Mushoku Tensei II: Isekai Ittara Honki Dasu

Imagine this scenario. You get home after a long day of work and doordash some orange chicken from your local Chinese restaurant. When you receive your food, you realize that your little to-go container doesn’t have orange chicken in it; hell, it doesn’t even have Chinese food in it. You stare down 3 tacos, chips and queso, and a fucking canned horchata from a Mexican restaurant you’ve never heard of. You have more questions than answers, especially since both restaurants can’t do anything about it and Doordash is offering you an insulting 6.90 in credit off of your 25-dollar meal as a pittance. With no ... other options, you eat that meal, and it’s damn good, about as good as that orange chicken you were supposed to have. You’re able to go to sleep that night in a fairly positive mood, although you still kind of yearn for that orange chicken. Just like in Mushoku Tensei season 2, sometimes, you don’t get what you want, but somehow, you wind up more than satisfied with the result.

For those walking into Mushoku Tensei season 2 expecting a continuation of the adventure story from season 1, you're about to open up your damn tacos because this season almost completely hinges on character development. You see, Rudy is depressed now; I would be too if my girlfriend of 5 years ghosted me right after we had sex for the first time. But this isn’t your typical anime depression where the main character talks to a guy that helps him get over whatever is afflicting him in one episode, no, no, no, this shit lasts for most of the season. The extent of his depression fluctuates; he bottoms out with his suicide attempt in episode 3 and he “peaks” in episode 12, but between those periods, there is seldom a moment where he just constantly improves. The essential theme behind it is that two good things can not happen in a row. Every high this man gets is immediately contrasted with a low: he’ll be depressed, then he’ll get some good news that is immediately followed by disappointment to shut down any feelings of joy that he might’ve had.

The decision to give Rudy erectile dysfunction is so symbolic that it would make your high school english teacher fucking swoon. Giving a perpetually horny character the inability to be horny while contrasting his erectile dysfunction with his mental dysfunction is just *chef's kiss* absolutely genius storytelling. His erectile dysfunction also serves as the last bastion of his depression in the latter parts of the story, and when it is cured via a 7 episode “will they, won't they” romance with perennial childhood friend Sylphy, it winds up hitting way harder than it has any business doing. Actually, referring to the romance as “will they, won’t they” misrepresents it a tad; the ball was always in Sylphy’s court as she could’ve revealed herself to Rudeus at any time, so it’s really a “will she, won’t she” romance if you will. The constant edging that comes with this part of the story can come off as drawn out to some audiences, but for me, Sylphy’s character development and intrapersonal conflicts throughout the season made that never happen.

This season helps maintain the continuity of Mushoku Tensei using odd amounts of realism or attention to detail to excel in ways other anime do not. The beginning segments with Sara and Counter Arrow were oddly realistic in the way they showed the cautious social improvements a depressed person attempts to make; this realism got turned up to 11 when they showed a sudden downward spiral with plenty of self-destruction. Most anime don’t use depression as a catalyst for character development; if they do, the depression is short-lived and resolved linearly. As stated above, neither of these happen in Mushoku Tensei season 2. The conversation with Nanahoshi is a glorified 20-minute info dump: an info dump that I was on the edge of my seat to consume. I generally dislike info dumps of this magnitude, but the sheer impact of the information being dumped and the extracurriculars with Sylphy during the conversation kept it interesting. Or hell, even the way they characterize side characters. There are 12 characters either introduced or re-established and expanded on this season, and none of them feel like a waste of time that won’t be utilized as the series goes on; characters like Sara have fulfilled their duty to the plot and won’t appear for much later feel like their arcs are completed: they don’t need extra development to make them feel like quality. Side characters that received incomplete characterization, such as Zanoba and Cliff, were set up to be reused in the latter parts of the story. On paper, this seems like a fairly simple decision to make that clears a pretty low bar of establishing your side characters to a great extent before you make them do important things in the plot, but you’d be surprised. Many anime skip this simple step that honestly gives out pure brownie points to viewers who consume the entire series.
Time to address the elephants in the room.

The second season of the Mushoku Tensei is arguably more polarizing than the first season. No, no, no, I’m not referring to polarization between the people that think Mushoku Tensei is fucking disgusting and the people who ignore those possibility disgusting elements to enjoy a nuanced narrative, I’m referring to polarization between people that liked the first season of Mushoku Tensei but can’t decide if the second season is amazing or dogshit. From the recommended tag, the 10/10 rating, or just the content of this review, you probably can ascertain my position on the matter, so I’m going to make an effort to defend it.

“The animation is worse and they clearly didn’t put in enough effort/ the production quality sucks!!”

