(CR) Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 2

[mangamuscle]

Originally Posted by Dextro

That's a terrible take. That's not at all what happened. Imagine if Christopher Nolan had, after the release of The Dark Knight, gone public saying that we shouldn't judge people who kill other people because it's not our place to judge a different culture. That would have been comparable. Christopher Nolan never said that though, while Mushoku Tensei's author did.

The thing is, here we are not talking about different cultures, but different time periods (so the Batman analogy falls flat). As your average japanese, the author is simply being polite (heck, he might not have even writren that, but the editorial department). But hey, if you want to nag at Zack Snyder for all the characters killed on 300, be my guest.

[CrowKenobi]

Let’s return to discussing the anime itself and end the “SQUIRREL!” discussion (or move it to another appropriate thread).

Thank you.

[Frontier]

Time for Sylphie's morning routine! Looking cute in her nightgown, getting ready, and going for her morning jog around the city! All the while with thoughts of Rudy she can't get out of her head .

Nice to see Ariel is taking to her lessons well and seems content enough as to where she is. Luke is living up to his Noto bloodline by hooking up with multiple girls, though it does make Sylphie think on whether Rudy would be faithful if he were ever married...and considering his dad and what we know about the Greyrat's, I kind of doubt it. But it's enough to make Sylphie realizes she's in love with Rudy .

I'm glad they're treating Julie well and her training is going smoothly. To them she's not a slave, she's an apprentice, and it seems like she's even winning over Zanoba !

Oh hey, Ruijerd! In figure form! Wait, wasn't there a Roxy figurine that basically started this whole thing? With intricate detail, panties, and removeable clothing? I wonder what happened to...uh oh .

I love how Rudy is freaking out at Zanoba over the Roxy figurine and Julie is like trying to avoid this confrontation as much as possible and patting poor Zanoba on the head .

Honestly I think I may have underestimated how devoted and obsessed with Roxy Rudy is...yes, even considering he worships her panties .

Linia and Pursena aren't about to get away with ruining a sacred holy object of the Church of Roxy, and Rudy is about to teach these girls about real combat. He barely breaks a sweat taking both of them out! He even steps on Lina's cleavage and stares at her panties again .

Um...Rudy, I get you're mad about your figurine and want a little payback, but maybe kidnapping and tying up two girls and feeling up the chest of one of them (y'know, sexual assault) isn't the right way to go about this? Especially when you realize you could've just fixed the figurine up with no problem this whole time ?

Although it was kind of amusing how both girls turned on each other and had to listen to the Roxy chant with poor Julie in tears as she's forced into it .

Find a girl who will learn you basically kidnapped and are holding hostage two girls and her only reaction is relief that you didn't do it for any sexual reasons because she wants you to herself. And then she chips in with her own idea of how to properly punish these two girls .

Y'know, peeing themselves and being driven to starvation...I think these girls have just about been punished enough .

Ah yes, the classic drawing on their face maneuver! Worth it for thinking they could still talk smack to Fitz, Rudy's best bro !

Just look at how happy Sylphie is to be checking out Rudy's room. Probably for the best she didn't see the panties though. All the same, it seems like she was this close to showing him her full face, but she just can't betray Ariel. All the same, I wonder if he'd instantly realize she's Sylphie if she did ?

[grecefar]

that was quite the payback but the most hilarious thing was that rudeus lost his mind with his faith lol.

[frubam]

I really liked the Sylphie perspective at the beginning of the ep, to see where her mind is at. She is definitely in love with Rudy, perhaps even being sexually aroused! It'll be interesting if, and how, that will tie into Rudy curing his ED.

Just want to say the "fight" was hilarious, and was ecstatic at how Rudy decided how to handle it(i.e. some 'martial arts' + magic). The little detail at how he moved his eyes watching Linia as he shot the dust bullet or whatever at Pursena was particularly nice. And Linia's sound effects and animations as she got wrecked was pretty funny too . It does make me wish we can see Rudy go all out against a worthy adversary though. Nothing in this season has been able to push him to the limits(maybe the treant, like someone said before, based on LN/manga source, but it didn't really "show" it)

On some random note, going back to watch eps from the 1st season on random impulse after watching this ep, I can see that the move Pursena was going to use was the same one that immobilized Rudy when Gyes caught him "violating" the Sacred Beast. I also noticed that possibly Ghislaine may have a demon eye(same eye she used to observe the mana in the sky during the mass teleportation incident was the same the Demon Emperor Kiri-whatever used to 'observe' Rudy), although that was probably already pointed out by someone. I was just surprised by it. Also, there was a image of Fitz, Ariel, and Luke in that same episode(where Eris grandad got the axe). I was just impressed by the foreshadowing, and had to mention this =03.

