Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation (2021)
Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation is streaming in New Zealand on Netflix, Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel.
The verdict
Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation lands among the stronger Japanese series on offer right now. It carries an 8.4/10 on TMDB across 1,720 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. Episodes clock in around 24 minutes. In New Zealand you can stream it on Netflix, Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel.
Critics have been largely positive on this one. — distilled from critics' published reviews
Is it worth starting?
This is 3 seasons deep — Japanese action & adventure with animation threaded through. Starting now means a backlog — worth knowing before you press play.
- Why
- Currently 8.4/10 from 1,720 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
- Skip if
- a backlog this size is the opposite of what you're after
- Best for
- A proper binge, once you've got the weeks for it
Story
When a 34-year-old underachiever gets run over by a truck, his story doesn't end there. Reincarnated in a new world as an infant, Rudy will seize every opportunity to live the life he's always wanted. Armed with new friends, some freshly acquired magical abilities, and the courage to do the things he's always dreamed of, he's embarking on an epic adventure—with all of his past experience intact!
Good to know
| Runtime | ~24 min per episode |
| Genre | Action & Adventure / Animation |
| Language | Japanese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Cast
Where to watch in New Zealand
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 2026-09-20 — platforms may change over time.
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Trailer
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