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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] (Novel) #15
Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation (Light Novel) Vol. 15
SECOND CHANCE
Rudeus’s brief meeting with his time-travelling future self leaves him struggling to process the terrible suffering that version of him endured. But he might be able to avert those losses in this timeline, if he takes his future self’s advice–starting with reaching out to Eris for the first time in years!
Rudeus’s brief meeting with his time-travelling future self leaves him struggling to process the terrible suffering that version of him endured. But he might be able to avert those losses in this timeline, if he takes his future self’s advice–starting with reaching out to Eris for the first time in years!
380 pages, ebook
First published July 25, 2017
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December 25, 2021
Terrific writing, peak fiction. I've never read anything as dark as Rudeus his diary. Just when you think everything will turn out just fine the writer grabs you by the balls before ripping them off clean. Masterpiece!
July 23, 2024
Congratulations, Rifujin... my brain broke. Completely.
This story is just... wow! I've been building up certain expectations of where this is going for the last 14 books, I was already plotting who might be our final boss, what was going to happen with all this Man-God business and with Rudeus... and then during the last book a bomb was dropped, one that I wasn't expecting at all.
And now this... I honestly don't know what's going to happen now. The story has taken quite a turn. If I could give this book 10 stars I would. This is some seriously good writing, I really can't believe how good of a story this is. And since I need to talk about this, I'm giving fair warning.
SPOILERS AHEAD. MAJOR SPOILERS.
*****SPOILERS*****
*****SPOILERS*****
*****SPOILERS*****
All this time Orsted has known far much more than we've been told! Ever since I saw the Man-God I knew he was suspicious as hell, and I've never trusted him one bit, so I'm glad we're all on the same page here, but Orsted was such a surprise. This guy has all the makings of a legendary hero, and if it weren't for his curse, he would be.
Can I say how impressed I was with this battle? I mean, Rudeus did get his ass kicked, but he managed to hit Orsted and that was impressive. I was shocked he also ran out of mana because this has never happened before. And then Eris! OMG, this girl is so impressive. I can't believe she forced Orsted into such a tight space. So far this was going great. We had an epic battle, Rudeus was doing it all for his family, he was willing to die. And then Orsted offering a way out, I mean, honest to God I never thought he would do anything other than just go after the kill. But he stopped and decided to talk to them. And he offered a way out!
And what does Rudeus do after his old self told him not to? I'm so scared for him now. The Man-God must be pissed. Not that he could hear that particular conversation, but given he can see his own future, I'm sure he knows what's in store and it's not pretty.
But the book didn't end there, no. The parts with the family are still cozy moments and I love them, but we had top go and talk to Orsted (who by the way is the most incredible person ever, he's so nice, the poor guy just needs some social interaction) and of course he knows about reincarnation and wasn't even surprised about it... apparently for the whole Dragonfolk this is an everyday ocurrence. This changes so many things.
This story is just... wow! I've been building up certain expectations of where this is going for the last 14 books, I was already plotting who might be our final boss, what was going to happen with all this Man-God business and with Rudeus... and then during the last book a bomb was dropped, one that I wasn't expecting at all.
And now this... I honestly don't know what's going to happen now. The story has taken quite a turn. If I could give this book 10 stars I would. This is some seriously good writing, I really can't believe how good of a story this is. And since I need to talk about this, I'm giving fair warning.
SPOILERS AHEAD. MAJOR SPOILERS.
*****SPOILERS*****
*****SPOILERS*****
*****SPOILERS*****
All this time Orsted has known far much more than we've been told! Ever since I saw the Man-God I knew he was suspicious as hell, and I've never trusted him one bit, so I'm glad we're all on the same page here, but Orsted was such a surprise. This guy has all the makings of a legendary hero, and if it weren't for his curse, he would be.
Can I say how impressed I was with this battle? I mean, Rudeus did get his ass kicked, but he managed to hit Orsted and that was impressive. I was shocked he also ran out of mana because this has never happened before. And then Eris! OMG, this girl is so impressive. I can't believe she forced Orsted into such a tight space. So far this was going great. We had an epic battle, Rudeus was doing it all for his family, he was willing to die. And then Orsted offering a way out, I mean, honest to God I never thought he would do anything other than just go after the kill. But he stopped and decided to talk to them. And he offered a way out!
And what does Rudeus do after his old self told him not to? I'm so scared for him now. The Man-God must be pissed. Not that he could hear that particular conversation, but given he can see his own future, I'm sure he knows what's in store and it's not pretty.
But the book didn't end there, no. The parts with the family are still cozy moments and I love them, but we had top go and talk to Orsted (who by the way is the most incredible person ever, he's so nice, the poor guy just needs some social interaction) and of course he knows about reincarnation and wasn't even surprised about it... apparently for the whole Dragonfolk this is an everyday ocurrence. This changes so many things.
