A Condition Called Love episode 9 release date and time, where to watch, and more

A Condition Called Love episode 9 is set to be released on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at 11:56 pm JST on TBS and its affiliated networks in Japan, according to the anime's site and X account. Following its broadcast, the episode will be globally available on Crunchyroll and other streaming platforms with English subtitles.

The previous episode of A Condition Called Love saw Saki Hananoi join the same bookstore as his girlfriend, Hinase Hotaru, to spend more time with her. However, he had to struggle with his insecurities, especially with Hinase's childhood friend, Sohei, around.

Considering how the episode ended, fans are eagerly awaiting the release of A Condition Called Love episode 9.

A Condition Called Love episode 9 release date and time

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A Condition Called Love episode 9 will follow the original release schedule and be released on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at 11:56 pm JST, according to the anime's official website and the X handle.

However, due to the differences in the global simulcast timings, ardent fans outside Japan can watch A Condition Called Love episode 9 at the following times:

Time Zone	Date	Time
Pacific Daylight Time	Thursday, May 30	10 AM
Central Standard Time	Thursday, May 30	12 PM
Eastern Daylight Time	Thursday, May 30	1 PM
Brazil Standard Time	Thursday, May 30	2 PM
British Summer Time	Thursday, May 30	6 PM
Central European Summer Time	Thursday, May 30	7 PM
Indian Standard Time	Thursday, May 30	10:30 PM
Philippines Standard Time	Friday, May 31	1 AM
Australian Central Daylight Time	Friday, May 31	2:30 AM

Where to watch A Condition Called Love episode 9?

Asami and Tsukiha, as seen in the anime (Image via East Fish Studio)

Anime lovers in Japan can watch A Condition Called Love episode 9 directly on TBS and its affiliated channels. Following its broadcast, the episode will be available to global fans on the Crunchyroll platform, with English subtitles.

Besides Crunchyroll, anime lovers from selected countries can enjoy streaming A Condition Called Love episode 9 on Bilibili Global, Netflix, and Ani-one Asia's YouTube channel.

A Condition Called Love episode 8 recap

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The episode begins with Hinase Hotaru telling her friends, Tsukiha and Asami, that she's finally in a relationship with Saki Hananoi. They congratulate her and ask how she's going to spend the spring break with her boyfriend.

Hinase says she wants to go on more dates with him. At the same time, she reveals her boyfriend has joined the same bookstore as her, thus becoming her colleague. Apparently, he wants to spend more time together.

Tsukiha feels Hinase must try to maintain a slight distance. Meanwhile. Asami is surprised that Saki, who has zero interest in strangers, can work a customer service job.

Saki, Sohei, and others, as seen in the episode (Image via East Fish Studio)

The episode then switches the location to the bookstore, where the store's manager guides Saki Hananoi on his new job and advises the boy to keep it professional during his job hours. However, Saki finds it difficult to adjust to his co-workers, especially with Hinase's childhood friend, Sohei Yao.

He even directly tells him to stay away from his girlfriend and stop calling her "Hotako." Later in the episode, Saki, Hinase, Sohei and others help the manager, Yukihiro, with an urgent duty, concerning packaging some items.

After helping him out, Saki finds out from the manager that he has known him since childhood when he used to come to the bookstore. Meanwhile, Hinase receives a call at night from her friend, Asami. She tells her that her boyfriend has invited her to his house.

Asami pets Sohei's dog (Image via East Fish Studio)

However, Keigo (Asami's boyfriend) has a pet dog, and Asami is scared of dogs. The next day, Hinase asks Sohei whether he can help her out. Apparently, he has a harmless pet dog, so he suggests Asami try to befriend it and get over her fears.

Asami accepts the proposal, and goes to Sohei's house, accompanied by Hinase and Saki. Whilst in the house, Sohei begins to talk about his childhood and Hinase. However, Saki gets annoyed because of his insecurities.

Nevertheless, Asami pets Sohei's pet dog, who happens to share the same name as Hotaru. She gets over her fear of dogs to some extent and thanks both Sohei and Hinase. While returning home, Saki asks Hinase why she loves to help everyone.

Hinase and Asami, as seen in the episode (Image via East Fish Studio)

He learns how Asami was there for the girl during her toughest time. As such, Saki feels he cannot compete with Hinase's friend in that regard. After the ending credits, the episode shows a scene featuring Saki checking out his school album.

The episode ends with a shocking revelation that he was in the same batch and school as Hinase and Sohei.

What to expect in A Condition Called Love episode 9? (speculative)?

Hinase Hotaru, as seen in the anime (Image via East Fish Studios)

Considering the latest installment covered chapters 14 and 15 from Megumi Morino's romance manga series, A Condition Called Love episode 9 will likely cover the events from chapters 16 and 17.

In other words, the episode may showcase Hinase Hotaru trying to make Saki's birthday special. Rest assured, A Condition Called Love episode 9 will highlight plenty of cute and heartfelt moments between the lovers.