Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation: Season 1
2021 · 23 episodes · ★ 5.0
What Season 1 of Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation
Rudeus Greyrat, a 34-year-old recluse, dies saving a teenager and wakes up as a baby in a world of swords and magic. He keeps the memories of his previous life and resolves to make the most of this second chance without regrets. The season follows his early years in an unfamiliar society, where he must learn magic and swordsmanship from his parents, Zenith and Paul, while fighting his fear of going outside. Conflicts grow with the arrival of Eris, the student assigned to him as a tutor, and Ruijerd, a warrior of the Superd tribe. Through friendships, journeys and battles, Rudeus tries to build a different future from the last one.
Season 1 Episodes
1x01 Jobless Reincarnation
A 34-year-old unemployed recluse get hit by a truck... and wakes up as a newborn baby in a fantasy world! With loving parents, a lifetime of regrets, and a beginner’s magic textbook, he sets out to make the most of his second chance at life.
Directing: Hiroki Hirano · Writing: Manabu Okamoto · Starring: Konomi Kohara, Toshiyuki Morikawa, Hisako Kanemoto, Lynn
1x02 Master
Rudy begins training with his new magic tutor and learning swordsmanship from his father. He makes rapid progress, but traumatic memories from his past life leave him too afraid to go outside. Is his second chance already doomed to failure?
Directing: Hiroki Hirano · Writing: Manabu Okamoto · Starring: Konomi Kohara, Toshiyuki Morikawa, Hisako Kanemoto, Lynn
1x03 A Friend
Rudy begins to explore the village and rescues a green-haired child from a group of bullies. The two grow close practicing magic, but is there more to Rudy’s new friend than he thinks?
Directing: Chiaki Ouji · Writing: Hiroki Hirano · Starring: Ai Kayano, Konomi Kohara, Toshiyuki Morikawa, Hisako Kanemoto
1x04 Emergency Family Meeting
The Greyrat family is overjoyed when Zenith announces that she’s pregnant with a second child, but the mood takes a dour turn when Lilia reveals that she is also pregnant and Paul is the father. Will this be the end of Rudy’s happy family?
Directing: Nao Miyoshi, Asahi Oka · Writing: Manabu Okamoto · Starring: Ai Kayano, Konomi Kohara, Toshiyuki Morikawa, Hisako Kanemoto
1x05 A Young Lady and Violence
Rudy arrives in the city of Roa, where he’s supposed to spend the next five years tutoring the daughter of the local lord. His student, however, is more than he bargained for, and he’ll have to fight to start his first ever job, let alone keep it.
Directing: Hiroyuki Takashima · Writing: Manabu Okamoto · Starring: Ai Kakuma, Toshiyuki Morikawa, Shota Yamamoto, Daisuke Ono
1x06 A Day Off in Roa
Rudy is officially Eris’s tutor, but she doesn’t want to learn anything but magic. As Rudy struggles to get her interested in other subjects, he realizes that non-stop lessons are causing her stress and proposes a day off in the city.
Directing: Hiroki Hirano, Ouri Yasukawa · Writing: Hiroki Hirano · Starring: Ai Kakuma, Daisuke Ono, Ryoka Yuzuki, Binbin Takaoka
1x07 What Lies Beyond Effort
Eris’s 10th birthday is fast approaching, and her grandfather has invited nobles from across the kingdom to a dance party to celebrate. There’s just one problem: Eris can’t dance, and she’s quickly losing patience with her lessons.
Directing: Katsuya Shigehara · Writing: Manabu Okamoto, Hirohisa Saito · Starring: Ai Kakuma, Konomi Kohara, Kaori Nakamura, Daisuke Ono
1x08 Turning Point 1
Rudy reaches his 10th birthday, and Eris and her family plan a surprise party for him. Meanwhile, the strange orb hovering over the city remains a mystery as powerful entities across the world begin to take note of it.
Directing: Tenpei Mishio · Writing: Manabu Okamoto, Hirohisa Saito · Starring: Ai Kakuma, Ai Kayano, Konomi Kohara, Toshiyuki Morikawa
1x09 A Chance Encounter
Rudy and Eris find themselves stranded in the wilds of the Demon Continent. Their only chance to survive seems to lie in Ruijerd, a warrior of the infamous Superd tribe of demons, but can he be trusted?
Directing: Hiroki Hirano, Takahiro Tamano · Writing: Hiroki Hirano · Starring: Ai Kakuma, Daisuke Namikawa, Kujira, Masayuki Katou
1x10 The Value of a Life and the First Job
Rudeus, Eris, and Ruijerd make it to a city. They need to earn money for their journey, and decide to register as adventurers, but Superd like Ruijerd aren’t allowed inside. Rudeus has a plan, but how well will it hold up in practice?
Directing: Hiroki Hirano, Ouri Yasukawa · Writing: Manabu Okamoto, Hirohisa Saito · Starring: Ai Kakuma, Daisuke Namikawa, Kujira, Yuki Ishikari
1x11 Children and Warriors Mid-Season Finale
With their new money-making scheme in place, Dead End head out to track down a mysterious monster. Unfortunately, the job doesn’t go as smoothly as they hope, and Rudy’s plans may turn out to be a lot less safe than he thought.
Directing: Shingo Fujii · Writing: Muneo Nakamoto · Starring: Ai Kakuma, Daisuke Namikawa, Konomi Kohara, Shota Hayama
1x12 The Woman with the Demon Eyes
Dead End discovers that Ruijerd will have to pay a fortune in fees to leave the Demon Continent. As they struggle to find a way around this unexpected roadblock, Rudeus receives another vision.
