Re:Zero Season 4 Reveals Recapture Arc Visual and New Stay Alive Performance
The release of a new version of the first season's ending theme, performed by the voice actress for the first time in a decade, ties the Loss Arc's emotional climax directly to the franchise's anniversary milestone.
Reporting from 2 sources: Anime Corner, Real Sound Anime.
The TV anime Re:Zero - Starting Life in Another World has released the key visual for the Recapture Arc, the second half of its fourth season, following the conclusion of the Loss Arc on June 17. The Recapture Arc, consisting of eight episodes, will begin airing on August 12 across 21 stations in Japan, with advance streaming on ABEMA and d Anime Store starting the same day. Alongside the visual, a special studio live video of Rie Takahashi performing "Stay Alive ~Regain~" was released. The song, written and composed by Heart's Cry, played during the Loss Arc finale and will be available on digital platforms from June 18. Takahashi commented that she sang the song for the first time since the first season, preserving its original feelings while adding the warmth Emilia now carries. The series also announced a 10th anniversary event, "Starlight Party," on November 14 at Tachikawa Stage Garden, featuring 12 cast members plus opening theme artist Konomi Suzuki and ending theme artist MYTH & ROID. The fourth season is produced by WHITE FOX with director Masaharu Shinohara and series composition by Masahiro Yokotani.
The Recapture Arc key visual shows Subaru and Emilia facing a new threat, with Emilia holding a crystal and Subaru standing in front of a ruined landscape. The visual also features Beatrice, Ram, and Julius in the background.
The special program "TV Anime 'Re:Zero - Starting Life in Another World' 4th Season Loss Arc Completion Special! in Tottori Sand Dunes" will air over two weeks following the Loss Arc finale. It was recorded with the cooperation of Tottori Prefecture, where a collaboration campaign is currently running. The program features Yusuke Kobayashi (Subaru Natsuki), Rie Takahashi (Emilia), and Takuya Eguchi (Julius Euclius) looking back on the Loss Arc while introducing the charms of Tottori Prefecture.
The 10th anniversary event "Starlight Party" on November 14 at Tachikawa Stage Garden will have two performances, day and night. It gathers 12 cast members, the largest number ever, covering from the first season to the fourth. The performers are Yusuke Kobayashi, Rie Takahashi, Yumi Uchiyama, Rie Murakawa, Inori Minase, Satomi Arai, Kohei Amasaki, Nobuhiko Okamoto, Kana Ueda, Takuya Eguchi, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, and Tomika Anzai. Opening theme artist Konomi Suzuki and ending theme artist MYTH & ROID will also perform. Ticket prices range from 9,900 yen for a general reserved seat to 14,900 yen for a premium reserved seat with goods.
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