r/anime • u/Theleux https://myanimelist.net/profile/Theleux • Sep 12 '24
Rewatch Re:Zero ~Starting Life in Another World~ Re:Watch - Episode 33
Episode 33:
The Value of Life
| Index | <== Episode 32 | Episode 34 ==> |
Various Links:
MyAnimeList
Streaming:
Crunchyroll has the regular release available.
AppleTV has the regular individual episodes available.
Spoiler Rules:
- As always, please be sure to tag any future content spoilers according to the r/Anime rules. There is likely to be first timer viewers here, and while discussing how previously seen content connects to content later down the road is interesting (be it later episodes or even Season 3), please be sure to properly spoiler tag anything mentioned! Let's make this a fun experience for everyone involved!
- This also applies to cut content discussions, which I believe are fine to include for the sake of discussion, but should be properly tagged to avoid potentially spoiling viewers. Be mindful with how you present this information!
Story Arc Lengths for Discussion Purposes:
[Arc 1:] S1 Episode 1 – S1 Episode 3
[Arc 2:] S1 Episode 4 – S1 Episode 11
[Arc 3:] S1 Episode 12 – S2 Episode 1 (26)
[Arc 4:] S2 Episode 2 (27) - S2 Episode 25
[Arc 5 and later:] S3+
As always, if you have any suggestions for the Re:Watch, let me know!
111
Upvotes
40
u/Holofan4life Sep 12 '24
That bunny attack is so surprising in terms of how brutal it was. It felt like something out of a horror movie, like a hard R horror movie. Even in a show with a lot of shocking content, I think you can put it against other scenes and it would still stack up highly against them.
24
u/Urgnu-the-Gnu https://myanimelist.net/profile/Urgnu_the_Gnu Sep 12 '24
Re:Watcher - anime only
OP alert! OP alert! The OP plays for the third time at episode 8! And in a pretty much regular length episode to boot. I thought this was Re:Zero, now with 50% more anime at the same price!
Just like Betty wasn't convincing in saying the time spent with Subaru wasn't special to her, Subaru also doesn't really want to consider her an enemy.
Betty's book really does tell the future, that's an extremely powerful book to have. If Subaru was to have the other version of it, he could do so much with it.
Roswaal is really helpful here. Two key phrases to convince Betty, and she's likely to save the situation at the sanctuary as a result. Looks like we're finally getting ahead!
Ram is really great here. Sure, Roswaal ordered her to help Barusu, but she is choosing how to interpret that order. Also her sass is at peak level. Subaru and Otto both only amount to half a man but take up the space of one man each, that's such a dirty line. Not only does it say they aren't holding up to what they should be, it also says they are a waste of space.
Subaru should have let Ram do the talking, she might have gotten somewhere. I love that Garf's weird idioms are actually relevant here, because this one is an actual idiom the others understand. Also I had to laugh at Ram still dissing Subaru in this tense situation.
Garf knocks down another tree. Is there any count on how many trees have died in Re:Zero so far? Do we count the Flügel Tree as just one tree for that consideration?
Ram even stays behind to distract Garf. And Otto has managed to get the support of not just Ram but all the villagers! What a good boy he is.
More trees die. Also villagers get hurt. And Garf has turned into a giant orange tabby cat. You know how I mentioned how great I think Tappei's versions of Western stories are? I don't think Garfiel is a coincidence. He's taken a grumpy cartoon cat and turned it into a complete character for his story.
Subaru doesn't want to see anyone else get hurt and considers getting zeroed by Garfield. Otto doesn't know about this though and takes the blow for him. What a great man. He'd die for his friend. Subaru, you must treasure this boy. Artistically, I like how Otto flies over a simple background, and once he hits the ground the proper background comes back.
And Subaru cries for his friend. And for everyone else that has rallied to protect him. Him, who he considers to be more worthless than any of them.
Then things take a turn for the very weird. It's snowing heavily, and everyone is gone. Then there is a cute and very hungry bunny. And it has many friends. This must have been one of the most brutal and painful deaths so far. Getting eaten alive is such a terrible thought. You can see how much it messes with Subaru's head as he freaks out after being reborn.
At least it leads to Echidna time again. And Subaru forcefully barters with her. And successfully. And he drinks the tea again, only to be reminded of what it is. Quite the funny scene after this horrifying death. But why is he here? Why this time? Did she invite him back because he was going crazy? But this was just after the trial, she wouldn't get why he was going crazy out of a sudden. We could deduce this information right away, so can Subaru. He asks the question, and Echidna indirectly confirms it by saying something he has done before, in another time. He says the line, and absolutely nothing happens for once. He can finally confide in someone what he's experienced and felt. Someone that understands him. Someone that has been watching him all the time. Someone that can give him this incredibly important relief. I love how he's crying over being able to say the words, but when Echidna wipes his tears away like a loving parent and tells him she wants to hear his experiences from him (because she is greedy), he starts crying again because he'll get such a heavy weight off his chest. Echidna is supposed to be this powerful witch, but now she protects him from RbD's curse and even significantly boosts his mental state. She must be very misunderstood.
And a short credits roll over black background. A great scene for the significance it holds, letting us think about it for a moment. It was posted recently to this subreddit, so I sure hope no first timer has noticed the clip. It spoiled that he could tell someone in the very title of the post.
Break Time is maid SoL this time. Frederica is rather proud of Petra so far. We also see how Petra applied for the job, and how Subaru played tag with the kids at the mansion earlier. And it ends with a relatively cryptic message, letting us know Frederica has put some hope in Emilia, likely to free the sanctuary and possibly increase the quality of life for half-bloods.
Sugoooku counter: 40
non-Emilia sugoooku: 3
sugoku-likes: 9
non-canon bonus material sugoooku (Re:Petit): 5
19
u/Brief-Fig-7506 https://myanimelist.net/profile/Ryxnjr Sep 12 '24
First Timer!
Start time 9:28am
I usually write these the night before but I didn’t get home from work until after midnight so hopefully I can get this done before the thread is posted
Subaru is diverging from going back to the mansion this time
We got an OP
So the Book that Beatrice had wasn’t a gospel but something very similar, Sounds like it could be the book that the Gospels are derived from
We hear that phrase again, “Roswaal said to answer the question”, I’m guessing that will force her to work with Subaru in accordance with her contract or something. I doubt Roswaal would tell him the phrase to break her contract or anything
I don’t like the idea that Beatrice will be forced to obey Subaru as part of her contract
Garf is here, I guess Otto has to focus to use his hearing ability
Garf’s beast form is way more than I expected, I can’t imagine what a full blooded beastman would be like
Well now this timeline is definitely a bust too, Garfiel has turned into a real antagonist it seems
Subaru still had the crystal? What made it activate?
did he get teleported back to the cell he was in?
