Tokyo, Japan – The highly anticipated third season of the popular chibi-style crossover anime, Isekai Quartet, continued its run with Episode 4, which premiered on November 3, 2025. Fans were treated to another dose of comedic hijinks as the eclectic cast of characters from various Isekai franchises navigated a particularly bizarre cooking class.
Isekai Quartet 3 brings together beloved characters from Overlord, KonoSuba, Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World, The Saga of Tanya the Evil, The Rising of the Shield Hero, and new additions from The Eminence in Shadow. The series, known for its lighthearted take on the Isekai genre, continues to explore the daily school lives of these powerful figures in an unexpected academic setting.
Cooking Class Goes Awry: The Rise of Zombie Pasta
Episode 4 saw the students of Class 1-2 tackle a cooking class, an activity that, given the diverse and often chaotic personalities involved, was bound to go sideways. The central conflict of the episode emerged when the ingredients themselves began to take on a life of their own, culminating in the appearance of “zombie spaghetti.”
The animated food led to a flurry of characteristic reactions from the cast. Subaru and Megumin, both known for their expressive personalities, provided much of the episode’s amusement with their responses to the living edibles. Unsurprisingly, Darkness from KonoSuba found herself in literal heaven amidst the chaos, embracing the attacks from the reanimated pasta with her typical masochistic glee. Her reactions were noted by fans for their over-the-top, yet perfectly in-character, enjoyment.
Tanya’s Existential Culinary Crisis and Other Notable Moments
Among the many humorous interactions, Tanya von Degurechaff stood out with her pragmatic and bewildered reaction to the sentient food. Accustomed to a more grounded, albeit magical, world, Tanya expressed a genuine existential crisis over the concept of moving pasta, questioning the very nature of food in this crossover reality.
Other fan-favorite characters also had their moments. The episode featured the adorable chibi version of Wiz, further endearing her to viewers. A running gag about Rem not being tired but “just a little sleepy” also provided a lighthearted exchange within the episode.
Season 3’s Broader Context and Newcomers
Isekai Quartet 3 officially premiered on October 13, 2025, continuing the crossover fun that began with its first season in 2019 and a second season in 2020. This season notably expands the cast by incorporating characters from The Eminence in Shadow, including Cid Kagenou/Shadow, Alpha, and Beta. Additionally, Re:Zero sees more of its cast join the school, with Otto and Garfiel making appearances.
The series is produced by Studio Puyukai, with Minoru Ashina returning as director and scriptwriter, ensuring the continuation of the show’s signature humor and charm. While primarily a comedic series, there are hints of a deeper lore developing. A theory put forth by Ainz Ooal Gown in an earlier episode suggested that the characters in the Isekai Quartet world might be copies whose consciousness and awareness are affected by the events experienced by their “originals” in their respective home worlds. This intriguing premise, coupled with the comedic school setting, continues to captivate fans as the season progresses.
