Did You Notice this Small Detail in Episode 6 of ReZero Season 3?

In episode 6 of ReZero Season 3, we see a scene that highlights the abusive nature of Regulus, who pathetically expresses anger at his 184th wife for “failing” to notice Emilia’s exhaustion. Enraged, he directs his power at the young woman, but Emilia intervenes to save her.

Regulus enforces extremely rigid rules on his wives: they are not allowed to smile, show sadness, or express any other emotion. Furthermore, none of them can have long bangs, as he demands to see their faces at all times. Any minor transgression can lead him to kill them.

Did You Notice this Small Detail in Episode 6 of ReZero Season 3?

In this episode, Regulus grows furious with wife 184 for not noticing Emilia’s supposed fatigue. He decides to attack her to kill her, but there’s a subtle detail in this scene that few viewers may have noticed.

As Regulus prepares to strike, his 184th wife, who initially shows no emotion (as Regulus demands), closes her eyes and smiles when she realizes she is about to die

This smile represents her imminent freedom and a break from the oppression she endures. The expression conveys the terror and abuse she must have faced at Regulus’s hands, especially since he forbids his wives from smiling.

Although Emilia saves her, this scene underscores the depth of the abuses Regulus inflicts on his wives.

Here are some fan reactions from those who noticed this small but meaningful detail:

“Incredible detail from the animators.”

“Poor girl, can we give her a hug and tell her it’ll be okay?”

“I hope they adopt her as a maid for Emilia’s group.”

“Oh, I hadn’t noticed she smiles in that scene. She probably wanted to punch Emilia for ‘saving’ her.”

“She deserves to be loved and saved, and I want her to join Emilia’s group.”

Isn’t this an interesting detail the animation team included?

via Voce Sabia Anime