Recently, an intense debate was generated on social media after a Facebook page described “hypocrites” for those who hate “Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation”The controversy arose when the aforementioned page pointed out that one of the main criticisms from haters centers on the fact that Rudeus Greyrat, the series' protagonist, gets three wives in the original story. The page criticized that while Rudeus is criticized for this situation, other characters like Tengen Uzui from “Kimetsu no Yaiba” are applauded simply because “he is attractive”.

“Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation” It has been the target of much criticism since its debut, with the main complaints being the behavior of the protagonist, Rudeus Greyrat. In his past life, Rudeus was 34 years old when he died, meaning that although he was reborn in the body of a young man, he is still mentally an adult. This detail has led many to question the relationships he establishes with girls who, although physically his age, are mentally younger than him.

The Facebook page that sparked the controversy argued that there is a double standard in judging Rudeus for having multiple wives while applauding other characters in similar situations who are considered more attractive or charismatic by the public. Tengen Uzui, character from “Kimetsu no Yaiba”, is one of the examples mentioned. Uzui, who also has several wives, has been celebrated for his attitude and appearance, which the page considers a sign of inconsistency in fan standards.

The debate polarized the anime community on social media. Some users defend “Mushoku Tensei” by arguing that the series is a complex reflection of life and second chances.while others find Rudeus's narrative crossing ethical boundaries problematic and unacceptable.

Criticism of “Mushoku Tensei” is not new. Since its release, the anime has been the subject of scrutiny for the portrayal of its protagonist, whose behaviors and decisions have been flagged as inappropriate and morally questionable. The current controversy adds another layer to an ongoing debate about the limits of narrative and moral standards in works of fiction.

• «Rudeus wanted to cheat on his wife with his grandmother, vowed to be monogamous and faithful, and it ended up paying off, not to mention sexualizing his relatives and being happy with women other than his own. Uzui has always been polygamous, but despite this, he remains faithful to his wives, keeps his promises, and is respectful and a good teacher.».
• «The difference is that Uzui is the same age as his wives, or not that far behind them, mentally, spiritually, and physically. He's not a pervert on Rudeus' level, nor does he want to sleep with any woman who crosses him. Since he also makes his relationship clear from the start, how they'll have three wives and all that, Rudeus "swore" to Sylphie that she would be his only one, so there's no point in comparing. Uzui is a good person overall. It's possible that Uzui's relationship is clear to them from the start, and they knew exactly what the relationship would be like. Rudeus's relationship seems like forced fan service.».
• «Oh, starting with the illustrations in both manga and novel, no bullshit, Uzui is more handsome than Rudeus, and the thing about him hating Rudeus is just how haters are. Mushoku Tensei is such a good work that many people find fault and celebrate them. As a work in itself, Mushoku Tensei is above Kimetsu no Yaiba, having read the novel and manga respectively.».
• «I don't know, I prefer Uzui a thousand times over. Sorry guys, I can't sympathize with the guy who literally recorded his underage niece in the bathroom so he could masturbate later.».
• «Rudeus is a pedophile to begin with, never mind that he has the body of a teenager. He literally has the mind of a 40-year-old man, and that's disgusting. Uzui cares for and protects his wives and doesn't treat them like objects, and most importantly, he's not a pedophile.».
• «Fans might argue that the first season's protagonist groped the redhead while she was sleeping, and she was about 8 years old at the time. I'd love to hear your thoughts on this.».
• «Rudy is a mentally older man, and his wives are barely of age. Uzui's situation is quite different, as he's very handsome and can do whatever he wants.».
• «Uzui is an adult physically and mentally, and his wives are also adults. Rudeus is a green old man in a child's body. Mushokutards always trying to justify their strange fetishes.».
• «A man who values and desexualizes his wives whenever possible, versus a reincarnated man (we all know his true age) who swears fidelity and then messes with two other women. There's not much to say. Uzui is far superior in this regard. While it's true that Sylphie allowed it, come on, he had no chance against those two; it was either leave him or be abandoned.».
• «Don't get me wrong, your only argument is "he had an adult mind and life." Rudeus was an adult, but mentally he was a teenager, mentally challenged, socially withdrawn, and had literally everything except the normal life and mentality of an adult.».
• «Not with my baby Uzui, he values his wives and we didn't see any perverted intentions in him, at no time did he sexualize his wives and he treats them very well».
• «Uzui isn't given much context for why he has three wives, other than his practice of monogamy and his family's upbringing, so they're roughly the same age. Rudeus is a reincarnated man who once lived an adult life, returning with his adult mentality to spend time with young girls and, at first, engaging in several of the highly questionable and reprehensible acts an adult can engage in. Handsomeness has nothing to do with it, and another difference is their personalities.».

Source: Facebook