Re:ZERO Season 4 Episode 1 Review: A Good Enough & Hopeful Beginning

Re:ZERO Season 4 Episode 1 shows us enough to get us hooked on this new journey. The animation is pristine and clean as usual, so I only have high hopes this time. Let’s see how this episode unfolded.

Re:ZERO – Starting Life in Another World Season 4 Overview

Re:Zero Starting Life in Another World is an anime adaptation of the light novel series written by Tappei Nagatsuki and illustrated by Shinichirou Otsuka. Following the end of its third season, a fourth instalment was officially confirmed and is currently in production. Like its predecessor, the new season is being handled by White Fox, with Masahiro Shinohara returning as director and Haruka Sagawa in charge of character design.

The fourth season is divided into two parts. The first cour, titled the “Loss Arc,” premiered on April 8, 2026, and is set to run for 11 episodes. The second cour, called the “Recapture Arc,” is scheduled to release on August 12, 2026, with a total of 8 episodes. Overall, the season is expected to cover Arc 6 of the original light novel series, spanning volumes 21 to 25.

For its music, the opening theme “Recollect” is performed by Konomi Suzuki and Ashnikko, while the ending theme “Ender Ember” is performed by Myth & Roid alongside TK from Ling Tosite Sigure.

Re:ZERO Season 4 Episode 1 Review

This episode begins right from where Re:ZERO – Starting Life in Another World Season 3 ended. Here, Subaru talks about everyone forgetting about Julius because his name has been stolen. He then explains to others that he is a victim of Gluttony. However, there is one exception, while the other victims were forgotten by not only everyone but also by themselves, Julius actually remembers himself. Hence, he is an anomaly.

But, he is not the only one who has suffered because of Lust and Gluttony. There are many more within the city, and to help them out, there is one person that Emilia and Subaru must seek out. Lady Anastasia reveals that they must seek out Shaula the sage. Thus, Emilia and Subaru embark on a journey to find this person, whom they consider extremely difficult to reach. The beginning of this episode is hopeful because they realise that there is a way to help the victims.

However, in the middle, we get the shock of a lifetime when we meet the infamous Echidna again. This time, she is very different, and the situation surrounding her is as confusing for Subaru as it is for us. Towards the end, the characters become a lot more emotional as they themselves understand and learn the dangers of this new journey that Subaru wants to go on. He also makes a promise to Rem that he will get her back. It was nice to see her after so many episodes.

Verdict

This episode was definitely a good one, considering it is just the beginning. It did not have any mind-bending twists apart from the introduction of Echidna. However, the stakes are certainly very high in this season. Apparently, Subaru will be in danger, but if he succeeds in his mission, we might be able to see Rem wake up again.

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