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Feb 17, 2021 9:01 AM
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Beautiful episode, remarking the wonderful interconnections characters have in this series and loved roswaal/subaru analogy, emotional in the beginning and great convo in the end between chadbaru and virgin roswaal
Feb 17, 2021 9:02 AM

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Am I the only one who thought that Hector and the older Roswaal are really alike? Hector does that elongated singsong thing when he talks like Rowaal and it looks like Hector was wearing a really similar outfit to the older Roswaal too - I wonder if all that is relevant to something later on?

I have to say though, I was a bit confused after this ep... why did Echidna create the Sanctuary, and what has Roswaal's goal been for 400 years? I get that it's something to do with Echidna but what exactly?
Feb 17, 2021 9:02 AM

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If you watch closely you'll see that one of Roswaal's eyes belong to Hector.
katie_potaty said:
Am I the only one who thought that Hector and the older Roswaal are really alike? Hector does that elongated singsong thing when he talks like Rowaal and it looks like Hector was wearing a really similar outfit to the older Roswaal too - I wonder if all that is relevant to something later on?

I think Roswaal copied Hector's way of dressing and talking on purpose so he doesn't forget his loss to him that day and will continue becoming stronger so he can defeat him one day I guess?
Feb 17, 2021 9:05 AM

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Funny how Echidna shamed Emilia for kissing Subaru, but kissed Roswaal as soon as they met lol. I guess she really is a witch who occasionally does nice things.

Knew this was going to be a cool down episode. I wish we had a whole ova of Roswaal past with Betty, and the others. I love the goodbye between Beatrice and Ryuuzu. It's hard to hate the people you love. So many unspoken feeling Betty must have towards her mother.

Who the fuck is Hector? Everybody always on some other shit in this series. I love it lol.

Not to much to say in this episode. Just a little cool explanation. Guess we heading to the Mansion arc now? Can't wait.

3/5
Feb 17, 2021 9:15 AM

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Damn, Roswaal took a big fat L.

Great episode that had me hooked thoughout. And nice ending visuals.

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Feb 17, 2021 9:17 AM

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What is happening? Subaru knows that story now, so what? So most of the episode is a flashback, okay, but what's the point? I don't like this pacing, binging it would probably be much better than watching weekly. Veery slow.
upd: ED is great tho, style is similar to kaguya season 2
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Feb 17, 2021 9:35 AM
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nagasawa__ said:
What is happening? Subaru knows that story now, so what? So most of the episode is a flashback, okay, but what's the point? I don't like this pacing, binging it would probably be much better than watching weekly. Veery slow.
upd: ED is great tho, style is similar to kaguya season 2
So you have to be patient waiting for next week episode getting the answers
Feb 17, 2021 9:35 AM

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A slower episode showing Rosswall and Echidna's relationship 400 years in the past and how they were able to protect their plan of creating the sanctuary. Subaru is now taking the lead and let's see if Emilia really is strong as he believes or if Ross is right.

What surprises me is how they are able to make an episode only about backstory and a Ross and Subaru's conversation so interesting, dynamic and tense. Excellent episode.
Feb 17, 2021 9:35 AM
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i thought this episode was pretty bad though, like this whole arc makes the fights look pathetic, and theres way too many important cuts to make way for the cringy long ass speeches and just skip through the important lore. The longer the dialogue, the weaker the emotional impact. At least make them sound serious instead of shouting all the way. You only need the shouts at the emotional climax parts.

In the novels, roswal is a prodigy in magic, even though it was still a one sided stomp, we at least see him casting op magic to buy time, but here, it just looks like he just go out to be a punching bag.

Also, why did they cut out beatrice ethics teacher? maybe they add it when subaru confronts beatric? it feels out of place to place that scene there though.

And some random rants about the other episodes
Pandora was controlling the minor spirits/'fairies' the whole time. Which is pretty important bit but they dint show it, because she lured emilia outside the princess house to the seal. And emilia believes all that happened is because she broke her promise with fortuna to not go out of the princess house. Thats how her obsession with promises started.

Throughout this season we seen some highest AL tier magic but they all have been pretty underwhelming, even with ram vs garfiel, ram just shows up , give a few punches and then nothing else? what was she even there for if everything she does is going offscreen. she was supposed to stomp him for a bit before the burden of being unhorned gets to her in the novels.

But besides those, it's still a pretty good adaptation compared to most anime i guess considering that they have to squeeze in a 100+ chapter arc in one season.
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Feb 17, 2021 9:36 AM
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Some more good backstory and flashbacks.

