Subaru: Elsa stop spawn camping! Elsa: Stop spawning then.

Canon Subaru: I know hell. Pride if Subaru: You're cute kid.

Pride - Starting and finishing the game on hard difficulty as your first time Wrath - Neglecting the story and just killing everything you see in a game to gain xp and reputation Sloth - Rage quitting Greed - 100% completion perfect playthrough simulator Lust - Offbrand version of the game Gluttony - When you have no idea what you're supposed to do to progress

he died 10,000 times for a girl who doesn't even know his name. i dont know if he's blindly in love or just plain insane.

Let's be honest here, Subaru did choose sloth, it was Rem that talked him out of it.

Subaru is the ultimate simp no one will ever dethrone him.

So, in a way, Betelgeuse could've been right when he asked him that he was the Sin Archbishop of Pride

Normal route : Subaru died 13 times Psycopath route: died 10000 times

The perfect example of a butterfly effect. This dude didn’t scream when he was getting mugged, so countless people died and 99.9999% of the world got depression

Missed out the part where Elsa became best girl of this route and fell in love with Subaru

The IF stories should be made into OVA’s

Just remember guys, he died about 110489 in this route, he's beyond insane. Attempting to kill reinhard about 100k times isn't something any mad man can do.

I'm beginning to think that this guy likes Re:Zero...

Imagine being Reinhard, you're just a bro saving people, you may even remember when you saved Subaru from Elsa. And then this guy kills everyone, everyone you care about and you're helpless to protect them, only you survive. And then you confront the deranged monster that did this and he says he did it out of spite for your power. "Visibly shook" is probably an understatement, Reinhard would be broken after the hate subsides with Subaru's death, mentally shattered. Subaru really did win this route.

Subaru: YOU ARE EVERYTHING TO ME Emila: I don't even know who you are.

Plot twist: all of these routes are cannon but at the end of each one Subaru returns by death back to the start and has all his memories erased by Satella and he has to restart the entire route over again this time choosing a different path.

"You cannot kill Reinheart, you can only defeat him, so he burned the kingdom." SASUGA AINZ... oh wait, Sasuga Subaru-sama.

So Pride IF route is basically just RE: Zero Dark Souls Edition...

As an anime-only viewer, this is already pretty amazing so far. Teaming up with Elsa and befriending Battlegoose (I never remember how to spell his name, but you get me) is disturbing enough but capturing Felix has got to be the kicker that drives the insanity home.

You know, Subaru forgot that if he were to kill everyone who is going to celebrate Emilia as a Hero?

Let’s be honest. We would all go insane after the 3rd death at most.

Echidnut: Anime only’s time to go. Me an anime only:*stays* *anyone who continues the wrong thing whilst knowing is wrong, must certainly be consumed by their own pride*

Fun fact : the author himself said that reinhard and elsa were happier in this route over the main

"I-am Natsuki Subaru, Sin Archbishop Of Pride" bro. that sentence is so *Cool*

This route was wild. It’s like the Undertale Genocide route of Re:Zero.

My name is Natsuki subaru ....Sin Archbishop of Pride 😱, this was both scary and awesome

Very very interesting story. I think this solidifies Subaru as the strongest character in the series. Not the strongest in terms of raw power, of course that belongs to Reinhardt, but the strongest as in he can accomplish nearly anything he puts his mind to (minus killing Reinhardt) where as other characters and Reinhardt cannot do the same. I see why people say Subaru and Reinhardt are foils to each other, or two sides of a coin. Like Superman and Batman, one can accomplish anything through raw ability and feats, the other can accomplish anything through preparation, intel and planning. Another cool thing is that I always noticed in stories that villians tend to be villains for stupid or miniscule reasons and events. Like if they just did something different, or forgave someone, or apologized they would end up living a completely different life. While I think that isn't a rule that applies to all villains, I think it definitely applies to Subaru. One small act of pride led to a life or pride and wickedness to his successful demise.

when subaru sacrifices himself for a girl hes called simp but when rem does the same thing shes called a angel

This is the subaru roswaal wanted.

"Genocide route intensifies"

Am I the only one that thinks that this “Pride if story” is badass? This version of Subaru is ruthless yet desperate for own’s reputation which makes Subaru a complete badass.

Subaru kills the Marvel .... I mean Re:zero universe.

Subaru made sure that he killed every bad guy and every hero to be the ultimate bad guy, and emilia the utmimate hero, damn, he’s good at that tho!.

