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Mushoku Tensei
is a Japanese light novel series by and illustrated by Shirotaka. The series is about a jobless overweight man who dies after having a withdrawn life and reincarnates in a fantasy world while keeping his memories of his previous life, determined to enjoy his new life without regrets under the name Rudeus Greyrat. Originally published on the web novel site Shōsetsuka ni Narō in November 2012, a year later it was announced the series would receive a print release under Media Factory's MF Books imprint with illustrations done by a Pixiv user called A manga adaptation by Yuka Fujikawa began serialization in the June 2014 issue of '' Monthly Comic Flapper'' while three spin-offs were also released. Seven Seas Entertainment licensed the ''tankōbon'' volumes of the manga for localization in North America. The company also has licensed the original light novels. An anime television series adaptation produced by Studio Bind aired from January to December 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rudeus Greyrat
is the main protagonist of Rifujin na Magonote's novel series ''Mushoku Tensei''. An unnamed 34-year-old Japanese NEET is abandoned by his family following his parents' death. Upon some self-introspection, he had concluded that his life was ultimately pointless, but still intercepts a speeding truck heading towards a group of teenagers in an attempt to do something meaningful for once in his life and manages to pull one of them out of harm's way before dying. Awakening in a newborn baby, he realizes that he's being reincarnated in a world of sword and sorcery and resolves to become successful in his new life, keeping his past identity hidden for his new life as Rudeus Greyrat. Due to inherited affinity and early training, in addition to his mother's influence, Rudeus becomes highly skilled at magic, and sets out to enjoy life and overcome his past. Rifujin na Magonote created Rudeus to be a controversial character to make his character arc instill a major impact in the audience. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |