Re:Zero Kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu (WN) Chapter v640 Discussion

I'm honestly surprised that I'm rating this story 4 stars, had the me a year ago seen this I wouldn't thought I had no taste.

Before I start my review I'd like to mention something quick. This story has no:

• Harem (only 2 love interests, and one young girl who the MC dotes on who has a small crush but it's not taken seriously)
• OP MC. Not here, nope.
• Bland MC. I swear this is the last thing the MC is. Call him a prick, dumb, or a charming overdramatic, but he is not your everyday normal at all.
• Bad Love interests. This has more to do with your tastes, but I'm pretty sure their not so bland like harem love interests and stuff.
• Focused Romance. It's funny since the MC is a huge romantic, and constantly tells the FL how much he loves her. But there's no real devolopment. Spoiler

  Even though they both technically have mutual feelings. This is mostly because the innocence of the fl, she doesn't understand romantic love, so even though she loves Subaru, she doesn't undertsand what it means and usually writes it off.

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  This is one of those stories where romance truly is a sub-plot, or even less than that. It has a small presence in terms of overall plot, but it holds a significant part in the character's sense of self and priorities.

Alright!

So I first came across Re:zero, the anime, years ago. It was interesting, but... you know those anime's that you hype over as watch but then forget the minute you finish. That was this, completely forgot Re:Zero and overtime could only remember bits and peaces, mostly the parts I didn't like. So my view of Re:zero never was that good. Not to mention back then I was obsessed with OP MC's or cunning MC's so Subaru never fit my ideal protagonist.

Then one day I saw the trailer for season 2, I had long since started reading webnovels and when I heard Re:Zero was a WN I thought I'd try it out, I was curious where the story goes. I picked the WN because I really like the raw feel from it compared to LNs.

Anyway I started reading it, from the beginning, and filling up the not yet trasnlated arc 2 and 3 by reading the LN of those arcs, then continued 4, 5, and halfway through 6. So, what do I have to say about the experience you ask?

I. was. wrong.

It's amazing.

First thing that s**ked me in was the writing style, it was so... quirky (?). Not sure if that's the right word, but It felt oddly pleasant. The inner thoughts, and actions of subaru were actually human. They were sarcastic, funny, overdramatic. And the deeper the story got, the more depth Subaru got. Spoiler

When Subaru lost his memories I was surprised by the difference, it was arc 1 subaru and despite the similar words. There was a different vibe, I never realized how mature, and deep a character Subaru had become until that moment.

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All this, transmitted through text. I understood it all, simply from how well the words were conveyed. So good on author and translator.

My favorite part that lasted me throughout are the characters. I love all of them. My favorite is Emilia and Subaru's character developments. Seeing them grow stronger and support each other while finding their own selves. I really enjoyed it. I used to be a little annoyed at Emilia's frail nature, but I love her now.

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Also Julius's devolopment in arc 6, Garfiel's in Arc 4, Crusch and Ferris, Otto, Meili (I have no idea why I like her but I do), Ram, and most of all... beako, so adorable.

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The depression and struggle of the MC is interesting too, but I don't know enough to say it's realistic or whatever. It's definitely fun to watch it play out though.

Now that all is said and done, go ahead and give it a try.

- Peace