“Reincarnated as a baby, a former shut-in uses past memories to master magic and overcome trauma in a new world.”
Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation
無職転生 ~異世界行ったら本気だす~
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Synopsis
Reincarnated as a baby, a former shut-in uses past memories to master magic and overcome trauma in a new world.
Despite being bullied, scorned, and oppressed all of his life, a 34-year-old shut-in still found the resolve to attempt something heroic—only for it to end in a tragic accident. But in a twist of fate, he awakens in another world as Rudeus Greyrat, starting life again as a baby born to two loving parents. Preserving his memories and knowledge from his previous life, Rudeus quickly adapts to his new environment. With the mind of a grown adult, he starts to display magical talent that exceeds all expectations, honing his skill with the help of a mage named Roxy Migurdia. Rudeus learns swordplay from his father, Paul, and meets Sylphiette, a girl his age who quickly becomes his closest friend. As Rudeus' second chance at life begins, he tries to make the most of his new opportunity while conquering his traumatic past. And perhaps, one day, he may find the one thing he could not find in his old world—love.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 482 sampled reviews
What 482 viewers settled on.
Polarized
σ 2.67 · split reception
6.2 pts
Recommenders 8.9 · others 2.7
↓ 2.61
Running avg · Jan 2021 → Feb 2026
- 9 “really good anime with a really good story,the sound fits with it,the art is really crisp to,and i really enjoyed this anime till the end,i would defintley say give this anime a go,well...actually...”
- 10 “are some of the tropes and character design generic? sure, but they are the example of what those tropes should be at times there are realistic aspects portrayed of sex and a persons lust, this can...”
- 10 “Best tv series ive ever seen. atleast as good as frieren. yes, the mc is, or was a pedophile but guys, its fiction. why not see someone elses perspective on life? I don't understand how you can be...”
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- Format 11 × 23′ eps × min
- Total runtime 4h 13m all episodes
- Aired Jan 2021 – Mar 2021 Winter 2021
- Source Tv media type
- Rated R 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Ref. BS-15218 catalog
Produced by
- Frontier Works Producer
- TOHO Producer
- Magic Capsule Producer
- TOHO animation Producer
- Hakuhodo DY Music & Pictures Producer
- BS11 Producer
- Egg Firm Producer
- Kadokawa Producer
- GREE Producer
- Toho Music Producer
Licensed by
- Funimation Licensor