Re:Zero at Its Best - "Parent and Child" Analysis

Been thinking about "Parent and Child" from Re:Zero Season 2 nonstop since it aired. Here's why.
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[@nazispy4537]

Re Zero: The show where, not only is a character dying not a spoiler, but it's one of the only shows that can make a scene where characters stand and talk for half an hour actually exciting.

[@terraventusaqua123]

Not the only show. Monogatari is a thing...

[@dopeblack2571]

Monogatari series has characters talking for 13 episodes just for it to skip the climax and give us the conclusion. Yet it’s an absolute beauty of an anime

[@jbk0691]

@@terraventusaqua123 he said "one of the only shows" so not the only, but yeah, monogatari perfected the whole talking for an entire episode thing

@@terraventusaqua123 Also that's a common occurrence in In/Spectre too.

[@raawesome3851]

@@terraventusaqua123 fair enough.

[@betelgeuseromaneeconti5609]

*there's no such thing as a boring episode in re:zero* -_gospel_

[@mothersbasement]

Quality gimmick account

[@betelgeuseromaneeconti5609]

@@mothersbasement may the gospel happen to find it's way to you XD

[@ArroyoPl]

My brain trembles!

[@bobbyjoethemvp4708]

@@betelgeuseromaneeconti5609 des

[@uchaaki]

Isn't your name Petelgeuse?

[@mackenzycooper98]

Arc 1: Subaru learns that there's a chance to be a hero Arc 2: Subaru learns what it takes to try and be a hero Arc 3: Subaru learns that he's not a hero....yet Arc: 4 Subaru learns that even heroes need help Arc 5: Subaru learns that he can be a hero to Arc 6: Subaru learns how he is a hero to others

[@Ramsey276one]

Great one!

[@skelebro9999]

Basically your typical shonen protagonist but he's a hikokomori got teleported into an isekai

[@sadbacon93]

Nailed that perfectly, this deserves more likes than it has.

[@QWERTY-gp8fd]

@@skelebro9999 typical shonen protagonist cant handle stress of his situation

[@skelebro9999]

@@QWERTY-gp8fd but that IS what makes Subaru different from others He's just too realistic sometimes

[@queeny5613]

"REMinisses" that was a quality pun

[@mistyfront7656]

What’s Rem?

[@colinmcmahon3902]

What’s a Rem?

[@dunchi6455]

Who?

[@shittown3billionbutepic]

When is Rem?

[@bmad1509]

Why’s Rem?

[@JoeIsCrazyWillman]

His mom "...also hot, but this is a good anime, so that's not relevant..." I lost it 🤣

[@skelebro9999]

His mom Yeah mom Nothing else

[@NuggetyNugget_]

Rule34: *WRITE THAT DOWN WRITE THAT DOWN*

[@kennybridges1284]

i'm never gonna forgive the anime for cutting the part where subaru chugs a jar of mayonnaise to prove he's just as much the mayo weirdo as his parents

[@syrusalder7795]

wait what

[@thecoolnoob1288]

Hold up-

[@grandbean9031]

He did what?!

[@yukina7647]

Wish I could've seen that

[@jeremias-serus]

@@yukina7647 They would’ve done it too, but the more pertinent content obviously takes precedent and that pertinent content took up the full 30 minutes, lol. Re zero and white fox going nuts

[@KingKlonoa]

You know, I'll be completely frank with you: I didn't think Re:Zero could keep up its brilliant momentum. I consider that first season to be a masterclass in writing, directing, sound design, fucking everything. I watched every episode 2-3 times when they came out, I thought about it constantly. It deeply affected me. Maybe this is pessimistic, but I'm so used to long running shows disappointing me. I'm so used to falling off because it strays in a direction I don't like. It loses that spark, idk. Parent and Child took that, crumpled it up, and reassured me that Re:Zero didn't stumble its way into my favorites list. It's here to stay.

[@manofgreed7865]

Just so you know it just gets even better, especially with Arc 6 (Season 4 probably). Like for me personally Arc 6 just blew every other Arc of Re:Zero and made them look bad in comparison. Also, if I'm honest with you the second season (Arc 4) is arguably bad compared to the Web Novel version of Arc 4 which is a TRUE masterpiece. (The Web Novel version not the Light Novel)

[@coolgamer3646]

Ikr ARC 6 IS DARRRK

[@wildrage2717]

Ark 6 is gonna blow everything away when it gets animated

[@BayesianBeing]

Arc 5 will be fun to watch but arc 6 will be incredibly good. Can't wait honestly

[@kimguir303]

Yess I'm gonna read Rezero after I finished Slime Isekai LN, Classroom of the Elite Manga and Jobless manga or LN

[@itsnuts.9248]

Mothers Basement: *Talks about the deep emotions in this episode* Me: I like it cause Echidna wears a uniform :)

[@waffz2098]

Same. Also, I may be a straight male, but Subaru's dad is jacked and that's lit

[@Psychomaniac14]

same

[@popopop984]

Prolly a Rem simp too

[@waffz2098]

@@popopop984 same

[@snazzycat645]

The duality of man

[@goldenboy_808]

I’m starting to think this guy might like re:zero

[@herbertwalter8693]

such wild speculations

[@megugu2155]

idk man thats kinda overthinking it

[@MindLostForeverXx]

Woah woah... Lets not get ahead of ourselves.

[@firesong7825]

What's your profile picture of?

