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[97] Real Sound was concerned about how the narrative portrays Rudeus' previous life as it appears to focus highly on retired school students and issues they had at school comparing it to the famous light novel
series Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World. Nevertheless, Rudeus
commitment to surpassing his flaws in his new life was noted to turn him into a more sympathetic main character. [98] Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World novelist Tappei Nagatsuki said that one of the strongest points of Mushoku Tensei was the handling of Rudeus who is noted to suffer in a similar fashion to the main character
from the visual novel Clannad. [99] Mindo Manihar Pasaribu from Institutional Repository of the University of North Sumatra notes Rudeus, who was previously a cowardly, weak, insecure character into a hard-working, strong, or fearless character who is more confident and compassionate; This makes the novels of Mushoku Tensei served as a major appeal to the audience. [100] Writer
Niji Kusano from Real Sound said that the key to Mushoku Tensei's success was how deep is the success Rudeus achieved in his new life despite how common it is in Isekai stories. Another element that helps the novel outstand is the mix of realism Rudeus is often seen while being mixed with the popular high-fantasy style. [101] Anime[edit] The anime adaptation received positive responses from both critics and audiences, having considered one of the best anime of 2021. [102] IGN gave a positive review, writing, "In a time where every type of isekai is being developed, Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation takes a joyful and wholehearted approach to the genre. "[103] At the Anime Trending Awards, the series receives 18 nominations in total, with seven wins. [104] It receives four nominations, including Best Fantasy category thrice in three consecutive years, at the Crunchyroll Anime Awards. [105][106][107] Wiriting for the first season, Irfan Ghani Muhammad from Universitas Kiai Haji Achmad Siddiq Jember noticed Mushoku Tensei often tests Rudeus' morality from different point of views.
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Legacy and impact[edit] Slam
Dunk is often considered as one of the most influential manga series in Japan and one of the greatest sports manga series of all-time. The success of Slam Dunk is cited as a cause for the increased popularity of basketball among the Japanese youth during the 1990s. [98] Alex Wong of Yahoo! Sports wrote that the work "inspired an entire generation of basketball players in Japan. "[99] According to Wong, as of 2019, Slam Dunk "has never crossed into the mainstream in North America", and Viz editor Michael Montesa stated that in general manga related to sports have not sold as well in the United States. [99] Azusa Takahashi of the Japanese website Real Sound wrote that the appeal of Slam Dunk and the impact it had on the popularity of the sport is rooted in how realistic it is. It not only has flashy game scenes, but also includes scenes of steady practice. [100] The Slam Dunk Scholarship program was created in 2006 by Inoue and Shueisha. The winning 17- to 18-year-old recipient receives a fully paid academic and athletic scholarship to a university-preparatory school in America if they pass the school's admission interview. [101] In 2010, Inoue received special commendations from the Japan Basketball Association for helping popularize basketball in Japan and the scholarship program. [102] PhD student Dexter Thomas of Cornell University, writing a dissertation about how race factors into hip hop in Japan, stated "The first wave of basketball in Japan was pushed forward by Slam Dunk. "[103] See also[edit] Sports portal J.