This is Mushoku Tensei Now. Yes, Really.

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[@gigguk]

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[@user-lh5my4ws8j]

- Get paid by Raycon scam - Get paid by Crunchyroll to promote Mushoku Tensei

[@ZabZabZabie]

God please stop promoting these dropshipped trashphones

[@feetlover1028]

@@user-lh5my4ws8j lmao bro gigguk has been a huge fan of MT since season 1 came out he even talks about it on streams, quit crying MT is one of the if not the best anime out there

[@doggo7078]

I'm hungry Garnt, where are the seasonal anime recommendations 🔫

[@Zero_Li24]

Mushoku Tensei maintaining the top spot as the peak cunny service🥰

[@holoenjoyer8470]

Season 1 was a *hard* journey. Season 2 was a *soft* journey.

[@wafIeee]

lmaoo

[@krissv3ctor512]

o7

[@haazmat]

We back to *hard* journey.

[@Ether_Is_Based]

Season 3 is a very hard journey

[@theanarchist4312]

S3 will be a neverending journey

[@muhammadazeem1346]

The way he picks up the knife and just goes with it, trying to kill himself is the most honest depiction of a rash decision i think ive ever seen. That's human nature and we jump to conclusion and feel like our life is over in with a single bad day

[@KodexTheArchivist]

Wtf did he do to her

[@jovycarl]

​@@KodexTheArchivistwatch the anjme 😂😂

[@sonak78]

And the way soldat was ready to stop him, i think people don't talk about him stopping the knife enough, he acted like he knew that would be his first action, and my guess would be he knows what it feels to dissapoint people you love

[@Chasepthemc]

My jaw dropped during that scene.

[@Xx0ME0xX]

@@KodexTheArchivist a misunderstanding happens, that leads to the scene with the knife, Rudeus say's something he didn't really mean since he was in a bad state of mind and drunk (i think he was drunk??) and she overhears what he says about her. That's a summary of what happened obviously, i recommend watching it like the other person said, or if you like reading, start on the light novels.

[@DeVoidAS]

I genuinely shed a tear seeing him overcome ED. What a masterpiece 😭

[@mustafaLY2631]

Ong bro I enjoyed that even more than season 1

[@Ramen5000Manga]

i was just waiting for him to frak with sylphiette

[@derlitter8525]

​@@mustafaLY2631real

[@derlitter8525]

But when he said he will marry sylphiette>>>>>

[@gastongabrielsosa8968]

The bar is really low mate.

[@cryptoryeet1211]

As someone who was so captivated by season 1 that I read the novel, I can tell people that the story after this is going to be absolutely amazing.

[@user-ul7jx8hq3j]

Fax

[@ixakisback739]

fax

[@ongcong8458]

fax

[@user-bj7jt2gl8s]

where'd you read the LN??

[@Embrace-The-Dork-Side]

@@user-bj7jt2gl8s Seven Seas localized the series with only the final volumes still on the way. I think 26 (the finale) releases in March...

[@TheBluePhoenix008]

Soldat was such a bro man. Quick to action and always by Rudy's side.

[@user-pq3vd6oc1c]

I loved the way they animated that scene, the way Rudy had no qualms about ending his life and the way that Soldat almost as instantaneously perceives that and stops him. Rudy was at his lowest there and Soldar understood it well enough that he didn't even have to think about it before stopping Rudy. Amazing.

[@TheBluePhoenix008]

@@user-pq3vd6oc1c that was sick asf ngl

[@KindDmoN]

​@@user-pq3vd6oc1cliterally that scene lasted less than 5 seconds and the whole soldat stopping rudy happened in the blink of an eye and was animated so fluidly it was fantastic.

[@kahpebizans3539]

didnt he also fuck elinalise even tho he thought she was rudy's gf?

[@zigzag8392]

Paul 2.0

[@HolyDeviant1]

The fact that they used a sex worker for psychological diagnosis of an impotence issue and *it's not played as a joke* elevates this series in a way I didn't expect.

[@gamgam7979]

yeah, definitely an improvement from the source material. there were a lot of tonal issues of whether or not it was supposed to be a serious issue or a running gag

[@stephaniejohnson5361]

@@gamgam7979 No the light novel was great when it came to the tone of the story

[@spicychile]

@@gamgam7979 Didn't ever feel like it was treated as a joke imo

[@sutirk]

Perhaps he's talking about the manga? I've never read it, but I've heard it is a lot goofier and sometimes insert gags in weird moments that were supposed to be serious

[@zachc4451]

@@sutirk But that's not the source material.

[@missiing9280]

as someone with also a sexual related disorder, i actually really related alot with rudy this entire arc. It’s hilarious to think about but genuinely i started crying when sara walked out on rudy. I’ve had the exact same thing happen to me so many times because of what i have more than i can count. This season was so real to me, and although a piece of fiction, kind of gave me hope for the future. Favorite anime season by far. Edit: ngl, yalls kind words have really hit me. I started tearing up reading some of these comments, unfortunately currently theres no cure to what i have and i have to live the rest of my life with it (its not ED) but im still trying my best to be strong about it! Thank you guys, truly.

[@whyoowhy]

Hey man, I hope you get better. Stay strong

[@Maddock_]

Sara was a PoS and Rudy didn’t deserve that treatment. The way I see it, he was fully within his rights to drunkenly voice his frustration. I’m sorry you had to go through this

[@whyoowhy]

@@Maddock_ i didn't see Sara as a PoS. She was an immature teen that had a bad first experience. She felt like it was because she wasn't good enough for him to pop one and tried to save her dignity by saying what she said. No one is to blame in that situation, it was just a very unfortunate situation for 2 immature teens. Rudy didn't even know what was going on so that he could explain it to Sara like he did to Sylphy.

[@devil8877]

Stay strong brother , my blessing with you ❤

[@lootmaster1337]

hope you find your childhood elf too one day

[@maxmagnus377]

Nothing this season got me in the emotional nads quite as hard as the reunion Rudy had with his dad last season, but I was sure welling up when he finally recognized Sylphie.

[@Brianworldwide_7]

The season isn't over yet, we still have one more cour to go, and I doubt that you won't cry or get emotional next cour, I can assure you that

[@fauziothman8592]

Season 2 isnt done yet, still 12 more eps, and will hv such hard eps as Rudy-Paul reunion in 2nd part later

[@JeffDvrx]

tbf, that part of season 1 hits you like a truck if you have anything remotely resembling a heart

[@InstanRamen]

Yeah but for Rudy that's an emotional moment

[@familyguysofunny1933]

It was the moment when Rudy was close to breaking again thinking Sylphy left him like everyone else only to see that she was still there made me well up.

[@ragna6410]

Always was.

[@aleksandergolembka8659]

Literally never was lmao

[@gamingpointpokemonfan11001]

Eminence in Shadow is more peak

[@enterusernamehere9679]

Always will.

[@YourBlackLocal]

Doesn’t really work with the title. Just repeating the same thing.

[@rinylvinyl]

Always has.

[@HadesElderSage]

My buddy found out he had ED and his fiance ended up leaving him cause of it. It was rough and very touch and go for his mental health. As I watched this week to week when the first episode the ED occured I warned him not the ED was happening but careful and to message me when he went to watch it. He was so thankful for how this anime treated ED cause it made him realise he can get past his trauma and someday he can find someone supportive. I loved this anime season one and season 2 made it cemented as a top anime of all time.

[@srikrishnabhat6793]

I recommend your buddy and you to also watch the reaction and analysis of this show by Psyculturists. He is a professional therapist who psychoanalyzes the show and he absolutely loves the show. The reactions for each episode can be 2-3 hours long easily though. So, do it at your own pace.

[@anonisnoone6125]

Can ED be cured?

[@srikrishnabhat6793]

@@anonisnoone6125 depends on the cause, but yes

[@ACE99299]

And It only gets better from here. This was the slowest Arc in the entire series.

[@MyVanir]

@@ACE99299 An arc being slow or fast has no bearing on how good it is. In a way, Mushoku is a slice of life novel with bursts of action in between in the mid to late parts.

[@imolein]

I started watching Mushoku Tensei like "Looks nice. Lets see what it is." and then I got so drawn into it, that I binged both seasons, read the manga the following two days and currently reading the light novel for all the reason you outlined in this video. I can't remember when it was the last time I was so drawn into a fantasy world and felt with it's characters. So much that I literally dropped tears of happiniess at the end of season two, when Rudy is over it and he is finally together with, for me, the most sweetest character in the whole series. Thanks a lot for this video garnt, it made me hit your patreon button.

