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Re:Zero

Re:Zero Season 4 is airing its second cour, the eight-episode Recapture Arc, which began on August 12, 2026. The arc follows Subaru and his allies toward the Pleiades Watchtower as they seek to recover what was lost in the Priestella battle, with recent episodes revealing Subaru is unknowingly a Sin Archbishop twice over.

Synthesized from 30 Yomimono stories · updated Aug 29

Re:Zero -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4 is split into two arcs: the 11-episode Loss Arc, which aired from April 8 to June, and the eight-episode Recapture Arc, which began August 12. The Recapture Arc follows Subaru Natsuki and his companions as they cross the Auguria Dunes toward the Pleiades Watchtower, where the wise man Shaula is said to hold knowledge that could restore what was lost after the battle at the Watergate City of Priestella. That battle cost Rem her endless sleep, Crusch her memories, and Julius his name. The arc is animated by WHITE FOX, with Masahiro Shinohara directing and original author Tappei Nagatsuki supervising scripts.

The Loss Arc dealt with Subaru's memory loss and his struggle to regain conviction. Episode 11 completed a character arc where Subaru shed self-loathing and doubt, with Emilia helping him see his growth. Episode 12 saw an amnesiac Subaru choose compassion over paranoia, and episode 13 pitted him against Rui's memory-eating. The Recapture Arc opened with Subaru openly confessing his memory loss and heading toward the tower's spiral staircase, the site of his two previous falling deaths. Recent episodes have escalated the mystery: episode 14 revealed that Subaru is unknowingly a Sin Archbishop two times over, that his new powers likely come from Regulus' Authority of Greed, and that Shaula is the giant scorpion.

The season has been a commercial and critical success. It topped ABEMA's weekly anime ranking for three consecutive weeks and won five of the first eight Anime Corner weekly polls, with a 20.08% vote share in Week 8. The franchise celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2026, with the light novel series surpassing 16 million copies in worldwide circulation. A 10th anniversary event, 'Starlight Party,' is scheduled for November 14 at Tachikawa Stage Garden, featuring 12 cast members and musical guests Konomi Suzuki and MYTH & ROID. The opening theme 'Recollect' is by Konomi Suzuki featuring Ashnikko, and the ending theme 'Ender Ember' is by MYTH & ROID featuring TK from Ling Tosite Sigure.

Key facts

Season 4 structure
19 episodes split into the 11-episode Loss Arc and the 8-episode Recapture Arc ↗
Recapture Arc premiere
August 12, 2026 ↗
Studio
WHITE FOX ↗
Director
Masahiro Shinohara ↗
Script supervisor
Tappei Nagatsuki ↗
Opening theme
"Recollect" by Konomi Suzuki featuring Ashnikko ↗
Ending theme
"Ender Ember" by MYTH & ROID featuring TK from Ling Tosite Sigure ↗
Light novel circulation
Over 16 million copies worldwide ↗
10th anniversary event
Starlight Party on November 14 at Tachikawa Stage Garden ↗
Episode 14 reveal
Subaru is unknowingly a Sin Archbishop two times over ↗

Timeline

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Facts

Release
tv · August 12, 2026 · worldwide · 2026-06-17
Release
tv · 2026-05-16 · 2026-05-16

Connections

Voice cast of
flugel, shaula, natsuki subaru

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1d ago

Re:ZERO Season 4 Episode 16 Preview Shows Tracksuit Subaru

Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4 released the preview for Episode 16, numbered Episode 82 overall, ahead of its September 9, 2026 premiere. The episode is the fifth of the second cour, which carries the subtitle The Recapture Arc and began broadcasting on August 12, 2026. The preview stills and web trailer show Subaru Natsuki in a tracksuit, though the promotional material keeps the episode's major plot developments under wraps. The second cour follows the group's journey across the Auguria Dunes toward the Pleiades Watchtower, where they seek Shaula, the wise man tied to the tower. The story picks up after the Watergate City of Priestella conflict, with Rem still trapped in an endless sleep, Crusch having lost her memories, and Julius having lost his name. WHITE FOX produces the season, with Masahiro Shinohara directing and Tappei Nagatsuki serving as script supervisor. Preview stills for the accompanying mini anime were also released. The franchise is approaching its 10th anniversary in 2026, and the light novel and original series have surpassed 16 million copies sold worldwide.

