Forum SettingsEpisode Information
Forums
The Irregular at Magic High School (light novel)
Available on Manga Store
New
What did you think of this episode?
DO NOT discuss the source material beyond this episode. If you want to discuss future events or theories, please use separate threads.
DO NOT ask where to watch/download this episode or give links to copyrighted, non-fair use material.
DO NOT troll/bait/harass/abuse other users for liking or disliking the series/characters.
DO read the Anime Discussion Rules and Site & Forum Guidelines.
Pages (2) « 1 [2]
Apr 6, 1:44 AM

Offline
Nov 2017
982
Finally it's back !!!! and they bringing back LiSA to do the Opening !!!! i'm excited !!
Apr 6, 2:55 AM

Offline
Feb 2014
3967
I can't help but think about how the first season debuted exactly 10 years ago. Either way, I'm happy to see the return of Tatsuya and Miyuki for the third season of Mahouka. =)

While the episode didn't hesitate in getting straight to the point with the new character and new school year, it still offered a nice portion of funny moments, mainly the Saegusa twins, where one of them simps hard for Miyuki, while the other tried, and failed, to hurt Tatsuya because of how close he got to Mayumi, who didn't waste time in reprimanding her younger sisters for their behaviour.

As for the production values, going by those who've mentioned it here, it's either very praiseworthy or criticised harshly. For me, I think it looks pretty solid upon first episode impression, with the boat scene showcasing some nice fluid action animation that looked very impressive. Hopefully we'll have more of that in store this season.

Also, LiSA is back in doing the OP song, just like she did with the first season, Rising Hope. Her new song here has similarities to her other song before going into a satisfying and powerful melody. I think it's pretty good overall.
Apr 6, 3:00 AM
Offline
Nov 2022
56
Reply to VaroOP
What are people on about saying the animation is good?

The animation sucks now. They dropped the ball hard for S3. Wtf!?
@VaroOP a bit down that's all
Apr 6, 7:04 AM

Offline
Jun 2016
2085
finally we can see kuroba ayako the gothic loli again !!
Apr 6, 10:08 AM
Offline
Mar 2021
27
Personally I dont like the animations tho. But still, good job for the director for bringing this back after 10 years to comeback.
Apr 6, 10:42 AM
Offline
May 2013
13
This is pretty good compared to others recent adaptation. I'm hooked and no fast forward whatsoever. [+0]
No shitty CGI or if any barely noticeable. [+0]
The ED is pretty good with the vibe. [+0]
The content form previous season's episode is very neat, condense but not too complicated nor neglected. [+0]
Mayumi is so damned cute. [+1]

Overall I gave it a 9 but my scepticism over shitty CGI/ Animation [mostly] of them over 2 years prior, I only give this only an 8.
Apr 6, 11:02 AM
Offline
Mar 2021
3
Very good first episode
Apr 6, 2:26 PM

Offline
May 2021
1696
So glad that as far as I can see this season will not be dissappointment like the previous one. So damn happy to see my Saegusa again. The studio has done a wonderful job with the adaptation so far
Apr 6, 4:24 PM
Offline
Mar 2019
627
Tatsuya is still OP, and STILL trying to hide that. Anyone naive enough to think that he isn't powerful better do their research. Set-up episode with the new kids front and center. I dropped the second season of this, and am back for the third. Let's see if this gets better.
Apr 6, 9:01 PM
Offline
Mar 2015
13489
Another school year with Oni-chan
Apr 6, 10:53 PM
Offline
Nov 2017
5
so good to see the serie coming back
Apr 7, 6:34 AM

Offline
Oct 2016
44
The third season started off so weak, in my opinion. I guess we'll see how it unfolds.
Apr 7, 11:48 AM

Offline
Jan 2013
1361
Ah yes, another season of creepy japanese incest lol
Apr 7, 9:55 PM

Offline
Sep 2013
108
Ah, that was a nice refresh after so long without watching any episodes. And jesus, the animation quality and music composition with cinematography... love it.
Apr 8, 4:53 AM
Offline
Nov 2021
137
Well a decent ep but not much action,waiting for the arcs to proceed quickly.
Apr 8, 7:35 AM
Offline
Jun 2007
620
Hmm its back from "resting" for many years.
Apr 8, 7:45 AM
♡( •ॢ◡-ॢ)✧˖° ♡

Offline
Dec 2014
20526
Oh dear, just in first episode Tatsuya made two enemies already, albeit one of them is just being protective to her older sister...



