Dandivine begins its Japanese television run on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at “24:30” JST on Tokyo MX, BS11, Gunma TV and Tochigi TV. In normal calendar time, 24:30 means 12:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 8. Crunchyroll has also confirmed the mecha series for Fall 2026, with international subtitle airtime currently listed as October 7, Time TBA.
That unusual Japanese notation is the source of most release-date confusion. The broadcaster calls it an October 7 late-night program even though the clock has technically crossed into October 8.
Dandivine Japanese TV schedule
| Channel | Official listing | Normal calendar time |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo MX | Oct. 7, 24:30 JST | Oct. 8, 12:30 AM JST |
| BS11 | Oct. 7, 24:30 JST | Oct. 8, 12:30 AM JST |
| Gunma TV | Oct. 7, 24:30 JST | Oct. 8, 12:30 AM JST |
| Tochigi TV | Oct. 7, 24:30 JST | Oct. 8, 12:30 AM JST |
| Chukyo TV | Oct. 7, 26:32 JST | Oct. 8, 2:32 AM JST |
| AT-X | Oct. 9, 20:30 JST | Oct. 9, 8:30 PM JST |
| MBS | Oct. 10, 26:08 JST | Oct. 11, 2:08 AM JST |
What time is Dandivine on Crunchyroll?
Crunchyroll’s Fall 2026 seasonal lineup currently gives Dandivine a subtitle date of October 7 with the time TBA. It also lists availability as worldwide excluding Japan, China and Korea.
Because the Crunchyroll time is still TBA, the Japanese 24:30 broadcast should not be converted into a fake international streaming countdown. The two schedules are related to the same premiere window but are not guaranteed to be simultaneous.
Fastest Japanese streaming option
The official Dandivine site says d Anime Store has the fastest domestic stream and carries the show simultaneously with the first terrestrial broadcast window. The service group includes d Anime Store and its listed partner variants.
For international viewers, this Japanese domestic arrangement does not replace Crunchyroll. Rights are separated by territory, and the official Crunchyroll lineup explicitly excludes Japan, China and Korea from its distribution footprint for the title.
What does 24:30 JST mean?
Japanese television schedules often continue counting past 24:00 so a late-night program remains attached to the programming day that began the previous evening. Therefore:
- 24:00 = midnight
- 24:30 = 12:30 a.m. on the next calendar day
- 26:32 = 2:32 a.m. on the next calendar day
So Dandivine can accurately be described as an “October 7” Japanese broadcast in network scheduling and an October 8 12:30 a.m. calendar event at the same time.
Time conversion for the first broadcast
12:30 a.m. JST on October 8 is 3:30 p.m. UTC on October 7. That converts to 11:30 a.m. EDT, 8:30 a.m. PDT, 4:30 p.m. BST and 5:30 p.m. CEST on October 7.
Again, these are conversions of the Japanese television broadcast, not confirmed Crunchyroll upload times.
What is Dandivine about?
Dandivine is an original-style giant-robot action story set two decades after the legendary robot Dandivine defeated a mysterious enemy called the Aposdoll. The world has been peaceful, but the company that prospered from Dandivine merchandise has declined as the robot faded into history.
When the Aposdoll threat returns, high-school student Gekiha Shijima is invited by his uncle Yusaku Kuroiwa, the former Dandivine pilot, to take control of the giant robot. That creates a deliberate generational structure: an old hero and commercial legend becomes the burden of a new pilot.
Which studios are making Dandivine?
Crunchyroll lists LIDEN FILMS and Kayak Animation in its seasonal entry. That matters for searchers who have encountered older announcements or translated title variations and want to confirm they are looking at the same 2026 series.
Is the full episode count confirmed?
Do not rely on an unverified episode total. The official broadcast page establishes the weekly television and streaming launch but is not a reason to assume a particular cour length. A final count is best taken from an official home-video schedule or production announcement.
Frequently asked questions
When does Dandivine premiere?
The official Japanese listing says October 7 at 24:30 JST, which is October 8 at 12:30 a.m. by normal calendar notation.
Is Dandivine on Crunchyroll?
Yes. Crunchyroll lists it for Fall 2026 worldwide excluding Japan, China and Korea.
What time does Dandivine stream on Crunchyroll?
The seasonal lineup currently says October 7, Time TBA. An exact international clock should not be assumed from the Japanese TV time.
Where does Dandivine stream first in Japan?
The official anime site identifies d Anime Store as the fastest domestic streaming service.
Why do some sites say October 8?
Because Japan’s “October 7 at 24:30” broadcast notation is the same instant as October 8 at 12:30 a.m. on a normal clock.
Sources
For more anime timing guides, visit AVARIXO’s Entertainment section.
