Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- watch order

Updated October 2026 · 8 seasons and 4 OVAs and specials · in release order

Short answer

Watch Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- in release order: Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- → Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 2 → Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 2 Part 2 → Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 3 → Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4.

in the main story: 5 seasons

episodes

~36 h

to watch the main story

Optional: 3 seasons and 4 OVAs and specials (recaps, side stories and specials), marked below.

Release order

1
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-Main story
TV · Spring 2016 · 25 ep · ~10 hours · score 4.0/5
Watch onCrunchyroll Hulu Netflix YouTube
2
Re:ZERO ~Starting Break Time From Zero~Side story · optional, after Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-
Special · Spring 2016 · 11 ep · ~35 minutes · score 3.3/5
Watch onCrunchyroll YouTube
3
Re:PETIT ~Re: Starting Life in Another World From PETIT~Side story · optional, after Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-
Special · Spring 2016 · 14 ep · ~40 minutes · score 3.2/5
4
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- OVAsSide story · optional, after Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-
OVA · Fall 2018 · 2 ep · ~2.5 hours · score 3.8/5
Watch onCrunchyroll YouTube
5
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 2Main story
TV · Summer 2020 · 13 ep · ~5.5 hours · score 4.2/5
Watch onCrunchyroll iQIYI Netflix YouTube
6
Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Break Time (2020)Side story · optional, after Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 2
ONA · Summer 2020 · 13 ep · ~40 minutes · score 3.5/5
Watch onYouTube
7
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 2 Part 2Main story
TV · Winter 2021 · 12 ep · ~6 hours · score 4.2/5
Watch onCrunchyroll Netflix YouTube
8
Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Break Time (2021)Side story · optional, after Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 2 Part 2
ONA · Winter 2021 · 12 ep · ~35 minutes · score 3.5/5
9
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 3Main story
TV · Fall 2024 · 16 ep · ~6.5 hours · score 4.2/5
Watch onBilibili Crunchyroll iQIYI Netflix YouTube
10
Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Break Time 3rd SeasonSide story · optional, after Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 3
Special · Fall 2024 · 16 ep · ~50 minutes · score 3.5/5
11
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4Main story
TV · Spring 2026 · 19 ep · ~7.5 hours · score 4.5/5
Watch onBilibili Crunchyroll iQIYI YouTube
12
Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Kyuukei Jikan (Break Time) 4th SeasonSide story · optional, after Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4
ONA · Spring 2026 · 19 ep · ~55 minutes · score 3.6/5
Watch onYouTube

How long is Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-?

Part	Seasons and movies	Episodes	Watch time
Main story	5 seasons	85	about 36 hours
Everything released	8 seasons and 4 OVAs and specials	172	about 43 hours

Watch time uses each season's and movie's episode length, or a typical length where we don't have one.

Where to watch Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-

Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- is officially on YouTube (9 of 12), Crunchyroll (7 of 12), Netflix (4 of 12), iQIYI (3 of 12), Bilibili (2 of 12) and Hulu (1 of 12), counting its 12 seasons, movies and specials.

Services and regions change; the release order above links each season to its official pages. Where to watch Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- has the full list, free options included.

Is Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- finished?

As far as anything announced goes, yes: the last entry, Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4, came out in 2026. Nothing new is announced yet.

Do I need to watch the Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- movies and OVAs?

Optional: Re:ZERO ~Starting Break Time From Zero~, Re:PETIT ~Re: Starting Life in Another World From PETIT~, Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- OVAs, Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Break Time (2020), Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Break Time (2021), Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Break Time 3rd Season and 1 more.

How many episodes does Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- have?

The main story is 85 episodes over 5 seasons, about 36 hours of viewing. With every optional extra it is 172 episodes (about 43 hours).

Where can I watch Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-?

Officially on YouTube, Crunchyroll, Netflix, iQIYI, Bilibili and more. Availability depends on your region; each season and movie below lists its own services.

Related manga

Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Chapter 1: A Day in the Capital Manga · 2014
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Chapter 2: A Week at the Mansion Manga · 2014
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Chapter 3: Truth of Zero Manga · 2015
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Chapter 4: The Sanctuary and the Witch of Greed Manga · 2019

Order and labels come from the relations in the AnimeHunt catalog (sequel, side story, summary, alternative version). Spot a mistake? Tell us.