The BEST Anime Episode of All Time. 

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Whenever I tell my friends to watch re zero, I always tell them "just wait for episode 15". I remember watching it for the first time and just being stunned at how much happened...

It's bizarre because when I heard about Betelgeuse's backstory later on in the series, he became more of an extremely tragic character to me.

Another thing that really fucks you up and detaches you from reality is just how much has gone wrong in such a short span from literally doing nothing. As if Subaru got transported to a different world where everything goes wrong. And that moment when his head falls off after seeing the giant wolf creature... really emphasizes it

I love the VA for Betelgeuse, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, he nails every character he plays. Kirito from SAO, Inosuke from Demon Slayer, Belle from Danmachi, an evil priest from HS DxD, doesn’t matter the character role he’ll perfectly portray it. Also, usually u can tell when it’s him bc he has a very distinct scream/arghhhhh sound to his voice.

I was literally just rewatching this episode, such a masterpiece. I CANNOT wait for arc 5 to be animated.

Yay!! Finally another Re:zero video from the man himself, not that I'm complaining about his videos about other anime, it's just that listening to him about Re:zero is something I enjoy very much Edit : thx for the likes, I'm glad to see many others agreeing to me about this

Love that you made the episode exactly 15 minutes long.

The voice acting in Re:Zero is really good, and the actors can make some almost scarily accurate screams of pain and anguish

I remember finding Echidnut through the vid where he explains Reinhard to his friend. I knew this was gonna be the new best anime channel on youtube right then and there.

This is 100% a brilliant episode, and made me fall in love with Re:Zero. This and S2 E4 Parent and Child are 10/10. Although personally, my favourite anime episode I've ever watched would be AOT's 'From You, 2000 Years Ago'.

Episode 15 was so good that I started crying while watching this video

I remember watching this episode just before I left to go to school. I was amazed and traumatized for the rest of the week… I really love how they integrated the ending sequence with the ED music, hit me right in the feels

Honestly, I wish I could experience this masterpiece of an episode for the first time again

Alright, but can we all agree that Requiem of Silence was singlehandedly the most emotional song in any anime ever??

Re:Zero is without a doubt among my top anime of all time. I love how you go from thinking this is just another isekai, to being shocked at the level of character development and depth. It’s truly marvelous what the animators over at White Fox are capable of. Cannot wait for season three! In the meantime I’ll continue to read the manga and novels

The utter and absolute hopelessness this episode bred made the payoff between episodes 19-25 so worth it. Absolute misery turned into redemption and victory. Episode 15 still brings me to tears to this day.

Re zero has a special place in my heart. Subaru is insanely relatable to me. It was like staring into a mirror, and I hated it at first. But seeing Subaru struggle through himself and the obstacles around him made me remember how important it is to not give up. I struggle every day with mental health issues. And even though I've never suffered as much as Subaru has. He inspired me to keep going. The series has made me cry many times. Rem's confession, the entire episode of parent and child. Him never being able to say anything about return by death is also relatable to me, because I find myself deep in depression but I can't even explain why. It feels so lonely and makes everyday life hell sometimes. If it wasn't for Re zero giving me some light I honestly don't know if I'd still be alive. I'm still a bit of a shut in with no direction, but I'm getting better and Subaru has become my favorite anime character along with Rider from Fate/Zero.

My favorite episode of Re:Zero was season 2 episode 13. "You should love yourself more." after 38 episodes of buildup for what was supposed to be the big bad, that sentence coming out of Satella's mouth was the biggest brain blasting plot twist I've ever experienced in my entire life. I didn't see it coming at all.

When I first came across your channel, it was in fact after episode 15. After watching such an emotional masterpiece at 3AM I just couldn’t fall asleep. As I was scrolling through the algorithm with tears in my eyes, it recommends me a video u made a couple years ago of “The saddest Rezero moments” and yes I fucking cried some more. I’m glad to have found this channel and just wanted to say Thank you, from references of Call of duty zombies, breaking bad, and other great anime u recommend like “summertime render” that u put in just never miss. Congrats on 200k and love the content man, your channel will blow up one day🤙

That ending made me spechless,the music the snow falling onto the scene,just incredible

After ep 15 i sat back onto my chair and as I saw the end credits roll down, my body felt as if it was one with Subaru's at that moment. That moment was the thing that made me love this show so much. Thank you for talking about this Echi-donna

I can agree ep 15 was really great but S2 ep 4 is just up there for me Its an episode that makes me appreciate my parents even if they're not as great as Subaru's parents

chills man... those videos hit even harder knowing that all your friends and other people you've met don't understand and don't want to understand why you love re:zero so much. i'm in the middle of rewatching it for the 3rd time and honestly, it's even better than before. I'm also a ln reader and until now i caught up with arc 6 which hit so damn hard that it became the best thing i've ever read. I just know that if one day they decide to animate it and if the production team puts their hearts into it, it's going to be the greatest anime ever.

