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I cried so much when this first aired. I would've liked him to fall for her. I really don't see why he cares for Emilia at all. I hope in the end, rem finds someone to love her. Or Subaru wises up. F"n idiot passing up rem
Awesome, hope you guys watch the OVA movie Frozen Bond if you want more Re Zero and a a bit more Emilia backstory it's a great watch (especially before S2 imo). There's another OVA called Memory Snow but that isnt necessary it's more of a wholesome extra content thing but still a nice watch.
@11:46 you can see Carlie really felt that in her heart. Ange knew too without looking at Carlie's face. You guys are the best! Rem is definitely best girl ❤
You guys are definitely correct that the feelings Rem has toward Subaru is a parallel to the feelings Subaru has toward Emilia. The other thing to keep in mind is that even outside the romantic feelings, Rem is forever grateful to Subaru for getting her out of her own head and move on from her depression. She sees Subaru going through that same thing and wants to help him too. Outside of all the insane plot devices, this entire show needs to be looked at as a giant metaphor for depression and loneliness, and the cast of characters are learning different ways to connect with people (not just romantically) and help each other out.
best way ive heard it said, "without realzing it, the show ends up being a sort of video essay on the idea of 'learning to love yourself'. From Rem, to Subaru, to even Emilia. And each one helps the other get there."
This is the first ever anime scene I cried for. It was so beautiful I was overwhelmed with how positive of a speech was delivered in the most depressive time. Beautiful writing
So far, the anime hasn't made me cry yet. However, there is a scene in the web novel that never fails to make me cry no matter how many times I read it. I hope that scene is adapted well in the anime. I guess it helps that the web novel can be more descriptive, and Tappei isn't limited by an "episode duration" so he can make chapters as long as they need to be.
@@koboi491 Arc 6 is just amazing and it sure has plenty of great moments, but the scene I'm talking about is the "broadcast" speech in Arc 5. I just feel like the way Tappei wrote it in the POV of a vulnerable child, crushing her hope at every line only to raise it up to extreme heights at the last moment just hits different.
A lot got made of the “I love Emilia” moment when it first aired and in that moment you feel for Rem. But, It’s not that he doesn’t feel anything for Rem. He just felt in that moment telling her anything other than what his original goal was, would be an insult to her and why she was trying so hard to save Subaru. By telling her this which she already knew, she knows now her hero has picked himself back up and regained his resolve to save everyone and not run away. It’s a real turning point for Subaru and his open relationship he forms with Rem as well. A lot of people get confused when Subaru then in the following episodes is falling all over for Rem after having just said he loves Emilia. Feelings can quickly change but Subaru already harbored strong feelings for Rem. they only intensified even more in this episode and beyond to where he holds only Rem and Emilia in his heart for people he truly loves. It’s a beautiful episode and it is one of my favorite anime episodes ever.
One of my absolute favorite episodes in Re:Zero. The scene with Rem not only felt like I was watching myself in an anime, pouring out all my negative feeling about myself, word for word. But it also introduced me to the idea that people see me differently than I view myself. My positive actions *aren't* just a passing thing that doesn't matter. My negative actions don't define me as a person. I still very much struggle with it, and find it difficult to comprehend people loving and appreciating me, but this scene at least made me aware of this as an idea. The thing that kills me most about the scene is how Rem sympathises, and holds Subaru in such high regard with only the knowledge she has in the singular timeline she has been apart of. She has no actual knowledge of all the pain and suffering he has actually faced in other timelines, and when he talks about things like "it kills you AND me", that comes across as a complete figure of speech, and Subaru being kinda dramatic and mega hard on himself. If you watch the cut videos on YT that show how Return by Death looks to other people, it really becomes clear just how difficult it becomes for characters to see him manage to do the impossible in the most amazing ways, just to suddenly stop and slip into trauma and depression. (Which frankly, is how it feels to suffer from trauma/depression irl sometimes) You can only imagine the overwhelming sympathy Rem would have in a more 'real-life' setting where she has real knowledge of what burdens Subaru has been suffered. This just contributes to the ongoing theme of loneliness that Subaru experiences.
Credit goes to @MrTimeattacker. Under Autosaves video, he made a brilliant explanation about the "I love Emilia" Scene (It’s really infuriating why so few people still don't recognize the real significance of this): A large portion of the point of this arc was that Emilia did not owe Subaru a relationship because he did so much for her, especially when he does stuff that ends up hurting both of them all while Subaru uses Emilia as an excuse for his horrible behaviour. That's not how real relationships or love works. As an extension of that, Subaru does not owe Rem a relationship for all that she's done for him. He does not have to accept the confession if he does not want to. Once again, obligation is not a good basis for a relationship, and if Subaru does not feel the same way, he just doesn't feel the same way. It's also pretty clear why subaru loves Emilia, even with the anime cutting some Emilia content from the mansion arc. That being said I think the best end to the discussion on the romantic part of this episode is hypothesizing what if subaru said "i Love you too Rem" it would have been an insult to Rem's feeling, It would have been cheap for what subaru's motivations him wanting to do something for her (even though just to satisfy his self-worth up until now) and ruining the earlier development and most importantly choosing rem was EASY way out. It would absolutely be a betrayal of his character, if he had chosen Rem here out of desperation. (There is an If-Story that goes to show what would have happened if he ran away with Rem.) Subaru is OUR definition of depressed, and unfortunately that's not something time alone can fix. However, with the right support system and the courage to reach out your hand even when you don't believe you're worth it... someone suffering from depression can actually go on to be an incredible person, stronger and kinder because of the understanding they've gained. It's really not on the nose like other shows, But a cold dread that creeps up on you. Also, at the end of the day, Both are laughing, and you can't help but betray how you feel about someone.
