The success of the Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei light novels has lead to the series being adapted across numerous media, including several animations including the main anime series, some chibi shorts to help explain the setting of the series, called Mahouka for Dummies, as well as a movie titled The Irregular at Magic High School The Movie: The Girl Who Summons the Stars along with it's Official Guidebook.
Both the series and movie also have official soundtrack albums and theme songs, which have been released across several media formats. Additionally, many of the cast also sing character songs which were collated in the Song Book album.
The anime can be watched on Hulu, Prime Video, Apple TV, Netflix, and Crunchyroll.
Season 1[]
Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei Season 1 (魔法科高校の劣等生 lit. "The Irregular at Magic High School") is an anime series produced by Madhouse that premiered on April 5th, 2014. It covers six of the first seven volumes of the light novel series. It is simulcasted by Crunchyroll and has been licensed for streaming by Aniplex of America.
The first opening theme is Rising Hope by LiSA, and the first ending theme is "Millenario." by Elisa. The second opening theme is grilletto by GARNiDELiA, and the second ending theme is Mirror by Yasuda Rei.
A chibi series of animated introduction videos titled Mahouka for Dummies began streaming on the official website on February 22, 2014.
The anime initially released as a ten part limited edition run. These limited editions included a disc containing two to three episodes of the anime, a guidebook, a CD containing a character song and a 40 page short story booklet. The short stories were the eight part Dream Game and the two part Summer Holiday ——Another——.
Season 1 PV[]
Season 1 Episode List[]
Mahouka Anime S2 Visual
Season 2 Visitors Arc[]
Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei Season 2 Visitors Arc (魔法科高校の劣等生 来訪者編 lit. "The Irregular at Magic High School" - Visitor Arc) is an anime series produced by 8-bit that premiered on October 3rd of 2020. It covers the three volume Visitor Arc (light novel volumes 9, 10 and 11) of the light novel series.
It is streaming on Funimation with an English dub by Bang Zoom Entertainment and has been licensed for streaming by Aniplex of America.
Season 2 is directed by Yoshida Risako (吉田 里紗子) and its score is composed by Iwasaki Taku (岩崎 琢).
The opening theme is Howling by ASCA, and ending theme is Namonai Hana (名もない花), meaning Nameless Flower, which is by Satō Miki (佐藤ミキ).
Like season 1, season 2 also initially released as a limited edition run. These limited editions included a disc containing two to three episodes of the anime, a guidebook, a CD containing a character song sung by the cast and a short story booklet. The short stories included with season 2 are Mission Hatsumoude, the two part Beauty and the Beast, and the two part The Flute Girl.
Season 2 PV[]
Season 2 Episode List[]
| No. | Screenshot | Title | Air Date |
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"Visitor Arc I" "Raihō-sha-hen Ⅰ" "来訪者編 I" |
October 3, 2020 |
| 2 | 
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"Visitor Arc II" "Raihō-sha-hen II" "来訪者編 II" |
October 10, 2020 |
| 3 | 
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"Visitor Arc III" "Raihō-sha-hen III" "来訪者編 III" |
October 17, 2020 |
| 4 | 
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"Visitor Arc IV" "Raihō-sha-hen IV" "来訪者編 IV" |
October 24, 2020 |
| 5 | 
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"Visitor Arc V" "Raihō-sha-hen V" "来訪者編 V" |
October 31, 2020 |
| 6 | 
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"Visitor Arc VI" "Raihō-sha-hen VI" "来訪者編 VI" |
November 7, 2020 |
| 7 | 
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"Visitor Arc VII" "Raihō-sha-hen VII" "来訪者編 VII" |
November 14, 2020 |
| 8 | 
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"Visitor Arc VIII" "Raihō-sha-hen VIII" "来訪者編 VIII" |
November 21, 2020 |
| 9 | 
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"Visitor Arc IX" "Raihō-sha-hen IX" "来訪者編 IX" |
November 28, 2020 |
| 10 | 
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"Visitor Arc X" "Raihō-sha-hen X" "来訪者編 X" |
December 5, 2020 |
| 11 | 
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"Visitor Arc XI" "Raihō-sha-hen XI" "来訪者編 XI" |
December 12, 2020 |
| 12 | 
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"Visitor Arc XII" "Raihō-sha-hen XII" "来訪者編 XII" |
December 19, 2020 |
| 13 | 
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"Visitor Arc XIII" "Raihō-sha-hen XIII" "来訪者編 XIII" |
December 26, 2020 |
The Honour Student at Magic High School Spin-off Anime[]
Mahouka Koukou no Yuutousei Title Screen
Mahouka Koukou no Yuutousei (魔法科高校の優等生), or Honour Student at Magic High School in English, is a spin-off of the original series. It focuses on the events of the main series from the perspective of the girls, primarily Shiba Miyuki. Unlike the main series, because this anime focuses more on the female characters than it's counterpart, it uses cuter art styles, humour, and themes more typically associated with those of a shoujo series designed to appeal more to a female audience.
