‘Kaiju No. 8’ ‘Narumi’s Week at Work’ Day 4 Release Date, Time, Where to Watch and Preview

The finale of ‘Narumi’s Week at Work’ is set for September 26, closing a brief run that has kept the focus on one of the Defense Force’s most reluctant captains. The short debuted on September 5 at 8 p.m. JST on the TOHO animation YouTube channel, with three more installments scheduled for September 12, 19, and 26.

For anyone following the ‘Kaiju No. 8’ short ‘Narumi’s Week at Work’ toward its last installment, the schedule and streaming options are fairly clear. The project was announced in December 2025 at Jump Festa, alongside a conclusion arc for the main anime. This guide covers the timing, the platforms, and what has been shared publicly about the story.

‘Narumi’s Week at Work’ Release Date for the Final Episode

The remaining installments were slated for September 12, 19, and 26, which places the finale on the last of those dates. Anime News Network reports that the run closes on September 26, which matches the plan laid out in the original announcement. Nothing in the coverage reviewed points to a change in that schedule.

The announcement stated that episodes arrive every Saturday at 8 p.m. JST. Coverage has noted that the schedule has stayed consistent since it was first announced, which makes the finale easy to pencil in. Viewers who have followed along weekly can expect the same rhythm one more time.

A trailer arrived on August 5, released on the birthday of franchise protagonist Kafka Hibino. That trailer carried the September 5 premiere date and the weekly plan. The rollout has been orderly from the first announcement onward.

With the main series on pause, the short keeps momentum going without requiring a full new season. Episodes are meant to arrive weekly throughout the month, so the entire run wraps within September.

Release Time in Japan and Around the World

In Japan, the series premiered at 8 p.m. JST on the TOHO animation YouTube channel. Each episode has followed that same Saturday evening slot. The finale should keep to that pattern on September 26.

International viewers get a slightly earlier window, because Crunchyroll began streaming the short on September 4. Coverage describes that one day gap as common for simulcast anime and advises fans outside Japan to check listings a day earlier than the JST premiere.

Following that pattern, the third episode was expected to land locally on Friday, September 18, before the Saturday JST premiere caught up. The same rhythm would point to Friday, September 25 for many international viewers of the finale. It is a reasonable expectation rather than a confirmed date for every region.

The coverage reviewed does not specify an exact local hour for the Crunchyroll releases. It is worth checking the service’s own schedule closer to the date, especially for anyone in a region outside the listed territories.

Where to Watch ‘Narumi’s Week at Work’ Online

In Japan, the short streams on TOHO animation’s official YouTube channel. Because it airs on YouTube, it does not require a new subscription for viewers in Japan. That makes the short an easy addition for casual fans of the franchise.

Outside Japan, the short streams on Crunchyroll across North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East and CIS, with new episodes arriving weekly. Anime Corner adds that the series streams weekly on the TOHO animation YouTube channel and other platforms.

Both seasons of the main ‘Kaiju No. 8’ anime are currently available on Crunchyroll. That matters for newcomers, since one episode guide advises that the short assumes viewers already know the cast. A quick refresher on the main series would help before the finale.

Preview and What to Expect From the Finale

‘Narumi’s Week at Work’ follows Gen Narumi through his responsibilities as First Division captain, a man who routinely skips meetings, avoids paperwork, and spends free time playing online games. The official synopsis teases that his carefree routine is interrupted by unexpected challenges. Anime Corner reports that each episode focuses on a different side of the captain.

Details specific to the finale remain limited. At the time of the announcement, episode titles had not been released and the total runtime had not been announced. Any preview therefore rests on the broader synopsis and trailer rather than a scene by scene look.

The story draft comes from Kizuku Watanabe, who is behind the ‘Kaiju No. 8 Relax’ comedic spinoff manga. It is an original spinoff rather than an adaptation of Naoya Matsumoto’s manga. Kōki Uchiyama reprises his role as Narumi.

Shigeyuki Miya returns as director, Tetsuya Nishio serves as character designer and chief animation director, Mahiro Maeda is the kaiju designer, and Production I.G handles animation production. The format also extends the idea behind ‘Hoshina’s Day Off,’ moving from a single day to a full week and from a special to a multi episode run. Whether the finale gives Narumi a reprieve from his paperwork or one last unwelcome surprise, tell us in the comments how you think the First Division captain’s week should end.