Although, it was also nice to be back in the present at times to see Subaru, Garth and Roswaal's ideals clash.
Feb 17, 2021 9:38 AM

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See part of Beatrice/Ryuzu backstory got me excited again to continue to watch Re;zero.
Was a compact,simple, and clean storytelling.
I hope the mansion battle isn't far.
And would be great if Ryuzu get out of the crystal after the barrier release and meet Beatrice, so she can get her will to live back, I suppose.
Feb 17, 2021 9:41 AM
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nagasawa__ said:
What is happening? Subaru knows that story now, so what? So most of the episode is a flashback, okay, but what's the point? I don't like this pacing, binging it would probably be much better than watching weekly. Veery slow.
upd: ED is great tho, style is similar to kaguya season 2

If I had to guess (I don’t read ahead). I’d say the revelation is that the barrier is formed by way of the original Ryuzu Meyer. So maybe there’s another way out of the sanctuary?
Feb 17, 2021 9:43 AM
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Oh wow the ED song is very very gooooooooood
Feb 17, 2021 9:44 AM

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Like everyone has said, that kiss between Roswaal and Echidna took me by surprise. I wonder how many otakus are going to kill themselves after seeing their waifu performing such lewd kiss.

This new chara Hector looks interesting. I don't think it was revealed the reason why he attacked the Sanctuary, but I hope it gets explained eventually. I see Roswaal adopted his mannerisms (or that is the impression I got).
Seeing Beatrice suffering is so sad :'(

At the end, Subaru and Roswaal are similar (a pair of simps), but with different approaches. Seeing how the negotiations with Roswaal failed, I want to see what Subaru will do next.
I like how Garfiel developed, when Roswaal was taunting him about his mother I thought he would rush to hit him, but he seems to have changed for the best after all.
Feb 17, 2021 9:46 AM

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Man, seeing Betty lose her only friend makes me so sad. Makes you understand why she values all the people and saved Subaru as well when he was in the mansion and the desperation to never lose anyone precious to her again. Great episode but felt the kiss at the start to be unnecessary tbh. It felt like it was put there to add a reason for Rosewall to fall in love with her.
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Feb 17, 2021 9:50 AM

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What a way to start the episode, no wonder Roswaal has been simping for 400 years lol.
Holy hell Roswaal just got butchered by that Hector clown.
Was sad to see Ryuzu and Betty part ways like that.
Back to present we have the Battle of Simps, Roswaal's in for some fun when he finds out Emilia cleared the trial.
Feb 17, 2021 9:54 AM
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katie_potaty said:
Am I the only one who thought that Hector and the older Roswaal are really alike? Hector does that elongated singsong thing when he talks like Rowaal and it looks like Hector was wearing a really similar outfit to the older Roswaal too - I wonder if all that is relevant to something later on?

I have to say though, I was a bit confused after this ep... why did Echidna create the Sanctuary, and what has Roswaal's goal been for 400 years? I get that it's something to do with Echidna but what exactly?


Maybe Hector related to roswaal family.
Feb 17, 2021 10:04 AM

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This episode should have been called: The day Roswaal got pounded so hard he became a clown. Anyone notices how Roswaal now talks and dresses like Hector?.
One thing that did bother me though, is that they cut or "censored" some stuff on the Roswaal vs Hector fight.



👁👄👁


Lmaooooooooooooooooo


Now it makes sense


Beako :(


OMG!, I love his way of thinking, hahah


And now Roswaal reveals the soul binding contract


Roswaal is PISSED!


OMG! Subaru dissing Emilia


OMG!, the parallels. Remmber that Subaru x Roswaal ice statue from the OVA?


YEEEEEEEESSSSSSSS, THE EEEEEEEDDDDDDDD:
OMG!, the QUALITY ON THIS:


10000000000/10 THIS WAS FUCKING AMAZING!
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Feb 17, 2021 10:16 AM

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gianni said:
Where the hell are the fights??? All this useless dialogue that no one will remember when this season ends is clogging up the episodes one after another.


I don't remember Re:Zero being shonen.
Feb 17, 2021 10:16 AM

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I noticed that a huge a part of the episode the angles didnʻt show characters eyes, for example, we couldʻt see Echidna top side face in all the episode. Is it intentional for the plot or just for budget?
Feb 17, 2021 10:18 AM
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goheadmrjoester said:
gianni said:
Where the hell are the fights??? All this useless dialogue that no one will remember when this season ends is clogging up the episodes one after another.


Dude really acts like Hector didn't exist, you're lucky he isn't Regulus lol


you call that a fight?

Shaura said:
gianni said:
Where the hell are the fights??? All this useless dialogue that no one will remember when this season ends is clogging up the episodes one after another.


I don't remember Re:Zero being shonen.


Where did I say that it's a shonen? I just want some fights and action like season 1. I enjoyed season 1 a lot even though all the episodes were always Subaru dying but I still got some good content compared to this garbage.
Feb 17, 2021 10:21 AM
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This episode is okay-ish, the pacing is definitely not that good. They make Hector less menacing and instead focusing on longgg dialogues between beatrice and shima.