I didn't even realize this was the best episode because I just binge watched season 1 completely and increasingly mesmerized by it like it was a 15 hour long movie. I didn't have time to notice any of the elements that went into making it, all I could think about was this shit is too good while anxiously skipping the end credits to watch the next episode.

Iconic, I’ll never forget my first time watching this episode 🤧

Thanks for coming back to Re: Zero! Personally, I prefer S2 E4. However, I can agree that Episode 15 was 100% the episode that made Re Zero my favourite anime as well, and it's precisely what made Episode 18 so great as well - I don't think it would be considered nearly as good if Episode 15 set the stage for what Rem means to Subaru and vice versa. Requiem of Silence was absolutely the best piece of music to come from any anime for me. Also, have you thought about making any solo videos on Summertime Render?

Haven’t seen a better analysis on this episode ever. I can’t think of a video were not only i agreed with every statement made, but encapsulated better than i ever could how i felt about everything you just said. It is the pinnacle of the series and honestly my favorite episode in any series. I’m literally crying right now just from listening to Requiem of Silence and after remembering everything once again even though i have watched and read every version of this series countless times. Truly a Masterpiece of a series and even more the Most Emotional episode of any story i have ever read.

youbeing a vessel of conveying my emotions towards this masterclass of an anime is really amazing...man ur love for re:zero shows....and i agree through and through, only i don't have such an immaculate word bank to express how much i feel for this series and how much i must learn japanese to catchup to the LN... *THE BEST* fr fr 😭

Couldn't agree with you more! This episode left a deep impression in me and I don't think that's ever gonna go away. I even got goosebumps listening to you talking about it 😅

"Sleep, along with my daughter." Chills on several levels...

I watched the whole credit roles at the of that episode, watched the body of Subaru covered in snow as a whole and then realised I had tears in my eyes the emotional roller coaster this episode gave me was beyond belief, Watched that episode 3 days ago and finished the anime yesterday and this video pops up I am teared up again

When I watched this episode and my jaw just DROPPED as I silently watched my screen through the rolling credits, I knew this was going to be my favorite anime of all times and probably my favorite work, even on top of berserk (that's HUGE) I instantly became a Rezero fan, so I really feel everything you talked about this episode like the fist time I watched... Just a MASTERPIECE.

Okay, this is indeed an epic episode

Couldn't agree more, definitely my favourite anime episode of all time. Watched it like 20 times and it didn't fail to make me tear up even once.

Thank you a lot man. Not only you strengthen my flame of love toward Re;Zero. You gave a deeper understanding to one my favorite episodes ever Thank you

_I KNOW I'm Watching just a compiled version of ep 15 in RU-vid_ But man oh man the added Silence of requiem in the background made me tear up while listening. Echidnut your commentary was excellent Love this vid. came here for Re:Zero, Stayed for Echidnut.

Been subbed since Re:Zero Theories - Season 1. I always felt like you deserved far more subs. Also, I used to put your channel name in the tags on my own videos (sorry, lol). And you're absolutely right about ep 15. Betelgeuse's animation, the game of deadly twister, and the wtf ending reminiscent of End of Evangelion are the main reasons why it's my favorite overall episode.

Re: Zero will always be my favourite anime, and this episode blows me away every time I watch it!

Man you couldn't have summed up the chills in that episode any better. I remember just staring at the rolling credits in shock and disbelief. My mind still had to process what had just happened 🤯

This absolutely makes me want to rewatch Re:Zero again and/or read the novels. Fantastic video!

The man is back to his roots, I first discovered your channel some time during or before season 2 and now I’m hoping to watch you weekly re zero vids again when season 3 comes

Not gonna lie, I had to dig into the depths of my knowledge to try and think of an episode from any other anime that stood alone as a testament to brilliant animation, character writing, storytelling, music, etc. I think I finally got one that matches it, and you could argue it surpasses. Vivy: Flourite Eye's Song Episode 4: Ensemble for Polaris

Yeah, I watched the episode. Paused before the end scene (post credits), and cried the entire night while staring at nothing. I had to search the ost, rewatch the episode, and then keep re-listening the soundtrack until I felt right not doing it. I kept crying, knowing not to watch more until I had processed it, allowing it to leave the biggest mark ever in my heart. 5 Years later, I still got more emotional from listening to it, than anything else. I was back there within seconds of hearing the tune. 5 rewatches of the series and 7 years, and ep 15 still clutches my heart. I know what's going to happen, but it doesn't matter. The buildup is too good. My eyes transfix to the screen, I wake up 25 mins later, and my brain trembles the next day.