This anime series was produced by Studio Connect and directed by Tachibana Hideki (橘 秀樹) and its score is composed by Iwasaki Taku (岩崎 琢). The series premiered on July 3rd of 2021. It covers the first eleven volumes of the Mahouka Koukou no Yuutousei manga. The events coincide with the first four light novels of the main series.
The opening theme is 101 by Sangatsu no Phantasia, and the ending theme is Double Standard by Philosophy no Dance.
The anime will initially release as a five part limited edition run. These sets will include character designs, new character songs by the cast, original manga chapters and the Honoka, Shizuku and Eimi's "Girls Talk of the Girl Detectives" shorts.
Spin-off Season 1 PV[]
Yuutousei Episode List[]
Reminiscence Arc TV Special[]
Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei - Tsuioku-hen is a 71 minute TV Special anime, produced by 8-Bit, that was aired on New Year's Day on Abema TV in Japan. It covered the prequel arc of the light novel's eighth volume, Reminiscence.
The theme song has been announced to be 「Ripe Aster」 by Yagi Kairi-san 八木海莉. The cast has also been announced for the four main characters.
The TV Special was streamed for western audiences by Crunchyroll and Funimation on the same day.
The anime was later released in a limited-edition boxed set. This set included the short story Reunion as well as a special art booklet containing character designs, and a soundtrack.
TV Special Trailers[]
| No. | Screenshot | Title | Air Date |
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"Reminiscence Arc" "Tsuioku-hen" "追憶編" |
January 1, 2022 |
Season 3 Key Visual
Season 3[]
Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei Season 3 (魔法科高校の劣等生 lit. "The Irregular at Magic High School") has been announced when the Reminiscence TV Special aired on New Year's Day, 2022.
In January 4, 2024, the official twitter @mahouka_anime announced that Season 3 will begin airing in April 2024 along with a new video for the preview, a new key visual, the main cast and the theme song.
