Uzumaki Episode 2: Release Date and Time, Viewing Options, and Additional Details

The highly anticipated Uzumaki Episode 2 is set to launch on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at 12:30 am ET. Fans can catch it on the American network Adult Swim during the Toonami programming block. In addition, the episode will be accessible via HBO Max and Channel 4 in the UK.

This episode is part of a limited four-episode miniseries that adapts the acclaimed horror manga by Junji Ito. The inaugural episode received positive feedback from audiences, who praised its captivating visuals that encapsulate the eerie essence of Ito’s artistry.

During the first episode, viewers were drawn into the disturbing realm of spirals. The main character, Kirie, discovers from her boyfriend the pervasive existence of spirals in her hometown. Following this unsettling discovery, bizarre events unfolded, resulting in devastating consequences. As for Uzumaki Episode 2, the situation is only expected to deteriorate further.

Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers.

Uzumaki Episode 2 Release Date and Time

Kirie as seen in the Uzumaki anime (Image via Drive & Akatsuki)

Fans can look forward to the release of Uzumaki Episode 2 on Sunday, October 6, 2024, broadcasted on Adult Swim. Below are the air times for various time zones:

Time Zone	Release Day	Release Date	Release Time
Pacific Daylight Time	Saturday	October 5, 2024	9:30 pm
Central Daylight Time	Saturday	October 5, 2024	11:30 pm
Eastern Daylight Time	Sunday	October 6, 2024	12:30 am
British Summer Time	Sunday	October 6, 2024	5:30 am
Central European Summer Time	Sunday	October 6, 2024	6:30 am
India Standard Time	Sunday	October 6, 2024	10 am
Philippine Time	Sunday	October 6, 2024	12:30 pm
Japan Standard Time	Sunday	October 6, 2024	1:30 pm
Australian Central Standard Time	Sunday	October 6, 2024	2:00 pm

Where to Watch Uzumaki Episode 2

Kirie and Shuichi's fathers as seen in Uzumaki (Image via Drive & Akatsuki) — Kirie and Shuichi’s fathers as seen in Uzumaki (Image via Drive & Akatsuki)

You can stream Uzumaki Episode 2 first on Adult Swim. Following this premiere, it will also be available on HBO Max, which requires a subscription for access.

In the UK, the episode will air on Channel 4 at 6:00 am BST on October 6, 2024. Additionally, it will be rebroadcast on Adult Swim in both dubbed and original languages on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at 12:30 am ET.

Regrettably, the episode will not be widely available in many regions worldwide.

Uzumaki Episode 1 Recap

Shuichi's father as seen in Uzumaki (Image via Drive & Akatsuki) — Shuichi’s father as seen in Uzumaki (Image via Drive & Akatsuki)

The previous episode kicked off with Kirie heading to Kurouzu train station to meet her boyfriend, Shuichi, who was returning from school. While walking together, Shuichi expressed a desire to escape, overwhelmed by the spirals that seem to plague their town. He recounted his father, Toshio’s obsession with spirals, which Kirie found hard to take seriously.

Toshio’s fixation led him to order a custom-designed round tub. In an astonishing incident, he managed to contort himself into a spiral shape within it, resulting in his tragic death, although his family attributed it to a fall.

At his cremation, black clouds emerged in a spiral and formed his face in the sky, before settling over Dragonfly Pond—a sight that traumatized Shuichi’s mother, who subsequently had to be hospitalized. Suffering from a phobia, she concealed anything resembling spirals, but paradoxically cut off her own fingertips, tormented by the spiral pattern of her fingerprints.

Azami as seen in Uzumaki (Image via Drive & Akatsuki)

The episode also illustrated events when Kirie introduced her friend Azami to Shuichi; he panic-stricken grasped Kirie’s hand and fled due to sensing a spiral link to Azami. Her crescent-shaped forehead scar drew attention, and after being rejected by Shuichi, Azami became obsessed, her scar spiraling in growth until it consumed her and ensnared a would-be admirer.

Additionally, the storyline included Takayama, a slow student who attended classes only during rainy days, arriving drenched. He faced constant bullying, and during one incident, a spiral-shaped growth was discovered on his back when others stripped him.

What to Expect from Uzumaki Episode 2 (Speculative)

Takayama as seen in Uzumaki (Image via Drive & Akatsuki)

As Uzumaki Episode 2 unfolds, it’s likely to build on the narratives set in the earlier episode. Manga fans may expect insights into Shuichi’s mother’s fate, the mystery surrounding the spiral on Takayama’s back, and the relevance of Kirie’s father’s pottery.

The anime is skillfully weaving together multiple storylines, and viewers can anticipate the introduction of new ones as well. The upcoming episode is expected to exceed forty minutes in length.

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