<p>In any adaptation of a story from one version to another, there are going to be some edits. Originally, <em>Re:Zero</em> is a web novel and it is always the furthest along in the story.  The story gets edited a bit as it gets transferred to the "official" light novel publication, and even more as it gets drawn as a manga.</p>

<p>As far as my experiences though, the overall story does not really change between these mediums.  It seems mostly just a case of how much content makes it through to each.  This is, of course, the most visible between the manga and anime adaptations, since the studio is limited to certain time constraints.</p>

<p>From what I've heard from the community regarding <em>Re:Zero</em>, the light novel is what is considered the most canon/official.</p>

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<p>I found in <a href="https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=118201" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Manga Updates</a> that there are Web Novel and Light Novel versions of <em>Re:Zero</em>.</p>

<p>So are there any differences in them, like plot, characters etc.?</p>

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Are there differences between the web novel and light novel versions of Re:Zero?
# Are there differences between the web novel and light novel versions of Re:Zero?
Posted by: username_0 on 2016-06-14
I found in [Manga Updates](https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=118201) that there are Web Novel and Light Novel versions of *Re:Zero*.

So are there any differences in them, like plot, characters etc.?
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### Answer by username_1 on 2016-08-05. Score: 9 | Accepted answer
In any adaptation of a story from one version to another, there are going to be some edits. Originally, *Re:Zero* is a web novel and it is always the furthest along in the story. The story gets edited a bit as it gets transferred to the "official" light novel publication, and even more as it gets drawn as a manga.

As far as my experiences though, the overall story does not really change between these mediums. It seems mostly just a case of how much content makes it through to each. This is, of course, the most visible between the manga and anime adaptations, since the studio is limited to certain time constraints.

From what I've heard from the community regarding *Re:Zero*, the light novel is what is considered the most canon/official.
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