Congratulations. You have officially downgraded from a Ferrari to a Ferrari that has driven 4 miles outside of the dealership. The animation is slightly worse in some spots and slightly less detailed than before in others. It’s not that noticeable, and I could only see it being jarring to viewers watching side by side with content from the first season. This is simply a consequence of Mushoku Tensei season 2’s existence. Season 1 was in production for 3 years; season 2 only had a year and a half. For a season that is mostly conversation, it makes sense that in half the time, the animation would be worse. The combat scenes of this season, although few and far between, are still detailed to the same extent as the first season, so I have a reasonable level of trust that the second cour will be better in this regard. Still, this isn't that big of a deal and it shouldn’t heavily impact your enjoyment of the series, if at all.

“ The adaptation sucks because this quote from volume 7, page 46, paragraph 4, sentence 3 wasn’t said by Rudeus in episode 3!!”

This goes beyond Mushoku Tensei. In general, people need to realize that completely faithful adaptations are so rare because most series just don’t have time for that shit. If everything from volumes 7-9 was fully adapted, this season would’ve been 15-16 episodes long. Cuts have to be made and as long as they don’t comprise the story or pacing of the series, I have no problem with them.

“Why is Rudeus regressing/why did he relapse back into depression? He needs to get over it!!”

Aw yes, how dare the anime character you're trying to self-project upon have characteristics of a real person. You see, real people often don’t improve linearly. They regress, they fail, they self-destruct. This happens to a greater extent if that person has mental health issues, which, surprise surprise, Rudeus does. I honestly don’t understand how the realism of a character can be a negative point for a viewer.

“Where is my op with the cool backgrounds behind it? *Sigh* Another issue courtesy of lazy production!!”

First of all, the op works like that for the first 5 episodes, fuck you. Second of all, Ranoa is one place, and the content that played in the background for these ops mainly showcased the new environment in which the characters found themselves. With no new environments, upwards of 11 minutes of background content for the same city would’ve been repetitive, so the decision to make a traditional op is logical. It probably will be back for the second cour anyway.

“The Ranoa arc is boring sol garbage that had me disinterested from the jump!!”

Honestly, I can’t really argue with that one, and this is where I’m going to conclude. Although the beginning of the season is standard, if not a little dampened Mushoku Tensei, Ranoa is a glorified sol arc. There’s little action, a whole lot of conversation, and the majority of the arc hinges on Rudy and Sylphy’s relationship. If you don’t have the patience to sit through “will they, won’t they” romances, if you hate slice of life, or if the only reason you enjoyed the first season was the action, you’ll probably dislike this season. Coming in blind to this season, I expected something similar to the first season, the end result wasn’t that, but I still enjoyed it to a great extent. Historically speaking, the first cour of Mushoku Tensei seasons serves as a setup for the season cour to excel. Let’s hope that’s the same with this season.


Thank You for Reading

Mushoku Tensei is one of those rare modern Anime that can truly stand on it's own in every possible department. It's a shame how such a thing as an all round good Anime is almost a relic of the past.

Plot: It'd be a good idea to first watch the OVA before diving into the season.

The season proper starts exactly where it last left off, in a hovel, on a ruined landscape, in the midst of a calamity. It picks up from there and transports gradually to a new part of the world in Mushoku Tensei. The theme, if at the beginning was one of ... exploration and wonder, is now one of self-exploration and doubt, leaning finally towards some sort of clarity, one little step at a time.

Of course it will still have it's moments of sharp and quick action, but the general mood seems to be one of reflection and contemplation. As such this season is a sort of character study, as well as a study of nature(nature in the sense of a person's nature, not environment). Also, instead of rampant humour, pathos and brooding seems to be the way this season is shaped.

Characters: Apart from the main character, almost none of the characters are familiar. As such, this season deals with an entirely new set of people. The interplay between these characters is a little stiff at times, probably due to the tone shift, but it really shines through whenever heavy topics come at hand.

Especially, one scene that caught will catch the attention is when a Drunk adventurer complains about the look on Rudeus' face. It is not difficult to understand where it comes from, and the ramifications are extremely clear. It sort of sets up the emotional tug of war going on inside his mind.

Animation: In terms of animation, Mushoku Tensei has not lost a single step. It is still the show that wowed it's audience last time around, and is still capable of producing such moments that make people take notice of it. A very strong performance again in this department.

Music: Music was one of the strong points of Mushoku Tensei, and again it is proving to be just as good. The background music gives a much needed tone to the visuals, and both compliment each other really well.

The highlight of this segment was very clearly the use of the Opening theme. So much so that the openings are something of a genre by themselves.

Enjoyment: If it has not been said already a million times, Mushoku Tensei is exactly what the true potential of an Isekai looks like. There is something for almost everybody to enjoy, and it is very rare to find something of this quality.

Drumroll for the return of one of the best isekai anime ever made and objectively the best isekai anime in this season.

Continuing the story of our currently depressed magician and what depression of being left (again) do to him.We can see how much Rudeus has changed here,he far less optimistic,joke less and talk less.

In the first season we see how he explored the new world,figuring out how it works,enjoying his new life while here it's more about him exploring his self,figuring out what to do with his new life,taking a step by step in a journey to become "adult" again.


