2024 spring | Episodes: 12 | Score: 8.4 (304814)
Updated every Mondays at 00:00 | Status: Finished Airing
Type: TV
Producers:Frontier Works | TOHO animation | Hakuhodo DY Music & Pictures | BS11 | Egg Firm | Kadokawa | GREE Entertainment
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Synopsis
Following the faceless god Hitogami's advice seems to have worked wonders for Rudeus Greyrat. After enrolling into the University of Magic as he was told, Rudeus reunites with his childhood friend Sylphiette, who put a valiant effort into curing his condition. The two grow ever closer together and decide to host a wedding party, inviting the friends they have made over the years to announce and formalize their relationship. For all his recent blessings, however, Rudeus' troubles are far from over. The research he is helping Shizuka Nanahoshi conduct hits a bottleneck, sending her into a deep slump much like he experienced in his previous life. Furthermore, a letter from his father, Paul, brings complications to Rudeus' relationships, and Sylphiette still knows next to nothing about his real background. In the face of these issues, Rudeus will have to apply the lessons he has learned in this new world to navigate through the challenges that come with living a life to its fullest. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Voice Actors
Uchiyama, Yumi
Sugita, Tomokazu
Kayano, Ai
Reviews
Nano_ZE
This show is good BECAUSE the main character is a piece of shit. I have seen a lot of controversial commentary on this show starting with season 1 all the way up until now and understandably so. From my perspective however there is a crucial disconnect between the viewers of the show and the message that is attempting to be portrayed. Rudeus is reincarnated in season one after living his life as a disgusting degenerate. Now that he is in a new world he retains all of his prior memories and his character is still the same as he was but he has been givinga fresh chance to try to live a better life. Rudeus throughout the narrative consistently looks back on how he was before reincarnation and it is EXTREMELY clear that he doesnt think that he is perfect in any sort of way. He is SUPPOSED to be gross, he is written to seem repulsive, but he is also a clear example of something thats important to know even in our own lives. That change is possible and you dont need to stay as you are. Everyone makes mistakes although most not as severe as what Rudeus has done however it is a clear message that change and improvement is possible for anyone which is something I can personally appreciate. If we stripped away the fact that Rudeus is a degenerate and he became a perfect person like so many of the viewers seem to want we would be left with just another generic isekai power fantasy. This show is about self improvement, growth, and learning how to form relationships with others. Overall I give S2 PT.2 an 8/10 It does a very good job of presenting the aforementioned themes and Rudeus grows and shoulders a lot more responsibility in this season in particular then in the past. Having to decide between going to save his mother and supporting his new family. Especially after the Hydra fight there is some very interesting self discovery which I personally felt was some of the best writing we have seen thus far.
KimuraTheHatoru
Quite the masterclass in storytelling if i do say so myself . I was about to have my first complaint with the animation being lackluster and all, until the later episodes hit . Such a steady story ... Something rarely seen in most media today , not just anime. So many overcomplicated snoozefests and all. And even if the story isn't anything groundbreaking, it's still top notch due to it's pacing and all that. And there's still plenty of uncovered mistery . Maybe i am biased myself, but i just can't give any credit to the negative complaints this anime recieves, since they are especiallybiased. Especially about the harem route. I am honestlly torn about it myself. I don't see it as a pervert's wish or anything. I see it as an overly idealistic and selfish solution. But never as a morally bankrupt choice. As long as everybody agrees i don't see any issues . Although,i never paid mind to the whole harem trope before... This time around when the disccusion came, i felt nervous myself, even though i ain't the one trying that. That's a first i gotta admit. This show is trully a masterpiece in the making, and i hope it goes steady,just like rudeus and his wives. The wait for the third season's gonna be quite the grueling ordeal. IT will never come out soon enough really.
BlackBusterMAL
English. Little by little this is becoming one of my favorite anime, not only because of the story that is very interesting and entertaining that is different from the others of the Isekai genre, but because it gives us a very interesting and entertaining life story that I think is worth reviewing for the themes that it deals with throughout the seasons and specifically this one tells us the end of the search for Rudeus' mother, the beginning of his married life, as well as memories of the past that are still behind him in his new life as a reincarnated person, to have at thesame time one of the most anticipated reunions of the series and one that impresses without a doubt. I loved this second part of the season because of the way things happen and how we see Rudeus' progress as a person, seeing his past, present and future reflected. The series already has a more adult tone and the truth is a writing that few anime have in that way. Without a doubt, a highly recommended second part and I would highly recommend the series because you will have a great time and you will not be disappointed by what is shown in this second part of this second season. Español. De poco en poco esta se va convirtiendo en uno de mis animes favoritos, no solo por la historia que es muy interesante y entretenida que se diferencia de las demás del genero Isekai, sino porque nos dan una historia de vida muy interesante y entretenida que creo vale la pena revisar por los temas que trata a travez de las temporadas y en especifico de esta nos relata el final de la búsqueda de la madre de Rudeus, el comienzo de su vida de casado, ademas de recuerdos del pasado que todavía están tras de él en su nueva vida de reencarnado, para tener a la par uno de los reencuentros mas esperados de la serie y uno que impresiona sin lugar a dudas. A mi me encanto esta segunda parte de la temporada por el hecho de como suceden las cosas y como vemos el avance de Rudeus como persona, viendo reflejado su pasado, presente y futuro. Ya teniendo un tono mas adulto la serie y la verdad una escritura que pocos animes tienen de esa forma. Sin lugar a duda una segunda parte super recomendada y recomendaría la serie encarecidamente porque te la pasaras muy bien y no te decepcionara lo expuesto en esta segunda parte de esta segunda temporada.
