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Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4 Episode 9: Empty Shell
Canon/HIGH

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Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4 Episode 9: Empty Shell

Canon/HIGH

OSHIMETER

8.4

36 Fans

5star
4star
3star
2star
1star
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack

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fuexx's avatar
fuexx
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Un episodio terrorífico donde volvemos a ver a un Subaru desorientado y paranoico sin saber qué hacer, lo que hace que tome decisiones que me frustran como espectador. Y con una actuación de voz extraordinaria que logra transmitir muy bien el miedo, la ira y desesperación de Subaru.

ejayexp's avatar
ejayexp
VerifiedVerified

This episode was an absolute descent into madness 😰 The miasma corridors are pure psychological horror. Subaru losing control of himself while the others are stuck in the Green Room was nightmarish. The atmosphere is heavy and suffocating. White Fox's sound design deserves an award.

jiyuo_c's avatar
jiyuo_c
VerifiedVerified

What a gruesome, chaotic, traumatic, but satisfying ep this is, kinda funny too, it's great to see raw reactions, what just happened, berserk moments is becoming norm in this anime., Subaru is really relatable. I love the struggles, the doubts, the psychological warfare. I love how this episode plotted the series of events it's amazing to watch because it leads to many questions on my part.

patpat's avatar
patpat
VerifiedVerified

This episode is really stressing, confusing, and frustating to see Subaru now. That's what i felt after watching this episode. Kinda annoyed about Subaru situation because the previous one but it was served well in this episode and the ending of this episode is interesting about what happened in the next epiosde

lucky_g's avatar
lucky_g
VerifiedVerified

25% stressed, 25% confused and 50% frustrated. That's what I felt after watching this episode. Well, I'm annoyed because it feels like Subaru is back to his powerless self, but I still like the episode because the mystery is very intriguing.


morishitaglazer's avatar
morishitaglazer
VerifiedVerified

aura monster


j13_zel's avatar
j13_zel
VerifiedVerified

This episode only adds confusion to me as to what is really happenning! But it is still interesting on how will the story goes on. Everything is resetting as I watch, too.

solo_equinox's avatar
solo_equinox
VerifiedVerified

Perfect pacing, loved to see the mystery aspect as Amnesiabaru figures out his friends and foes.

marin_coser's avatar
marin_coser
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Not gonna lie, this episode was stressful from start to finish. I was waiting for something bad to happen the entire time and somehow it was worse 😬 and that one specific scene??? NOOOOOOO

crybabytodoroki's avatar
crybabytodoroki
VerifiedVerified

This episode had me questioning literally everyone. Trust levels were at an all-time low 😭 The horror elements were surprisingly effective. There aren't many jump scares, but the constant dread is brutal

nekokurarisu's avatar
nekokurarisu
VerifiedVerified

Subaru's mental state is the real focus here, and it's honestly painful to watch. The paranoia just keeps getting worse with every scene what the actual f

daxyhn13's avatar
daxyhn13
VerifiedVerified

Jujur, menonton episode ini membuat aku bingung, tetapi justru itu yang menarik. Misteri memiang seharusnya rumit dan menantang untuk dipecahkan, dan membuat jadi penasaran. Bagian pertama benar-benar menonjol berkat penampilan one-man performance yang sangat kuat. Adegan saat menaiki tangga khususnya sangat berkesan; akting dan suasananya berhasil membangun ketegangan dengan sangat baik. Overall, great episode

