Release Date and Time for DanMachi Season 5 Episode 1: Where to Watch and Additional Details

DanMachi season 5 episode 1 is set to premiere on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at 10 PM JST on ABEMA Premium in Japan, while international viewers can catch it on HIDIVE at 9 AM EDT. Following its early streaming, the episode will air on Tokyo MX, BS11, and ABEMA on October 5, 2024, at 12:30 AM JST.

DanMachi season 5 (Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? season 5) continues the story from previous seasons. Season 4 was divided into two parts: the first part included 11 episodes that aired from July to October 2022, followed by another 11 episodes from January to March 2023.

DanMachi Season 5 Episode 1 Release Date and Time

According to the official X account for the anime, DanMachi season 5 episode 1 is scheduled for early streaming on October 3, 2024, at 10 PM JST on ABEMA Premium. Similarly, HIDIVE will offer a simulcast of the episode for fans outside Japan at the same date and time.

After its early release, the episode will be broadcasted on Tokyo MX, BS11, and ABEMA channels in Japan on October 5, 2024, at 12:30 PM JST.

Here are the release dates and corresponding times for DanMachi season 5 episode 1 across different time zones:

Time Zones	Date	Time
Pacific Daylight Time	Thursday, October 3, 2024	6 AM
Central Standard Time	Thursday, October 3, 2024	8 AM
Eastern Daylight Time	Thursday, October 3, 2024	9 AM
Brazil Standard Time	Thursday, October 3, 2024	10 AM
British Summer Time	Thursday, October 3, 2024	2 PM
Central European Summer Time	Thursday, October 3, 2024	3 PM
Indian Standard Time	Thursday, October 3, 2024	6:30 PM
Philippines Standard Time	Thursday, October 3, 2024	9 PM
Australian Central Daylight Time	Thursday, October 3, 2024	10:30 PM

Where to Watch DanMachi Season 5 Episode 1?

Bell Cranel, as seen in the anime (Image via J.C.Staff)

Before airing on TV, Japanese viewers can access DanMachi season 5 episode 1 on ABEMA Premium. As this is a premium service, a subscription is required to view the episode. After the streaming on ABEMA Premium, the episode will also be available on Tokyo MX, BS11, and the ABEMA channel.

International fans can breathe easy as HIDIVE holds the streaming rights for this anime. Therefore, viewers from the USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand can watch DanMachi season 5 episode 1 (Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? season 5 episode 1) on HIDIVE, with a subscription also needed.

Currently, no information is available about whether the series will stream on other platforms apart from HIDIVE.

What to Expect in DanMachi Season 5 Episode 1?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pg8Wj1AdzEc

『ダンまちⅤ 豊穣の女神篇』PV第2弾～女神祭の幕開け～ / DANMACHI S5 Goddess of Fertility Arc Second Official Trailer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pg8Wj1AdzEc)

This upcoming season is expected to skip volume 15 of the original light novel series and continue with volume 16, focusing on the Goddess of the Fertility Arc. The storyline revolves around the Goddess Festival, which Bell Cranel eagerly anticipates after his narrow escape from the depths of the dungeon, accompanied by Ryu.

Meanwhile, Syr comes to the realization of her deep feelings for Bell Cranel and writes him a letter, inviting him to enjoy a day together on the date of the Goddess Festival. This choice will spark a series of events that drastically alter Bell’s life and plunge Orario into chaos.

Syr, as seen in the anime (Image via J.C.Staff)

DanMachi season 5 episode 1 will likely show Horn, a young girl, delivering Syr’s letter to Bell Cranel, who will undoubtedly be surprised by the invitation.

Moreover, characters like Hestia, Haruhime, Lily, and others will also have their surprises regarding the letter. Fans are curious to find out if Freya will make an appearance in the first episode, as she plays a crucial role in the season.

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