Aug 9, 2024
I want to write this review because for the first time ever, I felt like I changed as a person when finishing a series.
I don't really want to get into analysis but more so review, so I wont be able to fully give you my thoughts on certain parts. With that out of the way, lets get into it.
The story of MT is one that really just felt alive and immersive to me. Unlike most other Isekai's the MC, Rudeus, takes on a similar perspective to most readers on an isekai world. He views those around him as NPCs and just basically uses this second
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chance he's given to do things without consequences. The realization that his actions have consequences towards other sentient and living human beings also helped the readers realize the same thing: that Rudeus wasn't in a world tailored specifically for him to be the hero, but rather just participate in another world's storyline. Yes, you heard that right, the author, Rifujin na Magnote, acknowledged the fact that most Isekais feel like they revolve around the MC. He acknowledged the fact that Isekai's feel like a game, rather than their own world, and that's the charm of MT's world-building that makes it so special and unique not just compared to other isekais, but other fantasy anime in general. It does all this while still keeping the fact Rudeus is needed to be an Isekai'd character for this story to work.
Lets talk about Rudeus Greyrat. Yes, I'd agree that his character in the earlier episodes/volumes was definitely uncomfortable to watch, but that's what makes it special. Magnote-sensei is not afraid to portray realistic human flaws in a character. Rudeus' lack of respect for women and his selfish attempts at standing out reflect this. Over the course of the series, we see him learn to interact with others, and truly make an attempt to communicate, in contrast to his previous life where he made no effort at all. This is great writing to truly convey a character's development. It sets pre-conditions you could say for his development. His shortcomings and regrets he had in his first life transition well into his characterization and development in his second. This could be seen coming into fruition in his last meeting with the Hitogami, where Rudeus finally saw himself as complete, and made the most out of his life. He holds no regret or wishes to go back in time and fix stuff. Thus, his conclusion, "I walked past the Man-god, and simply headed straight, without turning back..." In my opinion, the greatest character conclusion to graze fiction.
Side characters. Again, MT does really well at bringing its side characters to life, and not making them feel like NPCs. Each character struggles with a conflict that is well fleshed out and directed. Take Eris for example, she was a noble enough to become spoiled, but not noble enough to be of importance to the Boreas Greyrats to be taught proper etiquette, her family essentially gave up on her. The harem works really well and feels like it is necessary to the story. Each wife is given screentime during his childhood days that set up well for the future romance. This made each marriage and wife feel not only necessary, but also expected.
Final thoughts
Mushoku Tensei truly is a show that feels created by an Alien. Both the fact how weird it can get, and how masterful the writing and worldbuilding is. It truly feels out of this world. Emotionally, this level of writing is unmatched. I genuinely felt like I was Rudeus' friend, watching him grow up and also change as a person, while also cheering him on on his endeavors and disagreeing with him and being disappointed at certain decisions he makes. The conclusion is the best part in my opinion, and everything leading up to it just felt right. The conclusion didn't leave me empty and asking for more, instead it made me really glad I got to experience Rudeus' story and was left satisfied. Even thought it's apparently a prequel, the ending of MT gave me what most anime/manga/novel series fail to give: Closure.
All in all, MT was a masterpiece. McShiggy OUT!
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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