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Since Magical Vacation is not officially localized in English, all names and terminology will instead be derived from the English fan translation by magicalpatcher.MS Star Check Icon.pnghttps://www.romhacking.net/translations/2662/
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Will-o'-Wisp Academy
()(ほう)(がっ)(こう) ウィル・オ・ウィスプ Mahō Gakkō Wiru O Wisupu
Magic School Will-o'-Wisp
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Screenshot from Magical Vacation

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Screenshot from Magical Starsign

Other name(s) Magic Academy
Royal Magic School
Realm Material Realm
Planet Kovomaka
Inhabitants Will-o'-Wisp Academy students
Subarea(s) Classroom
Meditation Room
Teacher's Lounge
Mystery Ladder
Storage Room
Rooftop Rear
"Founded three hundred years ago in the Magic Kingdom Kovomaka, on the edge of the continent, the Magic Academy has an extensive history of fostering talented sorcerers for generations. Its graduates have gone on to utilize their abilities to support the nation's development. Even today, Kovomaka is referred to as the heart of the continent."
Magical Vacation manual, page 5 (translation)

Will-o'-Wisp Academy, also known as the Magic Academy, is a location in the Magical Vacation series. It is a school of magic situated in Kovomaka Kingdom on the planet Kovomaka in the Material Realm.

Gameplay

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History

Three hundred years before Magical Vacation, Will-o'-Wisp Academy was founded by the archmage Biscotti, who fused with the enigma king Yuvick to bring magic and spirits to the Material Realm.[1] Despite already being incredibly powerful, Biscotti was inspired by the enigmas' mysterious techniques. He aimed to promulgate the secrets of magic across the world, and took measures to keep his students away from the enigmas. Some time later, Kerendu took control of the enigmas and launched an attack on Kovomaka Kingdom, but after a devastating loss against Biscotti, he promised to never interfere with the Material Realm.[2]

Magical Vacation

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After Magical Vacation

Pistachio Maplewood graduated from the academy with a PhD and became a professor, while Kirsche Pintail became an instructor after marrying Arancia Scorenote and traveling the world. Depending on the continuity, the protagonist also supported the development of Will-o'-Wisp. If they defeated Kerendu with their starting attribute, they joined the academy's faculty to teach magic for support, reforming the academy into a school that was suitable for the new era. If light attribute, they set out on a journey and compiled their discoveries in a book, which was delivered to Candy at the academy.

Magical Starsign

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Trivia

Concept artwork of Academy City by Kōji Tsuda, with Will-o'-Wisp in the background
  • Will-o'-Wisp does not have academic years or age limits, operating similar to a real-life college, and students can graduate at any time if they pass a graduation exam. The exam consists of a written report and a practical skill demonstration.[3] As for classes, students choose the lectures they want to attend and can receive academic advice from designated homeroom teachers. The party in Magical Starsign, for example, are enrolled in Low Class B[4] with Miss Madeleine as their homeroom teacher.
    • Although senior students are mentioned by Pico in the beginning of Magical Starsign,[5] it is actually an embellishment added to the English and European localizations. In the original Japanese dialogue, there is no mention of seniors, nor a necromancy lab which Pico also brings up.[6]
  • During Magical Vacation, the academy has 6000 regular students and 120 faculty members. The protagonist, Pistachio, and Candy also live in the academy's dormitories.
  • The academy has a male cheerleading team who appear at sports festivals. Pico is dressed in the clothes worn by this team.[7]
  • Will-o'-Wisp Academy was originally going to be located next to a city named Academy City (学園都市 Gakuen Toshi), but it was cut from the final game.[8] This concept was likely repurposed for Castle Town, first mentioned by Cassis and later featured in Knight of the Universe.
  • While the academy's interior and exterior are different between the two games, the geography appears to have changed as well. In Magical Vacation, it is built on a cliffside, whereas in Magical Starsign, it is in the middle of a plain and neighbors a village, possibly Castle Town.
  • In Magical Vacation, there is a framed picture with the word 友情 yūjō (friendship) in the east wing. This was retextured to "LOVE" in the English fan translation.
  • The files of Magical Starsign contain areas of Will-o'-Wisp that are not seen in the final game. These areas are a Library (魔法学校・図書室), Music Room (法学校・音楽室), Principal's Office (魔法学校・校長室), and Hidden Classroom (魔法学校・かくし部屋).
  • In both games, Will-o'-Wisp's theme is the only song that uses a 5/8 time signature.

Nomenclature

Its name comes from will o' the wisp, ghostly lights in English folklore said to be seen by travelers at night.