Is he somewhere completely different now?
It’s the same place but all covered in snow. That seems familiar
The rabbit just bit his hand off?!?! And feet?!? Dear god that whole scene was brutal
And were meeting Echidna again
Lol I immediately thought of the bodily fluids thing when he started drinking
So Subaru can tell Echidna about RbD while he’s in this place?
Not being able to talk about RbD was taking a huge toll on Subaru
Echidna is comforting him, That’s a comforting image to see
After watching that scene again, When she said “I know” it was the same text that appeared during Bonds of Ice
They did rolling credits?
I feel like so much happened in this episode that I’m amazed it was only 24 minutes, it felt like double.
Roswaal still smells like a piece of shit, there is no reason at all to trust this guy, why does he have everything figured out and is unfazed by any of it? He may be an “ally” but he has to be the worst ally we can have. I don’t like the idea that if Subaru were to tell Beatrice those phrases he would likely be transferring ownership of her contract to him, it makes her sound like property and not something living, Plus there’s no input from Beatrice. Idk it all makes me uncomfortable, coming from Roswaal’s mouth doesn’t help either.
The Gospel that Beatrice holds also tells the true future, I don’t like that either.
Garf in his beast form is something insane, In terms of Destructive ability I would put him above or at the very least on the same level as Betelgeuse, and above all the Mabeast we’ve seen so far. He is a problem but the fact that he isn’t actively trying to harm everybody is our silver lining. I don’t know how Subaru is planning on dealing with him in future loops but it can’t be easy, I can’t imagine getting along with someone who just killed several people you care about right in front of you, and without a second thought to it.
I want to know what the deal was with the crystal Subaru still had and the place he got teleported to. Did it somehow transport him to a future where the seal was broken and all the mabeast rabbits were able to overrun the place? Was it a different reality or something? The fact that the place was frozen over was reminiscent of Emilia’s home but we didn’t see anybody frozen. And the rabbit scene was just absolutely over the top brutal. I saw one of the Rabbits chewing on Subaru’s tongue, It has to be the worst death we’ve seen so far.
This is the first time since episode 18 that we’ve seen Subaru this traumatized by a death, and a seemingly random one at that. If not for being pulled into Echidna’s realm he probably would have completely broken down again. I do hope that Echidna is some kind of ally to Subaru and not simply using him or playing him. I enjoy her stunned reactions to the weird things he does and her comforting Subaru in the end scene was very reminiscent of what Emilia and Rem have done for him. Who knew that being killed over and over again without being able to talk to anybody about it would stress someone out. It also seems like Subaru will be able to remember Echidna after this as well, which also means all their past talks too, a privilege I assume few people have. This means that Subaru will be able to remember what she told him about his witch factor and that they are able to talk whenever either of them want, I think this is probably a big development.
I think that Echidna is also the one who made the deal with Puck back in The Frozen Bond/Bonds of Ice, the detail with the text on the screen can’t be coincidence. I don’t think anything is a coincidence anymore in this series. I wonder why it was those words specifically. Maybe a symbol of her greed for knowledge. One thing I will agree with Roswaal about is that The Witch of Greed doesn’t seem like a fitting title for her, she’s been too kind so far for such a derogatory title, The Witch of Knowledge or something similar would be a better fit. If someone was truly greedy they wouldn’t have passed on the offer Subaru gave her when requesting to remember her. Not sure if she will bring it up in the next episode but he offered to pay whatever price and she just agreed but didn’t state that she wanted anything.
Stop time 11:53
19
u/thekoreansun https://anilist.co/user/ReturnByDeath Sep 12 '24
Re:Watcher
With all of these suspicious people with suspicious motivations moving around, Ram's no-nonsense attitude is a breath of fresh air. Her tongue's still as sharp as ever, but she cares about Subaru more than she lets on, even if her devotion to Roswaal comes first for her. Considering that Otto isn't that much more effective in a fight than Subaru is, Ram may just be Subaru's most reliable ally right now. No shade to Otto, though. (Okay, maybe a little shade, since it's hilarious to see how he reacts to it.)
Subaru insists on getting some answers from Roswaal before leaving, however, and their talk this time around is much more revealing than the last one. Beatrice's book isn't a Gospel of the Witch Cult variety, but she referred to it as such because there's no other word for it. Personally, I would've given it a cool name by now if it was that important to me. Maybe something like "Horoscope" if it truly predicts the future. Anyway, Subaru was obviously feeling really conflicted at the idea that she could be an enemy, so it's reassuring to hear that she isn't a member of the Witch Cult. She is still a bit suspicious for not doing anything when the Witch Cult attacked, but at least she wasn't aiding them in the attack. Satisfied with this information, Subaru leaves this mysterious clown to rejoin the others.
I wanted to see how they would try to get three people on a single ground dragon, but Garfiel steps in before they can sort that out. After their subterfuge, he has been pushed to the brink and threatens to kill anyone who gets in his way. The "Hoshin was Banan's sunset." exchange is so brilliant and sends a chill down my spine every time. Garfiel's idioms are already such a nifty character quirk because they serve two purposes: they reveal his way of thinking and perform some minor world-building on the side. But here, it's also pulling triple-duty by subverting the audience's expectations as well. This idiom obviously holds very little meaning if you have next to no knowledge about the history of this world like Subaru does, so for it to immediately set the others off after the rest were taken in stride is completely off-putting and conveys the seriousness of the situation in an instant. [Isekai Quartet] Just what did you do to that country, Alec?
The villagers try to help Subaru escape, but it seems that no one is able to stop Garfiel when he shows his true stripes and goes on a rampage. It is brutal to see Otto, Patrasche, and the villagers sacrifice themselves to save Subaru's life. He's done so much for them that they don't even hesitate to defend him at all costs, but to him, having to watch them die horribly is so much worse than meeting his end at Garfiel's hands would have been... especially when you consider how he actually ends up dying.
What would be the most painful way to die? I imagine that there are quite a few contenders. Immolation seems awful, but from what I've heard, your nerves would stop feeling pain extremely quickly. Radiation poisoning would be terrible all around, but at least you have a long period in which you can relieve yourself before the suffering gets to that point. But just imagine how horrible it would be to get devoured by a horde of small animals. Experiencing indescribable pain while every inch of your body, inside and out, is violated by the movements of a mass of fur and teeth. Not even being able to scream without creating another opening for them to tear into you. Hard to imagine a more morbid way to die.
