I was actually somewhat surprised that how calmly Rudeus was able to take it when Reida was made into a donut right infront of him. and not go into a ptsd episode reminicing the red dragon pass.
Oh thank Roxy, it's a shorter video this week! Really, I think it seems like a stretch to claim that Zenith's condition is a blessing rather than a curse. _Especially_ from the perspective of the Greyrat household, who cannot benefit from Zenith's ability in any way but have been suffering for years at this point from her inability to communicate clearly (to say nothing of how she seems to have a warped perception of the world). It seems like the only person who would call it a "blessing" is you, because you've been dreading a much worse scenario for a long time, and your relief at that _not_ being the case is hindering you from viewing the situation objectively.
Duuuuddee! Andrew, I made it! Started watching your entire series a month or so ago, and now I’m up to date! Kinda sad that I can’t keep watching the next video, but I’m glad to continue watching you go through the story and spoil it for me 😂 but enjoy it together! 😊
yeah well if you had like an actual telepath to work in tandem with her. It might work out? But as she is. She seems quite confused by most things happening around her and being in an almost sleep walking situation. Some times she waves good bye to Rudeus and in Millis meetup she seemed pretty clear headed. At least some of the time. Then again she spent the beginning part of it staring at the ceiling slack jawed. So I would definetely consider it a curse. Kinda like severe brain trauma. With some perks.
Had only watched the anime and loved your reviews. This series motivated me to pick up the novel series a few months ago but I recently finished (without realizing it ends at vol 26) and it breaks my heart that I have no more story to follow…but thank you for these videos because you always talk about things I may have missed and give a really good analysis on every detail.
It was hammered in pretty early on that labels are just that: labels, and mean nothing in the larger scheme of things. Like Rudeus thinking about calling himself a Dragon King but Orsted blowing up because of what that means to him. Blessed and Cursed are in the eye of the beholder, essentially. Multiple times throughout the story have had titles given and rejected by many characters showing their meaninglessness. From Ghislaine to Badigadi, Roxy to Orsted. They've all come to the conclusion that titles are meaningless unless someone is predisposed to not liking certain phrases. Titles are given or rejected by others and oneself, respectively.
Aisha, Ariel and Elinalise sure have brilliant chemistry with Rudeus that brings out his non-formal self but he can still be formal around them from time to time but I think Linia and Pursena's chemistry with Rudy is probably my favourite as from what I see he's never formal around those 2 at all especially Linia. Imagine a Comedy duo/trio of just Rudy, Linia and Pursena and they'll just bounce off each other's personalities well.
From Subjugation of the King Dragon King: “The ones over there are the Royal Knights of the King Dragon Realm, aren’t they? “They’re very well-known! Their leader is Leonardo Pompadour, ‘the Astonishing Lion!’ The man who turns the impossible into possible. He is a man among men, who’s succeeded in numerous invasions and accomplished countless defenses!”
Ooo I love re zero. Have you thought about if you’re going to have another book/light novel series and what it might be? The light novel of re zero has some interesting insights to some scenes not fully fleshed out in the anime, I’ve only read up to 15 as of right now though
I really like the idea of Ariel×Orsted chatting. I never realized her "interest" when reading it myself. Ariel: Would you like to come over? I have nothing to do. Ariel: Forget it. You're probably busy. Orsted: Sure, I'm coming. Ariel gets scared. Is he coming for real? Ariel: No, I really was just joking. No need to come. But Orsted doesn't answer. Did he already set out? He probably won't look at his tablet while traveling. It will probably take an hour. Maybe two. Or maybe he'll be there in a few minutes already? Ariel gets tired, but she can't sleep. She's too scared of Orsted actually coming. If he came, he could do anything to her. She would be totally helpless. Only looking at him will be enough for her to... And I guess I can't write more than that in the comments.
Its probably explained at the end but alot of questions like wouldnt he be young if he has no mana the risk he cant survive is high and what time did he arrive and wouldnt it cause another displacement if its in a similar way
Andrew, keep notice of the black haired knight sandor. He's a very, very important individual. I won't spoil much but here's a clue to who he is: (NG K 2nd)
Id consider zenith condition as a curse since it gives her a physical vice along with her boon. If she was able to talk then yes a blessing.
Best part of every Monday thanks so much
Nothing can stop the donut maker!
I was actually somewhat surprised that how calmly Rudeus was able to take it when Reida was made into a donut right infront of him. and not go into a ptsd episode reminicing the red dragon pass.
Oh thank Roxy, it's a shorter video this week!
Really, I think it seems like a stretch to claim that Zenith's condition is a blessing rather than a curse. _Especially_ from the perspective of the Greyrat household, who cannot benefit from Zenith's ability in any way but have been suffering for years at this point from her inability to communicate clearly (to say nothing of how she seems to have a warped perception of the world). It seems like the only person who would call it a "blessing" is you, because you've been dreading a much worse scenario for a long time, and your relief at that _not_ being the case is hindering you from viewing the situation objectively.
Duuuuddee! Andrew, I made it! Started watching your entire series a month or so ago, and now I’m up to date! Kinda sad that I can’t keep watching the next video, but I’m glad to continue watching you go through the story and spoil it for me 😂 but enjoy it together! 😊
Indeed
Zenith’s power literally makes her behave like a ragdoll
How is it beneficial in any way, shape or form? It’s a curse
yeah well if you had like an actual telepath to work in tandem with her. It might work out? But as she is. She seems quite confused by most things happening around her and being in an almost sleep walking situation. Some times she waves good bye to Rudeus and in Millis meetup she seemed pretty clear headed. At least some of the time. Then again she spent the beginning part of it staring at the ceiling slack jawed. So I would definetely consider it a curse. Kinda like severe brain trauma. With some perks.
