Wise Man's Grandchild
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“Raised by a reclusive hero, reincarnated Shin masters magic and combat but lacks common sense, so enrolls in Magic Academy.”
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Raised by a reclusive hero, reincarnated Shin masters magic and combat but lacks common sense, so enrolls in Magic Academy.
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.
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Community consensus
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5.4/10
Score distribution
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σ 2.64 · split reception
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5.3 ptsRecommenders 7.9 · others 2.6
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4.43Verbosity
Snap verdicts · shortest highly-rated reviews
- 9/10 “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...”
- 9/10 “This show is incredibly enjoyable, offering a cute, wholesome, and relaxing experience thanks to an innocent main character and refreshing, simple character dynamics. While the story itself is not...”
- 10/10 “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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A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — Wise Man's Grandchild begins and ends here.
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Reel · 01 Cat. №BS-13218
- 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