The Ancient Magus' Bride 2017
What is The Ancient Magus' Bride?
The television series The Ancient Magus' Bride is a story that follows the life of Hatori Chise, a young girl who has experienced a life of neglect and abuse. The series takes a dramatic turn when Chise's life intersects with a man who has the head of a beast and possesses strange powers.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2017
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 48
- Runtime
- 24 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 8, 2017
- Last aired
- Dec 21, 2023
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- Tokyo MX
- Genres
- Animation, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
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How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 48 episodes and an average 24-minute runtime.
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Overview
The television series The Ancient Magus' Bride is a story that follows the life of Hatori Chise, a young girl who has experienced a life of neglect and abuse. The series takes a dramatic turn when Chise's life intersects with a man who has the head of a beast and possesses strange powers. This man, a magus, obtains Chise through a slave auction and decides to free her from captivity. He then declares that Chise will become his apprentice and his bride. The series explores the complexities of Chise's new life with the magus, who is known as Elias Ainsworth. The Ancient Magus' Bride is available to stream on platforms such as Crunchyroll, where viewers can watch the series in subbed or dubbed formats. The series has been released on various platforms, including IMDb, where it is listed as a TV series.
Should you watch it?
“A lonely teen sold into slavery finds new life with a mysterious sorcerer.”
- Unique fantasy setting with folklore influences
- Strong character development and emotional depth
- Beautiful animation and atmospheric storytelling
- Pacing may feel slow to some viewers
- Dark themes involving abuse and neglect
You enjoy character-driven fantasy with magical realism and emotional healing.
Suitable for teens and up; deals with mature themes like slavery, abuse, and trauma in a thoughtful manner.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 24 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 April showers bring May flowers. Oct 8, 2017
- E2 One today is worth two tomorrows. Oct 15, 2017
- E3 The balance distinguishes not between gold and lead. Oct 22, 2017
- E4 Everything must have a beginning. Oct 29, 2017
- E5 Love conquers all. Nov 5, 2017
- E6 The Faerie Queene Nov 12, 2017
- E7 Talk of the devil, and he is sure to appear. Nov 19, 2017
- E8 Let sleeping dogs lie. Nov 26, 2017
- E9 None so deaf as those who will not hear. Dec 3, 2017
- E10 We live and learn. Dec 10, 2017
- E11 Lovers ever run before the clock. Dec 17, 2017
- E12 Better to ask the way than go astray. Dec 24, 2017
- E13 East, west, home's best. Jan 7, 2018
- E14 Looks breed love. Jan 14, 2018
- E15 There is no place like home. Jan 21, 2018
- E16 God's mill grinds slow but sure. Jan 28, 2018
- E17 Look before you leap. Feb 4, 2018
- E18 Forgive and forget. Feb 11, 2018
- E19 Any port in a storm. Feb 18, 2018
- E20 You can't make an omelet without breaking a few eggs. Feb 25, 2018
- E21 Necessity has no law. Mar 4, 2018
- E22 As you sow, so shall you reap. Mar 11, 2018
- E23 Nothing seek, nothing find. Mar 18, 2018
- E24 Live and let live. Mar 25, 2018
Season 2 · 24 episodes
- E1 Live and let live. II Apr 6, 2023
- E2 Birds of a feather flock together. I Apr 13, 2023
- E3 Birds of a feather flock together. II Apr 20, 2023
- E4 The cowl does not make the monk. Apr 27, 2023
- E5 First impressions are the most lasting. May 4, 2023
- E6 Better bend than break. May 11, 2023
- E7 Slow and sure. I May 18, 2023
- E8 Slow and sure. II May 25, 2023
- E9 Conscience does make cowards of us all. I Jun 1, 2023
- E10 Conscience does make cowards of us all. II Jun 8, 2023
- E11 A small leak will sink a great ship. I Jun 15, 2023
- E12 A small leak will sink a great ship. II Jun 22, 2023
- E13 Nothing venture, nothing have. I Oct 5, 2023
- E14 Nothing venture, nothing have. II Oct 12, 2023
- E15 Needs must when the devil drives. I Oct 19, 2023
- E16 Needs must when the devil drives. II Oct 26, 2023
- E17 Gather ye rosebuds while ye may. Nov 2, 2023
- E18 Coming events cast their shadows before. Nov 9, 2023
- E19 Man's extremity is God's opportunity. Nov 16, 2023
- E20 Even a worm will turn. Nov 23, 2023
- E21 A burnt child dreads the fire. Nov 30, 2023
- E22 Give a thief enough rope and he'll hang himself. Dec 7, 2023
- E23 Of two evils choose the less. Dec 14, 2023
- E24 The show must go on. I Dec 21, 2023
Frequently asked questions
Is The Ancient Magus' Bride appropriate for children?
The series deals with mature themes such as slavery, abuse, and trauma, making it more suitable for teen and adult audiences.
What is the relationship between Chise and Elias?
Chise is sold to Elias, a non-human sorcerer, who frees her and makes her both his apprentice and bride.
Is this series based on a manga?
Yes, it is adapted from a manga series of the same name.
Where can I watch The Ancient Magus' Bride?
The series is available for streaming on platforms like Crunchyroll.
Does the series have a happy ending?
The series focuses on emotional growth and healing, with a hopeful tone despite its dark beginning.