[@cziferr]

Waiting for volume 25 to come out is making me go insane

[@JeffDvrx]

@@cziferr **nods in Badigadi*

[@Tounushi]

Same. I started with the manga, read it slowly over the years, and then I started noticing there's an anime out and decided to wait for it to finish. Then I read the web novel after heard a discord friend talk about the anime with praise, consuming the work in two or three weeks. Then I watched the anime as it's currently been released to prime my reading experience (it gets cinematic with my imagination) and binged through the light novels on paperback in two weeks. vol 24 arrived just this week and now I await 25. I am desperate to have more.

[@direboy]

I was surprised by this arc actually when I was reading the web novel. But here, the anime decided to show the first chapter of the volume for 4 whole episodes, and this was a genius move. Reading the novel felt like skipping this depression phase so fast, while the anime brought new experience and emotions to it. Thanks, studio Bind, for such a good adaptation, and thanks, Gigguk, for promoting my most loved title! (pls try the ranobe, it has even more great storytelling and worldbuilding)

[@akshatkumar2239]

Where did u read the web novel?

[@mcrbelieve3923]

the anime just followed the light novel instead of the web novel.

[@sudiptanath5341]

Ranobe?

[@gabrielspradlin1594]

@@sudiptanath5341 it's an unneccesary way to say "light novel". Light novels are already not as widely known or adapted as manga or anime. We borrow a ton of words from Japanese and insert them into English conversations, but ranobe isn't one of those words that's commonly used.

[@Bearshere]

​@@gabrielspradlin1594it's not a different way to say light novel. Light novels refer to published works that have been edited and revised. Whereas web novels are the version posted online for the authors own enjoyment and are often much less refined

[@bmack1708]

Curing their ED is the noblest quest a man can take on.

[@fakenamerton2568]

102 thumbs up, no comments.

[@cptKamina]

No and everyone that watches that shit show should suffer from it. To protect the children around them.

[@Akira-cd2qs]

This truly is the anime where you root for the main character to get a boner

[@vincentjiang6358]

191 likes and no comments? I'll fix that.

[@ainakamura3094]

197 likes and no bitches? Sorry, I cant fix that

[@dfinitial1885]

I belive Rifujin no Magnote's own comment (author note) describes this story the best. "Mushoku Tensei is the tale of Rudeus Greyrat." Myshoku Tensei, is a biography. Rudeus isnt the chosen one. Just a simple cog in the machine. Most of the major scenes will happen after his time passes, but we will not be there to see it. This is simply a world in which Rudeus learnt to live, and we accompanined him on his journey.

[@pyrimad8]

Eh he is pretty special in the plot. Just because the story doesn't end with him doesn't make him less so.

[@valenten89]

@@pyrimad8 he is but he also isnt. He is just someone who sets things in motion but doesnt get to see the pay off. Could things have happened without him? maybe but it would have been a lot harder. Rudy isnt some unstoppable person he really is just some dude. Is he stronger than most people sure but there are still a decent number of people who can put him down if they wanted to.

[@theguyyouhate]

@@valenten89 i think that's a weird definition of "chosen one". both needing to see the payoff and being nearly unstopable. most chosen ones aren't unstopable(i mean overpowered MC has certainly become more common lately but it's still not the majority of "chosen one"-MCs) and whille most of them live to see the results of their actiosn really pay off that isn't a requirement. however the fact that gods(or at the least god-like beings) chose Rudeus and guide him? yeah THAT makes him a "chosen one".

[@Amraathegamer]

But he isn't, tho. Who is the chosen one between Jesus or Mary. Because Rudeus is basically Mary of his world. Rudeus isn't the one who will fight the big bad. It hasnt even been born yet. Rudeus won't be there to fight it or see its end. If you go by literal 'chosen' one, then sure, but he is not the hero of the world or its story.

[@SUNOSidk]

Very small tidbits of spoilers just to end the argument: Rudeus is the main character in HIS story but he isn't the chosen one at all. He is merely a collateral in a much bigger plot surrounding the world of Mushoku Tensei. He wasn't even supposed to be in the world, he was dragged into it when Nanahoshi was summoned. The three high schoolers that were about to get hit by the truck are the people that the story revolves around. There's a reason why Orsted doesn't recognize Rudy. There's a reason why Kishirika Kishirisu called him gross. It will all make sense eventually. The bottom line is, he's just some dude who contributed to something much greater than himself. He's brilliant. He's really amazing but at the end of the day, he's just a "side character" in the world.

[@ramagidon9505]

Man series like this are so rare maybe is the only one fully completed. A story about a life of a simple man trying hard not to lose everything again despite all circumstances

[@nah8296]

"Hard" 😊

[@kamally]

I highly recommend reading the light novels, it really encapsulates Rudeus entire lifestory. The ups, downs, peacefull times and stressfull times, its truly a masterpiece

[@ToniToniChopaaa]

Exactly, I get so mad when people try to analyze the anime, and then say something like “I haven’t read the manga tho”

[@beulaieon]

I have never readed a light novel before, just for this show I will read it. Thanks for the recommendation!

[@Dont.Rank.Humans]

@@ToniToniChopaaait scares me people so uncritically praise this series, it’s just another power fantasy but 50 yo pedo edition

[@chickengodgus]

​@@Dont.Rank.Humans+ one of the most immersive worlds ever seen in an anime, it got me more interested in a world than hxh and one piece which have top tier world building

[@ToniToniChopaaa]

@@Dont.Rank.Humans he’s not a pedo anymore😭

[@efremtoskas4712]

garnt is so skilled at selling a show. his scriptwriting is immaculate and i love his content so much!

[@bluebox2395]

that's why BBC hired him

[@DarthLisandreL]

Yes, he is. I puked 2 times trying to read manga and watch anime, dropped both 😂 Trash taste at it finest

[@Akira-cd2qs]

You should really try the anime if you haven't because goddamn is so good

[@kurimiaisukurimu]

​@@DarthLisandreLI think you have a mental disorder 💀

[@Ayush-kc2vx]

And the fact i have never been disappointed with any of his recommendations. Do i have a trash taste?

[@edemon4937]

My favorite part about this season was at the end of it, since it realy shows what's on Rudeus' mind. The thing that cures his E.D. is not the same thing that cures his trauma. His E.D. is cured by a random aphrodisiac, but his trauma was only cured when, next day, after getting out of bed, he sees Sylphy again. Heck, he's terrified when he can't find her at first. The thing about his trauma is that it wasn't just a fear of intimacy. Rudeus, who spent around 50 years longing for his first time, lost someone dear to him immediatly after doing it. It didn't happen with a random girl, he spent many years traveling with Eris at this point and his feelings for her were genuine. Yeah, he is a degenerate, but at the end of the day he lacked any experience, and having that kind of first time can really mess with a guy's head. Soft jokes aside, this is unironically one of the most human arcs i've ever seen in anime. it's just a natural human issue that is often not talked about even in real life, let alone in a fantasy anime. It's the kind of problem that you or someone you know might deal with. I'm glad Mushoku Tensei is willing to try these unique ways of storytelling, and i can't wait for the next cour and, hopefully, the next seasons.

[@GoldenFlash0]

we are going to get 2nd part of season 2, this is not over yet.. And that will be hype as well

[@enryucolfer]

@@GoldenFlash0 yep we getting something like a turning point in court 2 that i thought was season 3 material

[@and2048]

@@enryucolfer you don't need to worry, old friend. we will have another turning point in season 3 unfortunately and at the same time fortunately 😭😭

[@narutofan321211]

Season 2 isnt over, the second half airs in april

[@SuperSSonic38]

You need to write reviews. That was beautifully put

[@joshuaseth2250]

Being in counseling feels like this. Especially when you have other responsibilities besides yourself. It really is "hard" to just suddenly change, especially when you already feel stuck and on a strict timeline.

[@ruggedtrash2765]

9:55 this scene is so brutal and mentally real. It conveys an emotion so well, and that's what we are here for as lovers of fiction

[@iLoveEmilia]

I honestly started laughing when season two ended and the realization that the season was dedicated to curing his erectile distinction just hit me

[@deki9827]

It hasn't ended, there's a whole second cour. We will get to see more Rudeus, this time, with a boner

[@bigh99267]

Involving a child Can tell you should be on a list :)

[@stefanostcyr6851]

​@@bigh99267yea put him on a list for an animated cartoon and water down the actual people that deserve to be on said list, smart very smart

[@xavierschoen5747]

​@@bigh99267tf are you on?

[@deki9827]

@@bigh99267???

[@Corous_Soe]

Using impotence to show character growth has got to be one of the funniest plot devices I've ever seen.

[@avisdunrandom]

And quite ironic if you think about it.

[@AceMoonshot]

@@avisdunrandom No one deserved it more...

[@Furballpug]

On one side, there's horny. On the other side, there's horny. And in the little cracks, you get crippling depression and trauma. Only so much you can do with horny so you gotta get rid of the horny

[@DrGameNwatch]

Then he proceeds to sexual assault women.. again. bruh i wish manga writers weren't such freaks it would be so much easier to recommend shows to non anime watchers.

