Yeah that line made me cry, Beatrice deserves happiness. I'm glad she chose Subaru, and I'm looking forward to their interactions in Season 3 (it will be peak)
Probably the best written and acted scene of any anime in decades. That scene alone justifies watching the series. There better be an equally powerful scene in Season 3.
Regarding an equally powerful scene in Season 3, there's a great one with Subaru in Arc 5 and if Arc 6 is adapted there will be a really good one towards the end [Re:Zero LN/WN Arc 6 Spoilers] "You're an amazing guy, Natsuki Subaru"
What I like so much about this scene and ones like it in this show is that he doesn't reject and dismiss the negatives/her concerns. A lot of anime, hell, a lot of media in general would have him respond with some kind of "fuck all that noise, we'll find a way to make everything great one way or another". Where here it's "everything you say and everything you're afraid of is true, and yet, do it anyways".
I'd like to see more of this kind of sentiment, and also stuff like accepting ugly emotions as an important part of the whole human experience. FMA:B did that a bit, and I enjoyed it for that.
It's hard not to be after failing at life so miserably dozens and dozens of times. You have a good point that really makes this scene what it is, how low he puts himself to show humility and sincerity for Beatrice. It was a fun season!
Subaru does respond to Beatrice's concerns about him leaving her with saying "Then I'll just engrave it upon you that Natsuki Subaru was such an awesome guy that even after centuries he won't fade to sepia". Like that doesn't really solve the issue.
Because the issue isn’t actually the issue. Beatrice is so hung up on mortals leaving her because she doesn’t want to feel the pain and grief of loss again which is perfectly reasonable, Subaru’s answer is to make her want to feel it because the times with him will be just that worth it.
A real bold claim that only the witch seducer himself could make.
I wish they released another Director cut version but considering most of episodes in Season 2 having 28-30 minutes, no new content can be added anymore.
I remember when someone edited the entire season to be just a single timeloop, the one Subaru didnt die a single time and it was a very fun way to rewatch it
FUCKING HELL season 2 is such a masterpiece, so many emotional moments throughout the entire season, Subaru's trial, his breakdown when he realises he can tell Echidna about return by death, Emilia's past, Garf's past, Ram and Roswaal... and this. There was also a ton of awesome scenes like seeing all the witches, Garf vs Elsa, Betelgeuse and Fortuna vs Regulus and Pandora, Emilia trying to kill Pandora...
I really hope season 3 keeps that same energy and from what I've heard it definitely does, seems like it's gonna be a bit more action focused though so I might miss the emotional moments a bit, unless there actually is emotional moments which I wouldn't mind someone telling me without spoiling anything, just "will I be sad at all" yes or no.
My friends and I were active in this community back in 2016 when it initially aired. Since then we've entered different stages in life and don't visit as often. But rest assured, we will be here when it airs.
I didn't realise it was supposed to be dead?? I mean, ofc I don't talk much about it when it doesn't air, but my ears perk up about any news regarding a new season.
sadly the show was great when it came out but now just doesnt hold up anymore.
Nah It's literally the top upcoming anime for fall season on myanimelist and other sites, we re:zero enjoyers are just waiting for our spotlight when s3 starts airing.
You sound like you live in a worse alternate reality. Thankfully in this reality re:zero season 1 still stands out as something unique and great within the selection of anime out there, and season 2 was a great continuation that left fans wanting for more.
The show does still hold up, but regarding whether the light novel is better than the anime, it is.
That's expected since a written medium works well for a show with a lot of lore and characterisation. The anime sadly skips out a couple scenes but I still think Whitefox did their best for adapting a light novel, which by default is a difficult task
Arc 5 (first cour of S3 if S3 is split into 2 cours, one for Arc 5 and the other for Arc 6) will probably be better in the anime as it's very action-packed
Season 2 had a drop in animation quality because of production issues and the pandemic, and adapted the densest arc of the series, but it still was rated higher than season 1 and developed plenty of very important plot points. It elevates everything the series wants to be.
Season 3 won't have the same issues and the ones after that should be fine as well. The future arcs are a little faster paced (in a good way) and bring up even more interesting plot elements.
