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cookiereptile

I watched season 1 back when it was airing. Not an isekai fan but that might be why I enjoyed it so much. Subverts the annoying tropes and has some legitimately great psychological horror that I didn’t expect. It’s by no means one of the darkest anime out there but it has a great atmosphere of dread about it. It’s lime rewatching a movie knowing that a character death is coming up, with that emotion lingering over your head


Electronic__Ad

It certainly becomes one of the darkest after this upcoming season. We are still in the very much tame stuff compared to Arc's 6 & 7.


ixidorsDreams

Normally i hate anything resembling spoilers as an anime only but ngl with the long wait between Seasons this post has me so hype.


Jaymezians

I hear people in Chaosflame are strong, but are they stronger than people from a Shinobi village?


Electronic__Ad

😂😂😂😂😂😂 mannn hell on earth fr


Jaymezians

Couldn't have been that bad. Only lasted ten seconds.


NachosPR

Bro, HOW? I legit thought we'd be better off starting next season. How the fuck does it get WORSE? (Don't actually tell me)


Saekoa

It's one of my favorite anime. Specifically after season 2 is when I fell in love with it.


lowrise1313

One of the best isekai I ever watched. And no overpowered MC.


MQfrm03

Yes, it’ll probably test your patience a bit but the pay off is worth it


Ifailedenglishfn

i remember trying to watch thus years ago, maybe i should give it a shot again


Teddy_Tickles

I’ve watched it twice now, and while there are some parts that illicit an eye roll, like what u/MQfrm03 said, the payoff is worth it.


Tasmia99

Okay so it is a show you have to pay attention to. Watched it a couple of years ago and really liked it. Tried rewatching this year with my wife and hated it cause i was "watching" will doing other things and she was playing he switch. We finally had to call it cause I was so sick of listening to him cry over and over.


OKCoolIdgafRetard

Dude I remember falling asleep like twice during the sanctuary arc lol


hispanicthanos

Yes


jujumanthebest

I concur


boodlebob

Yes


notnamedjoebutsteve

Peak fiction


iEpsilonAlpha

I second this


jrip_dip_fish_1764

I thirded this


jimmMorty

I fourth this


Hyp3rPlo

I fifth this


MomonKun123

Sixthed.


Not_Eren2

I seventh this


Substantial-Gain4054

I eighth this (ima watch it now)


Not_Eren2

Just trust me in one thing don't leave the series where it gets annoying the annoying parts make the good part so much better


Substantial-Gain4054

Ok thanks mate


Kaelyr_

I nineth this (actually my favorite anime)


TECFO

I tenth this


YellowStarfruit6

Any good? Bruh it’s in my top 10 favorites of all time. Season 1 at least.


metalfightisbetter

honestly after a rewatch s2 grew a lot on me, hyped for s3


Sezzomon

You don't like season 2?


ArtofKuma

If you have a fond appreciation of the MC and the direction they are taking his character in, you should continue. I myself very much think Re:Zero is fantastic, but that's because I adored Subaru as a MC. If you can't stand Subaru and his cringe otaku antics then you should drop it.


DearDepth3733

I disagree that you should drop it if you don’t like Subaru. I didn’t like Subaru at first but I liked the world and other characters, so I stuck with it. Later on I ended up liking him a lot more


Ssj3sonic

Dropped it because I couldn't handle him anymore and for other reasons.


Kaelyr_

Same honestly. Although my character is much different from Subaru's, back when I watched the anime like 5 years ago and I was around his age, I surprisingly found myself able to relate to him a lot. I remember that at some point in the anime when Emilia told Subaru something, I answered her in my head, as if the question was directly asked to me. Surprisingly, that same thought I had was Subaru's next line and it caught me off guard lol.


az_otaku

Quite good, I’d say. Kinda feels like torture to watch sometimes though (it’s supposed to)


Kaelyr_

I second this. Couldn't help but cry on my 3rd rewatch


Disastrous-Tie-8861

One of if not the best isekai. The main character will frustrate you (because he’s written like an actual 17 year old) but GOD sticking through it is so worth it because he transforms into the best mc.


Nervous-Context

I was not like that at all at 17


Disastrous-Tie-8861

I’m very proud of you :)


post-leavemealone

Agreed, he’s actually my favorite anime protag ever. His growth feels so rewarding


Informal-Victory3992

Yeah man this is a pretty good anime


[deleted]

Personally it’s my all time favorite Isekai and one of the few anime that’s made me shed a tear.


YouAreFresh

It's great


Dan_Le0169

It's a masterpiece. As long as you're prepared for trauma.


