Following the premiere of Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 3 finale in Japan, the official accounts of the popular isekai anime series have announced that a fourth season is currently in production. The first teaser visual for Re:ZERO Season 4 was released, and the official YouTube channel of Kadokawa released an announcement video featuring Subaru and Emilia. A commemorative illustration by light novel illustrator Shinichiro Otsuka was also revealed. Here's the announcement video for Re:ZERO Season 4:
The announcement on Re:ZERO's official X account read:
Thank you for watching all the way through to the final episode. Production of the 4th season has been confirmed. We appreciate your continued support for #ReZero !
Here's the first teaser visual for Re:ZERO Season 4:
Here's Shinichiro Otsuka Re:ZERO Season 4 commemorative illustration:
Voice Cast shares comments on Re:ZERO Season 4
The two lead voice actors of Re:ZERO, Yusuke Kobayashi (Subaru) and Rie Takahashi (Emilia), shared comments on the announcement of the fourth season, with Takahashi noting that this is the first time they have been able to announce a sequel immediately after an anime season ended. Here's her full comment:
Re:Zero , which has continued up through the 3rd season, And now—being able to announce a sequel right after the anime’s broadcast ends… Believe it or not, this is actually the first time we’ve been able to do that…! The final episode might’ve hit hard emotionally, but first, let’s enjoy this follow-up announcement as a reward! VICTORY!!!! To everyone: Please keep your passion for Re:Zero burning strong, And don’t forget about him, either…! Make sure to look forward to what’s next! And once again, thank you so, so much for supporting Re:Zero! 💜
Meanwhile, Koboyashi assured fans that they won't have to wait for 4 years for the Re:ZERO Season 4 to arrive. Check out his full comment below:
Thought you’d have to wait another 4 years?! Not this time!! That’s right — Season 4 is officially in production! There are nostalgic characters returning, Subaru isn’t in his usual tracksuit, former enemies are appearing, and Julius has a sorrowful expression… Even just the teaser visual stirs up so many emotions. What kind of landscapes will the next season show us? Please look forward to the broadcast!”
What is the plot of Re:ZERO Season 4?
Re:ZERO Season 3 covered the light novels' Arc 5, The Stars That Engrave History, split into two parts: the Attack Arc (first 8 episodes) and the Counterattack Arc. In Episode 16 (finale) of the third season, the battle of Priestella ended, and now, Subaru and his friends will need to try and recover the lost names and memories.
Re:ZERO Season 4 is expected to continue from Volume 21 of the KADOKAWA-published light novels written by Tappei Nagatsuki and illustrated by Shinichirou Ootsuka. This means Re:ZERO Season 4 will cover Arc 6, The Corridor of Memories. Yen Press, the official English publisher of the light novels, shared a story description for Volume 21:
The Witch Cult has finally been driven from the Water Gate City, but the turbulent events have left deep scars on Pristella. Far too many people have even been robbed of their names and memories. In order to save them, Subaru and his friends set off on a dangerous journey to the Pleiades Watchtower. To get there, they will need to cross the Auguria Dunes, home to vicious demon beasts of every stripe and so treacherous a place that even Reinhard was forced to turn back. The only way they have any chance of making it across is to trust the guidance of a spirit bearing the name of a certain witch and a demon beast tamer who once tried to kill everyone in Roswaal Manor. With such unsettling traveling companions and a still-sleeping Rem along for the ride, Subaru will need to stay on his toes to make sure everyone reaches their destination in one piece…
Studio White Fox produced the third season of Re:ZERO, and will likely return to produce the fourth season but the staff and studio haven't been officially confirmed yet. Main staff of Re:ZERO Season 3 included: Masahiro Shinohara as the director, Masahiro Yokotani as the series composer, Haruka Sagawa as the character designer, and Kenichiro Suehiro as the music composer.
The first three seasons of Re:ZERO are available to stream on Crunchyroll, so we can expect the fourth season to release on the same platform. For the latest information about Re:ZERO, check out the official website of the isekai anime.