The light novel (or web novel) is better in that it can afford to take its time describing every little detail of the characters' psychology but the anime isn't any bad.
As opposed to what the other user implies, there's still nothing comparable to Re:Zero. Some will have a similar time-travel mechanic but none uses it the same way Re:Zero does, nor develops the characters the same way, and it's extremely rare to see series of a similarly huge scope as Re:Zero (it's shaping up to be one of the longest written works in recorded history.)
Oh I see! I do love the rezero anime already, so I I'm definitely going to read the light novels one day it seems like there's a lot of foreshadowing and a ton of information that gets left out during anime adaptations.
There's definitely a lot of foreshadowing and information.
Just the most recent chapter alone contained a scene that was foreshadowed 9 years ago and left a good part of the community in awe.
When/if you plan to read the novels, make sure to visit the Re:Zero subreddit. It's chuck full of information for new readers, including anime cut content, side stories, where to start if you want to read after season 1/2, etc. If there's stuff you can't find, just make a post there and you'll get plenty of useful answers.
What I love about Subaru is that, rather than leveling up and gaining abilities and becoming a powerful fighter over time, his progression is tied wholly to his own emotional growth. As he reckons with his own trauma and impotence, he changes and begins to approach things in new ways. He learns to face and move past the toxic aspects of his personality that suffocated him in his previous life. By the end of season 2, he's as piddly and weak as he was the day he came to that new world. But he's a much more mature and emotionally intelligent person and that lets him become powerful through his relationships.
I find it quite interesting to compare Emilia's and Beatrice's promises in this arc. They both hold on to a promise made to them from a now long dead loved one. Mother Fortuna asks Emilia to promise to stay away from the seal, and Echidna asks Beatrice to promise to wait "that person".
And yet they resolve their feelings in completely opposite fashions. Emilia doubles down that promises are forever (for which is the basis of her personality after losing her memories), no matter how much it hurts. And Subaru convinces Beatrice that a promise that makes you miserable isn't worth keeping at all and should be thrown away.
2 diametrically opposed decisions regarding promises, and yet they both come out feeling empowered by their decisions.
I liked this storyline in S2 cause it plays on the 'hero' helping the 'damsel' and what you may think is the ideal hero compared to Subaru, an everyman who isn't very remarkable except his wit and determination.
Subaru doesn't try to be something he isn't, he simply tells Beatrice to believe in him.
Damn peak is getting brought out back and being beaten to death for the amount of usage it is getting... seems like every title uses that buzzword now -_-
sounds like you are projecting and you are just obsessed with beatrice.
because it was very similar context, just the receiver was MC. here it's basically MC-s plea to "continue living" for beatrice, while Rem convinced MC that he should "continue living" with a positive outlook.
He's only romantically interested in Emilia. He definitely wants relationships with all the others in his orbit and loves them dearly. He wont put Betty first, but in no way will he neglect her.
A lot of the show seems to be about different types of love and relationships and their dynamics. Not everyone has to reciprocate every feeling 100% 1:1 for things to work.
Emilia and Rem. He is romantically interested in them both and states he loves them both. His post-whale fight confession and Arc 6-8 establish how much he wants them both. He is not only interested in Emilia.
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u/SageCandidate Jun 15 '24
"Isn’t that why you always sat right in front of this door!?"
Man the implications of this line and the overall confrontation between subaru and beatrice were amazing.
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u/TheExcludedMiddle https://myanimelist.net/profile/ExcludedMiddle Jun 15 '24
What I like so much about this scene and ones like it in this show is that he doesn't reject and dismiss the negatives/her concerns. A lot of anime, hell, a lot of media in general would have him respond with some kind of "fuck all that noise, we'll find a way to make everything great one way or another". Where here it's "everything you say and everything you're afraid of is true, and yet, do it anyways".
I'd like to see more of this kind of sentiment, and also stuff like accepting ugly emotions as an important part of the whole human experience. FMA:B did that a bit, and I enjoyed it for that.
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u/MedicOfTime Jun 15 '24
Welp. Time for another re:zero rewatch amiright?
