Lmao found my optimistic comment here. Yeah, so S2 of Mushoku completely destroyed any good will it had with me and I've since accepted it's probably the worst story I've ever had the displeasure of watching.
I think the anime will continue going with its current trend of toning the oversexualization and Rudy's inner thoughts down to the point where they only exist in short scenes that you can more or less forget about later. Basically every iteration of MT cuts more of it out. From the web novel, to the light novel, to the anime. I don't expect any amount of redemption for Rudy's perverted personality, because it was clear from the beginning of the show that the author sees it as nothing more than a quirk. The other aspects, like him learning to be grateful for others and working hard are actually well done.
Generally, I have a pretty low tolerance for sexual content but MT's anime adaptation manages to keep the lecherous scenes incredibly brief and easy to ignore. Regardless, the author definitely has some issues for coming up with a lot of it. I could go off about it, but this would turn into a full-on review.
Really good Mushoku Tensei review. I agree with it entirely, even if I forced myself to tune out the more disgusting aspects just so I could keep enjoying the second part of the first season. It really is a great fantasy adventure, but 99% of the sexual content serves zero purpose and just takes away from something that could've easily been one of the best fantasy stories in anime. The writing is so refreshing in terms of pace and structure that it's jarring to see how insufferable it can get with its perversion.
It is quite comical to see someone (Ruzeus), who's profile picture is an erotic figurine of Roxy, complaining about (what I assume is) this user's Mushoku Tensei review. It's proving the point that many of the people who like Mushoku Tensei see cute girl, neuron activates, and then they give it a 10/10.
Mushoku Tensei's portrayal of Rudeus' perversion is just... bizarre, because it's the only character foible that persists. In other aspects, there's a genuinely well-written journey of character growth. He learns to be grateful for the people around him, and to his 2nd chance at life in a more noble way. But then this one foible stays for some reason. It's played for laughs, so much so that it's inappropriate. Rudeus is a charming, polite boy that people like. At the same time, he's a viscous pervert. Those things are incompatible. It's like every time Rudeus does something perverted, it exists outside his usual life and everyone forgets about it.
You were objective enough to criticize classroom of the elite and give it's light novel a rating of 5, is it reasonable? from your point of view it might be. But please understand that you have only read 2 or few more volume before you gave your review. All the criticism you have pointed out in your review have been answered in the upcoming volumes. For example where you criticized the protagonist of getting exactly half of what he is supposed to in the entrance exams, have be explained.
I sensed a little of bais due to the fact you were not into highschool setting stories, but if you get the time try to read the rest and I will say you won't be disappointed.
Love your reviews I feel the way you word your opinions are very reasonable even if I don't agree with some of your points I respect the time you take to write these detail reviews, but one thing I find weird is your displays for flaws especially when someone like you sees your own opinions as "Objective Truth" which is a massive contradiction for something like art that inspires interpretation which are entirely inherently subjective to any degree. To say "I base my scores through objective criticism" comes off as extremely pretentious. Just wanted to voice my thoughts on that one thing that bugged me in your profile :)
As some have said before, I gotta respect your taste in anime. You have well thought out, reasonable takes that, even if we differ, I can see where you are coming from. That's the best that anyone can really ask for, and you do that well. Hope you keep posting even despite the negative comments.
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Generally, I have a pretty low tolerance for sexual content but MT's anime adaptation manages to keep the lecherous scenes incredibly brief and easy to ignore. Regardless, the author definitely has some issues for coming up with a lot of it. I could go off about it, but this would turn into a full-on review.
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i like how your write your reviews tho
Mushoku Tensei's portrayal of Rudeus' perversion is just... bizarre, because it's the only character foible that persists. In other aspects, there's a genuinely well-written journey of character growth. He learns to be grateful for the people around him, and to his 2nd chance at life in a more noble way. But then this one foible stays for some reason. It's played for laughs, so much so that it's inappropriate. Rudeus is a charming, polite boy that people like. At the same time, he's a viscous pervert. Those things are incompatible. It's like every time Rudeus does something perverted, it exists outside his usual life and everyone forgets about it.
I sensed a little of bais due to the fact you were not into highschool setting stories, but if you get the time try to read the rest and I will say you won't be disappointed.