A return of magic should be special. Magic has always fascinated humanity, capturing our imaginations and transporting us to a world of wonder and possibility. Throughout history, tales of magic have been passed down through generations, enchanting both young and old. From the mystical realms of Hogwarts to the whimsical adventures of Narnia, magic has become an integral part of our cultural fabric. The resurgence of magic in contemporary literature and media has created a renewed interest in the supernatural. In an age dominated by technology, the return of magic offers a sense of escapism and a longing for a world beyond the mundane.
Magic and Magic Users are generally categorized in Circle Tiers, ranging from 1-7. The Circle Tier of a magician usually coincides with the tier level of their spells, this is due to Circle Tiers determining a magicians overall mana capacity. Despite this, the limit can be circumvented through the use of Magic Storing Artifacts, utilizing a Mana Crystal, or by having someone else affix their magic circle to your own.
Different systems allow for different ways of casting or utilizing your mana, with some of the prominent ones being the Attack System, Defense System, and Body System. Despite knowing the cursed future that lies ahead, Desir steels his resolve as he sees an opportunity to train his friends and better prepare to face Armageddon together, without losing the ones they love.
In an age dominated by technology, the return of magic offers a sense of escapism and a longing for a world beyond the mundane. It allows us to dream of extraordinary abilities, boundless realms, and epic quests. Magic has the power to transport us to a realm where the impossible becomes possible.
A Returner’s Magic Should Be Special – Episode 1
What’s it about? At the end of a phyrric war in The Shadow World, only six warriors survived. More than 150 million fought and died trying to defeat the dark and evil dragon, Boromir Napolitan (that’s actually his name) and 99 percent of the world’s mages are dead. Desir Herrman contemplates his next steps in life after a ten year war that cost him everything he has ever held dear when he realizes Napolitan isn’t quite vanquished yet. The six heroes perish in an explosion of mana as the dead dragon’s heart ignites. Desir suddenly finds himself 13 years in the past, back as a freshman at Hebrion Academy.
Returner’s Magic wants to be very serious about slaying a great evil dragon with swords and magic. Our heroes would look great in the most generic knockoff copy of Dragon Quest. There’s Rafaello, the shield boy who protecs! Priestess girl, she’s here to pray! Noble magic man, he wears glasses! Warrior guy, can’t actually talk in full sentences, has an axe!
Combining their powers, they manage to strike down Boromir Napolitan (again, that’s really his name), and now that the dust is settling they are talking about their next steps to bury their dead, memorialize and pray for them. Desir has lost his lover and is overcome with hollowness knowing there’s nobody and nothing waiting for him. Characters talk about rebuilding the League of Western Kingdoms and the mages at the Magic Tower.
Yup, that’s some heroes alrightNone of this means anything to me.
All I need to know is that Boromir Napolitan (I really will have to emphasize, that’s really his name) was in the shadow realm, and he needed to be beat up or the whole world was going to be overtaken by some kind of miasma. All the kingdom names, all the heartstring-tugging nods to lost comrades-at-arms and lovers, all of it comes off sounding trite and stereotypical as we spend the first half of a cold open acting like any of this stuff matters to anyone.
It’s like watching one of those really fake epic movies in a show like “Titanic in Space,” but it’s actually the show.
Please consider subscribing to our Patreon because we are not paid enough for this crap.And then halfway through, we get to the gist of it. Desir gets thrown back in time to the first day of school so that he can relive the next 13 years knowing the horrifying war that’s coming, and I’m guessing he’s now going to save all the people he cares about using what he now knows (primarily the big fact that Boromir Napoli—goddamn, that’s really his name—tan will literally explode and kill everyone when he dies).
The animation quality is… serviceable. There’s a bad 3D CGI dragon, which might be warning for what’s to come in terms of monster design, and many of the shots have a sparkle filter to spice up the framing. It’s fine.
Nothing is falling apart, but that’s mostly because the showrunners were able to recycle some cuts three or four times, which either points to them really wanting to emphasize Desir’s girlfriend is dead or that this wife guy really has nothing much else going for him aside from that.
Dear reader, save yourself. Don’t be like me. Watching something else.Far as narrative issues go, Desir being a commoner in a world where nobles are given preferential treatment makes this story about classism, but will it actually say something? The classism angle can just as likely be just a convenient ploy to make sure Desir can’t just stand up at school and yell “Nobody panic, I’m from the future,” and gives him a measure of scrappiness in his fight for survival.
More than likely, the ingrained power structures are more likely going to be a convenient contrivance to the story more than anything. Give this show a few episodes and he’ll probably have mostly won over his classmates, including his noble-born girlfriend to be, with his unflappable charm of main character energy.
Man, you’re a snobby aristocrat rival/villain in an anime?!The premise and characters are so melodramatic and rote, I can’t really say any of this is riveting entertainment. But hey, at least Desir isn’t reborn from modern day Japan or something. That would otherwise check off all the boxes.
I guess if you’re really, really wanting a high fantasy story about magic and swords that isn’t about some dude from Japan explaining why curry rice is miracle food or something, you could watch this, or you can have good taste and go watch something better.
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The animation quality is… serviceable. There’s a bad 3D CGI dragon, which might be warning for what’s to come in terms of monster design, and many of the shots have a sparkle filter to spice up the framing. It’s fine.
Moreover, the return of magic brings with it a sense of nostalgia. Many of us grew up with tales of witches, wizards, and mythical creatures. The resurgence of magic allows us to revisit these beloved stories and characters, reconnecting with the enchantment of our youth. It evokes a sense of wonder and childlike wonderment that often gets lost in the daily grind of adult life. There is also a deeper meaning to the resurgence of magic. In a world that often feels devoid of mystery and wonder, magic offers a glimmer of hope. It reminds us that there is more to life than what meets the eye, and that extraordinary things can happen when we dare to believe in the extraordinary. Magic can serve as a metaphor for the human spirit, igniting our sense of curiosity, resilience, and the power to overcome adversity. In conclusion, the return of magic should be special because it holds a special place in our hearts and minds. It allows us to escape into a realm of endless possibilities, reconnect with our sense of wonder, and find solace in a world that often feels mundane. Magic has the power to captivate, inspire, and remind us of the extraordinary potential that lies within each of us..
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1. John Doe - 2 stars - "I was really disappointed with 'A Returnera Magic should be Special 1'. While the premise of the story had potential, I felt like the execution fell flat. The characters lacked depth and development, and the plot was predictable and slow-paced. Additionally, the writing style was monotonous and failed to engage me as a reader. Overall, I found this book to be a lackluster fantasy novel that failed to deliver an exciting and immersive reading experience."
2. Jane Smith - 3 stars - "I had high hopes for 'A Returnera Magic should be Special 1', considering its promising concept, but I found myself struggling to connect with the story. The pacing was uneven, with long stretches of exposition and little action. The characters felt underdeveloped, and their motivations were unclear at times. The writing style was also repetitive, and I often found myself bored while reading. While there were some interesting ideas sprinkled throughout, they weren't enough to salvage the overall reading experience."
3. Sarah Wilson - 2 stars - "I found 'A Returnera Magic should be Special 1' to be a tedious read. The storyline lacked originality, as it followed the trope of a chosen one with magical powers discovering their true destiny. The plot dragged on with unnecessary details and lacked a sense of urgency. The characters, particularly the protagonist, were one-dimensional and didn't undergo any substantial growth. The writing itself felt disjointed and lacked strong prose. Overall, I was left disappointed by what could have been an engaging and unique fantasy novel."