@@starxakk Yeah but that's just an opinion not a fact. In my opinion Rezero is much better. Season One of Mushoku Tensei is Re Zero quality but season 2 (Manga version) wasn't very good honestly. Hurts to say but it kinda was mid. It felt like their was no plot and was more "romance" (More like fan service) focused and felt more like a typical isekai. Re Zero gets better later on. Season 3 is better then season 2 and season 2 is better then season 1.
@@lachlanB323 oh wait you read Manga version, then I take back my comment. First go and watch second season, Manga is straight up garbage. Never read it's manga, read ln or watch anime.
"Mushoku Tensei tricks you into thinking it's a Slice of Life, until you realized that the next chapter is called Turning Point 57" Author love turning point so much that even the side stories have their own turning points.
@LetsGoRodriguez0 except the harem actually makes sense. Each harem member complements shortcomings of Rudeus in some way and together they cover all his greatest weaknesses. They actually form a cohesive family unit together instead of just fighting over Rudeus. Each recognizes the other 2’s love and respects them for it and further acknowledges that Rudeus loves all 3 pretty equally.
bro when i was reading volume 12 light novel and so turning point I almost stop reading because i new someing going to happend to somebody that i liked
@@johnbordeaux6092 what manga is literally the worst adaptation of the mushoku novel just read the novels manga of mushoku tensei is really bad it skips alot of details it even skips a whole ass volume
“Mushoku Tensei makes me forget I’m watching something in the first place” I can’t find the words to describe exactly how much I relate to that sentence
@@AkiNoShinen Dude I cant wait for volumes 14 and 15 to get translated of the light novel. Ive read the who WN and some of the post story stuff as well but I just love the light novel so much. I know 14 is probably coming out digitally before the end of the year though so THAT will be interesting.
@@valenten89 post stories were beautiful, it was that missing *slice of life* you needed after finishing the 20ish chapters being drowned in fights, then some disputes and also Sieghart's story was damn great.
"Natsuki Subaru is the greatest protagonist of all time and it's just not even fair. If Subaru frcked my wife, I would thank him afterwards" - Echidnut
Subaru "I swore my love to Emelia but I'm starting to develop feelings for Rem. What do I do!?" Rudeus "I don't see the problem here. Mary them both and throw in Felix or Echidna for good measure."
This is like minecraft vs terraria like the creators are friends they even make the story in the same bookstore in 2013 (also with the konosuba creator was there)
@@WsXr4de0n I like both, terraria's survival is better than minecraft's because there's way more content, but when it comes to building and being creative minecraft takes the cake. Overall they're both very fun to play!
"Re zero generally has better writing, but I prefer the way Mushoku Tensei is organized." This sums up how I feel about the two series' stories. I have been looking for a way to describe it for so long, thanks.
@@lucyadam9128 mushoku tensei is way better written, the only difference is that Re Zero has had 4 story arcs fully animated while mushoku tensei is still in it's introduction phase. the main conflicts and story arcs in mushoku tensei occur futhur down the line and are developed slower than ReZero's, I suggest reading both novels to make an actual comparison.
@@valtriqy I don't really think there's a clear winner in writing tbh, Mushoku Tensei's world is fully fleshed out, and is crazy to think that in 24 episodes we will have visited almost the entire world, and still have more things to see later on... On the other hand Re:Zero has a very condensed style, the world itself feels pretty small, but through the return mechanic we see this world from very up close... I'd maybe say too up close, like bruh we're 24 episodes in the sanctuary... Basically they are different kinds of writing, one is like laying on your bed after a tiring day and the other is like a long hot bath in the winter, both extremely relaxing on their on way.
@@irrelevantwhitekid3856 subjectivity is a thing. Important Re:Zero and Mutshoku Tensei are very comparable in terms of writing. Re:Zero edges out for me
Honestly, it's not even strange that Mushoku Tensei and RE: Zero's author get along, they love their turnings points and shares quite a bit of similarities in writing, it's just in RE: Zero the turning points tend to be resets and for Mushoku Tensei it's another stage in life. RE: Zero is like playing Dark Souls, and Mushoku Tensei is like playing an RPG without a memory card. (Back when memory card was the only way you can save)
@@aliffirdaus6986 orsted you mean, both are quite strong but due to divine protection of phoenix Reinhardt can revive in an instant even if you kill him. So Reinhardt is the strongest.
I can generally agree about everything except for the world category. Mushoku Tensei's world building is leagues ahead of Re:zero's for me. Every setting feels unique with clear language and cultural influences. I agree that Re:Zero's lore has more detail and subject matter to dive into, but it still doesn't compare to Mushoku Tensei's raw immersion.
I’m caught up with rezero and done with MT so I will say IMO I think they are comparable but have different strengths; The way I like describing it is rezero goes very in depth to a bunch of different locations, and it likes to go all out in that respect, fully exploring everything even slightly important in them. Mushoku on the other hand does explore a lot, but there are a LOT of areas that are onky visited like twice throughout the entire series. Sure, the number is higher than rezero, but the in depth-ness of every one of those areas is rather limited. Exploring the mysteries of a location has just never really been the focus of MT, besides I guess kinda with the house or the begaritt stuff.
The world building serve far different purposes in both series. Mushoku Tensei is meant as an immersive fantasy epic whereas Re:Zero is a character study. We don't learn a whole lot about the world because Subaru's incompetence in the first couple of arcs makes it so that he doesn't learn anything and so therefore we do not learn anything. Also, Re:Zero's world building moreso supplements the character development and mysteries rather than immersion. I don't think immersion=better personally speaking. Also, most of Re:Zero's worldbuilding are mysteries. Cultural influences exist in Re:Zero, but they're all mysteries. Also, Re:Zero has a whole slew of new mysteries if you can read beyond the surface of some things.
Re: Zero is so fucking hype and I love the music and characters more, but the world building of Mushoku Tensei is so well integrated into story and its art style makes it look like a movie. The waifus of Re: Zero are unparalleled but Eris and Roxy are also really cute. Mushoku Tensei's magic systems were also very well explained compared to Re: Zero, but I think it's a little bit unfair considering Rudy's entire childhood revolved around magic and learning magic from Roxy so it's going to be explained more. Overall, they're both masterpieces and I love the different feelings I get from watching them. It's like cherry flavored pain vs blueberry flavored pain.
There is one thing you still don’t see to understand, the world building and the magic being not very well explained in rezero, is because it’s not even close to being finished. On the other hand, mushoku is already finished.
Mushoku with their OP: I'm beautiful and I know it, here's beautiful art to add to immersion. Re:Zero with their OP: I'm interesting and I know it, so let's just skip straight to what you want.
to be honest, re:zero didn’t hit me as hard as mushoku tensei did, but at the end of the day, the point still remains that you can’t compare both of them. it’s like comparing cat food and dog food to each other. Sure, food is food but it’s not the same
You can criticize the both of them thr best of your abilities, but you can't change the fact that both are influential in the LN community and both are influences of each other. Both are written from the heart albeit in different approaches, but they're really good stories that has potential to change someone's outlook in life, like how MT changed mine. I'm a fan of both series and I'm rooting for Re:Zero to stick its landing in the most epic way possible.
Personally, I’m just a bit sad that a lot of the best animators left Re: Zero to go work on Mushoku Tensei and you can definitely feel their absence when watching the dogshit animation of the 2nd cour of Season 2. But, I can’t really be that mad cause Mushoku Tensei has better production quality than Re: Zero EVER had. Would I prefer that same level of quality be poured into my favorite isekai story? Sure, but I’ll take a good production wherever I can get it.
Tbh I never liked re zero animation sadge. So even when it did get at it's worst (which was "ok" quality) I didn't mind tbh bcs re zero to me isint about animation. Ofc animation can go a long way of helping tell a story but imo it wasent re zeros priority. MT clearly prioritised and had the ability to focus on enhancing storytelling via masterful animation
I’ve always seen re:zeros animation and art as really good, even in part 2 of S2. I guess I saw a drop in the wood scenes on the dirt but it’s always been good. Mushoku Tensei is just too insanely good
Calling the animation of 2nd season of rezero “dog shit” is massive disrespect. Sure it ain’t prefect or as good as MT or some other fantastic work but it’s still well above average.
I love Re:Zero and how the author tried his best to take advantage of the concept of a person that respawns after dying. First of all, it allowed him to put a completely average person in the middle of it all. And furthermore, it allowed us to see the ugliest and weakest sides of him. Subaru's no hero or prince charming, he's got morals but he's still entitled and too prideful and the author does NOT let him get away with any of it. And not only this, but at first he makes the viewers project themselves onto Subaru, because he knew exactly what kinda audience he will pull with cute maids and a story about an average guy saving a cute elf and building a harem, only to then break that image right in front of them. So not only does he force Subaru to reflect upon himself, for many viewers Tappei made them get a good look at themselves as well. That's such a ballsy move that to me it deserves extra respect. It shows that he really wanted to say something with Re:Zero and although it has flaws, it holds a special place in my heart. Mushoku Tensei on the other hand has many scenes where Rudeus touches children so it wins this round.
All joke aside,i think if you make your character too unlikable from the start,people just wont care abouth him even if he become a better person.Subaru to me,was just flawed enough to be relatable and endering in his own way,but Rudeus...yeah no,why would i want to stick with a character like him?Doesnt help am not very fond of manga/anime/light novel with sexual undertone (not talking abouth ''echi'' here),they literaly made him an almost sexual predator early on so of course i wont stick with him to see the change,i just dont care.
I love subaru because he actuallg sounds and acts like a real person with real problems and real fears unlike most OP isekai characters. Rudeus is also great cos mans cultured as fuck
As someone who both read Re Zero and Mushoku Tensei (WN and LN), you can't really compare the two of them. Re Zero is like a murder mystery and MT is a biography of a person. (I prefer MT tho) but I love both of them
Pretty much, it’s overall more appropriate to compare Re;Zero with something like Umineko than it would be to compare it and MT. Especially considering I’m pretty sure Umineko likely partially inspired Tappei for Re;Zero.
