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A Returner's Magic Should Be Special

Also known as: Gwihwanjaui Mabeobeun Teukbyeolhaeya Hamnida, 귀환자의 마법은 특별해야 합니다, A Magia de Um Retornado Tem de Ser Especial, พลังขั้นเทพของจอมเวทจุติใหม่, Returner's Special Magic, 重生者的魔法一定要特別, Магія поверненого має бути особливою, 帰還者の魔法は特別です, Kikansha no Mahou wa Tokubetsu desu

by Wookjakga, Usonan

Score from AniList: 76/100finished268 chapters

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The worst calamity humankind has ever faced... Shadow Realms have ravaged the earth and decimated almost everyone in their way. The survival of humanity hinges upon the success of just six mages, including analytic fighter Desir Herrman. The remaining heroes make one final stand to end the bloodshed...but to no avail. Desir closes his eyes on what should be the end of his life—only to open them and see the beginning of his school days?! Desir has returned thirteen years back to the past, where he’s been given another chance. A chance to see the loved ones he lost, a chance to meet his fellow warriors again, and a chance to save the world…! (Source: Yen Press)

Chapters available: 268
Type: Manhwa

Hoard Verdict

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★ 3.5/5

A long, sprawling magic fantasy built around a second chance at a doomed world, with a big cast and a strong sense of scale.

Pros

Strong sense of scale and a big world
Inventive magic system that is well explained
Complete run, so the story can be read in full

Cons

Very long, with a slow start for some readers
The regression framing feels familiar

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A Returner's Magic Should Be Special starts with one of the bleakest openings you will see in fantasy: a world nearly lost, and a mage who gets another chance. The premise lets the series explore magic with real curiosity, and the magic design is one of its strongest features. The scale is big, and the story is happy to spend time on the technical side of spells and the people who use them. The art has a classic shonen feel, with clean action and detailed backgrounds. The downside is length. At more than 260 chapters it can feel slow in places, and the regression framing will feel familiar to anyone who has read a few second-chance stories. Still, the world-building is rich and the sense of purpose holds up. If you like fantasy that takes its magic seriously and don't mind a long road, this is a rewarding one to finish.