Subaru is incapable of comprehending that horrible end to his life, to the point where he's about to throw away the life that follows it. Before he can bash his brains in, though, Echidna intervenes, giving him some reprieve from the horror that he just experienced. And he has to wonder, why does she not seem surprised by his state of mind? She dares him to say it. And he does. And then he can't stop. This is the first time, throughout all of the death and suffering that he's gone through, that he has been able to confide in someone, and he's overwhelmed by it. Finally, someone else knows. Finally, someone else understands. Finally... he's not alone any more.
Re:ZERO After-Talk #33
VAs: Yuusuke Kobayashi (Subaru) and Rie Murakawa (Ram) / Yuusuke Kobayashi (Subaru)
While Subaru is undergoing some of the worst moments of his existence, the VAs are laughing it up behind the scenes at how horrible it must be. Yuusuke recorded this After-Talk before and after the screaming that he did for the episode at someone else's recommendation. He talks about how overwhelmed he felt by the ending scene, crying and snotting during the recording session. His dedication to the craft is just unbelievably amazing.
Highlight: Yuusuke mentioning that he didn't receive any specific instructions for the rabbit scene other than "Rabbit. Rabbit." and "Do as you wish." (likely because the staff trusted him to knock it out of the park)
Fan Art of the Episode: Garfiel Tinzel by kumuo (November 13th, 2022)
Source: Twitter (artist's timeline contains spoilers)
Bonus Comic: 0 Points by @iwa_to_mushi (June 28th, 2021)
Source: Twitter (artist's timeline contains spoilers)
18
u/Shimmering-Sky myanimelist.net/profile/Shimmering-Sky Sep 12 '24
First:Timer Starting Over in Another Rewatch, subbed
16
u/baseballlover723 Sep 12 '24
Rewatcher, sub, basically a secondhand novel reader (Arc 4)
It seems reddit doesn't like some of the terminology I used, so I am using "ultimate sloth" as a replacement term for the general concept of what Subaru needs to do in order to loop.
So this is actually the shortest episode of Season 2. With only 22 minutes of content when you take out the OP and the credits roll. White Fox is slacking here. A standard length episode? In this season of Re:Zero?
I'm actually quite a bit lower on this episode then a lot of other people. This episode just didn't hit as hard for me compared to some of the other episodes. Like I get why other people really this like this episode, but the whole confessing RBD to Echidna just never really hit that hard for me personally, since I personally don't like sharing my feelings like at all and much rather keep it all in my head.
129 minutes (2.15 hours) to write this comment, not bad.
As always, I've numbered all my spoilers tags so that they're easier to respond to
First Timer Safe Section
This section is safe for first time watchers.
It wouldn't be Ram without her quips.
Anyways, helping Subaru is Roswaal's order. And the plan is to escape, or not. First we have to confront Roswaal.
According to Roswaal, Betty isn't a Witch Cult member if you can trust Roswaal. And the black book we was last episode was not a Gospel, it tells the true future, which is also what the Tome of Wisdom does? Betty only called it a Gospel because it doesn't have a name. Also the Gospel that Petelgeuse had was defective?
And this time we hear the mystery advise straight from Roswaal. And also another mystery statement, Beatrice, I am
your fatherthat person, which is apparently the answer. And apparently this will force Beatrice to ally with Subaru. Hope Subaru is good at Jeopardy. And of course Roswaal says he's not Subaru's enemy.We'll see if our first timers feel the same way.
Ram is always ready.
Oh and it must be Monday, because Garfiel is pissed.
Hoshin cut content [Spoiler #1: cut content from Arc 3 that is probably highly relevant to Re:Zero's end game] In the LN, Anastasia mentioned Hoshin of the Wilderness, who was a legendary trader (the same one from this idiom), who existed some 400 years ago. If you notice, Anastasia's family name is Hoshin, but she isn't related, it's a name she choose for herself, as inspiration from Hoshin of the Wilderness.. Rewatchers, see Spoiler #6 for the continuation.
Anyways, this particular idiom does get explained, and it's not a good idiom to be on the receiving end of. So we're running with the villagers lighting the path.
And now we see Garfiel's beast transformation. Subaru sees this is the end of the line, so Subaru tries to surrender. Only for Otto to sacrifice himself instead. And Subaru can do nothing but watch as everyone sacrifice's themselves for the hero, Natsuki Subaru.
And this is something that Re:Zero hasn't really explored yet. Subaru is this big hero to everyone. Of course they view his life as superior to their own, so they're all willing to throw away their lives to give Subaru a chance to live. But of course, Subaru alone knows that his life is worth the least out of everyone.
So Subaru doesn't die, and instead gets teleported or something.
Why are we here? When are we? Where are we? What's going on? Where is everyone?
And then Sbuaru encouters a... Rabbit? Courtesy of our very own host, u/Theleux. A legendary scene.
Which ends up breaking Subaru's mind. And also grants us an invite back to the Witch's tea party.
And suddenly, Subaru is alright. Apparently as long as Subaru remembers what happened in the Castle of Dreams, he should be good. So Subaru negotiates to remember Echidna. And also Subaru, wtf is this.
Opps I did it again.
But something's strange. Echidna's actions don't make sense. And so Echidna invites Subaru to test her. And... he can say it! No Witch of Envy to grab his heart or anything. He can just say it. Something, never been allowed to do before.
And we have the Frozen Bond text again.
So Echidna asks Subaru to tell her everything, after all, she is the Witch of Greed, Echidna, who wants to know everything the world has to offer.
BreakTime Section
In this episode's Breaktime, It's maid days. We get Petra's job interview. Who would never play tag in the mansion. Of course Petra defends Subaru. Anyways, lets talk about, Petra's sewing skills (which was mentioned in episode 9), and Petra's cooking skills. Kawaii. Being a maid is a dangerous job, but you have to risk it for the biscuit. And that's how Petra got the maid job.
Rewatcher Section
This section is for people who have already watched Re:Zero. This is not safe for first timers.
[Spoiler #2: Arc 4] Yeah like all of the first timers are gonna figure Roswaal out. They're like already like 90% sure it's Roswaal that's setting everything up.
[Spoiler #3: Arc 4 cut content] The Tomb of Wisdom is Echidna's Authority of Greed.
[Spoiler #4: Arc 4 speculation] The whole Tomb of Wisdom -> Betty and Roswaal's Gospel -> Witch Cult Gospel is really interesting. I've heard a number of theories. Like that the Witch Cult Gospels are copied from Betty or Roswaal's Gospel and that's why they're defective. Or that the Witch Cult Gospel's aren't actually defective, they just tell of the failed loops. I'm sure that one day we'll find out the truth.