On another random note, glad the whole 'slavery' debacle is over. It was just a plot point to move the story along, and it is no longer relevant during this episode, as I expected.

[Kanon]

It's nice to see Julie is treated as an apprentice, but I felt so bad for her for getting dragged into Rudeus' madness in this episode. She didn't fully understand what was going on and was just running on survival instincts. She had to hold back tears while chanting Roxy's name.

That said, I thought the whole thing was pretty funny. I knew he worships her panties daily but I didn't think Rudeus was this much of a Roxy zealot.

[Frontier]

Originally Posted by Kanon

It's nice to see Julie is treated as an apprentice, but I felt so bad for her for getting dragged into Rudeus' madness in this episode. She didn't fully understand what was going on and was just running on survival instincts. She had to hold back tears while chanting Roxy's name.

That said, I thought the whole thing was pretty funny. I knew he worships her panties daily but I didn't think Rudeus was this much of a Roxy zealot.

Honestly I think she'd be pretty freaked out if she knew about it .

[HandofFate]

got to episode 6, forgot about Julie. Looking forward to her. Happy for Zenoba.
I guess Sylphie doesn't want to blow her cover? But I feel it wouldn't hurt to just tell Ruby who she is, what's the big deal. Is she just having fun spending time next to him watching him in secret?

[Mad Pierrot]

This episode. It was funny.... but I think feminists will destroy it just like that date episode from Zom 100.

[Metaneo]

Originally Posted by Mad Pierrot

This episode. It was funny.... but I think feminists will destroy it just like that date episode from Zom 100.

Which would be humorous because Rudeus would have done the same thing to the girls had they been male, minus the grope test.

[Frontier]

I guess I'm not surprised Rudy is using his newfound position of power over the animal girls to feel up under Linia's skirt, not that it works out so well for him (still no cure for his ED). Meanwhile some people like Cliff are actually trying to seriously study, though even a guy like him can be instantly smitten when he sees a beautiful Elven silhouette wave at him .

Rudy's been bullied enough times that he's willing to step in when he sees someone getting ganged up on, and wouldn't you know it, it's Cliff! And he actually thanks Rudy! And then stalks Rudy so he can ask for...romantic advice!? So Cliff can ask out Elinalise !?

Sylphie breathing a sigh of relief that Rudy isn't pursuing another girl at the school while also not so subtly indicating her own feelings for him is so adorable .

Elinalise really thought Rudy was turning into a pimp to hook her up with more young boys, but no, Cliff fell for her at first sight and wants to sincerely pursue a relationship with her. Which is kind of a non-started because Elinalise' curse prevents her from having one partner, which is party of why she sleeps around so much. So as sweet and dedicated as Cliff seems, it seems like he's on the sure path to rejection .

Except not! Because Cliff's sincerity and conviction to be with Elinalise actually makes her genuinely fall for him and now they're a full blown couple! She's even willing to live with the effect of her curse just to be with him (although have they already had sex?), with Cliff working to undo the curse himself. Jeez, did not expecting these two to turn into flirty sweethearts who flirt and make out in class, but good for them !

Love is in the air as everybody is coupling up and the beast people are having their duels to decide who wears the pants in the relationship, but Linia and Pursena want nothing to do with it so they just make Rudy fight for them .

"I'm straight!" Dude, look at how you are around Fitz. I mean, I know she's actually a girl, but still .

Is that blue-haired girl with a sword going to end up being relevant? She had such a distinctive design and just kind of stood around there that it feels like she'll appear again .

The moment Rudy finds out there's a girl that wants in on the marriage fights, he immediately perks up. Totally hurt his image with Sylphie though .

Badigadi! The Demon King and none other than Kishirika's fiance! Voiced by Taiten Kusunoki! Yes, that's right, that six-armed collossus is set to marry our favorite looney tunes demon loli! And he's heard so much about Rudy from Kishirika that he has to challenge him to a duel !

Okay, so he doesn't know about the Man-God...but it sounds like he does recognize Orsted ?

Rudy out there with the giant drill projectile! Reduced Badi to his loli form without some of his arms! Rudy probably wasn't expecting the sucker punch after winning though, yikes. At least he had Sylphie healing him .

"I probably won't see him again" - Rudy, when has that ever been true? Dude immediately shows up as a student. And that's after he gets his eyes clawed out for feeling up Linia's boobs. Things just can't go Rudy's way .