Honestly you can’t really blame Subaru if he really became evil in the anime.

Ways to defeat reinhard: Tell him you can reaturn to death... ez win gg no re

Pride: that one player who dies countless times trying to beat the game Wrath: that one player who ignores the plot and kills everything for XPs Sloth: that one player who gets a happy ending (sort of) Greed: that one player who chooses the bad choices to beat the game Lust: that one player who only do romance quests Gluttony: that one player who doesn't know how to play the game

So you were saying if I choose pride, I got Felix as my slave?

'Anime only should click away now.' Please, I came here for all the spoilers you have to offer!

Wow that’s crazy. He really was like Roswaal. I see a lot of similarities. The both learn to devalue life because death has no consequences (Roswaal is different but you’ll get to that part later). They both go mad obsessing over butterfly effects. Ultimately only one thing remains in their heads: their ultimate goal. So yep definitely ends justifies means. And the ‘you just do what is best for emelia despite her feelings part’ shows here.

18:25 imagine becoming an ultimate villian just so the girl can be a queen total simp move

That turned into Code Geass real quick.

Imagine dying 100 times trying to accomplish something and then some random guy pulls up and makes it look easy. I’d be pissed 😂

Satella watching subaru: *I didn't give you RBD for this shit*

Lets be real here, he just likes speed running

Maybe after the final death Satella said “ok, enough of soap opera,let’s start all over again”

This video taught me a very important lesson, do the right thing for the littlest decisions. Sins can really harm a person and change their point of view on the world. The littlest things might not always be little.

Genuinely wish this man would release a spotify of his channel's music, genuinely love it and seems chill not gonna lie

I think that it’s interesting that Subaru is willing to so easily throw away his life for his goals, and become similar to Roswaal, just how he wanted Subaru to become in the canon story.

Echidnut uploaded. Ah, this must be the choice of steins gate..

Wait. This entire channel is dedicated to Re:Zero??? Pog

Hear me out....I really like this subaru. "Everybody likes a good hero but, everyone loves a great villain"

Man,that was a really good video which described the route´s content without making it boring,congratulations.

Ah... I remember so many people blaming Subaru for not spending his lives training to defeat his foes on his own, like they'd have. I love how ReZero is hilariously smarter than most of it's target audience.

Spoilers start: 11:36 Spoilers end : 12:48 This part spoils Arc 5 and isn't connected to the rest of the video. There are no other spoilers in this video.

Not shouting for help when you're in trouble (physically or mentally) is actually an unhealthy instinct that some people develop throughout their life mostly due their childhood. If you're extremely used to being the one that helps others (or people rely on you all the time) and not the other way around, you usually end up with an instinct of "how can (I) help myself" instead of "who can help me". In that case, this scenario can literally play out like this if Subaru wasn't as helpless as he was in his original life in Japan. Meaning, him being a pathetic loser in his previous life could have developed that "help me" instinct that prevented this route from developing in the first place.

It was really a nice watch, thanks for making these videos !

I believe this should have an adaptation for an alternate path for the anime, all the comments belittling and demeaning Subaru would get what they oh so wanted.

Subaru in this story is literally the most compelling and deep villian I have ever heard of. For no one ever sees themselves as the villian of their own story, and to commit the most agregrious of crimes out of what one perceives as love is the makings of an epic villian. THANK YOU echidnut for this video, it has greatly inspired me for ideas for villians.

“Anyone that continues to do the wrong thing whilst knowing it’s wrong, must certainly be consumed by their own pride” 💯

I may have watched all your Re:Zero IF story videos, but Ayamatsu is still my favorite video of yours!

What's better than more Re:Zero a few seconds after submitting your final semester work? Look no further: Nothing.

