Anne Shirley episode 18 release date and time, where to watch, and more

Anne Shirley episode 18 releases on Saturday, August 02, 2025, at 6:25 p.m. JST, according to the series' official website. With the Spring 2025 anime releasing 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's return to Redmond after a fulfilling Avonlea vacation. It will also reveal Anne's secret admirer and how he chooses to let his affections be known. The episode may also delve into Anne's own perspective on love and marriage, given that her best friends are all nearly married or engaged.

Anne Shirley episode 18: Release date and time

Philippa, Prissy, Anne, Gilbert, and Charlie (Image via The Answer Studio)

Anne Shirley episode 18 will be released in Japan at 6:25 p.m. JST on August 02, 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. The exact release time will differ based on the region and time zone.

Anne Shirley episode 18 will air in Japan at the following times in the respective time zones:

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

Where to watch Anne Shirley episode 18?

Gilbert's fraternity initiation ordeal (Image via The Answer Studio)

Anne Shirley episode 18 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.

Crunchyroll will stream Anne Shirley episode 18 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 17 brief recap

Anne and Gilbert (Image via The Answer Studio)

Titled Love is the Power that Transforms Everything, the episode began with Philippa revealing to Anne and Priscilia that she was crushing on Gilbert. Instead of hating Anne for being close to him, she loved her and Prissy dearly, and they, too, adored the redhead.

Later, Anne and Gilbert help Philippa carry some items before the former takes her leave. Catching up, Gilbert was already flourishing, elected as freshman president and joining a fraternity that had him complete a hilarious "initiation ordeal." Over tea, the pair shared a hearty laugh at funny letters from the folk back at Avonlea.

Despite being a sea away from home, they kept the letter tied to Avonlea. A little later into the day, Anne and Prissy invited Philippa to a walk with Gilbert and Charlie. On the way back, Philippa introduced them to "Patty's Place", home to Patty Spofford and a house built several years ago, a piece of local history.

The second half of the episode saw Anne return to the warm and loving place she called home - Green Gables. Needless to mention, all were delighted to welcome her back for the Christmas vacations. Her return also saw her receive her first proposal, which came from Jane's brother Billy. But Anne wasn't for it.

As she was imagining her perfect partner, Gilbert appeared and asked to walk with her, given the pleasant morning. She then invited him to the house to see Marilla and Rachel. He did try to hint at his feelings for her, but she gently put them down. The episode ended with a hint at Anne's secret admirer.

What to expect from Anne Shirley episode 18 (speculative)

Philippa Gordon (Image via The Answer Studio)

Anne Shirley episode 18 will feature a return to Redmond for another semester following a beautiful winter vacation. Her friendship with Philippa will grow, a unique individual who also likes Anne.

The episode may also show who Anne's secret admirer is and what he does to present his affections for her. Again, this is a part of Anne's life that she would need to look into sooner or later, given that her friends are slowly getting engaged or finding love, and two, for her to set her heart upon someone she truly admires/loves.

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