The Magic in this Other World is Too Far Behind!

## Fandom

***The Magic in this Other World is Too Far Behind!*** / ***The Different World Magic is too Behind!*** (異世界魔法は遅れてる!, *Isekai mahō wa Okureteru!*) is a Japanese light novel by Haumei Hitsuji. Originally serialized in "Let's become a novelist" from August 2013, it was published in 2014 from Overlap Bunko. The illustrations are by himesuz (Volumes 1-6), Aoi Nekonabe (Volumes 7-8), and Yunagi (Volume 9). As of April 2021, the cumulative circulation of the series, including the electronic version, has exceeded 1.2 million.

In December 2016, the serialization of the manga version by COMTA began on the web comic site "*Comic Gardo*" launched by Overlap.

## Explanation

Another world summoning fantasy is a promised development in which the main characters are summoned to another world, so that they can demonstrate cheat abilities that were not in the original world, such as magic and skills unique to that world. The hero, who is a friend ofwd, also follows that pattern. However, although the hero of this work was not given the power of a hero by the goddess, he was originally equipped with the ability of a magician that surpassed it.

In modern society, ordinary people think that magic does not exist, but in reality, there are many magicians who have inherited supernatural powers, and the technology is improved by splitting into factions and fighting. polished and developed. In the different world that is the stage of this work, instead of "magic" openly existing, there is only one type of technique that does not improve, so just as science and technology are at the medieval level, magic technology is modern. The main character recognizes himself as a medium-level magician, but compared to the wizards of this world, he has incomparable practical combat abilities. I have. As a result, the situation is as the title says, "*The Different World Magic is too Behind!*"

## Synopsis

Felmenia Stingray was a genius magician. She quickly became the most distinguished magician of the Astel Kingdom after her discovery of white fire magic, which had the power to burn anything.

However, the world is in peril due to the Demon King. The kingdom's court magicians perform a summoning ritual for heroes and bring forth two youths, a boy and a girl. Unlike the girl, the young man refused to fight the Demon King and demanded to be sent back to his world. The kingdom, angry with his behavior, lock him away.

Now Felmenia stands before the young man with her strongest magic, the white flame, being completely useless and asks who he is. It was already obvious to her that this man was far stronger than she was. To this he simply responds.

"Yakagi Suimei, a magician."

(Source: Unlimited Novel Failures)

## Suimei Yakagi

* Normal Mode
* Battle Mode

### Aliases:

* Modern Magician Of The Magic Society
* Star Dropper

### Affiliation:

* Magician Society
* Adventurer's Guild *[Temp.]*
* Hydemary Alzbayne *(Master)*

### Allied:

* Mizuki Anō *(Friend)*
* Reiji Shana *(Friend)*
* Felmenia Stingray *(Friend)*
* Lefille Grakis *(Friend)*
* Liliana Zandyke *(Friend)*

## 「Biographical Information」

### Relatives:

* Yakagi Kazamitsu (Deceased father)
* Yakagi Shizuma (Deceased mother)
* Hatsumi Kuchiba (Cousin)
* Haseto Kuchiba (Cousin)

### Occupation:

* High School Student
* Magician [Scholar of Mysteries]

## 「Physical Description」

### Eye Color:

* Black *(Normal)*
* Red *(Battle Form)*

## 「Voice Actor」

### Japan VA:

Nobuhiko Okamoto *(CD Drama)*

> "*This too? This world is really that far behind? Are we seriously not finished treading backward with this world's magic?*"
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The main character of this work. Although he is a member of a modern magic society, he hides his identity. He is adamantly opposed to subjugating the Demon King, so he acts separately from Reiji and Mizuki, and tries to return to his original world by any means necessary, such as examining the castle's books and the magic circle between summons. Then, after Felmenia finds out about her actions and background, she will duel with her, but her opponent's power level is lower than expected, and she wins easily.

In fact, he is from a family of magi who are currently living on Earth, and although his abilities are at a level that surpasses even that of otherworldly court mages, the person himself evaluates him to be below average at best. He seems to have made some sort of promise with his father, and since he cannot die until then, he has indicated his intention not to participate in the subjugation of the Demon King.

Based on the magic of Kabbalah numerology, he specializes in various types of magic, and is also good at analyzing magic formulas. In addition, he is good at handling swords from his experience of attending a swordsmanship dojo on Earth, and has high close-combat ability. He is also good at magic using celestial bodies, and has the nickname 『*Star Dropper*』.

***Personality:***

* Suimei has an attitude that is not fitting of his age. He is mature and views the situation rationally and logically. He cares about the people around and does not like violence. He underrates himself.
* In contrast to his cold attitude in combat he has a caring side for his companions which earns him the title of a "tsundere" at times. He also likes to joke around and tease people and he is easily to get lost.