The way I've always liked to describe the "love confession" aspect of this episode is less as a central point, even though it _seems_ like a large focus of the conversation's final part, and more as one positive tool, among others, that Rem utilizes to try and help Subaru's self-esteem. After all, she says it herself: for every bad thing Subaru can say about himself, she can come up with a counter (which is itself mirrored by Subaru's declaration to Emilia in the final episode). That's not to say her feelings are untrue, or not important and meaningful, obviously; but I think people get bogged down on the question of "who loves who" a bit too much (partly, to be fair, because of how the episode is structured), while misunderstanding that that aspect is ultimately a rather minor part of the discussion. In other words, they miss the forest for the trees. To put it in shorter terms: Rem's goal here isn't to start a romantic relationship. She doesn't care about some date with Subaru - or she would've agreed to his proposal - she wants him back on his feet.
@@badwulff Exactly, the goal of this conversation was to get him to break out of his spiral. What i also theorize, is rem telling him that she loves him and his answere to that being that he loves Emilia, was kinda a roundabout way of asking him "Hey, are you back?" And him basically confirming that with "Yes, I am back."
True, Subaru was doing exactly what Rem wanted him to do - chase for his dream, keep going for the future he wanted. Even if she was not the part of that future. This is a sacrifice in it's purest form. However, in the novels it's also clearly stated that his feelings for Rem grew way deeper than he could ignore and pretend it's just friendship. Furthermore, Subaru decided to use the same strategy with Emilia. Giving unconditional love and selfless devotion without asking for anything in return, making your loved one feel the strongest, most special and needed person in the world - just what he felt being next to Rem.
2:00 Puck tells him that to killed him he needs at least 1000 shadow hands witch is about half of what Sattella has (2000) betelgeuse seems to have just in tens
Huge respect for the reaction to the infamous line, especially to Ange! It's indeed *good* that he didn't lead her on. The sooner any potential false hope is dispelled, the better. When I first watched it, I was mad at Subaru for being "stubborn" but I was misguided. It wasn't stubbornness, one does not choose whom to love. He's a teenager boy with a crush, and I once was one too. It wasn't as simple as trying to be rational about it.
True but also to Ange's point, Subaru could have handled it a lot better. It seemed like he just completed disregarded everything Rem had just said. I think that's what made most people upset with the scene.
@@thefrickenchicken1417Thing is, the opposite is true; that was the right thing for him to say at that moment. To reaffirm his love and his goals was exactly what Rem wanted him to do, even if it meant being rejected.
There’s just one problem it absolutely contradicts the source material. In the source material, Rem basically ends up telling Subaru “you know polygamy is a completely acceptable practice here wink wink” And then he goes to ask Emilia about it and he tries to ask her point blank because Subaru is an idiot. And that’s when we get the infamous “who’s rem” line.
@ Yeah it didn’t happen here exactly. It was after the battle of the white whale. Rem faked her death to get a love confession out of Subaru and convinced him on the idea of her being his second wife. And he said sure as long as Emilia agrees to it
And this ladies and gentlemen was one of the PEAKS of Re:Zero ... Soo good just two great characters talking . And btw from ep 1 to 18 is considered a Prologue , now the real story begins .
I feel like a lot of people miss the point of Subaru's dialogue. It's less admitting what he really is and more so voicing out what he *believes himself to be*. It's not the truth, and just the feelings that have been intensifying inside of him from the start of the series. I mean, that's literally the entire reason for Rem's following monologue, Subaru's soliloquy is his own vision of himself, and from what we've seen through the entire show, not what he really is.
People hates subaru for the most ignorant reasons and they're no different, they might not be as vocal as other moronic reactors but saying subaru doesn't deserve Rem is just absolutely dumb. He literally forgave her for torturing and killing him, he even killed himself for her in the following loop and they're gonna say he doesn't deserve her just because he doesn't reciprocate her feelings as if he's obligated to do that.
11:53 "i want to see emilia smile" Carlie: Visual disgust Like just with that facial expression alone i could see the main thiught going through Carlie's head was "HOW CAN YOU NOT SEE AND ACKNOWLEDGE THIS BEAUTIFUL GEM RIGHT IN FRONT OF YOU??!!!"😭
No action nothing hype just words but I think we can all agree this is one of the best episode re:zero offered to us and their reaction is what we've all been waiting for
People that angry at subaru will likely be someone who leave their partners when they argue and someone offer them a shoulder to cry on. This happen a lot in reality and many people regret it afterwards. This actually the most used ways to take other people partners too.
omg i just realized i had a similar situation in my life, just that i was the rem and my friend was subaru, first she lifted me up and then i supported her, same way rem did, when she was down.
Such an incredible episode of television. Almost the entirety of the episode was set in 1 location, and was pure dialogue. You don't see that anywhere else! The Author and Studio White Fox knocked it out of the park!
I really like this episode, because it shows how Subaru sees and thinks of himself, and that everything is somewhat of an act from him trying to be the person he presents himself as
when most anime's focus on action this episode was probably one of my most favourite in anime not just this series as the dialogue and voice acting is incredible(including English version) and that makes you so emotional for 2 animated characters. i was fully immersed in their feelings and i actually cried
*In the world of Anime* , Rem is already known by *Best girl Rem* , she's the Queen of all female characters 👌🏽♥️ . On the other hand , i always find my heart break when i hear what Subaru says about him self , what he said was so realistic & relatable to a terrifying degree . *To Carlie* , there's a bunch of meme videos about that moment when Subaru said he loves Emilia, u should check it out , it will make u feel a little bit better lol 🤣
Ange concluded, "Brilliant episode." Exactly. If you guys are like me, that feeling will grow. This is the best dialog scene I have ever scene in any media. And the episode starts from the end of the world. Episode 18 is one of the best shows I have ever seen.
