The Ancient Magus' Bride

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Synopsis

Hatori Chise has lived a life full of neglect and abuse, devoid of anything resembling love. Far from the warmth of family, she has had her share of troubles and pitfalls. Just when all hope seems lost, a fateful encounter awaits her. When a man with the head of a beast, wielding strange powers, obtains her through a slave auction, Chise's life will never be the same again. The man is a "magus,"a sorcerer of great power, who decides to free Chise from the bonds of captivity. The magus then makes a bold statement: Chise will become his apprentice--and his bride!

About

The Ancient Magus' Bride premiered on October 8, 2017. It falls under the Animation, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy genres. The series has aired across 2 seasons and 48 episodes. with each episode running approximately 24 minutes. It airs on Tokyo MX. and concluded its run on December 21, 2023.

Why viewers enjoy The Ancient Magus' Bride

The Ancient Magus' Bride targets fans of Animation anime, especially viewers who appreciate stories that blend Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy elements. This combination of Animation, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy sets the show's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience over more general animated programming.

Production

The Ancient Magus' Bride was animated by WIT STUDIO, FlyingDog, Production I.G, and broadcast on Tokyo MX.

Critical reception

The Ancient Magus' Bride holds a rating of 8.4 out of 10 based on 434 user reviews on TMDB, a strong score that reflects broad satisfaction from its audience.

Themes & motifs

Recurring motifs and themes throughout The Ancient Magus' Bride include: mythology, magic, fairy, slavery, forbidden love, friendship, supernatural, slice of life. These threads anchor the show's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the kind of viewing experience it delivers.

Voice cast

Atsumi Tanezaki
Ryota Takeuchi
Aya Endo
Koki Uchiyama
Satoshi Hino
Mutsumi Tamura
Minami Tsuda
Maki Kawase
Seiichiro Yamashita
Daiki Kobayashi

Production credits

Direction: Kazuaki Terasawa · Norihiro Naganuma · Yoko Kanamori
Writing: Kore Yamazaki · Aya Takaha · Yoko Yonaiyama

Release dates

Premiered

October 8, 2017

Last aired

December 21, 2023

Seasons & episodes

Season1

October 8, 2017·24episodes

Hatori Chise has lived a life full of neglect and abuse, devoid of anything resembling love. Far from the warmth of family, she has had her share of troubles and pitfalls. Just when all hope seems lost, a fateful encounter awaits her. When a man with the head of a beast, wielding strange powers, obtains her through a slave auction, Chise's life will never be the same again. The man is a "magus,"a sorcerer of great power, who decides to free Chise from the bonds of captivity. The magus then makes a bold statement: Chise will become his apprentice--and his bride!

Season2

April 6, 2023·24episodes

Seeking answers about her curse, Chise enrolls at the College—a school for talented young sorcerers, many of whom carry dark family secrets. When a powerful book goes missing, a mysterious force begins draining magic from the people around her. To stop it and protect them, Chise must take a risk that pulls her even deeper into danger.