Re:Zero, the only show where being told about Subaru's death isn't a major spoiler.

I would have never even dreamed of him rating Re: Zero. Glad I live in this timeline.

Re:Zero is the deconstruction of an Isekai, and well executed. The MC isn't overpowered, he's emotional, he's vulnerable, and he's dependent on everyone else for help. I love anime like this.

I'm glad you appreciate Subaru. He's a criminally over hated character in my opinion.

Everyone gangsta until the rabbits show up

These reviews actually slap

I just lost nnn cause re: zero was praised and its worth it.

Now I can finally be happy everytime I die.

I like how almost all of the characters aren’t 100% good or bad; they all have their own motivations.

My friend said he didn’t like the show because it was “too realistic.”

Charlie analyzed Subaru better than most anime KZfaqrs, let that sink in

I remember avoiding this show because based on the art and memes, it looks like it's just another waifu war harem bullshit. I've never been more wrong and I shouldn't have judge a book by it's cover. Also, memes are pretty misleading sometimes.

Can confirm that each of the deaths Charlie talked about in the beginning have happened... Including the last ones XD

The only person who suffered more than Subaru was Charlie during his crucification

Charlie knows what's up. Re:Zero is fucking GOD TIER.

literally watched the entire series because this video came out, only to find that the video didn't spoil practically anything. not complaining tho, I freaking loved it.

I’m surprised satella didn’t stop Charlie when he was talking about return by death

I wet my panties when Charlie praised re zero so much and I am a guy and don't even wear panties. My choice just got validated by Jesus himself, for Christ's sake

I stopped in the middle of this, watched the entirety of re zero and then came back

Re: Zero is about as moist as anime get; good story, good characters, good animation, good music....it’s got it all!

"...and some creepy guy made Rem play Twister..."

The voice acting is on point in this series, it's genuinely horrible when a character dies and they're screaming and gargling on their own blood. You'd think you'd get bored of Subaru dying but it's horrible every time.

I watched anime to escape from reality. ReZero forced me back into reality. Made me grow, know my faults, realize what needed to change, and know that everything around me is a blessing that I shouldn't take for granted. Best show ever.

I just watched the entirety of Re: Zero because of this video and am incredibly upset that i have to wait for season 3

An anime where everyone knows about a character's death and it isn't a spoiler.

We know Charlie is a god when he proficiently explains why Re:Zero is so good without even mentioning Rem once. 👍😭

I avoided re zero for quite a while because of the community that keeps on having these arguments about who is the better waifu between Rem and Emilia . I though that this anime is about slice of life, happy, cute, and living with harems until i give it a try and was shocked by the first episode because it was not what i was expecting. The story keeps getting more and more interesting and intense, making me want more and more and as for now the ending of the second season is a cliffhanger and i cant wait for the third season to be released

Here's a tip: Have your friend watch Memory Snow before watching the anime. Then they will be completely caught off guard from how terrifying the show is.

The reason re:zero doesn't have so many flashy fights is because subaru isn't your typical strong and mighty protagonist, and in my opinion, that's a part what makes this show so good. Subaru is a simple human, with human flaws and clear weaknesses, allowing you to relate more to all the suffering he is going through and magnifying the satisfaction received from when he solves a difficult situation.

him: giving rezero 95% me: this is the greatest review of all time

The guy who voices Subaru needs a fucking medal this is my favourite isekai ever so far