Compared to the last season you ... can actually feel how brood and bleaker this season is,the tone is darker and there far less humor and more serious scene.

The animation quality is still the same,no downgrade at all,the fighting scene is still a chef kiss,the studio deserves an applause for maintaining the quality.The opening is also still the same, instead of making a full blown opening animation,they prefer to play the opening song as a bg instead and safe to say, it's a good choice.


This is the anime you guys definitely have to watch this season,this is the main course,this one is the MUST WATCH in this season, especially if you love the first season

If you want nothing but action then this anime is not for you.
Its a story of redemption, self worth, and introspection. This season especially so. This season is mainly about rudeus at his lowest since he reincarnated, and about his mental state, how he feels about himself and others around him. Even some of the greatest moments of the first season were about his mental state.(him leaving town with Roxy, saying bye to aisha, his fight and makeup with paul)these are all flawed characters and this anime studies mainly rudeus as he tries to figure himself out and not be such a POS ever ... again
There won't be much action for a while either so if that's all you want/care about don't watch this season.

Studio Bind continue to show the world what a masterclass in adaptation looks like. Monologue omissions and minor detail changes aside, Mushoku Tensei Season 2 captures the spirit of the Light Novel in a way that few other anime adaptations have, and shines brightly as a paradigm of fantasy writing.

This season really exemplifies why me and so many others love Mushoku Tensei. The richness of the world, Rudeus’ character development, and how real all the characters feel is on full display. Thanks to Bind’s beautiful direction, you really get a sense that you’re right there in the world with Rudeus. Growing and learning alongside him. ...

The main theme of this season is accepting loss and moving forward. Following last season’s finale, Rudeus is a broken husk of himself. Literally at rock bottom and with no one to turn to. In both of his lives, he’s had a massive fear of abandonment, so when the only family he’s got in this new world is taken away from him, he has two options. Give up and fall into despair like his previous life, or move forward. Rudeus, after getting some external help chooses to move forward and not waste the second chance at life he’s been given.

The audience is able to see a character go from his darkest moment to better than ever. This evolution doesn’t feel forced or cheap. It’s not given. It’s earned. Rudeus puts in the hard work, opens his heart up and makes connections with people, realising that while painful, life is still worth living. I can’t emphasise enough how big this is for a guy who spent the better part of 20 years shut-in in his house. The emotional impact of the biggest moments in this season can’t be overstated. Few shows can illicit goosebumps from episodes filled with pure dialogue. Mushoku is one of them.

Many will criticise Rudeus’ behaviour without consideration for the established reasons he acts the way he does. Without going too deep into a character analysis of Rudeus for the sake of this review, suffice to say he is a broken man. Someone who has had horrific experiences in both his original life and reincarnated life. While physically an adult in his past life, he was still a child mentally. That is, until this season. While he’s not a stand up guy yet, he’s made serious strides in this season to improve as a character and it’s a satisfying journey. By the episode finale, I walked away with a feeling that our MC had become a man.

Yes, he’s still got his cringe moments and he’s constantly down bad. But what draws us to this series is how flawed Rudeus is. I don’t want a perfect archetype of a main character. I want someone that I can empathise and relate to. We all have our character traits we’d like to change and seeing someone overcome obstacles and gradually change theirs allows us to strive to be something greater. That’s what fiction should be and that’s what Mushoku Tensei shows.

As with any Light Novel adaptation, there’s some cut and changed content in the anime. Of course, Studio Bind being created purely to make MT mitigates some of that, but you still have the occasional changed or omitted scene. Regardless, I’m very content with the end result we got as a LN reader. The spirit of the story was preserved and even enhanced in some key moments. The fears about the animation and pacing were totally unfounded as it ended up being just as good if not better than the first season.

There’s not as much action in this season as it serves as an emotional and developmental turning point compared to season 1 part 2s physical and combat development theme. But when it’s needed, Bind bring the sakuga like no one else. Episode 1, 3, 8 and a couple others have some Gorgeous animation that will knock your socks off.

There’s no shortage of praise that can be heaped onto Mushoku Tensei season 2, but the crux of it is that it expertly expands upon the previously introduced lore, world and story. Rudeus grows up in front of our very eyes and the emotional beats are excellent. An emotional and profound tale of grief, acceptance and growth. Mushoku Tensei is the gold standard of Fantasy Anime and a must watch for any fan of the medium.

Gay Rudy

Yes Rudy is gay

Go watch it

It's a masterpiece

Joke review aside, this actually is super good. I loved the first season, but this is a step above in literally every way. The animation and storytelling are like an emotional gut punch constantly, and it makes me wanna keep coming back to watch more. Jobless Reincarnation has always been the isekai, but if it was actually real life, and this amazing season absolutely continues that. If you're a fan of isekais, definitely check this out. If you're not, definitely check this out. This isn't any of that "hey i'm in a new world with OP powers ... and a bunch of girls now love me!" bullcrap. This is genuine, emotional and well-written.