[@orphiuscarves4756]

Nah dude, you can clearly tell he hates it

[@klyxes]

"parent and child" truly is a masterpiece of a show as a 4 year shut-in, watching "parent and child", aside from why subaru was one, wasnt watching a show... it was looking into a mirror. everything i saw, i experienced, even the ever supporting parents . and the episode left me emotionally sensitive for 2 weeks, immediately crying upon thinking back on it. I was already working on getting back to my life, but that episode gave me the motivation to wholeheartedly move on, and to work on my relationship with my mother

[@rajyavardhansingh4491]

Jesus

[@iargoni2080]

Good job on repairing your relationships! I’m glad you drew inspiration on a show like this, keep doing great things! 👍

[@carloseduardorodrigues2759]

hope that things turn out great for you and you'r loved ones

[@KinglyRed]

Welcome to the NHK did this for me years ago. That anime changed my life. I recommend giving it a watch if you haven't

[@TheSuzberry]

Take care of yourself. Big grandmotherly hug.

[@sunlocked5838]

In a way, Re:Zero is "edgy grimdark wish fulfillment power fantasy." my wish is self improvement and overcoming depression...

[@sableaskew8074]

Wered you get your alligator bird in your profile? Also good luck.

[@sunlocked5838]

@@sableaskew8074 thanks, the last few months have been hard on everyone, but hopefully things will start to get sooner or later. I don't remember where I found my profile picture, I've used it for years.

[@aarfran]

Never thought of it that way but you are absolutely right. I strive not to be Subaru as he is, but to grow along with him as he learns to love himself and the world around him.

[@DanielLopez-ob9jz]

Yeah, you're totally right. Subaru is improving as not many of us can and in a way, it's more of a power fantasy than just getting all the girls, being super charismatic, and being physically super strong.

[@hirumaredx]

Yep thats definitely the best episode. When I first saw the title/thumbnail of this video I thought "if its not the one where he talks to his parents hes crazy".

[@librask3009]

Never expected to see you here. Seems like you have good taste in both video games and what you watch in your freetime. Top 10 strongest enemies in Re:Zero lore when?? :)

[@hirumaredx]

@@librask3009 Reinheart in one of those "if" stories for sure. He's too op

[@rasengan124]

After the most recent episode, there might be a decent challenger for best episode

[@ThatGuyNikolas]

As much as I love Parent and child, (and it really is a hell of an episode.) I've got to give that to The Taste of Death. Just the emotional gut punch with Beatrice, only to have that despair snowball throughout the entire episode left me shell shocked for weeks...

[@emiliorodriguez8104]

What is the ost at the beginning of the video?

[@martialmachine03]

I’m glad to see Geoff still talks about re zero. I love this show. It’s clear the creators wanted to squeeze every second of run time to adapt this arc which is the longest of the series. They could have cut many more important details to save on the workload but they’ve made the episodes 28 minutes instead of 22 and have removed most of the openings and endings. It’s just nice to see a set of creators want to make a good show and I think re zero definitely his that mark and beyond

[@mothersbasement]

It's wild to think about the negotiations that must have had to happen to give this episode it's extended run time

[@liaavv_4959]

Exactly!

[@DarkJak2050]

Yeah, at least the Producer & White Fox went to those extra lengths. It's to show that they cared about covering as much content from the Source Material as possible in the anime. Unlike A-1 Pictures with how they handled the last portion of the Alicization arc of SAO. I've read the Source Material just to see how that ended after the anime stopped in Dec. 2019; just to get it out of the way. As for the anime; A-1 actually *cut-out crucial content* for it's writing and narrative. Resulting in some parts in the anime to be confusing and causing some scenes to be unconvincing (I'm not willing to go into details because it'll make this post *a lot* longer than needed). Seeing that actually made me glad that I've read the Source Material beforehand because I understood what was going on as I watched the anime. Unlike the anime-onlys who were confused in some parts & unconvinced in some scenes. On top of that, A-1 actually *added* "filler content" in one of the episodes that at the end of the day was a "forced-in sideshow" that just felt out of place & overall a complete waste of time. Time that would've better been used for the (cut) content that's important for it's writing & narrative. _(I was _*_piping-hot furious_*_ when I first saw that)._ The last part of SAO Alicization's anime would've been a lot better if A-1 took the same approach as White Fox did with Re:Zero; remove the Opening & Ending videos/songs when it's needed & extending the episode length. But no; it seems that A-1 doesn't care for putting out a proper adaptation for SAO's anime.

[@kimguir303]

@@DarkJak2050 whitefox forgot what an OP and ED I'm kinda annoyed cuz the OP and ED is so damn good but we get more content so it's om

[@emiliorodriguez8104]

@@mothersbasement What is the ost at the beginning of the video?

[@livingangrycheese2668]

Yo just finished the video. I know this will probably get lost in the abyss, but I wanted to mention a moment I think deserves analysis and is an amazing part of the anime - the ending part of "I know hell" that gives the episode its name. All throughout the anime, people around Subaru are shown to be better than him, and aren't afraid to point out his flaws. Time and time again people shit on Subaru and he is unable to defend himself except to show that they are right. But in this moment, Garfiel tries to criticise Subaru, and Subaru definitively shuts him down. Garfiel claims that Subaru can't possibly know what suffering is really like, and in a line that wraps up all that Subaru has been through, he tells Garfiel "I know hell". Not only that, but he says that he should be the only one that needs to go through it. It is self sacrificing behaviour that he needs to and will learn from, but the fact remains that this is perhaps the first time Subaru makes his intentions clear, and they are pure and noble. Not only that, but he does it with grim determination. It is the moment, in my eyes, that Subaru can truly, finally, be called a hero. And that is an incredible moment, because in any other anime, the hero just is, they are a hero and always were, or became one suddenly after something happened. In Re:Zero, Subaru goes from a selfish, deeply flawed arsehole to an, albeit still flawed, but truly believable hero.

[@callmekanda5662]

This is a fantastic point you bring up. It is both a super empowering yet tragic moment and I love it to pieces.

[@3dsmaster537]

It's also, in my opinion, Subaru's coolest quote. "I know hell. I've seen it many times. And I'm the only one who needs to go through it.. *That's what I'm here for."* It's the most confident he's ever sounded, and everything he said is true after all. Even Garfiel can sense how earnest Subaru is when he says it; he's rendered speechless. He's hellbent on saving his loved ones and damn is it cool.

