Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu 3rd Season

One year after the events at the Sanctuary, Subaru Natsuki trains hard to better face future challenges. The peaceful days come to an end when Emilia receives an invitation to a meeting in the Watergate City of Priestella from none other than Anastasia Hoshin, one of her rivals in the royal selection. Considering the meeting's significance and the potential dangers Emilia could face, Subaru and his friends accompany her.

However, as Subaru reconnects with old associates and companions in Priestella, new formidable foes emerge. Driven by fanatical motivations and engaging in ruthless methods to achieve their ambitions, the new enemy targets Emilia and threaten the very existence of the city. Rallying his allies, Subaru must give his all once more to stop their and nefarious goals from becoming a concrete reality.

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Emilia Main

Takahashi, Rie Japanese

Natsuki, Subaru Main

Kobayashi, Yuusuke Japanese

Rem Supporting

Beatrice Supporting

Arai, Satomi Japanese

Ram Supporting

Murakawa, Rie Japanese

Argyle, Felix Supporting

Horie, Yui Japanese

Suwen, Otto Supporting

Amasaki, Kouhei Japanese

Karsten, Crusch Supporting

Iguchi, Yuka Japanese

van Astrea, Wilhelm Supporting

Horiuchi, Kenyuu Japanese

Mathers, Roswaal L. Supporting

Koyasu, Takehito Japanese

Iizuka, Aya Producer

Fukao, Satoshi Producer

Ikemoto, Akihito Producer

Aoki, Eriko Producer

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Dec 11, 2024

Etorian

Recommended

Preliminary (8/16 eps)

Re Zero is a masterpiece. This season has greatly expanded on the lore of the sin arch bishops and doesn't seem to drag out like season felt like sometimes. I will say there are some iffy parts like the whole regulus exchange in dialog.
Short answer If you are a Re Zero enjoyer you will love this season, if you like fights and not cgi dragons you will love this season, if you like motivational shows you will love this season, if you like well written characters that make human decisions you will love this season, if you like anime baddies you will love this season, ... and if you like thought provoking mysteries where you the viewer will have to pause the show occasionally in order to brainstorm you will love re zero. I personally have come to love this anime so much and I highly recommend to all anime enjoyers. Well that's all from me so good day to all.

Reviewer’s Rating: 10

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Dec 14, 2024

Zelollipop

Mixed Feelings

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Preliminary (8/16 eps)

Court One is adjourned, and the verdict is in: Subaru remains as insufferable as ever. He’s the human equivalent of stepping on a LEGO—a walking cringe factory who constantly makes you question, "Why am I still watching this?" To make matters worse, he’s still parading around in that atrocious tracksuit, an outfit so out of place in a fantasy world it feels like an insult to the genre itself. Even Kazuma knew better and kept his tracksuit antics confined to home. Who in their right mind thought this was a good look for an epic tale? And yet, here I am. Stuck. Trapped. Wondering, "Why ... am I like this?"

The highlight of this court? Meeting more of the Sin Archbishops. Not exactly “refreshing” (let’s be honest, nothing here is refreshing except when Subaru shuts up), but still undeniably cool. Watching these villainous maniacs do their thing is like catching glimpses of what this series could be. Sadly, they’re buried under a sea of bland characters who contribute little except to clog up the runtime with meaningless dialogue. Plot points drop from the sky like a badly written gacha game story, and you’re left wondering, “Did anyone actually proofread this?”

Echidna. Oh, Echidna. Where art thou, my smug, tea-sipping queen of ambition and charisma. The sparkle in your eyes as you manipulate everyone around you with that perfectly smug smile? Perfection. I could write entire volumes about your charm, your intellect, your everything. Bring her back. Let her monologue. Let her plot. Let her condescend to Subaru until he realizes he should be learning from her brilliance instead of fumbling his way through every situation. Without her, the show feels like it’s lost its edge, like it’s missing the most intoxicating part of its brew.

And then there’s Priscilla. Sweet, dominating, high-heeled goddess Priscilla. Every time she graces the screen, I remember why I’m still here. She could step on me, set me on fire, call me trash, and I’d thank her. Loudly. With a bow. Someone help me, I’m beyond down bad. I’m subterranean bad. Voluntary submission. But if you saw her, you’d understand. The things I would endure just for a second of her screen time.

Now, to the matter of ratings. It’s baffling how high they are. I guess the sane people—the ones with functional taste—dropped this shipwreck seasons ago. Meanwhile, degenerates like me remain. Chained by the waifus. Tortured by Subaru. Witnesses to a show that dares us to ask, “How much suffering can one anime inflict before we tap out?”

The answer, apparently, is infinite. Pray for me. Or don’t. I’m too far gone.

Reviewer’s Rating: 6

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Dec 18, 2024

yureironin

Not Recommended

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Preliminary (8/16 eps)

TLDR: This series features a weak "good guy" obsessed with collecting waifus, relying on cheap shock value and torture porn. The overuse of "Return by Death" (RBD) reduces death to an MMORPG mechanic rather than a narrative element. Subaru's 100 million deaths don't make him a hero; they highlight poor storytelling.

Re:Zero - The Wasted Potential of Pain and Progress
Thinking Re:Zero could tackle perseverance and psychological depth, but instead, Subaru comes off as a SIMP, built on desperation rather than genuine growth. While the series had potential to redefine the genre, it leans on shock and excessive suffering, especially in Season 1, Episode 15. It's visually ... appealing, but reactions on YouTube are more about shock than substance.

Weak Protagonist Wrapped in Emotional Fragility
Subaru, after discovering RBD, doesn't evolve into a compelling lead but stagnates as a SIMP whose actions stem from a shallow desire for love. His relationship with Emilia feels contrived, lacking depth. Rem's sudden shift from hate to obsessive devotion lacks authenticity. Subaru's emotional outbursts seem forced, and his constant crying and guilt monologues do not contribute to meaningful character development. Shows like "Berserk", "Chainsaw Man", and "Fire Punch" handle character suffering with more nuance.

Return by Death - A Mechanic Abused
Subaru's use of RBD is far from strategic. Like an unprepared MMORPG player, his repeated deaths without learning from them highlight lazy storytelling. The mechanic trivializes death, making it a mere checkpoint rather than a narrative device, potentially promoting harmful attitudes towards failure and mortality.

Cheap Shock Value and Torture Porn
The series often resorts to graphic violence and suffering for shock value, especially with characters like Rem in Season 1, Episode 15. This approach feels exploitative, focusing on visceral reactions rather than enriching the story or exploring themes deeply as seen in "Berserk" or "Chainsaw Man".

Shallow Supporting Cast and Generic Worldbuilding
Supporting characters are mostly archetypes without depth. Emilia's portrayal as a damsel in distress undermines her potential, and Rem's devotion to Subaru removes her agency. Other characters like Beatrice and Elsa are underdeveloped or used for shock value. The narrative around Subaru and the royal candidates feels more like a waifu collection than character development.

A Show at War With Itself
Re:Zero aims for psychological exploration but often falls into melodrama and repetitive themes, not effectively navigating the complexities of failure and growth.

Conclusion
Re:Zero promises depth but delivers spectacle. Its reliance on shock, weak character arcs, and controversial elements detract from what could have been a profound exploration of human resilience. For those looking for substance, the series disappoints, leaving a sense of what could have been if it had focused more on storytelling than shock.

Reviewer’s Rating: 1

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