From Overshadowed to Overpowered: Second Reincarnation of a Talentless Sage

A breezy power-fantasy romp through a magic academy, full of grand spells and satisfying comebacks that rarely asks much of you.

Created by

Hisashi Ishii, Maki Kamiya

Genres

Animation, Action & adventure, Sci-fi & fantasy

Starring

Shuichiro Umeda, Reo Osanai, Haruka Shiraishi

Overview

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!

How it feels

Earnest, whimsical, tense and uplifting. Brisk and easy to follow.

About

Identity, power, ambition, memory

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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