*Licensed* Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu [Web Novel/Light Novel/Manga]

[Applehell]

Proper v14 cover and synopsis:

Originally Posted by Wintry_One

Rough translation:

The resolution of the fight with Garfiel, who rejects the releasing of 'Sanctuary', that was the breakthrough for the fate that had been stuck in a blind alley, and also the smoke signalling the beginning of the next battle. In the 'Trials' of the tomb, Emilia faces the past that had been locked deep in her heart. As Subaru's group waits for her, believing in her safe return, one of the Lewes clones, Cima, begins to speak of the founding of 'Sanctuary'. Emilia and 'Sanctuary', whose pasts strangely begin reviving at the same time. That is a story that provokes determination in Emilia, and leads to 'regret' for a single girl that Subaru Natsuki must save. "Beatrice-sama. ...Please don't eat too many sweets.". Regret and forgiveness in Volume 14 of the popular web novel. ...Now, an affectionate farewell to a dear lady.

So their doing Beatrice's past in this volume too. This means we might get Hector and a young Roswaal's character designs.

[Applehell]

Arc 4 Ch 43 1/2 is up.

[Applehell]

Arc 4 Ch 43 2/2 is up now.

Image from v14:

[AB079]

And instead of Second season we got an OVA for Re:Zero.

[Triok123]

^ well LN wise, they don't really have enough material to have a second 24 ep season...

[Roxanne]

what will OVA be about?

[RDNexus]

According to what I've read on ANN, it seems to be about...mayonnaise! The usual milking crap...

[Applehell]

It's not miking per-say. The mayo chapter is actually canon as with all similar side-stories that place in between the time gap in Arc 2 and 3 which the anime covered.

Anyway, there isn't quite enough LN material for another 25 episodes and WF has some shows they need to get of their plate next year, so this is fine. I expect at the next MF event in 2018 we will get a S2 announcement.

[AP24]

Is LN Vol 14 still Arc 3 or Arc 4?

[Applehell]

Arc 4.

Judging by what v14 seems to be covering there will be at least one or two more volume left in this arc.

This would put Arc 4 at a projected total of 6 or 7 books.

[BladeMancer]

Meh I predict that season 2 will only be announced once Arc 5 has been adapted and it's only missing 1 or 2 volumes.

[Applehell]

Two new illustrations from v14. looks like Tappei keep all Emilia's pre-trial flashbacks afterall! They were absent from v13 but it seems he just moved them here along with Beatrice, Lewes and Roswaal's backstories.





They all from a preview was just put up.

And here is the ToC for v14 (rough translation):

• Chapter 1: ...A trip down Memory Lane
• Chapter 2: Sanctuary's Beginning, and it's Collapse
• Chapter 3: The Day the Red Star (culturally, the Japanese nick for Betelgeuse) Laughed
• Chapter 4: The Permafrost of Elior Forest
• Chapter 5: Paint Your Lips Crimson
• Chapter 6: From a Lie to a Wish
• Chapter 7: The Reunion of Roars

[Applehell]

Arc Ch 44 parts 1/3 and 2/3 are out!

Spoiler for Arc 4 Ch 44:

[Subaru: After all, it’s a Witch-sama who’s been idling here for more than four hundred years……]

[Echidona: Well, that’s an awful thing to say to a girl. In my case, I died when I was nineteen, you know. Shouldn’t I look like a pretty young girl who’s quite a perfect match for you?]

[Subaru: That “Died when I was nineteen” part was pretty heavy-sobering… Also, please don’t use that kind of weird statement to try to get close to me. A perfect match for me… that’s gonna send snot flying out my nose, you know]

[Echidona: Aya, my, my…… have I just been dumped?]

[Subaru: I mean, aside from that, this reunion would be right after we parted……]

[Echidona: Indeed. Certainly, in objective time, this would be true, and even in uncertain, subjective time, it has not been long since you and I parted. It must have only been a couple of minutes before we saw each other again]

“Just how much are you yearning for me?” Echidona seemed to suggest with her smile. But, seeing the joke wash off of an expressionless Subaru, she gave a disappointed shrug.

A quarter of the time she's just hitting on him now.

Anyway, here is the ToC of short stories that's in the Re:BOX art book and aren't (no spoilers so don't worry).

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Spoiler for Translation of the ToC:

The Clumsy Duo (not included in the Artbox) Manga Volume 1, Limited edition

This story completes novel volume 1, chapter 1 “End of the Beginning”. After the girl introduces herself to Subaru as Satella, this story relates their journey to the loot house from each of their points of view.

