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Wistoria: Wand and Sword (2024)

Action · Comedy · Drama · Fantasy

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: Crunchyroll)

Parent Guide

  • Violence Moderate
  • Sexual Content Mild
  • Language Mild
Themes to be aware of:
  • bullying
  • social rejection
  • class-based discrimination

Wistoria is a shounen action series featuring sword combat and magical battles with moderate violence typical of the genre, including some gore. The story centers on a teen protagonist facing bullying and social rejection at a magic academy, with harem elements and mild romantic subplots. Overall appropriate for early teens, though parents should be aware of the school bullying themes and combat-related injuries.

PG-13

Anime Themes

Magic Male Protagonist Swordplay Primarily Teen Cast School Shounen Female Harem Dungeon Bullying Heterosexual Elf LGBTQ+ Themes