### Abilities

> "*... Oh yes, ever since I came here, I haven't properly Introduced myself.
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> "*In battles, numbers dictate the outcome. No matter how strong someone is, they can't win against an overwhelming number of enemies.*"
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He wields a Mercury katana as his close combat weapon and he able apprehended every slightly in battle. He also quit as good at martial arts (Taijutsu) combat both defensive and offensive, by using pressure on his palm. Suimei is very knowledgeable in history and gods even myths. Suimei's tactics and understanding is far more superiors in the world, it became reasoning is inference with regards to the study of logic what he saw.

【**Kabbalah Numerology**】

Suimei is a magician of high ranking at the Magician Society. The magic that Suimei practices. He is able to defeat most mages like Felmenia with ease. He is able to use magics from many magic formula systems (*phenomenon*). When his Mana Furnace is released he is able to overwhelm most people with just its pressure.

* It is based on the idea or belief that all divine or mystical and phenomena can be unraveled by a list of numbers and formulas, and that they can be reproduced in the world by combining numbers and one or more coinciding events. This technique is able Suimei Yakagi to change clothes when he is in the battle or an act of formal (respect) to a king.
* *Nomina Barbara* (Practical Theurgy) a Planetary Invocations of the Hygromantia of Solomon.
* *Phenomenon Mixer* a physical phenomenon encompass all processes and outcomes, all of them lead to the most probable and definite outcome. However, the addition of an elements a Mystics Law destabilizes the deterministic result. It's very effective when facing a big magic spell that lacks magic control.

【**Magecraft**】

A technique (*Kabbalah*) that uses the power of the elements to create mysteries in another world. Because it borrows the power of the eight elements of fire, water, wind, earth, thunder, wood, light, and darkness, magic always possesses one of the attributes, and works miracles (spirits or gods) with the power of that element.

* Using magical power as the driving force, he calls out to the element with a chant, puts the element on the path of the spell, and seeks the result. Due to the nature of borrowing the power of the elements, it does not add a curse to the magic that is activated, and there is no barrier.

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**Enth Astrarle:** (Oh Starry Sky, Fall) - It creates a gigantic magic circle in the sky that creates numerous smaller magic circles. The smaller circles then release blasts of cosmic ray energy that fall to the earth destroying everything in range. Its destructive power and vast range make it arguably Suimei's most powerful spell and the source of his alias. It's weaknesses are that a night sky is required and that the position and presence of certain stars are necessary. As such when Suimei uses it in the "fantasy world" it is only roughly at half power.
* Incantation:
	+ *Latin*: Olympus Quod Terra Miseceo Misucui Mixtum, Infestant Malitia... Dezzmoror Pluviaincessanter! Enth Astrarle!
 * Azure Engraved Beheading
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**Azure Engraved Beheading** (True Blue Decapitation)**:** A blade created by absorbing the blue light of the daytime sky. It possesses purifying attributes and is capable of destroying, at least, a B-rank "Beast of the Apocalypse" with a single strike. Its biggest flaw is usability. Since it requires a blue sky to activate, it can't be used at dawn, twilight, or night.
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 * Abrakadabra/Abraq Ad Habra
1/5**Abrakadabra/Abraq Ad Habra:** (Pour the thunder unto your death) - A Holy magic that lightning attack infused with divine power. A spell from the "*Abra Merin*" system. It fires a bolt of lightning that is infused with divine energy from angels. The spell's power is massively increased when the user undergoes partial possession by an archangel. This allows the user to fire off thousands of bolts of lightning. The user can also gather the lightning in a magic circle that then releases the energy as a pillar of light. It's a technique that summons a ''Guardian Angel/Archangel'' of sorts, that originated from the ''*Outer world*'' that separates every word. Due to its unique characteristics, it only works against ''True evil''. In addition, it requires a certain amount of force to allow a world-creating Guardian Angel/Archangel to half-possess the user, it also it takes time to cast the spell itself. If the opponent survives the second effect of the spell will activate when the opponent was stabbed or scratch the lightning that is infused with divine energy will be released to the opponent's body and turn him into dust.
* Incantation:
	+ *Latin*: Abraq, Ad Habra
 * Firmus Congrega Aurum Magnale
1/2**Firmus Congrega Aurum Magnalea:** (My sturdy and radiant castle) - A defensive shield spell that combines numerous defensive magic circles to create a magical fortress. Suimei has stated that the spell's shape was inspired by a military base from the earth, most likely a nuclear bunker. It possesses incredible defensive abilities, stopping an aura attack from Rajas, that had previously annihilated an entire fortress. It can also withstand Earnu's roar without taking any damage. The greatest testament to its abilities seems to be the fact that it withstood the "Roar of the Red Dragon". The "Red Dragon" is a "Beast of the Apocalypse" that surpassed A-Rank.
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	+ *Latin:* Non Amo, Munus Scu Tum, Omnes Impetum Invictus, Invincibility Immobilitas, Immortalis Cumque Mane Surrxi Ssent Castle Firmus Congrega Aurum Magnalea!
 **Mana furnace:** A power that makes use of the ethereal body spiritually. It rewrites body structure to alter the subject’s consciousness using a staged approach, thus make use alofregular mana". It is considered a dangerous technique due to the changes that make the user "not human".
* He also possesses other powerful techniques that he cannot use in the "fantasy world". "Psychic Tempest", the supreme fist "Lag Line Bells", the cursed "Stella Maris", and the infinite conversion of the mana furnace. Due to their reliance on constellations or their distinct history, they can only be used on earth. His vast magic arsenal and knowledge make him one of the most influential individuals in the new world, overshadowing most demon generals and heroes.
	+ Archiatius Overload [Magic power Reactor/Release Magic Capacity Limit] - a spell that increases the potential magic power of the user.
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## List of published books

