Mushoku Tensei II: Isekai Ittara Honki Dasu Part 2

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.

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.

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.

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.

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