Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu - Memory Snow

Anyone that has seen this anime knows that each episode almost tries to out due the last horrible death than the last. This episode is so much different than the others, it gives Subaru a much needed break from the return by death nightmare he continues to go through. It was nice seeing the people of the mansion interact with the people of the village, with even Beatrice joining in. All that being said, the episode has no true major story moments other than the fact it explains the magical release period. Not to say that is a bad thing though. I would recommend not skipping this hour episode, I think anyone that loves the anime would love this!

Re Zero memory snow was a movie created by studio White Fox in October of 2018. However, due to the long period of time it took for good fansubs to surface and some real-world obligations on my part I have only gotten around to watching it now, and might I say... there's no rush. Re: Zero Memory Snow or, Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu - Memory Snow has... a murky setting at best, and it's unclear to me at what point in the story exactly it is set, or even if it is to be considered in a separate context to that of the regular story or even in a vacuum. I say this because at this point in the story it is implied that the cast has already been to the capital, but we also see a scene where Petelguise is alive, and for anyone who has seen the first season of the anime they would know that this is quite impossible. Beyond the murky setting, we have a fun, albeit bland story based around Puck's need to release energy from his OD, which is making the area surrounding the mansion excessively cold, conveniently facilitating some funny gags and a healthy dose of fanservice from REM and Emilia. As well as this, it serves as the perfect setting for what is essentially a glorified Christmas Special. In all honesty, the story just doesn't have much substance and in my eyes is more of a fun filler side story that will help tide fans over before the incredibly belated release of the second season which is airing currently. I give the story a 6, purely because it contextualizes some of the more intricate elements of the world's magic system for us anime viewing peasants. The art and sound are about as good as you would expect from white fox, and that's pretty good, in my eyes a 7 and and 8 respectively, but what really saves this special from mediocrity is the colourful cast of characters that the story lives and dies by. These are, of course the same set of characters we fell in love with a number of years back in 2016 and during the time since we first met them, Studio White fox and Author Tappei Nagatsuki have learned how to bounce these characters energies off of each other for hilarious results, particularly in the scenes in the banquet after the snow festival at the Roswaal Mansion. Overall Re:Zero memory snow is some solid, feel-good Christmassy filler that served it's the purpose as a stopgap between the first and second seasons of the main story, however being outside of the desired season, and with the second season of the main series currently airing I find it difficult to recommend this OVA to anyone apart from the most ardent and dedicated Re: Zero fans, to which I would pose the question "Why not just read the manga?".

You could say that this was a really light-hearted, yet long enough to be satisfactory for the audience watching. A good change of pace. I am kind of happy that nothing bad happened to them for once in this movie/OVA/long-long episode/fanservice/filler/1-hour-length video, with only one minor issue serving as the main plot. This was really nice after watching Subaru die god-knows-how-many-times in the main anime series. The scenes were really pretty because of the snow, too. Some people might have expected a new turn of events that serve as a good cliffhanger for the new season that will be coming, but for me, as someone who prefers to watch easy to watch anime in between the hard hitting ones, this was great.

More often than not, extra content for an anime tends to be separated from the narrative and opts to create original material without connection. Re:Zero -Starting Life in Another World- Memory Snow instead structures its entire premise on minor events from the main story and delivers on promised developments. While the episode was a lighthearted departure from the usual tone and overarching plot, it contained more lore details than expected and gave characters time to exist in more mundane situations. The pacing, continuity, and humor were also well done, allowing the audience to get acclimated with the cast. This is a welcomed bonus addition.

An alright movie. It's nothing to write home about, but also not so bad as to be off-putting. Basically, it's 100% fan service meant to give you some more time with the mansion gang and has no impact whatsoever on the main series. If you're looking for progression or deeper insight into any of the characters, you won't really find that here, at least not to any meaningful extent. In fact, it's hard to see where exactly the events of this movie are supposed to be taking place in the context of the first season, and actually feels more like it's not really supposed to take place during it at all. I'd go so far as to say it's supposed to be a self-contained story, but there are a couple of moments where there are references to the first season, and even a few flashbacks to it as well. So who knows. The plot isn't extravagant, but it is really cute. As mentioned, you're not going to learn much of anything new about the characters involved, but they did give many of them a bit more personality in my opinion, particularly the maid twins and Emilia. It's nothing that really changed my opinions on any of them; they're still mostly set in their prim and proper ways, but it was really nice to see them loosen up some. The art and animation is completely on par with the first season, as is the sound and music; nothing more, nothing less. If you were a fan of it there, you'll like what you're given here as well. And honestly, that's all that there really is to be said about this movie. If you're a fan of the show and/or wonder what the residents of the mansion would be like in a slice of life-y setting, there's no reason not to give it a watch.

