Echidna
Echidna – The Mysterious and Cunning Witch of Greed
Echidna, known as the Witch of Greed in Re:Zero - Starting Life in Another World, is an enigmatic and highly intelligent figure with a deep thirst for knowledge. Despite her calm and elegant demeanor, Echidna's curiosity can lead her to act manipulatively, making her both a fascinating and unsettling presence in the series.
1. Character Introduction
Full Name: Echidna
Nicknames: Witch of Greed
Series: Re:Zero - Starting Life in Another World
Affiliation: Witches of Sin
Occupation: Witch
Echidna resides in the Witch's Graveyard, where her soul remains bound. Known for her insatiable desire for knowledge, she manipulates events and individuals to satisfy her intellectual curiosity, often with little concern for the consequences.
2. Age & Background
Date of Birth: Unknown
Zodiac Sign: Unknown
Age: Deceased (Spirit form)
Height: 158 cm (5'2")
Race: Witch
Echidna's origins are shrouded in mystery, though it’s clear she was an exceptionally gifted witch during her lifetime. Her legacy persists through the Witch's Graveyard, where she interacts with the living through dreams and visions.
3. Mysterious Influence
Echidna plays a significant role in Subaru’s journey, providing guidance that often comes with hidden motives:
Hosts the Witch's Tea Party for Subaru.
Shares critical insights about Return by Death.
Manipulates other witches and events subtly to fulfill her thirst for knowledge.
Forms complex relationships with other Witches of Sin.
4. Iconic Lines & Their Meanings
"Knowledge is my greatest desire." ➡ Highlights Echidna’s obsession with understanding everything around her.
"I am greed itself." ➡ Reflects her true nature as the embodiment of boundless curiosity and hunger for knowledge.
"Even pain and despair can be fascinating." ➡ Shows her morally ambiguous fascination with all experiences, good or bad.
5. Anime Adaptation & Journey
Season 2
Introduced during Subaru's trials in the Sanctuary.
Forms a strange bond with Subaru through the Witch's Tea Party.
Reveals crucial information about the witches and Subaru’s abilities.
6. Powers & Abilities
Spirit Form - Exists beyond death, interacting with the living through spiritual means.
Witch's Tea Party - A dream-like realm where she can converse with others.
Extensive Knowledge - Holds vast information about the world, magic, and the other witches.
Manipulation - Uses charm and intellect to influence others subtly.
7. Relationships & Fate
Key Relationships
Subaru Natsuki: Forms a manipulative yet informative relationship with him.
Emilia: Sees Emilia as competition for Subaru’s loyalty.
Satella: Shares a complicated history as another Witch of Sin.
Fate
Echidna remains in the Witch's Graveyard, bound by her insatiable desire for knowledge, influencing the living from the shadows even after death.
8. Strengths & Weaknesses
✅ Strengths
✔ Vast knowledge and wisdom.
✔ Sharp intellect and strategic thinking.
✔ Charismatic and persuasive demeanor.
❌ Weaknesses
✖ Morally ambiguous intentions.
✖ Bound to the Witch's Graveyard.
✖ Obsessive curiosity often blinds her to ethical considerations.
9. Recent Releases & Updates
📌 Featured heavily in Re:Zero Season 2.
📌 Revealed deeper lore surrounding the Witches of Sin.
10. Relationship Stories
🔥 Echidna & Subaru:
Forms a manipulative yet seemingly caring bond.
Offers him knowledge but with hidden motives.
💖 Echidna & Emilia:
Jealous and competitive, views Emilia as a rival.
👊 Echidna & Other Witches:
Shares complex, often antagonistic relationships with the other Witches of Sin.
11. Anime Seasons & Episodes
📺 First Appearance: Re:Zero Season 2, Episode 2
🔥 Major Moments:
First Tea Party with Subaru (Season 2, Ep. 4)
Reveals her true nature (Season 2, Ep. 11)
12. Rating
Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (9.5/10)
Rating Breakdown:
Popularity: 9.3/10
Character Development: 9.7/10
Mystery Factor: 9.8/10
Personality: 9.4/10
13. Fun Facts
🎭 Echidna’s name is derived from Greek mythology, where Echidna was a half-woman, half-snake monster.
📖 She is known for her obsession with Subaru’s Return by Death ability.
🔥 Her tea symbolizes her connection to knowledge and manipulation.
14. Related Characters
Subaru Natsuki: Central figure in her manipulative schemes.
Emilia: Rival for Subaru’s attention.
Satella: Fellow Witch of Sin with a complex connection.
Beatrice: Shares ties through the library of Roswaal Mansion.
15. The Journey Continues
Though Echidna’s physical form is gone, her influence persists within Re:Zero. As Subaru continues his journey, her shadow looms large, driven by an insatiable thirst for knowledge and curiosity that transcends death.
