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When a 34-year-old underachiever gets run over by a truck, his story doesn't end there. Reincarnated in a new world as an infant, Rudy will seize every opportunity to live the life he's always wanted.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 1 Episode 21 - Turning Point 2
    8.7/10(5302 votes)

    #1 - Turning Point 2

    S1:E21

    Rudeus, Eris, and Ruijerd are nearing the end of their journey, but a chance encounter in a snowy mountain pass threatens to put a premature end to their adventures.

    Director:Hiroyuki Takashima
    Writers:Manabu Okamoto, Seiichi Kondo

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  2. Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 2 Episode 1 - The Brokenhearted Mage
    8.5/10(2019 votes)

    #2 - The Brokenhearted Mage

    S2:E1

    Rudeus journeys to the harsh northlands in search of his lost mother. Or at least, that's what he tells himself. The scars of his parting from Eris run deep, and getting back on his feet may not be so easy.

    Director:Ayumu Uwano
    Writer:Toshiya Ohno

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  3. Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 2 Episode 12 - I Want to Tell You
    8.5/10(2012 votes)

    #3 - I Want to Tell You

    S2:E12

    Sylphiette reveals herself and Rudeus admits his feelings, but even that isn't enough to cure what ails him. After their heart-to-heart, Sylphiette sets out to end his problem once and for all.

    Directors:Yoshitsugu Kimura, Tomoaki Takatsudo
    Writer:Toshiya Ohno

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  4. Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 2 Episode 11 - To You
    8.4/10(1925 votes)

    #4 - To You

    S2:E11

    Ariel confronts Sylphiette with a choice: reveal herself to Rudeus or cut ties with him forever. Determined on one last push to jog Rudeus's memory, Sylphiette invites him on a forest expedition.

    Director:Sayaka Tsuji
    Writer:Atsushi Takayama

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  5. Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 2 Episode 22 - Parents
    8.4/10(5316 votes)

    #5 - Parents

    S2:E22

    The rescue party reaches the heart of the Teleporter Labyrinth and confronts its guardian. But when the monster shrugs off Rudeus's magic, they realize they may have bitten off more than they can chew.

    Directors:Yasuhiko Akiyama, Qiu Jiahe
    Writer:Kohei Urushibara

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  6. Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 1 Episode 18 - Separate Journeys
    8.3/10(2456 votes)

    #6 - Separate Journeys

    S1:E18

    After setting out from Millishion, Rudeus, Eris, and Ruijerd board a ship back to the Central Continent. Meanwhile, Roxy arrives in Rikarisu, where she encounters some familiar faces.

    Director:Chihiro Kumano
    Writer:Atsushi Takayama

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  7. Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 1 Episode 22 - Dreams and Reality
    8.3/10(3016 votes)

    #7 - Dreams and Reality

    S1:E22

    Rudeus and Eris finally return to Fittoa, but sudden goodbyes and unpleasant news make their homecoming bittersweet.

    Director:Gai Hazako
    Writer:Atsushi Takayama

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  8. Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 2 Episode 6 - I Don't Want To Die
    8.3/10(1796 votes)

    #8 - I Don't Want To Die

    S2:E6

    Rudeus is settling into school life and growing better acquainted with the enigmatic Silent Fitz. But when his efforts to teach Zanoba hit a roadblock, his new friend proposes a drastic solution.

    Director:Ayumu Uwano
    Writer:Atsushi Takayama

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  9. Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 2 Episode 9 - The White Mask
    8.3/10(1935 votes)

    #9 - The White Mask

    S2:E9

    Investigating the mass teleportation leads Rudeus to seek out his most elusive classmate: the brilliant Silent Sevenstar. But when he calls at Silent's laboratory tower, he finds a familiar face that he didn't expect—and doesn't welcome.

    Director:Kento Shintani
    Writer:Atsushi Takayama

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  10. Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 1 Episode 16 - Family Squabble
    8.2/10(3130 votes)

    #10 - Family Squabble

    S1:E16

    Rudeus, Eris, and Ruijerd arrive in the Holy Country of Millis, where Rudeus's thoughts turn to home. When the three split up for a day off, a chance encounter in an alley leads Rudeus to a shocking reunion.

    Director:Michiru Itabisashi
    Writer:Kohei Urushibara

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  11. Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 1 Episode 17 - Reunion
    8.2/10(3835 votes)

    #11 - Reunion

    S1:E17

    In the aftermath of their disastrous reunion, Paul and Rudeus reflect on their actions and look for a way forward.

    Director:Hiroyuki Takashima
    Writer:Muneo Nakamoto

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  12. Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 1 Episode 20 - The Birth of My Little Sister, the Maid
    8.2/10(2642 votes)

    #12 - The Birth of My Little Sister, the Maid

    S1:E20

    Rudeus is in desperate straits, imprisoned in a magic-proof dungeon by a despotic prince. But just when all seems hopeless, an unexpected visitor appears with a strange request. Will Rudeus be able to talk his way out of this one?

    Director:Katsuya Shigehara
    Writers:Manabu Okamoto, Seiichi Kondo

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  13. Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 2 Episode 4 - Letter of Invitation
    8.2/10(1821 votes)

    #13 - Letter of Invitation

    S2:E4

    After two years of adventuring with Soldat, Rudeus is no closer to finding his mother or curing his impotence. But the sudden arrival of a seductive elf and an unexpected offer could send his life off in a whole new direction.

