The Unsuccessful Sage Anime PV Reveals FLOW Opening Theme

The PV and FLOW's opening give the clearest look yet at how the series adapts its isekai premise of a reincarnated sage hiding his strength.

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The Unsuccessful Sage Anime PV Reveals FLOW Opening Theme

The main PV and key visual for The Unsuccessful Sage's Academy Dominance: Second Reincarnation, S-Rank Cheat Mage Adventurer Log anime were released. The PV shows protagonist Eftal struggling to hide his power at the magic academy. FLOW performs the opening theme "+ENCOUNT." The anime airs on TOKYO MX from July 1, with early streaming from June 25.

The main PV for The Unsuccessful Sage's Academy Dominance: Second Reincarnation, S-Rank Cheat Mage Adventurer Log opens with Eftal's previous life as the Thunder God Emperor, then shows his half-brother Fraser and his choice to enter the magic academy despite his handicap. Scenes depict Eftal unable to conceal his power, drawing attention from those around him. The key visual places Eftal, Anastasia, and his disciple Merlin in front of the dragon Seiryu.

FLOW, known for Code Geass and Naruto openings, contributed the opening theme "+ENCOUNT." The band described the song as expressing the struggle of reaching for an ideal self while feeling despair at the gap between oneself and others. The anime premieres on TOKYO MX on July 1 at 24:00, with early streaming on d Anime Store, ABEMA, and U-NEXT starting June 25.

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