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無職転生: 異世界行ったら本気だす [Mushoku Tensei: Isekai Ittara Honki Dasu] #11
Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation (Light Novel) Vol. 11
LITTLE SISTERS MAKE BIG PROBLEMS!
Rudeus has adventured across continents and survived run-ins with gods—and none of it has prepared him to watch Aisha and Norn when Paul leaves them temporarily in his care. Can he rise to the occasion yet again, or will parenting two preteen girls be the ordeal that ultimately defeats him?!
Rudeus has adventured across continents and survived run-ins with gods—and none of it has prepared him to watch Aisha and Norn when Paul leaves them temporarily in his care. Can he rise to the occasion yet again, or will parenting two preteen girls be the ordeal that ultimately defeats him?!
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First published May 25, 2016
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April 8, 2024
I’m so afraid that the coziness of every day life is over! It was nice seeing Rudeus moving on with his life, pacing down and getting together with Sylphie. And I know it can’t stay like this forever but, dude… did you have to go off right now?! I know none of us trust or like the Man-God, but out of all the opportunities he’s had to ignore him this was probably not the best. Anyway… I guess I’ll figure out what Rudeus got himself into this time.
March 4, 2021
This book had such catharsis for me as a reader
There comes a time. When you keep reading about a character you come to understand them. And you start to guess what a character might do in a certain situation.
And that’s what has happened here
We’ve been following rudeus for 11 books now
And this one marks the point where he’s shown to be the most mature
Growth. Character growth
And coming back to predicting your character’s actions. I was glad he stayed in that room. I was thinking somewhere along the same lines.
And ‘that’ interaction had a lot of heart
Although norn abrupt change in attitude was a bit jarring, nothing in the buildup before and their relationship after left me wanting
It was heartwarming to see them finally get close.
Oops I’ve basically mentioned the scene lol. But the importance is the journey to reach that point.
Every time Rudy is confronted with a challenge resembling his past life, he has shown a very sensitive side. And that kind of character flaw is a brilliant aspect of his character. String as he is, shallow as he seems, things from his past life really do haunt him and his determination to make things better as a vow against that happening again becomes a much more personal and enriching motivation.
His final decision left such a cliffhanger
I can’t wait to start the next one!
There comes a time. When you keep reading about a character you come to understand them. And you start to guess what a character might do in a certain situation.
And that’s what has happened here
We’ve been following rudeus for 11 books now
And this one marks the point where he’s shown to be the most mature
Growth. Character growth
And coming back to predicting your character’s actions. I was glad he stayed in that room. I was thinking somewhere along the same lines.
And ‘that’ interaction had a lot of heart
Although norn abrupt change in attitude was a bit jarring, nothing in the buildup before and their relationship after left me wanting
It was heartwarming to see them finally get close.
Oops I’ve basically mentioned the scene lol. But the importance is the journey to reach that point.
Every time Rudy is confronted with a challenge resembling his past life, he has shown a very sensitive side. And that kind of character flaw is a brilliant aspect of his character. String as he is, shallow as he seems, things from his past life really do haunt him and his determination to make things better as a vow against that happening again becomes a much more personal and enriching motivation.
His final decision left such a cliffhanger
I can’t wait to start the next one!
August 20, 2021
Volume ini menceritakan kisah kehidupan Rudeus dan Sylphy sebagai seorang pasangan. Ketika mereka sedang hidup bersama mereka mendapati bahwa Adik Rudeus yakni Norn dan Aisha akan datang untuk tinggal bersama mereka. Meski hubungan Rudeus dan kedua adiknya bisa dibilang kurang dekat, Rudeus dan Sylphy berusaha sebaik mungkin untuk menerima mereka berdua dengan baik. Ditemani dengan Ruijerd, Norn dan Aisha datang ke rumah Rudeus. Mengetahui bahwa Rudeus telah menikah dan bukan dengan Eris, tampak raut wajah kecewa di Ruijerd dan hal inilah yang membuat hubungan Ruijerd dan Rudeus sedikit menjadi canggung. Selain itu, hubungan baik yang dibangun oleh Rudeus dan Raja Iblis Badigadi memperburuk keadaan. Tampaknya ada sedikit perselisihan antara Ruijerd dan Badigadi di masa lampau. Setelah menginap selama satu malam di rumah Rudeus, Ruijerd akhirnya memutuskan untuk melanjutkan perjalanannya.