I am so delighted there are so many people really enjoying the show. I was compeltely enchanted by it the very first episode I saw back in 2016, I even made a note in GDrive to my future self to rewatch it but it proved unnessecary since I would come back to it every so often and even read every translation on the this incredibly huge piece of literary fiction (I've once read that in character count, it's about seven times the length that the whole Harry Potter series has). I just want to point out one thing that occurred to me early on and has continued to stick out for me after the second season came out. Subaru is defined by the discrepancy between his self-image (impaired by his low self-esteem) and the judgment others have of him (most of them, even the top dogs of society, view him in an extremely positive light despite his well-known shortcomings). I have a thesis that the Return By Death curse could be understood as a manifestation of this dissonant state of mind he holds: In objectifying himself and his life as a means to an end for others, he violates his own human dignity (Objectification is the core violation human dignity attempts to shield against, at least as Kant understood it). This ultimate and most extreme 'self-sacrifice' proves his own worthlessness to the real world. It's a self-fulfilling prophecy. (Obviously, I know that this is not what the creator was thinking about or that it is at least very unlikely, but bear with my pseudo-deep interpretation). Subaru feels terrible guilt and embarrassment when confronted with honest praise, affection, and approval because he feels like his Return By Death tricks them into imagining him as a hero. I am tempted to go into a full tangent about his psychology which I find very intriguing but the main point is that his tragedy is one of self-imposed and unjust (for he is an outsider to the world) suffering for the sake of others. One could even say martyrdom (Wanting to avoid religious implications, I'll leave out the obvious parallel to Christ. I'm not a religious person but I find this very obvious parallel worth exploring.). Because of the nature of his suffering (dying over and over again), the challenge the hero must overcome is not to survive a difficult situation (it is more or less clear that he will manage somehow in the end) but by prevailing in spirit and not surrendering the concept of human dignity itself. One might think that a challenge that one is guaranteed to overcome (infinite tries = 100% chance of winning) is no real challenge. But this is a mistake: Re Zero shows that Death in some sense, is something merciful. There is the unspoken agreement that everyone has to try hard in their lives but only until their dead. The dead are exempt from the suffering of existence. To Subaru, this agreement that is universal to all life throughout the entirety of history is reversed: To him, death only marks a new beginning. He becomes isolated from the sphere of living and every time he is forced to ask himself the most fatal questions: "I, who is so useless and leeches off the false esteem I tricked others into holding for me, am I not morally obliged to use my life for the sake of saving others? Isn't the most meaningful action I can take to die for the sake of those dear to me? Isn't this the only way I can fulfill their expectations? Won't they love me then? Won't my life become meaningful?" And, worst of all, it's even the truth! He is, in fact, otherwise completely useless. In the harsh and extreme world of the royal election, everyone around him is basically a superhuman, he, on the other hand, is a run-of-the-mill social outcast, first isolated in his own world by his poor self-esteem, now isolated in the new world by his poor self-esteem as it has manifested itself in the real world (Return by Death). Thus, one can make a very good case that the best (rational) outcome for everyone is that he gives in to the temptation and uses his life as a disposable means to achieve the happiness of others (this is Echidona's Greed Route [Kasaneru]). Instead, he cannot bring himself to abandon the value of his life, despite the rational argument against holding onto it. As Charlie points out, suicide doesn't come easy to him, and not just because of his mortal fear but also because it would be confirming Echidona's thesis that his life is meaningless. And we can see that the people around him share the sentiment he innately knows, as every time he disgraces himself, they feel estranged and disgusted (notably Emilia who couldn't understand why he would go to such lengths time and time again, Priscilla when he asked for her help, Otto when he tried doing everything alone, etc.). In his existential struggle, Subaru proves to the reader/viewer time and time again that the main goal is not achieving an end (as rationalism dictates) but that some man is moral-bound by certain principles that restrict the means he can change in pursuing his ends and the most important, essential and inevitable principle he is charged with affirming is that of the unconditional value of human life and the fact that it is even not available to free disposition to the person living it themselves. Subaru is not a Hero by the virtue of integrity, bravery. He is a hero by virtue of the fact that he accepts and faces the most gruesome and unjust suffering imaginable accompanied by all the doubts and resentments it generates against fate itself; all in the name of doing something meaningful. I know this whole thing sounds very pretentious and even I myself was reminded of the Rick and Morty copypasta but I just had to get this outta my system, it's been literally brewing in me for years now. I hope if anyone reads this they'll see it as what it is: Just a fanboy babbling about his favorite show.

This is amazing. He gave Re:ZERO his highest anime review and second highest tv show review with a 95. Critikal said that 95 and 100 are interchangeable and either is a masterpiece. I am happy as hell.

