The official website for the anime adaptation of Wookjakga’s “A Returner’s Magic Should Be Special” recently released a character promotional video for the protagonist, Desir Herman. Fans can look forward to the anime’s premiere in October, with Crunchyroll set to stream the series as it airs.
A Returner’s Magic Should Be Special is a South Korean isekai web novel. But don’t expect your run-of-the-mill fantasy isekai setting. Wookjakga paints to life a world that feels both familiar and refreshingly different. As we follow Desir’s journey, we’re treated to rich lore, compelling characters, and intricate relationships that keep us eagerly turning the virtual pages.
You won’t find your typical all-powerful hero or a world-saving quest here. Instead, the story focuses on the life of Desir Arman, a returner who’s been given a second chance to relive his past and change the future. What’s a returner, you ask? Well, that’s where the magic truly begins.
So, if you’re an isekai or fantasy fan, A Returner’s Magic Should Be Special might just be the perfect escape from the ordinary. Head over to Crunchyroll in October to catch the series as it airs in Japan.
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A Returner’s Magic Should Be Special: Staff, Cast, Plot
The anime adaptation of A Returner’s Magic Should Be Special is directed by Taishi Kawaguchi and produced by Arvo Animation. Takamitsu Kouno writes the series scripts, Hiromi Kato designs the characters and Kenta Higashiohji composes the music.
The opening theme song, Get Back, is performed by FLOW.
Additional staff includes:
- Eiji Iwase: Art Director
- Masahiro Kama: Art Assistance
- Kazushige Kanehira, Akihiro Hirasawa, Yasuhiro Okumura, Tomoyasu Fujise: Art Design
- Hideki Imaizumi: Director of Photography
- Shōtarō Hashiguchi: Prop Designer
- Aiko Matsuyama: Color Key Artist
- Ryoko Kaneshige: Editing
- Takatoshi Hamano: Sound Director
- Yasumasa Koyama: Sound Effects
- Magic Capsule: Sound Production
The Cast
The cast includes Takuma Terashima voicing Desir Herman, Sayumi Suzushiro voicing Romantica Eru, and Natsumi Fujiwara voicing Pram Schnaizer.
The Plot
In a world hanging on the edge of annihilation following a decade-long cataclysmic war within the ominous “shadow labyrinth,” Desir Herrman is one of the last remaining skilled magicians. But even his overpowered skills seem futile against the existential threat hanging over humanity.
Just when despair appears inevitable, he’s thrown back in time to his early days at the prestigious Hebrion Academy. Armed with the precious gift of a second chance, Desir is resolute in his mission to rescue not only himself but also the dear friends he once tragically lost.
Armed with the foreknowledge of their shared destiny, Desir’s determined efforts hold the potential to reshape the future, or else, they risk being captured in the unforgiving cycle of a horrible fate.
A Returner’s Magic Should Be Special breaks through the familiar formula of power fantasy manhwa with a refreshing twist that keeps readers engaged. While it might not introduce groundbreaking concepts, its execution is impressive.
The protagonist, Desir, defies the conventional overpowered MC archetype; he’s simultaneously underpowered and overpowered, relying on his intellect and strategic planning to win in battles rather than sheer brute strength. Desir isn’t confined to a single role; he adapts to situations, which adds depth to his personality.
The artwork may not be groundbreaking, but it’s solid, and the fights become progressively impressive with each story arc. What truly shines is the unique world-building, especially the distinct “dungeons” that set this apart from other Korean manga. We’re excited to see what the anime will bring us!
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