English Dub Review: The Irregular at Magic High School “Ancient City Insurrection Part 3”

Overview

The nationwide Magic High Schools Thesis Competition is held by the Japan Magic Association. Also known as just The Thesis Competition will be held in Kyoto. After experiencing the Thesis Competition being attacked by the Great Asian Alliance last year, Mikihiko, the head of the Disciplinary Committee, proposes to the Student Council that this year they would like to inspect the area around the venue in advance to ensure security. Tatsuya, Miyuki, Minami, Leo, and Erika will also be accompanying him. On his way home after the Student Council meeting, Tatsuya learns from the news that Mayumi’s bodyguard, Saburo Nakura, was murdered by someone in Kyoto.

Our Take

As Tatsuya and his crew proceed towards Kyoto, and continue their manhunt for Gonjin Zhou. It’s always a delight to see Mayumi make an appearance. Tatsuya initially refusing her request to investigate Nakura’s death at first was frustrating, but she managed to persuade him by referencing the Yokohama situation which maybe connected to Zhou in some way.

Mayumi’s father’s suspicions about Nakura’s mission, along with Hayama’s bombshell revelation about the Yotsuba family’s disregard for Tatsuya, added depth to the narrative. The action scenes, featuring Erika, Leo, and Mikihiko, showcased their skills against tricky caster users, but things take an unexpected turn…

Overall, this episode offered a mix of action and character development. The use of ancient magic and ninjutsu was fascinating, and the appearance of Ichijo saved the day during a tricky encounter. The episode also delved into the darker secrets of the Yotsuba family and continued the investigation into Nakura’s death. But with only two episodes remaining, I’m curious to see where it all leads to next!