Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- (light novel)
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| my god the absolute feels this time around was unreal i swear, Subaru was well due an episode on his past/before he got isekai but hot DAMN i didn't expect it to be this heart wrenching, even if the world he's in is real or fake, you could more or less connect the dots to what type of person he was before. Also you can really see which characteristics he picked up from his parents xD The guy just had the bar set wayyyyy to high for him in the form of trying to be like his father, so he decided to try and make himself stand out in other ways, but that was more or less his downfall. That probably led him to dropping out of school because people thought he was just plain weird in how he trys to stand himself out. But the amount of support his parents give him is amazing, actually touches my heart to see how supportive his parents were to his past situation and how understanding they are. What really got the tears running for me, was the fact that everything Subaru said to his mom and dad this episode, was what he really wanted to say to his real parents but never could, the knowing fact that those words of thanks and sorrow, could never be told to his real parents due to his current situation really makes the heart hurt, "Take good care of your mom and me when we're old" D: oh god, oh god no that really hurt please stop, "Take care" words cannot express the amount of sadness this one scene in particular manage to make me feel ;-; Surprise Echidna? Definitely a surprise to be sure, but a welcome one. Looking forward to see what happens next, Subaru managed to confront his past (mainly his parents) pretty well so i wonder what will come next. |
 "yabe." |
| The trial. Its almost owned me a sorrow feeling. The slow pace made me gone wild and wanted to end this misery as fast as possible. However, the end can be expected from my previous predicament. Its glad knewing him past the test. His past suited well, it feels good, and nothing can be done to change what happened. At least Subaru's got his lesson, and gave him more motivation to succeeded and conquered the world. Thank you very much, Echidna! |
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QcDiablo said: AivanK said: I think I've never seen such a great backstory of a character before he died Subaru didn't die before being transported to Lugnica :3 Actually his status in the real world, for me, is not necessary at all to talk about. Because, its his new life in that world. |
badabassAug 14, 2020 4:51 AM
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Take a look at Episode 1 from Season 1. There hasn't been any clear indication that Subaru died after he exited the convenience store (I haven't been able to spot it in the WN or Manga either). And based on Subaru's reactions when Elsa gutted him in Old Man Rom's pawn shop, it would be safe to say that was where he first described his 'experience' of death. |
KreatorX said: Take a look at Episode 1 from Season 1. There hasn't been any clear indication that Subaru died after he exited the convenience store (I haven't been able to spot it in the WN or Manga either). And based on Subaru's reactions when Elsa gutted him in Old Man Rom's pawn shop, it would be safe to say that was where he first described his 'experience' of death. So, there is no clear indication? |
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There hasn't been any indication that Subaru died before getting summoned to Lugunica. |
KreatorX said: There hasn't been any indication that Subaru died before getting summoned to Lugunica. So, there was not a truth at all after i got some clear proved that Subaru not die there. Indication just an asumption that simply can not judge the others asumptions with his statement. |
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badabass said: So, there was not a truth at all after i got some clear proved that Subaru not die there. Indication just an asumption that simply can not judge the others asumptions with his statement. My apologies, I tried to but I could not understand you properly here. Are you saying that you think Subaru has 'died' in the real world? Yes or No. From whatever is shown in the anime and LN, Subaru's fate is unknown in the real world since the question hasn't been addressed. I can think of a few possibilities:- [1] He could be dreaming. [2] He simply vanished from Earth and ended up in Lugunica. He is a missing person in Japan. People not found for more than 7 years are considered dead. It is a Japanese law, as far as I know. [3] He died of heart attack or stroke. Reason [1] is very absurd, but definitely possible. Reason [2] is most sensible and I believe that is the consensus shared among everyone here. Reason [3] is extremely unlikely since there has not been a single scene about him experiencing that death in Season 1. Like, no thoughts about death after he entered Lugunica. His first thoughts were : "Wow, is this an ISEKAI FANTASY!?" |
KreatorXAug 14, 2020 7:52 AM
