ABEMA, the "new future TV," will provide the fastest web streaming for the new spring 2026 anime 'Wistoria: Wandering Sword' Season 2, starting Sunday, April 12, 2026, at 5:30 PM, and every Sunday thereafter.
'Wistoria: Wandering Sword' is a school fantasy series based on the popular manga currently serialized in "Bessatsu Shonen Magazine" (Kodansha), written by Fujino Omori of 'Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?' and illustrated by Toshi Aoi. Set in a world of magic supremacy, the story follows Will, a boy who cannot use magic, as he attends a magic academy and fights using only the power of his "sword." The series, which depicts Will's growth, his encounters with friends, and intense battles in a world where magic determines everything, was adapted into a TV anime in July 2024. With the long-awaited Season 2 scheduled to air starting in April 2026, anticipation is high for this new chapter that will depict Will's further battles and growth.
It has been decided that ABEMA will be the fastest platform to stream 'Wistoria: Wandering Sword' Season 2. Starting Sunday, April 12, 2026, at 5:30 PM, the fastest web streaming will begin for "ABEMA Premium" and "ABEMA Premium with Ads" (*) subscribers. Additionally, starting five days after the early streaming begins, the latest episodes will be available for free for one week every Friday at 5:30 PM, and will also be broadcast for free on the "ABEMA Anime Channel" at 10:00 PM on the same day.
Furthermore, ahead of the start of "Season 2," it has been decided that a "Special Compilation" will be available for free for one week starting Sunday, April 5, at 5:30 PM. A free broadcast will also be held on the "ABEMA Anime Channel" at 9:30 PM on the same day.
Be sure to enjoy the high-fantasy action series about an underdog boy, 'Wistoria: Wandering Sword,' at the "fastest" speed on ABEMA.
* By registering for "ABEMA Premium" at 1,080 yen per month (tax included), you can watch exclusive works and enjoy limited features such as "Catch-up Play" and "Download Function." Additionally, with "ABEMA Premium with Ads" at 580 yen per month (tax included), you can watch "ABEMA Premium" exclusive content with ads.
'Wistoria: Wandering Sword' Season 2 Fastest Web Streaming Overview
- Fastest Web Streaming (Exclusive to "ABEMA Premium" and "ABEMA Premium with Ads") Streaming Start Date/Time: Starting Sunday, April 12, 2026, at 5:30 PM every Sunday Program URL: https://abema.go.link/6zpIo
- Free Broadcast & Free Streaming! <Broadcast Date/Time & Program URL> Broadcast Date/Time: Starting Friday, April 17, 2026, at 10:00 PM every Friday Broadcast Channel: ABEMA Anime Channel Initial Episode URL: https://abema.go.link/7LAEj * The latest episode will be available for free for one week starting every Friday at 5:30 PM from April 17.
Free Streaming of the Compilation Episode Also Decided! Streaming Start Date/Time: Sunday, April 5, 2026, from 5:30 PM * Available for free for one week from the start of streaming.
- Free Broadcast <Broadcast Date/Time & Program URL> Broadcast Date/Time: Sunday, April 5, 2026, from 9:30 PM Broadcast Channel: ABEMA Anime Channel Program URL: https://abema.go.link/kfDTU
[Work Overview] <INTRODUCTION> Will, an underdog magic academy student who cannot use magic, aims to become one of the "Magia Vende" (the pinnacle of mages) to keep a promise made to his childhood friend, Elfaria. Instead of a staff, he wields a sword, and his ability is gradually recognized within the academy. During a comprehensive practical training session in a dungeon with top-ranking students like Liana, he is attacked by a mysterious mage, but manages to repel them with his friends and finally faces the graduation exam. Will Will be able to reach the girl waiting in the "Tower"?
<CAST> Will: Kohei Amasaki Elfaria: Akira Sekine Colette: Satomi Amano Sion: Masaaki Mizunaka Julius: Tetsuya Kakihara Liana: Lynn Ignol: Kengo Kawanishi Workner: Tomokazu Seki Edward: Koji Yusa Cariot: Jun Fukuyama Zeo: Yuichiro Umehara Elnor: Sora Amamiya Aaron: Hochu Otsuka Finn: Mutsumi Tamura
<STAFF> Original Work: Fujino Omori Manga: Toshi Aoi General Director: Tatsuya Yoshihara Director: Hideaki Nakano Series Composition: Deko Akao Character Design/Chief Animation Director: Sayaka Ono Music: Yuki Hayashi Animation Production: BN Pictures x Actas
Official Website: https://wistoria-anime.com/
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