Re:ZERO Eps 12 & 13 FULL REACTIONS!
Added 2023-12-24 16:44:16 +0000 UTCMan, Subaru has to lock in!
Episode 12 Reaction
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Episode 13 Reaction
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Personally, I can 100% justify the way he acted. Was it cringe ? Yes, of course but I honestly don't know how he can keep going after the enormous trauma he's been through. Because we can't handle cringe as viewers we seem to downplay how fucked up Subaru's arc is. Subaru dies horrible deaths again and again in order to save everyone, it's a miracle he's still standing and hasn't completely lost his mind. This moment in the show is basically the point when he's had enough. Subaru didn't listen to Emilia because if anything goes wrong during the ceremony, how is he supposed to know how to fix it ? Of course, he feels worthy to be called Emilia's knight. He doesn't have skill with a sword or with magic that much but he's done far more for Emilia than anyone else. The way Julius and Emilia reacted is logical since they don't know what Subaru truly goes through but the viewers' reactions always irritate me because they act like they wouldn't lose their mind crying for their mom is stuff like this happened to them.
Sarcaamstic
2024-01-02 00:06:54 +0000 UTCYeah so basically Subaru was entirely cringe in these two episodes (mainly because of his selfishness and his inability to grasp the seriousness of the situation). I'm glad you guys were cringing throughout those scenes because you were supposed to be. This is good character development. Subaru had to realize that it's not all about him, he's not some "main character" (wink) in a video game, and that Emilia is her own person with her own needs and desires. Julius did a damn good thing in these two episodes.
The Great Santini
2023-12-27 07:53:21 +0000 UTCWhen did they say the dragon and the witch are in cahoots? I can't pinpoint where they said that lol.
The Great Santini
2023-12-27 07:15:54 +0000 UTCGreat point. Would've added that in my first comment but it was getting a bit long ahahah Subaru is written to be us. No, probably he's way better than most of us would be in his shoes. Some people don't like that acknowledgment.
SilverWind
2023-12-26 12:54:42 +0000 UTCthing is, for subaru, he spent so much more time with emilia than emilia did with him. he also got to see her killed by elsa which is something emilia doesnt know and cant know. and then after waking up in mansion he gets to meet rem and ram and spend week with them only to get killed and go over and over. from his POV he lived through month or maybe longer of experience which is mostly traumatic and he both had to die multiple times AND see death of others he got to love and care for. From Emilia's POV they met week ago and in that short time he almost died twice and for some reasons he keep saying it was for her sake even though he cant explain why or how. As much as i hate how he acted in this episode as he was out of line with every move he made, i cant help but to understand where its coming from. Again, i am not justifying the way he acted cause i think even after going through everything he went through earning her trust should be more important that acting like a protagonist of a video game (in terms of, he needs to be center of attention in her world otherwise whats the point), but at least i can say i understand why he did wrong things he did
Cayseron
2023-12-26 12:35:39 +0000 UTCi also would like to add that premise of subaru being aware of being isekaid also gives the illusion that subaru shoulda coulda woulda be very relatable to viewers. if any of the viewers were found in same shoes as subaru they also would have same reaction he did in episode 1... "oh wow i got isekaid, this is cool, i always wanted this to happen to me but i never thought it could actually happen" or whatever, something of sort... to go from there to seeing this makes a strong conflict in that feeling of subaru being relatable as this episode gives strong vibe of second hand embarasment. rezero has amazing storyline but it is not one easily accepted if that make sense :D
Cayseron
2023-12-26 12:28:08 +0000 UTCBeing several years older now, and also seeing your insights, I am definitely seeing, understanding, and appreciating the nuances in the writing and storytelling that I never noticed before. Pleasant surprise. Yeah, Subaru is a hurt traumatized reckless noble-intentioned misguided young man. You want him to be better but also cringe at how pathetic he's being, but also understand why he is the way he is. Very surprisingly grounded, and realistically ugly.
JN
2023-12-26 02:38:52 +0000 UTCSubaru really messed up but I understand him wanting to be there given he's the only one who can undo things if they go wrong and that meeting looked like it had high chances of something going wrong. Still, if he just had gone there and stayed quiet, Emilia would have probably let it slide, but he had to go all out like that...
KaijinGarou
2023-12-25 23:43:06 +0000 UTCEven though they wasted too much time on it, I liked that girl went "save us the exposition dump, we're here because we already know that". Quite the self-aware moment xD.
KaijinGarou
2023-12-25 22:52:54 +0000 UTCOh that's right, another cat character xD I'm having Steins Gate flashbacks. They're gonna have a blast π
KaijinGarou
2023-12-25 22:32:46 +0000 UTCCan't wait for the next 2. "NO GA FURUERU"
DefinitelyNotHana
2023-12-25 17:51:43 +0000 UTCBruh Fr
Metsu
2023-12-25 13:52:30 +0000 UTCSubaru doubling down on the grave he dug for himself was truly one of the anime moments of all time
slahser
2023-12-25 12:03:24 +0000 UTCI think going through so much trauma, trying so hard - it seems to be part of what makes him feel entitled to Emilia's favour. Something she has no idea of and can't given something is stopping him from speaking. It's frustrating as a viewer and I'm often very turned off by tragedy that involves supernatural/magical elements when it's done cheaply, which is why I like re:zero as it does it well!
