Re:Zero -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4 is airing its 11-episode Loss Arc, with the 8-episode Recapture Arc set to begin on August 12, 2026. The season has dominated spring 2026 rankings on ABEMA and Anime Corner, winning five of the first eight weekly polls.
Re:Zero -Starting Life in Another World- returned for its fourth season on April 8, 2026, split into two arcs: the 11-episode Loss Arc and the 8-episode Recapture Arc, with a two-month break between them. The season is produced by WHITE FOX, directed by Masaharu Shinohara, with series composition by Masahiro Yokotani and character designs by Kyuta Sakai. The opening theme is "Recollect" by Konomi Suzuki and Ashnikko, and the ending theme is "Ender Ember" by MYTH & ROID feat. TK (Ling tosite sigure).
The Loss Arc has focused on Subaru's memory loss and the group's fractured trust, with episodes revealing that Subaru may be possessed by the same creature that controlled Rem, causing memory gaps. The arc has also reopened the theory that Subaru is the Sage Flugel, with Shaula identifying him by scent and speech patterns and a tree bearing a message in Japanese kanji reading "Flugel was here." The Recapture Arc, beginning August 12, will conclude the season with eight episodes.
The season has been a ratings success, ranking first on ABEMA's weekly anime ranking for three consecutive weeks and topping Anime Corner's Spring 2026 weekly polls five times, with a 20.08% vote share in Week 8, the highest of any series that season. A 10th anniversary event, "Starlight Party," is scheduled for November 14 at Tachikawa Stage Garden, featuring 12 cast members and theme song artists. Merchandise continues to roll out, including a sweets-themed online lottery and plastic model kits of Ram and Rem from KADOKAWA, with preorders open until July 8 and release planned for November 2026.
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Anime News Network has published its final weekly reader poll ranking for the Spring 2026 season, covering episodes aired through June 30. The list compares the final episodes of 18 series, with Witch Hat Atelier, Dorohedoro, and Nippon Sangoku taking the top three spots. The rankings are based on user ratings of individual episodes, not overall series popularity.
Threezero has announced a new Robo-Dou action figure of the Griffon from Patlabor, this time equipped with a newly sculpted Aqua Unit. The 1/35 scale figure features a zinc alloy die-cast frame with 60 points of articulation, cloth covers with weathering, and metallic paint on round details. Pre-orders open July 2, 2026, with shipment scheduled for Q1 2027 at 25,490 yen.
Konomi Suzuki, who performs the opening theme 'Recollect' for 'Re:Zero - Starting Life in Another World' 4th season, discusses the song's creation in the May 2026 issue of Megami Magazine. She describes the track as having a mysterious, labyrinthine atmosphere, notes the collaboration with Ashnikko, and explains how the desert setting of the new season influenced the sound.
The spring 2026 anime season ended in June. Three titles-Magical Sisters Lulu & Lily, Star Wars: Maul / Shadow Road, and Re:Zero - Starting Life in Another World-all have sequels planned. Lulu & Lily returns in October, Re:Zero's 4th season airs August 12, and Maul / Shadow Road has a project in progress with no release date yet.
Good Smile Company and Max Factory are adding Rei Ayanami and Asuka Langley Shikinami from the "Rebuild of Evangelion" films to their PLAMATEA line of movable plastic model kits. Both figures stand approximately 170mm tall and are scheduled for release in December 2026 at 7,700 yen each. The Rei Ayanami kit includes three expression parts-serious, smiling, and glaring-with decals for eye direction, plus a glasses case accessory. The Asuka Langley Shikinami kit includes smiling, embarrassed, and "Are you stupid?" faces, along with a puppet accessory. Both models feature movable joints, pre-painted parts, and color-separated molding. They come with a base that has a movable support arm and can hold weapons from the separately sold MODEROID Evangelion Unit-01 kit. Prototype production is by SELECT D.
On June 22, ABEMA announced it will stream all 77 episodes of Re:Zero - Starting Life in Another World, from the first season through the fourth season Loss Arc and both OVAs, with cast commentary starting August 8. The stream is free. The fourth season Retrieval Arc premieres August 12.
Episode 11 of Re:Zero Season 4 confronts Subaru with a creature wearing Meili's face that tries to convince him his friends have ulterior motives. The episode parallels the first sanctuary trial, forcing Subaru to face his inferiority complex. Emilia helps him by explaining her perspective on his growth, and the cour ends with Subaru's conviction strengthened despite her death.
