Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- (2016)
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- is streaming in Japan on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus.
The verdict
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- has pulled the kind of numbers most Japanese series never see. It carries an 8.1/10 on TMDB across 786 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. Episodes clock in around 25 minutes. In Japan you can stream it on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus.
Is it worth starting?
This is a first season — Japanese animation, leaning mystery. Tight enough that it's an easy yes if you're undecided.
- Why
- It rates 8.1/10 on 786 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
- Skip if
- you won't get past the format
- Best for
- An episode-a-night rhythm
Story
Natsuki Subaru, an ordinary high school student, is on his way home from the convenience store when he finds himself transported to another world. As he's lost and confused in a new world where he doesn't even know left from right, the only person to reach out to him was a beautiful girl with silver hair. Determined to repay her somehow for saving him from his own despair, Subaru agrees to help the girl find something she's looking for.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~25 min per episode |
| Genre | Animation / Mystery |
| Language | Japanese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 22 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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