My Hero Academia season 5 release schedule: when does episode 9 air on Crunchyroll?

Todoroki and Tetsutetsu's showdown was quite something, huh? The aftermath continues with My Hero Academia season 5, episode 9 and, with the show continuing to put the spotlight on side characters, this is one you're not going to want to miss.

But when is it? And what if you prefer to wait for an English dub? All fair questions that, given anime's tendency to stagger releases without warning, deserve to be asked. Thankfully, we've got all the answers surrounding My Hero Academia's 97th episode, whether you're following along on Crunchyroll, Funimation, or even Toonami: that includes the season 5, episode 9 release date, air time in the US and UK, plus a wider look ahead to the fifth season release schedule and if any breaks are planned.

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My Hero Academia season 5, episode 9 release date: what time does episode 97 air on Crunchyroll?

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Still no breaks. The My Hero Academia season 5, episode 9 release date is Saturday, May 22.

However, if you want to watch it the second it drops on Crunchyroll or Funimation, it's going to be a devilishly early start for many. On the West Coast, it's 2:30am Pacific. That's 5:30am Eastern. Over in the UK, it's 10:30am BST.

You'll need to have a paid account to access the episodes on May 22, otherwise you'll have to wait a week.

The English dub of Episode 97, meanwhile, is expected to air in early July on Toonami, though schedules can shift. Keep an eye on Toonami's programming schedule just in case there are a few bumps in the road.