This review contains MAJOR SPOILERS for Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 2 Part 2
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Before we begin the review...
Mushoku Tensei is ART you philstines.
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With a brand new season 3 on the way Id like to take a moment to write about this shocker of a season. Frankly put the first part of Season 2 made it exceedingly obvious how much the quality had dropped compared to the beautiful world displayed back in Season 1. There was no direction and the pacing was pretty poor so it was natural for me to not be expecting much yet ... here we are. Even without some of the key animators of Studio Bind being involved in the production this part of the series established itself as an Stier seasonal anime with pure writing and directing. Props to Ryousuke Shibuya https://anilist.co/staff/134727/RyousukeShibuya for that one.
Episode 3: Afar
https://v.animethemes.moe/MushokuTenseiS2Part2ED2.
Episode 3 was the first episode that provided me with a grain of hope. A single episode dedicated to Nanahoshi Shizuka and her longing to return home. Her grim facial expression and amazing voice acting made us as viewers wonder how we would be doing if put in her position. Quite specifically the scene where she freaks out and displays her mental instability reminded me of the voice actors prior performance as Takina Inoue in Lycoris Recoil. As the icing on the cake the anime surprised us with a onetime special ED sung by Shion Wakayama herself which instantly became one of my favourites.
Then shortly after they just decide to hit us with one of the best episodes of the series as a whole. Good enough that it is easily on par with some of the best episodes of S1.
Episode 5: My Older Brothers Feelings
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Episode 5 was peak. So much of Rudeuss character derives from painful experiences in his previous life so we knew it wouldnt sit right with him if someone he knew was going through the same pain. We could clearly see that he was anxious and not calm enough. He found out that his sister was on her way to becoming a shutin and if that wasnt bad enough he had been the reason for it. This feeling of guilt and pure empathy led to him confronting Norn directly which resulted in one of the most heartfelt moments in the entire series. Norn for the first time ever questioned her feelings towards her own brother and opened up to him. And then guess what? They absolutely deliver by finishing the episode off with Rudeuss words to his irl irl definitely makes sense brother: Sorry. And thank you.
Not enough? How about a major plot development?
Episode 69
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Thats right Turning Point 3 in the next episode making us feel the weight of a heavy decision that has consequences regardless of the path. Rudeus begins his journey to Rapan where we suddenly realize that Peak Isekai had come back. Why? WORLDBUILDING ACTION SEQUENCES. We faithful fans had at last escaped Ranoa. A sudden surge of nostalgia and love tickles our nerves as we once again feast our eyes upon actual combat adventure and all too familiar characters. Paul Geese Talhand Lilia and best girl Roxy all making a fresh appearance. Just when youre having the time of your life watching hilarious interactions between Paul and Rudy the obvious romance blossoming around him and Roxy fathers day had arrived.
Episode 10: Parents
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Episode 11 = Seggs
Episode 12: Succession
A few hours ago the season finale aired and it is really put into light how much characters had grown.
Even though Norn was incredibly saddened after hearing the news she tried her best to think rationally and eventually came to the understanding that her brother had given it his all and that she couldnt blame him. Her anger with the Roxy situation can be justified too because shes a Millis follower and she had also seen up close just how devoted and loving Sylphie was.
Sylphies maturity was apparent both physically and mentally. She had grown her hair out and exerted an air of confidence unlike before. She handled the situation maturely and finally gained the achievement of Actually being in the conversation for best girl.
I dont even think I need to talk about Rudeus. Hate him all you want but his progression is top tier.
Soooooooooo
In conclusion this excels and can be considered top tier in aspects such as Action Drama Character complexity Plot Worldbuilding Beauty Character development and Emotions. This was my first time writing a review so Ill be expecting your helpful feedbacks.
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