Cinderellas of Midsummer J-Drama Episode 8 Preview: Release Date, Time, & Where to Watch

Cinderellas of Midsummer Episode 8

Just in time for Summer, Viki is releasing Cinderellas of Midsummer, (Manatsu no Cinderella) a new Japanese seaside drama that’s rolling alongside its in-language run on Fuji TV, promising sun, romance and plenty of misunderstandings.

Cinderellas of Midsummer is a Japanese romance drama focused on a mix of young people who spend their summer at the beach where their fates slowly intertwine. Featuring a host of familiar young Japanese actors including Mamiya Shotaro (Fight Song), Kamio Fuju (Black Cinderella), Mori Nana (A Warmed Up Love), Riku Hagiwara (My Beautiful Man), Yoshikawa Ai (Influence) and GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE’s Alan Shirahama (HiGH & LOW franchise), it promises to be fun.

If you were intrigued by this one in our Movies and Shows Coming to Viki in July 2023 story, here’s everything you need to know about Cinderellas of Midsummer Episode 8, including its release date, time, and where to watch.

Where Can I Watch Cinderellas of Midsummer?

Cinderellas of Midsummer airs on Fuji TV in Japan. It is available to stream on Viki for international fans.

Cinderellas of Midsummer Episode 8 Release Date

Episode 8 of Cinderellas of Midsummer releases internationally on Tuesday 29th August, the day after it releases on Fuji TV (Monday 28th August). Each instalment will run between 45 mins and an hour and 10 minutes.

Viki’s release will include subtitles in English, Hebrew, Hungarian, French, Japanese, Portuguese and Spanish.

How many episodes will Cinderellas of Midsummer Have?

We’re expecting to see 10 episodes, running through to Tuesday 11th September, 2023. This is actually a decent run for a Japanese drama, which sometimes only run for 6-8 episodes.

Is there a trailer for Cinderellas of Midsummer?

Absolutely. You can find the trailer for Cinderellas of Midsummer below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBWvcCAxMM0

What Happened In The Previous Episode?

Natsumi’s mother makes a surprise appearance. Someone is trying to drive a wedge between Natsumi and Kento – besides Takumi. Could it be her mom? Osamu asks Ari for a date but Mamoru is still in the game. Risa tells Hayakawa she can’t see him anymore.

We’ve covered the entire episode with a lengthy recap that touches on all major plot points and discusses the chapter with an accompanying review. You can find that link below.

Read more: Cinderellas of Midsummer Season 1 Episode 7 (Coming Soon)

What’s coming up on Episode 8?

Kento notices that Natsumi hides her sadness behind a smile while Natsumi realizes that Takumi is sticking around to cheer her up. But instead, he confesses her loves her. Meanwhile in Tokyo, Kento’s ‘girlfriend’ appears full of hugs and smiles, saying she’ll stay with him til the end. At the beach, Haruki continues to talk about wanting to be a doctor. And the gang gets together to host a surprise party for Mamoru.


What do you hope to see as the series progresses? What’s been your favorite moment of Cinderellas of Midsummer so far? Let us know in the comments below!

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