TV Anime "Re:ZERO" 4th Season Pre-Broadcast! AJ2026 Stage Report Featuring Yusuke Kobayashi and Other Cast Members

A Certain Witch Appeared for a Moment in the Opening Video...

In the middle of the event, the latest information about Re:ZERO was announced. Here, it was introduced that the 4th season will consist of the "Loss Arc" with all 11 episodes beginning broadcast and streaming from Wednesday, April 8th, and the "Recapture Arc" with all 8 episodes scheduled to begin broadcasting from Wednesday, August 12th.

Furthermore, it was mentioned that the opening theme song will be "Recollect" performed by Konomi Suzuki feat. Ashnikko, and the ending theme song will be "Ender Ember" performed by MYTH & ROID feat. TK (Ling tosite sigure). At this stage, the non-credit opening video featuring the opening theme song was revealed for the first time. The panelists who finished watching the video appeared excited, saying "I got goosebumps!" and "That was so cool!" They rapidly shared their impressions, saying "Shaula is a healing character," "Julius seems melancholic...," "A certain witch appeared for a moment...," and "Isn't Subaru dying too much?"

The announcements continued, and it was also announced that in conjunction with this season being set in the Auguria Sand Dunes, a collaboration project with Tottori Prefecture, which has Japan's largest Tottori Sand Dunes, will be implemented from Sunday, April 19th to Monday, August 31st. Furthermore, the rollout of an online lottery to celebrate Subaru's birthday was also announced, and the venue's voltage rose even higher.

With the excitement still lingering, it was finally time for Suzuki's live stage performance. Suzuki introduced the opening theme "Recollect," saying "I think it became the most aggressive song ever. It has a different taste from before, with a sound that evokes the sand dunes a bit, like an unsolved mystery." During the actual live performance, a performance featuring dancers and Suzuki's overwhelming singing ability enveloped the entire venue. When the soulful singing ended, applause erupted and loud cheers filled the venue.

Messages from the Panelists

With the live performance finished, it was time for the event to end, and the panelists each gave a final message.

First, Suzuki expressed her heartfelt feelings, saying "Re:ZERO is an indispensable and special existence for my singing career." Fairouz said, "This is my first time participating, and I've been taught and guided in various ways. I'd be happy if you could engrave in your eyes the 4th season filled with the passion of the cast and staff." Eguchi continued, "Everything including the spirit of the production team is packed into the opening video. I'm sure everyone will definitely get hyped up, so please look forward to the broadcast." Arai continued, "Re:ZERO is such a massive existence. Sometimes the magnitude of that existence makes it feel like I can't breathe, but what I can do is give my all during recording sessions. I want to face it with my life on the line."

Furthermore, Takahashi left a message saying "For the Re:ZERO anime's 10th anniversary, we've prepared various projects and are ready to enjoy Re:ZERO together with everyone. The 4th season's broadcast will start soon, so please watch the opening, eat well, and wait energetically."

Kobayashi, who delivered the final message, said "I won't say much more. We're finally delivering this to you all. All that's left is for you to watch," conveying his journey thus far and confidence in the work through his words.

At the ending, the traditional birthday celebration project was also held to celebrate Subaru, whose birthday is April 1st, and Kobayashi, whose birthday is March 25th. Kobayashi, who received a bouquet, took commemorative photos with all the cast members and the audience in a "Victory!" pose, and the curtain closed on the event.

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