The Daily Life of a Part-Time Torturer complete release schedule: All episodes and when they get released

The Daily Life of a Part-Time Torturer
The Daily Life of a Part-Time Torturer (Image Credit: Studio Diomedéa)

Fans are immediately engrossed in the crazy workplace comedy The Daily Life of a Part-Time Torturer, which debuted on January 4, 2026. International fans had a head start before the TV broadcast in Japan since the animation began early on Crunchyroll. You can tell this show is unique if you've been following Cero, Shiu, Mikke, and Hugh as they deal with their peculiar employment at Spirytus.

The show is set in a society where murder and torture are totally acceptable. The Daily Life of a Part-Time Torturer is really a surprisingly pleasant comedy about four part-timers who work at a torture firm, despite your first impression that it is all gloomy and dismal. They solely go for criminals, and the atmosphere at work is strangely encouraging. The show has now released three episodes so far. Its ability to strike a balance between sincere heart and dark comedy makes it appreciated.

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When Will Episodes of The Daily Life of a Part-Time Torturer Be Available?

Every Sunday, The Daily Life of a Part-Time Torturer releases new episodes. Every week at 7:30 a.m. PST/10:30 a.m. EST, the 12-episode series premieres on Crunchyroll with English subtitles. The TV show airs on various schedules throughout the week on TOKYO MX, BS Asahi, TV Ehime, and Yomiuri TV in Japan.

The whole release schedule is as follows:

Episode NumberRelease Date
1January 4, 2026
2January 11, 2026
3January 18, 2026
4January 25, 2026Next Episode!
5February 1, 2026
6February 8, 2026
7February 15, 2026
8February 22, 2026
9March 1, 2026
10 March 8, 2026
11March 15, 2026
12March 22, 2026

The dates remain the same, but the release times can change slightly based on where you live. For fans outside of Japan, Crunchyroll has become the preferred platform.


How long will The Daily Life of a Part-Time Torturer last?

Noe and Sero (Image Credit: Studio Diomedéa)
Noe and Sero (Image Credit: Studio Diomedéa)

The Daily Life of a Part-Time Torturer's anime will have 12 episodes. It is slated to conclude by the end of March 2026. The majority of anime adaptations are typically that length, which allows the tale to establish the universe and introduce the primary cast without going overboard.

The pacing has been perfect thus far. The first episode presented the primary quartet and demonstrated the workings of Spirytus. The second revealed Shiu's twin daughters while delving into character development with Mikke and Hugh's training. The third episode introduced Hela and Noe while delving into Cero's history and how he became Shiu's apprentice.

With nine episodes left after this week, the program will have plenty of opportunity to explore this bizarre world in further detail. The manga has more material to adapt, so if this season is successful, we could see more of these charming torturers in the future.


What Is Unique About The Daily Life of a Part-Time Torturer?

Sero, Hugh, and Mikke (Image Credit: Studio Diomedéa)
Sero, Hugh, and Mikke (Image Credit: Studio Diomedéa)

The Daily Life of a Part-Time Torturer's peculiar premise, combined with real workplace humor, is what gives it its charm. Cero is a kind senior who watches out for everyone. The renowned torturer Shiu is remarkably laid back and low-key. Mikke's cat-like demeanor and passion for psychological terror add uncontrolled energy. Hugh, on the other hand, is the serious yet compassionate man who conceals his face due to his extreme beauty.

What makes The Daily Life of a Part-Time Torturer so compelling is the contrast between their extremely laid-back workplace atmosphere and the horrific labor they perform. They can be playing with Shiu's twin girls at an arcade one minute and fighting over torture nicknames the next. The show doesn't avoid the darkest aspects of its universe, but it also never takes itself too seriously.

Fans of dark comedy have praised The Daily Life of a Part-Time Torturer for striking a balance between its nasty theme and unexpectedly wholesome moments. New characters are introduced in the program, such as Noe, the manager who can't stomach blood but nonetheless found himself working for a torture company, and Hela, the cross-dressing president with a big sister aura. More information about this weird world and its inhabitants is revealed in each episode.


Conclusion

The Daily Life of a Part-Time Torturer seems to be one of the most unique anime of 2026. This is worth your time if you like programs that take chances with their ideas or just want to witness a surprisingly morally upright tale about torturers. Prepare for more mayhem at Spirytus and mark your calendars for new episodes on Crunchyroll every Sunday.

Edited by Nabil Ibrahim-Oladosu