Yeah, I personally prefer Re:Zero. It's a character study that also has like some of the coolest mysteries ever. The biography part is definitely something I'm not so into personally speaking. Many parts feel very summary-like at times and I'm not the biggest fan of that whereas Re:Zero goes into detail of every single event taking place.
@@p.k.866 WN is like the rough draft, basically contains anything and everything the author could think of for every part. LN is the WN but slightly cut down so some minor details might get written out or rearranged and overall redundant descriptions/text is more likely to get written out by the editor.
@@p.k.866 WN is to write novels on the internet for people to read. Then when a book company takes that WN and publishes it, it becomes an LN. Some content in WN may not be or have been modified in LN.
Finished both, I think Re:Zero is better, Mushoku Tensei is great too and shows a guy growing in a different way in a different body, but Re:Zero made it more relatable, an average guy who doesn't reincarnate when he dies but his only turning point is when he dies and respawns and the trauma and stuff it takes to die and have nobody to talk about it makes Re:Zero show more of a struggle, how an average guy who isn't all special, is no wizard or mage or master swordsman, just simply never gives up and finds a way through the hell he goes through. They're both great but Re:Zero left more of an impact on my heart.
Re zero is technically a horror,mindfuck,plot twist psychological shit,and i love watching series like that, atleast more than series just about supernatural powers,battles and fun adventures
I think I agree with almost all of decisions. Especially about Subaru as a protagonist. He’s my favorite character in fiction. He was already S++ from the anime but then chapter 74 of arc 6 web novel hit and I don’t think any character will ever top him after that
Re:Zero is about the growth of Natsuki Subaru’s character, realizing past mistakes and going back with a different attitude after gaining insight as to what went wrong prior. Once he gains that further knowledge the character only gets deeper and deeper down to the very psyche of him reliving through his past bodies lives and having to witness the pain he caused around him. Making him realize that he can’t just die to get out of everything, so after that first death in arc 4 after the time skip it really hits the reader and Subaru like a ton of bricks. While Mushoku Tensei, as you had stated is the redemption arc of a long since lost his dignity disgusting dirty Otaku with such a disregard for common courtesies that he had skipped his own mothers funeral to beat to Loli hentai. It makes sense to not like the Rudeus character at first glance, but when you see his trauma and do a bit of digging and find he was actually STRAPPED to the school gates stripped down and beaten and laughed at publicly. You really start to sympathize with Rudeus. You get why he doesn’t wanna leave the house, why even when he does make friends and companions like Roxy. He still is scared of the outsiders looking in. So with her gone and Rudeus in the Greyrat Manor and having found a new female to protect in Eris, rather than Sylphyette, and seeing his growth in thinking for his family’s well being rather than his own after outing the Superd. Thinking he would be chastised was surprised to find he had made the right choice in his eyes. As I’m sure most of us as the audience were. The ending isn’t too much to speak of, but I can say FOR SURE this October is going to be a PHENOMENAL Anime season. Coming from a fluent Japanese speaker. Anyway, love you Echidnut, by far my favorite anime content creator on the site and I’m still a member of 7 months for a reason. I’d give the slight edge to Re:Zero as I just have more knowledge on the characters yet to be introduced to anime viewers, but Mushoku Tensei is a DAMN CLOSE 2ND and I would still rate BOTH shows 10/10 any day.
@@dimmler7851 not quite I have 3 of the light novels physically kind of wanted to start collecting and get to arc 7 of Re:Zero light novel. got to chapter 50 OF COURSE like the best part of the arc from what I’d seen and stopped because of everything piling up on me.
There is one specific thing that I love about Re:ZERO, and it's also why I haven't went to read the web novels yet. I love the unpredictable nature of the story. I haven't personally seen Mushoku Tensei YET but I have yet to find an anime that can top the unpredictable nature of the Re:ZERO story.
I have been a fan of Re: Zero and am loving Mushoku tensei a lot as its airing. Before mushoku tensei, to me Re: Zero was the best isekai fantasy anime of all time and now there another isekai on the same teir can't decide I ❤ both equally
Mushoku Tensei is my #1 ever since 2015 & alongside Overlord. Way before Re: Zero Anime got released and became mainstream. For titles that came from the Novels, it's best to read them than to wait & focus at the anime adaptation. Since Anime adaptations doesn't show much of the details. Anime adaptations in Japan are considered as *"Expensive Advertisements"* for the Original source materials.
Re zero is way better because it has no fan service and focuses on the store in a mature way. Mushomu is alright….. they should have made the characters older because they had these kids do things that don’t enjoy seeing that makes anime a B grade
@@NateIce **facepalm** Mushoku Tensei is literally a story progression from Baby to Adult after being Isekai'd. Starting from the MC's LOWEST POINT to slowly & gradually improving himself as he grows up. You got a bias on Re;Zero because you only consumed Re;Zero anime and never tried it's source material or tried other titles.
Didn't know you've read Mushoku WN, despite following you on twitter and regularly seeing your posts. I'm glad to hear that because it means that first of all you were able to appreciate MT to it's fullest and as a fan I'm happy about it, second it means that you won't have an anime only viewpoint on your videos about it (as this one proves) and that will make for more interesting videos from you, which is great! Now I just need you to read Oregairu LN and I'll became your #1 fan lmaooooo [EDIT]: Yeah MT friends I know the LN exist but it isn't yet finished / fully translated in english, hence why I talked only about the WN here, as Echidnut did in his viddo.
Yeah.. I love both. Re:Zero will always be the best there is for me.. cause I´m biased.. but Mushoku is up there. Not even with the whole "isekai" thing, but in general. But yeah.. Subaru is the best. He really is. Tappei is a genius. God tier genius.
Mushoku Tensei is a phenomenal read. I highly highly suggest everyone read it. It's fully translated to English as well and you could most likely read all of it in a matter of weeks depending on your read speed. It is by far, one of my favorite Light / Web Novels to date. Re:Zero on the other had, to me, is superior in it's writing and something I wish would be translated a lot faster then it currently is. As stated by you Echidnut, you really cannot compare these two against each other as they are both just phenomenal at what they do.
Mushoku tensei made me feel how I felt when I first started watching anime. No other anime has been able to do that. That fact alone makes it my favorite anime. Of course, rezero is also a masterpiece, but since mushoku tensei actually made me feel things it wins for me
Having watched both the shows, I would saw mushoku tensei might be good, but Re:zero will always be my favourite anime of all time. It holds a special place in my heart.
In terms of enjoyment, my vote will always go to re:zero. Even as a novel reader, I’m still constantly shocked by the show. It surprised me how well the show adapted the story and made every episode memorable
@@yudufsee9619 That and it is just a lot cooler. If you're nerdy about it then rezero is a better anime as there's so much stuff to go over in rezero. We still don't know wtf is going on lmao even though we have been giving so much info.
To compare with Re:Zero's story, idk about Mushoku after anime, but the animation is amazing Even knowing more about Re:Zero i still preffer Re: Zero than Mushoku
@@TheSupremeMedjay Lmfao i like reading all of your comments and all the other re zero and mt fanboys who cant take an opinion knowing that years later down the road when you mature you will find your comments cringy af,A fan of both series and wont participate in a "hurr durr x is better than y in every way and your opinion is garbo if you say otherwise" Sad to see that people get butthurt easily when something they like gets criticised
@@TheSupremeMedjay "It's hard to win an argument with a smart person, but it's damn near impossible to win an argument with a stupid person" perfectly sums this up, you're free to say which you dislike and like more, though you can't change the fact that people have different opinions,you try to convince yourself that you have the "right" opinion with thinking and saying that their opinion is wrong and garbage if their opinions dont correlate with yours, Its as simple as some people prefer re:zero and some prefer mushoku tensei, it doesn't take rocket science to know that opinions differ
@@FS-me8mj I really liked it. I can't wait for Season 2, which I am sure they will do sooner than later. But Re: Zero still remains my favorite anime. At the moment, I am really enjoying Ranking of Kings (王様ランキング), by the way.
I love them both. Mushoku Tensei is story telling of a person who wanted to become a normal and happy person in his new life. A every day in the life of a person who reincarnated in another world. Making choices that changes his life in major ways. (Not your typical OP MC becomes great hero.) Re:Zero is story of a person who made friends in the world he was summoned to without his consent. He helps them without hesitation and tries to uncover the mystery behind the Witches(of Envy). (Isn't a typical isekai either. More like dark fantasy, drama and... trauma.) My opinion.
Mushoku Tensei is probably one of the best anime I've seen, easily in my top 5, but I refuse to die until I've seen the ending of Re: Zero. Re: Zero is just in a league of its own and I'll let nothing get in between me and the show. I am an anime-only (don't read the source material) but I strongly expect that Rudeus will probably end up in the typical isekai harem with Roxy, Sylphiette and Eris (and maybe even more characters) getting his happy ending after a long and fulfilling journey. But I've no idea how Re: Zero is going to end. And I've actually read up on theories, wikis and browsed different forums. All I know is that Tappei Nagatsuki's story is going to fuck my brain in the ass. And even though I might cry, I'll enjoy and savour every second of it.
Well mushoku does end with typical harem ending but story is good and tappie is a sadist and as a web novel reader I must say that u will be brainfucked more in future and tappie even tweeted on twitter saying that subaru's suffering will increase in future arcs.
I'm just tired of series I love ending in the worst possible way (aot and got). I know how mushoku will end and im happy with it. Im never making the mistake of saying smth is a masterpiece until I see the end.
I don't understand why Mushoku Tensei fans like Rudeus even if he's flawed? HIS FLAWS AREN'T SIMPLE. GETTING AROUSED BY LITTLE GIRLS AREN'T A FLAW, IT'S A DISEASE. If you have a daughter, would you let her be with someone who's secretly an uncle who faaps on her own niece like Rudeus? Or would you let her be with a teenager like Subaru who's genuine and caring about your daughter's wellbeing and would do his best? I really find it weird that some people would even claim that Rudeus is the best main character of isekai genre.
Yeah and Light can't be the best main character of the psychological genre because he's killed thousands (NOT A CHARACTER FLAW BUT A DISEASE!!!). Are you going to seriously determine a show's quality through morality lmfao. I'd trust my daughter to Midoriya but not Eren, so bnha is better than AoT?
