16. Re:Zero episodes 6 to 8

***Spoiler Warning: Warcraft (2016)***

Have you heard about the latest Activision Blizzard scandal? They got a talented indie film director to helm their cinematic vanity project based on the Warcraft IP five years ago. I know, I can't believe it either. And the worst part is... it might be an Isekai! In all seriousness fuck Bobby Kotick, Microsoft and the games industry that sustains itself on violence against workers, women and people of colour. Is it an Isekai starts at (16:51)

In this episode we cover:

Episode 6: The Sound of Chains (29:25)

Episode 7: Natsuki Subaru's Restart (1:01:38)

Episode 8: I Cried, Cried My Lungs Out, and Stopped Crying (1:44:56)

Closing thoughts (2:11:55)

Good anime is always engaged in a balancing act between drawing the viewer in and overdrawing on their suspension of disbelief. In these episodes Re:Zero signals at some moments of strong pathos that I am more than willing to go along with because I am pathetic. My co-hosts however, tread carefully where I leap in headlong. A moment's interrogation reveals the false bottom on this illusion of depth and pops the bubble of this Isekai dream held onto so steadfastly by Subaru and perhaps even some viewers. 

These episodes tease out some multifaceted views from us, and in a sense that is Re:Zero's greatest strength so far. Shout outs once again to Sam for taking this trip with us. We hope you enjoy our discussion! 

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