Totally agreed. This episode was such another level that it left a deep impression under me for days. The emotions, ruthlessness and gruesome values shown in this episode shocked me. It truly felt like an ending

Lord and Sage of Echidnutters, I have stumbled upon this channel while season 2 core 1 of Re:Zero was nearing its end. You and your content as a whole were a big reason for my weebening. Immaculate reviews, wonderful storytelling of the If stories, as well as the latest new non-rezero stuff you'vd been doing. You shall forevermore hold a special place in my heart as long as I draw breath. Truly and honestly, thank you mate.

Yeah I remember watching that episode and that SHIT WAS FUCKING INSANE! Easily one of the best episodes I’ve seen. Also, At <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="57">0:57</a> as someone who’s been with you since the beginning I definitely miss those days. Miss the days you when you would cover the recent re zero chapters in the web novel. I’m proud to see you grow so much, you definitely deserve it 👍💛

You reminded me of all the emotions I lived during this episode, your video made me cry over it.

This episode and the soundtrack and the way it ended. Jesus it was so good and hit so hard. This was sheer horror. I found you from Re:Zero episode commentary back in the day. You deserve more subs!

I remember back when season 2 first started, me and my buddy after every episode would immediately go on RU-vid and watch your newest review. You made me enjoy rezero more then I would ever expect and I'll never forget you for that. Love ya echidnut and cheers for 200k

I havent seen someone spit complete fax on youtube like this for a long time man. I think season 2 overall was better than season 1 but I just couldnt put my finger on a spot like "this makes it better than season 1" and I realised that it lacked an episode like this one with this video

You explained my feelings about this episode perfectly. Im actually surprised, you were able to put it in words, because I haven't been able to do that. Amazing video, and an awsome job!

Happy Roxy Day!!! I’m so happy that you’ve finally hit 200k, I’ve been subscribed since the videos from the first part of season two and I’ve had so much fun watching all of your videos. I am proud to be a follower of someone from such culture. And a member of Roxyism.

*"Keep talking about Re:Zero, Peace out"* I just realised how I missed those lines so much.

Thank you for coming back to Re:Zero! I love all the other content too but something about you talking about and analyzing Re:Zero feels like excellence

This video excited me at first only to left me feeling nostalgic and melancholic... The fact that I still remember exactly how I felt, when did I watch and where did I watch the episode, the fact that I caught up with Re:Zero when it was in ep 14, meaning this was the first episode I had to wait a whole week to watch the next one, the fact that I was on vacation at the moment and I was so invested in the anime that I rewatched the episodes multiple times, the fact that th episodes aired on Sunday, so I kinda felt like I was agonizing the whole week for the next episode... Those are some good memories and I agree, this is the greatest episode I've ever seen... but now I feel melancholic, I don't think I'll ever feel the same again, not even with the upcoming arcs or other animes. Some have come close, but this video reminded me of how awesome this episode was... And that I won't feel it again. Thanks I guess?

Re zero is one of my most favorite animes of all time, still can't forget the time when I introduced this to my brother, bro even teared up when Rem died and during Subaru's breaking point. The anime has done astoundingly well on its plot build ups and every character on the anime grows on you. Hope your channel gets bigger, I always look forward to when you post new videos❤️

Thank you for the vid. Good to Re:Visit Re:Zero lol. I missed it. I do agree that this episode is the anime industry's best piece so far. May season 3 come soon and have something close to as epic. Arc 5 is prolly my favorite section of story so far just because of how dense and significant the cast is. May Re:Zero and Echidnut's full lengthy girthy Re:Zero based glory return soon.

Hi Echidnut I have been here since you were making videos for Re:Zero season 2!!! I love your content and am so happy you are at 200k subscribers!!! Here's to a bright future for your channel!!!

I remember tuning every week to see you and chibi reviews take on the latest ep release or the light novel overviews

This Episode still gives me goosebumps whenever I watch it. The voice over in this episode still gives me chills. Both Japanese and English VA did exceptional job in bringing out the best of this scene. My favourite episode and anime of all times!!

Awww man, I wish I could just go back in time when season 2 dropped, I used to watch your videos after every single episode, looking back at it now, i should've appreciated that period of my life way more. Thanks for the memories Echidnut looking forward for season 3 if it ever sees the light.

