Uzumaki Episode 4: Release Date, Streaming Details, and Additional Information

The fourth episode of Uzumaki, which marks the conclusion of the miniseries, is slated to debut on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at 12:30 AM ET, and will be accessible for streaming on Adult Swim. This episode is anticipated to delve into Kirie’s experiences following the loss of her home, as it appears the temporary house she’s residing in is also under a dark curse, hinting at further chaos to come.

Upon her return from recuperation, Kirie was met with an overwhelming influx of unwanted attention, offering her no relief.

Disclaimer: Spoilers ahead.

Uzumaki Episode 4 Air Date and Schedule

Shuichi in the Uzumaki anime (Image via Drive & Akatsuki)

The next installment of Uzumaki is planned to air on American channel Adult Swim as part of its Toonami programming block on Sunday, October 20, 2024. Below are the scheduled release times across various time zones:

Time Zone	Release Day	Release Date	Release Time
Pacific Daylight Time	Saturday	October 19, 2024	9:30 PM
Central Daylight Time	Saturday	October 19, 2024	11:30 PM
Eastern Daylight Time	Sunday	October 20, 2024	12:30 AM
British Summer Time	Sunday	October 20, 2024	5:30 AM
Central European Summer Time	Sunday	October 20, 2024	6:30 AM
India Standard Time	Sunday	October 20, 2024	10:00 AM
Philippine Time	Sunday	October 20, 2024	12:30 PM
Japan Standard Time	Sunday	October 20, 2024	1:30 PM
Australian Central Standard Time	Sunday	October 20, 2024	2:00 PM

Where to Stream Uzumaki Episode 4

Character affected by the spiral curse in Uzumaki (Image via Drive & Akatsuki) — A character impacted by the spiral curse in Uzumaki (Image via Drive & Akatsuki)

Uzumaki episode 4 will premiere on Adult Swim, with a rebroadcast planned on October 24, 2024, in both languages. Additionally, it will be available for streaming on HBO Max. For viewers in the UK, the episode will broadcast on Channel 4; however, access is limited to select regions.

Summary of Uzumaki Episode 3

Kirie battling pregnant women in Uzumaki (Image via Drive & Akatsuki) — Kirie in confrontation with pregnant women in Uzumaki (Image via Drive & Akatsuki)

In the previous episode, Kirie was taken to Kurouzu Hospital, sharing a room with her cousin Keiko, who was pregnant, alongside other expectant mothers who had been bitten by mosquitoes.

That same night, Kirie observed the pregnant women congregating in other patients’ rooms, where they drilled into the patients’ bodies to extract blood. When they noticed Kirie watching, they tried to attack her, but she defended herself with mosquito repellent left by Shuichi.

Despite her reports of the odd incident, no one believed her. A few days later, Kirie noticed newborns communicating and a peculiar mushroom growing from their stomachs, which was being consumed by patients, leading to an obsession.

Eventually, Kirie learned that the mushrooms were actually the reincarnated placentas of the newborns who wanted to reunite with their mothers, a situation facilitated by a doctor performing surgeries on the new mothers.

Kirie's father staring at the kiln in Uzumaki (Image via Drive & Akatsuki) — Kirie’s father observing the kiln in Uzumaki (Image via Drive & Akatsuki)

The doctor attempted to restrain Kirie to feed her blood to the mothers, but Keiko intervened and consumed the doctor’s blood instead. Meanwhile, Shuichi’s mother, plagued by paranoia, became fatal while trying to rid herself of a spiral in her ear.

Upon returning home, Kirie discovered her father obsessively crafting spiral-shaped utensils using mud from Dragonfly Pond. One evening, Shuichi heard strange voices emanating from Kirie’s father’s kiln, breaking it open and releasing the spirits of his parents and others.

The episode culminated with a typhoon resting over Kirie’s house, seemingly calling out to her. Shuichi hurried Kirie away, revealing that the typhoon was fixated on her. The storm ultimately descended upon Dragonfly Pond.

After the storm’s destruction, Kirie and her family sought shelter in an old row house, where a tenant nearby developed a disturbing fascination with her, leading to spiraling thorns adorning his body. He breached the wall to pursue Kirie.

Kirie fled, only to encounter Mitsuru’s corpse, which was bouncing unnaturally. As it disintegrated, a suspension spring was discovered lodged inside.

What to Anticipate in Uzumaki Episode 4 (Hypothetical)

Kirie is poised to face even greater horrors in Uzumaki episode 4 (Image via Drive & Akatsuki) — Kirie prepares for more terrifying experiences in Uzumaki episode 4 (Image via Drive & Akatsuki)

In the much-anticipated Uzumaki episode 4, audiences will witness the spiral curse crescendo into its most terrifying form. With liberties taken by the creators thus far, it will indeed be fascinating to see their interpretation of the final chapters from Junji Ito’s famed work.

Numerous chapters remain for adaptation. If the pacing is off, the finale could fail to deliver the same emotional resonance experienced by manga readers.

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