Does The Jobless Reincarnation Light Novel Audiobook Include Side Stories?

While listening to Jobless Reincarnation's audiobook, I can't recall hearing any of the side stories from the Mushoku Tensei web novel. Does the official audio version cover them?
2026-07-25 17:52:11
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LeahDavis
LeahDavis
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The audiobook version of 'Mushoku Tensei' does include a number of the side stories, but it can vary by platform and release. For the English audiobooks published by Seven Seas and narrated by Cliff Kurt, most of the volumes do have the bonus chapters included. I know for a fact the ones I listened to on Audible had the 'Extra Chapters' or 'Short Stories' section at the end. Best to check the specific volume's description on the store page before buying, just in case.
2026-07-28 05:53:08
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NoraBook
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They're in there. I've done a direct text-to-audio comparison for a few volumes out of sheer curiosity (I'm that person). Word-for-word, the side story content is present in the audiobook. There's no paraphrasing or abridgment. It's the full translation. If you're a completionist, you can rest easy.
2026-07-31 18:48:18
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