"Re:ZERO" is an anime that is characterized by its complex psychological depictions and difficult settings. In particular, the difficult settings are explained one after another in the story, so many people may have quit Re:ZERO due to the huge amount of information. This time, for those people, we will briefly introduce the mysteries that currently remain in "Re:ZERO".
Why Subaru in the first place?
Above all, as with any other world reincarnation work, the mystery of why Subaru was chosen and reincarnated remains. This could be dismissed as just a coincidence, but the Witch of Jealousy, who reincarnated Subaru, is depicted as being abnormally obsessed with him, so there is no doubt that the Witch of Jealousy had some kind of intention.
The relationship between the Witch of Jealousy and Subaru
Why is the Witch of Jealousy so obsessed with Subaru? This mystery is the biggest mystery in "Re:ZERO". Even when looking at past depictions of Subaru, I couldn't find any scenes like that, so it can be said that the key to solving this mystery depends on future developments.
Emilia = Witch of Jealousy?
The most plausible theory currently available about the relationship between the Witch of Envy and Subaru is that "Emilia = the Witch of Envy." The Witch of Envy was finally revealed in its entirety in the second season of the anime, and she certainly looks very similar to Emilia. Even if Emilia and the witch are not the same person, there is no doubt that there is some kind of relationship between them.
There are some similar depictions
Especially when Emilia was undergoing the Sanctuary Trials one after another, her mental state was quite unstable, and she was depicted as being abnormally dependent on Subaru. Emilia at this time was somewhat similar to the Witch of Envy, which is the basis for the theory that "Emilia = Witch of Envy."
"I love you"
Until now, the Witch of Jealousy seemed to be unilaterally expressing her love to Subaru, but it turns out that she was actually saying "I love you." It seems that the Witch of Jealousy may be a little different from the character we think she is.
Named after a star
Another mystery is that many of the characters are named after stars. There is a theory that it is a custom to give characters the name of a star in the world of "Re: Zero," and since Subaru, who is from Japan, is also named after a star, perhaps the author has some intention behind this?
Satella and the other witches are strange
The relationship between Satella and the other witches is still shrouded in mystery. The legend says that "the other witches were killed by the witch of jealousy," but when Satella actually met the other witches, the atmosphere was not so distorted. Maybe there is a secret that only they have that we don't know yet.
Witch Cult
There are still many mysteries surrounding the Witch Cult, the enemy force that appears in the story. In particular, many of the Witch Cult's Deadly Sin Bishops have special abilities, and it seems like they have some kind of secret.
What is the purpose?
The biggest mystery in the Witch Cult is their purpose. Their goal is supposedly to "revive Satella, the Witch of Envy," but it remains a mystery as to what the significance of reviving Satella, the Witch of Envy, is.
Maybe they were once decent people
Furthermore, one of the mysteries surrounding the Witch Cult's Sin Archbishops is whether they were originally decent people. In fact, in the scene where Petelgeuse's past is written, Petelgeuse is depicted as he was when he was decent.
Who is in charge?
If the Witch Cult Archbishops of the Deadly Sins were originally decent people, wouldn't it be natural to think that there was a mastermind who turned them into the people they were? If there is such a being, it will definitely be a key to the future development of the story!
Gospel
Earlier, I introduced the idea that there may be someone who rules over the Witch Cult, but the reality is that there are still many mysteries surrounding the Gospels held by the Witch Cult's Sin Archbishops. Perhaps the entity that rules over them is itself the Gospel. Either way, it seems that we will need to continue to pay attention to the Gospels in the future.
Relationship with Roswaal and the others
Speaking of the Gospels, the relationship between Roswaal and Beatrice, who also possess a Gospel, is also a mystery. When Beatrice was pointed out her own Gospel, she said, "Don't put me in the same category as that one," so it seems that the Witch Cult's Gospel and the Gospel of Emilia's camp are not exactly the same.
Roswaal's Purpose
And above all, isn't Roswaal the most mysterious character? Although some information was finally released in the second season, there are still many things we don't know about Roswaal. Furthermore, considering his indescribable suspiciousness, there is no doubt that Roswaal is hiding some big secret and plot.
Relationship with Ram
The relationship between Ram and Roswaal is always a hot topic, but what is their relationship really like? Some say that "Ram, who doesn't have a horn and can't absorb mana from the atmosphere, simply receives mana directly from Roswaal," but that theory seems a little weak as a reason why Ram is so infatuated with Roswaal.
Echidna's Resurrection
If the Witch Cult's goal is to revive Satella, Roswaal's goal is to revive Echidna. However, it has not been revealed why Roswaal wants Echidna to be revived, and it is not known what he wants to achieve by reviving Echidna. Since Roswaal is Echidna's disciple, he may simply want to bring his respected teacher back to life once again.
All of Roswaal's actions are for the sake of Echidna's resurrection!!
In the second season, Roswaal's goal was revealed to be "the revival of Echidna," and he said something like "I will sacrifice everything else to achieve one goal." In other words, everything Roswaal is doing now is for the sake of "the revival of Echidna."
Why Emilia?
That means that his support for Emilia as a candidate for kingship must be related to Echidna's resurrection. What exactly is the relationship between Emilia's ascension to the throne and Echidna?
Characters with Mysteries
In addition to the characters mentioned above, there are many other characters in Re:Zero who are shrouded in mystery. Here, I would like to briefly introduce the characters about whom the biggest mysteries remain.
Puck has disappeared
Puck appeared from the beginning and played an active role as a reliable father figure for Emilia, but he suddenly stopped appearing from the second season. With Puck, who was a good friend to her, gone, Emilia's mental state became unstable. It seems necessary to consider the mystery of why Puck stopped appearing.
Petelgeuse
Petelgeuse stood in Subaru's way as the Archbishop of the Witch's Cult, but in the novel version, Petelgeuse's past is told, and he was also an Archbishop of the Witch's Cult about 100 years ago. At that time, it was depicted that he had a good relationship with Emilia. There is no doubt that Petelgeuse and Emilia have some kind of relationship, but what kind of relationship did they have and why were they involved? This remains a mystery.
Satera
And above all, the most mysterious character in the series is Satella, the Witch of Jealousy. Although she is feared around the world as the embodiment of evil, when she appeared in the second season, her image was very different. Perhaps the things that Satella was said to have done in the past were wrong.
The royal family of Lugnica died one after the other
There is also a big mystery surrounding the royal family of the Kingdom of Lugnica, where Subaru and his friends are active. In the story, it is explained that "the royal family of Lugnica died one after the other from illness, so the heir to the throne was gathered," but there is something suspicious about the fact that the royal family died one after the other from illness. We should assume that there was some kind of reason for this.
Aldebaran
Aldebaran stands out with his unique clothing, but it has been revealed that he, like Subaru, is a reincarnated person from another world. Furthermore, in later depictions, it has been revealed that he has abilities similar to Subaru's, and like Subaru, he is a person shrouded in many mysteries.
Summary
What did you think? This time, we introduced the many mysteries that appear in "Re: Zero". In addition to the mysteries mentioned here, many other mysteries appear in the work. Each time Subaru dies, one by one, it is revealed, but there are still a huge number of mysteries remaining. When you watch the second half of the second season, why not try to keep in mind what mysteries remain?
