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Wistoria: Wand and Sword

Wistoria: Wand and Sword is a Japanese manga series written by Fujino Omori and illustrated by Toshi Aoi.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Wistoria: Wand and Sword is a Japanese manga series written by Fujino Omori and illustrated by Toshi Aoi. It follows Will Serfort, a boy who cannot use magic but enters a magic academy and relies on swordsmanship to pursue his goal. The series was adapted into a television anime in 2024.

Premise

The story follows Will Serfort, a student at a magic academy who cannot cast spells. He uses swordsmanship and physical ability to pursue a promise tied to his childhood friend and his dream of reaching the top of the tower.

Publication history

Wistoria: Wand and Sword is a manga written by Fujino Omori and illustrated by Toshi Aoi. It has been serialized by Kodansha in Bessatsu Shōnen Magazine since late 2020.

Anime adaptation

The manga was adapted into a television anime that premiered in July 2024. The adaptation is credited to Actas and Bandai Namco Pictures.

Setting and themes

The series uses a fantasy setting built around magic academies, tower-climbing, and conflict with powerful hostile forces. It also features themes of discrimination, ambition, and perseverance.

Key facts

  • The manga began serialization in Kodansha's Bessatsu Shōnen Magazine in December 2020.
  • The story centers on Will Serfort, who lacks magical ability but trains as a sword user.
  • The series is set in a fantasy world where magic and social status are closely linked.
  • An anime adaptation premiered in July 2024.
  • The English title is commonly given as Wistoria: Wand and Sword.
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Canadian context

The series is available to Canadian anime audiences through international streaming and fandom communities, and it is part of the wider Japanese anime and manga market followed in Canada.

Frequently asked questions

What is Wistoria: Wand and Sword?
It is a Japanese fantasy manga series by Fujino Omori and Toshi Aoi, later adapted into an anime television series.
What is the story about?
It follows Will Serfort, a student who cannot use magic but tries to succeed through swordsmanship and determination.
When did the anime premiere?
The anime premiered on 7 July 2024.
Who created the manga?
Fujino Omori wrote the series and Toshi Aoi illustrated it.
What is the original Japanese title?
The original Japanese title is 杖と剣のウィストリア, romanized as Tsue to Tsurugi no Wistoria.

References

  1. Fandom — https://wistoria.fandom.com/wiki/Tsue_to_Tsurugi_no_Wistoria_Wiki
    Supports: Manga title, creators, and basic series identification.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31889371/
    Supports: Anime series description, premiere date, Japanese origin, and manga basis.
  3. Wikidata — https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q124454084
    Supports: Anime title, Japanese title, country of origin, and start time.
  4. Anime News Network — https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=32011
    Supports: Alternative titles, genres, and plot summary.
  5. MyAnimeList — https://myanimelist.net/anime/58059/Tsue_to_Tsurugi_no_Wistoria
    Supports: Episode count, airing dates, studios, source manga, and synopsis.