### *Novels*

Hitsuji Gamei (author) / himesuz (illustration, in charge of volumes 1 to 6) / Nekonabe Ao (illustration, in charge of volumes 7 to 8) / Yunagi (illustration, in charge from volume 9) Teru” Overlap <Overlap Bunko>, 9 volumes already published (as of October 25, 2019)

*Isekai Mahou wa Okureteru!* has been published digitally in English as *The Magic in this Other World is Too Far Behind!* by J-Novel Club since April 18, 2018, and in print since April 2, 2019.

1. Released date April 25, 2014 - ISBN 978-4-906866-75-5
2. Released date July 25, 2014 - ISBN 978-4-906866-90-8
3. Released date November 25, 2014 - ISBN 978-4-86554-013-0
4. Released date March 25, 2015 - ISBN 978-4-86554-039-0
5. Released date October 25, 2015 - ISBN 978-4-86554-067-3
6. Released date February 25, 2016 - ISBN 978-4-86554-101-4
7. Released date December 25, 2016 - ISBN 978-4-86554-134-2
8. Released date August 25, 2017 - ISBN 978-4-86554-218-9
9. Released date October 25, 2019 - ISBN 978-4-86554-378-0

LN Vol. 1LN Vol. 2LN Vol. 3LN Vol. 4LN Vol. 5LN Vol. 6LN Vol. 7LN Vol. 8LN Vol. 9
### *Manga*

Gomei Hitsuji (Original) / COMTA (Drawing) “Isekai Mahou wa Okureteru!" Overlap <Gard Comics>, 9 volumes already published (as of April 25, 2022)

*Isekai Mahou wa Okureteru!* has been published digitally in English as *The Magic in this Other World is Too Far Behind!* by J-Novel Club since June 11, 2019.

1. Released date July 25, 2017- ISBN 978-4-865542-46-2
2. Released date January 25, 2018 - ISBN 978-4-865543-01-8
3. Released date July 25, 2018 - ISBN 978-4-865543-82-7
4. Released date April 25, 2019 - ISBN 978-4-865544-87-9
5. Released date October 25, 2019 - ISBN 978-4-86554-566-1
6. Released date March 25, 2020 - ISBN 978-4-86554-630-9
7. Released date September 25, 2020 - ISBN 978-4-86554-753-5
8. Released date April 25, 2021 - ISBN 978-4-86554-900-3
9. Released date April 25, 2022 - ISBN 978-4-8240-0120-7

Manga Vol. 1Manga Vol. 2Manga Vol. 3Manga Vol. 4Manga Vol. 5Manga Vol. 6Manga Vol. 7Manga Vol. 8Manga Vol. 9

## External Links

* *The Magic in this Other World is Too Far Behind!* ─ Become a Novelist [Web Novel] (in Japanese)
* *The Magic in this Other World is Too Far Behind!* ─ Overlap [Light Novel] (in Japanese)
* *The Magic in this Other World is Too Far Behind!* ─ Official Website [Comic Gardo] Website (in Japanese)
* *The Magic in this Other World is Too Far Behind!* ─ Official Site Drama CD
* *The Magic in this Other World is Too Far Behind!* ─ Wikipedia (in Japanese)

## Trivia

* Suimei refusing to play the isekai hero is one of the more logical things to ever happen in an isekai. Because he has no obligations to do so and the fact he was kidnapped to do it.