Why 'Akashic Records of Bastard Magic Instructor' deserves 2nd season

The anime may not have made huge waves when it first aired in 2017, but over the time, it has built a loyal fanbase throughout the anime industry. This anime is perfect mixture of magic, humor, mystery, and surprisingly deep character growth, this anime has a lot more to offer than many fans have given it credit for. As fans continue to revisit the anime, one thing has become clear that this anime does deserve a second chance.Glenn Radars, our protagonist is apparently a lazy and unmotivated substitute teacher at the prestigious Alzano Imperial Magic Academy. In starting, he comes off as a total disaster like sleeping in class, avoiding lectures, and irritating his students. But behind this lazy attitude there's someone with an unknown past and serious skills.As the show goes on, we learn that Glenn isn’t some random teacher, he’s a former assassin with a painful story. As the time passes, Glenn begins to connect with his students, especially Sistine Fibel and Rumia Tingel. His teaching style may be of an unorthodox method, but he pushes his students to think critically and grow stronger. What makes Glenn special is that he doesn’t just teach spells he teaches them how to survive, how to question the system, and how to fight for what they believe in and what they love.Although the first few episodes feel light and comedic, the anime soon dives into more serious territory—dealing with corruption, dark organizations, and personal trauma. And that’s part of the charm. The show manages to balance humor with its storytelling, which is rare in a crowded magic school genre.The first season only scratches the surface of the original light novel series. With over 20 volumes published, there’s a lot of story left to explore—especially about Glenn’s past, the larger magical world, and the true intentions of the powerful groups lurking in the shadows.There are so many questions left unanswered: What really happened to Glenn during his days as “The Fool”? What are the deeper goals of the Researchers of Divine Wisdom? And how will Sistine and Rumia grow as mages—and as people?Fans who’ve read the light novels know that the story gets much darker, deeper, and more action-packed as it goes on. A second season would not only give closure to unfinished arcs but also introduce some truly epic battles and emotional turning points.The characters have so much potential, and with the right direction, Season 2 could take the series from “underrated” to “unmissable.”What makes Akashic Records of Bastard Magic Instructor so special is how it turns expectations upside down. Glenn looks like a joke—but becomes a hero. The school setting feels familiar—but becomes the stage for serious political and magical conflict. And the students, who start off as typical anime archetypes, grow into characters we actually care about.It’s a series with heart, humor, and hidden depth—and that’s why fans haven’t stopped hoping for a Season 2.With so many fantasy anime coming and going, Akashic Records stands out for daring to do something different. It might not have had the biggest budget or the flashiest fights, but it made an impact. And sometimes, all an underrated show needs is one more chance to shine.So here’s hoping the magic returns—because Glenn Radars still has a lot more to teach.