Ah, Mushoku Tensei, an isekai widely regarded as one of the best of all time, but as things get critical acclaim, it gets a whole lot of clashing discourse. This season was the subject of a lot of argument around the anime community, and while that was a little upsetting to see, I’m glad many people continued to talk about this wonderful isekai series, even though it was clear that the first cour of Season 2 was not nearly as good as Season 1.

Whether it’s positive or negative, Mushoku Tensei makes you care about what you’re watching, it has a morally grey protagonist, who ... attempts to take steps forward to improve himself, and that’s what I enjoy watching. I don’t like Rudeus’ personality, but that’s the point, as while I don’t like a lot of his actions, I do like how he’s written. I don’t want to see another overpowered protagonist with no personality to show for, I also don’t want to see a goody-two-shoes protagonist that’s all for world peace, because let’s face it, the world has its darkness no matter what we do, and a character with a “perfect” personality is just plain boring. Furthermore, the world-building continues to be stellar, as unlike a good chunk of isekai, it’s actually rather interesting seeing the vast world and its different settings, like the university.

This season was a very enjoyable one, but it did have a rough start, as it rushed through the first arc, skipping a lot of context from the light novel. I’m not a reader myself, but it was clear that it wasn’t really up to snuff, at least compared to how well S1 was adapted. The events in the first arc, with Rudeus being depressed after the departure of Eris, while you kind of feel for the guy perhaps, some of the moments with him and other characters just rubbed me the wrong way. There was just too much of a focus on the perverse nature of Rudeus’ character, and while it was present as well in the rest of the cour, it felt more interesting there. The second part of the season in Ranoa University was a much more intriguing and engaging part of the story, as it mixed together big reveals around Rudeus’ past, along with some light hearted moments as well, which I feel the first arc lacked. We also got to see the return of a character I have missed dearly, and if you have watched Episode 0 with The Silent Fitz, then you know exactly who I’m talking about.

From a production standpoint, it was abundantly clear that this was a step down in terms of animation quality, and it could be due to a rushed production, or a lack of resources from Studio Bind. That said, the quality did improve, especially with the background shots still being relatively solid. It just didn’t have that majestic, detailed look that Season 1 had. Maybe you could say that Season 1’s production was something truly miraculous, truly special, compared to what we got here. The soundtrack was still solid, and both the OP and ED were great, though I did miss the openings playing in the background, as those felt more unique, and gave the series its special identity.

This series has a very rich cast of characters as well, and I mentioned Rudeus already, but I’ll elaborate and say that he’s still the weirdo from before, but there is significant character development to be seen, and some of the actions he takes are pretty thought-provoking, whether it’s because of his ED, or because of his PTSD from previous tragedies from Season 1. The series calls back on those past events very effectively, whereas a lot of other series may have just thrown those events of the past to the wayside, never looking back. Fitz was another very great character, and it was interesting how we all knew who Fitz’s identity truly was, but we were just waiting for Rudeus to figure it out. The pay-off from that was very worth it, and the process was honestly awesome, as we got to see thoughts from both of their perspectives, which led to some good recurring jokes. Every character in this anime has a level of depth to them, whether they’re a main character or side character, which is kind of rare to see in media these days, so props to the author for utilizing every character to their fullest potential.

Overall, this cour, while somewhat controversial, was a wonderful ride, and powered through its hiccups in the beginning, to still reaching great heights in the end. Despite a decline in animation quality compared to the previous season, I still enjoyed it a lot, which is a testament to the quality of the story at hand here, and there is surely much more to come, with the second cour in April 2024, and whatever lies beyond that.

I love Mushoku Tensei but ill get into why in a bit, first I have to say.
I keep seeing people mention on how boring this season is how could an action fantasy be so slow, ect
Hate to be the bearer of bad news but that was an assumption on your part, this story is a fantasy slice of life with action in it.
Action was never the main focus of the story, and even less so from here on. Minor spoiler there's probably about 12-15 more fights in the entire story left for Rudeus and only 5 or so have any plot significance. No, I didn't ... count them out but that's all I can remember.

That's my point, you're not gonna remember this story for the fight scenes they are few and far between. If you don't love the characters, aren't captivated by the world itself. Or, you don't care about a coming of age story about a traumatized man-child that never got past the mental age of 16, coming to learn about what it means to be a person. What it means to live a real life.
Then I'm sorry this isn't for you. You're not going to like it at all.
With that all being said, I still love it for everything else it has to offer.
If, you could care less about watching a disgusting, lowlife f*ck up, un-f*ck himself over a period of years. Move on now.

The first season was drastically different to this season, that's not a bad thing though. Many watchers saw that this season was a huge change of pace and different and didn't like it, and that's fine, its not for everybody.