One of the most wholesome anime episodes in my 25 years of watching anime. And yes.. We all wanted subaru to respond positvely to rems feelings. But i also think many underestimated emelia. Looking forward to the next episodes.
whenever I decided to watch a reaction from any channel on ytb about re zero, I always click on eps 18 first, what I truly want to see is how people react to Rem and subaru, i want them to have a more general view of this anime rather than cursing a character just because they rejected their favorite character. it's good that there are people like you guys who still understand why subaru rejected Rem more than other people react, that's why i will follow you more
Betelgeuse's story will be explored in season 2 so you'll be able to confirm or deny any theories you have about him. Rezero was really written very well. There has been hints or allusions that I missed when I first watched it, but when rewatching it really hit different.
PEAK! ------- Naruto learned how to do talk-no-jutsu from Rem. ------ Then: Rem is a monster! Now: 12:15 "(Rem's) actually the best anime character there is!" Two more members for #TeamRem!
There is actually a side story that covers "what if" Subaru and Rem do end up running away, but it's never adapted in the anime. They end up having two children.
Rem is truly best side chick (im jk dont kill me LOL) & The speed at which Carlie's smile changed when Subaru said "I Love Emilia" after Rem's whole love poem-vibe speech followed by Ange's awakward neck scratch LOL🤣 Im glad you guys reminded yourselves of Subaru's situation, many ppl hate on Subaru here forgetting what he went through, think I did too. At the same time he was kind of unfair to Rem in what he said tho out of ignorance i believe. My heart sank for her as well.
this is the scene I made rem my waifu forever! My most beloved female character in anime history! I love rem so much she’s the embodiment of kind love.
Subaru: *literally forgave her for torturing and killing him, he even killed himself for her in the following loop. reactors: We're just gonna be dumb and ignore that.
What I will say after finishing S1 of Re:Zero is that I also really like Emilia as a character. She's a total sweetheart. Sucks to be stuck in a best girl competition against Rem.
Idk why people hate so much Subaru for giving an honest answer.. I felt sorry for REM But.. I Loved Subaru more when he said I Love EMILIA.. Maybe Polygamy should be no problem in that kinda world.. 😅
Do you know what Rem Light Novel content was cut from anime, around episode 21 ?😃 (i get why they did it, it makes for a more clear cut perfect ending of S1, considering they didnt plan further seasons, but still...)
@@Animeedits54 I checked the wiki page again and HOLY SHIT thats a lot of spoilers, seriously, dont read anything else, not worthy if you want to be anime only.
@@Animeedits54 I think he is talking about how Rem said that she is fine with being Subaru's second wife. And Subaru replied: "If Emilia-tan is a very generous first wife". And then Rem said that they must convince Emilia when they return.
Im shocked how open minded they were most people raged and hated Subaru for not loving Rem back. I love Rem and Emilia equally so it’s hard to choose. Emilia seems really hard to please while Rem is willing to do whatever Subaru wants.
It's important to note that it's especially easy to root for Rem at this point. A. She's just the sweetest, but also B. She's been shown a lot more than Emila. We really haven't gotten to see Emila all that much to be honest. That all being said, it's good that Subaru didn't put any if's or but's about it. He told Rem that he loves Emila. He's not leading her on or letting her think she has a chance that doesn't exist. I know it's stated you've finished S1, but it's also made clear that even though Subaru loves Emila, he also loves Rem and cherishes her as well, non-romantically. The beginning of S2 is a prime example of that and I won't spoil it. Subaru will go to bat for Rem just as much as Emila to be honest.
I’m sorry Rem Fans no offense, but ya’ll must love dating psychos that kill you, Subaru has been stanning Emilia since the start of the show & She has yet to hurt or even Kill him, unlike Rem, So the only one I feel bad for here is Subaru. Still love Rem though, but using his trauma as an excuse to make a move on him is kind of despicable, Don’t know why everyone pretends to forget what Rem did in the past ngl.
That's the thing, Subaru explains this in a past episode. Emilia is the only one who treated him well from the get-go. He has the past knowledge of Rem not trusting him, and even killing him, whilst Emilia always treated him kindly, and fairly - and he knows this. It's easy for us to say "Rem best girl" now, but Subaru's perspective is different. He still remembers Emilia being his 'hero' near the beginning of his time in this world, and values her unconditional kindness above all else.
Subaru changed Rem from worse to best girl in this current episode. I don't know which part you are talking about that she is making a move on him but we do know that despite Subaru's offer of living with her for a lifetime, which Rem really likes the idea of that, she knows that it wasn't coming from the Subaru he knows and he loved and that's why she prefers what's best for Subaru and not what's only best for her. It's not that people pretend of what Rem did to Subaru. It's because the show changed our perception towards Rem through Subaru. Subaru already moved on from that past different timeline and loved them. Subaru even explained why Rem and Ram act that way. That's why the show also releases Emilia's story in order to have a more look of Emilia. The reason why people see Rem better than Emilia in this current episode is because when Subaru breaks down in front Emilia like a mad man, Emilia gave up on him (for Subaru's sake) and few episodes later Rem shines brighter when Subaru breaks down.
honestly I don't really get this. Subaru obviously understands both Rems motivations for killing him and that she would never do it again after the forest, which is the whole reason why he trusts her so much now. He's the one who brought up running away with her for his entire life in the first place. Why would he ever do that if she was just "a psycho that kills him"? I'm not trying to say he's wrong and should've chosen Rem, but nothing he does since the forest shows that he has any sort of distrust or harsh feelings for Rem in any capacity. As for Rem using Subarus trauma to make a move on him, I think it's wrong for two reasons. First, Subaru initiated the conversation of running away together, and Rem answered truthfully. I don't really see what the alternative would be. Secondly, Rem straight up told him that Subaru taking up her offer would mean leaving behind the whole reason she loved Subaru in the first place, so in a way, she kinda rejected him before she even confessed. In my opinion, the whole point of this talk was just to get Subaru out of his bad mind, not to make a move on him, otherwise she would've just went along with it from the get-go.