March 8, 2021
Spent the entire night reading this
Couldn’t put it down
Definitely worth the read now that it is all starting to pay off
The author’s ability to write action is definitely commendable
The first half was all dread and foreboding. The middle was marvellously action packed. And the last was a fun romp with the cliffhanger hook at the end.
Spoilers ahead
***
It truly felt like Rudeus was backed into a corner
Also when the hitogami mentioned descendants and fate I felt the resemblance to Ta’veren in the books
The battle was no less awesome then what it was building up to be
The resolution even more tremendous for the future direction of the story
Although the resolution was a little too neat in a sense. What can I say, lost limbs build character lol. (I’m a horrible person)
My misgivings about Sylhpy’s character growth were further dashed in this book. She definitely now has shown great agency and character. Even more so than the other two.
Eris’s entrance was so anime but still so cool.
And that marked the shift towards a more positive outlook
The end part was the usual anime-esque harem hijinx
But with the resolution that was set in stone from the beginning
(Does bring into question Luke and Eris being together in an original timeline sort of sense)
And looks like the political machinations are coming to forefront with Ghislaine set to meet with Ariel.
I found Zenith hitting Rudeus to be the most adorable thing in this book
Couldn’t put it down
Definitely worth the read now that it is all starting to pay off
The author’s ability to write action is definitely commendable
The first half was all dread and foreboding. The middle was marvellously action packed. And the last was a fun romp with the cliffhanger hook at the end.
Spoilers ahead
***
It truly felt like Rudeus was backed into a corner
Also when the hitogami mentioned descendants and fate I felt the resemblance to Ta’veren in the books
The battle was no less awesome then what it was building up to be
The resolution even more tremendous for the future direction of the story
Although the resolution was a little too neat in a sense. What can I say, lost limbs build character lol. (I’m a horrible person)
My misgivings about Sylhpy’s character growth were further dashed in this book. She definitely now has shown great agency and character. Even more so than the other two.
Eris’s entrance was so anime but still so cool.
And that marked the shift towards a more positive outlook
The end part was the usual anime-esque harem hijinx
But with the resolution that was set in stone from the beginning
(Does bring into question Luke and Eris being together in an original timeline sort of sense)
And looks like the political machinations are coming to forefront with Ghislaine set to meet with Ariel.
I found Zenith hitting Rudeus to be the most adorable thing in this book
October 10, 2026
The preperation for the fight was epic. Crafting the magic armor and all the effort that went into it? Simply amazing.
The fight itself? Holy peak. Actually proud of what Rudues accomplished, and of course impressed with Orsted.
Reading this fight was so simple compared to your average LOTM fight lol. It was certainly very easy to visualize.
Eris finally coming back to the story! Hype
The fight itself? Holy peak. Actually proud of what Rudues accomplished, and of course impressed with Orsted.
Reading this fight was so simple compared to your average LOTM fight lol. It was certainly very easy to visualize.
Eris finally coming back to the story! Hype
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 10, 2025
I finished this book in less than 24 hours. I think it’s safe to say I liked it a lot.
August 8, 2022
He escogido este volumen porque es el que más me ha impactado de la serie.
Así que en total he tardado [consulta sus notas...]
—¿Cómo que me he leído 18 volúmenes de esta novela ligera en una semana!?!???
En fin, que menudo otaco soy, vale, pero hacia años que no me enganchaba de tal manera a algo. Hay mil cosas que me han hecho torcer el morro, pero no he podido parar de leer de la tensión. Me ha gustado muchísimo y me siento sucio, voy a pegarme una ducha a ver si que quito la sensación de weeaboo.
Así que en total he tardado [consulta sus notas...]
—¿Cómo que me he leído 18 volúmenes de esta novela ligera en una semana!?!???
En fin, que menudo otaco soy, vale, pero hacia años que no me enganchaba de tal manera a algo. Hay mil cosas que me han hecho torcer el morro, pero no he podido parar de leer de la tensión. Me ha gustado muchísimo y me siento sucio, voy a pegarme una ducha a ver si que quito la sensación de weeaboo.
October 6, 2024
здається це найкращий том цього ранобе 👀
August 20, 2026
Yeah that was fuckin’ nuts.
September 22, 2026
أول رواية أقرأها باللغة الانجليزية (:
ولا يوجد داعي لمدحها، حبي لهذا العمل كبير لدرجة أني قفزت من الأنمي إلى الرواية مباشرة، على أن أعيد قراءة الأجزاء الأولى لاحقا
ولا يوجد داعي لمدحها، حبي لهذا العمل كبير لدرجة أني قفزت من الأنمي إلى الرواية مباشرة، على أن أعيد قراءة الأجزاء الأولى لاحقا
February 22, 2022
I love this series, 15 volumes in and I can't wait for the next book.