The opening theme is Shouted Serenade by Lisa where it is announced on their official japanese website[1] and their official Twitte @mahouka_anime also made the announcement with a video from Lisa.[2]
Season 3 PV[]
In July 16, 2023, A PV Trailer is released featuring Shiba Tatsuya, Shiba Miyuki and Sakurai Minami with the announcement a new series will be released in 2024 and will be animated by Studio 8-bit previously produced by Madhouse for the first season.[3]
In January 21, 2024 the official twitter @mahouka_anime release the first Character PV for Tatsuya together with a new illustration and brief description and video.[4]
In January 31, 2024 the official twitter @mahouka_anime release the second Character PV for Miyuki together with a new illustration and brief description and video.[5]
In February 4, 2024 the official twitter @mahouka_anime release the third Character PV for Minami, currently the final main cast for the season together with a new illustration and brief description and video.[6]
In March 8, 2024, the official twitter @mahouka_anime announces that Season 3 will air on April 5, 2024 at 11:30 pm JP time along with a video PV.[7]
In March 24, 2024 the official twitter @mahouka_anime releases another Key Visual featuring the "Pride" of the Magicians of the "7" and a Double Seven Edition video [8]
In April 26, 2024 the official twitter @mahouka_anime releases another Key Visual featuring the Steeplechase characters and the trailer video [9]
In May 24, 2024 the official twitter @mahouka_anime releases another Key Visual Category:Ancient City Insurrection Arc and the trailer video [10]
Season 3 Episode List[]
| No. | Screenshot | Title | Air Date |
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| 1 | 
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“Double Seven I” “Daburu Sebun-hen I” “ダブルセブン編Ⅰ” |
April 5, 2024 |
| 2 | 
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“Double Seven II” “Daburu Sebun-hen II” “ダブルセブン編Ⅱ” |
April 12, 2024 |
| 3 | 
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“Double Seven III” “Daburu Sebun-hen II” “ダブルセブン編III” |
April 19, 2024 |
| 4 | 
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“Double Seven IV” “Daburu Sebun-hen IV” “ダブルセブン編IV” |
April 26, 2024 |
| 5 | 
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“Steeplechase I” “Sutīpuruchēsu-hen I” “スティープルチェース編I” |
May 3, 2024 |
| 6 | 
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“Steeplechase II” “Sutīpuruchēsu-hen II” “スティープルチェース編II” |
May 10, 2024 |
| 7 | 
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“Steeplechase III” “Sutīpuruchēsu-hen III” “スティープルチェース編III” |
May 17, 2024 |
| 8 | 
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“Steeplechase IV” “Sutīpuruchēsu-hen IV” “スティープルチェース編IV” |
May 24, 2024 |
| 9 | 
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“Ancient City Insurrection I” “Koto Nairan-hen I” “古都内乱編I” |
May 31, 2024 |
| 10 | 
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“Ancient City Insurrection II” “Koto Nairan-hen II” “古都内乱編II” |
June 7, 2024 |
| 11 | 
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“Ancient City Insurrection III” “Koto Nairan-hen III” “古都内乱編III” |
June 14, 2024 |
| 12 | 
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“Ancient City Insurrection IV” “Koto Nairan-hen IV” “古都内乱編IV” |
June 21, 2024 |
| 13 | 
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“Ancient City Insurrection V” “Koto Nairan-hen V” “古都内乱編V” |
June 28, 2024 |
External Links[]
- Official MKnR Japanese Website: www.mahouka.jp
- Official MKnR English Website: www.mahouka.us
- Official MKnY Japanese Website: www.mahouka-yuutousei.jp
- Official MKnY English Website: www.honoratmagichighschool.com
- Official Twitter Page: www.twitter.com/mahouka_anime
- Crunchyroll's Page: http://www.crunchyroll.ca/the-irregular-at-magic-high-school
- Funimation's Page: https://www.funimation.com/shows/the-irregular-at-magic-high-school/
- Funimation's Page for the MKnY spin-off: https://www.funimation.com/shows/the-honor-at-magic-high-school/
References[]
- ↑ https://mahouka.jp/3rd/news/?id=64547
- ↑ https://twitter.com/mahouka_anime/status/1744645183319515344
- ↑ https://twitter.com/mahouka_anime/status/1742868968736780353
- ↑ https://twitter.com/mahouka_anime/status/1749008943450411169
- ↑ https://twitter.com/mahouka_anime/status/1752632817450922336
- ↑ https://twitter.com/mahouka_anime/status/1754082374520914217
- ↑ https://twitter.com/mahouka_anime/status/1766026074675155324
- ↑ https://twitter.com/mahouka_anime/status/1771768039979286558
- ↑ https://twitter.com/mahouka_anime/status/1783874064173740110
- ↑ https://x.com/mahouka_anime/status/1794020908753191136