Its why he is resonable character he isnt perfect he is flawed he develops time to time learns from his wrong ideas( hell even he himself claims he is worst) but if you read ln mushoku world is far worser than rudeus(pdfiles,slavery,insests,homosexualism etc)
Both are very good. I got teary eyes watching some eps of re:zero. But like you, I got tears without my consent reading MT web novel. The emotions are real. The completed MT story is peak fiction, and I pick MT as my choice.
havent read all of MT quite yet, however currently collecting all the LN's, but im sure completed Re:Zero is probably going to change the Anime Industry for a long itme, as well MT ofc, but the reach that we already know Re:Zero has is unprecedented. So when that day does come, I think if you're not too convinced or biased enough already you'll probably rethink your choice. I think you'll be BAWLING when Re:Zero truly ends. No return by death. Just an end.
@@brandonm0 yeah I’m enjoying being an anime only for re:Zero. At this time, because I completed all of MT WN and liked it so much I go for MT. May be if I wait too long for re:Zero’s next season, I will read the LN.
@@bparikesit I like both pretty much equally (slight rezero preference but very small)... but that's at a point where rezero isn't even over yet. I can't begin to imagine what the comparison will be like if we can compare a finished product with something still coming out maybe rezero will have a fall from grace, or maybe it'll keep getting better and better Looking at arc 7 coming out right now? I think it might just surpass itself again and again
Both were so Good that I don't even once think to Compare them haha Both has a Concept that Dethroned a Another Concept like in the Waifu Category where Mushoku Tensei didn't have that Lovable Characters that we have been seeing in the Anime "yet" the fact that it's a Character Development type of Story Telling that were currently upto right now , Especially with the Case of Rudeus , a Man with PTSD and starting to get a Better Understanding about People around him , same with Every Characters and well, "Future to be Waifus" in the Other Suff- I mean Hand we Have a Better Waifu from the Start when it comes for Re Zero , Slight Character Development for the Waifus because their Already Perfect and I will not Argue with that, But Subaru has a Character Development that was Very Unique ,in a way that it happened because he suffered so much no joking Rudeus Suffered in his Life on Earth and have a some sort of PTSD with it and starting to grow as a Person who Acknowledge Everyone growing Friends and Love Ones to Protect and Subaru which becaming a Person which losing Faith but regaining it Again for Everyone he loves and he wants to Protect I love them Both
You cant really compare them, they are really different story even though they are isekai For example In emotion re:zero is a rifle meanwhile MT is a shotgun
Mushoku tensei’s openings cannot be beaten. The original content openings in season 1 were incredible, and the season 2 openings are PEAK. Spiral (S2 opening 1) got me fucking crying, and On The Frontline (S2 opening 2) had me in disbelief on how far Rudeus has come.
I do think that Mushoku Tensei has it's own Magic, in the first season since the mana incident and Paul leaving the message that he's going outside to find his family it hooked into me to never leave, it has such an atmosphere that to be honest i haven't experienced in literal YEARS. I love both series, and because of them i'm trying to write my own isekai in the near future, but that aside, Mushoku Tensei has an appeal like no other anime, but ironically, i know by memory all the names of the Re:Zero characters, and locations but it's hard to me to remember the names of characters of Mushoku Tensei Even after watching an episode hours ago. Mushoku Tensei is executed brilliantly, but is hard to beat the magnífic and memorable Re:Zero story.
Yep that rat and time travel arc was very very good, it literally has become my 2nd favourite anime of all time , 1st is still re zero because of arc 6( oh my god the writing is just 🔥)
I feel like emotional impact was leaning too far on the sadness side. I feel like Re:Zero also has a lot of ups that make you extremely happy and I'm kinda sad that it wasn't mentioned at all.
I personally like Mushoku Tensei more since there's a beauty in it's simplicity. It goes back to the basics with it's characters, world building, and background detail. While I do like the characters in Re:zero, aside from Subaru the rest feel like anime characters. They all do have rich backstories and character arcs but their dialogue and mannerisms don't feel as real as Mushoku Tensei. The characters and development in Mushoku Tensei feel like actual people who I would know irl with realistic flaws and realistic changes in temperament. While I can see Subaru being someone irl, I can't really say the same for anyone else. He solo carried the character department imo. The fact that Mushoku Tensei made me like Paul and Eris is incredibly impressive and is a showcase of how good the writing is. Re:zero has a richer world history but Mushoku Tensei's world isn't anything to scoff at either and arguably has more detail. If I were to rate then as an overall package they'd be about equal but because of personal bias I enjoy watching and Reading Mushoku Tensei a bit more just because of the way it portrays it's characters.
Great vid, im so excited for this 2nd season of Mushoku Tensei, after reading the LN its become one of my all time favourites. And what you said about Mushoku Tensei having strong emotional moments is so true.
Mystery vs Immersion is the big difference it comes down to. I thought I preferred mystery because Immersion is rarely done right but when it is, it's a masterpiece. Love both shows and they are both easily the highest quality iskeai story's but I'm slightly leaning to Mushoku Tensei especially after watching episode 16.
I have not seen mushoku Tensei yet, but I’ve seen over 300 anime series, & I’m not kidding lol, and Re:Zero stood above all of them. Well I guess In the end it comes down to personal taste. Re:Zero is currently my #1 series of all time, but I will definitely give Mushoku Tensei a try, and I’ll come back to this comment to let y’all know what I thought about it.
Simple thing is mushoku tensei is the grandfather of isekai it is the one that started the stereotype of isekai. While re:zero is isekai that banished the isekai stereotypes.
Never even heard Mushoku Tensei till this vid, but if people are saying it’s on same level of Re: Zero than maybe Mushoku can break into my top 5 that hasn’t changed for 4 years since Re: Zero was inducted.
@@LaggMIA if you want to know how popular it was, on the WN website, it was the number 1 ranked for like 3 years in a row, until the slime isekai stole it (it got the anime boost, aka, anime started, got people interested, so more people read the WN, and boosted it past MT.) I’m pretty sure Re Zero is somewhere between 6-11, (I think rank9?), I’d check but the website is under maintenance rn.
Mushoku tensei is my favorite light novel by a long shot. The "by a long shot" part is just my completely biased opinion. But even from a more objective perspective I believe Re:zero and Mushoku tensei deserve to be praised as the best the isekai genre has to offer.
In general I have never enjoyed reading or watching an Isekai more than mushoku tensei and honestly I like rudeus more than Subaru because his amazing character development and the interactions he has with those around. Also turning point 4 and onward made me love this even more.
"... If Re:Zero lost, Reinhard would've survived, so it doesn't matter" I think if Re:Zero lost, Subaru would've not survive then return and do better. So it really doesn't matter indeed. Re:Zero can't lose till it got Subaru to let the show stay undefeated in the final loop.
"I don't want this video to end before it reaches 10 minutes and I can put ads in it, but..." And in that moment, an ad starts playing well played, sir!
I started reading the light novel for Mushoku Tensei a while ago, and man, the level of detail they go into to explain the magic system, swordsmanship, and the power rankings, is actually ridiculous. There were entire chapters dedicated to explaining this stuff, it's amazing.
I read both the web novels and I might sound biased but re:zero just hits different . I feel like my main complaint about Mushoku Tensei is that it's more of a documentary of Rudeus' life whose only wish is to live a fulfilling life . But with such a small number of conflicts arising in his life it generally makes me think that it ain't as interesting as re:zero where the MC is literally shoved around by forces that are beyond his reach while cursing at his misfortunes and weakness only to stand up again to face something he really doesn't want to face . And while I say that I am still a die hard fan for both but let's be serious re:zero is infinitely superior .
That’s the difference. They are a different type of story. You see some people say that TBATE is better than MT because they don’t know the difference between different types of stories. TBATE focuses more on combat, and having a badass MC. MT focuses on world building and having a flawed MC. Not even mentioning the fact that the Author of TBATE was inspired by MT, and you can see that (practically identical first chapters), very similar arcs and characters, etc. however, I’m not shitting on TBATE. The author is very good, and used it as a base, and built his own unique story that I love, I pay 25$ a month to read ahead. I recommend TBATE (the beginning after the end) as well if you want another thing to read. It’s on TAPAS, and is both a web novel/novel and a web comic, so it’s in color.
Re:Zero was actually my favorite isekai before watching the first cour of Mushoku Tensei. And even then, I still thought Re:Zero was better despite absolutely loving Mushoku Tensei Part 1. It's only when reading the light novels + web novels (and it was the first light novel I've ever read) that my opinion changed. Mushoku Tensei is easily the best piece of fiction I've ever experienced, and Rudeus is my all time favorite MC. His development is easily the best case of character development I've ever had the pleasure of witnessing, and seeing him grow and mature was amazing (I liked him from the beginning, but I never really thought he'd be my favorite MC. It's only after reaching volume 7 that I realized that I REALLY liked him. And then by the end of volume 12 I realized he might be my fav MC of all time. Volume 15 solidified it). I've never been as emotional reading something as I was reading Mushoku Tensei. There are so many times that I've cried while reading it that I couldn't even keep count, yet there are also so many times where I laughed my ass off. Mushoku Tensei has the best cast of characters I've ever seen. So many S Tier characters it's insane. Eris is easily my all time favorite female character, and I adore Roxy, Sylphy, Paul (BEST DAD), Zenith, Nanahoshi, Orsted, Ruijerd, Zanoba, Cliff, Elinalise, Kishirika, Aisha and many other characters. They all felt so human and realistic, even characters that I didn't like at first ended up being the characters I loved/cried for. Mushoku Tensei also has my favorite ending of all time. I've never read an ending that's hit me so hard and yet made me feel so satisfied. For those who are currently watching the 2nd cour of Mushoku Tensei, I can guarantee you that the 2nd cour of Mushoku Tensei is going to be LEAGUES better than the 1st cour. The difference in quality between the two are absolutely staggering. The volumes the 2nd cour are covering (volume 4-6) is what changed Mushoku Tensei from a 9/10 to a 10/10, and made it one of my all time favorite series. Of course, Re:Zero is still a 10/10 series to me, but I think I just prefer Mushoku Tensei overall. In the end, I think this whole discourse of Mushoku Tensei vs Re:Zero is stupid and pointless. They're both 10/10 masterpieces, and the pinnacle of the isekai genre in different ways. The authors are close friends who inspired each other and absolutely love each other's work. Honestly, I actually think I'm going to read the Re:Zero light novels + web novels now, since I need something too keep me occupied while waiting for Mushoku Tensei Part 2 to reach volume 5 and 6, as well as the fact that people say Subaru is the best MC of all time. Genuinely wonder if he could rival Rudeus as my favorite MC of all time. (For those who're curious, my top 3 fav isekai are Mushoku Tensei, Re:Zero and Konosuba)
@@maliqueimran1919 Thanks man, looking forward to it! Everyone says that arc 6 is an absolute masterpiece, so I'm looking forward to getting to that point. Ngl, I can imagine Re:Zero being on the same level as Mushoku Tensei for me, so I'm excited.
