Review of Akashic Records of Bastard Magic Instructor

Rokudenashi Majutsu Koushi to Akashic Records is overall a good anime. The story isn't very unique, although it does present some novel ideas that separates it from other magical/school/supernatural anime out there. It generally flows at a good pace, gives us enough information to flesh the characters out, and progresses the story well enough. The progression of the story could be made more realistic/natural, however, and that is actually one of the things that bugged me the most. I could pick out specific episodes that were put in for different reasons, like "this episode is to flesh out so-and-so's character" and "this episode is aboutrevealing this thing" and whatnot, and basically what I'm getting at is that sometimes the episodes seem formulaic. I prefer it when episodes are able to create a seamless picture of the whole, telling the story in a way where it's not divided into blocks but has multiple strings in it that all tie into the end. (Hopefully that makes sense—I did my best.)

Additionally, if you're looking for a one-time/one-season anime, don't try this one. The ending wasn't entirely satisfactory. There wasn't that much development between the love interests and a large amount of big questions went unanswered, likely in the anticipation of a second season. (I hope there will be a second season.)

Overall, it is enjoyable but nothing that will get your heart pumping.