A Returner's Magic Should Be Special cover

A Returner's Magic Should Be Special

Kikansha no Mahou wa Tokubetsu desu · 帰還者の魔法は特別です

TV · Finished · Fall 2023 · 12 episodes · 24 min

Another dimension that continues to taint our world, the Shadow World. Humanity is faced with the worst calamity, known as the Shadow Labyrinth. In spite of their desperate attacks, Desir Herrman and his friends lose their battle to the Destruction Dragon, Boromir Napolitan, and the world comes to an end. When Desir is convinced of his end, he opens his eyes... to find himself 13 years in the past. Desir has gone back in time to the enrollment ceremony of Hebrion Academy, the top school for mages in the Empire.

To change the future of impending doom, Desir reassembles his friends once again to save the world!

(Source: Crunchyroll)

Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Tags: Magic, Age Regression, School, Class Struggle, Male Protagonist, Swordplay, Ensemble Cast, Orphan, CGI, LGBTQ+ Themes, Demons

Studio: Arvo Animation

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Episodes

  1. Episode 1: Destruction
  2. Episode 2: The Test
  3. Episode 3: Comrades
  4. Episode 4: Forming a Party
  5. Episode 5: Rapier
  6. Episode 6: Final Round
  7. Episode 7: Magical Beasts
  8. Episode 8: Crash
  9. Episode 9: Showdown
  10. Episode 10: Respite
  11. Episode 11: A Raid
  12. Episode 12: Anti-Mage

Reviews

A rather disappointing 1 to 1 adaptation of the web comic...

An okay time-sink, but nothing special otherwise. IMO, a solid story is buried under quite a few poor design decisions.

A rocky start, but the characters really pulled me in!