Re:Zero's critique of Nice Guy Subaru and supposedly selfless love - Anime Feminist

Though often shown empathizing with and caring for Emilia, Subaru is also manipulative and controlling towards her. Re:Zero highlights these contradictions to create a portrayal of what is often the actual problem with Nice Guys: the assumption of commodifying good behavior for the return of love or sex, and the sense of entitlement or control over the person they like that often stems from it.

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Re:Zero's critique of Nice Guy Subaru and supposedly selfless love - Anime Feminist

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Novels] Subaru and Emilio. : r/Re_Zero