Rozen Maiden: Zurückspulen, the 2013 alternate universe sequel to the original series, is now streaming on HIDIVE, Hulu, and Crunchyroll, complete with English dub and subtitle options. The 13-episode run offers a fresh take on the premise, exploring what might have happened if protagonist Jun Sakurada had refused to participate in the Alice Game.
Instead of a traumatized shut-in, this Jun is a college student and bookstore employee who has seemingly overcome his past. However, he finds himself drawn back into the world of the Rozen Maidens, the sentient dolls forced to battle each other for their creator's affection. Studio Deen handled the animation for this continuation, adapting Peach-Pit's manga.
With a MAL score of 7.34, Zurückspulen offers a compelling 'what if' scenario for fans of the original Rozen Maiden. Viewers can binge the entire series, which delves into the consequences of Jun's different choices and the dolls' altered fates.