Sep 2

threezero MDLX X Force Armor Figure Opens Pre-Orders

threezero's MDLX line is adding the X Force Armor from the Rockman X series, a painted action figure standing about 12.3 centimeters tall with roughly 34 points of articulation. It includes interchangeable parts compatible with the earlier MDLX X, plus new sculpted pieces: an upgraded X Buster and a Stock Charge Shot effect. Pre-orders are open at Rakuten Books at 10,910 yen including tax.

Sep 2

Prison Survival Horror PROCEDURE ZERO Announced for 2026 PC Release

Polish developer DELANIVO GAMES, the project of independent creator Łukasz Twardowski, announced PROCEDURE ZERO, a first-person survival horror set in a prison, and opened its Steam page. The player is an inmate with no name, no crime, and no record, tracked by surveillance cameras and treated as a normal prisoner. The game is scheduled for release within 2026 and supports Japanese display.

Sep 1

Re:ZERO Episode 81 Preview Reveals Reid's Tower Takeover

Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4 released the preview for Episode 15, which is Episode 81 overall, on September 1, one day before the episode airs in Japan on September 2. The episode, titled 'Hitoisu na Hoshi' (A Single-Minded Star), continues the second cour of Season 4, the Recapture Arc, which began on August 12 after the first 11-episode Loss Arc opened on April 8. WHITE FOX is animating, with Masahiro Shinohara directing and Tappei Nagatsuki as scenario supervisor. The preview material shows Reid Astrea roaming the Pleiades Watchtower rather than staying in the second-floor examination hall, because Reid's soul has taken over the body of the remaining Gluttony, Roy Alphard. Subaru faces five obstacles: a stampede of magical beasts, two archbishops of sin, a giant scorpion, and a pitch-black shadow. After Returning by Death, he presses Shaula on the rules of the trial she holds, beginning the trial-and-error process to conquer the tower. The release also includes preview stills for mini-anime Episode 81, 'Waga Banzai,' which shows Priscilla's group returning to their southern territory. The franchise has surpassed 16 million copies in worldwide circulation and celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2026, with an exhibition running September 12 to October 4 at Shibuya BEAM Gallery.

Aug 30

Re:Zero Emilia Birthday Life 2026 Event Runs From September 19

The Re:Zero Starting Emilia's Birthday Life 2026 in Marui pop-up shop celebrates Emilia's September 23 birthday. Newly drawn flower-themed illustrations appear on acrylic stands, can badges, keychains, and more. A purchase bonus offers a short story booklet by original author Tappei Nagatsuki. The event runs at Shibuya MODI from September 19 to 27 and at Kobe Marui from October 3 to 12.

Aug 28

Re:Zero Season 4 Episode 14 Reveals Subaru Is a Sin Archbishop Twice Over

Anime News Network's review of Re:Zero Season 4 episode 14 analyzes the arc's structure, suggesting Subaru's challenges feel orchestrated by an outside force. The review notes Subaru is unknowingly a Sin Archbishop two times over, and that his new powers likely come from Regulus' Authority of Greed. The episode also reveals Shaula is the giant scorpion and Roy tried to eat Reid.

Aug 28

Re:ZERO Season 4 Episode 14 Preview Trailer and Images Released

Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4 has released the preview trailer and stills for Episode 14, which is Episode 80 of the overall anime. The episode premieres on August 26, 2026 and is the third installment of the second cour, subtitled The Recapture Arc. The arc began broadcasting and streaming on August 12, following the 11-episode Loss Arc. The official preview materials also include stills for the accompanying mini-anime, Re:ZERO -Starting Break Time, which airs through the franchise's official YouTube channel. The Recapture Arc follows Subaru Natsuki and his companions as they seek to recover what was lost after the battle at the Watergate City of Priestella, including Rem's endless sleep, Crusch's lost memories, and Julius's erased name. They head toward the Pleiades Watchtower, guided by the wise man Shaula. Studio WHITE FOX handles animation, with Masahiro Shinohara directing and original author Tappei Nagatsuki serving as script supervisor. The series marked its 10th anniversary in 2026, and the fourth season is structured into two arcs: the 11-episode Loss Arc and the eight-episode Recapture Arc.

