The Irregular at Magic High School series is getting a sequel anime. The information was revealed today after Reminiscence Arc special aired in Japan, with a special video on the anime’s official Twitter:
A special visual celebrating the 10th anniversary of the project and the sequel announcement is now also available:
The Irregular at Magic High School series is a web novel by Tsutomu Sato. Originally published on Shosetsuka ni Naro, Dengeki Bunko published it in light novel format in 2011. Manga adaptations of each arc also exist. The Irregular at Magic High School: Magian Company sequel started in 2020. It serves as a direct sequel to the original series, but it is not clear if the new anime is the same story.
The first season of the anime by studio MADHOUSE aired in the Spring of 2014, while the Visitor Arc sequel (season 2) followed in Fall 2020. Although MADHOUSE animated season 1, 8-bit took over for the 2nd season. The prequel, The Irregular at Magic High School: Reminiscence Arc (studio 8-bit) aired on December 31st, 2021. The franchise also has a movie from 2017, titled The Girl Who Summons the Stars (studio 8-bit). Spin-off anime The Honor at Magic High School by studio CONNECT aired throughout the Summer 2021 season.
In addition, Reminiscence Arc prequel is getting a Blu-ray release, and a special cover has been revealed:
Yen Press licensed the original light novel in English and describes the plot as:
The year is 2095. Magic has been tamed as another form of technology, and the practice of magic is now a rigorous discipline. Brother and sister Tatsuya and Miyuki Shiba are just about to start their first year at the renowned First Magic High School of Japan. But the school’s ironclad rules mean that the brilliant Miyuki enters the prestigious Course 1, while her older brother, Tatsuya, is relegated to Course 2–and that’s just the beginning of their troubles!
Source: Official Website
© 2019 Tsutomu Sato / KADOKAWA / The Irregular at Magic High School Production Committee