“Poor student Mo Fan masters fire and lightning magic at elite magic school in beast-threatened world.”
Full-Time Magister
全职法师
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Synopsis
Poor student Mo Fan masters fire and lightning magic at elite magic school in beast-threatened world.
The aloof high schooler Mo Fan has found himself in a universe similar yet distinctly different from his own mundane one; it is a place where magic has replaced the essence of science. Here, the most capable students are taught to master the wonders of spellworking to fend off large devastating beasts that lurk in the forests surrounding the city. Like his previous life, Mo Fan remains the son of a poor laborer and the older step-brother to a crippled sister. Despite these disadvantages, he dreams of attending a magic school to become a magician—a highly respected and lucrative trade—in order to repay his father for his hard work. Mo Fan is accepted into a renowned magic institution. However, rumors spread about his poverty and lack of magical ability, labeling him as the laughing stock of the school. Nonetheless, Mo Fan manages to harness not only the powerful fire element, but also the rare lightning element! Now armed with dual abilities, what dangerous encounters will the versatile mage face?
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 52 sampled reviews
What 52 viewers settled on.
Polarized
σ 2.52 · split reception
5.9 pts
Recommenders 8.4 · others 2.5
↓ 1.81
Running avg · Jun 2017 → Aug 2025
- 7 “Never a dull moment, this Chinese anime keeps you hooked episode after episode with its compelling story. While it isn’t flawless, the grip it maintains outweighs any occasional stumbles. I readily...”
- 9 “A must-watch if you love ridiculously overpowered main characters; the Chinese production even evokes Quan zhi Gao shou vibes and overall it’s good fun. The only let-downs are the short runtime and...”
- 9 “The protagonist’s calm intelligence and hidden deeper purpose set him far above typical leads, while the anime keeps romance and drama as light, perfect toppings rather than the main course. Its...”
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- Format 12 × 18′ eps × min
- Total runtime 3h 36m all episodes
- Aired Sep 2016 – Nov 2016
- Source Ona media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-11961 catalog
Produced by
- Tencent Video Producer
- China Literature Limited Producer