Disney Twisted-Wonderland

The player is summoned to another world by a magic mirror and arrives at the magic training school, Night Raven College. The player has no recollection of how they were summoned, and in order to find a way to return to their original world, they are forced to live in the academy as an errand boy in the run-down dormitory, Ramshackle Dorm. Grim, Ace, and Deuce cause some troubles resulting in the three of them being expelled from the school, but they were told that if they cleared a certain condition, their expulsion would be revoked. Along the way, the player discovers that they have the ability to make the uncooperative students of the school cooperate, and Crowley asks the player to become a student of the school while sharing their status with Grim as a pair.

On the night that the player and Grim are admitted to the school, Ace shows up with a magic-sealing collar on his neck, asking to stay the night. When asked about the situation, Ace replied that he angered his Housewarden by eating the tarts that were supposed to be for a party tomorrow, and that as punishment, he was collared. The next day, he promised to apologize to his Housewarden and heads to the Heartslabyul dormitory when trouble stirs.

The player learns that a sports tournament will be held at the school. Crowley tells Grimm, who wants to participate, that he will allow it if the player and Grim investigate and resolve the recent series of incidents where participants have been mysteriously injured. The player agrees and cooperates with the members of the Heartslabyul Dormitory to find the culprit.

When the final exam scores were announced, the player and Jack were skeptical that the trio of Grim, Ace, and Deuce all got decent results. At that moment, sea anemones spring out from the top of the threes' heads, as well as from other students around, and everyone is dragged away somewhere. Following the three, the player and Jack arrive at the Octavinelle Dormitory where all students, including Grim, Ace, and Deuce, who signed a contract with the dormitory manager, Azul, were forced to work like slaves. In order to help the trio and the other contracted students, the player signs a contract with Azul.

As the holidays begin, the students of Night Raven College are returning home for the winter break. With no place to return to, the player and Grim remain at the school where Crowley asks them to watch over the school's heating system. One day, attracted by the delicious smell coming from the school's kitchen, the player finds Jamil, the Vice-Warden of the Scarabia dormitory, cooking. Jamil tells the player and Grim that the Scarabia dormitory received bad results on the final exams and thus, was remaining at school during the holidays to study. Jamil invites the player to come to Scarabia, where they are met with tensions between the Housewarden and Vice-Warden.

The new semester has begun and the player, who has gotten used to their daily life, is surprised that the National Arcane Academy Culture Fair is happening at the school. Students were encouraged to audition for the fair's main event, the "Vocal & Dance Championship", and Ace, Deuce, and Grim were determined to be chosen with the aim of the grand prize. They were taught how to dance by Kalim and Jamil, and passed the audition held at Pomefiore. Together with Vil and the others, they partake intensive training to win the championship.

The player is attacked by Grim, who suddenly went out of control, and consults with Ace and Deuce to look for him together. A few days later, the members who participated in the VDC are gathered by Vil at Ramshackle dorm. Vil apologizes to Ace and the others for what happened at VDC and compensates them. Meanwhile, a mysterious armed group invades the school and kidnaps Vil, Jamil, Riddle, Leona, Azul, Crowley, and Grim. It turns out that the armed group is a special magical security force called "Charon" owned by the mysterious non-governmental organization "STYX", and Idia, who was the heir to the Shroud family, is the acting director of STYX.

The characters in the house are based on the Queen of Hearts and her cards from Alice in Wonderland.[8]

Riddle Rosehearts (リドル・ローズハート, Ridoru Rōzuhāto)

Voiced by: Natsuki Hanae[8]

A 17-year old sophomore and current Housewarden of Heartslabyul, having earned his title in his first week at Night Raven College. His fanatical devotion to the Queen of Hearts' rules - and his ability to enforce them - makes him feared across campus.

He is inspired by the Queen of Hearts from Alice in Wonderland.

Ace Trappola (エース・トラッポラ, Ēsu Torappora)

Voiced by: Seiichirō Yamashita[8]

A 16-year old freshman and one of the first friends the game's protagonist made, along with fellow Heartslabyul freshman Deuce. A quick learner with an upbeat personality and a mischievous streak. Since he and Deuce are both Heartslabyul freshmen in the same class, they regard one another with amicable antagonism.

His name is a reference to the ace playing card and the Trappola card game. Among the Heartslabyul cast, he represents the hearts suit.

Deuce Spade (デュース・スペード, Dyūsu Supēdo)

Voiced by: Chiaki Kobayashi[8]

A 16-year old freshman and one of the first friends the game's protagonist made, along with fellow Heartslabyul freshman Ace. An earnest young man who enrolled at Night Raven College with the singular aim of becoming a respectable mage. He tries as hard as he can in his schoolwork, but he can be slow on the uptake, and his grades suffer as a result.

