7th Time Loop anime ending explained – Does Rishe change the future?

Despite concluding on March 24, 2024, the 7th Time Loop anime, produced by Studio KAI and Hornets, remains an underrated gem of the Winter 2024 season. Fans are still captivated by its ending, which featured Rishe Irmgard Weitzner’s attempts to alter the future.

After the finale was released, numerous fans flocked to social media to express their admiration for Rishe and Arnold Hein’s captivating chemistry and dynamic relationship. However, many also questioned if the “villainess”had accomplished her goal of altering the future.

Fans would be interested to learn that the conclusion of the series stayed true to Touko Amekawa’s original light novel series, as Rishe not only caused a small alteration in her seventh timeline, but also developed her relationship with Arnold Hein.

Please note: This article includes spoilers from the last episode of the 7th Time Loop anime.

The Power of Love: Rishe’s Redemption and the Changing Fate of the Coyolles in The 7th Time Loop

In the 7th Time Loop anime, Rishe Irmgard Weitnzer was anything but a “villainess”.

After living through her life six times in various scenarios, Rishe was well aware of the necessary steps to avoid a future where she repeatedly dies in a war instigated by the Galkhein’s crown prince, Arnold Hein. Her focus was on altering Arnold’s mentality.

Despite the challenge ahead, Rishe was determined to fulfill her duty as the crown prince’s fiance. Despite his headstrong nature and intimidating personality, she believed she could alter the course of their future and protect her loved ones by influencing pivotal moments in the crown prince’s life.

Rishe, as seen in the 7th Time Loop anime (Image via Studio KAI and Hornets)

Upon the arrival of Kyle Morgan Cleverly and Michel Hevin from the Coyolles Kingdom at the Galkhein, Rishe saw the perfect chance to act.

Knowing from her past lives that she shared a strong bond with the Coyolles, the daughter of the duke was aware that the kingdom would eventually face destruction, especially due to their weakness in combat.

Consequently, it was essential to negotiate a treaty between the Galkhein and the Coyolles. Nonetheless, Arnold Hein was hesitant to sign the treaty, seeing no benefit in it. Therefore, Rishe felt compelled to take action and demonstrate to her fiance the potential advantages that Coyolles could offer to Galkhein.

Kyle and Arnold, as seen in the anime (Image via Studio KAI and Hornets)

She urged Arnold to acknowledge the Coyolles’ exceptional knowledge in modern technology and its potential to bring prosperity to the kingdom of Galkhein. The 7th Time Loop anime also featured Rishe assisting Kyle, the Coyolles’ crown prince, in this endeavor.

At the same time, Michel Hevin, an alchemist from Coyolles, made his way to the Galkhein kingdom in order to present his creation to Arnold Hein and establish a partnership. As Rishe had been his student in her previous life, she was aware that Michel’s creation was gunpowder.

Michel believed that everything had a purpose of its own and should be used accordingly, a mindset he carried with him throughout his life. This included using tools of destruction for their intended purpose.

Michel, as seen in the 7th Time Loop anime episode 12 (Image via Studio KAI and Hornets)

Rishe was worried that if Arnold obtained the dangerous creation, he would use it for mass destruction. As a result, she had two objectives: to change Michel’s mindset and make him see the flaws in his beliefs, and to negotiate a fair treaty between the Coyolles and the Galkhein.

Rishe Irmgard Weitzner’s strategic planning paid off in the 12th episode of the 7th Time Loop anime. She predicted that Michel would use his creation’s destructive abilities to impress Arnold and win his affection, but Rishe was ready for this situation.

With the assistance of Theodore Hein, she was able to identify the potential locations where Michel Hevin might have hidden the gunpowder. Simultaneously, Rishe utilized her extensive research experience to turn Michel’s potentially destructive invention into a dazzling spectacle: Fireworks.

Rishe shows Michel the fireworks (Image via Studio KAI and Hornets)

Despite being a skilled marksman, Michel Hevin was captivated by the sight of his gunpowder creating a vibrant display in the sky, rather than being used to shed innocent blood on the streets. It wasn’t until the concluding episode of the 7th Time Loop anime that he understood the potential for his art to benefit humanity.

Rishe’s plan proved to be effective in more ways than one. By witnessing the success of the plan, Arnold recognized the value of forming a treaty with the Coyolles. In return for providing military expertise, he requested their skilled craftsmen and advanced technologies.

Rishe and Arnold, as seen in the anime (Image via Studio KAI and Hornets)

Thanks to Rishe Irmgard Weitnzer’s influence, a minor change was brought upon the fate of the Coyolles. With the support of Galkhein, any potential enemy kingdoms would now have to reconsider their decision to declare war against them.

Continuing on, the final episode of the 7th Time Loop anime featured a touching scene between Rishe Irmgard Weitnzer and Arnold Hein. She requested that the crown prince place the ring on her finger, and he happily obliged.

The duke’s daughter was so swept up in the moment as the crown prince kissed her hands and slipped the ring onto her finger, she momentarily “forgot”to breathe. With the ring now on her finger, she felt empowered and confident that she could achieve anything she set her mind to.

Simultaneously, Rishe came to the realization that even the smallest alterations in circumstances could greatly impact the course of her life. Gradually, through their interactions, she and Arnold aimed to reshape their future and witness the wonders of the world.

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