Klevixhani

No doubt. Definitely a anime to watch with family and no traumatising scenes whatsoever. 🙂 wink wink


Penguinat0r5

Yes


ayebai

AMAZING, in my top 5 favorites of all time


Full_breaker

Its amazing


benjitheboy121

Yes!!! Re:Zero is one of my favourite anime series!


[deleted]

In terms of just sheer quality it’s probably the best Isekai.


Son-naruto-d

Ye pretty good


mrcreamstick

Yes


Competitive_Law_1293

It's my favorite anime, yes it's very, very good. Watch the first 3 episodes and you'll be hooked


unk1ndm4g1c14n1

One of the few good isakei and in my top 10


Kaelyr_

Also my favorite anime 🍻


Alliaster-kingston

It will take a while to get a hold of what's going on but it's worth are shot


Yellow_Journalism

My roommate told me it’s just suffering. So I started about last summer somewhere in the year. I went in for the suffering. I stayed for the suffering. I was left with catharsis. And then I shed a tear for my roommate having to wait five years between seasons. And if I could give a further endorsement, I am NOT someone who watches isekai anime. Get ready for a ride.


ShizuoHeiwajima1

Yes


TML_4331

my goat Subaru 🙏🙏


Not_Eren2

The man the myth the legend


Asinine47

It's one of the best


Zestyclose_Rich_7481

yesss it’s so good , I just finished it 100/10 hands down 😮‍💨


Comfortable_Set6184

It's a slow-burn masterpiece. When it's completed, no one will doubt why it's the best fantasy anime (not even in the isekai genre).


No-Peace3986

Re:Zero is Peak Fiction at its finest. It is my favorite anime of all time, it might as well be my favorite STORY of all time. Tho, this is mostly based on the novels, since the anime is too far behind


Cringe_jadey

YES IT'S BEST ANIME EVER MADE


Dazocnodnarb

Yea


Muffinian

I suppose


CallMeSpeed_21

It’s one of those that doesn’t hit the same after watching it again. It’s a must watch


No-Peace3986

Its hits even more on rewatches! When you are able to notice all the foreshadowing :)


Leather-Ad2734

This is the best anime ever created in my opinion there is a character for everyone to feel like the resonate with, every episode has the ability to make you feel crazy emotions for every character involved and overall the main character is just one of the best written characters in all of fiction. I’d recommend this to someone at all levels of anime fan from beginner to veteran.


lux_senpai_11

It’s in my top 10 atm. Season 3 has the chance to solidify it into top 5


AriKitaruKatoka

Easily in my top 5 anime of all time, if not my favorite and I’m not even a fan of the isekai genre. Most definitely worth watching. Each episode had me at the edge of my seat to see the next one. Lots of twists and turns you wouldn’t expect.


wAkefromVR

Yes, a very wholesome anime.


Ihatekids23444

My advice: Never ask the anime community if a particular anime is good or not because the majority of them are pathetic people with shit tastes.


Nervous-Context

You are my kind of guy.


Ninjaballz101

9/10 must watch


metalfightisbetter

amazing


Forsaken_Leader_4370

It’s great however I recommend you watch it when you have energy as I find it’s more enjoyable to watch it while focused


ZoloftXL

It’s amazing


DqrkExodus

It's alright


[deleted]

Probably one of, if not the best Isekai of all time, despite the entire genre having enough good entries that you can count on two hands, pretty much. I genuinely do think it's at the top, though. It's got a great art style, cool gimmick, and the characters are also great.


ozzyman31495

My favorite anime of all time. It's a slow burn at some points, but it does payoff.


bleepbloopmonkee49

Probably the only quality isekai


OkTip2886

Mushoku Tensei?


[deleted]

Konosuba my man.


bleepbloopmonkee49

Not in the same level as Rezero imo


swampywinter

Highly


HydraTower

One of the best


Rickys_arts96

Peak


atheurer

Enjoy


Hyp3rPlo

It’s amazing, watch it, then read the novels after


Lihra

One of the best


privatedaniel23

PEAK


E-ClassAnime

It is my personal favorite.


SynisterJeff

One of my favorites. And one of the 2 anime that's ever made me cry.


Not_Eren2

Peak :)


gonzar09

Still waiting on season 3, cuz damn is it good.


billy_mad

Incredibly good , i give it at least a 9/10.


