A Returner’s Magic Should Be Special Anime Series Release Date, Characters And More
The release date and a fresh trailer for the upcoming anime adaptation of the Korean Webcomic A Returner’s Magic Should Be Special were made public on the anime’s official website.
The opening theme song for the trailer, GET BACK by FLOW, is featured.
On October 7, 2023, Tokyo MX and other channels in Japan will start airing the anime A Returner’s Magic Should Be Special. The series will be mirrored on Crunchyroll when it airs in Japan. Also disclosed was a fresh key image.
Besides it was also revealed that Asami Seto will join the cast of the series to lend voice to Azest Kingscrown.
“The story begins at a point when the world is facing imminent destruction, and it revolves around Dezil’s strong determination to change the future from a world 13 years in the past, driven by his deep love for his comrades. Azest is portrayed as a character with strength and composure, and their magical abilities are truly impressive. As the story unfolds, you’ll encounter various characters, each revealing a depth beyond their initial impressions. Enjoy the enchanting and magical world filled with its unique charm,” Seto said in her comment.
Other cast members of the anime include:
- Takuma Terashima as Desir Herrman
- Sayumi Suzushiro as Romantica Eru
- Natsumi Fujiwara as Pram Schnaizer
Arvo Animation is producing A Returner’s Magic Should Be Special as an anime. The anime is being directed by Taishi Kawaguchi, and Takamitsu Kuono is in charge of the plot and writing development. Hiromi Kato is in charge of character design, and Kenta Higashioji is in charge of the anime’s music.
On March 25, 2023, at this year’s AnimeJapan, the webcomic’s anime adaptation was revealed.
Wookjakga’s A Returner’s Magic Should Be Special is a webcomic that started serializing in 2018. It is based on an online novel written by Yoo So-Nan that he began disseminating in 2016.
The webcomic’s narrative is credited to Yoo So-Nan as well.
The manhwa currently has released 236 chapters (5 seasons). The chapters are available on Kakaopage (Korean), Tapas (English) and Tappytoon (English). Yen Press is also releasing the series in English.
The plot of the manhwa is described by MAL as follows:
After a brutal ten-year war in the “shadow labyrinth,” the Earth is on the verge of extinction. Even though Desir Herrman is one of the last adept magicians still alive, he cannot defeat the powerful adversary endangering humanity. He is sent back in time to his early years of studying magic at the esteemed Hebrion Academy just as he believes the end is near! Desir is determined to use this uncommon second chance to save not only himself but also the friends and teammates he previously lost. Can his attempts change things now that he knows what lies in store for them, or are they all destined to experience the same dreadful fate once again? based on the popular book.
