Negima! Timeline ( Real )

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February 21, 2003

Negima! Magister Negi Magi Manga Debut

The manga series Negima! Magister Negi Magi, created by Ken Akamatsu, began serialization in Weekly Shōnen Magazine.

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June 17, 2003

Release of First Tankobon Volume of Negima!

The first collected volume (tankobon) of Negima! Magister Negi Magi manga was published.

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January 6, 2005

Negima! Anime TV Series Premiere

The first anime adaptation of Negima! premiered on Japanese television.

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Not precisely known

Negima! Shōnen JUMP + Spin-off Manga Begins

A spin-off series related to Negima! began serialization.

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June 29, 2005

Negima! Anime Series Ends

The original Negima! anime TV series concluded its run.

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2006

Negima! Anime Second Season Announced

Announcement of a second season or alternate anime adaptation of Negima!

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October 4, 2006

Negima! Anime Second Season Premiere

The second anime adaptation series, Mahou Sensei Negima!? (also called Negima!?) began airing.

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March 14, 2012

End of Negima! Manga Serialization

The original Negima! manga manga ended its long serialization run.

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August 28, 2013

Publication of UQ Holder! Manga Begins

The sequel/spin-off manga UQ Holder!, continuing themes from Negima!, began serialization.

Negima! Timeline ( Fictional )

institution
June 1st, Year 0

Mahora Academy Established

Founding of Mahora Academy, a prestigious school that later becomes the primary setting for Negima!.

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December 10th, Year 16

Negi Springfield Born

Birth of Negi Springfield, the protagonist who is a magical prodigy destined to become a great mage and teacher.

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April 5th, Year 26

Negi Enrolls in Mahora Academy

Negi starts his duty as a 10-year-old teacher at Mahora Academy, assigned to Class 2-A, which sets the story in motion.

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April 20th, Year 26

Discovery of Mahora’s Magical Secret

Negi and his students uncover the hidden existence of magic within Mahora Academy and begin the journey to master it.

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May 10th-17th, Year 26

Liberate the Library Arc

Negi and his students battle to protect the magical library of Mahora from dark forces attempting to seize it.

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October 3rd, Year 26

The Mahora Festival and Redacted Duel

During the school festival, Negi faces powerful enemies in a duel that reveals many secrets about his heritage.

climax
March 15th, Year 27

Unleashing the Full Power of the Star Crystal

Negi activates the Star Crystal’s ultimate power to protect his friends and preserve the balance of magic.

institution
June 30th, Year 27

Establishment of the Mahora Magic Council

Formation of a governing body to oversee magical activities at Mahora Academy, ensuring peace between humans and mages.

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December 1st, Year 27

Negi's Departure on Magical Journey

Negi leaves Mahora temporarily to pursue greater magical knowledge and prepare for future threats.