Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin complete release schedule: All episodes and when they arrive

Modified Jul 21, 2024 05:07 GMT

Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin release schedule (Image via Studio P.A. Works)

Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin premiered on July 6, 2024, marking the beginning of an anime adaptation of the ARPG game that has the same name. The title, released in 2020, is the second game from the two-man development team Edelweiss.

While the anime hasn't yet achieved mainstream popularity, it has managed to carve out a niche among fans of P.A. Works anime. Although many fans expect the anime to follow a rather emotional tone, others anticipate brief but good action sequences, given that the game originally focuses on both farming and side-scroller action.

Disclaimer: This article contains very minor spoilers for the Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin anime.

How many episodes will Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin have?

The Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin anime will have a total of 13 episodes as part of the Summer 2024 lineup. The official website has already listed one Blu-ray DVD volume, which will be available for purchase in late 2024. The anime has currently released three episodes and no English dubbed version has been announced yet.

Here's the complete release schedule for the anime, as per the PDT, BST, and IST timings:

Episodes	Date	Release Timings (PDT/BST/IST)
1 (Released)	July 6, 2024	7:00 AM/3:00 PM/7:30 PM
2 (Released)	July 13, 2024	7:00 AM/3:00 PM/7:30 PM
3 (Released)	July 20, 2024	7:00 AM/3:00 PM/7:30 PM
4	July 27, 2024	7:00 AM/3:00 PM/7:30 PM
5	August 3, 2024	7:00 AM/3:00 PM/7:30 PM
6	August 10, 2024	7:00 AM/3:00 PM/7:30 PM
7	August 17, 2024	7:00 AM/3:00 PM/7:30 PM
8	August 24, 2024	7:00 AM/3:00 PM/7:30 PM
9	August 31, 2024	7:00 AM/3:00 PM/7:30 PM
10	September 7, 2024	7:00 AM/3:00 PM/7:30 PM
11	September 14, 2024	7:00 AM/3:00 PM/7:30 PM
12	September 21, 2024	7:00 AM/3:00 PM/7:30 PM
13	September 28, 2024	7:00 AM/3:00 PM/7:30 PM

The dates and times mentioned above might change if there is an unforeseen production delay or a break. Although such changes have previously happened with other anime, P.A. Works hasn't announced any production issues or midseason breaks for the anime.

Where to watch Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin anime?

For fans living in Japan, the anime will be broadcast on Tokyo MX, BS11, and other networks in the country. International fans can watch the anime on both Crunchyroll and AniOne Asia's YouTube channel. The series is animated by Studio P.A. Works who have previously worked on projects like Charlotte, Angle Beats, and Buddy Daddies.

What to expect in Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin anime?

Sakuna as shown in the anime (Image via Studio P.A. Works)

The anime will mainly follow Sakuna, a goddess tasked with yearly duties by Lady Kamuhitsuki, the head goddess. Sakuna is looked down upon by other gods for offering rice cultivated by her missing parents, instead of growing her own. This dynamic changes when an accident caused by humans burns all her rice, leading to her banishment to the land of demons to cultivate it.

The series is directed by Masayuki Yoshihara at P.A. Works studios, along with Jukki Hanada who supervises the scripts. The anime has garnered attention due to Yoshihara's previous works, including Another, A Lull in the Sea, and Ghost in the Shell (1995). Although not widely recognized by overseas anime fans, Yoshihara's involvement has sparked considerable interest in this new venture.

Lady Kamuhitsuki as shown in the anime (Image via Studio P.A. Works)

This anime will be a coming-of-age story with a few comedic moments. However, some fans are expecting a very sad ending for the series, especially since it is a signature for all P.A. Works anime.