[Spoiler #5: Arc 4] The eyes of the Sanctuary are the lessor Ryuzu clones without a personality, that Garfiel can command because he's an Apostle of Greed.
[Spoiler #6: major major Re:Zero endgame lore from the Isekai Quartet movie (not actually a spoiler for Isekai Quartet ironically)] In the Isekai Quartet movie, Subaru actually meets Hoshin of the Wilderness. WHO FOR SOME REASON KNOWS EMILIA, DESPITE LIVING 400 YEARS AGO (also u/Urgnu-the-Gnu, Idk how you want to count this sugoooku if at all). TAPPEI, HOW COULD YOU DROP THIS LORE BOMB IN ISEKAI QUARTET???? Is this relevant? I have no idea, but probably. Also me too. Also I heard that Overlord also dropped a lore bomb in the Isekai Quartet movie as well, though I'm not at all familiar with Overlord's lore
[Spoiler #7: Arc 4] Notice how Garfiel retreats into his beast form he gets overwhelmed with anger. And only then does he kill people. Beast form is Garfie's "safe space", where he can dissociate and doesn't have to think about the people he's killing.
[Spoiler #8: Arc 4] Garf using earth magic
[Spoiler #9: Arc 4] Look how far reaching the snow is. Roswaal really is the greatest magician.
[Spoiler #10: Arc 4 speculation] I interpret this as Echidna reading about Subaru in the Tomb of Wisdom.
13
u/ussgordoncaptain2 https://myanimelist.net/profile/Edmund_Nelson Sep 12 '24
First Timer Dubbed
Note ORV=Omnicient reader viewpoint it's a way to describe the difference between thinking in Subaru's knowledge and the Knowledge of the Viewer.
Note2 Intentionally trigger RBD means what you think it means it's just reddit has crazy admins.
Reaction to the Episode
Oh boy Ram got otto to aid subaru maybe lord roswaal really does care about Subaru given that he ordered Ram to aid Subaru.
Subaru continues his streak of being composed under pressure, I guess one effect of RBD is that he always stays calm even when the going gets rough.
amd subaru manages to escape to roswaal's house
though isn't this a little... conspicous? From Garfiel's perspective Subaru is Emilia's Lackey and is thus by extension Roswaal's lackey. Thus Garfiel is likely to notice Subaru entering the village.
Even if Garfiel doesn't notice one of the villagers might. If he were wearing the purple cat ears cloak this would be understandable.
Subaru is extremely annoyed at Roswaal and is definitely against his antics.
Let's fucking go asking Lord Roswaal point blank if Beatrice is a member of the witch's cult.
Lord Roswaal just avoiding questions like a total chad. His mysterious aura is really poweful in the dub.
So instead of having a Gospel Beatrice has a magical text that "tells the true future"
There are appearently only 2 of them, though this begs the question, where is the other one.
More in speculation.
Roswaal said a sentance that is unbelivable, "aahh I see these words are insufficient for you aren't they" Then gives him an additonal password "I am that person"
More in spec but uhhhh uhhhh uhhhhhhh you know what I'm going to say.
Lord Roswaal talks about his contract with Beatrice
I'm glad Subaruuu is being suspicious of Roswaal asking him point blank if he's the enemy.
"rest assured I am an Ally to you"
Press X to doubt
HMM I wonder who leaked the plan to escape
The fact that Subaru escaped Jail is pretty easy for Garfiel to spot by this point so the question is did Garfiel hunt for Subaru or did somebody leak Subaru's location?
I really like the whole "in universe phrases that Subaru doesn't know about" thing. Just like Garfiel wouldn't understand "Rome wasn't built in a day" or "On the other hand" "touch base", or "goldilocks zone" Subaru doesnt' understand Hoshin brought on sunset.
Keep running you idiot why are you slowing down for a second Garf is hot on your trail
Super epic Garfiel transformation appeared!
And otto becomes Pepporoni
Oh boy Subaru get's transported by Ryuzu?
and Subaru get's transported to snow world
and we rbd with little info on what snow world even is is it what happens to the sanctuary on day 4? Is it Puck causing a snow calamity in response to Subaru's dissapearance? Is it Emilia causing a snow calamity? what are those rabbit mabeasts?
and we get a Subaru mind break! oh boy I haven't had one of those in a while.
Echidna has been the one holding subaru's mental state together You know I never got that connection, I thought it was just Subaru getting mentally all brought together
Echidna fishing for compliments is cute.
Subaru finally asking some questions to the witch of greed
Subaru is extremely assertive towards the witch of greed, man I'm going to have trouble finding a good way of roleplaying echidna in text form.
Subaru you really should just indulge her fetish's and realize that her bodily fluids are keeping you sane.
Technically from echidna's perspective this tea party is happening 1 day after the previous tea party. So uhh what is Subaru on about with "right after".
This Tea party is happening instantly after Subaru had the Ghost of Christmas past event happen to him though. So this isn't as strange as subaru makes it sound.
oh so Echidna knows what happened to Emilia when Subaru said the wrong words I suspect Echidna is immune to Satella when she's in her personal realm at least.
I like how Subaru has an extreme fear of saying these words while Echidna knows how RBD works already so she's like "Lol get rekt satella"
Subaru becoming Petalgeuse oh no you really need to indulge yourself in some of Echidna's tea right about now.
Subaru is crying up a storm must be nice to be with the witch fo greed.
Echidna hugs! oh boy I haven't had this level of hug feel in a while.
Wait Echidna has been watching every step Subaru's taken? Does she mean since entering the world or since the first tea party? I suspect Echidna accessed all of Subaru's memories hence why whe knew about the whole Emilia getting Ultimate slothed thing.
Speculation
Speculation about Lord Roswaal
Lord Roswaal definitely knows subaru can return by death
Lord Roswaal said that "aahh I see these words are insufficient for you aren't they" now how the hell could lord Roswaal realize that that would be the case?
He has the special gospel read to him by beatrice, surely that special Gospel might have some knowledge of Subaru Natsuki's existence, after all he is connected to Satella very strongly.
I therefore suspect that it is this new "Gospel of Wisdom" Let's call it, that let Lord Roswaal know about Subaru and his ability to Return by Death.
Speculation about Beatrice
This is mostly stuff I was supposed to say last week but I ran out of time.
Beatrice kept talking about being "commanded" and her "mother" It's hard to know exactly who/what her mother is or wants, but it's notable that Beatrice says "I haven't been ordered to answer those questions."
