The Bugle Call: Song of War

The Bugle Call: Song of War
First tankōbon volume cover
戦奏教室
(Sensō Kyōshitsu)
Genre
Manga
Written byMozuku Sora
Illustrated byHigoro Toumori
Published byShueisha
English publisher
ImprintJump Comics SQ.
MagazineJump Square
Original runJune 3, 2022 – present
Volumes13

The Bugle Call: Song of War (Japanese: 戦奏教室, Hepburn: Sensō Kyōshitsu) is a Japanese manga series written by Mozuku Sora and illustrated by Higoro Toumori. It began serialization in Shueisha's Jump Square magazine in June 2022. As of February 2026, thirteen volumes have been released.

Characters

Luca (リュカ, Ryuka)
A 14-year-old branch-hexed. He was raised by a band of mercenaries, where he served as their bugler. After being saved by the Pontiff, he agrees to become leader of the Papal States' branch-hexed, in exchange for help in achieving his dream of becoming a maestro. He's developed feelings for Zoe. His power allows him to turn sound into light, which he uses in battle to command troops.
Zoe (ゾーイ, Zōi)
A branch-hexed under Luca's command and the Papal States' trump card. She has a mutual affection for Luca. She believes the Pontiff is her mother. Her power allows her to obtain her future self's strength, but she falls asleep afterwards as a consequence. She is 27-years-old but has the mind of a 9-year-old due to overuse of her power.
Demi (デミ, Demi)
A branch-hexed under Luca's command. Her power gives her exceptional eyesight that she can share with others.
Miura (ミウラ, Miura)
A branch-hexed under Luca's command. His power allows him to run incredibly fast, though, because of the high speed, he cannot see where he is going.
Poppy (ポピー, Popī)
A branch-hexed under Luca's command. Her power gives her telekinesis. Her telekinesis is very weak but has a large radius, allowing her to use a bow and arrow to hit enemies at a distance with high accuracy.
Cora (コーラ, Kōra)
A branch-hexed under Luca's command. Her power allows her to transfer injuries between herself and another person. She primarily serves as a medic.
The Pontiff (教皇, Kyōkō)
The leader of the Papal States and of the Spirism faith.

Publication

Written by Mozuku Sora and illustrated by Higoro Toumori, the manga began serialization in Shueisha's Jump Square magazine on June 3, 2022.[2] In September 2025, it was announced that the series would be entering its final battle.[3] As of February 2026, the series' individual chapters have been collected into thirteen tankōbon volumes.[4]

In October 2024, Viz Media announced that they licensed the series for English publication.[5]

Volumes

No. Original release date Original ISBN English release date English ISBN
1September 2, 2022[6]978-4-08-883236-4June 3, 2025[7]978-1-9747-5259-1
  • 1. "Dreams of Sound" (夢見る音, Yumemiru Oto)
  • 2. "The Two Great Spires" (二つの主塔, Futatsu no Shutō)
  • 3. "Marching" (マーチング, Māchingu)
2January 4, 2023[8]978-4-08-883344-6August 5, 2025[9]978-1-9747-5609-4
  • 4. "First Campaign" (はじめての遠征, Hajimete no Ensei)
  • 5. "The Battle of Fort Cannoli (Part 1)" (カンノーリ城の戦い➀, Kannōri-jō no Tatakai (1))
  • 6. "The Battle of Fort Cannoli (Part 2)" (カンノーリ城の戦い➁, Kannōri-jō no Tatakai (2))
  • 7. "Shining Far Off in the Night Sky" (夜空の奥で光るもの, Yozora no Oku de Hikaru Mono)
3April 4, 2023[10]978-4-08-883515-0October 7, 2025[11]978-1-9747-5823-4
  • 8. "Flower Ring" (フラワーリング, Furawā Ringu)
  • 9. "House of Mirrors" (鏡の家, Kagami no Ie)
  • 10. "Weather Report" (ウェザーリポート, Wezā Ripōto)
4July 4, 2023[12]978-4-08-883570-9December 2, 2025[13]978-1-9747-5824-1
  • 11. "Boy Meets Lady" (ボーイ・ミーツ・レディ, Bōi Mītsu Redi)
  • 12. "A Pitiable Emptiness" (愛しい空っぽ, Itoshī Karappo)
  • 13. "Flowering" (フラワリング, Furawaringu)
5October 4, 2023[14]978-4-08-883673-7February 3, 2026[15]978-1-9747-6175-3
  • 14. "Career Hopes" (進路希望, Shinro Kibō)
  • 15. "Off to the Land of Thralls" (奴隷の国へ, Dorei no Kuni e)
  • 16. "Domain of the Doppelgangers" (複命たちの国, Fukumeitachi no Kuni)
6February 2, 2024[16]978-4-08-883778-9April 7, 2026[17]978-1-9747-6176-0
  • 17. Sensō Kyōku (戦争教区)
  • Bangaihen Ichi (番外編1)
  • 18. Amayadori (雨宿り)
  • 19. Otomiru Yume (音見る夢)
7June 4, 2024[18]978-4-08-884027-7——
  • 20. Ten ni Ochiru Edatsuki (天に落ちる枝憑き)
  • 21. Mon Tonbu-jō Kessen (モン・トンブ城決戦)
  • 22. Ichi Manbun no Ichi (1万分の1)
  • 23. Jōshaken (乗車権)
8September 4, 2024[19]978-4-08-884182-3——
  • 24. Wō Gēmu (ウォーゲーム)
  • 25. Tsūkagirei (通過儀礼)
  • 26. Otona ni Naru Made Sumau Heya (大人になるまで住まう部屋)
9January 4, 2025[20]978-4-08-884324-7——
  • 27. Modan Taimusu (モダンタイムス)
  • 28. "Happy"
  • 29. Zōi no Sekai (ゾーイの世界)
10April 4, 2025[21]978-4-08-884421-3——
  • 30. Oshie no Kuni (教えの国)
  • 31. Miraijin no Mura (未来人の村)
  • 32. Kyōdōtai (共同体)
11July 4, 2025[22]978-4-08-884586-9——
  • 33. Riaritī Shō (リアリティーショー)
  • 34. "Sweet Dreams"
  • 35. Nichijō Bibōroku (日常備忘録)
12October 3, 2025[23]978-4-08-884709-2——
  • 36. Ichiban Nagai Hi (いちばん長い日)
  • 37. Yūgure (夕暮れ)
  • 38. Yozora no Shita de Hiraku Mono (夜空の下で開くもの)
13February 4, 2026[4]978-4-08-884821-1——
  • 39. Fuyu Kitaru (冬来る)
  • 40. Tokeijikake no Ki (時計じかけの木)
  • 41. Tsunagari no Kuni (繋がりの国)

