A Certain Dark Item Release Date & Where to Watch
A Certain Dark Item begins its Japanese television run on October 9, 2026. Here are the confirmed broadcast details, streaming guidance, story and official trailer.
When does A Certain Dark Item premiere?
A Certain Dark Item begins broadcasting in Japan on October 9, 2026. AT-X lists 10:30 p.m. JST on October 9; Tokyo MX and BS11 list 12:30 a.m. JST on October 10 (shown as October 9 at 24:30 in Japanese schedules). These are Japan broadcast times, not worldwide streaming times. See the official broadcast schedule.
Where can viewers watch it?
Crunchyroll lists the anime in its Fall 2026 international lineup. Availability and episode release times vary by region, so viewers should consult their local Crunchyroll catalog. Japan's television and streaming services follow their own schedules, which do not establish availability outside Japan.
What is A Certain Dark Item about?
The series follows ITEM, an elite four-girl team carrying out covert missions in Academy City's criminal underworld. Its members are Shizuri Mugino, Rikou Takitsubo, Frenda Seivelun and Saiai Kinuhata. The official introduction describes the arrival of a mysterious fifth girl, whose encounter with ITEM pulls the group into a deeper conflict. The official episode-one synopsis introduces a mission against an organization conducting inhumane ability-development research under the guise of medical treatment.
Who is behind the adaptation?
J.C.STAFF produces the anime, with Tatsuyuki Nagai directing, Shogo Yasukawa handling series composition and Shigeki Kimoto designing the characters. The official staff and cast page confirms Ami Koshimizu as Shizuri Mugino, Aya Suzaki as Rikou Takitsubo, Maaya Uchida as Frenda Seivelun, Chinatsu Akasaki as Saiai Kinuhata and Hana Hishikawa as Choubi Kano. East Of Eden performs the opening theme “Ghost Sequence,” while Kishida Kyoudan & The Akeboshi Rockets performs the ending theme “Genshi Kuzushi (Meltdowner).”
Official trailer and sources
The official anime website publishes the latest promotional footage and key visuals. The official main trailer confirms the Japanese premiere and theme music. For updated episode listings, consult the official schedule and official news.