The ongoing manga series The Bugle Call: Song of War (Sensō Kyōshitsu), penned by Mozuku Sora and illustrated by Higoro Tōmori, has officially announced that it is heading towards its “final battle.” This revelation came from the October issue of Shueisha’s Jump Square magazine, signaling a significant turning point for the popular fantasy war epic.
A Journey to the Battlefield’s Edge
The Bugle Call: Song of War debuted in Shueisha’s Jump Square magazine in June 2022. The series quickly captivated readers with its unique premise and compelling narrative, leading to the release of eleven tankōbon volumes as of July 2025, with the twelfth volume slated for October 3. Viz Media has licensed the series for English publication, with the second English volume released on August 5.
The Story So Far: A Muse of Massacre
The manga is set in Arboral Year 1294, a world dominated by nine colossal structures known as the Spires—relics of an advanced civilization brimming with lost secrets and immense power that nations fiercely contend for. The protagonist, Luca, is a bugler in a mercenary company who dreams of leaving the battlefield behind to become a true maestro. However, fate intervenes when Luca is marked as one of the enigmatic “Branch-hexed” individuals, discovering a peculiar ability to perceive the sound of his instrument.
After being left for dead in battle, Luca is rescued by a mysterious figure known as the Pontiff. He soon learns that he is not alone in possessing unusual powers. The Pontiff has assembled a special team of these “Branch-hexed” individuals, intending to leverage their unique abilities to combat rival empires. Consequently, Luca’s newfound powers, rather than offering an escape, thrust him further into the heart of a grand conflict, transforming him into a “muse of massacre.” The narrative explores deep themes of war and fate as Luca finds himself reluctantly drawn into a war of epic proportions, forced to confront formidable opposition, including other Branch-hexed individuals serving enemy forces.
What the “Final Battle” Means for the Series
The announcement of the “final battle” typically indicates that the manga is entering its climactic arc, building towards its conclusion. For fans, this signifies that Luca’s journey will soon reach its peak, with the ultimate confrontation against the forces threatening his world. Given the series’ exploration of complex themes and character development, readers can anticipate an intense and potentially emotional resolution to the grand war story. While specific details about the final battle’s scope or its immediate impact on the release schedule remain to be fully disclosed, the news solidifies that The Bugle Call: Song of War is gearing up for its epic finale.
