Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation: Season 2 – Review
In its second season, “Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation” dials down a bit on the action, replacing it with diving deeper into Rudy’s efforts to not repeat the mistakes of his past life.
In its second season, “Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation” dials down a bit on the action, replacing it with diving deeper into Rudy’s efforts to not repeat the mistakes of his past life.
“Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation” wraps things up by having Rudy bring Roxy and Zenith home and deliver the news about Paul.
In this travel episode, Rudy and Roxy focus more on each other than trying to figure out what’s going on with Zenith.
As Rudy and Paul finally catch a glimpse of what may be Zenith, they are met with a Hydra whose power for Rudy may only be second to Orsted.
As Roxy and Rudy get reacquainted, feelings bubble up and distract Rudy as the search for Zenith continues.
Multiple reunions make this a heartfelt episode but don’t expect the final reunion to be with Zenith.
Rudy and Elinalise begin their journey to rescue Zenith, and you’re led to wonder if you should worry about it being too easy?
Man-God makes an appearance after Rudy receives a disturbing letter that disrupts the upward trajectory his life has enjoyed as of late.
Norn’s perspective about her brother are confronted as Rudy finds himself, once again, forced to reflect on his past.
With the arrival of his little sisters, Rudy finds himself having to adjust not only to them around but also to how they remind him of himself.
Nanahoshi has a bit of a breakdown, which follows Paul asking Rudy for a favor.
Rudy and Sylphie host a wedding reception at their home, and while it is mostly tranquil, a surprise leaves someone in tears.
“Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation” returns, and Rudy is prepping for the wedding he promised Sylphie.
With Rudy and Sylphie confessing their feelings comes the question of how she will handle his ED and whether the first half of the season ends on a high note or one which is bittersweet.
With Sylphie’s gender discovered, so comes the question of whether she’ll make a move or have it where she and Rudy just share this secret, and not much comes of it.
In a mostly slice-of-life episode, we’re reminded of Rudy’s daily routine. But, with him, once again, questioning his feelings for Sylphie, it seems we’re starting to get to the point where he wants to act on what he feels.
As Sylphie continues to wrestle with her feelings, she introduces Rudy to someone of his past who causes him to have a dramatic and visceral reaction.
For those who might have been uncomfortable with the last two episodes, rejoice! While Rudy does have perverted moments, this episode is more dedicated to his strength as he takes on multiple duels.
Rudy gets back into being a bit of a divisive pervert after Zanoba reveals to him what the Doldia girls did.
Rudy continues to grow closer to Fitz, to the point of questioning his sexuality, and he ends up in a slave market in this episode.
Rudy arrives at the Ranoa University of Magic where familiar faces from season 1, like Sylphie’s, greet him, and he gets into a situation that could trigger ill feelings from his past.
While Elinalise’s arrival comes with multiple instances of good news, unfortunately, Rudy still is unable to take advantage of what Elinalise is known to offer.
Rudy goes on his first date and has his first opportunity to have sex after what happened with Eris, but – things go awry.
Rudy meets an enemy who may not, yet, lay a hand on him, as one of his new friends are put in a life and death situation, with one not making it.
We pick up where we left off with Rudy, and he is still down in the dumps until a life-or-death situation wakes him up from his stupor.
Rather than pick up continuing Rudy’s quest, “Mushoku Tensei Jobless Reincarnation” decides to fill in the gap between Rudy leaving Sylphie behind and what she did after the destruction of Buena Village.
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