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Dextro · 2024-05-05, 17:25

I think you, BWTraveler, just put it far better than I ever could. All I can add is that this was a beautiful episode. This kind of human drama, the pain that Rudeus still harbours for his past life. This is part of what makes this show so special and this episode was wonderful in showing it.

grecefar · 2024-05-05, 17:28

I kind of feel empty with how it was resolved since it was a problem that really hit home for him, he was pretty honest at the end telling norm that he didn't know what to do. In the end it just like he said, norm figure it out herself and that was something he couldn't do in his past life. Still I think his situation was way worse than norm's, one thing is having a complex and people just being kind but mention your famous brother and other is being bullied merciless and be crucify naked to everyone to see.

Dextro · 2024-05-05, 17:35

Meanwhile, in case you folks haven't noticed, we got next week's episode title now: Turning Point 3. I don't think I'm ready yet

Kanon · 2024-05-05, 17:47

That was the best episode in forever. Wonderful development for both Norn and Rudeus. Now they can start over as real siblings and the future is looking bright for Rudeus... but here comes Turning Point 3

Frontier · 2024-05-05, 23:36

To be honest I could have done with 2-3 more episodes of the family settling into being a family and getting along before Turning Point hit...especially to see Norn grow and maybe mend fences with Aisha...

magnuskn · 2024-05-06, 00:34

While this episode was really good, I am more than ready for the show to get into more adventurous areas again... it had been dragging on a bit. There's plenty of time for more character development with Aisha and Norn in coming seasons (since the plan is to adapt all light novels, IIRC), for those coming seasons to be made, we need some action as well.

Mad Pierrot · 2024-05-06, 06:29

Wow. This latest episode was good. Kinda reminded me to when Rudeus embraced Paul in season 1.

larethian · 2024-05-06, 20:42

Rare for an isekai to touch on issues from past life, superimpose them in the new life the way it's done here, and able to give it some degree of sensible closure in the new life.

Tbh, a decade ago, when I started reading the WN, I didn't really like the initial parts, especially Rudy as a kid. I stopped the series for a while, then came back to it a year or two later, finished it and appreciated the fact that the author didn't develop the story haphazardly and nonsensically like many narou authors.

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Originally Posted by magnuskn

While this episode was really good, I am more than ready for the show to get into more adventurous areas again... it had been dragging on a bit. There's plenty of time for more character development with Aisha and Norn in coming seasons (since the plan is to adapt all light novels, IIRC), for those coming seasons to be made, we need some action as well.

If my memories serve me right, we'll be getting that and more epic stuff on the horizon.

HandofFate · 2024-05-06, 21:00

adult Rudy becoming a family man, and looking after his sisters looks so mature.
I think this is the first anime adaptation where we actually follow a character from birth to adolescences to adulthood with this much detail and events.

Kanon · 2024-05-07, 06:23

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Originally Posted by HandofFate

adult Rudy becoming a family man, and looking after his sisters looks so mature.
I think this is the first anime adaptation where we actually follow a character from birth to adolescences to adulthood with this much detail and events.

I wish more anime/manga did that. That's part of what makes Dragon Ball so special for me, we follow Goku from childhood until grandfather-hood. Granted, his life wasn't as detailed as here.

Mad Pierrot · 2024-05-07, 06:47

I remember the producer said they wanted Rudeus' growth to be subtle and easy to hide. I think he was 13 in the second cour of season 1, 15 in the Depressed Mage arc that started season 2 and now 16. If you check the light novel covers you will notice Rudeus is gonna grow up far more. Not sure about voice acting though, Rudeus' young person also happened to have voiced Aqua from Oshi no Ko but was replaced by another actor when Aqua became a teenager.

