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RE:Zero Watch Order
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Also known as Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-, Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu, ReZero, Re：从零开始的异世界生活
The RE:Zero watch order threads multiple TV seasons through a handful of OVAs and the comedic Break Time ONA shorts. Open with the Bond of Ice OVA, then watch Episodes 1-11 before the Memory Snow OVA. Season one continues through Episodes 12-25 and the extended 26-32 block, after which the Break Time ONA seasons and the Re:Zero OVAs provide light side stories between the main cours. From there the order moves through the later seasons' episode blocks — 1-11, 1-14, 1-12, 1-16, and 1-19 — with each Break Time installment slotted in at its release point. Because the seasons restart episode numbering, this list arranges everything into one chronological path so you always know what comes next. New viewers should start with the Bond of Ice OVA and Episodes 1-11; the Memory Snow and Break Time shorts are optional extras, but this is the full order including all OVAs and specials in place.
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Recommended first watch
Checked October 2026Watch the four TV seasons in order: Season 1 (25 episodes, 2016), Season 2 (25, 2020-2021, in two parts), Season 3 (16, 2024-2025) and Season 4 (19, 2026).
The two OVAs (Memory Snow, 2018, and Frozen Bond, 2019) are optional extras. The Break Time and Re:Petit shorts are comedy side material you can skip.
Season 2 Part 1 on this page stops at episode 32 of its 26-38 run; watch all 13 episodes of that part before Part 2.
Start here
- Watch first
- The story starts at Episodes 1-11 (Re: Zero Starting Life in Another World Season 1). Before that, Re: Zero Bond of Ice OVA is optional.
- What to skip
- 9 entries are optional: Re: Zero Bond of Ice OVA, Re: Zero Memory Snow OVA, Episodes 1–11 (Re:ZERO ~Starting Break Time From Zero~), Episodes 1–14 (Re:PETIT ~Re: Starting Life in Another World From PETIT~), Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- OVAs, Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Kyuukei Jikan (Break Time) 2nd Season, and 3 more. The story still tracks without them.
- Filler notes
- Episodes 1–11 (Re:ZERO ~Starting Break Time From Zero~). Break Time shorts, 11 episodes (2016).
- Episodes 1–14 (Re:PETIT ~Re: Starting Life in Another World From PETIT~). Re:Petit shorts, 14 episodes (June 2016).
- Re: Zero Bond of Ice OVA. Frozen Bond OVA (November 2019).
Chronological order
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Re: Zero Bond of Ice OVA
#1 · 1 entry
- 1Re: Zero Bond of Ice OVAOptional
Frozen Bond OVA (November 2019). Optional: a side-story OVA; the TV seasons do not need it.
OVA
Re: Zero Starting Life in Another World Season 1
#2 · 1 entry
- 2Episodes 1-11
Season 1, episodes 1-11 (April 2016). Start here: Subaru is summoned to another world.
0/11
Re: Zero Memory Snow OVA
#3 · 1 entry
- 3Re: Zero Memory Snow OVAOptional
Memory Snow OVA (October 2018). Optional: a side-story OVA; the TV seasons do not need it.
OVA
Re: Zero Starting Life in Another World Season 1 cont.
#4 · 1 entry
- 4Episodes 12-25
Season 1, episodes 12-25 (from June 2016). Finishes Season 1.
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Re: Zero Starting Life in Another World Season 2
#5 · 1 entry
- 5Episodes 26-32
Season 2 Part 1 (from July 2020). The listed range stops at episode 32; the part runs to episode 38.
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Re:ZERO ~Starting Break Time From Zero~
#6 · 1 entry
- 6Episodes 1–11Optional
Break Time shorts, 11 episodes (2016). Optional: comedy spin-off shorts that add no story.
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Re:PETIT ~Re: Starting Life in Another World From PETIT~
#7 · 1 entry
- 7Episodes 1–14Optional
Re:Petit shorts, 14 episodes (June 2016). Optional: comedy parody shorts that add no story.
0/14
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- OVAs
#8 · 1 entry
- 8Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- OVAsOptional
AniList entry for the two OVAs (Memory Snow, Frozen Bond). Optional: same OVAs as the rows listed earlier on this page.
OVA
Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Kyuukei Jikan (Break Time) 2nd Season
#9 · 1 entry
- 9Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Kyuukei Jikan (Break Time) 2nd SeasonOptional
Break Time shorts, second season (July 2020). Optional: comedy spin-off shorts that add no story.
ONA
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 2 Part 2
#10 · 1 entry
- 10Episodes 1–12
Season 2 Part 2, 12 episodes (January 2021). Finishes Season 2.
0/12
Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Kyuukei Jikan (Break Time) 2nd Season Part 2
#11 · 1 entry
- 11Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Kyuukei Jikan (Break Time) 2nd Season Part 2Optional
Break Time shorts, second season part 2 (January 2021). Optional: comedy shorts that add no story.
