A Returner's Magic Should Be Special poster

A Returner's Magic Should Be Special (2023)

Action · Adventure · Animation

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?

IMDb rating: 6.8 (1,815 votes)
Episode average: 8.2 ↑ +1.4 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Streaming (US): Crunchyroll
Language: JA
Type: TV series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

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Seasons

Season 1 (2023)

8.23 avg 12 episodes 7.8 → 8.5 24 min avg

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Destruction	7.8	96
2	The Test	8.6	86
3	Comrades	8.0	77
4	Forming a Party	8.0	78
5	Rapier	8.1	79
6	Final round	8.0	76
7	Magical beasts	8.2	78
8	Collision	8.6	76
9	Clash	8.8	79
10	Rest	7.9	69
11	Invasion	8.2	69
12	Anti-magician	8.5	71