When Does Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 1 Come Out? Is It Renewed?
“Racing through the journey of memories——”
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 1 has not been confirmed yet.
IMDb
8.1/10
Seasons
1
Episodes
85
Diagnostics
- Network
- TV Tokyo
- Genres
- Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Mystery
- First aired
- 2016-04-04
- Last aired
- 2026-06-17
- Runtime
- 25 min
- Rated
- TV-14
Awards 38 wins & 50 nominations total
Predictive Logic Analysis
Re:ZERO is one of the most established isekai franchises in anime, and the metadata here reflects that clearly. With 85 episodes across what TMDB counts as a single season (encompassing multiple cours and parts), the show has maintained a strong IMDb rating of 8.1 across nearly 40,000 votes, with episode ratings averaging 8.4 and rising across the season. That kind of trajectory, combined with 21,655 active Trakt watchers holding steady and rising Wikipedia pageviews, points to a show that retains its audience rather than bleeding it.
The most significant signal here is from the Other Coverage block: at Anime Expo 2025, it was confirmed that Season 4 is in production and has locked in Crunchyroll as its streaming partner. That is a concrete production and distribution announcement, not just hype. The next episode date of May 20, 2026 confirms the show is actively airing right now. At this point the question is not whether Season 4 exists, but when it will finish airing and whether a Season 5 is eventually greenlit, which is a separate question for later.
What is Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- about?
Re:ZERO earns its reputation by doing something that most isekai anime refuse to do: it makes its protagonist suffer, repeatedly and without dignity, in ways that actually matter to the story. Subaru Natsuki gets transported to a fantasy world and discovers he has one ability, the power to rewind time from a checkpoint when he dies. This sounds convenient until you watch him die screaming, get psychologically destroyed across dozens of episodes, and realize the show is less interested in wish fulfillment than in asking what it would actually cost a person to carry that kind of burden alone.
The tone is the most distinctive thing here. Re:ZERO opens with enough cute fantasy trappings to look like standard isekai, then pivots into something closer to psychological horror. Director Masaharu Watanabe and the team at White Fox are not subtle about this shift. The show is willing to be ugly and slow. Some arcs run long enough to test even devoted viewers, and the pacing in quieter stretches can feel genuinely punishing. But that slowness is also where the character work happens. Rem became arguably the most beloved character in the entire genre based largely on a single long conversation and a speech about what it means to refuse to give up, which says something about what the show gets right when it commits to its emotional moments.
The audience response has been intense, sometimes divisively so. The show arrived in 2016 and immediately sparked arguments about whether Subaru was a compelling protagonist or an insufferable one, and whether the darkness served the story or was just cruelty dressed up as depth. Those arguments never entirely went away. The IMDb score of 8.1 reflects a broad consensus that it works, even if the discourse around it has always been noisier than the numbers suggest.
What separates Re:ZERO from the enormous pile of isekai that followed in its wake is that it takes the premise seriously as a source of genuine dread rather than power fantasy. Subaru does not get cooler or more capable in proportion to how much he suffers. Sometimes he just gets worse. That refusal is rare enough that even viewers who find the show exhausting tend to remember it.
Themes
Is Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- renewed or cancelled?
Working toward renewal
Season 4 officially announced and in production, streaming home confirmed on Crunchyroll at Anime Expo 2025
Show is currently airing with next episode confirmed for May 20, 2026
Strong IMDb rating of 8.1 across nearly 40,000 votes with rising episode ratings averaging 8.4
21,655 active Trakt watchers with steady momentum
Rising Wikipedia pageview trend indicating growing audience interest
38 wins and 50 award nominations reflect strong industry recognition
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 1 Release Date
Season 4 is already confirmed and in production as of mid-2025, announced at Anime Expo. Given that the show is currently airing episodes with the next scheduled for May 20, 2026, Season 4 appears to either be imminent or already underway depending on how the seasons are partitioned. Re:ZERO has historically split its seasons into multiple cours with gaps between them, so viewers should expect a similar release structure.