Subaru's introduction: Subaru knows that he is erring. Subaru knows that he is incorrect. Subaru knows that this methods will not bring joy to Emilia. But this was the only method he had. Grant Emilia's wish, make Emilia Ruler, and demonstrate his feelings for Emilia. With these things in mind, and knowing from the very beginning that he was wrong, Subaru got here. And so Natsuki Subaru laughs. Snickers. Smirks. “-Watch me, Emilia. See me, detest me, remember me.” “Who, are you? Who in the world, are you...?” Asks Emilia, her voice trembling, as Subaru slowly approaches her with his arms open wide. Subaru closes his eyes. It feels like he's been yearning for this forever. Yearning to answer that question in Emilia's presence, forever-. “-My name is Natsuki Subaru.” “Su, baru...” Just hearing that weak call of his name is enough for a flood of emotion to surge through him. Emotion so great that, by that alone, Subaru is completely satisfied with having come here. With those feelings in his heart, and praying that he'll finish this sentence without his voice shaking because of them- “-Witch Cult Cardinal of Sin, Bishop of PRIDE, Natsuki Subaru!” “Cardinal...!” Giving the greatest introduction he can, Subaru puts all his strength into his legs and kicks off the ground. Natsuki Subaru focuses all of his scattered strength into one point in his body for the final sprint of his life. Sacrificed many people, maltreated those who could perhaps be his accomplices, found solace in those he perhaps had bonds with, and now finally arriving at this darling girl- “I'm the man who burned the world, rocked the country, killed the hero, and-” “-” “-you will kill.” Feeling the impact spear through his chest, Subaru smiles. He falls to his knees, unable to support himself before collapsing, tumbling down. He never reaches Emilia as his body gracelessly pitches across the stone. “Why?” Subaru closes his eyes, ready to accept the end, when something prompts him to raise his eyelids. Emilia is standing right as his side, looking down at him. One of the tears streaming from her eyes lands on Subaru's cheek, making him open his eyes. “Why?” Repeated, overlapping questions. What on earth could this 'why' signify, wonders Subaru. Why did you do this? Why did it have to be like this? Why did you come here to die to me? There are definitely many 'why's in that question. And he would like to answer all of them, but Subaru only has the scarcest of time left. So he lets his final breath carry his answer. “-I love you.” Edited: to those who want to know how much Subaru died (including the last one) is *110,489* times. He didn't ressurect since he was satisfied with the outcome of his doings therefore he is now bound with satella, sealed away, for eternity.

I really need the IF routes to be animated. They are masterpieces the world deserves to see in all their glory

This is the content that truly made me obsessed with Re:Zero

This story really brings into perspective how OP Subaru really is and how much of an affect Subaru has on this world. Spoilers for the video This is definitely my favourite IF, the way Subaru changes, how everything around him changes and his journey in this messed up way. The way Tappei portrays this is amazing. The end was so satisfying, the calm yet twisted way he confesses. It brings you really into the twisted world of re:zero. I hope these stories get adapted as an OVA (sloth would probably be the best OVA because it is not as visibly twisted as the others) Also, the Wrath IF Subaru was actually able to deal with Reinhard which is funny

0:54 Subaru must choose between two Rem's 😏😏😏

this is a masterpiece and i love Re:Zero way more now.

I think what scares me the most about this, is the fact that the "good story" that's happening in the anime could very easily at any point take a dark turn like this. I mean... C'mon! To give one girl, an unhealthy obsession btw, the world, he takes away the very world she wants to rule in exchange for his humanity. That's some next level dedication

Never knew simping can be taken so far.

As an anime only person, I really don't see how anything of value was lost by watching this. Nothing was really spoiled imo and the anime will probably never finish up anyways.

Elsa loved Subaru. Damn you know he was twisted if that happened. Lol

This isn't Re: Zero, this is Code Geass: Return by Death

I'm a hard Emilia x Subaru shipper but just for this pride route I'm having a little debate on Elsa not being a bad choice either.

This story is crazy, I hope in the future they make an anime on the IF Stories.

Great summary, this is def my favourite IF route

Wait, this is actually so interesting. Ty for this video:)

I think the reason why he died permanently is because he failed he's purpose in this world. I think Satella brought him here so that Subaru could kill her but in order to kill Satella Subaru needs to past all the test of virtue and when he failed here Satella must have thought that there's no point in reviving him coz he's already strayed away from his purpose.

So this route is literally sans boss fight every time Subaru is fighting someone?

The reason for Return by Death was for Subaru to find happiness in himself. When he let Emilia killed him he realized that this was it, he was happy with how he died. That's why Satella released him

your content is so good wtf

The wait for season 2 is slowly killing me, and these videos keep me over the edge for Re Zero content Also, in regards to why Subaru actually died at the end, I think maybe that was because he was satisfied with his goal. He had no reason to keep going, an maybe Satella saw that. I find it hard to think that Satella gave up on him, as it's well established that her love for Subaru is absolute. Maybe the way to break the restrictions of Return by Death is to completely accept death, no regrets or anything. Subaru has never accepted death in the main story, he's always felt that there's more he needs to do, and that he needs to try for the perfect ending. Maybe when he finally gets the ending he wants, he'll die permanently.

what if this route was the original route and satella sent him back to the very beginning erasing his memories

Thanks for making this

I dont know if there are OVAs for these *"what if scenarios"* but damn they need to do it. These would be awesome. Or, they'd be amazing alternate timeline movies, like: *Re:Zero - Ayamatsu, ect.* it would be pretty interesting.

