Kakuriyo Season 2 brings its typical mix of spirit world mystery and culinary drama. The second season follows the life of Aoi Tsubaki in a world inhabited by ayakashi. The first season picked up the novels very judiciously and with a refreshingly homey pace, and the second season, when GONZO and Makaria took up the task, remained homey in tone, directed by Joe Yoshizaki. The anime re-explores the changing relationships of Aoi with Odanna, Ginji, and the spirit world as her life in both the human and the spirit becomes increasingly mixed.
Episode 3 of Kakuriyo Season 2 aired on the 15th of October 2025, at 12:00 AM JST. Regarding the next episode of Kakuriyo Season 2, episode 4, it is already known that it will be released on October 22, 2025, at 12:00 AM JST. Internationally, it will be released on 21st October at the following timings:
- India (Indian Standard Time): 8:30 PM
- US Eastern (Eastern Time): 11:00 AM
- US Pacific (Pacific Time): 8:00 AM
- UK (British Standard Time): 4:00 PM

In Kakuriyo Season 2 Episode 3, Aoi travels deeper into the capital of Kaguriyo and meets the dignitaries of the spirit as they challenge her etiquette and determination. She is also tested to cook meals for distinguished ayakashi visitors. She is also skeptical and socially pressured. The story also unveiled additional information about spiritual debts and new ayakashi groups and further complicated the internal conflict of Aoi between human feelings and spiritual duties. The focus on the visuals highlighted rich backgrounds, soft light, and emotive faces, religiously following the chronological order of the novel.
What Episode 4 of Kakuriyo Season 2 Might Bring
Kakuriyo Season 2 Episode 4 will tend to swing towards the development of the main conflict regarding the role of Aoi in Kaguriyo. More political intrigue among spirit houses is expected by viewers, and they may find Aoi being asked to mediate disagreements or receive important guests. The episode can demonstrate how her cooking starts to become a connection between humans and ayakashi, which solidifies her reputation.
Considering the treatment of character arcs in the anime, one may expect Odanna's pressure and expectations on Aoi to be more evident. It could show us some aspects of Odanna's past or even his relationship with strong spirits. In the meantime, Ginji can take a more proactive position in the protection of Aoi against spiritual snubs or insults.

There is some hint of improvement in production; Kakuriyo Season 2 Episode 4 will expand the atmosphere: darker backgrounds in spirit realms, more animated spirit interaction, and emotional animation in emotionally charged confrontations. The equilibrium between peaceful domestic sequences and growing conflict will probably increase.
In case the arc is based on the novels, Kakuriyo Season 2 Episode 4 could bring a crisis to the inn or enzyme battles based on spiritual laws, which will challenge the resourcefulness of Aoi. The fact that she is capable of being compassionate and tough in negotiations will probably be in the limelight.
Overall, Kakuriyo Season 2 Episode 4 will be released on October 22, 2025, at 12:00 AM JST, and simultaneously in other regions. Episode 3 showed us enhanced worldbuilding, presented political and spiritual challenges, and showed relationship development. Episode 4 will probably feed up the conflicts, delve into more lore, and use the growth of Aoi, who survives in the world of spirits and human realms.