Re:Zero – Season 3 (2024–2025)

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Re:Zero – Season 3 (2024–2025)

Watergate City of Priestella

Re:Zero returns with one of its most intense and emotional arcs yet. Season 3 takes Subaru, Emilia, and their allies to the majestic Watergate City of Priestella for a royal conference—only for chaos to erupt when the Witch Cult launches a devastating attack.

With multiple Sin Archbishops on the loose, this season is a nonstop struggle for survival and redemption, pushing Subaru to his physical and emotional limits.



Season 3 Overview

Title: Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World Season 3
Episodes: 16 (split-cour, with extended premiere)
Air Dates:


Story Summary

After the Sanctuary’s resolution, Subaru and Emilia journey to Priestella, the Watergate City, where all royal candidates convene. But peace is shattered when the Witch Cult’s Sin Archbishops—Wrath, Lust, and Gluttony—invade the city, spreading chaos and terror.

Subaru once again faces impossible odds: protecting Emilia, saving civilians, and fighting the Sin Archbishops who embody humanity’s darkest desires. As the battle rages across waterlogged streets, alliances are forged, heroes rise, and devastating sacrifices are made.

This arc explores what it truly means to be a hero when no one remembers your name—and when dying isn’t the hardest part of living.


Major Arcs Covered

  1. Attack on Priestella (Arc 5: Watergate City Arc) – The Witch Cult’s full-scale assault on the city.

  2. Counterattack & Liberation Arc – Subaru and his allies regroup to reclaim the city.

  3. Sin Archbishop Showdowns – Epic confrontations with Lust, Wrath, and Gluttony.


New Characters Introduced

  • Capella Emerada Lugunica – The twisted Sin Archbishop of Lust, wielding the “Authority of the Dragon.”

  • Sirius Romanée-Conti – Sin Archbishop of Wrath, whose devotion to Petelgeuse burns into madness.

  • Lye Batenkaitos & Roy Alphard – The Gluttony Archbishops who steal names and memories.

  • Heinkel Astrea – A fallen noble entangled in Reinhard’s legacy.

  • Liliana Masquerade – A spirited songstress who becomes the voice of Priestella’s resistance.


Key Themes

  • Memory & Identity – What defines a person when their existence is forgotten?

  • Faith & Fanaticism – The Witch Cult’s devotion mirrors humanity’s own extremes.

  • Unity in Despair – Subaru’s growth as a leader shines as he inspires hope in the darkest hour.


Main Characters – Season 3

  • Subaru Natsuki – Continues his fight against fate, proving courage can be born from failure.

  • Emilia – Steps forward as a true leader and pillar of strength.

  • Beatrice – Returns as Subaru’s loyal partner, wielding her powerful magic to protect him.

  • Reinhard van Astrea – Faces family conflict amid Priestella’s downfall.

  • Crusch, Anastasia & Priscilla – Rival candidates forced into uneasy alliances.


Where to Watch Re:Zero – Season 3

You can watch Re:Zero Season 3 on:


Final Thoughts

Season 3 of Re:Zero delivers everything fans love—heart-stopping tension, intricate storytelling, and emotional devastation. The Watergate City Arc balances large-scale warfare with deep personal drama, testing Subaru’s resolve and Emilia’s compassion.

With breathtaking animation, haunting music, and brutal twists, this season cements Re:Zero’s place as one of the most emotionally complex isekai series ever made.

And as the credits roll, one thing is certain—Subaru’s story is far from over.

Location: Kyoto, Japan

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