Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei Light Novel and Spin-off Manga Licensed by Yen Press

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A few days ago, Yen Press announced three manga series being licensed by them. And today, they revealed on their official Twitter account that they will be publishing in English the light novel and manga of Tsutomu Satou (DOWL Masters) and Kana Ishida’s (Aquarion Evol‘s female character designer) action, sci-fi series, Mahouka Koukou no Yuutousei, and the spin-off manga of the light novel series which tells the story from Miyuki’s perspective, Mahouka Koukou no Yuutousei.

The light novel was published by ASCII Media Work’s Kadokawa under the Dengeki label. The first Japanese volume was published on July 10, 2011. There are currently 15 compiled light novel volumes. The latest volume was released on January 10, 2015. While the 16th volume is slated to ship on May 10, 2015. Yen Press planned to release the first English light novel volume on October 2015 under their Yen On imprint.

Synopsis of Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei‘s light novel from MAL:

Magic is a product of neither legends nor fairy tales, but instead has become a technology of reality since a time unknown to people. Supernatural power became a technology systematized through magic, while magic became a technical skill. A “Supernatural Power User” became a “Magic Technician.” Magic Technicians (in short, Magicians) are nurtured through Magic High Schools and Universities.

This is a story about:

Tatsuya, a defective elder brother low achiever.
Miyuki, a perfect, flawless younger sister high achiever.
After both siblings entered a Magic High School,
The stage of daily turbulence was unveiled —.

There are five manga adaptations for the series. Yen Press confirmed that they’ll be licensing the fifth one: Mahouka Koukou no Yuutousei.

  1. Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei: Nyuugaku-hen
    • 4 volumes | Published on December 17, 2011 to Sep 18, 2013 | Dengeki Daioh

    • Synopsis:
      “Magic” is a product of neither legends nor fairy tales. It has become a technology of reality for nearly a century. Various countries in the world are locked in a race in nurturing “Magicians.”

      Shiba Tatsuya is an honors student without magic capability at First High School, a magic high school along with his sister who happens to the top student among the freshmen. What will happen to him, and how will he live his school life where he is one of the many reserves in the school looked down upon by the chosen magical students?

  2. Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei: Kyuukousen-hen
    • Currently has 2 volumes | Published on October 18, 2013 | GFantasy

    • Synopsis:

      There are currently nine magic high schools affiliated with the National University of Magic throughout the country. In an effort to address the current limitations, magic high schools are trained to the highest degree, while they are trying to increase the limited pool of instructors.

      For that purpose, a measure was put in place so as to fuel the student’s aspirations through competitions between the 9 magic schools. The largest of these is the summer Nine Schools Competition. It is a nationwide magic high school magic tournament.

      Every year a selection of magic high school students from across the country meet, putting their pride on the line, and unfold a story of frustration and glory. With a huge crowd including not only government officials and those interested in magic but also businesses, overseas companies, researchers and scouts, this is the greatest stage for magic high school students to shine.

      This year too, the curtains of that momentous event will be raised again.

  3. Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei: Yokohama Souran-hen
    • Currently has 3 volumes | Published on October 18, 2013 | GFantasy

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      Synopsis:
      The Thesis Competition, an event with as much importance as the Nine School Competition. This competition has the particularity of having its competitors compete to see which one has more mastery on magic theory. However, things may not go smoothly… And “disturbance” may unfold…

  4. Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei: Tsuioku-hen
    • Currently has 2 volumes | Published on February 27, 2014 | Dengeki Daioh

      Synopsis:
      “Three years ago, he had the same posture. Three years ago, he had stood behind Miyuki. Yes…. Compared to three years ago, it had changed.” Set 3 years prior to the present time, Tsuioku Hen tells the events that would change Miyuki’s world drastically, as well as the events that led Tatsuya to become what he is now.

  5. Mahouka Koukou no Yuutousei
    • Currently has 5 volumes | Published on April 27, 2012 | Dengeki Daioh

    • Synopsis:
      Spin-off of Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei; focused Rettousei’s lead younger sister Shiba Miyuki’s experiences.

The series also received an anime adaptation that was produced by Madhouse (No Game No Life, Hunter x Hunter (2011)). It aired on April 6, 2014 to September 28, 2014 with 26 episodes. It also had a 6-episode ONA titled as Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei: Yoku Wakaru Mahouka!.

Anime Visual:

Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei anime visual haruhichan.com

Synopsis of Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei‘s anime from Haruhichan:

Magic—A century has passed since this concept has been recognized as a formal technology instead of the product of the occult or folklore.

The season is spring and it is time for a brand new school year.
At the National Magic University First Affiliate High School, A.K.A Magic High School, students are divided into two distinct groups according to their academic performances. The “Bloom,” who demonstrate the highest grades and are enrolled in the “First Course,” and the “Weed,” who have a poor academic record and are enrolled in the “Second Course.”

This spring, a very peculiar brother and sister enroll as new students.

The brother is an under achiever with some deficiencies and enrolls as a “Weed,” while his younger sister is an honor student, who enrolls as a “Bloom.”

The brother, with a somewhat philosophical expression, and the younger sister who holds feelings a little stronger than sibling love for him…

Ever since these two have entered through the gates of this prestigious school, the calm campus was beginning to change…

Source – Yen Press’ Official Twitter Page

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