[@Tomluke5823]

When he sexually assaulted again? Lol I don't remember

[@JTCF]

8:02 "You might not keep anyone like Rudy around you, but you've probably encountered someone that's come a bit too uncomfortably close down his path" Well, of course I know him. He's me.

[@kiyopawn]

Garant, I remember in the podcast you were like "There's turning point 4?!" Garant, in my assumption, Turning Point 4 will be Season 4, and it's one of the best pieces of fiction I've read. The slow burn that Season 2 and 3 will have is so that Turning Point 4 can be really really insanely good. Everything and mean literally everything builds up to it.

[@KoroftheSon]

Turning Point 4 is going to be in season 3, the next season. Season 2 is only half done, the second cour comes out in April of next year.

[@inaquianallforce4042]

Due to trauma and meds this arc hit home viscerally. There's literally nothing you can do, no one understands, and worse people hold it against you. It hurts, and watching someone else finally get better really helps to hold out hope.

[@norwa3518]

You try to tell someone and they just scoff and laugh at you. Mushoku Tensei touches upon the topic of men's mental health and tries things not many series are willing to do.

[@QWERTY-gp8fd]

because sh,it is laughable. its not even actual problem. MT just barely scratch the surface while other animes dont even touch it. drug addiction and prohibition is main problem for young men but aint no anime showing that.@@norwa3518

[@wyattmorris209]

Buddies pecker doesn't work😂😂😂 (hope you get better)

[@Xailoh]

I was going through a break up from a 12 year marriage 3 years ago when i started reading MT, felt like it was placed in front of me by divine will (im an atheist), helped me get through the hardest parts of it, when i read how eris left rudeus i could feel his pain in my chest. But life does get better, and worse, and then better again, Ganbatte

[@sleepylion9788]

You know why people hold it against you? Because ED is your problem, not theirs. The same can be said for Rudeus, his mom is lost in a place god knows where, his hometown decimated, people lost their homes, loved ones. Yet somehow his ED is his biggest priority? To quote the words of Eris's household butler: "You're not only one suffering, you freaking chump"

[@realkingofantarctica]

If you told someone after Season 1 that you related to Rudeus, they looked at you weird. Now if you say you relate to him after Season 2, they just feel bad for you *and* your little guy.

[@elylioney6390]

😅

[@A_itsar]

And at the end of the 1st cour you don't relate to him anymore cus he's married

[@CouchCat101]

Honestly if someone said they related to him at all I would cut them off cause of the whole child predator issue with the MC.....

[@moomooha234]

@@CouchCat101 Or, maybe they relate because Rudeus (and every other character in MT) are multifaceted and have multiple aspects to their character that make up who they are. If you see Rudeus and only see him as a child predator, you really need to work on your evaluation of people/characters.

[@A_itsar]

@@CouchCat101 imagine indirectly insulting a whole country, Religion, and culture that believe in reincarnation a pedophile. Rudeus is a reincarnated character, that likes someone the same age as their reincarnated body

[@Ichengo42]

Im glad you gave the scene of Rudy "almost giving up" that much attention, to me that had one of the biggest impacts mid-season and it spoke volumes.

[@alirosheno9473]

This anime is a GEM, As only anime watcher I loves this show so much, and just finished mushoku tensei season 2 part 1 last week Adventuring-survival, animation, world building, and character development is so far so good My top 2 Isekai Anime right now is Mushoku Tensei and Re Zero

[@fahadking5553]

Re zero and mushoku tensei are like kings in the isekai genre, they are masterpieces

[@Ris3451]

I legit jumped out of my chair in celebration when Rudy finally cured his ED. That's how much they made me care about this character. *Edit: so many likes wth? Don't worry ya'll, i decided to go camping in the woods, i'll touch as much grass as needed rest assured. Which by the looks of it i need a lot.*

[@sockaponch]

Grass

[@4nubisjdb562]

Touch it

[@ishmaellara4731]

Now

[@kubaplacur]

​@@sockaponch 11 likes? Perfectly balanced

[@kubaplacur]

​@@4nubisjdb56211 likes? as all things

[@4louisMC]

The fact that all he needed was someone that wouldn't give up on him, be it a fight, someone leaving, or even staying the night and waking up next to them in the morning is sometimes all we need. This was an amazing season, and I don't care what anyone says!

[@obarich]

Its more of a decent season nothin crazy

[@captainsmuggo2364]

It's just an Isekai calm down. Maybe watch a GOOD anime for once.

[@Ewww1219]

​@@captainsmuggo2364 ​@obarich Useless contrarians be like:

[@the_maverickk]

Eris fucked Rudy up even though she didn't even mean to. Mind you she was never the brightest crayon in the box ngl. Being a spoiled brat and also just having a hard time putting herself in another persons head space. Like totally understand that Eris left to become better herself, but her choice to just drop the equivalent of a break up e-mail on the guy the morning after they hook up was a dumb move on her part. The move would absolutely send a guy like Rudy (knowing his past life) spiraling into depression and trauma that would cause his ED. It actually makes the moment when Sylphiette comes back into the room the next day and he breaks down pretty powerful. Rudy may be a horny guy, but what he really wanted was the relationship and someone who wasn't gonna just abandon or give up on him.

[@captainsmuggo2364]

@@Ewww1219 Autistic normies with no taste be like

[@Akantorz]

Sylphie is peak Femininity and I will die on that hill. God I love season 2, plan on watching it again.

[@Tounushi]

I will launch cannons off my hill saying Holo from Spice and Wolf carries that title.

[@Ble4ker_Official]

Mushoku Tensei is the only anime that hypes me up when the MC overcomes his ED, absolute masterpiece.

[@SethiusAmladaris]

Never ask a woman her age, a man his salary, a Mushoku Tensei fan about The Kidnapping and Confinement of Beast Girls

[@Nihlm2]

Oh no 😱 Rudeus is a pos and the world isn't doing anything to work against his idiocy... this never happened in s1... especially not literally every episode.. . . .... ... 😨

[@umbralupus6488]

Always ask your coworker how much they make. It's on the coworker whether they want to tell you or not.

[@JanitorScruffy]

@@umbralupus6488 This, never listen to your boss when they try to get you to keep quiet about how much you make.

[@mateonoctis3114]

@@Nihlm2 Except that in season 1 (which I love) "the world" was mostly Rudeus' scummy male family members, and here it's lovely Sylphiette. Her being so fine with... whatever that was doesn't work, no matter how much in love she is. It's by far the worst episode of the series, but that's fine. Even the greats screw up sometimes.

[@daanishgupta]

4 moments of season 2 really personify peak story telling, the suicide scene at 9:50, Rudy's friendship with the rival guild leader after they hated each other, when he meets the Dragon God's accomplice and finally, when he almost went into another psychotic episode before Sylvy returned in the last episode. That was nothing short of magical.

[@joeericestrada3175]

I couldn't agree more

[@joeericestrada3175]

That psychotic episode at the end was a short scene but it was so damn powerful. Same with the suicide attempt

[@wor1dconquerer170]

I think you guys mean psychotic episode. A psychic is someone who has mind powers like telepathy.

[@dracoslayer16]

I'm honestly surprised how little people talked about the suicide scene. Everyone was talking about the ED but for me, the scene with the knife hit real hard. I'm glad they made the shot really short as anything else would have been just soul crushing.

[@joeericestrada3175]

@@dracoslayer16 it was very fast and straight to the point. They gave us respect and assumed we were smart and could read into it instead of drawing it out and explaining it to us and ruining the pacing and the importance. It was such a clean execution. Showing the pain he was in and how fast his friend had to react to stop him before he did something he couldn't undo. A true heat of the moment reaction. Something many people wish they could've been faster at with someone they loved.

[@nat99997]

Iv been browsing your channel today for some idea on what to watch next as I just finished Mushoku Tensei last night. What a Journey it was. I hope I can find something to fill that void till season 3.

[@beulaieon]

I'm really glad reading most of the comments here, it just really shows that this series is a masterpiece. Currently experiencing post anime depression for the reason that the show felt so short yet it was a lot, the story touched my soul, like literally. I haven't really felt like this for years. I haven't seen any series that is just good as this one, everything about it is just so top tier. I'll be reading the light novel after I finish reading the manga.

[@Whitedudeabove]

Why would anyone watch a video like this if they didn't already like the show? You're just getting extremely skewed perception of opinions.

[@animeedits3984]

The 2nd half of season 2 will combine the action of season 1 and the emotions of season 2. Can't wait until April!!

[@Akira-cd2qs]

Oh God I'm scared for turning point 3......... But I'm even more scared of turning point 4

[@johnpurgent4422]

When even the manga that has been subpar made me cry, cour 2 is going to be too intense. Part of me is not looking forward to discussing it with anime only's...