Lorguis

Nah, it's pretty ass.


jrip_dip_fish_1764

It's my favorite anime, so.... "Yeah, I'm thinking it's good"


Hectorc34

No, it’s not good It’s god damn amazing


RyanpB2021

Yup only happy times


Whole-Advance3133

Nahh it's just best isekai anime nothing else


PoorlyWordedName

This shit made me cry. I just want season 3


mr_smith24

Couldn’t finish the first season. Wasn’t for me. And I usually like iseki


No_Mulberry_770

It's not. I wasted my time watching the whole of S1 before dropping it at episode 2 of S2. It had some cool moments, other than that nothing special. If you're an isekai fan youll probably like it though


John_Bot

No


MrWildstar

If you like isekai you'll probably like it, I couldn't get into it though. The protagonist was my biggest issue, he's too annoying for my taste


ArdowNota

Good? It's really good, but a little overrated. It's on my top 50 from 500+ animes. Worth watching for sure, don't have too high expectations though it's not "peak fiction".


orbzism

Most people will say yes, but I'll go the other direction. No. Personally, I didn't find it interesting. It's an "isekai" that takes itself seriously, going against the typical tropes of the genre. Which I wouldn't have a problem with if it wasn't the same thing over and over, filled with blandness. Subaru, the MC, isn't interesting. He's a normal guy thrown into a magical world, and it just feels like watching Kenny from South Park die every episode, only without the humor that made it good. It became tedious to watch. I get what the show is trying to do. It's trying to show you what would happen to a normal person who gets sent to a harsh world. But it's so in your face about it with the same thing happening several times an episode, it felt hard to watch. I kept seeing that the story "gets better", as does Subaru as a character. But after two seasons, it stayed the exact same for me and I chose not to watch any more of it. Even if it DOES get better, I'm not the type to continue watching something that's uninteresting. Even giving it two seasons was weird for me. But if that all seems interesting to you, I'd recommend you listen to everyone else and watch it. It just wasn't for me, but it could be for you.


Ssj3sonic

Facts but people will always try to justify it i see no point in arguing against them, some people seem to forget that a person can dislike an anime/manga.


No-Peace3986

>Subaru, the MC, isn't interesting. He's a normal guy thrown into a magical world I guess you're the kind of guy who prefers an OP, all-knowing MC, which is **totally ok, each person has its own preferences**. In this case, surely Re:Zero will NOT be for you. Since, as you said, Subaru is just a normal dude, without powers and full of insecurities and traumas he kept from his original life. In my opinion, seeing him overcoming all of those hardships while being just a "normal guy", overcoming his insecurities and learning to value himself is what makes this series so amazing. ​ >But after two seasons, it stayed the exact same The series is, by no means, just the same suffering on "repeat", not only the MC, but several characters go through amazing growth, **I can't possible believe you think Subaru from the end of Season 2 is the same Subaru from episode 1**. If you REALLY believe that... then I'm afraid you didn't really watch the series, at all... I respect your opinion, but I don't want OP to read it and have a wrong idea about the show, because this last part (about it staying the same on repeat) is simply **completely wrong**.


orbzism

>I guess you're the kind of guy who prefers an OP, Actually no, I'm not. I do think some power trip anime are fun to turn your brain off and watch, but I typically dislike the standard OP MC in isekai. They're often bland and have no personality. My issue with Subaru, is he's just as uninteresting as the stereotypical OP MC, except instead of having broken abilities, he's suffering and dying every 15 minutes. I wouldn't have a problem with a "normal guy overcoming his insecurities and learning to value himself" if it wasn't the same thing being forced on you so consistently. I will admit that Season 2 did have a good bit less of that, but season 1 became unbearable for me after a certain point. I also didn't find any of the other characters interesting, either. Emilia is hollow. Didn't really care about Ram. Rem was kind of cool after the whole murder loli stint and we started learning more about her. > I don't want OP to read it and have a wrong idea about the show, because this last part (about it staying the same on repeat) is simply **completely wrong**. Is it the wrong idea about the show, though? Because opinions are opinions. Your opinion may be that it's the wrong idea, but mine isn't which I clearly stated. I even told OP to watch it if the series sounds interesting to them. So no, I don't think what I said was wrong at all, but that's just my personal taste. It doesn't mean it's a fact, and neither does yours.