Semenjak kedatangan dua adiknya, Rudeus sedikit merasa bimbang bagaimana menyikapi adiknya. Norn dikabarkan seorang gadis biasa tanpa sebuah keahlian khusus, sedangkan Aisha adalah seorang anak cerdas yang mampu melakukan banyak hal. Hal inilah yang menjadi sebuah permasalahan yang cukup signifikan dalam hubungan kakak beradik ini. Namun, semua permasalahan dapat teratasi setelah kakak beradik ini bisa saling memahami satu sama lain.
Di volume ini, kita juga akan mendapati sebuah berita bahwa Sylphy akhirnya mengandung. Akan tetapi, berita tersebut beriringan dengan surat yang memberi kabar bahwa pasukan ayah Rudeus (Paul Greyrat) membutuhkan bantuan dalam proses pencarian Zenith Greyrat. Hal tersebut sontak membuat Rudeus dilema sebab menurut pendapat Hitogami dia akan menyesal jika ia datang turut membantu orang tuanya. Namun di sisi lain, Rudeus juga tidak dapat menampikkan keberadaan orang tuanya yang sedang membutuhkan bantuan.
Selain tentang kehidupan Rudeus, volume ini juga menceritakan sedikit tentang keberadaan Eris yang mendapatkan guru baru yakni Kaisar Utara untuk belajar teknik Dewa Utara.
Menurutku semakin lama ceritanya semakin seru, berharap bisa terus menikmati kisah perjalanan Rudeus dan tak sabar melihat petualangan Rudeus lainnya.
Semenjak kedatangan dua adiknya, Rudeus sedikit merasa bimbang bagaimana menyikapi adiknya. Norn dikabarkan seorang gadis biasa tanpa sebuah keahlian khusus, sedangkan Aisha adalah seorang anak cerdas yang mampu melakukan banyak hal. Hal inilah yang menjadi sebuah permasalahan yang cukup signifikan dalam hubungan kakak beradik ini. Namun, semua permasalahan dapat teratasi setelah kakak beradik ini bisa saling memahami satu sama lain.
Di volume ini, kita juga akan mendapati sebuah berita bahwa Sylphy akhirnya mengandung. Akan tetapi, berita tersebut beriringan dengan surat yang memberi kabar bahwa pasukan ayah Rudeus (Paul Greyrat) membutuhkan bantuan dalam proses pencarian Zenith Greyrat. Hal tersebut sontak membuat Rudeus dilema sebab menurut pendapat Hitogami dia akan menyesal jika ia datang turut membantu orang tuanya. Namun di sisi lain, Rudeus juga tidak dapat menampikkan keberadaan orang tuanya yang sedang membutuhkan bantuan.
Selain tentang kehidupan Rudeus, volume ini juga menceritakan sedikit tentang keberadaan Eris yang mendapatkan guru baru yakni Kaisar Utara untuk belajar teknik Dewa Utara.
Menurutku semakin lama ceritanya semakin seru, berharap bisa terus menikmati kisah perjalanan Rudeus dan tak sabar melihat petualangan Rudeus lainnya.
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September 5, 2024
Of all the volumes so far, *Mushoku Tensei Volume 11* has been the diverse by far, by having two parallel storylines split by a pivotal moment in the middle. The first part focuses on Rudeus’ sisters—how they arrive after their journey from Millis and settle in with him—while the second part follows Rudeus as he leaves his family and heads toward the heart of the Begaritt continent. These mirroring and contrasting structures appear on several levels: in part one, the focus is on Aisha and Norn's inner journey, while part two is all about Rudeus’ external journey; part one is about Rudeus trying to fulfill Paul’s request from his letter, while part two deals with him carrying out Geese’s request—both members of the same group; the first part shows the growing relationship between Rudeus and his sisters, while the second explores his relationship with Elinalise; and finally, the themes shift from home and arrival in the first part to travel and departure in the second. Due to this composition, despite the unconventional structure, where the story doesn’t have a clear physical or thematic boundary, the volume still manages to feel cohesive.
