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About A Returner's Magic Should Be Special

A Returner's Magic Should Be Special is a sci-fi & fantasy and action & adventure anime series that premiered on TOKYO MX on October 8, 2023. It has 2 seasons and 24 episodes so far and is still airing new episodes. The latest episode, Season 2 Episode 5, aired on November 4, 2026. The next episode, Season 2 Episode 6, airs on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.

In a land dominated by the formidable Shadow Worlds, most of humanity has been destroyed. To rescue their planet from impending doom, six brave heroes fight a perilous battle…and fail. But there’s a glimpse of hope when Desir, one of the last mages, is suddenly sent back in time 13 years! Now armed with knowledge of the grim future, can he alter the course of history and save the world?

  • Sci-Fi & Fantasy
  • Animation
  • Action & Adventure

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24 episodes · 2 seasons

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Season 1

2023 · 12 episodes · Last episode: 2 years ago

In a land dominated by the formidable Shadow Worlds, most of humanity has been destroyed. To rescue their planet from impending doom, six brave heroes fight a perilous battle…and fail. But there’s a glimpse of hope when Desir, one of the last mages, is suddenly sent back in time 13 years! Now armed with knowledge of the grim future, can he alter the course of history and save the world?

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    12. Anti-Mage

    Finale

    Desir and Kraiken are now fighting one-on-one over the magic gem. Can Desir protect Tear of Regernel? And what does Desir hope to achieve by protecting it?

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    11. A Raid

    Desir, knowing that Tear of Regernel will be stolen by the Outers, takes the initiative to stop them. As expected, Kraiken and the others show up at the Magical Tower. Can Desir protect the magical gem?

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    10. Respite

    After successfully defeating the challenge of becoming single rankers, Desir, Romantica, and Pram make the most of time to unwind before they join the alpha class.

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    9. Showdown

    Desir and his team have finally faced the Blue Moon party for the chance to become single rankers. Azest puts a stop to Desir's plan of pitting the alpha parties on each other, but Desir has another plan. And he asks Azest if she is having fun.

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    8. Crash

    Desir and his team find themselves in the world of the Privius Clock Tower. They make it through the survival quest and come face to face with Blue Moon, Red Dragon, and Pine Tree parties.

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    7. Magical Beasts

    Desir and his team plan to survive long enough to place within the top nine, as they defend against the attacks from other parties. Then a monster has spawned, and Pram courageously stands up against it.

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    6. Final Round

    Desir, Romantica, and Pram shine in the ranking match qualifiers, gaining fame as Beta Class stars. Their success sparks tension at Hebrion Academy, where prestigious students plot to challenge them.

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    5. Rapier

    Desir and Pram attempt to get Pram's rapier back from the man he sold it to, and uncover hidden secrets in the process.

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    4. Forming a Party

    With Pram and Romantica, Desir aims to win the ranking tournament to get promoted to the alpha class. Desir starts training his team to draw out their full potential, based on what he remembers.

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    3. Comrades

    Desir is placed in the beta class despite his test result, and so does Romantica, even though she's a noble. Desir finds Pram, another new student from the beta class, and invites Romantica to join his party.

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    2. The Test

    Desir takes the test to enroll in Hebrion Academy, along with Romantica and Azest in Group D.

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    1. Destruction

    After Desir and his party defeat Boromir Napolitan to escape from the Shadow World, he finds himself sent back in time to the enrollment ceremony of his school 13 years ago.

Season 2

2026 · 12 episodes · Last episode: 4 days ago

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    1. Into the Shadow

    Desir and the others counterattack Esteban in the Shadow World's Evernatten to correct mistakes in history.

A Returner's Magic Should Be Special FAQ

When is the next episode of A Returner's Magic Should Be Special?

The next episode of A Returner's Magic Should Be Special, Season 2 Episode 6, airs on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Get the Streambay app to be notified the moment it's out.

When did the latest episode of A Returner's Magic Should Be Special come out?

The most recent episode of A Returner's Magic Should Be Special, Season 2 Episode 5, aired on November 4, 2026.

How many seasons of A Returner's Magic Should Be Special are there?

A Returner's Magic Should Be Special has 2 seasons with 24 episodes in total.

When did A Returner's Magic Should Be Special first air?

A Returner's Magic Should Be Special first aired on TOKYO MX on October 8, 2023.

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