Re:Zero — Starting Life in Another World is an ongoing manga series adapted from the light novels by Tappei Nagatsuki, with 27+ volumes as of 2026. Subaru Natsuki is suddenly transported to a fantasy world and discovers he has one ability: “Return by Death” — when he dies, he resets to a checkpoint. He cannot tell anyone about this power. Re:Zero is celebrated for its psychological depth, brutal consequences of the death mechanic, and the complex characterization of Rem, Emilia, and Subaru himself.

Quick Answer Read all volumes in publication order from Vol. 1 to the latest. Start at the beginning.

Use the sections below for the full reading order, volume list, and follow-up recommendations.

All Rezero Volumes in Order

Read in publication order from Vol. 1 to the latest.

  1. Re:ZERO, Vol. 1 - manga
  2. Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Ex, Vol. 2 (light novel)
  3. Re:ZERO, Vol. 3 - light novel
  4. Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-, Chapter 3: Truth of Zero, Vol. 4
  5. Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-, Chapter 3: Truth of Zero, Vol. 5
  6. Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-, Vol. 6 (light novel)
  7. Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-, Vol. 7 (light novel)
  8. Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World, Truth of Zero, Vol. 3 (manga)
  9. Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-, Chapter 3: Truth of Zero, Vol. 4 (manga)
  10. Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-, Chapter 3: Truth of Zero, Vol. 5 (manga)
  11. Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-, Vol. 11 (light novel)
  12. Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-, Vol. 12 (light novel)
  13. Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-, Chapter 4: The Sanctuary and the Witch of Greed, Vol. 1 (manga)
  14. Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-, Chapter 4: The Sanctuary and the Witch of Greed, Vol. 2 (manga)
  15. Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-, Vol. 15 (light novel)
  16. Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-, Chapter 4: The Sanctuary and the Witch of Greed, Vol. 4 (manga)
  17. Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-, Chapter 4: The Sanctuary and the Witch of Greed, Vol. 5 (manga)
  18. Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-, Chapter 4: The Sanctuary and the Witch of Greed, Vol. 6 (manga)
  19. Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-, Chapter 4: The Sanctuary and the Witch of Greed, Vol. 7 (manga)
  20. Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-, Vol. 20 (light novel)
  21. Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-, Chapter 4: The Sanctuary and the Witch of Greed, Vol. 9 (manga)
  22. Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-, Vol. 22 (light novel)
  23. Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-, Vol. 23 (light novel)
  24. Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-, Vol. 24 (light novel)
  25. Re:Zero Arc 4 – The Sanctuary and the Witch of Greed, Vol. 13
  26. Re:Zero Arc 4 – The Sanctuary and the Witch of Greed, Vol. 14

Rezero Reading Order

Arc 1–2: White Whale / Subjugation Arc (Volumes 1–9)

Subaru arrives in a fantasy world, meets the silver-haired half-elf Emilia, and discovers his Return by Death ability. The Mather mansion and the Royal Selection arcs establish the world’s political structure and the central emotional stakes.

Arc 3–4: Roswaal Mansion (Volumes 9–27+)

Subaru repeatedly dies protecting Emilia and her household, each loop revealing more about the world and the Witch of Envy’s connection to his ability. Rem’s arc (a fan-favorite) culminates in an emotionally devastating confrontation. The Sanctuary arc expands the lore significantly.

Where to Read Rezero

Manga Plus offers free access to the first and latest chapters. Physical volumes are available from the publisher. We recommend buying official volumes to support the creator.

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