Anime fans are going to be in for a treat as A Returner’s Magic Should Be Special Season 2 will be released soon. The production team has revealed a new sneak peek of the upcoming installment, which has caused the anticipation to rise in the fandom. According to the latest update, we have a new key visual and a promotional trailer with proper release details.
The A Returner’s Magic Should Be Special Season 2 will be released on October 7, 2026. As usual, this series will follow a weekly release schedule, and all the latest installments will air on the local Japanese broadcast channel (Fuji TV’s “+Ultra” programming block). International fans will soon be able to stream it on Crunchyroll.

Moreover, fans are going to be more excited because the preview trailer for A Returner’s Magic Should Be Special Season 2 has given us a preview of the opening theme, which is titled Sorrow and is performed by a Japanese rock band, FLOW. This series is part of the Fall 2026 anime season, and looking at the trailer, this series looks promising enough for fans not to skip it.
Additionally, this upcoming season is expected to continue the story of Desir Herrman. He is a powerful mage who has been given a chance to change the future. In this world, humanity had suffered tragic defeat against the Shadow World. That is why Desir is sent 13 years into the past with all of his current memories.
He has one goal: To reunite with his allies and find a way to ensure that the destruction of humanity is prevented. The key visual for A Returner’s Magic Should Be Special Season 2 features all of the main cast as they pose dramatically. It gives us an idea that the upcoming season might continue on the hype that it had set with its first installment.
Returning cast and production staff for A Returner’s Magic Should Be Special Season 2
The core production team from the first season is returning for A Returner’s Magic Should Be Special Season 2:
- Director: Taishi Kawaguchi
- Production house: Arvo Animation
- Series composition: Takamitsu Kono
- Character design: Hiromi Kato
The main voice cast includes:
- Takuma Terashima as Desir Herrman
- Sayumi Suzushiro as Romantica Eru
- Natsumi Fujiwara as Pram Schneider
- Asami Seto as Azest Kingscrown
Additionally, Show Hayami, Ayako Kawasumi, and Tarusuke Shingaki are also returning as Jord Exarion, Priscilla Heisilkeite, and Bird Mask, respectively.
Information on story and original source

A Returner’s Magic Should Be Special is based on the South Korean web novel written by Usonan, which was serialized on KakaoPage from September 2016 to August 2019. The original novel was collected into eight volumes.
The manhwa adaptation, illustrated by Wookjakga, began serialization in 2018 and has also gained an international following. Yen Press publishes the series in English, while Tapas Media and TappyToon provide digital English releases.
In the end, as the October 7, 2026 premiere draws closer, fans can look forward to more information about the upcoming episodes and international streaming schedule. Crunchyroll is expected to make A Returner’s Magic Should Be Special Season 2 available as part of its fall 2026 simulcast lineup.
Final thoughts
The first anime season premiered in October 2023 and introduced viewers to Desir’s mission to alter the future. With Season 2 approaching, the new trailer and visuals suggest that the story will continue expanding its magical battles and character-driven conflicts.