Crunchyroll announced its Summer 2026 simulcast lineup on June 17, covering more than 50 new and returning series. The season kicks off on June 24 with Heroine? Saint? No, I'm an All-Works Maid (And Proud of It)! and runs through August. Major new adaptations include Black Torch, an action series about a shinobi who bonds with a mononoke cat, and Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia, a historical fantasy from Science SARU set during the Mongol Empire's expansion. Returning sequels dominate the slate: Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 3, Hana-Kimi Season 2, Saga of Tanya the Evil Season 2, Clevatess Season 2, and Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs Season 2 all premiere in July. Re:Zero -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4 Part 2 arrives on August 12. The Elusive Samurai Season 2 and Oh Boy, Was I Wrong About Her are confirmed for later in the season without exact dates. Twelve series continuing from Spring 2026, including One Piece's Elbaph Arc Part 2 and That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 4, will also stream through the summer. English dub languages were listed for many titles.
The TV anime Re:Zero - Starting Life in Another World has released the key visual for its 4th season's second half, the Recapture Arc, following the conclusion of the Loss Arc on June 17. The 8-episode Recapture Arc will begin airing on August 12 across 21 stations in Japan, with advance streaming on ABEMA and d Anime Store. Alongside the visual, a special performance video of 'Stay Alive ~Regain~' sung by Emilia voice actress Rie Takahashi was released. The song played during episode 11 of the Loss Arc and marks the first time Takahashi has performed 'Stay Alive' in character since the 1st season. The track became available on streaming platforms on June 18. Takahashi commented that she sang the new version while preserving the original song's emotions but wrapping it in the warmth Emilia now holds, making it a song that stands by Subaru. The franchise also announced details for its 10th anniversary event, 'Starlight Party,' to be held on November 14 at Tachikawa Stage Garden, featuring 12 cast members and musical guests Konomi Suzuki and MYTH & ROID. The original light novel series by Tappei Nagatsuki has surpassed 16 million copies in circulation worldwide.
KADOKAWA's online lottery service Kujibikido is offering a sweets-themed lottery for Re:Zero - Starting Life in Another World, featuring newly drawn illustrations of Emilia, Beatrice, and Anastasia. Sales run from June 23 to July 14, 2026, with prizes including big tapestries, desk mats, acrylic stands, keychains, and can badges. A repost campaign will give away a set of acrylic stand figures to three winners.
Anime News Network reviews episode 10 of Re:Zero -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4, noting that Subaru's lack of knowledge leads him to make poor decisions based on faulty assumptions, frustrating viewers who know more. The episode suggests Subaru is possessed by the same creature that controlled Rem, causing memory gaps, and that the books of the dead may hold the key to recovering his lost year.
ABEMA published its weekly anime ranking for the week starting June 1, 2026. The top five most-watched titles on the streaming service were listed. 'Re:Zero - Starting Life in Another World' (Season 4) took first place for the third consecutive week. The early release version of 'Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You' ranked second, having started its ABEMA-exclusive advance distribution on June 3. 'That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime' (Season 4) held third place, matching its position from the previous week. 'Classroom of the Elite' (Season 4) ranked fourth, and 'Witch Hat Atelier' placed fifth. The early release version of 'Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You' consists of the first six episodes of the TV broadcast cut into roughly 10-minute segments. The full TV broadcast is scheduled to begin on July 9 on TBS network 28 stations.
Episode 9 of Re:Zero Season 4 sees Subaru wrongly dismiss Meili as a suspect while the real killer, possibly an Archbishop of Sin, taunts him with knowledge of Return by Death. The review notes three potential forces at play in the massacre timeline and suggests Subaru may not need to restart from zero this time.
A new clip from the sixth episode of Re:Zero -Starting Life in Another World- season 4 shows Julius Euclius being hit with chopsticks. The scene is part of the Loss Arc, the first of two arcs that make up the 19-episode season. The Loss Arc began broadcast and streaming on April 8, 2026, and runs for 11 episodes. The Recapture Arc will follow with 8 episodes starting August 12, 2026. The season is directed by Masaharu Watanabe, with series composition by Masahiro Yokotani and character designs by Kyuta Sakai. Production is handled by White Fox. The opening theme is "Recollect" by Konomi Suzuki and Ashnikko, and the ending theme is "Ender Ember" by MYTH & ROID feat. TK (Ling tosite sigure). The clip was released by Crunchyroll, which streams the series. The season adapts the ongoing novels by Tappei Nagatsuki, which began in 2012.
