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Status: Ended
Network: Tokyo MX
Type: Scripted
Rating: 8.4/10
The Ancient Magus' Bride
Overview
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!
This production, originally released in 2017, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Animation, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 8.4 across its 2 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Animation and Drama.
- • Produced in Japan.
- • Original Language: Japanese.
Starring 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)
Seasons
Specials
35 Episodes • Aired 2017-10-03
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 1
24 Episodes • Aired 2017-10-08
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
24 Episodes • Aired 2023-04-06
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.