His name is a reference to the deuce playing card and the spades suit.

Trey Clover (トレイ・クローバー, Torei Kurōbā)

Voiced by: Ryōta Suzuki,[8] Miho Wataya (young)

An 18-year old junior and the Vice Housewarden of Heartslabyul. A mild-mannered person, he acts as a parental figure for the dorm's students, and is frequently left to smooth things over when Riddle's strictness gets out of hand.

His name is a reference to the number 3 and the clovers/clubs suit.

Cater Diamond (ケイト・ダイヤモンド, Keito Daiyamondo)

Voiced by: Tatsuyuki Kobayashi[8]

An18-year old junior. Casual and carefree, this expert room-reader is often called on to mediate between others. He's always on top of the latest trends, and has an exhaustive familiarity with social media in all its forms, particularly Magicam (Night Raven College's main social media).

His name is a reference to the number 4 and the diamonds suit.

The characters in the house are based on Scar from The Lion King.[9]

Leona Kingscholar (レオナ・キングスカラー, Reona Kingusukarā)

Voiced by: Yūichirō Umehara[9]

A 20-year old junior and Housewarden of Savanaclaw. Perpetually effort-averse, his immense magical ability contrasts with his lazy demeanor. Given his position as the secondborn prince in his homeland, he treats others with an imperious attitude.

He is inspired by Scar from The Lion King.

Jack Howl (ジャック・ハウル, Jakku Hauru)

Voiced by: Taito Ban[9]

A 16-year old freshman. A stern student focused on self-betterment. He's the kind of misfit who hates acting buddy-buddy with others, but still respects the pecking order.

Ruggie Bucchi (ラギー・ブッチ, Ragī Bucchi)

Voiced by: Aoi Ichikawa[9]

A 17-year old sophomore. A long-suffering runt who spends most of his time cleaning up Leona's messes, both literally and figuratively. Raised in a poor environment, he gets downright shameless when it comes to food.

He is inspired by the hyenas Shenzi, Banzai and Ed from The Lion King.

The characters in the house are based on Ursula and her eels from The Little Mermaid.[10]

Azul Ashengrotto (アズール・アーシェングロット, Azūru Āshengurotto)

Voiced by: Atsushi Tamaru[10]

A 17-year old sophomore and Housewarden of Octavinelle. He runs a café named the Mostro Lounge on campus and makes it a point to gather information in all forms. His benevolent demeanor belies an extremely calculating personality.

He is inspired by Ursula from The Little Mermaid.

Jade Leech (ジェイド・リーチ, Jeido Rīchi)

Voiced by: Wataru Komada[10]

A 17-year old sophomore. Vice Housewarden of Octavinelle and twin brother to Floyd. He is soft-spoken and courteous to everyone he deals with.

He is inspired by the eel Jetsam from The Little Mermaid.

Floyd Leech (フロイド・リーチ, Furoido Rīchi)

Voiced by: Nobuhiko Okamoto[10]

A 17-year old sophomore. Twin brother to Jade. His mood swings make it hard to predict what he'll say or do next. He likes to call others by odd, fish-related pet names (e.g. Goldfish for Riddle).

He is inspired by the eel Flotsam from The Little Mermaid.

The characters in the house are based on Jafar from Aladdin.[11]

Kalim Al-Asim (カリム・アルアジーム, Karimu Aruajīmu)

Voiced by: Kazuki Furuta[11]

A 17-year old sophomore and Housewarden of Scarabia. Born into vast wealth, he is a generous boy who always has a smile on his face. He's grown up with Jamil since a young age, and considers him a brother in all but blood.

He is inspired by the Sultan from Aladdin.

Jamil Viper (ジャミル・バイパー, Jamiru Baipā)

Voiced by: Kaname Futaba[11]

A 17-year old sophomore and Vice Housewarden of Scarabia. Born into a family that has served Kalim's family for generations, he has spent the better part of his childhood and later life being subjected to Kalim's carefree whims.

He is inspired by Jafar from Aladdin.

The characters in the house are based on the Evil Queen from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.[12]

Vil Schoenheit (ヴィル・シェーンハイト, Viru Shēnhaito)

Voiced by: Hiroki Aiba[12]

An 18-year old junior and Housewarden of Pomefiore. A young man of striking beauty, he considers himself the fairest of all. No effort is too much for him in his unending pursuit of beauty.

He is inspired by the Evil Queen from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

Epel Felmier (エペル・フェルミエ, Eperu Ferumie)

Voiced by: Shimba Tsuchiya[12]

A 16-year old freshman. A dainty boy with an ephemeral beauty. Quiet, he gives off a mysterious air and distances himself a bit from others in his orbit.