[@mayersyryda8956]

Well said.

[@laogod]

well said man, this was my favorite scene of the first cour.

[@yesiam6738]

Agreed, but it's also kinda funny that he has one of the worst loops right after saying that, if my memory serves me correctly.

[@doomy_doomy2225]

What is great about that episode is that a lot of people can relate to it regardless of gender. A lot of us, especially us zoomers and late millennial do have a good life that we really shouldn't complain about. However, we have these weights on our shoulders and get depressed in our own world. This is Subaru in a nutshell. I would kill to have had parents like him, but who knows if I would have acted any different than him. The author has thought out every detail from what I have scene and is what makes this isekai really good. It is thought out rather than a quick written cash grab.

[@ma.2089]

Even if you don’t have parents as wonderful as Subaru’s, I think one of the messages that his parents give in that you don’t “owe” your parents anything (“we didn’t have you so you could do something for us, we had you so we could do something for you”) is something kids who have not so good parents deserve to learn too.

[@doomy_doomy2225]

@@ma.2089 That is a very good point. My Mom my whole life has had the sentiment for everything. That I owe her everything. I was never raised that way that I do this because I love you and there is nothing else behind it. Ya she quote on quote spoiled me, but there was always a catch. What I liked about Subaru's parents is that they seemed like the type of parents that put effort into his mental health. Like a lot of us here, we don't have the mental support. Had to raise myself basically lol. Man now I am hit in the feels again. I wanted to be done with those feels the first time I watched. Anyway, good takeaway that I missed ... even though he talked about that in the video ... ya.

[@ma.2089]

@@doomy_doomy2225 yeah, I felt like it hit me especially personally, which is why I love it so much and had to bring it up.

[@jameswest6232]

I love how this series shows why Subaru thinks the way he does. Parent and Child re-contextualized a TON of stuff from S1 (especially the Royal Selection tantrum and the self-loathing he expresses to Rem). In a similar vein, when Otto calls him out for not trusting others to help with his problems, Subaru notes to himself that he DID try getting help from Roswaal and Echidna and they tried to/are screwing him over. - Edit: Thanks for mentioning how Subaru is perfectly justified in being mortified by Roswaal's abuse. Knowing that a dude is perfectly willing to harm, torment, and even kill the people you love just to keep you in line is a nightmare all on its own. Add to that the fact that Roswaal knows about Return by Death (if only partially) and how it deepens/twists the isolation and abuse since he's technically the only person Subaru can talk about it to.

[@narutardkyuubi]

I love the fear and dread in Roswaal and Subaru’s...well, relationship, just due to how messed up and twisted it is. Roswaal (by his own narration) sees Subaru as a surrogate son and wants the boy to become a man like him. Only Roswaal’s an amoral monster who has killed several of his actual biologists children to selfishly extend his own life, and his wants to corrupt Subaru into a mirror of himself who would do anything for Emilia’s sake, especially things she’d never want: Roswaal is definitely an evil counterpart of Mr. Natsuki, even sporting similar lines (“I wanted you to become just like me”)

[@GenerationZ313]

@@narutardkyuubi at what point did Roswaal admit to extending his life or is that in the light novel?

[@christopherwager312]

@@GenerationZ313 it's in the novel but it's also implied with his goal. I dont remember if it was said or not, I'd have to rewatch s2 p1 to see if he really did say it. I dont remember

[@jameswest6232]

@@bat9056 Don't think it was mentioned in the scene, but I wouldn't be surprised if he thought that too. Especially after the loop where Otto and the other villagers get killed by Garf for trying to help him.

[@narutardkyuubi]

@@GenerationZ313 It’s mentioned at the end of Part 1, though indirectly. Roswaal knew Echidna personally 400 years ago. Obviously, he can’t be that old since humans don’t live that long...unless one were to use magic. The Sanctuary has a means of removing the souls of its inhabitants, leaving them as empty shells. Satella can also possess Emilia’s body and use it as her own, thanks to their similarities. Combine that with Roswaal’s ‘family’ all having the same name and... Well, it’s confirmed in the novels, but Subaru does put together the pieces himself

[@ballisticriot6082]

I'm a simple man. *I see heartfelt parent and child anime scenes, I cry.*

[@lxagamer3380]

Nobody finds S2 ep 4 boring. It's a cathartic masterpiece

[@eliang6445]

I loved it

[@ma.2089]

Ruffsenpai did. Probably cuz he hates Subaru, thought Subaru was a good person UNTIL episode 18, and completely lacks understanding for the character. So basically, as long as u don’t hate Subaru, understand what’s going on, and aren’t just watching re zero cuz ur a simp for Rem and hate everyone else, S2 e4 is a cathartic masterpiece lol

[@waffz2098]

69th like, nice. Agreed

[@popopop984]

@@ma.2089 Me who cried seeing Subaru’s parents love him and I still have to rewatch the episodes

[@sebastianmartinezj4028]

@@ma.2089 well, Ruff is in his right to be wrong

[@manifestbreastiny]

"Parent and child" and the episode of ascendance of a bookworm where the main characters face their old life on earth were everything I've ever wanted from isekai anime

[@everyanimereactionever]

I would say that Re:Zero is my favorite horror series because it creates a better atmosphere than most anime can with music and even utilizing the oppressive sunlight in the plains with Echidna, a rarely used backdrop for horror. Whoever says the dialogue heavy episodes are bad because they aren’t exciting clearly don’t understand half of the greatness of the show. You definitely spent your time well, Geoff.

