Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation (Light Novel) Vol. 10

無職転生: 異世界行ったら本気だす [Mushoku Tensei: Isekai Ittara Honki Dasu] #10

by Rifujin na Magonote, Shirotaka (Illustrator)

WEDDED BLISS—OR BANE?!

A new chapter of Rudeus’ life beckons as he throws himself into his research, house-hunting, and planning a wedding. But then an unexpected letter, bearing shocking news, arrives to interrupt the young couple’s domestic dreams. It seems the past still isn’t done with Rudeus, and neither is a certain mysterious white-masked girl!

Genres: Light Novel, Fantasy, Fiction, Japanese Literature, Manga, Adventure, Magic

320 pages, Paperback

First published March 25, 2016

Reviews

[Haris Raza · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’ve had concerns regarding the plot and some development before in my reviews.
But at this point all of them seem to be accounted for.
So my gripe that the school felt ;i,e a typical Japanese school 3 books ago? Well of course! Because a Japanese person came and implements their model here in this fantasy world.
Nanayoshi revealed this in the previous or so book of course.
I now can say that yes Ariel does seem to have intentions beyond altruism. However she still feels like the anime cutout school president, but some well and still slightly mysterious.
My concern that sylphie was still not independent enough? No sylphie simply is a person who cares deeply for Rudy, but in now way dependent upon him.
(And with the way we know Rudi even we would wonder why does she love him so much lol. But this book shows Rudy truly does care and love sylphiette despite his perverted thoughts taking the forefront at times)
I am increasingly more confident in trusting the author to do and tell his story, since it really does look like things are well planned and thought out.

Thoughts on the novel?
This has to be the most wholesome entry yet. Despite Rudy’s perversions.
Sylphie and Rudy really compliment each other. And as a partner she does influence him to be a better person. And that’s what I like to see. Partners working together, supporting each other and inevitably lifting each other to greater heights.
(Maybe I’m putting too much credence on the author’s ability to keep pace. Who knows. But I do know that I’ve decided to trust them with the story and characters they are telling.)

[Spencer Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

Can't get enough

Another great installment with negligible grammar errors. Having to wait for the next light novel may be too much and I'll have to switch over to the web novel.

[Carol · Rating 4 out of 5]

I can’t believe how wonderful a story this is. We’ve entered a little down time in the story so we’re seeing Rudeus settling down, getting used to family life with Sylphie and just carrying out with his life. And while I’m other books this would be boring at some point, I’m actually loving this part. It has allowed us to see just how much Rudeus, Sylphie and Eris have grown as characters, this is seriously great writing. We saw them first as kids and Rudeus in particular was horrible, and now he’s so different, powerful but level headed, and I can’t even imagine how much more he’ll give us.
We’ve also had a chance to look at secondary characters and it’s interesting to see where their arcs are going. I’m already seeing and incredible growth in Zanoba, and Nanahoshi and Cliff clearly are headed in the same direction. Elinalise’s arc took quite a turn.

[Zebulon Griggs · Rating 3 out of 5]

The main character is a terrible person, but this reads as a redemption story. You get to go on a journey with a weird creepy dude that is starting his life over and trying (sometimes failing) to stop from slipping into his old habits. The story is set in a world with magic and skills. There is plenty of sexual references and terrible internalized monologuing, but the actions of the MC are his attempt at redemption and thank goodness there are no actually graphically detailed scenes in the audio. Guessing by this having been released as a manga/graphic novel or whatever the correct word is for this type of asian comic book, I will absolutely not be interested in the visual imagery.

[Karla Schneider · Rating 4 out of 5]

It is getting docile and mundane, I feel like this is a mistake. 3 volumes that embrace the passive life with no action, whilst Eris and Paul are being productive might make readers drop the series. These juicy bits should be .5 excerpts instead of mainstream. I really love these bits, but it makes me anxious.

[Nuniflex · Rating 2 out of 5]

Please, abandon ship with this Sylphie shiet. I feel no chemistry. They're not compatible, and half of the volume was Rudy building a house for her and thereafter having the wedding. Both were asscrack. I absolutely LOVED to see Ruijerd again, so I didn't completely tear this volume to shreds. Please, something happen already.

