“Legendary mage Cedric reincarnates as bullied boy Alphred, seeking rebirth while hiding his true identity at academy.”
Commander-in-Chief of the Magic Guild!: A Second Chance at School Life
魔術ギルド総帥~生まれ変わって今更やり直す2度目の学院生活~
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Synopsis
Legendary mage Cedric reincarnates as bullied boy Alphred, seeking rebirth while hiding his true identity at academy.
The Heavenly Visitor and Great Sage, Cedric, stands as a sorcerer of unparalleled magical might, his name whispered in awe across the land as a living legend. Yet even the greatest of mages must eventually confront the limitations of mortal existence. Having reached the pinnacle of his craft, Cedric delves into forbidden research on the mysteries of rebirth, seeking to transcend his current form. When his arcane ritual completes, he awakens to find himself in an unexpected vessel - the frail body of Alphred, a timid boy who faces daily torment at the academy. Now inhabiting this new life, the once-mighty sage must navigate the challenges of youth while concealing his true identity. As he adapts to his diminished circumstances, whispers of his past glory echo through the halls, hinting at a destiny that may yet reclaim what was lost. This is the tale of a legendary mage's second chance, where the greatest wisdom must be earned anew through the trials of adolescence. (Source: Kodansha USA)
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What 3 readers settled on.
Polarized
σ 2.05 · split reception
4.0 pts
Recommenders 8.0 · others 4.0
↓ 0.33
Running avg · Jun 2024 → Jun 2025
- 9 “Epic manga, I picked it up by a random recommendation. The MC is the prime example of a guy who conveys his words and gets it done flawlessly. Everything is within his expectations and plans, this...”
- 7 “7.2/10 There’s not a lot of things wrong with this manga’s development and foundation besides for it not being original — there are the classic hierarchical discriminations and annoying characters,...”
- 4 “no proper worldbuilding no explanation of magical powers, just throwing around X-tier magic or whatever, very shallow character depths, very little development, etc. this is just bad. 0 backstory...”
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- Published Sep 2023 – ongoing
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- Ref. BS-M71088 catalog