August 11, 2024
Let's dive into Volume 15 of *Mushoku Tensei*, specifically the much-discussed Turning Point 4. But before we get into that, I'd like to touch on how this volume ties back to the theme of nostalgia, which was established in Volume 14. This theme is explored throughout the story as Rudeus frequently reminisces about past experiences and reconnects with old friends and familiar places. This nostalgic theme reaches its peak with the arrival of an older Rudeus from the future. Like his younger self, he feels a deep sense of nostalgia, but in his case, it's overshadowed by melancholy due to the tragedies he's endured. His timeline was so full of suffering that he can no longer see the past as something beautiful, but rather as the starting point of all his misery. This drives him to protect his present at all costs. It's only towards the end that he manages to break this cycle, finding peace by seeing Roxy and Sylphie one last time, allowing him to finally look back on the past with happiness. At this moment, the story mirrors the old and young Rudeus. The younger Rudeus had just recently learned that Paul might have survived if he hadn’t gone to the Demon Continent, and yet, his experiences with his older self prompted him to transform his regret into an appreciation for what he still has.
The introduction of time travel in this world is handled brilliantly, particularly through the journal that the older Rudeus brings back with him. Typically, stories have two approaches: either they show the bad timeline upfront, so the significance of the character's arrival is immediately understood, or they reveal it later to recontextualize the character’s actions. However, this story takes a more nuanced approach. The journal describes how events would have unfolded after the point of divergence, even though we already know the future has been altered. But because these events logically fit into the current narrative, and they’re presented through the older Rudeus’s narration, we can form an emotional connection to them. This is crucial because these plot threads could very well have emerged naturally from the story itself: Cliff defies his faith to save Roxy and is killed for it; Sylphie leaves Rudeus because he’s consumed by grief over Roxy and is eventually killed alongside Princess Ariel; Zanoba defends Rudeus to the end but is burned alive during an attack; Rudeus can’t forgive Eris, and she spends her days following him around until she finally dies protecting him. All of this leads to Rudeus becoming bitter, drowning his sorrow in alcohol and women, and becoming a powerful yet hollow figure driven by vengeance.
Experiencing these events as readers is incredibly important because it highlights the deep bleakness of what could have been. However, due to his knowdledge of said future, Rudeus is able to forgive Eris and reconcile with her, first through letters and then in person; Roxy’s illness is prevented, keeping both Cliff and Zanoba safe; and Rudeus is able to avoid losing himself as his older self did. Still, the constant fear that things could take a turn for the worse lingers. The story does an impressive job of transferring Rudeus’s anxiety onto the reader, making his desperate decision to confront inflicted on him.
Much of this volume is dedicated to Rudeus’s preparations for his battle with Orsted, with the help of characters who, in the alternate timeline, would have died—Cliff and Zanoba build his armor; Roxy and Sylphie provide emotional support and later heal him on the battlefield; Nanahoshi makes the difficult choice to betray Orsted, understanding that Rudeus’s actions are necessary; and Eris, who has been training to support Rudeus against Orsted, arrives just in time to help him. All these connections and relationships that Rudeus formed, lost, and now preserved culminate in this spectacular fight where Rudeus puts everything on the line—and yet, he loses miserably. The weight of this moment, built up so grandly, makes his despair hit even harder—making Orsted’s decision to lift him up and not only spare his life but also offer protection from the Man God all the more significant.
I do have to say, though, that I wasn’t thrilled about Rudeus getting his old arm back. I’m more of a fan of the GRRM-style approach where visual consequences are lasting, but narratively it makes sense, showing how much the Orsted alliance has altered the course of events. The story feels like a drama where, thanks to Orsted’s intervention, the catastrophe after the climax is avoided, allowing the story to linger in a state of suspense.
Because the entire narrative was so sharply focused on this single moment, the longer denouement afterward feels calming by contrast. Unlike with Roxy, where I had mixed feelings, I think Eris’s integration into the family was handled beautifully: Rudeus has already realized by Volume 13 how much she means to him, and Sylphie even acknowledges it; his older self motivates him to reach out to her, highlighting that their rift was a misunderstanding; Eris is initially overwhelmed by his letter but immediately feels a renewed connection to Rudeus upon learning he’s fighting Orsted; she struggles at first because her personality is so different from Roxy and Sylphie, but they eventually reconnect through swordplay, symbolizing their shared past with Ruijerd.
The massive lore dump from Orsted was also well executed, in my opinion. Usually, I’m not a fan of large info dumps, but because it contrasted so sharply with the narrative's intense build-up, the calmer phase was not only welcome but also managed to make the dialogue between Rudeus and Orsted engaging. It’s here that one thing becomes clear: unlike other works that often have a broader scope, this story has one major theme—fear of loss—and everything in the narrative is tied to it. This becomes especially evident when we learn about Orsted’s backstory and see that he is driven by the same fear of loss as Rudeus, as the Man God killed his father. Meanwhile, the Man God also fears losing his life and thus manipulates Rudeus and fears Orsted. However, unlike the Man God, who exploits Rudeus’s fear, Orsted sees it as a strength and is willing to forgive and trust him because of it. Considering how Orsted was introduced, I’m pleased with how his character has developed, especially since Nanahoshi already hinted that he wasn’t truly evil. This also provides a fitting transition into the next phase of the story, after the fight between them serves as the climax and turning point of the entire narrative arc that has been building since Volume 6, where they first encountered Orsted.
