Season 1
2023 · 12 episodes · 4h 48m in all · 7.2/10
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?

Episodes

1. Destruction
8 Oct 2023 · 24 min · 6.2/10
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.

2. The Test
15 Oct 2023 · 24 min · 6.0/10
Desir takes the test to enroll in Hebrion Academy, along with Romantica and Azest in Group D.

3. Comrades
22 Oct 2023 · 24 min · 6.9/10
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.

4. Forming a Party
29 Oct 2023 · 24 min · 7.2/10
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.

5. Rapier
5 Nov 2023 · 24 min · 7.8/10
Desir and Pram attempt to get Pram's rapier back from the man he sold it to, and uncover hidden secrets in the process.

6. Final Round
12 Nov 2023 · 24 min · 7.3/10
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.

7. Magical Beasts
19 Nov 2023 · 24 min · 7.4/10
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.

8. Crash
26 Nov 2023 · 24 min · 7.6/10
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.

9. Showdown
3 Dec 2023 · 24 min · 7.6/10
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.

10. Respite
10 Dec 2023 · 24 min · 6.8/10
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.

11. A Raid
17 Dec 2023 · 24 min · 7.2/10
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?

12. Anti-Mage
24 Dec 2023 · 24 min · 7.8/10
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?
A Returner's Magic Should Be Special Season 1: quick answers
How many episodes are in A Returner's Magic Should Be Special Season 1?
Season 1 of A Returner's Magic Should Be Special has 12 episodes, about 5 hours in total.
When did A Returner's Magic Should Be Special Season 1 come out?
Season 1 premiered on 8 Oct 2023.
What is the best episode of A Returner's Magic Should Be Special Season 1?
By viewer score, episode 5, “Rapier”, at 7.8/10.