Negima!? Magister Negi Magi

Negi Springfield is a young wizard who has just finished magic school, but his first big assignment as a teacher takes him to Japan where Mahora Academy becomes his new classroom. He is determined to earn a master’s in magic while managing a lively class that swirls with chaos, jokes, and late night study sessions. The 31 girls in Class 3-A challenge his patience and his resolve with a mix of mischief, wit, and surprising competence. Behind the lighthearted banter lies a looming threat that asks Negi to enlist his students in protecting the school. The girls compete to prove they belong in his orbit, even as extra credit tests their loyalty and courage.

Directed by Akiyuki Shinbo and created by Ken Akamatsu, this 2006 anime adapts his manga for a TV audience. The series blends magical school humor with action and character-driven arcs.

The show is noted for Shinbo's distinctive visual style and the way it mixes light hearted school life with darker supernatural threats, a hallmark of mid-2000s Shaft productions. It helped popularize a blend of harem humor and martial magic among fans.

Reception reflects a mixed response with a modest 6.0 out of 10 from 16 votes. The series explores themes of mentorship, responsibility, and the tension between duty and attraction, as Negi balances the duties of a teacher with the chaos of his students.