Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei  

魔法科高校の劣等生

In 2095, magic has become a technology that can be controlled, and it is now considered a serious field of study. Tatsuya and Miyuki Shiba are about to begin their first year at Japan's top magic school. However, due to the school's strict rules, Miyuki will be placed in Course 1 while Tatsuya will be placed in Course 2. This marks the beginning of their challenges.

Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei originally was published as a web novel series on Shousetsuka ni Narou website (小説家になろう) between October 12, 2008 and March 21, 2011. The first official volume was published on July 8, 2011 by Ascii Media Works under Dengeki Bunko label.The series has been published in English as The Irregular at Magic High School by Yen Press under the Yen On imprint since April 19, 2016.