January 10, 2026 will mark exactly five years since the Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation TV anime first aired in Japan, and ABEMA is celebrating with a dedicated anniversary broadcast. The platform will host a live special titled “Anime Mushoku Tensei 5th Anniversary Special – We’ll Keep Going All Out From Here” on the ABEMA Anime Channel, alongside a free marathon of Mushoku Tensei II Cour 2 (episodes 13–24) earlier that same day. Together, the two programs give fans a clean way to look back at Rudeus’ journey and get ready for season 3, which is slated to air in 2026.
Mushoku Tensei Marks Its 5th Anime Anniversary on ABEMA
Based on the hit light novel by Rifujin na Magonote, Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation follows a 34-year-old shut-in who dies in an accident and is reborn as Rudeus Greyrat in a world of swords and sorcery, determined to live this second life without regrets. The series is often described as a pioneer of modern isekai light novels and has received two anime seasons so far, with a third on the way. To mark the anime’s fifth anniversary, the official project is rolling out a campaign that includes new visuals, commemorative goods and a live broadcast in partnership with ABEMA, with the 5th anniversary special positioned as the centerpiece.
Cast-Led Look Back at Rudeus and the World of Jobless Reincarnation
The live special, officially titled “アニメ『無職転生』5周年特番 ～これからもますます本気だす～”, brings together five core cast members: Yumi Uchiyama (Rudeus Greyrat), Tomokazu Sugita (the Man from the Previous Life), Ai Kayano (Sylphiette Greyrat), Konomi Kohara (Roxy Migurdia Greyrat) and Ai Kakuma (Eris Boreas Greyrat). Across the program, the cast revisit the story by focusing on each character’s turning points and sharing memories from recording sessions. The show also includes celebratory video messages from other cast members and, most importantly for longtime viewers, a segment dedicated to new information about the upcoming third season.
Key Details for the January 10 Live Special on ABEMA Anime Channel
The 5th anniversary special will stream live on Saturday, January 10, 2026 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (JST) on the ABEMA Anime Channel. The official program page on ABEMA is already live at this link, and the stream is advertised as free to watch in Japan, with the archive remaining available for seven days after broadcast. ABEMA itself is an internet TV-style service with around 25 themed channels, offering news, anime, drama, sports and more as a mix of live streams and on-demand viewing across web, mobile and TV apps.
Free Marathon of Mushoku Tensei II Cour 2 Before the Show
On the same day as the anniversary special, ABEMA will run a free marathon of episodes 13–24 of Mushoku Tensei II: Jobless Reincarnation. This Cour 2 block covers the second half of season 2 and leads directly into the time period that season 3 will pick up from. According to the announcement, the marathon starts on January 10, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. (JST) and runs straight into the live special at 7:30 p.m., effectively turning the day into a full Jobless Reincarnation celebration on the ABEMA Anime Channel. All twelve episodes from #13 to #24 will be available free for one week after broadcast via the official ABEMA program page at this URL.
Which Episodes Matter Most Before Mushoku Tensei Season 3
Season 2 of Mushoku Tensei aired in two parts between 2023 and 2024, with episodes 13–24 forming the second cour and closing out that chapter of Rudeus’ life. For viewers short on time, the ABEMA marathon effectively highlights where to focus: the back half of season 2, where Rudeus’ relationships, new responsibilities and next destination crystallize in ways that feed directly into the third season scheduled for 2026. If you cannot watch all twelve episodes, a practical strategy is to at least revisit the first and last episodes of Cour 2 plus a handful of major turning-point chapters—especially those centered on Rudeus’ big decisions and the evolving dynamics with Sylphiette, Roxy and Eris.
Using the Anniversary Streams as Your Season 3 Warm-Up Plan
Taken together, the free Cour 2 marathon and the 5th anniversary live show form a simple warm-up plan: spend the afternoon refreshing your memory of Mushoku Tensei II episodes 13–24, then stay tuned as the main cast walk through their own turning points and share fresh hints about where the anime goes next. Fans in Japan can do this directly on ABEMA via the official program pages. Those outside Japan, where ABEMA’s availability is limited by licensing, can still use the same schedule as a guide—revisiting Cour 2 on local legal platforms while keeping an eye on official channels for any global announcements tied to the anniversary. For more about the service itself, you can also check the main ABEMA site at abema.tv.
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