KreatorX said: badabass said: So, there was not a truth at all after i got some clear proved that Subaru not die there. Indication just an asumption that simply can not judge the others asumptions with his statement. My apologies, I tried to but I could not understand you properly here. Are you saying that you think Subaru has 'died' in the real world? Yes or No. From whatever is shown in the anime and LN, Subaru's fate is unknown in the real world since the question hasn't been addressed. I can think of a few possibilities:- [1] He could be dreaming. [2] He simply vanished from Earth and ended up in Lugunica. He is a missing person in Japan. People not found for more than 7 years are considered dead. It is a Japanese law, as far as I know. [3] He died of heart attack or stroke. Reason [1] is very absurd, but definitely possible. Reason [2] is most sensible and I believe that is the consensus shared among everyone here. Reason [3] is extremely unlikely since there has not been a single scene about him experiencing that death in Season 1. Like, no thoughts about death after he entered Lugunica. His first thoughts were : "Wow, is this an ISEKAI FANTASY!?" This is good. I thanks for that. Since, i just came there to complain with QcDiablo statement, it was somehow irritating me. I just hope he can online and solved this. Actually, its not necessary. Lmao |
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| It made me wonder how young Subaru really is. His parents just looked like his older siblings!😲 |
 She got him back. If you understand the characters well enough, you'd know she did! |
| Cringiness is strong in this ep imho. |
| Oh my God. Perhaps the best single episode of an isekai I've ever seen. The pacing, the visuals, the perfect amount of symbolic repetition. This was somehow the funniest and most emotional episode of Re:Zero to date. Also, imagine having a Dad. |
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| Reminded me of Welcome to the NHK, except more sentimental. |
Shaura said: Imagine thinking that this episode was boring. 5/5. I actually met someone who told me that a few weeks ago, some people just watch anime for the brainless action and killing really. Same guy told me the Farm arc in Vinland Saga was boring and pointless. This episode episode was absolutely brilliant and made me shead god knows how many tears. 10/10 |
| I feel really bad for his parents that never got to see their son ever again, they seem so lovely and caring for their son. |
| Wow... that was probably my favourite episode of the series. We get a glimpse of Subaru's painful backstory, and why he acts the way he does. Really felt a deep emotional connection with his past as I've had many of the same thoughts. The whole impostor syndrome thing, spiralling into depression, feeling like you have no purpose... I was so immersed in the storytelling that those 30 minutes passed by like a few seconds! I'm guessing part of the reason why Subaru got transported to the world was probably something to do with how he committed the sin of Sloth by becoming a shut-in (LN readers tell me how wrong I am). If we take this perspective, it makes sense why Betelgeuse was so attracted to him and kept repeating things like 'You are truly... slothful'. And why those phrases struck a chord with Subaru. I guess why I loved this episode so much was because I've personally experienced what Subaru has experienced... I excelled at everything with little effort until high school, where everything just went spiralling down. I began to skip class to go to the counsellor, withdrew my bubbly nature from my friends, just hated myself so much. I do have loving parents (and I'm extremely grateful for that), so I felt like I was disappointing them with my very existence, much like Subaru. You kinda think, why do they love me so much when I'm so useless? Why won't they just disown me and throw me out? What particularly struck me was when Subaru noticed her mother's 'Take care'. That's when I really broke down into tears. When you finally get a break from wallowing in your sea of self-pity and worthlessness, you finally take notice of the smaller details - that maybe, just maybe, some people do care about you. And for anyone who has went through this, it really does makes you face how selfish and ignorant you've been. Man, Subaru just can't get a break... Such is the nature of Re:ZERO, I suppose [insert obvious Betty reference]. |
cryzwatchesanimeAug 21, 2020 8:37 PM
 "You... are truly slothful!" |
badabass said: This is good. I thanks for that. Since, i just came there to complain with QcDiablo statement, it was somehow irritating me. I just hope he can online and solved this. Actually, its not necessary. Lmao While there have been no indication from the series itself, the author has mentioned in a Q&A that Subaru's parents had a very hard time dealing with Subaru's sudden disappearance. I couldn't find any source, but since Subaru's death in Japan was never written or shown, it's almost imperative that Subaru simply disappearing is what happen. Concerning your previous point that subaru's state in Japan is unimportant, we don't know for sure yet. Tappei is ridiculously good at making events of Re:Zero almost impossible to predict. Maybe Subaru will get to return to Japan at some point, and if it's the case, it might be confusing for those who think he's dead. |
