Is the Anime Really Finished?#
If you are wondering whether you can jump into the series and get a complete story, the answer is no. While Disney Twisted-Wonderland The Animation: Episode of Heartslabyul introduces viewers to this world, it is not the end of the journey.
As of November 13, 2025, it has been officially confirmed that a second season is currently in production. Because this anime is an adaptation of a broader series of comics, those who watch only the first season will not have the full story. To get the complete experience, viewers will eventually need to look toward the subsequent anime adaptations or the original source material.
If you want to start watching now, you can watch the anime on Prime Video.
Audience Appeal and Reception#
While the series is still growing, there are strong indicators of its quality and appeal. The anime has already garnered critical attention, earning a nomination for the North American TV Critics’ Awards in June 2026.
With a high-profile cast featuring Shōgo Sakamoto and Ryōta Ōsaka, the series is well-suited for fans of Disney-inspired narratives and those who enjoy seeing familiar themes reimagined in a “twisted” fashion. Its appeal lies in the blend of character-driven drama and the unique aesthetic of the Twisted-Wonderland universe.
If you’ve fallen in love with the characters, you might want to buy some official merchandise to celebrate your favorite dorm!
Recommended Watch and Read Order#
Because this franchise is split into various “Episodes” based on different dorms, the order can seem confusing. We recommend referring to the relationship tree provided on this page to visualize the connections, but here are the best paths for different types of fans:
The Release Order#
For those who want to experience the story as it was delivered to the general public, start with the anime:
- Disney Twisted-Wonderland The Animation: Episode of Heartslabyul
- Subsequent anime releases as they become available.
The Completionist Order#
If you want every single detail, including the original written context, follow the manga progression before moving to the animation:
- Disney Twisted-Wonderland The Comic: Episode of Heartslabyul (Manga)
- Disney Twisted-Wonderland The Animation: Episode of Heartslabyul (Anime)
- Disney Twisted-Wonderland The Comic: Episode of Savanaclaw (Manga)
- Disney Twisted-Wonderland The Animation: Episode of Savanaclaw (Anime)
- Disney Twisted-Wonderland: The Manga - Book of Octavinelle (Manga)
- Disney Twisted-Wonderland The Animation: Episode of Octavinelle (Anime)
- Disney Twisted-Wonderland: The Manga–Book of Scarabia (Manga)
- Disney Twisted-Wonderland: The Manga—Anthology (Manga)
The “Hybrid” Order (For Source Material Readers)#
For those who don’t mind switching formats, we suggest starting with the Episode of Heartslabyul anime and then diving into the manga books (Savanaclaw, Octavinelle, and Scarabia) to stay ahead of the animation production. You can buy the manga here to catch up on the story.
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Disney Twisted-Wonderland The Comic: Episode of Heartslabyul • manga • 2021-03-18 to 2022-10-18 (Monthly G Fantasy, Apr 2021 - Nov 2022)
└─(related)→ Disney Twisted-Wonderland The Comic: Episode of Savanaclaw • manga • 2022-12-16 (serialized in GFantasy, Jan 2023)
└─(adaptation)→ Disney Twisted-Wonderland The Animation: Episode of Savanaclaw • anime •
└─(related)→ Disney Twisted-Wonderland: The Manga - Book of Octavinelle • manga • 2023-08-18 (serialized in GFantasy, Sep 2023)
└─(adaptation)→ Disney Twisted-Wonderland The Animation: Episode of Octavinelle • anime •
└─(related)→ Disney Twisted-Wonderland: The Manga—Anthology • manga • 2020-11-27
└─(adaptation)→ Disney Twisted-Wonderland The Animation: Episode of Heartslabyul • anime • 2025-10-29
└─(related)→ Disney Twisted-Wonderland: The Manga–Book of Scarabia • manga • 2025-02-27