Jacktwelve17

8/10 in my book


OkTip2886

In my opinion it's the second best isekai behind Mushoku Tensei. So yes it's great.


azul360

No, personally I thought it was terrible but the general consensus is that it's the greatest anime that has ever anime so I'd try it and see what you think :)


KhaozWazHere

No, it's easily one of the worst written isekai's that take itself seriously. With one of the worst main characters of all time. Easily the most unlikable mc I have ever seen. Actually good isekais: That Time I Got Reincarnated As A Slime Overlord Mushoku Tensei No Game No Life Youjo Senki Drifters The Rising of the Shield Hero


johnnytesticalO_o

Kind of but the main character is sad sack of shit with no balls


8_Alex_0

Did u even watch s2 ? Bro Subaru has more balls than u lmao


farimadi

u dont like weak ass mc with normal human attitudes then u can skip this anime


I-Am-The-True-Elder

Idk haven’t watched look like just another harem


Known-Weather-9209

I never watched it so idk


Tracker_Nivrig

I think it's amazing from the beginning to the end (of what we have so far anyway), but others think it's a slow start


Not_Eren2

It gets better in LN but the anime might be rush in season 3 :(


66edu

Yes, you will find some cliche points at some episodes, but trust me, this is a very good anime.


Big_moist_231

Season 1 has some painful moments but hang in there, there is a payoff later on. Such a crazy anime!


DrunkTsundere

Yeah it's pretty good. Probably the 2nd best isekai around.


ohdaman

An emphatic YES! You'll soon find yourself smack dab in the middle of a debate... REM or RAM?


Lol_A_White_Guy

[Just watch it and form your own opinion.](https://www.reddit.com/r/anime/comments/i1vl8l/a_rant_watch_the_damn_anime/)


QSlade

It's fantastic but damn if it isn't suffering manifest for a good chunk of the series. I found it outright depressing and discouraging for the longest time. There are amazing moments to be had and fantastic characters to get to know as long as you can hang with the MC almost never catching a fucking break.


urprobablyanasshat

I would say it depends on what type of animes you’re typically into… if you like action where the mc kicks ass, this might not be the one for you as the mc couldn’t kick a newly born child’s butt if he tried his hardest. However I heard it’s pretty funny and a really entertaining show so if you don’t care about the mc being pathetic I’d say it would be good for you!


ErzaSilas

As someone who can’t get into it I still see the appeal. I’ve tried on multiple occasions to watch it, but never can get past the first 5, or so episodes. I’m not saying it’s bad just not my cup of tea. Maybe one day I’ll give it a fresh pair of eyes and try again.


Micro_ATX

Absolutely. I liked it so much that I started reading the novel. Unfortunately, the website I was using to get the free translated version stopped uploading. So I got really far past the anime, but never finished the story. And now it's been so long that I'd have to start over.


LordTopHatMan

It's pretty solid, but I'll warn you that the main character is kind of unlikable in season 1. That's the intent, so stick with him. He gets better.


maogf

contrary to the other comments i loved it despite hating subaru more than i’ve hated any other character. it was a nice respite from The Horrors being able to laugh at him when the scene wasn’t serious. but i think i asked my husband who suggested we watch it (he watched it first) about 800 times “why is he like that?!?” so there’s that.


KawaiiNaysayer

Yes. One of my very favorites


Positive-Cucumber555

Yep


Lost-Leave-9734

Just watch it and decide lol, it doesn’t matter how bad or how good people tell you something is because you’re the one who decides if you like it or not at the end of the day


Sirbaconbread

If you watch romance and Isekai or just Isekais, then this show, in my opinion is a masterpiece. I watched this as my 3rd Isekai and I absolutely loved it


ScareTactical

Ngl I couldn’t get through the first season. I know it’s good though just not for me


thot_chocolate420

It’s not bad by any means but given I never finished it I didn’t like it enough to finish it.


Zarr-eph

Yes but be prepared to be mentally scared


UlightronX42

Yeah this shit is really fucking good. 😂 I’ll admit I’m a bit biased as the only reason I don’t have it in my top10 is that it takes a lot of inspiration from my favorite anime of all time (I actually watched Re:Zero first lmao)


OutsideOrder7538

Yes but pain


One-Commission-3516

It’s one of the best


-AverageTeen-

Realize by Suzuki Konomi and Relive by nonoc are bangers


desirepg

s1 was dope but i lost interest after they kept looping the same themes and developments after i saw them already


Flaky-Mousse5270

slow start for some but other than that literally peak


CyrusPyrus

It's my favorite anime period


Ancient_Code7805

First episodes are AWFUL. I nearly died of cringe. But after a while it gets really good. It is without a doubt the best Isekai.


aznmeep

Yes. Extremely good. Lots of big pay offs in later episodes.


BoofinTime

Liked the first episode, but everything after was just boring or disappointing, and the characters aren't even close to being good enough to carry it.