Let’s start with the first part. What I really liked was how quickly it managed to set up a contrast between the two sisters while still making them feel fully developed. Both are introduced as distinct individuals, each shaped by their own life experiences and heading down different paths. Aisha idolizes Rudeus for rescuing her in Volume 6 and is an exceptionally smart and dutiful maid. But she still harbors a deep-seated fear that, because her mother was a mistress, she might matter less to Rudeus than Norn does, and so she works extra hard to prove herself. Over time, she learns that it’s okay not to dedicate her entire life to Rudeus and that she can pursue her own interests. This is shown when she asks for pocket money for her work and then takes up gardening—a hobby you wouldn’t expect from someone as intelligent as she is, but it’s something she genuinely enjoys. Norn, on the other hand, resents Rudeus for his fight with Paul in Volume 5. She’s not unintelligent, but she’s no prodigy either, and has always felt overshadowed by her siblings, which drives her to seek independence. She wants to leave home early and attend school on her own, away from the constant comparisons to her siblings. Unlike Aisha, who is expressive and able to communicate her feelings clearly, Norn struggles to express her desires—partly because of a lingering fear of Rudeus, and partly because of her low self-esteem. Over time, she learns that it’s okay to show her emotions and that she can find her own identity without having to completely separate herself from her family.
Both sisters, Aisha and Norn, have been shaped by Rudeus’ past actions, and that makes Rudeus’ attempts to figure out how to deal with them all the more interesting. Aisha is easier for him to handle because she naturally opens up to him and has a positive relationship with him, but Norn is much harder to connect with, which leads him to seek advice from all his friends. In the end, the strained relationship between the siblings creates misunderstandings, causing Norn to shut herself away. This is the moment when Rudeus is finally able to empathize with her, drawing from his previous life experiences. His response is exactly what Norn needs, allowing her to open up and reveal her pain. Just as the sisters have been shaped by Rudeus’ past actions, Rudeus himself has been shaped by who he was in his old life, enabling him to connect with her in a way that otherwise wouldn’t have been possible. The entire scene was incredibly emotional, starting with Norn’s inner monologue about her history with Rudeus, building up to the outpouring of her feelings, and culminating in the moment when she finally lets go of her burdens and collapses, sobbing, into his arms. It was one of the most beautiful moments in the series so far, and it reminded me of one of my all-time favorite scenes—the bridge scene from *Toaru*—which is some of the highest praise I can give.
While the first part was fantastic, I found the second part a bit weaker. I liked that the progress the characters made in their research had a tangible effect on the story. Rudeus no longer has to embark on years-long journeys like in Volumes 2–8, as Nanahoshi’s knowledge of teleportation points cuts down travel time, removing one of the biggest obstacles. This shows that the story isn’t resetting to where it was in Volume 7 when Rudeus began searching for Zenith—his experiences at the university and the relationships he’s built there have allowed him to take on this journey more safely and efficiently. This section was still good, especially the scenes where they’re traveling between teleportation points and Rudeus is constantly worried about Orsted showing up. However, I found the middle part on the Begaritt continent a bit weaker, particularly the two chapters where they’re walking through the desert, which felt repetitive: monsters appear, Rudeus wants to fight, the succubus shows up, Rudeus gets horny and tries to jump on Elinalise, and she knocks him back to his senses, rinse and repeat. I enjoyed the Bazaar part more, especially with the world-building around the city, where most of the city life takes place in tents because the population is mostly nomadic. Similarly, the world-building during their desert journey was interesting, where we learn about the unique lifestyle of the local people (women fighting on the front lines to protect against succubi, children being adopted by the entire village). However, there was one detail that confused me: I don’t seem to remember when exactly Rudeus learned the Fighting God tongue, which he clearly can communicate in, and then, there was a moment where Elinalise defended Rudeus against accusations from fellow travelers, even though she shouldn’t have understood what they were saying, as it had been explicitly stated that she didn’t speak their language. I felt that the language dynamics were handled more consistently in the earlier instance when Rudeus had learned the Demon God tongue from Roxy, while Eris remained quiet because she couldn’t communicate.