Roboton
2023-12-25 11:22:57 +0000 UTCI think you're right. We like identifying ourselves with the hero/protagonist in these Isekai stories because it's a great escape from reality. I think part of it is the author is trying to explore the issues Subaru has and in doing so, quite well IMO, does it in a way that breaks the illusion of the "perfect" hero; Not that Subaru quite falls into the category, but rather in the sense that the protagonist is always right/just. It's even more difficult because Emilia voices sentiments that we in our modern world also hold, so it feels extra "wrong" when he's repudiated by people holding what we would consider an outdated system of beliefs. Problem is that that's not where Subaru is mistaken in his actions and a lot of people seem to miss that or not like that he makes this other mistake of stepping out of line. It's grating to also see him double down like that, but realistic to me in a sense when it concerns matters of pride or simply feeling attacked on a personal level.
Roboton
2023-12-25 11:12:20 +0000 UTC100%. Juliues realised what Subaru's stepping out of line as well as what being so dismissive of the title of a knight - in front of so many knights - could have lead to. He took initiative to let the other knights see Subaru get his "just deserts" without killing him or hurting him too bad, something others might not have had the restraint to do. Julius is a good one. Subaru just doubled down when he shouldn't have and it became a matter of pride for him.
Roboton
2023-12-25 11:05:05 +0000 UTCWhen I first watched ep 13 I was just like damn subaru. Now I know he's still a kid and experiencing so many aggressive deaths and having to figure out way to avoid it is a lot but damn I feel like he's always just so blinded by the love he his for emilia
Dune
2023-12-25 09:48:27 +0000 UTCspoiling is crazy
obito6ix
2023-12-25 06:51:34 +0000 UTCSubaruβs evolving relationship with Julius is one of the most satisfying character arcs in the anime. And of course, you canβt feel proper satisfaction from a journey to the PEAK unless youβre starting at the bottom!
Graham
2023-12-25 04:38:54 +0000 UTCQuite the christmas present we got π and a very christmasy pair of episodes
Night Sterling
2023-12-25 02:20:38 +0000 UTCSo here they are. The dreaded episodes where a lot of people started disliking the show, maybe because they felt that discomfort when watching Subaru's actions unfold and translated it into "don't like the show". Loved your analysis about what he did, the characters in this show are complex. Basically all of them. Also, a couple things you seemed to struggle with: the witch and the dragon are NOT on the same side, the dragon is considered a benign entity, but Lugunica (the kingdom where the show takes place) is like forever indebted with the dragon because of his help and this does not sit well with some people. When you talked about potentially different people being summoned by different witches, I quote Beatrice "The witch of Envy devoured the other six witches who bore the name of the other capital sins. In this world when you refer to a witch you're always referring to the witch of Envy, Satella" So there WERE seven witches at some point in the past, but nowadays the six that were devoured have seen their importance drastically decreased. Also, a little thing that you're supposed to pick up in these two episodes but you skipped past because you were too focused on other details: the old man that was with Felix said that his name is Wilhelm van Astrea. And van Astrea is also Reinhard's family name, they call him that numerous times in the castle.
SilverWind
2023-12-25 02:00:42 +0000 UTCnext week will be episode 14 and 15. Cant wait for 15 to happen
tracee miasco
2023-12-25 01:00:12 +0000 UTCWelp...we gotta wait another weekπ
JsonKim
2023-12-25 00:18:10 +0000 UTCHe lost it at the end of episode 13 and lashed out at Emilia because of all the deaths, all the frustration of not being able to tell anyone. Heβs an incredibly traumatized person at this point in the show
Nah Iβd win
2023-12-24 23:24:41 +0000 UTCnot sure if you caught the last names of reinhart and the mysterious horse-carriage man-servant that was being bribed with the tea by subaru :)
Cyber
2023-12-24 23:18:40 +0000 UTCIt's always so hard for me to watch these episodes. I just feel like my body is in full cringe the whole time.
Steven
2023-12-24 22:44:16 +0000 UTCI appreciate that the both of you are at least a bit more understanding towards Subaru with how he reacted. I think on one hand, it's clear that in this circumstance, he was wrong. On the other hand though, it's such a crucial moment for his character. He's a very interesting and complex character, and I think it's important to acknowledge that he's not immune to being an asshole or immune to being selfish sometimes. It just provides a platform for him to grow.
Gabriel Barott
2023-12-24 22:41:15 +0000 UTCty for uploading both at sunday. Happy holidays!
tracee miasco
2023-12-24 21:05:07 +0000 UTCI liked your thoughts on subaru's breakdown, very insightful. Merry christmas eve!
SomeChosen One
2023-12-24 20:00:12 +0000 UTCRe watching this really makes me appreciate Subaru's journey towards becoming someone strong internally. It reminds me of Vinland Saga. I think Julius saved his life there.
Shaw
2023-12-24 19:20:06 +0000 UTCBtw the old man's name was given in this episode: Wilhelm van Astrea. Also that whole "this guy has seen death" is an anime trope where some people can tell that someone's killed a lot of people or seen deaths.
Shaw
2023-12-24 18:50:50 +0000 UTCNext 5 episode upload same time please
Aptos Meta
2023-12-24 18:04:25 +0000 UTCBeen meaning to say this since ep4, but it's easier to pronounce Ram as 'rum'. That's at least how it's pronounced in the anime. Anywaysss, Merry Christmas Carlie & Ange!
Rif
2023-12-24 17:58:33 +0000 UTCMerry Christmas and so begins the confusion with one character. It's gonna be good
Thardos
2023-12-24 17:38:27 +0000 UTCA Christmas present π₯²
Uzi
2023-12-24 17:23:25 +0000 UTCLove it you guys!! I cannot wait for the next few episodes, my favorite episode in all of anime coming up (:
avalon
2023-12-24 17:17:26 +0000 UTCMerry Christmas!
Solanum
2023-12-24 16:49:38 +0000 UTCYayy!! First and merry Christmas Eve π
jul β½
2023-12-24 16:45:25 +0000 UTC