    Director:Yoshitsugu Kimura
    Writer:Toshiya Ohno

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  14. Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 2 Episode 5 - Ranoa University of Magic
    8.2/10(1808 votes)

    #14 - Ranoa University of Magic

    S2:E5

    Following the Man-God's advice, Rudeus enrolls in school. He reunites with an old friend and meets potential new enemies, but will he find what he seeks? And what does the future hold for him and the enigmatic "Silent Fitz"?

    Director:Shenbei Xiaoqiu
    Writer:Kohei Urushibara

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  15. Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 2 Episode 7 - The Kidnapping and Confinement of Beast Girls
    8.2/10(1826 votes)

    #15 - The Kidnapping and Confinement of Beast Girls

    S2:E7

    When Rudeus discovers that two of his new schoolmates have destroyed one of his precious figures, he swears revenge. But while he may be able to trounce schoolgirls in a fight, figuring out what to do with them next won't be so easy.

    Director:Ryosuke Shibuya
    Writer:Toshiya Ohno

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  16. Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 2 Episode 17 - My Older Brother's Feelings
    8.2/10(2334 votes)

    #16 - My Older Brother's Feelings

    S2:E17

    Norn shuts herself in her dorm room and refuses to attend classes. Haunted by the specter of his past life, Rudeus sets out to solve his sister's problems, only to discover that he is the cause.

    Director:Yui Kanbe
    Writer:Naoto Taniuchi

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  17. Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 1 Episode 1 - Jobless Reincarnation
    8.1/10(3625 votes)

    #17 - Jobless Reincarnation

    S1:E1

    A 34-year-old unemployed recluse get hit by a truck... and wakes up as a newborn baby in a fantasy world! With loving parents, a lifetime of regrets, and a beginner’s magic textbook, he sets out to make the most of his second chance at life.

    Director:Hiroki Hirano
    Writer:Manabu Okamoto

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  18. Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 2 Episode 2 - The Forest in the Dead of Night
    8.1/10(1850 votes)

    #18 - The Forest in the Dead of Night

    S2:E2

    Rudeus doesn't want a new party, but he still grows closer to Counter Arrow as he settles into life as a northlands adventurer. When danger rears its head, he finds himself risking it all for his new friends.

    Director:Nobuyoshi Arai
    Writer:Kohei Urushibara

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  19. Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 2 Episode 20 - Into the Labyrinth
    8.1/10(1722 votes)

    #19 - Into the Labyrinth

    S2:E20

    Rudeus and Elinalise reach Rapan and soon reunite with Paul, only to learn that a deadly labyrinth has claimed both Zenith and Roxy. The fruits of Rudeus's studies offer a last, faint hope to reach his mother and his mentor in time.

    Directors:Masami Kashimama, Hiroki Nagashima
    Writer:Atsushi Takayama

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  20. Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 1 Episode 8 - Turning Point 1
    8.0/10(3424 votes)

    #20 - Turning Point 1

    S1:E8

    Rudy reaches his 10th birthday, and Eris and her family plan a surprise party for him. Meanwhile, the strange orb hovering over the city remains a mystery as powerful entities across the world begin to take note of it.

    Director:Tenpei Mishio
    Writers:Manabu Okamoto, Hirohisa Saito

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  21. Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 1 Episode 11 - Children and Warriors
    8.0/10(3012 votes)

    #21 - Children and Warriors

    S1:E11

    With their new money-making scheme in place, Dead End head out to track down a mysterious monster. Unfortunately, the job doesn’t go as smoothly as they hope, and Rudy’s plans may turn out to be a lot less safe than he thought.

    Director:Shingo Fujii
    Writer:Muneo Nakamoto

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  22. Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 1 Episode 19 - Route Selection
    8.0/10(2386 votes)

    #22 - Route Selection

    S1:E19

    Dead End finally arrives in the Shirone Kingdom on the Central Continent. Rudeus is anxious for a reunion with Roxy, but an unexpected vision from the Man-God means he may be in for more than he bargained for.

    Director:Yoshinobu Tokumoto
    Writers:Manabu Okamoto, Seiichi Kondo

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  23. Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 1 Episode 23 - Wake Up and Take a Step
    8.0/10(3052 votes)

    #23 - Wake Up and Take a Step

    S1:E23

    Rudeus sinks into depression following Eris's departure. As he struggles to get back on his feet, the many people he's met continue their own journeys.

    Director:Chihiro Kumano
    Writers:Muneo Nakamoto, Rifujin na Magonote

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  24. Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 2 Episode 8 - The Fiancé of Despair
    8.0/10(1744 votes)

    #24 - The Fiancé of Despair

    S2:E8

    Love is in the air. First, a smitten classmate seeks Rudeus's help to meet the girl of his dreams. Then the beast people's mating season puts Rudeus in an awkward position—one he'll have to fight his way out of.

    Director:Yasuhiko Akiyama
    Writer:Kohei Urushibara

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  25. Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 1 Episode 9 - A Chance Encounter
    7.9/10(2752 votes)

    #25 - A Chance Encounter

    S1:E9

    Rudy and Eris find themselves stranded in the wilds of the Demon Continent. Their only chance to survive seems to lie in Ruijerd, a warrior of the infamous Superd tribe of demons, but can he be trusted?

    Directors:Hiroki Hirano, Takahiro Tamano
    Writer:Hiroki Hirano

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Best Episodes Summary

"Turning Point 2" is the best rated episode of "Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation". It scored 8.7/10 based on 5302 votes. Directed by Hiroyuki Takashima and written by Manabu Okamoto, Seiichi Kondo, it aired on 12/6/2021. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Brokenhearted Mage".