Weaver_Inoue
As an anime fan, I have a habit of writing reviews only for anime that were just plain "perfect" or 10/10 for me. Well, things are a bit different this time around. The review here of Mushoku Tensei Season 2 Part 2 tries to look not just at its strengths but also at its weaknesses rather than being an anime that perfectly matches some kind of ideal set of standards. That would be a review where I go over most of the ups and downs in the story, visuals, character development, and sound—basically, all the most important fields. This is something new I do, and hopefully,it will give you an unbiased, well-rounded opinion about this particular series. 1. Plot and Themes The storyline of Mushoku Tensei is built upon the deep character development, Self-discovery, and relationships of Rudeus. The second part of Season 2 adds a layer of maturity, bringing up themes that are far from black and white, bringing in real-world gray areas. A few of the themes might be pretty unpleasant or even uncomfortable for some viewers, as the story will often put Rudeus in situations to confront his past while dealing with moral choices that might be considered questionable. For example, his relationships with female characters, and the inward struggle he suffers from in trying to keep his desires under control, may all create moments that are not palatable to some audience members. But that is also part of what makes it interesting: unlike many other series, Mushoku Tensei isn't afraid to let its characters trip and make choices that aren't always strictly morally upright—showing a truer approach to human flaws and redemption. Rudeus is always trying to better himself, but he's never depicted as being morally "pure." These occasionally jarring choices are there to remind one that personal growth isn't linear and part of the struggle in life is with moral ambiguity. 2. Character Development and the Moral Compass: This is Rudeus' path to redemption as he tries to reconcile his dark past with present attempts at forming meaningful relationships. His moral compass is complex, sometimes wavering, sometimes firm, but always a work in progress. Interlocking with characters like Sylphie, Norn, and Aisha brings such depth—each bringing out different facets of him. While Sylphie pushes him to grow emotionally, his sisters make him understand the responsibility that comes along with family and protection. What works here is that the show doesn't glamorize or justify Rudeus' morally gray actions; rather, it shows them as part of his deeply flawed character, making his journey all the more realistic and sometimes not easy to watch. For example, while his connect with Norn and Aisha do bring warmth, some feel rather rushed or even unfinished, not delving into their relationship as much as they could. 3. Graphics and Animation Studio Bind has done expressive animation, especially in emotional scenes, where it catches the subtleties of character expressions that add to immersing oneself in Rudeus' journey. However, there are times when the animation feels less polished compared to Season 1, especially during action scenes. This might suggest that resources were directed differently, possibly at the cost of overall visual consistency. 4. Soundtrack and Voice Acting Music goes very well with the series on an emotional level, especially in the opening and ending themes. The voice actors really bring the characters to life with strong emotional expression. However, it feels that the score of this season is somewhat less impactful than Season 1's and isn't always quite as effective at giving key scenes their appropriate dramatic effect. 5. Overall Impression The second part of Mushoku Tensei Season 2 gets deep into character-driven storytelling in the gray areas between morality and immorality. It's likely to be an experience that really resonates with fans of morally ambiguous characters who definitely grow over time, though it feels slower than the first part of the season and definitely doesn't have as much action as the original. All in all, it's an engrossing journey into redemption, growth, and moral introspection, though one that's not afraid to make the viewer uncomfortable. An 8/10, strong recommendation for those who enjoy thoughtful character-driven narratives unafraid to buck conventions.
Tmoneybags
This anime starts off STRONG, like so strong. One of the best anime series seasons ever - in my opinion, obviously. It for comparison, it's very similar in 'vibe'/feeling to Re: Zero. Jobless has to be careful at this point past season 2, as it has slowed down exponentially. This writing is great, storytelling great, the context and worldbuilding has been set and done, but the aspect that death is just around the corner is vital for the survival of this series. Without that, I'm not sure where this is going. Not to spoil, but scattered around are really scary characters, gods, monsters, etc.there needs to be more of that, and unless there is a cool direction that has been planned for season 3, if season 3 is like season 2, it'll likely have lost me, sadly. We'll see how it goes! I have faith for so more action packed, ADVENTURE, and thriller vibes from season 1. Short version: S1 was 10/10, S2 was 8/10; if S3 is like S2, it'll be <8/10 no matter what. If S3 is like S1, it could be >9/10. If S3 is unique and moves forward with things naturally, with adventure, excitement, and edge of seat interactions, could be a 10/10 again.
Justykanna
Jobless Reincarnation has gone through some weird changes from season to season, and while the storytelling is still very good, I'm not sure it's really capitalizing on what made it so exciting to begin with anymore. The second part of Season 2 changes this direction once again, but does it do enough to keep it's audiences captivated? I'll assume you've seen all prequels for the purposes of this review. Story & Characters: Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 2 Part 2 leaves us off with Rudeus, who is now reunited with Slyphiette. Now together, they seek to find a place to settle down andcall home, but disturbing news seems to pop up not once, but twice in front of Rudeus, so he now needs to fix some wounds in the world, both related to those close to him. This season starts off on the right foot, for sure. Who wouldn't want to see these two reunited? They bring out the best in each other, and I'm happy to report that the storytelling still remains strong, if not a little predictable. This honeymoon phase takes a few episodes to wrap up, which might be a little too long for my liking. There's every bit of me who wants to see what other crazy things Rudeus can do in battle, and to take a handful of episodes for a slice-of-life arc seems a little light for what Jobless Reincarnation started out as. While you do see a strong amount of growth in Rudeus, especially after his proposed plan with his future during the finale, it still feels like there's some amount of childish in him that needs to be weeded out. Syphie is still the same adorable part-elf that we know and love. Her role in this season takes a bit of a backseat, but is somewhat unsurprising considering the amount of material she had in previous seasons. The second arc features Rudeus' sister Norn, and half sister Aisha, and what they seem to be doing ever since they got split apart from Rudeus. Neither really have a frame of reference to go off because we haven't seen them since they were barely able to talk, so seeing them again brings a bit of freshness to this series. Norn doesn't seem to be the magical genius that her brother is, and does have some complicated feelings towards her brother when we finally switch to her. I actually really like how they play it out because it connects to some story bits that we haven't been fully exposed to yet, but they really rushed the way it concluded. Correct ideas, just mediocre execution. Aisha, meanwhile, does seem to have a decent affinity with magic, but doesn't seem too keen on using them for much. She has other goals, and she seems really mature for her age. I get that her role can leave her to be kind of forgotten, but she certainly wasn't here. She shares a certain bond with Norn that I respect. Side characters that pop up in between arcs still remain aplenty here, as Rudeus crew are still ever faithful to him than ever. Zanoba remains his most obedient follower, while Clff