@@Gamed-dd7tj You forget that before the runaway scene, Rem put him to sleep the first witch run, wishing for him to lean on her more, then the second time where we actually saw the purple cloak witches & they kill Subaru again, He goes insane, hugs Rem, & that entire time he was traumatized, Rem was smiling that he was leaning on her more, Honestly Rem has redeemed herself for me towards the end of S1 especially in the Betelgeuse scenes, But I’m sorry Rem Fans literally have nothing that puts Rem over Emilia, or anything that should make them hate Subaru for not choosing someone he was never in love with, Rem fans seem to forget that, Especially When Emilia’s first encounter with a stranger was to help, heal, & save him, Meanwhile Rem’s first encounter with a stranger was to mercilessly kill him because he smelled funny [Exaggeration I know there’s more to that reason relax] and it Took Emilia telling Rem to chill out & that Subaru’s a good person to get her to finally stop killing him, So she didn’t even stop on her own, I understand your points, But Rem fans being mad at this episode is honestly the most immature thing ever, When you know Subaru said who he loves several times & know what has happened before this. Ya’ll be making her character look worse by saying he should’ve picked her or that Subaru wanted to Runaway with her when in reality he was beyond tired of trying to fight his fate & even Rem knew he didn’t love her & it wasn’t out of love.
@@K00300 Rem puts him to sleep because she knows that they will be in danger and that's why she doesn't want Subaru to be at risk. Making someone feel that you are a reliable person is not a bad thing. You are reading things wrong. Rem just saved him. There's no malicious intent from Rem there. If Rem is just really a bad girl, she could've just accept Subaru's offer to ran away but she didn't because it's not coming from the Subaru she loved. No one here is hating Subaru for not choosing Rem. No one here is hating Emilia either. Both are good characters. You are making thing up and readings things wrong. Remember, Rem and Ram had traumatic experience with the witch cult and just so you know the world has traumatic experience with the Witch. Subaru is very suspicious because of his smell of the witch within him and Subaru's actions is so unnatural and suspicious. It's not normal for any person to interact with strangers as if they were close that's why Subaru is highly suspicious. Remember, in this world, killing and dying is so easy. They literally have no seconds to defend themselves if they were caught of guard. In this world, there's no other person like Subaru that's why he became suspicious and he himself describes his own character as rotten. What's funny here is that Subaru explained why Rem and Ram acted that way and here you are still not knowing anything from their world and the show itself!
Our heart breaks for Rem 💔 Best girl for sure.
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Indeed; The episode that cemented Rem as best girl(for most of us)...
and made the anime community went to full on waifu wars! :))
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The author released a few pages of what would have happened if Rem chose to go with Subaru on this episode.
I cried so much when this first aired. I would've liked him to fall for her. I really don't see why he cares for Emilia at all. I hope in the end, rem finds someone to love her. Or Subaru wises up. F"n idiot passing up rem
Awesome, hope you guys watch the OVA movie Frozen Bond if you want more Re Zero and a a bit more Emilia backstory it's a great watch (especially before S2 imo). There's another OVA called Memory Snow but that isnt necessary it's more of a wholesome extra content thing but still a nice watch.
A full twenty minute dialogue between two people, presenting the most sincere confession in the history of animation
And then rejection
@@subhosaha7320just like real life. 😂😂😂
@@subhosaha7320rem knew it was gonna happen
the whole episode was just dialogue but it's one of the best. hats off to the VA's!
11:45 you can see Carlie's soul leaving her body
My soul leaves my body everytime I read that as well.
ye in an instant haha
@11:46 you can see Carlie really felt that in her heart. Ange knew too without looking at Carlie's face. You guys are the best! Rem is definitely best girl ❤
Who's Rem?
@@WolforNuva damn you (shaking fist violently in the air)
You guys are definitely correct that the feelings Rem has toward Subaru is a parallel to the feelings Subaru has toward Emilia. The other thing to keep in mind is that even outside the romantic feelings, Rem is forever grateful to Subaru for getting her out of her own head and move on from her depression. She sees Subaru going through that same thing and wants to help him too. Outside of all the insane plot devices, this entire show needs to be looked at as a giant metaphor for depression and loneliness, and the cast of characters are learning different ways to connect with people (not just romantically) and help each other out.
best way ive heard it said, "without realzing it, the show ends up being a sort of video essay on the idea of 'learning to love yourself'. From Rem, to Subaru, to even Emilia. And each one helps the other get there."
Ange understand Subaru so well
Carlie's face at the infamous Subaru's line is priceless LMAO
This is the first ever anime scene I cried for. It was so beautiful I was overwhelmed with how positive of a speech was delivered in the most depressive time. Beautiful writing
So far, the anime hasn't made me cry yet. However, there is a scene in the web novel that never fails to make me cry no matter how many times I read it. I hope that scene is adapted well in the anime. I guess it helps that the web novel can be more descriptive, and Tappei isn't limited by an "episode duration" so he can make chapters as long as they need to be.
@@icecreamcake5381Let me guess, it's from arc 6 right?
@@koboi491 Arc 6 is just amazing and it sure has plenty of great moments, but the scene I'm talking about is the "broadcast" speech in Arc 5. I just feel like the way Tappei wrote it in the POV of a vulnerable child, crushing her hope at every line only to raise it up to extreme heights at the last moment just hits different.
The first anime scene I cried in was from Erased. I recommend it.
One Piece fans: First time? 🥴
A lot got made of the “I love Emilia” moment when it first aired and in that moment you feel for Rem.