This season as i stated before is a huge change of pace; its not action packed for the most part and it's set in mostly just one place, because of this it is often seen as lazy and generic. As a light novel reader i can say that it has a lot more to it than many realise. The whole point of this season is having ... Rudeus and other characters settle down, and don't forget that the whole university thing was the whole point of Rudeus ever meeting Eris. I can tell you now that very soon the plot changes up and it gets hype. The world isn't necessarily meant to be a huge action packed setting, it's meant to be a mix of action and immersion, also a lot of what happens in this season despite seeming pointless and meaningless actually serves major roles later on.

As for the animation controversy, its really not that bad, in fact it isn't even too noticeable. I think because the past season spoiled us with such amazing animation, when this season showed to have great but not quite as good of animation many seem to think it's worse than it actually is.

Overall I HIGHLY recommend watching it if you were a fan of the first season, it is a much slower paced season but that helps add to the immersion and character development, and as i said before, it gets f#cking hype later on so just wait till April 2024 for the second cour and you'll realise how good it gets, and the plot later on does not go in a direction you'd expect and by that i mean their are a lot of plot twists that are very very well written, plus its only uphill from that point, but i won't spoil anything.

no matter what no one says i will defend this show with everything i have. i seen the tiktok jokes about the show and decided to give it a chance; i literally called out of work just so i can watch the 1st clue + s2 over the weekend and i can confirm that if u can get past the FEW questionable things the mc does then this anime is actually peak fiction. this anime single-handedly changed what i thought an isekai was. i don’t know whether it’s the production, the story telling, the animation, or what but i genuinely love this animanga

Here is my review of this anime in 2023!

Story (10)
The story is the continuation of the 1st season. In this 2nd season, the main character (Rudy) is having a new journey and He got a new big problem for as a male human. It's quite hilarious to see him have a problem like that. You're gonna see a lot of comedy scene on this season.

Art (10)
The art of this anime is excellence! I like how they use color, art style, glow, and shadow. The most I like is when Rudy casts a spell during the battle.

Sound (9)
All the sounds that they used were very good ... and adjusted to the animation.

Character (9)
The main character is very memorable along with the supporter.

Enjoyment (9)
It's enjoyable to watch this movie in 2023.

Overall (9)
Recommended to those who love action, adventure, and ecchi anime.

I'm going to go ahead and refer to this as the "ED arc" because this season is a little bit more laid-back than the first.
The anime has moved through its original material very swiftly. Season 2 has a stronger emphasis on character development than the earlier, more action-packed Season 1. As it prepares the series for what comes ahead, it is a welcome change of pace.

The OSTs are fantastic, with spiral by LONGMAN standing out as a personal favorite. The animation is still great as it always has been.

I wouldn't say that I would really recommend this season if you were hoping for ... more action after season 1. Even though there are differing opinions about this arc in particular among fans, as a fan of the series, I'm generally satisfied.

New season new problems, but unlike other anime this one is a bit interesting. It's going over the Rudeus' depression from what he thinks was a break up with Eris. He's been scarred so much that he is now impotent whenever it comes to anything with women. Having actually read the manga I felt the story doesn't really get much more developed for world building this season, but some interesting things do happen at times. You could say this season's journey is about learning how to get over the girl he once loved, building a reputation for himself, and making new friends, but nothing world ... changing or story heavy. Though plenty of character development.

I'm surprised with how the story was playing out it made it more entertaining than I thought in the anime compared to the manga. The animation was definitely solid. Overall It's definitely feels like a minor downgrade from the previous season, but it's still good. 7/10

Season 2 got off to a rocky start with the episode 0 special, having largely unimpressive production values and only serving to establish various supporting characters who didn't yet have enough of a stake in the story to be compelling on their own or are more reliant on dynamics with other characters. From what I've heard, the problem here is an adaptation dilemma. Once we get to episode 5, Rudy meets Fitz, but we already know this is Sylphy in disguise. In the light novel series, Sylphy's identity and the events of episode 0 are revealed later on. Since this is a visual adaptation with ... voice acting, Sylphy's identity would be obvious either way, and Rudy comes off as a dolt for not noticing; there are so many clues (on top of the direct admission) given to the audience that one might question whether or not his brain shrank from having a bad case of sad sack syndrome in the beginning. I think it would have been better to place episode 0 in the middle of this season, because while it's pretty obvious "Fitz" is Sylphy, it still might be smoother, with some of the anime-only audience having forgotten about the character, though the charade couldn't last long.

Once we get to the magic school arc, we're reacquainted with familiar faces and plenty of new characters, but the events fly by quickly to sometimes jarring effect, leaving many characters cast aside or their roles minimized. I'd assume a large amount of the core cast is meant to be introduced here, with Rudy and "Fitz," of course, getting most of the screen time, and being the one part of the story that feels well-developed. The conclusion of the budding friendship is a satisfying one, but it makes Rudy come across as an even bigger doofus—it's like those scenes in crappy teen films where the crush pines after another character, then finally takes his/her glasses off, and the crush is like, "Wow, I never noticed how cute you were until you took your glasses off," except way more blockheaded.