seeks to grow as a person continually. Rinia and Pursena have minor roles, but I still like that they hang around Rudeus. Shizuka also goes through some growth in this season and I'm curious where they take her as her studies continue. Roxy reappears in between two of the arcs, and is a welcome addition to our cast after missing for so long. The final arc launches us into a labyrinth where it's been rumoured that there are sightings of Rudeus' family. This is "easily" the best part of the series and kind of brings us back to what Jobless Reincarnation does so well. It's here that we see the most action and at the season's conclusion, emotion. There's everything you could want in this arc, and what I suspects allows this season's MAL score to float in the mid 8s, as opposed to low 8s. The way it wraps up is absolute perfection, and even more emotional if you find out why Japan delayed the second last episode by a week on purpose. (Story: 7/10, Characters: 7/10) Art: It might just be me, but it feels like there's been a dip in animation quality since the first season. Studio Bind isn't a large studio at all and even during the stable scenes, it doesn't feel like the quality is top notch. Action sequences also differ with those of previous seasons. They still make it look solid, but it's not the same as with season 1. This might not come as a surprise, but the fan service is basically completely absent in this season, which might be fine because Rudeus continues to grow. (7/10) Sound: The sound is still strong, with decent tracks in and around the action. I'm a fan of the OP, On the Frontline, by hitorie. VO work is strong all the way through, and certainly didn't falter as the seasons went on. I have to give major props to Michelle Rojas (Roxy), who spent all of June recovering from, what she phrased as "major abdominal surgery" on her X account, also adding that she had to place her "voice differently because (she) couldn't use her diaphragm". I cannot fathom how this must feel, especially with some of the lines Roxy had here. Absolute insanity. I'm really surprised that she didn't ask for a voice match while recovering. Madeleine Morris (Rudeus) loves voicing Rudeus and my guess is that this is one of her most recognized works now. Emily Neves (Sylphie) still remains strong with the cute girl style voice. Bryn Apprill (Norn) has some emotional bits in the finale and, not like I'm surprised, but she knocks it out of the park. (9/10) Overall: Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 2 Part 2 is still a decent watch with emotional episodes, relaxing episodes, and suspenseful ones all in this season. I'm just not entirely sure this is what made this series popular. We've seen emotional, storymoving bits before with Eris' arcs in the previous season, but there's basically only one real action episode in this entire thing. I'm not sure where they go with the story after the events of this season, but they put so much work into the combat portions in the previous seasons that it'd be a waste to stray to far away from that now. I enjoyed this season still, but hope that it tries to go back to what it was before, before too long. (7/10)
Eoussama
Mushoku Tensei has proven itself multiple times over at this point that doing a review for one of its later arcs is kind of pointless unless you’re comparing it to its prequels. One thing I really like to describe it as is that it’s the only Isekai where the past life matters. Looking at how most shows can’t even make their main plot interesting, Mushoku breaks that curse, everything is interesting because simply, everything is encompassed by the main plot. The second part of season two takes off straight where the previous one left off, with a seamless transition to what concluded, and also includes the Labyrintharc. It’s funny how a show so heavy on magic has magic that surrounds it of its own, it feels so slow-paced and slice of life-y at a glance, but once you zoom out the slightest you feel everything passing by, almost at lightning speed. It’s a story that does not wait for your attention but also gives time to its characters. It's kind of like real life. It’s believable. Yet again, the entire cast, not only Rudy goes through immense development, and not just physically. We see heartfelt sorrow, constant struggles, and visible pain all throughout, all accompanied by rational decisions and believable conclusions that genuinely enhance the slow pace. Part one might not have been what a lot of people wanted from season two, but this part definitely makes up for it. Overall: 9.14/10.
Ke1chan
As a big fan of Mushoku Tensei - I'm kinda disappointed. But let's start with the obvious positives. It's still a very beautiful anime, with a very beautiful world. With stunning detail. With superbly detailed and beautiful magic. The emotions and experiences of the characters are conveyed well. Exactly everything that was in the previous parts. Yes, and the story here as a whole developed. Important things happened. And everything was good, until the last few episodes. The romance line in the previous part was on a very high level. I'm not a big fan of romance, but here I thought it was good. But in this part, it wasdestroyed. But first things first. *** FURTHER MINOR SPOILERS *** After the event that caused Rudeus to become depressed, Roxy decided to help... by having sex with him. No doubt this could have cheered the man up, but the problem is that Rudeus had a freakin pregnant wife. And here we get several problems at once. First, the fact that a man cheated on his pregnant wife should make him feel even worse. It certainly shouldn't have helped him in any way. It's ridiculous. So it makes Rudeus look really bad, and it ruins completely the character development that was built on Rudeus changing for the good. Second, it puts Roxy on the bad side, as someone who decided that banging a married man with a pregnant wife was a good idea, and that should help him. The worst part is that it actually managed to help him. The very idea that cheating on your pregnant wife in any way, shape or form can help you and get you out of depression is disgusting. However, the worst is yet to come. Next, a sort of dumb love triangle begins, the man can't decide who he loves more, (he has a wife!) and he decides... to make Roxy his second wife. That is, instead of the fact that as in any normal story, where the main character is surrounded by many girls, and he chooses one, and then the viewer decides whether it was the right decision or not, here the author decided to just give the main character several wives. And what, everyone should be happy? Should everyone be happy that a great story turned into a stupid harem? I guess not. Okay, we've ruined Rudeus character development, you've ruined Roxy, who everyone thought was really nice and there was no point in making her that way, but even that's not where it ends. It gets worse from here. Do you think when Sylphiette found out that Roxy was taking advantage of the moment to jump on his husband's wiener, did she something about it? File for divorce? No. She, as a woman who has no self-respect, just accepted it, said she knew it would happen, that Roxy helped his husband (by banging him, lmao), and gladly accepted the bastard's request that he can have a second wife. This ruined the character of Sylphiette, who I liked a lot. Now she's a woman who has no self-respect, who is okay to tolerate her husband's cheating, to be just one of his wives. Same thing with Roxy. A great anime becomes a stupid harem. It's sad. All of this has severely dragged down the rating of this part of the anime from me. The previous part from me got a solid 9.
nalist
One of the best seasons, if not the best, thanks to the dramatic ending. Some scenes are skipped and toned down compared to the source, but it is still a great story, even if we get family friendly blue blood monsters and minimal fun time between Rudeus and his girls. This gives a lot of reasons to read the LN, which have more freedom of expression. You can read it before or after watching the anime. I picked up LN after the first season and started with the first volume. It is as exciting to read this masterpiece as it is to see it adapted. Thegrowth of MC, and some of his companions, is one of the best things portrayed here. Animation and everything else is not far behind and done on a good level.