If Season 4 follows the pattern of prior seasons, it will likely air in cours across 2026 or into 2027, potentially with a break between parts. Crunchyroll simulcasting is confirmed, so Western audiences will have access alongside the Japanese broadcast.
Best & worst episodes
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- seasons
Season 12016 · 85 ep
- 1. The End of the Beginning and the Beginning of the End2016-04-04 · ★ 7.9
- 2. Reunion with the Witch2016-04-11 · ★ 7.9
- 3. Starting Life from Zero in Another World2016-04-18 · ★ 8.0
- 4. The Happy Roswaal Mansion Family2016-04-25 · ★ 7.7
- 5. The Morning of Our Promise Is Still Distant2016-05-02 · ★ 7.6
- 6. The Sound of Chains2016-05-09 · ★ 7.9
- 7. Natsuki Subaru’s Restart2016-05-16 · ★ 8.1
- 8. I Cried, Cried My Lungs Out, and Stopped Crying2016-05-23 · ★ 7.9
- 9. The Meaning of Courage2016-05-30 · ★ 8.1
- 10. Demonically Inspired Methods2016-06-06 · ★ 8.0
- 11. Rem2016-06-13 · ★ 8.1
- 12. Return to the Capital2016-06-20 · ★ 7.7
- 13. Self-Proclaimed Knight Natsuki Subaru2016-06-27 · ★ 7.4
- 14. The Sickness Called Despair2016-07-04 · ★ 7.7
- 15. The Outside of Madness2016-07-11 · ★ 8.7
- 16. A Pig's Greed2016-07-18 · ★ 7.4
- 17. Disgrace in the Extreme2016-07-25 · ★ 7.9
- 18. From Zero2016-08-01 · ★ 8.0
- 19. Battle Against the White Whale2016-08-08 · ★ 8.0
- 20. Wilhelm van Astrea2016-08-15 · ★ 8.3
- 21. A Wager That Defies Despair2016-08-22 · ★ 8.4
- 22. A Flash of Sloth2016-08-29 · ★ 7.9
- 23. Nefarious Sloth2016-09-05 · ★ 8.3
- 24. The Self-Proclaimed Knight and the Greatest of Knights2016-09-12 · ★ 8.1
- 25. That’s All This Story Is About2016-09-19 · ★ 8.2
- 26. Each One's Promise2020-07-08 · ★ 7.8
- 27. The Next Location2020-07-15 · ★ 7.4
- 28. The Long-Awaited Reunion2020-07-22 · ★ 7.5
- 29. Parent and Child2020-07-29 · ★ 7.9
- 30. A Step Forward2020-08-05 · ★ 7.4
- 31. The Maiden's Gospel2020-08-12 · ★ 7.8
- 32. Friend2020-08-19 · ★ 7.6
- 33. The Value of Life2020-08-26 · ★ 8.4
- 34. Love Love Love Love Love Love You2020-09-02 · ★ 8.1
- 35. I Know Hell2020-09-09 · ★ 7.8
- 36. The Taste of Death2020-09-16 · ★ 8.3
- 37. The Witches’ Tea Party2020-09-23 · ★ 8.2
- 38. The Sounds That Make You Want to Cry2020-09-30 · ★ 7.9
- 39. Straight Bet2021-01-06 · ★ 7.7
- 40. Otto Suwen / A Reason to Believe2021-01-13 · ★ 7.9
- 41. Nobody Can Lift a Quain Stone Alone2021-01-20 · ★ 8.0
- 42. A Journey Through Memories2021-01-27 · ★ 7.7
- 43. The Day Betelgeuse Laughed2021-02-03 · ★ 8.0
- 44. The Permafrost of Elior Forest2021-02-10 · ★ 8.1
- 45. The Beginning of the Sanctuary and the Beginning of the End2021-02-17 · ★ 7.6
- 46. Reunion of Roars2021-02-24 · ★ 8.1
- 47. Happiness Reflected on the Water's Surface2021-03-03 · ★ 7.6
- 48. Love Me Down to My Blood and Guts2021-03-10 · ★ 8.7
- 49. Choose Me2021-03-17 · ★ 8.5
- 50. Offbeat Steps Under the Moonlight2021-03-24 · ★ 7.9
- 51. Theatrical Malice2024-10-02 · ★ 7.8
- 52. A Showdown of Fire and Ice2024-10-09 · ★ 8.2
- 53. Gorgeous Tiger2024-10-16 · ★ 7.9
- 54. Operation: Take Back the Government Office2024-10-23 · ★ 7.8
- 55. A Dark Torrent2024-10-30 · ★ 7.7
- 56. Conditions of the Knight2024-11-06 · ★ 7.3
- 57. The Newest of Heroes and the Most Ancient of Heroes2024-11-13 · ★ 7.8
- 58. The One I'll Love Someday2024-11-20 · ★ 7.7
- 59. City Scramble2025-02-05 · ★ 8.0
- 60. The Plan to Conquer Greed2025-02-12 · ★ 8.1
