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Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- 2016

“Racing through the journey of memories——”

★ 8.0/10 · 713 votes TV-14 AnimationDramaMysteryAction & AdventureSci-Fi & Fantasy 1 seasons · 85 eps Returning Series
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What is Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-?

Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- is a television series that premiered in 2016. The series follows the story of Natsuki Subaru, an ordinary high school student who is transported to another world.

Type
TV series
Year
2016
Status
Returning Series
Episodes
85
Runtime
25 minutes
First aired
Apr 4, 2016
Last aired
Jun 17, 2026
Original language
JA
Origin
JP
Networks
TV Tokyo, AT-X
Genres
Animation, Drama, Mystery, Action & Adventure
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Overview

Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- is a television series that premiered in 2016. The series follows the story of Natsuki Subaru, an ordinary high school student who is transported to another world. He is rescued by a silver-haired girl and agrees to help her find something she is looking for. The series is a mix of animation, drama, mystery, action, adventure, and science fiction/fantasy genres.

The series has received multiple seasons, with a special stage revealed at AnimeJapan 2024 featuring new staff and additional cast members. A character song album was also released, featuring music from the series. A video game adaptation, Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- The Prophecy of the Throne, was released on Steam, offering a new storyline supervised by the series author Tappei Nagatsuki.

The series is rated TV-14 and has been available to stream. The exact number of seasons and episodes is not specified in the provided sources.

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Should you watch it?

“A high school student is suddenly transported to a mysterious new world after visiting a convenience store.”

Reasons to watch
  • engaging premise
  • character-driven narrative
Keep in mind
  • features intense situations

Watch it if you enjoy stories about ordinary people thrust into unexpected fantasy environments.

The series depicts the protagonist navigating a confusing and potentially dangerous new world.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the premise of the show?

A student named Natsuki Subaru is transported to another world and assisted by a silver-haired girl.

Who is the main character?

The story follows Natsuki Subaru, an ordinary high school student.

How does the protagonist arrive in the new world?

He finds himself transported there while on his way home from a convenience store.

Why does Subaru help the girl?

He wants to repay her for saving him from his own despair.

What is the goal of the characters?

Subaru agrees to help the girl find something she is looking for.