Akashic Records of Bastard Magic Instructor
A cynical mage's apathy melts away beneath the gaze of hopeful students, where ivory towers clash with shadows of an imperial past, painted in vibrant arcane sparks and biting wit.
Akashic Records of Bastard Magic Instructor
Akashic Records of Bastard Magic Instructor

ロクでなし魔術講師と禁忌教典

04 April 2017 — 20 June 2017 Japan 1 season 12 episode Ended ⭐ 8.4 (589)
Cast: Soma Saito, Akane Fujita, Yume Miyamoto, Ari Ozawa, Hiroki Takahashi
Drama Animation Sci-Fi & Fantasy Action & Adventure Comedy
Theory vs. Practice in Education Redemption and the Burden of the Past Predestination vs. Free Will The Ethics of Magic

Akashic Records of Bastard Magic Instructor - Episode Highlights

Episode Highlights

The Unmotivated Bastard

S1E1

The introduction of Glenn as a chaotic and lazy instructor who refuses to teach, leading to a duel with Sistine where he is hilariously defeated.

Significance:

Establishes the subversion of the "all-powerful teacher" trope by showing Glenn at his lowest point.

The Fool and the Girl

S1E3

Glenn defends the school from the Researchers of Divine Wisdom, revealing his past as an assassin and using "The Fool's World" for the first time.

Significance:

The turning point where the series shifts from comedy to action-drama, establishing Glenn's true competence.

The Princess's Secret

S1E4

Lumia's identity as the exiled princess is revealed, and Glenn must protect her from imperial executioners and terrorists alike.

Significance:

Deepens the political stakes and solidifies the bond between Glenn and Lumia.

Finding Their Own Way

S1E12

The final showdown against Leos Kleitos and the revelation of his connection to the villainous Jatice Lowfan.

Significance:

Concludes the initial character arcs, with Glenn finally accepted as a true instructor by his students.