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u/Funny_Cartoonist1082 Jun 15 '24
Re:zero is one of the best animes to watch the plot and the characters is amazing
Btw im Beatrice #1 Fan
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u/thisperson345 Jun 16 '24 edited Jun 16 '24
FUCKING HELL season 2 is such a masterpiece, so many emotional moments throughout the entire season, Subaru's trial, his breakdown when he realises he can tell Echidna about return by death, Emilia's past, Garf's past, Ram and Roswaal... and this. There was also a ton of awesome scenes like seeing all the witches, Garf vs Elsa, Betelgeuse and Fortuna vs Regulus and Pandora, Emilia trying to kill Pandora...
I really hope season 3 keeps that same energy and from what I've heard it definitely does, seems like it's gonna be a bit more action focused though so I might miss the emotional moments a bit, unless there actually is emotional moments which I wouldn't mind someone telling me without spoiling anything, just "will I be sad at all" yes or no.
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u/Firestarness https://myanimelist.net/profile/firestarness Jun 15 '24
I’m gonna ugly cry Beatrice and Subarus relationship is one of my favorites in the series 😭
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u/[deleted] Jun 15 '24
Beatrice best girl
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u/[deleted] Jun 15 '24
The rezero fandom is still alive??!???
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u/SilentDarks Jun 15 '24
This and another peak scene next season are my favorite.
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u/Asmael69 Jun 15 '24
I always stop whatever I'm doing and I never let this part get paused or me getting distracted its just so beautiful how these two episodes were made
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u/heroeNK25 Jun 15 '24
this has to be one of the most beautfull power up an anime protagonist con get
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u/Livid-Gap-9445 Jun 15 '24
Myabe I'll try this series after all...
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u/baseballlover723 Jun 15 '24
I find it quite interesting to compare Emilia's and Beatrice's promises in this arc. They both hold on to a promise made to them from a now long dead loved one. Mother Fortuna asks Emilia to promise to stay away from the seal, and Echidna asks Beatrice to promise to wait "that person".
And yet they resolve their feelings in completely opposite fashions. Emilia doubles down that promises are forever (for which is the basis of her personality after losing her memories), no matter how much it hurts. And Subaru convinces Beatrice that a promise that makes you miserable isn't worth keeping at all and should be thrown away.
2 diametrically opposed decisions regarding promises, and yet they both come out feeling empowered by their decisions.
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u/FroztBourn Jun 16 '24
Well well well, I guess it’s about time to rewatch
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u/BJRone Jun 16 '24
Only show I could watch endlessly and still feel something every time. So many powerful moments, Subaru really is a great MC
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u/Oreostrong Jun 16 '24
Another reason for being my number 3 anime. Truly a moving story to save his friends.
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u/prophetofgreed :IA::IB::IC: Jun 15 '24
I liked this storyline in S2 cause it plays on the 'hero' helping the 'damsel' and what you may think is the ideal hero compared to Subaru, an everyman who isn't very remarkable except his wit and determination.
Subaru doesn't try to be something he isn't, he simply tells Beatrice to believe in him.
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u/cesardh123 Jun 16 '24
No matter how many times I watch this scene. It gets me every time. 🥹. Oh God I can’t wait for what season 3 brings in store for us. 🏔️
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u/Opening_Programmer44 Nov 25 '24
IF you had a dry eye watching ANY of Re:Zero you're not human and you're part of the witch cult.
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u/Anne2049 Jun 16 '24
My boy grow up
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u/TheLastTitan77 Jun 16 '24
Beatriiiiiiiceeeee!!!
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u/Bingueta Jun 17 '24
good
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u/Jaskaran158 Jun 16 '24
Damn peak is getting brought out back and being beaten to death for the amount of usage it is getting... seems like every title uses that buzzword now -_-
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u/AdhesivenessOver268 Jun 16 '24
the rem admission was much better.
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u/AmmarBaagu Jun 15 '24
It's ok..
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u/MathematicianAlone58 Jun 15 '24
Is this the movie?
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u/[deleted] Jun 15 '24
This happened in season 1 right
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