Truck-Kun did a great job with this one…
How do you write a review on an anime that has so much controversy behind it? Simple. Like it harder.
If I were to explain the differences between a good isekai and a generic isekai, I would use the word controversy. The codependent relationship this anime has on that word could potentially create a mass hysteria within the anime community. Tensei built its popularity not only with the hate behind it but believe it or not because it is good.
….If I were to express the love of isekai I have had over the years, it would be positively
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mediocre. Mushoku Tensei can cross the mediocre boundary and overused formula of isekai that we have seen many times over.
The anime itself uses a generic truck-Kun hit formula to the next world. The way this anime leaps a boundary within the isekai genre is the Neet aspect. Before you tell me, this also has been used many times too, let me explain. This anime builds on this, our main character’s name about the other world, Rudueas Greyrat, can’t escape the past of his reality allowing us to perceive more of an inner conflict that is brought into the next world. His past self haunting him even in the next world drives him to better himself in this one.
Bringing back the word controversy, this anime manages to implement fan service, and still creates an atmosphere of a great anime. This new world the protagonist enters portrays women not caring much towards many sexual indulgences. While I do understand the “pedophilia” moments that have been somewhat scattered throughout the anime, we see a controlled systematic limit to these, not creating a bad atmosphere that creates the need to turn off the anime. Tensei can implement this and at times heavy fan service, without the need to cringe and can mediate this in a good manner.
Characters are a dynamic crew in this dynamic anime. While many claim this anime to uneven characters within the show, I believe it pursues this “uneven” flow, not due to lack of sense but to create an aesthetic and longing for each character. Characters such as Sylphiette, who is a stepping stone at the beginning of the anime who allows our MC to break a layer of his old self originating from bullying. The lack of development and screen time from Slyphiette administers a sense of longing that we can appreciate as the anime adheres to the undeniable next season. Another character we can see that many wanted more of was Roxy, her screen time and potential are very strong and very similar to Slyphiette’s case, but there is one factor that separated these two. Roxy’s lack of screen time is unnecessary compared to Slyphiette, and that is where Tensei hits a little off base. Backing away from the type of characters that are conversed about, let’s begin on the greatest family in an isekai.
Born in the world to two parents who love each other a little too proudly and maid we see Ruderat(Rudeus Greyrat) claim his new life as an observer and mage rebuilding his internal pieces one by one. Here lies more controversy, I am not a fan of Netorare. We could go as far as to say it is the scum of the universe and I will personally move to Japan to attain a job in the Hentai/anime industry and single-handedly cancel all NTR production for the rest of the time. His “father”, Paul, can be viewed as an absolute chad that also impregnated the maid and kept her child with his wife or as a disgusting human being, you may decide for yourself, but I on the other hand think the story which drove on this is undeniably hilarious.
The story derives from the idea of increasing Ruderat’s ability to expand his magical knowledge and travel to the capital kingdom where he connects with Paul’s family and takes a tsundere under his wing. The cretin, Eris Boreas, can turn off thousands of monitors simultaneously, but thankfully her tsundere can cool down and become funny at times paired up with Ghislaine who is literally in the anime for more fans service and teaching some swordplay, I guess. With efforts of teaching her all kinds of education of language and such, we see Eris slowly develop feelings for Ruderat. This leads to yet another controversial scene where they were close to doing the deed but Boreas chickened out, she wants them to wait until the legal age in the world they live in, problem solved, or so I hoped but the anime community finds something to nitpick and relate it the fact he is a middle-aged man in reality. I don’t care enough to worry about the fan service in the anime or the “pedo” essence that is scattered, but I do care about the substance of the anime.
I believe the reason why this anime brings so much attention and praise is the depth it reaches, not simply in terms of plot, but the human psyche of the MC. Bringing back the fact he is a Neet, let me expand, there have been attempts to use the fact of being a Neet as a reason one wants to be reincarnated. In most cases, after the MC gets hit by truck-Kun that has traversed multiple verses to kill the said MC, he will leave the fact that his past life was traumatizing and randomly build a harem. This anime can break that generic shell used many times before and give us an anime with development towards his person, his previous self. I believe he started as a child and a new person completely because it is to give him a second chance at putting himself together allowing him to redeem himself as a person he can see in the mirror, the definition of an isekai, a “second shot at life”.
Stepping away from the anime and story base of the anime, let’s talk about the production essence. Tensei is a hit and for good reasons. The production of Tensei blew my mind, it implements a sort of raw art with fluid animations that can enhance magic when used or explosive fights where swords are used. The animation is sharp and compliments these battles, they are addicting scenes where serotonin is simply gathered to your eyes, yes it is that good. The art is unique and in a good way. The art compliments the general aspects of the anime, the fighting scenes and the service moments are continuously able to enrich Tensei as a whole. The art can capture the new world and create a vast body of imagination and fluid moments throughout the show. The production of this anime solely can capture your attention and take it to a positive mindset.
The sounds placed in this anime can perfectly harmonize with each mood and settings placed. Starting with both OP and ED, the harmonization of both can complement each other as well as the anime as a whole. The soundtrack itself is a little different than usual, able to implement smooth ear-pleasing integers. If I were to sum the music as a whole, I would express it as an evolving piece that expresses itself and continuously evolves as the anime moves forward.
Coming back to the plot, towards the end or what I believe the climax to be the best arc of the anime. If I’m being honest I didn’t particularly see a drive to the story until the end where the so-called hero of the real gave an “Oh that ain’t no hero” type of feel sent a scout from his castle in the sky to observe any entities lurking a suddenly appearing mana concentration. Ruderat, Eris, and Ghislaine who happen to be there fighting with the scout are transferred to different places from the explosion. Eris and Ruderat are transported to the continent where the “bad guys” live, hint: they aren’t. Amidst this transportation, a man-god, Hitogami taps into Ruderat’s consciousness and gives him hints throughout the end of the show. Why do you ask? I don’t know, but hey, the plot needs to move. They meet Ruijerd, who is feared by all due to his race’s disrespected name and has a random crazy love for children and is willing to help them back home. Towards the end of the show, the main driving force of the show is to help Ruijerd’s tarnished tribe’s name back to a respectable one. The anime at this point has opened a new realm of possibilities to the evolution of political standards within the world and growth for Ruderat and Eris as a whole. My thoughts of the anime revolve around the plot, a broad and potential one like this is able to make me want more.
I would be lying if I said I didn’t like this anime purely from the hate it gets. I mean other than that, I mean this anime is able to cross a boundary within the anime industry and create a piece that can create bodies of enjoyment. Besides all comical takes and hate, this anime on paper is a different take on isekai implementing a major part of real human physiological problems adjusting to a different society.
Tensei is an anime that you should give a chance to despite any negatives you hear about it. And again I would be lying if I said this anime is for everybody. This anime has a lot more potential if it sees another season, I can see it tying up loose ends in the plot and/or creating another means to how the cast grows individually and as a whole that can complement each other. This anime as a whole is a high-level production isekai with differences that make a name for itself from more than just its plot but its take on human minds. Before you say it’s not that deep, I already know but my perception of the depth they reach of not simply scratching the surface, but extending further, creates a great essence within the anime I come to like greatly.
This anime proves time and time again that it isn't a formulated isekai that we have seen times and times before but one that is a good change for the anime community.
Story: 8
Art: 8
Animation: 9
Sound: 7
Characters: 9
Enjoyment:9
Overall:8
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