A Condition Called Love: Episode 5 Release Date and Time, Where to Watch, and More

The official website for the anime, A Condition Called Love, has announced that episode 5 will be released on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at 11:56 pm JST on TBS and its affiliated channels. Following its airing, the episode will be accessible on various streaming platforms worldwide, including Crunchyroll, Netflix, and others, with English subtitles.

The previous installment of A Condition Called Love showed Hinase accompanying her friends and Saki Hananoi to the shrine on New Year’s Day. During the visit, she comes to a realization about the significance of Saki Hananoi in her life. As she continues to delve deeper into learning about Saki Hananoi, she experiences a range of complex emotions.

A Condition Called Love: Episode 5 Release Date and Time

According to the official website of the anime, episode 5 of A Condition Called Love is scheduled to be released on Thursday, May 2, 2024. However, due to varying simulcast schedules, the episode will be accessible globally with a delay of 2 hours and 4 minutes from the original Japanese airtime.

The release date and timings for episode 5 of A Condition Called Love, as per their respective time zones, are listed below:

Time Zones	Date	Time
Pacific Daylight Time	Thursday, May 2	10 AM
Central Standard Time	Thursday, May 2	12 PM
Eastern Daylight Time	Thursday, May 2	1 PM
Brazil Standard Time	Thursday, May 2	2 PM
British Summer Time	Thursday, May 2	6 PM
Central European Summer Time	Thursday, May 2	7 PM
Indian Standard Time	Thursday, May 2	10:30 PM
Philippines Standard Time	Friday, May 3	1 AM
Australian Central Daylight Time	Friday, May 3	2:30 AM

Where to Watch Episode 5 of A Condition Called Love?

Hinase and her friends, as seen in the anime (Image via East Fish Studios)

TBS and its affiliated channels in Japan will air episode 5 of A Condition Called Love. Global viewers can also watch the episode on the Crunchyroll platform, which offers a wide selection of impressive titles from the Spring 2024 anime line-up.

In addition to Crunchyroll, viewers can also find episode 5 and the entire series on Netflix in certain countries. Furthermore, fans in selected regions can watch episode 5 of A Condition Called Love for free on Ani-One Asia’s YouTube channel and Bilbili Global.

A Recap of A Condition Called Love Episode 4

Following the eventful Christmas Eve, Hinase and Saki meet again at the nearby shrine to celebrate the start of the New Year. Hinase takes the opportunity to introduce Saki to her friends, Tsukiha and Keigo. However, he seems uninterested in getting to know them as he only has eyes for Hinase.

Afterwards, Saki and Hinase share an intimate moment where the former almost embraces the girl in order to “recharge”himself. He expresses his desire to see Hinase again after Christmas Eve. Later on, the episode reveals a boy named Yao who takes notice of Hinase at the shrine.

Hotaru’s newest job at a bookstore is the main focus of the next segment of the episode. Excitement washes over her when she spots Saki at the store, eagerly anticipating their meeting. Saki promises to wait for her shift to end so they can walk home together.

Hinase, as seen in the anime (Image via East Fish Studios)

Undoubtedly, Saki’s kind act moves Hinase, leading her to not refuse his offer out of concern for his feelings. As they head home together, Hinase is greeted by her family members outside, and this occurs not just once, but multiple times.

Since Saki has traveled to Hinase’s house, the girl’s parents extend an invitation for dinner. Despite feeling embarrassed, Saki graciously accepts. While inside Hotaru’s house, Saki spots an album and asks if she would be willing to share photos of her childhood with him.

During a casual conversation, Hinase comes to the realization that she needs to be more open with Saki Hananoi, something she has not been doing. Consequently, she shares with him the reason behind her short hair (her friend played a prank on her by cutting it).

Saki flips through Hinase's childhood album (Image via East Fish Studios) — Saki flips through Hinase’s childhood album (Image via East Fish Studios)

Hinase reveals to Saki that the primary reason for her joining the bookstore was to get to know him better. After sharing some personal thoughts, Hinase experiences a sense of relief. She then proceeds to gently pat Saki’s head, as a distinct emotion overwhelms her.

After finishing his dinner, Saki bids farewell to Hinase and leaves her home. She ponders the duration of time until their next “recharge”while departing.

What to expect in Episode 5 of A Condition Called Love

Hinase prays at the Shrine (Image via East Fish Studios)

Taking into account that the most recent episode of A Condition Called Love was based on chapters 5 and 6 of Megumi Morino’s romantic manga series, it can be assumed that episode 5 will continue to follow the next two chapters.

Fans can anticipate an increase in heartwarming moments between Saki Hananoi and Hinase Hotaru. The girl will also come to a deeper understanding of her true feelings for Saki. Additionally, episode 5 of A Condition Called Love will introduce a handful of new characters.