I would say the biggest difference between the both is the way they handle arcs. While yes both have arcs, the way the story built, Re zero felt like a more traditional story where arcs are building the story while in Mushoku the story builds the arc. The change between arcs in Mushoku felt more natural and not so clear sometimes. It felt more like changing location rather than arc. I mean, the webnovel named the arc based on Rudeus's age. This also brings us to the clear evidence why both are so different. Mushoku tells the story of Rudeus's life while Re Zero tells the story of Subaru's struggle. Despite Rudeus having more power in fight compared to Subaru and the fact that Mushoku is more fight oriented later in the story, Mushoku isn't an action story, it's a biography. Compared to Re zero that highlights how subaru fight against an enemy, Mushoku focuses more on why they even need to fight and how things are handled after the fight. If we see the bigger picture, behind the cliche tropes that exists in Mushoku and how mainstream a lot of things it have, It's actually an outlier in story telling while Re zero have a more traditional anime-manga way of story telling.
tl;dr : In Re zero, we see the story together with the MC while in Mushoku the MC is the story tl;dr 2 : If you show people individual arcs, people will love Re zero. But if people were given the summary of a whole story, people will like Mushoku more.
In Re:Zero, there was a chapter where Subaru holds a conversation with Meili and. . . let's just say that it was realistically brutal does this make you understand what you did?
Honestly I really like your opinions, I was ready to get angry because I was gonna guess you hadn’t read the mushoku tensei WN and that would heavily impact the emotional category but you did. Good job on the comparison, I like mushoku tensei better but that doesn’t mean your wrong.
@@Guyslyuu true, in this case it wouldn’t be that you didn’t like his opinion, but that you thought he was making uninformed decisions. As long as you ain’t one those idiots on Twitter we good ✌️
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Fun Fact: Both authors became best friends when they were creating their own novels and praised each other
no that is a lie stupid
Fun fact: Re Zero is still better.
Jk
@@lachlanB323 (but it is better)
@@starxakk Yeah but that's just an opinion not a fact. In my opinion Rezero is much better. Season One of Mushoku Tensei is Re Zero quality but season 2 (Manga version) wasn't very good honestly. Hurts to say but it kinda was mid. It felt like their was no plot and was more "romance" (More like fan service) focused and felt more like a typical isekai. Re Zero gets better later on. Season 3 is better then season 2 and season 2 is better then season 1.
@@lachlanB323 oh wait you read Manga version, then I take back my comment. First go and watch second season, Manga is straight up garbage. Never read it's manga, read ln or watch anime.
"Dont try this on twitter kids " and " Lets all hate o SAO like we used to" killed me
@Lotus 😐
Makes sense
Where do we sign up?
People can simply ignore sao if they don't like it but hating sao has become something of a trend
Ye
"Mushoku Tensei tricks you into thinking it's a Slice of Life, until you realized that the next chapter is called Turning Point 57"
Author love turning point so much that even the side stories have their own turning points.
It's slice of life, then adventure, then school etc. etc.
It's why I love it so much
@LetsGoRodriguez0 except the harem actually makes sense. Each harem member complements shortcomings of Rudeus in some way and together they cover all his greatest weaknesses. They actually form a cohesive family unit together instead of just fighting over Rudeus. Each recognizes the other 2’s love and respects them for it and further acknowledges that Rudeus loves all 3 pretty equally.
@@thelyonking5812 best harem ever
bro when i was reading volume 12 light novel and so turning point I almost stop reading because i new someing going to happend to somebody that i liked
For real? HAHAHHA
Spitting facts rn. Rezero and Mushoku tensei are both the best in their own ways
yeah anime wise, but Rezero is better in the long term imo, the current arc the Mushoku manga is on is honestly kinda bad
Thanks saved me a watch.
@@johnbordeaux6092 why tf are you even bringing manga here
@@johnbordeaux6092 what manga is literally the worst adaptation of the mushoku novel just read the novels manga of mushoku tensei is really bad it skips alot of details it even skips a whole ass volume
@@johnbordeaux6092 the manga is shit read the ln/wn
"If Re:zero died, Reinhard would have survived anyways" lmao, bro you are killing me here, your scripts are always god tier.
Echidnut and Mossbag consistently have the best scripts
@@Stryfe52 Thank God I’m not the only one who thought echidnut and Mossbag have similar sense of humor!
@@kugeki11 another follower of the moss I see….
Indeed, no other UA-camrs come close to the echimossnutbag
" They somehow animated water more realistic than actual water" 😂
If re zero was so god why there isn't a Re: one
Mushoku tensei REALLY goes into detail, even the currencies in the anime.
it even has it's own language
And it's just beginning of mushuko tensi like only chp 1
YeAh because it’s a different genre of anime where that is important.. and besides re zero is FAR away from
Being finished
@@WhatAWasteEI no only half of anime and it's sad in the end
@@awesomeman5539 languages
“Mushoku Tensei makes me forget I’m watching something in the first place”
I can’t find the words to describe exactly how much I relate to that sentence
It feels like you are watching a Hollywood fantasy movie rather than an anime. That's what you are trying to say.
When there is a banger MT episode and you think you only watched a 5 min episode
@@sonickham7085 time stopped existing when I was watching both anime
@@sonickham7085 and it was reinvented after the anime finished
Even reading it I got lost in the story
"It helps develop the primary villain..."
*SHOWS PICTURE OF A RAT*
I swear I almost broke something when I saw that lmao
Bruh I saw that and broke out laughing cause I knew tons of people wouldnt get it but the ones who did are like YOU DAMN RIGHT.
@@valenten89 f just noticed it.... Diary was by far the most painful chapters
@@AkiNoShinen Dude I cant wait for volumes 14 and 15 to get translated of the light novel. Ive read the who WN and some of the post story stuff as well but I just love the light novel so much. I know 14 is probably coming out digitally before the end of the year though so THAT will be interesting.
@@valenten89 post stories were beautiful, it was that missing *slice of life* you needed after finishing the 20ish chapters being drowned in fights, then some disputes and also Sieghart's story was damn great.
"If Re:Zero lost, Reinhardt would've survived anyway" fucking sent me
"Natsuki Subaru is the greatest protagonist of all time and it's just not even fair. If Subaru frcked my wife, I would thank him afterwards" - Echidnut
I was looking for someone to quote this. Thank you so much
if like reinhard frcked my wife, I'd be happy as heck
Humu humu
@@Ikyft powersexual at the finest.
I was scammed nooooo
Subaru "I swore my love to Emelia but I'm starting to develop feelings for Rem. What do I do!?"
Rudeus "I don't see the problem here. Mary them both and throw in Felix or Echidna for good measure."
Just make your own religion so you don't have to worry about it
@@psy_99 My Religion already allows it!
He is a Knight of Emilia!!!
Average monogamy fan Vs Average polygamy *enjoyer*
Only if they're okay with it of course
Most openings feel like filler, a 20 minute episode actually becomes 15 or 18 minutes. I love how Re:Zero doesn't do that.
i'm looking at you tokyo revengers
@@maliqueimran1919 at least it's a banger opening lol
@@Ghost-vl2zw well, i'd be perfectly fine if they decided to cut the opening
@@jpegxguy In Slime S2 nothing happens lmao
@@Minuey that's because that's just slime
This is like minecraft vs terraria like the creators are friends they even make the story in the same bookstore in 2013 (also with the konosuba creator was there)
@Lotus why you replying to every comment with that
@@theresiavanastrea3132 its called a "spam"
Except minecraft is infinity better no question
@@Keykvy lmao minecraft is for kids, terraria is for people looking for a real challenge
@@WsXr4de0n I like both, terraria's survival is better than minecraft's because there's way more content, but when it comes to building and being creative minecraft takes the cake. Overall they're both very fun to play!
"Re zero generally has better writing, but I prefer the way Mushoku Tensei is organized." This sums up how I feel about the two series' stories. I have been looking for a way to describe it for so long, thanks.
I completely agree mushoku tensei is better at the fantasy feels but re zero is better at writing
@@lucyadam9128 mushoku tensei is way better written, the only difference is that Re Zero has had 4 story arcs fully animated while mushoku tensei is still in it's introduction phase. the main conflicts and story arcs in mushoku tensei occur futhur down the line and are developed slower than ReZero's, I suggest reading both novels to make an actual comparison.
@@valtriqy Agreed. Once you read the WN, it’s stunningly clear that Mushoku tensei is better written overall
@@valtriqy I don't really think there's a clear winner in writing tbh, Mushoku Tensei's world is fully fleshed out, and is crazy to think that in 24 episodes we will have visited almost the entire world, and still have more things to see later on...
On the other hand Re:Zero has a very condensed style, the world itself feels pretty small, but through the return mechanic we see this world from very up close... I'd maybe say too up close, like bruh we're 24 episodes in the sanctuary...
Basically they are different kinds of writing, one is like laying on your bed after a tiring day and the other is like a long hot bath in the winter, both extremely relaxing on their on way.
