Restarting Wistoria: Wand and Sword Manga After Watching the Anime

The anime adaptation of Wistoria: Wand and Sword manga wrapped up its impressive 12-episode journey on September 29, 2024, making a significant contribution to the fantasy genre. This adaptation, produced by Actas and Bandai Namco Pictures, brought the captivating moments from the manga, created by Fujino Omori (author) and Toshi Aoi (illustrator), to life with stunning animation.

Fans who followed the anime’s first season to its conclusion may be eager to discover what lies ahead for Will Serfort. Fortunately, the series’ official staff has announced a renewal for a sequel. However, with no release date disclosed yet, fans might consider diving into the manga. Those interested can begin reading from chapter 20, as season 1 has successfully adapted the manga up to chapter 19.

Wistoria: Wand and Sword manga available from chapter 20 after season 1

The anime adaptation of Wistoria: Wand and Sword manga concluded on September 29, 2024, covering the story up to chapter 19, with the finale leading into the Rigarden Academy’s graduation exams. Thus, fans eager to continue the tale after watching the anime can pick up the manga starting from chapter 20, titled Final Exams.

Notably, the show’s pacing has been skillfully managed by the official staff, averaging about 1.5 chapters per episode. Additionally, several episodes incorporated anime-original scenes to enhance the storytelling. For instance, the final episode provided a fresh view of Lihanna’s party as they reflected on the dungeon’s horrors in the infirmary.

The episode also showcased Will Serfort practicing right after his recovery and encouraging his new friends to join him in the action. Beyond the finale, other episodes featured anime-original content, such as Colette and Will discovering their peers engaged in gambling ahead of the Grand Magic Festival, alongside various slice-of-life moments.

Will Serfort, as seen in the anime (Image via Actas and Bandai Namco Pictures)

Furthermore, the production studio maintained key scenes and panels from the manga throughout the adaptation, meaning fans may not need to restart from the beginning. Nonetheless, considering Toshi Aoi’s exceptional artwork in this fantasy manga, readers might enjoy starting from the first chapter as well.

Embarking on the journey of Wistoria: Wand and Sword manga from the beginning can offer fans a fresh perspective to appreciate both the art and story. However, those wishing to see what unfolds next for Will Serfort can dive right into chapter 20.

Where to read Wistoria: Wand and Sword manga?

Japanese readers can easily follow the manga through the monthly magazine or purchase physical or digital volumes via retailers like Amazon. Local bookstores also offer the manga.

Elfaria, as seen in the anime (Image via Actas and Bandai Namco Pictures)

On the other hand, international manga enthusiasts can read the chapters in English on Kodansha’s K Manga service, as Kodansha USA publishes the series in English.

The series follows a monthly release pattern, although no specific release dates are mentioned. New chapters generally appear on K Manga within the first ten days of each month. As of this writing, Wistoria: Wand and Sword manga has published 45 chapters and a half.

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