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Re: Zeros
In the new season, Subaru and Emilia face the forces of evil in the Attack Arc. - Every arc in the show provides quality, depth and character development.
- Subaru's journey includes battles, camaraderie, and redemption, showing growth and complexity.
Re: Zeros the new season promises to be forever, with the anime in which Subaru Natsuki returns for new adventures. In the current events of the show, the dark fantasy isekai sees the main character and his muse Emilia fight new forces of evil in the Attack Arc. With the addition of a cascade of familiar characters, the fight for justice and answers continues only for the mischievous and cheeky Subaru.
In general c Re: Zero anime, there were many storylines that took place from the light novels. While some arcs only span a couple of episodes, some arcs can span an entire season, with the adventures of Subaru and friends taking enough time to flesh out important events. Filled with colorful characters, dynamic animation, and a sweeping narrative, some of the the best arcs of the show stand out among your peers. However, each arc still provides quality and depth to the overall story.
5 Introducing Subaru to the new world
The main character finds friends and enemies in Luhunica
- Arc length: Episodes 1-3 of the anime
The beginning Re: Zero sought to impress the audience, and succeeded in introducing Subaru to a foreign fantasy land that was different from his own. When Subaru is transported to the Lugunic region, the misfit character wanders the land and discovers the half-elf Emilia, the love of his life, and Paco, a spirit. As Subaru bonds with Emilia and sorts things out, he becomes involved in the search for Emilia's missing insignia. This leads to non-stop action as Subaru suffers his first Death Return at the hands of Elsa Graniert, the Gut Hunter.
As Subaru seeks to protect Felt, Old Rom, and Emilia, the overconfident hero recruits the knight Reinhard van Ostrea after many deaths to help defeat the evil assassin. Despite having only 3 episodes, the first part of the show provides an intriguing introduction to the world Re: Zeroshowcasing the comedic dynamic between the clueless Subaru and his new friends. Even in the first episodes, there are epic fights and character conflicts Re: Zero a sight to behold. In just three episodes, this arc immerses viewers in the idea of isekai, providing plenty of mystery for both viewers and Subaru.
4 Attack on Archbishop Grech in Priestel
Familiar faces reunite for an arc that is still in its infancy
- Arc length: Anime Episodes 51 – Continued
Although only one 90-minute episode was released, Re: Zeros the latest arc promises plenty of quality and action as more chaos wreaks havoc on Subaru and his gang. Emilia is invited to a party in the town of Priestella by Anastasia Hoshin, who mentions a crystal that Emilia wants to restore Puck to full health. During their adventures, the group interacts with familiar faces like Reinhard and Krush Carsten, with the show's iconic comedic tone shining throughout the opening episode of the arc.
frontier in the last episode, though, where the Wrath-representing Archbishop of Sin, Sirius Romane-Conti, kills Subaru and many others in a massacre that leads to a major cliffhanger that leaves viewers on the edge of their seats. In this whirlwind of an episode, the Attack Arc promises to showcase the ever-growing number of archbishops of sin bent on bringing harm to Subaru and his friends. However, the arc in the anime is still in its infancy and there is still a lot to explore in the coming episodes, although early signs point to a promising arc.
3 Adventures in the estate of Rosval
Death, deception and companionship in Emilia's house
- Arc length: Anime Episodes 4-11
As Subaru continued his journey, he ended up at Rosvaal Manor, where he met fan favorites such as the Oni sisters, Rem and Ram, Rosvaal L. Mathers, and the spirited Beatrice. While the main character goofs off when interacting with his new friends, this arc has a healthy dose of Death Return, deception, and agents of evil working to thwart Subaru. While characters like Rozvaal and Rem appear pleasant and happy on the surface, both are shown to be menacing, with the famous blue-haired maid killing Subaru based on his suspicious behavior.
Throughout the arc, Subaru works to win over his new companions, including Emilia, which makes for comedic yet compelling viewing. At the arc's peak, Subaru begins to show his usefulness when he saves Remo and Arlam's village from a pack of Mobists, showing growth from the beginning of the show where he seems oblivious to the thoughts of others. Excitingly, much of the arc sets the stage for events to come, acting as introductions to many of the characters that will influence the proceedings while also showing Subaru's growing understanding of his power.
2 The fight to get Emilia back
Subaru tries to reverse his actions
- Arc length: Anime episodes 12-25
In the second half of Season 1, tension and hardship arrive at Subaru's door as he becomes estranged from Emilia for his actions in the royal selection process. After making a fool of hundreds of high-ranking officials, including receiving a beating from the knight Julius, Emilia casts Subaru aside for his selfish attitude, leaving him lost. As a result, Subaru struggles with the help of many friends, including Remo, Crush, and even his nemesis Julius, against obstacles such as the White Whale and the Cult of the Witch, who seek to destroy the residents of Roswall Manor, including Emilia.
Throughout Subaru's redemption arc, he faces many trials and tribulations that push him to his limits. However, Subaru learns to trust the people he encounters on his journey who help fight his battles. One of the many great aspects of the arc is the amount of mind-blowing battles that take place. So the exciting battle between Subaru and Crush's army against the White Whale turned out to be epic, while taking down part of the witch cult felt euphoric after Subaru's problems with the group earlier in the arc.
1 Battle in the reserve
Subaru and Emilia fight a greedy witch and her apprentice
- Arc length: Episodes 26-50 of the anime
Season 2 Re: Zero found himself alone for centuries as Subaru and Emilia faced many obstacles that pushed them to the end. The anime's fourth arc, spanning the entirety of the second season, saw the main characters come face-to-face with Echidna, the Witch of Greed, in the Sanctuary. This arc became famous for the fact that it bore fruit on Re: Zeros the biggest villain, as Jahidna has a strong influence on the events that take place. While the scheming witch plotted against Subaru and Emilia to gain knowledge, Rosvaal acted as a secondary antagonist, causing despair and chaos in Subaru, the Sanctuary, and the residents of Rosvaal Manor to break the protagonist's will.
In a rollercoaster of emotions, the arc sees many characters at their lowest, with Emilia and Beatrice shown to be vulnerable as they deal with the effects of their pasts and the influence of the Greedy Witch. As the heroes try to solve the emerging crisis, new characters such as the stubborn Garfiel Tinzel and Rosvaal Manor's maid Frederica Bauman appear in the ranks. Proving complexity with all the changing moments, Re: Zero delivers an ambitious season filled with strong emotions, ongoing mystery, and character development that sets the series on a good path for further development.
