Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Episode 5: The Morning of Our Promise Is Still Distant

Manga volume 13-15

Canon/HIGH

OSHIMETER

9.4

8 Fans

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← Prev: EP 4Next: EP 6 →

Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Episode 5: The Morning of Our Promise Is Still Distant

Manga volume 13-15

Canon/HIGH
← Prev: EP 4Next: EP 6 →

OSHIMETER

9.4

8 Fans

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

QUICK TAKES

gorlock332's avatar
gorlock332
MC"s positive outlook on everything in spite of the clearly dire situations he's always in felt inspiring at first, but the more it goes on it starts making me feel more frustrated with Subaru. With how little he is suspicious of other people and all, it's hard to root for him
eatingsocks's avatar
eatingsocks
Subaru's wholesome interactions with both Rem and Ram made me start liking them as characters and toss aside the suspicious air they each had around them. They're both honestly caring for others and such great characters outside of each other.
mustardsprinkles's avatar
mustardsprinkles
The post-credit scene was insanely good, I reallt love the horror elements the show reintroduces from time to time across the past 2 episodes. They definitely could've done more about it though, the thriller aspect is so good and has so much potential
aejizone's avatar
aejizone
beatrice's rant about satella destroying half the world because she "wanted to be loved" is the biggest red flag yet. emilia being a half-elf with the same hair and spirit arts? the satella=emilia theory is looking real. also subaru listing his friends and forgetting the braided-hair girl is peak comedy
fedel89's avatar
fedel89
It's really good what they pointed out here in this episode. Even if the skill that Subaru has looks OP, it's not at all good. All the promises he did and the good things he did with Emilia, gone in an instant when he Returned from Death for an unknown reason on a checkpoint!
barshan's avatar
barshan
This episode feels darker. Subaru starts to panic. The tension builds slowly. The mansion does not feel safe anymore. You can feel his fear growing. The ending is very unsettling.
pendragon's avatar
pendragon
Subaru locks in the date with Emilia and you're actually happy for him. But red flags everywhere - Ram teaching him to read, Rem acting sus, something about that puppy bite? Peaceful vibe feels fragile. Waiting for the other shoe to drop. 🌸
goyaljonesh06's avatar
goyaljonesh06
The mansion vibes shifted from cozy to everyone is killer so fast. Seeing him try to befriend Rem and Ram while he’s secretly falling apart? Peak suffering. Man this loops hurt pretty much.

EPISODE CONTEXT

Episode 5 sits at the early foundation of the mansion arc, deepening the character groundwork laid in Episode 4 when Subaru first arrived at Roswaal's estate and began forming bonds with its residents. This episode is a critical bridge — the relationships and subtle tensions established here directly feed into the far more intense and harrowing developments that begin in Episode 6. At just one-fifth into the 25-episode season, it's building the emotional stakes that Re:ZERO will ruthlessly exploit later.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

Episode 5 sits at the early foundation of the mansion arc, deepening the character groundwork laid in Episode 4 when Subaru first arrived at Roswaal's estate and began forming bonds with its residents. This episode is a critical bridge — the relationships and subtle tensions established here directly feed into the far more intense and harrowing developments that begin in Episode 6. At just one-fifth into the 25-episode season, it's building the emotional stakes that Re:ZERO will ruthlessly exploit later.

QUICK TAKES

gorlock332's avatar
gorlock332
MC"s positive outlook on everything in spite of the clearly dire situations he's always in felt inspiring at first, but the more it goes on it starts making me feel more frustrated with Subaru. With how little he is suspicious of other people and all, it's hard to root for him
eatingsocks's avatar
eatingsocks
Subaru's wholesome interactions with both Rem and Ram made me start liking them as characters and toss aside the suspicious air they each had around them. They're both honestly caring for others and such great characters outside of each other.
mustardsprinkles's avatar
mustardsprinkles
The post-credit scene was insanely good, I reallt love the horror elements the show reintroduces from time to time across the past 2 episodes. They definitely could've done more about it though, the thriller aspect is so good and has so much potential
aejizone's avatar
aejizone
beatrice's rant about satella destroying half the world because she "wanted to be loved" is the biggest red flag yet. emilia being a half-elf with the same hair and spirit arts? the satella=emilia theory is looking real. also subaru listing his friends and forgetting the braided-hair girl is peak comedy
fedel89's avatar
fedel89
It's really good what they pointed out here in this episode. Even if the skill that Subaru has looks OP, it's not at all good. All the promises he did and the good things he did with Emilia, gone in an instant when he Returned from Death for an unknown reason on a checkpoint!
barshan's avatar
barshan
This episode feels darker. Subaru starts to panic. The tension builds slowly. The mansion does not feel safe anymore. You can feel his fear growing. The ending is very unsettling.
pendragon's avatar
pendragon
Subaru locks in the date with Emilia and you're actually happy for him. But red flags everywhere - Ram teaching him to read, Rem acting sus, something about that puppy bite? Peaceful vibe feels fragile. Waiting for the other shoe to drop. 🌸
goyaljonesh06's avatar
goyaljonesh06
The mansion vibes shifted from cozy to everyone is killer so fast. Seeing him try to befriend Rem and Ram while he’s secretly falling apart? Peak suffering. Man this loops hurt pretty much.

©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

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