There was a comment asking when Rudy would meet Roxy again. Someone replied when he could meet green, blue and red waifus again.
The person who asked was shocked and said, "I thought Rudy was already on an adventure with Eris? Why would they reencounter one another? "
Yeah, that's right. In general, these harems usually only have the sexual chemistry with main character until the MC choose someone to be together or marry at the end. Therefore, they usually accompany the MC and rely on him to be strong.
On the other hand, Mushoku Tensei let waifus improve independently and better themselves. For example, Sylphy learned to be independent and no longer relied on Rudy, and then she went to work as a guard for the princess. Roxy was going to improve her water magic and then she would search Rudy's family. Eris was going to train herself to sword skill.
Isekai harem usually have these waifus follow the MC everywhere. Make them have sexual chemistry with the MC. The jealous, sweet or hilarious interactions between the MC and the harems will delight the audience. The harems either accept the protection of the powerful MC, or become even more powerful because of his power or ability. Instead, the female characters in Mushoku Tensei can improve themselves even without Rudy, which is rare in the isekai harem story.
Some people said that Mushoku Tensei is deeply dominated by patriarchy. But I don't think so. The author has been trying to show the autonomy of women in this world.
Sylphy was forced to become independent by Paul's decision and the mana disaster, but becoming the princess's guardian to protect her is Sylphy’s decision, which is why Sylphy always decided to fight for the princess who is her friend.
Roxy went on an adventure and travelled around the world when she was young. She is constantly improving her magical skills and adventuring abilities. She was a well-known adventurer before she met Rudy, and had the remarkable achievement at the Magic Academy. Instead of being discouraged by Rudy's ability to cast magic without chant, Roxy's motivation to leave Rudy and improve her magic skills has been boosted.
Eris is one of the most improved females. She was spoiled child at the beginning and learned math, literacy and manners from Rudy. However, she realized that she is not strong enough to protect her boy and decided to train herself swords skill.
All waifus have left the comfort zone, either passively or actively, and are determined to take on the challenge, and in the end their efforts bear fruit.
This is why Mushoku Tensei is so good. Those dropped Mushoku Tensei immediately because it is an isekai harem. It is a shame that they missed out on a good show.