Both the initial adventuring arc and the school arc are slower in pacing than previous seasons, and there is less of a clear direction, as Rudy mills about on adventures, licks his wounds that developed due to the climax of the last season, works to overcome his depression, gets lost in the library at school, and... COPES WITH ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION? Wow, don't think I've seen this in anime before. There's the occasional "loser can't get it up" joke in a few anime, but it becomes a primary character motivation to cure his ED. Is he going to school to, ostensibly, solve the teleportation mystery, or is that just a front to puff the magic dragon?

MT is one of the few isekai series I've seen that feels especially "novelistic." Although many other isekai and fantasy series are based on lengthy source material, few of them feel as vast and lived-in as this world, with characters constantly revolving in and out and going on their own journeys and occasionally being crosscut to. The teleportation magic facilitates this grander feel of a jumbled world we're slowly piecing together. Of course, this season has a school setting for 2/3rds of the runtime, which, while less generic than your typical anime, does numb the fantastical aspects for a while. Quite a few complaints about this season appear myopic, as any long-running series will typically have segments that detach themselves from core plot developments or slow down to explore characters or other subplots. In that respect, I feel much of the criticism here in relation to past seasons is similar to the reception between S1 and S2 of Made in Abyss, with the latter one taking a bit of a respite from the main goal of S1 and fixating on a single environment.

I suppose it wouldn't be MT without a bit of controversy to inspire an order of white knights to chivalrously defend the honor of fair 2D maidens from the wretch who is Rudeus Greyrat—actually, a 30 or 40-something fat coomer with an anime pillow and a whole shelf of plastic grills, which feeds into the protestation. Much of the criticism amounting to being upset that the author or staff didn't "denounce" the character in some way for his misdeeds, or "the MC does things that are not nice and that's against my morals and I feel dirty when I try to self-insert."

Amusingly, there is a part where a running gag has Rudy groping a beast girl, and he is immediately slashed in the face for his effort—he is punished. The scene is meant to be humorous, but there are a number of instances where he is not punished, which are meant to elicit laughter as well, and the actions on display can be insensitive about touchy subjects. The dichotomy I've presented here tends to be the issue many have with the series, even alongside other more valid critiques. Before we even get to anything controversial, I was already in disagreement with Rudy for choosing to blame the beast girls over Zanoba. But he has his reasons, and if that is a flaw, it's a deliberate character flaw, not a writing flaw, which should be extended to the controversial moments as well. "Character did thing I disagree with and didn't get spanked" is not an example of "bad writing." It's an example of having a spanking fetish.

There's always been at least a touch of self-insertion in stories. The reader/viewer wants to emulate a hero, and imagines being in his shoes, no matter how stinky those shoes might be, and even if the self-inserter's feet are too petite to ever hope to fit. A good role model is a fine choice for an MC, but, every once in a while, it can be refreshing to follow a rogue or someone who falls short of the ideal in some way. There are stories that present villains, anti-heroes, or less than savory characters, but no matter how cruel their acts, they are almost always sterilized in a way that is deemed "appropriate" for the audience. Slaughtering a whole village might find an audience nodding along (Askeladd and Thorfinn are so COOOOOL—WHOA!!!), but forcefully grabbing a breast here and there without reprisal is 1... 2... 3... REEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!

Even if different sexual norms and slavery and the like may be acceptable or tolerated to varying degrees in this isekai world, it's expected that the MC cannot be immoral or amoral (unless it's "sanitized" or "punished"), indifferent, or follow a "when in Rome" approach. No, the character must be the quintessential avatar to self-insert for "I'm so moral and you should be too" power fantasies. Oops, Rudy didn't even end slavery. I doubt the ED was an easy swallow either. Honestly, I sometimes feel like anime invented self-insert syndrome: "Time to woo a moeblob with my protagonistic charisma... oh, crap, my magical scepter just went floppy. No wonder I'm depressed ;_;." It's like a passive observer's version of method acting, but Rudy keeps going off script! He went way off script with the hilarious kidnapping subplot, even bringing in his best bud (totally not his childhood girlfriend...) for advice, and everything is resolved in a neat, cavalier fashion. He's actually more worried about his panty shrine being revealed than the kidnapping scandal! For all the "this went too far" commentary, the solid execution of the writing and timing of the whole event is completely overlooked.

There's no reason to think MT was ever a story of "redemption," let alone redemption on the terms of the audience or any individual member of it. There might be shades of that and the character undeniably improves in many ways, but he was a pervert and of likely "low moral caliber" in his past life, and there was no reason to ever think that wouldn't carry over once he was isekaied. I mean, he has a shrine with a pair of panties he prays to, constituting a "perverted otaku (is this an oxymoron?) quasi-religion." Old habits die hard, often not at all. CAN a total pervert change his ways and become "redeemed"? Sure, I guess, but that's not this story—well, it's probably not, but I'll leave that to the LN readers to decide, as we still have a ways to go.

