The Newest of Heroes and the Most Ancient of Heroes

The speech was just insane, hearttouching and utterly brilliant for Subarus character. Re:Zero really is at its best when the characters are just talking about their feelings. At first we get a lot of characterization for 184 and insight into why Emilia choosed not to abandon the other wives. Then after the Subaru praising scene was so epic. All these characters just glazing Subaru because of all his achievements with an incredible Ost playing in the background just underlines that Subaru, despite himself not feeling like it, is indeed a hero to many many people in this world.

And for the speech itself, just go ahead and watch it, it is absolutely brilliant with an amazing insert sang by Rie Takahashi. The white birds appearing again, as they did back at the Rem x Subaru moment in Season 1 was also just great symbolism. Oh and... We've finally seen glimpse of Al's face... if this is not enough to convince you that this is a great episode then I don't know :p.

One of the best episodes this season without a doubt, after previous episodes having us feel as though Subaru was defeated, this speech truly represents his character. You are incredible Natsuki Subaru. OUR GOAT!

The season is bound to get even better, but this speech has been long awaited and will forever stand out in our hearts. He truly is a unique character, written so well and his superb speech has further helped us understand him more. Inspires not only the characters within the show but us fans too. You truly feel as though he is fighting for you as well. I can not wait for next week 10/10!!!!

What a banger of an episode! Thank you tappei for writing this masterpiece of a story,Thank you White fox, thank you the director, thank you animators , thank you voice actors, thank you Yuusuke Kobayashi you cooked, i am also excited for the english dub and Sean chiplock's speech (english va of Subaru) , and thank you everyone who worked on this episode. Re:zero always makes me emotional. That's why Re:zero will always have a special place in my heart.

I will always love Subaru,how great of a character he is.

I had high expectation for this episode and white fox delivered. A easy 10/10 episode for me.

The episode is a master class of fiction, and it shows Subaru's growth over the seasons. From his self proclaiming as Emilia's Knight to becoming a true hero and learning to rely on others. This time Subaru declares his name unlike in S1 Ep 13, Subaru stands proud. He knows he's weak and fragile but he's still standing strong and he wants all of Priestella to raise their head up. Subaru has experienced certain death many many times, but he still keeps going. He stands up, he moves forward no matter the circumstance. Back in S1 Ep 18, Subaru got the courage to say to Rem "The man you fell in love with is gonna be the coolest hero there ever was!" We also see Emilia's full belief in her knight Subaru and that she's certain he will come for him and an amazing insert song from Emilia. Subaru inspires the residents of Priestella, to leave this situation all to him. Subaru Natsuki is a true hero, and his growth as a character is shown in each new season of Re:Zero.

One if not the episode i looked forward the most for this arc.

Masterclass in every aspect.

The speech which engraved the Hero Natsuki Subaru not just in the hearts of those who fought alongside him during the battle of the white whale and the arcbishop of sloth, not just of those close to him he saved in the sanctuary but now of those of the kingdom too and most importantly his own heart, which finally accepted, that he indeed is worthy of being called a hero.

This part made me cry when i read it years ago in the webnovel, yesterday i read the light novel version for the first time to check for differences and to refresh my mind and of course to steel my heart again.

Yet again, the passionate and talented people involved in this project, may god protect those beautiful souls, delivered this story defining moment in the most beautiful way possible and i couldn't help to get emotional again.

Thank you, truly thank you for this adaptation.