Akashic Records of Bastard Magic Instructor

At the esteemed Alzano Imperial Magic Academy, students train in advanced forms of sorcery under a long, proud tradition. The school hires Glenn Radars as a part-time instructor, a man known around campus as a lazy, good-for-nothing "bastard" whose methods clash with the academy's strict expectations. His unorthodox classes and irreverent attitude ruffle feathers among pupils like the proud Sistine Fibel, while classroom mischief increasingly intersects with real dangers. As routines shift, lessons become tests of skill and character, and the series keeps personal backstories and larger threats deliberately vague to preserve surprises.

Released in 2017 as a televised anime adaptation, the series comes from Tarou Hitsuji's light novel material, with Touko Machida credited in the creative team. The main Japanese cast includes Soma Saito as Glenn Radars, Akane Fujita as Sistine Fibel, Yume Miyamoto as Rumia Tingel, Ari Ozawa as Re=L Rayford and Hiroki Takahashi as Albert Frazer. Production aims to blend schoolroom comedy with action sequences and fantasy worldbuilding.

Viewers and genre fans have given the show strong marks, reflected by an 8.4/10 average from about 592 votes. Commentators often praise the comic timing, energetic fight choreography and dependable voice performances. The narrative shifts between lighthearted school antics and darker threads about duty, secrecy and leadership, and it spends time on character development that shows how students and teachers adjust under pressure.

The series developed a steady international fanbase that remains active on forums and social networks, with fan art, AMVs and cosplay keeping character designs in circulation. Glenn's slack, sarcastic persona contrasted with sudden competence, and Sistine's fiery earnestness, are recurring topics in community discussions, making the show a frequent pick for panels and fan lists focused on memorable teacher-student dynamics.