Rin-ne
The first season was actually decent, fantastic even... But since then, the series has devolved into this isekai/harem mess with way too many story lines and characters crammed into one anime. Some people might prefer this and there's nothing wrong with it, however every "good" anime or should I say script, always has a "main story" or an objective which the series has to follow. This particular anime does not seem to have such an objective while also not being the random comedy show you watch and not care about it (the story). So you have to be very invested to keep up with this nonsense.This also might seem to be a trend with isekais and is the reason why Mushoku Tensei is objectively, just not good... On the positive note: Rudeus' character development has been done very well and he is a well rounded character overall. This show has attracted quite a lot of controversy regarding the relations of seemingly underage characters. This is nothing new in anime as many of you know already. However, this will ruin Mushoku Tensei (S2 specifically) for a plenty of people with a working moral compass. Note: This review is strictly about the anime and I have not read the LN.
Vncritical
Mushoku Tensei consistently emphasizes drama and character development, distinguishing itself from typical Isekai series. From the outset, the show has prioritized the exploration of character dynamics over action, using dramatic sequences as a vessel for deeper storytelling. This season further refines its focus, dedicating substantial effort to flesh out its characters, including those with smaller roles. The series adeptly captures their varied emotions and responses to different challenges, moving beyond the conventional trope of defeating a demon lord. Instead, it delves into how characters confront and navigate through their circumstances, a theme that has been central but is now highlighted more prominently with episode 22. Forviewers who appreciate intricate and thoughtful character portrayal, this season will be particularly rewarding in its later half. Conversely, those who prefer action-driven narratives might find the pace slower and less engaging. Despite occasional criticisms about its lack of action, "Mushoku Tensei" offers a profound narrative about Rudeus' and its characters' journeys, revolving significantly around themes of redemption. The narrative compellingly addresses the idea that regardless of one’s past actions or mistakes, individuals change over time. The artistic direction bravely explores the morally ambiguous aspects of its characters, reflecting a realism that often verges on the controversial without shying away from sensitive topics. Not only does the story explore Rudeus' flaws, but it also encourages viewers to appreciate his virtues. This extends to the portrayal of family dynamics, emphasizing the importance of maintaining connections, caring for loved ones, and offering forgiveness, regardless of reciprocity. This theme is beautifully woven into the narrative, suggesting that embracing change and making efforts towards improvement can lead to meaningful redemption. Furthermore, it's important to address the critical perspective that sometimes categorizes the show under controversial labels Mushoku Tensei is far more complex than such critiques suggest. Viewers who primarily follow the anime without exploring the light novel may not fully anticipate the depth of upcoming developments. As the series progresses, it deserves an open-minded approach, free from premature judgments based on surface-level interpretations. In conclusion, Mushoku Tensei is a 10/10 anime, making it standout in the realm of Isekai genre.
Marinate1016
More than any other isekai, Mushoku Tensei exemplifies the human experience and the concept of starting life over in another world, taking us through Rudeus’ full life journey from beginning to end. Full of ups and downs, mistakes, bad choices, regrets and lessons, it does truly feel like we’re viewing not just a show, but almost a documentary on someone’s life as they evolve each day beyond the person they were. To that end, this third season of Mushoku Tensei truly feels like the end of the “child” stage of Rudeus’ life and the beginning of him being a man. It’s an emotional roller coasterthat takes us from the highest of highs to the lowest of lows, all the while reminding of us of what makes this franchise so great. Featuring improved visuals immense character development for Rudeus and the most impactful story arc of the franchise thus far, Mushoku Tensei season 3 is probably the best it’s ever been. From a pure objective standpoint, this is the best season of Mushoku Tensei. Rudy is no longer the horny degen pervert that turned people off in the beginning. He’s a husband and entering a new chapter of his life with Sylphy and his sisters. The responsibility on his shoulders forces him to grow up, it’s almost hard to recognise him anymore and I mean that in the best way possible. I liken it to looking back on your middle school days and cringing at all the stupid stuff you used to do. I felt an overwhelming sense of pride seeing Rudy use lessons he learnt in both his original and current lives to help those around him overcome issues of their own in the first half of the cour. Especially his emotional reconciliation with his sister. Realising what he put his parents through back in his old life and seeing firsthand someone close to him going down that same dark path he did as a shut in recluse really drove home how much of his life he’d wasted. This season really just felt like Rudeus being determined to make the most of this second chance he’s been given. A more mature, almost father like Rudeus was such a welcome sight after all the pantsu worshipping and sexual harassment from earlier in the series. But the second half is where things really got going with the latest and arguably most important turning point of Mushoku Tensei thus far. Some of the top animators and directors from the first season of Mushoku Tensei came back to work on this arc and it showed, not only in its animation and visual quality, but also in its direction and pacing. While there are of course omissions from the anime as always with adaptations, I think they managed to perfectly convey the themes of this arc and the infamous Father’s Day episode was one of the most emotionally enthralling episodes I’ve ever seen. Without spoiling, this arc was basically a culmination of Rudeus’ past and present with him combining aspects of both to move towards the future. So Mushoku Tensei season 3 has the best story of the franchise, is an emotional roller coaster and looks awesome, why isn’t it a 10? Well, for a rather petty reason to be fair. I’m not a fan at all of a particular twist in the story in the last two episodes which anyone who’s seen the show will understand. Even though people online had basically spoiled this twist for me for years, it didn’t make it any less annoying to see it play out in the anime. Considering everything that Sylphie has done for Rudeus, I felt an immense betrayal and it was hard to respect Rudeus. BUT, I can’t deny how masterful this season was and all the love and dedication BIND put into it. It’s one of those tricky situations where you recognise something’s greatness, but don’t necessarily like it. Because of that, I can’t give this season a 10, but I fully understand if others think it is. For me, despite the amazing story and production values, Mushoku Tensei gets an 8 out of 10.