QcDiablo said: badabass said: This is good. I thanks for that. Since, i just came there to complain with QcDiablo statement, it was somehow irritating me. I just hope he can online and solved this. Actually, its not necessary. Lmao While there have been no indication from the series itself, the author has mentioned in a Q&A that Subaru's parents had a very hard time dealing with Subaru's sudden disappearance. I couldn't find any source, but since Subaru's death in Japan was never written or shown, it's almost imperative that Subaru simply disappearing is what happen. Concerning your previous point that subaru's state in Japan is unimportant, we don't know for sure yet. Tappei is ridiculously good at making events of Re:Zero almost impossible to predict. Maybe Subaru will get to return to Japan at some point, and if it's the case, it might be confusing for those who think he's dead. Was that any important matter returning him back to Japan? Was that any hint in the upcoming event of resource material that Subaru's want to come back to the real world again? Was that any foreshadowing that the Re:Zero had the ability to reverse teleport people back to its original positions of the real world? I think its really unnecessary to bring him back. So, i may conclude him as a dead person in the real life. |
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| What a great episode! Never thought this anime would give actual great life lessons. Now that I saw Subaru's background I can reflect or connect with him more and understand why he makes those choices in the past. That really changed my perspective on him. And also Echidna on school uniform? Flipping lit! |
Touch_Me-sama said: i think it is better than 7 in the "touching" department but still they are both great What a great episode! Never thought this anime would give actual great life lessons. Now that I saw Subaru's background I can reflect or connect with him more and understand why he makes those choices in the past. That really changed my perspective on him. And also Echidna on school uniform? Flipping lit! |
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| damn this keeps on getting interesting..I ma so engrossed with this show right now... |
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Real_Izanagi said: Best parents ever. Fight me God damn, if this isn't the truth. "We didn't have you because we wanted you to do something for us." "We had you because we wanted to do something for you." |
| Oh dear this has been the most beautiful scene this year, I guess Re:Zero will be the best anime of the YEAR again. In a side note, I feel my pris ma liberté with all those rules. |
| I like to post in manga forum when I feel it is worth it, so people will think. "Shit, is her again" or something. People asked me where I read certain thing but the rules say no telling where did you read so maybe I am too boring for not saying? Or salty because you didn't check my profile that says don't ask because I hate people to ghost me after that. I love learning languages so maybe I did not read the manga in English. |
| The writing for the character's dialogues and interactions with each other are handled with such care. From things like Rem's speech to the touching moments Subaru has with the people he loves and the friendly banter. It never feels generic and I really feel like Re:zero does this the best from what I've seen. Really great episode!! T__T |
| Nice family bonding episode. Subaru's father is so charming and upbeat. Him kicking Subaru as a headbutt technique is hilarious. It's nice to see Subaru's character development grow here. He gets to confront his past . When Subaru came to the recollection that he wasn't as special as his dad. And can't do many amazing things as him, it became very real.He then lived his life as a shut in. Subaru wanting his dad to say "I don't love you" and to make him give up is heartbreaking. But Subaru recalled that giving up doesn't suit him and remembers Rem. Rem loved Subaru for being himself. Hearing her say "Let's start here, from square one. No..from zero!" brings back some good memories. That quote made Rem best girl for me. And I love it. Oh?? Echidna shows up in Subaru's school?? |
NaroomakiSep 3, 2020 10:46 AM
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| Wait, so even Subaru acknowledges that he's kinda cringy at times. This episode was heartwarming, felt good to change a bit. Quite different from all the other eps. |
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| I like how this seasons episodes are abnormal lengths, it definitely helps the pacing, although it makes it difficult to manage time. |
