Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- (light novel)
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| Well, the plot got us to somewhere unexpected. The witch factor is with Subaru, whatever that means. Echidna actually seemed like a funny girl, there’s lot of lore I don’ know about this anime. Roswaal’s reaction to Echidna’s name was interesting. Well, that’s the chance that Echidna gave to Subaru. Garfiel cannot make it because, he isn’t pure blood, I guess. Cool episode. I’m excited to watch Subaru in his native Japan. I didn’t understand the rule for the test, you need to be pure blood to do it, but Emilia is half elf, right? |
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| Really happy with this episode. I was telling my sister after episode 2 that I hoped this season would hurry up and give exposition on the witches and stuff and start actually developing the plot further. I was skeptical this would actually be done promptly, especially in just one episode, but I was delightfully surprised here. We got some good introductory exposition, the introduction of one of my new favorite characters in Echidna, some real plot progression, and further good character development in Emilia. Just about everything I could ask for in a single episode of this show. |
Is Blue Box my favorite manga? Not yet...Yes. Yes it is.  |
Atlas77 said: I didn’t understand the rule for the test, you need to be pure blood to do it, but Emilia is half elf, right? I think its the other way around. You have to be a half-blood to do it. Normally pure bloods can just escape the Sanctuary freely. But halfbloods are held captive. That's why Emilia is undergoing the trial, and why they didn't expect Subaru to be able to enter it. |
Is Blue Box my favorite manga? Not yet...Yes. Yes it is. |
| How come Subaru never asked Echidna about how to help Rem? |
| He should've interviewed the Witch of Greed also how many years has been Subaru living in his Isekai world? |
Ragerrodent said: I think its the other way around. You have to be a half-blood to do it. Normally pure bloods can just escape the Sanctuary freely. But halfbloods are held captive. That's why Emilia is undergoing the trial, and why they didn't expect Subaru to be able to enter it. Yeah, I think that makes more sense, thanks. |
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rakp333 said: I like how everyone is interested in Subaru backstory and Beatrice backstory, but no one interested in Emilia backstory and her connection to witch etc. Haha. *sigh* Let's be real here, Emilia is pretty boring. |
AbsurdTurk said: Gendolfas said: Hm.. Echidna is being.. friendly?.. Towards Subaru?.. I seriously doubt she's sincere. I'm pretty sure she actually wants something from Subaru, and is trying to gain his favor: probably to free her, I'd wager. I think Subaru was also getting the gut feeling not to associate himself with her. Well, I also think somewhere like this.. As mention later "Echidna finds Subaru's existence quite desirable, huh.. Does she needs him for something in particular, I wonder?.. We'll see.." It could be freeing her, I guess.. Now, really, it seems that Subaru already has connections to 3 Witches already, and pretty major ones.. Witch of Greed (Echidna) wants him for something, probably.. He possesses Sloth Witch Factor now.. And also Witch of Envy is probably one, who stops him from dying, resetting from some point.. I don't remember if this was mentioned somewhere, but it was very heavily hinted, I think, that Witch of Envy showed during him trying to speak of his death or something.. But might be wrong about this last one.. Still could be that Witch of Envy wants something from Subaru as well, if she's the one behind saving him.. |
| So far midzero is looking like another mediocre season but if it turns out this is all just a dream and the anime transfers into some kind of slice of life on earth, I think it should get anime of the year. |
Aq1b said: He said it himself in the first season - a revenge against the Dragon.I wonder what his goal really is... ZdloraH said: That last scene doe, why was Subaru accepted for the trial ?  |
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| Lmao what body fluid is Echidna talking about? Definitely ain't pee cuz Subaru's gotta be a blockhead if he can't tell tea and pisstea apart. |
| This anime shit is addictive |
