English Dub Review: The Irregular at Magic High School “Ancient City Insurrection Part 2”

Overview

In order to obtain cooperation from Retsu Kudou to capture Gongjin Zhou, Tatsuya, Miyuki, and Minami visit Nara, the home of the Kudou Family. Retsu Kudou readily accepts Tatsuya’s offer and introduces him to his grandson, Minoru. Minoru is one year Tatsuya’s junior, and although he is physically weak, he is said to be a very powerful magician. At the dinner table, Minoru hears that Tatsuya and his friends are looking for a traditional magic user and offers his help. The next day, as Tatsuya and the others are scouting the Traditionalists’ base in Nara under Minoru’s guidance, they are attacked by the Traditionalists at Nara Park.

Our Take

To secure Kushima Retsu’s cooperation in capturing Gongjin Zhou, Tatsuya, Miyuki, and Minami visit the Kushima family’s headquarters in Nara to seek Kushima Retsu’s assistance in capturing Gongjin Zhou. Kushima Retsu agrees to help and introduces them to his grandson, Mitsunobu, who, despite being physically frail, has formidable magical abilities. During dinner, Mitsunobu learns about their search for a traditionalist magician and offers his assistance, showcasing his readiness to support Tatsuya and his friends.

The next day, Mitsunobu guides Tatsuya and his companions through Nara, where they are ambushed by Traditionalists in Nara Park. In the ensuing battle, Minami creates a barrier to block the initial attack, Meanwhile, Miki’s concern for Mizuki highlights his affection for her and his ability to think outside the box. Unfortunately, Nakura’s situation is dire, and it’s clear that Zhou poses a greater threat than even the Saegusa family anticipated…

Overall, the hunt for Gongjin Zhou intensifies, with various families forming temporary alliances to confront the growing threat. Minami and Minoru’s budding relationship adds a layer of charm to the story, while the evolving dynamics between Shibata and Yoshida provide additional depth. As the battle against Zhou looms, the cooperation and developing relationships among the characters highlight the complexity and excitement of this arc’s proceedings.