The Most Anticipated Love Saga: Our Dating Story Episode 1 Release Date, Time, and Exciting Sneak Peeks

Our Dating Story episode 1 is scheduled to premiere on Friday, October 6, 2023. Viewers in Japan can catch the anime on TOKYO MX, BS11, AT-X, and other television networks. Following its television release, the episode will also be available for online streaming.

Also known as You Were Experienced, I Was Not: Our Dating Story, this anime is an adaptation of the Japanese light novel series written by Makiko Nagaoka and illustrated by magako. In February 2022, a manga adaptation by Noyama Carpaccio began serialization on Square Enix's Gangan Online web service. Shortly after, an anime adaptation produced by ENGI was announced.

Ryuuto Kashima and Runa Shirakawa will go on their first date in Our Dating Story episode 1

Release date and time, where to watch

Runa Shirakawa appears in episode 1 of Our Dating Story (Image via ENGI).

Set to debut on Friday, October 6, 2023, at 10:30 pm JST, Our Dating Story episode 1 will be released at different timings worldwide, taking into account the varying time zones.

Pacific Standard Time: 5:30 am, Friday, October 6

Central Standard Time: 7:30 am, Friday, October 6

Eastern Standard Time: 8:30 am, Friday, October 6

British Standard Time: 1:30 pm, Friday, October 6

Central European Time: 2:30 pm, Friday, October 6

Indian Standard Time: 7 pm, Friday, October 6

Philippine Standard Time: 9:30 pm, Friday, October 6

Australian Central Standard Time: 11 pm, Friday, October 6

Ryuuto Kashima and Runa Shirakawa as seen in Our Dating Story anime (Image via ENGI)

Our Dating Story episode 1 will be broadcasted on various Japanese television networks including TOKYO MX, BS11, AT-X, and more. However, the global streaming details for the anime are yet to be announced. Thankfully, Muse Communications has obtained the license to air the series in Southeast Asia. This means that fans should have the opportunity to watch it on Muse Asia's YouTube channel.

Ryuuto Kashima and Runa Shirakawa as depicted in the Our Dating Story anime (Image via ENGI)

What to expect from Our Dating Story?

The opening theme song of the anime is named Love You Tender! and will be sung by Maaya Uchida. The ending theme song, on the other hand, is titled Ai kotoba and will be performed by AliA.

Our Dating Story episode 1 will probably introduce us to the main characters of the series, Ryuuto Kashima and Runa Shirakawa. Ryuuto, a gloomy individual who enjoys spending his time watching live streams, will find himself losing a bet in the first episode. This will lead to him confessing his feelings to Runa, who happens to be the most popular girl in school.

Ryuuto Kashima featured in the Our Dating Story anime (Image via ENGI)

Runa, the most captivating girl in school, captivates the attention of everyone. Surprisingly, when Ryuuto summons the courage to ask her out, she graciously accepts, leading them to share a memorable date. While Ryuuto may lack expertise in the realm of dating, Runa will likely take the lead. Nevertheless, this dynamic may give rise to doubts in the minds of both individuals.

Coming from disparate worlds and possessing distinct sets of friends and interests, they will embark on a journey of understanding and acceptance. Over time, they will learn to connect with one another and appreciate each other's idiosyncrasies.