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The Ancient Magus' Bride

8.4
2 seasons
48 episodes
Ended
Animation
Drama
Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Plot Summary

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!

First Aired:October 8, 2017
Last Aired:December 21, 2023
Episode Runtime:24m
Networks:
Tokyo MX

Cast & Characters

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Seasons (3)

Season 1
8.3

Season 1

24 episodes

Aired: 2017

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!

Season 2
7.3

Season 2

24 episodes

Aired: 2023

Chise was able to accept Elias and herself, if not necessarily everything about her situation. After Cartaphilus fell back into a slumber that would not last forever, Chise was able to go back to her regular life. Then she receives an invitation from a mutual aid organization for mages called the College. Under the British Library exists a secret society of mages. Encounters and interactions with people are about to open some new doors. This is a story about saving yourself to save another.

Production

WIT STUDIO

FlyingDog

Production I.G

Shochiku

MAG Garden

Studio Kafka

bilibili

Twin Engine