Watch The Ancient Magus' Bride

TV-14
2017
2 Seasons
7.7 (3,381)

The Ancient Magus' Bride is a fantasy anime series that aired in 2017. The story is based on a manga of the same name, written and illustrated by Kore Yamazaki. The series consists of 24 episodes, each about 23 minutes long. The story follows Chise Hitori, a 15-year-old girl who has been living a life of neglect and abuse. She has no family or friends, and it seems like no one cares about her. One day, she decides to sell herself at an auction, hoping that someone will buy her and give her a purpose in life. That's when she meets Elias Ainsworth, a tall, mysterious man with a skull for a head. Elias is actually a mage, and he buys Chise to be his apprentice and future bride. From there on, Chise starts a new life in a magical world filled with faeries, dragons, and other mystical creatures. She learns magic from Elias and begins to discover her own powers. Through her adventures, she encounters other mages and beings who teach her valuable lessons about life and love. The relationship between Chise and Elias is at the heart of the story. At first, Elias is stern and emotionless, but as he spends more time with Chise, he starts to feel something he's never felt before: love. Chise, on the other hand, is afraid of love due to her past experiences and struggles to come to terms with her feelings for Elias. Together, they navigate through the challenges of their relationship and try to find a way to be happy together. Aside from the romance, the show also deals with themes of family, belonging, and self-discovery. Chise's journey is a coming-of-age story as she learns to value herself and find a place where she belongs. Along the way, she encounters other characters who have their own struggles and helps them as much as they help her. One of the show's strengths is its worldbuilding. The magical world is full of detail and intrigue, with different creatures and cultures that make it feel vast and lived-in. The show also has a strong visual style, with beautiful animation and designs that bring the world to life. Overall, The Ancient Magus' Bride is a captivating fantasy series with compelling characters, a rich world, and a romance that will tug at your heartstrings. It's a show that will transport you to a different world and leave you wanting more.

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Seasons

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12. Live and let live.

March 17, 2018

Cartaphilus and Chise argue over their respective approaches to dealing with their own suffering, beating each other up brutally in the process.

11. Nothing seek, nothing find.

March 10, 2018

Elias earns the help of many, and they form a search party for Chise. Meanwhile, Chise and Cartaphilus relive his past together.

10. As you sow, so shall you reap.

March 3, 2018

Having captured Chise, Cartaphilus begins grafting parts of her onto himself. He forces her to relive some of her worst memories.

9. Neccessity has no law.

February 24, 2018

Elias and Chise attend a meeting of witches to try to enlist their help. Elias, desperate to help Chise, makes some questionable decisions.

8. You can't make an omelet without breaking a few eggs

February 17, 2018

Chise falls victim to a dragon's curse after she attempts to free it as it's being sold at an auction. She may not have very long left.

7. Any port in a storm.

February 10, 2018

In a dream, Chise converses with Cartaphilus. It seems that he's found a solution to his problem - one that involves Chise.

6. Forgive and forget

February 3, 2018

Having made friends with Chise, Stella visits the Ainsworths' home. Meanwhile, Elias' behavior takes a troubling turn.

5. Look before you leap

January 27, 2018

Two siblings, Stella and Ethan, get in a fight. They wish for things that they don't entirely mean, but come to regret dearly, as they become true.

4. God's mill grinds slow but sure

January 20, 2018

It's almost Christmas! Alice invites Chise out to London, where they hang out together and go gift shopping for Renfred and Elias.

3. There is no place like home

January 13, 2018

A surge of magic threatens to kill Chise. Elias takes her to the land of fairies for treatment, while Silky is left to take care of their home.

2. Looks breed love.

January 6, 2018

The Leannán S'dhe begs Chise for her help: Joel is on his death bed, and she can only seem to make things worse. Chise vows to do what she can to turn that around.

1. East, west, home's best.

December 30, 2017

Chise is attacked by yukimushi, briefly making her dangerously ill. She and Elias discuss the nature of their relationship.

Description

From there on, Chise starts a new life in a magical world filled with faeries, dragons, and other mystical creatures. She learns magic from Elias and begins to discover her own powers. Through her adventures, she encounters other mages and beings who teach her valuable lessons about life and love.

The relationship between Chise and Elias is at the heart of the story. At first, Elias is stern and emotionless, but as he spends more time with Chise, he starts to feel something he's never felt before: love. Chise, on the other hand, is afraid of love due to her past experiences and struggles to come to terms with her feelings for Elias. Together, they navigate through the challenges of their relationship and try to find a way to be happy together.

Aside from the romance, the show also deals with themes of family, belonging, and self-discovery. Chise's journey is a coming-of-age story as she learns to value herself and find a place where she belongs. Along the way, she encounters other characters who have their own struggles and helps them as much as they help her.

One of the show's strengths is its worldbuilding. The magical world is full of detail and intrigue, with different creatures and cultures that make it feel vast and lived-in. The show also has a strong visual style, with beautiful animation and designs that bring the world to life.

Overall, The Ancient Magus' Bride is a captivating fantasy series with compelling characters, a rich world, and a romance that will tug at your heartstrings. It's a show that will transport you to a different world and leave you wanting more.

The Ancient Magus' Bride is a series that is currently running and has 2 seasons (26 episodes). The series first aired on October 7, 2017.

Where to Watch The Ancient Magus' Bride

The Ancient Magus' Bride is available for streaming on the website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch The Ancient Magus' Bride on demand at Apple TV.