Reception

Faustine Lillaz of Planete BD praised the story and artwork, describing the latter as "very impactful".[24] Columnists for Manga News praised the story, world building, and artwork. However, one columnist felt the setting was generic.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b Koiwai; Erkael (March 26, 2024). "The Bugle Call Vol.1: Critiques". Manga News (in French). Archived from the original on March 30, 2024. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
  2. ^ a b "音が見える"ラッパ手の少年を描く軍記ファンタジー「戦奏教室」がSQ.で始動. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. June 3, 2022. Archived from the original on February 6, 2023. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
  3. ^ Tai, Anita (September 8, 2025). "The Bugle Call: Song of War Manga Heads Toward 'Final Battle'". Anime News Network. Retrieved September 8, 2025.
  4. ^ a b 戦奏教室 13 (in Japanese). Shueisha. Retrieved December 20, 2025.
  5. ^ Mateo, Alex (October 4, 2024). "Viz Media Licenses Steel Ball Run, Astro Royale, Tenmaku Cinema, More Manga". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on October 4, 2024. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
  6. ^ 戦奏教室 1 (in Japanese). Shueisha. Archived from the original on August 20, 2022. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
  7. ^ "The Bugle Call: Song of War, Vol. 1". Viz Media. Retrieved March 8, 2025.
  8. ^ 戦奏教室 2 (in Japanese). Shueisha. Archived from the original on February 21, 2023. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
  9. ^ "The Bugle Call: Song of War, Vol. 2". Viz Media. Retrieved May 1, 2025.
  10. ^ 戦奏教室 3 (in Japanese). Shueisha. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
  11. ^ "The Bugle Call: Song of War, Vol. 3". Viz Media. Retrieved July 1, 2025.
  12. ^ 戦奏教室 4 (in Japanese). Shueisha. Archived from the original on October 6, 2024. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
  13. ^ "The Bugle Call: Song of War, Vol. 4". Viz Media. Retrieved August 29, 2025.
  14. ^ 戦奏教室 5 (in Japanese). Shueisha. Archived from the original on October 6, 2024. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
  15. ^ "The Bugle Call: Song of War, Vol. 5". Viz Media. Retrieved November 3, 2025.
  16. ^ 戦奏教室 6 (in Japanese). Shueisha. Archived from the original on October 6, 2024. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
  17. ^ "The Bugle Call: Song of War, Vol. 6". Viz Media. Retrieved December 28, 2025.
  18. ^ 戦奏教室 7 (in Japanese). Shueisha. Archived from the original on October 6, 2024. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
  19. ^ 戦奏教室 8 (in Japanese). Shueisha. Archived from the original on September 22, 2024. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
  20. ^ 戦奏教室 9 (in Japanese). Shueisha. Retrieved November 19, 2024.
  21. ^ 戦奏教室 10 (in Japanese). Shueisha. Retrieved February 18, 2025.
  22. ^ 戦奏教室 11 (in Japanese). Shueisha. Retrieved May 16, 2025.
  23. ^ 戦奏教室 12 (in Japanese). Shueisha. Retrieved August 17, 2025.
  24. ^ Lillaz, Faustine (March 13, 2024). "The Bugle Call T1". Planete BD (in French). Archived from the original on October 6, 2024. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
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