Out of all the anime that was hyped to, death Re:Zero was the most hyped and talked about anime of 2016.
The question is does it deserve all the hype? Let's find out
Story.
The story beings with our main lead Subaru who is just living a normal at earth then suddenly he is transported into a fantasy world.
From they're Subaru just helps people solve the problems before they start while trying to, survive at the same because if he dies not only he's are immediately brought back too, life but everything that he has done will be rested. Very occasionally there will save points meaning when Subaru gets too, the that certain save point he will die and respawn too, the save point instead you know going back too, the beginning.
Am just going to, be honest with you right now.
The story is not that good as it doesn't really seem to go anywhere. Some people may say that it makes the story unpredictable but the problem is Re:Zero is not anime original series.
Also like too, mention the many plot holes that Re:Zero has like how did Subaru get his powers, when did this start, why do some of the characters appear in one minute and all of the sudden they are gone and never seen again throughout the, are they any other consequences when Subaru dies, who is Emilia, What did Subaru do in his past life back on earth and the list goes on and on. It doesn't really make any sense because of Re:Zero like too, throw in new characters that barely do anything in the story.
World Building of Re.Zero is okay at best because while the show explores the Kingdom of Lugnica well the other races like the witches, monsters as well of the labing nations, timelines, and the world history are never explained at all. But hey least its better than Akame Ga Kill world building which is nonexistent at all.
Also, I feel that after episode 18 the show literally becomes rushed in terms of pacing.
Update!!!
I have read the visual novel and arc 3 in the novel didn't have this problem but the anime tries too fit almost the entire arc in such small episode number.
Overall I have mixed feeling towards the story in Re:Zero
5.5/10
Characters.
Not going to, lie beside from Rem I found this cast to be either decent too missed potential. They are really not bad characters but I wish they did more with them
Subaru is just an average main protagonist who gets transported into a fantasy world.
Now what I have been told people that he's realistic. He started off kinda realistic but as the series he literally became unrealistic.
Most of the time he's either a whiny bitch or being edgy because of plot sakes.
He also tries too, be a comedic character but he fails because it was just painful too, watch and it's downright cringe-worthy.
Also, Subaru can be really emotionally manipulative at times to a point it becomes very annoying.
If they're any positives with Subaru at all that would be the character development. Yes, he actually a decently developed character because I like how he always project characters like Rem and Emilia from danger.
Overall Subaru is a mediocre character at best and subpar at worst.
Now we have are Rem
Now she is the character that I really liked from start too, finish.
I liked how she always supported Subaru even when she sacrifices herself for Subaru. Also, her back-story is well told and it explains why Rem became the person that she is.
She the only character in this series that has real character development because Subaru character development for the most part just exists too, move the plot.
Overall Rem is one hell of an amazing character and easily the best thing about Re:Zero.
Lastly, we have Emilia.
She is the most wasted potential character in this show for me.
She started off strong with a very likable person but as the series progresses she was out was completely out picture due to lack of screen time.
The rest of the characters were decent I guess.
I really enjoyed characters like Felt, Reinhard and Felix for been interesting and enjoyable characters.
Also, the villains were not that good at all.
Overall this character cast could have been better.
6/10
Art/Animation.
If you guys can’t tell the art of Re:Zero is great and very appealing too, the eye with a nice and smooth color usage from the backgrounds/scenery too, the color of the character designs.
Also the character designs were also great and they fit with the setting of Re: Zero
Studio White Fox really has outdone themselves with the animation because it's very smooth and constant in both the action and drama scenes.
Overall I like the art and animation here.
8/10
Sound.
The OST for Re:Zero is good but I wasn't a fan of any of the tracks.
The first opening was just wonderful too, listen easily the second best thing about Re:Zero.
The second opening is just mediocre too, be honest.
The first ending is wonderful too, listen and in general very relaxing. This ending theme is iPod worthy.
Same goes for the second ending theme of the series
As this time of the review, there's no official dub for this show.
8/10
Final Thoughts.
Re:Zero is a fun but flawed show.
While I kinda liked in the beginning but as the series progresses the show literally falls apart big time.
While the setting was nice, the openings/endings and Rem were good. The story was mediocre and too short for its own good, decent worldbuilding, characters range from good to miss potential, great visuals and a nice ost and great voice acting.
In short, this show is decent at best and wasted potential at worse.
Final Score 5/10
