“Wistoria: Wand and Sword” had a solid first season. I liked it. But was it enough to keep me watching the anime beyond that? That was the question I had going into the second season premiere. And honestly, it gradually won me over until it finally convinced me with one of the best anime episodes of the year.
The new episode of Wistoria changes everything for the anime
At first, “Wistoria” caught my attention for two reasons: one, because it’s a work by the author of “DanMachi,” and two, because it’s a series that embraces that concept seen in “Black Clover” and “Mashle,” where the protagonist is unable to use magic despite living in a world where it’s necessary—especially to fulfill his dreams. But “Wistoria” always had a slightly different tone; it wasn’t as heavily reliant on comedy and the heartfelt elements of traditional shonen. And that’s where the author’s touch really shines through, because if nothing else, one thing has become crystal clear to me: Fujino Oomori is a true genius at crafting hero stories.
It happened to me with “DanMachi,” because beyond the harem Bell unwittingly ends up with, the truth is that as a story of a hero who goes from strength to strength, it’s incredible. It gets more and more epic, constantly pushing his limits and always finding a way to break through them in spectacular fashion. And that’s exactly what just happened with Will. Because it’s a fact that having a protagonist who doesn’t know how to use magic in a world where everyone else does is a bit “strange.” There needs to be a reason—something that allows the viewer to understand it. In the case of “Wistoria,” it’s the catalyst that turns Will into a true hero of a fantasy story.
Will is reborn as a symbol of hope
Will was a loser. That’s just the way it is, and he’s the first to admit it: he wanted to reach the wizards’ tower to be with his childhood friend, but everything in the universe was against him. And that’s not just a figure of speech: it turns out that fate had other plans for Will… plans that will still allow him to fulfill his greatest wish. The second season of “Wistoria” thus reveals that Will is the kind of hero they’ve been searching for for 500 years. A unique swordsman capable of wielding a kind of “Fifth Element” that goes beyond traditional magic. It’s a unique ability that allows him to break boundaries beyond the reach of anyone else.
The true implications of this are still unclear, but everything points to Will being a necessary force for achieving absolute peace. After all, if the Magia Vander must rebuild the seal that protects their entire city every year, it is precisely because there is always an imminent danger. And that is precisely what makes Will’s awakening so extraordinarily special; because he was never wrong and always did the right thing by giving it his all, it was just impossible for him to grasp his true potential. After all, it’s something that harkens back to an era when today’s magicians weren’t even alive.
That said, I want to highlight that the episode itself has a special charm. It’s not a technical masterpiece, but it more than delivers overall. Where it truly excels is in its storytelling. It really makes you feel like you’re witnessing the birth of a hero. It’s one of those fantasy moments that, if executed perfectly, sends shivers down the viewer’s spine. And “Wistoria” nails it. The way “Wistoria” has completely turned expectations for Will’s story on their head is genuinely outstanding. I don’t know how far “Wistoria” will go, but after this episode, one thing is clear to me: it’s no longer a series I want to give up on.