[frubam]

I wanted Rudy to really put his all into a fight after last week's mini-brawl with the Doldias. The 'contest' with Badi wasn't quite what I had in mind, but it was still kinda cool for everyone to see his maximum output. I did wish the actual attack had more oomph and spectacle to it; the damage to the surrounding area seemed pretty basic, but maybe that's due to how well Badi tanked it. I think the fireball spell Rudy used against Orsted has more impact for me; it just seemed much cooler. I still don't quite get how Badi lost. It didn't look like he took any damage. Maybe they are being obscure so as to hide his true/special capability.

Still Badi was pretty great. I bet Rudy is glad Kishirika didn't give up her body; else Rudy'd be in serious trouble right now .

Originally Posted by Frontier

Except not! Because Cliff's sincerity and conviction to be with Elinalise actually makes her genuinely fall for him and now they're a full blown couple! She's even willing to live with the effect of her curse just to be with him (although have they already had sex?), with Cliff working to undo the curse himself. Jeez, did not expecting these two to turn into flirty sweethearts who flirt and make out in class, but good for them !

Is that blue-haired girl with a sword going to end up being relevant? She had such a distinctive design and just kind of stood around there that it feels like she'll appear again .

Okay, so he doesn't know about the Man-God...but it sounds like he does recognize Orsted ?

Rudy out there with the giant drill projectile! Reduced Badi to his loli form without some of his arms! Rudy probably wasn't expecting the sucker punch after winning though, yikes. At least he had Sylphie healing him .

"I probably won't see him again" - Rudy, when has that ever been true? Dude immediately shows up as a student. And that's after he gets his eyes clawed out for feeling up Linia's boobs. Things just can't go Rudy's way .

Isn't Elinalise way older than Cliff? And being an elf, I'd assume that even in elven terms, she's up there in age. Cliff still just a boy with a boy-crush to me, but hey, if he can make it work, good for him.

Far as miss blue-hair goes, I wonder if that's the "Miss Silent" they mentioned when Rudy first got to the academy? The one who has the exception to skip every class. That'd be my best guess.

I think he did know about the Man-God, but for some reason, didn't... or couldn't... say anything. It seemed like he did recognize the name at least(asked Rudy where he heard it, as it might be extremely privileged info to know of the Man-God). We've never met someone who COULD potentially know him outside Orsted, but its possible, like Orsted, there is some kind of universal curse, such as that other beings are restricted from mentioning or talking about him. And speaking of Orsted, I'd assume that anyone who's extremely powerful like Badi seems to be would know of Orsted. All beings of the world fear him after all(though I'm sure there are exceptions).

Also I wouldn't say "immediately" became a student, but tbh, I was expecting Badi to pop in the moment Rudy said that line, like secs after he laid on the bed .

[Frontier]

Originally Posted by frubam

I wanted Rudy to really put his all into a fight after last week's mini-brawl with the Doldias. The 'contest' with Badi wasn't quite what I had in mind, but it was still kinda cool for everyone to see his maximum output. I did wish the actual attack had more oomph and spectacle to it; the damage to the surrounding area seemed pretty basic, but maybe that's due to how well Badi tanked it. I think the fireball spell Rudy used against Orsted has more impact for me; it just seemed much cooler. I still don't quite get how Badi lost. It didn't look like he took any damage. Maybe they are being obscure so as to hide his true/special capability.

Still Badi was pretty great. I bet Rudy is glad Kishirika didn't give up her body; else Rudy'd be in serious trouble right now .

It seemed like Rudy reduced him down to a weakened form, his arms came off, so that's how he wounded him.

[Kanon]

I wasn't really expecting the Demon King to show up and challenge Rudeus. Looks like he's made a really strong impression on the Demon Queen, as she even compared him to Laplace who we know was a pretty big deal.

Considering what he put them through, I'm a bit surprised the beast girls are so friendly with him now. I guess a big part of it has to do with him being a student of Ghislaine.

The Cliff x Elinalise thing is kinda weird, but I guess it's not too different from dating a porn star. I don't think I'd be able to do it, personally.

Originally Posted by frubam

Far as miss blue-hair goes, I wonder if that's the "Miss Silent" they mentioned when Rudy first got to the academy? The one who has the exception to skip every class. That'd be my best guess.

Did you forget Sylphie's moniker is Silent Fitz? She's the special student, I think they even outright said it.

I have no idea who that girl was but she was just beaten up along the rest of the suitors. Pretty sure she was an outsider given her outfit.