That’s all for Volume 11. The first part was excellent, and I’m excited to share my thoughts on Volume 12 soon.
Let’s start with the first part. What I really liked was how quickly it managed to set up a contrast between the two sisters while still making them feel fully developed. Both are introduced as distinct individuals, each shaped by their own life experiences and heading down different paths. Aisha idolizes Rudeus for rescuing her in Volume 6 and is an exceptionally smart and dutiful maid. But she still harbors a deep-seated fear that, because her mother was a mistress, she might matter less to Rudeus than Norn does, and so she works extra hard to prove herself. Over time, she learns that it’s okay not to dedicate her entire life to Rudeus and that she can pursue her own interests. This is shown when she asks for pocket money for her work and then takes up gardening—a hobby you wouldn’t expect from someone as intelligent as she is, but it’s something she genuinely enjoys. Norn, on the other hand, resents Rudeus for his fight with Paul in Volume 5. She’s not unintelligent, but she’s no prodigy either, and has always felt overshadowed by her siblings, which drives her to seek independence. She wants to leave home early and attend school on her own, away from the constant comparisons to her siblings. Unlike Aisha, who is expressive and able to communicate her feelings clearly, Norn struggles to express her desires—partly because of a lingering fear of Rudeus, and partly because of her low self-esteem. Over time, she learns that it’s okay to show her emotions and that she can find her own identity without having to completely separate herself from her family.
Both sisters, Aisha and Norn, have been shaped by Rudeus’ past actions, and that makes Rudeus’ attempts to figure out how to deal with them all the more interesting. Aisha is easier for him to handle because she naturally opens up to him and has a positive relationship with him, but Norn is much harder to connect with, which leads him to seek advice from all his friends. In the end, the strained relationship between the siblings creates misunderstandings, causing Norn to shut herself away. This is the moment when Rudeus is finally able to empathize with her, drawing from his previous life experiences. His response is exactly what Norn needs, allowing her to open up and reveal her pain. Just as the sisters have been shaped by Rudeus’ past actions, Rudeus himself has been shaped by who he was in his old life, enabling him to connect with her in a way that otherwise wouldn’t have been possible. The entire scene was incredibly emotional, starting with Norn’s inner monologue about her history with Rudeus, building up to the outpouring of her feelings, and culminating in the moment when she finally lets go of her burdens and collapses, sobbing, into his arms. It was one of the most beautiful moments in the series so far, and it reminded me of one of my all-time favorite scenes—the bridge scene from *Toaru*—which is some of the highest praise I can give.
While the first part was fantastic, I found the second part a bit weaker. I liked that the progress the characters made in their research had a tangible effect on the story. Rudeus no longer has to embark on years-long journeys like in Volumes 2–8, as Nanahoshi’s knowledge of teleportation points cuts down travel time, removing one of the biggest obstacles. This shows that the story isn’t resetting to where it was in Volume 7 when Rudeus began searching for Zenith—his experiences at the university and the relationships he’s built there have allowed him to take on this journey more safely and efficiently. This section was still good, especially the scenes where they’re traveling between teleportation points and Rudeus is constantly worried about Orsted showing up. However, I found the middle part on the Begaritt continent a bit weaker, particularly the two chapters where they’re walking through the desert, which felt repetitive: monsters appear, Rudeus wants to fight, the succubus shows up, Rudeus gets horny and tries to jump on Elinalise, and she knocks him back to his senses, rinse and repeat. I enjoyed the Bazaar part more, especially with the world-building around the city, where most of the city life takes place in tents because the population is mostly nomadic. Similarly, the world-building during their desert journey was interesting, where we learn about the unique lifestyle of the local people (women fighting on the front lines to protect against succubi, children being adopted by the entire village). However, there was one detail that confused me: I don’t seem to remember when exactly Rudeus learned the Fighting God tongue, which he clearly can communicate in, and then, there was a moment where Elinalise defended Rudeus against accusations from fellow travelers, even though she shouldn’t have understood what they were saying, as it had been explicitly stated that she didn’t speak their language. I felt that the language dynamics were handled more consistently in the earlier instance when Rudeus had learned the Demon God tongue from Roxy, while Eris remained quiet because she couldn’t communicate.
