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Chise, a 15-year-old orphan girl, gives herself up for auction and is bought by Elias, a mysterious sorcerer with demonic leanings who makes her his bride.

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The Ancient Magus' Bride: Season 1 | Rotten Tomatoes (1) Panos Kotzathanasis Asian Movie Pulse Despite some issues with the technical department and the narrative, “The Ancient Magus Bride” story and characters definitely compensate, resulting in a series that will definitely satisfy those who value context above all in their anime. Rated: 6.5 Mar 16, 2024 Full Review The Ancient Magus' Bride: Season 1 | Rotten Tomatoes (2) Danae Stahlnecker Common Sense Media This introspective fantasy romance is a meaningful exploration of the bonds that tie us to the world. Dec 11, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Ace T This anime balances comedy, horror, and plot/character building so well. The animation is truly phenomenal. I love that the show is able to build on the complexities of relationships and human emotion. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/26/24 Full Review ObamaSlama T Despite many flaws like exposition dumps instead of letting scenes play out, it is a great time.It has a sort of vibe to it that no other anime could hope to match, top that with loveable characters and unique settings you have an enjoyable show.Without spoilers there are some incredibly emotional beats that can get you in tears every time, with scenes that are truly beautiful in all ways.To a western audience it can come off as a little bit off putting, Elias being thousands of years old and Chise being a minor at only 15, some of the romantic situations are quite cringe worthy and uncomfortable.But that is outweighed by the positives.It definitely is either a love it or hate it show, if you think you might like it definitely give it a try.The complete unique vibe is a breathe of fresh air in modern day with everything feeling the same. Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/05/24 Full Review Will W A unique season with lots of magic and wonder. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/02/24 Full Review Daniel G Una historia interesante desde el cap 1, una banda sonora muy armoniosa , un estilo artístico increíble. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/11/23 Full Review Yang S 本作对于诸多或温暖、或扭曲的情感的描写和对氛围感的塑造自然是成功的,但这种手法运用在一个远离现实的奇幻题材上实在是显得不伦不类。当我不能共情故事中的任何一个角色时,24集的观看历程就变成了一场枯燥的长跑。 Rated 3/5 Stars • Rated 3 out of 5 stars 06/22/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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Atsumi Tanezaki Chise Hatori Ryōta Takeuchi Elias Ainsworth Kouki Uchiyama Ruth Aya Endo Silver Satoshi Hino Mikhail Renfred Mutsumi Tamura Alice Swayne
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 8, 2017 April Showers Bring May Flowers Having given up on life, 15-year-old Hatori Chise sells herself at an underground auction; she is bought by Elias Ainsworth, a not-quite-human mage, who intends for her to be his future bride. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 15, 2017 One Today is Worth Two Tomorrows Chise and Elias travel to London to buy few things and meet some of Elias' friends. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 22, 2017 The Balance Distinguishes Not Between Gold and Lead Dragon takes Chise and carries her to Dragon land; Elias comes as well; they meet several dragons and dragons caretaker. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 29, 2017 Everything Must Have a Beginning Chise and Elias go to the Kingdom of Cats. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 5, 2017 Love Conquers All Two sorcerers try to stop Chise and Elias from cleaning up corruption. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 12, 2017 The Faerie Queene Elias and Simon stand worriedly by Chise's side when she falls into a deep sleep. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 19, 2017 Talk of the Devil, and He is Sure to Appear Elise and Chise are hired by a church to investigate a black dog. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 26, 2017 Let Sleeping Dogs Lie Chise gets injured but Elias thinks she is dead. Details Episode 9 Aired Dec 3, 2017 None So Deaf as Those Who Will Not Hear Chise worries when Elias stays in his room for two weeks. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 10, 2017 We Live and Learn Chise and Ruth go to the land of Dragons; Lindel teaches Chise how to make a magic wand. Details Episode 11 Aired Dec 17, 2017 Lovers Ever Run Before the Clock Lindel remembers how he and Elias traveled together; Chise makes her magic wand. Details Episode 12 Aired Dec 24, 2017 Better to Ask the Way Than Go Astray Elias feels lonely with out Chise; Chise and Lindel finish their magic wand. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 7, 2018 East, West, Home's Best A yukimushi attack causes Chise to fall deeply sick; Chise and Elias talk about their relationship. Details Episode 14 Aired Jan 14, 2018 Looks Breed Love Leannan Sidhe asks Chise to aid a dying Joel, but Chise's help has the opposite effect. Details Episode 15 Aired Jan 21, 2018 There Is No Place Like Home Elias seeks treatment for Chise after a magic surge puts her in jeopardy; Silky must look after their home while Elias takes Chise to the land of fairies. Details Episode 16 Aired Jan 28, 2018 God's Mill Grinds Slow but Sure Chise spends time with Alice in London to buy Christmas presents for Renfred and Elias. Details Episode 17 Aired Feb 4, 2018 Look Before You Leap Chise must help two feuding siblings, Stella and Ethan, when one makes a callous wish that causes the other to disappear. Details Episode 18 Aired Feb 11, 2018 Forgive and Forget As Stella visits the Ainsworths, Elias' attitude worsens. Details Episode 19 Aired Feb 18, 2018 Any Port in a Storm Cartaphilus talks to Chise in a dream and believes she can solve his problem. Details Episode 20 Aired Feb 25, 2018 You Can't Make an Omelet Without Breaking a Few Eggs When Chise tries to free a dragon before it can be sold at an auction, she falls under its curse. Details Episode 21 Aired Mar 4, 2018 Necessity Has No Law Elias seeks help from witches to save Chise and takes desperate measures. Details Episode 22 Aired Mar 11, 2018 As You Sow, So Shall You Reap Cartaphilus begins experimenting on Chise, causing her worst memories to manifest. Details Episode 23 Aired Mar 18, 2018 Nothing Seek, Nothing Find Elias' allies search for Chise; Chise and Cartaphilus dive into his past. Details Episode 24 Aired Mar 25, 2018 Live and Let Live Cartaphilus and Chise's bitter disagreement over their respective pasts leads to violence. Details

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Director
Naganuma Norihiro

Network
TMXJP

Genre
Action, Fantasy, Anime

Original Language
Japanese

Release Date
Oct 8, 2017
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