[grecefar]

Mmm I thought elinalise couldn't stick with one partner, but it seems I was wrong. Now if cliff can keep up with her then I guess it could work, but I think elinalise is seeing others on the side without cliff knowing.

Badi looks like a fun character, just like his fiancee.

[Strahan]

Yea, Badi was pretty cool. He's just as much of a character as Kishirika, lol. I hope we get to see them together at some point, it'd be funny to see such a bombastic couple doing their schtick

With the girls, I imagine also the instinctual submit to the leader of the pack thing pays a part too. Rudy should have groped Pursena instead just to screw with her since she offered up her friend without a qualm hehe.

[frubam]

Originally Posted by grecefar

Mmm I thought elinalise couldn't stick with one partner, but it seems I was wrong. Now if cliff can keep up with her then I guess it could work, but I think elinalise is seeing others on the side without cliff knowing.

Badi looks like a fun character, just like his fiancee.

I don't think Elinalise has to do that; Cliff knows about the curse, so she'll probably still sleep around as necessary, but he seems comfortable with it either way. Even if she sleeps around and doesn't tell him, he'll probably accept it, much like Rudy and Roxy has. Also, while her character might seem, for lack of a better word, "loose", she was able to stop herself from seducing(or attempting to seduce) Rudy once she saw the Sylphie necklace. That also tells me she has a degree of ethics when it comes to that sort of thing, so I'd put more faith in her being honest than secretive.

Originally Posted by Frontier

It seemed like Rudy reduced him down to a weakened form, his arms came off, so that's how he wounded him.

That would be the obvious thought, but seeing him scratchless gave me an impression he was undamaged, even though he lost his arms(unknown if that was intentional or if he "lost" them from trying to block the attack or whatever). But I guess if Badi says so, then it happened.

Originally Posted by Kanon

Did you forget Sylphie's moniker is Silent Fitz? She's the special student, I think they even outright said it.

I have no idea who that girl was but she was just beaten up along the rest of the suitors. Pretty sure she was an outsider given her outfit.

Yeah, but the school and students know her as a guy, unless that was just a translation error. She's(Miss Silent) also known to not attend any classes, but we still see Sylphie attend with Ariel for support.

Still, I overlooked the fact that miss blue-hair got beaten up with the rest of them , plus like you said, wasn't wearing school garbs, so I guess that theory is out.

[Frontier]

Originally Posted by frubam

I don't think Elinalise has to do that; Cliff knows about the curse, so she'll probably still sleep around as necessary, but he seems comfortable with it either way. Even if she sleeps around and doesn't tell him, he'll probably accept it, much like Rudy and Roxy has. Also, while her character might seem, for lack of a better word, "loose", she was able to stop herself from seducing(or attempting to seduce) Rudy once she saw the Sylphie necklace. That also tells me she has a degree of ethics when it comes to that sort of thing, so I'd put more faith in her being honest than secretive.

Honestly I feel like we need more explanation as to exactly how her curse works.

Like can she restrain herself without any severe drawbacks? Or does it immediately kill her?

As long as she's sleeping regularly with someone, is she safe? Or does she absolutely have to sleep with different people?

She seemed sincere and willing to stick with Cliff, though I guess it remains to be seen how that'll turn out in practice beyond their obvious flirting in public.

That would be the obvious thought, but seeing him scratchless gave me an impression he was undamaged, even though he lost his arms(unknown if that was intentional or if he "lost" them from trying to block the attack or whatever). But I guess if Badi says so, then it happened.

If you freeze frame the moment he gets launched into the air, it looks like he's missing his top half, so I think that might've actually grown back .

Still, I overlooked the fact that miss blue-hair got beaten up with the rest of them , plus like you said, wasn't wearing school garbs, so I guess that theory is out.

Sounds like she's got a story .

[Mad Pierrot]

Honestly, the first time I saw Elinalise, I thought the orgy was just a gag but the actual curse surprised me

[Jaden]

Originally Posted by frubam

I don't think Elinalise has to do that; Cliff knows about the curse, so she'll probably still sleep around as necessary, but he seems comfortable with it either way. Even if she sleeps around and doesn't tell him, he'll probably accept it, much like Rudy and Roxy has. Also, while her character might seem, for lack of a better word, "loose", she was able to stop herself from seducing(or attempting to seduce) Rudy once she saw the Sylphie necklace. That also tells me she has a degree of ethics when it comes to that sort of thing, so I'd put more faith in her being honest than secretive.

Not to mention she left Paul's party around the time he and Zenith got married. She is surprisingly reasonable.

There's definitely something off about her romance with Cliff, though. I'm thinking she was magically charmed.