That’s all for Volume 11. The first part was excellent, and I’m excited to share my thoughts on Volume 12 soon.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 23, 2024
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.
May 9, 2021
The book consists of two parts, the first half is a slice-of-life at the university in which we get to know Rudy's sisters and a bit of Rudy's life in his previous life. The second half is a string of random encounters on the road. The university part include a bit of character development and progress in Rudy's life and those around him. The second half is a bit boring, and includes a bit of fan service of sorts, succubus being one of the monsters on the road, although it is kept within reason. Not to the best in the series, but it is decent enough, especially the first half.
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November 24, 2024HIJO DE MIL PUTA CUATRO VOLUMENES PARA CONSTRUIRME LA RELACION. MEDIO TOMO PARA QUE SILPHY SE LEVANTE A RUDEUS. CUATROS TOMOS PARA QUE RUDY CURE SU IMPOTENCIA. TRES CAPITULOS DEDICADOS A ARREGLAR LA CASA. DOS TOMOS DEDICADOS A QUE ELLOS INTENTEN TENER HIJOS Y AHORA QUE ESTAN TAN FELICES, LO HACES IR AL RESCATAR A ZENITH. JURO QUE QUIERO TIRAR UNA BOMBA EN LA CASA DEL AUTOR. Posta me siento re mal una bronca. Acá sufriendo y llorando por personajes que ni existen,cuando en la vida real no lloro ni cuando mueren familiares míos y casi todo me es indiferente.
March 1, 2022
It was definitely better than the last vol. I LOVED both aisha and norn ... I think they are both great characters... The way north felt about being compared to her siblings was something I could relate to as well 😔... Then nanashino dealing with failures after failures and rudeus helping her was kinda nice as well (っ.❛ ᴗ ❛.)っ...
But sylphy is kinda boring....
Looking forward to rudeus on HIS journey and meeting ROXY!!!!!!!!!!
But sylphy is kinda boring....
Looking forward to rudeus on HIS journey and meeting ROXY!!!!!!!!!!
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May 10, 2022
This volume was somewhat boring but it did have its moments. A lot of progress was made, story wise but there wasn't a lot of action happening. This volume was mostly about Rudy trying to improve his relationships with his sisters. It also includes a big decision that Rudy has to make considering what has happened with Slyphie. This Volume was almost like filler but I would still say it is important.
July 19, 2022
With all the bulidup that's been happening with the last few books, I'm pretty sure the next ones will hit me in the feels like a truck with the pain leaving me bawling my eyes out.
ALL the characters felt genuine which makes it more harder to bear when they die. (It's inevitable at this point.) The author did a pretty damn good job putting everything in place and making connections and emotional attachments to every single side character close to the protagonist.
ALL the characters felt genuine which makes it more harder to bear when they die. (It's inevitable at this point.) The author did a pretty damn good job putting everything in place and making connections and emotional attachments to every single side character close to the protagonist.
December 20, 2021
Excellent Read
Rudeus is taking care of his two little sisters. Things are just settling down when he gets a letter requesting his help in rescuing his mother. He is advised not to go, but pressure from one of his sisters causes him to set out. Adventures, monsters, and bandits come to pass. I like the action and humor. I look forward to the next book.