I know I’ve gone on for a while, but I have to say that this section of the story fully deserves the praise it gets. While individual moments might not stand out as much as those in Volumes 7 or 12, the overall dynamic with which this narrative builds to its peak and the way it weaves together so many plot threads while spinning almost as many new ones is truly unique in this series. It was an incredible experience, and I can’t wait to see it animated someday.
The introduction of time travel in this world is handled brilliantly, particularly through the journal that the older Rudeus brings back with him. Typically, stories have two approaches: either they show the bad timeline upfront, so the significance of the character's arrival is immediately understood, or they reveal it later to recontextualize the character’s actions. However, this story takes a more nuanced approach. The journal describes how events would have unfolded after the point of divergence, even though we already know the future has been altered. But because these events logically fit into the current narrative, and they’re presented through the older Rudeus’s narration, we can form an emotional connection to them. This is crucial because these plot threads could very well have emerged naturally from the story itself: Cliff defies his faith to save Roxy and is killed for it; Sylphie leaves Rudeus because he’s consumed by grief over Roxy and is eventually killed alongside Princess Ariel; Zanoba defends Rudeus to the end but is burned alive during an attack; Rudeus can’t forgive Eris, and she spends her days following him around until she finally dies protecting him. All of this leads to Rudeus becoming bitter, drowning his sorrow in alcohol and women, and becoming a powerful yet hollow figure driven by vengeance.
Experiencing these events as readers is incredibly important because it highlights the deep bleakness of what could have been. However, due to his knowdledge of said future, Rudeus is able to forgive Eris and reconcile with her, first through letters and then in person; Roxy’s illness is prevented, keeping both Cliff and Zanoba safe; and Rudeus is able to avoid losing himself as his older self did. Still, the constant fear that things could take a turn for the worse lingers. The story does an impressive job of transferring Rudeus’s anxiety onto the reader, making his desperate decision to confront inflicted on him.
Much of this volume is dedicated to Rudeus’s preparations for his battle with Orsted, with the help of characters who, in the alternate timeline, would have died—Cliff and Zanoba build his armor; Roxy and Sylphie provide emotional support and later heal him on the battlefield; Nanahoshi makes the difficult choice to betray Orsted, understanding that Rudeus’s actions are necessary; and Eris, who has been training to support Rudeus against Orsted, arrives just in time to help him. All these connections and relationships that Rudeus formed, lost, and now preserved culminate in this spectacular fight where Rudeus puts everything on the line—and yet, he loses miserably. The weight of this moment, built up so grandly, makes his despair hit even harder—making Orsted’s decision to lift him up and not only spare his life but also offer protection from the Man God all the more significant.
I do have to say, though, that I wasn’t thrilled about Rudeus getting his old arm back. I’m more of a fan of the GRRM-style approach where visual consequences are lasting, but narratively it makes sense, showing how much the Orsted alliance has altered the course of events. The story feels like a drama where, thanks to Orsted’s intervention, the catastrophe after the climax is avoided, allowing the story to linger in a state of suspense.
Because the entire narrative was so sharply focused on this single moment, the longer denouement afterward feels calming by contrast. Unlike with Roxy, where I had mixed feelings, I think Eris’s integration into the family was handled beautifully: Rudeus has already realized by Volume 13 how much she means to him, and Sylphie even acknowledges it; his older self motivates him to reach out to her, highlighting that their rift was a misunderstanding; Eris is initially overwhelmed by his letter but immediately feels a renewed connection to Rudeus upon learning he’s fighting Orsted; she struggles at first because her personality is so different from Roxy and Sylphie, but they eventually reconnect through swordplay, symbolizing their shared past with Ruijerd.
The massive lore dump from Orsted was also well executed, in my opinion. Usually, I’m not a fan of large info dumps, but because it contrasted so sharply with the narrative's intense build-up, the calmer phase was not only welcome but also managed to make the dialogue between Rudeus and Orsted engaging. It’s here that one thing becomes clear: unlike other works that often have a broader scope, this story has one major theme—fear of loss—and everything in the narrative is tied to it. This becomes especially evident when we learn about Orsted’s backstory and see that he is driven by the same fear of loss as Rudeus, as the Man God killed his father. Meanwhile, the Man God also fears losing his life and thus manipulates Rudeus and fears Orsted. However, unlike the Man God, who exploits Rudeus’s fear, Orsted sees it as a strength and is willing to forgive and trust him because of it. Considering how Orsted was introduced, I’m pleased with how his character has developed, especially since Nanahoshi already hinted that he wasn’t truly evil. This also provides a fitting transition into the next phase of the story, after the fight between them serves as the climax and turning point of the entire narrative arc that has been building since Volume 6, where they first encountered Orsted.
