Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World season 3 returns with much hype and anticipation, with the anime seeing Subaru Natsuki and Emilia return to the fray in the popular isekai. As one of the most popular anime and manga, Re:Zero's intriguing premise, fleshed-out worldbuilding, and in-depth cast of characters makes Re:Zero stand out in pop culture.
Re:Zero: Reasons Subaru Is A Great Protagonist
Re:Zero's Subaru is quite different from many isekai anime protagonists, but he's also one of the best. Here's why.
The main protagonist, Subaru, has emerged as one of the Isekai genre's most famous main characters, with the overconfident and determined teenager doing all he can to save his dear friends, Emilia, Rem, and Ram. During Subaru's escapades in Lugunica, the character develops many friendships as he becomes ingrained in a world foreign to his own.
8 Ram
Loyalist Of Roswaal That Acts Hard On Subaru
- Debut: Anime Episode 4
The hardened and stern Ram is often harsh on Subaru, the opposite of how her twin sister Rem treats Re:Zero's main protagonist. Frequently found to be calling him Barusu, Ram acts cold towards Subaru while at Roswaal's Manor and in each other's company, with Ram not falling for Subaru's charm and confidence.
As Roswaal L. Mather's loyal servant, Ram works for the wizard. However, Ram lends Subaru a helping hand when he tries to defeat Roswaal in the Sanctuary, showing that Ram cares for Subaru despite his foolish and stubborn nature.
7 Puck
Emilia's Father Figure And Friend To Subaru When He Requires Aid
- Debut: Anime Episode 1
Made by Echidna, the Witch Of Greed, Puck is a spirit that serves Emilia, protecting her from enemies at all costs. With Puck protecting Emilia, Subaru and the spirit get very familiar with each other, with Subaru falling in love with the girl Puck views as his daughter.
In Re:Zero, Puck and Subaru have a healthy and functioning relationship, which sees Puck helping Subaru when in need, although, in one of the timelines where Subaru dies, Puck is the one to kill Subaru as he lets Emilia perish, causing Puck to turn into the Beast of the End.
6 Reinhard Van Astrea
Powerful And Kind Knight Who Saves Subaru
- Debut: Anime Episode 2
When Subaru first finds himself in trouble in Re:Zero, the character recruits the knight of Lugunica, Reinhard Van Astrea, to help save his life, leading to an eventual friendship. As the strongest character in Re:Zero, Reinhard saves Subaru with ease as he emerges victorious against Elsa Granhiert, showing his strength and loyalty.
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Reinhard and Subaru become great friends despite their differing attitudes and levels of chivalry, with Reinhard keeping an eye out for Subaru when the protagonist becomes Emilia's knight when she vies to become queen of Lugunica.
5 Petra Leyte
Young Child Who Looks Up To Subaru
- Debut: Anime Episode 5
As a child in Arlam Village who suffers such trauma and loss at a young age, Petra is a resilient character who looks to Subaru for strength and guidance in Re:Zero. When Subaru visits Arlam Village, Petra and many of the village's children look at Subaru in awe, with the goofy and overconfident character offering comfort and assurance when the kids come under attack from Wolgarms.
After Subaru saves Arlam Village and its people on two different occasions, Petra comes to work at Roswaal's Manor as a maid, with Petra following in the footsteps of Subaru, who she cares for deeply.
4 Beatrice
Stubborn Follower Of Echidna That Subaru Helps Break Out Of Their Shell
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- Debut: Anime Episode 4
Like Puck, Beatrice is a spirit created by Echidna hundreds of years before the current events of Re:Zero. Often found to be contained in the Forbidden Library in Roswaal's Manor, Beatrice is an introverted character who holds out for someone for over 400 years to release her from her vow, with Subaru being the one to break Beatrice from her contract and help her move on from her trajectory.
Despite the pair often bickering and arguing, a sense of trust is developed between Beatrice and Subaru, with their development making them great friends.
3 Otto Suwen
Friendly Merchant That Cares For Subaru
- Debut: Anime Episode 14
As a merchant, Otto Suwen joins Subaru when the protagonist recruits him in his quest to save his friends. Despite finding Subaru to be trouble early on, Otto and Subaru begin to blossom into a great friendship, with each relying on the other in life-or-death situations.
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When Subaru battles against Roswaal in the Sanctuary, the Book of Wisdom does not account for Otto, who makes crucial contributions to help his friend Subaru emerge victorious. After Subaru wallows in self-pity during his battle in the Sanctuary, Otto is the one to set Subaru straight, showing that he can rely on others to help him on his journey.
2 Rem
Maid Who Learns To Love Subaru
- Debut: Anime Episode 4
Initially suspicious of Subaru and his intentions, Rem grows to become great friends with Subaru, even going as far as to declare her feelings for the character. While working at Roswaal Manor, Rem's suspicions of Subaru lead to the character attempting to kill the protagonist.
However, after Subaru returns by death, he saves Rem while trying to save the children of Arlam Village, leading to Rem warming to Subaru despite her initial concerns. When Subaru is banished away from Emilia, Rem is right by Subaru's side to comfort him, with Rem even confessing her love for Subaru despite his love for the half-elf, Emilia.
1 Emilia
Half-Elf Who Subaru Loves
- Debut: Anime Episode 1
In Re:Zero, Emilia is one of the main characters and Subaru's love interest. After meeting Subaru in Lugunica, Emilia puts up with the stubborn protagonist, taking Subaru in at Roswaal's Manor, where Subaru falls head over heels for the half-elf. In a push to constantly impress Emilia, Subaru ends up fracturing their relationship when Emilia puts her name forward for the crown of Lugunica, forcing him away.
To rectify his errors, Subaru endures and sacrifices everything to save Emilia and their relationship, leading to the pair becoming closer than ever, with Subaru confessing his undivided love to Emilia in the Sanctuary.
Re:Zero -Starting Life in Another World-
Display card tags widget Display card community and brand rating widget Display card main info widget- Release Date
- 2016 - 2025-00-00
- Seasons
- 1
- Studio
- White Fox
- Creator
- Tappei Nagatsuki
- Number of Episodes
- 65
- Streaming Service(s)
- Crunchyroll
- MyAnimeList Score
- 8.77 (Season 3)
