Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Episode 17: Disgrace in the Extreme

Manga volume 49-51

Canon/HIGH

OSHIMETER

8.8

9 Fans

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Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Episode 17: Disgrace in the Extreme

Manga volume 49-51

Canon/HIGH
← Prev: EP 16Next: EP 18 →

OSHIMETER

8.8

9 Fans

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

QUICK TAKES

mustardsprinkles's avatar
mustardsprinkles
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Watching Rem sacrifice herself or out herself in harms way for Subaru time and time again, it was so heart-wrenching. She really deserves better. I was so shocked when Otto first asked who she was! This story is amazing with its progression.

gorlock332's avatar
gorlock332
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Scenes featuring Subaru's fractured psyche were a highlight for me. His breakdown and somewhat uncaring reaction after what happened to Rem was so saddening! Glad the story continues to explore the mental impact and depressing realism of his situation..

eatingsocks's avatar
eatingsocks
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Subaru's hot-headed "spur of the moment" personality makes this episode pretty hard to watch, more so when it comes to him and Emilia's talk. Betty finally makes a return in this episode though!

aejizone's avatar
aejizone
subaru being insufferable again while rem carries the whole show on her back. ubaru punching the driver for "being a jerk" when he's witnessing supernatural memory loss is peak stubborn stupidity. at least betelgeuse getting wrecked by puck at the end was cathartic. rem deserves better.
fedel89's avatar
fedel89
Writer never fails to amaze me. Every episode, it's gonna break your heart. Every episode, no one understands Subaru. The Way Emilia died in this episode is questionable and no explanation. Little bit disappointed.
barshan's avatar
barshan
This episode feels very heavy. The situation becomes very serious. Subaru goes through a lot and looks very broken. The mood stays dark the whole time. It is one of the most emotional episodes in the season.
pendragon's avatar
pendragon
UP: Wilhelm's backstory hits like a TRUCK. Man lost his wife to this whale and you FEEL his rage. The fight energy is peak. DOWN: Flashbacks might feel slow but the payoff is worth it. Things going right? That's suspicious. ⚔️
goyaljonesh06's avatar
goyaljonesh06
The White Whale is literally a flying nightmare. Instead betrayal from otto is painful to see. Subaru is just like power magnet for tragedy.
mensahangel046's avatar
mensahangel046

EPISODE CONTEXT

Sitting at the emotional nadir of the season's second half, Episode 17 follows the devastating failures of 'The Greed of a Pig' and pushes Subaru past every breaking point established so far. This is the darkest hour by design — it serves as the critical setup for Episode 18, 'From Zero,' widely regarded as one of the series' most important turning points. Without enduring this low, the emotional payoff of what follows simply wouldn't land.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

Sitting at the emotional nadir of the season's second half, Episode 17 follows the devastating failures of 'The Greed of a Pig' and pushes Subaru past every breaking point established so far. This is the darkest hour by design — it serves as the critical setup for Episode 18, 'From Zero,' widely regarded as one of the series' most important turning points. Without enduring this low, the emotional payoff of what follows simply wouldn't land.

QUICK TAKES

mustardsprinkles's avatar
mustardsprinkles
VerifiedVerified

Watching Rem sacrifice herself or out herself in harms way for Subaru time and time again, it was so heart-wrenching. She really deserves better. I was so shocked when Otto first asked who she was! This story is amazing with its progression.

gorlock332's avatar
gorlock332
VerifiedVerified

Scenes featuring Subaru's fractured psyche were a highlight for me. His breakdown and somewhat uncaring reaction after what happened to Rem was so saddening! Glad the story continues to explore the mental impact and depressing realism of his situation..

eatingsocks's avatar
eatingsocks
VerifiedVerified

Subaru's hot-headed "spur of the moment" personality makes this episode pretty hard to watch, more so when it comes to him and Emilia's talk. Betty finally makes a return in this episode though!

aejizone's avatar
aejizone
subaru being insufferable again while rem carries the whole show on her back. ubaru punching the driver for "being a jerk" when he's witnessing supernatural memory loss is peak stubborn stupidity. at least betelgeuse getting wrecked by puck at the end was cathartic. rem deserves better.
fedel89's avatar
fedel89
Writer never fails to amaze me. Every episode, it's gonna break your heart. Every episode, no one understands Subaru. The Way Emilia died in this episode is questionable and no explanation. Little bit disappointed.
barshan's avatar
barshan
This episode feels very heavy. The situation becomes very serious. Subaru goes through a lot and looks very broken. The mood stays dark the whole time. It is one of the most emotional episodes in the season.
pendragon's avatar
pendragon
UP: Wilhelm's backstory hits like a TRUCK. Man lost his wife to this whale and you FEEL his rage. The fight energy is peak. DOWN: Flashbacks might feel slow but the payoff is worth it. Things going right? That's suspicious. ⚔️
goyaljonesh06's avatar
goyaljonesh06
The White Whale is literally a flying nightmare. Instead betrayal from otto is painful to see. Subaru is just like power magnet for tragedy.
mensahangel046's avatar
mensahangel046

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

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

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