The Warrior Princess and the Barbaric King Full Episode Guide: When Is the Next Episode Coming to Crunchyroll

If you’re looking for a new fantasy anime with an irresistible comedic spin to it, then Spring 2026’s The Warrior Princess and the Barbaric King is the perfect pick for you. The anime started airing on April 9, 2026, and new episodes of the show are being released weekly every Thursday at 5:30 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time on Crunchyroll.

As the series’ global licensor, Crunchyroll is streaming The Warrior Princess and the Barbaric King worldwide (excluding Japan and China). They are also expected to release an English dub of the show, though no official release date has been announced yet.

Now, to find out exactly when the next episode of The Warrior Princess and the Barbaric King will be released, along with the rest of Season 1 episodes, we’ve provided a complete release schedule below.

The Warrior Princess and the Barbaric King: Episodic Release Schedule

The Warrior Princess and the Barbaric King Season 1 is listed with 12 episodes (via the anime’s Blu-ray listing). New episodes of the anime are first airing every Thursday on Japan’s AT-X Television Network at 9:30 p.m. JST (via the anime’s official site), which translates to 5:30 a.m. PDT / 8:30 a.m. EDT.

Thus, as you can notice, there will be no delay between the episodes’ release in Japan and on Crunchyroll. So, overseas fans will be able to watch the episodes online as soon as they are released in Japan.

Following The Warrior Princess and the Barbaric King Season 1’s premiere on April 9, 2026, the table below outlines the exact release dates for all subsequent episodes:

EPISODE NUMBER	RELEASE DATE	RELEASE TIME
Episode 1	April 9, 2026	5:30 a.m. PDT / 8:30 a.m. EDT
Episode 2	April 16, 2026	5:30 a.m. PDT / 8:30 a.m. EDT
Episode 3	April 23, 2026	5:30 a.m. PDT / 8:30 a.m. EDT
Episode 4	April 30, 2026	5:30 a.m. PDT / 8:30 a.m. EDT
Episode 5	May 7, 2026	5:30 a.m. PDT / 8:30 a.m. EDT
Episode 6	May 14, 2026	5:30 a.m. PDT / 8:30 a.m. EDT
Episode 7	May 21, 2026	5:30 a.m. PDT / 8:30 a.m. EDT
Episode 8	May 28, 2026	5:30 a.m. PDT / 8:30 a.m. EDT
Episode 9	June 4, 2026	5:30 a.m. PDT / 8:30 a.m. EDT
Episode 10	June 11, 2026	5:30 a.m. PDT / 8:30 a.m. EDT
Episode 11	June 18, 2026	5:30 a.m. PDT / 8:30 a.m. EDT
Episode 12	June 25, 2026	5:30 a.m. PDT / 8:30 a.m. EDT

Now, keep in mind that these dates and timings are subject to change. Any unforeseen issues at the studio or with the broadcasting channels can lead to unwanted delays. However, assuming nothing bad happens, the schedule is expected to remain consistent throughout the season.

What Is The Warrior Princess and the Barbaric King About?

Spring 2026’s new fantasy anime, The Warrior Princess and the Barbaric King, is set in a world where warriors of the East fight against barbarians from the West. The storyline initially portrays the East as the land of nobles, while the West is seen as a den of evil.

However, that is not quite right! In an unexpected turn of events, Serafina, a warrior from the East, gets defeated by one of the strongest and most notorious barbarians from the West, Veor, and is captured. But when she thinks she will be executed, the Barbarian King instead offers her a marriage proposal!

Not in a forceful way, but he genuinely tries to win her over and have her agree to marry him. This creates many comedic moments throughout the episodes, where Serafina is constantly in denial about everything happening around her. On the other hand, Veor nonchalantly impresses her throughout their journey.

So, are you sold on the anime? Or let us know your thoughts if you are already watching it.

The Warrior Princess and the Barbaric King is currently streaming on Crunchyroll.