Directing: Fumiaki Kataoka · Writing: Kohei Urushibara · Starring: Ai Kakuma, Daisuke Namikawa, Konomi Kohara, Kujira
1x13 Missed Connections
Roxy arrives on the Demon Continent to begin her search for Paul's missing family. Meanwhile, Rudeus strikes a deal with smugglers to transport Ruijerd across the ocean.
Directing: Yoshitsugu Kimura · Writing: Atsushi Takayama · Starring: Ai Kakuma, Daisuke Namikawa, Konomi Kohara, Ryunosuke Watanuki
1x14 No Such Thing as a Free Lunch
Rudeus finds himself imprisoned by the beast people in Doldia Village. Will Ruijerd and Eris arrive to clear his name before he loses patience and tries to fight his way to freedom?
Directing: Yoshinobu Tokumoto · Writing: Manabu Okamoto, Hirohisa Saito, Kohei Urushibara · Starring: Ai Kakuma, Daisuke Namikawa, Binbin Takaoka, Eiji Takeuchi
1x15 Slow Life in the Doldia Village
Dead End decide to wait out the rainy season in the Doldia village. Eris befriends the chieftain's granddaughter, but her fondness for Ghislaine leads to unexpected conflict.
Directing: Katsuya Shigehara · Writing: Manabu Okamoto, Hirohisa Saito, Kohei Urushibara · Starring: Ai Kakuma, Daisuke Namikawa, Shinpachi Tsuji, Makoto Koichi
1x16 Family Squabble
Rudeus, Eris, and Ruijerd arrive in the Holy Country of Millis, where Rudeus's thoughts turn to home. When the three split up for a day off, a chance encounter in an alley leads Rudeus to a shocking reunion.
Directing: Michiru Itabisashi · Writing: Kohei Urushibara · Starring: Ai Kakuma, Daisuke Namikawa, Toshiyuki Morikawa, Ryoko Maekawa
1x17 Reunion
In the aftermath of their disastrous reunion, Paul and Rudeus reflect on their actions and look for a way forward.
Directing: Hiroyuki Takashima · Writing: Muneo Nakamoto · Starring: Ai Kakuma, Daisuke Namikawa, Toshiyuki Morikawa, Ryoko Maekawa
1x18 Separate Journeys
After setting out from Millishion, Rudeus, Eris, and Ruijerd board a ship back to the Central Continent. Meanwhile, Roxy arrives in Rikarisu, where she encounters some familiar faces.
Directing: Chihiro Kumano · Writing: Atsushi Takayama · Starring: Ai Kakuma, Daisuke Namikawa, Konomi Kohara, Toshiyuki Morikawa
1x19 Route Selection
Dead End finally arrives in the Shirone Kingdom on the Central Continent. Rudeus is anxious for a reunion with Roxy, but an unexpected vision from the Man-God means he may be in for more than he bargained for.
Directing: Yoshinobu Tokumoto · Writing: Manabu Okamoto, Seiichi Kondo · Starring: Ai Kakuma, Daisuke Namikawa, Kujira, Lynn
1x20 The Birth of My Little Sister, the Maid
Rudeus is in desperate straits, imprisoned in a magic-proof dungeon by a despotic prince. But just when all seems hopeless, an unexpected visitor appears with a strange request. Will Rudeus be able to talk his way out of this one?
Directing: Katsuya Shigehara · Writing: Manabu Okamoto, Seiichi Kondo · Starring: Ai Kakuma, Ai Kayano, Daisuke Namikawa, Toshiyuki Morikawa
1x21 Turning Point 2
Rudeus, Eris, and Ruijerd are nearing the end of their journey, but a chance encounter in a snowy mountain pass threatens to put a premature end to their adventures.
Directing: Hiroyuki Takashima · Writing: Manabu Okamoto, Seiichi Kondo · Starring: Ai Kakuma, Daisuke Namikawa, Kujira, Kenjiro Tsuda
1x22 Dreams and Reality
Rudeus and Eris finally return to Fittoa, but sudden goodbyes and unpleasant news make their homecoming bittersweet.
Directing: Gai Hazako · Writing: Atsushi Takayama · Starring: Ai Kakuma, Ai Kayano, Daisuke Namikawa, Konomi Kohara
1x23 Wake Up and Take a Step
Rudeus sinks into depression following Eris's departure. As he struggles to get back on his feet, the many people he's met continue their own journeys.
Directing: Chihiro Kumano · Writing: Muneo Nakamoto, Rifujin na Magonote · Starring: Ai Kakuma, Daisuke Namikawa, Konomi Kohara, Reina Ueda
Season 1 Cast
Tomokazu SugitaRudeus Greyrat's Former Self (voice)23 episodes
Daisuke NamikawaRuijerd Superdia (voice)15 episodes
Hisako KanemotoZenith Greyrat (voice)7 episodes
Saya AizawaNorn Greyrat (voice)6 episodes
Yuuki TakadaAisha Greyrat (voice)6 episodes
Jun FukushimaPax Shirone (voice)5 episodes
Hochu OtsukaTalhand (voice)5 episodes
Rie TanakaElinalise Dragonroad (voice)5 episodes
Yoji UedaGeese Nukadia (voice)5 episodes
You TaichiReceptionist (voice)5 episodes
Binbin TakaokaSauros Boreas Greyrat (voice)4 episodes
Hironori SaitohNokopara (voice)4 episodes
Nobuo TobitaAlphonse (voice)4 episodes
Ryoka YuzukiHilda Boreas Greyrat (voice)3 episodesAll Seasons
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes are in season 1 of Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation?
Season 1 of Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation has 23 episodes.
When was season 1 of Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation released?
Released January 11, 2021.
Where to watch season 1 of Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation?
Available with a subscription on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Crunchyroll, and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel (availability may vary by country).
What is the best episode of Season 1?
According to the audience rating on TMDB, episode 1x01, «Jobless Reincarnation», with a 5.5.