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Demon School Welcome to! We have Iruma-kun Season 4 Episode 8 this week. Here’s the release time, streaming info and what fans can expect next.
Iruma’s Darker Side Is Becoming Harder to Overlook
Welcome to Demon School! Season 4 – Iruma-kun has slowly been one of the most unpredictable chapters of the franchise to date. What started out as another fun semester at Babyls is slowly turning into something far more chaotic, especially when Iruma’s mysterious ring seems to influence his behavior in disturbing ways.
It’s been fascinating for longtime fans to see that shift. The series still features its trademark comedy and rambunctious classroom hijinks, but now there is a palpable tension simmering beneath the humor. Iruma is no longer the sweet, unlucky human trying to survive in demon society. This season keeps hinting that something bigger is changing inside of him.
As Episode 8 approaches, viewers are keen to discover if the story leans more into that darker shift or returns to the playful tone the anime is known for.
When is episode 8 release date?
Demon School – Welcome! Episode 8 Iruma-kun Season 4 is scheduled to release in Japan on Saturday, May 23, 2026.
Here’s when the episode is expected to drop internationally:
Japan (JST): 18:30
10:00 GMT (UK time)
US Pacific Time (PT): 2:00 AM
US Eastern Time (ET): 6:00 AM
As usual, release times may vary slightly depending on the streaming service, as well as due to regional processing delays.
Where to Watch the New Episode of
The anime is currently airing in Japan on NHK General TV. Latest episodes are available to stream internationally on Crunchyroll, with both subtitled and English dubbed versions in many regions.
The simulcast format has helped the series keep up with strong weekly engagement online, particularly as conversations around Iruma’s recently revealed personality changes continue to gain momentum across anime communities.
Season 4 Has Plenty Left To Explore
The episode number is another reason why fans are so invested right now. Season 4 has been confirmed for 24 episodes divided into two cours.
That means the story has a long way to go to get to its climax.
The anime still has 16 episodes left after Episode 8, which should be enough to develop a few major threads:
the secret of Iruma’s magical ring, the conflicts in Babyls, possible new threats in the demon world, the emotional toll of Iruma hiding his human identity for so long.
So far the pacing indicates that the series is leading up to something much bigger than your average school arc.
Why This Arc Feels Different
One of the more interesting things about this season is the way the tonal shift has been so organic. The previous arcs were filled with absurd comedy, over-the-top contests, and Iruma accidentally charming everyone around him. Those elements are still here, but now they are mixed with real uncertainty.
The ring has changed him into a different Iruma, one that is more confident, more threatening, and sometimes, even merciless. Instead of making him totally unrecognizable, the anime uses those moments smartly to subvert the image everyone has of him.
That contrast has produced some of the season’s best scenes so far.
It also helps that supporting characters like Asmodeus and Clara are a grounding force for the story emotionally. One of the biggest strengths of the anime is Iruma’s loyalty to his friends, especially as the tone gets heavier.
Fan Reactions Have Gone Up Week In Week Out
Anime viewers online have been vocally responding to this storyline because it takes the series into territory it rarely explored before. Comedy fans came for the comedy, but they’re sticking around for the character development and evolving mystery.
There’s also increasing curiosity as to whether Iruma’s change is temporary or a part of a much larger destiny connected to the demon world itself.
The anime has yet to answer that, and honestly, that uncertainty has made the weekly wait more exciting.
Conclusion
Welcome to Demon School!! Iruma-kun Season 4 continues to show the franchise can balance comedy, fantasy and emotional tension without losing any of its personality.
Episode 8 looks to keep that momentum going as the series takes its time in pulling Iruma deeper into a part of himself that the audience is still trying to understand.
If the season continues to escalate at this rate, the second half might end up being the most memorable storyline in the anime so far.