@@irrelevantwhitekid3856 subjectivity is a thing. Important Re:Zero and Mutshoku Tensei are very comparable in terms of writing. Re:Zero edges out for me
Honestly, it's not even strange that Mushoku Tensei and RE: Zero's author get along, they love their turnings points and shares quite a bit of similarities in writing, it's just in RE: Zero the turning points tend to be resets and for Mushoku Tensei it's another stage in life. RE: Zero is like playing Dark Souls, and Mushoku Tensei is like playing an RPG without a memory card. (Back when memory card was the only way you can save)
Darksouls ha? Remember that bolder?
Brilliant analogy
Exactly 😢
They both show different types of isekais. You can’t really compare the two. They are both amazing in their own way.
@Lotus hoping to get you banned for spamming
@@OkarinHououinKyouma so u will watch redo of healer with family.
But rudy get year's to better himself.
Subaru took 1 day to go from introvert into a extrovert.
And even if they're not amazing it's still is a different kind of isekai man
You can't just compare mystery horror with adventure anime
@@raychii7361 let me guess, not a re zero light novel reader
10:56 yeah Reinhardt would've dodged that 5000 point attack anyway.
Hey if he read the Light novel of Mushoku Tensei he definitely forgot about the President. Oyster is his name and it's a spoiler.
@@aliffirdaus6986 orsted you mean, both are quite strong but due to divine protection of phoenix Reinhardt can revive in an instant even if you kill him. So Reinhardt is the strongest.
no, it would just miss
Ye btw reinhard has the divine protection of not being able to b beaten by 5k points or more
@@srimanjha5112 yeah reinhardt is stronger, but orsted can do *[REDACTED]* and *[REDACTED]* because of his *[REDACTED]* and then just *[REDACTED]*
I can generally agree about everything except for the world category. Mushoku Tensei's world building is leagues ahead of Re:zero's for me. Every setting feels unique with clear language and cultural influences. I agree that Re:Zero's lore has more detail and subject matter to dive into, but it still doesn't compare to Mushoku Tensei's raw immersion.
Are you comparing Web Novel or anime
I’m caught up with rezero and done with MT so I will say IMO I think they are comparable but have different strengths; The way I like describing it is rezero goes very in depth to a bunch of different locations, and it likes to go all out in that respect, fully exploring everything even slightly important in them. Mushoku on the other hand does explore a lot, but there are a LOT of areas that are onky visited like twice throughout the entire series. Sure, the number is higher than rezero, but the in depth-ness of every one of those areas is rather limited. Exploring the mysteries of a location has just never really been the focus of MT, besides I guess kinda with the house or the begaritt stuff.
The world building serve far different purposes in both series. Mushoku Tensei is meant as an immersive fantasy epic whereas Re:Zero is a character study. We don't learn a whole lot about the world because Subaru's incompetence in the first couple of arcs makes it so that he doesn't learn anything and so therefore we do not learn anything. Also, Re:Zero's world building moreso supplements the character development and mysteries rather than immersion. I don't think immersion=better personally speaking. Also, most of Re:Zero's worldbuilding are mysteries. Cultural influences exist in Re:Zero, but they're all mysteries. Also, Re:Zero has a whole slew of new mysteries if you can read beyond the surface of some things.
Re_Zero anime world building is below MT world building and I havent listened to Re: Zero LNs yet
@@wanttogetfood well you should
Re: Zero is so fucking hype and I love the music and characters more, but the world building of Mushoku Tensei is so well integrated into story and its art style makes it look like a movie. The waifus of Re: Zero are unparalleled but Eris and Roxy are also really cute. Mushoku Tensei's magic systems were also very well explained compared to Re: Zero, but I think it's a little bit unfair considering Rudy's entire childhood revolved around magic and learning magic from Roxy so it's going to be explained more. Overall, they're both masterpieces and I love the different feelings I get from watching them. It's like cherry flavored pain vs blueberry flavored pain.
well said
I agree
Their both my favorite right now
There is one thing you still don’t see to understand, the world building and the magic being not very well explained in rezero, is because it’s not even close to being finished. On the other hand, mushoku is already finished.
that doesnt make it unfair since thats what the story is like
Mushoku with their OP: I'm beautiful and I know it, here's beautiful art to add to immersion.
Re:Zero with their OP: I'm interesting and I know it, so let's just skip straight to what you want.
to be honest, re:zero didn’t hit me as hard as mushoku tensei did, but at the end of the day, the point still remains that you can’t compare both of them. it’s like comparing cat food and dog food to each other. Sure, food is food but it’s not the same
You can criticize the both of them thr best of your abilities, but you can't change the fact that both are influential in the LN community and both are influences of each other. Both are written from the heart albeit in different approaches, but they're really good stories that has potential to change someone's outlook in life, like how MT changed mine. I'm a fan of both series and I'm rooting for Re:Zero to stick its landing in the most epic way possible.
Ending of MT is just SSS tier
5:54 see, i wasn't the only one who got traumatized by the turning points.
MT feels like a story best read over time. Im very excited for the anime to finish the series and give everyone an existential crisis.
Except you start reading or listening to the LN and you just don't/can't stop (switching over to the WN if your Japanese fails you).
Personally, I’m just a bit sad that a lot of the best animators left Re: Zero to go work on Mushoku Tensei and you can definitely feel their absence when watching the dogshit animation of the 2nd cour of Season 2. But, I can’t really be that mad cause Mushoku Tensei has better production quality than Re: Zero EVER had. Would I prefer that same level of quality be poured into my favorite isekai story? Sure, but I’ll take a good production wherever I can get it.
Tbh I never liked re zero animation sadge. So even when it did get at it's worst (which was "ok" quality) I didn't mind tbh bcs re zero to me isint about animation. Ofc animation can go a long way of helping tell a story but imo it wasent re zeros priority.
MT clearly prioritised and had the ability to focus on enhancing storytelling via masterful animation
tbh I think It was fine, but I defiently prefered s1 of rezero's animation but Mushoku Tensei backgrounds are full on piccaso art displays
just calling peoples work dogshit, ok.
I’ve always seen re:zeros animation and art as really good, even in part 2 of S2. I guess I saw a drop in the wood scenes on the dirt but it’s always been good. Mushoku Tensei is just too insanely good
Calling the animation of 2nd season of rezero “dog shit” is massive disrespect.
Sure it ain’t prefect or as good as MT or some other fantastic work but it’s still well above average.
Both are *GOATED* end of argument
Yep, no cap
NO REINHARD MORE GOATED
As soon as he said music
Boom My head started playing "Requiem of Silence"
I'm not crying you are 😭
I still get chillls whenever i play it🥶
I love Re:Zero and how the author tried his best to take advantage of the concept of a person that respawns after dying.
First of all, it allowed him to put a completely average person in the middle of it all. And furthermore, it allowed us to see the ugliest and weakest sides of him.
Subaru's no hero or prince charming, he's got morals but he's still entitled and too prideful and the author does NOT let him get away with any of it.
And not only this, but at first he makes the viewers project themselves onto Subaru, because he knew exactly what kinda audience he will pull with cute maids and a story about an average guy saving a cute elf and building a harem, only to then break that image right in front of them. So not only does he force Subaru to reflect upon himself, for many viewers Tappei made them get a good look at themselves as well. That's such a ballsy move that to me it deserves extra respect. It shows that he really wanted to say something with Re:Zero and although it has flaws, it holds a special place in my heart.
Mushoku Tensei on the other hand has many scenes where Rudeus touches children so it wins this round.
LMAO
Fuck you got me lmao
this sounds like u stole it right out of echidnuts script lmaoooooo
All joke aside,i think if you make your character too unlikable from the start,people just wont care abouth him even if he become a better person.Subaru to me,was just flawed enough to be relatable and endering in his own way,but Rudeus...yeah no,why would i want to stick with a character like him?Doesnt help am not very fond of manga/anime/light novel with sexual undertone (not talking abouth ''echi'' here),they literaly made him an almost sexual predator early on so of course i wont stick with him to see the change,i just dont care.
I love subaru because he actuallg sounds and acts like a real person with real problems and real fears unlike most OP isekai characters. Rudeus is also great cos mans cultured as fuck
As someone who both read Re Zero and Mushoku Tensei (WN and LN), you can't really compare the two of them. Re Zero is like a murder mystery and MT is a biography of a person. (I prefer MT tho) but I love both of them
Pretty much, it’s overall more appropriate to compare Re;Zero with something like Umineko than it would be to compare it and MT. Especially considering I’m pretty sure Umineko likely partially inspired Tappei for Re;Zero.
Yeah, I personally prefer Re:Zero. It's a character study that also has like some of the coolest mysteries ever. The biography part is definitely something I'm not so into personally speaking. Many parts feel very summary-like at times and I'm not the biggest fan of that whereas Re:Zero goes into detail of every single event taking place.
wait you read web novel and light novel? isnt that like the same? could you pls explain?
@@p.k.866 WN is like the rough draft, basically contains anything and everything the author could think of for every part. LN is the WN but slightly cut down so some minor details might get written out or rearranged and overall redundant descriptions/text is more likely to get written out by the editor.
@@p.k.866 WN is to write novels on the internet for people to read. Then when a book company takes that WN and publishes it, it becomes an LN. Some content in WN may not be or have been modified in LN.
Finished both, I think Re:Zero is better, Mushoku Tensei is great too and shows a guy growing in a different way in a different body, but Re:Zero made it more relatable, an average guy who doesn't reincarnate when he dies but his only turning point is when he dies and respawns and the trauma and stuff it takes to die and have nobody to talk about it makes Re:Zero show more of a struggle, how an average guy who isn't all special, is no wizard or mage or master swordsman, just simply never gives up and finds a way through the hell he goes through. They're both great but Re:Zero left more of an impact on my heart.
Same bruv
Re zero is technically a horror,mindfuck,plot twist psychological shit,and i love watching series like that, atleast more than series just about supernatural powers,battles and fun adventures
@@dragoncat5767 same dude
i think that way too
I think I agree with almost all of decisions. Especially about Subaru as a protagonist. He’s my favorite character in fiction. He was already S++ from the anime but then chapter 74 of arc 6 web novel hit and I don’t think any character will ever top him after that
Kirito
@@MrHachex10 are u really comparing Subaru to Kirito? They are not even remotely in the same league.
@@jacksaunders386 sarcasm
@@jacksaunders386 Kamijou Touma exists
@@Dylanfrias24 it’s hard to tell sarcasm through text unless you make it explicit.