Charlie: I'm giving this bad boi 95% Barusu: I'm not dying in this loop.

Imo I think Re Zero is the best anime ever. I'm a huge fate fan and also love Death Note, Akame ga Kill and Promise Neverland. This show just blows all of those shows out of the water. Once starting season two it felt like every episode was the greatest anime episode ever until the next week. The story telling is just so good. I started reading the light novels and let me tell you I haven't read a book since 6th grade and reading these novels have been a blast so far and I'm only at the beginning of the story. This video explained the anime perfectly without giving away spoilers so good job on that.

I will go feral if we ever get to see Arc 6 animated. For me, this is genuinely a show that has gotten better with each Arc, Arc 5 wasn’t as good as Arc 4 imo but that’s mostly because there’s a lot of action and reading action kinda sucks but i feel like it translates well into anime, so i’m sure it’ll be amazing too. Growing up with this anime makes me feel like i’m seeing a future classic in the making

Subaru in the beginning: Charlie in high school Subaru at the end: Charlie now

Other Anime fans: "[Main Character] dies." "NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!" Re:Zero fans: "Subaru dies." "Lmao again?"

Told my friend that Subaru dies when they started watching it and he got REALLY mad for spoiling it. He called me 15 minutes later and said sorry lol

Charlie wasn’t lying about this show. I started watching it, and I absolutely love it

The most depressing part is the feeling of isolation, he went through so much with the people around him, but only he knows. There are a bunch of meaningfull momments he had with Emilia or Ram that only he remembers, and he can never trully share his troubles with the people who want to support him. There are many episodes that seem to happen mostly inside his head, and I think that really shows how alone he feels

Ayy he actually reviewed Re: Zero this puts a smile on my face.

"There is not a lot of fighting" Arc 5 (Season 3): hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

I started watching this show based on his recommendation, and I must concur: the show is just really good. Eagerly awaiting the release of the 2nd half of Season 2 next year.

Anime fans: “Im sad because my favorite character died in the new episode.” ReZero fans: “First time?”

Can’t believe Charlie, a pro gamer and wife stealer didn’t call return by death respawning

The thing I really like about this series is how suspenseful it is. For the most part, I know that the main character isn't going to die halfway through the season. In re:zero it's even less of an issue, because Subaru can restart, but in my experience that is what makes the suspense. It's not about Subaru dying, but about him dying and losing all the progress he had made since his last reset. Beating the bad guy but potentially dying and having to start from square one is suspenseful in it's own way.

A new moist record. Just let that sink in that this show is considered a masterpiece after 2 SEASONS. Even legendary animes like Aot or Hxh weren't considered masterpieces until their later seasons. Re Zero is the goat and I really hope my favorite arc ( arc 6) will get animated one day. Also for those are wanting more action in Re Zero, worry not. Arc 5's got that covered.

There really is no good way to explain how good Re:Zero is without spoiling it.

A few things to add to Charlies praise, It also doesn’t rely on fanservice and has some of the deepest most emotional dialogue I have heard in anime. One episode is entirely a single conversation between two characters, and it remains to be one of the single greatest anime episode I have ever seen. So fantastic. Please watch it if you haven’t

rezero was a story made to bait otakus to thinking this is one of their usual power fantasies... until it hits em with subtle advice with examples by putting the pathetic protag in situations where he has to improve himself in a spiritual level to fully understand the reality hes on. its reverse escapism. (best advice goes to: "Love yourself more)

Rezero can be extremely fucked up, especially s1ep15. Just a warning for those who haven't seen it yet and have weak stomachs, prepare yourself for s1ep15. It gets brutal.