But, It’s not that he doesn’t feel anything for Rem. He just felt in that moment telling her anything other than what his original goal was, would be an insult to her and why she was trying so hard to save Subaru.
By telling her this which she already knew, she knows now her hero has picked himself back up and regained his resolve to save everyone and not run away. It’s a real turning point for Subaru and his open relationship he forms with Rem as well.
A lot of people get confused when Subaru then in the following episodes is falling all over for Rem after having just said he loves Emilia. Feelings can quickly change but Subaru already harbored strong feelings for Rem. they only intensified even more in this episode and beyond to where he holds only Rem and Emilia in his heart for people he truly loves.
It’s a beautiful episode and it is one of my favorite anime episodes ever.
One of my absolute favorite episodes in Re:Zero.
The scene with Rem not only felt like I was watching myself in an anime, pouring out all my negative feeling about myself, word for word.
But it also introduced me to the idea that people see me differently than I view myself. My positive actions *aren't* just a passing thing that doesn't matter. My negative actions don't define me as a person.
I still very much struggle with it, and find it difficult to comprehend people loving and appreciating me, but this scene at least made me aware of this as an idea.
The thing that kills me most about the scene is how Rem sympathises, and holds Subaru in such high regard with only the knowledge she has in the singular timeline she has been apart of.
She has no actual knowledge of all the pain and suffering he has actually faced in other timelines, and when he talks about things like "it kills you AND me", that comes across as a complete figure of speech, and Subaru being kinda dramatic and mega hard on himself.
If you watch the cut videos on YT that show how Return by Death looks to other people, it really becomes clear just how difficult it becomes for characters to see him manage to do the impossible in the most amazing ways, just to suddenly stop and slip into trauma and depression. (Which frankly, is how it feels to suffer from trauma/depression irl sometimes)
You can only imagine the overwhelming sympathy Rem would have in a more 'real-life' setting where she has real knowledge of what burdens Subaru has been suffered.
This just contributes to the ongoing theme of loneliness that Subaru experiences.
And this is why Rem is best girl. ❤️
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Oof, u mean Ram?
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Credit goes to @MrTimeattacker. Under Autosaves video, he made a brilliant explanation about the "I love Emilia" Scene (It’s really infuriating why so few people still don't recognize the real significance of this):
A large portion of the point of this arc was that Emilia did not owe Subaru a relationship because he did so much for her, especially when he does stuff that ends up hurting both of them all while Subaru uses Emilia as an excuse for his horrible behaviour. That's not how real relationships or love works. As an extension of that, Subaru does not owe Rem a relationship for all that she's done for him. He does not have to accept the confession if he does not want to. Once again, obligation is not a good basis for a relationship, and if Subaru does not feel the same way, he just doesn't feel the same way.
It's also pretty clear why subaru loves Emilia, even with the anime cutting some Emilia content from the mansion arc.
That being said I think the best end to the discussion on the romantic part of this episode is hypothesizing what if subaru said "i Love you too Rem" it would have been an insult to Rem's feeling, It would have been cheap for what subaru's motivations him wanting to do something for her (even though just to satisfy his self-worth up until now) and ruining the earlier development and most importantly choosing rem was EASY way out. It would absolutely be a betrayal of his character, if he had chosen Rem here out of desperation. (There is an If-Story that goes to show what would have happened if he ran away with Rem.)
Subaru is OUR definition of depressed, and unfortunately that's not something time alone can fix. However, with the right support system and the courage to reach out your hand even when you don't believe you're worth it... someone suffering from depression can actually go on to be an incredible person, stronger and kinder because of the understanding they've gained. It's really not on the nose like other shows, But a cold dread that creeps up on you.
Also, at the end of the day, Both are laughing, and you can't help but betray how you feel about someone.
The way I've always liked to describe the "love confession" aspect of this episode is less as a central point, even though it _seems_ like a large focus of the conversation's final part, and more as one positive tool, among others, that Rem utilizes to try and help Subaru's self-esteem. After all, she says it herself: for every bad thing Subaru can say about himself, she can come up with a counter (which is itself mirrored by Subaru's declaration to Emilia in the final episode).
That's not to say her feelings are untrue, or not important and meaningful, obviously; but I think people get bogged down on the question of "who loves who" a bit too much (partly, to be fair, because of how the episode is structured), while misunderstanding that that aspect is ultimately a rather minor part of the discussion. In other words, they miss the forest for the trees.
To put it in shorter terms: Rem's goal here isn't to start a romantic relationship. She doesn't care about some date with Subaru - or she would've agreed to his proposal - she wants him back on his feet.
@@badwulff Exactly, the goal of this conversation was to get him to break out of his spiral. What i also theorize, is rem telling him that she loves him and his answere to that being that he loves Emilia, was kinda a roundabout way of asking him "Hey, are you back?" And him basically confirming that with "Yes, I am back."
There is a vast chasm between Subaru's feelings for Emilia and Rem's feelings for Subaru.
@@TamagoSenshiit's even more complex in the novels
True, Subaru was doing exactly what Rem wanted him to do - chase for his dream, keep going for the future he wanted. Even if she was not the part of that future. This is a sacrifice in it's purest form.
However, in the novels it's also clearly stated that his feelings for Rem grew way deeper than he could ignore and pretend it's just friendship. Furthermore, Subaru decided to use the same strategy with Emilia.
Giving unconditional love and selfless devotion without asking for anything in return, making your loved one feel the strongest, most special and needed person in the world - just what he felt being next to Rem.