Re:Zero is about the growth of Natsuki Subaru’s character, realizing past mistakes and going back with a different attitude after gaining insight as to what went wrong prior. Once he gains that further knowledge the character only gets deeper and deeper down to the very psyche of him reliving through his past bodies lives and having to witness the pain he caused around him. Making him realize that he can’t just die to get out of everything, so after that first death in arc 4 after the time skip it really hits the reader and Subaru like a ton of bricks. While Mushoku Tensei, as you had stated is the redemption arc of a long since lost his dignity disgusting dirty Otaku with such a disregard for common courtesies that he had skipped his own mothers funeral to beat to Loli hentai. It makes sense to not like the Rudeus character at first glance, but when you see his trauma and do a bit of digging and find he was actually STRAPPED to the school gates stripped down and beaten and laughed at publicly. You really start to sympathize with Rudeus. You get why he doesn’t wanna leave the house, why even when he does make friends and companions like Roxy. He still is scared of the outsiders looking in. So with her gone and Rudeus in the Greyrat Manor and having found a new female to protect in Eris, rather than Sylphyette, and seeing his growth in thinking for his family’s well being rather than his own after outing the Superd. Thinking he would be chastised was surprised to find he had made the right choice in his eyes. As I’m sure most of us as the audience were. The ending isn’t too much to speak of, but I can say FOR SURE this October is going to be a PHENOMENAL Anime season. Coming from a fluent Japanese speaker. Anyway, love you Echidnut, by far my favorite anime content creator on the site and I’m still a member of 7 months for a reason. I’d give the slight edge to Re:Zero as I just have more knowledge on the characters yet to be introduced to anime viewers, but Mushoku Tensei is a DAMN CLOSE 2ND and I would still rate BOTH shows 10/10 any day.
whoops… kind of went a bit too deep in the rabbit hole.
Have you read mushoku tensei's light/web novel
@@brandonm0 nice reference to the rabbit :D
@@dimmler7851 not quite I have 3 of the light novels physically kind of wanted to start collecting and get to arc 7 of Re:Zero light novel. got to chapter 50 OF COURSE like the best part of the arc from what I’d seen and stopped because of everything piling up on me.
@@aztem8593 unintentionally I might add 😅
There is one specific thing that I love about Re:ZERO, and it's also why I haven't went to read the web novels yet. I love the unpredictable nature of the story. I haven't personally seen Mushoku Tensei YET but I have yet to find an anime that can top the unpredictable nature of the Re:ZERO story.
The thing about Mushoku Tensei is it makes you think you have predicted all of the story, then it pulls a Turning Point on you.
Mushoku tensei feels predictable... Until you see a chapter called turning point x
You will love mushoku tensei then.
Bro, go listen to the part about the main villains again and look at the photo of that rat. THAT fucking RAT.
@@kllrnooooova THAT rat bro.
That Rat shot gave me so many painful flashbacks...
Yeah, that shot made me go ”oh” after the realization hit.
That rat, makes me tear up when thinking about it.
First second : "why showing a random image of a rat?? "
Reading your comment : • • • • ( 0 ʖ̯ 0) *_REALIZATION_*
I laughed out loud when he showed a rat while reffing to humangod :D
@@madman7544 The worst part is that you laugh about the comparison until reality it hits you full force.
FINALLY, THE BEST ISEKAIS OF ALL TIME IN A ONE VIDEO
I have been a fan of Re: Zero and am loving Mushoku tensei a lot as its airing. Before mushoku tensei, to me Re: Zero was the best isekai fantasy anime of all time and now there another isekai on the same teir can't decide I ❤ both equally
Mushoku Tensei is my #1 ever since 2015 & alongside Overlord.
Way before Re: Zero Anime got released and became mainstream.
For titles that came from the Novels, it's best to read them than to wait & focus at the anime adaptation.
Since Anime adaptations doesn't show much of the details.
Anime adaptations in Japan are considered as *"Expensive Advertisements"* for the Original source materials.
@@YukitoOnline 💯
Re zero is way better because it has no fan service and focuses on the store in a mature way. Mushomu is alright….. they should have made the characters older because they had these kids do things that don’t enjoy seeing that makes anime a B grade
@@NateIce
**facepalm**
Mushoku Tensei is literally a story progression from Baby to Adult after being Isekai'd. Starting from the MC's LOWEST POINT to slowly & gradually improving himself as he grows up.
You got a bias on Re;Zero because you only consumed Re;Zero anime and never tried it's source material or tried other titles.
@@YukitoOnline Re zero is better and it has Rem.
Didn't know you've read Mushoku WN, despite following you on twitter and regularly seeing your posts. I'm glad to hear that because it means that first of all you were able to appreciate MT to it's fullest and as a fan I'm happy about it, second it means that you won't have an anime only viewpoint on your videos about it (as this one proves) and that will make for more interesting videos from you, which is great!
Now I just need you to read Oregairu LN and I'll became your #1 fan lmaooooo
[EDIT]: Yeah MT friends I know the LN exist but it isn't yet finished / fully translated in english, hence why I talked only about the WN here, as Echidnut did in his viddo.
Mushoku Tensei LN is vastly superior to the WN, also I think the LN of Mushoku Tensei is better written (literally just the style) than Re:Zero is.
Oregairu is average and overrated, don’t read this waste of time
@@WhatAWasteEI ayo I'm in trouble can you help me?
@@2extrachromosomes605 sure
Yeah but it's not finished.
I got an ad immediately after he said that he wants the video to be more than 10 minutes so he can put ads in it 😳
Gotta grab the bag
Yeah.. I love both. Re:Zero will always be the best there is for me.. cause I´m biased.. but Mushoku is up there. Not even with the whole "isekai" thing, but in general. But yeah.. Subaru is the best. He really is. Tappei is a genius. God tier genius.
As a massive fan of both series, I don't know what to say except thank you.
7:42 say's primary villain, shows rat. Alright man, ease up. Don't need to inflict ptsd on us MT readers
Pain
Pain
Anime onlies have no idea what's coming to them once novels 14-17 are animated
@@themandoman1678 seriously tho
AHHHHHHHHH NO. I have ptsd from rats after tp4. Hitogami you bitch!!
Mushoku Tensei is a phenomenal read. I highly highly suggest everyone read it. It's fully translated to English as well and you could most likely read all of it in a matter of weeks depending on your read speed. It is by far, one of my favorite Light / Web Novels to date. Re:Zero on the other had, to me, is superior in it's writing and something I wish would be translated a lot faster then it currently is. As stated by you Echidnut, you really cannot compare these two against each other as they are both just phenomenal at what they do.
Mushoku tensei made me feel how I felt when I first started watching anime. No other anime has been able to do that. That fact alone makes it my favorite anime.
Of course, rezero is also a masterpiece, but since mushoku tensei actually made me feel things it wins for me
Both of the authors are best friends and created their novels at the same time they praise their own work
Bro, I feel the exact same way
Same
Both are isekai OGs. I like them both even before their anime came out. They have totally different plot and character skill and mechanism.
Having watched both the shows, I would saw mushoku tensei might be good, but Re:zero will always be my favourite anime of all time. It holds a special place in my heart.
It's the LOTR of anime for me
@@RioCuperus Same bro. It shows how a masterpiece is really made.
The ad placement at 8:30 was hilarious
7:44 as a source reader, that fricking rat gave me a heart attack
Bruh I just noticed that 💀💀
is it supposed to be someone like who I think it is
@dav that guy it's supposed to be a reference to something that happens in vol.14/15 (season 3 territory)
In terms of enjoyment, my vote will always go to re:zero. Even as a novel reader, I’m still constantly shocked by the show. It surprised me how well the show adapted the story and made every episode memorable
Man,re zero is just not an anime, where the mc is happy,like in isekai anime main character becomes excited after being isekaid.
That's the difference
My vote goes to mushoku tensei.
Basically you like re:zero more because it has longer series than MT...
That doesn't explain why you like re zero more than Mt. If you're answer is that you should've explain why you choose that over Mt
@@yudufsee9619 That and it is just a lot cooler. If you're nerdy about it then rezero is a better anime as there's so much stuff to go over in rezero. We still don't know wtf is going on lmao even though we have been giving so much info.
To compare with Re:Zero's story, idk about Mushoku after anime, but the animation is amazing
Even knowing more about Re:Zero i still preffer Re: Zero than Mushoku
Basically we are rezero simps so don't worry fam
@@TheSupremeMedjay
Lmfao i like reading all of your comments and all the other re zero and mt fanboys who cant take an opinion knowing that years later down the road when you mature you will find your comments cringy af,A fan of both series and wont participate in a "hurr durr x is better than y in every way and your opinion is garbo if you say otherwise" Sad to see that people get butthurt easily when something they like gets criticised
@@TheSupremeMedjay learn how to take an opinion.
@@TheSupremeMedjay
"It's hard to win an argument with a smart person, but it's damn near impossible to win an argument with a stupid person"
perfectly sums this up, you're free to say which you dislike and like more, though you can't change the fact that people have different opinions,you try to convince yourself that you have the "right" opinion with thinking and saying that their opinion is wrong and garbage if their opinions dont correlate with yours, Its as simple as
some people prefer re:zero
and some prefer mushoku tensei, it doesn't take rocket science to know that opinions differ
I just love Re:Zero and haven’t paid attention to Mushoku Tensei, but your video has convinced me to give it a try, so thanks!
so how was it?
so how was it?
@@FS-me8mj I really liked it. I can't wait for Season 2, which I am sure they will do sooner than later. But Re: Zero still remains my favorite anime. At the moment, I am really enjoying Ranking of Kings (王様ランキング), by the way.
@@Lau-ze3nn Ditto
I love them both.
Mushoku Tensei is story telling of a person who wanted to become a normal and happy person in his new life. A every day in the life of a person who reincarnated in another world. Making choices that changes his life in major ways. (Not your typical OP MC becomes great hero.)
Re:Zero is story of a person who made friends in the world he was summoned to without his consent. He helps them without hesitation and tries to uncover the mystery behind the Witches(of Envy). (Isn't a typical isekai either. More like dark fantasy, drama and... trauma.)