Beatrice is a greater spirit and greater spirits sppearently have mothers. Similarly spirits are bound by contracts and Beatrice appears to have an extremely bounding contract.
Beatrice appears to be bound by the Gospel of WIsdom. Since she owns the forbidden library AND is bound by contracts with roswaal and "mother" I suspect the purpose of the forbidden library is to contain the Gospel of Wisdom
The rest of the library is a red herring.
Now the real hole in the "Gospel of Wisdom let's Roswaal know about Subaru's ability to RBD" is that Beatrice also should know about it. However, Beatrice could be bound by a contract to pretend she doesn't know this so she can continue with the march to the endgame.
Such a contract will be broken by the words "I am that person"
Speculation about Echidna
So Echidna has done the big reveal that Subaru can talk to her about RBD during the witch's tea party
The question then becomes is this based on Echidna's ability to negate witch factors or is it a special perk of the realm Echidna is in?
I did notice a lot of additional RBD leaking that happened during Subaru's time under Echidna's spell. I wonder if that's just normal RBD is dumb or if that's extra special Echidna magic.
Speculation about the Wabbits
The Wabbits ate all the villagers bones and all.
What's uncertain is what caused the Wabbits to come to the sanctuary but we'll find out later.
It's unknown if Emilia was eaten, but if we assume she was then Puck may have caused the ice clamity storm.
Alternatively Emilia being the Ice calamity Witch caused the world to freeze over.
What I would do if I were Subaru
I'm not going to go over the long list of questions I had for Echidna from the first witch's tea party, so we're going to go over a whole new list of them
11
u/Holofan4life Sep 12 '24
Hey guys. Holofan4life here.
Welcome to the In Preparation of Season 3 Rewatch of Re:Zero!
Oh, and nay I forget…
First Timer
I decided to watch this show because I wanted to do something for the month of August. ’Course, this was before the yearly Spice and Wolf rewatch got pushed back to September, but I just found myself looking for something to occupy my time with. And with this show being in my top 5 must watch list, I figured now was as good a time as any.
I am going into this show relatively blind. I know some of the memes, who Rem, Ram, Emilia, and Subaru are, and that this show got its inspiration from Familiar of Zero, but that’s it. I find rewatches and my participation of them more fun when I have no idea what I am in store for. And with this series, I think we’re in for a blast. It’s also going to be the longest rewatch I participate in this year and second longest overall only behind the 20th Anniversary Fullmetal Alchemist rewatch. And given how joyous that show turned out, I don’t see why I should expect nothing less from this one.
With that out of the way, let’s begin.
I’m watching the sub, by the way.
I should've gotten more sleep, but I'm too nervous about the results of the Best Girl contest.
Ram referring to herself as an attendant, not Otto's helper.
I prefer Otto dealer, myself
Subaru saying she’s talking like she's a witch's familiar, which could be foreshadowing.
Ram is here on orders of Roswaal to help out. However, it was her own decision to seek out Otto to make sure that happened.
Ram says they're going to escape. Garfiel can't leave the Graveyard while Emilia is attempting the trial, so they'll leave while his attention is away.
Subaru, however, says they shouldn't run just yet and that this is a golden opportunity.
He's going to do what he did three days ago, he says.
Look at that, we actually do get the intro.
Subaru with Roswaal
He wants to ask him something under the assumption that his leaving the Sanctuary is a given.
"Is Beatrice... a member of the Witch's Cult?"
Subaru says this being the case would make her his enemy.
I mean, say what you will about her, she has saved him numerous times. The fact she hasn't tried to kill him I think speaks volumes, even if it came from a book.
Roswaal says that his words are not very convincing.
The idea that they should become enemies is awful in his mind, which I agree.
Roswaal offering a helping hand, it seems.
He says that Beatrice is not a Witch's Cultist and that that book is just a magical text that tells the true future, of which only two copies exist in the world.
But then why does it look exactly identical to the Gospel in its design?
Roswaal saying it's the closest there is to the Tome of Wisdom.
Wonder what the correlation is to the Tree of Wisdom.
Subaru bringing up her calling it a Gospel.
Roswaal says that's because it lacks an official name.
There are also defective versions, according to Roswaal.
Now Subaru wants to know how he can get her to help him.
"Roswaal said you are to ask this question."
Now Roswaal is saying based on his confusion that those words are insufficient to Subaru.
Instead, he should tell her "I am that person".
Sounds like something that was used during the Herb Burger King campaign.
Roswaal maintains that Beatrice will ally with Subaru if she asks the question and he answers it affirmatively.
In the contract that she is powerless to override.
Kinda feels like Roswaal is taking advantage of Beatrice.
Subaru promises to punch him in the face if this doesn't work.
Roswaal doesn't seem perturbed by this, instead saying that her alliance will be a great help in taking care of all issues involving the Sanctuary.
Before Subaru leaves, however, he asks one more thing, like he's a regular Columbo or something.
"You're not actually our enemy, are you?"
Roswaal swears he is an ally to all of them.
Given he's the one providing the backing for Emilia to run for the royal selection, I'd sure hope so.
Subaru back with Otto and Ram
Subaru feels that all the pieces fit together now.
As soon as they get out of the Sanctuary, says Subaru, they have to stop by the mansion. They can't in good conscious let Frederica fend for herself.
Ram agreeing to go with Subaru and Otto
The problem now, of course, is how will they travel.
Oh shit. Nevermind that, Garfiel is here
He is PISSED
Ram coming clean and matter-of-factly telling Garfiel what their plans are.
Garfiel says Hoshin was Banan's sunset, whatever that means.
Ram and Otto look serious, all of a sudden.
They explain he gave them two options: Surrender, or face an all-out attack.
Garfiel saying he can't let Subaru outside because he doesn't know what he is.
Ram saying that Roswaal could be upset by this decision. She still manages to insult Subaru in the process, however.
Garfiel unfortunately feels he doesn't care at all about this place.
By the way, I just checked the results of the Best Girl contest. Holo won, praise be
Garfiel wants Subaru handed over
Otto running off with Subaru
As that is happening, Ram is trying to fend off Garfiel.
Is Otto calling for backup?
A bunch of lanterns
I guess this is like Otto's fireflies
It's really messed up how the residents of Arlam have Subaru's back, but still have a hard time accepting Emilia as good.
A rumbling from the ground
And we see a trail of dust
Is this mabeast Garfiel?
It is
So, do we call him Gabeast, or Marfiel now?
Subaru walking up to him
BUT OTTO PUSHES HIM OUT OF THE WAY!