rakp333 said: Unfair to compare her to fully developed characters at this stage. Have you seen the Frozen Bonds OVA? (important bits of characterization, she suffers from amnesia, has only memories of past 6-7 years of her life, all of which she spent in complete isolation, all alone in a dangerous forest struggling for her own survival, as she was hated & shoved away by every society/nearby towns/villages, until eventually Roswaal came to picked her from the forest few months prior to events of S1 to endorse her for royal selection) You'll understand better the emotional weight & importance of seemingly small moments like Emilia starting to bond with people. Moreover, the show (S1 and S2 Cour1) is making sure to point out all her flaws and shortcomings. She has tons of insecurities, social anxiety, awkwardness, traumas, fear of loneliness, trust issues, and many other problems. She has trouble opening up to others (as evident in S1 she tries to push Subaru away from her). She wants to be independent, wants to help, wants to be useful, but fails miserably at everything she tries to do. She's a perfect example of an underdog main character in the making. One needs to really analyze her actions and dialogues in retrospection to be able to appreciate her character. Re:Zero is a long show, and her slow character progress/development and growth as a person (alongside Subaru) is pretty endearing to watch imo. This season (especially cour2) will give you a good idea. I've read all the novels that are out so I already know her backstory. But her backstory doesn't make her particularly interesting as a character. She could have the craziest back story ever, but it doesn't really, matter because that is all stuff that happened before the series started. The only thing that matters is if she is interesting now. People are interested in Subaru or Beatrice's backstories because they are already interested in those characters, a backstory shouldn't be required to get you interested into a character. A backstory doesn't change her personality or the way she is written. It doesn't change her awkward conversations with Subaru (though Subaru is just as bad here). It often feels like Emilia only exists to be Subaru's object of affection. |
| Echidna best waifu |
| Personally, I was expecting Garfiel to be more fat and cat like. Also, how strange that Subaru didn't want to speak more with the witch to give himself more context about the world he's in. Seems kinda like an air head sort of move... well I guess he is the type after all lol |
Maybe he likes lasagna tho 0_0 |
Ushiromiya Battler, right now, on this island, no one exists except for you. You're the only one alive in this island. However I'm here right now, and i'm about to kill you. Who... am I? |
| They introduced the all star roster of witches only to be ended by Satella? What a start and end. XD Next we see Subaru back from isekai? Say what? |
When someone asks me why I like anime, I'd say Just Because. |
Heartyace said: AbsurdTurk said: Wait, what? Why would they keep them hostage? I'm guessing what's going to happen is that Emilia will die. Quite a few times. Which will lead to Subaru committing suicide. Which shouldn't be hard to do, given Japan's suicide rate (I'm kidding, lol!) They're keeping the villagers captive to keep Roswaal (The owner of the land and domain) from leaving and ignoring their wishes. The demi humans wish to leave the not so "sanctuary". This episode literally explained it all, the only part that was half explained was how Roswaal lost to these demi humans. That joke was weak. I really enjoyed this episode but I might be a fan boy at this point. There's something I really liked about the witches story. All roads to hell are lead with good intentions. Every single one of them tried to do good and was punished for it. Pretty cool stuff. Glossed over. The past seems more interesting than the present, and no one seems to want to talk about it which I understand because no one seems to know all the details and everyone in relation to the witches seems to ostracized. Roscchi didn't lose them. His injures becasue he tried enter the trial grounds and left the barrier himself & therefore end the whole thing. |
Saku_k said: rakp333 said: Unfair to compare her to fully developed characters at this stage. Have you seen the Frozen Bonds OVA? (important bits of characterization, she suffers from amnesia, has only memories of past 6-7 years of her life, all of which she spent in complete isolation, all alone in a dangerous forest struggling for her own survival, as she was hated & shoved away by every society/nearby towns/villages, until eventually Roswaal came to picked her from the forest few months prior to events of S1 to endorse her for royal selection) You'll understand better the emotional weight & importance of seemingly small moments like Emilia starting to bond with people. Moreover, the show (S1 and S2 Cour1) is making sure to point out all her flaws and shortcomings. She has tons of insecurities, social anxiety, awkwardness, traumas, fear of loneliness, trust issues, and many other problems. She has trouble opening up to others (as evident in S1 she tries to push Subaru away from her). She wants to be independent, wants to help, wants to be useful, but fails miserably at everything she tries