His name is a reference to the poisoned apple used to poison Snow White in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

Rook Hunt (ルーク・ハント, Rūku Hanto)

Voiced by: Yōjirō Itokawa[12]

An 18-year old junior and Vice Housewarden of Pomefiore. An appreciator of sublime aesthetics, he holds Vil and Epel's beauty in high regard. He can be a bit hard to read, though.

He is inspired by the Huntsman from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

The characters in the house are based on Hades from Hercules.[13]

Idia Shroud (イデア・シュラウド, Idea Shuraudo)

Voiced by: Kōki Uchiyama[13]

Idia Shroud is a recluse who gets incredibly anxious dealing with others. He is very skilled with technology development, writing the computer programs for and creating a robot brother, Ortho. He is loosely inspired by Hades from the Hercules movie.

Ortho Shroud (オルト・シュラウド, Oruto Shuraudo)

Voiced by: Shouta Aoi[13]

Ortho is a robot. He is portrayed as significantly younger than the majority of the cast, but no exact age is given.

The characters in the house are based on Maleficent from Sleeping Beauty.[8]

Malleus Draconia (マレウス・ドラコニア, Mareusu Dorakonia)

Voiced by: Kazuki Kato[9]

Lilia Vanrouge (リリア・ヴァンルージュ, Riria Vanrūju)

Voiced by: Hikaru Midorikawa[9]

Silver (シルバー, Shirubā)

Voiced by: Nobunaga Shimazaki[9]

Sebek Zigvolt (セベク・ジグボルト, Sebeku Jiguboruto)

Voiced by: Haruki Ishiya[9]

Dire Crowley (ディア・クロウリー, Dia Kurourī)

Voiced by: Mitsuru Miyamoto[11]

The Headmaster of Night Raven College.

Grim (グリム, Gurimu)

Voiced by: Noriaki Sugiyama[13]

A tanuki-like creature who serves as the player character's companion through the duration of the game.

Divus Crewel (デイヴィス・クルーウェル, Deivisu Kurūueru)

Voiced by: Kent Itō[11]

The Alchemy teacher of Night Raven College.

Divus is inspired by Cruella de Vil from One Hundred and One Dalmatians.[6]

Mozus Trein (モーゼズ・トレイン, Mōzezu Torein)

Voiced by: Rikiya Koyama[12]

The Magic History teacher of Night Raven College.

Mozus Trein is inspired by Lady Tremaine from Cinderella.[6]

Ashton Vargas (アシュトン・バルガス, Ashuton Barugasu)

Voiced by: Ryōta Takeuchi[12]

The Physical Education coach at Night Raven College.

Ashton is inspired by Gaston from Beauty and the Beast.[6]

Sam (サム, Samu)

Voiced by: Subaru Kimura[9]

The owner of “Mr. S’s Mystery shop” at Night Raven College.

Sam is inspired by the villain Dr. Facilier from the movie The Princess and the Frog.[6]

Che'nya (チェーニャ, Chēnya)

Voiced by: Kento Hama[14]

A junior at Royal Sword Academy and Riddle and Trey's childhood friend.

Che'nya is inspired by the Cheshire Cat from Alice in Wonderland.

Neige LeBlanche (ネージュ・リュバンシェ, Nējyu Ryubanshe)

Voiced by: Takuma Nagatsuka[15]

A sophomore at Royal Sword Academy that is a popular actor loved by the public.

Neige is inspired by Snow White from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

The school is based on the story of The Hunchback of Notre Dame.

Rollo Flamme (ロロ・フランム, Roro Furanmu)

Voiced by: Hiroshi Kamiya[16]

A junior and the student council president at Noble Bell College.

Rollo is inspired by Judge Claude Frollo from The Hunchback of Notre Dame.

A manga adaptation, titled Disney Twisted-Wonderland The Comic: Episode of Heartslabyul, written by Wakana Hazuki and illustrated by Sumire Kowono, was serialized in Square Enix's Monthly G Fantasy magazine from March 18, 2021,[22] to October 18, 2022.[23] It was collected in four tankōbon volumes from September 2021 to December 2022.[24][25] The manga is licensed in English by Viz Media.[26]

A second manga adaptation, titled Disney Twisted-Wonderland The Comic: Episode of Savanaclaw, written and illustrated by Suzuka Oda, began serialization in the same magazine on December 18, 2022.[27]

In October 2021, an anime adaptation was announced.[30] Disney+ also licensed the anime at the same time.[31]

A novel adaptation, titled Disney Twisted-Wonderland Episode 1: Shinku no Bо̄kun (The Crimson Tyrant), written by Jun Hioki, was released on March 18, 2022.[32]