There are a number of named characters who have met their end in the anime adaptation of the series so far, some with more of an impact than others.
Death is an integral theme throughout the narrative of Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation, with the series’ main storyline being catalyzed by the death of its protagonist. In the time since its premiere, the anime adaptation of Rifujin na Magonote’s light novel series has garnered acclaim while sparking a considerable deal of controversy for some of the more unsavory personality traits of its main character, as well as some of the world-building elements pertaining to its medieval setting.
There have been a number of characters who have met their end in both Season 1 and Season 2 of Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation. While some deaths had a massive bearing on the main story, others had less of an impact. At present there have been only a handful of named character deaths among the main and supporting cast, many of which were quite closely tied to the Teleport Incident which set up Rudeus’ journey back home from the Demon Continent. In this vein, here is the list of confirmed deaths that have occurred in the anime series so far, from the most recent ones to those that took place earlier on in the narrative.
Updated June 28, 2024 by Jerry Elengical: The initial story arcs of Mushoku Tensei Season 2 adopted a slice-of-life tone with Rudeus’ entry into the Ranoa Magic Academy, which was a huge departure from the action-filled second half of Season 1.
Whereas the first few episodes of Season 2 had some brutal battles and deaths during Rudeus’ days as an adventurer in the Northern lands, the rest of it was relatively peaceful, until the start of the Labyrinth Arc. In this final segment of Season 2, Rudeus journeys to the Begaritt Continent to aid his father in rescuing Zenith, culminating in a tense and tragic final battle against the hydra.
Warning: Major Spoilers Ahead! 1 Paul Greyrat
Anime Episode
Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Episode #46
As one of the most prominent figures in Rudeus’ life, Paul Greyrat played a huge role in his son’s growth, despite his many shortcomings as a father. Although his appearances in Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation were brief after the Teleport Incident, his development as a character was phenomenal when compared to the kind of person he was at the start of the series.
After spending years searching for his wife, Zenith, who was transported to an unknown location in the Teleport Incident, Paul finally managed to locate her within the Teleportation Labyrinth in the Begaritt Continent. However, the task of bringing her back home was not as simple as it appeared, as his party had to fend off a hydra to rescue her. Unfortunately, Paul was killed by the beast while trying to save Rudeus’ life, although in his final moments, he was able to see that his son had succeeded in saving Zenith. 2 Mimir
Anime Episode
Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Episode #26
A healer affiliated with the party Counter Arrow, Mimir was Rudeus’ comrade on several quests during his time in Rosenburg, located in the Northern Regions of the Central Continent. He accompanied the party, who allied with Rudeus during their quest to collect Snow Drake scales in the Gargau ruins, where they first encountered Soldat Heckler and his party Stepped Leader.
After surviving this encounter, Counter Arrow embarked on another quest in the Trier Forest, where Mimir met his end at the hands of a herd of Snow Buffaloes.