Had only watched the anime and loved your reviews. This series motivated me to pick up the novel series a few months ago but I recently finished (without realizing it ends at vol 26) and it breaks my heart that I have no more story to follow…but thank you for these videos because you always talk about things I may have missed and give a really good analysis on every detail.
40:07 idk why but my mind goes to Araragi and KANBARU or Senjougahara level of banter between Rudeus and Ariel
I love your videos, I look forward to them every Monday on the way home from work. It makes the hour drive so much better! Thank you sir!
It was hammered in pretty early on that labels are just that: labels, and mean nothing in the larger scheme of things. Like Rudeus thinking about calling himself a Dragon King but Orsted blowing up because of what that means to him. Blessed and Cursed are in the eye of the beholder, essentially.
Multiple times throughout the story have had titles given and rejected by many characters showing their meaninglessness. From Ghislaine to Badigadi, Roxy to Orsted. They've all come to the conclusion that titles are meaningless unless someone is predisposed to not liking certain phrases. Titles are given or rejected by others and oneself, respectively.
That title of Dragon King is actually special to Orsted but the reason is a huge spoiler.
Zenith is a blursed child
I am so looking forward to the next few chapters and books.
Aisha, Ariel and Elinalise sure have brilliant chemistry with Rudeus that brings out his non-formal self but he can still be formal around them from time to time but I think Linia and Pursena's chemistry with Rudy is probably my favourite as from what I see he's never formal around those 2 at all especially Linia.
Imagine a Comedy duo/trio of just Rudy, Linia and Pursena and they'll just bounce off each other's personalities well.
I hope we get more ghislaine in this arc.
I never forget a face but I am terrible with names as well!
I wasn't there to watch it live, but I had a great mushoku tuesday
If you were born in Jurassic park, you d be known as a Yaptor
I love his takes
Novel analysis its kind of the point no?
From Subjugation of the King Dragon King:
“The ones over there are the Royal Knights of the King Dragon Realm, aren’t they?
“They’re very well-known! Their leader is Leonardo Pompadour, ‘the Astonishing Lion!’ The man who turns the impossible into possible. He is a man among men, who’s succeeded in numerous invasions and accomplished countless defenses!”
Ooo I love re zero. Have you thought about if you’re going to have another book/light novel series and what it might be? The light novel of re zero has some interesting insights to some scenes not fully fleshed out in the anime, I’ve only read up to 15 as of right now though
Lest gooo, happy MM!!! ❤❤❤
It's curse because she can't communicate.
I really like the idea of Ariel×Orsted chatting.
I never realized her "interest" when reading it myself.
Ariel: Would you like to come over? I have nothing to do.
Ariel: Forget it. You're probably busy.
Orsted: Sure, I'm coming.
Ariel gets scared.
Is he coming for real?
Ariel: No, I really was just joking. No need to come.
But Orsted doesn't answer. Did he already set out? He probably won't look at his tablet while traveling.
It will probably take an hour. Maybe two. Or maybe he'll be there in a few minutes already?
Ariel gets tired, but she can't sleep.
She's too scared of Orsted actually coming.
If he came, he could do anything to her.
She would be totally helpless.
Only looking at him will be enough for her to...
And I guess I can't write more than that in the comments.
Doga best boy let's go 🎉
north god is a wild prediction
A lot of the reason the feudal system tends to use people based on rank is also because of education.
the blursed child 💀💀
Doga ia one of my favorites, wish he was introduced earlier
Ghislaine like everything is fine I'm ok, tail wags vigorously, by the way how is Eris. hopefully we get some more of her this book.
How is being a vegetable a blessing
SANDOR!!! SANDOR VON GRANDEUR!!!
Doga is best boy along with Zanoba
12:59 hahahahaha 😂
i think Chandle is supposed to be Sandor...
Wouldn't Nanahoshi's boyfriend be young? Nanahoshi doesn't age, if he came the same way she did would he have the same issue of not aging?
Its probably explained at the end but alot of questions like wouldnt he be young if he has no mana the risk he cant survive is high and what time did he arrive and wouldnt it cause another displacement if its in a similar way
Chandle.. shandolu
I want to see the hiragana or katakana for how his name was spelled.
ちゃんどる
しゃんどる
さんどる
。。。
(アレク)サンヂル？
I want to write something similar to MT
Whoot another Mushoku Monday is coming. It will be interesting to see how Rudy helps Grandoff in making sure Pax Jr is safe. 😊
As a follow-up, forgetting the lore about a few people, lol. (I won't say what, though.)
Horrors! Luke x Rudy? Shame on you Andrew!
173rd like !!! Lets go !!!!
Horniel.
Lol omins
Andrew, keep notice of the black haired knight sandor. He's a very, very important individual. I won't spoil much but here's a clue to who he is: (NG K 2nd)
So you just woke up and decided to be a b*tch
bro, that’s such a blatant spoiler! Delete that
Wtf lmao 😂
that ordsted sexting scene was hilarious
44:07 i guess court fool is the same as "clown" in japanese, makes sence.