Ray White
main character
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 48 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- January 6, 2023 – March 24, 2023
- Season
- Winter 2023
- Source
- Light novel
- Studio
- CLOUDHEARTS
- Director
- Masahiro Takata
- Original creator
- Nana Mikoshiba
- Music
- Tatsuhiko Saiki, Natsumi Tabuchi
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or Older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 63/100
Estimated watch time
4h 48m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Magic92%School87%Male Protagonist81%Swordplay80%Female Harem70%Fitness68%War60%Class Struggle60%Maids60%Elf40%
TVFINISHED2023 WINTER6.3 / 10 AniList score
The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World
冰剣の魔術師が世界を統べる• Hyouken no Majutsushi ga Sekai wo Suberu
Synopsis
The Arnold Academy of Sorcery for society’s most elite has just received their first commoner student: Ray White. Despite the contempt he’s received, Ray’s managed to befriend an eclectic group of classmates that get him into all sorts of schemes. But the pressures of maneuvering teenage drama is half his worries, as he secretly is the most powerful sorcerer…the Iceblade Sorcerer! (Source: Crunchyroll)
Trailer
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Should you watch The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World?
Only if you enjoy action, adventure and fantasy, especially stories with magic, school, male protagonist.
Reception is lukewarm: 63/100 on AniList, with 26% of 26.7K ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #61 most popular anime of 2023.
About 8.7% of viewers drop it, which is typical.
At about 4 h 48 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Nana Mikoshiba
- Director
- Masahiro Takata
- Series composition
- Masahiro Takata
- Character design
- Makoto Shimojima
- Music
- Tatsuhiko Saiki
- Music
- Natsumi Tabuchi
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World II (2026)
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Dystopia” by Sizuk & AYAME · eps 1-12
Endings (1)
- ED1“Loud Hailer” by Maaya Uchida · eps 1-6, 8-12
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World FAQ
How many episodes does The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World have?
The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World has 12 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 4 h 48 min in total.
How long does it take to watch The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World?
About 4 h 48 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World finished?
Yes. The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World has finished airing — the final episode aired March 24, 2023.
Is there a season 2 of The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World?
Yes — the story continues in The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World II (2026).
Where do I start The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World?
Start here: The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World is the first entry, followed by The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World II.
Is The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World based on a light novel?
Yes. The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World adapts the light novel by Nana Mikoshiba.
Who animated The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World?
The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World was animated by CLOUDHEARTS and directed by Masahiro Takata.
Who sings the opening of The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World?
The opening, "Dystopia", is performed by Sizuk & AYAME.
Where can I watch The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World?
The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World is listed on Crunchyroll, Bilibili TV. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.