“Subaru explores Lugunica, finding fantasy and familiar connections in his new world.”
Re:ZERO ~Starting Break Time From Zero~
Re:ゼロから始める休憩時間〈ブレイクタイム〉
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Synopsis
Subaru explores Lugunica, finding fantasy and familiar connections in his new world.
Subaru Natsuki's sudden arrival in another world brought nothing short of tension and despair—but that does not mean there is no time for a break! The Kingdom of Lugunica is home to an array of interesting tales and lively characters, all waiting to be discovered. As Subaru explores this fantasy world, he learns that it may not be so different from his own.
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Derived from 5 sampled reviews
What 5 viewers settled on.
Strong agreement
σ 0.75 · scores cluster tight
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Not enough recommend signal yet
↑ 0.20
Running avg · Sep 2016 → Jul 2025
- 7 “These bite-size, non-canon shorts excel at delivering quick, character-driven vignettes that fit perfectly into two-minute bursts. While the lack of canonical story may deter some, the playful...”
- 7 “The chibi character designs are undeniably cute, and watching beloved characters navigate silly situations proves endearing, with Ram and Rem stealing the show as highlights. However, the absence...”
- 5 “These picture dramas turned out to be surprisingly enjoyable despite initial skepticism, with short one-minute episodes that are easy to binge and passable humor. While the art is admittedly cheap,...”
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- Format 11 × 2′ eps × min
- Total runtime 0h 22m all episodes
- Aired Apr 2016 – Jun 2016
- Source Tv special media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-11364 catalog
Produced by
- TV Tokyo Producer
Licensed by
- Funimation Licensor