This episode is what made me really fall in love with re zero. It showed me how amazing the series could portray suffering and hope. My favorite episode of anime though has yet to be animated. I’m waiting for the final chapters of mushoku tensei to be animated. Nothing has ever made me as emotional as the bittersweet ending of mt. However that isn’t really fair, so I think in the meantime my favorite episode of anime has to be in steins;gate where okabe accepts kurisu’s death. This is quickly followed by the last episode of toradora and then this one.

I can’t exactly remember how I came across your channel. It would’ve been 3 years ago as I started getting into anime and Re:Zero eventually became one of the first few animes I watched. I believe it would’ve been your narration on the IF stories, maybe. This video gave so much insight, that even “a lot” would be an understatement. This series stuck out to me, it’s one I think back to a lot in my small list of anime I watch. And now I appreciate this episode that now hits harder than it did. Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, the voice of Betelgeuse, (also famous for Inosuke from Demon Slayer) killed this role. It’s true, he was such a goofy character when we’re first introduced to him, but never did I laugh at nor mock him. Just like you mentioned, the set up for him to casually walk into, couldn’t make you laugh at him, if anything, laugh with him from the insanity this episode gave you. Yoshitsugu Matsuoka plays Betelgeuse perfectly. He sounds amazing whenever he has a mental freak out and it’s unsettling every and no matter the time and place rather than funny. On another note, he plays Season 2’s Betelgeuse also amazingly. We see this psycho that everyone despised for a second time. And he’s calm, composed, civil. He was no longer voiced as psychotic, but now calm like Fuutaro from Quintessential Quintuplets, which personally astounded me and made me appreciate these voice actors a lot more. The way that Season 2’s The Way of Life meant to share similarity to this episode hadn’t crossed my mind. I believe both are chilling in their own merit. But I believe Episode 15 wins, because it’s one of the first times tragedy struck hard. We first hand saw the death of everyone we personally knew, Way of Life’s case left a more unsettling chill that would make you look left and right really quickly out of fear, because there’s no trace of death. We’re either staring death and despair in the face, or it’s right in front us, but we just can’t see it (like the Authority of Sloth). I feel a lot of people refer to Season 2 Episode 10 of Demon Slayer to have a great end credits showing the destruction of a cliffhanger, but that one has a more “Noooo!” that makes you jump out of your seat screaming. But this Episode 15’s end credits have a more inside voice “Nooo” as you’re on the verge of breaking down, shaking your head like it’s a nightmare you desperately want to wake up from. Thanks for making this video Echidnut, really makes me appreciate the Re:Zero series and your hard work a lot more.

Man.. shit is real when Echidnut doesn't make any hentai jokes. It was fun watching your vids right after each ep of S2 back then because i didnt know wtf was going on every time and you break it down perfectly and I was an anime only. Yep this episode is GOATed and don't forget that legendary Bell & Hestia meme of Hestia promising to find Bell even when he's reborn and no longer Bell and then we are presented the same VAs with Petelgeuse and Rem LMAO! Congratz on 200k again to my fav anituber fck the haters and believe in S3 to finally come some day..

It’s that episode that definitely made me think. “Damn this shit is platinum.”

Yes i agree completely. I watched a lot of animes all my life i even try to watch almost anything that goes out. But i will never forget this episode it was so overwhelming that i took a screenshot posted it in Facebook (something i rarely do) just to never forget how it felt to watch this

i only subbed for rezero and forgot about your channel until re zero came back, sorry, but happy to see how much you've grown!!

On the first watch, the episode felt like an entirely different anime. As if the animation encroached into our reality, a foreign invader. That moment Betelgeuse came on screen made it all the more real to me. I was there, right next to the tortured soul next to me. Watching, as it all unfolded. All the while my mind numbed it out.

100 percent agree. Though S1E18 "From Zero" is my all time fav episode in anime, this one wholeheartedly made me absolutely fall in love in Re Zero.

I remember all the rezero stuff and even still since you have started making other content it's still so fun!

Nothing but facts. Episode 15 is what cemented Re:Zero as my favorite anime. Now that its been around a week since I binged season 1 and 2, I still feel like watching more

I missed the Re Zero vids from you tbh, its been soo long and i wasnt expecting this upload from you today, but it was an amazing surprise, amma go grab some snacks now and enjoy this video with very based and goated takes.

Kinda nostalgic to remember that I found Echidnut through his re:zero alternate timeline stories... It's really been a while a he's really improved!

I've watched anime for years, this episode was the first and only one that actually made me feel emotion, hell it made me cry. I already knew re:zero was one of my favorite anime before this episode, and seeing it just made this my favorite piece of media. Great to see more re:zero vids from the dude that actually introduced me to re:zero!