I see MT as presenting more of a contrast between the activity of the isekai world and the passivity of the modern world, ironically enough, explored through the escapist fantasy that is the norm of the period. Yeah, Rudy was a fat loser in his past life. Meanwhile, plenty of other people either had a more advantageous position in some way, a better temperament, or were able to overcome their problems by comparison, leading them to be less of a fat loser. But it's not like much of the world is structured in such a way as to incentive not being a fat loser. Rudy is portrayed as intelligent and capable, which suggests his untapped potential even in the fat loser dimension. Other than for the ultra-wealthy, the isekai world here is not one that allows for much escapism and running away. True, Rudy is born to a decent family, had good connections as a result, and the isekai advantage... but I reckon he would have done fine with a more paltry isekai life—it just wouldn't be one nearly as enjoyable to watch.

the current mushoku tensei arc is definitly a harsh one with rudeus being all depressed and borken. I can understand all the hate that the show is currently getting however this really depends on who is watching. For me personally, mushoku tensei is more than just some weird 2023 isekai. Given the time the light novel was started mushoku tensei was one of the first isekai and one of the best isekai animes. Furthurmore, the character relationships and the world building is one of the best. So many scenes have left me comparing my own family problems to what Rudeus deals with his dad and ... others. So many scenes have left me lamenting. I would even go as far as to comparing this current arc to evangelion and Shinji's character.

Also the opening is 10/10

Two parts of the first season were not that well, but just to watch this season, I would recommend people to somehow endure.

Maybe the best part of the series, human relations. It is always dynamic, sometimes unexpected and interesting, but especially this season, you can literally watch the way characters' relations whole day. I personally prefer this kind of aspects of series rather than cutting monsters into slices while jumping on a desert. In 1080p video settings, cities look amazing and majestic.

Rudeus' blindness (for two seasons) and the unnecessary fact, our character is actually 34 years old, female underwear collector, harms the enthusiasm to ... watch. If the main character had less this kind of odd personality, I would give 10/10 to this season.

I really wonder if the author just added the dying part of the first season to give the title ''isekai'' to the series. Do people think that if Rudeus was a kid, who born in a village house and learned magic is not realistic, but dying and talking to human god and starting to live as a wizard kid after reincarnation is realistic? It just makes the main character disgusting.

A Spellbinding Journey of Growth, Romance, and Humor - The "Mushoku Tensei" Magic Academy Arc

In the enchanting world of "Mushoku Tensei," the Magic Academy arc is a captivating odyssey of magic, personal growth, and the pursuit of self-discovery. This review delves into the compelling narrative and character development during this arc in the anime, with a special focus on the endearing romance and humorous moments, including Rudeus Greyrat's struggle with impotence.

The arc gracefully follows Rudeus Greyrat's transformative journey from a shy young mage to a more confident and proficient spellcaster. Alongside his magical progression, the arc beautifully portrays Rudeus's budding romance with Sylphiette. Their endearing ... moments together, including a heartwarming marriage proposal, add a layer of enchantment and emotion to the storyline.

The anime strikes a perfect balance, seamlessly interweaving action, humor, drama, and emotional depth. Engaging magical encounters are coupled with light-hearted moments, witty dialogues, and even playful humor around Rudeus's occasional impotence, providing a rich and delightful viewing experience.

Beyond the world of magic and romance, the emotional aspects of the story are profoundly moving. Rudeus's inner struggles, his triumphs, and his coming to terms with his past create an emotional resonance with the audience. The arc beautifully portrays his growth, not just as a mage, but as a person grappling with insecurities and uncertainties.

The brilliance of "Mushoku Tensei" lies in the complexity and relatability of its characters. Each character undergoes a significant evolution, revealing deeper layers of their personalities and motivations. This character-driven approach amplifies the storytelling, making the journey all the more enthralling.

In conclusion, the Magic Academy arc in "Mushoku Tensei" stands as a testament to the anime's exceptional storytelling, character development, and its ability to infuse romance and humor seamlessly into the narrative. This arc is a mesmerizing expedition of growth, magic, romance, and self-discovery. With its careful orchestration of various elements and captivating character narratives, "Mushoku Tensei" establishes itself as a spellbinding and enjoyable anime.

Rating: ★★★★★★★★★★ (10/10) - A Masterful Journey of Growth, Romance, and Humor in Anime

This is one of the BEST anime series in the last few years, and it deserves so much more attention by the community.

Why is this the best anime to come out in the last few years?
Two words - Character development

The anime has done an amazing job telling the story of Rudeus Greyrat and his adventures, but what makes it stand out is how realistic the emotions and thoughts are. The character development through the series has been one of the most compelling that this seasoned viewer has seen in many years of anime.

