Overview
- - The fourth episode streams globally on Thursday, Jan. 22, with Crunchyroll listings including 9:00 a.m. PT/12:00 p.m. ET in the U.S. and region-specific times across Latin America and Europe.
- - MAPPA confirms an extended runtime of about 29 minutes for Episode 4 to adapt the core "Perfect Preparation" sequence drawn from roughly chapters 147–152.
- - The new installment focuses on Maki Zenin’s return to confront her clan, continuing Season 3’s shift from setup toward higher-intensity confrontations.
- - Recent reception for Episode 3 trended lower on audience scores and drew criticism for heavy exposition, underscoring the stakes for this week’s longer, action-driven episode.
- - Separately, reports say Netflix and MAPPA have formed a strategic alliance for future original projects with exclusive global distribution, while current seasons continue under existing Crunchyroll arrangements; Oshi no Ko Season 3 remains on schedule with Episode 2 releasing Jan. 21 and a planned 11-episode run.