u/spiderwhobass

artist: https://x.com/elfnoasiuratyan/status/2062643787642585302

https://x.com/ASUKAONLY02/status/2073157522295501249

https://x.com/gktgktep_/status/2072639543715787184

https://x.com/kazu_kimi_s/status/2072645993196306497

https://x.com/onshi_6641/status/2071962110725329367

I really like this artist's art style, I'm glad we have many talented artist that draw Mushoku Tensei. I hope more will draw during season 3.

Regular: https://x.com/Moga72086132/status/2071171752059686931

Gif: https://x.com/Moga72086132/status/2071186853286256741

https://x.com/69_illust/status/2071573061581820097

https://x.com/mine__kkk/status/2070918228751364257

So, I'm basically redoing a post that someone made I think about 2 years ago that talked about the inspirations of Mushoku & Rifujin's writing philosophy. I'll MTL the exact tweets that explain what Rifujin was saying because it seems common for people to take his tweets out of context. For clarification, I'm not Japanese so It might not be exact, but I'll try to be as faithful as possible in deciphering. Okay for context, Rifujin hopped on an author twitter trend that explain how certain series inspired their story. I'll just add the inspiration posted & the explanation behind it.

1)The Familiar of Zero: This is the work that taught me the importance of advancing the plot by at least one step in the first volume (or first chapter). I have fond memories of trying—and largely failing—to get my friends to understand back in my student days that "The Familiar of Zero actually moves the story forward!"

2)Bakemonogatari: This is a work that taught me how having something interesting written in every single line makes you eager for the next one. If one could manage to write something interesting in every line, one would surely become a legend—though whether that is actually possible is another matter.

3. Cat's Globe Novel: This is the work that taught me that a sense of high-speed momentum in battle scenes is possible even in a novel. I’ve never been good at reading battle scenes in text-based media—past or present—but the way this author writes them is an exception. I find myself rereading the book over and over, trying to emulate that style.

4. Pulp Fiction: This is the film that taught me it is permissible to kill off a main character. Shattering the viewer's sense of security—the assumption that a certain character is invincible—inevitably delivers a shock and heightens tension. That tension, in turn, makes subsequent scenes stand out all the more.

5. Anpanman: This work taught me the wonderful value of creating something that anyone—young or old, male or female—can read. It is easy to forget this when one reads a great deal, but for those with limited reading experience, there are indeed writing styles that are simply unreadable. I aspire to write in a style that even a beginner can read with ease.

6. Accel World: This is a work that taught me the value of a standard narrative flow. Especially when the world-building is complex, it is better to have a straightforward—even if conventional—storyline than to introduce odd twists that make the plot difficult to understand.

7)Lucifer and the Biscuit Hammer: A work that taught me that growth is change. When something changes, one begins to act slightly differently than before, and those actions forge a new path. Even if that path leads in a negative direction, it still constitutes growth all the same.

8)One Punch Man: A work that taught me that when the protagonist is set up to be the strongest, the story's theme should be something other than "who is the strongest."

9)Tonight's Sikorsky: A work that taught me that no matter how nonsensical a phrase might be, asserting it with a definitive "—it is!" adds a sense of conviction—while also eliciting a subtle, irrepressible urge to laugh.

10. Fighting games in general like Melty Blood: These are the titles that taught me the true meaning of effort. When competing against others, even if there are minor shortcuts or tricks available, relying on them alone won't make you the best.

11)Slave Harem in the Labyrinth of Another World: This work serves as a textbook example of how to write a novel for web browsers, where horizontal text is the standard format. Or rather, it isn't just *like* a textbook example—it *is* one. (I think he meant the horizontal writing format on these websites, than the vertical form.)

12. Momoero Dense Fog: This is the work that taught me that even if the heroine is a cliché, if the protagonist is a total nutcase, a weird chemical reaction happens and it gets interesting. It’s such a waste to make the protagonist a bland guy.

13. Soukou Akki Muramasa: This work taught me that not all battle scenes need to be fast-paced to be good. The standoffs where characters pause to size each other up, the tension of a single move deciding whether one will defeat or be defeated, and the inner conflicts—aren’t these the kinds of battle scenes that truly shine in a written medium?

14. Rance Series: A series with an overwhelmingly absurd worldview. It’s entertaining because entities that seem like nothing more than a joke play a pivotal role in the story, and the protagonist seriously commits acts that, by any standard of common sense, he absolutely shouldn’t do. (Not surprised about this since Rance inspired a lot of anime projects in some way. Plus, the Superd race seems inspired by Rance)

15. Muv-Luv Series: A series that taught me that if you want to deliver a sense of despair or shock, it is best to depict everyday life at length. I believe the magnitude of the shock upon losing that life is determined by just how happily you portray those ordinary days. (Explains a lot about the story)

16. Solitary Gourmet Drama: A work that taught me that writing leaves a stronger impression when it’s a little quirky. On a side note, I think the opposite of "my stomach is completely empty" is "my gut is absolutely stuffed."

Rifujin ends the tweet thread basically saying that there is a lot of media that can inspire an author during their everyday, so he'll just stop here with the few examples he listed off.

Also, I think he mentioned in an interview Re:Monster also inspired him & it was in regards of Japanese web novel sites existing. Like Shōsetsuka ni Narō & Kakuyomu. The thought of him being able to write his own story on a site while people read on it & comment inspired him. He used to write & knowing the site is available to authors pushed him to write MT there, where he got feedback writing MT.

Here the link to the tweet thread so you can check if you want: https://x.com/Magote_rihujin/status/736412776134934528

I'm seeing the hype of Re:Zero & want to see if we as a fandom can generate a fraction of this hype when we air. Not saying you guys have to care but for the hype moments this season it would be nice to see fans rate it high. I think it's possible for us to get high ratings since this season has peak moments in regards of source material. Again, not asking for you guys to care about ratings but when a good episode happens it would be nice if we can rate it high on sites. Also, pic unrelated.

An unthinkable present

I'm so excited, it's almost here!

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