Series synopsis
Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation, also known as 無職転生 ～異世界行ったら本気だす～ is a Japanese action & adventure animation sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on Tokyo MX on January 11, 2021. It stars Yumi Uchiyama, Tomokazu Sugita, Ai Kakuma and Daisuke Namikawa.
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. Armed with new friends, some freshly acquired magical abilities, and the courage to do the things he's always dreamed of, he's embarking on an epic adventure—with all of his past experience intact!
Premise
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. Armed with new friends, some freshly acquired magical abilities, and the courage to do the things he's always dreamed of, he's embarking on an epic adventure—with all of his past experience intact!
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Yumi Uchiyama as Rudeus Greyrat (voice)
- Tomokazu Sugita as Rudeus Greyrat's Former Self (voice)
- Ai Kakuma as Eris Boreas Greyrat (voice)
- Daisuke Namikawa as Ruijerd Superdia (voice)
- Konomi Kohara as Roxy Migurdia (voice)
- Reina Ueda as Ariel Anemoi Asura (voice)
- Kazuyuki Okitsu as Luke Notos Greyrat (voice)
Guest cast
- Ai Kayano as Sylphiette (voice)
- Kujira as Man-God (voice)
- Toshiyuki Morikawa as Paul Greyrat (voice)
- Hisako Kanemoto as Zenith Greyrat (voice)
- Lynn as Lilia Greyrat (voice)
- Kaito Takeda as Paramedic (voice)
- Makoto Kaneko as Police Officer (voice)
- Ayaka Nanase as Nurse (voice)
- Mari Kawano as Villager A (voice)
- Mai Murakami as Villager B (voice)
- Shota Yamamoto as Thomas (voice)
- Kaori Nakamura as Edna Rayrune (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 53 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 3 | March 16, 2022 | May 20, 2024 |
| Season 1 | 23 | January 11, 2021 | December 20, 2021 |
| Season 2 | 24 | July 10, 2023 | July 1, 2024 |
| Season 3 | 3 | July 4, 2026 | July 13, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Eris the Goblin Slayer Unaired episode included in the fourth Blu-ray volume. The episode will take place during the same time in episode 16 (episode 5 in second cour) and depict what Eris and Ruijerd were up to outside the main story, as teased by the comment "Goblin Extermination." |
March 16, 2022 |
| 2 |
Guardian Fitz The mass-teleportation in Fittoa places Princess Ariel Anemoi Asura in mortal peril—then drops a powerful new bodyguard into her lap! While Rudeus and Eris journeyed home, a deadly drama was playing out in the halls of power. |
July 3, 2023 |
| 3 | Ten'i Meikyuu Hen: Housou Chokuzen Special | May 20, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Jobless Reincarnation 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. |
January 11, 2021 |
| 2 |
Master Rudy begins training with his new magic tutor and learning swordsmanship from his father. He makes rapid progress, but traumatic memories from his past life leave him too afraid to go outside. Is his second chance already doomed to failure? |
January 18, 2021 |
| 3 |
A Friend Rudy begins to explore the village and rescues a green-haired child from a group of bullies. The two grow close practicing magic, but is there more to Rudy’s new friend than he thinks? |
January 25, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Brokenhearted Mage 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. |
July 10, 2023 |
| 2 |
The Forest in the Dead of Night 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. |
July 17, 2023 |
| 3 |
Abrupt Approach Things seem to be looking up for Rudeus. And when Sara asks him on a date, he decides to forget his heartbreak and start a new romance. But putting the past behind him may be easier said than done. |
July 24, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Burn Bright, Mad Dog Ghislaine takes Eris to train under the Sword God, but Eris's brash attitude angers the other disciples. |
July 4, 2026 |
| 2 |
Howl, Mad Dog Nina continues to eye Eris as a rival, but training with masters of other styles sparks new discoveries. |
July 4, 2026 |
| 3 | Life Back at Home | July 13, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Tokyo MX |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 11, 2021 |
| Last aired | July 4, 2026 |
| Runtime | 24 minutes |
| Status | Returning Series |
| Schedule | Sunday at 00:00:00 |