#argyle's van

[bylerlipglances]

Argyle Van Dashboard (unpacking Magazines)

1. 1985 California Thomas Bros. Road Atlas & Driver's Guide

(Not surprised) Duffers didn't go for the 1986 edition and instead went for the 1985 edition ('RAINBOW' cover, which was tricky to find)

2. Reader's Digest, Glove Compartment Road Atlas & Vacation Guide Pamphlet Book, 1986 (3 Keys)

3. High Times, Feb 1986

This cannabis magazine, 'High Times,' apparently has a ton of social commentary.

Notable ones:

Ronald Reagan's criticism, aids policy, anti-christ comparison, Earthquake in Mexico

Scrambler phone Advert.

Mushrooms

so i googled some facts about mushrooms:

Function of a scrambler is to ensure the privacy and security of communications by making them difficult for unauthorized parties to intercept and understand.

Scramblers are sometimes referred to as "randomizers" or "encryption devices". You can think of a scrambler as an encryption device for analogue signals – an analogue signal is a continuously varying, smooth signal, whilst a digital signal has discrete values.

(Hawkins Lab eavesdropping on phones)

Animals mentioned: Dragon eggs, Yellow ox, Green Tiger, Black Boar, Red Horse, White Turtle (to improve sexual vitality)

Purple PALM tree delight?

[morganbritton132]

Fic where the person who adjusts to Steve losing his hearing the best is Hopper and everybody thinks it’s weird.

[artbyfinnbrown]

Tier List of how good Re:Zero characters are at killing Subaru

[j2x3e]

Ayamatsu: Reinhard's Birthday Animation

[ponlypone]

REACHING THE UNREACHABLE

Reinhard has been alone, shouldering the extremely heavy burden of defending the world against the threat of the world. It has been said to be an otherworldly intense battle; sure, it’s hype as hell, but Tappei has yet to delve further into Reinhard’s current mental state/point of view (understandably so, because as described, Reinhard is completely absorbed in the task, and it might not be the focus rn). So as a fan, in advance, I’d like to give it a shot with my own interpretations based on what sensei has cooked (because I care a lot about my fav chara(s)’ psychology. Definitely can be proven wrong in the future tho HAHAH).

Wanna peek at what was in my brain when I drew this? I got you.

1. Reinhard vs. Witch of Envy (Satella)

- “His arms had been torn to shreds and into ribbons.”–––I really want to emphasize the gravity of his current physical condition, so I’ve been putting efforts into showing how fucked up his arms are.

- He has been swinging his sheathed sword to block off Satela’s attacks “10-20 times a second until his sweat and blood left his body as steam.”–––How tf can I draw this without making the art an absolute blur. I lack the skill to nail this bruh, but at least I wanna show how locked in bro is and how immeasurably overwhelming this situation is.

2. “A Sword Saint never loses.” –Young Heinkel

Y’know, I’ve always been wondering, why can Reinhard have such a sturdy, unwavering mentality in his role as a Sword Saint? And from the very latest chapter, it confirms something to me. Maybe aside from that he is feeling responsible for his grandma’s death; it’s because of this,

“Because the Sword Saint can’t lose. That’s what Father said.”

––Child!Reinhard to Wilhelm.

As far as I can gather, Reinhard did really respect and love Heinkel, so these words coming from his respected figure must have ingrained themselves in his brain so much to the point that they fueled his mentality to be as fixed as it is now. Emphasized, even to this day, Reinhard still seriously cares about Heinkel; that’s why I drew the panel getting brighter to the flashback image, as, in my opinion, Heinkel’s words are still as clear as the day to his current self.

An extra note from Tappei’s Q&A I found on his Twitter: Sensei said the times Reinhard spent with Heinkel when he was still a good dad were one of his happy moments from the past. That’s why the nuance has to be bright.

3. Reinhard drowning and chained down

Reinhard’s burden has always been heavy, but this time it’s extremely heavy. Though, it’s his duty as Sword Saint, and he has always been the type who is so resigned to fate. That’s why I drew him resigned, with no struggles whatsoever to even break free from the chains binding him. He kept sinking deeper because those chains are connected to these heavy burdens from the world that are not getting any lighter (they become worse instead). His arms are floating upward not because he is trying to reach out to Felt or anyone (emphasizing how he never asks for help), but simply because he doesn’t put any energy on them, so they naturally float due to the sea’s nature.