[@Ramsey276one]

Destructive Sunlight I have to listen to it NOW

[@everyanimereactionever]

Bye bye, Heart

[@bubbasgotback431]

Right but, Re: Zero really isn’t Horror, is it? It’s goal isn’t to unnerve of disturb you. It’s definitely graphic and full of intense psychological drama, but really the show is a Drama set in Dark Fantasy. It’s entire goal is distinctly different than that of horror.

[@everyanimereactionever]

@@bubbasgotback431 I would argue that the horror is existential in concept, an idea that shines out of every pore as well as the drama. But since it does the horror best, I claim it to be a horror,

[@bubbasgotback431]

@@everyanimereactionever I don’t mean to say the show isn’t *horrifying* in places, but that the entire goal of the story is not to unnerve you, which IS the purpose of the Horror genre. The show is a thriller by nature, not horror.

[@andrewlemerond4688]

Season 1 was all about Subaru learning to recognize and accept his self-hatred so that he could not only be consciously critical of himself, but also learn how to work around those flaws. However, that’s only the first step. Season 2 is about Subaru learning how to take that acceptance and use is to become someone who will not only be loved by others, but also someone who can love himself. Throwing away one’s pride can be just as harmful as clinging to it; by humbling himself to save Emilia during the White Whale/Petelgeuse arc, he inadvertently lost himself in self-loathing. If he is to move forward as a person, he needs to learn to accept the love given to him by others and find value in himself through that. Even if they can never truly understand him, and worse yet, if the only people who can understand him are people like the witches, that does not make the love of those he calls his friends any less valuable.

[@R3in_Ch]

this. i also recommend checking out this cool re zero analysis video titled "The Doubt of Re zero"

[@saintgeekSG]

I wish i was loved by some witches...

[@Totallygeekdom]

This, this right here is why I love Subaru and this show. How I hope to one day overcome the same problems that Subaru overcame.

[@hibiscuspetals02]

While Subaru's emotional turmoil regarding his school life is definitely relatable in a lot of ways, the aspect of this episode that got to me the most was his relationship with his parents. At the end when he apologizes for not being able to do more for them, his mother's answer "We didn't have you so you could do something for us. We had you because we wanted to do something for you" I just. I just started crying. Because despite all of Subaru's faults and struggles his parents still love him unconditionally, and that's something that I always envied others for. It was a really impactful scene

[@chelronin7843]

This is the case with a lot of parents. It’s different because Subarus parents were actually really good. Unless your parents did something inexcusable, and downright terrible. They still probably loved you and care for you. I didn’t notice this until I was older that despite how many shitty things my mom did, she did a lot of good things too. Thats what hit so hard is that I could see something like this happening with someone, and you don’t really appreciate your parents until its too late (but like I said, its completely okay to hate your parents if they WERE that horrible)

[@hibiscuspetals02]

@@chelronin7843 oh yeah def! I don't hate my parents lol, not rlly, they did the best they could with the hand that they were given but it doesn't change the fact their actions still hurt me. Those statements are not contradictory. The difference here is that Subaru's parents show it, not only with actions but with words. It's quite touching

[@Matt-kr9bo]

This show felt very personal to me. I shut down around the age of 11. I was getting bullied at school and my parents were getting a divorce. My family dynamic was unhealthy even before the divorce, so it became very messy. There were periods when I made friends, but I only ever hung out with them at school. I didn’t really try to understand people or grow until I was 20 years old. I lost almost 10 years doing nothing but watching Netflix. I was never socially adept, but I was very far behind by the time I was halfway through college. Very talkative (still kinda am), interrupting often, and avoiding consequences at the cost of relationships. I improved a lot during that time but I never truly believed in myself and always deferred to others when needing to make a decision. I fell back into my slump after college ended and I wasn’t surrounded by my college friends anymore. I’m working on having more faith in myself and allowing myself to make mistakes instead of avoiding situations altogether. I recently started exercising alone (which makes me very uncomfortable), indoor rock climbing, and eating healthier. I still have a lot of maturing to do, but I’m proud of the steps I’ve taken so far.

[@mst3kharris]

My mom died in February, so even though this episode is brilliant, I don’t know how long it will be before I can watch it without breaking down. I caught up on season two today and just getting through Emilia’s backstory was like a punch to the heart.

[@mothersbasement]

I'm so sorry. my dad passed at the end of January, so I know how you feel.

[@khanhliuliu_]

big F man,

[@MABfan11]

F

[@mayonnaiseaddict4676]

MB: “Parent and child” is RE:Zero at its best Me: SINCE WHEN WAS THIS UP FOR DEBATE?

[@Stuugie.]

Spoilers for most recent episode. I think the episode coming next week may be a strong contender, as long as it's Subaru's talk with Emilia. He's gonna have to hard explain why he didn't hold her hand all night, and hopefully she'll explain herself to him too. I won't get into WN spoilers but it should be fantastic.

[@andrehowardhoward4770]

The “Start from Zero” scene hit me personally (especially when Subaru said he hated himself). I didn’t think this show would hit close to home as well as that did. Then this episode happened.

[@matthewfrancis8470]

Yeah bro this episode made me cry so hard

[@KinglyRed]

Re:Zero is up there with Welcome to NHK in the "anime for shut-ins" genre

[@hannahmcpherson4619]

This episode saved me. It completely emotionally prepared me for my changed life during 2020 without a doubt, and is truly deserving of the a masterpiece episode. My fantastic mother passed away from cancer shortly after this episode aired and the grief was unbearable, reality sunk in and I truly felt alone in my room same as Subaru right there and then. An identical reflection I saw myself struggling, running out of time and this episode wasn't a coincidence I am sure of it as I am stronger today for it. Treasure the bonds of our parents especially with what the past year has brought us, we will be okay eventually

[@mst3kharris]

I’m so sorry for your loss. My mom had a brush with cancer about fifteen years ago, and to this day I have never been more terrified than I was that year. I’m glad you made it through.

