Wistoria: Wand and Sword, an upcoming TV anime based on the fantasy manga of the same name, has revealed a new trailer (below), new cast members and new information about the official theme song performers for the show. The series will broadcast in Japan on the Tokyo Broadcasting System network beginning on July 7, 2024, and it will also stream on Crunchyroll as part of the summer 2024 anime simulcast lineup.
The new cast members include:
Iris X. Stellamaris voiced by Rumi Okubo
Gordon Valley voiced by Kazuki Ura
Lileel Mars voiced by Tomohiro Ohno
Lunais Allet voiced by Shinya Takahashi
Jorua Moraine voiced by Atsushi Tamaru
Cauldron voiced by Reiko Suzuki
Cariot Instia Wiseman voiced by Jun Fukuyama
Zeo Torzeus Reinbolt voiced by Makoto Furukawa
Elnor Ljos Alf voiced by Sora Amamiya
Aaron Masterius Oldking voiced by Hochu Otsuka
Logwell voiced by Akio Otsuka
PENGUIN RESEARCH performs the opening theme for the series, which is entitled “Fire and Fear”. TRUE performs the ending theme for the series, which is entitled “Frozen”.The original Wistoria: Wand and Sword manga is written by Fujino Omori, illustrated by Toshi Aoi, and serialized in Japan by Kodansha in their Bessatsu Shonen Magazine publication. An English language version is also available from Kodansha USA. Tatsuya Yoshihara (Black Clover) writes and directs the TV anime adaptation at animation studios Actas and Bandai Namco Pictures. Sayaka Ono provides the character designs and Yuki Hayashi (My Hero Academia) provides the music.
Wistoria: Wand and Sword key visual
Crunchyroll describes 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…
Source: Comic Natalie