taiju_tenacity_158's avatar
taiju_tenacity_158
Finding Anastasia's body like that was brutal, and the way the show uses the moonlight to highlight the carnage makes the whole watchtower feel like a graveyard
charmy_chef's avatar
charmy_chef
You could really feel the tension in the kitchen when Julius confronted him about hiding things and it is so painful seeing them drift apart when they need to trust each other most
shinigami_shadow's avatar
shinigami_shadow
I can't believe Subaru actually stabbed Patrasche and she just let him do it and leaned into him. That broke my heart more than any of the other deaths because she was so loyal even when he lost his mind
amaterasu_angel's avatar
amaterasu_angel
Shaula asking for a hug was the only tiny bit of comfort in this entire mess but even that felt heavy since Subaru was literally sobbing into her shoulder while the world collapsed
reiryoku_rush_472's avatar
reiryoku_rush_472
I can't believe I just watched Subaru stab Patrasche like that and her just resting her head on him as she died broke me completely and I need to take a walk now
dankan_dancer_475's avatar
dankan_dancer_475
The scene with the tally marks on his arm was so disturbing and seeing the words Natsuki Subaru has arrived in his own writing makes you wonder who is actually in control of his body
kisuke_benihime_462's avatar
kisuke_benihime_462
The reveal of Meili behind the tapestry was a total nightmare and it proves that the slaughter started before Subaru even woke up which makes the mystery of the killer even scarier
darmani's avatar
darmani
Watching the watchtower fall apart and the shadows swallowing everything felt like the end of the world and Subaru just standing there with those empty eyes was way too much to handle

EPISODE CONTEXT

Arriving at episode 9 of 19, this is the deep midpoint of Season 4 — past the setup, before any resolution. Following Episode 8's identity-focused title 'Who Are You?', 'Empty Shell' suggests a continuation of themes around self, loss, and dissolution within the Watchtower arc. It lays critical emotional groundwork for the second half of the season, likely marking a turning point that will define where Subaru and his companions stand heading into the back stretch.

©長月達平・株式会社KADOKAWA刊/Re:ゼロから始める異世界生活4製作委員会.

AnimeOshi.com refers to anime titles, character names, logos, and other trademarked or copyrighted materials to identify and describe the works being reviewed, discussed, ranked or otherwise referenced on this site. This usage is believed to be nominative fair use or non-infringing and is not intended to imply any affiliation with the respective rights holders.

All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their owners. If you are a rights holder and have concerns about any content on this site, please contact us at legal@animeoshi.com

EPISODE CONTEXT

Arriving at episode 9 of 19, this is the deep midpoint of Season 4 — past the setup, before any resolution. Following Episode 8's identity-focused title 'Who Are You?', 'Empty Shell' suggests a continuation of themes around self, loss, and dissolution within the Watchtower arc. It lays critical emotional groundwork for the second half of the season, likely marking a turning point that will define where Subaru and his companions stand heading into the back stretch.

QUICK TAKES

fuexx's avatar
fuexx
VerifiedVerified

Un episodio terrorífico donde volvemos a ver a un Subaru desorientado y paranoico sin saber qué hacer, lo que hace que tome decisiones que me frustran como espectador. Y con una actuación de voz extraordinaria que logra transmitir muy bien el miedo, la ira y desesperación de Subaru.

ejayexp's avatar
ejayexp
VerifiedVerified

This episode was an absolute descent into madness 😰 The miasma corridors are pure psychological horror. Subaru losing control of himself while the others are stuck in the Green Room was nightmarish. The atmosphere is heavy and suffocating. White Fox's sound design deserves an award.

jiyuo_c's avatar
jiyuo_c
VerifiedVerified

What a gruesome, chaotic, traumatic, but satisfying ep this is, kinda funny too, it's great to see raw reactions, what just happened, berserk moments is becoming norm in this anime., Subaru is really relatable. I love the struggles, the doubts, the psychological warfare. I love how this episode plotted the series of events it's amazing to watch because it leads to many questions on my part.

patpat's avatar
patpat
VerifiedVerified

This episode is really stressing, confusing, and frustating to see Subaru now. That's what i felt after watching this episode. Kinda annoyed about Subaru situation because the previous one but it was served well in this episode and the ending of this episode is interesting about what happened in the next epiosde

lucky_g's avatar
lucky_g
VerifiedVerified

25% stressed, 25% confused and 50% frustrated. That's what I felt after watching this episode. Well, I'm annoyed because it feels like Subaru is back to his powerless self, but I still like the episode because the mystery is very intriguing.


morishitaglazer's avatar
morishitaglazer
VerifiedVerified

aura monster


j13_zel's avatar
j13_zel
VerifiedVerified

This episode only adds confusion to me as to what is really happenning! But it is still interesting on how will the story goes on. Everything is resetting as I watch, too.