[Ali · Rating 3 out of 5]

Boring

[Jeffing · Rating 4 out of 5]

This one was really awkward to read/listen to and the entire book revolved around it without any focus on magic, fighting, adventuring, or anything of the sort. Rudy seemed to be becoming more "normal" and marriage seemed like it might hasten it further, but instead other creepy ideas have entered his and slyphies thoughts. The author seems intent on making the MC as awkwardly flawed as possible in nearly every situation, which at least means he'll never become a Mary Sue... but at this point I might not even mind it.
still, there's no way I'd dropped this series over such minor reasons, and it just shows how well done the character growth arc is over such a long period of time, I mean.. he really did have a lot to overcome and learn after what he became in his previous life and having such little life experience despite such a longer life.
also, it's really fun to finally be reading new material that the anime hasn't covered yet.

[Christian · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 ⭐

Rudeus and Sylphiette become more entangled in their marriage and things are heating up as we enter the next major arc! It was such a joy to see characters I've missed show up but there was a piece of my heart that yearned for a certain character to meet back up with the man she chose to become stronger for.

75-85% of this volume is really sweet and fun SoL content that builds up the world and characters. The last 25% is where things begin to get more serious and it's great too. The only part where I think it dragged was within the first chapter and in the extra chapter at times.

That in mind though, I've been enthralled with this series since I've started it and am cracking open the next volume right now.

[Giaconia Nicolas · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beware spoilers

I was genuinely surprised to see Ruijerd again this early! This however brought back the memory of Eris, which to be honest is quite shitty. I really hope that Rudeus, in is being overly polite and wanting to be on good terms with everyone, doesn't end up hurting Sylphie, trying to reconcile with that incarnation of unspeakable violence. On that note, Eris is really earning her title of Mad Dog; she's growing into some terrifying beast, that's for sure.

Also, is Nanahoshi just gonna... Start hanging around the new Greyrat home? I sure hope not.

4 stars only because Sylphiette was made sad 😢

[Alexandre · Rating 5 out of 5]

A lot of things happened in this volume. The marriage, wedding reception, Nanahoshi having a breakdown, and Rudeus' sisters arriving with Ruijerd. I enjoyed the interactions between the characters during the reception and later on when celebrating Nanahoshi's breakthrough. It always feels so natural and you can actually believe they're friends. Speaking of Nanahoshi, her breakdown was done well and its nice to see her get closer to her goal. And finally, Ruijerd came back! Well, only for like a chapter but still. It sucks that this were left awkward though. It was great seeing Aisha and Norn too.

[Caleb Nischara · Rating 4 out of 5]

Most of the story of *Mushoku Tensei Volume 10* takes place in Rudeus’ newly renovated house, where he and Sylphie will eventually come to live. The university setting fades into the background, serving mostly as a loose framework to keep the characters connected. I really enjoyed the university plotlines, so this shift is a little disappointing, but it fits the way *Mushoku Tensei* mimics the stages of a real person’s life: after a year of growth, where Rudeus rebuilt his relationship with his childhood crush, the story now shifts to adulthood, with all the responsibilities that come with it. The main plotlines that have been developing over the last few volumes also take a backseat, much like the university setting, though they keep progressing in subtle ways. For example, Zanoba’s storyline moves forward with the development of the autonomous doll powered by magic circles; Cliff’s storyline advances through his research of curses; Princess Ariel’s storyline continues as Sylphie juggles her new responsibilities as a wife; the quest to rescue Zenith, which has been a background plot since Volume 6, advances through Paul’s letter to Rudeus; and Nanahoshi’s storyline progresses when she successfully materializes a plastic bottle. Meanwhile, new storylines emerge, like the revelation of Sylphie’s connection to Elinalise, which caught me by surprise (it felt a bit out of nowhere—I'll have to go back and see if there were any clues), and the budding plotline involving Rudeus' sisters.

