Akashic Records of Bastard Magic Instructor follows Glenn Radars, a lazy and unconventional substitute teacher at the Alzano Imperial Magic Academy, who uncovers his profound magical prowess and troubled past while guiding his students. The series delves into themes of the true meaning of magic beyond destruction, personal redemption, and the power of mentorship and perseverance.
This collection curates the best 25 quotes to showcase emotional depth, character growth, and thematic resonance across battle and peaceful moments from different story arcs.
Magic is only good for one thing… killing people
Episode 1 (The Unmotivated Bastard)
Glenn Radars
Reveals Glenn’s cynicism from past traumas, marking his development from apathy to inspiring teacher, tying to themes of magic’s destructive legacy.
If you base your decisions on your true feelings, then you will have a lesser regret than choosing something that you don’t want
Episode 2 (Just the Slightest Bit of Motivation)
Glenn Radars
Encourages authenticity in choices, highlighting Glenn’s growth in mentoring students emotionally during a peaceful classroom moment.
I want to understand magic more
Episode 2 (Just the Slightest Bit of Motivation)
Sistine Fibel
Expresses Sisti’s passion for magic’s mysteries, showing her arc from naive student to determined mage, connecting to exploration themes.
The rules that govern this world… of why we and this world exist
Episode 1 (The Unmotivated Bastard)
Sistine Fibel
Reflects Sisti’s idealistic view of magic, with emotional weight in her confrontation with Glenn, fostering her character maturation.
You can’t, Rumia
Episode 3 (The Fool and Death)
Sistine Fibel
Protective warning in a tense battle, emphasizing friendship bonds and Rumia’s growth from vulnerability to strength in early arcs.
Sisti, are you okay?
Episode 3 (The Fool and Death)
Rumia Tingel
Concern in a peaceful recovery scene, underscoring Rumia’s empathetic development and themes of mutual support among friends.
What makes you say that?
Episode 4 (The Magic Competition)
Glenn Radars
Sarcastic query during training, revealing Glenn’s shift from laziness to dedicated instructor, with humorous emotional impact.
I’d really rather not resort to that!
Episode 4 (The Magic Competition)
Sistine Fibel
Hesitation in a high-stakes duel, highlighting her internal conflict and growth in confidence across competitive arcs.
I am serious
Episode 5 (The Queen and the Princess)
Sistine Fibel
Assertion of resolve in a calm dialogue, connecting to themes of royal heritage and Sisti’s emotional journey toward self-assurance.
I’ve lost all hope for him
Episode 5 (The Queen and the Princess)
Sistine Fibel
Frustrated outburst in a lighthearted moment, showing her evolving respect for Glenn despite initial disdain.
What do you mean?
Episode 6 (The Evil Being)
Glenn Radars
Puzzled response in a battle buildup, illustrating Glenn’s tactical mind and redemption from his “bastard” persona.
I’ll make your favorite baked potatoes
Episode 6 (The Evil Being)
Celica Arfonia
Comforting offer in a peaceful family scene, revealing Celica’s maternal side and themes of found family healing.
So I guess it wouldn’t hurt if I ate a bit more
Episode 7 (The Sea of Melancholy)
Sistine Fibel
Casual reflection during downtime, adding levity to her arc while tying to themes of balance in mage life.
Even after losing the duel
Episode 7 (The Sea of Melancholy)
Glenn Radars
Post-battle insight, emphasizing perseverance and Glenn’s growth in teaching failure as a path to strength.
An agreement made between mages
Episode 8 (The Fool and the Star)
Sistine Fibel
Honors a promise in an emotional confrontation, showcasing her integrity and development in understanding magic’s ethics.
On the subject of translating runic
Episode 8 (The Fool and the Star)
Glenn Radars
Lecture in a scholarly moment, connecting to ancient magic themes and Glenn’s hidden expertise revealed gradually.
The greatness or value of magic
Episode 9 (The Reason to Live)
Rumia Tingel
Introspective query during crisis, highlighting her arc from outcast to empowered figure with deep emotional resonance.
How you approach class
Episode 9 (The Reason to Live)
Glenn Radars
Advice in a mentoring scene, marking his full embrace of teaching and themes of personal motivation.
Single thing about magic
Episode 10 (Gold Digger?!)
Sistine Fibel
Challenge in a treasure hunt arc, showing her frustration turning to respect, with light emotional weight.
The legendary super magic
Episode 10 (Gold Digger?!)
Glenn Radars
Excited reveal in an adventurous battle, tying to exploration themes and his playful side emerging.
It appears in the school
Episode 11 (The Fool and the World)
Celica Arfonia
Warning in a climactic threat, underscoring her protective role and themes of institutional dangers.
Their bastard instructor
Episode 11 (The Fool and the World)
Sistine Fibel
Affectionate jab in a team moment, reflecting group bonds and Sisti’s softened view of Glenn.
A Melgalian
Episode 12 (Finding One’s Own Place)
Glenn Radars
Reference to ancient lore in finale, connecting to overarching sky castle mystery and his redemptive arc.
Said to have lived since ancient times
Episode 12 (Finding One’s Own Place)
Rumia Tingel
Revelation in a peaceful resolution, emphasizing her royal heritage and emotional closure in the series’ end.
No one understands!
Episode 12 (Finding One’s Own Place)
Glenn Radars
Frustrated outburst in final battle, encapsulating his growth from cynicism to heroic protector with intense impact.
