The spy-turned-civilian anime continues its weekly run. Episode 5 arrives on August 4, 2026.
The summer 2026 anime season has brought several new shows, and Victoria of Many Faces stands out as one of the more talked-about series. The anime premiered on July 7, 2026, and has been releasing new episodes every week since then. Produced by Studio DEEN and directed by Nobukage Kimura, the show adapts the light novel series written by Syuu with illustrations by Nanna Fujimi. The story follows a former spy who fakes her death to start a new life, only to find that her past is not so easy to escape.
The series has now aired four episodes, with the fifth episode set to release soon. Here is everything you need to know about episode 5, including the release date, streaming details, and what has happened so far.
Episode 5 Release Date and Time
Victoria of Many Faces episode 5 releases on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.
Multiple sources confirm that episode 5 will be available on August 4, 2026. The series follows a weekly schedule, with new episodes arriving every Tuesday.
For viewers in different time zones, here is when episode 5 becomes available on Crunchyroll:
- Pacific Daylight Time: 8:00 a.m. PDT
- Mountain Daylight Time: 9:00 a.m. MDT
- Central Daylight Time: 10:00 a.m. CDT
- Eastern Daylight Time: 11:00 a.m. EDT
- Greenwich Mean Time: 3:00 p.m. GMT
In Japan, the show broadcasts on TV Tokyo and its affiliates at 24:00 JST (effectively 12:00 a.m. on the following day).
The series is expected to have 12 episodes in total. After episode 5, the remaining episodes will follow the same Tuesday release pattern:
- Episode 6 – August 11
- Episode 7 – August 18
- Episode 8 – August 25
- Episode 9 – September 1
- Episodes 10 to 12 – Dates to be announced
Where to Watch Episode 5
Victoria of Many Faces streams exclusively on Crunchyroll worldwide.
Crunchyroll has confirmed that it will stream the series internationally as part of its summer 2026 simulcast lineup. New episodes arrive with English subtitles. The series is also available through the Crunchyroll Amazon Channel.
In Japan, the anime broadcasts on TV Tokyo and its affiliates.
At this time, there are no free streaming options available for the series. A Crunchyroll subscription is required to watch new episodes as they release.
What Victoria of Many Faces Is About
The story takes place in a world where spies operate in the shadows of every kingdom. Chloe is a master spy from the Kingdom of Hagur, known for her unparalleled disguise skills and martial arts abilities. She has successfully completed countless dangerous missions for her organization.
But everything changes when her boss betrays her. Chloe decides to disappear—she fakes her own death and flees to the neighboring Kingdom of Ashberry. There, she takes on the identity of a missing woman named Victoria Sellers and tries to build a normal, peaceful life.
However, Victoria’s plans for a quiet life quickly fall apart. She meets an abandoned girl named Nonna and decides to take her in. She also crosses paths with Jeffrey Asher, an honest and upright knight who agrees to become her guarantor. As the three of them bond, Victoria’s past begins to catch up with her. Her spy skills, which she hoped to leave behind, prove useful in her new life—but they also attract unwanted attention.
The Japanese title of the series is Tefuda ga Ōme no Victoria, which translates to “Victoria of Many Cards” or “Victoria of Many Faces”—a reference to the many identities and skills she carries with her.
Episode 1 to 3 Recap
Episode 1 – “Free, Unbound by Anyone” introduced viewers to Chloe and her decision to leave her spy life behind. The premiere showed Chloe faking her death by throwing her shoes and necklace off a cliff, then assuming the identity of Victoria Sellers. She arrived in the Kingdom of Ashberry and met Nonna, an abandoned girl, and Jeffrey, a knight who helped them. The episode established the core premise: Victoria wants a normal life, but her skills and her past keep pulling her back.
Episode 2 – “No One Should Feel Sorry for Me” saw Victoria finding a job and a place to stay. She was reunited with Jeffrey, and their relationship began to develop. The episode also showed Victoria’s growing bond with Nonna, as she started to build a new family in Ashberry.
Episode 3 – “I Couldn’t Become Someone to Be Depended Upon” featured a flashback to ten years ago, revealing that Jeffrey had a fiancee and was once part of the Knights alongside her brother. In the present, Victoria and Jeffrey attended a royal ball, where an incident occurred. Victoria happened to be in the right place at the right time to incapacitate a culprit, showing that her spy instincts are still sharp.
What Happened in Episode 4
Episode 4 aired on July 28, 2026 (Japan time) or July 29 in some regions. The episode title has been listed as “Are You Going to Arrest Me?”
According to available information, the royal family began investigating Victoria in episode 4. Victoria, feeling the pressure and realizing her new identity is attracting too much attention, started considering leaving the country. The episode likely continued to build tension as Victoria’s past and her new life collided, forcing her to make difficult choices.
What to Expect in Episode 5
Episode 5 airs on August 4, 2026. The episode title has been revealed as “Itsuka Kono Mi ni Bachi ga Ataru Koto o” (いつかこの身にバチが当たることを), which roughly translates to “Someday This Body Will Be Cursed” or “Someday I Will Get What I Deserve.”
According to the official preview, Victoria learns the motive of the attacker who struck the royal ball in a previous episode. She begins to move secretly to try and rescue the culprit.
Episode 5 is expected to continue the story of Victoria’s struggle to balance her new life with the shadows of her past. The investigation into her identity will likely intensify, and Victoria will probably need to use her spy skills more actively to protect herself and those she cares about.
The Cast and Production Team
The anime is produced by Studio DEEN. Nobukage Kimura is directing the series, with Naohiro Fukushima handling series composition. Mina Ōsawa is the character designer.
The voice cast includes:
- Chika Anzai as Victoria Sellers
- Shion Wakayama as Nonna
- Yōhei Azakami as Jeffrey Asher
- Kenji Nojima as Lancome
- Daisuke Ono as Edward Asher
- Saeko Akiho as Yolana Haynes
- Hiroshi Yanaka as Bernard Fitcher
- Makoto Furukawa as Zaharo
- Kenshō Ono as Cedric Ashbury
- Ryōta Ōsaka as Conrad Ashbury
- Megumi Han as Clark Anderson
Haku performs the opening theme song “Isshin” (One Step). The three-piece band KI_EN performs the ending theme song “En no Tsuki.”
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Why You Should Watch This Anime
Victoria of Many Faces offers a fresh take on the spy genre. The show combines espionage action with emotional drama, following a protagonist who wants nothing more than to live a normal life—but keeps getting pulled back into the world she left behind.
The series is based on a light novel that began serialization on the Shōsetsuka ni Narō website in September 2021. Yen Press is publishing the official English translation.
For viewers who enjoy stories about second chances, found family, and protagonists with hidden talents, this anime delivers. The contrast between Victoria’s gentle civilian persona and her sharp spy instincts creates interesting drama. The bond between Victoria, Nonna, and Jeffrey gives the show emotional weight, while the ongoing threat from her past keeps the tension high.
With 12 episodes planned, the series is well into its run. Episode 5 arrives on August 4, and the story continues to build toward what promises to be an eventful second half.
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