Wistoria: Wand and Sword Reveals Heroic Season 2 Teaser Visual and Worldwide Premiere in April 2026

From DanMachi author Fujino Ōmori, Season 2 Casts Chief Director Tatsuya Yoshihara, Director Hideaki Nakano, Character Artist Sayaka Ono, and Composer Yuki Hayashi

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sept. 8, 2025 - Will's fate-defying saga resumes in Season 2 of the acclaimed fantasy battle-action anime Wistoria: Wand and Sword premiering worldwide in April 2026. Based on the manga by Fujino Ōmori (Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?) and rising manga artist Toshi Aoi, Wistoria: Wand and Sword follows the story of Will, a young boy who dares to challenge a magic-dominated world armed with nothing but a single sword. After its first season aired in July 2024 on Crunchyroll to widespread acclaim for its stunning action sequences, the highly anticipated Wistoria: Wand and Sword Season 2 is officially set to premiere in April 2026.

Tatsuya Yoshihara returns as the Chief Director for Season 2, known for his work as director of Wistoria: Wand and Sword Season 1, animation director of Chainsaw Man, and director of Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc. Hideaki Nakano, who served as assistant director on Classroom For Heroes, joins as the director of the upcoming season. Bandai Namco Pictures and Actas will continue their joint production of the series, with key staff from Season 1 returning including character designer Sayaka Ono (CROSS ANGE Rondo of Angel and Dragon) and composer Yuki Hayashi (My Hero Academia).

In anticipation of the new season, a teaser visual for Season 2 has been released, showing Will standing resolutely with his sword against the backdrop of a starry tower and a ruined city. A special trailer has also been unveiled, recapping the highlights of Season 1 and offering a first look at the next chapter: https://youtu.be/S7OwvZT_ImY

Catch up on the magic of Season 1 on Crunchyroll ahead of the Season 2 premiere in April 2026. Will the boy once called a dropout rise to become the hero who saves the magical world with a single sword? Stay tuned for the thrilling return of Wistoria: Wand and Sword!

About Wistoria: Wand and Sword
A hard-working boy named Will enters a magic academy in hopes of becoming a great sorcerer. Unfortunately, there's a fatal flaw in his plan: he lacks the ability to use magic.

Amid the cold stares of his classmates and instructors, Will feels discouraged at times, but he presses forward with unwavering determination.

He can't use a wand, but he can wield a sword in his battle to reach the top of a magic-dominated world. He just needs to believe in his own unique strengths and remember the promise he made with someone precious to him…

Staff
Original Work: Fujino Ōmori
Manga: Toshi Aoi
Chief Director: Tatsuya Yoshihara
Director: Hideaki Nakano
Character Design & Chief Animation Director: Sayaka Ono
Music: Yuki Hayashi
Animation Production: Bandai Namco Pictures × Actas

For more information, visit:
Official Website: wistoria-anime.com (Japanese), wistoria-anime-en.com (English)
Official X: @Wistoria_EN
Official TikTok: @wistoria_pr (Japanese)

About Bandai Namco Filmworks Inc.
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©Fujino Ōmori, Toshi Aoi, Kodansha/Wistoria: Wand and Sword Production Committee.