“Desir Herrman, reborn with future knowledge, enrolls at Hebrion Academy to dismantle magic's rigid class system and prevent catastrophe.”
A Returner's Magic Should Be Special
帰還者の魔法は特別です
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Synopsis
Desir Herrman, reborn with future knowledge, enrolls at Hebrion Academy to dismantle magic's rigid class system and prevent catastrophe.
In a world where magic determines one's social standing, the Shadow Labyrinth—a mysterious dark phenomenon—looms as an ever-present threat to humanity. Desir Herrman, a skilled mage who has witnessed the devastating consequences of a society divided by magical hierarchy, finds himself with a unique opportunity to change the future. Armed with knowledge of what lies ahead, Desir enrolls at the prestigious Hebrion Academy, determined to challenge the rigid class system that governs magical education. Despite demonstrating exceptional abilities, he faces immediate resistance when placed in the Beta Class, reserved for those without noble bloodlines. Undeterred, Desir sets out to build a new path forward, seeking to gather allies who share his vision of a more equitable magical world. His journey begins with forming connections and proving that true strength comes not from one's birthright, but from determination and unity in the face of looming catastrophe.
What people say
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Derived from 30 sampled reviews
What 30 viewers settled on.
Polarized
σ 1.89 · split reception
4.3 pts
Recommenders 8.3 · others 4.0
↑ 1.40
Running avg · Dec 2023 → Jan 2026
- 7 “The voice acting was great in all episodes, and I find the fire mage Gabrial to be a really neat character that I like. Unfortunately, too many cut scenes make the show bad, specifically skipping...”
- 7 “The writing is a 6 or a 7. At times it's eh, at times you say "This is better writing than shows like SAO". It's just inconsistent. The animation is also wildly inconsistent. Sometimes it's decent....”
- 7 “This was a fun enough watch that I enjoyed, rating slightly above mid overall despite feeling like a strange mix between World Trigger and Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei. However, the entire show...”
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- Format 12 × 23′ eps × min
- Total runtime 4h 36m all episodes
- Aired Oct 2023 – Dec 2023 Fall 2023
- Source Tv media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-23836 catalog
Produced by
- Aniplex Producer
- Magic Capsule Producer
- Crunchyroll Producer
- D&C WEBTOON Biz Producer
- Kakao piccoma Producer