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A Returner's Magic Should be Special Season 2

Kikansha no Mahou wa Tokubetsu desu 2nd Season帰還者の魔法は特別です 第2期Gwihwanjaui MabeobeunTeukbyeolhaeya Hamnida

2026 · TV Airing

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What is A Returner's Magic Should be Special Season 2 about?

A Returner's Magic Should be Special Season 2 is a TV anime series animated by Arvo Animation, adapted from a web novel. It began airing in October 8, 2026 and is still releasing new episodes. AniList classifies it as action, adventure and fantasy. It continues from A Returner's Magic Should Be Special, which is worth watching first.

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?

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Main characters

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  • Desir Herrman 데지르 아르망

    Main character

    Desir Herrman is the central protagonist of A Returner’s Magic Should Be Special. After his return to the past upon the failure of clearing the Shadow World, he resolves to strengthen his allies so that the future doesn’t get repeated.

    Japanese voice: Takuma Terashima

Supporting characters

  • Romantica Eru 로맨티카 에루

    Supporting character

    When Desir Arman first meets Romantica after returning from the Shadow Labyrinth she exhibits a superiority complex due to her position as a noble which slowly decreases as the story progresses and she gets to know Desir Arman.

    Japanese voice: Sayumi Suzushiro

  • Pram Schneider 프람 슈나이저

    Supporting character

    Pram is a member of Desir Arman's alpha party made of commoners.

    Japanese voice: Natsumi Fujiwara

  • Azest Kingscrown 아제스 트킹스크라운

    Supporting character

    Azest Jedgar F. Roguepalace was the firstborn of Gilltian Jedgar F. Roguepalace, the current emperor of the Hebrion Empire and thus the heir to the Hebrion throne. Initially Azest was a cold person and she tends to be uninterested about other people unless they consist of her close friends in the Desir group.

    Japanese voice: Asami Seto

  • Zod Exarion 조드 엑사리온

    Supporting character

    Sage of Wisdom Zod Exarion is the Master of the Tower of Magic and the one and only Seventh-Circle magician in existence. He was known as the greatest mage in the world, the man who had singled-handily revived interest in magic.

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