The Manga
UP! Global has recently added to its catalog the manga Hisentōshoku
no Madōgu Kenkyūin, Jitsuwa Kikakugai no S-Rank Madōshi, known in
English as Cast-off Magic Tool Researcher is Actually an S-rank Mage.
It is the manga adaptation of the light novel written by Ezogingitune and
features art by Sōta Takahata.
A
misunderstood genius expelled by envy
The story
follows Werner, a brilliant researcher of magical tools who works
at the prestigious Academy of the Sage of the Empire. However,
his rise is interrupted when a zealous chancellor expels him, seeking to
appropriate his inventions. But the reality is that no one else
understands his advanced theories, leaving academia paralyzed in the
absence of new developments.
A new
life surrounded by magic and beauties
Far from
giving up, Werner decides to live a relaxed life dedicated to research, while
his genius attracts the attention of all kinds of characters, from princesses to dragon
maidens. With access to the most powerful spells and elite
magical tools, he begins a stage full of discoveries and beautiful apprentices
that surround him.
Publication
and availability
The manga
debuted in the Japanese edition of Manga UP! in November
2023, and is based on Zenji Yotsuya's story
composition. Square Enix released the first compilation volume
in Japan in September 2024 and has already confirmed the
release of the second for September 5.
What is
the origin of the story?
The
original work was born in January 2021 on the Shōsetsuka
ni Narō (Let's Be Novelists) platform, where it is still in
publication. The print version is by SB Creative and includes
illustrations by Tomozero. The fourth volume of the novel was
released in February 2023. With a mix of comedy, magic, and
romance, this story promises to hook those who enjoy powerful protagonists and
comedic misunderstandings in fantasy worlds.