[@-Explosion-]

@@Akira-cd2qscan you tell me in abstract terms so people that read this don't get spoiled I've already read up to volume 22

[@-Explosion-]

@@Akira-cd2qsbut I don't quite know what you referrer to as turning points

[@Extremexboxplayer]

@@-Explosion- getting teleported is turning point 1 for example, it's literally turning points for the story.

[@ManCalledMegz]

Great points, I think a lot of people didn't really see how the ED storyline is all about the emotional toll of Eris leaving him. She didn't just leave him to get one with things, she just went and Rudy has no closure or understanding about whether she would come back in a week, a month or never. That kind of depression and anxiety is a palpable feeling that you can't get over and I think the pacing of the show reflected that perfectly. Another great epsiode from Garnt on a brilliant show.

[@MyVanir]

I really disliked how Eris's return was handled in the wn. Hope the LN did at least a bit to remedy that.

[@Qdawwg]

I think it's one of those things that's easy to undermine when it's in a fictional show and animated. But in the real world, when stuff like this happens (getting ghosted after sex) even to full grown adults it still hurts like hell, let alone an emotionally stunted kid. People who criticize this season either A: haven't been through this experience, or B: Lack the empathy to really put themselves in Rudeus's shoes

[@Vedhon]

I think you have a point however i look at it the way that Rudy thinks she won't ever come back.

[@LIAuNXeNON]

i mean he literally should have understanding that she'll come back... she even says so in her letter he just didn't actually read what it said.

[@Vedhon]

@@LIAuNXeNON her letter says they aren't fit for each other and she is going on a journey. Nothing to suggest otherwise in fact it's even the other way around

[@_Helfer]

I love this show and I think I always will. The show just feels so raw and unfiltered that a lot of anime and shows can't really get away with or just have some other incentive to appeal too. And I love it that way, I dont want it to be some up beat, moe, isekai. I want it to be what it is now just something that a real person (good or bad) would do in a situation

[@cristianvogelfang5670]

One of the best stories i ever read and see, the grpw up of the characters and the building of the word + just show a human truing to be strong for the ones who care ... Is just pure and absolute magic

[@goosecf]

I really love how his real world problems still exist in the new world. All too often in isekai (and anime as a whole) you get a shitty mc that suddenly becomes "perfect" just because they're in a new place. On top of that, adding actual problems humans have and plot devices beyond "Big evil demon lord dramatically terrorizes small village with cute girls" really makes things more relatable. By far the best isekai out there when you aren't giving bonus points for nostalgia.

[@Ritsu362]

I also love the very normal problem of having somebody magic all my friends away and me to another continent and have to wonder if my family is alive or dead out there lmao

[@neroarchangel]

Yeah real world problem, like a pedophile curing his ED by sleeping with a child. GTFOH you sickos.

[@goosecf]

@@Ritsu362 Fair enough lol. But in my defense maybe some immigrant boy had his family deported somewhere and is on a journey across america to find them. Would be pretty relatable for that guy, and could make a fun show.

[@_TheStormThatIsApproaching]

I'll still give best Isekai title to Re:Zero thought.

[@Ritsu362]

@@goosecf it’s just that what you mentioned is present tho. It’s about a big evil guy terrorizing the world (even tho it’s not really obvious) with cute girls. It’s definitely more slower paced and the focus is more on Rudeus development, and that’s where it stands out. The characters. It has a lot of tropes but Mushoku does more with it despite the tropes

[@skataneric]

I think season 2 was great. Like most things in life, it usually takes something crazy to happen before we introspectively look at ourselves. Psychological ED was a really good plot device because it made Rudeus way more mindful of his perverted side and how he handles intimate relationships. The Sara relationship was tragic because he was freaking out and trying to figure out why this problem is happening. This wasn't some 10 year marriage where you can openly talk with your partner about your problems, this was a new budding relationship and he had zero experience. Soldat being a homie, and that scene where he's on his knees and grabs the knife *chefs kiss*. Also, having to watch Elinalise and her curse. Like yeah we see the panty shrine a few times, however he's using it as a nostalgic motivational tool like someone praying to a dead relatives tombstone, and not some perverted jack off monument. He idolizes Roxy. People forget this was a dude that was severely bullied into being a shut in incel. So his emotional growth stopped during his school days, replaced with hatred of everything in the world moving forward from that point, and now he's crossing that bridge again and re-learning how to be a functioning emotional person. I don't mind slow pacing as long as the character development and storytelling is good, and it really is with this show. Violet Evergarden, Frieren, etc... are good slower paced, world building, shows.

[@cockernugget48]

@@just_a_turtle_chad88 Dude wtf

[@bmo3778]

What I love about the anime adaptation is that they are loyal to the core value of Mushoku Tensei that makes it different than the modern isekai: character development. They made sure to focus on the characters and spend their entire time to show how they grow (and fall). Can't wait to see the next two characters that gets depressed after this S2 cour 1 Arc. they are both so depressed with the most irl logic, I almost cried reading

[@InoriVoid]

The difference is for me I just can't really get behind lil bro. He has no excuse dawg I'm still going to give this show a try tho

[@queenosaigbovo9664]

I ain't reading all that

[@michaelmitchel3471]

​@@InoriVoidI think if you can get over how crappy they made lil bro, I think you'll find the show good, because they handled everything else great(worldbuilding, character development, etc), but if your like me, and cannot, then it might not be for you, I know I had to eventually drop it.

[@wickermanbeescream6671]

I loved the slow burn of this season, and the re-introduction of Sylphie just made my day.

[@PetarSon]

I was honestly happy with the animation, and considering what part of his story they adapted, and what we got is perfectly enough as far as animation goes and its quality, and in terms of story, what I love about Mushoku Tensei is that it gives us time to get to know these characters and to understand them more, which I love, and whether we want to admit it or not, each of us can find ourselves in similar situations as our main character, in our past or present (and of course I'm talking about emotional and psychological challenges, none of us can use magic or fight dragons). I was satisfied with my experience of watching anime continuation of the story, and I can't wait to see the further continuations of this story.

[@pookachu150]

When he said the "i dont want to do anything" line that was a real feel. I've been in that headspace of "whats the point of trying" and all that. It's bad. You dont want to die but you don't want to live. You just want time to pass and for everyone to forget about you. You act like you're alright around others just so they don't ask more questions. You dont hate your friends or family but you don't want to burden them by saying you're not doing good. It really really sucks so when that VA gave it all he had when saying that line I almost cried.

[@EroPatches]

Hey, man, hope you're okay. Get help if you need it. My sister committed the S word today and she needed help badly. Get it before something bad happens and your family is left to pick up the pieces.

[@steii]

hey, I'm in that headspace right now. and thank you for your comment inmean a lot to know I'm not alone

[@elikangwa3995]

Okay let's take a moment for real talk bro are you good you sound like you're going through some stuff stay safe okay

[@gamercow4297]

You good bro?

[@lucasvanwijngaarden670]

I've been there too. Feeling like just existing meant being in pain. Just remember, you can always SD later, but you can never come back to life. The best advice I can give is take things slowly, but don't stay holed up at home all the time. That'll just get you stuck in your own head. There's no need to do anything special, just keep going to work, school or whatever your daily routine is. The pain will fade slowly over time and once you feel like you can handle it, talk about what caused this. Either with family, friends you can trust or if you need it, like I did, with a professional.

[@TheVonWeasel]

"You've probably encountered someone who went a little too close down Rudy's path" Well, of course I know him. He's me

[@MyVanir]

Hello there.

[@marin0the0magus]

Did you ever manage to get a hang of the whole "women" thing?

[@TheVonWeasel]

@@marin0the0maguswhat are those?

[@akilucky4040]

jesus christ. i hope neighbor's children are safe

[@MrDannyWright]

Hi, I'm Chris Hanson. Take a seat.

[@gaurav_W]

As a person who has had similar experinces as the mc in life with the bullying in school to high fear of rejection this anime is one of the most home hitting things i have watched in a while. It really emphasis on rudy and how it recovers which is arguably to me more important then any world building that we could have gotten aswell as any fights. 10/10 masterpiece.

[@Derpyaidan500]

I want to point out this is the only anime that has made me want to read the manga and then proceeded to read the entire light novel. And holy there is a lot of light novel to read. Makes me exited for future arcs

[@guythatlovespotato]

Mushoku peaked when he cured his ED.

