Anne Shirley episode 16 release date and time, where to watch, and more

Anne Shirley episode 16 is set to release on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at 6:25 pm JST, according to the series' official website. With the Spring 2025 anime releases in full swing, many fans have been drawn to The Answer Studio's adaptation of Lucy Maud Montgomery's novels.

The upcoming episode will feature Anne taking the first step into womanhood by being admitted to Redmond College. Alongside Gilbert, she will navigate the initial hardships that new arrivals face when first joining a new educational institution. Nevertheless, her charm and character should be enough to get her through it all.

Anne Shirley episode 16: Release date and time

Anne Shirley (Image via The Answer Studio)

Anne Shirley episode 16 will be released in Japan at 6:25 pm JST on July 19, 2025. Most fans living outside Japan will be able to watch the episode premiere early Saturday morning. Others will have to wait until that evening, just like in Japan. The exact release time will differ based on the region and time zone.

Anne Shirley episode 16 will air in Japan at the following times in the respective time zones:

Time Zone	Release Time	Release Day	Release Date
Pacific Daylight Time	02:25 am	Saturday	July 19, 2025
Eastern Daylight Time	06:25 am	Saturday	July 19, 2025
British Summer Time	10:25 am	Saturday	July 19, 2025
Central European Summer Time	11:25 am	Saturday	July 19, 2025
Indian Standard Time	02:55 pm	Saturday	July 19, 2025
Philippine Time	05:25 pm	Saturday	July 19, 2025
Japanese Standard Time	06:25 pm	Saturday	July 19, 2025
Australia Central Standard Time	07:25 pm	Saturday	July 19, 2025

Where to watch Anne Shirley episode 16?

Diana and Shirley (Image via The Answer Studio)

Anne Shirley episode 16 will first air on NHK Educational TV for viewers in Japan. The official website lists this release as "planned," indicating that the episode might also be shown on other local channels closer to the release date.

While Crunchyroll will stream Anne Shirley episode 16 based on region and time zone, Medialink has licensed the series for streaming in Southeast Asia on Ani-One Asia's YouTube channel.

Anne Shirley episode 15 brief recap

Paul, Anne, and Diana (Image via The Answer Studio)

Titled "I'll come from the ends of the Earth if necessary," the episode began with Thomas Lynde, Rachel's husband, passing away. Needless to mention, Rachel felt a bit better after the funeral but was terribly lonely. At the Cuthberts', Marilla offered Anne an opportunity to attend college, as Gilbert was to do.

In return, she would ask Rachel to come live with her. The woman would be less lonely that way, and with her help, Marilla could better care for the twins. This was undoubtedly a tough decision for Anne. As she had always done, she confided in Diana. The dark-haired girl was worried but wanted the world for her best friend.

The next morning, after sharing a little laugh with Marilla, Dora, and Davy, Anne set off to visit Echo Lodge. She was accompanied by Diana and Paul, who was glad that Lavendar Lewis would be his mother. The trio helped Charlotta and Lavendar decorate Echo Lodge for Lavendar and Stephen's wedding.

Diana and Fred (Image via The Answer Studio)

The next day, Anne learned of Diana's engagement to Fred. Excited and still processing it herself, Diana explained the situation to the redhead and how thankful she was that it was Fred. During this, Anne too imagined a partner for herself and pictured Gilbert, quickly snapping herself out of it.

Nonetheless, the day of Lavendar and Stephen's wedding came, and it was nothing short of heavenly. The couple stated their vows and, at the end, rode off into the sunset. The episode ended with Anne finally making a decision - she was going to Redmond College, an end to her girlhood and a first step to womanhood.

What to expect from Anne Shirley episode 16? (speculative)

Anne Shirley episode 16 will be titled "It's Nicer Not To Know" and will mark a major first step toward a different life for Anne. Previously, she lived in the comfort zone of Avonlea, surrounded by familiar faces. But the events of episode 15 struck something within her heart, and she was finally able to make up her mind.

Alongside Gilbert and another, she too would attend Redmond College to further her dreams and achieve her goals. Anne Shirley episode 16 will thus showcase her first days at the college and the initial struggle new arrivals face in settling in at a higher education institution.

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