TV series
A Returner's Magic Should Be Special
2023–, Japanese, on Gunma TV & TOKYO MX.
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?
- Seasons
- 2
- Episodes
- 24
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Status
- Still running
Next episode: S2 E6 “Arch Wizard”, 12 November 2026.
Worth the Hype
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7.1/10 from 52 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch A Returner's Magic Should Be Special
A Returner's Magic Should Be Special is streaming on Crunchyroll in India.
Stream
CrunchyrollAvailability in India as of 9 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Latest episode
S2 E5: Error
Aired 5 November 2026
Seasons 2
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 8 October 2023
- Network
- Gunma TV, TOKYO MX, BS11, Tochigi TV
- Original title
- 帰還者の魔法は特別です
- Language
- Japanese
- Country
- Japan
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-14
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What A Returner's Magic Should Be Special is based on
A Returner's Magic Should Be Special is based on A Returner's Magic Should Be Special, a 2018 webcomic or webtoon.
Webcomic or webtoon · 2018
A Returner's Magic Should Be Special
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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A Returner's Magic Should Be Special: quick answers
Is A Returner's Magic Should Be Special worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 52 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of A Returner's Magic Should Be Special are there?
A Returner's Magic Should Be Special has 2 seasons and 24 episodes, about 24 minutes each.
Is A Returner's Magic Should Be Special finished?
No. The next episode, S2 E6 “Arch Wizard”, airs 12 November 2026.
Which OTT platform is A Returner's Magic Should Be Special on?
A Returner's Magic Should Be Special is streaming on Crunchyroll in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
A Returner's Magic Should Be Special parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
A Returner's Magic Should Be Special is rated TV-14. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like A Returner's Magic Should Be Special?
If you liked A Returner's Magic Should Be Special, try The Dawn of the Witch, The Irregular at Magic High School, The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World.
What is A Returner's Magic Should Be Special based on?
A Returner's Magic Should Be Special is based on A Returner's Magic Should Be Special, a 2018 webcomic or webtoon.