

Also known as: Wise Man's Grandchild
In the kingdom of Earlshide, Merlin Wolford was once regarded as a national hero, hailed for both his power and achievements. Preferring a quiet life however, he secludes himself deep in the rural woods, dedicating his time to raising an orphan that he saved. This orphan is Shin, a normal salaryman in modern-day Japan who was reincarnated into Merlin's world while still retaining his past memories. As the years pass, Shin displays unparalleled talent in both magic casting and martial arts, much to Merlin's constant amazement. On his 15th birthday, however, it becomes apparent that Shin only developed his combat skills and nothing else, leaving him with blatant social awkwardness, a lack of common sense, and a middling sense of responsibility. As a result, Shin enrolls in the kingdom's Magic Academy to hone his skills and mature among other teenagers. However, living a normal life is impossible, as he is established as a local celebrity almost as soon as he arrives. As Shin Wolford adjusts to his high school life in the capital, he makes new friends, learns about the world, and fights off the various forces of evil surrounding him and his city.
12
Total episodes
12
Canon episodes
0
Filler episodes
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% Filler
Every season
Single Season
Currently, Kenja no Mago has no sequels, prequels, or registered spin-offs. This is the complete story available at the moment.
What to watch, what to skip
You're in luck! Kenja no Mago doesn't have a single filler episode: all 12 episodes are canon. It's a faithful adaptation of the original manga, so you can enjoy it from first to last without skipping anything or checking any list of expendable episodes.
The 12 episodes of Kenja no Mago aired in 2019 and follow the story's chronological order. There are no transition episodes, no needless recaps, no arcs invented by the studio: every chapter advances the main plot and develops the characters just as the source material does.
In short, the watch order for Kenja no Mago is as simple as it gets: start at episode 1 and keep going to episode 12 without detours. If you came looking for which Kenja no Mago episodes are filler so you could skip them, the answer is that there aren't any.
Episode by episode
12 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Babe in the Woods Goes to the Capital04/10/2019 | 04/10/2019 | Canon |
| 2 | The Unconventional New Student04/17/2019 | 04/17/2019 | Canon |
| 3 | An Emergency Arises!04/24/2019 | 04/24/2019 | Canon |
| 4 | The Name of the Instigator05/01/2019 | 05/01/2019 | Canon |
| 5 | A Pioneering New Hero05/08/2019 | 05/08/2019 | Canon |
| 6 | Outbreak of War and a Joint Training Exercise05/15/2019 | 05/15/2019 | Canon |
| 7 | Let's Go to Camp!05/22/2019 | 05/22/2019 | Canon |
| 8 | A Starlit Pledge05/29/2019 | 05/29/2019 | Canon |
| 9 | The Grandchild, the Magic Gear, and the Engagement Party06/05/2019 | 06/05/2019 | Canon |
| 10 | The Fall of the Empire06/12/2019 | 06/12/2019 | Canon |
| 11 | The Mightiest Corps of Magicians Ever06/19/2019 | 06/19/2019 | Canon |
| 12 | And So, Off into the World...06/26/2019 | 06/26/2019 | Canon |
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Common questions
Kenja no Mago has a total of 1 season. The series is completed. Each season is divided into multiple episodes with stories that advance the main plot of the anime.
In total, Kenja no Mago has 12 episodes in its only season. You can consult the complete episodes table to see the breakdown by season.
It is recommended to watch Kenja no Mago in chronological broadcast order. This means starting from season 1 and continuing sequentially to the last season. Check our watch order guide which includes information about filler vs canon episodes for an optimal experience.
Kenja no Mago is available on the following streaming platforms: Crunchyroll. Check the platforms section at the top of this page to access where you can watch the anime. Please note that availability may vary depending on your geographic region.
Yes, Kenja no Mago is a completed anime. All seasons have already aired and you can enjoy the series in its entirety without waiting for new episodes.
No, Kenja no Mago does not have filler episodes. All its episodes are canon and faithfully follow the original manga story, so you can watch all episodes without worrying about skipping anything.
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