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As of October 2026, the Re:Zero anime has four TV seasons with 85 episodes in total, all animated by White Fox. It adapts the light novels written by Tappei Nagatsuki and illustrated by Shinichirou Otsuka. Seasons 1 and 2 were directed by Masaharu Watanabe, and Seasons 3 and 4 by Masahiro Shinohara. Each season covers one major story arc of the novels. Besides the TV series there are two OVA films: Memory Snow, a light side story released in Japanese theatres in October 2018, and The Frozen Bond, a prequel about how Emilia met Puck, released in November 2019. Season 4 ended on September 30, 2026.

Season	Premiere	End	Episodes	Studio
Season 1	April 4, 2016	September 19, 2016	25	White Fox
Season 2	July 8, 2020	March 24, 2021	25	White Fox
Season 3	October 2, 2024	March 26, 2025	16	White Fox
Season 4	April 8, 2026	September 30, 2026	19	White Fox

Season 1

Season 1 aired from April 4 to September 19, 2016, with 25 episodes, and adapts the first three arcs of the novels. Subaru arrives in the capital, tries to help Emilia recover her stolen insignia, and then works as a servant at Roswaal's mansion. Later he is drawn into the Royal Selection and its dangers. A Director's Cut, recut into 13 longer episodes, aired in 2020.

Season 2

Season 2 aired in two parts, from July 8 to September 30, 2020, and from January 6 to March 24, 2021, with 25 episodes in total. It adapts the fourth arc. The story moves between Roswaal's mansion and the Sanctuary, a place sealed off by a barrier, where Emilia has to face a series of trials linked to her past.

Season 3

Season 3 aired in two parts, from October 2 to November 20, 2024, and from February 5 to March 26, 2025, with 16 episodes. Set a year after Season 2, it follows Emilia's camp to the Watergate City of Priestella, invited by the offer of a magic stone. The visit turns into a crisis across the whole city. The two halves are called the Attack Arc and the Counterattack Arc.

Season 4

Season 4 aired in two parts, from April 8 to June 17, 2026, and from August 12 to September 30, 2026, with 19 episodes. After the events in Priestella, Subaru and a small party cross the Auguria Dunes, a desert full of magic beasts, to reach the Pleiades Watchtower, where a legendary sage is said to live. The halves are called the Loss Arc and the Recapture Arc.

Next season Not announced yet

A fifth season of Re:Zero has not been announced as of October 28, 2026. Season 4 ended on September 30, 2026, and the official anime news page has posted about the finale and events since then, but no sequel, title or date. In June 2026 a producer said the team would like to keep adapting the later arcs, but that was a wish, not a confirmed project. Posts online claiming a confirmed Season 5 are unofficial. This page will be updated when an announcement is made.

FAQ

How many seasons does Re:Zero have?

As of October 2026, Re:Zero has four TV seasons with 85 episodes in total, all made by White Fox. There are also two OVA films, Memory Snow and The Frozen Bond.

Will there be a Re:Zero season 5?

Not announced as of October 28, 2026. Season 4 ended on September 30, 2026, and the official site has not confirmed a sequel. A producer said in June 2026 that the team hopes to continue, which is not an announcement.

How many episodes does Re:Zero have?

There are 85 TV episodes: 25 in Season 1, 25 in Season 2, 16 in Season 3 and 19 in Season 4. The first episodes of Seasons 1 and 3 are extra-long specials.

What order should I watch Re:Zero in?

Watch Season 1 to Season 4 in order. Memory Snow fits after Season 1, and The Frozen Bond is a prequel you can watch before Season 2 or at any point after Season 1.

Who is the main character of Re:Zero?

The main character is Subaru Natsuki, a teenager pulled into a fantasy world who returns to an earlier moment each time he dies. Emilia, a half-elf royal candidate, is the other central character.

Is Re:Zero finished?

No. The anime ended Season 4 in September 2026 with the story still going, and the light novels by Tappei Nagatsuki continue past the arcs adapted so far.

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Updated October 28, 2026