The highly anticipated episode 12 of Bucchigiri?! titled Fateful Duel! Beyond the Gyoza Dumplings! is scheduled to air at 11:00 pm JST on Saturday, April 6, 2024. Fans can catch the broadcast on TV Tokyo and other networks, while those who prefer streaming can watch it on Crunchyroll.
In the previous episode, viewers witnessed Matakara defeat Kenichiro even though he was already in a coma. Matakara had been influenced by Ichiya to become stronger, but this has caused him to drift away from his once close companions. As the series comes to an end in the upcoming episode, it will be intriguing to see if Matakara can be redeemed.
Note: This article includes spoilers.
When is the release date for Bucchigiri?! episode 12?
According to the official anime website, the upcoming episode is scheduled to premiere on local Japanese networks at 11:00 pm JST on Saturday, April 6, 2024. However, for viewers who prefer English subtitles or dubs, the episodes will be released at the following times in their respective time zones.
| Time Zone | Release Day | Release Date | Release Time |
| Pacific Daylight Time | Saturday | April 6, 2024 | 9:30 am |
| Central Daylight Time | Saturday | April 6, 2024 | 11:30 am |
| Eastern Daylight Time | Saturday | April 6, 2024 | 12:30 pm |
| British Summer Time | Saturday | April 6, 2024 | 5:30 pm |
| Central European Summer Time | Saturday | April 6, 2024 | 6:30 pm |
| India Standard Time | Saturday | April 6, 2024 | 10:00 pm |
| Philippine Standard Time | Sunday | April 7, 2024 | 12:30 am |
| Japan Standard Time | Sunday | April 7, 2024 | 1:30 am |
| Australian Central Time | Sunday | April 7, 2024 | 2:00 am |
Where to Stream Bucchigiri?! Episode 12
While viewers in Japan will be able to watch the final episode of the season immediately upon its initial broadcast, viewers all over the world can stream it on Crunchyroll with English subtitles about two hours later. This slight delay is a small price to pay for the opportunity to enjoy the episode in a language they understand.
Recapping Bucchigiri?! Episode 11
The previous episode highlighted Ichiya and Senya’s intense training. However, when Senya conceded defeat, Ichiya became enraged. He felt that Senya was belittling him by holding back in their fights, fearing that one of them might meet a fatal end. In the end, their efforts were in vain as they were targeted and eliminated by the authorities, who aimed to suppress those striving to become Honki People.
After learning the history, Arajin was upset that Senya was determined to take over his body in order to settle matters with Ichiya. Despite Senya’s assurance that he would return Arajin’s body after completing his mission, Arajin could not bring himself to trust him and pleaded for Senya to vacate his body.
Following that, Arajin revealed to Matakara Ichiya’s intention to possess his body and ultimately kill him. However, Matakara remained apathetic as long as he could triumph over Arajin. Ichiya was baffled by Matakara’s choice to postpone their battle, but Matakara brushed him off as he had a more pressing goal: defeating Kenichiro.
So, Matakara once again challenged Kenichiro to a duel, just as he had done in the past. This was before Matakara joined Minato Kai, immediately after his brother was sent to a juvenile facility. At that time, Kenichiro had easily defeated Matakara.
While Komao was away retrieving Arajin, Zabu tried to intervene and prevent Matakara from fighting Kenichiro, but ended up getting severely injured.
The highly anticipated battle between Matakara and Kenichiro finally occurred. As predicted, Matakara’s lack of strength compared to Kenichiro prevented him from causing any major damage, and most of his strikes were effectively deflected. However, with the assistance of Ichiya’s fusion, Matakara was able to deliver a powerful kick that ultimately knocked Kenichiro unconscious.
A flashback showed that Kenichiro had expected this result and had gone to Arajin to ask him to intervene when the time came. As a result, Arajin went back to the Honki Person shrine that evening, used the gun to summon Senya, and requested for them to combine together.
Predictions for Bucchigiri?! Episode 12
Despite being an entirely original anime production, a specific synopsis for the upcoming episode of Bucchigiri?! is currently unavailable. However, following the events in the previous chapter, viewers are eagerly anticipating the showdown between Arajin and Matakara, as well as the resolution to Ichiya and Senya’s conflict. Nevertheless, the outcome of the battle remains uncertain.
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