Yandere Dark Elf episode 1 release date and time, where to watch, and more

Yandere Dark Elf episode 1 will be released on Monday, April 7, 2025, at 1:05 am JST on Tokyo MX, BS11, and other pertinent networks in Japan, as per the anime's website. Following its premiere, the episode will be digitally distributed on HIDIVE and other services, complete with English subtitles.

Yandere Dark Elf anime is one of the eagerly anticipated rom-com ecchi titles from the Spring 2025 anime lineup. The series will follow Hinata Sunohara and Mariabelle's captivating romance comedy story, with lots of bold developments. As such, fans are eagerly awaiting the release of episode 1.

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Yandere Dark Elf episode 1 release date and time

Hinata Sunohara in the anime (Image via Studio Elias)

According to the anime's official website, Yandere Dark Elf episode 1 is slated to be released on Monday, April 7, 2025, at 1:05 am JST. However, due to the differences in the time zones and the simulcast timings, many viewers outside Japan can watch the episode on April 6, 2025.

Here are the release dates and timings for Yandere Dark Elf episode 1, based on the corresponding time zones:

Time Zones	Date	Time
Pacific Standard Time	Sunday, April 6, 2025	9:05 AM
Central Standard Time	Sunday, April 6, 2025	11:05 AM
Eastern Standard Time	Sunday, April 6, 2025	12:05 PM
Brazil Standard Time	Sunday, April 6, 2025	1:05 PM
British Summer Time	Sunday, April 6, 2025	5:05 PM
Central European Time	Sunday, April 6, 2025	6:05 PM
Indian Standard Time	Sunday, April 6, 2025	9:35 PM
Philippine Standard Time	Monday, April 7, 2025	12:05 AM
Australian Central Standard Time	Monday, April 7, 2025	1:35 AM

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Where to watch Yandere Dark Elf episode 1?

Mariabelle hugs Hinata in the anime (Image via Studio Elias)

Anime fans in Japan can watch the television broadcast of the show's first episode on Tokyo MX, BS11, and AT-X channels. Moreover, the completely uncensored version of the episode will be available on Deregula. Fans in Japan can also watch the premiere on d Anime Store, U-NEXT, Abema, and other channels.

For fans in the USA, Canada, Singapore, the UK, Ireland, New Zealand, and Australia, Yandere Dark Elf episode 1 will be available on HIDIVE. The episode will also digitally stream on Animation Digital Network in France and Germany. Another option for viewing the first episode is Bahamut Anime Crazy.

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The plot of Yandere Dark Elf anime

Hinata and his party members (Image via Studio Elias)

Based on the eponymous manga series written and illustrated by Nakanosora, the anime centers around Hinata Sunohara, an orphan high school student who lives alone. One day, he gets summoned to a fantasy world where he defeats the Demon Lord with his party. Soon after accomplishing his mission, Hinata returns to Earth and resumes his life as a high school student.

However, his normal life is unsettled with the arrival of Mariabelle, the dark elf. She was one of the party members of Hinata in the fantasy world. Mariabelle teleports into Hinata's house and explains how much she loves him. In fact, she wants to stay with the boy forever. Thus, Mariabelle begins to live with Hinata as his roommate. She even gets jealous when the boy talks to other girls.

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What to expect in Yandere Dark Elf episode 1?

Mariabelle and Hinata in the anime (Image via Studio Elias)

Yandere Dark Elf episode 1 is titled The Girl I Met in Another World. The premiere will feature the war between the Hero Hinata, accompanied by his companions, and the Demon King. After defeating the king of demons, Hinata is about to return to the human world.

However, before he does, an elf cries to him about their promise to marry each other. Years later, the elf, Bell, follows the Hero to the human world and resides with him. Having such a complicated situation at home, how will Hinata properly cope with this crisis?

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