My opinion.
Too bad fans of any series will never be able to think like this.
Yeah sad to see that people get easily butthurt whenever something they like gets criticised
@@justsomeguywithabaldhead2171 re zero is f overrated and have sucky writing "oh no i die help me love the series pls!"
@@warthunderislife3355 you good bro??
@@warthunderislife3355 bro you high wtf?
@@asta1245 "oh no the mc died again , suffering , ohhhh , edgy aahhhh"
god you just get funnier and funnier with each vid, both series are masterpieces and i love them, great vid as always
Re:zero is my favourite anime of all time so this video really made me wanna watch mushoku and holy shit I am not disappointed
So whats ur new fav of all time 🙏
Mushoku Tensei is probably one of the best anime I've seen, easily in my top 5, but I refuse to die until I've seen the ending of Re: Zero. Re: Zero is just in a league of its own and I'll let nothing get in between me and the show.
I am an anime-only (don't read the source material) but I strongly expect that Rudeus will probably end up in the typical isekai harem with Roxy, Sylphiette and Eris (and maybe even more characters) getting his happy ending after a long and fulfilling journey.
But I've no idea how Re: Zero is going to end. And I've actually read up on theories, wikis and browsed different forums.
All I know is that Tappei Nagatsuki's story is going to fuck my brain in the ass.
And even though I might cry, I'll enjoy and savour every second of it.
Well mushoku does end with typical harem ending but story is good and tappie is a sadist and as a web novel reader I must say that u will be brainfucked more in future and tappie even tweeted on twitter saying that subaru's suffering will increase in future arcs.
I'm just tired of series I love ending in the worst possible way (aot and got). I know how mushoku will end and im happy with it. Im never making the mistake of saying smth is a masterpiece until I see the end.
@@andok3135 damn bruh I don't know how u feel but only ymir knows.
@@bloppity true, I still haven recovered from Arc6 CH 14-15
@@literallyme6365 Patrasche vore
“I don’t want it to die until this video is at least 10 minutes long so I can put ads in it.”
*immediately gets ad*
I don't understand why Mushoku Tensei fans like Rudeus even if he's flawed? HIS FLAWS AREN'T SIMPLE. GETTING AROUSED BY LITTLE GIRLS AREN'T A FLAW, IT'S A DISEASE.
If you have a daughter, would you let her be with someone who's secretly an uncle who faaps on her own niece like Rudeus? Or would you let her be with a teenager like Subaru who's genuine and caring about your daughter's wellbeing and would do his best?
I really find it weird that some people would even claim that Rudeus is the best main character of isekai genre.
Well said. He gets with 3 wives in the end with one of them being his cousin. I had no idea Alabama existed in their world. 😂
Yeah and Light can't be the best main character of the psychological genre because he's killed thousands (NOT A CHARACTER FLAW BUT A DISEASE!!!).
Are you going to seriously determine a show's quality through morality lmfao. I'd trust my daughter to Midoriya but not Eren, so bnha is better than AoT?
Its why he is resonable character he isnt perfect he is flawed he develops time to time learns from his wrong ideas( hell even he himself claims he is worst) but if you read ln mushoku world is far worser than rudeus(pdfiles,slavery,insests,homosexualism etc)
Im happy your still making videos even after Re zero season ended. Your comedy and content is good regardless of series. Keep up the good work 👍🏻
Both are very good. I got teary eyes watching some eps of re:zero. But like you, I got tears without my consent reading MT web novel. The emotions are real. The completed MT story is peak fiction, and I pick MT as my choice.
What did you think about... (Turning Point 4...)?
@@kristoffer2250 well tbh I was surprised the story went that way.
havent read all of MT quite yet, however currently collecting all the LN's, but im sure completed Re:Zero is probably going to change the Anime Industry for a long itme, as well MT ofc, but the reach that we already know Re:Zero has is unprecedented. So when that day does come, I think if you're not too convinced or biased enough already you'll probably rethink your choice. I think you'll be BAWLING when Re:Zero truly ends. No return by death. Just an end.
@@brandonm0 yeah I’m enjoying being an anime only for re:Zero. At this time, because I completed all of MT WN and liked it so much I go for MT. May be if I wait too long for re:Zero’s next season, I will read the LN.
@@bparikesit I like both pretty much equally (slight rezero preference but very small)...
but that's at a point where rezero isn't even over yet.
I can't begin to imagine what the comparison will be like if we can compare a finished product with something still coming out
maybe rezero will have a fall from grace, or maybe it'll keep getting better and better
Looking at arc 7 coming out right now? I think it might just surpass itself again and again
Both were so Good that I don't even once think to Compare them haha
Both has a Concept that Dethroned a Another Concept like in the Waifu Category where Mushoku Tensei didn't have that Lovable Characters that we have been seeing in the Anime "yet" the fact that it's a Character Development type of Story Telling that were currently upto right now , Especially with the Case of Rudeus , a Man with PTSD and starting to get a Better Understanding about People around him , same with Every Characters and well, "Future to be Waifus"
in the Other Suff- I mean Hand
we Have a Better Waifu from the Start when it comes for Re Zero , Slight Character Development for the Waifus because their Already Perfect and I will not Argue with that, But Subaru has a Character Development that was Very Unique ,in a way that it happened because he suffered so much no joking
Rudeus Suffered in his Life on Earth and have a some sort of PTSD with it and starting to grow as a Person who Acknowledge Everyone growing Friends and Love Ones to Protect
and Subaru which becaming a Person which losing Faith but regaining it Again for Everyone he loves and he wants to Protect
I love them Both
You cant really compare them, they are really different story even though they are isekai
For example
In emotion re:zero is a rifle meanwhile MT is a shotgun
I cant wait for like Mushoku Tensei season 4 or five THAT rats gonna show up and peoples jaw gonna drop so hard.
@@mikethewise2000 re Zero arc 6 ufff
@@mikethewise2000 well w8 till rezero s3-4 when arc6 gets adapted
7:42 HOLY CRAP ITS THE RAT. I'm so glad you put this in here lmao
Oh God your pfp makes it even worse
@@sergeidiaz2284 lmao
Mushoku tensei’s openings cannot be beaten. The original content openings in season 1 were incredible, and the season 2 openings are PEAK. Spiral (S2 opening 1) got me fucking crying, and On The Frontline (S2 opening 2) had me in disbelief on how far Rudeus has come.
When he said, Subaru is the best anime protagonist, I immediately gave this a like. 🤣👍
Yo dude every literally rezero vids you're everywhere
@@rencepeniero6991 he is using return by death.
@@Harsh1650 XDDDDDDDDDDD
@@rencepeniero6991 I'm everywhere. Especially when it comes to Rezero.😈
@@TheReaIestOne 😆 we're the same
I was so fuking scared for a tie but I'm happy Re Zero won
I do think that Mushoku Tensei has it's own Magic, in the first season since the mana incident and Paul leaving the message that he's going outside to find his family it hooked into me to never leave, it has such an atmosphere that to be honest i haven't experienced in literal YEARS. I love both series, and because of them i'm trying to write my own isekai in the near future, but that aside, Mushoku Tensei has an appeal like no other anime, but ironically, i know by memory all the names of the Re:Zero characters, and locations but it's hard to me to remember the names of characters of Mushoku Tensei Even after watching an episode hours ago. Mushoku Tensei is executed brilliantly, but is hard to beat the magnífic and memorable Re:Zero story.
Wait until s3 or you read the manga. It cements itself with a level of depth in characters I feel is more often found in books than anime.
When Mushoku Tensei hits, it hits really damn hard...
Yea i thought it was just gonna be like konosuba, i was dead wrong
When turning point 4 hits, it hits.
People ain't ready for that fucking rat.
@@kllrnooooova Turning Point 3 too like fuck
Yep that rat and time travel arc was very very good, it literally has become my 2nd favourite anime of all time , 1st is still re zero because of arc 6( oh my god the writing is just 🔥)
It's nice having two amazing series to read/watch
I feel like emotional impact was leaning too far on the sadness side. I feel like Re:Zero also has a lot of ups that make you extremely happy and I'm kinda sad that it wasn't mentioned at all.
I personally like Mushoku Tensei more since there's a beauty in it's simplicity. It goes back to the basics with it's characters, world building, and background detail. While I do like the characters in Re:zero, aside from Subaru the rest feel like anime characters. They all do have rich backstories and character arcs but their dialogue and mannerisms don't feel as real as Mushoku Tensei. The characters and development in Mushoku Tensei feel like actual people who I would know irl with realistic flaws and realistic changes in temperament. While I can see Subaru being someone irl, I can't really say the same for anyone else. He solo carried the character department imo. The fact that Mushoku Tensei made me like Paul and Eris is incredibly impressive and is a showcase of how good the writing is. Re:zero has a richer world history but Mushoku Tensei's world isn't anything to scoff at either and arguably has more detail.
If I were to rate then as an overall package they'd be about equal but because of personal bias I enjoy watching and Reading Mushoku Tensei a bit more just because of the way it portrays it's characters.
Great vid, im so excited for this 2nd season of Mushoku Tensei, after reading the LN its become one of my all time favourites. And what you said about Mushoku Tensei having strong emotional moments is so true.
Turning Point 3 and 4 made me cry without my consent. The fact that the moments before those were CHILL af made it worse
Mystery vs Immersion is the big difference it comes down to. I thought I preferred mystery because Immersion is rarely done right but when it is, it's a masterpiece. Love both shows and they are both easily the highest quality iskeai story's but I'm slightly leaning to Mushoku Tensei especially after watching episode 16.
Yep both are good in their own ways(although I prefer Re:zero), couldn’t have said anything better
I have not seen mushoku Tensei yet, but I’ve seen over 300 anime series, & I’m not kidding lol, and Re:Zero stood above all of them. Well I guess In the end it comes down to personal taste. Re:Zero is currently my #1 series of all time, but I will definitely give Mushoku Tensei a try, and I’ll come back to this comment to let y’all know what I thought about it.
Simple thing is mushoku tensei is the grandfather of isekai it is the one that started the stereotype of isekai. While re:zero is isekai that banished the isekai stereotypes.
