Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- The Frozen Bond

Set seven years before the events of the main series, this story focuses on Emilia, a half-elf who lives in a secluded, frozen forest with the spirit Puck. While she survives by selling magic stones and fighting monsters, she is feared by nearby villagers due to her appearance. The forest hides a secret involving elves frozen in ice, and Emilia's quiet existence is threatened when the Great Spirit of Fire, Melakuera, arrives to pass judgment upon her.

This Japanese animated fantasy drama was produced by KADOKAWA and White Fox. It was directed by Kenichi Kawamura and Masaharu Watanabe, following their 2018 work, Memory Snow. The voice cast features Rie Takahashi as Emilia, Yumi Uchiyama as Puck, and Yusuke Kobayashi as Subaru Natsuki, alongside Inori Minase, Satomi Arai, and Rie Murakawa.

The film had a worldwide box office return of 2 million USD. It has been received positively by viewers, holding a rating of 7.1/10 on IMDb based on 430 votes and a rating of 7.4/10 on TMDB from 227 votes.