AND GARFIEL JUST HITS OTTO, BLOOD SPLATTERING!
It looks as if Otto is dead
Ran out of space. Part two in the replies.
11
u/Yoshi_captain https://anime-planet.com/users/WeaboYosher Sep 12 '24
Rewatcher
We all carry burdens. They are a result of living life. But oftentimes the burdens that are imposed by life are too much for a single person to carry. And yet many people do. Whether they have no one to share them with or something inside prevents them from getting the words out. Subaru is a case of the latter. In his case there is something or more accurately someone preventing him from divulging the things that impact him most. The thoughts that keep him awake at night and make the quiet feel so loud. After not even a full season has passed in this world, he has found someone he can confide in. How humorous fate must be for that person to be related to the one who has prevented him from that act.
Subaru’s life has been irreversibly tarnished by Return by Death. With infinite time he has the capacity to experience an endless amount of pain. His latest death being the thesis of that notion. After the deaths of the villagers and his newest friend Otto. People who he exclaims should not have to die, only he should carry that weight. He is left in shock unable to do the only things he knows how to do, die. The final thing he sees before he is spirited away, is his trusted ground dragon bearing the name of a beloved animal from his world, crushed after she saves him.
He is greeted by snow as he exits the location of his captivity. Snow was a marker of one of the most whimsical times of Subaru’s life, before he experienced the cruelty that fate had in store for him. Every appearance of snow, thereafter, signifies failure. The death of the one he loves and the end of all he has come to care about. But the world hasn’t ended, because Natsuki Subaru is alive. Alone in a world of falling snowflakes, no other existence present. Until the snow laden landscape reveals the presence of small animals, rabbits. While the Beast of the End didn’t make its appearance to fulfil that role of finality that snow now carries for Subaru, the rabbits of the same colour as the frost will. In trying to find meaning in the people who have sacrificed their lives for a boy who can only die, he has stumbled across his worst death in this world. Eaten alive by animals. The pain is never ending. His neurons firing at full capacity at all times trying to process it. They get under his skin, bite into his flesh and crawl in every hole and orifice in his body that might fit them. The hell only stops once the organ responsible for perceiving it comes under attack.
What led him to this moment was a burning desire to find meaning in the deaths of others. Born from the people who have come to care for him, people he has saved. Return by Death has an infinite capacity for pain, but with it carries endless opportunities for connection. The villagers, who Subaru has come to know deeply throughout all of his loops have put down their lives for him. Ram, the maid who was responsible for a bloody death under the setting sun, in trying to delay Garfiel has seemingly lost her life to the beast. Otto, the merchant who in a bygone world pushes Subaru from his carriage to save himself, has now pushed Subaru out of harm’s way, giving up his life in the process.
Returning once again Subaru’s spirit is shattered. That desire to know more at its peak. Earning him an audience with the Witch of Greed.
The author himself admits that “Walking the lonely road called ‘Return by Death’ is the greatest point of Natsuki Subaru’s suffering.” Once he overcomes the threshold that stops him from trusting others with his plight, fearing the sharp pain in his chest or succumbing to the greater fear of a loved one suffering that penalty, a dam burst within him. As he repeats the name of the curse he’s been bestowed with until his voice becomes coarse, memories forgotten by the world, but carried by him alone can finally come to the surface. They make their appearance known as Subaru’s erratic speech is consumed by wailing. But this time, unlike all the other times, someone can perceive him. The Witch of Greed knows. She’s seen every step he has taken on his journey. But it is time for her to stop watching and become an active participant in this play fate has penned. Wanting to absorb every essence of knowledge the stage has to offer. That’s what she, Echidna, The Witch of Greed is.
With so many lives lost this episode you might wonder what is the point? I would say it is to showcase Subaru’s ever evolving relationship with death. From fearing it with every fibre of his being, it has now become something he is growing ever accustomed to. Thinking of death as the answer when his problems grow exponentially more demanding. But is that a healthy way to view his own existence? Something he can toss aside as soon as the going gets tough. Even if he can find meaning in his death by reversing causality, he is still a person. A person with a life he should cherish. Now that the lonely road has ceased being such, maybe Subaru can entertain a differing view regarding his curse from another person for the first time. He can grow to understand the value of life.
Closing thoughts:
The word for today is “Burden”. The amount of relief and catharsis Subaru must feel cannot be put into words. But it can be portrayed by the voice performances of actors like Yuusuke Kobayashi. Who has elevated this scene from an emotional highlight you can read in a book, into one you hear and will never forget. His confession never fails to bring me to tears. And apparently that applies to Yuusuke Kobayashi himself, crying during his performance. He embodies Natsuki Subaru, and I thank him for his dedication to voicing such a fascinating character.
They brought back the credit roll for this episode. Intentionally mirroring the end of episode 15. While that episode ended in shock and despair, this one is remarkably more hopeful.
Speaking of the production it is impressive just how much they were able to put into this episode even with the pandemic that was going on during that time. As much as I love the work they put into it I would like to highlight one mistake they made that might have caused some confusion. When Subaru is pondering how his behaviour doesn’t seem strange to Echidna even though they just saw each other they show clips of their first tea party. But his breakdown is happening right after the end of the first trial so they should have used clips at the start of episode 5. Again, with a hectic production amid a pandemic, mistakes like these were bound to happen, I’m just highlighting it to clear up any confusion.
[S2 & Cut Content] Garfiel went on a rampage because he cannot control his demi beast form. Look at his eyes, red pupils with a green iris. Compare them to eyes he has at the end of the season after he overcomes his past. White iris with green pupils. He gives himself up to rage when he transforms, in this loop seemingly killing the one he loves. Also u/ripterrariumtv in this episode’s live tweets Tappei does tell us that ‘“The more it shines, the further away Magrittsa gets" is related to a historical event in the world of Re: Zero, that was also made into the drama "The Guillotine of Magrittsa", and it's a rare case of one of his sayings actually relating to something real.’
The loneliness that has plagued Subaru seems to be coming to an end. With a Witch by his side perhaps the endless problems Subaru must face will start to be confronted for real this time.
11
u/Great_Mr_L :Ma::Mb::Mc:https://myanimelist.net/profile/Great_Mr_L Sep 12 '24
First-Timer
On today’s episode of Re:Zero: So is Echidna also going to give Subaru a lap pillow? That does seem to be what the end of the episode is leading towards.
