

Episode 14: “The Sickness Called Despair”
- 14 of 25
- July 4, 2016
- 25 min
- Aired
Contents
| Series | Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- |
|---|---|
| Episode | 14 of 25 |
| Japanese | 絶望という病 |
| Original air date | July 4, 2016 |
| Episode length | 25 min |
| Studio | White Fox |
| Previous episode | Episode 13: “Self-Proclaimed Knight Natsuki Subaru” |
| Next episode | Episode 15: “The Outside of Madness” |
| Streaming | Crunchyroll, Netflix |
“The Sickness Called Despair” is episode 14 of the anime Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-. It first aired on July 4, 2016.
Summary
The summary below describes what happens in this episode.
Subaru reflects on his actions, feeling he has failed to protect someone important. He becomes aware of strange movements at Roswaal's domain, where Emilia is, and decides to return despite opposition from Rem and Crusch.
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Music in this episode
- OP 2“Paradisus-Paradoxum” — MYTH & ROIDAnimeThemes
- ED 4“theater D” — MYTH & ROIDAnimeThemes
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Episode guide
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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…
Read the article →References
- “Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-”. Kitsu. Retrieved October 22, 2026.
- “Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu”. MyAnimeList. Retrieved October 27, 2026.
- “Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-”. AnimeThemes. Retrieved October 23, 2026.
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