Asahiro Kakashi is the artist for the manga adaptation of the Okina Baba’s So I’m a Spider, So What"> Beginning of the Thread by Asahiro Kakashi 2t355r
“Watching the anime adaptation of Mushoku Tensei reaffirmed to me that it’s both a Shо̄setsuka ni Narо̄ novel landmark as well as a work with a certain eccentricity about it. I’ll try to write down just what’s so outstanding about it.”
“Mushoku’s eccentricity is in its “affirmation of vulgarity”. Stories that have come out later tend to unconsciously tone down the sexual depictions, perhaps because they’re used deliberately as “fanservice” to hook readers in. However, in Mushoku’s case, intercourse is depicted frankly as a matter of course. Parents who already have a child will go at it every night in an attempt to conceive a second baby, and of royalty will get themselves off with a maid in front of a child.”
“Mushoku depicts it unassumingly. It even calmly portrays women doing lewd stuff. It’s because it was serialized for free that it was able to overcome the taboo.”
“Rudeus grows. However, his essence as a middle-aged pervert does not change. Even so, he’s allowed to live a life that “bears fruit.” In this, there is a sense of forgiveness towards others. It is the antithesis of the kind of hate that inspires people to browbeat and ostracize someone because of their hopelessness. Although I’m sure that some people will feel a visceral disgust at a vulgar pervert, the theme of this work is that even someone like that can be forgiven.”
I might have gushed too much, but I think it captures the spirit of the Buddhist quote: “Sinners are even more in need of salvation than good people.”
Mushoku Tensei fan service has been a hot topic for a lot of criticism for some, so it’s a great thing that the author sees the show in a different light. Also, you shouldn’t take the values that exist today and apply them to shows representing the past. People can have the ability to separate the actions seen, from the values that they hold themselves. Regardless it’s nice to see a view of an author of a different work.
When a 34-year-old underachiever gets run over by a bus, his story doesn’t end there. Reincarnated in a new world as an infant, Rudy will seize every opportunity to live the life he’s always wanted. Armed with new friends, some freshly acquired magical abilities, and the courage to do the things he’s always dreamed of, he’s embarking on an epic adventure—with all of his past experience intact!
It only has 8 episodes so far, and it’s definitely worth a watch! Read all our Mushoku Tensei articles here!
If you have been a fan of this seasons shows Mushoku tensei or So I’m a Spider, So What? Then be sure to also vote for them in our weekly poll here!
Source: Asahiro Kakashi Twitter via Anime News Network.
©理不尽な孫の手/MFブックス/「無職転生」製作委員会