The wait for the next chapter of Subaru’s painful journey through the Auguria Dunes is almost over. Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4 has already started its “Loss Arc,” and fans are talking non-stop about the heavy events of Episode 3. If you need the exact time to watch Episode 4 and what to expect after that tense cliffhanger, here is everything confirmed for the upcoming release.
Episode 4 Release Time for USA, UK, India, and Global Audiences
Re:ZERO Season 4 Episode 4 will release on Wednesday, April 30, 2026. The release follows a weekly schedule. For viewers on Crunchyroll, the episode goes live one hour after the Japanese TV broadcast.
Here are the specific release times for your region:
- USA (Pacific Time – PDT): 7:00 AM
- USA (Eastern Time – EDT): 10:00 AM
- Canada (Eastern Time): 10:00 AM
- Brazil (BRT): 11:00 AM
- UK (GMT/BST): 3:00 PM / 4:00 PM (Depending on daylight saving)
- India (IST): 7:30 PM
- Australia (AEST): 12:00 AM (Early Thursday, May 1)
- Japan (JST): 10:00 PM (TV Broadcast)
The episode continues the “Loss Arc” (“Shitsui-hen”) which will run for 11 episodes before taking a break. The second part, the “Recapture Arc,” is scheduled to return on August 12, 2026.
SPOILER ALERT & CONTENT WARNING: The following article contains major plot spoilers for Re:ZERO Season 4, Episode 3. The episode includes scenes of psychological distress and intense physical conflict between main characters. Reader discretion is advised.
Where to Stream the Latest Episode of the Isekai Series
Crunchyroll remains the primary home for Re:ZERO Season 4. The streaming platform carries the series for viewers in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, India, and Southeast Asia.
If you live in Asia, you can also find the new episodes on Muse Asia, Prime Video, and Bilibili. You will need an active subscription to these services to watch the episode as soon as it drops.
Recap of Episode 3: The Descent Into Madness
To understand the stakes of Episode 4, you need to know what happened last week. Episode 3 was widely described by fans as one of the most heavy “bad loops” in the entire history of the anime.
The group—split up after a spatial distortion—found themselves trapped in an underground cavern. Subaru, Ram, and Anastasia (with Echidna in control) walked into a corridor filled with a poisonous miasma. The gas slowly destroyed their minds.
Here is what happened in the sequence:
- Subaru lost all reason, using his “Invisible Providence” to punch Ram.
- Subaru strangled Ram while screaming insults.
- Anastasia (Echidna) stabbed Ram to death to “save” Subaru.
- Patrasche (the dragon) began eating Ram’s body.
- Subaru died by being eaten by his own dragon.
One fan wrote on social media:
“This is the worst loop ever. I need a break after watching that. Patrasche eating Ram was too much.”
New Danger and The Mysterious Woman in Episode 4 Preview
After Subaru’s “Return by Death” triggered, he woke up back at the entrance of the cave. Choosing the left path instead of the right, the group now faces a large beast known as the “Hungry Horse King” (Gabaou).
Just before the credits rolled on Episode 3, a mysterious dark-skinned woman appeared and ended the beast. She looked at the unconscious Subaru and said, “Found you.”
Many signs point to this woman being Shaula, the long-awaited Sage who lives in the Pleiades Watchtower. Episode 4, titled “The Path of Difference,” will likely explain how she saved the group and whether she is a friend or a threat.
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How the Season is Structured for Fans
Re:ZERO Season 4 adapts the “Arc 6” of the light novels. The studio White Fox is animating the season in two separate parts to maintain quality.
Here is the remaining schedule for the first half:
- Episode 4: April 30, 2026
- Episode 5: May 7, 2026
- Episode 6: May 14, 2026
- Episode 7: May 21, 2026
- Episode 8: May 28, 2026
- Episode 9: June 4, 2026
- Episode 10: June 11, 2026
- Episode 11: June 18, 2026
The story continues with the “Recapture Arc” starting August 12, 2026.
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