Aug 27

ABSOLUTE ACT Strike Freedom Gundam Debuts at TOKYO Toy Show 2026

Bandai Spirits is launching a new Gundam figure brand called ABSOLUTE ACT, built around the ABSOLUTE ACTION SYSTEM for articulation. The first entry is the Strike Freedom Gundam from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY, which received its world first display at TOKYO Toy Show 2026, running from August 27 to August 30, 2026. The approximately 185mm tall ABS/PVC figure features movable mechanisms in the neck, shoulders, and waist, plus a waist rail mechanism and shoulder pull-out mechanism for dynamic posing. It includes a high-energy beam rifle, two beam sabers, a connected saber handle, two beam shields, interchangeable wrist parts, and a base with a bendable support rod. Reservations begin August 27, 2026, at general retail stores, with release scheduled for March 2027 at 16,500 yen including tax. TOKYO Toy Show 2026's first two days are trade-only, with public access on August 29 and 30. The show also featured other Gundam items at the Bandai Spirits booth, including Gundam Miximize Gundam Zero and HG 1/144 Gundam Zero.

Aug 21

Re:ZERO Season 4 Episode 13 Pits Subaru Against Rui's Memory Feast

Anime News Network reviews Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4 episode 13, giving it a community score of 4.2. The episode centers on Subaru facing a death of personality as Rui plays on his existential fears, causing his blackouts and eating his memories in an infinite feeding cycle. Rem reminds him of his potential.

Aug 18

Re:ZERO Season 4 Episode 13 Preview Trailer and Images Revealed

The official website for Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4 has released a preview trailer and stills for Episode 13, which is Episode 79 overall, ahead of its August 19, 2026 premiere. The episode continues the Recapture Arc, the second cour of the season, which began airing on August 12, 2026. The arc follows Subaru Natsuki and his allies as they cross the dangerous Auguria Dunes toward the Pleiades Watchtower, where the wise man Shaula is said to hold knowledge that could restore what was lost in the Priestella battle. Rem remains trapped in an endless sleep, Crusch has lost her memories, and Julius has lost his name. The preview stills show the returning cast, including Yusuke Kobayashi as Subaru, Rie Takahashi as Emilia, and Fairouz Ai as Shaula. The production team also released preview stills for Episode 13 of the Break Time mini anime, which airs on the official Re:ZERO YouTube channel. Season 4 is animated by WHITE FOX, with Masahiro Shinohara directing and Tappei Nagatsuki supervising scripts. The season totals 19 episodes, split into the 11-episode Loss Arc and the 8-episode Recapture Arc.

Aug 15

Re:Zero 4th Season Recapture Arc Opens With Episode 78 on August 12

Anime Anime reports that Re:Zero -Starting Life in Another World- 4th season's Recapture Arc begins airing August 12 with episode 78, "The Story From Here On." Subaru, having resolved to fight as himself, confesses his memory loss upon waking from Return by Death, secures Ram's cooperation, and heads toward the tower's spiral staircase, the site of his two previous falling deaths.

Aug 14

Re:ZERO Season 4 Episode 12 Review: Subaru Finds Conviction After Losing His Memories

Anime News Network reviews episode 12 of Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4, scoring it 4.1. The episode focuses on an amnesiac Subaru regaining self-awareness through a conversation with Ram, and choosing compassion over paranoia when he realizes Meili killed him in previous loops. He predicts her suicide attempt and enlists Emilia's help to stop it.

Aug 8

Purple G2 Combat Hero Megatron Joins threezero MDLX Line

threezero announced Transformers MDLX G2 Heroes Combat Megatron, a purple-colored figure inspired by the 1994 G2 toy line. It stands about 18cm tall, has roughly 45 points of articulation, and includes a fusion cannon, back cannon, four interchangeable wrist parts, and a decal sheet. Pre-orders are open on Amazon.co.jp for 19,580 yen, with release scheduled for October 31, 2026.

Aug 5

North American Anime, Manga Releases: July 26-August 1

Anime News Network's weekly roundup lists North American anime and manga releases for July 26-August 1. Anime highlights include Genshiken: Season One + OVA Collection, Girls' Last Tour: Complete Collection, and Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 3 on Blu-ray. The manga slate features over 40 titles, including new series like Luca, the Dragon Vet and Liste Rouge.