I know I’ve gone on for a while, but I have to say that this section of the story fully deserves the praise it gets. While individual moments might not stand out as much as those in Volumes 7 or 12, the overall dynamic with which this narrative builds to its peak and the way it weaves together so many plot threads while spinning almost as many new ones is truly unique in this series. It was an incredible experience, and I can’t wait to see it animated someday.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 23, 2026
ENGLISH REVIEW 🇬🇧
Some books you read when you find the time. Others make you find the time, even when you don't have any.
I started volume 15 of Mushoku Tensei on a Saturday and finished it on Tuesday, somewhere between work, traveling, and everything else that fills my days. I think that says quite a lot about how much I enjoyed it. 😂
After so many volumes, what I love most about this story is how attached I've become to its characters. I celebrate their victories, get frustrated with their decisions, distrust some of them, and eagerly await the return of others. This volume put me through practically all of those emotions.
There were moments when I had to stop and process what I'd just read. Others made me question things I thought I understood. And then there were scenes I'd been waiting for, which made the experience all the more rewarding.
I love how different these characters are, each with their own motivations, and how their choices, whether good or bad, carry consequences. At this point, I no longer feel like I'm simply following Rudeus's adventures. I feel like I'm accompanying people I've spent thousands of pages getting to know.
And perhaps that's exactly why this volume was so hard to put down.
I finished it genuinely happy with how things turned out, but also with plenty of questions I hope the next volumes will answer.
I'm not saying another word about the plot. If you've made it this far into the series, you'll understand why. And if you haven't read this volume yet, you deserve to experience it for yourself.
Five stars. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Now I need to start the next one. 😂
RESEÑA EN ESPAÑOL 🇬🇹
Hay libros que uno lee cuando encuentra tiempo. Y hay otros para los que termina encontrando tiempo aunque no lo tenga.
Empecé el volumen 15 de Mushoku Tensei un sábado y lo terminé el martes, entre el trabajo, un viaje y todo lo que normalmente ocupa mis días. Creo que eso dice bastante sobre cuánto disfruté esta lectura. 😂
Después de tantos volúmenes, lo que más me gusta de esta historia es lo mucho que he llegado a involucrarme con sus personajes. Me alegro por ellos, me enojo con sus decisiones, desconfío de algunos y espero con ansias volver a encontrarme con otros. Y este volumen me hizo experimentar prácticamente todas esas emociones.
Hubo momentos en los que tuve que detenerme a procesar lo que acababa de leer. Otros me hicieron cuestionar cosas que creía tener claras. Y también hubo escenas que llevaba mucho tiempo esperando y que disfruté muchísimo.
Me encanta que sus personajes sean tan diferentes entre sí, que tengan sus propias motivaciones y que sus decisiones, acertadas o no, tengan consecuencias. A estas alturas, ya no siento que simplemente estoy siguiendo las aventuras de Rudeus: estoy acompañando a personas a las que llevo miles de páginas conociendo.
Y quizá por eso este volumen me atrapó tanto.
Terminé muy contento con su desenlace, aunque también con bastantes preguntas que espero ir resolviendo en los siguientes libros.
No voy a contar absolutamente nada más. Si ya llegaste hasta aquí en la saga, entenderás por qué. Y si todavía no lo has leído, mereces descubrirlo por tu cuenta.
Cinco estrellas. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Ahora necesito empezar el siguiente. 😂
April 20, 2026
I might have to change all my previous ratings for this series because this volume completely set the perfect standard for three stars (too bad I won’t read them again). Why? Because this volume contains both ends of Mushoku Tensei’s Spectrum. I’m a sucker for fantasy and the worldbuilding aspect of these novels is good. Not the best, but it’s really enjoyable. To buy me over you only have to include magic and fantasy races and you’ve already got me, I’m really cheap in these terms. I really enjoyed the build up that occurred in the last few volumes and the first half of this one. The action scene, in my opinion, is the best one we’ve got so far and it was a great payoff for what the Author promised. The author fulfilled the expectations and it was really nice to read. To me, if the novel ended after the big fight with Orsted, it was a 5/5.
However, it didn’t end there.
Besides all the focus on Roxy and the fact that the author HAS to remind us she looks like a child every time, making me regret my stubbornness for reading this whole series, I absolutely didn’t like that all the development we had for Rudeus seemed to disappear as soon as Eris arrived.
