“Reincarnated salaryman Shin, raised by hero Merlin, enters magic academy to overcome social awkwardness and fight evil.”
Wise Man's Grandchild
賢者の孫
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Synopsis
Reincarnated salaryman Shin, raised by hero Merlin, enters magic academy to overcome social awkwardness and fight evil.
In the kingdom of Earlshide, Merlin Wolford was once regarded as a national hero, hailed for both his power and achievements. Preferring a quiet life however, he secludes himself deep in the rural woods, dedicating his time to raising an orphan that he saved. This orphan is Shin, a normal salaryman in modern-day Japan who was reincarnated into Merlin's world while still retaining his past memories. As the years pass, Shin displays unparalleled talent in both magic casting and martial arts, much to Merlin's constant amazement. On his 15th birthday, however, it becomes apparent that Shin only developed his combat skills and nothing else, leaving him with blatant social awkwardness, a lack of common sense, and a middling sense of responsibility. As a result, Shin enrolls in the kingdom's Magic Academy to hone his skills and mature among other teenagers. However, living a normal life is impossible, as he is established as a local celebrity almost as soon as he arrives. As Shin Wolford adjusts to his high school life in the capital, he makes new friends, learns about the world, and fights off the various forces of evil surrounding him and his city.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 178 sampled reviews
What 178 viewers settled on.
Polarized
σ 2.64 · split reception
5.3 pts
Recommenders 7.9 · others 2.6
↑ 4.43
Running avg · May 2019 → Feb 2026
- 9 “The reincarnation premise that keeps memories intact and the clever fusion of Earth science with new-world magic are genuinely engaging. However, the 40-year-old protagonist—25 years from Earth...”
- 9 “Not a great story but very enjoyable, and the isekai truck is just a lovely meme at this point. Very innocent and relaxing main character, and the whole thing is just very cute and wholesome,...”
- 10 “Absolutely loved this series—nothing about it bothered me, and it stands as one of the best anime I’ve ever watched. My only tiny gripe is that Shin and Sicily’s kiss was tucked after the end...”
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- Format 12 × 23′ eps × min
- Total runtime 4h 36m all episodes
- Aired Apr 2019 – Jun 2019 Spring 2019
- Source Tv media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-13218 catalog
Produced by
- Sotsu Producer
- Docomo Anime Store Producer
- ABC Animation Producer
- Kadokawa Producer
Licensed by
- Funimation Licensor