Senpai Is an Otokonoko Episode 5: Release Date and Time, Where to Watch, and More

According to the official website of the series, the release date for Episode 5 of Senpai Is an Otokonoko is scheduled for Friday, August 2, 2024 at 12:55AM JST. With Saki’s love for Makoto seemingly fading, it seems that the upcoming episode will introduce the next major conflict for the series.

Join us as we delve into the details of Senpai Is an Otokonoko Episode 5, covering all current release information and providing speculation on what to anticipate from the upcoming episode.

When will Episode 5 of Senpai Is an Otokonoko be released?

Saki's love for Makoto is seemingly waning heading into Senpai Is an Otokonoko Episode 5 (Image via Project No. 9) — Saki’s love for Makoto is seemingly waning heading into Senpai Is an Otokonoko Episode 5 (Image via Project No. 9)

On Friday, August 2, 2024 at 12:55AM JST, local Japanese networks will begin airing Episode 5 of Senpai Is an Otokonoko. For the small number of international fans, this means the episode will be released late Saturday night in their local time. The majority of international fans, just like Japanese viewers, will have access to the episode on Sunday morning in their local time. The specific release time may differ depending on the region and time zone.

The fifth episode of Senpai Is an Otokonoko is scheduled to be broadcast in Japan at the designated times according to the corresponding time zones:

Time zones	Local date and time
Pacific Daylight Time	8:55AM, Thursday, August 1, 2024
Eastern Daylight Time	11:55AM, Thursday, August 1, 2024
British Summer Time	4:55PM, Thursday, August 1, 2024
Central European Summer Time	5:55PM, Thursday, August 1, 2024
Indian Standard Time	9:25PM, Thursday, August 1, 2024
Philippine Standard Time	11:55PM, Thursday, August 1, 2024
Japanese Standard Time	12:55AM, Friday, August 2, 2024
Australia Central Standard Time	1:25AM, Friday, August 2, 2024

Where to Watch Senpai Is an Otokonoko Episode 5

Ryuji will likely be the one to pull Saki out of the dumps in Senpai Is an Otokonoko Episode 5 (Image via Project No. 9)

International viewers will have the option to watch the episode on Crunchyroll following its broadcast in Japan, as confirmed by the streaming service in their Spring 2024 lineup announcement. In addition to the original Japanese audio, dubbed versions in English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, French, and German will also be available for streaming on Crunchyroll.

Recap of Episode 4 of Senpai Is an Otokonoko

The fourth episode of Senpai Is an Otokonoko started with Ryuji becoming aware of his feelings for Makoto. Makoto and Saki then attended the Founding Party, and the focus shifted to the following day. Makoto returned to school dressed as a girl, and the girl he went to the dance with showed no signs of being upset, instead confessing that she likes him dressed as a girl. In a fit of jealousy towards Saki, Ryuji found himself making a move on Makoto.

The following day, Ryuji and Saki conversed about Makoto’s growing popularity among their classmates. During a school break, Makoto joined Ryuji and Saki at an aquarium, where Ryuji’s infatuation with Makoto deepened. However, they had to leave the aquarium abruptly as people from Makoto’s neighborhood were present. In his embarrassment over his feelings for Makoto, Ryuji impulsively grabbed his hand.

At the close of the day, Makoto surprised his friends with gifts from the aquarium to show his appreciation for their constant support. On the packed train ride home, Saki and Makoto shared a romantic moment that caught Ryuji’s attention. They made plans to gather at Ryuji’s house the following weekend, as his parents would be out of town. He excitedly told his sister about the upcoming visit and the possibility of Makoto spending the night.

Following a day spent with the group, Ryuji’s sister made it evident that she was aware of Ryuji’s feelings towards Makoto. As the night progressed, the trio continued to spend time together, with Makoto leaning on Ryuji for support as he battled his fear of ghosts. During this time, Ryuji appeared to come to the realization of Saki’s unrequited love for Makoto. The episode concluded with a glimpse into Saki’s family dynamics as she drifted off to sleep, contemplating her feelings for Makoto.

What to expect from Senpai Is an Otokonoko Episode 5 (speculative)

As evident in Senpai Is an Otokonoko Episode 5, the series’ central love triangle is about to face a major conflict. In the upcoming episode, Saki will likely distance herself from Makoto and his friends, possibly revealing that she does not have genuine feelings for Makoto and is instead causing him trouble by constantly being by his side.

Given that Ryuji had suspicions about Saki’s true feelings in the previous installment, it would be more appropriate for him to approach her instead of Makoto. This would likely bring Ryuji and Saki closer together as they bond over their mutual love for Makoto, ultimately leading to a return to normalcy in the subsequent installment.