Don’t get me wrong, I know he’s still not a good guy. We kept seeing glimpses of his old self from time to time so it’s not like he had turned a new leaf and he was the best character ever written in history. But what I was really enjoying about his development is that the author was slowly starting to skip the sexual parts between Rudeus and his wives, making the scenes either really brief or skipping ahead to more important parts — focusing instead on the emotional bonds he was building with them. As a reader, it meant that those sexual parts were not as important to Rudeus’ life anymore.
In books, if you decide to focus on some things it means they’re either important for the narrative or for the character. Up to this moment, Rudeus’ focus on sex “made sense” because of his previous life and yada yada. But as things got dire in the last few volumes, he was maturing and those scenes became less important as he focused more towards the emotional side of his relationships.
We still saw the old Rudeus from time to time, but we were getting used to this new version who seemed more responsible and mature.
Instead, here, we got the same Rudeus we had in the first 5 volumes and… in my opinion it deserved a 1 star. Clearly the volume wasn’t all sex after Orsted fight, there was some great (still messy, but great) world-building, but those 20/30 pages were enough to destroy all the good expectations I had for him.
Again, it’s not like he had stopped earlier on. He never stopped being a degenerate and I never expected him to lose this side of him completely. However, I wished we were over these parts where the only focus is a Rudeus’ lust for women.
Am I reading too much into it? Am I expecting too much from this series? Probably. However, seeing how it was being handled so far I really don’t think I’ve been as harsh as I should have been.
Three stars rating, compared to other MT volumes, is adequate in my opinion.
However, it didn’t end there.
Besides all the focus on Roxy and the fact that the author HAS to remind us she looks like a child every time, making me regret my stubbornness for reading this whole series, I absolutely didn’t like that all the development we had for Rudeus seemed to disappear as soon as Eris arrived.
Don’t get me wrong, I know he’s still not a good guy. We kept seeing glimpses of his old self from time to time so it’s not like he had turned a new leaf and he was the best character ever written in history. But what I was really enjoying about his development is that the author was slowly starting to skip the sexual parts between Rudeus and his wives, making the scenes either really brief or skipping ahead to more important parts — focusing instead on the emotional bonds he was building with them. As a reader, it meant that those sexual parts were not as important to Rudeus’ life anymore.
In books, if you decide to focus on some things it means they’re either important for the narrative or for the character. Up to this moment, Rudeus’ focus on sex “made sense” because of his previous life and yada yada. But as things got dire in the last few volumes, he was maturing and those scenes became less important as he focused more towards the emotional side of his relationships.
We still saw the old Rudeus from time to time, but we were getting used to this new version who seemed more responsible and mature.
Instead, here, we got the same Rudeus we had in the first 5 volumes and… in my opinion it deserved a 1 star. Clearly the volume wasn’t all sex after Orsted fight, there was some great (still messy, but great) world-building, but those 20/30 pages were enough to destroy all the good expectations I had for him.
Again, it’s not like he had stopped earlier on. He never stopped being a degenerate and I never expected him to lose this side of him completely. However, I wished we were over these parts where the only focus is a Rudeus’ lust for women.
Am I reading too much into it? Am I expecting too much from this series? Probably. However, seeing how it was being handled so far I really don’t think I’ve been as harsh as I should have been.
Three stars rating, compared to other MT volumes, is adequate in my opinion.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 11, 2026
I TRULY love the part where we get to explores Eris and get to understand her better. In my opinion, she is one of the more interesting characters that I would love to see them get explored more throughout the series.
Even though, in this book we get the explanation more on the world building which I really appreciate. Some of the parts are REALLY hard to get through. I don’t hate Rudeus just because he’s a pervy pedo, it is also because he is such an insufferable character.
I am fine with reading a character with a considered “bad” morale, but my god does this guy failed my expectations so bad. The later half of this book is just him getting lustful on Eris (and on some scene they aren’t even reconciled yet) and just won’t stop narrate about the sexualize thought on her. If this was once? That’s fine. Twice? I can tolerate that. But countless times like this? Please stop and just progress the series. The story about him seems to get over his sexual obsession from the previous books are just felt like a waste now.
I guess he doesn’t resolve his high libido or something yet. If the author try to press and repeated so much that our main guy has a high obsession on sex like this, as least it should have something to do with the story not just for the reader to see how much the guy can sexualize the women casts.
Even though, in this book we get the explanation more on the world building which I really appreciate. Some of the parts are REALLY hard to get through. I don’t hate Rudeus just because he’s a pervy pedo, it is also because he is such an insufferable character.
I am fine with reading a character with a considered “bad” morale, but my god does this guy failed my expectations so bad. The later half of this book is just him getting lustful on Eris (and on some scene they aren’t even reconciled yet) and just won’t stop narrate about the sexualize thought on her. If this was once? That’s fine. Twice? I can tolerate that. But countless times like this? Please stop and just progress the series. The story about him seems to get over his sexual obsession from the previous books are just felt like a waste now.
I guess he doesn’t resolve his high libido or something yet. If the author try to press and repeated so much that our main guy has a high obsession on sex like this, as least it should have something to do with the story not just for the reader to see how much the guy can sexualize the women casts.
