Who is Typhon? A Closer Look at Re:Zero’s Mysterious Witch of Pride

Let us explore Typhon and her background in Re:Zero!

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With the success of Re:Zero Season 3, Typhon is a character that fans have taken notice of. Making her debut in The Everlasting Contract Arc, Typhon is quite the eccentric character. The Witch of Pride and her eccentricity is a hallmark in the latest season of Tappei Nagatsukiโ€™s classic. Let us explore the mystery of Typhon, the Witch of Pride.

Spoiler Alert: Plot points of Typhon in Re:Zero will be discussed in this article

Typhonโ€™s Debut In Re:Zero: Light Novel and Anime

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Although she is mentioned throughout the show, Typhonโ€™s character is only introduced in Volume 11 of the Re:Zero Light Novel. Titled The Everlasting Contract Arc, Typhon makes an entrance as the Witch of Pride. 

Typhon is briefly mentioned in the 3rd episode of Re:Zero Season 2. However, her character officially debuted in the 9th episode titled โ€˜Love Love Love Love Love Love You,โ€™ as she appears before Subaru and tears his arm right off his body. 

Witch of Pride Typhonโ€™s Story in Re:Zero

Due to her childish innocence, she unmercifully slaughtered countless people throughout her life. Having the Authority of Pride, she was allowed to do so regardless of their position. She also ended up killing her father, devoid of malicious intent. However, she met her end after she drowned in Priestellaโ€™s trap. Her soul was then entrapped by Echidna, who preserved it among the other Witches of Sin.ย 



Typhonโ€™s Powers In Re:Zero

Possessing the Authority of Pride, Typhon can judge a person for their sins by touching them. This allows her to inflict her abilities onto the person regardless of the size of their sin. If they feel guilt about their actions, Typhonโ€™s abilities are initiated.

Typhon also has the power of telekinesis. If the person is judged to be a sinner, their body will be shattered. In case they hold a good heart, the pain of having their body explode into shards will be non-existent.

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If she is attacked by an opponent, her Authority of Pride can instantly retaliate and shatter them regardless of circumstances.

It is speculated that Typhon compensates a guilty personโ€™s body in exchange for their sins. 

Despite her unbeatable abilities, Typhonโ€™s Authority of Pride does not work on living beings who do not have the capability of thinking or are barely sentient.


Source: Re:Zero on Crunchyroll

Sunil Krishnan

Sunil is a passionate content writer with experience at Pinkvilla and FirstSportz, where he honed his skills in delivering engaging and dynamic stories. A lifelong anime fan, he draws inspiration from classics like Bleach and Rurouni Kenshin, weaving their themes of heroism and adventure into his work. Sunilโ€™s deep love for anime and storytelling makes his writing as impactful as Ichigoโ€™s Bankai.

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