4. Felt reaching out to Reinhard

Heavily referenced from [Arc 9, Chapter 18 – “A Hundred Times More Troublesome”]

Felt has voluntarily offered the Sword Saint aid in facing Al in the ways she can. She is not helping him fight Al head-on, but she offers herself as his second backup, a safety net just in case Reinhard is taken care of and things are fucked (and they were!). Referencing that specific scene, I wrote, “––Those hands that tried to reach him.” and drew Felt stretching both of her palms because she did place both of her hands on his cheeks. Reinhard knew about this help, as it was offered before he went off to the battlefield. This is something he is aware of, which he appreciated (as he was amazed by Felt’s efforts); that’s why I drew him locking eyes with her, but at this point? He is basically occupied in a task of another realm nobody can step into; that’s why I drew his expression as a complete resignation with no hope placed on the other.

Felt, on the other hand, is as determined as ever (since, from what I’ve read, she hasn’t shown any sign of yielding). However, even her great efforts alone are far from enough. Even worse, she was held hostage as Al kept marching on with his plans. She, too, failed in stopping the bro with the cheat code. Thus, the white lines around her neck are Yae’s threads, the ones that kept her from escaping, and let’s just say that I think the close contact it has made with her skin has grazed it a bit; therefore, the faint smear of blood is especially noticeable since this is metaphorically underwater.

5. Flash image of the people that have bonds with Reinhard

I think it’s important to include them too because they are people who care for him to varying extents.

Honestly, I have only read EX 4 so I hesitated to put Ferris in … but he did look so happy when he chatted casually and had a drink with Ferris and Julius, and they seemed rather close in their times as royal guards, so yeah, I think bro deserved the ‘friend spot.’

I don’t think I need to explain his bond with Subaru. Y’all know that already.

JULIUS… DAMN IT… I totally forgor that he is STILL forgotten. Well … can’t defend my careless ass here… Let’s just say this is a little treat for bro who has gone through so much (Besides, Reinhard acknowledged, ‘Oh ya based on yall’s reactions, I believe this bro was supposed to be my bud!’) but I still think it’d be cooler if he were featured with his face glitched here (too late for me to fix rip). Anyways, I personally think Reinhard is closer to Julius than he is to Ferris. When I read them conversing, I feel like they share a similar wavelength too to some extent—maybe due to both of them having the same career and chivalry.

The people on the right—guess those who have never read the side stories won’t know. They are Carol and Grimm, the old couple who are friends with Wilhelm and Theresia and serve in House Astrea. They have been mentioned to love and care for Reinhard, and Reinhard, in return, also cares for them. They seem close, and Reinhard can act natural with them. I believe they are the ones who have been taking care of him in the absence of his family. (Maybe this kinda answers my other wonder: How can Reinhard grow to be a decent dude without anybody taking care of him? It is also mentioned in one of the side stories, ‘Reinhard has never felt abandonment’. Ah. So it might be thanks to this old couple, after all). So ofc a special spot is reserved for them!

The twins on the front are Flam and Grassis, Carol and Grimm’s granddaughters. They are also House Astrea’s servants, placed in the Astrea Family Main Residence. Reinhard had been taking care of them since they were babies, he mentioned in one of the side stories; they are already like his sisters to him; in return, these two also care greatly for their Young Master (though on usual occasions, it’s not expressed obviously).

6. Wilhelm come to rescue

Heavily referenced from [Arc 9, Chapter 28 – “A Passage of Legend”]

Wilhelm has once again made an epic comeback; ‘to turn the [Sword Saint] back into a human.’

Basically, from what I grasped, he is trying to do what he did to Theresia (taking off the Sword Saint burden) again, but this time, with Reinhard. And ho boy, he has been fighting like hell; that’s why I want to emphasize the thick blood smearing around him because he has been described as injured. Like a lot.

One of the many chains has been broken––that’s because at [Arc 9, Chapter 26–”Sword Demon vs Crimson Sakura], he has successfully defeated Yae, which naturally followed with securing Felt’s, Reinhard’s master’s safety. Yae herself is Al’s accomplice, so I depict it as one of his ways of severing one of the many problems burdening Reinhard.

