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～
Ephtal is reincarnated as a human, coming from modern Earth. In this new world where magic is real, he decides to devote the entirety of his life in the pursuit of magic. Despite his efforts, though, he discovers that he is absolutely talentless in magic, and breathed his last in anguish....But it isn't the end for him just yet! He reincarnates once again bearing the same name, Ephtal, 400 years later. Having retained his knowledge and power, he steals his resolve and once again sets his sights for the peak of magic! (Source: Comikey) 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 6.7/10 on AniList.
Synopsis
Ephtal is reincarnated as a human, coming from modern Earth. In this new world where magic is real, he decides to devote the entirety of his life in the pursuit of magic. Despite his efforts, though, he discovers that he is absolutely talentless in magic, and breathed his last in anguish....But it isn't the end for him just yet! He reincarnates once again bearing the same name, Ephtal, 400 years later. Having retained his knowledge and power, he steals his resolve and once again sets his sights for the peak of magic! (Source: Comikey) 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.
Main Characters
Tags
- Reincarnation — Features a character being born again after death, typically as another person or in another world.
- School — Partly or completely set in a primary or secondary educational institution.
- Male Protagonist — Main character is male.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Medieval — Partially or completely set in the Middle Ages or a Middle Ages-inspired setting. Commonly features elements such as European castles and knights.