Tougen Anki Episode 21 Release Date

Episode 21 of Tougen Anki is scheduled to air on Friday, December 5, 2025.

Following the devastating, coordinated assault by the Momotaro organization in Episode 20, the demon students of Raki Academy are on the defensive. This penultimate episode of the season is expected to focus on the ultimate, one-on-one showdown between Ichinose Shiki and the leader or the highest-ranking combatant of the Momotaro forces present at the battle.

This episode is dedicated to Climactic Duel and Personal Stakes. It will resolve the immediate military threat and simultaneously determine Shiki’s mastery over his conflicted heritage.

Where to Watch

New episodes are released weekly on Fridays.

Crunchyroll (Simulcast available globally)
HIDIVE (Streaming in select regions)

Approximate Air Times:

Time Zone	Release Time
Japan Standard Time (JST)	1:25 a.m. (Saturday)
Pacific Standard Time (PST)	9:25 a.m. (Friday)
Eastern Standard Time (EST)	12:25 p.m. (Friday)

What Happens in Episode 21

Episode 21 is projected to be the emotional and action peak before the finale, focusing heavily on Shiki’s fight:

Shiki vs. The Apex Hunter: Shiki engages in a desperate duel against the strongest Momotaro descendant on the field. This fight is personal, with the Momotaro Hunter directly referencing the conflicted bloodline of Shiki and challenging his right to exist.

The Hybrid Power Unleashed: Shiki fully utilizes his unique half-demon, half-Momotaro heritage, showing a synergistic power that surpasses both pure demon and pure Momotaro abilities. This is the culmination of his training and inner turmoil throughout the season.

Protecting the Academy: The fight is not just for survival, but for the physical protection of the Academy and his friends. Shiki’s determination to protect his new family fuels his ultimate ability unlock.

The Aftermath Setup: Shiki successfully defeats the immediate threat, but the victory is costly. The ending segment focuses on the devastation and the psychological toll on the demon students, setting up the political and recovery-focused themes for the season finale.

The episode emphasizes the central character’s growth and the spectacle of a fated duel that resolves the immediate narrative crisis.

Why You Shouldn’t Miss Episode 21

Episode 21 is the season’s most important individual fight, proving Shiki’s worth as the central protagonist and settling the score with the attacking Momotaro forces. It’s the perfect blend of high-stakes combat, heroic sacrifice’s payoff, and ultimate power demonstration.

Fans will highly value this episode for the incredibly dynamic and personalized duel, the satisfaction of seeing Shiki master his hybrid powers, and the critical turning point that temporarily ends the conflict between the two factions.

This episode serves as the final, powerful punch before the season’s reflective conclusion.