The Irregular at Magic High School: What to Know Before Season 3 Starts


The Irregular at Magic High School is a web novel series that was adapted into a manga then an anime. Its anime version was released in 2014 which was followed by a film in 2017. The second season of the series was aired in 2020. It has been confirmed that a third season will make its premiere in 2022. The Irregular at Magic High School was one of the well-received anime in its genre.

It centers on Tatsuya Shiba, who was a bodyguard to his sister named Miyuki Shiba. Tatsuya is a candidate to become the next leader of the Yotsuba clan which is one of the clans that lead Japan’s magicians. The siblings enroll in First High School. Tatsuya was in the second course and is categorized as magically inept while his sister was one of the best students in the first course.

The Irregular at Magic High School: What to Know Before Season 3 Starts

The Irregular at Magic High School: What to Know Before Season 3 Starts
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The Irregular at Magic High School: What to Know Before Season 3 Starts

The series is not only known for its magic but also its political issues and action. It has been confirmed that season 3 will focus on the relationship between the Shiba siblings and their impact on the magic community. Before season 3 starts, here are some refreshers that can help fans remember what The Irregular at Magic High School is all about.

In season one, it has been emphasized that the setting of the series is in an alternate history. It is a world where magic exists and these superhuman abilities are weaponized and commodified by four global superpowers. The first season emphasized the ranking system in First High School that can help viewers get an idea of the whole flow of the story. With Tatsuya’s lack of magical abilities, he was placed in Course 2 as an irregular.

In season 2, the relationship among magicians was focused. This includes the relationship between Tatsuya and Miyuki as well as their bond with their family. It was also revealed that Miyuki has romantic feelings for her brother. The season ended with a new character whose name is Sakurai Minami who might have an impact on the relationship of the siblings.

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