(っ◔◡◔)っ 𝓘 𝔀𝓲𝓼𝓱 𝔂𝓸𝓾 𝓪𝓵𝓵 𝓱𝓪𝓿𝓮 𝓪 𝔀𝓸𝓷𝓭𝓮𝓻𝓯𝓾𝓵 𝓭𝓪𝔂 ♥
Apr 8, 8:17 AM

Offline
Oct 2008
13718
w0w! banger performance by LiSA!!!
4/5.


Apr 8, 10:41 AM
Offline
Jan 2024
3
Saegusa sister's cute
Apr 8, 5:09 PM
Offline
Apr 2022
9
Fun First Episode, Still ship Tatsuya x Mayumi
Apr 9, 7:16 AM

Offline
Apr 2010
1269
Confused how people are saying no CG or Barely Noticable CG...all the background characters are CG (its actually pretty impressive how far theyve come, there was a making of video years ago as well), the overlay effects of the CAD are CG, they even have a credits just for them.

Anyway.

Ive waited years for Shippou Takuma to be animated and that introduction scene was amazing. Tatsumaru Tachibana gave him a great voice too (deserves another lead voice role someday).Always love the *miyuki glare*, ice cold. And Fumiya Kuroba finally here too, Ive been waiting to see him for so long, omg. Really great start.
<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lx1a8gz3tu1qbxqfpo1_500.png" />
Apr 9, 11:08 AM
Offline
Apr 2018
2184
The animation felt different than the previous seasons.
The saegusa twins are fun to watch. The one who approved for the marriage of Saegusa and Tatsuya is cute. 😍
Apr 9, 8:14 PM
Offline
Aug 2013
179
The anime I keep watching because of supporting characters. I don´t want to be mean but not interested in the main ones.... specially with that love story... the secondary characters are what make this anime awesome xD.
Apr 10, 2:48 AM
Offline
Mar 2012
4110
yay Godtsuya back and starts with handholding. Everytime no idea half the cast and plot but there's no recap.
Eimi faces so funny cute with new Hagane introduced.
Shippou got fancy hair.
Mayumi fits with the OL style, lol the twins and Minami escalated that. interesting pov shots.
Kuroba twins on another missionFumiya got fast moves with nice animation.
what's this robot zombie controlling media??
lisa back with this cool OP.
Apr 10, 3:49 AM
Offline
Jan 2018
480
Truly one of the greatest episodes yet!
Apr 13, 2:53 AM

Offline
Aug 2013
682
Slow start and an intolerable random showing up.

Looking forward to some more action.
.
Apr 14, 12:08 PM

Offline
Sep 2014
4842
I somehow remember S1 clearly but nothing from S2 lol.

Saegusas and Tatsuyas moments together are always the best, they tease each other so well.

I forgot how much of a love triangle incest angst drama this is, well I definitely did not forget about the incest, but still how do you even begin to describe what happened here?
"Please marry the brother of the girl I like so I can legally call her big sister"

Somehow its crazy to think we still get Mahouka in 2024, but I certainly wont complain!
"This emotion is mine alone.
It is for Madoka alone." - Homura
or how I would descripe Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica.
Apr 16, 7:14 AM
Offline
Jul 2018
564074
Reply to tsubasalover
main guy uniform w. special mark (student council). three new members (2 already known, and 1 1st grade) in student council. also 1 character in the same class (?).

@tsubasalover stop speaking like a braindead person I'm really afraid of you pls...
Apr 16, 2:56 PM
Offline
Dec 2023
1
I really feel this character could do well with a good Dub voice like Lelouch or Kazama type voice If coordinated good of course the Kazama voice actor In English Is bad but I mostly mean tone wise (-_-)
Apr 17, 12:18 AM

Offline
Jul 2013
76
Still incest cringe
Apr 19, 2:11 AM
Offline
Aug 2020
1
Yuri on ice gets cancelled yet this incest shit get me funded for another season make it make sense
Apr 19, 7:05 AM
Offline
Aug 2017
54
Hmmm... I don't remember much of the plot that will happen, even though I know I read the LN up till this point years ago.
Though the Saegusa twins are EXACTLY as I pictured them to be x)
Apr 20, 10:17 PM
Offline
Sep 2020
3
It’s so funny how we’re at season 3 and there are still people who complains about the incest-like relationship of Miyuki and Tatsuya when the series is centered around it this WHOLE time. At this point why bother watching if you’re gonna dislike the one large thing that this show is known for *sigh* Know that this anime is based on a light novel and the brother-sister relationship won’t go away just because you want Tatsuya to end up with anyone else