@@blob9758 Re:Zero is written 6 months before Mushoku.
@@user-lh5my4ws8j I wasn't saying it's the oldest isekai it's the isekai that started a lot of isekai stereotypes today.
Never even heard Mushoku Tensei till this vid, but if people are saying it’s on same level of Re: Zero than maybe Mushoku can break into my top 5 that hasn’t changed for 4 years since Re: Zero was inducted.
@@LaggMIA if you want to know how popular it was, on the WN website, it was the number 1 ranked for like 3 years in a row, until the slime isekai stole it (it got the anime boost, aka, anime started, got people interested, so more people read the WN, and boosted it past MT.)
I’m pretty sure Re Zero is somewhere between 6-11, (I think rank9?), I’d check but the website is under maintenance rn.
Re:Zero is the best anime for me in general, it's make me view my life in a useful way as much as possible
Mushoku tensei is my favorite light novel by a long shot. The "by a long shot" part is just my completely biased opinion. But even from a more objective perspective I believe Re:zero and Mushoku tensei deserve to be praised as the best the isekai genre has to offer.
echidnut really has the greatest taste. this video's title already got me pumped.
Fun fact the authors of each did a crossover with each other since they love each others works so much
In general I have never enjoyed reading or watching an Isekai more than mushoku tensei and honestly I like rudeus more than Subaru because his amazing character development and the interactions he has with those around. Also turning point 4 and onward made me love this even more.
I prefer Re:Zero but it's coz a completely different genre of isekai that's more my thing.
It's not about what's better, it's about preference.
Yeah, it's better even outside the isekai part
7:15 missed opportunity 😂 could’ve thrown In a “ZA WARUDOO”
"... If Re:Zero lost, Reinhard would've survived, so it doesn't matter"
I think if Re:Zero lost, Subaru would've not survive then return and do better. So it really doesn't matter indeed.
Re:Zero can't lose till it got Subaru to let the show stay undefeated in the final loop.
Who knows, maybe Subaru has already made Re:Zero better by returning O_o
"I don't want this video to end before it reaches 10 minutes and I can put ads in it, but..."
And in that moment, an ad starts playing
well played, sir!
reinhard is the secret main character
As much as i love mushoku tensei , re zero would be my best anime of all times if made in abyss didn't excist
Made in abyss is quite the banger... If only it didn't take eons for new chapters to be released
A new season is coming out in 2022 and I can't be more hyped.
idk if they adapt the entire series of Mushoku Tensei like ive heard is the plan then its gonna be the best anime ever for me lol.
tbh it was pretty fair through and through, but when you brought up characters, I knew it was ggs
me same here too, if Subaru steals my crush i'm gonna ask him "can we take a picture?" that's all.
Re:Zero all the way
That moment I saw the rat: "Oh shit, he's read the novel"
He "survived" the novel
@@AkiNoShinen nah, the novel is amazing, once you pick it up it's only a matter of time before you finish it, it's not a big deal reading it.
yup
8:30
“So I can put ads in it.”
The millisecond after you said that I got an ad 😔
Flashing that rat was evil!!!
Wait, where? I know what you mean lol i missed it
10:16
This made me cry with happiness. 😭👍
I started reading the light novel for Mushoku Tensei a while ago, and man, the level of detail they go into to explain the magic system, swordsmanship, and the power rankings, is actually ridiculous. There were entire chapters dedicated to explaining this stuff, it's amazing.
I read both the web novels and I might sound biased but re:zero just hits different . I feel like my main complaint about Mushoku Tensei is that it's more of a documentary of Rudeus' life whose only wish is to live a fulfilling life . But with such a small number of conflicts arising in his life it generally makes me think that it ain't as interesting as re:zero where the MC is literally shoved around by forces that are beyond his reach while cursing at his misfortunes and weakness only to stand up again to face something he really doesn't want to face . And while I say that I am still a die hard fan for both but let's be serious re:zero is infinitely superior .
That’s the difference. They are a different type of story.
You see some people say that TBATE is better than MT because they don’t know the difference between different types of stories. TBATE focuses more on combat, and having a badass MC. MT focuses on world building and having a flawed MC.
Not even mentioning the fact that the Author of TBATE was inspired by MT, and you can see that (practically identical first chapters), very similar arcs and characters, etc. however, I’m not shitting on TBATE. The author is very good, and used it as a base, and built his own unique story that I love, I pay 25$ a month to read ahead.
I recommend TBATE (the beginning after the end) as well if you want another thing to read. It’s on TAPAS, and is both a web novel/novel and a web comic, so it’s in color.
Re:Zero was actually my favorite isekai before watching the first cour of Mushoku Tensei. And even then, I still thought Re:Zero was better despite absolutely loving Mushoku Tensei Part 1. It's only when reading the light novels + web novels (and it was the first light novel I've ever read) that my opinion changed. Mushoku Tensei is easily the best piece of fiction I've ever experienced, and Rudeus is my all time favorite MC. His development is easily the best case of character development I've ever had the pleasure of witnessing, and seeing him grow and mature was amazing (I liked him from the beginning, but I never really thought he'd be my favorite MC. It's only after reaching volume 7 that I realized that I REALLY liked him. And then by the end of volume 12 I realized he might be my fav MC of all time. Volume 15 solidified it). I've never been as emotional reading something as I was reading Mushoku Tensei. There are so many times that I've cried while reading it that I couldn't even keep count, yet there are also so many times where I laughed my ass off. Mushoku Tensei has the best cast of characters I've ever seen. So many S Tier characters it's insane. Eris is easily my all time favorite female character, and I adore Roxy, Sylphy, Paul (BEST DAD), Zenith, Nanahoshi, Orsted, Ruijerd, Zanoba, Cliff, Elinalise, Kishirika, Aisha and many other characters. They all felt so human and realistic, even characters that I didn't like at first ended up being the characters I loved/cried for. Mushoku Tensei also has my favorite ending of all time. I've never read an ending that's hit me so hard and yet made me feel so satisfied. For those who are currently watching the 2nd cour of Mushoku Tensei, I can guarantee you that the 2nd cour of Mushoku Tensei is going to be LEAGUES better than the 1st cour. The difference in quality between the two are absolutely staggering. The volumes the 2nd cour are covering (volume 4-6) is what changed Mushoku Tensei from a 9/10 to a 10/10, and made it one of my all time favorite series. Of course, Re:Zero is still a 10/10 series to me, but I think I just prefer Mushoku Tensei overall. In the end, I think this whole discourse of Mushoku Tensei vs Re:Zero is stupid and pointless. They're both 10/10 masterpieces, and the pinnacle of the isekai genre in different ways. The authors are close friends who inspired each other and absolutely love each other's work. Honestly, I actually think I'm going to read the Re:Zero light novels + web novels now, since I need something too keep me occupied while waiting for Mushoku Tensei Part 2 to reach volume 5 and 6, as well as the fact that people say Subaru is the best MC of all time. Genuinely wonder if he could rival Rudeus as my favorite MC of all time. (For those who're curious, my top 3 fav isekai are Mushoku Tensei, Re:Zero and Konosuba)
Damn, this was longer than I thought it'd be. Kudos to anyone that actually reads the whole thing 👍🏽
dude wrote a whole essay
@@maliqueimran1919 Was literally supposed to only be like a paragraph or two, but I just couldn't stop writing lmao
@@hybridnotions i hope you enjoy reading re: zero, i'm still reading arc 5(season 3) so can't say much yet
@@maliqueimran1919 Thanks man, looking forward to it! Everyone says that arc 6 is an absolute masterpiece, so I'm looking forward to getting to that point. Ngl, I can imagine Re:Zero being on the same level as Mushoku Tensei for me, so I'm excited.
honestly re zero because the other feels like it was made by a bigger perv
I would say the biggest difference between the both is the way they handle arcs. While yes both have arcs, the way the story built, Re zero felt like a more traditional story where arcs are building the story while in Mushoku the story builds the arc. The change between arcs in Mushoku felt more natural and not so clear sometimes. It felt more like changing location rather than arc. I mean, the webnovel named the arc based on Rudeus's age. This also brings us to the clear evidence why both are so different. Mushoku tells the story of Rudeus's life while Re Zero tells the story of Subaru's struggle. Despite Rudeus having more power in fight compared to Subaru and the fact that Mushoku is more fight oriented later in the story, Mushoku isn't an action story, it's a biography. Compared to Re zero that highlights how subaru fight against an enemy, Mushoku focuses more on why they even need to fight and how things are handled after the fight. If we see the bigger picture, behind the cliche tropes that exists in Mushoku and how mainstream a lot of things it have, It's actually an outlier in story telling while Re zero have a more traditional anime-manga way of story telling.
tl;dr : In Re zero, we see the story together with the MC while in Mushoku the MC is the story
tl;dr 2 : If you show people individual arcs, people will love Re zero. But if people were given the summary of a whole story, people will like Mushoku more.
8:24 an ad played right after you said this lmao
In Mushoku Tensei, there was a chapter where Rudeus reunites with his father and. . . let's just say that it was realistically brutal.
The bad father (Paul) meeting and the chad father (kenichi ) meeting is my favorite scene from re zero and mushoku tensei
In Re:Zero, there was a chapter where Subaru holds a conversation with Meili and. . . let's just say that it was realistically brutal
does this make you understand what you did?
Honestly I really like your opinions, I was ready to get angry because I was gonna guess you hadn’t read the mushoku tensei WN and that would heavily impact the emotional category but you did. Good job on the comparison, I like mushoku tensei better but that doesn’t mean your wrong.
Why would you get angry because of that? It’s another persons thoughts on the internet
@@tangerinetangos that’s fair, but it wouldn’t be the opinion, it would be the fact that he would be uninformed yet making final decisions
@@Guyslyuu true, in this case it wouldn’t be that you didn’t like his opinion, but that you thought he was making uninformed decisions. As long as you ain’t one those idiots on Twitter we good ✌️
No, he read the web novel. He even put a rat pic on the thing about villains. He just like re zero more
@@kllrnooooova yeah I know he did that’s why I’m ok with absolutely everything he says