2:00 Puck tells him that to killed him he needs at least 1000 shadow hands witch is about half of what Sattella has (2000)
betelgeuse seems to have just in tens
Echidna the goat 🗣🗣🗣‼️
No wonder Satella is so feared though, she sounds crazy strong 🙆♂️
@@yellow_flash813 according to the Author , Satella and Rienhard are the two most powerfull beings in the world
@@niccolorichter1488 there's also certain greedy guy that even Reinhard probably couldn't defeat
@@MTmorderca Well he is definitly one of the strongest beings in the world thats for sure
Huge respect for the reaction to the infamous line, especially to Ange! It's indeed *good* that he didn't lead her on. The sooner any potential false hope is dispelled, the better.
When I first watched it, I was mad at Subaru for being "stubborn" but I was misguided. It wasn't stubbornness, one does not choose whom to love. He's a teenager boy with a crush, and I once was one too. It wasn't as simple as trying to be rational about it.
True but also to Ange's point, Subaru could have handled it a lot better. It seemed like he just completed disregarded everything Rem had just said. I think that's what made most people upset with the scene.
@@thefrickenchicken1417Thing is, the opposite is true; that was the right thing for him to say at that moment. To reaffirm his love and his goals was exactly what Rem wanted him to do, even if it meant being rejected.
There’s just one problem it absolutely contradicts the source material. In the source material, Rem basically ends up telling Subaru “you know polygamy is a completely acceptable practice here wink wink” And then he goes to ask Emilia about it and he tries to ask her point blank because Subaru is an idiot. And that’s when we get the infamous “who’s rem” line.
@@Phillylove100 Are you sure you are referring to the LN?
@ Yeah it didn’t happen here exactly. It was after the battle of the white whale. Rem faked her death to get a love confession out of Subaru and convinced him on the idea of her being his second wife. And he said sure as long as Emilia agrees to it
And this ladies and gentlemen was one of the PEAKS of Re:Zero ... Soo good just two great characters talking . And btw from ep 1 to 18 is considered a Prologue , now the real story begins .
I'm dying everytime Ange speaks Betelgeuse's name 😂
*Bäteulgãeyzeh*
I feel like a lot of people miss the point of Subaru's dialogue. It's less admitting what he really is and more so voicing out what he *believes himself to be*. It's not the truth, and just the feelings that have been intensifying inside of him from the start of the series. I mean, that's literally the entire reason for Rem's following monologue, Subaru's soliloquy is his own vision of himself, and from what we've seen through the entire show, not what he really is.
For real.
People hates subaru for the most ignorant reasons and they're no different, they might not be as vocal as other moronic reactors but saying subaru doesn't deserve Rem is just absolutely dumb. He literally forgave her for torturing and killing him, he even killed himself for her in the following loop and they're gonna say he doesn't deserve her just because he doesn't reciprocate her feelings as if he's obligated to do that.
11:53 "i want to see emilia smile"
Carlie: Visual disgust
Like just with that facial expression alone i could see the main thiught going through Carlie's head was "HOW CAN YOU NOT SEE AND ACKNOWLEDGE THIS BEAUTIFUL GEM RIGHT IN FRONT OF YOU??!!!"😭
No action nothing hype just words but I think we can all agree this is one of the best episode re:zero offered to us and their reaction is what we've all been waiting for
This OST when she was giving her confession is called Wishing it’s known as REM’s theme I listen to it so much and it’s even my ringtone for my alarm
People that angry at subaru will likely be someone who leave their partners when they argue and someone offer them a shoulder to cry on. This happen a lot in reality and many people regret it afterwards. This actually the most used ways to take other people partners too.
That's why she's the MVP!!!!... that's why she's the Goat!!!! The GOAT!!!!!
omg i just realized i had a similar situation in my life, just that i was the rem and my friend was subaru, first she lifted me up and then i supported her, same way rem did, when she was down.
Such an incredible episode of television.
Almost the entirety of the episode was set in 1 location, and was pure dialogue. You don't see that anywhere else!
The Author and Studio White Fox knocked it out of the park!
First time i see ppl actually put themselves in Subaru shoes especially first time watching this episode . W Ange moment .
"It seems a bit much...."
"Someone's got an overkill there, in the fine print."
:))))))
The song playing during the confession was sung by Rem’s VA and it’s a love confession as well
I really like this episode, because it shows how Subaru sees and thinks of himself, and that everything is somewhat of an act from him trying to be the person he presents himself as
Rem, best maid of all time 🥹
she is the best girl not just best maid
when most anime's focus on action this episode was probably one of my most favourite in anime not just this series as the dialogue and voice acting is incredible(including English version) and that makes you so emotional for 2 animated characters. i was fully immersed in their feelings and i actually cried
I remember when I first watched this episode, even though it was almost full episode of dialogue, I was so engrossed in it that it felt like 5 minutes
Subaru: i love Emilia
Me: Me too
Emilia is trash
Rem: Me too.
and me too but otto is the truly best girl
We hate Emilia
One of my favorite episodes of any anime not just re zero. The reason Rem will always be #1 for me.
*In the world of Anime* , Rem is already known by *Best girl Rem* , she's the Queen of all female characters 👌🏽♥️ .
On the other hand , i always find my heart break when i hear what Subaru says about him self , what he said was so realistic & relatable to a terrifying degree .
*To Carlie* , there's a bunch of meme videos about that moment when Subaru said he loves Emilia, u should check it out , it will make u feel a little bit better lol 🤣
ちなみにレムの告白シーンで流れている曲はレムの声優さんが歌っている
Rem is the best anime character of all time alongside chika fujiwara ❤
Poor subaru getting backseat by everyone who is new to this show damn good thing he is a strong mf 😅
Ange concluded, "Brilliant episode." Exactly. If you guys are like me, that feeling will grow. This is the best dialog scene I have ever scene in any media. And the episode starts from the end of the world. Episode 18 is one of the best shows I have ever seen.