to do. She's a perfect example of an underdog main character in the making. One needs to really analyze her actions and dialogues in retrospection to be able to appreciate her character. Re:Zero is a long show, and her slow character progress/development and growth as a person (alongside Subaru) is pretty endearing to watch imo. This season (especially cour2) will give you a good idea. I've read all the novels that are out so I already know her backstory. But her backstory doesn't make her particularly interesting as a character. She could have the craziest back story ever, but it doesn't really, matter because that is all stuff that happened before the series started. The only thing that matters is if she is interesting now. People are interested in Subaru or Beatrice's backstories because they are already interested in those characters, a backstory shouldn't be required to get you interested into a character. A backstory doesn't change her personality or the way she is written. It doesn't change her awkward conversations with Subaru (though Subaru is just as bad here). It often feels like Emilia only exists to be Subaru's object of affection. Whether something is boring or not is subjective. All this just means you is that she doesn't appeal to you regardless of how much depth she has or what her backstory is. Nobody can do anything about that. Plenty of people find Subaru or Rem boring too backstories or not. Besides plenty of people liked Emilia even before they got to know more about her and don't find her awkward at least no more than Subaru or any other character. Not to mention being the 2nd most popular character account for something. No character is inherently and universally likable. Ironically there is more you can talk more Emilia moreso that Betty who hasn't done anything to be interesting (FYI I actually like her) other than be a tsundere. Her potential connection with Geuse one of the major villains of the story is what is intriguing more because it is unexpected. |
Iron_MawJul 24, 2020 12:51 AM
| The meeting between Subaru and Echidna was something I was looking forward to a lot in this episode and, I must say, their talk was as serious as I thought it would be, but I wasn't expecting their talk to also make me laugh as well. Echidna's reactions were intimidating, but she was irresistibly cute when she started complaining when Subaru bluntly told her that he wasn't interested in what she wanted to say to him. XD Either way, she gave him a parting gift before he returned and immediately went into another tense moment when he saw Garfiel, who showcased just how strong he is. However, Garfiel stopped attacking when Subaru shouted out Frederica's name to him. Close call, indeed. Garfiel guides Subaru, Emilia and Otto to the Sanctuary, where the villagers, Ram and an injured Roswaal await them. Getting all of them out is going to be the tough part, due to the mixed people not letting them leave, so it's up to Emilia to take on the trial in order to help. Good on Emilia for her talk with the villagers and it was nice of them to give her the support she absolutely deserves. =) However, the trial didn't go according to plan and when Subaru when in to see if Emilia was okay, he was somehow transported back to the real world, in his bedroom more accurately. Aside from his muscular father waking him up in a comedic way, this ending was something I wasn't expecting. It does make it refreshing that Subaru somehow returned to the real world, but I don't think he'll want to stay here for long, since he'll be worried sick of Emilia. Either way, I look forward to seeing what happens next after this twist. =) |
| i cannot overstate how much i love seeing echidona finally being animated. she is exactly how i imagined when i read the web novel back then |
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| Woah. Echidna is different from what I'd expected. She looks [Menacing] from her first appearance, though it might not be her real self since most witches are hideous. Finally, I hope we get to see a glimpse of Subaru's backstory. |
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| I really like Echidna, evil but playful (not to mention pretty), I'm also interested to see the other witches The first trial is gonna be interesting, we might see a bit more about Subaru and Emilia past |
RedChromeJul 23, 2020 7:19 AM
| Emilia came across as too perfect here. The villagers are reluctant to trust her for very unjustifiable reasons, and one of them says to her face that she may be helping them for selfish reasons and that she might be a witch. Emilia is a little upset by it for a few seconds but then appears to genuinely love the villagers and their families in a truly selfless fashion. How about being at least a bit more upset about it? |
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