The Ancient Magus' Bride

Name: The Ancient Magus' Bride
Genre: Animation, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Released: 2017-10-08
Cast: Atsumi Tanezaki, Ryota Takeuchi, Koki Uchiyama, Aya Endo, Minami Tsuda

ENDED2 Seasons48 Episodes★ 8.4

The Ancient Magus' Bride is an animated drama series on TOKYO MX that ran from 2017 to 2023, ending after 2 seasons and 48 episodes.

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NetworkTOKYO MX

First AiredOct 8, 2017

Last AiredDec 21, 2023

GenreAnimation, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Runtime24 min

Original Title魔法使いの嫁

LanguageJapanese

CountryJapan

ProductionWIT STUDIO, FlyingDog, Production I.G

Overview from TMDB

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!

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Cast

Atsumi Tanezaki

Chise Hatori (voice)

Ryota Takeuchi

Elias Ainsworth (voice)

Koki Uchiyama

Ruth (voice)

Aya Endo

Silky (voice)

Minami Tsuda

Lucy Webster (voice)

Maki Kawase

Philomela Sergeant (voice)

Seiichiro Yamashita

Rían Scrimgeour (voice)

Daiki Kobayashi

Zoe Ivy (voice)

Reina Ueda

Veronica Rickenbacker (voice)

Koutaro Nishiyama

Isaac Farrar (voice)

Satoshi Hino

Mikhail Renfred (voice)

Mutsumi Tamura

Alice Swayne (voice)

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Seasons & Episodes2 seasons · 48 episodes

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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.

E1Live and let live. II

Apr 6, 202324m★ 6.8

Chise attends her first day at the College with Elias in tow.

E2Birds of a feather flock together. I

Apr 13, 202324m★ 7.3

It's a day of new beginnings at the College as Chise attends her first day of classes and meets some of her fellow students, and Elias adopts a mysterious guise for his first time teaching as a visiting instructor.

E3Birds of a feather flock together. II

Apr 20, 202324m★ 7.6

Chise shares a meal with her new classmates, but several teachers and students at the College have their eyes on both her and Elias for reasons yet unknown. Chise and Elias head home for the weekend and Stella drops by for a visit.

E4The cowl does not make the monk.

Apr 27, 202324m★ 7.0

Two separate conversations reveal the multitude of revelations that Chise and Elias have had about one another, and the ways they've both grown and changed. Hazel guides them on a dangerous shortcut back to the College.

E5First impressions are the most lasting.

May 4, 202324m★ 7.7

Chise learns a bit more about the history of both the College and her classmates. Zoe's secret is revealed, and a pact is formed.

E6Better bend than break.

May 11, 202324m★ 6.8

Alice and Chise to try and sort through their feelings on their complicated relationships with their respective masters.

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E7Slow and sure. I

May 18, 202324m★ 7.1

Chise attends P.E. as Elias looks on. Philomela is summoned home. Alice stubbornly continues her training, while Adolf consoles Renfred through his troubles. The students embark on a camping trip.

E8Slow and sure. II

May 25, 202324m★ 7.6

An otherwise educational and relaxing camping trip with her classmates ends with a terrifying encounter in the shadows of the night forest, forcing Chise to rely on her own wits and abilities instead of Elias' magic.

E9Conscience does make cowards of us all. I

Jun 1, 202324m★ 8.2

After returning from camp, Lucy is still unconscious and it's still not clear what's behind her sudden loss of strength...this worries Chise deeply.

E10Conscience does make cowards of us all. II

Jun 8, 202324m★ 7.8

While watching over Lucy, Chise discovers her connection to Seth and their family's tragic history. While a professor seems to have been the victim of a user of a banned book, a mysterious killer seems to resurface...

E11A small leak will sink a great ship. I

Jun 15, 202324m★ 8.0

Apparently, a forbidden magic book called "The Testament of Carnamagos" is being used to rob Lucy and Simeon of their magical powers. But who exactly is behind it is still unclear. Elias takes care of the matter because he fears that otherwise Chise will put herself in danger for her friend and because he himself wants to protect a friend.

E12A small leak will sink a great ship. II

Jun 22, 202324m★ 7.6

It's time for family explanations, whether between Lucy and her brother, or Alice and Renfred. The College is also going through a complicated period where other magicians seem to want to harm new students.

E13Nothing venture, nothing have. I

Oct 5, 202324m★ 7.2

The College is sealed off to protect the students and staff from whatever or whoever has been sapping magic from victims. Zaccheroni puts the students' survival abilities to the test, but with a catch: no sorcery allowed.

E14Nothing venture, nothing have. II

Oct 12, 202324m★ 7.2

Outside the College, the witches hunt for the missing book. Inside, the students try to juggle lessons with their own personal goals and relationships. Philomela confides in Alcyone, but an ominous message reminds her of her assignment.

E15Needs must when the devil drives. I

Oct 19, 202324m★ 7.2

Bored with having nothing to do but study, the students play a puzzle game, but it stirs up bad memories for Philomela and Rian. Alcyone ponders her assigned role. As the rainy season starts, Elias and Chise finally sit down to catch up.

E16Needs must when the devil drives. II

Oct 26, 202324m★ 7.4

Violet and Chise host an after hours test of courage for their classmates by having them pair up to visit various haunted locations around campus, but the evening leads to some revealing conversations.

E17Gather ye rosebuds while ye may.

Nov 2, 202324m★ 7.2

The mystery deepens as all the students drained of magic suddenly wake up feeling fine. Rumors about the culprit start to rise among the student body. Veronica checks in on Philomela.

E18Coming events cast their shadows before.

Nov 9, 202324m★ 7.6

Despite their disappointment that the College will be closed through Christmas, the students try and prepare for the holiday party. Chise takes another dive into Lucy's memories. Philomela reaches her breaking point.

E19Man's extremity is God's opportunity.

Nov 16, 202324m★ 7.8

Philomela bargains for Liza to undo the seal over the College so she can return home to fulfill her duty. As Chise gives chase, her power gives her a terrifying new form.

E20Even a worm will turn.

Nov 23, 202324m★ 7.2

Alycone reflects on Philomela's childhood and her all-important task. An ancient and fearsome goddess blocks Chise's path on the way to the Sargant family home and demands tribute that was promised a year ago.

E21A burnt child dreads the fire.

Nov 30, 202324m★ 8.0

While Zoe fights off the werewolf, the other students finally reach Philomela. Chise takes a dive into her dark memories, but as everyone's secrets begin to unravel, Philomela hesitates to take her classmates' outstretched hands.

E22Give a thief enough rope and he'll hang himself.

Dec 7, 202324m★ 8.0

As Lizbeth's plans near fruition, Philomela thinks about what it is she really wants.

E23Of two evils choose the less.

Dec 14, 202324m★ 7.8

The fight begins in earnest as Lizbeth starts to gain the upper hand, but Chise and company receive some unexpected assistance.

E24The show must go on. I

Dec 21, 202324m★ 7.8

Philomela stands against Lizbeth in a final battle of wills.

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About The Ancient Magus' Bride

The Ancient Magus' Bride is an animation, drama, sci-fi & fantasy series on TOKYO MX. The show first aired on Oct 8, 2017 and currently has 2 seasons and 48 episodes. The Ancient Magus' Bride has ended. It has a rating of 8.4/10 based on 453 votes. The cast includes Atsumi Tanezaki, Ryota Takeuchi, Koki Uchiyama, Aya Endo, Minami Tsuda.