I remember how pissed Lupa got towards Subaru from watching this episode.
One of the most wholesome anime episodes in my 25 years of watching anime. And yes.. We all wanted subaru to respond positvely to rems feelings. But i also think many underestimated emelia. Looking forward to the next episodes.
Some of the predictions here were so good I can tell that you guys really understand this story
whenever I decided to watch a reaction from any channel on ytb about re zero, I always click on eps 18 first, what I truly want to see is how people react to Rem and subaru, i want them to have a more general view of this anime rather than cursing a character just because they rejected their favorite character. it's good that there are people like you guys who still understand why subaru rejected Rem more than other people react, that's why i will follow you more
Betelgeuse's story will be explored in season 2 so you'll be able to confirm or deny any theories you have about him. Rezero was really written very well. There has been hints or allusions that I missed when I first watched it, but when rewatching it really hit different.
PEAK!
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Naruto learned how to do talk-no-jutsu from Rem.
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Then: Rem is a monster!
Now: 12:15 "(Rem's) actually the best anime character there is!"
Two more members for #TeamRem!
love the discussion and theories in the end ww ~
This episode definitely had my emotions doing emotional things emotionally.
There is actually a side story that covers "what if" Subaru and Rem do end up running away, but it's never adapted in the anime. They end up having two children.
The ep that made it one of my top animes
For real.
9:48 Beautiful 🥹 Rem 🤧❤️🔥
Rem is truly best side chick (im jk dont kill me LOL)
& The speed at which Carlie's smile changed when Subaru said "I Love Emilia" after Rem's whole love poem-vibe speech followed by Ange's awakward neck scratch LOL🤣
Im glad you guys reminded yourselves of Subaru's situation, many ppl hate on Subaru here forgetting what he went through, think I did too. At the same time he was kind of unfair to Rem in what he said tho out of ignorance i believe. My heart sank for her as well.
Wake up babe, new Carlie and Ange reaction just dropped
Wow now I remember back in the day the team emilia vs team rem beef. Funny times
this is the scene I made rem my waifu forever! My most beloved female character in anime history! I love rem so much she’s the embodiment of kind love.
Ow boy. . The sudden change aura of carlie there when Subaru said "I love Emilia" line 😂😂😂 I felt it like she is about to stab someone😂😂
Subaru: *literally forgave her for torturing and killing him, he even killed himself for her in the following loop.
reactors: We're just gonna be dumb and ignore that.
This episode is the show's magnum opus. The last line is literally the show's tagline.
This feels like its THE mist iconic episode of season 1. Its so wonderful.
2:36 Ange, sometimes you just have the most adorable expressions.
finally subaru learned, its just going up from hereeee
Re zero has finally started
It's crazy how Rem went from killing Subaru to loving him enough to die for him. I wish subaru could love her back. Rem best girl ✨️
there is path where rem accepts subura offer but the end is that die from age and return
Rem best waifu of all time .❤
Ikr.
Betelgeuse is the chair from another timeline: my own theory
Always read the fine print when signing a contract folks, it would suck if there was a clause about destroying the world
3:57 rem needs to comeback for real please
Most brutal friend zoned moment in anime history
What I will say after finishing S1 of Re:Zero is that I also really like Emilia as a character. She's a total sweetheart. Sucks to be stuck in a best girl competition against Rem.
"I love Emilia"
This scene alone divided the fandom. I wanna punch Subaru that time.🤣
the title of the show is literally on this episode
Ah, the iconic episode 18 which intensified the waifu wars in 2016.
They handled this episode so well
For real.
Now to the real re:zero... starting from zero
"Ore wa Emilia ga suki da"
Carlie's face when Subaru said "I love Emilia," and Ange's awkward neck scratch, like "Oh, you dumb bitch, Subaru" 😂
😂😂😂😂😂😂
Rem❤
A fact that won't hurt you anymore : In the novel, Subaru loves Rem and Emilia equally. He wants to marry both if Emilia would agree to polygamy.
Pick is very powerful, but just because he says he will destroy the world doesn't mean he could
Is this the valley of Re:Zero? They are starting from zero.
For real.
Rem is the best female anime character of all time!
okay. this is ReZero
Why you guys not crying 😂, bro im crying when watching this 😭
For real 😢😢😢😢😢😢
Idk why people hate so much Subaru for giving an honest answer..
I felt sorry for REM
But.. I Loved Subaru more when he said I Love EMILIA..
Maybe Polygamy should be no problem in that kinda world.. 😅
Do you know what Rem Light Novel content was cut from anime, around episode 21 ?😃
(i get why they did it, it makes for a more clear cut perfect ending of S1, considering they didnt plan further seasons, but still...)
@@Zonca2 season 3 is coming out.. (in production). They released a visual poster
@@Zonca2 what content.. ? tell me but please give spoiler warning to others (if it's a spoiler)
@@Animeedits54 I checked the wiki page again and HOLY SHIT thats a lot of spoilers, seriously, dont read anything else, not worthy if you want to be anime only.
@@Animeedits54 I think he is talking about how Rem said that she is fine with being Subaru's second wife. And Subaru replied: "If Emilia-tan is a very generous first wife". And then Rem said that they must convince Emilia when they return.
Rem is the best girl. It was the episode when she became my favourite waifu.
Finally, The best girl Rem ❤
Im shocked how open minded they were most people raged and hated Subaru for not loving Rem back. I love Rem and Emilia equally so it’s hard to choose. Emilia seems really hard to please while Rem is willing to do whatever Subaru wants.
I am really worried for arc 7
Defining episode.
Thats why Rem is the best girl
15:53 interesting....🤔🤔🤣🤣
Rem is the best 😔
It's important to note that it's especially easy to root for Rem at this point. A. She's just the sweetest, but also B. She's been shown a lot more than Emila. We really haven't gotten to see Emila all that much to be honest.
