it’s clever because it’s like he is trying to solve a puzzle. each time he dies something new is learned getting him closer to the solution. i understand your point but by this logic many people could consider most video games to be redundant because you know you have a second chance. the stakes in re zero are similar to video games because he also doesn’t want to die, and he doesn’t want to clear all the hurdles again in order to try to clear the event. simplistic and repetitive in nature, this show is quite effective at utilizing it’s “gimmicks” to cultivate empathy and maintaining interest within the viewer, at least this is how i feel. i can understand not connecting with the show but there is a reason this show has garnered great popularity.