[@mysteryrandomasian]

and the ED credit theme plays during it too

[@mattersondoom]

i almost cry

[@theAmazingJunkman]

the show wasn’t the only thing peaking that night

[@Shadeinside]

*Rudeus "peaked"

[@Kurogane3]

7:44 To add to this and this is very important to understand in my opinion when it comes to MT: Rudeus' main problem in his previous life was that while He did grow up, He did not mature. What I mean by this is his lack of experience in life that collectively result in someone acquiring the wisdom of an adult. In other words pre-isekai Rudeus is the literal definition of a "man-child". There is actually a good ANN interview with the author where He explains that He had an experience where in his childhood he was really good at something but ended up not pursuing this hobby any further out of fear of losing/not being the best at it. He wanted to quit while he was the best. He ended up regretting this a lot once he grew up... He then turned this feeling into a story where the MC gives up on everything he is failing at: From hobby like computer science (losing a programming tournament) to going to school (after the bullying incident). And the author wanted to imagine how it would shape a person if He takes this to the extreme. Write about someone giving up on interacting with people, burn down all bridges and live in isolation for 20 years (between 14 and 34). This is how you get the despicable and creepy MC of Mushoku Tensei. He acts creepy because that is his frame of reference. I mean we are talking about a guy who only interacted with woman through porn games. He lacks that expeience that healthy people has: First love, doing crazy stuff with friends that you regret later, getting in to a huge fight with your family in your teens... etc.... Things that you look back to later with equal amounts of cringe and nostalgia. That cringe feeling comes from you being mature now. (Just think of all the things the Trash Taste boys are talking about with cringe, like liking certain anime that was perfectly normal 12 years ago but now its just mid and cringe....) In other words Mushoku Tensei is a story about a guy growing up for the second time physically and maturing for the first time. This is why season 2 is so important to the wider story, because it covers that chaotic transition period in everybody's life (roughly between 14-25) where they shed their childhood to attain maturity through their chaotic experiences. For this reason, season 2, with all of its weird plot points, and Rudeus with all of his flaws, are one of the most important arcs in the entire story. And it only gets Peak-er from here on out. P.S. For those who stil did not realize: ED is a thickly laid metaphor to his low self esteem which was the reason he kept giving up on stuff in his previous life.

[@Dangozaki]

As someone who doesn't like Rudeus specifically because of his flaws, I appreciate the take and it helped me open my eyes a bit more. Although I still can't stomach the guy, I might pick it back up if bro ever gets decent enough character development.

[@Kurogane3]

​@@Dangozaki That is a great mindset to treat this show.

[@yiqingtan4079]

Well worded comment. Thank you for taking the time.

[@Erick-tv8oq]

SPOILERS FOR THE REST OF MUSHOKU TENSEI SERIOUSLY DON'T READ PAST THIS IF YOU HAVEN'T READ THE LN OR THE WN For me, the moment Rudy went from being an annoying piece of shit to a character I genuinely liked was when he sees Paul die. It's like the world comes crashing down on him and he realizes the sheer weight of his actions in his previous life, the connection he could've had with his parents, how horrible he was by being a parasite to them and not even showing up to their funeral. He realizes all this just as he realizes he genuinely loved Paul, and it's heartbreaking. I think the most telltale sign of maturity is when someone can look at their past actions and realize how stupid they were, and that's the moment Rudy looked at his entire past life and realized just how much he messed up. It's the tipping point that turns Rudy from someone who barely takes his new life seriously (to the point where he thinks getting to lose his virginity is "good enough" and he can die happy after that) to someone who would not only set the world ablaze for his family, but kneel and beg for them too.

[@MrDannyWright]

I think his main problem was being a pedo.

[@CatLeone2003]

After we saw the true Soldat, I started thinking he was so arrogant because he has experience. He doesn't want novice adventurers dying out there. It was an act to try and keep him from having to hear about noobs dying for a little longer maybe.

[@Steve-xo5pq]

As someone who deals with extreme anxiety and agoraphobia irl, I related to season 1 a lot. In particular when he leaves home for the first time. That scene will never not make me cry lol. I haven't watched season 2 yet but honestly considering his background be before he got isekaid, the ED thing seems pretty on brand. From what I understand ED can be caused by two things, blood flow issues (this usually happens as people get older, but not always), but also I've heard it can also happen to people who have bad anxiety. I'm paused on this video right now because I want to avoid spoilers, but I just wanted to say, one of the things I like about Rudy's character and the show in general, is that who Rudy was before coming the the fantasy world still matters and effects him a lot. Considering the "over coming" anxiety scene was so impactful and is still one of my favorite scenes in anime, im personally pretty stoked to see season 2 (pp jokes and all!)

[@maxxsbrother2]

Leave it to Gigguk to come up with a brilliant psychological deduction on a series that has a character with erectile dysfunction. But seriously, I love Gigguk’s breakdowns like this because he comes up with thoughts I would have never considered in a 100 years. Life is hard, it’s long, it’s not easy, and defeat is always a possibility, even when you have already overcome it before. Idk why but his calm explanation of how this show can mirror life to an almost unsettling degree and how that’s okay really hit a note with me. Thanks Gigguk, keep going my favorite degenerate.

[@KokieTv]

What is brilliant about giving a character erectile dysfunction

[@Libo1595]

That's why he is the GOAT, that's why he is the legendary VA-grant

[@KairuFreestar91]

I was really heart broken in the start of the arc when rudy got slapped by the blond girl, i was really hoping they would develop into a pair. but by the end of the season i realized he had to go through that experience to find the courage to move on. overall this season was a "slow" season for the series but it sets up a lot and I can't wait for the 2nd part later on!

[@wor1dconquerer170]

Sarah was my favorite character. Apparently she wasn't in the original webnovel. It's too bad they couldn't have made her a main character. But atleast I already spoiled myself on future parts of Musho Tensei

[@Mayhaps-a-turtle]

You have to feel a bit bad for Sarah, but at the same time she dodged a bullet. If Rudy could not overcome his trauma, all Sarah would find is him trying to use her to fill the void. His feelings for her would never truly be genuine and the relationship would be fated for a much more toxic ending for the both of them had it not ended prematurely.

[@Potata_Potata]

@@Mayhaps-a-turtleRudeus can only fall in love with someone who actually bonded with him and then save him mentally or physically, Sara will never ever be able to do any of those things so they will never work. Sylphie actually bonded with Rudeus twice and she saved him mentally. spoiler alert .. . . . . . . . . and frankly every single Rudeus wives is better than Sara.

[@tiagobelo4965]

​@@wor1dconquerer170yep, but she was in a short spinoff of the manga (no idea on the Webnovel) that is considered canon, having read it it's a shame it wasn't originally included, getting to see what happened during the time skip was quite fun at times, and at others let you understand why our boy became the way he did

[@tiagobelo4965]

​@@Potata_Potataoh cmon mate, Sara was pretty good towards the end

[@user-gv1ei5ig8c]

The Oedipus in an orphanage pun went under appreciated

[@HEXAN-tv9eu]

amazing to hear I'm not the only one in love with this show, this season was an incredible Rollercoaster, finding his a new almost family spending months with and falling for one to then spiral SO far in one day all the way to attempt to take his life, and then find old friends make new ones and finally reunite with his first real friend and now love all the while dealing with incredible trauma. I know the pace is incredibly slow and many wont care for it but it is so impactful I can't help but love it

[@jhoannaalcala5696]

Being at this stage where I genuinely hate myself and Gigguk narrates every single thing that I feel right now gives me comfort that I might not be the only one who feels this way, that things could get better with time or even if it doesn't that's how life is.

[@jedimika]

Exactly. My marriage is ending, I feel like this is my darkest hour and a fucking anituber just gave me one of the best "The sun will rise again" speeches I've heard in the past week. I doubt you'll see this, but thank you Garnt.

[@sirkensington2269]

That's the beauty of Mushoku Tensei man. It really does show you that despite how much you might hate yourself, you can change for the better and become someone that you can be proud of but you have to put in the effort

[@thomasandrewclifford]

I hope you are able to surround yourself with people who see things to like about you that you don't see in yourself.

[@Lightning_Ace]

I've been like that a couple months ago, barely recoverd. I am quite the introvert, but I reached out to people, told them about my troubles, my existential crysis. Colleagues, friends, family. I also did meditation, therapy and read on how to get better - it helped, but opening up to others was by far the most cathartic experience. They've opened up to me in return. I laughed at having though that I was alone feeling like that.

[@ltb1345]

That was me a few years ago. I wish you the best.

[@SpencerGatten]

Mushoku Tensei has always felt like the most realistic Fantasy series I have ever seen.

[@rajyavardhansingh4491]

I feel the same, i wish people like you were in my class

[@mrglassbadguy485]

yes cause that's what people from fantasy, the realistic aspects of sexual modern degeneracy and a protagonist that makes root for the antagonists

[@rajyavardhansingh4491]

@@mrglassbadguy485 people like you should stick to watching Demon Slayer or fire punch or something like that, Mushoku Tensei just isn't for you.