[@hannahmcpherson4619]

@@mst3kharris Thankyou, there definitely was dark times but lockdown provided more quality time with family last year knowing we wouldn't get another year.

[@chickensauce7848]

This episode is literally just people talking in a normal setting and it made me cry like 4 times. Easily my favorite episode of Re:Zero, or any anime for that matter. Not only is it meaningful for Subaru’s growth, but it also resonates with me very personally. Both of my parents are so kind and caring, and I often feel like I don’t appreciate them enough. I fear the day I will be without them, and hope that I’ll get to say everything I need to when that day comes.

[@luanaraujo2937]

This episode is one of my favorite of anime history. It's just so good and relatable. Like, man, that thing about Subaru saying that as a child he was smart, good at sports, a kid prodigy to say, but as he grows up it's inevitable that there are people who are just better than him, more talented or who work harder and in the end he was just not special at all. That's how life is for most of us, we all had that moment when we thought we were different, meant to do great things, being the best at something and have a job you love. And in reality you look in the mirror and sees someone depressed, with no job, or friends, no relationship, studying something just to show to your family that you're not completely worthless.

[@GenerationZ313]

I can relate.

[@Gillian_FFXIV]

@@GenerationZ313 Sameeee

[@JoeIsCrazyWillman]

"Shares his father's odd but charming habit of striking dramatic poses for rhetorical affect"... Confirmed, Kenichi and Subaru are JoJo's references.

[@greenman784]

Roswaal has DIO's VA, so he is a JoJo reference too

[@JoeIsCrazyWillman]

That would be amazing if there was a random Za Warudo plug of some kind integrated. I would lose it

[@JoeIsCrazyWillman]

Better yet and more fitting to this anime, an "oh, you're approaching me?". LOL

[@averagecommentator9779]

@@JoeIsCrazyWillman I mean the witch does freeze time to crush Subarus heart whenever he attempts to tell someone about RBD. (Satella=Subaru's Stand?)

[@bobbyjoethemvp4708]

Minerva is basically crazy diamond lmao

[@liljon0111]

that clock scene, even just seeing it now again brings back the feelings and moments od my life back then, i think this serie is amazing not just the amazing story telling but also showing people that suffer from this (skipping school etc. bc it is a really dark and lonely time) that chance is possible and that it is nothing less of heroic to change yourself to the better

[@hellrider771]

We need a what's in a waifu about emilia Specially after the season 2 part 2 ends. AND also a video about how otto become the best broto of all time.

[@heromaiker4414]

Pleaaaaaaaaaaasse

[@thecoolnoob1288]

Otto became my favourite character. He was just such a cool, dare I say, badass character in season 2. When we first see him hes kinda like subaru - a pathetic weakling, but slowly he gets character development.

[@techmage89]

@@thecoolnoob1288 I sort of get the feeling he sees Subaru as an almost inspirational figure. Like, if Subaru can become a hero, maybe he can, too. It feels like he's drawn to Subaru by that kind of hope.

[@davea.9927]

I actually enjoyed that episode a lot. Showed some great character development

[@almightygucci119]

This show is a masterpiece. This season makes S1 much better.

[@yyeahsure]

Lol sure

[@TheGamingTeam101Tgt101]

@@yyeahsure ?what do u mean lol sure that sounds so condescending lmao(but honestly tho I think it is a masterpiece)

[@thomasvieira4094]

Yes it does, it'll only gets better

[@Joangelis]

@@yyeahsure what do you like? Not gonna shit on you but for reference to know what's "good"

[@bluebro7201]

@@TheGamingTeam101Tgt101 eh not rlly for me. I rate it a 8/10. Pretty good but not a masterpiece. Also you dont know what the guys intentions are, from what i see, i just see him agreeing that rezero is a masterpiece. Nothing condescending because its just text, you cant even hear his/her voice.

[@kingdrew6385]

Re:Zero is a just a Masterpiece in general honestly, almost every episode is worth a 10/10 👌

[@skelebro9999]

Rem getting snapped in an episode whilst Subaru went insane Yeah. We're not gonna talk about that

[@akumurina542]

@@skelebro9999 what does that supposed to mean? With Rem gone the story is still a masterpiece. Subaru has Emilia, otto, and Beatrice who support him emotionally rem isn't the only one.

[@skelebro9999]

@@akumurina542 well she's still counted as a side character so I guess

[@statesminds]

The books are even better but they do a great job adapting it

[@koscheithedeathless6653]

@@statesminds I have been on the fence about going into the books, what would you say makes them better?

[@finnthedarkswordsman8728]

Huh weird, it started raining after I watched this episode, same thing happened when I read this part in the WN for some reason. It's a terrible day for rain

[@Falkenhorst2000]

Based god-tier reference.

[@ElectricLimeade]

That darn clock... While I was watching that episode, I could feel my chest tightening and my breath catching in my throat. It hit so close to home that it was a knife to the heart. That was the moment that sealed the deal. Re:zero is, without a doubt, a classic unfolding before our eyes.

[@tessieract]

"Kindness and attempts at understanding from loved ones can feel suffocating rather than helpful, because those are the exact people you're letting down, and if they just give up on you then at least you'd be able to stop hurting them and more easily give up on yourself." Wow. Wasn't expecting Geoff to make an attempt on my life when I clicked on this video. This hit home really hard. Just like Re:Zero then I guess :P

[@greenman784]

Me during S1: Lmao typical cringe anime MC Me at S2: **intense crying**

[@enriquealan2481]

If it weren't for my brother, I would have dropped after episode 1 as I found it boring... I'm glad he stopped me...

[@Brotseifelui]

@@enriquealan2481 i was so close to dropping this anime after the Royal Selection tantrum, it hurted so much to see Subarus goddam childish and embarassing behavior. And at that time in the anime i didn´t know if this woud be his standart character....but i´m so glad that i kept watching.

