Twilight Out of Focus episode 2, titled How About Me?, is scheduled for release on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at 11:30 pm JST. The debut episode of Twilight Out of Focus, also known as Tasogare Out Focus, titled A Love That Ends Before It Even Begins, aired on Thursday, July 4, 2024. It introduced viewers to protagonists Mao Tsuchiya and Hisashi Otomo’s lives.
They establish three general rules as roommates. Mao’s film club offers Hisashi the lead role in their new BL movie and he accepts, complicating things for Mao. Though they resolve this, Mao realizes he has started catching feelings for Hisashi, who already has a boyfriend, further complicating the situation.
The upcoming episode is expected to feature the start of Mao and Hisashi's collaboration on the BL film, revealing how Mao's feelings impact their teamwork and the consequences of his growing affection for Hisashi.
Twilight Out of Focus episode 2 release date, time, and countdown
Twilight Out of Focus episode 2 is set to air on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at 11:30 pm in Japan. Due to varying release times globally, the English-subtitled version will be accessible to most international fans earlier on the same day. It will be available for online streaming approximately half an hour after its television broadcast.
The release timings for episode 2 in different parts of the world are as follows:
Where to watch Twilight Out of Focus episode 2?
Twilight Out of Focus episode 2 will air on several TV platforms in Japan: Tokyo MX on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at 11:30 PM JST; BS Fuji on Friday, July 12, 2024, at 12:30 AM JST; Hokkaido TV on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at 2:35 AM JST; and AT-X on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at 8:30 PM JST.
The show is also streaming on multiple online platforms including ABEMA, U-NEXT, Anime Hōdai, d Anime Store, DMM TV, Lemino, and more. Streaming sites such as Crunchyroll, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, and others have acquired the anime’s distribution rights, making Twilight Out of Focus episode 2 accessible to global fans.
Medialink holds the broadcast rights for this Summer 2024 anime in South and Southeast Asia. Therefore, fans in these regions can catch the upcoming episode on their YouTube channel, Ani-One Asia.
A brief recap of Twilight Out of Focus episode 1

In the debut episode of Twilight Out of Focus, Mao and Hisashi establish three rules as roommates on camera: Mao keeps Hisashi's homosexuality a secret, Hisashi refrains from making romantic advances toward Mao, and they respect each other's personal time.
The narrative then shifts to Mao's film club, where the director, Ichikawa Giichi, announces plans for their upcoming BL-themed film. Mao faces a dilemma when Giichi chooses Hisashi for the lead role and asks Mao to convince him. Despite their prior agreements, Mao hesitates to suggest a casting change as Giichi has already convinced Hisashi to accept the role.
Mao and Hisashi eventually discuss their concerns and vow to create a great film together. But Mao realizes he has begun developing feelings for Hisashi, complicating matters further since Hisashi already has a boyfriend, who then calls Hisashi, interrupting their conversation.
What to expect in Twilight Out of Focus episode 2 (Speculative)?

Twilight Out of Focus episode 2 is expected to kick off the production of the BL film, marking the beginning of Mao and Hisashi's collaboration. As such, viewers can expect to see how Mao's newfound feelings impact their friendship and work together.
The following episode is anticipated to focus on the deepening bond between the two protagonists as they get to know each other better, highlighting the consequences of Mao's growing affection for Hisashi.
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