Last month, TV anime adaptation of Tappei Nagatsuki's Re:Zero -Starting Life in Another World- light novel series returned for its third season, and now, fans are looking forward to the premiere of its sixth episode. The previous episode featured Natsuki Subaru and his allies confronting Roy Alphard, the Sin Archbishop of Gluttony. While that's happening, the other Sin Archbishops launched an overwhelming assault on the city of Priestella, turning it into a devastating battleground.
The official website of the anime has shared a teaser trailer and preview stills for Re:Zero Season 3 Episode 5, which is titled What It Takes to Be a Knight, and it will see Subaru awakening in the aftermath of the floodwaters washing over Priestella. Chaos in Priestella will escalate as the Sin Archbishops continue to put the pressure on Subaru and his friends, leading the city toward further destruction. In his efforts to save Emilia, Subaru, who's now angrier more than ever, will be determined to stop the Cult's assult. Priscilla Barielle will join the fight, but a terrifying beast appears before them.
Watch the teaser trailer for Re:Zero Season 3 Episode 6 below:
The official synopsis for Re:Zero Season 3 Episode 6 reads:
Swallowed by a torrent that seemed to wash over Priscilla, Subaru loses consciousness. When he wakes up, he finds Priscilla and Liliana by his side. The two inform him of a new demand from the Witch’s Cult, as announced by Capella through the broadcast. Trembling with anger, Subaru exclaims that he won’t be defeated. Impressed by his resolve, Priscilla tells him that she will grant him a reward. However, a hideous beast appears before the three of them…
Check out the preview stills for Re:Zero Season 3 Episode 6 in the image gallery below:
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Masahiro Shinohara, 秋風一乃助, and Kazue Otsuki are directing Re:Zero Season 3 Episode 6, with a script written by Masahiro Yokotani and storyboard by Masatoshi Hakata. Takeshi Sada and Rio Nishikawa are the sixth episode's animation directors. Studio White Fox is producing the animation of Re:Zero Season 3. The opening theme song is titled Reweave, performed by Konomi Suzuki; the ending theme song NUX LOX, is performed by MYTH & ROID ED.
Where to Watch Re:Zero Season 3 Episode 6
New episodes of Re:Zero Season 3 will air every Wednesday from October 2, 2024, and they will be available to stream on Crunchyroll as they air in Japan. Re:Zero Season 3 Episode 6 is scheduled to release on Thursday, November 7 at 7:30 AM Pacific/10:30 AM Eastern (3:30 PM BST in the UK). Season 3 has a total of 16 episodes split into two cours, so we can expect three more new episodes this Fall 2024 anime season, while the remaining eight episodes are expected to release in the Winter 2025 anime season.
What is Re:Zero Season 3 about?
Re:Zero-Starting Life in Another World- (Japanese: Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu) anime is based on the KADOKAWA-published light novels written by Tappei Nagatsuki and illustrated by Shinichirou Ootsuka. The third season will consist of 16 episodes, adapting the Attack arc and Coutnerattack arc with 8 episodes each. The Counterattack arc is set to premiere on February 5, 2025.
Here's the official plot description of Re:Zero Season 3:
A year has passed since the liberation of “The sanctuary”, where Subaru Natsuki defeated Elsa and fulfilled his contract with Beatrice in the battle against the Great Rabbits. Emilia camp was united as they faced the royal election, and Subaru Natsuki was living a fulfilling life, but the peace and quiet came to an end with a single letter delivered by a messenger. The letter was from Anastasia, one of the candidates for the royal selection, to invite Emilia to the Watergate City of Priestella, one of the five largest cities in Lugunica. Accepting the invitation, Subaru and his party set off for Priestella, where a variety of reunions awaited them. One unexpected, one unintended, and one to come. The stirrings of malice writhing beneath the surface of the water and an unprecedented crisis loom over them. Once again, the boy faces a cruel fate.
The first five episodes of Re:Zero Season 3 are now streaming on Crunchyroll. For more information about the new season of Re:Zero, check out the official website of the isekai anime.
