Otto Suwen

Gentle Merchant Strategist

A timid but kind-hearted merchant who joins the Emilia camp and becomes Subaru's strategist.

Quotes

  • Even small people can do something. So please don't give up.
  • Even if scared, I can do my best for everyone.
  • For merchants, information is life. Not lying is also important.
  • What I can do is support, but if that's helpful, I'm glad.
  • Subaru-kun, I think you can have a little more confidence.

Trivia

  • At his initial appearance, he was timid and inconspicuous, but has gained steadfast support from fans.
  • Voice actor Soma Saito often plays calm yet resolute roles.
  • His glasses look in the story is distinctive and one of the popular points among fans.
  • Due to his merchant setting, he plays an important role in negotiations and strategy in the story.
  • Established as the behind-the-scenes strategist supporting Emilia and Subaru.

Alternate names

Otto Suwen オットー

Tags

Isekai Merchant Companion Kind Strategist Strategist Magic Strategy Support Re:Zero

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
A somewhat slender young man wearing glasses, dressed in simple merchant-style clothing. He has a calm demeanor.
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Glasses
  • Somewhat slender
Iconic items
  • Glasses
  • Merchant's bag
  • Simple robe

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Kind
Detailed personality
He has a reserved and timid side, but is kind at heart and caring toward his comrades. He excels in analytical skills, calmly assessing situations and devising precise strategies.
Keywords
  • Kind
  • Reserved
  • Intellectual
  • Devoted
  • Strategic
Motto
When in trouble, support each other
Talents
  • Strategy formulation
  • Negotiation skills
  • Information gathering
  • Merchant talent
Skills
  • Tactical guidance
  • Investigation
  • Communication
Motivation
Wants to be helpful to Emilia and his comrades
Habits
Sometimes mixes a slightly timid nuance at the end of his sentences
Favorite foods
Sweet confectionery, Fruit
Hobbies
Reading, Business negotiations
Disliked situations
Conflict, Injustice

History

Backstory
Grew up in a poor family during childhood, honing his skills as a merchant. Amid the chaos of the other world, he decides to support Emilia and begins assisting Subaru in strategy.
Debut date
April 4, 2016
Work title
Re:Zero - Starting Life in Another World
Media type
Anime
Episode or chapter
Episode 2

Joining the Emilia camp

Significant event
Joining the Emilia camp
Description
Decides to side with Emilia and begins playing an active role as Subaru's strategist.

Confrontation with the Witch Cult

Significant event
Confrontation with the Witch Cult
Description
Rushes around gathering information and devising strategies for his comrades.

Interactions with villagers

Significant event
Interactions with villagers
Description
Builds trust with local residents while conducting support activities.

Relationships

Natsuki Subaru

Teammate

Devised many strategies together with Subaru and overcame numerous difficulties multiple times.

Emilia

Ally

Decides to support her as a member of the Emilia camp.

Emilia camp

Emilia camp: strategist

Media appearances

Re:Zero - Starting Life in Another World

Anime / Supporting

2016 TV series

Re:Zero - Starting Life in Another World

Manga / Supporting

Re:Zero - Starting Life in Another World Starting Life in Another World from Zero

Game / Supporting

Voice cast and creators

Soma Saito

Voice actor
Soma Saito
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime version

Ben Diskin

Voice actor
Ben Diskin
Language
English
Version or series
English dub version

Tappei Nagatsuki

Creator name
Tappei Nagatsuki
Role
Original author

Shinichirou Otsuka

Creator name
Shinichirou Otsuka
Role
Illustrator

WHITE FOX

Creator name
WHITE FOX
Role
Animation studio

KADOKAWA

Creator name
KADOKAWA
Role
Publisher

Related goods

Otto Suwen plush

Item name
Otto Suwen plush
Category
Plush or doll
Availability
Regular

Otto Suwen figure

Item name
Otto Suwen figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Limited