Even though these subplots progress subtly, they don’t feel isolated. There are several moments when the entire group of friends comes together to solve problems—like when they exorcise Rudeus’ house or help Nanahoshi with her research. Both times, Cliff and Zanoba’s unique abilities were key to finding a solution. And, of course, during the wedding, where all these connections converge to celebrate the newlyweds. Even with so much going on in the background, the main focus of this volume is Rudeus and Sylphie’s relationship, which serves as an allegory for this stage of life, with all its highs and challenges: the proposal, finding a home, setting it up, figuring out how to balance work and family, planning the wedding, the ceremony itself, and the everyday ups and downs of married life. Rudeus and Sylphie’s story isn’t unique, but it’s relatable, which makes it all the more touching (though I’ll admit, I’m *extremely* jealous of that house—I hate the housing market here… but let’s not go there).

What really stood out was the almost euphoric passion Rudeus feels for Sylphie, which contrasts sharply with the last three volumes, where his despair after Eris left and his resulting impotence were key themes. While it takes some getting used to, the way the story portrays the hormonal rush of a new relationship feels very authentic—especially considering how important Sylphie was in helping Rudeus recover, which elevates her status to that of Roxy in his life. Equally powerful was the portrayal of Nanahoshi’s utter despair. Her realization that years of hard work had been wasted and that she’d hit a dead end was brilliantly done. Nanahoshi is heavily mirrored by Rudeus—they both have experienced long periods of isolation, avoiding human contact—so as readers, we understand how emotionally devastating this must have been for her. Unlike Rudeus, who spent that time playing video games and indulging in distractions, Nanahoshi worked harder than anyone, only to see her efforts come to nothing. While the last few volumes showed us why Roxy and Sylphie were so important to Rudeus, this volume shows us Nanahoshi’s lowest point, and how Rudeus, Cliff, and Zanoba help pull her out of it, demonstrating how much she must appreciate them, even if she struggles to express it.

There were two things I found disappointing in this volume, though only one is directly related to the story itself. First, the illustration at the beginning spoiled the fact that Ruijerd would be traveling to Rudeus’ house with Norn and Aisha, even though that wasn’t revealed until later. I get the need to showcase key characters early on for visual representation, but that group didn’t appear until the very end and didn’t play a major role in the plot—so the spoiler felt unnecessary. Second, I was a little let down by how the wedding ceremony itself was handled. A lot of time was spent on the lead-up to the marriage, but it would have been interesting to see more about how wedding traditions vary across cultures in this world, and how Rudeus and Sylphie decided what elements to include in their ceremony. For instance, Cliff, being a follower of the Millis religion, might have had a more active role in planning, while also trying to incorporate elements from other cultures without betraying his own beliefs. The shared meal and the various congratulations were nice, but the focus quickly shifted to the connection between Elinalise and Sylphie. I was left wondering when exactly Rudeus and Sylphie were officially married, how that bond was sealed, and who recognized it. Is saying "we’re married" enough, or does it need to be formalized? Is this practice accepted in all cultures? Are there legal obligations tied to it? *Mushoku Tensei* usually pays attention to these world-building details, so I missed that here.

Overall, Volume 10 was a lot of fun, with great character moments and a clever use of allegory. But Volume 11 seems to be heading in a completely different direction, and rather than linger here, I’m going to dive back into it!

[Taufiq Candra · Rating 4 out of 5]

Tidak banyak hal yang dibahas di volume ini selain rencana pernikahan Rudeus dan Sylphy. Setelah mengetahui tradisi di dunia baru ini bahwa sesorang harus memiliki rumah sebelum menikah, akhirnya Rudeus memutuskan untuk membeli rumah baru. Rumah yang hendak dibeli oleh Rudeus terkesan cukup angker sehingga Rudeus meminta bantuan kepada Zanoba dan Cliff untuk mengatasi rumah tersebut. Pada akhirnya, mereka berhasil menangkap sosok yang kerap menghantui rumah tersebut dan Rudeus pun membeli rumah tersebut sekaligus melakukan renovasi terhadap rumah tersebut. Sosok yang sempat menghantui rumah yang hendak dibeli Rudeus adalah sebuah patung yang dilengkapi oleh lingkaran sihir. Oleh Zanoba, patung tersebut dijadikan objek penelitiannya untuk mengetahui misteri dari patung tersebut.

