Chiyu Mahou no Machigatta Tsukaikata [Season 1 Episode 1 to Episode 13]

“The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic” – A Fresh Spin on the Isekai Formula?

When The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic (Chiyu Mahou no Machigatta Tsukaikata) dropped its first episode, it didn’t exactly scream “groundbreaking.” On the surface, it’s another isekai—three high schoolers get whisked away to a fantasy world, two are hailed as heroes, and the third, Ken Usato, is stuck with the “boring” role of a healer. But as fans quickly realized, this show has a few tricks up its sleeve.

A Surprisingly Fun Premise

The anime, adapted from Kurokata’s light novel series, follows Ken, an ordinary guy who’s just trying to survive high school. His life takes a wild turn when he’s accidentally dragged into another world alongside Suzune Inukami (the student council president) and Kazuki Ryuusen (the vice president). While Suzune and Kazuki are celebrated as legendary heroes, Ken is labeled a healer—a role that, in most fantasy worlds, means standing in the back and patching up wounds.

But here’s the twist: Ken’s healing magic isn’t just for fixing scrapes. It’s weaponized. And that’s where the fun begins.

What Fans Are Saying

Diving into fan discussions, the reactions are a mix of cautious optimism and genuine excitement. Here’s what stood out:

1. “Finally, a healer who isn’t just a walking bandage!”
   Many fans pointed out how refreshing it is to see a healer protagonist who isn’t sidelined. One Reddit user joked, “This isn’t Redo of Healer, thank god, but it’s also not your typical ‘stand there and heal’ nonsense.”

2. “Suzune is the MVP.”
   Suzune, the student council president, stole the spotlight for many viewers. Her unapologetic excitement about being isekai’d—complete with chuunibyou-level enthusiasm—had fans laughing. “She’s all of us if we got summoned to another world,” one MyAnimeList commenter wrote.

3. “Rose is terrifying… and we love her.”
   Rose, the kingdom’s top healer (and Ken’s soon-to-be mentor), made a strong impression. Fans adored her intimidating aura and the way she casually flips healing magic into something terrifying. “If Rose tells me to run, I’m sprinting,” someone quipped.

4. “The pacing is slow, but in a good way.”
   Some viewers noted that the first episode took its time establishing the characters and world, which paid off. “It’s rare to see an isekai that doesn’t rush into battles right away,” a fan on Discord mentioned.

Why It Works

What sets The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic apart from other isekai?

• Character Dynamics: The trio of Ken, Suzune, and Kazuki feels balanced. Ken’s grounded personality contrasts perfectly with Suzune’s chaotic energy and Kazuki’s more serious demeanor.
• Subversion of Tropes: Instead of making Ken an overpowered hero, the show leans into his “ordinary guy” status—but gives him a unique spin on healing.
• Humor & Heart: The comedy lands well, especially Suzune’s over-the-top reactions, but there’s also a sense of camaraderie that makes the group likable.

Final Thoughts

Is this the next Re:Zero or Mushoku Tensei? Probably not. But it doesn’t need to be. The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic is shaping up to be a solid, entertaining isekai with enough originality to stand out.

As one fan perfectly summed it up: “It’s not reinventing the wheel, but it’s a damn fun ride.”

If you’re tired of cookie-cutter isekai protagonists and want something with humor, heart, and a healer who punches things, give this one a shot.

Rating so far: 8/10 – Promising start with room to grow.

(P.S. Rose supremacy. That’s all.)