Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World season 4 concludes on September 30, 2026 with an extended 45-minute broadcast. The finale is season 4 episode 19—episode 85 in the anime's overall numbering—and the eighth chapter of the second cour's Recapture Arc.
Re:Zero season 4 finale schedule
Japanese viewers can watch the final episode first on AT-X at 10:00 p.m. JST. ABEMA and d Anime Store begin their streams at 10:30 p.m., followed by TOKYO MX at 11:00 p.m. Other Japanese channels and subscription platforms carry the episode according to their own schedules, so availability can differ by region.
- Release date: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
- Episode: Season 4 episode 19 / overall episode 85
- Japanese broadcast slot: 45-minute expanded edition
- Animation production: WHITE FOX
What the finale has to resolve
The Recapture Arc began on August 12 and spans eight episodes. Its final stretch follows Subaru's group inside the Pleiades Watchtower, where several conflicts are unfolding at once. Emilia faces the tower's last trial, while Ram's confrontation with Lye Batenkaitos places Rem directly in danger. Subaru's Cor Leonis ability has also become central to keeping his allies in the fight.
The longer television slot gives the production more space than a standard weekly episode, but it does not automatically mean 45 minutes of animation without breaks; broadcast schedules may include station material or advertising. The confirmed point is that Japanese listings and the official announcement identify it as an expanded 45-minute edition.
How many episodes are in season 4?
KADOKAWA lists 19 episodes for the complete season. The official anime schedule divides them into the 11-episode Loss Arc, which began April 8, and the eight-episode Recapture Arc. That structure makes the September 30 episode the season finale rather than only a mid-season break.
Anyone who has fallen behind should finish episode 84, “Ram,” before watching the finale. The extended episode continues directly from its confrontations and is not designed as a recap or standalone special. International viewers should check the release time shown by their licensed streaming service, as the Japanese timetable does not guarantee an identical local launch time.
For verified broadcast and streaming information, consult the anime's official Re:Zero season 4 schedule and KADOKAWA series page. Readers can also follow OtaHub's anime coverage for future announcements.