Magical Buffs: The Support Caster Is Stronger Than He Realized!
Japanese light novel series by Haka Tokura and Eiri Shirai
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Magical Buffs: The Support Caster Is Stronger Than He Realized![a] is a Japanese light novel series written by Haka Tokura and illustrated by Eiri Shirai. It began serialization as a web novel published on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō in November 2020. It was later acquired by Futabasha who began publishing it under their M Novels light novel imprint in September 2021. A manga adaptation illustrated by Shin Arakawa began serialization on Futabasha's Gaugau Monster website in September 2021. An anime television series adaptation produced by J.C.Staff is set to premiere in January 2027.
| Magical Buffs: The Support Caster Is Stronger Than He Realized! | |
First light novel volume cover | |
| 雑用付与術師が自分の最強に気付くまで～迷惑をかけないようにしてきましたが、追放されたので好きに生きることにしました～ (Zatsuyō Fuyojutsu-shi ga Jibun no Saikyō ni Kizuku made: Meiwaku o Kakenai Yō ni Shite Kimashitaga, Tsuihō Sareta node Suki ni Ikiru Koto ni Shimashita) | |
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| Genre | Fantasy |
| Novel series | |
| Written by | Haka Tokura |
| Published by | Shōsetsuka ni Narō |
| Original run | November 9, 2020 – present |
| Light novel | |
| Written by | Haka Tokura |
| Illustrated by | Eiri Shirai |
| Published by | Futabasha |
| English publisher | |
| Imprint | M Novels |
| Original run | September 30, 2021 – present |
| Volumes | 3 |
| Manga | |
| Written by | Haka Tokura |
| Illustrated by | Shin Arakawa |
| Published by | Futabasha |
| English publisher |
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| Imprint | Monster Comics |
| Magazine | Gaugau Monster |
| Original run | September 23, 2021 – present |
| Volumes | 11 |
| Anime television series | |
| Directed by | Hideki Okamoto |
| Produced by | Ryō Aizawa |
| Written by | Takao Yoshioka |
| Music by |
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| Studio | J.C.Staff |
| Licensed by | Crunchyroll |
| Original run | January 2027 – scheduled |
Synopsis
Wim Strauss is kicked out of his party due to being a support mage that his party deems useless in battle. After being kicked out, he gets a second chance thanks to childhood friend Heidemarie who invites him to join her party.
Characters
- Wim Strauss (ヴィム＝シュトラウス, Vimu Shutorausu)
- Voiced by: Reiji Kawashima[1]
- Heidemarie (ハイデマリー, Haidemarī)
- Voiced by: Hana Hishikawa[1]
- Camilla (カミラ, Kamira)
- Voiced by: Akeno Watanabe[2]
- Chronos (クロノス, Kuronosu)
- Voiced by: Masaaki Mizunaka[2]
- Rita Heynckes (リタ＝ハインケス, Rita Hainkesu)
- Voiced by: Wakana Kuramochi[2]
Media
Light novel
Written by Haka Tokura, Magical Buffs: The Support Caster Is Stronger Than He Realized! began serialization as a web novel published on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō on November 9, 2020.[3] It was later acquired by Futabasha who began publishing the series with illustrations by Eiri Shirai under their M Novels light novel imprint on September 30, 2021. Four volumes have been released as of June 2026.[4] The light novels are also licensed in English by Seven Seas Entertainment.[5]
| No. | Original release date | Original ISBN | English release date | English ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 30, 2021[6] | 978-4-575-24399-4 | January 22, 2026 (digital) February 17, 2026 (print)[7] | 979-8-89561-770-0 |
| 2 | May 30, 2023[8] | 978-4-575-24503-5 | April 30, 2026 (digital) June 16, 2026 (print)[9] | 979-8-89561-771-7 |
| 3 | November 30, 2023[10] | 978-4-575-24700-8 | October 27, 2026 (print)[11] | 979-8-89561-772-4 |
| 4 | June 30, 2026[4] | 978-4-575-24902-6 | — | — |
Manga
A manga adaptation illustrated by Shin Arakawa began serialization on Futabasha's Gaugau Monster website on September 23, 2021.[12] The manga's chapters have been collected into eleven tankōbon volumes as of April 2026.[13] The manga adaptation is licensed in English by Seven Seas Entertainment.[14]
| No. | Original release date | Original ISBN | English release date | English ISBN |
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| 1 | December 28, 2021[15] | 978-4-575-41342-7 | October 1, 2024[16] | 979-8-89160-499-5 |
| 2 | June 30, 2022[17] | 978-4-575-41445-5 | January 28, 2025[18] | 979-8-89160-527-5 |
| 3 | December 15, 2022[19] | 978-4-575-41553-7 | May 13, 2025[20] | 979-8-89160-757-6 |
| 4 | April 28, 2023[21] | 978-4-575-41634-3 | September 23, 2025[22] | 979-8-89373-356-3 |
| 5 | October 30, 2023[23] | 978-4-575-41755-5 | January 6, 2026[24] | 979-8-89373-674-8 |
| 6 | April 30, 2024[25] | 978-4-575-41871-2 | May 19, 2026[26] | 979-8-89373-675-5 |
| 7 | September 13, 2024[27] | 978-4-575-41971-9 | September 15, 2026[28] | 979-8-89561-379-5 |
| 8 | February 28, 2025[29] | 978-4-575-42093-7 | — | — |
| 9 | July 30, 2025[30] | 978-4-575-42203-0 | — | — |
| 10 | December 26, 2025[31] | 978-4-575-42318-1 | — | — |
| 11 | April 30, 2026[13] | 978-4-575-42406-5 | — | — |
Anime
An anime television series adaptation was announced on March 20, 2026. The series will be produced by J.C.Staff and directed by Hideki Okamoto, with Takao Yoshioka handling series composition, Yu Murakami designing the characters, Yuki Hayashi, Luke Stanridge and Asa Taylor composing the music, and Ryō Aizawa serving as a producer. It is set to premiere in January 2027.[1] Crunchyroll will stream the series.[32]