[@R3in_Ch]

@@Brotseifelui i recommended you to watch OniMaru's video about why subaru acting like he does in s1, i think the video titled "Anime parents done right" you will change your opinion towards my boy subaru.

[@Chris_8]

@@Brotseifelui that’s a retarded reason for dropping a show, lmao, y’all just like assuming everything

[@Literally-Brian]

Another week, another week of Geoff gushing over RE:Zero

[@duke86fan]

Specifically gushing over natsuki kenichi

[@F1reBeat]

@@duke86fan let's be honest won't you gush over him if you where him, i would certainly

[@clairedex]

*You're goddamn right it is* I think this was the episode that turned a lot of people over to liking Subaru, since it further explored the rougher edges people seem to have issues with and marked a major milestone in demonstrating how he has changed. I still stand by that I think the reason a lot of people hated him in the first season was because they recognized those aspects of his character in themselves and didn't like it, and this episode serves to explain a lot of his really petulant behavior in that season (especially the royal outburst).

[@clairedex]

Also, really loved how you pointed out that the school was the challenge not confronting his parents, but because of how much he has developed the actual challenge was easy.

[@EpicGamer1.]

Re:Zero is a absolute masterpiece and nothing can change my mind. I have absolute full blinding faith that White fox can make a amazing anime adaptation of Re:Zero, especially from what I have seen so far.

[@webmaster3575]

I love re:zero so much, It's a masterpiece for sure, But your videos always enhance my love for the series, Keep up the great work.

[@R3in_Ch]

i recommend to you some other re zero analysis videos which titled "Anime parents done right" by OniMaru and "The Doubt of Re zero" by Kyle Robes.

[@rjai5003]

I like how this episode explains why Subaru acts so goofy and over the top in social situations. It’s things like this that really makes him feel like a real person

[@WilliamIcenrose]

"REMinisces" oh, you monster. You FIEND

[@BigHeadClan]

Still love when his Dad gave him a loaded pop to drink, totally relatable relationship I have with my own old man. It's the small things family do with one another that sell the whole thing.

[@Shuttuko]

Re:Zeros is at its best when it does the deep character introspections. Episode 18 of S1 and Episode 4 of S2 hit fucking hard.

[@R3in_Ch]

dude, ep18 literally the turning point of that past subaru, and the thing i love about that ep is that almost 80% of that ep was 2 characters talking to each other for 25+ min straight and actually entertaining

[@reihanboo]

Don't lie to me Mother's Basement. You like the episode because you can see Echidna wearing a school outfit, right?

[@shade0636]

Completely agree, this is such a beautiful episode.

[@niceman2077]

you didnt even have time to watch the video lmao

[@shade0636]

@@niceman2077 Lmao you're right, but I love this episode a lot.

[@jishnusuresh4007]

Tappei is f*cking genius and white fox is GOAT

[@Webbyhx]

1:39 if you listen carefully you will hear that this dub is good

[@koscheithedeathless6653]

i honestly think it does not hold a candle to the subbed version.

[@Webbyhx]

@@koscheithedeathless6653 listen *carefully*

[@tree9171]

It just sounds annoying

[@krispykroissant3349]

Its good but idk just kinda sounds weird like too much of a raspy voice you know?

[@trackuniverse9121]

I heard some pretty good things about this show, I'm definitely gonna give it a shot soon.

[@joshuaijaola2145]

do it, although imo season 1 isn't as good as two its still great

[@F1reBeat]

@@joshuaijaola2145 it's not that season 1 isn't as good as season 2 it's that season 2 is better than 1

[@joshuaijaola2145]

@@F1reBeat fair enough, but for real im enjoying season 2 way more than 1 rn

[@F1reBeat]

@@joshuaijaola2145 i think all of us are

[@joshuaijaola2145]

@@F1reBeat that's good to hear

[@ayelmao1919]

Re:zero season 2 is such a masterpiece literally every episode leaves u in such awe that we keep craving for more of it .

[@midknightshade330]

Ah yes, another reason for Mother's Basement to talk about Re:Zero. I'm not complaining. On another topic, I seriously do not understand the people who say Re:Zero is bad, season 1 was already _really good_ ,season 2 is even better, and the novel is fire.

[@Gaming_Legend2]

They probably have the bad preconception of isekai=bad, isekais can be some of the best fantasy stories but also the worst cus it represents both the peak of writing a fantasy setting but also the most bland boring writing there is, the later being the one that dominates anime, manga and manhwa, that or they don't have a heart or taste at all, or feel triggered cus they would act like Subaru but refuse to admit it

[@sableaskew8074]

Does it have a happy ending?

[@midknightshade330]

@@sableaskew8074 the novel isnt over yet, it just finished arc 6 out of 11 arcs.

[@sableaskew8074]

@@midknightshade330 o, ok

[@parhelionhalo]

@@sableaskew8074 but if we were to predict the ending, id say we'll have a happy ending or a bittersweet one.

[@happymemoriz4240]

i’ve never clicked quicker before- oml i just finished this anime and i’m just ✨waiting for more✨

[@jammer523691aj]

read the WN

[@fo1354]

new episodes every week. on gogoanime. very nice

[@SoapyPrince]

@@jammer523691aj Top Tier WN, I love this series too much

[@michellamoureuxm]

If someone says this episode was boring we throwing hands. As someone who lost a parent early last year, this episode fucking hit me man. As someone who very rarely cries I was bawling by the end. This is what we all wish we could have, that one final goodbye. Honestly I think this help me with my fathers passing, helps you really see those helping you stick together.

[@senritsujumpsuit6021]

people say its shit in a cartoon but then simp hard for 10 episodes of 45 minute episodes for people talking in live action Finnish Dramas are rad

[@Skareware]

I love every video that he does on Re:Zero; his passion is very infectious and makes me appreciate the series even more than I already do.

