The Fiancé of Despair

The Fiancé of Despair (絶望の婚約者 Zetsubō no Konyakusha) is the eight episode of the second season (32nd overall) Mushoku Tensei anime series originally broadcasted on August 27, 2023.

Synopsis
The season of love has arrived...!? Rudeus is asked by a special student Cliff to introduce him to a certain woman. On the other hand, duels for courtships is prevalent during the Beast Race mating season in the autumn, so Linia and Pursena, princesses of the Doldia tribe, shut themselves away in the dormitory to avoid duels. However, for some reason, someone appears who challenges Rudeus to a duel...!?

Plot
TBA

Characters

 * Rudeus Greyrat
 * Sylphiette
 * Zanoba Shirone
 * Julie
 * Elinalise Dragonroad
 * Linia Dedoldia
 * Pursena Adoldia
 * Cliff Grimoire
 * Badigadi
 * Nina Farion

Locations
Central Continent
 * Ranoa Kingdom
 * Sharia
 * Ranoa Magic Academy

Adaptation Notes
This episode adapts the following material:


 * Light Novel Volume 9
 * Chapter 1: The Prodigy's Secret (Part 1)
 * Chapter 2: The Prodigy's Secret (Part 2)
 * Chapter 3: The Impervious Fiance (Part 1)
 * Chapter 4: The Impervious Fiance (Part 2)

Differences with the Light Novel: