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Re:ZERO Season 3 Premiere Review: Final 10 Minutes Best Part
Review Score – 8.0: The final 10 minutes of the Re:Zero Season 3 Premiere are easily the best part of the 90 minute film that screened in New York City and soon Austin, Texas & Crunchyroll.
However, Re:Zero Season 3 starts off as a slow burn. At times feeling like a greatest hits recap to remind returning viewers of the show’s expansive plot line.
Art Credit: ©Tappei Nagatsuki,KADOKAWA/Re:ZERO3 PARTNERS
Warning: This Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 3 premiere review contains minor spoilers for the purposes of reviewing.
The main draw of this series has always been lead Subaru Natsuki’s return from death reset ability. A chance to do it right and learn from your mistakes that we don’t get to do in real life. If you’re a video game fan, it’s like catnip and dually true. Subaru’s ability is the gateway superpower that keeps you coming back.
Art Credit: ©Tappei Nagatsuki,KADOKAWA/Re:ZERO3 PARTNERS
While we don’t get to see the ability till late in the Re:Zero Season 3 premiere, once it happens you’re absolutely hooked all over again. When you add in a charismatic new lead villain with a powerful introduction scene, you got a winning formula. The final 10 minutes of Re:Zero Season 3 Episode 1 easily make up for the first half’s recap filler moments.
Art Credit: ©Tappei Nagatsuki,KADOKAWA/Re:ZERO3 PARTNERS
That said… Early on, Re:Zero Season 3 spends a bit too much time with basically reintroductions of every other character in the series. No matter how marginal. It’s obvious it was done to get old fans back in the flow but it might deter newcomers from becoming freshly invested.
You’re either in or you’re out at this point of the series. I can’t see a newcomer tuning in for the first time in Season 3 understanding what the White Whale arc is about with or without the constant recall references.
Don’t expect major plot advances like Rem waking up, though we do get to see Subaru talking to her with a beautiful backing soundtrack from outside of a window. Beautiful anime cinematography there.
On some level though Subaru has regressed back to an unconfident pushover when it comes to Emilia. Their relationship has seemingly taken a few steps back and Emilia is a bit detached compared to last season. Emilia mentions them kissing at one point but only to correct him that Betty (Beatrice) is not their child in front of an outsider. Basically, comedy fodder.
On one side, Subaru chasing after Emilia is necessary to drive Season 3’s motivations for him… On the other side, it feels off for their relationship not to advance more at this point in the series. Almost like they’re ultimately building Rem as the eventual ‘waking’ love interest.
Art Credit: ©Tappei Nagatsuki,KADOKAWA/Re:ZERO3 PARTNERS
A definite highlight in Re:Zero Season 3 is seeing Reinhard Van Astrea’s father walk in and instantly change the entire group’s mood with a single sentence. Though we won’t reveal why.
Art Credit: ©Tappei Nagatsuki,KADOKAWA/Re:ZERO3 PARTNERS
Personally, I’m neutral on new character and songstress Liliana Masquerad’s introduction to the series. Currently, she reminds me of a bit of Felt in her art design but with a hyper personality.
Liliana’s best moment in the Re:Zero Season 3 premiere is demanding Subaru pay her since he listened to her sing in public. ‘You’re not trying to get a free one are you?’ Hopefully, we see more of that.
Art Credit: ©Tappei Nagatsuki,KADOKAWA/Re:ZERO3 PARTNERS
Overall, the Re:Zero Season 3 Premiere ends on a great cliffhanger and serves as the best reminder of why you loved the anime series to begin with.
Upcoming Screenings of Re:Zero Season 3:
Subaru Natsuki and Beatrice. Art Credit: ©Tappei Nagatsuki,KADOKAWA/Re:ZERO3 PARTNERS
WHERE: Regal Westgate Stadium 11
ADDRESS: 4477 South Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78745
WHEN: Monday, September 30, 2024
TIME: Doors open at 6:00 PM CT | Screening starts at 7 PM CT
AUSTIN, TEXAS: RSVP to Screening
Prior Screening:
OCCURRED ON: Wednesday, September 25
WHERE: Regal Cinema in Union Square
ADDRESS: 850 Broadway, New York, NY 10003
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 3 Synopsis:
Art Credit: ©Tappei Nagatsuki,KADOKAWA/Re:ZERO3 PARTNERS
“A year has passed since Subaru’s victory at the Sanctuary. He savors a life of fulfillment while Emilia’s camp stands united for the royal selection—until a fateful letter arrives.
Anastasia, a royal selection candidate, has invited Emilia to the Watergate City of Priestella. But as the party begins its journey, crisis stirs beneath the surface and Subaru meets a cruel fate once again.”
Re:Zero Season 3 Release Date: Episode 1 premieres on Crunchyroll on October 2, 2024.
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