A Returner's Magic Should Be Special season 2 drops its first trailer ahead of its October 2026 premiere. See cast, staff and production details.
The second season of A Returner's Magic Should Be Special has released its first trailer, confirming an October 2026 premiere. The anime continues the adaptation of Wookjakga’s Korean webcomic, known in Japan as Kikansha no Mahō wa Tokubetsu Desu, and expands the story of Desir Herman and his allies as they confront new magical threats.
Key Information
- Title: A Returner's Magic Should Be Special season 2
- Source Material: Korean webcomic by Wookjakga
- Studio: Arvo Animation
- Director: Taishi Kawaguchi
- Script: Takamitsu Kouno
- Character Design: Hiromi Kato
- Art Direction: Eiji Iwase
- Music: Kenta Higashiohji
- Release Window: October 2026
Who Is Working on Season 2?
Season 2 brings back a strong production team:
- Taishi Kawaguchi, director
- Takamitsu Kouno, scriptwriter known for She Professed Herself Pupil of the Wise Man and Absolute Duo
- Hiromi Kato, character designer with credits on Kobato. and Irina: The Vampire Cosmonaut
- Eiji Iwase, art director
- Kenta Higashiohji, composer, previously worked on Pole Princess!!
The series continues under Arvo Animation, which also handled season 1.
Who Is in the Cast?
Season 2 features returning cast members:
- Sayumi Suzuhiro as Romantic Eru
- Takuma Terashima as Desir Herman
- Natsumi Fujiwara as Pram Schnaaizer
These characters remain central to the story’s evolving magical conflicts and political intrigue.
What Does the First Trailer Show?
The trailer highlights:
- New magical battles and large scale spell effects
- Expanded worldbuilding, including new regions and magical factions
- Character growth for Desir, Pram and Romantic Eru
- A darker tone as the narrative moves deeper into the Shadow World arc
The visuals emphasize Arvo Animation’s polished effects work and Hiromi Kato’s expressive character designs.