Characters appearing: Subaru, Puck, Satella (Emilia)

Life in Another World from Zero Behind the Scenes (not included in the Artbox) Manga Volume 2, Special edition extra

Covers right after “Felt-chan’s Job” up to Emilia’s arrival at the loot house after having her emblem stolen. Arc 1 loop 4. Emilia easily overwhelms the trio using physical attacks only. Today, Ton, Chin, and Kan had a terrible day; they met Subaru, were driven off by Reinhard, were roughed up by Ram, and roughed up again by Emilia.

Characters appearing: Emilia, Puck, Plum, Kadomon, Raksha, Ton, Chin, Kan

Emilia

Emilia's Trip to the Royal Capital

Right before the start of the story, Emilia loses sight of Ram and walks through the capital. Included Mimi’s first illustration, but her design is different than in later novels.

Characters appearing: Emilia, Puck, Mimi

Emilia's Starry Night Classroom

In the evening, Emilia goes outdoors to fulfill a contract with the lesser spirits (speaking with the lesser spirits). Thought to be between arc 2 and arc 3. Might also be the 4th day of arc 2’s first loop, but thinking of Rem’s reaction and the early morning event, it seems likely it’s after arc 2’s disturbance. Emilia speaks to Beatrice of the stars’ names, but due to a faint memory, she calls Betelgeuse “Petelgeuse”. Also contains a scene where Beatrice reacts to that with the word “Geuse”. Emilia tells Puck an anecdote about the Milky Way, but the story is odd, and Puck’s reaction shows he doesn’t believe it.

Characters appearing: Emilia, Rem, Puck, Beatrice, Subaru

Emilia’s First Date

Between arc 2 and arc 3, Subaru prepares for the promised date with Emilia. Primarily depicts Emilia’s point of view.

Characters appearing: Subaru, Emilia, Puck, Petra

Re: Zero Prologue (not included in the Artbox)

Before the story begins, a depiction of Emilia and Puck’s morning just before heading to the capital. After “Miss Emily’s Way of the Maid” and before “Emilia's Trip to the Royal Capital”. Puck takes care not to watch Emilia change clothes.

Ram

Turned Down by Ram

Covers the time right before the start of the story, where Ram has come to the capital with Emilia, but loses sight of her, up to the point that she arrives at the loot house. Arc 1 loop 4.

At the end, Al, who has lost track of Priscilla, bids farewell by saying “See you later, Ram” in a nostalgic voice, even though Ram hasn’t given her name.

Characters appearing: Ram, Al, Ton, Chin, Kan

A Study Session with Ram at Night

Subaru’s evening studies with Ram. Subaru is a servant, so this is one of the arc 2 loops other than third or fourth. Ram began working at Roswaal’s mansion around the time when she was 8, A story about learning to write. Subaru shows Ram some hiragana, and she remembers seeing them somewhere before. (Note: hiragana is one of the japanese phonetic alphabets.)

Characters appearing: Ram, Subaru

Ram's sisterly heart is complicated

A week after the end of arc 2, on the day that Subaru returns to his work as a servant, Ram takes a break. Rem uses up her savings on Subaru’s new butler outfit. Up until Subaru’s recovery, not only has Rem been acting as a nurse, but Beatrice has been using recovery magic on him daily. It was ? years ago that Ram lost her horn and came to Roswaal’s mansion.

Characters appearing: Rem, Ram, Subaru

Re: Zero Interlude 2 (not included in the Artbox)

Depicts Ram’s life partway through volume 2 of the novel. Ram is working late at night handling paperwork related to Roswaal’s territory. She feels a little bit of hope that Subaru’s visit will change something.

Rem

Rem meets Subaru

The story, from Rem’s point of view, where Subaru is brought to the Roswaal estate, and receives treatment between arc 1 and arc 2. Rem is suspicious of Subaru, but only because his identity and goals are unknown; it seems she didn’t notice the Witch’s scent at this time.

Characters appearing: Rem, Roswaal, Beatrice, Emilia, Ram, Subaru

Rem’s Latte Art

On Subaru’s third day after beginning work as a servant (probably in the first loop?), Subaru showcases Latte Art made from coffoo and milk, for Rem.

Characters appearing: Subaru, Rem, Ram

coffoo: a drink made from a bean that comes from Vollachia. Similar to coffee.

