Review: #851
Title: Re:Zero – Starting Life in Another World Vol. 5
Series: Re:Zero – Starting Life in Another World - 5th volume
Author: Tappei Nagatsuki
Comments: If the previous volume taught Subaru a humiliation lesson, then this volumes teaches him a despairing one. While things seem to be slowly improving with Subaru staying in the capital to have Ferris heal him, the fact remains that he and Emilia parted on bad terms. As he struggles to find a way to repair the bond, he gains insight and advice from the other royal candidate, Crusch, and her servants. However, nothing good ever remains that way for long with Subaru and he finds himself right into the thick of another disaster, this time a lot more serious than anything before. The guy never gets a break and the toll that his ability of being able to go back in time via death is starting to destroy him emotionally. It feels worse when you ponder that no one else knows the pain and suffering that he has to go through each time. The only positive note is that his relationship with Rem is adorable and grows significantly. It feels a lot more natural now. The twists and turns in this volume make it a gripping read, especially when you consider the powerful foe that Subaru has no sworn to kill, you feel that this might be the first step of Subaru going over the edge.
Rating: 6.5/10