‘The Irregular at Magic High School’ season 2 release date: What light novel volume to read to prepare for anime’s return

There have been changes in the premiere of “The Irregular at Magic High School” season 2 as it has been delayed by several months. Fans looking for things to do to keep their impatience at bay might want to consider doing some advance reading on the story arc to be covered by the upcoming episodes.

‘The Irregular at Magic High School’ season 2 in the light novels

Many anime fans may have endured the past six years without reading Tsutomu Sato’s light novels, the series where the anime is based. And it is understandable if they do not want to break that now when they only have to wait around four months before seeing “The Irregular at Magic High School” season 2.

On the other hand, some fans do not really mind getting spoiled of the upcoming plot while others even prefer to have some knowledge of the events before watching fresh episodes. Those who belong are this type of anime fans can do some advance reading by starting in volume 9. “The Irregular at Magic High School” season 2 is confirmed to cover the Visitor Arc that runs from the 9th to the 11th light novel installments.

The arc is a three-part storyline. Those who do not want to know all that is going to happen in “The Irregular at Magic High School” season 2 may choose to just read the first parts.

It should also be noted that the first season used light novel materials up to the second part of the Yokohama Disturbance Arc in volume 7. This means “The Irregular at Magic High School” season 2 is going to skip an entire volume, also known as the Recollection Arc. But fans are also not going to miss any significant plot points even if it is not part of anime’s renewal. But those who want to know all the details, they can read it on the eighth volume of the light novel series.

‘The Irregular at Magic High School’ season 2 release date changed

Earlier this year, Eight Bit announced that “The Irregular at Magic High School” season 2 was slated to premiere in July. However, plans have been changed last month as Japan went into a nationwide state of emergency due to COVID-19.

For the safety of the entire production staff of “The Irregular at Magic High School” season 2, the studio decided to postpone the making of new episodes. This has ultimately led to the delay of its premiere to sometime in October.