Petals of Reincarnation: Release Date, Plot, & Everything We Know

Only once in a blue moon do you come across an anime as bold as Petals of Reincarnation. The concept is so innovative, yet equally controversial, that it would leave you wondering whether it’s worth giving a shot. But if you do manage to watch it without bias, Petals of Reincarnation may become your next favorite power fantasy anime.

Now, starting from its exact release date, voice cast, and storyline to the platforms where it will be available to stream online, and much more, everything is provided below. So, are you ready to channel your inner powers through the Branch of Reincarnation? Let’s find out.

ANIME TITLE	Petals of Reincarnation (Reincarnation no Kaben)
RELEASE DATE	April 2, 2026
STUDIO	BENTEN Film
MAL SCORE (as of April 10, 2026)	6.46/10
WHERE TO WATCH	HIDIVE

Petals of Reincarnation Global Release Date & Time

Similar to many other seasonal anime, each episode of Petals of Reincarnation airs an hour early on Japanese Television Networks. Thus, the first episode aired in Japan on April 3, 2026, at 12:30 AM JST. However, due to the differences in time zones, the anime premiered globally on April 2, 2026, at 9:30 AM PDT / 12:30 PM EDT online.

Now, if you’re outside Japan, it’s better to just follow its OTT release timings, as most overseas viewers would only be able to catch the episodes online.

Although each Petals of Reincarnation episode has a fixed release schedule, the exact timing may vary depending on your local time zone. With that in mind, here’s a list of major global regions along with their respective release times, starting from Thursday, April 2, 2026:

• Hawaii-Aleutian Daylight Time: at 6:30 AM, every Thursday
• Alaska Daylight Time: at 8:30 AM, every Thursday
• Pacific Daylight Time: at 9:30 AM, every Thursday
• Mountain Daylight Time: at 10:30 AM, every Thursday
• Central Daylight Time: at 11:30 AM, every Thursday
• Eastern Daylight Time: at 12:30 PM, every Thursday
• Brasilia Time: at 1:30 PM, every Thursday
• Greenwich Mean Time: at 5:30 PM, every Thursday
• Central European Time: at 6:30 PM, every Thursday
• Indian Standard Time: at 10:00 PM, every Thursday
• Australian Eastern Daylight Time: at 3:30 AM, every Friday

Note: The exact release date and time of the episodes are subject to change if unforeseen circumstances arise in the studio or on broadcasting platforms.

How Many Episodes Does Petals of Reincarnation Have?

Although the Blu-Ray & DVD listing for the anime isn’t officially out yet (which is how the number of episodes is usually confirmed), leaks from the anime & manga leaker, @SugoiLITE on X, suggest that Petals of Reincarnation Season 1 will consist of 13 episodes, which is quite typical for most seasonal anime. However, for further confirmation on the anime’s exact episode count, we have to wait till the official site updates anything.

Thus, we can’t entirely discard the possibility of Petals of Reincarnation airing fewer episodes. Also, the first season is expected to run for a single cour, i.e., from April to June. However, if Season 1 is received well by the viewers, then the studio might adapt further seasons of the manga.

However, such an assumption isn’t worth giving attention to until the official episode count gets announced. Also, in case you’re wondering why we are addressing the adaptation as Season 1, it’s because the anime has the potential to be renewed for more seasons in the future.

Japanese Voice Cast & Staff in Petals of Reincarnation

The original Japanese voice cast for Petals of Reincarnation is absolutely stacked. The fact that it even has big industry names like Reina Ueda (Reze from Chainsaw Man) and Shoya Chiba (Ayanokoji from Classroom of the Elite) says a lot about the production budget that has been put into the adaptation.

Here we’ve listed all the notable voice cast that you’d be hearing in Petals of Reincarnation. Some of them have even commented on the anime and how excited they are (via the anime’s official site).

• Touya Seiji: Shoya Chiba
• Haito Lue Buffett: Wakana Maruoka
• John V. Neumann: Ayane Sakura
• A. Einstein: Haruka Shiraishi
• I. Newton: Kaito Ishikawa
• E. Schrödinger: Jun Fukuyama
• Florence Nightingale: Reina Ueda
• A. Hitler: Ayumu Murase
• Alan Smithee: Nobuo Tobita

Wouldn’t it be unfair to only credit the voice cast and not mention the production team, who are pouring their hearts into this adaptation? Given that the soundtracks and visuals are so unique in the anime, the staff members behind this project deserve much recognition. So, here they all are:

• Director: Shun Kudo
• Series Composer: Atsuo Ishino
• Character Designer: Haruna Kato
• Music by: Kohta Yamamoto
• Opening Theme: eill “Glitch*”
• Ending Theme: Sizuk “Zero”

What Is Petals of Reincarnation Even About?