Having to wait one week with this slow pace is killing me :( the last scene were pretty great tho, the rivalry between roswaal and Subaru. I just hope for the rest of episode they will make the fight scene look more polished and impactful.
Feb 17, 2021 10:22 AM
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Unexpected storyline ....10/10
Feb 17, 2021 10:42 AM

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BiggusDickus30 said:
I noticed that a huge a part of the episode the angles didnʻt show characters eyes, for example, we couldʻt see Echidna top side face in all the episode. Is it intentional for the plot or just for budget?
Echidna's face was not shown for plot reasons. It will be explained later why.
Feb 17, 2021 10:44 AM
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Hmm quite the flashback scene to start the ep with. Inability to release accumulated mana huh. It was amusing to see Roswaal be so smitten though. Things back then sure was surprisingly pleasant. The chemistry between Roswaal, Beatrice and Ryuzu prime sure was fun. Ryuzu's parting words was so sad and yet also so serene as well. Her determination to become the barrier to protect those dearest to her was unmatched. The effect that it had on Beatrice as well was likewise tear jerking. While it looks like Roswaal won\t be an ally soon the determination of both to face each other with their respective ideas though sure is shown in full force here.
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Feb 17, 2021 10:46 AM
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Goat Zero back at it again with another banger
Feb 17, 2021 11:00 AM
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it was just breathtaking
Feb 17, 2021 11:03 AM

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Probably the weakest episode of the second cour. I too was not expecting the kiss at the beginning but am glad it was there; re zero showed us that gore is not the only thing this show can pull.

I am very much looking to Subaru and Emilia meeting ones more and interacting. Hopefully something like that will happen next episode.

I guess the next episode will be action packed.
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Feb 17, 2021 11:04 AM

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Such a strong episode, showcased a lot of stuff that happened in the past and Emilia is out
of the trials.

Subaru once again reclaimed himself. 5/5
Feb 17, 2021 11:05 AM
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I want to be kissed by Echidna too.
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Feb 17, 2021 11:16 AM

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No wonder Roswaal fell for Echidna..I mean getting deep tongued on your first meeting surely would leave and impression on anyone. lol

That melancholy dude was really interesting, he wore similar clothes to Roswaal and his speaking was similar too. I wonder if something went wrong in the fight and the 2 merged? Or Roswaal ended up with his authority somehow. Or it's just a great coincidence.
Feb 17, 2021 11:21 AM

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The first Ryuzu is such a sweetheart. I feel bad for her.
Feb 17, 2021 11:23 AM
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nagasawa__ said:
What is happening? Subaru knows that story now, so what? So most of the episode is a flashback, okay, but what's the point? I don't like this pacing, binging it would probably be much better than watching weekly. Veery slow.
upd: ED is great tho, style is similar to kaguya season 2


Did you miss the part where Ryuzu was literally telling him the story last episode?
Feb 17, 2021 11:25 AM
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Nice episode! Man, I love that ED, it's beautiful!
Feb 17, 2021 11:29 AM

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I was smiling like an idiot in this scene, along with them.



Such a great episode, loved it.
Feb 17, 2021 11:30 AM

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In love with the ED and the visuals. Amazing EP once again. Man I love White Fox for the care they are giving to this series. 30min ep again, let's go!
Feb 17, 2021 11:35 AM
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Man this eps is so damn cool
At the first minute I thought this is not re:zero anime because seeing everyone smileing with happy music
Feb 17, 2021 11:36 AM

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Bro Ryuuzu and Beatrice's last moments were so sad.

Will there be an explanation on the Devil of Melancholy and why they created the Sanctuary to protect people against him this season?
Feb 17, 2021 11:47 AM
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gianni said:


you call that a fight?



Where did I say that it's a shonen? I just want some fights and action like season 1. I enjoyed season 1 a lot even though all the episodes were always Subaru dying but I still got some good content compared to this garbage.


S1 was rushed af, I didn't give a shit about the characters because of how horrible the pacing was.

This season takes its time to develop the characters and the mystery, because if you didn't know, mysteries are to suppose to be slow and need a lot of dialogues.

umm sir, That person doesn't seem like he needs an explanation. Haters will always be superior to other, so it's better to just ignore it...

based on my experience :
Hater = negative comment with badword
fanbase trying to explain = we will be labeled toxic
Feb 17, 2021 11:52 AM
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gianni said:
Where the hell are the fights??? All this useless dialogue that no one will remember when this season ends is clogging up the episodes one after another.
If you just want to see fights then go and watch shounens, this arc is more dialogue driven and it's very important, looks like you don't care about character development and just mindless action
Feb 17, 2021 11:58 AM

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I came here for Beatrice's pouting faces and I leave with full satisfaction! XD

Same goes with the kiss scene between Roswaal and Echidna. It was completely unexpected, but it did look hot, though.