[@labibanora2852]

fire force??@@rajyavardhansingh4491

[@xaius4348]

I changed my opinion after a while, but this is why I loved episode 1 of Shield Hero so damn much. Dude gets transported into a fantasy world, assumes like many of us would have that everything is going to go his way in this exciting new world where he's a special hero, and makes some naive oversites because of it. Ultimately ends up at rock bottom with no one to be by his side, and next to zero options, and makes some controversial decisions, because who cares? Everyone already hates him and sees him as a villain, what does he have to lose? Seems like Shield Hero wasn't the only one attempting to "Rise" through adversity.

[@jedediahjehoshaphat]

Don't worry 2nd part of Season 2 will cover the Begaritt Continent arc, then the action will really begin ( plus heartbreak ) ⚔️ 🔥

[@sahilchaulkar4293]

Mushoku Tensei season 2 was a masterpiece, I love evey single episode of it ❤

[@tilenborovnik3176]

We gon be eating good in april!

[@Chaos.Creates]

@@tilenborovnik3176Ik, I can’t wait!!!

[@aktamannen1989]

ED arc went hard

[@UrekMazino1337]

It went soft

[@slpyOb]

Sure... it went... "hard"

[@high.level.noob.]

Mushoku Tensei, for me is just escapism at it’s purest. This is what isekai SHOULD be.

[@BringerOfD]

you want to escape to a reality where you have ED?

[@draglonconx7771]

what?????

[@sindri1447]

@@BringerOfD that's not necessarily what escapism means...

[@vizdrom]

Exactly, it's the most immersive shit ever.

[@cirion66]

@@BringerOfD Well at least it makes your character grow. ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[@dinoeebastian]

Mushoku Tensei is one of the few anime that I was never bored watching, every episode felt like it added somehow

[@mawungeteye657]

Rewatching FMAB and at this point I just cant wait to see the video essay when Gigguk finally watches it 🔥

[@vrushalikalyankar4662]

I always wondered why I loved this show. Now I know, I have not experienced pain like Rudues has, but I have failed, tried to get back up, trying to fix my schedule, exercise, balance everything and then I just kept falling sick or something else came up,uni stuff. It's always hard to get back up, but I have to, it's nice knowing someone else has it like that

[@swedishfish2357]

Rudeus failed to get back up multiple times 😅

[@FuriousFireDude]

9:50 - 10:00 This is what makes Mushoku Tensei so *PEAK.* It clearly conveys the despair Rudeus feels in this moment. The story is all about development and change.

[@actionvids35]

It about growth and eperience and a personal jpurney.

[@cptKamina]

The pedoscum should have done it at that moment.

[@dragoknight1832]

Honestly one of my favourite scenes in all of anime. I love it when a anime respects your intellect and MT does just that

[@joeericestrada3175]

​​@@dragoknight1832agree. Both this scene and when sylphie was coming back to the bedroom. Both scenes were short and assumed you were actually smart. They were short but so fucking powerful in their actions.

[@theAmazingJunkman]

And it happened so fast, any other show could easily have drawn that out for a good 30 seconds, and here it just slaps you in the face

[@KusogakiRenfir]

This season was about a dude struggling with ED, and yet it was more memorable and impactful than the entirety of Demon Slayer and JJK. Let that sink in

[@joneyor6595]

You always catch the definition of each anime that i love and have watched, your description of the feelings and emotions each story and animation gives is perfect man, and indeed, everything you said describes exactly how this season made me feel, keep the amazing content dude :3!

[@wraith176]

As someone who is currently dealing with ED, (genetic hormone imbalance) it really made this arc resonate with me, because it is very taxing on your mental health.

[@not_ecchi2806]

Yeah i loved this season. I dont think every episode was necessary and could have been cut down a bit, but the build up left me with a giant smile on my face during the final 2 episodes. I love seeing Rudy grow as a person and finally having someone that will always be by his side. Also good for Rudy for finding a girl just as down bad as him.

[@kristoffer2250]

This is Mushoku Tensei. If an aphrodisiac gag became a setup for a payoff dozens of episodes later, then all those episodes you watched are the same. Rifujin makes all of it necessary

[@Zlyde007]

@@kristoffer2250 Rifujin did such an amazing work with MT, that I actually Wanted to read the story of the MC's kids. unlike some 'other' example...

[@jeltehoekstra2952]

As a light novel reader, I feel like adopted it very well. Even some of the skips like the dragon fight which I really wanted to see initially. All / most of the characters introduced in this arc are important for the future. Also it lined up well for the ending, because continueing after where we are now would feel more like a new start then an ending

[@ryzkyjaeger07]

What i find lacking was how they portrayed Asura in the anime as much more innocent with regards to perversion than what the LN or the webnovel portrayed her to be lol.

[@lorenzomeulli750]

Eh, not really, trust me lol. They already cut a lot of stuff and as a LN reader you feel it. This cour was really on a thin line on this topic. They kept it well paced but a lot was cut, not enough to be a problem, but still a lot

[@techead23]

I really like season 2. The pure focus on Rudy having to deal with all the trauma he's collected, and his ED being a physical symptom of it finally built up too much.

[@brawn7828]

I would never hadve thought a video by Garnt about ED would get me emotional. Amazing writing man.

[@kizufan8726]

I think this was the cour that LN readers knew would filter battle shounen fans. This is a story where the characters drive the action and not vice versa. We are entering the two most painful arcs of the series, some of the most raw, dramatic stuff that will ever be put in anime so there needs to be some break in action to set up the players. Next cour will change the pace around again with a mixture of family drama, a lot of action and adventure, and more tragedy/drama. Rudeus gets put through the ringer again. Season 3 will be pure pain until a certain point probably around the end of the season. At that point, the anime will be recognized as a medium-defining masterpiece if the directors do their job. If they fumble it, it will be sad because it will waste such good source material.

[@MajinOthinus]

It's not driven by the characters though, it's driven by nothing. You could easily cut the whole arc down to a third or fourth of the length and still get every relevant scene and character development with full context.

[@kizufan8726]

The conflict is internal. The whole school laughed at his penis when they tied him up. His first sexual experience and she ghosts him and would anything but ED make sense if your trying to make the story feel "real". He fails to realize how deeply his self-esteem was damaged until he tried to sleep with Sara. The prostitute set forth the path of self-discovery. His breakthrough was discovering that the prostitute was right. He needs to be with someone that he completely trusts. Thus, in the last episode, they contrast the empty cup of wine with the spilled wine in the scene with Eris. Regret vs. no regret. He then takes responsibility for another, a key step to taking life seriously, which was his goal since episode 1. Not all struggle is external. That's odd to say about an anime but is typical in other literature. The next cour will have an external struggle, pure pain, and drama but it will be driven by another internal struggle and step towards character development. The third season will be intense action, even more pain, lore and drama as he finally has no choice but to make difficult decisions to achieve his goal of taking life seriously.@@MajinOthinus

[@toxickingchristian2645]

I actually quite enjoyed Rudy’s time at school in the LN. The slice of life pace was really comforting and just seeing him and his crew live their life on a day to day basis was really nice. I actually wish they incorporated them more into the anime. They’re a really great supporting cast

[@StupidAnon-gn8ih]

@@MajinOthinus "It's not driven by the characters though, it's driven by nothing. You could easily cut the whole arc down to a third or fourth of the length and still get every relevant scene and character development with full context." That's simply untrue.

[@fredericabitch3983]

lmao he gets no development@@StupidAnon-gn8ih

[@roxas1237]

I think it's really impressive because even though a lot of isekai came out since, Mushoku Tensei and Re:Zero are still the best isekai in terms of almost everything. God I love these two shows. Can't wait for part 2 of Mushoku season 2 and Re:Zero season 3 🔥🔥. Have a great day everyone 👍.

[@jaredpankratz224]

Because the characters (especially the main character) are realistically flawed and have actual depth and complexity like real people would. Mushoku Tensei is really good (I'm reading the LN) but in my opinion Re: Zero is still number one. Rudy is a character about the opportunity to have a fresh start and it is amazing, but Subaru is a character about accepting and loving himself despite his failures and his suffering. I think Subaru's development is incredible and incredibly important. Both are crazy good and I wish the rest of the genre had followed their example instead of being corrupted by Sword Art Online and end up filled with Kirito clones. I hate SAO with a passion even though I watched and rewatched most of it when I was young. I just didn't see how bad it was and I guarantee that its influence was what made the fantasy anime of today so saturated with crap.

[@aeirie-ii1993]

I always wonder why people blame sao that much when sao even not isekai anime and the genre technically different. In my opinion isekai actually try mimic mushoku, they try to remove controversial part from mushoku and take the only acceptable part from it, but u know amateur writer is amateur writer at the end of the day, no mather how much they mimic good stuff they simply dont have ability to actually write a good stuff.