BWTraveller · 2024-05-07, 12:01

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Originally Posted by Mad Pierrot

I remember the producer said they wanted Rudeus' growth to be subtle and easy to hide. I think he was 13 in the second cour of season 1, 15 in the Depressed Mage arc that started season 2 and now 16. If you check the light novel covers you will notice Rudeus is gonna grow up far more. Not sure about voice acting though, Rudeus' young person also happened to have voiced Aqua from Oshi no Ko but was replaced by another actor when Aqua became a teenager.

Concerning his age, how old was he when Norn was born? As I said, you have to be 12 to enter the school, so that should make his age pretty clear.

GDB · 2024-05-07, 16:16

Just checked the wiki's timeline, and it has this for the years (so months aren't taken into account):

Spoiler:

So based on this, you don't have to be 12+ to enter the school. Also means currently Rudy is only like, 14, and Norn/Aisha are 9 or 10.

scififan · 2024-05-08, 04:03

Studio Bind is said to be created for producing Mushoku Tensei. If it is true, the life journey of Rudeus could take decades to complete.

Some forum made a big deal about Norn rubbing her stomach. Even "butterfly in the stomach" is common saying in English, they made dark explanation. I thought their reaction was paranoid. "Butterfly in the stomach" could be the result of social anxiety or falling in love. The equivalent of falling in love in Japanese would be chest tightening(胸キュン). So, they are not quite wrong, even it still seens like exaggeration. There is possibility that Norn rubbing her stomach due to physical factor rather than psychological factor.

Mad Pierrot · 2024-05-08, 06:44

This is basically how he looks in the two seasons but with artwork from the light novel.

ryllharu · 2024-05-08, 18:18

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Originally Posted by scififan

Studio Bind is said to be created for producing Mushoku Tensei. If it is true, the life journey of Rudeus could take decades to complete.

Some forum made a big deal about Norn rubbing her stomach. Even "butterfly in the stomach" is common saying in English, they made dark explanation. I thought their reaction was paranoid. "Butterfly in the stomach" could be the result of social anxiety or falling in love. The equivalent of falling in love in Japanese would be chest tightening(胸キュン). So, they are not quite wrong, even it still seens like exaggeration. There is possibility that Norn rubbing her stomach due to physical factor rather than psychological factor.

I assumed she was getting an anxiety-induced muscle ache. A rather realistic depiction of anxiety and psychological stress, even down to the specific location in the ribs. I did not view it with any reason deeper than that, and thought it was a nice detail of illustrative narrative.

I doubt she was getting an ulcer at her age, but they may have been going for stomachache. Same cause either way. Prolonged stress. Certainly nothing more severe than that.

GDB · 2024-05-08, 18:23

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Originally Posted by scififan

Studio Bind is said to be created for producing Mushoku Tensei. If it is true, the life journey of Rudeus could take decades to complete.

Some forum made a big deal about Norn rubbing her stomach. Even "butterfly in the stomach" is common saying in English, they made dark explanation. I thought their reaction was paranoid. "Butterfly in the stomach" could be the result of social anxiety or falling in love. The equivalent of falling in love in Japanese would be chest tightening(胸キュン). So, they are not quite wrong, even it still seens like exaggeration. There is possibility that Norn rubbing her stomach due to physical factor rather than psychological factor.

Is this about when she was having her panic attack in the flashback? If so, that was more likely her about to vomit or the onset of an ulcer. Otherwise I'm not sure which scene you're talking about.

scififan · 2024-05-08, 22:35

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Is this about when she was having her panic attack in the flashback? If so, that was more likely her about to vomit or the onset of an ulcer. Otherwise I'm not sure which scene you're talking about.

Spoiler:

GDB · 2024-05-09, 04:01

Yeah, she's stressed and it's causing stomach pain. Anyone who doesn't know that is blessed to have never been stressed enough to go through it.

