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.

MS] The self proclaimed Hero, Natsuki Subaru. : r/Re_Zero

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