The story 10/10 just amazing no comment. Art 10/10 same as season 1 no change, amazing as always. Sound 10/10 great, all ost were calm and joyful no intense stuff like you hear in season 1. What can I say? after all the chaos from the first season this movie was the absolute best place to just relax and take the break. Even if this was an OVA, every character was just being themselves and I just found this very wholesome, seeing Subaru not dying every episode and seeing everyone being happy was too good to be true. Literally 10/10 for everything <rem best girl>

Story: 7 - Not irrelevant I'd be wrong if I said Memory Snow isn't a slice of life add-on to Re:Zero's first season. The OVA doesn't really have a direct impact on the events of Re:Zero, although I think it's a welcome addition to the story given Re:Zero's shotgun approach to story-telling. There are some clever nods to scenes/themes that take place later in season 1 and season 2. Art/Sound: 9 - On-par with Season 1 quality Character: 7 - Mainly for fun Memory Snow doesn't really do much for character development, but it would be unfair for me to say that it does a bad job since my expectation coming in was just for the characters to have some fun. That's pretty much what we got, and on the plus side we get to see Subaru bond with the characters of Roswaal's mansion and the village which make the following story arc that much more impactful. Enjoyment: 7 - Got the job done As far as I'm concerned, Memory Snow did its job of simply giving us more Re:Zero content between the 4-year hiatus, and then some. The characters were funny and cute, and that's all I really came in expecting. Overall: 7 - Good Memory Snow is the calm before the storm. We get to see some extra charm to our characters before the story gets dark again.

Overall: 8/10 This is just something to watch between seasons as it's a nice break from the deep dive into depression. It's just a very wholesome and cute movie that made me love Rem and Emilia and everyone else even more. I recommend anyone who enjoys re;zero to watch this at least once, it's not necessary, it's just a good experience. The story is not super special, but it is enjoyable, and this movie is also home to the famous clip of Emilia talking fast I don't know what else to say about this movie other than I thoroughly enjoyed it and would recommend anyone watch it at least once.

For what it is, it's is pretty good, but what it is is basically just a onehour filler episode. It feels like an extended framing device for the second OVA, Hyouketsu no Kizuna, but it doesn't have any plot significance whatsoever. But it's still the same characters and world as in the main TV-series so if you appreciate those this is more of that, only with zero stakes and no drama. I think the saving grace of this OVA is that was released seperately from the main story and so it doesn't ruin the pacing or drama of the TV-anime.

Out of 100 Nobles watching… 75 were impressed! 15 have nothing to say, it’s just a do-nothing OVA 10 just want Subaru to die in a fire A very quick write up for a very small entry. This was an hour long OVA apparently aired between episode 5 and 6 of Re:Zero season 1. I watched the show outside of it’s aired season so the existence of this OVA eluded me almost completely and watching it I didn’t really know where it sat in the timeline of the show until after the fact. The OVA sits really well in the timeline of the story and was a fun getaway from the rest of series. I will say given it’s air date and settling nicely inside the show’s canon. I wonder if the only qualifying factor of being an OVA is being outside a normal runtime? The episode was bland and just mostly cutesy, but a lot of the character interaction felt a bit hollow. Everyone kind of felt like they were boiled down to caricatures of themselves. An episode like this is a chance to see the characters of a shows daily interactions with each other and feeling just sort of “whatever” about what I saw I’m a little worried I never liked Re:Zero as much as I thought initially. We’ll see on my rewatch of season 1, dive into OVA 2, and viewing of Season 2. I liked the episode. It was inoffensive, but really just sort of bland slice of life. Kono Suba does it better.

