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A Returner's Magic Should Be Special

A Returner's Magic Should Be Special

TV-142023•24m•7.5/10
AnimationSci-Fi & FantasyAction & Adventure

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7.5/10(37)

In a land dominated by the formidable Shadow Worlds, most of humanity has been destroyed. To rescue their planet from impending doom, six brave heroes fight a perilous battle…and fail. But there’s a glimpse of hope when Desir, one of the last mages, is suddenly sent back in time 13 years! Now armed with knowledge of the grim future, can he alter the course of history and save the world?

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Production

ARVO ANIMATION, Aniplex, Crunchyroll, D&C WEBTOON Biz, Kakao piccoma, HAYATE

Language

JA

Status

Returning Series

First Aired

October 8, 2023

Last Aired

December 24, 2023

Networks

Gunma TV, Tokyo MX, BS11, Tochigi TV

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Destruction
E1
Destruction
Air date: 2023-10-08
After Desir and his party defeat Boromir Napolitan to escape from the Shadow World, he finds himself sent back in time to the enrollment ceremony of his school 13 years ago.
The Test
E2
The Test
Air date: 2023-10-15
Desir takes the test to enroll in Hebrion Academy, along with Romantica and Azest in Group D.
Comrades
E3
Comrades
Air date: 2023-10-22
Desir is placed in the beta class despite his test result, and so does Romantica, even though she's a noble. Desir finds Pram, another new student from the beta class, and invites Romantica to join his party.
Forming a Party
E4
Forming a Party
Air date: 2023-10-29
With Pram and Romantica, Desir aims to win the ranking tournament to get promoted to the alpha class. Desir starts training his team to draw out their full potential, based on what he remembers.
Rapier
E5
Rapier
Air date: 2023-11-05
Desir and Pram attempt to get Pram's rapier back from the man he sold it to, and uncover hidden secrets in the process.
Final Round
E6
Final Round
Air date: 2023-11-12
Desir, Romantica, and Pram shine in the ranking match qualifiers, gaining fame as Beta Class stars. Their success sparks tension at Hebrion Academy, where prestigious students plot to challenge them.
Magical Beasts
E7
Magical Beasts
Air date: 2023-11-19
Desir and his team plan to survive long enough to place within the top nine, as they defend against the attacks from other parties. Then a monster has spawned, and Pram courageously stands up against it.
Crash
E8
Crash
Air date: 2023-11-26
Desir and his team find themselves in the world of the Privius Clock Tower. They make it through the survival quest and come face to face with Blue Moon, Red Dragon, and Pine Tree parties.
Showdown
E9
Showdown
Air date: 2023-12-03
Desir and his team have finally faced the Blue Moon party for the chance to become single rankers. Azest puts a stop to Desir's plan of pitting the alpha parties on each other, but Desir has another plan. And he asks Azest if she is having fun.
Respite
E10
Respite
Air date: 2023-12-10
After successfully defeating the challenge of becoming single rankers, Desir, Romantica, and Pram make the most of time to unwind before they join the alpha class.
A Raid
E11
A Raid
Air date: 2023-12-17
Desir, knowing that Tear of Regernel will be stolen by the Outers, takes the initiative to stop them. As expected, Kraiken and the others show up at the Magical Tower. Can Desir protect the magical gem?
Anti-Mage
E12
Anti-Mage
Air date: 2023-12-24
Desir and Kraiken are now fighting one-on-one over the magic gem. Can Desir protect Tear of Regernel? And what does Desir hope to achieve by protecting it?

Cast

Takuma Terashima

Takuma Terashima

Desir Herrman (voice)

Sayumi Suzushiro

Sayumi Suzushiro

Romantica Eru (voice)

Natsumi Fujiwara

Natsumi Fujiwara

Pram Schneider (voice)

Asami Seto

Asami Seto

Ajest Kingscrown (voice)

Show Hayami

Show Hayami

Zod Exarion (voice)

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