Re:Zero
Re:Zero ∁EStarting Life in Another World is a Japanese light novel series about Subaru Natsuki, who is transported to a fantasy world and discovers he has the ability to return from death, but at a terrible psychological cost.
Category
Anime/Manga
Release Year
2012
Origin
Japan
Tags
isekaifantasypsychologicaltime loopmagicromancedarklight novelanimesuffering
Detailed Overview Information
Basic Information
Full Name
Re:Zero
Aliases
Not specified
Type
anime_manga
Release Year
2012
Status
Unknown
Origin
Japan
Region
Not specified
Creation Information
Creator
Tappei Nagatsuki (Original Author)
Publisher
Media Factory (Light Novel), Crunchyroll (Anime)
Original Work
anime_manga
Genre
isekai, fantasy, psychological, time loop, magic, romance, dark, light novel, anime, suffering
Content Information
Synopsis
Re:Zero ∁EStarting Life in Another World is a Japanese light novel series about Subaru Natsuki, who is transported to a fantasy world and discovers he has the ability to return from death, but at a terrible psychological cost.
Main Characters
Not specified
Setting
Not specified
Themes
Psychological trauma, Perseverance, Self-worth, Consequences, Love and obsession, Mental health
Target Audience
Not specified
Media Forms
Light Novels
volumes:30+ volumes published
publisher:Media Factory
status:Ongoing series
Anime
seasons:2 seasons, 50+ episodes
studio:White Fox
status:Ongoing with more seasons planned
Manga
adaptations:Multiple manga adaptations for different arcs
publishers:Various publishers
Games
platforms:PlayStation,Nintendo Switch,PC,Mobile
types:Visual novels, RPGs, mobile games
Commercial Information
Light Novel Sales
Over 11 million copies sold worldwide
Anime Licensing
Licensed globally by Crunchyroll and other distributors
Merchandising
Extensive figure lines, clothing, accessories, collectibles
Licensing
Global licensing for anime, manga, games, and merchandise
Economic Impact
Major success in isekai genre, significant revenue from multiple media
Market Reach
Global audience across Asia, North America, Europe
Business Model
Light novel sales, anime licensing, merchandise, games, streaming
Fan Culture
Fandom
Isekai fans, psychological thriller enthusiasts, anime/light novel readers
Community Size
Large global fanbase with millions of followers
Fan Creations
Fan art, fanfiction, cosplay, analysis videos, memes, theories
Conventions
Major presence at anime conventions worldwide
Online Communities
Active on Reddit, Twitter, Discord, specialized forums
Cultural Impact
Influenced isekai genre, popularized psychological depth in fantasy anime
Historical Development
Creation
2012 - Web novel begins publication
Key Milestones
2012: Web novel serialization begins, 2014: Light novel publication starts, 2016: First anime season airs, massive popularity, 2017-2019: Continued light novel and manga publications, 2020: Second anime season airs, 2021-2022: Multiple game releases and collaborations, 2023: Continued anime production and light novel series
Evolution
From web novel to multimedia franchise with global recognition
Legacy
Redefined isekai genre with psychological complexity and consequences
Related Links
re-zero-anime.jp
www.crunchyroll.com
www.enjoyip.com