BloodFalcon22
Mushoku Tensei’s popularity & inflated rating does not reflect particularly well on the anime community, and this season highlights that fact once again. This review will be brief and not go into too many specifics (~400 words): The writing itself is best described as a high school level fanfiction due to the haphazard story direction, lackluster character development, borrowed attempts at world-building, and the continued use of forced plot points which are entirely nonsensical and break suspension of disbelief. The magic fantasy world presented has no unique properties compared to its predecessors and simply serves as a backdrop for the selfish scumbag main characterto “live a better life,” not by improving as a person necessarily but rather by simply being special and having everything fall into his lap. Even when things go poorly or mistakes are made, in the end it ends up working out for him personally and that’s all that matters in this story. The reality is that this series has revealed its true nature as a thinly veiled harem wish fulfillment & power fantasy story injected with the author’s questionable sexual fantasies/beliefs. All the plot points this season, like previous ones, felt extremely forced for dramatic effect and could have easily gone another way if the characters present had any critical thinking abilities whatsoever. The side characters have been reduced to simply being bland primitive tools used to carry along Mr. Pervert NEET's miniscule character development of "trying to be less of a scumbag this time around, but mostly failing at that so far". The author attempts to be a jack-of-all-trades using fantasy elements, adventure, romance, ecchi moments (*puke*), drama, slice of life, and commentary on the human experience (note - Comedy is missing here for a reason). However, they fall short in producing a quality product in any of these regards and it all comes off as an amateurish first attempt at something which they have little experience in. In particular, what irks me the most this season is the "inhuman" feeling of the dialogue between characters, their inconsistent behaviors, overly simple or unclear motivations, and just the underlying feeling that "none of this feels believable". Even in a fantasy setting the character interactions should make enough sense to feel "real" and allow the audience to connect to the medium, but this show is one of if not the worst offenders in this regard. Mushoku Tensei is a parody of a serious fantasy story without intending for it to be so. It barely receives a passing grade in watchability due to the drawing, voice acting, and action elements being good enough to carry it along despite its many problems. Will not be watching season 3 and will not recommend that to anyone either.
arais_demlant
Mushoku Tensei Season 2. This season has some weird design choices, narration issues, pacing, and some weird cut content from the LN's. That all being said, this season is the best season so far. The ability of Studio Bind in combination with the source material to convey messages that hit so close to home, you forget this is a fantasy show sometimes, at least for me. Many of the things Rudy takes away (and loses), and remembers as mistakes he keeps repeating, resonate with me on so, so many levels it really is like looking into a mirror at myself. This season I feel like will resonateso much stronger with anyone who has had dealt with any sort of depression and self hatred more than anyone else. The lack of self worth and overconfidence is on full display, and it handles it so well. This show, truly is something else entirely. We're human, we make mistakes. Those mistakes cost us, we blame ourselves. Ad infinitum. While we can drown ourselves in self hatred and depression, we can also take from it and learn. This season exemplifies this quality more than anything else. The one thing I can say, is that this show really does require specific types of people to watch it in order to appreciate it fully. For the ones who truly can resonate with the underlying messages and themes, it will feel more real and more relatable than anything else in any medium. And this is why despite the many flaws with season 2, I will still give it a 10. Partly to the ending, because it absolutely nailed the ending perfectly. Masterpiece, 10/10.
Xed-Silvers
The second part of the second season of Mushoku Tensei was a resounding success, delivering a captivating narrative, stunning animation, and memorable music. The pacing was meticulously crafted, ensuring a seamless and engaging viewing experience. The series delved deeper into the heartwarming relationships between Rudeus, Sylphie, and Roxy, showcasing their growth and evolving dynamics. The animation style was visually stunning, bringing the world of Mushoku Tensei to life in a way that exceeded my expectations. Each character, including the beloved Aisha and Norn, was animated with remarkable precision, adding depth and personality to their portrayals. The continuation of the story from the previous season was expertly handled,introducing new plot points and challenges while maintaining a consistent tone. The announcement of a third season at the conclusion of the final episode was met with great enthusiasm, leaving me eagerly anticipating the next chapter in Rudeus' journey. Furthermore, the series boasted some of the most visually striking and emotionally resonant opening and ending themes of the year. The music, animation, and overall aesthetic of these sequences elevated the viewing experience, leaving a lasting impression on me.
Kuso_AR
"Screw it. I'd rather be a scumbag than have regrets." This one quote is but a symptom of Mushoku Tensei's true colors. A poorly conceived and erratically-focused power fantasy masquerading as some greater isekai story. Mushoku Tensei's anime has been praised by many fans for different reasons: its worldbuilding, its down-to-earth writing, its music composition, wonderful visuals, and its characters. Most notably, you'll even hear defenses for this series: it's an anime about a flawed man overcoming faults and achieving redemption in a different world. Rudeus, a creepy degenerate, is not perfect for a reason. However, it has been apparent to others that Mushoku Tensei isn't awell-built together isekai plot, but rather, a creepy degenerate fantasy where the "game is the game". An unfortunately shallow worldbuilding with uninspiring depiction, plot contrivances to give Rudeus perfect opportunities without much challenge, and a questionable depiction of personal agency, especially surrounding women and children. To compensate for the MC being a leech and the second coming of epst*in, other people are that much degenerate and stupid if not even more. Perversion is everywhere, SA is a measly off-comment remark, and degeneracy is the norm. Fans will say “If you don’t like it, don’t watch it” but that’s missing the point. Any piece of media can/will be received and responded to by audiences. Some viewers will go into further works they don’t necessarily like with an open mind. There’s a reason media can “shift expectations.” Media can challenge your views, and that’s why media is powerful. So how does this season fair with previous iterations? Even worse. Not only does it fail to “challenge your views”, but it also fails to write cohesive situations that can only be excused with "it's a fantasy". Choices in writing and production fall apart; this anime season, especially the later half, is an egregious storytelling of rushed problems, incomprehensible developments, and poorly handled traumas before setting up a complete character assassination plotline for many of those loved ones. Rudeus is…controversial to put it lightly. You have heard enough about his issues from other negative reviews. However, the first half of part 2 continues his path to achieve the good life and grow. Growing into a family man and overcoming his past faults for others made some actually like Rudeus's character for a moment (which is saying something). Other characters get some good arcs, such as Norn and Paul. Sylphie…is a character in