Hope you will do episode analysis for re:zero again if season 3 comes out. Anyways great video finally this pushes me to rewatch the show and reread the manga.

You know it was a good episode when I was watching it with my brother who wouldn't shut up at any point while watching Re:Zero when episode 14 ended and episode 15 ended, he didn't say a single word.

Hey echidnut not sure if you’ll read this but I’ve been following your channel ever since the release of rezero season 2’s trailer and could not be more glad to discover re zero and your channel alongside it your humour is spot on and your IF stories were super entertaining because I can’t force myself to read honestly love you! Edit: spelt your name wrong

I was browsing through Crunchyroll and found this anime at around midnight, I ended up staying up all night to binge watch it. I had to go to school though right after I finished this episode, but it easily cemented Re:Zero as my favorite anime. It's also the anime where I found my favorite fictional character of all time. This anime is awesome

i feel you man. my favorite momment , the set up , the music. the titles . i remained stunned after watching it and i re watched it many times after! truly a masterpiece of episode i agree

Every time I recommend re zero I tell people that they'll get mind-pucked because of this episode. Everything about this episode is completely phenomenal. No other anime has made me feel the way this one does aside from the Pain vs. Naruto fight. And then I tell them about this channel and how every video is a mind-puck all on its own because somehow you end up sexually frustrated every single time.

100% agree, this episode is definitely the most memorable one for me. That credit roll was just perfect, the music and the slow piling up of the snow just had me fixed to my seat until the episode ended.

I love the fact that you used the dancer of the boreal valley theme from dark souls 3 near the start of this video. It really is eerie

Thank you for the video. It is quite a long time for a new Re:Zero video. I wish you can continue making more Re:Zero video along with other video

Ep 15 was fantastic, was enraptured entire time. I've still rewatched the ep years later to appreciate it once more. Glad you've done another rezero vid. Can't wait next even if not rezero

I missed these rezero videos

Great to see a nice new ReZero vid from the goat grats on 200k love the vids.

miss these re:zero videos. congrats on 200k

I just wanted to say thank you, to you and to re:zero. Your channel made me read the re:zero web novel, and I can never thank you enough for that. I've read up until arc 4 and this is the best thing I'll probably ever read. Your channel made me a re:zero fan and I'm glad it did ! It feels great seeing re:zero back on this channel, especially on one of my favourite anime episode ever, one where I litterally could'nt get out of my chair 5 minutes after it ended. thanks for the video and keep up the great content ! (also sorry for my broken english)

When you have a symphonic piece that swells as movie-like credits move down the screen, you know how much love and effort they put into it; because to them it's more than an episode of an anime. It's something you can present at a filmfest. They could've started this episode saying "_White Fox Presents_" and it would've been justified. Fantastic video man; I'm sure the studio would be pleased to know somebody fully appreciate their work of art.

this was the first time i realized anime could be art. the feeling of despair and hopeless shocked me to my core on my first watch and its stuck with me ever since

I just love the cameo and character building moments, plus the past lore behind them and then seeing them in the present with Subaru good or bad realizing they were once an normal person.

Rezero is an absolute masterpiece

Re zero is also my favorite anime and this episode was a masterpiece. Love this video Echidnut. I feel the passion that you have for this story. Great work. Thank you.

episodes 14 and 15 are burned into my memory forever, but not in a bad way. i never knew a show, let alone an anime, could make me feel this hopeless. 10/10, one of the best animes ever made.

I would give anything to go back and watch this ep for the first time again. I remember being completely jaw dropped when the end credits started rolling

I found your channel through your ayamatsu if video, and I've been a fan ever since! Thanks to your channel, I've been able to appreciate the story of rezero more than I used to.. While it may not be the best anime out there, it's definitely my favorite

This was and still is the only episode of any anime that caused my jaw to literally drop. During those credits, all I could do is stare at the screen in equal parts awe and confusion. It's an absolute masterpiece.

Your content has so much replay value 🙏🏿

Damn, you don’t know how happy you just made me delving into this masterpiece of an episode. When I saw this episode, I didn’t stop watching the anime until I finished season 1. I never stopped thinking about this episode, and even though I have Steins gate as my favorite anime series, Re Zero is a close second, especially the first season. I would like to say something(although most likely obvious) is when the show talks about Subaru faking his insanity, it hits hard for me and makes me realize something, not only does it make Subaru deep down hate the person who he is, but hates the actions that he inevitably did himself, just standing there watching everything since his first death in the episode, even chained up he blames Betelgeuse, but in reality, it was him who caused this pain upon himself. And it hurts so much knowing that because shock can do that to someone(even me sometimes). Thanks again for making this amazing video, keep up the great work!