That all being said, it's good that Subaru didn't put any if's or but's about it. He told Rem that he loves Emila. He's not leading her on or letting her think she has a chance that doesn't exist. I know it's stated you've finished S1, but it's also made clear that even though Subaru loves Emila, he also loves Rem and cherishes her as well, non-romantically. The beginning of S2 is a prime example of that and I won't spoil it. Subaru will go to bat for Rem just as much as Emila to be honest.
Rem best girl
like what i have said Rem is the best girl ! q q ,
I’m sorry Rem Fans no offense, but ya’ll must love dating psychos that kill you, Subaru has been stanning Emilia since the start of the show & She has yet to hurt or even Kill him, unlike Rem, So the only one I feel bad for here is Subaru. Still love Rem though, but using his trauma as an excuse to make a move on him is kind of despicable, Don’t know why everyone pretends to forget what Rem did in the past ngl.
That's the thing, Subaru explains this in a past episode. Emilia is the only one who treated him well from the get-go. He has the past knowledge of Rem not trusting him, and even killing him, whilst Emilia always treated him kindly, and fairly - and he knows this.
It's easy for us to say "Rem best girl" now, but Subaru's perspective is different. He still remembers Emilia being his 'hero' near the beginning of his time in this world, and values her unconditional kindness above all else.
Subaru changed Rem from worse to best girl in this current episode. I don't know which part you are talking about that she is making a move on him but we do know that despite Subaru's offer of living with her for a lifetime, which Rem really likes the idea of that, she knows that it wasn't coming from the Subaru he knows and he loved and that's why she prefers what's best for Subaru and not what's only best for her. It's not that people pretend of what Rem did to Subaru. It's because the show changed our perception towards Rem through Subaru. Subaru already moved on from that past different timeline and loved them. Subaru even explained why Rem and Ram act that way. That's why the show also releases Emilia's story in order to have a more look of Emilia. The reason why people see Rem better than Emilia in this current episode is because when Subaru breaks down in front Emilia like a mad man, Emilia gave up on him (for Subaru's sake) and few episodes later Rem shines brighter when Subaru breaks down.
honestly I don't really get this. Subaru obviously understands both Rems motivations for killing him and that she would never do it again after the forest, which is the whole reason why he trusts her so much now. He's the one who brought up running away with her for his entire life in the first place. Why would he ever do that if she was just "a psycho that kills him"?
I'm not trying to say he's wrong and should've chosen Rem, but nothing he does since the forest shows that he has any sort of distrust or harsh feelings for Rem in any capacity.
As for Rem using Subarus trauma to make a move on him, I think it's wrong for two reasons. First, Subaru initiated the conversation of running away together, and Rem answered truthfully. I don't really see what the alternative would be. Secondly, Rem straight up told him that Subaru taking up her offer would mean leaving behind the whole reason she loved Subaru in the first place, so in a way, she kinda rejected him before she even confessed. In my opinion, the whole point of this talk was just to get Subaru out of his bad mind, not to make a move on him, otherwise she would've just went along with it from the get-go.
@@Gamed-dd7tj You forget that before the runaway scene, Rem put him to sleep the first witch run, wishing for him to lean on her more, then the second time where we actually saw the purple cloak witches & they kill Subaru again, He goes insane, hugs Rem, & that entire time he was traumatized, Rem was smiling that he was leaning on her more, Honestly Rem has redeemed herself for me towards the end of S1 especially in the Betelgeuse scenes, But I’m sorry Rem Fans literally have nothing that puts Rem over Emilia, or anything that should make them hate Subaru for not choosing someone he was never in love with, Rem fans seem to forget that, Especially When Emilia’s first encounter with a stranger was to help, heal, & save him, Meanwhile Rem’s first encounter with a stranger was to mercilessly kill him because he smelled funny [Exaggeration I know there’s more to that reason relax] and it Took Emilia telling Rem to chill out & that Subaru’s a good person to get her to finally stop killing him, So she didn’t even stop on her own, I understand your points, But Rem fans being mad at this episode is honestly the most immature thing ever, When you know Subaru said who he loves several times & know what has happened before this. Ya’ll be making her character look worse by saying he should’ve picked her or that Subaru wanted to Runaway with her when in reality he was beyond tired of trying to fight his fate & even Rem knew he didn’t love her & it wasn’t out of love.
@@K00300 Rem puts him to sleep because she knows that they will be in danger and that's why she doesn't want Subaru to be at risk. Making someone feel that you are a reliable person is not a bad thing. You are reading things wrong. Rem just saved him. There's no malicious intent from Rem there. If Rem is just really a bad girl, she could've just accept Subaru's offer to ran away but she didn't because it's not coming from the Subaru she loved.
No one here is hating Subaru for not choosing Rem. No one here is hating Emilia either. Both are good characters. You are making thing up and readings things wrong. Remember, Rem and Ram had traumatic experience with the witch cult and just so you know the world has traumatic experience with the Witch. Subaru is very suspicious because of his smell of the witch within him and Subaru's actions is so unnatural and suspicious. It's not normal for any person to interact with strangers as if they were close that's why Subaru is highly suspicious. Remember, in this world, killing and dying is so easy. They literally have no seconds to defend themselves if they were caught of guard. In this world, there's no other person like Subaru that's why he became suspicious and he himself describes his own character as rotten. What's funny here is that Subaru explained why Rem and Ram acted that way and here you are still not knowing anything from their world and the show itself!
Yeah yall better keep your hatred for betelgeuse firm😭😭
😢 one of the saddest characters in rezero and saying alot
In 2016
Waifu WAR Begins😂
Rem is the best girl, but Emilia is the most suitable person for Subaru
nah she's the most suitable person for death