- 61. Liliana Masquerade2025-02-19 · ★ 7.4
- 62. Regulus Corneas2025-02-26 · ★ 8.4
- 63. The Warrior's Commendation2025-03-05 · ★ 8.4
- 64. Theresia van Astrea2025-03-12 · ★ 8.0
- 65. A Hideous Dinner Party2025-03-19 · ★ 7.8
- 66. The Result of the Battle for Priestella2025-03-26 · ★ 7.6
- 67. The Reason I'm Taking You With Me / Gorgeous Tiger Reloaded2026-04-08 · ★ 7.4
- 68. Overcome Sand Time2026-04-15 · ★ 8.2
- 69. The Keeper of the Watchtower2026-04-22
- 70. A White Sky Asterism2026-04-29
- 71. Stick Swinger2026-05-06
- 72. Julius Juukulius2026-05-13
- 73. Episode 732026-05-20
- 74. Episode 742026-05-27
- 75. Episode 752026-06-03
- 76. Episode 762026-06-10
- 77. Episode 772026-06-17
- 78. Episode 782026-08-12
- 79. Episode 792026-08-19
- 80. Episode 802026-08-26
- 81. Episode 812026-09-02
- 82. Episode 822026-09-09
- 83. Episode 832026-09-16
- 84. Episode 842026-09-23
- 85. Episode 852026-09-30
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- trailer
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- cast
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Yusuke Kobayashi
Subaru Natsuki (voice)
Rie Takahashi
Emilia (voice)
Yumi Uchiyama
Puck (voice)
Rie Murakawa
Ram (voice)
Inori Minase
Rem (voice)
Satomi Arai
Beatrice (voice)
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Re:ZERO Season 4 has been officially announced and is actively in production, with a confirmed streaming home on Crunchyroll. The show is currently airing new episodes, with the next one scheduled for May 20, 2026. Renewal is not in question here.
Live signals
21.7K watching on Traktsteady
Interest rising
Verdict updated 1 month ago · 1 tracked mention — no renewal-specific coverage yet
Updated 2026-05-18 · AI-generated analysis
1 tracked mention · no renewal signalKey sources weighed
- Re:Zero Season 4 Locks Down Streaming Home Ahead of Premiere
NewsAPI:ComicBook.com · 2025-07-06renewal positive
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- latest news
- Re:Zero Season 4 Locks Down Streaming Home Ahead of Premiere
NewsAPI:ComicBook.com · 2025-07-06renewal positive
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Frequently asked
- When does Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 1 come out?
- Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 1 has not been confirmed yet.
- Is Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- renewed or cancelled?
- Re:ZERO Season 4 has been officially announced and is actively in production, with a confirmed streaming home on Crunchyroll. The show is currently airing new episodes, with the next one scheduled for May 20, 2026. Renewal is not in question here.
- How many seasons of Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- are there?
- Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- has aired 1 season so far.
- How many episodes of Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- are there?
- There are 85 episodes of Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- across 1 season.
- Where can I watch Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-?
- Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- is available to stream on Hulu, Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
- What is Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-'s IMDb rating?
- Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- holds an IMDb rating of 8.1/10 from 38,414 votes.