"If you enjoy this type of content and would like to see more, leave a comment with whichever route you would like to see next. Choose one of the following: Tsugihagu (Gluttony IF), Obereru (Wrath IF), Rem (Sloth IF), Butterfly's Dream (Lust IF), Kasaneru (Greed IF)."... ALLLLLL GIVE ME MORE!!! XD

This Subaru is cool and all, but true Subaru is still way more cooler for me. Spoiler arc 4 up He is now known as young hero with three of the best knights as his friends, 2 of the next king candidate love him, 1 have a deep trust with him, have a high rank spirit as partner. And now is leading the join mission of three faction. Yeah he is kinda badass RightNow

Mito obg por legendar todas as histórias mano a sério obg msm

This one gave me chills

Even when Subaru is a villain his character is still SO well written. I have some MAD respect for the writer.

Ayamatsu Subaru is really terrifying, IF stories are crazy. In a good way

Thanks for marking a spot for the spoilers !

I really respect him for accomplishing something such as destroying the kingdom that has so many powerful people to protect it. It is really scary and amazing to see that such a weak person can cause such damage that even the most powerful person looks helpless

With these things in mind, and knowing from the very beginning that he was wrong, Subaru got here. And so Natsuki Subaru laughs. Snickers. Smirks. “-Watch me, Emilia. See me, detest me, remember me.” “Who, are you? Who in the world, are you...?” Asks Emilia, her voice trembling, as Subaru slowly approaches her with his arms open wide. Subaru closes his eyes. It feels like he's been yearning for this forever. Yearning to answer that question in Emilia's presence, forever-. “-My name is Natsuki Subaru.” “Su, baru...” Just hearing that weak call of his name is enough for a flood of emotion to surge through him. Emotion so great that, by that alone, Subaru is completely satisfied with having come here. With those feelings in his heart, and praying that he'll finish this sentence without his voice shaking because of them- “-Witch Cult Cardinal of Sin, Bishop of PRIDE, Natsuki Subaru!” “Cardinal...!” Giving the greatest introduction he can, Subaru puts all his strength into his legs and kicks off the ground. Natsuki Subaru focuses all of his scattered strength into one point in his body for the final sprint of his life. The Ayamatsu and Oboreru routes both deserve their own series, movies, or OVAs. Really anything to get them animated.

Ayamatsu reminds me of the chaos ending of the first dishonoured game if anyone remembers it. You kill everyone and make Emily the queen.

I must say this music goes with the breakdown so well. Top notch selection in my book. Fantastic video overall.

I appreciate you giving such a good spoiler warning. Once the anime catches up, I'll try to remember and come back to watch the rest of this video haha 😂👍 11:29

Me with my 100 braincells: I've solved a rubik's cube Most of subaru's version with his 100000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 braincells : I've sacrifice everything to be the ULTIMATE SIMP

If he choose *SIN* he will become Diavolo instead of Doppio

The way Subaru loves Emilia in this route is how Satella loves him It's creepy as hell

Good summary. Pride IF is probably my favorite of the lot. In no way, by any real standard, is Pride Subaru's goal "for Emilia". It was for Subaru; because he wanted to make her King, and he saw no other way to make her King than to kill everyone else and burn down the country. And I love that! Canon-Subaru says he wants to help Emilia just because he wants to -- Pride IF is that idea taken in full. Canon-Subaru actually got to know Emilia and wants what would actually make her happy; Canon-Subaru actually believed in Emilia and thought she could actually achieve things on her own. Pride Subaru did not and had no faith in her, and did everything simply because it was what he wanted to do. Because he wanted to be the one to give it to her, with no care at all if she even really wanted it or why. And he died one last time because he was satisfied, with even the writer confirming that to be the only, of any Subarus, happy death. I think Satella just wanted Subaru to live a life to his desires. In Pride IF, Subaru got what he wanted and Return By Death would have only gotten in the way of it. The way I see it, Pride Subaru likely stays dead and is pulled into that void space with Satella and Envy. Not really sure how he would feel about that, honestly, but I do not think Envy would let him go.