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| Thus, the trial has begun... This ep is simply heartwarming! Not often do the audience even get to know the Isekai MC's backstory such as his family members and their current state in the word they originated from. But even fewer even attempted to introduce the MC's family members as characters with such lovable personalities! Oh, I love how energetic Subaru's father is and how Lovely his mother is! This is literally family goals, deadass! Despite the NEET that is Subaru and how he's lost his confidence overtime after feeling that he can't be someone as exceptional as his father is, his father and mother is always there, caring for him and not pushing him away contrary to how Subaru tried for them to do. What is that but an exemplary example of how parents are supposed to be for their child? Parents who do nothing short of this, despite how far their child fall deserve nothing but utmost respect! Finally, Subaru came into terms with his problem and decided to change once and for all. After all, now, there are those who look up at him with great reverence and love him for who he is and not how he should be. His identity crisis, is nothing against the mutual feelings he shares with those he loves and have sacrificed for, he's no longer living a completely selfish life, after all, he's gone to the depths of hell and back, suffering endlessly so that he could get to where he is today. That scene showing Subaru's mother saying farewell before Subaru had midnight run to the convenience store shortly before he got transported into this world... That hits hard man (T^T) Well, ab being said, I know it's not a backstory aside from that last scene with his mother by the door, but it's heartwarming nevertheless That ED!!! eels like something that calms the heart... |
ShadowkillZSep 20, 2020 5:22 PM
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| This episode really didn't need to be half an hour long. Almost fell asleep towards the end. |
"At some point, I stopped hoping." |
| whole family annoying af |
| Floyd Mayweather English Tutor |
| I cannot describe how i'm so related to this episode I'm crying like a baby right now |
| I keep moving forward |
| I cannot describe how i'm so related to this episode I'm crying like a baby right now |
| I keep moving forward |
| Interesting. We finally learned more about Subaru's past and why he acted like he acted in the previous season, both when it comes to his attitude in general or specific cringey poses he made sometimes. While it was a very important episode that had its own unique atmosphere, it was simply too long. It made it go from something intriguing into something boring enough for me to stop watching it for a while. joe_g7 said: This episode really didn't need to be half an hour long. Almost fell asleep towards the end. Agreed. If it had been shorter, then its quality could've been higher due to better pacing and less static as hell scenes that felt as if their only purpose was to make this episode's duration longer. |
shayed__ said: kind of felt bored from this episode lol. everyone in here crying like how. Season in general is pretty mediocre so far This is how I feel, I’m waiting to see what’s so great about this second season. Agree with the comments saying it didn’t need to be half an hour as well, I really liked the first half but I got very bored by the second half. Felt unnecessary and dragged out Also I see a lot of praise towards rezero for actually delving into Subaru’s past, which isekai apparently don’t tend to do... well it is very common in most stories and I would be very bothered if we never got to learn about his backstory! In fact I will be even more bothered if this is all we get, I assumed there would be more in the future? What a strange trend to just ignore the MC’s past, I find that so bizarre The good things.... I LOVED seeing subaru’s Dad, it explained soooo much about him lmfao, his theatrical voice, the cringy poses, even his hair. The question is, why is Subaru’s dad like that??? Also might I mention Subaru’s dad is a major DILF like he had no business being that buff lmao Something that confused me... did Subaru actually get those headaches? Or was that because he was in this dream/fantasy state? Kinda reminded me of those pains he got from the witch’s curse |
laputiaOct 13, 2020 9:23 PM
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| Did the dad remind anyone else of Isshin Kurosaki from Bleach? Really loved seeing a glimpse of his life esp the interaction with his parents. The entire episode i kept saying "Aw" at various parts esp the walk with his mother! It just made me think of how when we're younger, we don't appreciate time like that. |
| Subaru's backstory just tells how much a hypocrite he has been. It just doesn't fit his character to act so obnoxious especially when since the beginning, there are people that care and understand him. Most of his issues are just about his insecurities being overblown, no wonder he passed the test to easily. |
| There are 3 posters at Subaru's room, one of them is from Absolute Duo (which the image from the poster is the cover from the manga), the other two I don't know which one they are, does someone know why are those animes there even tho there is no relation between them (like author, director etc). |
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