Aug 5

Re:ZERO Season 4 Recapture Arc Trailer Previews August 12 Debut

The staff of Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- began streaming a trailer for the fourth season's second arc, The Recapture Arc, on August 5. The arc will begin airing on August 12 on TOKYO MX, AT-X, and 21 other stations nationwide, with streaming on ABEMA and d Anime Store starting the same day. The fourth season consists of 19 episodes split into two arcs: The Loss Arc, which ran 11 episodes from April 8 to June, and The Recapture Arc, which will run 8 episodes. The trailer shows the aftermath of the battle in Priestella, where Subaru and his allies won at great cost, including Rem's endless sleep, Crusch's lost memories, and Julius's stolen name. It also introduces new enemies and footage. New cast members include Fairouz Ai as Shaula and Tomokazu Sugita as Reid Astrea. The opening theme, "Recollect," is performed by Konomi Suzuki featuring Ashnikko, and the ending theme, "Ender Ember," is by MYTH & ROID featuring TK from Ling Tosite Sigure. The series is animated by WHITE FOX, with Masahiro Shinohara directing. The light novel series has surpassed 16 million copies in worldwide circulation, and the anime celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2026.

Jul 18

Summer 2026 Anime Feature Concludes With 6 Titles Including Re:Zero Season 4 Part 2

ASCII.jp's summer anime feature, which covered over 70 works, wraps up with a final installment spotlighting six streaming titles. The list includes Re:Zero - Starting Life in Another World 4th Season: Retribution Arc, THE RIBBON HERO, Victoria with a Large Hand, Cyborg 009 Nemesis, Tomb Raider King, and Star Wars: Visions / The Ninth Jedi.

Jul 15

Re:Zero Pirate-Themed Online Lottery Launches With Blanket, Plushies

SEGA Fave Co., Ltd. began sales of the SEGA Lucky Kuji Online "Re:Zero -Starting Life in Another World- Pirate Theme" lottery on July 15, 2026. Prizes include a Recognition-Inhibiting Robe-style Blanket, Sitting Plushie, Plushie Mascot, Plushie Clip, Acrylic Stand, and Sticker Set. The Last Lucky Prize is a set of three Plushie Mascots. Each draw costs 770 yen plus shipping. The lottery is available online via SEGA Lucky Kuji Online and Famima Online.

Jul 11

Sega's Yumemirize Line Adds Rem Figure With Panda Hat

Sega announced a new prize figure of Rem from Re:Zero -Starting Life in Another World- as part of its Yumemirize brand. The figure depicts Rem wearing a giant panda hat and a mandarin dress-style outfit. It will be available as a crane game prize at amusement facilities across Japan starting July 17, 2026. The figure stands approximately 11 cm tall.

Jul 8

Abema to Stream 10 Kadokawa Anniversary Anime for Free in 2026

ABEMA announced a special project, 'KADOKAWA・ABEMA Anniversary Anime Selection,' offering free streaming of 10 KADOKAWA anime celebrating anniversaries in 2026. The lineup includes dedicated channels for five series, starting with Steins;Gate on July 11, and free marathon streams for five more. The project runs through the year.

Jul 3

Anime News Network Readers Rank Spring 2026 Finale Episodes

Anime News Network has published its final weekly reader poll ranking for the Spring 2026 season, covering episodes aired through June 30. The list compares the final episodes of 18 series, with Witch Hat Atelier, Dorohedoro, and Nippon Sangoku taking the top three spots. The rankings are based on user ratings of individual episodes, not overall series popularity.

Jul 2

Robo-Dou Griffon Aqua Unit Joins Threezero's Patlabor Figure Line

Threezero has announced a new Robo-Dou action figure of the Griffon from Patlabor, this time equipped with a newly sculpted Aqua Unit. The 1/35 scale figure features a zinc alloy die-cast frame with 60 points of articulation, cloth covers with weathering, and metallic paint on round details. Pre-orders open July 2, 2026, with shipment scheduled for Q1 2027 at 25,490 yen.