ONA
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 3
#12 · 1 entry
- 12Episodes 1–16
Season 3, 16 episodes (October 2024). Continues the story after Season 2.
0/16
Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Kyuukei Jikan (Break Time) 3rd Season
#13 · 1 entry
- 13Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Kyuukei Jikan (Break Time) 3rd SeasonOptional
Break Time shorts, third season (October 2024). Optional: comedy shorts that add no story.
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Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4
#14 · 1 entry
- 14Episodes 1–19
Season 4, 19 episodes (April 2026). Continues the story after Season 3.
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Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Kyuukei Jikan (Break Time) 4th Season
#15 · 1 entry
- 15Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Kyuukei Jikan (Break Time) 4th SeasonOptional
Break Time shorts, fourth season (April 2026). Optional: comedy shorts that add no story.
ONA
The correct order to watch RE:Zero, as one listShowHide
Watch RE:Zero in this order. 15 entries, chronological.
- Re: Zero Bond of Ice OVA (OVA) — optional
- Re: Zero Starting Life in Another World Season 1: Episodes 1-11
- Re: Zero Memory Snow OVA (OVA) — optional
- Re: Zero Starting Life in Another World Season 1 cont.: Episodes 12-25
- Re: Zero Starting Life in Another World Season 2: Episodes 26-32
- Re:ZERO ~Starting Break Time From Zero~: Episodes 1–11 — optional
- Re:PETIT ~Re: Starting Life in Another World From PETIT~: Episodes 1–14 — optional
- Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- OVAs (OVA) — optional
- Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Kyuukei Jikan (Break Time) 2nd Season (ONA) — optional
- Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 2 Part 2: Episodes 1–12
- Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Kyuukei Jikan (Break Time) 2nd Season Part 2 (ONA) — optional
- Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 3: Episodes 1–16
- Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Kyuukei Jikan (Break Time) 3rd Season (ONA) — optional
- Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4: Episodes 1–19
- Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Kyuukei Jikan (Break Time) 4th Season (ONA) — optional
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RE:Zero watch order FAQ
What order should I watch RE:Zero in?
Watch the four TV seasons in order: Season 1 (25 episodes, 2016), Season 2 (25, 2020-2021, in two parts), Season 3 (16, 2024-2025) and Season 4 (19, 2026). The two OVAs (Memory Snow, 2018, and Frozen Bond, 2019) are optional extras. The Break Time and Re:Petit shorts are comedy side material you can skip. Season 2 Part 1 on this page stops at episode 32 of its 26-38 run; watch all 13 episodes of that part before Part 2.
Do I need to watch the OVAs?
No. Memory Snow (October 2018) and Frozen Bond (November 2019) are optional OVAs; the TV seasons are watchable on their own. Both share the AniList OVA entry on this page.
What are the Break Time and Re:Petit entries?
They are short comedy spin-offs that ran alongside the TV seasons (Re:Petit in 2016, Break Time in 2016, 2020-2021, 2024 and 2026). They add no story, so they are optional.
What is the chronological order of RE:Zero?
Start with Re: Zero Bond of Ice OVA, then continue with Episodes 1-11 (Re: Zero Starting Life in Another World Season 1), Re: Zero Memory Snow OVA, Episodes 12-25 (Re: Zero Starting Life in Another World Season 1 cont.), Episodes 26-32 (Re: Zero Starting Life in Another World Season 2), and Episodes 1–11 (Re:ZERO ~Starting Break Time From Zero~), followed by 9 more entries. The full RE:Zero watch order on this page has 15 entries across 15 series, listed in chronological viewing order.
What is the release order of RE:Zero?
In the order they aired, start with Episodes 1-11 (Re: Zero Starting Life in Another World Season 1), then Episodes 1–11 (Re:ZERO ~Starting Break Time From Zero~), Episodes 12-25 (Re: Zero Starting Life in Another World Season 1 cont.), Episodes 1–14 (Re:PETIT ~Re: Starting Life in Another World From PETIT~), Re: Zero Memory Snow OVA, and Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- OVAs, followed by 9 more entries. Release order follows air dates and is not the recommended chronological order.
How many episodes is RE:Zero?
RE:Zero has 104 TV episodes in this order, plus 3 OVAs and 4 ONAs.
Can I skip anything in RE:Zero?
Yes. 9 entries are marked optional: Re: Zero Bond of Ice OVA, Re: Zero Memory Snow OVA, Episodes 1–11 (Re:ZERO ~Starting Break Time From Zero~), Episodes 1–14 (Re:PETIT ~Re: Starting Life in Another World From PETIT~), Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- OVAs, and Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Kyuukei Jikan (Break Time) 2nd Season, and 3 more. Everything else is part of the main story.
Is RE:Zero finished?
Yes. RE:Zero has finished airing, and this order covers everything released so far in chronological viewing order.
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