But in general, I look at Wilhelm’s desire and good intent as something that’s worth the acknowledgement to break one of Reinhard’s chains, and of course it’s only one and far from significant. I also want to emphasize the huge distance between them, as he is still far from reaching Reinhard (because I don’t want to sugarcoat the little achievement compared to the grave situation), but still, the effort counts. And this is something Reinhard is unaware of, as he is too occupied dealing with what’s in front of him; that’s why I drew the previous panel of him casting his eyes down, almost completely closing them, as if resigning to the possibility that no one could have saved him and that is ‘fine’.

Why I used the word “Another sword” because again, Wilhelm is trying to ‘save’ the person dear to him with his sword instead of words. Also, I wrote “another” because I have used the first word of sword to describe Dragon Sword Reid, the one to carry on the world's duty, meanwhile, this sword Wilhelm is using is Trias, the one to carry on his own purpose.

[patrasche-enjoyer]

RBD reveal but instead of being angst or sweet it's just Julius malding that he's the only royal selection Knight that can't just revive after croaking it

[fallinblossoms]

Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 3 Ending

"Nox Lux" by Myth & Roid

[re-knights]

I'M SORRY???? WHAT THE FUCK?????

[natsumischwartz]

Re: School Life in a Different World from ZERO

There is a legend at Lugunica Academy. The student at this academy who enjoys their youth the most is promised happiness for life. In spring, the season of new encounters, you become a student at Lugunica Academy, and after some trouble on your first day of school, you are invited to join the school's student council. The quirky student council members take a liking to you, and once you're welcomed into the group, what awaits you is a life of thrilling and fun youth with them. Who will you spend your time with at this academy, and how will you enjoy your time here?

NATSUKI SUBARU

Student Council President

The student council president of Lugnica Academy. Although he is considered to be less capable and attractive than Reinhard and Julius, he was appointed to the position thanks to the mysterious support of those around him. He says that he is not suited for the position, but he is busy with his duties as a student council president, using his dexterity and earnestness as his weapons, and is working hard to gain the support of the students as a famous student council president. He warmly welcomes the protagonist, who joined the student council for some reason, and gets along with her without any hesitation, saying, "It must be hard for two ordinary people to be together." He is so friendly that he often invites her to dinner at his house. He has a long relationship with the student council members, and is a central figure among his friends, having played a part in solving problems at Reinhard's family home, the relationship between Julius' and his brother, and rehabilitating the rebellious Ferris. However, he is not aware of this himself, and complains endlessly, "Isn't it strange that I'm the top with this group?"

Quotes

"Great timing! We were just having fun talking about you! ...Wait, but I wasn't saying anything bad about you!?"

"Ah, you're always there for me when I'm struggling... What if you keep that up and I end up falling for you?"

"You're not a lesser part of the group at all. You're a proud member with us! We love having you!"

REINHARD VAN ASTREA

Student Council Vice President

Vice President of Lugunica Academy's Student Council. Beautiful, athletic, and friendly, he is the superstar of the school, and not only the students but also the teachers are charmed by him. He likes his friends who have strengths that he does not have, and he is the driving force behind making Subaru's joke come true when he said, "If you're the vice president, I'll be the student council president," and forming the student council with his best friends. His family has produced many local notables for generations, and he lived a very controlled life in middle school, but thanks to his friends, he was able to free himself and became the friendly large dog he is today. He welcomes the protagonist into the student council, but because she is not aware of his popularity, the protagonist gets too friendly with him and gets herself into trouble. After school, he usually has dinner at Subaru or Julius' house, goes out at night with Ferris, and then goes home, living up his youth. He is probably the one closest to making the school's legend come true.

Quotes

"Thank you for your support. When you're here, I feel much more energetic than usual. It's a little strange."

"Please don't think about me so seriously. …There's nothing that I've truly embraced that didn't break."

"The student council has changed since you came. I liked it before, but I like the current student council too."

JULIUS JUUKULIUS

Student Council Treasurer

The treasurer of Lugunica Academy's Student Council. Known as "The Best," he is an honor student who is the opposite of Reinhard, but is too serious and has an airheaded temperament. He was against filling the student council positions with family members until the end, but he also brings the most personal belongings to the student council room. There was a time when he struggled with the things that come with being from a wealthy family, but he managed to get through it with the help of his younger brother. He has deep gratitude and respect for the student council members who helped him at the time. He is in the top class of academic performance, and competes with the protagonist over test scores. He can get surprisingly heated during competitions, and the tea and sweets that the protagonist gives him to keep quiet about showing that side of him make for a relaxing tea time. He is equally popular with Reinhard and the girls at school, and is childhood friends with Ferris. When the student council is noisy, it's usually Julius and Subaru arguing.

