The highly anticipated Yaiba Episode 4 is set to premiere on April 26, 2025, at 5:30 PM JST. Following the gripping events of episode 3, titled “Another Maken“, which aired on April 19, 2025, the story has taken a dark turn as Yaiba faces off against the now demonic Onimaru.
Despite understanding the significant skill gap between himself and Onimaru, Yaiba managed to wield the powerful Raijinken sword, a direct counter to the demonic Fujinken used by Onimaru.
Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers for Yaiba Episode 4.
Yaiba Episode 4: Release Schedule
The fourth episode of Yaiba is scheduled for release on April 26, 2025, at 5:30 PM JST. In this installment, viewers can expect to see Onimaru making his way to Tengu Mountain, further escalating the conflict. The first season of Yaiba is expected to comprise 24 to 25 episodes, airing continuously through Spring and Summer 2025.
Global Release Times
Fans around the world can tune in at the following times based on their respective time zones:
| Time Zone | Release Time | Release Day | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Time | 4:30 AM | Saturday | April 26, 2025 |
| Pacific Time | 1:30 AM | Saturday | April 26, 2025 |
| British Summer Time | 9:30 AM | Saturday | April 26, 2025 |
| Central European Summer Time | 10:30 AM | Saturday | April 26, 2025 |
| Australian Central Time | 7:00 PM | Saturday | April 26, 2025 |
| India Standard Time | 2:00 PM | Saturday | April 26, 2025 |
| Philippine Standard Time | 4:30 PM | Saturday | April 26, 2025 |
Where to Watch Yaiba Episode 4
In Japan, viewers can catch Episode 4 on channels like Nippon TV and Yomiuri TV. Following its broadcast, the episode will be available for streaming on platforms such as NicoNico, Netflix, and Amazon Prime Video. For international audiences, episodes will also be streamed on BiliBili, Hulu, and Netflix.
A Brief Recap of Yaiba Episode 3
Episode 3 continued the storyline from the previous episode and highlighted Onimaru’s drastic transformation into an Oni, showcasing his new demonic features, including horns that signified his new dark power.
The narrative shifts to the following day, where a confident Yaiba, buoyed by his earlier victory, faces off against Onimaru once again. However, he falters when confronted by Onimaru wielding a significantly more dangerous blade.
In a stunning turn of events, Onimaru defeats Yaiba using the Fujinken’s wind-manipulating abilities. Later, Yaiba discovers the Raijinken, the only sword capable of standing against Onimaru’s newfound strength. Together with Sayaka, he embarks on a quest to find Miyamoto Musashi, the guardian of the Raijinken for generations.
Eventually, Yaiba retrieves the Raijinken from its pedestal, becoming its rightful wielder despite his initial lack of self-confidence. This unleashes the sword’s spirit, which temporarily takes control of Yaiba’s body until Miyamoto intervenes.
Although Yaiba struggles to master the Raijinken, Miyamoto takes him under his wing, pledging to train him into a formidable swordsman. The episode concludes with Onimaru sensing the awakening of the Raijinken and plotting to obtain the second demonic sword.
Anticipations for Yaiba Episode 4
In the upcoming episode, viewers can expect another intense showdown between Yaiba and Onimaru, especially with Yaiba now attempting to wield the Raijinken. While episode 3 delved into the lore of the demonic swords, future episodes are poised to explore their intricate history and the consequences of their awakening in contemporary times.
Stay tuned for all the action and drama that Yaiba has to offer!