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From Overshadowed to Overpowered: Second Reincarnation of a Talentless Sage

Rakudai Kenja no Gakuin Musou: Nidome no Tensei, S-Rank Cheat Majutsushi Bouken-roku落第賢者の学院無双～二度目の転生、Sランクチート魔術師冒険録～The Unsuccessful Yet Academically Unparalleled Sage: A Cheating S-Rank Sorcerer's Post-Rebirth Adventurer LogThe Failed Sage's Academy Domination

2026 · ONA · 12 eps Finished

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What is From Overshadowed to Overpowered: Second Reincarnation of a Talentless Sage about?

From Overshadowed to Overpowered: Second Reincarnation of a Talentless Sage is an ONA (an anime released online first) of 12 episodes animated by EMT Squared, adapted from a manga. It aired from June 26, 2026 to September 11, 2026. AniList classifies it as action, adventure and fantasy.

The great sage Ephtal dies in despair after failing to reach the peak of magic—but 400 years later, he’s reborn with all his memories and power intact! In a world where magic has decayed and ancient spells are treated as miracles, Ephtal storms into a prestigious magic academy to reclaim the true art of sorcery. As his power shakes the world, long-forgotten legends begin to awaken!

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Themes AniList users associate with it: Magic, School, Male Protagonist, Isekai, Demons, Elf, Heterosexual, Female Harem.

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Main characters

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  • Anastasia アナスタシア

    Main character

    A young girl who was rescued by Ephtal while being subjected to unjust treatment as a slave, and who ends up joining him on his journey. She is reserved but strong-willed, and refers to Ephtal—who saved her—as “Lord Ephtal,” placing deep trust in him.

    Japanese voice: Reo Osanai

  • Ephtal エフタル

    Main character

    This is the current Ephtal, who has been reincarnated twice. He has set his sights on the path of magic and is aiming to enroll in a magic academy.

    Japanese voice: Shuuichirou Umeda

  • Merlin マーリン

    Main character

    After the Demon King was defeated, she was found by Ephtal in the Demon King’s castle—which was on the verge of collapse—and raised by him from infancy. As her background suggests, she is a descendant of the Demon King’s clan.

    Japanese voice: Haruka Shiraishi

Supporting characters

  • Iria イリア

    Supporting character

    Iria is the mother of Ephtal.

    Japanese voice: Emiri Katou

  • Fraser フレイザー

    Supporting character

    The second son of the Duke of Alcott and Ephtal's older half-brother. He looks out for Iria and Ephtal—who are treated poorly due to their lack of aptitude—supporting them by providing living expenses and teaching them academics and swordsmanship.

    Japanese voice: Daisuke Hirakawa

  • Abe エイブ

    Supporting character

    A top-performing student at the Altena Magic Academy, he boasts ability that ranks among the best in his year. Possessing strong self-confidence and a sense of superiority, he believes that the Demon race and Elves are the truly superior beings, leading him to harbor intense hostility toward Ephtal, a human.

    Japanese voice: Shinichirou Kamio

  • Maria マリア

    Supporting character

    AniList has no description for this character yet.

    Japanese voice: Rina Kawaguchi

  • Majin 魔神

    Supporting character

    AniList has no description for this character yet.

    Japanese voice: Hiroki Takahashi

  • Franz フランツ

    Supporting character

    AniList has no description for this character yet.

    Japanese voice: Kousuke Okano

  • Joachim ヨアヒム

    Supporting character

    AniList has no description for this character yet.

    Japanese voice: Kentarou Itou

  • Mauriat モーリア

    Supporting character

    AniList has no description for this character yet.

    Japanese voice: Tsuyoshi Koyama

  • Edwards エドワーズ

    Supporting character

    AniList has no description for this character yet.

    Japanese voice: Masaya Fukunishi

  • Olcott-koushaku オルコット公爵

    Supporting character

    AniList has no description for this character yet.

    Japanese voice: Naomi Kusumi

  • Luzent ルーゼント

    Supporting character

    AniList has no description for this character yet.

    Japanese voice: Tomohisa Asou

  • Tatiana タチアナ

    Supporting character

    AniList has no description for this character yet.

    Japanese voice: Sora Amamiya

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