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Surviving as a Mage in a Magic Academy

Becoming a magic school mage(official), Guide de survie à l'école de magie, How to Live as a Magic School Wizard, Life of a Magic Academy Mage, Magic Academy Survival Guide, Mamasal, 厌学魔法师想毕业, 魔法学校で魔法使いとして生きる方法, 魔法學校魔法師로 살아가는 法, 마마살, 마법학교 마법사로 살아가는 법

Native Language Korean

Released 2021

AuthorWriting Machine, 글쓰는기계

ArtistBebseo, 뱁세오

TypeWeb Novel (KR)

Original Ch.: 1627

Translated Ch.: 121

Rank: #119

Last Update: February 13, 2026

Original Pub.: Bluepic, Kakaopage, 블루픽

English Pub.: Tapas

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Surviving as a Mage in a Magic Academy is a popular novel that blends Comedy, Fantasy, School Life and more. Written by the author Writing Machine. 121 chapters have been translated, and translation of other chapters is in progress.

Synopsis

Graduate student Yi-han finds himself reborn in another world as the youngest child of a mage family.
“I’m never attending school, ever again!”
“What do you wish to achieve in life?”
“I wish to play around and live comfortab-.”
“You must be aware of your talent. Now go attend Einrogard!”
“Patriarch!”
My future will be secured once I graduate. For my future!

Comedy Fantasy School Life Shounen Slice of Life

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Editor's Note

💡 This is a slow-burn masterpiece of academy life. Most novels finish a whole year in 100 chapters; here, the first year takes over 700 chapters. It feels like a fantasy version of Gintama or Harry Potter if the school was actually trying to kill the students. It perfectly captures the "graduate student spirit"—the MC complains about work while simultaneously doing enough extra credit to make his peers look like toddlers.

*"1627+ chapters. That's approximately four Harry Potters of content—and we're still in year two."*

Experience Curve

Ch. 1–100 (Survival 101): ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – The Hook. The setting of Einrogard is established as a brutal, bizarre place where food is currency and the Principal is a Lich. The humor is peak.

Ch. 101–700 (The Longest Year): ⭐⭐⭐⭐ – The Peak. Detailed exploration of various magic disciplines (Alchemy, Necromancy, Summoning). The "scammer Messiah" dynamic with his classmates is gold.

Ch. 701–1627+ (Expanding Horizons): ⭐⭐⭐⭐ – World Building. The story finally moves outside the school gates, introducing the eccentric Wardanaz family and the Principal’s "clones." The quality remains consistent for those who enjoy the formula.

WebNovelDB Review

9 /10

A hilarious, high-detail academic adventure that makes 'surviving finals' literal.

The Comedy (The Strong Point): The humor stems from the disconnect between Lee Han’s desire for a quiet life and the absurd, high-stakes tasks the professors assign him. The "Master-Disciple" chemistry between Lee Han and the terrifying Professor Boladi is legendary.

No Romance/Harem (The Rare Gem): Despite many female characters, the MC remains a "nanny" to his classmates. There is zero forced romance, focusing entirely on friendship and academic survival.

Slow Pacing (The Potential Dealbreaker): This is a true slice-of-life. If you want a fast-paced plot where the MC saves the world in 200 chapters, you will be frustrated.

Reader Archetype: You enjoy detailed magic systems and "competence porn." You like seeing a smart MC manipulate situations and navigate school politics with the soul of a cynical adult.

Not For You If: You need plot progression every 50 chapters. Lee Han's 'progress' is measured in semesters, not chapters. If you want him to save the world, you'll wait. And wait. And then wait some more.

WebNovelDB Team

Key Information

Main Characters: Lee Han Wardanaz (Nigh-infinite mana; workaholic; cynical), Gonadaltes (The Lich Principal), Professor Boladi (The combat magic fanatic), Gainando (The "silly" best friend).

Power System: High-detail magic curriculum. Lee Han’s "cheat" is an astronomical mana supply, but he must learn extreme control to prevent his spells from exploding.

Themes: Academic Trauma, Misunderstandings, Resourcefulness in a Hostile Environment, and Found Family.

Similar To: The Duke’s Eldest Son Escaped to the Military, Trash of the Count’s Family, Running Away From The Hero!

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