The new chapter of the high-fantasy action series 'The Sword and the Wand', from the creator of 'Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?', finally begins! The new spring anime 'The Wand and the Sword' Season 2 will have its web premiere on ABEMA on April 12th (Sunday)!

The new future TV 'ABEMA' will be the first to stream the 2026 Spring anime 'The Wand and the Sword' Season 2 on the web, starting every Sunday at 5:30 PM from April 12, 2026.

'The Wand and the Sword' is a school fantasy series based on the popular manga of the same name, serialized in 'Bessatsu Shonen Magazine' (Kodansha), with original story by Fujino Omori, the creator of 'Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?', and manga by Sei Aoi. Set in a world where magic reigns supreme, it depicts the story of a boy named Will, who cannot use magic, fighting with only the power of his 'sword' while attending a magic academy. The series' appeal lies in Will's growth, his encounters with friends, and the thrilling battles in a world where magic determines everything. It was adapted into a TV anime in July 2024. Furthermore, the highly anticipated Season 2 is scheduled to broadcast from April 2026, with expectations high for the new chapter depicting Will's further battles and growth.

It has now been decided that 'ABEMA' will be the first to stream 'The Wand and the Sword' Season 2 on the web. The web premiere will begin every Sunday at 5:30 PM from April 12, 2026, on 'ABEMA Premium' and 'ABEMA Premium with Ads' (*). Additionally, the latest episode will be available for free streaming for one week every Friday at 5:30 PM, five days after the premiere, and will also be broadcast for free on the 'ABEMA Anime Channel' every Friday at 10:00 PM.

In anticipation of the start of 'Season 2', a special compilation episode will be available for free streaming for one week starting April 5th (Sunday) at 5:30 PM. It will also be broadcast for free on the 'ABEMA Anime Channel' on the same day at 9:30 PM.

Please enjoy the high-fantasy action of 'The Wand and the Sword', about a boy who is a magic academy dropout, at the 'fastest speed' on 'ABEMA'.

* By subscribing to 'ABEMA Premium' for ¥1,080 (tax included) per month, you can watch exclusive content and enjoy premium features such as 'catch-up playback' and 'download function'. 'ABEMA Premium with Ads' for ¥580 (tax included) per month allows you to watch 'ABEMA Premium' exclusive content with ads.

■ 'The Wand and the Sword' Season 2 Web Premiere Overview

・Web Premiere exclusively on 'ABEMA Premium' and 'ABEMA Premium with Ads'

Start Date & Time: Streaming begins every Sunday at 5:30 PM from April 12, 2026

Program URL: https://abema.go.link/6zpIo

・Free Broadcast & Streaming Available!

＜Broadcast Date & Time & Program URL＞

Broadcast Date & Time: Broadcast every Friday at 10:00 PM from April 17, 2026

Broadcast Channel: ABEMA Anime Channel

First Episode URL: https://abema.go.link/7LAEj

* The latest episode will be available for free streaming for one week every Friday from April 17th.

■ Free Streaming of Compilation Episode Also Decided!

Start Date & Time: April 5, 2026 (Sunday) from 5:30 PM~

* Available for free streaming for one week from the start of distribution.

・Free Broadcast

＜Broadcast Date & Time & Program URL＞

Broadcast Date & Time: April 5, 2026 (Sunday) from 9:30 PM~

Broadcast Channel: ABEMA Anime Channel

Program URL: https://abema.go.link/kfDTU

【Work Overview】

〈INTRODUCTION〉

Will, a dropout student at a magic academy who cannot use magic, aims to become the greatest mage, 'The Five Great Wands' (Magia Vende), to keep a promise with his childhood friend Elpharia. He wields a sword instead of a wand and gradually gains recognition for his abilities within the academy. In the comprehensive practical training in the dungeon, which he undertook with Riana, the top student of his year, he is attacked by a mysterious mage but narrowly repels them with his friends, finally facing the graduation exam. Will he be able to reach the girl waiting for him in the 'Tower'?

＜CAST＞

Will: Kouhei Amasaki

Elpharia: Akari Sekine

Colette: Satomi Amano

Sion: Masaaki Mizunaka

Julius: Tetsuya Kakihara

Riana: Lynn

Ignor: Kengo Kawanishi

Workner: Tomokazu Seki

Edward: Koji Yusa

Cariot: Jun Fukuyama

Zeo: Makoto Furukawa

Elnor: Sora Amamiya

Alon: Houchu Otsuka

Finn: Mutsumi Tamura

＜STAFF＞

Original Story: Fujino Omori

Manga: Sei Aoi

Chief Director: Tatsuya Yoshihara

Director: Hideaki Nakano

Series Composition: Noboru Kimura

Character Design & Chief Animation Director: Haruka Ono

Music: Yuki Hayashi

Animation Production: BN Pictures x Actas

Official Website: https://wistoria-anime.com/

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