Abema released mid-season rankings for spring 2026 anime, based on view and comment data from March 30 to April 27. Re:Zero 4th Season ranked first in both categories. Classroom of the Elite 4th Season and Witch Hat Atelier also placed high. The list shows sequels dominating but new adaptations breaking in.
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4 has taken the top spot in the Spring 2026 weekly anime rankings for the fifth time, according to the Week 8 poll from Anime Corner. The series received 20.08% of over 5,000 votes, the highest vote share any anime has achieved this season. Daemons of the Shadow Realm placed second with 5.15%, and Classroom of the Elite IV earned its first top-three finish of the season in third place with 4.65%. Witch Hat Atelier and Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun Season 4 rounded out the top five. Re:ZERO Season 4 has now won five of the first eight weekly polls, extending its lead as the season enters its final weeks. The series began on April 8 and previously ranked first in Weeks 1, 2, 3, and 6. The season consists of 19 episodes split into two arcs: the 11-episode Loss Arc starting April 8 and the 8-episode Recapture Arc beginning August 12, with a two-month break in between. Anime News Network also noted that Dorohedoro and One Piece kept Witch Hat Atelier just shy of first place in their own rankings.
KADOKAWA opened preorders on May 29 for plastic model kits of Re:Zero - Starting Life in Another World characters Ram and Rem under its KADOKAWA PLASTIC MODEL SERIES line. The kits come in standard and DX versions, with the DX version adding an original swimsuit set and extra face parts. Preorders close on July 8 through the KADOKAWA official online shop Kadost. The standard kits include three face parts each: Ram comes with expressionless, angry, and looking-down faces, while Rem includes smiling, oni-fied, and crying faces. The DX version adds a smiling face for Ram and an open-mouthed smiling face for Rem. Both versions include optional hands, weapons such as Ram's staff and Rem's morning star, and display bases. A Kadost-exclusive bonus adds a "shy face" part for each character. Kadost also offers special sets that include a toolbox painted in the character's color. The kits are non-scale, approximately 157 mm tall, and priced between 9,680 yen and 15,730 yen depending on the version. They are scheduled for release in November 2026.
Anime Corner's seventh weekly poll for the Spring 2026 season closed with over 4,000 votes. Wistoria: Wand and Sword Season 2 took first place for the second time this season, receiving 8.46% of the vote and displacing last week's leader, Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4, which fell to second with 6.68%. Witch Hat Atelier ranked third with 4.84%, maintaining its position as the highest-ranked non-sequel series. The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten Season 2 re-entered the top ten at tenth place. The full list of 61 ranked titles includes Classroom of the Elite IV at sixth, Agents of the Four Seasons at seventh, and Marriagetoxin at ninth. Anime Corner runs the poll weekly throughout the season, with voting for week eight already open.
Episode 5 of Re:Zero Season 4 splits its focus between the tower's library-a repository of everyone's memories, searchable only by knowing the person-and a flashback to Typhon's childhood, where her Authority of Pride killed anyone who felt guilt, making her a tragic mass murderer unaware of her own wrongdoing.
Episode 6 of Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4 focuses on combat and character development as the party faces Reid, the original Sword Saint. The episode features two rounds of Reid versus Julius and one round of Reid versus Emilia, with the animation serving as eye candy for the action quota. The central dilemma is that every member of the party must defeat Reid to proceed to the next floor of the tower, including Subaru, Anastasia, Meili, Ram, Rem, and Julius. However, Reid is willing to adjust the rules, suggesting that overcoming him requires intellect rather than sheer strength. The battles also advance character arcs: Emilia's sheltered nature causes her to not register Reid's sexual harassment, surprising him and allowing her a clean hit. Julius's fight explores his lifelong status as second best compared to Reinhard, and his pride in being chosen by Anastasia-a memory now only he retains. The episode draws parallels to Subaru and Julius's fight from the first season, with Julius emulating Subaru's earlier absurd proclamation and willingness to accept consequences. A staircase scene metaphorically depicts Subaru supporting Julius rather than carrying him, acknowledging Julius's need to walk his own path with help, similar to how Rem once helped Subaru.
Animehunch examines the long-running theory that Natsuki Subaru is the Sage Flugel, citing evidence from the current season of Re:Zero. Shaula identifies Subaru by scent and speech patterns, and a tree Flugel planted 400 years ago bears a message in Japanese kanji that reads "Flugel was here." Subaru had the same urge to carve his name on it.