This video made me so happy. Re:Zero is amazingg

I'm really liking the anime reviews, even though I havent watched Re:Zero you've made me want to. Stay safe and keep it moist Charlie

Re:Zero reminds me a lot of Evangelion. They're similar in that they're "anti-anime", or "punk anime", or something along those lines. They strive to be the emotional antithesis of large swathes of anime culture. Where the vast majority of anime is lowest common denominator escapism that appeals to base desires in order to cater to otaku and hikikomori, these series swim against the grain, undertaking deep dives into the dark parts of consciousness. They warn the viewer about escapism, about the too-common patterns of self-hatred, about believing the poison we tell ourselves. It's like Holden Caulfield in The Catcher in the Rye. All my classmates hated Holden because he was unlikable and whiny, and I was confused because I thought that was the entire point. Shinji in Eva is a whiny, mopey, depressed teenager who self-isolates, shirks from responsibility, and ends up hurting himself and the world around him in the process. Subaru is very similar. Episode 18 really had me fucked up because he just elaborated for 15 minutes about what a piece of shit he is and how he hates himself. If you can't relate to that, you're lucky. But we're all lucky that there are artists who are able to coherently and effectively communicate these stories, these warnings about ourselves. You can't run away from yourself.

You know it's a masterpiece when even what is supposed to be its prologue (1st season) is simply AMAZING.

Imma need Charlie to make a moist meter about Fate to showcase it's wonky plot

Charlie made a video about Re:Zero? *MY BRAIN TREMBLES*

i just started watching this anime today because of charlie and it's so fucking good the lap pillow scene made me cry like the little bitch I am but the story is just amazing. I was hooked since ep 1 but i hate that there's only 25 episodes in season 1 because i usually can binge that many in two days. Then there's twelve more in season 2 but my heart is literally gonna die when i get there just wanting more and waiting for early 2021 for part 2 of season 2.

Re:Zero was my first anime as I started watching at the start of this year, i actually decided to get a crunchyroll subscription because of the amount of praise I had heard about re:zero, needless to say it hooked me in and I'm so glad it did. Thanks for understanding how amazing this show is and giving it a great review Charlie.

Also, what's really cool about Re:Zero is that there are plot points where Subaru's morality is being tested. He has to choose over the path of sin or virtue to get an outcome he desires. And obviously, Subaru chose all the correct paths (so far). Also during Subaru's birthday, which is April 1st, the author actually writes these IF stories and it shows what would've happened if Subaru chose the wrong path.

The only bad thing (if you can even say it's a bad thing) is the OP/ED only play once every blue moon and they're absolute bangers. Even with 26+ minutes episodes there is no room for the songs and the episodes always end on a cliffhanger that always keeps me coming back for more

Charlie reviewing Re:Zero... It's an honor to live in this golden age

Just finished binge watching everything that has come out so far, gotta say this has to be one of the anime's that has hit me in the feels the most. I feel like the way the main character acts has hit a little close to home at some parts lol.

Also Subaru is a completely average human in this world. He doesn't really "fight" with strength, he has to use his mind and Return by Death to outsmart his opponents, maybe even circumventing a fight altogether.

Echidnut must be grinning his arse off right now.

after episode 48, re:zero really is the g.o.a.t

season 3 gonna hit

A big thing about Subaru, and why he doesn't just spam his ability (although he may have done something similar in an IF story, *cough cough*, go read them). It's because dying fucking hurts, and it never gets easier to die. Subaru feels the same amount of pain no matter how many times he dies. So when he ever considers using it, he's putting a lot of things at stake in his mind.

thought he was gonna pull out his emilia body pillow

Episode 15 of Re:Zero will forever have a place in anime episode-hall of fame. It's just unf*ckingreal how beautiful and well written it is.

I'll pretty much check out anything recommended by Charlie, but I can say without a shadow of a doubt that this anime made me feel things I've never experienced prior and to me when watching any show or movie what makes them the best are when they make you really feel things. Deep, eye opening, and emotionally challenging things. I cannot praise this anime enough. Please give it a watch if you haven't already. Much love to you all!

Charlie: And he has a magical power of his own, called " *Return by Death* " ReZero Fans: *IMPOSSIBLE*

When Heavens Feel 3 gets a US release we need Charlie to make a moist meter about Fate.

S3 confirmed!

Started watching it after your recommendation, episodes 14-18 fucked me up man. And it doesn't get better in that regard in Season 2, I haven't finished it yet though.

"Re:Zero is like French fries" Then the characters are the Sauce.

