Aggressive red panda Retsuko, popular by the name Aggretsuko has been with us for 4 Seasons on Netflix and is now getting ready for its finale soon. Aggretsuko received a renewal for Season 5 from the streaming partner during the 2022 Netflix TUDUM Japan fan event by sole virtue of the death metal and office-themed comedy being more dominant than ever. On September 25, 2022, a February 2023 release month was confirmed. Aggretsuko Season 5 release date has been confirmed by Netflix with a teaser trailer and the cast.
The news of the Aggretsuko Season 5 release date has not surprised anyone. However, after months of silence on production, the news of the finale coming raging on February 16, 2023, is welcome news.
Get ready to rage again with Retsuko in AGGRETSUKO SEASON 5 coming on Thursday 16 February 2023 only on @netflix
With almost 20 days left to the premiere, Netflix has revealed a new key visual featuring main characters Haida, Retsuko, and Shikabane. One can also make out new characters in the visual. Details about their role will get clear once the Aggretsuko Season 5 Episode 1 premiere.
Aggretsuko Season 5 Trailer
The first official trailer released shows Haida’s troubles. It also shows how Retsuko tries to support him to resolve them and enables a return to his family and roots. One can also see little Retsuko confronted with new challenges which are likely to bring a harsh shift in her routine, probably making an entry into politics. The trailer also brings up a new character named Shikabane.
Aggretsuko 5 Plot
Sanrio is the creator of Aggretsuko anime. The story revolves around a 25-year-old red panda Retsuko who works in an office and is continuously subjected to pressure. The office work gets more challenging for her day on the day with more workload pushed by her superiors and coworkers. But she continues working to her potential. Retsuko releases her pent-up stress by joining a local karaoke bar where she sings death metal.
The young red panda in karaoke sessions singing metal songs at the top of her lungs receives an unprecedented response.
When can I watch Aggretsuko 5 on Netflix?
The hit series is back in February and will be streaming on Netflix on Thursday, February 16th, 2023. Read on to find out when you can watch all the episodes of Aggretsuko Season 5 in your region on Netflix in Japanese with English sub!
Pacific Standard time – 12:00 AM PST Thursday, February 16th, 2023 (America)
Central Standard time – 2:00 AM CST Thursday, February 16th, 2023 (America)
Eastern Standard time – 3:00 AM EST Thursday, February 16th, 2023 (America)
British Time- 7:00 AM GMT Thursday, February 16th, 2023 (UK)
Central European Time- 8:00 AM CET Thursday, February 16th, 2023 (Europe)
Indian Standard Time- 12:30 PM IST Thursday, February 16th, 2023 (India)
Philippine Time- 3:00 PM PHT Thursday, February 16th, 2023 (Philippines)
Australia Time- 5:30 PM ADHT Thursday, February 16th, 2023 (Australia)
New Zealand Time- 7:45 PM NZDT Thursday, February 16th, 2023 (New Zealand)
How many episodes with the fifth season of Aggretsuko have?
As far as the number of episodes is concerned, it has not been officially confirmed. Looking at the history of the earlier seasons, one can expect a run of 10 episodes in Aggretsuko 5.
Aggretsuko Season 5 cast
Season 5 is directed again by Rareko and produced by the Fanworks studio. The Aggretsuko season 5 cast will likely renew its characters from the anime series Aggretsuko Season 1. Check out their names below. They have not been officially confirmed though.
- Erica Mendez in the role of Retsuko,
- Katelyn Gault as Fenneko,
- Ben Diskin as Haida and
- G. K. Bowes as Director Gori
The official synopsis for Aggretsuko 5
The “Aggretsuko” series depicts the daily life of officer worker Retsuko, who copes with her frustrations with her boss, co-workers and the world by belting out death metal. In this season, after Haida quits his job, he is forced out of his apartment that is owned by his parents and begins living in an internet café. There, he encounters Shikabane, someone who seems to have given up on everything. Retsuko decides to live with Haida to save him. Then, a suspicious man who says he is member of the Diet comes to recruit Retsuko…
Aggretsuko Video Game
An official mobile video game titled “Aggretsuko: The Short Timer Strikes Back” from the Aggretsuko franchise is available to play. It got a release in July 2020 by HIVE for Android and iOS platforms.
Before Season 5 comes your way, revisit the Aggretsuko English Dub of all 4 seasons on Netflix and let us know your expectations from Aggretsuko Season 5 which has earned a score of 7.9 on MAL.
If you are waiting for the Season’s finale, then get ready to listen to the death metal of this funny and stressed red pandina once again! Let’s Go!
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