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 - Movie Quotes

Memorable Quotes

Magic is just a tool for killing. It's not something to be admired.

— Glenn Radars

Context:

Episode 2, during his first real lecture where he deconstructs the student's beliefs about the beauty of magic.

Meaning:

Highlights Glenn's initial cynicism and his dark history in the military, clashing with the students' romanticized view of magic.

Don't forget, you're the main character in your own life story!

— Sistine Fibel

Context:

Episode 10, while encouraging a peer during the Magic Games arc.

Meaning:

Reflects the series' theme of agency and choosing one's own path despite external pressures.

It's easy to say 'choose so you'll have no regrets,' but that's impossible.

— Glenn Radars

Context:

A pivotal moment where he comforts a student struggling with a difficult decision.

Meaning:

A pragmatic take on adulthood and choice, emphasizing that the value is in the feelings behind the choice, not the outcome.