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“Reborn teen with godlike magic lacks common sense, raised by sage Merlin in fantasy world.”
Kenja no Mago
賢者の孫
6.91
11,203 rank · 35,595 readers · 325 favorites
Isekai
Reincarnation
Action
Comedy
Fantasy
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Synopsis
Reborn teen with godlike magic lacks common sense, raised by sage Merlin in fantasy world.
A young man who had surely died in an accident, was reborn in another world as a baby! After that, he was picked up by the patriot hero "Sage" Merlin Wolford and was given the name Shin. He was raised as a grandson by Merlin and soaked up Merlin's teachings earning him some shocking power however, when he became 15 his grandfather Merlin said: "I forgot to teach him common sense"! An "abnormal" boy's unconventional other world fantasy life starts here!! (Source: Kadokawa, translated)
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 10 sampled reviews
4.8
/10
What 10 readers settled on.
33%
recommend
Score distribution
median 4
mode 3
σ 2.40
Agreement
Polarized
σ 2.40 · split reception
The polarity gap
5.0 pts
Recommenders 8.0 · others 3.0
Yes
No
Score over time
↓ 3.20
Running avg · Jan 2017 → Feb 2026
Snap verdicts
· shortest highly-rated reviews
- 8 “This series cleverly executes the overpowered protagonist trope within a mature, high-stakes world where the main character’s growth and badass nature truly shine. While the side characters often...”
- 8 “The distinct personalities and engaging banter between characters make this an incredibly enjoyable read, further bolstered by art that effectively conveys emotional weight and magical power. While...”
- 8 “The art is consistently well-executed, featuring dynamic, detailed visuals and backgrounds that make the reading experience genuinely enjoyable. However, the story and characters rely heavily on...”
Verbosity
Short · 40%
Medium · 40%
Long · 20%
Read Order & Related
A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — Kenja no Mago begins and ends here.
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A Manga Publication
- Published Mar 2016 – ongoing
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M39772 catalog