a critical decision. Due to the worsening situation, the empire has decided to withdraw from the southern continent.

However, the Ildoa Kingdom, which is supposed to be an ally, has declared strict neutrality. They refuse to support the empire’s retreat. This forces the imperial army to break through the inland sea alone. The United Kingdom’s navy is waiting there, ready to block their path.

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The episode will show Tanya and the 203rd Aerial Mage Battalion facing this new challenge. The title “Raigeki” suggests a lightning strike or thunder attack, hinting at intense combat scenes.

A preview for Episode 8 was released on August 24, 2026. The preview shows the empire’s forces preparing for the dangerous operation.

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Cast and Staff

The voice cast for Saga of Tanya the Evil II includes:

Aoi Yūki as Tanya Degurechaff
Saori Hayami as Visha
Shinichirō Miki as Rerugen
Tesshō Genda as Rudersdorf
Hōchū Ōtsuka as Zettour
Tomokazu Sugita as Mikel
Yōko Hikasa as Lilya

The opening theme song is “Why? RED induction” performed by MYTH&ROID. The ending theme is “Weiter! Weiter! ” performed by Aoi Yūki, who also voices Tanya.

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Takayuki Yamamoto is directing the season at studio NUT. Kenta Ihara writes and oversees the series scripts. Yuji Hosogoe returns as the character designer and chief animation director.