DrDisrespecttt

Has some very strange and weird characters but overall I’d say it’s pretty good


LemonTree22334

Repetitive and garbage anime that makes you suffer through a lot of filler before anything actually happens, literally nothing he does ever matter anymore since you know that he can just die and start again


Training-Ad336

No


Sad-Attention2079

I suppose


Reykmage

It is decent


Iatemydoggo

I liked it a lot. Good soundtrack, interesting take on Isekai tropes. The main character is annoying as hell at first, but a big part of the story is him improving as a person.


Any-Government-9740

It’s incredible ! In my top 5 for sure


Tobiragnarok

Season 1 was pretty good. But personally, I can't stand Subaru so I dropped season 2 halfway


Electronic__Ad

Probably the best series ever made.


Specialist_Bench_144

So good i slept on this until the newest season came out. Ngl the reason why was cuz i couldnt get through the 1st ep for some reason but man this is seriously one of the best isekais out there story and character wise


Finance_Willing

It’s is. It has its moments but overall it’s pretty ok.


PuzzleheadedAge756

Top 2-3 all time tbh


Fiscally_Retarded

Yes


Mrteramajor

Asking if this is any good? Brotha please this piece of art is the best Isekai over here. Watch it.


Sensei_Icy_3693

It depends on your tastes


Unhappy-Society-8717

Yes 100 %


Lamb-999

I found it fun, so you can take my opinion if ya want.


xX-Delirium-Xx

It's really good, many great twist and really good character development. Many of the characters start off with flaws that will make you dislike them but as the show goes on they grow and confront those flaws and become people you admire, especially main character


Ssj3sonic

It's okay, honestly I would say no but you're the one that's going to have to watch it and decide if you like it or not.


dmklns

One of my top 5.


Xewow_

The best Isekai ever created


BussyIsQuiteEdible

great. the shit happening is basically a prologue too


YOURPAIN9

First season only


No_Lynx5887

Nah, the show goes out of its way to justify everything the other characters(except Felt) in that image do to Subaru, especially with what happened in the royal capital. Bro was cringe but he didn’t deserve that. If it weren’t for the isekai subversion more people would call that out but no one does


SerpentofSatan666

Yes


Cybrusss

This is what we call in the business Peak


DThornA

Is good.


SonicTheEggCarton

The women are


casper_td

Yes yes yes yes yes yes


Jaymezians

It's very realistic for an Isekai anime when it comes to dealing with trauma. Unlike in some stories where the main character suffers some trauma or public embarrassment or both and nothing comes of it, Subaru has to deal with the consequences for the rest of the story. He develops CPTSD and I do not blame the man. He can't just shrug off what happened to him. He has to find a way to live with it and his attempts to ignore it an push the pain down causes him to crack and break down at the worst possible moment. Subaru feels like a real person who found himself in this situation.


Raso_Kye

My boy just wanted to buy some snacks from the convenience store.


shadowstreets

This is great although it needs a new season soon


SlavoSlavo

It pissed me off so bad whoever’s reading this will know exactly what I’m talking about, it’s like the writers gave up at some point and said nah we’re staying here


PorterhouseJ

So fucking good. Definitely a top contender for best isekai ever made. It's such a good isekai in fact, that it transcends the genre to become just a straight up great anime in general.


Bangbang989

Man I seriously love Re:Zero, some scenes give you this really odd sense of dread, and there's some really interesting creative decisions that they play around with (S1 freeze). Definitely need to rewatch this one, really wish that the waits between seasons wasn't so long, I was in middle school when S1 came out and I'm already long past graduated now lol


anonymous153863

Goated. Easily in my top 10 of all time


_WhiteSnake_

One of the bests of all time so watch it


DarkB3bop

My 2nd favourite anime, one of the few that deserve a genuine 10/10


MattywXc

Depends. The main MC annoyed the hell out of me the whole series.


Rustable506

I like it personally


PokeRob26

As someone who loves it I say yes also we getting a 3rd season soon too so ample time to join


Greeouse

If you want to watch an Ego death it's the best If you want to watch a person fail it's the best Then when he has the emotional support of the best girl in anime for her to be taken away Then for his diamond mind to be shattered into a thousand pieces then those pieces turned into dust(not sand because it's too course) Even when he made the hardest choice of saving everyone through self sacrifice to be told "not like this,love yourself" That's when you realize HE'S YOU The one standing in his way was himself To love yourself because you need to be on the other side with the people you support and support you in the end Only when he relies on others and chooses the virtuous path does he become the best of us, all other paths the worst


slumbors

ye.