Fans of To Your Eternity witnessed a deeply emotional and harrowing installment with the release of Season 3, Episode 9, titled “Rejected Life,” which aired on November 29, 2025. The episode continued to explore the intense contemporary-era Nokker crisis, focusing heavily on the backstory of Mimori and her brother Hirotoshi.
This pivotal episode deepened the conflict surrounding the Nokker possessing Mimori’s body, revealing her tragic past and the reasons behind her spirit’s reluctance to reclaim her life.
Episode 9 Release and Where to Watch
“To Your Eternity” Season 3 Episode 9, “Rejected Life,” premiered on November 29, 2025, at 11:45 PM JST. Viewers in different time zones could access the episode at approximately 7:45 AM PT and 10:45 AM ET on the same day. The episode, like the rest of the season, is available for streaming on Crunchyroll, a major platform for anime enthusiasts globally. Crunchyroll offers both subtitled and same-day English dubbed versions.
Plot Summary and Key Developments
Episode 9 picks up on the intense storyline from episode 8, where the danger of integrated Nokkers within human society was highlighted. The episode primarily revolves around Hirotoshi’s desperate attempt to free his sister Mimori from the Nokker’s grasp.
Hirotoshi’s Confrontation and Mimori’s Past
The episode opens with Hirotoshi confronting the Nokker residing in Mimori’s body, revealing his knowledge of its presence. He had been observing the entity since its previous confrontation with Fushi. Despite Hirotoshi’s determination to reclaim his sister’s body, Mimori’s own spirit expresses a poignant refusal to live again, leading Hirotoshi to uncover the profound neglect and emotional trauma inflicted by their mother, Miyabi.
The narrative delves into Mimori’s painful history, illustrating how her childhood hope faded into despair due to her mother’s indifference. Instances of Mimori seeking attention, such as intentionally getting hurt at school, were met with profound apathy from her mother, who only showed concern over hospital bills. This deep-seated neglect ultimately drove Mimori to a tragic act, which then allowed the Nokker to take over her body.
The Nokker’s Twisted “Peace”
The Nokker reveals its objective for “world peace” but in a twisted, sadistic manner, openly favoring death and torturing Hirotoshi in front of others. It absorbed Mimori’s stress but offered no genuine help in her moments of crisis. The episode powerfully contrasts the Nokker’s cruel actions with the tragic events of Mimori’s past, making for an “agonizing” watch as Hirotoshi endures brutal assaults while refusing aid, seemingly battling to find meaning in his own struggling existence.
Season 3 Overview and Future Episodes
“To Your Eternity” Season 3, which began airing on October 4, 2025, is scheduled to have a total of 22 episodes, split into two cours. New episodes are typically released every Saturday. The season continues Fushi’s journey in a modern setting, exploring the “New World” arc, where he faces new challenges, including the widespread Nokker menace and philosophical questions about his existence and mission.
The overarching theme of this season involves Fushi awakening in modern times and confronting integrated Nokkers that hide within humans, forcing him to adapt his strategies. The story also continues to explore themes of healing, self-acceptance, and the aftermath of trauma.
Following Episode 9, Episode 10 is scheduled for release on December 6, 2025, and is expected to further fuel the conflict between human existence and the Nokkers, while potentially resolving some of the emotional conflicts brought up in Mimori’s storyline.
