Re:Zero watch order
Every series, film, and special in the correct viewing order.
7 entries·~46 hrs total runtime·2016–2026
The Director's Cut re-edits Season 1, and Memory Snow and The Frozen Bond are side-story OVAs.
Season 1 and Side Stories
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1
Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World (Season 1)
TV Series25 episodes · 2016
Introduces Subaru Natsuki and his ability to return by death after he is summoned to another world.
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2
Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World: Memory Snow
OVA1 OVA · 2018
A side-story OVA centred on Emilia and Subaru.
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3
Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World: The Frozen Bond
OVA1 OVA · 2019
A side-story OVA centred on Emilia and Puck.
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4
Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World: Director's Cut
TV SeriesRe-edited Season 1 · 2020
An updated edit of the Season 1 episodes with some new footage, reworked for one-hour time slots.
Season 2
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5
Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World (Season 2)
TV Series25 episodes · 2020–2021
Aired in two parts, July 2020 and January 2021, continuing directly from Season 1.
Season 3
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6
Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World (Season 3)
TV Series16 episodes · 2024–2025
Aired in two arcs, the Attack Arc from October 2024 and the Counterattack Arc from February 2025.
Season 4
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7
Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World (Season 4)
TV Series19 episodes planned · 2026
Currently airing in two arcs: the Loss Arc from April 8, 2026 and the Recapture Arc from August 12, 2026.
How many Re:Zero episodes are there?
Season 1 has 25 episodes, Season 2 has 25, and Season 3 has 16. Season 4 is scheduled for 19 episodes across two arcs and is airing now.
Do I need to watch Memory Snow and The Frozen Bond before Season 2?
In the television series, Season 2 continues directly from Season 1. Memory Snow and The Frozen Bond are side-story OVAs released between the seasons.
What order should a first-timer watch Re:Zero in?
Release order is the default: Season 1, the two OVAs, then Seasons 2, 3 and 4. The Director's Cut is a re-edit of Season 1, so it repeats the same story.
Are there other Re:Zero spin-offs?
Two short-form comedy spin-off series, Starting Break Time From Zero and Re:PETIT, also exist and are separate from the main storyline.
Is Re:Zero finished or still ongoing?
Season 4 is still airing: its Loss Arc began on April 8, 2026 and its Recapture Arc began on August 12, 2026.
See also: Overlord watch order, The Rising of the Shield Hero watch order.
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