[@QWERTY-gp8fd]

90% of isekai mc look like kirito v2123123.@@aeirie-ii1993

[@l33tnobody1337]

Anyone who's read the LN knows HOW MUCH there is yet to come. I just love this whole story and how far it goes still is just mad. We're not even 15% through the source material yet lol

[@Soundwave119]

Thank for pointing out the strongest point Mushoku Tensei has it making characters feel life like and them relatable. That in reality that most people are not good or bad but a mixture of both and are trying to doing the best they can to get by. Keep up the great work 👍!

[@antonschnetler3391]

I rarely comment on videos but seeing your video reminded me of my thoughts when I finished this arc,how for the first time i didnt cry cause sad moment happened in the show or sad anime things but cried because as stupid as it sounds i felt like i was rudeus and him overcoming his struggles just made me start crying tears of joy. So thank you gigguk for once again an amazing video showcasing this amazing story to the world

[@xGSxAmAZyn]

Cheers mate

[@imprudentdev1503]

Mushoku Tensei is what Isekai should strive to be. Isekai as a genre has so points you can take advantage of to create amazing stories, it's a shame that people only focus on the escapism side of things

[@christianstephan7301]

I watch way too many Isekai storys because I personally love the potential this kind of setting has, but only a handful of title actually dare to make use of it in a meaningful capacity. I'd even take the humorous ones as a positive example and yet there remains a vast majority of works that are just power fantasy escapism where the only reason for it being an isekai boils down to: "and that's why he has special powers". Isekai shouldn't be a lazy-ass explaination for why someone is OP in a new world. It should be a story about being in a new world. If we do not incorporate the real world into the story or character in any way, we should have just written a normal fantasy story. That's why Mushoku Tensei leaves an impression upon it's viewers. Take for example the relationship problematic of Rudeus being mentally older, where everyone is concerned about it in some kind of manner, compared to for example the "The World's Finest Assassin Gets Reincarnated in Another World as an Aristocrat" (F that title) with an even older MC mentally but no one bets an eye if the girls that flock to him or his show of affection for one of them. Why is that? Because no one cares about the MC or his past life. It just feels like he is a vastly different person. So neither his personality nor his past age are of any concern to us. It being an Isekai is just a means to make him OP in any way. Mushoku Tensei is build different. Mushoku Tensei is an actual story about a guy transported to another world. And I am glad that it exists.

[@Sareza.]

Isekai are just like that, an escapism story, do you know why they want to be transported into another world? It's because they want to escape from reality. That's why most isekai are so cliche, unlike MT which truly explores the growth of a broken person.

[@banjoowo4001]

people underrate overlord so much

[@frostyblade8842]

@banjoowo4001 Nah, Overlord is just a big edge fest, there's no progression, it's just 'big evil guy does evil things so funny'

[@bigh99267]

About pedophiles? It probably shouldn't.

[@Sigma1]

I love how this anime has actual characters, instead of npcs.

[@wuxiagamescentral]

Well considering his ED is the biggest reason he goes to the Academy it makes sense that it was a central issue. It helped him reunite with Slyphie who helped him deal with many of his issues

[@bigfatgoalie]

Laughed way too hard at Oedipus Waking up in an orphanage 😂 Genius

[@trevorv87]

9:42 this scene made me feel scared, upset and so many other feelings. Truly I felt this was great story telling since I hadn't had that happen watching anything for a while

[@kjyu]

but personally, i can't connect with the dub as much as with the sub..

[@lexus9759]

S2 got me more hooked than S1 even tho in S1 all the action happend. Its like you said, S2 made me believe this is some real person in a real fantasy world, it feels crazy realistic

[@devinsantos9427]

What I miss the most out of the first season is actually the world building as the intro played. I know we are just in a school but idk show me more lil bits of the world

[@neutrophil6758]

While it didn't have as many fight scenes, unlike a lot of shows, season 2 still managed to deliver some great overall character animation during dialogues or simply in general, for exemple, the scene where he tries to kill himself is just so smooth and it really manages to follow the momentum. I feel that sadly, this kind of animation is generally forgotten and lost to the hype of fight scenes, but it's what made this season really look alive to me.

[@Zero_Li24]

This season was actually alright, the cunny scenes really saved the show. Truly the best plot out there, underage segs go wild!

[@shyguy5473]

I still hope the people responsible for season 1 come back eventually. Season 2 was only a slight downgrade but I think it still looked good enough. Like it went from a 10 to a 7 or an 8. My favourite episode was the one when Rudeus meets Silent Seven star. That's a plot point I wasn't expecting. It kind of makes sense why this story is an isekai. Random girl from earth caused the mass teleportation incident. We also see them differntiate between the Human language of the world of MT and the Japanese language. Not to mention she actually looks like a typical Japanese person. No one in MT world has black hair. It was such a genius way of storytelling.

[@Zero-vf7pt]

@@JeSt4m dude what you said actually hit me like imagine mushoku tensei is just extended backstory and real story start after he die.. gah damn its actually mind blowing for me i aint gon lie

[@lorenzomeulli750]

​@@JeSt4mJust remove this. Too close to spoiler and It doesn't matter now

[@ahmadmanga]

​@@JeSt4mthis is a big spoiler because despite being as you said, not in the story, the reveal of it being something like that is in the story and a major plot twist!

[@JeSt4m]

@@ahmadmanga There is no such reveal in the story.. like at all. Not even until the ending and a single person know about this. We literally know about this from the word of god (author) himself that said he planned to write a sequel but never did. It's absolutely non relevant in MT plot or progression. It's basically a supplementary lore material, like information from companion lore book.

[@Zoom03352]

no that is definitely spoiler stuff, anything that hasnt been revealed yet is spoiler stuff, also its not 500 years later but 100@@JeSt4m

[@biggamer7245]

I think “realistic” is one of the best ways to describe Mushoku Tensei, it’s one of the words I hadn’t thought of when talking about it until now because it’s an isekai with magic, but I definitely agree, it is realistic.

[@PrxtectedDuck]

im just kinda mad we had to take a break for part 2 of season 2 in jjk for a month and its a week is mushoku tensei and then I remembers that the mushoku tensei animators actually see their families and I quickly stopped complaining to myself

[@pstuart17]

Thank you for including the clip at 9:38. One of the most powerful moments of the season and it gets overlooked. Soldat went from being a total asshat to being one of the most down-to-earth and steadfast friends Rudy can call on any time. That's the unseen power of Rudy's character growth and impact on the world. Slowing down the pace enough for you to see the small ripples he causes in the world is a refreshing break from the 0-100% pace the first season had. After Eris's departure brought Rudy's emotional development to a complete dead fucking stop, he needed to start with small steps. And in doing so, you see him become a better person (still not a GREAT person, but getting closer to consistently 'good' at least). Every major development he has with his 'maturity' is usually balanced by a new challenge, and just when you thought Rudy couldn't get lower than post-Eris breakup you watch him reach for that knife thinking "I've really done it now. I've fucked up again just like I fuck up everything else." But even at his new lowest moment, he can still not help but be within arm's reach of SOMEONE he's changed for the better. Even us as an audience are torn up in that moment. My roommate was just muttering "WTF is wrong with you, Rudy?" right as Sarah is revealed, but even after that, when he grabs the knife we still were yelling "Soldat, he's not OK, bro!" And who's there to stop him? This asshole-turned-gigachad. The real world doesn't operate like a Shounen arc. People regress. Problems don't stay solved. New ones come up and they're harder BECAUSE of the scars left by the previous problem. The story does a fantastic job of showing that sometimes all you can do is keep busy and keep your heart open to change. Stop closing yourself off and be open to help. For the manga readers, this latest chapter is proof that Rudy is learning from his past mistakes, and he wouldn't have been able to do what he did if he hadn't experienced the current entirety of both of his lives. He is truly becoming better than the sum of his parts as he pieces them together into a functional adult.

[@colinsmith1495]

Honestly, this arc is a perfect representation of what makes Mushoku Tensei so great. MC isn't The Hero, The Chosen One. Trauma and real problems are handled seriously, and that means people making jokes about it, including bad ones that land horribly. Not everything goes right for the MC. People get hurt. People heal. Other things happen in the world because, guess what, the world doesn't care if you have problems, the world is still going.

[@leidincradian144]

Well said man

[@bigfrankfraser1391]

its basically about a regular everyday dude who just so happens to be overpowered but focuses more on just living each day

[@jakkank]

​@@bigfrankfraser1391 even at the end he isnt even that overpowered. We get a glimpse of what rudeus wanting to be OP in the future. Rudues wanting to have a normal happy life results in him not becoming the strongest he could be and thats fine.