This OVA perfectly portrays one of the most appealing parts of the main series: comedy and character interactions. We see the characters acting in a more lighthearted context, between their hilarious attempts to spend together a good snowy day. Visuals are good, more or less on the same level of the main series, with the direction giving much charme to the most heart-warming moments, and as a whole it was more consistent than most of episodes of the series. There is not very much to say, but if you, like me, enjoyed characters' dynamics between Subaru and the cast from the first half of season 1, this OVA will keep you entertained from the start to the end.

It is a lengthy special that, while entertaining, ultimately proves practically irrelevant to the main Re:Zero plot. In this special, Subaru asks Emilia out on a date, but his plans are thwarted when Puck has an outburst that blankets the entire area in snow. The situation leads the characters to take part in a winter event, turning what was meant to be a simple date into yet another small adventure. The premise is straightforward, functioning more as a side story than as something crucial to the narrative's development. Memory Snow has no major consequences for the main storyline; aside from a few details and character interactions, it is entirely optional content for those interested solely in the plot. Yet, I believe this is precisely one of the special's strengths: for a few hours, we get to see the characters in a much more relaxed setting, free from the absurd amount of suffering, death, plot twists, and misery that usually plague Subaru. It is fun watching Subaru try to enjoy a quiet moment with Emilia, and, naturally, seeing things not go quite the way he hoped. The special effectively explores the relationships between the characters, primarily through casual, everyday interactions. There are funny moments, silly situations, and scenes that reveal a different side of characters who, in the main series, are often too busy trying to survive or solve a crisis. I also appreciated how the special reinforces the sense that the Re:Zero world exists even when the main plot isn't advancing. Instead of focusing solely on major events involving Subaru and the world's dangers, we see something more mundane: characters simply living their lives, attending an event, and enjoying a moment of peace. It is a simple touch, but one that makes the universe feel a bit more alive. The animation remains excellent, upholding the standards of the main series. The backgrounds, character designs, and, especially, the snow sequences are well-crafted, successfully conveying a pleasant winter atmosphere. It doesn't impress with extremely elaborate animation, but it serves its purpose well, and I have no complaints in that regard. The sound design also complements the concept nicely. The music and sound effects match the special's lighter tone and greatly enhance the atmosphere. Since the story has a much more laid-back vibe, the audio contributes effectively to that sense of tranquility. On the other hand, precisely because it is such a long special without major consequences, it is easy to feel that it could have been shorter. The runtime makes some situations feel more drawn-out than necessary. For those who already love the characters, this likely won't be a big issue, as the main draw here is the interaction between them. However, for anyone looking for something essential to the plot, Memory Snow might come across as a long pause before returning to the main narrative. Ultimately, I consider Memory Snow a non-essential special regarding the plot, yet still quite enjoyable to watch. It doesn't try to revolutionize Re:Zero or deliver a massive event; it simply offers a quieter, character-focused story. And honestly, after witnessing so much suffering, seeing Subaru and the others enjoy a moment of peace is a welcome change. It isn't essential viewing, but for those who like the characters and simply want to spend time with them in a lighter setting, it’s worth it. It is simple, fun content that works better as a supplement to the universe than as an integral part of the story. Raiting: 6/10. =================================================================================================================Versão em Português===================================== Um especial longo e que, apesar de divertido, acaba sendo praticamente irrelevante para a trama principal de Re:Zero. Aqui temos um especial onde Subaru convida Emilia para um encontro, porém, devido a um surto de Puck que faz o ambiente inteiro ficar coberto de neve, os planos de Subaru acabam sendo interrompidos. A situação então leva os personagens a participarem de um evento de inverno, transformando aquilo que deveria ser um simples encontro em mais uma pequena aventura. A premissa é bem simples e funciona mais como uma história paralela do que como algo realmente importante para o desenvolvimento da narrativa. Memory Snow não possui grandes consequências para a história principal e, tirando alguns detalhes e interações entre os personagens, é um conteúdo completamente descartável para quem está interessado apenas na trama. Ainda assim, acho que esse é justamente um dos pontos positivos do especial: por algumas horas podemos acompanhar os personagens em uma situação muito mais tranquila, sem a quantidade absurda de sofrimento, mortes, reviravoltas e desgraças que normalmente acompanham Subaru. É divertido ver Subaru tentando aproveitar um momento tranquilo com Emilia e, obviamente, as coisas não saindo exatamente como ele gostaria. O especial consegue explorar bastante as relações entre os personagens, principalmente através de interações mais descontraídas e cotidianas. Temos momentos engraçados, situações bobas e algumas cenas que ajudam a mostrar um lado diferente dos personagens que, na série principal, muitas vezes estão ocupados demais tentando sobreviver ou resolver algum problema. Também gostei do fato de o especial conseguir expandir um pouco a sensação de que o mundo de Re:Zero continua existindo mesmo quando a trama principal não está avançando. Em vez de acompanhar apenas grandes acontecimentos envolvendo Subaru e os perigos do mundo, aqui temos algo mais cotidiano, mostrando os personagens simplesmente convivendo, participando de um evento e aproveitando um momento de paz. É algo simples, mas que deixa o universo um pouco mais vivo. A animação continua muito boa e mantém o padrão da obra principal. Os cenários, personagens e principalmente as cenas envolvendo a neve são bem feitos e conseguem transmitir uma atmosfera agradável de inverno. Não é algo que impressione por uma animação extremamente elaborada, mas cumpre muito bem seu papel e não tenho do que reclamar nesse aspecto. A sonorização também acompanha bem a proposta. As músicas e efeitos sonoros combinam com o clima mais leve do especial e ajudam bastante na ambientação. Como a história possui uma atmosfera muito mais descontraída, a parte sonora consegue contribuir para essa sensação de tranquilidade. Por outro lado, justamente por ser um especial tão longo e sem grandes consequências, é fácil sentir que ele poderia ter sido menor. A duração acaba fazendo algumas situações parecerem mais prolongadas do que realmente precisavam ser. Para quem já gosta bastante dos personagens, isso provavelmente não será um grande problema, já que o maior atrativo aqui são justamente as interações entre eles. Porém, para quem está buscando algo essencial para a história, Memory Snow pode acabar parecendo uma grande pausa antes de voltar para a narrativa principal. No fim, considero Memory Snow um especial desnecessário para a trama, mas ainda assim bastante agradável de assistir. Ele não tenta revolucionar Re:Zero nem trazer algum acontecimento gigantesco, apenas oferece uma história mais tranquila e focada nos personagens. E, sinceramente, depois de acompanhar tanto sofrimento, ver Subaru e companhia tendo um momento de paz é até uma mudança bem-vinda. Não é algo indispensável, mas para quem gosta dos personagens e quer simplesmente passar um tempo com eles em uma situação mais leve, vale a pena. É um conteúdo simples, divertido e que funciona melhor como um complemento do universo do que como parte essencial da história. Nota: 6/10.

