How Old Are Rem And Ram

So, there I was, scrolling through my social media feed the other day, when I stumbled upon this meme. You know the one, right? The one with Rem and Ram, those two adorable twin sisters from Re:Zero, and it said something like, "When Rem says she's 20, but she's actually 1000 years old." Now, I've seen this meme a thousand times, but it got me thinking, just how old are Rem and Ram, really?

Let's dive into the rabbit hole, shall we?

First things first, we need to understand that the world of Re:Zero isn't your typical anime universe. It's got its own set of rules, and time is a bit... well, fluid there. So, when we talk about age, we're not just talking about how many years they've been alive, but also how many times they've died and been reset. Yeah, it's a bit mind-boggling, I know. But hey, that's what makes Re:Zero so fascinating, right?

Now, let's talk about Rem and Ram. They're both half-elves, which means they've got a bit of both human and elf in them. Elves, as we know from many anime and games, tend to live longer than humans. But how much longer? That's where things get a bit tricky.

Enter the 'Return by Death' system

You know how in Re:Zero, whenever our dear protagonist, Subaru, dies, he gets to go back in time and relive the events? That's what's known as the 'Return by Death' system. Now, here's where it gets interesting. While Subaru's memories reset every time he dies, the world around him doesn't. So, Rem and Ram, being a part of that world, continue to age, even when Subaru's time is reset.

So, when Rem says she's 20, she's not lying. She's just not telling the whole truth. Because, you see, those 20 years include all the times she's died and been reset. And considering the number of times Subaru has died (spoiler alert: it's a lot), we can safely assume that Rem and Ram are way older than they look.

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But how old, exactly?

This is where things get a bit speculative, because the creators of Re:Zero haven't given us a exact number. But if we're to go by the number of times Subaru has died and the fact that Rem and Ram have been alive for at least 400 years (as mentioned in the anime), we can make an educated guess.

Let's say, for the sake of argument, that Subaru has died around 50 times (again, spoiler alert: it's more, but let's not get into that). If we assume that each reset takes about a year (which is a reasonable estimate, given the time that passes in the story), then Rem and Ram would be around 50 years old, give or take.

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But remember, that's just a guess. They could be older, they could be younger. The point is, they're not 20. Not even close.

So, why does it matter?

You might be wondering, why does any of this matter? Well, for one, it's a fun little thought experiment. It's a way to engage with the story and the characters on a deeper level. But more importantly, it's a reminder that things aren't always as they seem. Just because someone looks young, doesn't mean they are. Just because someone says they're a certain age, doesn't mean that's the whole truth.

And that, my friends, is a lesson we can all take away from Re:Zero, whether we're talking about Rem and Ram, or the world outside our screens.