Who would’ve thought that a typical isekai like Re: Zero would get this successful? You have a hero who can go back in time each time he dies and a run-of-the-mill harem, yet it has reached great heights.
Being a famous series, it is obvious that Re: Zero is fated to receive many anime instalments. While some of the OVA and ONA might be confusing, this article has an easy release order as well as the in-demand chronological order for hardcore fans.
Re: Zero has received two anime seasons so far, with a third on the way. It consists of 50 episodes in total, two movies, two short anime series (ONA), and one special Director’s Cut of season 1. The best way to watch them is to follow their release order or you can complete all the main seasons before moving on to the extras.
1. How To Watch Re:Zero in Order?
The recommended way to watch Re:Zero in order is by following the release order:
- Re:Zero Season 1 (TV, 2016)
- Re:Zero ~Starting Break Time From Zero~ (Special, 2016)
- Re:Zero PETIT (Special, 2016)
- Re:Zero Memory Snow (Movie, 2018)
- Re:Zero The Frozen Bond (Movie, 2019)
- Re:Zero Director’s Cut Season 1 (TV, 2020)
- Re:Zero Season 2 Part 1 (TV, 2020)
- Re:Zero Season 2 Part 2 (TV, 2021)
- Re:Zero Season 3 (TV, TBD)
2. Re:Zero Chronological Order
The chronological order of Re: Zero dictates that you begin watching the series with The Frozen Bond OVA movie. The rest of the order is the same. However, it is not advised to begin your experience with the prequel as you will have no context of the real story to relate to.
- The Frozen Bond (OVA Movie)
- Re: Zero Season 1 (1-11) or Director’s Cut (1-5)
- Memory Snow (OVA Movie)
- Re: Zero Season 1 (12-25) or Director’s Cut (6-13)
- Re: Zero Season 2
- Part 1
- Part 2
- Re: Zero Season 3
3. Where to watch Re: Zero with English subtitles and dub?
You can watch all the Re: Zero seasons, OVAs, and ONAs on Crunchyroll. The streaming site has licensed the anime to stream outside Asia. Netflix streams the seasons in Japan. Crunchyroll also offers English subtitles and dub for Re: Zero.
| Title | Watch with Eng Sub | Watch with Eng Dub |
| Re: Zero-Starting Life in Another World | Crunchyroll | Crunchyroll |
| Re: Zero- Starting Life in Another World Season 2 | Prime Video, Crunchyroll | Crunchyroll |
| The Frozen Bond (OVA Movie) | Crunchyroll | No |
| Re: Zero- Starting Life in Another World: Director’s Cut Season 1 | Crunchyroll, Netflix | Crunchyroll, Netflix |
| Re: Zero Petit | Crunchyroll | Crunchyroll |
| Re: Zero Memory Snow | Crunchyroll, Prime Video | Crunchyroll |
| Re: Zero ~Starting Break Time From Zero~ | Crunchyroll | Crunchyroll |
I. Where to watch Re: ZERO outside the US?
| List | Canada | UK | Japan | Australia |
| Re: Zero-Starting Life in Another World | Crunchyroll | Crunchyroll | Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, Hulu | Crunchyroll |
| Re: Zero- Starting Life in Another World Season 2 | Crunchyroll | Crunchyroll | Disney+, Prime Video, Netflix | No |
| The Frozen Bond (OVA Movie) | Crunchyroll | Crunchyroll | Disney+, Prime Video, Hulu | Crunchyroll |
| Re: Zero- Starting Life in Another World: Director’s Cut Season 1 | No | No | Netflix | No |
| Re: Zero Petit | Crunchyroll | Crunchyroll | Disney+, Prime Video, Hulu | Crunchyroll |
| Re: Zero Memory Snow | Crunchyroll | Crunchyroll | Hulu, Disney+ | Crunchyroll |
| Re: Zero ~Starting Break Time From Zero~ | Crunchyroll | Crunchyroll | Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, Hulu | Crunchyroll |
4. Can you download and watch Re: Zero offline?
Crunchyroll provides the download option with its subscription plans so you can watch Re: Zero offline. More details on the various plans are available below:
| Website | Subscription Packages | Offline Viewing |
| Crunchyroll | Fan – $7.99/month | No |
| Crunchyroll | Mega Fan – $9.99/month | Yes |
| Crunchyroll | Ultimate Fan – $14.99/month | Yes |
If the Re: Zero anime or OVAs aren’t available on any streaming website in your area, then you can use a VPN to bypass the geo-block. Some of the top VPN service providers in the game are ExpressVPN, Nord VPN, Proton VPN, Cyberghost, and Private Internet Access, to name a few.