[@R3in_Ch]

Hey try watching these re zero analysis videos as well, im sure you will fell inlove more with re zero once you watched them. "The Doubt of re zero" & "Anime parents done right"

[@merpins]

It was a good sentiment, what the mom said. It came while I was at around a year into searching for a job out of college. I majored in animation, but couldn't find any work. Not specifically because of Covid, I graduated in May of 2019, but I didn't have the experience required or the connections needed to find a job. No one was looking at me, even though I'd been told my work is great by peers and professors and portfolio reviewers... When Covid hit, jobs became more prevalent in the industry to some extent. I was lucky and found a job back in late August, still with 'em at the time of writing this. But for that year and a half, hell, more than that since I was looking for work before graduation, it felt like this for me, but unlike with Subaru or the other people that suffer from it, I didn't have a choice.

[@roc6596]

I watched Re:Zero right when I tried changing my life back when I was 15. I could really relate to Subaru in a whole new level than I had ever related to any character before. Even though I got "killed" more times than many people would endure, just like Subaru, I've developed enough mental strength to endure through the everlasting challenges, making my way through hardship by trying countless times. Hence, I can absolutely say Re:Zero was - and still is - part of my self change. However, I didn't really finish my process of becoming a winner; I am really close though. I worked a lot in academics and am really really close to getting into one of the best universities in my country, whilst having become one of the best in my school, which is the best school in my state. Not just that, but I am also close to having a girlfriend - at least I hope so, unless she rejects me, lol. What I want to say is this: Re:Zero can connect to it's audience and make an impact them great enough to help it change itself. As I've changed, and am close to becoming someone with somewhat of a success, many more people, mainly men, are probably following the same path. That's precisely why Re:Zero is one of my favorite animes. And for everyone who watched it, I'd advise you to learn from the show and try your utmost best to become someone better. Becoming a stronger warrior not only helps your life become better - as well as it gives it more meaning -, but it also makes the people around you better, inspiring them to move on and grow stronger. The impact you can have - and your potencial - is impossible to be measured, and you not reaching your full potencial hurts the world, even if just a bit.

[@saphx1662]

four years of wait has never been so worth it

[@Raph___A]

It's this episode that actually made me think about watching this series. The reason I haven't yet is because I'm watching One Piece.

[@PoiColle]

This is why i'll never watch a long running shounen ever again. I feel so overwhelmed by the episodes left. I'd rather join at the start than ever after.

[@bigmacaco5391]

Read it

[@uddinmashrafe]

Yessss

[@michaelhuit]

@@PoiColle If you can, try and read the manga. Covers the content so much faster, smoother, etc. And then you can go back to your fave bits animated!

[@PunchinBag01]

@@PoiColle I’m reading the manga and it’s cuts the time of one peice drastically it’s insane I finished an arc in the manga after like 4 volumes just to find out that those 4 volumes were like 80 episodes in the anime and it only took me like 2 hours to read all 4 which is roughly like 6 episodes worth of time but god is it better.

[@SgtFluffyCat]

God, I cherish and appreciate these video essays genuinely. Much love and support!

[@GM_Flynx]

Deep dives like this are why I love your content, man. I was getting weepy while remembering the episode and listening to your analysis of it all.

[@delyarjndo5671]

Re:zero truly is a master piece

[@nrbnerd555]

It still floors me that dubbed Subaru has the same VA as Rean Schwarzer in Trails of Cold Steel. Range, man...

[@Exceed_HS]

Sub Subaru voices Male Byleth Both Subarus have dummy thicc range

[@TshimxMuaj]

Did you really just add stay alive in the background man I just finished directors cut yesterday night and knocked out on season 2 part 2 episode 1 man just after you feel good the plot twist hits ☹️😣😖🥺😢😭😭😭😭😭

[@gojosdomain5175]

The way I see it, Re:zero is collage of many genres at their finest. Horror, mystery, comedy, action, and emotional. And they never missed the mark once, not once! Parent and Child elevated that to a whole new level. It made start thinking that I should be grateful with the situation that I am in because both of my parents care about my happiness. Parent and child as well as Violet Evergarden ep 10 not only made me bawl my eyes out, but also made me let my mom know how much I care about her. PS...hey, hey, yeah you. You wouldn’t mind pinning my comment would you?

[@karumerachan1719]

ngl, when I first watched "parent and child", I legit cried

[@blaze7607]

ok

[@4orinrin]

Can we just talk about the "HEE HEE" from Kenichi in the EN dub tho as he moonwalks into the room

[@tlaren]

Two things: One, I LOVE how introspective and thoughtful your Re:Zero videos are, and it's really a good push to give the series a shot on my end. Two? With how methodical you are, I'd *adore* a video on the Lost Generation. It's such an intriguing phenomenon!

[@ramennnoodle]

Only Re:Zero can make an episode that makes me cry multiple times in a single episode

[@faraday8861]

Always love to hear your take on Re:zero, keep up the great work!

[@soysauske5768]

I’m not the biggest re:zero fan but I personally think it has maybe the best written monologue/dialogue scenes of any show I’ve ever seen. The Rem one, parent child, and the Ekidna scenes are all my favorite parts of the show.

[@AbdullahFarhanLife]

The value of life episode deserves an Oscar nomination. Iconic and very emotional

[@stylinsandwich]

Wait till you see his speech in arc 5 (S3)

[@hypervortex5930]

Insert mandatory re:zero praise here

[@ultimatedesbear4271]

Its the best anime ever (in my opinion)

[@R3in_Ch]

@@ultimatedesbear4271 you might triggered people

[@Franvarasx]

It is impossible for another isekai to overcome it

[@anarchy9155]

I love your Re Zero videos and your careful analysis in general. Good job👍

[@antimatter3084]

You thought that episode was ReZero at its best, we are actually just getting started especially with the buildup from the first episode of Season 2 Part 2.

