Ep 2. The Sickness Called Despair
- TV-MA
- July 4, 2016
- 25 min
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8.1 (1,315)
Subaru, Emilia, and the rest of their party have successfully made it to the Sanctuary, which is their next destination in their journey. However, things are not as they seem as the Sanctuary is covered in a dense fog. Subaru is determined to find out the mysteries of the Sanctuary, but he is also dealing with his own inner turmoil.
"The Sickness Called Despair" begins with Subaru feeling overwhelmed by the task at hand. He is starting to feel the pressure of his responsibilities and the weight of his past failures. Despite his inner turmoil, Subaru is determined to break the contract between the Sanctuary and Roswaal, who he suspects is involved with the current events.
As Subaru and his team explore the Sanctuary, they encounter several new characters including the mysterious and powerful Ryuzu. They also discover that there are Trials that must be passed in order to break the Sanctuary's contract. Subaru is determined to overcome these Trials, but it quickly becomes apparent that they will not be easy.
As the Trials progress, Subaru is forced to confront his own past and his deepest fears. The Trials are not just physical challenges, but mental and emotional ones as well. Subaru struggles with feelings of guilt and regret over his past actions, and he must learn to forgive himself in order to move forward.
The episode also delves deeper into the relationship between Subaru and Emilia. Emilia is struggling with her own past and with the expectations of those around her. As Subaru tries to support and comfort her, he begins to realize the depth of his own feelings for her.
"The Sickness Called Despair" is a gripping and emotional episode that showcases the complex characters and intricate world-building of Re:ZERO. It is a reminder that even the strongest and most powerful heroes can face moments of doubt and despair, but it is how they navigate these challenges that defines their character. The episode sets up the rest of the season for an epic adventure filled with danger, action, and heartbreak.
