Re:Zero #anime season 3 episode 1
It's been such a long wait, but the day is finally here!! I'm so excited and happy to see arc 5 animated, and most of all, to see the candidates and their followers gathering once again. I miss them so much. Especially Beako, Julius, and Reinhard (the last 2 didn't appear in arc 4/season 2, so it's been even longer). 🥺🥺🥺
Here's some of my (disjointed) thoughts. Read more
- Beako and Subaru's relationship continues to be a delight. They're so cute!! 🥰💕
- Other than Beako-Subaru, this 1 hour episode has a lot of what I consider one of the series' strengths: character interactions and relationships. It's been so long since we last saw a lot of these characters, so it even feels nostalgic, and may serve as a way to refresh watchers' memories. Their interactions bring a smile to my face.
- Honestly, I feel Subaru in being seasick lol.
- Everyone in yukata, god bless. 🙏
- This season started off by setting up the location and plot while juggling different character subplots, mostly Garfiel and the Astrea family. Interestingly, both are related to families. Was that really Garfiel's mother?? God, that must be awkward.
- I'm biased, but the Astrea family drama is easily one of the most intriguing for me. Here, we finally found out what's the deal with Reinhard and Wilhelm. Despite being family, they backed different candidates and didn't mention each other before...because their relationship is VERY strained, to put it lightly. My god, both of them need a good old hug and perhaps family therapy.
After talking with Subaru, Wilhelm FINALLY took the first step to reconcile in an endearingly awkward way. Reinhard was surprised but he welcomed it - after all, he also wanted to reconcile with his grandfather. They were so close to make up even if a little, but alas, Heinkel had to appear and destroy it all. It's interesting how the weak and pathetic Heinkel could silence the strong Sword Saint and Sword Devil. This also further humanizes Reinhard, who seemed like the picture perfect hero (though this was hinted before already).
- Shipping aside, I LOVE Subaru and Julius' relationship so much. They're so different, almost the exact opposite even, but they can learn some things from each other and I think that's beautiful. Subaru can learn some tact and chivalry, while Julius can learn to be more free beyond his duties as a knight. Subaru is still a big tsundere and that probably won't change, but Julius is more open in accepting their weird friendship. It's also nice to see them worry over their mutual friend, Reinhard. God, I love this trio very much.
- The one who brought Heinkel? Priscilla, who wasn't even invited. It's such a peak drama moment. I can't help but hate her at that moment, but soon after, we see more to her. She might think the whole world is hers and likes to do things out of her own amusement, but it's not like she is all-controlling. "After all, the whole world is her garden, so it matters not where a bird sings." It's such a warped way of thinking, yet it makes sense, and it suits her perfectly.
- Of course, there's a reason why this episode is 1 hour long. Beyond the quite long setup with nice character moments, it also enables the episode to get the conflict in the finale (that is undoubtedly intriguing for watchers): Witch Cult and Subaru's subsequent death. I knew what would happen, but my god, that part is so uncanny and terrifying, I can't even begin to describe it. This is going to be a good ride.
(Note: I only read the beginning of arc 5 in the web novel, and although I've read the summary, it's been so long, so my knowledge is limited.)
It's been such a long wait, but the day is finally here!! I'm so excited and happy to see arc 5 animated, and most of all, to see the candidates and their followers gathering once again. I miss them so much. Especially Beako, Julius, and Reinhard (the last 2 didn't appear in arc 4/season 2, so it's been even longer). 🥺🥺🥺
Here's some of my (disjointed) thoughts.
- Beako and Subaru's relationship continues to be a delight. They're so cute!! 🥰💕
- Other than Beako-Subaru, this 1 hour episode has a lot of what I consider one of the series' strengths: character interactions and relationships. It's been so long since we last saw a lot of these characters, so it even feels nostalgic, and may serve as a way to refresh watchers' memories. Their interactions bring a smile to my face.
- Honestly, I feel Subaru in being seasick lol.
- Everyone in yukata, god bless. 🙏
- This season started off by setting up the location and plot while juggling different character subplots, mostly Garfiel and the Astrea family. Interestingly, both are related to families. Was that really Garfiel's mother?? God, that must be awkward.
- I'm biased, but the Astrea family drama is easily one of the most intriguing for me. Here, we finally found out what's the deal with Reinhard and Wilhelm. Despite being family, they backed different candidates and didn't mention each other before...because their relationship is VERY strained, to put it lightly. My god, both of them need a good old hug and perhaps family therapy.
After talking with Subaru, Wilhelm FINALLY took the first step to reconcile in an endearingly awkward way. Reinhard was surprised but he welcomed it - after all, he also wanted to reconcile with his grandfather. They were so close to make up even if a little, but alas, Heinkel had to appear and destroy it all. It's interesting how the weak and pathetic Heinkel could silence the strong Sword Saint and Sword Devil. This also further humanizes Reinhard, who seemed like the picture perfect hero (though this was hinted before already).
- Shipping aside, I LOVE Subaru and Julius' relationship so much. They're so different, almost the exact opposite even, but they can learn some things from each other and I think that's beautiful. Subaru can learn some tact and chivalry, while Julius can learn to be more free beyond his duties as a knight. Subaru is still a big tsundere and that probably won't change, but Julius is more open in accepting their weird friendship. It's also nice to see them worry over their mutual friend, Reinhard. God, I love this trio very much.
- The one who brought Heinkel? Priscilla, who wasn't even invited. It's such a peak drama moment. I can't help but hate her at that moment, but soon after, we see more to her. She might think the whole world is hers and likes to do things out of her own amusement, but it's not like she is all-controlling. "After all, the whole world is her garden, so it matters not where a bird sings." It's such a warped way of thinking, yet it makes sense, and it suits her perfectly.
- Of course, there's a reason why this episode is 1 hour long. Beyond the quite long setup with nice character moments, it also enables the episode to get the conflict in the finale (that is undoubtedly intriguing for watchers): Witch Cult and Subaru's subsequent death. I knew what would happen, but my god, that part is so uncanny and terrifying, I can't even begin to describe it. This is going to be a good ride.
(Note: I only read the beginning of arc 5 in the web novel, and although I've read the summary, it's been so long, so my knowledge is limited.)
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