[@_the_bomb]

New Mother’s Basement video on Re:Zero? Count me in!

[@bryanstillman2125]

Great analysis as always. Am reading through the novels right now, and the extra levels of detail they provide really add to the whole experience.

[@tuumef1799]

This was wonderful. You revealed depths that I hadn't yet seen. Thanks for the episode.

[@windythepuffin7787]

I never get tired of Re:Zero on this channel

[@Sakaki98]

Genius. That’s the only way to describe this episode.

[@ClaireMusicLove]

Geoff... you have such an amazing brain. Nothing I love more than hearing you analyze my favourite shows

[@thewinner4me816]

hearing Stay Alive in the background during the video is such an emotional kick in the balls, it makes me tear up each time I hear it.

[@mdraj5655]

I'm waiting for what's in a waifu about Emilia-tan, But you should definitely make it after season 2 part 2. I love your re:zero content keep up the good work!

[@maries-ph5gn]

Ah how are you in every re zero related content? LOL

[@mdraj5655]

@@maries-ph5gn It's my favorite fiction along with Aot so I'm on every attack on titan and re:zero releted content.

[@R3in_Ch]

@@mdraj5655 nice to see a guy talks about some shows he likes instead comparing with others. cool dude.

[@CABRALFAN27]

A good show is light on filler, because it paces out the action to break up scenes of characters talking. A great show doesn't need to, because scenes, or even entire episodes, of characters just talking can be just as captivating as any action sequence.

[@Kapitals]

thank you for showing so much love to the series!

[@haywoodabanks]

Another quality video and one that links back so well to the last

[@lecrazykid25]

This episode reminded so much of Futurama's "Game of Tones" episode. The tears man...

[@ethanwilliams2417]

well, i’ve caught up with re zero after starting it 4 days ago, and what else is there other to say other than goddamn. specifically this episode left such an impression on me, and i can’t even pinpoint exactly why. Parent and Child is easily my favorite episode in all of anime, fr got me to shed tears in two separate occasions because it was that damn amazing. cant wait for the rest of season 2 part 2 to blow my expectations out of the water yet again

[@jeremyyocham6773]

before you released this, I constantly found myself coming back to this episode. After, I find myself coming back to both all the time. I loved this episode as soon as it aired - as someone estranged from their parents that wants to be closer, it hits a little too close to home. It also gives me hope, though. I can still talk to my parents, something Subaru will (possibly) never get to do. Your content is amazing and I really appreciate you.

[@jeremyyocham6773]

The scene that crushes me is next episode after this (Spoiler warnings) Where he thanks Echidna. After everything that happens in Parent and Child, i'm just destroyed. He's thanking her for being able to confront his feelings and speak to his parents again. It speaks to how powerful this series can be.

[@jeremyyocham6773]

you're great, your content is great. Please keep making videos!

[@mamagalebi]

Very good insight on that episode, shit had me crying rivers (especially at the part where his mom says "itterasshai"), though I'd still put season 1 episode 15 at the top in terms of pure emotion, production value, soundtrack (requiem of silence FTW) and just overall delivery. The rollercoaster of emotions you witness in that episode; from rage to hatred to pure bleakness and despair is just something I've NEVER experienced in any other piece of fiction. On the other hand, I can definitely relate and see others relating to this episode more as it carried such deep messages. Ah fuck it both episodes (18, too) were absolute masterpieces.

[@PlusUltraMan]

14:50 Absolutely perfectly summed up. "Its all in how it ends" was exactly what I needed to hear and I cried like a baby once I heard it. And I'm definitely gonna draw on that lesson as I strive for my goal of 100k subscribers this year 😁 Can't wait for your thoughts on the rest of season 2!

[@raawesome3851]

In my opinion, Re:Zero feels like it's a redemption story. That's why I really can't see it as Subaru just dying, and that's it. It's kind of the same thing with Heaven's feel. It's about learning to forgive and love yourself, even when you feel like there is nothing to love about yourself. If it ended with Subaru dying, or Sakura/shirou dying, then what was the whole point of the story? That's why I've been keeping it from the 10/10. It's a masterpiece. But it's not a 10 out of 10, because, as a redemption story, I want to not just see how far he will fall, but also how high he will rise up to try to combat the world.

[@keyarugasama385]

I always see you in every re:zero content could it be your also addictive to re:zero like me?

[@raawesome3851]

@@keyarugasama385 I'm in pretty much every comment section. From politics to anime, and everything in between.

[@keyarugasama385]

@@raawesome3851 that's why i always see you in every comment section,You're like Justin .Y

[@raawesome3851]

@@keyarugasama385 except I respond to comments.

[@SergioAlvarez45]

I love every single Re:Zero video you put out man, they're the shit! I personally haven't jumped in, im rather scared tbh, the immensity of the show makes me want to watch it with another but this video pushes me further into just saying fuck it and diving into the pain. Keep up the great work man!

[@seank8788]

To this day I am incredibly in awe of how well-spoken all of your videos are even if there is a script. I would never be able to write or prepare anything as close.

[@theshadynorwegian6036]

Watching the clock, waiting for an excuse... I read a book in the bathroom at school during lunch break. Didn't hear the bell, so then i checked my clock and realised i was 20 minutes late. Thinking of the embarassment of walking into class and having to answer "i was reading a book" i decided to just sit and wait until the next break to slip naturally into class and stand out less. Kinda succeeded, but also, ya know, skipped that class. 8th grade in a town where i was the only boy in my entire grade reading books for fun if anybody wanted context.

[@cho9624]

That’s a harem waiting to happen

[@darkheart273]

Re:Zero is always my favorite content of yours, instant like

[@bilboandrew767]

You've done it once again Mother's Basement, hats off to you. You deserve every bit of the credit and praise offered to you.

[@darthpandora4337]

Thank you for the awesome OG background music man.