The anime adaptation of the light novel series Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- is approaching another major milestone, with 2026 to mark the 10th anniversary of the anime series. To coincide with this decade-long history, Season 4 is officially scheduled to begin broadcasting in April 2026.
As part of the initial wave of announcements, a special website and a 10th anniversary logo have been unveiled. Fans can currently view a teaser promotional video (to the left), which features a large silhouetted visual. Additionally, a newly illustrated New Year’s visual has been released to welcome in the new year.
Tappei Nagatsuki, the original author of the light novels, provided a statement reflecting on the longevity of the series and his desire to see the story continue well into the future.
Congratulations on the 10th anniversary of the Re:ZERO anime! The passage of time feels almost unbelievable, but the excitement I felt when my words were first brought to life, first as illustrations, and then as an anime where the characters began to move and speak, has never faded. That feeling remains with me even today. Over the years, I’ve been able to see many scenes brought to life in the anime, scenes into which I poured my heart and soul. And yet, there are still countless moments I want to see, lines I want to hear, and stories that simply cannot be told all at once. Rather than stopping at the 10th anniversary, let’s make Re:ZERO a series we can continue to celebrate for its 20th and 30th anniversaries as well. Thank you for these past 10 years. And here’s to celebrating the 100th anniversary together someday!
Shinichirou Otsuka, the original illustrator for the novels, also shared his thoughts on seeing their character designs adapted for the screen and the upcoming work required for the new season:
Congratulations on the 10th anniversary of the Re:ZERO anime! When I watched the opening of the very first episode, I was deeply moved. Simply speaking, the characters that I designed had been given voices and brought to life on screen. However, as visuals far beyond my imagination continued to appear one after another, I soon found myself enjoying the anime completely as just a member of the audience. From Season 4 onward, there will be a series of scenes that will be challenging to adapt into animation, and I imagine this will require a great deal of effort from the staff. Still, knowing that we will be able to see visuals of that level of quality already makes me greatly look forward to what’s to come. Thank you, as always, and I look forward to continuing this journey together.
For more information on the anniversary initiatives throughout the year, audiences can visit the newly launched special website.
