Rie Takahashi is currently active in multiple anime projects, voicing Yoko Nishina in the original TV anime Vertex Force (premiering October 3), singing 'Stay Alive ~Regain~' as Emilia in Re:Zero's Recapture Arc (airing from August 12), and voicing Haru in the film Kimi to Hanabi to Yakusoku to (opening July 17).
Rie Takahashi appears in three distinct projects announced between May and July 2026. In the film Kimi to Hanabi to Yakusoku to, she voices the character Haru, joining a cast that includes Natsuko Yokosawa as Yukari Natsume. The film is directed by Akira Suzuki at SynergySP and The Answer Studio, with a script by Kohei Mori, and is scheduled for a July 17 theatrical release in Japan.
In June, Takahashi performed 'Stay Alive ~Regain~' as her character Emilia for the Re:Zero - Starting Life in Another World franchise. The song played during episode 11 of the Loss Arc and was released on streaming platforms on June 18. Takahashi stated 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 performance marks the first time she has sung 'Stay Alive' in character since the first season. The Recapture Arc, the second half of the fourth season, begins airing on August 12.
In July, Takahashi was announced as part of the main cast for Vertex Force, an original television anime directed by Kazuhiro Takamura at SMDE. She voices Yoko Nishina, a 16-year-old from Hokkaido. The series premieres on October 3 on Tokyo MX, BS11, Gunma TV, and Tochigi TV, with streaming on U-NEXT and other services in Japan.
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Jul 26
The original television anime Vertex Force, directed by Strike Witches and Vividred Operation creator Kazuhiro Takamura, will premiere on October 3 at 11:30 p.m. on Tokyo MX, BS11, Gunma TV, and Tochigi TV, with streaming on U-NEXT and other services in Japan. The announcement came on July 24 via the anime's official website, which also released a main promotional video, key visual, and the full main cast. Makoto Koichi voices protagonist Akira Todo, a 13-year-old middle school student living in Okinawa who feels inferior for lacking the "Engine" power his older sister Haruka inherited from their father. Kaede Hondo plays Haruka Todo, a cheerful 16-year-old high school girl who hides her power. Ami Koshimizu voices Eleanor Northbrook, an 18-year-old from the United States; Megumi Han plays Lala Zudenstein, a 16-year-old from Switzerland; and Rie Takahashi voices Yoko Nishina, a 16-year-old from Hokkaido. The story follows Akira and his family as strange events begin occurring worldwide, with unidentified enemies approaching. Takamura is directing at SMDE, with Gorō Kuji as assistant director. Kanetake Ebikawa handles engine design, and JNTHED handles ENIA design.
Jun 17
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.
May 19
The official website for the anime film adaptation of Kaori Mado and Akamoku's light novel *Kimi to Hanabi to Yakusoku to* revealed additional cast, staff, the theme song, a key visual, and the first trailer on Tuesday. The film is scheduled to premiere in Japanese theaters on July 17. Rie Takahashi joins the cast as Haru, and Natsuko Yokosawa voices Yukari Natsume, the mother of protagonist Makoto Natsume. The idol group timelesz performs the theme song "Kienai Hanabi," which is previewed in the new trailer. Akira Suzuki directs the film at SynergySP and The Answer Studio, with a script by Kohei Mori and character designs by Yuuji Watanabe. The light novel was published in December 2025 under Shogakukan's Gagaga Bunko imprint. The story follows Makoto, who becomes involved with classmate Aki Hayama, who possesses a mysterious fireworks artwork and was told by her great-grandmother that she would meet someone named Makoto Natsume.