This episode had some slower pacing than what we've seen previously, but it explained in detail about how Roswaal, Ryuzu, Beatrice and Echidna got along within the community, but with the appearance of Hector, drastic decisions had to be made.

So it made for a tough scene watch Roswaal getting pummeled so badly by Hector, but it gave enough time for Ryuzu and Beatrice of get to the crystal, where the scene between them was filled with sadness. =(

The rest of the episode had Roswaal and Subaru verbally and physically at each other's throat's with their arguments, but I do believe that Subaru will prove Roswaal wrong about Emilia, though. He still sees her as weak, but her progress in the sanctuary has proven otherwise. She's done really well. =)

We also get the see the ED animation at last and it was worth the long wait for it. Visually, it looked stunning and it fits perfectly with Nonoc's song. Good stuff, White Fox! ^_^
Feb 17, 2021 12:02 PM

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Super duper lewd kiss from Echidna :O

also the ED is beautiful
Feb 17, 2021 12:08 PM

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I love the lore and dialogues, but I think they need to understand how to make them visually engaging and not use the same shot for a long time. It feels like people talking in a stage for a play, and I am not fond of it. It's good they are using 30 minutes, but the execution is important too. And I am not a fam of the bgm, though the ost is godly. They used Regulus entry theme for Hector dude today. Weird. It's as if leitmotiffs are mixed up. Kinda frustrating to not see some showdown between Ecchidna (Yeah) and Hector (who's power I presume is either bending space itself or generate force fields). Still not totally clear why Sanctuary was ACTUALLY built except for just "protection" . Nice Subawaal foreshadowing in Memory Snow

Also Subawaal looks lowkey like Hector so that's why Roswaal didn't like the snow sculpture? Someone verify

Great visuals in the ED. Let's hope the last five episodes take my breath away!
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Feb 17, 2021 12:13 PM

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That's quite the steamy kiss for Re: Zero. I understand the people saying it came out of nowhere but I personally welcome it because it goes against that waifu purity bullshit of female characters not being allowed to kiss someone other than the MC. I take great satisfaction with people being disappointed by that (not the ones saying it does not add anything from a narrative stance).

Anyway, it was a rather good episode but I also think the dialogue between Subaru and Roswaal, which I usually like, is starting to feel a bit dragged because at this point they have already challenged each other (straight bet and all), so coming again and saying "give up" lessens the tension in my opinion. Taking the context into account I think this should be resolved with actions and not words, regardless of what will happen with Roswaal after the fight.

That being said I have been enjoying the flashbacks and the character developments of all the characters (except for Garfield maybe?). Some time ago I did say I didn't give a damn about what would happen to any of the characters and was staying just because of the mysteries, and the reason was precisely because of how antagonistic and undeveloped all of the characters on the "good side" were. Like, the majority of things they had done up to this point were to insult, humiliate, and/or kill Subaru (if Subaru deserved that or not is another question). I'm very grateful for the second part of season 2, since I really needed something like this to stay. It also helps that I don't mind slow pacing like the majority of people. Now that I'm starting to like the characters the only thing I'm worried about is the potential increase of harem-like elements, and more girls falling for Subaru. Really hope not.
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Feb 17, 2021 12:16 PM
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lots of long talking sequences where they have the characters yell the whole time to seem more passionate/emotional non stop. yet another seemingly OP character where it's not clear exactly how strong they are, which wouldn't be a problem but this is like the 4th mega op character they've introduced that seems unbeatable, and none of these characters ever end up fighting each other in all of the episodes we've gotten so far.
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I disliked the episode, in general I hate episodes that are just contant talking.
I could probably say without a doubt that this episode was the worst in the entire series for me.

The only good parts of this episode was the Kiss at the beginning and the ED visuals/song.

There are many episodes that are much more dialogue centric....like 2x2, 2x3, 2x4, 2x5, 2x7, 2x9, 2x13....this had much more action than those
Feb 17, 2021 12:18 PM
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Pretty boring first half, although the second half was pretty decent. Loved the ed visuals. I assume the next episode will be the 2nd trial, really love the slow approach being taken with this adaptation.

Hector parts were boring? Also the characterization for Roswaal, Beatrice and Ryuzu?
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Soupisekaitrash said:
Pretty boring first half, although the second half was pretty decent. Loved the ed visuals. I assume the next episode will be the 2nd trial, really love the slow approach being taken with this adaptation.

Hector parts were boring? Also the characterization for Roswaal, Beatrice and Ryuzu?


I said boring not bad lol I understand it was needed but I didn't find the dialogue that interesting imo
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Feb 17, 2021 12:34 PM
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As much as some of you built up Hector, he was really underwhelming
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Another character with a goddamn flashback. This time its Roswaal. Kind of getting bored of the non progression. Move the fuckin plot along already
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