It has been revealed that the fourth season of the TV anime "Re:Zero(Re:ZERO)" based on the light novel by MF Bunko J (KADOKAWA) will be produced. A teaser visual featuring Subaru Natsuki and Emilia, as well as a special video showing Subaru and Emilia spending time in the desert, have also been released. The final episode of the third season, episode 66, "Results of the Battle of Pristella", was broadcast on TOKYO MX and other stations on March 26th, and the announcement was made.
Yusuke Kobayashi , who plays Subaru Natsuki, commented, "You thought we'd have to wait another four years?! We won't keep you waiting!! So, the production of season 4 has been decided! Just looking at the teaser visuals evokes a variety of emotions - the familiar girl is there, Subaru isn't wearing his jersey, an enemy is there, and Julius has a fragile look on his face. I hope you'll look forward to the broadcast to see what kind of scenery will be shown to us in the next season!"
Rie Takahashi , who plays Emilia , said, "Although Re:Zero has run until the 3rd season, this is actually the first time that we've been able to announce a sequel right after the anime has aired...! I'm sure the final episode will be quite a shock, but for now, let's enjoy this reward of announcement! Victory!!! Everyone, please continue to keep your Re:Zero fever going, and don't forget about him...! Please be sure to look forward to it! Once again, thank you so much for your support of Re:Zero!"
"Re:Zero" is based on a light novel written by Tappei Nagatsuki and illustrated by Shinichiro Otsuka. The story is about a high school student, Subaru, who is summoned to another world and gains the ability to rewind time when he dies. The original series has sold over 13 million copies in total. The first season of the TV anime aired from April to September 2016, the first half of the second season from July to September 2020, and the second half from January to March 2021.
The third season is composed of an 8-episode "Attack Arc" and an 8-episode "Counterattack Arc," with the "Attack Arc" airing from October to November 2024. The "Counterattack Arc" began airing in February, and the final episode, episode 66, was broadcast on March 26 on TOKYO MX and other stations. It was also announced that Konomi Kohara will be playing the new character Rui, who appears in episode 66.