The film is one of the funniest media. He also breaks, because of his tone, the fan service scenes (with Rem's attitudes) or the little extra information that we contain. To return to the scenes where Rem only has eyes for Subaru and plays the little dog with him, this may be excessive compared to his basic behavior. She is more sensitive and may be shy when dealing with her own emotions, especially toward Subaru The gags work even if they are (too) numerous: the Roswaal-goat count gag or Emilia's accelerated replicas. Compared to the second film, this one is very anecdotal compared to the second. Still enjoyable for its humour and may be a light pause before watching the rest of the story

I'm surprised that I enjoyed it as much as I did. I'd rate it around a 6.8/10 but I'm immensely satisfied with the watch. I went into the OVA blind, having finished S1 about six months ago, and recently finished the Visual Novel Game on PC. The OVA dives a bit deeper into the relationship between the main characters, and minimises distractions. The writing is very sharp and witty (great innuendo and mana-struation quips galore), and even though the cutsey parts aren't typically what I go for, they were done incredibly well. It's not canon, nor is it a deep work like S1, but it's a highly entertaining watch which will leave you smiling.

This was a VERY light-hearted and cute OVA. I enjoyed it quite a bit. I'd say, it's best to watch this special right after Ep. 11 of Season 1, as that is chronologically when it takes place in the story. And it is Canon. The story is very mediocre, in comparison to every other episode, but its SO fun to get a breather from all the violence and have a lovely wholesome hour with these characters. This OVA is truly a testament to how well the characters have been built, as even with a nonchalant story I still love seeing them around. I definitely recommend this special, you're not missing out on anything if you skip it, but its worthy of your hour.