Jun 28

Konomi Suzuki Discusses 'Re:Zero' 4th Season Op 'Recollect' in Megami Magazine Interview

Konomi Suzuki, who performs the opening theme 'Recollect' for 'Re:Zero - Starting Life in Another World' 4th season, discusses the song's creation in the May 2026 issue of Megami Magazine. She describes the track as having a mysterious, labyrinthine atmosphere, notes the collaboration with Ashnikko, and explains how the desert setting of the new season influenced the sound.

Jun 28

Spring 2026 Anime Season Closes With Three Sequels Confirmed

The spring 2026 anime season ended in June. Three titles-Magical Sisters Lulu & Lily, Star Wars: Maul / Shadow Road, and Re:Zero - Starting Life in Another World-all have sequels planned. Lulu & Lily returns in October, Re:Zero's 4th season airs August 12, and Maul / Shadow Road has a project in progress with no release date yet.

Jun 27

PLAMATEA Adds Rei Ayanami and Asuka Langley Shikinami Models

Good Smile Company and Max Factory are adding Rei Ayanami and Asuka Langley Shikinami from the "Rebuild of Evangelion" films to their PLAMATEA line of movable plastic model kits. Both figures stand approximately 170mm tall and are scheduled for release in December 2026 at 7,700 yen each. The Rei Ayanami kit includes three expression parts-serious, smiling, and glaring-with decals for eye direction, plus a glasses case accessory. The Asuka Langley Shikinami kit includes smiling, embarrassed, and "Are you stupid?" faces, along with a puppet accessory. Both models feature movable joints, pre-painted parts, and color-separated molding. They come with a base that has a movable support arm and can hold weapons from the separately sold MODEROID Evangelion Unit-01 kit. Prototype production is by SELECT D.

Jun 22

All 77 Episodes of Re:Zero to Stream With Cast Commentary on Abema

On June 22, ABEMA announced it will stream all 77 episodes of Re:Zero - Starting Life in Another World, from the first season through the fourth season Loss Arc and both OVAs, with cast commentary starting August 8. The stream is free. The fourth season Retrieval Arc premieres August 12.

Jun 18

Re:Zero Season 4 Episode 11 Puts Subaru Through a Psychological Trial

Episode 11 of Re:Zero Season 4 confronts Subaru with a creature wearing Meili's face that tries to convince him his friends have ulterior motives. The episode parallels the first sanctuary trial, forcing Subaru to face his inferiority complex. Emilia helps him by explaining her perspective on his growth, and the cour ends with Subaru's conviction strengthened despite her death.

Jun 17

Crunchyroll Reveals Summer 2026 Anime Lineup With Over 50 Titles

Crunchyroll announced its Summer 2026 simulcast lineup on June 17, covering more than 50 new and returning series. The season kicks off on June 24 with Heroine? Saint? No, I'm an All-Works Maid (And Proud of It)! and runs through August. Major new adaptations include Black Torch, an action series about a shinobi who bonds with a mononoke cat, and Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia, a historical fantasy from Science SARU set during the Mongol Empire's expansion. Returning sequels dominate the slate: Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 3, Hana-Kimi Season 2, Saga of Tanya the Evil Season 2, Clevatess Season 2, and Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs Season 2 all premiere in July. Re:Zero -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4 Part 2 arrives on August 12. The Elusive Samurai Season 2 and Oh Boy, Was I Wrong About Her are confirmed for later in the season without exact dates. Twelve series continuing from Spring 2026, including One Piece's Elbaph Arc Part 2 and That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 4, will also stream through the summer. English dub languages were listed for many titles.

Jun 17

Re:Zero 4th Season Recapture Arc Visual Released, Rie Takahashi Sings Stay Alive ~Regain~

The TV anime Re:Zero - Starting Life in Another World has released the key visual for its 4th season's second half, the Recapture Arc, following the conclusion of the Loss Arc on June 17. The 8-episode Recapture Arc will begin airing on August 12 across 21 stations in Japan, with advance streaming on ABEMA and d Anime Store. Alongside the visual, a special performance video of 'Stay Alive ~Regain~' sung by Emilia voice actress Rie Takahashi was released. The song played during episode 11 of the Loss Arc and marks the first time Takahashi has performed 'Stay Alive' in character since the 1st season. The track became available on streaming platforms on June 18. Takahashi commented that she sang the new version while preserving the original song's emotions but wrapping it in the warmth Emilia now holds, making it a song that stands by Subaru. The franchise also announced details for its 10th anniversary event, 'Starlight Party,' to be held on November 14 at Tachikawa Stage Garden, featuring 12 cast members and musical guests Konomi Suzuki and MYTH & ROID. The original light novel series by Tappei Nagatsuki has surpassed 16 million copies in circulation worldwide.

