Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 2

What is Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 2 about?

Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 2 is a TV anime series of 13 episodes animated by WHITE FOX, adapted from a light novel. It aired from July 8, 2020 to September 30, 2020. AniList classifies it as action, adventure, drama and fantasy. It continues from Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-, which is worth watching first.

Synopsis from AniList, which credits Crunchyroll. The summary above it is written by FreeAnime.xyz from AniList's data.

Themes AniList users associate with it: Seinen, Time Loop, Witch, Male Protagonist, Medieval, Ensemble Cast, Philosophy, Interspecies, Magic, Gore.

Main characters

Characters AniList lists in a main role, with spoiler-free notes.

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  Emilia エミリア

  Main character

  Emilia is a half-elf girl who is one of the candidates to become the next ruler in the royal election. Subaru first meets her when her insignia is stolen by Felt as she needs to possess it to be eligible to participate in the election.

  Japanese voice: Rie Takahashi

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  Subaru Natsuki ナツキ・スバル

  Main character

  On the way home from the convenience store, he suddenly finds himself transported into another world. He has the ability that he calls "Return by Death" to go back in time when he dies.

  Japanese voice: Yuusuke Kobayashi

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  Otto Suwen オットー・スーウェン

  Main character

  Otto Suwen is a merchant appearing in Re:Zero. His remarkable misfortune always takes him to dangerous situations, from which he escapes thanks to his wit. Otto has gray hair that is mentioned to be as long as a gal game protagonist. He is said to be somewhat handsome if he has a serious expression.

  Japanese voice: Kouhei Amasaki

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  Echidna エキドナ

  Main character

  Echidna is one of the Witches of Sin, being the Witch of Greed. She has a strong thirst for knowledge along with a curiosity for the unknown, which defines her behavior. Echidna is described as black hearted, being unable to empathize with others and their feelings due to a lack of understanding.

  Japanese voice: Maaya Sakamoto

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  Garfiel Tinsel ガーフィール・ティンゼル

  Main character

  Garfiel Tinsel is the former guardian of the Sanctuary and a member of the Emilia Camp. Introduced during Arc 4, he became one of the main supporting characters of the season. He's a half-beast human and Frederica Baumann's half-brother.

  Japanese voice: Nobuhiko Okamoto

Supporting characters

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  Rem レム

  Supporting character

  Rem is one of the twin maids working for Roswaal L Mathers. She has medium length sky blue hair that covers her right eye, large light blue eyes, and young features. She also has hair clips towards left side of her hair, flower-shaped ribbon on the same side of her hair, and a maid hairband.

  Japanese voice: Inori Minase

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  Ram ラム

  Supporting character

  Ram is one of the twin maids working for Roswaal L Mathers. She has medium length light pink hair that covers her left eye, large darkish pink eyes, and young features. She also has hair clips towards right side of her hair, flower-shaped ribbon on the same side of her hair, and a maid hairband.

  Japanese voice: Rie Murakawa

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  Wilhelm van Astrea ヴィルヘルム・ヴァン・アストレア

  Supporting character

  Wilhelm van Astrea né Trias, is a member of the Crusch Camp and was Theresia van Astrea's husband. Wilhelm is a refined man with a highly gentle and humble demeanor. However unearth that even temperament belied a fierce warrior who often is the first to help when something happens.

  Japanese voice: Kenyuu Horiuchi

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  Elsa Granhiert エルザ・グランヒルテ

  Supporting character

  An assassin-for-hire from the Northernmost nation, the Holy Kingdom of Gusteko, known as "The Bowel Hunter". Elsa wishes to make a trade for an insignia, as her client's wishes.

  Japanese voice: Mamiko Noto

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  Beatrice ベアトリス

  Supporting character

  The caretaker of the library in Roswaal's mansion. She has a distinct way of speaking, adding "I suppose" and "in fact" at the end of some of her sentences.

  Japanese voice: Satomi Arai

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  Roswaal Mathers ロズワール・Ｌ・メイザース

  Supporting character

  The lord of the Roswaal Mansion and a descendant of the original Roswaal. He comes across as an eccentric due to his flamboyant appearance and odd speaking style, the latter which he shares with his grandmother.

  Japanese voice: Takehito Koyasu

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  Felix Argyle フェリックス・アーガイル

  Supporting character

  Felix Argyle commonly known as Ferris, is Crusch Karsten's knight. He is a beast human (demi-human).

  Japanese voice: Yui Horie

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  Crusch Karsten クルシュ・カルステン

  Supporting character

  Crusch Karsten is the Matriarch of House Karsten and a candidate to become the 42nd King of Lugnica. While normally calm and serious, Crusch is honest, sincere, right, being a type of person who is destined to stand above others, though she has talent and has worked hard to reach where she is now.

  Japanese voice: Yuka Iguchi

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  Puck パック

  Supporting character

  Puck is an Artificial Spirit that Emilia was formerly contracted with. He is the current Great Spirit of Fire. Puck can be described as cute or adorable, thus his skin being pink around his cheeks. His fur is mostly grey with silver in certain spots (i.e. tip of the tail).

  Japanese voice: Yumi Uchiyama

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  Satella サテラ

  Supporting character

  Satella is one of the Witches of Sin, being the Witch of Envy.

  Japanese voice: Rie Takahashi

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  Minerva ミネルヴァ

  Supporting character

  Minerva is one of the Witches of Sin, being the Witch of Wrath. Minerva dislikes conflict and wishes for all to be well. She also only cares about what's directly in front of her, not worrying about things she cannot see.

  Japanese voice: Mikako Komatsu

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  Carmilla カーミラ

  Supporting character

  Carmilla is one of the Witches of Sin, being the Witch of Lust. She has no self confidence, being timid, and tends to have downcast eyes. Despite this, others find her similar to a scared animal, making them attracted to her.

  Japanese voice: Manaka Iwami