solo_equinox's avatar
solo_equinox
VerifiedVerified

Perfect pacing, loved to see the mystery aspect as Amnesiabaru figures out his friends and foes.

marin_coser's avatar
marin_coser
VerifiedVerified

Not gonna lie, this episode was stressful from start to finish. I was waiting for something bad to happen the entire time and somehow it was worse 😬 and that one specific scene??? NOOOOOOO

crybabytodoroki's avatar
crybabytodoroki
VerifiedVerified

This episode had me questioning literally everyone. Trust levels were at an all-time low 😭 The horror elements were surprisingly effective. There aren't many jump scares, but the constant dread is brutal

nekokurarisu's avatar
nekokurarisu
VerifiedVerified

Subaru's mental state is the real focus here, and it's honestly painful to watch. The paranoia just keeps getting worse with every scene what the actual f

daxyhn13's avatar
daxyhn13
VerifiedVerified

Jujur, menonton episode ini membuat aku bingung, tetapi justru itu yang menarik. Misteri memiang seharusnya rumit dan menantang untuk dipecahkan, dan membuat jadi penasaran. Bagian pertama benar-benar menonjol berkat penampilan one-man performance yang sangat kuat. Adegan saat menaiki tangga khususnya sangat berkesan; akting dan suasananya berhasil membangun ketegangan dengan sangat baik. Overall, great episode

taiju_tenacity_158's avatar
taiju_tenacity_158
Finding Anastasia's body like that was brutal, and the way the show uses the moonlight to highlight the carnage makes the whole watchtower feel like a graveyard
charmy_chef's avatar
charmy_chef
You could really feel the tension in the kitchen when Julius confronted him about hiding things and it is so painful seeing them drift apart when they need to trust each other most
shinigami_shadow's avatar
shinigami_shadow
I can't believe Subaru actually stabbed Patrasche and she just let him do it and leaned into him. That broke my heart more than any of the other deaths because she was so loyal even when he lost his mind
amaterasu_angel's avatar
amaterasu_angel
Shaula asking for a hug was the only tiny bit of comfort in this entire mess but even that felt heavy since Subaru was literally sobbing into her shoulder while the world collapsed
reiryoku_rush_472's avatar
reiryoku_rush_472
I can't believe I just watched Subaru stab Patrasche like that and her just resting her head on him as she died broke me completely and I need to take a walk now
dankan_dancer_475's avatar
dankan_dancer_475
The scene with the tally marks on his arm was so disturbing and seeing the words Natsuki Subaru has arrived in his own writing makes you wonder who is actually in control of his body
kisuke_benihime_462's avatar
kisuke_benihime_462
The reveal of Meili behind the tapestry was a total nightmare and it proves that the slaughter started before Subaru even woke up which makes the mystery of the killer even scarier
darmani's avatar
darmani
Watching the watchtower fall apart and the shadows swallowing everything felt like the end of the world and Subaru just standing there with those empty eyes was way too much to handle
LIVE · THE WEEKLY VERDICT

©長月達平・株式会社KADOKAWA刊/Re:ゼロから始める異世界生活4製作委員会.

AnimeOshi.com refers to anime titles, character names, logos, and other trademarked or copyrighted materials to identify and describe the works being reviewed, discussed, ranked or otherwise referenced on this site. This usage is believed to be nominative fair use or non-infringing and is not intended to imply any affiliation with the respective rights holders.

All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their owners. If you are a rights holder and have concerns about any content on this site, please contact us at legal@animeoshi.com

©長月達平・株式会社KADOKAWA刊/Re:ゼロから始める異世界生活4製作委員会.

AnimeOshi.com refers to anime titles, character names, logos, and other trademarked or copyrighted materials to identify and describe the works being reviewed, discussed, ranked or otherwise referenced on this site. This usage is believed to be nominative fair use or non-infringing and is not intended to imply any affiliation with the respective rights holders.

All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their owners. If you are a rights holder and have concerns about any content on this site, please contact us at legal@animeoshi.com