Protagonist
Subaru Natsuki
An ordinary young man whose Return by Death forces him to learn from painful failures rather than rely on overwhelming strength.
The story
What's it about?
Subaru Natsuki is suddenly transported to a fantasy world, where he meets a silver-haired half-elf named Emilia. He soon discovers an unsettling ability: when he dies, he returns to an earlier moment with his memories intact. With no easy way to explain his power, Subaru must face his own weaknesses and unravel deadly mysteries to protect the people he cares about.
Meet the main characters
Deuteragonist
Emilia
A kind half-elf and royal candidate who helps Subaru while confronting prejudice and her own responsibilities.
Season 1 antagonist
Petelgeuse Romanée-Conti
The Witch Cult's Sin Archbishop of Sloth, whose fanaticism threatens Emilia and those around her.
Side characters
Ally
Rem
A skilled maid at Roswaal's mansion whose loyalty and courage deeply affect Subaru's journey.
Ally
Ram
Rem's sharp-tongued twin sister, a perceptive maid fiercely devoted to Roswaal.
Spirit
Beatrice
The guarded keeper of the mansion's forbidden library, hiding more than her prickly manner suggests.
Emilia's companion
Puck
A cat-shaped spirit who supports Emilia and takes her safety very seriously.