Names in Other Languages
Language Name Meaning
Flag of Japan.svg Japanese ()(ほう)(がっ)(こう)ウィルオウィスプMS Star Check Icon.pngMagical Vacation Mahō Gakkō Wiruowisupu
()(ほう)(がっ)(こう) ウィル・オ・ウィスプMS Star Check Icon.pngMagical Starsign Mahō Gakkō Wiru O Wisupu
(おう)(りつ)()(ほう)(がっ)(こう)MS Star Check Icon.pngKnight of the Universe Ōritsu Mahō Gakkō
Magic School Will-o'-Wisp
Magic School Will-o'-Wisp
Royal Magic School
Flag of France.svg French Ecole d’Edgar Simor Edgar Simor School, from Garcimore
Flag of Germany.svg German Irrlicht-Akademie Will-o'-Wisp Academy
Flag of Italy.svg Italian Accademia di Magia Academy of Magic
Flag of Spain.svg Spanish Academia Abracadabra Abracadabra Academy

References

  1. "ブルーベリー: 「魔法学校のなりたちがエニグマの力によるものでしょ?グラン・ドラジェがエニグマに力をもらって、物質界に魔法をもたらしたの。だから、魔法学校とエニグマがごたごたしてるのが世間に知れると、マズいんじゃない?" Translation: "Blueberry: The Magic School was founded upon the enigmas' power, correct? And the enigmas gave Grand Dragée that power so he could bring magic to the Material World. So, if the public discovers the conflict between the Magic School and enigmas, that would be very bad, wouldn't it?" Magical Vacation. Japanese.
  2. "マドレーヌ先生: 「300年前、ケルレンドゥはグラン・ドラジェに負けて・・・・物質界には手を出さないと約束したの。おかげで、エニグマの王としてのメンツがつぶされたってことなのかしらね。" Translation: "Professor Madeleine: Three hundred years ago, Kelrendu was defeated by Grand Dragée…and he swore to never interfere with the Material World ever again. Perhaps that's what ruined his reputation as the enigmas' king." Magical Vacation. Japanese.
  3. "A.卒業試験をパスすればいつでも卒業できます。卒業試験は、レポートと実技です。レポートだけ、実技だけでも卒業は可能です。" Translation: "A. They can graduate at any time if they pass the graduation exam. The graduation exam consists of a report and a practical evaluation. It is possible to graduate by completing just the report or evaluation." Rumors about Magical Vacation, [1]. Archived: [2]. Retrieved May 2, 2025. br2.co.jp.
  4. "『魔法学校 ウィル・オ・ウィスプ ロークラスB カフェラテ』" Translation: ""Magic School Will-o'-Wisp Low Class B Caffè Latte"" Magical Vacation: When the Five Planets Align. Japanese.
  5. "Pico: HAH! I still remember how the seniors hid in that necromancy lab, waiting for you to come in there looking for a rocket. Oh, man...that was hilarious. Wait a second. Are you saying she's actually trying to find that rocket!? Whoa, Chai! Do you think it really exists!? We've gotta find it!" Magical Starsign. English.
  6. "ポモドーロ: ★それだーーーーーーーーッ!! それに ちがいない! ★チャイ! 行くぜ! ロケットだ! ★学校中くまなく シラミつぶしに ロケットを さがすぜ!" Translation: "Pomodoro: ★That's it!! Without a doubt! ★Chai! Let's get going! A rocket! ★We're gonna search every last inch of the school for the rocket!" Magical Vacation: When the Five Planets Align. Japanese.
  7. "Happy birthday Kirsch! ウィル・オ・ウィスプ体育祭にて、伝統の応援団長着姿のキルシュ。" @ShintaKameoka on X, November 29, 2014. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
  8. "学園都市ということは、奥にうっすらと描かれているのが魔法学校ウィル・オ・ウィスプのようですね。そういえば、学校を出ると、すぐに橋が架かっていたような気がするなぁ。ゲーム中には出てこなかったけど、そばに街があったのかな?ということは、この街にはマジバケのキャラクターたちの家がある?" Translation: "Since it is called Academy City, it looks like Magic School Will-o'-Wisp is faintly drawn in the background. Come to think of it, there was a bridge just as they left the school. Was there a town nearby that went unmentioned in the game? Does that mean the MagiVaca characters have homes in this town?" Mattsun, [3]. Archived: [4]. Published February 10, 2008. Retrieved August 8, 2024. br2.co.jp.
MV World Map Menu Icon.png   Locations in Magical Vacation
MV Material Realm Icon.png Material Realm Kovomaka KingdomWill-o'-Wisp AcademyValencia Beach
MV Light Realm Icon.png Light Realm Mimolette ForestForest CaveOturan VillageWetsomus RuinsRicebird FieldsRicebird SpringsGreen Tea Village
Cold Honey PalaceRekcarc QuarryVille de SourisTour de la RocheUfot VillageIko Domnag
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Muy Mot DesertOpopmat CaveAkvavit CastleEnigma ForestTreeman ColonyEastern Forest
Osim VillageAbos VillageMt. MorbierBrownie CavernToptoh MinesGaram MasalaTuoekatYekrut
MV Abyssal Realm Icon.png Abyssal Realm The Great RockGazpacho VillageTandooriThe BadlandsMay VillagePyramidArko
Abyssal CorridorLand of DarknessDespair SwampDrazzig GrottoHall of Rebirth
MS Map Menu Icon.png   Locations in Magical Starsign
MS Neutral Starsign Casting Sprite.png Kovomaka Will-o'-Wisp Academy (AD)
Erd Icon.png Erd Quiet PlateauKahve RuinsGumbo GaolForgotten LandSpiny Mole HoleMole Town PeatmossAnt Hole
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Gren Icon.png Gren Carbonara Jungle (AD) ★ Tropica VillageSalamander CavePort AssamHoly Tree Yggsalad
Razen Icon.png Razen Jalapeño WastelandsPaellaWorld SeamShishkebab CavernPoblano CaveUlupica Basin
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Nova Icon.png Nova Sugarleaf PlainsPhunnel PitKing's RoadSparklin PalaceStarwayGlissini Caves
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