August 18, 2025
Gets better towards the end
It is a personal preference, but I need to acknowledge that I don't really like time travel as a story telling element and I really don't like over powered villains that can't be beaten by the main character. So, at the start of this book in the series I was somewhat unhappy with the turn the story was taking when the obviously evil bad guy (who the MC saw as untrustworthy since they first met) is shocked to discover that he is indeed evil and manipulative. That said, I did enjoy the big fight the book built up to, and even though the last two chapters were largely exposition, I enjoyed them. Plus the bonus chapter was great. It is nice to see Eris back in the story, and I'm glad Rudy has a new ally he can believe in / work for. I'm looking forward to continuing the series. But, I have to wonder if the author's favorite romance was with Sylphie since her relationship with Rudy received the most attention? Or maybe I am bias because this far that storyline/romance across three of the books has been my favorite.
It is a personal preference, but I need to acknowledge that I don't really like time travel as a story telling element and I really don't like over powered villains that can't be beaten by the main character. So, at the start of this book in the series I was somewhat unhappy with the turn the story was taking when the obviously evil bad guy (who the MC saw as untrustworthy since they first met) is shocked to discover that he is indeed evil and manipulative. That said, I did enjoy the big fight the book built up to, and even though the last two chapters were largely exposition, I enjoyed them. Plus the bonus chapter was great. It is nice to see Eris back in the story, and I'm glad Rudy has a new ally he can believe in / work for. I'm looking forward to continuing the series. But, I have to wonder if the author's favorite romance was with Sylphie since her relationship with Rudy received the most attention? Or maybe I am bias because this far that storyline/romance across three of the books has been my favorite.
November 1, 2025
Peak doesn't even come close to describing this volume. Just... wow! I've read all the way up to volume 19, and yet nothing comes close to this. Fighting, writing, emotion, and just everything about this volume was top tier! A recent fan animation proves my point--reaching millions of views across multiple platforms. If you haven't read it, or are just putting it off, I highly recommend reading it. Although, if you're still in the previous volumes, I can't stress enough how good it gets. The later volumes are amazing as well, especially 17, but it just doesn't come close. Because of that, the later volumes feel lacking or just plain boring, when in reality, a lot happens. For that reason, I recommend getting a break after reading it, going to read another story, or watching something. I immediately jumped to volume 16--granted, it was good--and it felt... okay. That’s not to take away from the later volumes; they're amazing in their own right. It took me a reread to realize that.
April 3, 2023
An absolute masterpiece! I was completely blown away from the start.
While reading through future Rudeus's diary, i got just as nauseous as him, barely being able to keep reading. I actually just stopped reading at one point for a couple minutes, just to come back and see Rudeus do the same. The diary was intense. Meeting with Hitogami was truly suspenseful these couple of times, which i absolutely loved (although it was hell of a feeling at the time of me reading it). I was sure that the battle with orsted would be a horrible idea, but it actually ended up with the best possible outcome, i would say. I was waiting for the two of them to be on the same side. Also, Fighting God armor unlocked?!? Are they going to build another one, i wonder?
We're sure in for a ride.
While reading through future Rudeus's diary, i got just as nauseous as him, barely being able to keep reading. I actually just stopped reading at one point for a couple minutes, just to come back and see Rudeus do the same. The diary was intense. Meeting with Hitogami was truly suspenseful these couple of times, which i absolutely loved (although it was hell of a feeling at the time of me reading it). I was sure that the battle with orsted would be a horrible idea, but it actually ended up with the best possible outcome, i would say. I was waiting for the two of them to be on the same side. Also, Fighting God armor unlocked?!? Are they going to build another one, i wonder?
We're sure in for a ride.
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May 8, 2023
Masterful storytelling.
Hitogami being evil was, I wouldn’t say predictable, more so expected. It was always more of a “when” than an “if”. The way this was all revealed from the end of the previous volume to the beginning of this one was incredible. A story handling time travel elements well is hard, but this book managed that in strides. It turns out, the easy way to pull it off was keeping it simple. Rudeus’ diary was an absolutely revolting read, in the best way possible. The fight against Orsted was wonderfully tense and well written. So far in the story, this felt the most like a “Turning Point”.