Di volume ini, kita akan mendapati berbagai persiapan yang dilakukan oleh Rudeus dan Sylphy dalam mengadakan jamuan di rumah mereka dalam rangka merayakan pernikahan mereka. Di volume ini, kita mengetahui informasi penting bahwa Elinalise merupakan nenek dari Sylphy. Sebuah fakta yang cukup mengagetkan menurutku. Selain jamuan perayaan di volume ini, kita akan mendapati kisah Rudeus dan Sylpy sebagai pasutri baru dan berbagai aktivitas yang mereka lakukan bersama.

[Tanesa Harper · Rating 5 out of 5]

First got hooked on the anime but the light novel is even better

I know there are sone that has a problem with some if the MC's character traits but that actually makes him more interesting. People get triggered by certain things and then get closed off only thinking of that particular subject, not realizing that that's what this book is tackling. I love this series and will always recommend it to others.

[Humaira Haider · Rating 3 out of 5]

So, I thought to write a review....
I started reading this series because I'm just too invested in this series. . and it's totally worth it 😌
However this particular vol. Was low-key boring... and un-interesting Cuz I'm not interested on rudeus geting horny and his 🥜 getting activated . and it was really just soft 🍦 and very homey ..... I wanted some drama and action 👉🏼👈🏼 but hey hey hey I didn't got any 😒. So I guess it was just fine.......

[Steven Henderson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice Shift

I can feel a change in dynamic in the series. I’ll never be okay with Rudy’s perversions but after a surprisingly decent 3 or 4 book arc of him dealing with ED, I’m happy to see the series move on and hoping Best Girl Eris is getting prepped to return after the side story at the end.

[Julio Bautista · Rating 4 out of 5]

This volume was nice and slow. It simply showed Rudeus living the married life. There was a little bit of progress in terms of the overall story but it was not anything too significant. The end of this volume progressed the story more than rest of the book. Now Rudeus is going to take care of his sisters.

[Gabriel d'Matos · Rating 4 out of 5]

Finalmente essa fase acabou. Ler esse volume foi uma experiência interessante. Comecei a ler sem muito animo, mas o autor finalmente começou a avançar com a trama de forma mais relevante e concluir os relacionamentos que estão lentamente se formando desde o começo da LN e quando percebi, já tinha acabado em apenas uma sentada. Quando o autor acerta, ele acerta muito bem.

[Aaron · Rating 2 out of 5]

A predictable plot without real twists

Despite major events happening in this book, I never felt any tension or suspense at all in this just over 200 page story. I'll hope it picks up in the next

[Frank Bertino · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bonding

Rudeus finally has found a cure for his ED. Relief has come unexpectedly. Wedding bells are going to chime. Marriage preparation, surprises, frustrations, and blasts from the past ensue. I like the humor, romance, and intrigue. I look forward to the next book.

[el potter 69 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Retomamos la historia justo donde la dejamos en el tomo anterior, el tomo prácticamente es un fanservise, no por eso es malo, me divertí bastante leyéndolo y tengo que admitir que esperaba este fanservise desde hace 2 tomos

[Bradley · Rating 4 out of 5]

House, marriage, a little great home-life, and the slow tick-tock of things in the background growing to a fever pitch.

It's still great to see a little happiness and the beginning of Rudy helping to raise his sisters.

Good, wholesome stuff.

[Suki]

Unas ganas de vivir algún romance así de lindo. No puede ser que cada ves que me ponga a recordar este volumen y el anterior me ponga a llorar de la emoción que me generan. Me encanta como todo se toma su tiempo. Que genero noble el coming to age y el slice of life.

[Steven Garcia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good

What am interesting follow up this series is top ten and if you are coming fro! The anime then you.in for some good

[Jeff Schumacher · Rating 2 out of 5]

Mostly slow predicable progression. With the power of friendship and good intensions, you can have a boring happy life.

[Jose Guzman · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5

[Love · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mushoku Tensei is impressive in its scope, all the previous volumes chronicling Rudeus childhood while interesting themselves has been one big setup for the story that is told now.

[Jesus · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good

I enjoyed this volume. Was a bit confused about the wedding. I'm really excited for the next volumes. It seems all of rudeus friends will be in important people in the future.

[John Curry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Anime made me buy this

I’ve watched the second season of this and it was better than the first..I got curious and started ready..it’s a great book..please take a chance

[Karsun B · Rating 5 out of 5]

another great book in the series Rudeues reminds me of that goofy reliable husband from old tv shows