Episode 12: “Return to the Capital”
- 12 of 25
- June 20, 2016
- 25 min
- Aired
| Series | Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- |
|---|---|
| Episode | 12 of 25 |
| Japanese | 再来の王都 |
| Original air date | June 20, 2016 |
| Episode length | 25 min |
| Studio | White Fox |
| Previous episode | Episode 11: “Rem” |
| Next episode | Episode 13: “Self-Proclaimed Knight Natsuki Subaru” |
| Streaming | Crunchyroll, Netflix |
“Return to the Capital” is episode 12 of the anime Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-. It first aired on June 20, 2016.
Summary
The summary below describes what happens in this episode.
Wilhelm and Felix arrive at Roswaal L. Mathers’s mansion as representatives of Lugunica’s council of elders. They inform Emilia that she must immediately go to the capital. Subaru Natsuki asks to accompany her, and although Emilia warns that the journey is not for pleasure, Rem and Roswaal help persuade her. Emilia and Subaru then travel to the capital, where the royal selection gathers its candidates.
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About the series
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- is an anime series that follows the story of Subaru Natsuki, a teenager who finds himself transported to a fantasy world. What makes its story distinctive is Subaru's unique ability to rewind time after dying, allowing him to try and change the course of events. This power…
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- “Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-”. Kitsu. Retrieved October 22, 2026.
- “Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu”. MyAnimeList. Retrieved October 27, 2026.
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