Whenever a story meddles with historical figures from our own world, it immediately becomes subject to controversy. The same happened with Record of Ragnarok in the past, and also to some extent with the Fate series. And now, Petals of Reincarnation falls into the same category.

The story focuses on a power system based on historical figures reincarnating in the modern world. Those said figures are then addressed as “Returners”. While the Returners can be famous individuals from the past like Einstein, Newton, Musashi, and others, the opposite can also be summoned through this power. This results in the formation of a terrorist organization known as Sinners, made up of Returners like Hitler, Pol Pot, Vlad III, and many more.

Now, as you can already guess, this leads to a rather unconventional plot that may not be everyone’s cup of tea. But one thing the series does well is that it never shies away from what it is trying to convey. Despite the plot being controversial for valid reasons, it uses these characters simply as the basis of the power system.

Also, on a broader scale, the story is mostly about the MC Touya’s revenge against his elder brother, Seiya, who constantly belittled him for having no talent. So, with his newfound Returner ability, he wishes to surpass his brother in an edgy, action-filled storyline. All of this makes the controversial aspect less central to the main plot. However, seeing a loli version of Hitler will never not be hilarious.

Is There a Trailer for Petals of Reincarnation?

There have been multiple trailers released for Petals of Reincarnation so far. However, for most seasonal anime, the final trailer released right before the anime’s premiere is usually the most informative. Here’s the full trailer in case you’ve missed it:

The trailer not only gives us an idea of the series’ plot, but it also manages to hook viewers with its distinct art style and catchy background soundtrack. The introduction of the members of the Forest of the Greats has been phenomenal, but what has caused the most controversy is the cameo of Adolf Hitler in the trailer.

While fans already had an idea that this was bound to happen, seeing it come alive in animation was still a shock for most of the fan base. Even manga readers have been hyped about it. The trailer also sets up a clear goal and the protagonist’s core motivation. Touya’s revenge against those who looked down on him is soon to take place. The first between the Greats and the Sinners is only starting.

Where to Watch Petals of Reincarnation Season 1 Online?

Lucky you if you’re in Japan, because you will be able to watch Petals of Reincarnation earlier than others. The episodes will drop first on local TV channels like Tokyo MX, CBC, and a few others (as per the anime’s official site). But don’t worry. Even if you’re outside Japan, you won’t have to wait too long before it shows up on HIDIVE.

On HIDIVE, new episodes are set to release every Thursday at 9:30 AM PDT / 12:30 PM EDT. The platform is streaming the anime in regions like the US, Canada, Ireland, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. Also, fans in South and Southeast Asia can catch it on Bilibili Global.

As for Crunchyroll, it’s not streaming Petals of Reincarnation right now. The same goes for big platforms like Netflix and Prime Video; they haven’t picked it up either. That said, things can always change later, so it’s worth keeping an eye out for updates. We will notify you if any other streaming platform lists the anime in its streaming catalog.

Is Petals of Reincarnation Based on an Actual Manga?

Yes, the Petals of Reincarnation anime is adapted from an actual manga, created by Mikihisa Konishi. The manga started publishing on May 30, 2014, and it is still ongoing as of now. So far, a total of 23 volumes of the manga have been released, which comprises 118 chapters. The manga’s release schedule, however, isn’t as weekly as you’d expect.

The manga chapters are released in every 4 weeks, meaning one per month. The official publisher of the manga is now Mag Garden, and it is available to read in English as well. Now, given the number of chapters the manga has, the anime still has a long way to go before it catches up. So you can expect at least 2 more seasons before the anime ends!

With that said, this is all the information you needed to know if you were planning to give the anime a shot. Now you know what exactly to expect and whether it’s worth giving it your time or not.

So what would you choose? Will you be watching Petals of Reincarnation in this Spring 2026 anime season? Or let us know your opinion if you’ve already watched it in the comments section below.

Petals of Reincarnation is currently streaming on HIDIVE.