I would recommend this series to everyone as one of the best isekai ... anime series in the summer 2023 season at the least.

Thank you for coming to my TED talk, and if you are on the fence about watching this season or series, take the recommendation and WATCH IT.

The second season (part 1) of Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation takes us several years into the future after the events of the first season. Rudeus is no longer a child, and in the initial episodes, we witness him maturing into his mid-teenage years. While the first half of the season is entertaining, it can be described as somewhat slow in terms of storytelling. Not much new is revealed, and Rudeus doesn't undergo significant character development. There are some exciting fights and, as always, stunning animation, but at times, they seem somewhat lacking in meaning. That said, the plot delves deeper into the main characters' recent ... romantic trauma and its unexpected consequences, although the foundation for these developments may feel a bit unsolidified (pun intended).

Apart from a few standout moments, the first half of the season doesn't quite capture the Rudeus we've come to cherish; instead, it feels like a lackluster imitation, almost as if the character growth from the first season has been undone. I find the inconsistency in Rudeus' character during these early episodes somewhat bothersome. While one could attribute this to his romantic drama, I still feel a bit disappointed by this apparent regression; your perspective on it may vary.

Fortunately, we don't have to endure this limp (okay I'll stop now) storytelling forever. The second half of the season delivers precisely what one would expect from Mushoku Tensei: engaging fights, humor, social interactions, and the witty Rudeous we adore. All of this unfolds in a fresh setting with new, enjoyable characters and intriguing world-building developments.

Now, let's shift our focus to the production aspects. The opening theme may not align with everyone's taste; it's passable but might leave those expecting a real hit somewhat disappointed. However, the overall music in the show is solid, featuring familiar tracks we've grown to love, along with some new additions. In particular, a fight scene (or an exchange of blows) in the second half of the season benefits greatly from an invigorating musical score, arguably becoming the scene's main highlight.

Discussing animation is a bit tricky. While there are a few scenes with the detailed, action-packed combat animation we've become accustomed to, it's not the primary focus of this season. The animation quality remains impressive and is easily on par with A-tier standards. However, given the relatively low number of actual fights this season, it feels as though more could have been done in that department, as if some corners were cut. This becomes evident in the scrimmage scene I mentioned earlier, which comes across as a sequence of partially animated still frames. Despite my overall enjoyment of the event, I can't help but scrutinize its animation. It's possible that the studio allocated more animators to the upcoming second part of the second season, which is likely to be more action-packed.

In conclusion, forming a definitive judgment is challenging. On one hand, this season of Mushoku Tensei delivers the essence of what we remember and love about the series: the characters, animation, sound, humor, and plot—all of which initially made the show great. On the other hand, the animation falls short of the exceptional standards we've come to expect, and the season's beginning feels somewhat prolonged and slow. I'm willing to give this season the benefit of the doubt and settle on a score of 9/10. I hope that my mixed feelings, stemming from both my love for the show and my disappointments, will fade once we get the second part of the second season. Nevertheless, it's unquestionably worth watching, and few shows can match its quality.

A TRUE ISEKAI 🔥🔥
No Wonder Why Mushoku Tensei Called
( Father Of ISEKAI )

Because This Is How ISEKAI Should Be, The Progress Of The Story, Character Development, Plot, And HOW RELATED THIS IS

IMAGINE!!!!!! WHY IT'S SO RELATABLE

How Pity A Man When His Rocket Not Flying When The Time Has Come To Show It's Mighty,

... And This Is why I Recommend This Anime So Much,

1.How Well Served An OP MC To Be Stronger Time To Time, Without Any Plot That Makes Him SUPER STRONG in A Blink

2.Old School And Modern Characters Developmend and Also Love Interest Progress Combined, Creating A New Emotional Feeling When Watching This Good Show

3. Wanna Watch Something ISEKAI But Still Feel The Way How Non ISEKAI Is? MUSHOKU TENSEI Is The Answer, What ISEKAI Anime Can Cause A Impoten To It's MC 😂😂



THERE'S NO ANOTHER ISEKAI ANIME THAT SO RELATE AS MUSHOKU TENSEI


BUT!!!!

I Can't Say MUSHOKU TENSEI Is Perfect,
There's A Plot In This Season 2 Part 1 That I Think Is Just Too Not For Me At All, It's Just Like A Wind Just Pass By And Bye Bye,

( What I'm Saying Above Is Not Judging The Anime, I'm Judging The Plot In It's Original Source, The Light Novel,
The Anime? It's Perfect And Well Serves, It's Just The Plot From The Source Doesn't Fit Me Well Enough )



RECOMMENDED? ABSOLUTELY YES 🔥🔥
FOR YOU WHO JUST WHAT TO RELAX AND KNOW WHAT ANIME IS

MUSHOKU TENSEI IS THE ANSWER