2016年春アニメ
Re:ゼロから始める異世界生活
WHITE FOX
異世界ファンタジーサスペンス
2016年4月4日放送開始
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- is a TV anime produced by White Fox based on Tappei Nagatsuki's light novel (published by KADOKAWA's MF Bunko J), which began airing on TV Tokyo, AT-X, and other stations on April 4, 2016. High schooler Subaru Natsuki is suddenly summoned to another world on his way home from a convenience store, where he meets a silver-haired girl named Emilia. Moments later, he is murdered — and upon waking, discovers he has the power to rewind time upon death, known as "Return by Death." Depicting Subaru's repeated struggle against despair as he relives the same stretch of time again and again to save the people he cares about, the series became a major talking point as an isekai suspense drama upon its original broadcast. Airing for 25 episodes, it was widely praised as a shocking subversion of typical "web novel" isekai tropes.
📝 Highlights
👥 Characters
💫 Foreshadowing & Quotes
❓ FAQ
🌟 Featured Comments
📝 Highlights & Appeal Light spoilers
01① The shocking "Return by Death" premise, rewinding time with every death
Upon discovering his power to rewind time to a set point whenever he dies, Subaru struggles again and again through despair to change the future.
02② A story that begins with meeting the silver-haired Emilia
The relationship with Emilia, a royal selection candidate Subaru meets right after being summoned, becomes the axis of the entire story.
03③ The presence of the oni maid sisters Rem and Ram
The maid sisters Rem and Ram, who serve at the mansion, are portrayed as pivotal characters who greatly shape Subaru's fate.
04④ Relentless despair and suspense that subverts typical isekai tropes
Rather than an overpowered hero steamrolling every obstacle, Subaru's repeated confrontations with the despair of death shocked viewers.
05⑤ The rush of OP "Redo," sung by Konomi Suzuki
Konomi Suzuki's OP theme "Redo" powerfully expresses the show's theme of repeated despair and renewed resolve.
06⑥ The distinctive atmosphere of ED "STYX HELIX" by MYTH & ROID
MYTH & ROID's ethereal ED theme closes each episode with the series' distinctively dark atmosphere.
07⑦ The mystery of Roswaal's mansion and Petelgeuse's madness
The tragedy that unfolds at Roswaal's mansion, where Rem and the others serve, and the fanatical Petelgeuse deliver a huge shock to the story.
08⑧ Colorful supporting characters like the Sword Saint Reinhard
The strongest swordsman Reinhard, Felt, and other colorful characters tied to the royal selection add further depth to the story.
💡 Key Points & Predictions Some spoilers
The mystery behind Subaru's "Return by Death" ability edges closer to its core after the tragedy at Roswaal's mansion. The battle over Emilia's royal selection candidacy, and the direction of Subaru's relationship with Rem, are major threads that continue to unfold across the series.
🧾 Story So Far Contains spoilers
Summoned to another world, Subaru is killed shortly after meeting Emilia and discovers his "Return by Death" ability, which rewinds time upon his death. After dying repeatedly and eventually reaching Roswaal's mansion, Subaru grows closer to Rem and Ram while confronting a horrifying tragedy that befalls the estate.
✅ Recommended Viewing Points
Rather than a power-fantasy where the hero effortlessly dominates, this series follows a protagonist who repeatedly faces the despair of death and keeps pushing forward — a genre-defying shock to isekai conventions. Take your time with Season 1 to fully appreciate the charm of characters like Rem and the meticulously laid groundwork of foreshadowing.
👀 Trivia & Fun Facts
Original author Tappei Nagatsuki is known for serializing the story on the web novel site "Shousetsuka ni Narou." A newly re-edited version of the anime was later produced as well. In 2026, the TV anime marks its 10th anniversary, with a series of commemorative projects underway.
Subaru Natsuki (CV: Yusuke Kobayashi)
The protagonist, a high schooler suddenly summoned to another world who discovers his "Return by Death" power, rewinding time whenever he dies.
Emilia (CV: Rie Takahashi)
A silver-haired half-elf and one of the candidates in the royal selection to choose the next ruler, the first person Subaru meets in this world.
Rem (CV: Inori Minase)
An oni maid serving at Roswaal's mansion, who is initially wary of Subaru but gradually becomes irreplaceable to him.
Ram (CV: Rie Murakawa)
Rem's twin older sister and fellow maid at Roswaal's mansion, whose sharp tongue hides deep loyalty and love for her sister.
Beatrice (CV: Satomi Arai)
A spirit-like girl who guards Roswaal's forbidden library, disdainful of humans yet gradually opening her heart through her interactions with Subaru.
Roswaal L. Mathers (CV: Takehito Koyasu)
The margrave who serves as Emilia's patron, hiding many secrets and schemes beneath his eccentric demeanor.
Puck (CV: Yumi Uchiyama)
A great spirit in the form of a cat, contracted to Emilia, who normally looks adorable but reveals immense power when protecting her.
Felt (CV: Chinatsu Akasaki)
A girl living in the royal capital's slums and another royal selection candidate, living freely off petty theft.
Reinhard van Astrea (CV: Yuichi Nakamura)
The strongest knight, known as the "Sword Saint," whose overwhelming skill is matched by a sincere and humble character that helps Subaru and friends.
Petelgeuse Romanee-Conti (CV: Yoshitsugu Matsuoka)
A fanatical member of the Witch Cult claiming the sin of "Sloth," at the center of the tragedy at Roswaal's mansion, and one of the series' most unsettling antagonists.
💫 Unresolved Foreshadowing Contains spoilers
- Who granted Subaru his "Return by Death" ability, and why, remains the series' single biggest mystery running throughout.
- The many secrets Roswaal keeps, and the true purpose of the royal selection itself, come to matter deeply in later developments.
- The shift in Rem's feelings toward Subaru is carefully woven in as one of the series' defining threads.
💌 Predicted Viral Quotes for Next Season
"I've fallen into despair." — A heavy line Subaru utters amid repeated death and hopelessness, symbolic of the entire series.
"I love you, Subaru-kun." — Rem's confession of her feelings, one of the series' most iconic scenes.
"No matter how many times it takes, I'll just start over." — A resolute line capturing Subaru's determination to keep rising after every despair.
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