Satou began writing the novel series with character designs and illustrations by Ishida (Aquarion Evol character design) in 2008 under the Dengeki Bunko label.
Yen Press licensed the original light novel series and the spinoff manga The Honor Student at Magic High School.
Original light novel series artist Kana Ishida is returning to serve as the character designer and chief animation director.
Risako Yoshida, who served as a unit director and a storyboarder on the television anime series, is directing the film at studio 8-Bit (Madhouse animated the television series).