The official website for the anime series Guilty Gear Strive: Dual Rulers has confirmed that episode 3 will premiere on Tokyo MX on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at 10:30 PM JST. Episode 2 notably centers on Unika’s assault during a U.S. peace commemoration, where she aims to acquire the key to a formidable weapon dating back to the Crusade era, originally designed to annihilate Gears.
While characters Sol, Sin, and Baiken succeed in thwarting the theft, Unika manages to evade capture, subsequently crafting a replica of the key. Episode 2 also introduces two intriguing new characters: Bridget, a determined bounty hunter, and Axl Low, a time traveler. Additionally, a cryptic figure whom Unika refers to as her father is unveiled, adding to the narrative’s complexity.
The episode hints at a potential traitor within Sin’s faction and illustrates Sin and Unika’s eerie shared vision during their encounter. With anticipation building, episode 3 promises to further explore the implications of that vision, further develop the newly introduced characters, and unveil Unika’s next strategic move.
Release Details: Guilty Gear Strive: Dual Rulers Episode 3
The upcoming episode of Guilty Gear Strive: Dual Rulers is scheduled to air across various Japanese television channels on April 19, 2025. Due to time zone discrepancies, international fans may find that the episodes become available earlier on the same day.
Here are the release times for episode 3 in several global time zones:
| Time Zones | Date | Time |
| Pacific Daylight Time | Saturday, April 19 | 6:30 AM |
| Central Daylight Time | Saturday, April 19 | 8:30 AM |
| Eastern Daylight Time | Saturday, April 19 | 9:30 AM |
| Greenwich Mean Time | Saturday, April 19 | 1:30 PM |
| Central European Time | Saturday, April 19 | 2:30 PM |
| Indian Standard Time | Saturday, April 19 | 7:00 PM |
| Philippines Standard Time | Saturday, April 19 | 9:30 PM |
| Australian Central Daylight Time | Sunday, April 20 | 12:00 AM |
Where to Watch Episode 3
Episode 3 of Guilty Gear Strive: Dual Rulers will premiere on multiple television networks across Japan, starting with Tokyo MX on April 19, 2025, at 10:30 PM JST.
Following the initial airing, it will be broadcast on ABC TV on April 24, 2025, at 2:45 AM JST, and on AT-X later that evening at 9 PM JST. A later telecast is expected on BS Shochiku Tokyu on April 30, 2025, at 11 PM JST.
This anime, part of the Spring 2025 lineup, will also be accessible on several Japanese streaming services. Viewers can catch the episode on d Anime Store, Prime Video, and Niconico approximately half an hour after the TV debut.
For audiences outside Japan, the series is available for viewing on Crunchyroll, providing an opportunity for fans worldwide to engage with the latest episodes.
Synopsis of Episode 2: Guilty Gear Strive: Dual Rulers
Episode 2, titled “Belief in Peace,”follows Sin and Sol as they pursue Unika to Washington D.C., where they believe she will disrupt the End-of-War Commemoration Festival. During this event, U.S. President Vernon is set to declare that a devastating Crusade-era weapon will never be used again and intends to secure its key.
As anticipated, Unika strikes during the festival, using a disguise to steal the key from Vernon. Just as Sol and Sin arrive by plane, they confront her and manage to reclaim the key. Despite attempts at negotiation, the situation escalates into conflict, culminating in a shared vision that leaves both Sin and Unika puzzled.
Just as Unika gains the upper hand, Baiken intervenes to aid Sin, allowing Unika to escape without a trace. Meanwhile, President Vernon is left to suspect a potential traitor within his ranks.
Elsewhere in Illyria, an adversary attempts to eliminate the frozen Ky and Dizzy but fails. The episode concludes with Unika successfully creating a replica of the weapon’s key and hinting at her father’s influence over her actions, which intertwines with Sin’s memories of Axl Low, the time traveler, currently trapped in an unknown timeline.
Looking Ahead: Speculations for Episode 3
As we approach episode 3 of Guilty Gear Strive: Dual Rulers, fans can expect revelations about the enigmatic figure referred to as Unika’s father, possibly elucidating their motives and upcoming plans.
The next episode may also delve deeper into Axl Low’s role, suggesting Sin and Sol might need to seek him out for insight into Unika’s prophetic claims regarding the future.
Furthermore, the shared vision experienced between Sin and Unika holds potential for deeper exploration, promising to enrich the ongoing narrative.