Jun 16

Re:Zero Sweets-Themed Online Lottery Launches on Kujibikido

KADOKAWA's online lottery service Kujibikido is offering a sweets-themed lottery for Re:Zero - Starting Life in Another World, featuring newly drawn illustrations of Emilia, Beatrice, and Anastasia. Sales run from June 23 to July 14, 2026, with prizes including big tapestries, desk mats, acrylic stands, keychains, and can badges. A repost campaign will give away a set of acrylic stand figures to three winners.

Jun 13

Re:Zero Season 4 Episode 10 Puts Subaru at Odds With the Viewer

Anime News Network reviews episode 10 of Re:Zero -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4, noting that Subaru's lack of knowledge leads him to make poor decisions based on faulty assumptions, frustrating viewers who know more. The episode suggests Subaru is possessed by the same creature that controlled Rem, causing memory gaps, and that the books of the dead may hold the key to recovering his lost year.

Jun 11

Re:Zero Holds Top Spot on ABEMA Weekly Anime Ranking for Third Week

ABEMA published its weekly anime ranking for the week starting June 1, 2026. The top five most-watched titles on the streaming service were listed. 'Re:Zero - Starting Life in Another World' (Season 4) took first place for the third consecutive week. The early release version of 'Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You' ranked second, having started its ABEMA-exclusive advance distribution on June 3. 'That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime' (Season 4) held third place, matching its position from the previous week. 'Classroom of the Elite' (Season 4) ranked fourth, and 'Witch Hat Atelier' placed fifth. The early release version of 'Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You' consists of the first six episodes of the TV broadcast cut into roughly 10-minute segments. The full TV broadcast is scheduled to begin on July 9 on TBS network 28 stations.

Jun 5

Re:Zero Season 4 Episode 9 Pits Subaru Against a Killer Who Knows Too Much

Episode 9 of Re:Zero Season 4 sees Subaru wrongly dismiss Meili as a suspect while the real killer, possibly an Archbishop of Sin, taunts him with knowledge of Return by Death. The review notes three potential forces at play in the massacre timeline and suggests Subaru may not need to restart from zero this time.

Jun 1

Julius Gets Beat by Chopsticks in New Re:Zero Season 4 Clip

A new clip from the sixth episode of Re:Zero -Starting Life in Another World- season 4 shows Julius Euclius being hit with chopsticks. The scene is part of the Loss Arc, the first of two arcs that make up the 19-episode season. The Loss Arc began broadcast and streaming on April 8, 2026, and runs for 11 episodes. The Recapture Arc will follow with 8 episodes starting August 12, 2026. The season is directed by Masaharu Watanabe, with series composition by Masahiro Yokotani and character designs by Kyuta Sakai. Production is handled by White Fox. The opening theme is "Recollect" by Konomi Suzuki and Ashnikko, and the ending theme is "Ender Ember" by MYTH & ROID feat. TK (Ling tosite sigure). The clip was released by Crunchyroll, which streams the series. The season adapts the ongoing novels by Tappei Nagatsuki, which began in 2012.

Jun 1

Abema Spring 2026 Anime Rankings Put Re:Zero 4th Season at Top

Abema released mid-season rankings for spring 2026 anime, based on view and comment data from March 30 to April 27. Re:Zero 4th Season ranked first in both categories. Classroom of the Elite 4th Season and Witch Hat Atelier also placed high. The list shows sequels dominating but new adaptations breaking in.