All you have to do is connect to a country where your preferred anime is streaming, and voila, you can now watch Re: Zero even if it is unavailable in your region.
There are many unpaid VPN services at hand or free browser extensions. However, using low-tier VPN providers might decrease your speed and get you blocked by streaming services. Connection drops and unsecured encryption are also other disadvantages.
The important thing is that Re: Zero is present on Crunchyroll, and Netflix’s catalogs, so set your VPN to a suitable location to access the anime from anywhere.
6. How much time will it take to watch Re: Zero?
It will take 37 hours and 51 minutes to watch the entire Re: Zero franchise, including the Director’s Cut. It will take 24 hours and 51 minutes if you skip the Director’s Cut.
| Title | Type | Duration |
| Season 1 | Anime Series | 650 minutes |
| Re:ZERO ~Starting Break Time From Zero~ | ONA | 22 minutes |
| Re:PETIT ~Starting Life in Another World from PETIT~ | ONA | 28 minutes |
| Memory Snow | OVA Movie | 60 minutes |
| The Frozen Bond | OVA Movie | 76 minutes |
| Director’s Cut Season 1 | Edited Version | 13 hours |
| Season 2 Part 1 | Anime Series | 351 minutes |
| Season 2 Part 2 | Anime Series | 348 minutes |
7. Frequently Asked Questions
I. Should you watch the original Re: Zero or the director’s cut?
For first-time viewers, it is recommended that you watch the Re: Zero director’s cut and skip the original unless you want a re-watch of the exact same story. While the plot is the same, the director’s cut is of superior quality, having better animation than the original.
II. What is the difference between Re: Zero Season 1 and the director’s cut?
The original Re: ZERO season has 25+ episodes, each episode is 25 minutes long. The Director’s Cut, however, has 13 episodes, each being an hour long. The overall plot for both is the same, with some extra scenes and tiny changes in the director’s cut.
If you have already watched the original, it is totally up to your preference. If you haven’t watched the anime in a long time and wish to prepare yourself for season 2, the director’s cut is the way to go. Otherwise, you can watch the director’s cut after episode 6 because that is when more noticeable changes take place.
III. Is it necessary to watch Re: ZERO Movie?
While you can easily skip Memory Snow, it is not advisable to skip the Frozen Bond movie. Memory Snow expands on a lore and is made purely for fun. However, Frozen Bond offers the latter half of Emilia’s backstory and is essential to watch before entering season 2.
IV. Has Re: Zero anime ended?
There are still plenty of arcs yet to be adapted, and since Re: Zero is in demand, I doubt that the franchise will come to an end so abruptly. There is a high chance that season 3 of the anime will premiere in a short while, and it will adapt the fifth arc of the original novel.
V. Is Isekai Quartet a part of Re: Zero?
Isekai Quartet is a crossover comedy series that includes chibi characters from various anime like Re: Zero, KonoSuba, Overlord, and The Saga of Tanya the Evil. Its plot isn’t related to the original Re: Zero franchise and can be watched whenever you want as an extra.
8. Conclusion
You can watch the two seasons of Re: Zero first before moving on to the OVAs and ONAs of Re: Zero. The release order is the recommended watch order for this franchise. The two mini-anime shorts are irrelevant to the plot and can be skipped.
So, if you are an isekai enthusiast who wants to watch a series that goes deeper than a simple harem, then Re: Zero is the way to go. With its gorgeous character buildup and a down-to-earth hero, I’m sure you will have a good time watching it.
9. About Re:Zero -Starting Life in Another World-
Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World is a Japanese light novel series written by Tappei Nagatsuki and illustrated by Shinichirou Otsuka.
The plot is based on Subaru Natsuki, the protagonist who gets sucked into a fantasy world on his way home from the convenience store. He gets attacked by a group of thugs and is beaten to a pulp immediately, but this girl from the fantasy world named Satella saves him.
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