Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu 3rd Season Episode 6 Discussion

@Teruki_Inoue Can we not have light novel readers talking about "cut content"? I prefer my anime discussions to not be filled with Ross-chis.

@Alternate_Wraph I’m not an LN reader mate. Me asking about the cut content is just because I wanna know and understand the perspectives of the staff adapting this thing too.

@Teruki_Inoue I don't want you to encourage them to post.

Half the time novel readers talk about "cut content" it turns out to be details that get revealed later anyways. And I find them ruining the fun of speculation. Or textual analysis.

Sourcerors don't just ruin my enjoyment by "spoiling" stuff, they ruin entire threads by espousing sacred knowledge that can't be argued or reasoned with.

Man it is astounding the amount of people who watched the show to this point and just blatantly do not understand Subaru’s character

First of all, the amount of people that still share the “Just kill yourself” sentiment is insane. I don’t know how you could watch season 2 and still think that’s a valid path for Subaru. Hell even after season 1. There was literally an entire episode about how Subaru SHOULDN’T see himself as an expendable resource to everyone. How he NEEDS to value his own life. That’s the entire point of his ability, to make him realize how valuable his life is, not how disposable it is. Subaru’s ability is not meant to be black or white. His ability is truly gray. Yes, he can effectively alter reality to make it how he so desires within his power and the power of his allies, but at the cost of himself, his mental well-being, his sense of self worth. It’s a delicate balance that even he said he doesn’t think he can fully accept right away. That’s what’s so interesting about Return By Death imo.


So many people comparing his speech at the end of the episode to *the scene* in season one when not only does the show itself straight up tell you how this is different in Anastasia and Subaru’s dialogue, but just like… actually listen to what he’s saying.

Anastasia took a very practical approach to the situation: Accept the reality that some casualties will occur, needs of the many vs needs of the few, etc., etc.
Subaru takes issue with that because in his eyes she’s taking the easy road and giving up the loftier goal of truly saving everyone. When she tries to counter by pointing out an apparent contradiction in his logic using the White Whale and Petelgeuse, Subaru brings up a great point that the people who died in those fights went into them knowing that was a possibility. The people of Priestella did not wake up that morning prepared to be killed by the Witch’s Cult. They are wholly innocent. Subaru is saying that it’s not right to simply write some of them off as “inevitable casualties” without event trying to save all of them.

He understands and flat out acknowledges that what he’s suggesting isn’t realistic. It’s greedy. It’s wanting more than some would argue he can realistically have. But, and I love this point of his, his whole basis is that in his mind, a Knight such as himself SHOULD be greedy. He SHOULD want to save everyone. He SHOULD try to achieve the best ending possible. And he’s absolutely right. Why shouldn’t he want to try to save everyone? Why shouldn’t he see that as priority number one?

It’s easy to judge Subaru based on previous loops but keep in mind what all of the other characters see in him. To them, the Crush and Anastasia camp in particular, Subaru showed up out of nowhere and had an incredibly detailed and well thought out plan to deal with two forces that no one in the world had been able to deal with until that point. And then they hear a story of how he managed to subjugate not one, but TWO of the Great Mabeasts with the Oousagi. THAT’S why in episode 4 Julius specifically turns to Subaru for advice on the entire group’s path forward. To Julius, shortly after the most pathetic display from a man he’s probably ever seen, this chucklefuck who slandered his entire life’s work and purpose to that point just did what every single person in his profession could have only HOPED to accomplish. Subaru HAS to be their beacon of hope. Subaru HAS to push for the most ideal scenario.

Subaru has to never give up. Ever.

To accept what Anastasia said would be a betrayal of his entire character up to this point, a betrayal of Rem’s faith, Emilia’s faith, Roswaal’s faith, EVERYONE’S faith in him to be their ace in the hole. People saying “oh Subaru can’t do shit against one archbishop and he wants to beat four???” Acting like literally ANYONE other than Reinhard could even have a chance of taking one of them down by themselves. MAYBE Julius could if he really went for it. But it’s not like Subaru’s goals are so far removed from reality or so lacking in understanding of the situation and the desires of those around him that it’s even remotely comparable to episode 13.


This is more of a personal rant at this point but I genuinely feel that Re:Zero is one of the best written series out there right now. This thread is a perfect example of how you can’t just watch Re:Zero as background noise or consume it without giving it any real meaningful thought. There is so much depth behind these characters and their actions. Layers upon layers of callbacks to previous moments. A series where everything that has ever happened has a clear and distinct purpose for happening and WILL be relevant. That’s what drives a lot of my theories about this plot so hard. It’s why I don’t overlook ANYTHING in this show. It’s ALL relevant and it ALL matters and it ALL requires scrutiny and analysis. I know some people are probably gonna think I’m a Re:Zero dick rider like half the memes and posts as of late but I’ve rewatched what is available of this show more times than I can count and I’d like to believe I am pretty good at removing personal bias from my judgement of things. Re:Zero is one of the greatest pieces of media of the modern age, maybe even longer. Hate it if you want, but the rest of us are here to stay.

BRO U ARE SO REAL…cuz tf do u mean Subaru is suddenly talking like he will conquer everything bro in what kind of delusional world this weak guy 😭

BRO U ARE SO REAL…cuz tf do u mean Subaru is suddenly talking like he will conquer everything bro in what kind of delusional world this weak guy 😭

BTW I should add that if you haven't been watching Re:ZERO Break Time then I highly recommend doing so. They aren't just chibi extras but are basically essential side stories for the main anime that contain important lore or things that were cut from the anime. The last 3 or so Break Time episodes had some very important info or major lore drops that likely won't be covered in the main anime. At least not any time soon.

Here's the last Break Time episode subbed-


EDIT- Sadly, it got copyright strike'd which sucks. But you can still find it if you look for it.

Ehh? I can understand How Subaru got his leg back but even his bandages and sneakers also recovered? Bruh.. what?

@Anzenc it's weird, i know, but that aside, the anime did not failed us though. That's just me in my subjective opinion :].