May 30

Re:ZERO Season 4 Dominates Spring 2026 Rankings With Fifth Win

Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4 has taken the top spot in the Spring 2026 weekly anime rankings for the fifth time, according to the Week 8 poll from Anime Corner. The series received 20.08% of over 5,000 votes, the highest vote share any anime has achieved this season. Daemons of the Shadow Realm placed second with 5.15%, and Classroom of the Elite IV earned its first top-three finish of the season in third place with 4.65%. Witch Hat Atelier and Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun Season 4 rounded out the top five. Re:ZERO Season 4 has now won five of the first eight weekly polls, extending its lead as the season enters its final weeks. The series began on April 8 and previously ranked first in Weeks 1, 2, 3, and 6. The season consists of 19 episodes split into two arcs: the 11-episode Loss Arc starting April 8 and the 8-episode Recapture Arc beginning August 12, with a two-month break in between. Anime News Network also noted that Dorohedoro and One Piece kept Witch Hat Atelier just shy of first place in their own rankings.

May 29

Re:Zero Ram and Rem Plastic Model Kits Open for Preorder

KADOKAWA opened preorders on May 29 for plastic model kits of Re:Zero - Starting Life in Another World characters Ram and Rem under its KADOKAWA PLASTIC MODEL SERIES line. The kits come in standard and DX versions, with the DX version adding an original swimsuit set and extra face parts. Preorders close on July 8 through the KADOKAWA official online shop Kadost. The standard kits include three face parts each: Ram comes with expressionless, angry, and looking-down faces, while Rem includes smiling, oni-fied, and crying faces. The DX version adds a smiling face for Ram and an open-mouthed smiling face for Rem. Both versions include optional hands, weapons such as Ram's staff and Rem's morning star, and display bases. A Kadost-exclusive bonus adds a "shy face" part for each character. Kadost also offers special sets that include a toolbox painted in the character's color. The kits are non-scale, approximately 157 mm tall, and priced between 9,680 yen and 15,730 yen depending on the version. They are scheduled for release in November 2026.

May 24

Wistoria: Wand and Sword Season 2 Tops Spring 2026 Anime Rankings Week 7

Anime Corner's seventh weekly poll for the Spring 2026 season closed with over 4,000 votes. Wistoria: Wand and Sword Season 2 took first place for the second time this season, receiving 8.46% of the vote and displacing last week's leader, Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4, which fell to second with 6.68%. Witch Hat Atelier ranked third with 4.84%, maintaining its position as the highest-ranked non-sequel series. The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten Season 2 re-entered the top ten at tenth place. The full list of 61 ranked titles includes Classroom of the Elite IV at sixth, Agents of the Four Seasons at seventh, and Marriagetoxin at ninth. Anime Corner runs the poll weekly throughout the season, with voting for week eight already open.

May 19

Re:Zero Season 4 Episode 5 Reveals the Library's Nature and Typhon's Past

Episode 5 of Re:Zero Season 4 splits its focus between the tower's library-a repository of everyone's memories, searchable only by knowing the person-and a flashback to Typhon's childhood, where her Authority of Pride killed anyone who felt guilt, making her a tragic mass murderer unaware of her own wrongdoing.

May 19

Re:ZERO Season 4 Episode 6 Pits Julius and Emilia Against Reid

Episode 6 of Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4 focuses on combat and character development as the party faces Reid, the original Sword Saint. The episode features two rounds of Reid versus Julius and one round of Reid versus Emilia, with the animation serving as eye candy for the action quota. The central dilemma is that every member of the party must defeat Reid to proceed to the next floor of the tower, including Subaru, Anastasia, Meili, Ram, Rem, and Julius. However, Reid is willing to adjust the rules, suggesting that overcoming him requires intellect rather than sheer strength. The battles also advance character arcs: Emilia's sheltered nature causes her to not register Reid's sexual harassment, surprising him and allowing her a clean hit. Julius's fight explores his lifelong status as second best compared to Reinhard, and his pride in being chosen by Anastasia-a memory now only he retains. The episode draws parallels to Subaru and Julius's fight from the first season, with Julius emulating Subaru's earlier absurd proclamation and willingness to accept consequences. A staircase scene metaphorically depicts Subaru supporting Julius rather than carrying him, acknowledging Julius's need to walk his own path with help, similar to how Rem once helped Subaru.

May 16

Re:Zero Season 4 Reopens the Question of Whether Subaru Is Flugel

Animehunch examines the long-running theory that Natsuki Subaru is the Sage Flugel, citing evidence from the current season of Re:Zero. Shaula identifies Subaru by scent and speech patterns, and a tree Flugel planted 400 years ago bears a message in Japanese kanji that reads "Flugel was here." Subaru had the same urge to carve his name on it.