Okay, let's talk about something important. Something *very* important. And something that might get me yelled at online. Are you ready?
Season 2 Episode 1 of Re:Zero: Did it *Really* Live Up to the Hype?
Specifically, I'm talking about Re:Zero Temporada 2 Cap 1 Sub Español. Yes, that one. The one everyone waited ages for. The one that was supposed to blow our minds.
Now, don't get me wrong, I love Re:Zero. Subaru's suffering? Chef's kiss! The insane plot twists? Bring 'em on!
A Bit of a Slow Start?
But... (Here it comes!) Did anyone else think the first episode of season 2 was... a little slow? I said it! Don't hate me!
Maybe it's just me. Maybe my expectations were too high. Maybe I’d overdosed on the hype train. But the pacing felt off.
I mean, compared to the end of season one, this episode felt like we were crawling instead of sprinting through a minefield of feels. Where's the panic?!
The Emilia Camp is Pretty Great Though
Okay, okay, I'll admit. Seeing Emilia and the gang again was nice. Really nice. I missed those lovable goofballs (and the suffering of Subaru).
And the animation? Gorgeous! Seriously, the visuals were top-notch. No complaints there whatsoever. Worth the wait in that aspect!
But even with the beautiful visuals, something still felt...missing. Was it a good old-fashioned Rem appearance? Perhaps!
Rem: The Elephant in the Room
Let’s face it, everyone misses Rem. Don't even try to deny it. Her absence hung over that episode like a dark cloud.
It’s not that the other characters aren’t great. They are! But Rem brought a certain... something to the show. A certain level of awesome.
Her absence definitely contributed to the less-than-stellar feeling I had coming out of the first episode. Maybe I am biased!
Was It *Bad*? Absolutely Not!
Look, I'm not saying Re:Zero Temporada 2 Cap 1 Sub Español was bad. Far from it! It's Re:Zero, after all.
It just didn't immediately grab me the way I expected it to. It felt like a setup episode, a slow burn. Which, fine, I guess. But I wanted FIREWORKS!
Maybe it just needed a little more oomph! A bit more chaos! A little more... Subaru screaming in despair!
The Hype Machine is Real
Maybe the problem is the hype machine itself. When something is built up so much, it's almost impossible for it to live up to expectations.
We all went in expecting the best anime episode ever. And maybe that was unfair. We should expect the suffering to unravel gradually.
I think it's important to remember that it's just one episode. There are plenty more to come. Plenty of time for things to get absolutely insane (and they *will*).
Final Thoughts (And a Plea for Forgiveness)
So, there you have it. My (possibly) unpopular opinion on Re:Zero Temporada 2 Cap 1 Sub Español. Please don't hurt me!
I'm still super excited for the rest of the season. I'm ready to have my heart broken and pieced back together again. I really am!
But if you also felt a little underwhelmed by the first episode, know that you're not alone. And maybe, just maybe, it was okay to feel that way.
Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go rewatch it and see if I missed anything important. Maybe I need to adjust my expectations (and prepare for more suffering).
"Natsuki Subaru is the best protagonist!" - Me, probably being controversial.