The Best Day of Rem’s Life

Subaru promise with Rem in loop 1 and 4 about cutting his hair, takes place after arc 2

Rem’s Maiden Heart is Super Complex

No info

Otherworld - Reincarnation SS paper (distributed by the campaign at Gamers February 2015) (not included in the Artbox) "A story where Rem is enchanted by watching Subaru snoozing" or "Rem singing of gazing on Subaru sleeping and being enchanted". (not sure which one is more accurate)

Beatrice

Beatrice the Librarian's Business Diary Continuation

A story of Subaru, wounded at the capital, being brought to the Roswaal estate after arc 1, including some of the time period covered in the “Rem meets Subaru” story. Touches on the endless hallway at the start of arc 2. From Beatrice’s perspective, even though Rem has superior abilities, Ram is psychologically superior. Beatrice is aware that the current Roswaal is acting in Echidna’s interests. Emilia’s straightforward approach is difficult for Beatrice to deal with.

In reaction to Emilia’s wording where Subaru would say “You don’t hear that much anymore”, Beatrice quietly says “That’s quite an old-fashioned expression.”. Beatrice’s mana has good compatibility with Subaru. Also depicts Rem coming to summon Beatrice, as in “Rem meets Subaru”, but the conversation that occurs is fairly different.

Characters appearing: Beatrice, Rem, Roswaal, Emilia, Ram, Subaru

Terminology: The Guillotine of Magritsa: A tragedy that Beatrice is reading. The Forbidden Library (supplement): The genres of books stored are stories, specialist manuals, forbidden books with unknown histories, and so forth.

Beatrice the Librarian's Business Diary Page 2

A story about how the Roswaal estate has changed after the arrival of Subaru.

In terms of chronology, after “The Great Spirit Puck’s Nyan-Nyan Weather” and before arc 3, and also mentions events that occur in “The Great Spirit Puck’s Nyan-Nyan Weather”. After Subaru got soaked in “The Great Spirit Puck’s Nyan-Nyan Weather” (referred to as the other story hereafter), in this story he tries to pass through the forbidden library, and when the other story reaches the point that Puck is training him in “Nyanyan, nau~”, this story gives the details on “nyanyan, nau~”. After the other story showcases Emilia (and Subaru), in this story, Subaru is praised by Beatrice.

Characters appearing: Beatrice, Subaru, Ram, Rem, Puck

Beatrice the Librarian's Business Diary Page 3

A story about the Roswaal estate, from the start of arc 3 until after it’s middle stage. With Rem gone, everyone misses her cooking. Roswaal and Emilia return around the middle of the story, but the food situation doesn’t improve, and Roswaal announces that he will grant everyone’s fondest wish.

Characters appearing: Beatrice, Ram, Roswaal

Puck

The Great Spirit Puck’s Nyan-Nyan Weather

A story of Subaru and Emilia observing as Puck, away from Emilia, does whatever he feels like. Includes glimpses of Puck running gleefully after doing his business, scratching at the walls, and playing with a plastic bag. Subaru states “He’s like a housecat that’s forgotten how to be wild”.

From the description, it seems to occur after arc 2’s mabeast disturbance, and before arc 3.

Characters appearing: Subaru, Emilia, Puck

The Great Spirit Puck’s Nyan-Nyan-Nyan Weather

After “The Great Spirit Puck’s Nyan-Nyan Weather”, a story of worry as Emilia begins to look coldly on Puck.

Puck owns something like a tennis ball, and understands the concept of playing catch. It seems that Puck knows what Emilia really wants to become, besides the queen.

Characters appearing: Subaru, Puck, Emilia

The Great Spirit Puck’s Nyan-Nyan Intrigue

Before the gathering for the royal selection, Roswaal and Puck plot together and discuss their intentions.

This story occurs after the web novel’s arc 3 chapter 11, “Three Heads Plot Better than One“, when Emilia parts with Subaru to head to the royal selection. At this point, Roswaal is aware that Subaru will come to the gathering for the royal selection, and is speaking based on that assumption.

About the point of the Dragon Record Stone having chosen five “priestesses”, Roswaal and Puck use “the Dragon’s tastes”, “convenient for passing on a bloodline to the next generation”, and other phrases with deeper implications. Puck also comments that the picture of the three legendary heroes, and the statue of the dragon, are in poor taste. This is this first time it’s mentioned that Puck defeated Melakuera.