I forget the episode number, but my favorite episode is when Subaru breaks after one of his deaths and then him and Rem talk for half an hour. I was crying the entire time.

The final episode to re zero S2 aired today. Probably one of my favourite shows ever. Emilia without a doubt is probably the most nuanced and refined female lead in anime.

5:10 greed IF Subaru literally has that kind of mental lol

There’re spin-offs of Re:Zero called “IF” stories. The “IF” stories are just as good as the main story so if there is a Re:Zero fan who hasn’t read or seen the videos by Echidnut, they should

I have literally never clicked on a Moist Meter video this quickly before.

Anime Japan is in a few hours! Season 3 basically confirmed!

I agree with everything u said. Re:zero is a dope ass anime. Every episode is something to look forward to.

6:02 Charlie's got that witch scent on him so that's probably why a mabeast hound went up on him.

Hopefully, this will make more people acknowledge Re:Zero and improve its popularity. A lot of people sleep on this anime and when someone like Charlie brings a show like Re:Zero to light, it will really move people to watch it. Great video 👌

Petition for Charlie's opinion on s2 after s2 ends Edit: s2 review is out my petition has been successfull

Re:Zero is kinda like a chess game, Subaru always has to come up with plans/moves to save his freinds and when a plan doesn't work and he dies by either killing himself or being killed he then learns from his previous mistakes and comes up with other ways to solve those problems to protect the ones he cares and loves. Also just because he can come back to life doesn't mean he doesn't feel the pain from his deaths. He feels everything which makes killing himself or dieing truely horrific and very cruel. Subaru has a lot of guts and always puts others first.

I'm glad the moist meter can finally do Re:Zero some sweet ass justice. This is awesome, thanks charlie. We needed more people talking about this god-tier show.

Fun Fact: you can see Emilia as main drummer in the famous hit song "2019 Guy"

Episode 15 was the first time ive watched the credits to the end. I was just blown away by it. Definitely a major highlight of to show

If you go to Taiwan, literally every corner is covered in re:zero merch. Its kinda awesome how one of my favourite shows gets so much love out there

This video is so moist I grew moss in the dark and warm places on my body. Wait...that's not from the video

Subaru is the only anime MC that I would offer unlimited passes on getting emotional I can slowly feel him closer and closer to insanity the longer he continues......I truly I wish him a somewhat happy ending

I’m late but, finished watching up to Season 2 part 2 and can confirm, this anime absolutely slaps. It just gets better and better as you come to learn more about each and every character

I value The Moist Meter as a review service more than any other out there. Charlie breaks things down logically and with a fair skepticism that you can't find anywhere else, in my opinion. There have been some reviews by him that I didn't 100% agree with, but always at the same time understood his points and why he felt the way he did. The Moist Meter isn't a completely unbiased review platform, Charlie has his own preferences like any human being, but I'd say it's by far the most honest you can find

*How to defeat the Great Rabbit Mabeast:* Step 1: Bring forth the Holy Hand Grenade Step 2: First shalt take out the Holy Pin, then shalt thou count to three, no more, no less Step 3: Three shall be the number thou shalt count, and the number of the counting shall be three Step 4: Four shalt thou not count, neither count thou two, excepting that thou then proceed to three Step 5: Five is right out Step 6: Once the number three, being the third number, be reached, then lobbest thou thy Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch towards thy foe, who being naughty in my sight, shall snuff it.

ngl i hated subaru in the beginning, his "doing it for emilia's sake" seemed really selfish especially that episode when he fights the knight. But seeing s2 and the reason why he acts so erratic and why he approaches life a certain way, makes me understand him more. I feel like he was written to be a dislikable person because him changing would be part of his character development, unlike some of the op cookie cutter main characters from other isekais. Really enjoyed this show, can't wait for more! 💜

When he says “I fucking love Re: Zero” YESSSSSSS!! Like the amount of hate I see on this anime is ridiculous I’m so happy that Charlie loves it!! It’s a top tier anime without a doubt!!

It's funny seeing people complain that Subaru doesn't use his super power. It's a curse, not a super power.