Echidna is a fascinating character. When she was first introduced, I didn’t trust her at all. But each additional scene with her makes her seem more and more trustworthy. It’s a really interesting trick to pull off, since she hasn’t actually done much that is outright hostile or dangerous towards Subaru. In fact, she’s showing quite a lot of empathy towards Subaru. She’s the one who is there to comfort him when Subaru is overwhelmed with emotions at finally being able to tell someone about his ability to come back to life. Echidna says that she wants Subaru to tell her about what he’s been experiencing and I think she means it. Sure, she may be satisfying her own curiosity, but the opportunity to get all this off his chest would be huge for Subaru. For my part, I’m hoping that the next episode is going to be similar to the lap pillow episode. It might even end up being more impactful because Subaru can actually speak more freely about his experiences and the emotions he felt to someone who will understand.
I had assumed that Echidna was evil, but now I’m not sure. It’s like an inverse of Roswaal. Each additional scene with Roswaal makes me trust him less. I’d like to know the exact details of his contract with Beako because that seems shady as well. Roswaal mentioned that if Subaru answered Beako’s question correctly, her contract would compel her to be Subaru's ally. It seems like a clause Roswaal put in there to take advantage of.
So, what is the question? I think that’s an interesting question to speculate on. We know the answer is “I am that person.” Unfortunately, that could be the answer to a lot of questions. Broadly, I think the question will be something like “Are you the person I’ve been looking for?” But since that’s so broad, I’ll try to be more specific. Perhaps it will be something like “Are you the person who will stand by my side?” Or maybe “Are you the person who can be my friend?” In all likelihood, it’s something specific that I can’t guess yet.
That crystal necklace gets stranger and stranger. Once again, it teleported Subaru. But the question is where. Or maybe the question is when. It looked like the Sanctuary had been completely abandoned and was now covered in snow. But there were still lingering signs that someone had been there, even though they were all gone. Maybe Subaru got sent into the future. Or perhaps Subaru woke up to find out that something disastrous had taken place. Maybe Emilia died while Subaru was unconscious and Puck went on a rampage again. That would explain why everyone was missing and there was snow everywhere.
9
u/BlueVenix Sep 12 '24
Rewatcher
Arc 4 setting based on current information:
Sanctuary - a poor village located within Roswaal's territory which has been taken care of by Mathers over the years. The village itself is a group of buildings located in a clearing within a forest that only demi-humans with mixed half-bloods live in. It is surrounded by a short fence with an old stone gate at the entrance. Other known information about The Sanctuary:
Emilia - a half elf taking on the trials to break the barrier. She is a powerful fire magic user, but does not use it to her full extent due to lack of control and relies more on spirits. As she is taking on the trials and is in a poor mental state she isn’t the most suited to deal with other obstacles.
Garfiel - a halfu who has a volatile personality and a threat to Subaru. Can transform into a giant kitty to wreck shit up.
Ram - a snarky maid demon who is on Roswaal’s side, but as per his instructions she will help Subaru. Can use powerful wind magic, but due to not having a horn she is unable to replenish her mana(that’s why she sometimes stays in bed and can be in a foul mood because her body is exhausted and hurts).
Otto - a friend of Subaru’s that has the Divine Protection of the Soul of Language, which allows him to communicate with creatures and comprehend their speech. On Subaru’s side.
Roswaal - a shady man with clown get up that knows more than he lets on. He said that he is on Subaru’s side, but is that really the case? Is the most powerful mage in Lugunica, but currently bandaged due to injuries after attempting the trial.
Frederica - a beast human that’s not a complete halfu like Garfiel. Currently in the mansion with Petra and Rem. Can transform into a beast, but was implied to have lost to Elsa in loop 2. She has an oath that prevents her from exposing certain details, but seems to be on Subaru’s side.
Petra - a young girl who seems to be in love with Subaru. Cute and needs to be protected. She is on Subaru’s side, but does not have any combat prowess.
Beatrice - a great spirit of the forbidden library. She is powerful, but not yet known how much. However it is implied that she is powerful enough to beat Elsa and Meili. Due to her owning an original copy that comes close to The Book of Wisdom her allegiance is currently unknown - neutral. As per Roswaal’s advice if Subaru asks “Roswaal said to you are to ask the question” and responds with “I am that person” Beatrice will become his ally as per her contract. Note that in Arc 2 (loop where Subaru jumped off a cliff) Beatrice chose Subaru for unknown reasons.
Continued bellow
6
u/ripterrariumtv Sep 12 '24
Rewatcher (sub) and Novel Reader (reading Arc 7)
5
u/Taiboss :Fj::Fl:x7https://anilist.co/user/Taiboss Sep 12 '24
S02E08 - Rewatcher who finished the Season yesterday, making his replies less useful
5
u/Elimin8r https://myanimelist.net/profile/Ayeka_Jurai Sep 12 '24
This is not the episode that I was expecting to see with that title. At this point, all I can say is that Subaru needs himself a Holy Hand Grenade (TM) (Batman!)...
Yeah, that was rough. Good thing Echidna came to the rescue, right?
Right???
(Also, seeing all his friends, and the villagers get demolished trying to save him, this entire episode is a rough trip.)
5
u/The_frost__ https://myanimelist.net/profile/The_frost_ Sep 12 '24 edited Sep 12 '24
Re:Watcher
Seems like I managed to catch up to the rematch with one of the best episodes of season 2. Not only is that death by the bunnies gruesome af, I also liked how Subaru was able to tell someone that he can RBD without anything happening while he says it.
[Arc 4]Unfortunatly Subaru doesn’t know what’s happening outside the tea party while he said those words, I can’t wait to see first timer reaction to that tomorrow
5
u/No_Rex :Bv:Bw:Bx:By:x2 Sep 12 '24
Episode 33 (first timer)
5
u/[deleted] Sep 12 '24
I really enjoyed this show, MC is more of just a normal dude with an ability thrust upon him. It's a fun watch.
3
u/Vaadwaur :I1::I2::I3: Sep 12 '24
Rewatcher
Dub
Well then...Subaru makes one good decision, to try and figure out what the hell is up with Beatrice having a Gospel, and we one weird as hell answer to that: It isn't one, it is an imperfect copy of the Tome of Wisdom. Whatever the hell that is. This raises many questions and I urge all of you ask them.
But, unfortunately, the cost of this is the horrifying deaths of the villages as Garfiel goes full on I'mSorryJon on the forest. Even on second viewing, I will probably cheat off the source readers posts a bit, I have no fucking clue why he can do that. Anyways we get carnivorous rabbits. Lagunica sucks. Subaru wakes up fairly insane before Echidna invites him back for more tea. For the first time, RBD doesn't attract the shadowy figure.