Huh...? · 2024-05-10, 04:36

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Dextro He Without a Title Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The land of tempura	I think you, BWTraveler, just put it far better than I ever could. All I can add is that this was a beautiful episode. This kind of human drama, the pain that Rudeus still harbours for his past life. This is part of what makes this show so special and this episode was wonderful in showing it. __________________

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Dextro He Without a Title Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The land of tempura	Meanwhile, in case you folks haven't noticed, we got next week's episode title now: Turning Point 3. I don't think I'm ready yet __________________

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Kanon Kana Hanazawa ♥ Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: France Age: 37	That was the best episode in forever. Wonderful development for both Norn and Rudeus. Now they can start over as real siblings and the future is looking bright for Rudeus... but here comes Turning Point 3 __________________

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Frontier Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013	To be honest I could have done with 2-3 more episodes of the family settling into being a family and getting along before Turning Point hit...especially to see Norn grow and maybe mend fences with Aisha... __________________

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magnuskn Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Hamburg, Germany Age: 48	While this episode was really good, I am more than ready for the show to get into more adventurous areas again... it had been dragging on a bit. There's plenty of time for more character development with Aisha and Norn in coming seasons (since the plan is to adapt all light novels, IIRC), for those coming seasons to be made, we need some action as well. __________________

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grecefar Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Blue Notes Blues	I kind of feel empty with how it was resolved since it was a problem that really hit home for him, he was pretty honest at the end telling norm that he didn't know what to do. In the end it just like he said, norm figure it out herself and that was something he couldn't do in his past life. Still I think his situation was way worse than norm's, one thing is having a complex and people just being kind but mention your famous brother and other is being bullied merciless and be crucify naked to everyone to see.

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Mad Pierrot Corrupted fool Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: I'm everywhere Age: 33	Wow. This latest episode was good. Kinda reminded me to when Rudeus embraced Paul in season 1. __________________

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HandofFate Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006	adult Rudy becoming a family man, and looking after his sisters looks so mature. I think this is the first anime adaptation where we actually follow a character from birth to adolescences to adulthood with this much detail and events. __________________ ...

2024-05-07, 06:47	Link #411
Mad Pierrot Corrupted fool Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: I'm everywhere Age: 33	I remember the producer said they wanted Rudeus' growth to be subtle and easy to hide. I think he was 13 in the second cour of season 1, 15 in the Depressed Mage arc that started season 2 and now 16. If you check the light novel covers you will notice Rudeus is gonna grow up far more. Not sure about voice acting though, Rudeus' young person also happened to have voiced Aqua from Oshi no Ko but was replaced by another actor when Aqua became a teenager. __________________

2024-05-07, 16:16	Link #413
GDB Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Age: 38	Just checked the wiki's timeline, and it has this for the years (so months aren't taken into account): Spoiler: K409 - Rudy is born K413 - Zenith and Lilia become pregnant, and then give birth (so at minimum, the girls' birthdays would be late-year) K422 - Rudy enrolls in the magic academy K423 - Norn enrolls in the magic academy So based on this, you don't have to be 12+ to enter the school. Also means currently Rudy is only like, 14, and Norn/Aisha are 9 or 10.

2024-05-08, 04:03	Link #414
scififan Senior Member Join Date: May 2014	Studio Bind is said to be created for producing Mushoku Tensei. If it is true, the life journey of Rudeus could take decades to complete. Some forum made a big deal about Norn rubbing her stomach. Even "butterfly in the stomach" is common saying in English, they made dark explanation. I thought their reaction was paranoid. "Butterfly in the stomach" could be the result of social anxiety or falling in love. The equivalent of falling in love in Japanese would be chest tightening(胸キュン). So, they are not quite wrong, even it still seens like exaggeration. There is possibility that Norn rubbing her stomach due to physical factor rather than psychological factor.

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Mad Pierrot Corrupted fool Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: I'm everywhere Age: 33	This is basically how he looks in the two seasons but with artwork from the light novel. __________________

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GDB Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Age: 38	Yeah, she's stressed and it's causing stomach pain. Anyone who doesn't know that is blessed to have never been stressed enough to go through it.

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