Tappei Nagatsuki is a contemporary Japanese author celebrated for his compelling fantasy narratives. His work is characterized by intricate world-building and a deep exploration of character development, often delving into themes of perseverance and the human condition. Nagatsuki masterfully weaves together elements of action, drama, and psychological depth, creating immersive stories that resonate with readers. His distinctive approach to storytelling has established him as a significant voice in modern fantasy literature.
Sin Archbishop Sirius unleashes calamity onto the Water Gate City of Pristella, plunging it into chaos. In the face of this madness, Subaru scrambles, using everything in his power to get the situation under control. But with each passing moment, more and more disasters pile up... The nightmarish 17th volume of Re: Zero unfolds!
Roars echo across Roswaal Manor as Elsa and Garfiel finally collide.Leaving this dire foe to his dependable ally, Subaru finally reunites withBeatrice at long last. Simultaneously, Emilia heads back into the tomb toconfront the Unknowable Present: a world portraying impossible happiness thatshe must see through and resist. In this loop where terrifying demon beasts arelurking behind every corner while his allies are scattered across the map,Subaru must cut open a path to the future for everyone once again!
After settling things with Garfiel and bringing him onto their side, Subaru and his dearest friends prepare for the next challenges they must overcome. Emilia challenges the tomb's Trial once more to confront her painful past while one of the Ryuzu clones recounts how the Sanctuary came to be, recalling the history of this fateful place.
Having caught a glimpse of the hellish future that might await him, Subaru braces himself for a second trial that has taken a strange form! Surrounding him are six witches, each bearing the name of a terrible sin, and the final witch who destroyed them all has finally arrived as well...
The Witch Cult has finally been driven from the Water Gate City, but the turbulent events have left deep scars. Far too many people have even been robbed of their very identities. In order to save them, Subaru and his friends set off on a dangerous journey to the Pleaides Watchtower. To get there, they will need to cross the Auguria Sand Dunes, home to vicious demon beasts of every kind. But they have nothing to fear with their companions the Demon Beast Master, the twin sisters Ram and Rem, and the Finest of Knights Julius...right?
In order to reclaim their city from enemy forces, the royal selection candidates and the knights finally face off against the Witch Cult Archbishop! Meanwhile, Subaru and Reinhardt crash the worst wedding ever to rescue Emilia from the clutches of Regulus, Archbishop of Greed. But will this tag team consisting of the weakest and strongest knights in the kingdom be enough to topple their "invincible" opponent?
The Archbishops of Greed and Wrath have fallen, but the war to reclaim Watergate City continues. The royal selection candidates each face their own crisis as they fight against the insatiable Gluttony, ardent Lust, infallible Eight Arms, and the superhuman Sword Saint. But the candidates' strong bonds, and dedication to keep their promises and oaths, may well turn the losing battle in their favor!
It seems no matter how many times Subaru returns to Sanctuary using his ability, Return by Death, nothing ever goes the same way twice. Unexpected things keep happening, and the truth he learns threatens to crush him. He'll have to get backup if the world is to have any hope of avoiding the impending whiteout...
Now that Subaru has Otto's help, they set off to speak with Roswaal in order to get help in saving Rem. Along the way, they run into Ram, who wants to help too. Now, the only thing in the way of their new plan is the raging "Tiger."
Subaru has the help of the maid Frederica, but now must once again confront Elsa, the Bowel Hunter. Subaru wants to rescue Rem and Beatrice, but escaping Roswaal Manor is easier said than done.