Einstein, Newton, and Nightingale as characters is genius—having famous historical figures reincarnated with their past talents creates incredible narrative potential. The Branch of Reincarnation premise is dark and unique; slitting your throat to gain past life abilities is a disturbing but compelling concept. KOHTA YAMAMOTO doing the music is exciting; his work on Attack on Titan and Blue Lock shows he can deliver intense, emotional scores. Historical figures with past life talents sounds fascinating; exploring how legendary minds adapt to modern times offers rich storytelling.

Today, the anime adaptation of Petals of Reincarnation introduces more of its Returners, shares a new trailer and key visual, and confirms a premiere window of April 2026.

WATCH THE NEW TRAILER: Petals of Reincarnation Trailer 2

ENGLISH SUBTITLED VERSION: Petals of Reincarnation Trailer 2 (English Subtitles)

Petals of Reincarnation Key Visual

Theme Songs

Opening Theme: "Glitch"* performed by eill (previewed in trailer)

Ending Theme: "ZERO" performed by Sizuk (music project by composer Shunryu)

New Cast Members

A. Einstein - Haruka Shiraishi (Known for: Asirpa in Golden Kamuy)

I. Newton - Kaito Ishikawa (Known for: Jiji in DAN DA DAN)

F. Nightingale - Reina Ueda (Known for: Lemon Irvine in MASHLE: MAGIC AND MUSCLES)

Hiroshi Funasaka - Shugo Nakamura (Known for: Gin Gagamaru in BLUE LOCK)

Jubei Mitsuyoshi Yagyu - Marina Inoue (Known for: Armin Arlelt in Attack on Titan)

A. Einstein

I. Newton

F. Nightingale

Hiroshi Funasaka

Jubei Mitsuyoshi Yagyu

Production Staff

Director: Shun Kudo

Animation Studio: BENTEN Film (formerly Gaina)

Series Composition: Atsuo Ishino

Character Design: Haruno Kato

Music: KOHTA YAMAMOTO

About the Series

Mag Garden serializes the original Petals of Reincarnation manga by Mikihisa Konishi in their Mag Comi magazine. Mangomo also publishes an English language version of the series.

The anime will stream in the United States on HIDIVE.

The Story

HIDIVE describes the story:

There exists an object known as the "Branch of Reincarnation" that can grant people the talents of the past lives, so long as they slit their own throat with it.

Toya Senji is a teenage boy struggling with low self-esteem after growing up in the shadow of his gifted older brother. He comes to the decision that academic studies are his last resort in the search for talent, but fails to find satisfaction despite constantly placing in the top 100 for national mock exams.

In a twist of fate, Toya encounters one of his classmates, Haito Luo Buffett, a "Returner" who has resurrected the talents of her past life using the Branch of Reincarnation, as she fights against a serial killer.

Premiere Information

Date: April 2026 Platform: HIDIVE (United States)

Are you excited for Petals of Reincarnation? Which historical figure are you most interested in? What do you think of the premise? Will you watch on HIDIVE? Share your thoughts in the comments below!