The popular anime series The Ogre’s Bride is getting ready to drop its eighth episode. Fans around the world are waiting to see what happens next in the story of Yuzu and her powerful ogre husband Reiya. The show has been building up a lot of drama, and episode 8 promises to bring more tension and emotional moments.
The series airs new episodes every Saturday on Crunchyroll . Episode 8 is scheduled to arrive on August 22, 2026 . The show has a total of 12 episodes planned for this season .
The Ogre’s Bride Episode 8 Release Time for Major Locations
Episode 8 will release at the same time globally on Crunchyroll. The official release time is 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time (PT) and 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) . Here is the exact release schedule for different time zones around the world:
- Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) – 10:00 a.m.
- Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) – 11:00 a.m.
- Central Daylight Time (CDT) – 12:00 p.m.
- Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) – 1:00 p.m.
- Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) – 5:00 p.m.
- India Standard Time (IST) – 10:30 p.m.
- Japan Standard Time (JST) – August 23 at 1:00 a.m.
- Australia Eastern Time (AET) – August 23 at 3:00 a.m.
New episodes come with English subtitles . The show also airs on Japanese television networks like Tokyo MX, BS11, Gunma TV, and Tochigi TV every Saturday at 24:30 JST .
Where to Watch The Ogre’s Bride Episode 8
Crunchyroll is the main streaming platform for The Ogre’s Bride worldwide . Viewers in India can also watch it on Crunchyroll and the Crunchyroll Amazon Channel . The series is available in 29 countries .
In Japan, the show streams on d Anime Store, ABEMA, U-NEXT, and Anime Hodai at the same time as the TV broadcast .
The Story So Far
The Ogre’s Bride takes place in a world where humans and ayakashi (supernatural beings) live together . Being chosen as an ayakashi’s bride is seen as a great honor . The main character Yuzu Shinonome has always been ignored by her family. Her sister Karin is the bride of a powerful fox demon named Youta, and this has brought wealth and status to the family .
Yuzu’s life was full of pain. Her boyfriend left her for Karin . Her parents treated her badly. When Karin ruined a birthday dress from Yuzu’s grandparents, Yuzu hit her. In return, Youta burned Yuzu’s arm with Foxfire . Her parents showed no sympathy. Yuzu ran away crying on a bridge, where she met Reiya Kiryuin, the heir to the most powerful ogre clan . Reiya recognized Yuzu as his destined bride, healed her wounds, and offered her the love she never had .
Reiya took Yuzu to his mansion and ended his arranged engagement to a demoness named Sakurako . He created two small yokai, Sou and Ao, to protect her . He also had her grandparents’ dress fixed . But Yuzu felt overwhelmed by his kindness. When Karin called her, Yuzu slipped away. Karin threw all of Yuzu’s belongings into a river and made her beg to come home . Yuzu returned to Reiya in tears, but he only showed her love and comfort .
In episode 3, Yuzu and Reiya visited her parents to finalize her adoption by her grandparents . Karin demanded an apology, and Youta threatened Yuzu. Reiya stepped in and scared Youta. When Yuzu’s father tried to hit her, Reiya threw him across the room . He declared Yuzu his bride and set Youta on fire until Yuzu asked him to stop . Her parents signed the adoption papers, and Yuzu’s grandmother comforted her about Reiya’s actions . Humiliated, Karin vowed revenge through Youta’s Kogetsu Clan .
In episode 5, Yuzu started working for Reiya and learned more about his relationship with his secretary Takamichi . Episode 6 focused on Yuzu’s feelings for Reiya. Her friend Touko explained how she and Nyankichi got together .
Episode 7 Recap: “Reiya’s Secret Lover”
Episode 7, titled “Reiya’s Secret Lover,” aired on August 15, 2026 . In this episode, Yuzu continued to think about her feelings for Reiya . She also heard Touko’s story about how she and Nyankichi became a couple .
A major moment came when Sakurako, the demoness Reiya was once engaged to, visited Yuzu . Sakurako warned Yuzu not to get between Reiya and his secretary Takamichi . This warning created doubt and tension for Yuzu. She started to question her place in Reiya’s life and the true nature of his relationships.
The episode showed Yuzu dealing with her insecurities. She saw how easily others fit into Reiya’s world. The visit from Sakurako made Yuzu feel like an outsider. She wondered if Reiya’s feelings for her were real or if she was just a replacement for someone else.
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What to Expect in Episode 8
Episode 8 is titled “The Bewitching Visitor” (幻惑の来訪者) . The preview for this episode shows that Karin will ask Youta to bring Yuzu back home . Karin is tired of her parents only talking about getting Yuzu back .
Youta cannot refuse his bride’s wish. He waits for a time when Reiya is away at an ayakashi meeting . He uses his powers to sneak Karin and her parents into their grandparents’ house . Yuzu is spending a quiet time with her grandparents when her parents suddenly appear and try to force her to leave with them .
The episode will likely show a confrontation between Yuzu’s old family and her new life with Reiya. The preview images show Youta behind some doors, suggesting he will play a key role in the events . Fans are excited to see how this situation unfolds and whether Reiya will return in time to protect his bride .
The series continues to explore themes of family, belonging, and finding love in unexpected places. Yuzu’s journey from a neglected girl to a cherished bride has captured the attention of many viewers. Episode 8 will be another important step in her story.
Also Read: The Ogre’s Bride Episode 6 Recap: Yuzu Returns to School, Reiya’s Past Engagement Surfaces
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