Fans who have waited over three years for the next chapter of Subaru’s torment finally have a concrete date: Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4 will premiere in April 2026, Kadokawa announced today alongside a pulse-pounding main trailer and a breathtaking key visual that thrusts the Pleiades Watchtower into the spotlight.
The main trailer, clocking in at just over a minute, teases high-stakes action sequences, emotional turmoil, and the shadowy machinations of the Witch Cult's Sin Archbishops. It showcases Subaru's continued growth amid relentless trials, interspersed with glimpses of familiar allies and formidable new adversaries locked in fierce confrontations.
Complementing the trailer is the season's inaugural key visual, illustrated with intricate detail that captures the ethereal yet perilous atmosphere of the story's fantasy realm.
Notably, the character visuals spotlight three pivotal figures: the legendary Reid Astrea, the ruthless Roy Alphard, and the cunning Rui Arneb, each rendered with vivid expressions that hint at their complex roles in the unfolding narrative. Reid Astrea, the original Sword Saint and ancestor of the Astrea family who lived 400 years ago, commands attention with his imposing presence and masterful swordsmanship legacy. Alongside him are updated designs for the Witch Cult's Sin Archbishops of Gluttony—Roy Alphard (Rye Batenkaitos) and Rui Arneb—whose menacing auras foreshadow their antagonistic return from Season 3. These visuals not only emphasize the season's thematic focus on legacy and betrayal but also maintain the series' signature blend of beauty and foreboding.
Production for Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4 will see the return of key staff from the third season, ensuring continuity in the anime's renowned visual style and narrative pacing. Directed by Masaharu Watanabe at White Fox studio, the series continues to adapt the light novels with fidelity, building on the momentum of previous installments that have captivated audiences worldwide with their psychological depth and innovative storytelling.
The voice cast for the new season boasts a mix of returning stalwarts and exciting additions, bringing the expansive ensemble to life with unparalleled nuance. Highlighted below are the principal performers and their roles:
Yusuke Kobayashi as Subaru Natsuki
Rie Takahashi as Emilia
Satomi Arai as Beatrice
Rie Murakawa as Ram
Inori Minase as Rem
Takuya Eguchi as Julius Juukulius
Kana Ueda as Anastasia Hoshin
Eri Suzuki as Meili Portroute
Fairouz Ai as Shaula
Tomokazu Sugita as Reid Astrea
Kengo Kawanishi as Rye Batenkaitos/Roy Alphard
Konomi Kohara as Rui Arneb
These actors, many of whom have voiced their characters across multiple seasons, deliver performances that have become synonymous with the series' emotional resonance, from Subaru's raw desperation to the subtle interplay among the royal candidates.
What is Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- About?
At its core, Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- is a groundbreaking isekai tale that subverts genre conventions through its unflinching exploration of trauma, resilience, and the human condition. Originating as a light novel series penned by Tappei Nagatsuki and illustrated by Shinichirou Otsuka, it first began serialization on the user-generated novel platform Shōsetsuka ni Narō in April 2012. Its popularity quickly led to a print deal with Media Factory's MF Bunko J imprint, where the first volume debuted in January 2014. Since then, the franchise has ballooned into a multimedia phenomenon, encompassing over 30 light novel volumes, spin-offs, manga adaptations, and three successful anime seasons produced by White Fox. The series has garnered international acclaim for its intricate world-building, morally gray characters, and innovative use of time-loop mechanics, influencing a new wave of thoughtful fantasy narratives.
Crunchyroll's synopsis of Re:Zero encapsulates the story's gripping premise:
Natsuki Subaru, an ordinary high school student, is on his way home from the convenience store when he finds himself transported to another world. As he's lost and confused in a new world where he doesn't even know left from right, the only person to reach out to him was a beautiful girl with silver hair. Determined to repay her somehow for saving him from his own despair, Subaru agrees to help the girl find something she's looking for...
With Season 4 poised to delve further into Subaru's odyssey—confronting ancient legends, sinister cults, and the burdens of his "gift"—viewers can expect another layer of the psychological intensity that has defined the series. As streaming details solidify, anticipation builds for what promises to be another landmark entry in this enduring saga.
Source: Press Release