Hitogami being evil was, I wouldn’t say predictable, more so expected. It was always more of a “when” than an “if”. The way this was all revealed from the end of the previous volume to the beginning of this one was incredible. A story handling time travel elements well is hard, but this book managed that in strides. It turns out, the easy way to pull it off was keeping it simple. Rudeus’ diary was an absolutely revolting read, in the best way possible. The fight against Orsted was wonderfully tense and well written. So far in the story, this felt the most like a “Turning Point”.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 16, 2026
Absolute peak. I get excited just thinking about what I just read within this volume. Absolute madness following the end of the last volume. This is my favorite volume so far that encapsulates everything I love about this series and expands on that love tenfold. This was one of my most hyped up volume based on the cover alone, and it did not disappoint in the slightest. Genuinely had me gripped throughout the entire read. From the stakes it opens with to the stakes and intrigue it maintains page to page. This volume is a journey, and one I will cherish immensely. I’m still dazed after reading this volume. This took the series to a new level and I’m in love. Eris is the GOAT
February 19, 2022
After events at the end of volume 14 Rudy comes to the conclusion he has only one way to protect his family: kill Orsted. Not that he expects to win, certainly not without a lot of preparations. Things do not go as planned, but that is nothing new. Some great world and character development, especially in regards to Eris, Roxy and Sylhpie. Rudeus has a few eyeroll moments, and some eye openers for himself when he reads the diary. A solid addition to the series.
September 26, 2026
Peak!!!
Hype till the end of the volume. Honestly, it just me that can't handle that cliffhanger from the anime recent episode, that future diary really messed me up so bad lol. Everything in this volume just perfect, the diary, man-god blackmail, Rudeus vs. Orsted, and that whole role dump at the end is just a nice conclusion of this amazing volume. I'm not even sure the whole rest of Mushoku could top this one down.
Hype till the end of the volume. Honestly, it just me that can't handle that cliffhanger from the anime recent episode, that future diary really messed me up so bad lol. Everything in this volume just perfect, the diary, man-god blackmail, Rudeus vs. Orsted, and that whole role dump at the end is just a nice conclusion of this amazing volume. I'm not even sure the whole rest of Mushoku could top this one down.
May 9, 2025
I think this has surpassed the university arc and has officially taken the spot as the best book in the series so far. Following the great end of book 14 this whole book was just perfect and they finally brought back eris. I couldnt pry my eyes away from this book reading it in 2 days without even noticing the time that passed cause I was so sucked into the story. overall easy 10/10
January 9, 2022
魯迪挑戰奧爾斯帝德那段看到我快QQ了, 可惡明明是個娶三個老婆的色胚居然這麼感人, 騙我眼淚嗚嗚嗚
看到終於從野獸變成人類歸來的艾莉絲真是超感慨的, 還變成了超強的獸系御姊, 以動畫的長度來說大約四季沒正式出場了吧, 魯迪對她的感情果不其然是很尷尬的...畢竟小時候就很曖昧不明, 還分離了這麼久...不過兩個人都是下半身思考的動物 所以也無所謂啦(疑
人神、拉普拉斯、龍神之類的關係越來越難懂了, 誰是誰的分裂、誰誰誰又轉生, 跟艾莉斯一樣整個有聽沒懂啊XD 沒關係主角搞懂就好......
看到終於從野獸變成人類歸來的艾莉絲真是超感慨的, 還變成了超強的獸系御姊, 以動畫的長度來說大約四季沒正式出場了吧, 魯迪對她的感情果不其然是很尷尬的...畢竟小時候就很曖昧不明, 還分離了這麼久...不過兩個人都是下半身思考的動物 所以也無所謂啦(疑
人神、拉普拉斯、龍神之類的關係越來越難懂了, 誰是誰的分裂、誰誰誰又轉生, 跟艾莉斯一樣整個有聽沒懂啊XD 沒關係主角搞懂就好......
July 22, 2024
Good, the alternative timeline is crazy. A seemingly small thing cause another thing to happen which cause another major thing to happen causing Rudeus from the alternative timeline to go down a major down spiral. 10/10
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December 1, 2024
WN - 5.0 on first read. Wow, this volume was insane, I don't think I have ever had such an emotional reaction in my reading journey so far. This is the peak of the series so far, with a rematch for the ages, as well as the return of a beloved character, absolute peak.
January 15, 2025
The action is fast and furious. It all comes to a head in this volume. And there are consequences.
So, this above is my whole "non-spoilery" review.
This volume was awesome. Time now, for the remaining volumes. But do I have the money?
Oh yeah, this book was really good.
So, this above is my whole "non-spoilery" review.
This volume was awesome. Time now, for the remaining volumes. But do I have the money?
Oh yeah, this book was really good.
August 18, 2026
2.7/5 stars (i liked this!) ✿ not me reading a harem
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Time marched on, indifferent to my concerns; and soon enough another month had passed.
yehey is here
sm new info
Time marched on, indifferent to my concerns; and soon enough another month had passed.
September 30, 2026
best thing i could do after finishing the ongoing anime was to pick up the light novel and boy it went passed me.Deeply loved it, it is my first time reading light novel and it is good entralling experiece for me passed it in a single day.
God style sword form what God style reading spree for me!
God style sword form what God style reading spree for me!
March 30, 2022
I read this book from 7pm until almost 3am could not put it down freaking love this series and can't wait till the next book that's dropping in April. Season 2 of the anime is coming soon too.
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