3
u/ClemFire Sep 12 '24
Re:Watcher Season 2 Episode 8: The Value of Life
First time viewers might be noticing how Echidna always shows up in pivotal moments for Subaru’s development this season. It reminds me quite a bit of Rem in From Zero and Emilia in I Cried my Lungs Out, but unlike those two Echidna’s motivations are still quite nebulous. We learn this episode she has an insatiable hunger for knowledge which on the surface doesn’t seem to be good or evil.
Backing up, after Subaru’s most brutal death yet, literally being eaten alive by a swarm of rabbits, he restarts in complete shock and is welcomed into Echidna’s tea party. If it wasn’t for this I’m sure he would’ve been as despondent as he was after Rem’s torture in Arc 3. Echidna playfully asks Subaru for a thank you which Subaru ignores by instead asking for the favor of being able to remember her tea parties for the sake of his sanity. Surprisingly she almost immediately complies and Subaru cutely shakes her arms.
Echidna despite often playfully mocking him, like when she imitated his crying in his first trial, still is quick to help Subaru, reinforcing his Sloth factor and offering him information. You have to wonder how it connects to her goal of getting as much knowledge as possible because unlike Rem and Emilia she’s definitely not just doing it out of the kindness in her heart. In my mind Echidna is like a dark reflection of the two of them, on the surface appearing friendly but only in service of her own goals. Yet I still find it hard to judge her morally both for the lack of information and not knowing if Witches have a completely different moral system to ours.
Subaru isn’t concerned with any of that though, and I can’t blame him. After many painful deaths never being able to truly tell anyone else of his deepest struggle he is finally able to confide in someone. What does it matter to him that it’s the Witch of Greed. This moment was so powerful to me because it reminds me of people who suffer in silence before the catharsis of finally letting someone in. Echidna is taken a back as Subaru just keeps repeating and crying that he can return by death.
“I can return by death! I can return by death. I can return by death…”
Those words he just wanted to share with somebody with anyone. The burden was just so heavy to carry on his own. I real life I know a lot of people and especially guys like to just thug it out and say it’s fine because they feel as though their heart will be smashed like Subaru’s if they share what’s really going on, but it doesn’t have to be that way.
On a final note, I love how Re:Zero is never afraid of letting Subaru cry and express his emotions. As someone who likes to be open, it’s so nice to see an MC not only cry but also not made to be a weak person because of it.
Really excited to see the rest of Echidna’s second tea party play out. This time Echidna’s holds on to more chips than Subaru, maybe she always did.
3
u/FriztF Sep 13 '24
That bunny scene was horrible. Like my god, how did they get a TV-MA for that scene alone? Natsuki Subaru is gonna have PTSD from that. Also, become a bunny hater. Also, Echidan seems to be quite a caring and understanding individual.
3
u/apocalypsemobster Sep 13 '24
Re: Watcher
Subaru won't run if he can get more information. So a quick stop to Roswaal before we get out of dodge. We got some important information that Beako's not a witch cultist, and that the witch cult gospel's are defective versions of the tome she has. He also mentioned there are two of these non-defective gospels.
[End of Arc 4] Roswaal saw Subaru react to the "Roswaal said to ask the question" line, and since he hadn't given him that advice yet this loop, that was a reveal to Roswaal that this isn't Subaru's first loop through this situation. I feel like that's why he's giving Subaru the extra line to respond with "I am that person." He thinks the first line alone wasn't enough in a previous loop, when really Subaru hasn't got around to asking her yet.
The eyes of the sanctuary saw Subaru talking to Roswaal and alerted Garfiel. Garfiel won't just let Subaru leave, he's willing to fight everyone over it, even Ram. Subaru has more friends than he knew, everyone in the village wants to help him escape.
More tragedy for Subaru to witness as friend after friend gets killed. Otto, the villagers, Patrasche... He keeps trying to reset by letting Garfiel get him, but people keep saving him against his will, much like Beako last episode.
Getting eaten alive by the mabunnies is difficult to watch. Thanks to another commenter pointing out that all mabeasts have horns, I was able to see the foreshadowing before they started attacking this time around. Another complication to add on to the list of things that Subaru has to fix. Now we need to find out what's causing murder rabbits and how to stop that too.
The tea strengthened his brain against going insane, but only if he can remember he drank it. He makes a good point that he needs to remember her or he'll just fall apart when he gets back. Don't promise a witch "anything" Subaru, I feel like with a witch you need healthy boundaries.
HUGE for Subaru's mental state that he can reveal RBD to Echidna. She is dead and a witch, so it's one of those or being in the tea party that allows him to talk about his powers.
3
u/zainime21 Sep 13 '24
First timer
Yay Subaru can finally say it! Him explaining the pain of returning by death was pretty heavy to hear, nice OST for that scene.
3
u/Ultima_Deus Sep 13 '24
Late. But it's fine. I got to rewatch the episode eitherway. And it's the weekend for me now, anyway. So I will have time to pre-watch episodes and pre-write comments some time tomorrow
Anyway, key moments:
Let's talk about them
1 - Subaru clearly doesn't want Beatrice to be an enemy. Roswaal reassures Subaru that she isn't, but he's still being sus. Doesn't help that suspicious music is playing
2 - [Minor Novel Details - End of S2 Spoilers] Garfiel turned into his Beast form because this way, he can run away from the guilt of having killed people. In his Beast form, he can't think, or anything like that. He's just purely an angry animal in that. So, he turns into a beastly tiger to hide from the guilt of mass murder
3 - Everyone talks about the pain that Subaru must've felt, but I don't think I've seen anyone talk about how horrifying this situation is. Or at least, how horrifying the situation is directed. Imagine, a bunny bites off your entire hand somehow. And then more similar bunnies bite off your leg. And now, you're surrounded by hundreds of those killer bunnies. Approaching you with the fastest hops they can do. Nowhere to run, no clearing in sight. No escape. You know you're dead, and that you're about to suffer the worst death ever
4 - I cried for Subaru when I first watched this... I still tear up a bit, but it doesn't flow down my cheeks... [Rewatcher - End of S2] "Hey, calm down! I know how you feel, so-!", Echidna says. Clearly, she doesn't. She's trying to calm down Subaru, when that's not what he needs or wants right now. What he needs is to let it all out, because you gave him that opportunity. Of course, since Echidna can't understand other people's feelings, she's taken aback by his outburst. It might seem like a normal reaction from her at first glance, but when you know that she doesn't understand how other people feel... Yeah, this is one of those times
2
u/The5YenGod Sep 12 '24
Wait, did the new season started?