About The Irregular at Magic High School

The Irregular at Magic High School is a popular anime series that first premiered in 2014. It is set in a world where magic is acknowledged as a formal technology rather than the product of folklore or superstition. The story revolves around a brother and sister, Tatsuya and Miyuki Shiba, who enroll at the First High School, which segregates its students based on their magical abilities. Tatsuya is unable to use magic effectively, making him irregular in this magical high school, and the story unfolds with many events, conflicts, and turnarounds surrounding them.

Making / Production

The series is an adaptation of a Japanese web novel series by Tsutomu Sato. The anime adaptation was announced in June 2013 and was directed by Manabu Ono, with Taku Iwasaki composing the music.

Actors

• Yuichi Nakamura as Tatsuya Shiba: A first year student. Nakamura plays the role with a hint of mystery and aloofness.
• Saori Hayami as Miyuki Shiba: Tatsuya’s younger sister who has strong magical abilities. Hayami beautifully portrays the protective yet dependent side of Miyuki.
• Yumi Uchiyama as Erika Chiba: Tatsuya's classmate who has a bright personality. Uchiyama plays the role energetically, which adds to the light moments in the series.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The series is based on a light novel that initially began as a web novel back in 2008.
• Despite being a magic-based anime, the series contains detailed scientific explanations for each spell.
• The title of the series “The Irregular at Magic High School” is a direct reference to the protagonist Tatsuya, who is technically a “weed” or magic-less student.

Quotes

• “The only thing that's wrong with me is that I can make anything happen if I will it to.” - Tatsuya Shiba
• “What’s important is not the difference between people. It’s the fact that we’re all humans. That’s what’s truly important!” - Mayumi Saegusa

Music, Soundtrack

• Opening Theme: "LiSA - Rising Hope"
• Ending Theme: "Elisa - Millenario"
• The soundtrack was composed by Taku Iwasaki, renowned for his work on other anime series such as Gurren Lagann and Soul Eater.