Twilight Out of Focus episode 9 release date and time, where to watch, and more

Twilight Out of Focus episode 9, titled Think of Me More, is set to be released on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at 11:30 pm JST. The previous episode, Scumbag Boyfriend, premiered on Thursday, August 22, 2024, and introduced new characters while further developing the supporting characters’ storylines.

This particular episode serves as the beginning of the love story between Rei, the vice president of the film club in her third year, and Shion, a first-year student making his first appearance. The upcoming episode is eagerly awaited as it will delve deeper into their relationship, showcasing the growth and development of their romance despite its less-than-ideal start.

Twilight Out of Focus Episode 9 Release Date, Time, and Countdown

The ninth episode of Twilight Out of Focus is set to premiere on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at 11:30 pm JST in Japan. For international viewers, the English-subtitled version of the upcoming episode will be available earlier on the same day. The episode will also be made available for online streaming approximately 30 minutes after its television release.

The global release schedule for episode 9 of Twilight Out of Focus is as follows in various regions:

Time Zones	Date	Time
Pacific Standard Time	Thursday, August 29	6:30 AM
Central Standard Time	Thursday, August 29	8:30 AM
Eastern Standard Time	Thursday, August 29	9:30 AM
Greenwich Mean Time	Thursday, August 29	2:30 PM
Central European Time	Thursday, August 29	3:30 PM
Indian Standard Time	Thursday, August 29	8:00 PM
Philippines Standard Time	Thursday, August 29	10:30 PM
Australian Central Standard Time	Friday, August 30	12:00 AM

Where to watch Twilight Out of Focus episode 9?

Rei kisses Shion (Image via Studio Deen)

The ninth episode of Twilight Out of Focus is set to premiere on various television channels in Japan. Tokyo MX will air the episode on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at 11:30 PM JST, followed by BS Fuji on Friday, August 30, 2024, at 12:30 AM JST. Hokkaido TV will broadcast the episode on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at 2:35 AM JST, and AT-X will air it on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at 8:30 PM JST.

This BL anime can be easily accessed on various streaming platforms, including ABEMA, U-NEXT, Anime Hōdai, d Anime Store, DMM TV, Lemino, and more. For viewers outside of Japan, the upcoming episode can be watched on popular global services like Crunchyroll, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, and others.

Medialink has acquired the streaming rights for the show in South and Southeast Asia, allowing fans in these regions to watch it on their YouTube channel, Ani-One Asia.

Episode 8: A Recap of Twilight Out of Focus

Shion in episode 8 (Image via Studio Deen)

The eighth episode of Twilight Out of Focus begins with a monologue from Shion Yoshino, a first-year student and a new addition to the series. The episode then tracks Shion’s journey as he joins the film club in hopes of finding a boyfriend, despite Rei’s warning to leave if that is his sole purpose. The storytelling also includes flashbacks of Shion’s previous attempts to find a partner in different clubs, all of which were unsuccessful.

Feeling frustrated, he confides in his roommate, Kirito Kujo, who proposes that he become a member of the film club, and Shion accepts. In the current moment, Giichi and the rest of the club warmly receive him, however, they keep their distance. As the day goes on, Shion is overwhelmed with a sense of loneliness and breaks down in tears, placing the blame on Rei.

By chance, Rei appears and, in order to console Shion, he kisses him and agrees to be his boyfriend. After taking some time to think, Shion agrees. Afterwards, Shion tells Kirito about the development, prompting Kirito to question whether Shion plans to continue being a part of the club now that he has accomplished his objective.

The following day, Mao’s words of praise motivate Shion to stay a little longer. However, after receiving no response from Rei to his messages, Shion and Kirito go searching for him. To their surprise, they come across Rei’s friend Jin and a few others. They advise Shion to end his relationship with Rei. Feeling bewildered at first, Shion eventually realizes that Rei had only started dating him in order to force him out of the film club.

Despite this, Shion’s infatuation with Rei persists. He refuses to give up on their relationship, not wanting to go back to searching for a boyfriend or risk losing the admiration of his middle school friends. As the episode concludes, Shion is determined to work on changing Rei while also keeping the possibility of finding a more suitable partner in mind.

What to anticipate in the ninth episode of Twilight Out of Focus (Speculative)?

Rei consoles Shion (Image via Studio Deen)

With the progress made in episode 8, it is anticipated that episode 9 of Twilight Out of Focus will continue to develop the bond between the third pair, Rei and Shion, contributing to the overall intricacy of the storyline.

As Rei and Shion’s relationship continues to strengthen and deepen, the next episode will likely center on their developing romance. Moreover, viewers can anticipate the return of Hisashi, providing insight into the progression of Mao and Hisashi’s relationship as the main couple.

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