From Overshadowed to Overpowered: Second Reincarnation of a Talentless Sage
落第賢者の学院無双～二度目の転生、Sランクチート魔術師冒険録～
The great sage Ephtal dies in despair after failing to reach the peak of magic—but 400 years later, he’s reborn with all his memories and power intact! In a world where magic has decayed and ancient spells are treated as miracles, Ephtal storms into a prestigious magic academy to reclaim the true art of sorcery. As his power shakes the world, long-forgotten legends begin to awaken! (Source: Crunchyroll) Note: Rakudai Kenja no Gakuin Musou: Nidome no Tensei, S-Rank Cheat Majutsushi Bouken-roku is streaming a week in advance of the TV broadcast on dAnimeStore, ABEMA, U-NEXT, and Anime Hodai beginning June 26th, 2026. Regular broadcasting began on July 2nd, 2026.
From Overshadowed to Overpowered: Second Reincarnation of a Talentless Sage is a ona anime, from Summer 2026, produced by EMT Squared, rated 6.3/10 on AniList.
Synopsis
The great sage Ephtal dies in despair after failing to reach the peak of magic—but 400 years later, he’s reborn with all his memories and power intact! In a world where magic has decayed and ancient spells are treated as miracles, Ephtal storms into a prestigious magic academy to reclaim the true art of sorcery. As his power shakes the world, long-forgotten legends begin to awaken! (Source: Crunchyroll) Note: Rakudai Kenja no Gakuin Musou: Nidome no Tensei, S-Rank Cheat Majutsushi Bouken-roku is streaming a week in advance of the TV broadcast on dAnimeStore, ABEMA, U-NEXT, and Anime Hodai beginning June 26th, 2026. Regular broadcasting began on July 2nd, 2026.
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Tags
- Reincarnation — Features a character being born again after death, typically as another person or in another world.
- Slavery — Prominently features slaves, slavery, or slave trade.
- Estranged Family — At least one family member of the MC intentionally distances themselves or a family distances themselves from a person related to the MC.
- Magic — Prominently features magical elements or the use of magic.
- School — Partly or completely set in a primary or secondary educational institution.
- Male Protagonist — Main character is male.
- Isekai — Features a character from a modern-day setting being transported into an alternate world and has to adapt to their new surroundings.
- Elf — Prominently features a character who is an elf.
- Nudity — Features a character wearing no clothing or exposing intimate body parts.
- Demons — Prominently features malevolent otherworldly creatures.
- Dragons — Prominently features mythical reptiles which generally have wings and can breathe fire.
- Swordplay — Prominently features the use of swords in combat.