Rudeus is taking care of his two little sisters. Things are just settling down when he gets a letter requesting his help in rescuing his mother. He is advised not to go, but pressure from one of his sisters causes him to set out. Adventures, monsters, and bandits come to pass. I like the action and humor. I look forward to the next book.
March 26, 2023
Uuf
This turning point was quite frustrating, I'm curious as to how Rudeus will navigate it. I have a feeling that Hitogami lied, and there will not be much to regret on de end, after going to rescue Zenith. Nanahoshi's existance was made more acceptable with her giving out the notes for the teleportation relics. Let's see how this unfolds
This turning point was quite frustrating, I'm curious as to how Rudeus will navigate it. I have a feeling that Hitogami lied, and there will not be much to regret on de end, after going to rescue Zenith. Nanahoshi's existance was made more acceptable with her giving out the notes for the teleportation relics. Let's see how this unfolds
December 13, 2021
I liked it
I’m very intrigued with the man god. How is he able to know where rudeus is going to do. I also feel like norn feelings towards Rudy was rather quickly change. I can’t to wonder if it’s too just make everything run it’s course by the author.
I’m very intrigued with the man god. How is he able to know where rudeus is going to do. I also feel like norn feelings towards Rudy was rather quickly change. I can’t to wonder if it’s too just make everything run it’s course by the author.
January 15, 2022
OK, something is starting to happen! Rudy finally ventures out somewhere without Sylphie, even against Hitogami's advice. I DO WISH HE LISTENED THOUGH. The Linia offer sounded extremely spicy. Regardless, it's a good development, and will likely skyrocket my interest back into the series.
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April 11, 2022
Después del tomo de fan servirse pasado (del que no me quejo), retomamos la aventura, nuestro protagonista recibe una carta que lo hace dejar la universidad por un tiempo y emprender un viaje al continente de Begaritto que lo hará reencontrarse con antiguos amigos.
February 26, 2023
Fue interesante ver como se relacionaban Rudeus y sus hermanas, aunque siento que la resolución fue muy inmediata, y el enfoque de Aisha... No lo sé no me acomodo tanto a la idea pero es comprensible.
Y Norm... Digamos que no es mi clase de personaje.
Y Norm... Digamos que no es mi clase de personaje.
May 21, 2024
Thinking that Rudeus has a more efficient way to the other continent, he jumps off on a quick adventure to help his old family, while leaving his new family behind.
OF COURSE things won't go as planned.
This is all new to me, now, sine we're beyond the anime. I can't wait to spoiler myself.
OF COURSE things won't go as planned.
This is all new to me, now, sine we're beyond the anime. I can't wait to spoiler myself.
May 6, 2021
Yeah buddy.
This is where it gets heavy, the real slice of fantasy life. Its a good primer for what comes next...
This is where it gets heavy, the real slice of fantasy life. Its a good primer for what comes next...
June 6, 2021
Great book so please give us vol 12
September 23, 2021
my question is, if ants made dungeon then how come there are teleportation circles in there.
January 11, 2022
Really enjoyed this particular novel
I'm in for the ride, and so far things are picking up pace finally. This story just keeps evolving as every novel progresses.
I'm in for the ride, and so far things are picking up pace finally. This story just keeps evolving as every novel progresses.
January 17, 2022
Muy bueno, un poco lento
March 30, 2022
this series handles the relationships between characters so well and reatablely
September 26, 2022
This series began interesting again with the rescue mission. Going to one of the harshest continent in the World.
March 13, 2023
Ever had a sibling who hated you? This is pretty much a story of what not to do, but shows you if you show up at the right moment all will be well.
March 30, 2023
I appreciate the developing dynamics between the Greyrat sisters and the protagonist, but I was hoping that most of this book would be more exclusive to this volume.
May 19, 2023
pretty good, more slice of life than fantasy in this volume.
August 12, 2023
Cómo me gusta la historia, la magia y sobretodo el mundo en que se desarrolla, pero Rudeus me resultó tan insoportable que hasta llegué a extrañar al depresivo con DE.
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