Episode #17 of Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation season 2 is the latest, major narrative step for Rudy as he continues to heal from his past life while his sister, Norn, has some character breakthroughs of her own. The following developments, however, involved a stunning announcement regarding Rudy’s future. Here’s how to watch and find out what happens in Jobless Reincarnation season 2, episode #18.

When Do New Episodes of Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Release?

Mushoku Tensei is produced by studio BiND; based on the original series by Rifujin na Magonote

New episodes of Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation are released weekly on Sunday through Crunchyroll, at the same time as they are released in Japan. Season 2, episode #18 will be released on May 12, 2024, at 8:30 AM Pacific Time (11:30 AM Eastern). The initial release will only be in Japanese with English subtitles, but for English dub viewers, Episode #18 will be available two weeks later, on May 26, 2024, at 12:15 PM Pacific Time (3:15 PM Eastern). This places the English dub of Jobless Reincarnation only two episodes behind the English sub release.

What Happened in Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 2, Episode #17?

The previous episode of the new season sets up major character moments for Rudeus and his family

Episode #17 of Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation season 2 saw Rudy comfort his younger sister, Norn, as she has difficulties adjusting to her new dorm life at school. It’s a traumatic transition where Norn feels the pressure of being the sister of the university’s genius mage, Rudy, on top of previous issues, feeling upstaged by Aisha. It drives her to withdraw to isolation in her dorm, which in turn causes Rudy to reckon with his past as a shut-in and his own older brother’s attempts to coax him out.

Rudy was placed in the older brother position this time, and given the chance to help a suffering sibling, he decided against any attempts to force her out of her dorm. He went to her room and sat silently, reflecting on how dismissive he was of his brother from the past life, but eventually, Norn and Rudy broke each other’s silence. It turned out that Norn did some reflection of her own, realizing her frustrations with Rudy’s looming presence in her life, along with her initial fears of Rudy growing up, were misplaced; Rudy’s not abandoning her, just like their father didn’t.

Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 2, Episode #18 Teases a Big Announcement

As time passes, big moments are heading Rudeus’ way that will permanently affect the story going forward

As the anime continues to adapt the light novels’ events, the next episode will be titled “A Turning Point 3,” which includes the final chapters of volume #11. Rudy, who had been trying to get Sylphy pregnant, will soon receive some encouraging news and more fateful developments. Another enigmatic encounter with the Man-God will ensue for Rudy, suggesting his following path to the Begaritt Continent may be one he regrets, especially if he leaves his wife at home. At this point, other controversial events in Jobless Reincarnation will take place. “A Turning Point 3” is a bespoke title for episode #18, as major life events will soon occur as the second season of Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation crosses the halfway point.