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Re:Zero villains

The best villains from Re:Zero analysed with real criminology: 5 case files applying genuine criminological theories to the characters you already know.

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Social contagion and geography of fear 1

Poster of Sirius Romanée-Conti, villain from Re:Zero

Social contagion and geography of fearSirius Romanée-ContiRe:Zero · AnimeSirius Romanée-Conti and the contagion of fear: Re:Zero's Archbishop of Wrath does not need to touch anyone. Her power makes a crowd feel the same thing,…Read the case file →

Moral cost-benefit 1

Poster of Roswaal L. Mathers, villain from Re:Zero

Moral cost-benefitRoswaal L. MathersRe:Zero · AnimeRoswaal L. Mathers and the moral cost of crime: Re:Zero's court mage does not ignore the harm he causes. He records it, weighs it and decides his goal is worth…Read the case file →

Acquired brain injury 1

Poster of Petelgeuse Romanée-Conti, villain from Re:Zero

Acquired brain injuryPetelgeuse Romanée-ContiRe:Zero · AnimePetelgeuse Romanée-Conti and acquired brain injury: the Archbishop of Sloth who breaks his own fingers and screams about laziness was, for centuries, a…Read the case file →

Operant conditioning 1

Poster of Elsa Granhiert, villain from Re:Zero

Operant conditioningElsa GranhiertRe:Zero · AnimeElsa Granhiert and operant conditioning: Re:Zero's Bowel Hunter was not born with her fetish. She learned it in a single blizzard night, when a desperate act…Read the case file →

Patriarchy and crime 1

Poster of Regulus Corneas, villain from Re:Zero

Patriarchy and crimeRegulus CorneasRe:Zero · AnimeRegulus Corneas and patriarchy theory: Re:Zero's Archbishop of Greed describes himself as a man with no desires who only defends his rights. His rights were to…Read the case file →

Frequently asked questions

How many villains from Re:Zero are analysed on KRIMINIS?

5 case files of villains from Re:Zero, each tied to the criminological theory that best explains their behaviour.

Which criminological theories show up in the villains from Re:Zero?

Among others: Social contagion and geography of fear, Moral cost-benefit, Acquired brain injury, Operant conditioning, Patriarchy and crime. Each case file links to the full theory.

Which Re:Zero villains are analysed?

Petelgeuse Romanée-Conti, Regulus Corneas, Elsa Granhiert, Sirius Romanée-Conti, Roswaal L. Mathers.

Who is the main villain of Re:Zero?

The most prominent is usually Sirius Romanée-Conti, but Re:Zero has several key antagonists — each analysed above with the theory that explains them.

Who is the most dangerous villain in Re:Zero?

By our danger index, the most lethal are Sirius Romanée-Conti, Regulus Corneas, Roswaal L. Mathers. Each file breaks down what makes them dangerous —and the criminology behind it.