Characters appearing: Puck, Roswaal, Emilia

Emilia/Ram

Emilia and Ram's Bumpy Master-Servant Relationship

A story that continues the evening of the second short story collection’s “A Love Song for EMT”. Emilia continues to practice to overcome her tone-deafness, and Ram stays with her to assist.

Characters appearing: Emilia, Ram

Emilia and Ram’s Bumpy Bumpy Master-Servant Relationship (translated)

A continuation of “Emilia and Ram’s Bumpy Master-Servant Relationship”, Emilia asks Ram for advice on Subaru. Occurs after the second printed short story collection’s “Ram is Order” and “Some like it Cold”.

Contains the line “Ram’s steamed potatoes are the second-best in the world.”

Characters appearing: Emilia, Ram, Subaru, Rem

Rem/Beatrice

Beatrice and Rem's Cleaning is Rough

A story about cleaning the Forbidden Library.

Characters appearing: Beatrice, Rem

Beatrice and Rem’s Service is Serious(translated)

[tuckersister]

I still think Subaru will meet the witches again in to next arc. Subaru would want advice from Daphne for facing the Bishops of Gluttony.

[AP24]

So it looks like LN Vol 14 won't be the end of Arc 4. Which means the next season has to be a 2-cour season covering the entire Arc 4.

[Applehell]

Arc 4 Ch 44 part 3/3 is up. Damn that cliffhanger! Really good chapter tho.

Spoiler for On the gospel:

[Echidona: When you rain on people’s parades like that, even when it’s true, it’s still really demoralizing, you know. Anyway, then let me ease your worries. ……This book is not the same as the “Gospels” in your memories. Recorded in this book is neither the future nor the optimal solutions. Only truth]

[Subaru: Truth……?]

[Echidona: If the Gospel could be called a book of prophecies, then this book in my hands would be a book of histories. This book is not bound by its shape, and its manifestation is as vague and as vast as the oceans. It is not any book, and yet it could be any book that was, or indeed any book that could be…… its blank pages record only truth, and four hundred years ago, people of this world called it “The Book of Wisdom”. But, I like to call it…]

[Subaru: ――――]

[Echidona: ――The Memories of the World]

Huh, so that's how it works. I understand differences between the Book of Wisdom and the current Gospels much better now.

Originally Posted by tuckersister

I still think Subaru will meet the witches again in to next arc. Subaru would want advice from Daphne for facing the Bishops of Gluttony.

Next arc (Arc 7) is supposed to involve foreign spies and be centered around Al and Priscilla. So I think there is small chance of that happening. Arc 8 however is going to be about the past at least according to an old outline and the Witches might show up again.

Originally Posted by AP24

So it looks like LN Vol 14 won't be the end of Arc 4. Which means the next season has to be a 2-cour season covering the entire Arc 4.

Nah. Presently the LN version of Arc 4 is shorter than Arc 3 because there is currently only 4 books in it. When v14 releases in 2 weeks, it will make it 5. Arc 3 had a totally of 6 books adapted into 14 episodes. So there is not enough for 2 cours unless WF padd it quite a bit.

[RDNexus]

What's that Old Outline you were talking about?

[Applehell]

It was posted in the Re:Zero Subbedit a longtime ago. Sadly, I don't remember the thread, but I'll for a bit see if I can find it.

[Applehell]

Woah, TC is incredibly fast right now. Arc 4 Ch 45 part 1/3 just got banged out.

As for the old outline I found the post. Since there is some pretty huge spoilers here I'll naturally put it under spoiler tags. Keep in mind this was posted in 2014 seems have already gone through some changes given Tappei's recent statements. For example we will now know the meaning of Satella's name in the final arc instead of Arc 8. So a lot of this is probably obsolete. The brackets denote of the central theme of the arc.

This was posted by cheongwun on the Subbedit.

Spoiler for old general outline arcs 7-11:

Current status Web Novel: 6th Chapter [Despair], (Memory of Corridor)

7th Arc: [Impatient], Aldebaran's main story, spies from other kingdom cause internal divisions.

8th Arc: [Desperation] going to be the story of the past and Subaru will be force into situation that he has to die, but he can't not make a decision by himself, time is ticking.

9th Arc: [Resolution] all the witches will reappear, origin of name "Satella" reveals.

10th Arc: unknown

11th Arc (Final Arc): unknown

He also posted a bunch of old fan speculations and popular theories about the future of series from Japanese and Korean fans too. Most of them were debunked by the plot progression though.

[tuckersister]

Can you imagine a "normal" conversation between Subaru and Daphne?