The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity: Watch episode 5 online today; check the release date & streaming platforms for these countries

Rintaro’s planner is no longer hidden and neither is the note Kaoruko left him. The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity episode 5 is now the most anticipated chapter in this growing love story between two students caught in a bitter school rivalry. Episode 4 ended with Rintaro’s desk getting knocked over, exposing Kaoruko’s message in front of his entire class. Now, he must answer questions he’s not ready for, all while trying to protect Kaoruko’s name.

The romantic anime has been building the tension between Rintaro and Kaoruko ever since they began studying together in secret. As pressure from both Kikyo and Chidori grows, fans are holding their breath to see what happens next.


The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity episode 5 will be released on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at 8:30 AM PT, and Sunday, August 3, 2025, at 12:30 AM JST in Japan. The anime is available on Crunchyroll for international viewers.

Here’s the full release time for different time zones:

• Pacific Time: 8:30 AM, Saturday, August 2
• British Summer Time: 4:30 PM, Saturday, August 2
• Central European Time: 5:30 PM, Saturday, August 2
• Japanese Standard Time: 12:30 AM, Sunday, August 3
• Australian Central Time: 1 AM, Sunday, August 3

You can watch The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity episode 5 on Crunchyroll with English subtitles as part of its weekly simulcast. The anime is also available on Netflix in selected Asian markets, including India, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia. Japanese viewers can catch it on local TV channels during its original late-night broadcast slot.



Episode 4 saw Rintaro and Kaoruko bonding over a sweet study date at a café. Rintaro confessed he couldn’t afford to fail his exams if he wanted to attend the sports festival. Kaoruko, ever supportive, gave him a detailed study planner to help him. But their growing friendship didn’t go unnoticed.


Subaru, Kaoruko’s protective friend, warned Rintaro that any connection with a Chidori boy could ruin Kaoruko’s scholarship. Rintaro didn’t back down, but he understood the weight of her words. Episode 4 ended with a twist, Rintaro’s planner, with Kaoruko’s note inside, fell to the floor in front of his classmates.


The fallout begins. Episode 5 will likely start with Rintaro facing questions from classmates like Saku, who saw the note. Rintaro refuses to explain, upsetting Saku and causing tension in class. Meanwhile, Kaoruko visits Rintaro’s sweet shop, unaware of the storm her message has caused.


This episode will test Rintaro’s ability to protect Kaoruko without breaking their bond. His growing guilt might push him to consider pulling away, even though their connection is stronger than ever.



The anime follows Rintaro, a boy from Chidori, and Kaoruko, a scholarship student from Kikyo, as they secretly grow close in a world full of school rivalry and hidden rules.


The total episode count hasn’t been confirmed yet, but Season 1 is expected to run for at least 12 episodes.


The manga is available digitally on select platforms, but availability may vary by region.