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Rifujin na Magonote

Rifujin na Magonote's novel Mushoku Tensei is in its third anime season, adapting from volume 13 of the original. The season has moved through the Ranoa Magic University graduation into the Draine Disease arc, with Nanahoshi ill and Rudeus's party seeking a cure.

Synthesized from 5 Yomimono stories · updated 2d ago

The third season of the Mushoku Tensei anime is adapting the novel from volume 13. Episode 7, titled Fourth Stage, depicts the graduation ceremony at Ranoa Magic University, where Rinia and Pursena graduate. After the ceremony, Norn is invited by Ariel to join the student council, and Nanahoshi makes an undisclosed proposal to Rudeus.

Episode 9, titled Lamentation, moves the story into illness. Nanahoshi vomits blood and collapses on the Chaos Breaker, the cause named as the Draine Disease, an illness that should have been eradicated 7,000 years ago. Rudeus offers to help and asks the Armored Dragon King Perugius for assistance. Episode 10 introduces Atoferatofe, the Immortal Demon King, voiced by Nanako Mori. Episode 11, titled Turning Point 4, follows Rudeus and his party shaking off Atoferatofe's pursuit to obtain Sokasu grass, said to be effective against Drain Disease, in the hope of curing Nanahoshi. Hitogami appears and offers advice, and a mysterious figure appears when Rudeus moves to follow it.

Episode 12, titled The End and the Beginning, reveals that the mysterious old man tells Rudeus he came from the future and speaks of tragic events about to befall him. Advance cuts show Rudeus's surprised expression.

The novel has been serialized on Shosetsuka ni Naro since 2012, with a cumulative circulation of 18 million copies. Studio Bind handles animation, with Shibuya Ryosuke directing.

Key facts

Novel serialization
Serialized on Shosetsuka ni Naro since 2012
Cumulative circulation
18 million copies
Animation studio
Studio Bind
Director
Shibuya Ryosuke
Third season source material
Adapts from volume 13 of the original novel
Broadcast
Airs on TOKYO MX, BS11 and other channels at 24:00, with simultaneous streaming on ABEMA and d Anime Store
New cast
Nanako Mori voices Atoferatofe, the Immortal Demon King
Episode 12 title
The End and the Beginning

Timeline

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Connections

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2d ago

Mushoku Tensei III Releases Episode 13 Scene Cuts Ahead Of Diary Reveal

Real Sound Anime published advance scene cuts from Episode 13 of Mushoku Tensei III: Jobless Reincarnation, titled Diary. The episode follows Old Rudeus, who arrived from the future in Episode 12 via past-transfer magic and left Rudeus a diary recording what is to come. The cuts show Rudeus holding the diary and an old man describing a shocking future. The series airs Sundays at 24:00 on TOKYO MX, BS11 and others.

Sep 9

Mushoku Tensei III Episode 12 Cuts Reveal the Future Old Man's Shocking Truth

Advance scene cuts for episode 12 of TV anime Mushoku Tensei III have been released. Titled The End and the Beginning, the episode reveals the identity of a mysterious old man who tells Rudeus he came from the future and speaks of tragic events about to befall him. The released photos show Rudeus's surprised expression.

Sep 2

Mushoku Tensei III Episode 11 Preview: Hitogami Advises Rudeus

The advance cuts and synopsis for episode 11 of the TV anime Mushoku Tensei III: I'll Seriously Try When I Get Reincarnated in Another World were released on September 2. The episode, titled Turning Point 4, airs September 6 on TOKYO MX, BS11, and other channels at 24:00, with simultaneous streaming on ABEMA and d Anime Store. In the episode, Rudeus and his party shake off the pursuit of Atoferatofe and obtain Sokasu grass, said to be effective against Drain Disease, in the hope of curing Nanahoshi's illness. On the night Rudeus returns home after a long absence, Hitogami appears and offers advice. When Rudeus moves to follow that advice, a mysterious figure appears. The released cuts show Rudeus hugging Sylphie and Perugius gazing at a Ruijerd doll. The series is based on Rifujin na Magonote's novel, serialized on Shosetsuka ni Naro since 2012 with a cumulative circulation of 18 million copies. Studio Bind handles animation, with Shibuya Ryosuke directing.

Aug 29

Mushoku Tensei III Episode 10 Casts Nanako Mori as Atoferatofe

Advance scene cuts for episode 10 of the TV anime Mushoku Tensei III: I'll Seriously Try When I Get to Another World have been released. The episode introduces the new character Atoferatofe, the Immortal Demon King, voiced by Nanako Mori. The series airs every Sunday at 24:00 on TOKYO MX, BS11, and others.

Aug 19

Mushoku Tensei III Episode 9 Advance Cuts Show Nanahoshi Stricken by Draine Disease

The production committee for the TV anime "Mushoku Tensei III: I'll Be Serious When I Go to Another World" released advance scene cuts for episode 9, titled "Lamentation," on August 19. The episode is scheduled to air on August 23 at 24:00 on TOKYO MX, BS11, and other channels, with simultaneous distribution on ABEMA and d Anime Store. In the episode, Nanahoshi suddenly vomits blood and collapses on the Chaos Breaker. The cause is the "Draine Disease," an illness that should have been eradicated 7,000 years ago. Nanahoshi falls into despair, and Rudeus offers to help her, asking Perugius for assistance. They then set out to find someone who might know about the disease. The released cuts depict Nanahoshi, afflicted by the mysterious illness, revealing her inner feelings. The production asks viewers to pay attention to her performance. The city built inside a huge crater is also visible in the cuts. The anime is based on the novel by Rifujin na Magonote, which has been serialized on Shosetsuka ni Naro since 2012 and has a cumulative series circulation of 18 million copies. The third season marks the fifth anniversary of the anime adaptation in 2026.

Aug 5

Mushoku Tensei III Episode 7 Cuts Show Rinia and Pursena Graduate

The TV anime "Mushoku Tensei III: I'll Seriously Try When I Go to Another World" released the synopsis and advance cuts for Episode 7, titled "Fourth Stage," on August 5, 2026. The episode depicts the graduation ceremony at Ranoa Magic University, where Rinia and Pursena attend as graduates. After the ceremony, Norn is invited by Ariel to join the student council, and Nanahoshi continues her research on summoning objects from another world. Nanahoshi also makes a proposal to Rudeus, though the details are not disclosed in the synopsis. The advance cuts show Rinia and Pursena fighting, and Nanahoshi devoting herself to research. The series airs every Saturday at 24:00 on TOKYO MX, BS11, and other channels, with simultaneous streaming on ABEMA and d Anime Store. The anime is based on the novel by Rifujin na Magonote, which has been serialized on Shosetsuka ni Naro since 2012 and has over 18 million copies in circulation. The third season adapts from volume 13 of the original novel.