the series "Mushoku Tensei". Composition-wise, the music remains strong, and while animation quality has taken a bit of a decline, parts that need stellar animation (e.g. ep 10's fight scene and ep 12's argument scene) are on point. While many fans may complain about the drop in animation quality, Directors still manage to create a show with component alignment. Voice Actors remain giving their heart and soul and a wonderful performance when the time comes for them. However, all of my praises end here. This is a point specifically from LN readers, not from me. The anime adaptation skips several conversations and chapters. Now, it’s not unfamiliar for anime to do this. To fit its restricted runtime, budget, and story points, it has to set constraints and cut material. This is just a symptom of making anime. As an anime-only fan, many sightings of potential cuts become noticeable. Big developments are missing reactions from other characters, and arcs are rushed to set off new events. An episode supposedly has a very important conversation cut, and its cut makes the act look even more reprehensible (we’ll get to “that moment” later). Even as a solely anime watcher, you’ll notice rushed developments without the needed downtime. However, before you say “Y’all should just read the LN already” to anime watchers, keep in mind that these are views of the anime’s work, not the light novel. If you wish to discuss comparisons to the light novel or complain about specific scenes missing, discuss it in those forums. I've seen enough “this is why I hate anime-only fans!” posts during this series airing. LN readers are allowed to feel upset, but fans have gotta stop plastering spoilers or attacking anime-only watchers just because there is disappointment surrounding this season. Be critical, not a d***. However, this iteration is still a disappointment overall, and it’s not just because of “adaptation no good”. The first half is still actively uneventful, and good arcs become sparse in a slow-running lagoon. In the second half, the plot and the people surrounding the plot take a turn for the worse without proper development for such setups. The most egregious of these (the streets won’t fu- with this one) has to involve Roxy. Do you like her characterization? Too bad! It becomes just as shallow as Rudeus's brain. Many aspects of her goals along many years of living and her 7-year journey get nullified, and she becomes nothing more than another girl accompanying Rudeus…who she feels flustered by now that he’s older! Plot Twist! Conveniently ignoring how Roxy is 50 and knew/taught Rudeus when he was 5 years old (Yes...I know Migurd age far differently and Rudy is mentally 50. Let me joke and talk my s*** again), she is no longer her own character with her own goals, but rather, just another one of Rudeus’s girl companions. This is all haphazardly thrown together over a mere 20 minutes of anime runtime and is far more poorly developed than previous interests, especially on both ends. But it gets far worse. Through one specific plotline, several other plot points become rushed and ideas fall apart. Viewers will either defend this girl with their lives or despise everyone (including her) for the illogical turn of events; as you can guess, I’m in the latter camp. You don’t need a ragebait video to understand how some viewers, including some established fans, were upset by the later arc of season 2 part 2. To put it simply, it’s a slap to the face of one’s intelligence. *POTENTIAL SLIGHT “SPOILERS”*. Not specific, but read at your own risk* Episodes 9-12 (especially episode 11) are a misaligned mess. Major plot events and aftermaths are ill-conceived and are merely situational for the sake of being situational. Such events that should be utterly story-shaking are moved on from quickly and become nothing more than devices for misplaced subplots that don't have enough development to be feasible. And the BIG "dilemma" loses the plot as it doesn’t know where its lead should focus. Events are illogical and make characters, especially Roxy, look utterly disgusting in context. People wouldn't defend those involved while criticizing past characters if these current events weren't portrayed in the story as the more "attractive" archetypes and outcome(s). This "dilemma" act also ends up completely undermining big story-shaking events in previous episodes as the dilemma is the means for resolution. Those effects are nothing more than a mere afterthought in the heat of something degenerate. But don’t worry. Just like in previous seasons, the anime’s “morals system” will try to validate its degeneracy once again. This time around though, the anime becomes just as hypocritical as Rudeus. Do you know how other girls called out other guys for specific perversion in season 1 (while not factoring in different religious beliefs)? Don't worry, your fictional waifus WILL accept your perversion! Rather than tackle these problems head-on, others will actively reward and excuse your actions when others in the past have been vindicted. The one who vocally hated a character for their past acts of degeneracy will actually RATIONALIZE the consequences of that character's actions if you're factored in. This MC's previous sense of morality? INVALID! Their original efforts to grow family-wise?! POINTLESS! MORALS ARE DIFFERENT HERE! Let’s just conveniently ignore how other characters were previously hounded for their lack of morality from multiple angles (season 1 for instance. Not just from one party's religion), and how this entire subplot STILL undermines big events from a prior episode. A character's acts to be better than past errors? You forgot this was a NEET's power fantasy where indulgence is best. Interesting debates and controversial views, especially those surrounding certain relationships, become nullified by a rush of flows, a lack of upfront communication between everyone, and an active inconsistency with tone. “This dilemma” isn’t bad because it’s controversial. Controversial media can challenge our world’s views on “morals”. It can set up believable scenarios with understandable roots where even “the moral police” has to see a different perspective. The fact that many fans can still see Paul as a well-written character (not person) is proof of this idea. Unfortunately, if it fails to be well-put-together controversial with consistent challenges, then it becomes nothing more than wish fulfillment. Mushoku Tensei rushes so hard into creating and indulging in “the dilemma” to get its way. This doesn’t help with an utter inconsistency when addressing this subject and an unfortunate degradation of characters along the way. It can't even challenge itself without portraying those challenging its ideas as guilty or insensitive as possible. Treat it like a cake that was “not like the other cakes”. It's gonna be sold and promoted for its unique style, but it'll still be criticized regarding a correct mix of ingredients and cooking time. The cake being poorly made isn't validated by its differences or challenges. You can gas it up like "the store-bought cake enjoyers ain't finna like this one!", but it'll still be judged for its final taste. Mushoku Tensei continues to leave a bad taste in your mouth while claiming it's something deep, challenging, and thought-provoking. It is still that uninspiring male fantasy masquerading under a big isekai story. Rudeus having the cake and eating it too is a pretty effective way to negate any sort of past efforts he made. But it's not supposed to make sense. It's supposed to be a fantasy for NEETs. Rudeus is their self-insert, he’s amazing af, and the waifus run a faucet for him. This season makes it very clear of that. I better see a harem tag on Season 3. *POTENTIAL SLIGHTLY SPOILERS OVER* I've never been able to favor Mushoku Tensei. However, I've continued this series with an open mind like a “critic” should. Despite having vast issues with its flaws, many developments from previous iterations left me intrigued. This series does have good moments, especially production-wise. I have to give so much credit to directors, voice actors, animators, and compositors. Of course, I have to respect Rifujin's original hard work. However, this season's final developments, not just with Rudeus's Parents but also with Roxy and Sylphie, become an insult to everything that was teased before about Rudeus's "growth". It will continue to be wish-fulfillment degeneracy. Rudeus is still that pest fans will either support or desire to ram into a wall. I've had friends say to me that the degenerative aspects that I despised were all en route for an interesting redemption story with great plot development and intriguing worldbuilding. But then, after so many attempts and compromises Rudeus made to grow as a person, he drops this line: "Screw it. I'd rather be a scumbag than have regrets." It is, and will always be, just that idealized male fantasy other critics perceived it to be. A hikikomori, family leech, and literal pedophile reincarnates into a poorly built fantasy world getting all types of looks, powers, benefits, and girl companions for free. Any sort of roadblock or tragic event is quickly moved on from and nothing but a directive to set up another otaku fantasy (usually sexual or romantic). Potentially interesting worldbuilding takes a backseat when "needed". Everything typically horrible in real life is simply "not that big of a deal in this world" so Rudeus can look better narratively as other characters look worse. Women have no sense of agency in the presence of our master. He can be celebrated, put on a pedestal, and prance around that he is a better person now than before, but that doesn't change that at his core, he will always be a degenerate pest. Now, he is just a hypocritical one that this new world validates. Despite having solid art and animation, a wonderful music composition, sparse solid characters, and moments that show something special underneath, Mushoku Tensei remains nothing more than uninspiring storytelling with trashy direction. Many plot points and character situations remain actively unexplored or rushed and will continue being unexplored and rushed. Good writing and worldbuilding are not a focus when the “game is the game” and you gotta “catch ‘em all”, right? Perhaps I’m just tired. My disappointment is immeasurable, and my day is ruined. If I continue with this series, I’ll probably fall into a state of trauma. And I doubt sex is the perfect means to make it better.
Chanoyu
We've been almost on 10/10, not quite yet... First I would like to show that this season finally opened eyes to people who never wanted to watch such anime. It's a harem mixed with isekai and drama. Simply the outcome of having interest into multiple women is expectable from this piece and if you don't like those motives, I guess it's time to quit it. But now for this season. First part basically about preparing some living with Sylphie, second part about going into a dungeon. I really liked both of them. Mushoku is from the beginning a big surprise as it allows you to havecarousel of emotions to swap between during entire season, sometimes even during one episode. And this anime is doing it really well. Whether you take Rudeus' relationship with his father, with his sisters, mother, Sylphie or Roxy, those relationships are honed after many mistakes, bad decisions and some tries of fixing it up in isekai world. As much as Rudeus is aware of his past mistakes too, it's fancy to watch his path with goal to make his new life better and more meaningful. Like, do we have this kind of isekai frequently? No. Harem part is something that is really different here from typical harem anime as it's built with patience, time and a lot lot lot of effort. So sorry to some people but yea, that's different from typical average scored harem anime where is 18+ every 2nd scene with a poor quality. Here it brings some fun, good jokes and really absurd and funny situations so one can laugh his lungs out. Which is something what makes for a good chill piece to watch, right? In conclusion, Mushoku Tensei is definitely special and deserves its popularity and attention. It's quite pleasant to watch such isekai with a fresh wind and interesting composition of story parts. If you like Mushoku, you have to give this a try.
Darkzepheran
To my Fellow degenarates... Having watched all of Mushoku Tensei up to this point, I can say without a doubt this was the best season by far. It hit sooo hard this season. I haven´t read the LN but I´ve started to buy the books in order to read hem further down the line. From what I´ve been told the LN covers so much more than the anime. I know that a lot of LN readers are disappointment with the way they handled certain parts, however despite that I trully love this anime. I´m sure once I start reading the LN my opinion will change ofthe changes done on the anime but we cannot kid ourselfs if we don´t think Bind didn´t cook in this part 2 of Season 2. I haven´t had so much anxiety and exitement for each episode as I had for other anime. Sure there are a lot and I mean a lot of things why people hate this anime or just hate the MC and I get that but we can´t deny that there´s just so much to this story compared to other anime. The story, the visuals, the music, the character development are all spot on. Now that I´ve finished this season it´s left me with a hole in my chest. I can only hope Bind take their time with Season 3 and make it better than the previous seasons. Until then I hope they drop the comfirmed OVA´s some time soon. Overall I´m very glad I stumbled upon Mushoku Tensei, without a doubt in my opinion this is the best Isekai out there. Until season 3 comes out I´ll be reading the LN and hopefully I´ll have completed it. Until then see ya all. How I rank (This is just my opinion): (Inspired by Huang-Teizan) 10 - Bendicion de Dios 9 - Now this is Peak!! 8 - Bingeworthy! 7 - Good 6 - Enjoyable 5 - Either Echii or just enough to get by 4 - I´m just here to know how it ends. 3 - "Are you related to Rent a Girlfriend?" 2 - Que cojones 1 - My head doesn´t explode because it can´t. 0 - "Even a Hentai has a better story than you!"
Flacion
Another part of the season, another time with life altering events and a world that doesn’t hold back. In the Jobless Reincarnation season 2’s 2nd part do we focus on Rudeus and his family, both at the magical academy and in the rest of the world. We see how Rudeus once again is thrown into hard decisions that can lead to both success and defeat, something that leaves him in a hard place. This part of the season’s plot focuses more on Rudeos’ family and his relation to them, we see how the family has gone through hardship, but also how they care for each other. Thisgives a very interesting dynamic to both the current state of events and what has previously happened to Rudeus. The plot overall has a very nice flow to it, where it brings in both beautiful and awful moments. One of the main things about the show has always been the characters, which they are still holding strong. In this season does Rudeus' journey of improvement continue, where we see him face things that push him to evolve further, straying even more from his previous life. Same can also be said for other characters, where we see them evolve through the life they live. And through the characters' journey do we still see how they are as a person, and their traits makes it clear why they make the decisions they do, which hold the characters true to themselves. A thing that Jobless reincarnation also does, that really sets it apart, is showing how characters don't stop living when they are away from Rudeus. But still evolve, which really brings life to the show and the world. Another thing that really also impresses the audience is the fantasy setting the world is in. The world is not shown to be a kind place alone, it is shown to be ruthless and sometimes beautiful. This is something they still strongly stick to, where they show how a fantasy world isn’t just pure joy, but a real world where your actions can have consequences. Without a doubt this is a great continuation of Jobless reincarnation, and I would without a doubt recommend watching this, if you have watched the previous parts.
KANLen09
Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation S2P2 - We're finally at Part 2 of Season 2, but don't EVER think that you've just scratched the surface of what's to come, in a similar manner to Part 2 of its former season. As a newly rekindled Mushoku Tensei fan praising Studio Bind's overwhelmingly outstanding production from time to time, I would still say this: Not everything is a bed of roses, and the result of what we got was a downgrade of a sequel with critical core staff leaving the project (heck, even Season 1 director Manabu Okamoto left in droves to helm other projects). But what remains, andis still the most important thing, is the "grandfather of Isekai" novelist Rifujin na Maganote's impeccable, genre-defining works of all time. The sole sobering effect that his story, while only getting better with the passage of time, will also continue to wreck the hearts of many following its titular MC Rudeus Greyrat's second chance at making life better, not just for him, but for the people around him, is a great life-changing deal. But as they say, "the grass is greener on the other side", "life is not always a bed of roses, for the thorns come with it". With Part 2 of Season 2 covering the latter half of the Adolescence stage of Rudeus's life with Volumes 10 to 13 of the WN, similarly Volumes 10 to 12 of the LN (forget about the rather inferior manga adaptation, the anime has far surpassed it), we have finally come to the mid-way point of Mushoku Tensei as a whole with the end journey of finding Rudeus's biological mother Zenith, as well as, like Pokemon with the starter trio combo, finally settling down with the girl that he reunites with first. The latter, which I can spoil for being Part 2's re-introduction, is starting a family with Sylphiette a.k.a Sylphie, who's grown to become Rudeus's fundamental sexual arousal caretaker (I shall not say anything more about that). But when it comes to Zenith, it's a whiplash of emotions that, as Michael J. Fox quotes: “Family is not an important thing. It’s everything.”, Rudeus needs all the help he could get: learning from Shizuka Nanahoshi's research on how to get back to Japan, friends and enemies accmulated from the Magic University of Ranoa, and even his own biological family, where Paul Greyrat is also searching in tandem for the whereabouts of his lost wife. I've said this before, and I'll say it again: there's a reason why Mushoku Tensei IS the gold (or even platinum) standard for all Isekai works in Syosetu a.k.a Narou, because Rifujin na Maganote does a lot of things right that so many authors just don't understand how to concept and fully develop the imitations that come from it, and that source is a flawed, but unblemished deep dive into character growth and development. As a growing young man ready to embrace adult life, Rudeus Greyrat (to some eyes) may still look like a douchebag or someone irredeemable for a second chance at life, but to the eyes of many (including myself), if you can take a second chance to redeem what you've lost, you WILL take that opportunity to rewrite your legacy. And that's exactly what we see in Rudeus as he matures from a young boy to a young man, growing out of his immaturity into a wholly mature man who doesn't run away from his issues and faces them head-on. With the thematic of both latter parts of Seasons 1 and 2, Rudeus is forced to mature fast because of the similar parallels in its storyline, with Season 1 facing the Dragon God Orsted, and Season 2 facing the endgame of Zenith when all is said and done. It truly is the make-and-break of all Turning Points in the anime thus far...most especially for this season, because it's VERY intentionally crafted with a sense of purpose, though that purpose can be rather twisted in certain ways, for both good and bad. Still, after 2 seasons of 2-cours worth, Mushoku Tensei is one of the rare cases where its relevancy (even after the LN and WN have long since wrapped up) is still felt as a modern Isekai classic masterpiece, 10 plus years since its inception. And as the years pass on, I certainly don't doubt that we're witnessing one of the grandest stories and works of all time— not just one singular man's approach to a renewed second chance at life, but a story that's centered around him and his forthcoming new legacy of a life well lived, even with the roses and thorns smacked all around his life. Onto the production side, there is once again yet another directorial change from Part 1's Hiroki Hirano to the latter part of Ryousuke Shibuya (I kind of suspect that the former did not do well to shake off threats from his handling of Part 1 being underwhelming), who at one point was the chief director for one of Summer 2021's most underrated shows: Uramichi Oniisan a.k.a Life Lessons with Uramichi-Oniisan. If you've watched that unassuming gag humour of a dark comedy show where adulthood hits you hard (I know I felt it), Mushoku Tensei will hit you EVEN harder given its adapted content, which at one point, speaks back about the importance of family bonding, to then proceed and smash it into a million pieces that's coupled with Rifujin na Maganote's impeccable and unforgiving writing that will send you instantly back to reality. Despite having only been an episode director for Season 2 Part 1, Ryousuke Shibuya nailed his presentation and got the series back to its groove, which is great to see Mushoku Tensei return to its unparalleled masterpiece territory. The songs, however, have gotten a lot worse, being all too generic in their presentation, and with effect from Part 1 of Season 2, it's clear that some of the original vision from Season 1 has totally been lost to cut back on spending more on resources where it's needed the most. I can vibe with Hitorie's Shonen-ish OP, but while it's on par with Longman's OP for Part 1, it can never reach the heights of the music artist mainstay of the series with Yuiko Oohara, whose ED songs still hold up well to this very day. Still, for 3.5 years now, Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation, as far as its current duality of seasons is concerned, may have had stumbles in the past, however, it never lost sight of its grand story and characters. While you can judge them for yourself, they're very relatable, and I promise that it'll tug at your heartstrings watching Rudeus's growth from weakness to strength. And to think that we're only halfway through the entirety of Mushoku Tensei, PEAK is still waiting for us on its eventual arrival in Season 3 to continue this journey of time and growth.
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