Quotes

"I apologize. You are a much more attractive woman than I could have ever imagined. I'm grateful for the opportunity to meet you."

"No more borrowed words and longwinded expressions. I just can't take my eyes off you."

"Oh dear, I'm no match for you. Well then, I promise we'll have a special tea time."

FELIX ARGYLE

Student Council Secretary

Lugunica Academy's Student Council secretary. A boyish girl with a cunning and friendly air, affectionately nicknamed "Ferris". While he is very charming, he also has a cat-like disposition, shying away when you approach him. Surprisingly, he used to be a delinquent student, and when he rebelled against his parents, his childhood friend Julius and his friends Subaru and Reinhard brought him back to the light, and that's how he is now. Contrary to his cuteness, he has a two-sided personality, and is actually more manly than any of the student council members. He has a strong sense of territory, and is actually the strictest when it comes to the protagonist. He is always ready to kick her out if something happens, so as a result, they are often together. He specializes in one talent, and his academic performance is inversely proportional to his charm, and he only becomes a secretary because someone told him, "Ferris' handwriting is so pretty." However, he does try to write beautifully.

Quotes

"Yahoo, nyani nyani, is there a fun story? Don't leave Ferri out."

"…I hate you, I hate you! I hate you so much, so please get out of my head..."

"Don't say anything unnecessary. Then you and Ferri will be friends forever, okay?"

Icons & Wallpapers

All images, audio & original text sourced from https://re-zero-anime.jp/

Translation is an edited machine translation per the best of my abilities

Drive link with all images and audio files (couldn't fit all 12 audio clips in one post)

[yorutenn05]

Re:Zero -April Fool's Day Special- joke

Heinkel's toughness exists to withstand Reinhardt's embrace.

[gabbyp09]

[teambyler]

Deleted scene: After Will's van confession

Will: "El needs you, Mike. And she always will!"

Mike: "Yeah?"

Will: "Yeah..."

Argyle: "I dunno, man. That's kinda weird, Will!"

Will + Mike: "Huh?"

Argyle: "Talking about yourself with your own name? Why not say I or me?"

Jonathan: "--He's talking about EL! Mike's girlfriend!"

Argyle: "What? That's not Will's nickname?"

Jonathan (shocked): "El's JANE! He's talking about a girl!" Argyle looks confused. "You're high, Argyle... You know, Mike's girlfriend? The one we're trying to save?"

Argyle: "That's not what I heard. You think he was talking about THAT chick?... Mike, you still like her, man? 'Cause it looked like you broke up--"

Jonathan: "--Argyle! Just... Just stop talking, okay? NOT a good time."

Argyle: "Dude, you're right! We shouldn't get in the way of LOVE." Turns to Will. "Didn't mean to ruin your big moment, Will. You've got this!"

Jonathan: "Argyle!"

Will, embarrassed, avoids Mike's eyes...

-teambyler

[ladybugbirdie42]

Julius: if we're not careful, we could end up exploding :D

Reinhard: wow, julius, ur so smart and cool

Ferris: why do I hang out with these people

[nozomisumino]

This Re:Zero official art is so cute.

[j2x3e]

Catboy knights and one human

[dwobbitfromtheshire]

Thinking about Hellcheer lately. . .

Chrissy: You know, I didn't think much man boobs before. . .I didn't think I liked them. I thought it was just girl boobs for me. . .*sigh* Eddie's boobs are magnificent.

Argyle: Oh, man, Jonathan's boobs are to die for. . .and I almost did die for them.

Chrissy: This purple stuff is great. . .I definitely taste purple.

Argyle: Boobies, booobies. Steve's right, it is fun to say.

Chrissy: *sigh* Eddie's boobs. You know, he flashed them at me before we even started dating. He even let me touch one on the van ride to his place. I asked and he just let me.

Argyle: That's crazy, man.

Chrissy: They're BOO-bies, because they're scary good.

Argyle and Chrissy burst into laughter. The back of the van opened and Eddie's face appeared with Jonathan.

Eddie: *grinning* Started the party without us I see?

Chrissy threw herself at Eddie, and buried her face right into his chest.

Chrissy: Mine!