On a side note, I’m glad this anime is back since Godsuya and Miyuki are one of the absolute best OP pairing!
Apr 22, 8:59 AM
Offline
Mar 2022
2
After a long time finally more of Godsuya animated, im not an actual reader of the novel i tried tho... but its just so extended haha, mayumi sisters are a great adition to the plot i really liked, but that guy shipou omg a total assh0le hes even worse than hatori or the other bitter guy, dont remember.
im looking forward of more dosis of an underrated ship miki and shibata.
Apr 26, 4:21 AM

Offline
Apr 2012
17
Good , anime story is very good looks very promising i wanna know moreabout the world..-
Apr 26, 5:21 AM

Offline
Apr 2012
17
Reply to VaroOP
What are people on about saying the animation is good?

The animation sucks now. They dropped the ball hard for S3. Wtf!?
@VaroOP Animation might change on next episodes , not the first anime i saw were some spisodes animation was very-mediocre then was ok-gpood
Apr 28, 2:46 AM

Offline
Apr 2019
480
The incestious siblings are back at it again for another season, i can't believe it got a season 3, the visitor arc was top notch, hopefully this one as well, i ;oved this series since season 1
May 12, 1:30 AM

Offline
Feb 2021
2935
Is it a teleported skill? Awesome XD
- Mal-Badge -

Level 25
Ranked 1135
Last update : 27.02.2022 at 05:50

My Candies :


I'm level on mal-badges. View my badges.



May 13, 12:17 AM
Offline
Apr 2019
1
I hate the way he walks the way the talks.
Jun 16, 5:00 AM
Shalltear

Offline
Apr 2018
34444
Lol it's back and we already have all the girls over Tatsuya, just marry the teacher and get the twins, but his sister will get jealous (xD).
Anyway the plot is starting at the end, seems exciting with that boat battle looking pretty good already.
Jul 1, 11:59 AM

Offline
Apr 2013
37002
Here we go again, the invincible onii-sama on his quest to get in his sister's pants. As usual this episode everyone was adoring how perfect he is and how beautiful his sister is. Sasuga Onii-sama.
Jul 25, 7:52 AM

Offline
Dec 2022
5312
The visual direction during Takuma's introduction and Miyuki's reaction (widening her eyes, clasping her hands tighter) to the hypothetical prospect of Mayumi marrying Tatsuya did some work in storytelling through expressions and gestures alone, which I can appreciate already.

Nothing especially impressive in the animation department otherwise, but as far as I'm aware, 8bit were tasked to capacity producing multiple projects when this aired, so I can cut it some slack.


╔⏤═⏤╝ ╚⏤═⏤╗
Shaded Horizon


Aug 4, 6:35 PM

Offline
Feb 2009
249
hmm, the scene where Hattori showed up in the student council room was weirdly jarring, especially when all three were looking at the screen. Even his face looked completely like someone else. The scene where Yami entered the boat was also visually very different than how this series have done things in the past, as far as direction and angled shots. I'm not sure how to feel about it. Did the staff change? It's not bad per-se, but just kinda jarring since it feels like a completely different style after 2 seasons and 2 movies already. The rest of the episode was fine though overall it felt like even the colors were more rough vs past seasons that really had polished, clean art.
Aug 17, 9:57 AM

Offline
Mar 2015
738
Saegusa was the one who touched Tatsuya, but Tatsuya got the blame instead nice.

There were interesting camera angles in this episode, I like it.
Pages (2) « 1 [2]

More topics from this board

» 6 Volumes in 13 episodes

Ronninn - Apr 11

5 by yesvirgi »»
Oct 5, 10:41 AM

Poll: » Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei 3rd Season Episode 13 Discussion ( 1 2 )

Stark700 - Jun 28

64 by Snaita »»
Sep 27, 4:22 PM

Poll: » Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei 3rd Season Episode 7 Discussion

Stark700 - May 17

44 by lanfire »»
Sep 13, 2:29 AM

Poll: » Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei 3rd Season Episode 6 Discussion

Stark700 - May 10

33 by lanfire »»
Sep 13, 1:57 AM

Poll: » Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei 3rd Season Episode 4 Discussion ( 1 2 )

Stark700 - Apr 26

57 by lanfire »»
Sep 13, 12:43 AM

Preview MangaManga Store

It’s time to ditch the text file.
Keep track of your anime easily by creating your own list.
Sign Up Login