Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-
TV anime2016–20264 seasons85 episodesOriginal: light novelTappei Nagatsuki
Over 16 million copiesNatsuki Subaru, an ordinary high school student, is on his way home from the convenience store when he finds himself transported to another world. As he's lost and confused in a new world where he doesn't even know left from right, the only person to reach out to him was a beautiful girl with silver hair. Determined to repay her somehow for saving him from his own despair, Subaru agrees to help the girl find something she's looking for.
After Season 4, continue with Vol. 26
Season 1
- Anime ends at
- Ep 25
- Read next
- Vol. 9?light novel · English · Yen On
The finale stops within this volume, so reading from its beginning repeats some scenes; the director’s cut also adds material.
Provisional start: Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-, Vol. 9 (light novel)
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4 side entriesSP ×2OVA ×2reading notes
- Re:ZERO ~Starting Break Time From Zero~SPThis companion story belongs alongside Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 1. For the main light novel, follow that season's reading recommendation.
- Re:PETIT ~Re: Starting Life in Another World From PETIT~SPThis companion story belongs alongside Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 1. For the main light novel, follow that season's reading recommendation.
- Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Memory SnowOVAThis companion story belongs alongside Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 1. For the main light novel, follow that season's reading recommendation.
- Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- The Frozen BondOVAThis companion story belongs alongside Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 1. For the main light novel, follow that season's reading recommendation.
Season 2 · Part 1
- Anime ends at
- Ep 13
- Read next
- Vol. 13light novel · English · Yen On
The anime stops within this volume, so starting at its beginning overlaps some scenes.
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-, Vol. 13 (light novel)
Yen OnEnglishPaperback
Also in other languages:
Where it stops:
1 side entrySPreading notes
- Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Kyuukei Jikan (Break Time) 2nd SeasonSPThis companion story belongs alongside Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 2. For the main light novel, follow that season's reading recommendation.
Season 2 · Part 2
- Anime ends at
- Ep 12Original: Vol. 15
- Read next
- Vol. 16light novel · English · Yen On
Season 2’s two parts adapt Arc 4 of the light novel through to its end, so the next volume opens Arc 5. The intermission chapters inside the Arc 4 volumes were left out of the anime, so they are the part worth going back for.
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-, Vol. 16 (light novel)
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Also in other languages:
Where it stops:
1 side entrySPreading notes
- Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Kyuukei Jikan (Break Time) 2nd Season Part 2SPThis companion story belongs alongside Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 2 Part 2. For the main light novel, follow that season's reading recommendation.
Season 3
- Anime ends at
- Ep 16Original: Vol. 20
- Read next
- Vol. 21light novel · English · Yen On
The anime’s continuation point is Vol. 21 of the original. This is the book that contains it.
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-, Vol. 21 (light novel)
Yen OnEnglishPaperback
Also in other languages:
Where it stops:
1 side entrySPreading notes
- Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Kyuukei Jikan (Break Time) 3rd SeasonSPThis companion story belongs alongside Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 3. For the main light novel, follow that season's reading recommendation.
Season 4
- Anime ends at
- Ep 19Original: Vol. 25
- Read next
- Vol. 26light novel · English · Yen On
The anime’s continuation point is Vol. 26 of the original. This is the book that contains it.
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-, Vol. 26 (light novel)
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All 4 books from Vol. 26 to Vol. 29 · Vol. 30 due Dec 2026
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- Vol. 30Due Dec 2026Pre-order on Amazon
Also in other languages:
Where it stops:
1 side entrySPreading notes
- Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Kyuukei Jikan (Break Time) 4th SeasonSPThis companion story belongs alongside Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4. For the main light novel, follow that season's reading recommendation.
Original · Light novel
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-
Re:ゼロから始める異世界生活
Tappei NagatsukiKadokawaOngoing46 volumes so far
Series copies in print
Over 16 million copies
Kadokawa · incl. digital · October 2026
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Before you read
Suggested reading (English · Yen On): Where Season 1 leaves off in the original hasn’t been confirmed. Reports point to Vol. 9. Reading notes: The finale stops within this volume, so reading from its beginning repeats some scenes; the director’s cut also adds material.
Suggested reading (English · Yen On): Season 2 · Part 1 ends at Ep 13. Continue with Vol. 13. Reading notes: The anime stops within this volume, so starting at its beginning overlaps some scenes.
Suggested reading (English · Yen On): Season 2 · Part 2 ends at Ep 12. Continue with Vol. 16. Reading notes: Season 2’s two parts adapt Arc 4 of the light novel through to its end, so the next volume opens Arc 5. The intermission chapters inside the Arc 4 volumes were left out of the anime, so they are the part worth going back for.
Suggested reading (English · Yen On): Season 3 ends at Ep 16. Continue with Vol. 21.
Suggested reading (English · Yen On): Season 4 ends at Ep 19. Continue with Vol. 26.
The original light novel is still ongoing; Vol. 46 is the latest as of October 2026.
MF文庫J: The Japanese edition is at Vol. 46.
Ofelbe: The French edition is at Vol. 17.
Planeta Cómic: The Spanish edition is at Vol. 13.
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