One of the most common themes in anime is fantastical settings where the adventures never end. Add in the elements of a school setting, and you have the makings of an anime about a magical academy. Anime set at magic academies have skyrocketed in popularity over the past decade. These shows depict epic tales of heroism, drama, and interpersonal relationships.
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Fan imaginations can run wild thanks to the many anime shows depicting magic academies, such as The Misfit of Demon King Academy and The Irregular of Magic High School. However, not every magic school anime is created equally, and there are a few that truly shine.
We are going to be strict regarding the definition of “magic schools.” For example, Iruma-kun‘s setting is specifically called a “demon school,” so it will not be included despite sharing a lot in common with magic academies.
Updated on October 25, 2025, by Mark Sammut: Fall 2025 does not have any memorable magic school anime, which is fine since this year has otherwise been kind to this niche theme. Still, if you are craving some more magical goodness, we have added two more shows, both of which are isekai villainess anime. I’m in Love with the Villainess and From Bureaucrat to Villainess are now part of the list.
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Reign of the Seven Spellblades
MyAnimeList: 6.56
Starting things with a divisive magic school anime, Reign of the Seven Spellblades is one of those shows that feels more like an advert for the light novel than something that can and should be enjoyed solely in isolation. That’s not to say the anime is bad, but rather that it can be a bit of a frustrating watch.
Notoriously slow, Reign of the Seven Spellblades spends its first five episodes setting up not only its world and concept of magic, but also its definition of a mage. They are beings who are driven by a pursuit of knowledge, to the point that they can be consumed entirely by its allure. Despite consisting of mostly predictable storylines, the anime accomplishes some great world-building throughout its run, creating a universe that feels magical but also threatening.
We meet Oliver, a new Kimberly Magic Academy student who is highly talented with a sword but also seems relatively unassuming at first. He quickly develops a connection with Nanao, a samurai with a dark past. They quickly become involved in the school’s more cutthroat and dangerous practices, particularly when they find themselves in the labyrinth.
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Magic-Kyun! Renaissance
MyAnimeList: 7
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Most magic school anime focus on action, as the setting usually provides plenty of opportunities to showcase unique and visually impressive powers. However, not every series goes down this route, and Magic-Kyun! Renaissance sets itself apart by being a straight-up reverse harem. Yeah, this is one of those shows that can only be recommended to people who are into that genre, rather than folks looking for stories set in magic academies. While not exactly unimportant, the latter is mostly just window dressing, and the focus is on Kohana’s awkwardly adorable relationships.
Magic-Kyun! Renaissance is set in a school for the arts, albeit one that utilizes magic rather than conventional talent. Kohana seems incapable of using magic at first, but she still finds herself attracting the attention of the school’s most attractive bachelors. Magic-Kyun! Renaissance does not do a lot to set itself apart from the reverse harem crowd, but it is a decent enough example of that genre.
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Villainess Level 99: I May Be The Hidden Boss, But I’m Not The Demon Lord
MyAnimeList Score: 7.13
The Light Magic and the Hero Otome game is progressing as smoothly as it should. At least, until Yumiella Dolkness, the hidden boss, regains her memories of her past life as a human and realizes that she’s inside a game. As someone who always preferred the game’s fantasy elements, Yumiella decides she won’t let her life, particularly her love life, be determined by the game mechanics and decides to level up as much as she can as fast as she can.
In all this, Yumiella made one mistake: she didn’t properly hide her powers during her enrollment into the Royal Academy and was revealed to be level 99 at just 15 years, which sends the entire otome game world into a frenzy. With this, Yumiella should be able to determine her fate, right? Amidst the uncertainty, she now must deal with constant attention, something she didn’t bargain for.
