The popular magic sci-fi anime series is coming back for more episodes. The Irregular at Magic High School has officially started production on its next chapter, simply called “Part 2.” The announcement arrived on June 5, 2026, through the anime’s official portal website, bringing good news for fans around the world.
The production committee also shared a fresh key visual showing the famous sibling duo, Tatsuya and Miyuki Shiba. The image hints at what lies ahead for the “strongest brother and sister” in the series. The team behind the show confirmed the news without specifying exactly how or when this new part will be released.
What We Know About The Irregular at Magic High School Part 2
The production announcement calls this project the “second part” of the anime adaptation. The team has not shared details about episode count, story arcs, or which streaming platform will carry the new episodes. But the official message from the production committee stated:
โThe future that awaits the strongest siblings. Thank you for your continued support of The Irregular at Magic High School.โ
A new visual featuring Tatsuya Shiba and Miyuki Shiba was released along with the announcement. The artwork shows the two main characters looking ahead, representing the ongoing story of their journey. The visual confirms that the anime’s main cast will return for this new production.
A Quick Look Back at the Anime’s History
The Irregular at Magic High School first premiered as a TV anime in April 2014 with 26 episodes. The story takes place in a world where magic is a known science and technology. Tatsuya Shiba and Miyuki Shiba attend First High School, a school that trains magic users. Students are split into two groups: “Blooms” for top students and “Weeds” for everyone else.
The second season, titled The Irregular at Magic High School: Visitor Arc, came out in October 2020 with 13 episodes. A third season ran from April to June 2024. The franchise also includes the 2017 film The Girl Who Summons the Stars and the Reminiscence Arc TV special that aired on January 1, 2022.
The Yotsuba Succession Arc Movie Just Released
The newest movie, The Irregular at Magic High School: Yotsuba Succession Arc, opened in Japanese theaters on May 8, 2026. The film has performed well at the box office, earning over 380 million yen and attracting more than 238,000 viewers in Japan.
The movie features the same main voice actors:
- Yลซichi Nakamura as Tatsuya Shiba
- Saori Hayami as Miyuki Shiba
- Chiwa Saitล as Maya Yotsuba
- Emiri Katล as Fumiya Kuroba
- Daisuke Ono as Katsushige Shibata
- Ai Kayano as Yuuka Tsukuba
LiSA sings the film’s theme song “Yes.” Jimmy Stone directed the movie, with Eightbit handling animation production. The same studio also worked on the third TV season.
The Popularity of the Light Novel Series
The anime comes from the light novel series written by Tsutomu Satou with illustrations by Kana Ishida. The original novels first launched in 2008 and ended with the 32nd volume in September 2020. Two sequel volumes shipped in October 2020 and January 2021.
The series has sold over 30 million copies across all formats, including more than 14 million copies of the original novels. These numbers show why the franchise keeps getting new anime projects. A spin-off anime called The Honor Student at Magic High School aired in 2021 with 13 episodes.
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What to Expect From The Irregular at Magic High School Part 2
The announcement refers to this project as “Part II” rather than a fourth season. This choice of words has left fans guessing about the format. It could mean a split-cour release, a set of movies, or a shorter series of episodes. The production team has not confirmed any release dates or episode counts yet.
Crunchyroll has streamed all previous seasons of the show with English subtitles and English dubs. The English voice cast for the series includes Alejandro Saab as Tatsuya Shiba and Anairis Quiรฑones as Miyuki Shiba. Given the platform’s history with the franchise, it will likely carry Part 2 when it becomes available.
The new part will continue adapting material from the original light novels. The third season covered up to certain arcs, and Part 2 will pick up from there. Fans of the series can expect more of the complex magic systems, school life drama, and action sequences that define The Irregular at Magic High School.
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