I appreciate how Re:zero is not another Tolkien ripoff, as so many fantasy settings are.
By this point, I can safely say that Betelgeuse is one of the finest antagonists I've ever seen. If you don't believe me, just watch up to the end of this episode. The last third or so is basically
this in animated format.
Two episodes remain. I wouldn't have come this far if I didn't enjoy what I was watching. I must now steel myself for the coming finale. Wish me luck.