The Cold Sato-san is Only Sweet to Me has arrived for the Fall 2026 anime season. The romantic comedy adaptation of Kazami Sawatari and illustrator Achiki‘s light novel series makes its worldwide debut on Tuesday, October 6, with Crunchyroll streaming the series globally outside of Japan. For viewers who enjoy slow-burn high school romances where a supposedly cold classmate hides a softer side, this series offers a gentle, relatable story about two shy people who secretly like each other but cannot say it out loud.
Episode 1 Release Date and Streaming Platform
Episode 1 of The Cold Sato-san is Only Sweet to Me premiered on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. The series streams on Crunchyroll worldwide, excluding Japan, South Korea, China, Russia, and Belarus.
Crunchyroll has confirmed the series as part of its Fall 2026 simulcast lineup, with new episodes arriving every Tuesday. An English dub is also planned for the series.
In Japan, the anime aired first on AT-X at 8:30 p.m. JST on October 6, followed by broadcasts on Tokyo MX, BS-TBS, and WOWOW. Japanese streaming began the same day at 10:30 p.m. JST on d Anime Store and U-NEXT.
Worldwide Streaming Time Schedule
Crunchyroll simulcasts typically go live at the same moment globally. For The Cold Sato-san is Only Sweet to Me, the episode is available at the following local times on Tuesday, October 6 (or early October 7 depending on the region):
United States and Canada (Eastern Time) – 4:30 a.m. EDT on October 6. For viewers on the West Coast, that is 1:30 a.m. PDT.
United Kingdom, Portugal, Ghana, and Western Europe (GMT/BST) – 9:30 a.m. BST in the UK and Portugal. Ghana, which observes GMT year-round, sees the episode at 8:30 a.m. GMT.
Central Europe, Spain, Italy, Poland, Germany, and France (CEST) – 10:30 a.m. CEST on October 6.
India (IST) – 2:00 p.m. IST on October 6.
Japan and South Korea (JST/KST) – 5:30 p.m. JST and 5:30 p.m. KST on October 6. The Japanese television broadcast on AT-X precedes the Crunchyroll simulcast.
Australia (AEST) – 6:30 p.m. AEST on October 6.
Brazil (BRT) – 5:30 a.m. BRT on October 6.
These times are based on Crunchyroll’s standard simulcast schedule for Tuesday releases. Viewers in regions without Crunchyroll access should check local licensors for availability.
What Is The Cold Sato-san is Only Sweet to Me About?
The story follows Sōta Oshio, a second-year high school student who works part-time at his family’s café called café tutuji. He is known for his friendly personality and his talent for photography, which he uses to run the café’s social media account.
His classmate Koharu Satō is famous at school as the “unattainable flower”—a beautiful girl whose cold and distant attitude keeps everyone at a distance. Her sharp rejections of anyone who tries to get close to her have earned her the nickname “Salt-God Satō-san”.
One day at the café, Sōta notices Koharu being persistently bothered by several boys. He steps in to help her, and this moment changes everything. He discovers that the “cold Satō-san” is actually an incredibly shy and clumsy girl who struggles with simple things like taking photos of sweets for the café’s social media.
What neither of them realizes is that they have both had feelings for each other since their first meeting at school. Neither can easily express their true emotions, leading to an awkward, slow-burn romance where the distance between them gradually shrinks through their shared interest in photography and desserts.
Main Characters and Voice Cast
Sōta Oshio is voiced by Hiiro Ishibashi. Sōta is a warm and approachable high schooler who works at his family’s café and has a genuine passion for photography. He becomes the one person Koharu feels comfortable showing her true self to.
Koharu Satō is voiced by Miku Itō. Beneath her icy exterior, Koharu is deeply shy and socially awkward. Her “salty” attitude is her way of protecting herself from others. Only Sōta gets to see her softer, sweeter side.
Rinka Sudō is voiced by Miyu Tomita, and Ren Misono is voiced by Chiaki Kobayashi. Additional cast members include Yoshino Aoyama as Shizuku Misono, Yasunori Matsumoto as Seizaemon Oshio, and Yuuki Wakai as Maruka Murasaki.
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Staff and Theme Songs
The anime is produced by Tezuka Productions, with Fumihiro Yoshimura directing. Takashi Aoshima handles series composition, Daisuke Okushima serves as character designer, and Shun Narita composes the music.
The opening theme song “Sugar Salt” (シュガーソルト) is performed by Masayoshi Ōishi. The ending theme song “Hatsukoi Reply” (初恋リプライ, meaning “First Love Reply”) is performed by HoneyWorks featuring Sara Hoshikawa.
What to Expect from Episode 1
Episode 1 introduces the core premise: a boy discovers that the girl everyone fears is actually just shy. The episode covers the moment Sōta steps in to help Koharu at his family’s café when she is being bothered by other boys. This first encounter reveals her true nature and sets the stage for their awkward, sweet dynamic.
Their shared love for photography becomes the natural bridge between them. Sōta is skilled at taking photos for the café’s social media, while Koharu is endearingly terrible at it. This creates a reason for them to spend more time together, all under the excuse of practicing photography.
The episode establishes the dual perspective that defines the series: both characters have unrequited feelings for each other, but neither can express them. The audience gets to see both sides of this quiet mutual crush as it slowly begins to develop.
For viewers who enjoy wholesome romantic comedies with socially awkward leads, this premiere sets up a gentle and relatable story about two people finding comfort in each other.
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