The Brilliant Healer’s New Life in the Shadows: Episode 1 Overview
Episode 1 of The Brilliant Healer’s New Life in the Shadows is set to make its debut on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at 11:30 PM JST. Fans in Japan can catch the premiere on Tokyo MX, BS11, and several other local networks, soon followed by availability for streaming on various platforms, both domestically and internationally.
Background of the Series
This series began as a serialized work on Shōsetsuka ni Narō and was later picked up by SB Creative for print publication under its GA Novel imprint. Following its success in written format, it was adapted into a manga illustrated by Minsam and subsequently into an anime by the production studio Makaria.
Release Date and Timing Details
Episode 1, titled “A Decent Price,” will premiere at the aforementioned date and time. Due to time zone variations, viewers in some regions may have to wait until the following day to access the content.
Global Release Schedule
The first episode will be accessible worldwide at the following local times:
Time Zone | Release Time | Release Day | Release Date |
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Pacific Daylight Time | 07:30 AM | Thursday | April 3 |
Eastern Daylight Time | 10:30 AM | Thursday | April 3 |
British Summer Time | 03:30 PM | Thursday | April 3 |
Central European Summer Time | 04:30 PM | Thursday | April 3 |
Indian Standard Time | 08:00 PM | Thursday | April 3 |
Philippine Standard Time | 10:30 PM | Thursday | April 3 |
Japanese Standard Time | 11:30 PM | Thursday | April 3 |
Australian Central Standard Time | 12:00 AM | Friday | April 4 |
Theme Songs
The opening theme, “Light Maker,” will be performed by bokula, while sorato will lend their voice to the ending theme, “Tsuki ni Negau.” These complement the series’ narrative well and are expected to enhance viewer experience.
Where to Watch

The premiere episode will initially air on local Japanese channels such as Tokyo MX and BS11, before becoming available on Sun TV, KBS Kyoto, AT-X, and TV Hokkaido. For streaming purposes, it will be accessible on platforms like ABEMA and d Anime Store, followed by Bandai Channel, Netflix, U-Next, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video. International audiences can look forward to streaming the anime on Crunchyroll.
Anticipation for Episode 1

The inaugural episode introduces viewers to Zenos, a boy from an impoverished background who aspires to be a healer following a transformative encounter with one. His journey is fraught with challenges, evidenced by his banishment from an adventure party, leaving him destitute. Zenos, lacking an official Healer license despite his abilities, finds himself healing a dying elven girl named Lily, which leads him to establish an underground clinic to practice his craft.
As the story unfolds, audiences should expect a gripping narrative that explores Zenos’s tough reality, his aspirations, and the implications of his interventions as he navigates the complexities of healing in a world where he faces numerous obstacles. Episode 1 promises to lay the foundation for an engaging saga of resilience and determination.