The WORST episodes of A Returner's Magic Should Be Special

Every episode of A Returner's Magic Should Be Special ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of A Returner's Magic Should Be Special!

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?

Last Updated: 2/24/2026Network: Tokyo MXStatus: Continuing

7.23

71 votes

#1 - Comrades

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/22/2023

Desir is placed in the beta class despite his test result, and so does Romantica, even though she's a noble. Desir finds Pram, another new student from the beta class, and invites Romantica to join his party.

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7.25

69 votes

#2 - Forming a Party

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/29/2023

With Pram and Romantica, Desir aims to win the ranking tournament to get promoted to the alpha class. Desir starts training his team to draw out their full potential, based on what he remembers.

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7.26

72 votes

#3 - Destruction

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/8/2023

After Desir and his party defeat Boromir Napolitan to escape from the Shadow World, he finds himself sent back in time to the enrollment ceremony of his school 13 years ago.

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7.39

66 votes

#4 - Respite

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/10/2023

After successfully defeating the challenge of becoming single rankers, Desir, Romantica, and Pram make the most of time to unwind before they join the alpha class.

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7.41

74 votes

#5 - The Test

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/15/2023

Desir takes the test to enroll in Hebrion Academy, along with Romantica and Azest in Group D.

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7.43

63 votes

#6 - A Raid

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/17/2023

Desir, knowing that Tear of Regernel will be stolen by the Outers, takes the initiative to stop them. As expected, Kraiken and the others show up at the Magical Tower. Can Desir protect the magical gem?

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7.62

68 votes

#7 - Rapier

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/5/2023

Desir and Pram attempt to get Pram's rapier back from the man he sold it to, and uncover hidden secrets in the process.

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7.68

68 votes

#8 - Anti-Mage

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 12/24/2023

Desir and Kraiken are now fighting one-on-one over the magic gem. Can Desir protect Tear of Regernel? And what does Desir hope to achieve by protecting it?

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7.68

63 votes

#9 - Showdown

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/3/2023

Desir and his team have finally faced the Blue Moon party for the chance to become single rankers. Azest puts a stop to Desir's plan of pitting the alpha parties on each other, but Desir has another plan. And he asks Azest if she is having fun.

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7.69

70 votes

#10 - Final Round

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/12/2023

The final round of the ranking tournament begins! Desir, Pram, and Romantica must finish in top place to be promoted to the alpha class, but alpha team Blue Moon are determined to stop them.

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7.69

64 votes

#11 - Magical Beasts

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/19/2023

Desir and his team plan to survive long enough to place within the top nine, as they defend against the attacks from other parties. Then a monster has spawned, and Pram courageously stands up against it.

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7.70

64 votes

#12 - Crash

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/26/2023

Desir and his team find themselves in the world of the Privius Clock Tower. They make it through the survival quest and come face to face with Blue Moon, Red Dragon, and Pine Tree parties.

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