[@Tounushi]

The beautiful part of his place in the story of the wider world is that he is temporally nowhere near the epic world-changing events (Teleportation Incident notwithstanding) that the world has faced in the past or is to face in the future. The only indicators of an epic confrontation coming are the Sacred Beast puppy and Perugius taking his sweet time spawn camping Laplace. He isn't swept into some world-saving quest or fighting some world-ending peril. He is just living in that world. -No chosen one to aid- ,no dark lord to slay, no grand quest.

[@bigfrankfraser1391]

@@jakkank rudeus just wants to be with his his little friend group, be a massive pervert towards women, and live a normal life, hes basically every teenager ever

[@HelianGamePiano]

I love the fact that I learn all the anime about without being spoiled anything when watching Gigguk. Well done.

[@snally6111]

Somehow, Rudius’s depression after she left him hit me just as hard as the eclipse did in Berserk. They hit mental anguish so well.

[@Sexually_Vayne]

Simply put he had ED because he was heartbroken over Eris, literally the only girl he had ever been with and then she just up and leaves him....he doesn't know why she left or wtf is going, and for all he knows is he could of done something wrong to upset her or he wasnt good enough. So he feared that kind of rejection again after the fact. On top of that it was part of his character development, though he is still a pervy little bastard he just doesn't get enjoyment out of that kind of thing like he use to, all in all its him literally growing the fk up and people just can't seem to wrap their heads around that.

[@JanitorScruffy]

He has surpassed the age he stopped maturing in his old life, and I think by the time he hits 20 he might be as close to normal as a guy from a family of degenerate nobles can be.

[@Dr.Jelly22]

Even if people have mixed feelings about ED being a driving factor in the story, IMO Rudy dealing with ED is such a genius move from the author and probably the best thing that could happen to him. Some people like to accuse MT being wish fulfillment or trying to excuse the horrible behavior from Rudy, while completely ignoring writing decision and story beats that are specifically designed to force Rudy to change. When Roxy saw Rudy's talent in magic, her confidence took a hit and instead of developing a romance, she left to pursue knowledge to become a better mage. When Sylphy became too dependent on Rudy, Paul recognized that and shipped him away so both can grow on their own. When Eris started being more comfortable around Rudy on his 10th birthday, the teleport incident threw them across an entire continent in a new and unknown scenario, where they had no time to become intimate. When Eris became too dependent on Rudy, Orsted stepped in and forced her to acknowledge that Rudy isn't invincible and can't protect her forever. Showing her that she needs to be strong on her own, leading to her abandoning him. Now, even after losing his virginity, Rudy isn't celebrating this new W he achieved in his new life. Instead, he needs to deal with abandonment issues, self realization, healthy support system from friends, and fear of intimacy. *Just* as he reached puberty, the chances of getting laid are ripped away from him for 3 years. In those years he finds new reasons to keep going (finding Zenith and not wasting his second chance at life, instead of sexual gratification). When he gets into an intimate relationship with Sara, too fast for his own good, his body rejects it and makes him feel worthless. After joining the university, he finally gets the chance to lead a normal school life, something he lost in his old life. Now he can make actual friends, and even has PLATONIC relationships with women! He even fell in love with a "man", forcing him to realize that a romantic relationship doesn't need to be based on sexual desire! And ironically, the "climax" of this arc, is not him getting to shoot his load, but instead him being able to have an actual healthy intimate relationship. This is the exact rehabilitation that Rudy needed to get away from the unhealthy habits he formed in his old life and now he can finally become "Rudeus Greyrat"

[@iknowwhy2629]

So the lesson here was Rudy can only get hard for a few underage girls that he loves, not all of them. yea pretty deep. Rudy does not change, the author just could not age the MC(Rudy) and keep the love interests underage. I mean I think even he did not want a 60 year old(95 at that point) dude still going for underage kids without breaking the story.

[@Kinglysharkis]

​@@iknowwhy2629sounds like you haven't read the comment and don't know what a reincarnation is

[@iknowwhy2629]

@@Kinglysharkis As you can see, the comment is edited. also I know what reincarnation is. let me make my point simpler. if a 30 year old died and was reincarnated and kept all their memories but this time this person was in a body of a kid, he would not suddenly be attracted to underage kids. well unless that person is already a pedo. everything else is cope.

[@neroarchangel]

40y old pedophile sleeping with a child is genius writing to you??? You should be locked up in an institution.

[@stateofhibernation]

​@@iknowwhy2629finally someone who gets it! I feel like I'm surrounded by crazy huffing copium to justify his gross acts when he's still mentally his previous adult self like it's some kind of cosmic loophole. It's such an unnecessary part that brings down the shows as a whole honestly.

[@219Hexagons]

honestly i loved this arc becuase of what it did to Rudeus in being this great last stage for his emotioanl growth. In his past life he was alone, partially becuase of rejection by others, partially because of his own refusal to try and build any human connections, suddenly he's thrown into new world with a loving family and later mentor in roxy and he has to learn how to step out of his comfort zone and make real connections with people, which he does for the first time with the timid Sylphie, then later is emotionally mature enough to help his fmaily not fall apart, and his reward for achiving this level of emotional maturity? He gets to move to level 2. Now with the greatrats, he's in a much more difficult situation, Eris is about as unlike Sylphie as you can get, she's a force of personality and the support he does get is far less unconditional. Yet he succeds in learning to live with Eris and the Greyrats, becoming a valued memeber of the household, even to Eris' mother who had once despised him. His reward for ths personal growth? A swift teleportation to the demon continent with Eris for level 3. Now the only support Rudy has is in other damaged incomplete people and the challenge he faces is literrally life and death as they try to get back from the demon continent. It's the toughest and most emotionally challenging part of the journey and his reward for doing it and fianlly returning home is to sleep with the one person who has stuck with him the longest, the person who grounds him emotionally, achiving his highest high, before being flat abandoned by her and crashing him down to his lowest point. This is the start of level 4. Rudy has nothing and nobody going into this season, ghislane left with Eris, he left his reamining family behind to get eris home, rujierd is gone, the greyrats are deposed, he hasn't seen roxy or sylphie for years. He has to rebuild everything from the ground up with no support and he sucks at it. Even when people offer him help he turns it down, more scared of rejection than lonliness, and then when he begins to trust just a little again he ruins it all for himself once more. This season is about him recovering from that, from the absolute rock bottom and i love it.

[@Tounushi]

"the absolute rock bottom" in terms of what he has at his disposal, but not in terms of his disposition. It gets worse. Reading the LN, that's a theme: whenever he is utterly alone in both a real and figurative sense, he is at his most vulnerable and sapped of his strength. In this, he is most alone after Eris leaves him. The next moment is when he realizes he's clumsily destroyed the connections he's spent nearly a year building to support any kind of recovery and he can't even bear the thought of it, prefering to end it right there. Soldat is the first pair of hands that picks him up before he falls in that hole. Elinalise does her part passing him along. Even Hitogami supports him to move along. But the hands that got him to finally stand are Sylphy's. But when *that* time comes, he will _feel_ alone. More alone than he could ever have imagined.

[@realfitzmarker]

If I had a nickel for every time I hear a coming of age animated show about a blonde haired boy who has a past life, whose love interests consists of a smart girl with a long lifespan, a red haired girl with a short temper and a green haired girl who uses magic, I'd have two nickels which isn't a lot but it's weird that it happened twice.

[@frostyblade8842]

What's the 2nd one?

[@realfitzmarker]

@@frostyblade8842 The 2nd one is an anime, while the 1st one is a cartoon.

[@SebastienTheIncubus]

I loved season 2 i dont care what people say. The character growth was beatufiul, the struggle was great. It didnt need to be as intense as season 1.

[@gs8777]

And it aint done yet! Just wait for part 2.

[@zenkichihitoyoshi9513]

Season 2 is much slower and covers minor parts of the story as a whole while only touching on the major plot points but it's a buildup for what's coming. It's sooooo worth it.

[@Master10k2]

Let's just hope those key animators have returned for Part 2, because we'll need them.

[@Akira-cd2qs]

I love how Mushoku Tensei handled building up new characters and making their main character grow (or stop growing iykwim)

[@djex2994]

​@@Master10k2or we get a seven deadly frames moment id cry

[@obarich]

@@Master10k2They have their own studio purely for mushoku and onimai

[@visoth7791]

The "Plot" of Mushoku Tensei doesn't really fully start until season 3. Until then, its mostly character interactions and development. Which is exactly the same we got in this season. If season 1's second half plot was summarized as "going from point A to point B, an escort mission" then season 2 first halfs plot is summarized to be "overcoming trauma and rekindling an old relationship". Both are very much "major plot points" and affect more than just the season they reside in. But again, depending what you define "major plot", none of that really starts until volume 15 / season 3.

[@reezwave]

Why are you changing the thumbnail? The "Yes. Really." one is perfect, it's reflect your AOT video which means that both AOT and Mushoku Tensei are goated.