Imagine being an average office worker one minute and a six-year-old boy in a fantasy world the next. This is the new reality for Shingo Ichinomiya, who is reborn as Wendelin von Benno Baumeister. His new life isn’t a fairytale; as the eighth son of a poor noble family, he has zero chance of inheriting any land or titles. His future seems bleak until he discovers a rare and powerful talent for magic.
Under the guidance of a master sorcerer, Wendelin begins a journey to escape his predetermined poverty. The AT-X series follows his adventures as he builds a new life, makes powerful friends, and navigates the dangerous politics of the kingdom. The show has ended, but sign up for a reminder just in case it returns.
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The 8th Son? Are You Kidding Me? is a Japanese fantasy anime series that aired on AT-X. The story follows Shingo Ichinomiya, an ordinary office worker who suddenly wakes up in the body of Wendelin, a young boy from a poor noble family in another world. As the eighth son, he has little chance of inheriting anything and must rely on his newfound magical abilities to survive and improve his life. Throughout the show, Wendelin faces various challenges such as political intrigue, dangerous monsters, and making friends in this unfamiliar world. With its mix of adventure and comedy, it appeals to fans of isekai stories. The series has ended, but sign up for a reminder just in case it returns with new episodes or content.
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Ichinomiya Shingo, an everyday twenty-five-year-old office worker, wakes up as Wendelin, the 8th son of an impoverished noble family out in the sticks. He soon despairs at his lack of succession rights and knowledge to navigate the political world, but finds hope in his aptitude for magic. This is the story of that young man earning his keep and his freedom through magic, with no world saving involved, and spending quite a while escaping his solitude. Ultimately, it is also the story of him being unable to escape the shackles of society.
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