The wait is finally ending for fans of the dark fantasy isekai series. Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4 Episode 1 is arriving this week, continuing Subaru Natsuki’s painful journey through the Pleiades Watchtower arc. After the intense battles in Priestella, the new season will adapt Arc 6 of the light novels, titled “The Corridor of Memories.” Here is everything you need to know about the release schedule, story setup, and where to watch the premiere.
Episode 1 Release Date and Time
The first episode of Re:ZERO Season 4 is scheduled to premiere on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. The episode will first air on Japanese television at 10:00 PM JST. For global audiences, streaming platforms will release the subtitled version shortly after the Japanese broadcast, typically within 30 minutes to an hour.
Here is the expected release schedule for Re:ZERO Season 4 Episode 1 across different time zones:
- Japan (JST): April 8, 2026 at 10:00 PM
- Pacific Time (PT): April 8, 2026 at 6:00 AM
- Eastern Time (ET): April 8, 2026 at 9:00 AM
- UK (GMT): April 8, 2026 at 1:00 PM
- Central Europe (CET): April 8, 2026 at 3:00 PM
- India (IST): April 8, 2026 at 6:30 PM
- Australia (AEST): April 9, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Where to Watch Season 4 Online
Crunchyroll will stream Re:ZERO Season 4 for audiences across North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, CIS, India, and Southeast Asia. The platform will offer the series with Japanese audio and multiple subtitle options.
For viewers in Asia, additional streaming options include Bilibili (BStation), iQiyi, and CatchPlay. These platforms will provide subtitles in local languages, including Indonesian and others. An English dub for Re:ZERO Season 4 is currently in production, though a specific release date has not been announced yet.
Episode Count and Split-Cour Structure
Re:ZERO Season 4 will have a total of 19 episodes, divided into two parts. The first part, called the Loss Arc, begins on April 8, 2026, and will run for 11 episodes. After a short break, the second part, the Recapture Arc, will return on August 12, 2026, with the remaining 8 episodes.
What to Expect From Season 4 Episode 1
The first episode, titled “Kimi o Tsuredasu Riyū” (The Reason to Bring You Out), will pick up right after the end of Season 3. The battle at the Watergate City of Priestella is over, but the victory came at a heavy price. Rem remains trapped in an endless sleep because of the Authority of Gluttony. Julius Juukulius has lost his name and memories. Several other characters continue to suffer from the Sin Archbishops’ attacks.
Subaru Natsuki learns about a wise man named Shaula, an all-seeing being who lives in the Pleiades Watchtower. This tower stands at the far end of the Auguria Dunes, a dangerous desert that even the Sword Saint Reinhard could not fully conquer. Subaru decides to lead his friends on a risky journey to the tower, hoping to find answers and a way to restore what was lost.
“Together with his friends, Subaru starts a life-risking journey to reclaim what was lost.” – Official Season 4 synopsis
Returning Cast and Staff
The main voice cast returns for Re:ZERO Season 4:
- Yusuke Kobayashi as Subaru Natsuki
- Rie Takahashi as Emilia
- Inori Minase as Rem
- Rie Murakawa as Ram
- Satomi Arai as Beatrice
- Takuya Eguchi as Julius Juukulius
- Fairouz Ai as Shaula (new character)
White Fox continues as the animation studio, with Masahiro Shinohara directing. Series creator Tappei Nagatsuki supervises the script to make sure the adaptation stays true to the light novels.
New Opening Theme
The creditless opening video for Re:ZERO Season 4 was shown at AnimeJapan 2026 on March 29. The new opening theme song is called “Recollect,” performed by Konomi Suzuki featuring Ashnikko. The production team includes Giga and TeddyLoid. Preview stills from Episode 1 were also released during the event, showing the visual direction for the new season.
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What Happened Before Season 4
Season 3 ended with the group barely surviving the Witch Cult attack in Priestella. The Sin Archbishops of Lust, Wrath, and Gluttony caused terrible damage. Sirius, the Archbishop of Wrath, was captured but gave a mysterious hint about Subaru’s connection to Petelgeuse.
The biggest shock came at the end. Subaru realized that Julius no longer recognized him. The Authority of Gluttony had eaten Subaru’s name, slowly removing his existence from other people’s memories. Emilia made the difficult choice to freeze the victims of Lust’s powers in cryosleep to save them for the future.
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