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“Abandoned stable boy Shirone dreams of becoming a mage despite society's cruel hierarchy.”
The Infinite Mage
무한의 마법사
7.85
1,307 rank · 39,121 readers · 389 favorites
Action
Adventure
Fantasy
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Synopsis
Abandoned stable boy Shirone dreams of becoming a mage despite society's cruel hierarchy.
Abandoned at birth in a stable, Shirone was raised by commoners. As a child, he had gifted insight and had learned how to read. After visiting the city, he finally saw the workings of magic, which he was immensely curious about. This inspired Shirone's dream of becoming a mage. However, the city was a place with a cruel and rigid social hierarchy. Here, Shirone discovered the hidden side of the world before he even reached adulthood... Will Shirone be able to achieve his dream of becoming a mage in this twisted world? (Source: Kakao Entertainment Corp., translated)
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 20 sampled reviews
7.5
/10
What 20 readers settled on.
81%
recommend
Score distribution
median 8.5
mode 9
σ 2.44
Agreement
Polarized
σ 2.44 · split reception
The polarity gap
3.3 pts
Recommenders 9.0 · others 5.7
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No
Score over time
↓ 1.50
Running avg · Feb 2023 → Jan 2026
Snap verdicts
· shortest highly-rated reviews
- 10 “This series is absolutely peak, featuring amazing art, a unique math-based magic system, and an incredibly hype-filled journey of a genius growing alongside friends. There are no flaws to be found...”
- 8 “This series is a highly engaging read, anchored by exceptionally well-developed characters, a meticulously crafted magic system, and consistently solid art. While the pacing can feel a bit slow due...”
- 10 “This top-tier manhwa offers a unique, binge-worthy experience featuring a refreshing, non-OP protagonist who earns his strength through hard work within a fascinating, math-integrated magic school...”
Verbosity
Short · 30%
Medium · 50%
Long · 20%
Read Order & Related
A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — The Infinite Mage begins and ends here.
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A Manhwa Publication
- Published Dec 2022 – ongoing
- Source Manhwa media type
- Ref. BS-M67064 catalog