The Ancient Magus' Bride
The Ancient Magus' Bride
TV Series
8.4
2017 2 Seasons

The Ancient Magus' Bride

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Storyline

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!

Episodes

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Specials

35 Episodes Aired 2017

No overview available for this season.

MahoYome 0 - Greetings
1 min
E1

MahoYome 0 - Greetings

Oct 03, 2017

The official Twitter account for Mahoutsukai no Yome began streaming an episode 0 of the MahoYome anime shorts on Tuesday. In the episode, Chise, Elias, and Ruth debate about who should speak, and Chise eventually introduces the anime.

MahoYome 1 - MahoYome
1 min
E2

MahoYome 1 - MahoYome

Oct 10, 2017

MahoYome 2 - The Dinner Table
1 min
E3

MahoYome 2 - The Dinner Table

Oct 17, 2017

MahoYome 3 - Trip
1 min
E4

MahoYome 3 - Trip

Oct 25, 2017

MahoYome 4 - Halloween
1 min
E5

MahoYome 4 - Halloween

Oct 27, 2017

MahoYome 5 - Magic
1 min
E6

MahoYome 5 - Magic

Nov 07, 2017

MahoYome 6 - Pet Food
1 min
E7

MahoYome 6 - Pet Food

Nov 14, 2017

MahoYome 7 - Thanks
1 min
E8

MahoYome 7 - Thanks

Nov 21, 2017

MahoYome 8 - Sleeping Position
1 min
E9

MahoYome 8 - Sleeping Position

Nov 28, 2017

MahoYome 9 - Snacks
1 min
E10

MahoYome 9 - Snacks

Dec 05, 2017

MahoYome 10 - New Creation
1 min
E11

MahoYome 10 - New Creation

Dec 12, 2017

MahoYome 11 - Preference
1 min
E12

MahoYome 11 - Preference

Dec 19, 2017

MahoYome 12 - Socks
1 min
E13

MahoYome 12 - Socks

Dec 26, 2017

MahoYome 13 - Silky's Job
1 min
E14

MahoYome 13 - Silky's Job

Jan 09, 2018

MahoYome 14 - Frisbee
1 min
E15

MahoYome 14 - Frisbee

Jan 16, 2018

MahoYome 15 - Pain
1 min
E16

MahoYome 15 - Pain

Jan 23, 2018

MahoYome 16 - Shogi
1 min
E17

MahoYome 16 - Shogi

Jan 30, 2018

MahoYome 17 - Bone
1 min
E18

MahoYome 17 - Bone

Feb 06, 2018

MahoYome 18 - Medicinal Plant Gathering
1 min
E19

MahoYome 18 - Medicinal Plant Gathering

Feb 13, 2018

MahoYome 19 - Fish Pie
1 min
E20

MahoYome 19 - Fish Pie

Feb 20, 2018

MahoYome 20 - Bath
1 min
E21

MahoYome 20 - Bath

Feb 27, 2018

MahoYome 21 - Outfits
1 min
E22

MahoYome 21 - Outfits

Mar 06, 2018

MahoYome 22 - Regret
1 min
E23

MahoYome 22 - Regret

Mar 13, 2018

MahoYome 23 - Letter
1 min
E24

MahoYome 23 - Letter

Mar 20, 2018

MahoYome 24 - Embrace
1 min
E25

MahoYome 24 - Embrace

Mar 27, 2018

MahoYome 25 - Mouse
1 min
E26

MahoYome 25 - Mouse

Mar 25, 2018

MahoYome 26 - Condition
1 min
E27

MahoYome 26 - Condition

Mar 25, 2018

MahoYome 27 - Gardening
2 min
E28

MahoYome 27 - Gardening

Mar 25, 2018

MahoYome 28 - Lid
1 min
E29

MahoYome 28 - Lid

Mar 25, 2018

MahoYome 29 - Rule
1 min
E30

MahoYome 29 - Rule

Mar 25, 2018

MahoYome 30 - Medicine
1 min
E31

MahoYome 30 - Medicine

Mar 25, 2018

Episode 12.5 - Recap
25 min
E32

Episode 12.5 - Recap

Dec 31, 2017

Recap of the first 12 episodes.

Audio Drama #1
19 min
E33

Audio Drama #1

Aug 23, 2023

Included in BD of Season 2 Vol.1.

Audio Drama #2
17 min
E34

Audio Drama #2

Oct 25, 2023

Included in BD of Season 2 Vol.2.

Audio Drama #3
16 min
E35

Audio Drama #3

Feb 28, 2024

Included in BD of Season 2 Vol.3.

Season 1

Season 1

24 Episodes Aired 2017

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!

April showers bring May flowers.
24 min
E1

April showers bring May flowers.

Oct 08, 2017

Having given up on life, 15-year-old Chise Hatori sells herself at an underground auction, where she is bought by Elias Ainsworth, a not-quite-human mage, for 5 million pounds. She learns that he intends for her to be his future bride, and her world begins to change.

One today is worth two tomorrows.
24 min
E2

One today is worth two tomorrows.

Oct 15, 2017

Few people know the truth about the bookstore on the outskirts of London that Elias frequents. He takes Chise there, where they meet Angelica, who teaches Chise a little bit of magic, but... The true power of the Sleigh Beggy materializes a fragment of Chise's memories.

The balance distinguishes not between gold and lead.
24 min
E3

The balance distinguishes not between gold and lead.

Oct 22, 2017

Simon, who is assigned by the Church to keep an eye on Elias, visits with some business. One of his requests brings Chise and Elias to the ends of the earth, where they meet Elias' mentor, Lindel, along with an old race on the verge of extinction. An old one, about to return to the earth, spends his last moments sharing a dream with Chise.

Everything must have a beginning.
24 min
E4

Everything must have a beginning.

Oct 29, 2017

Long ago, the humans and cats of Ulthar, city of cats, were struck by a great tragedy. For generations, the souls of those who were at the center of this tragedy have been sealed away by the king of cats. Chise and Elias travel to Ulthar in order to complete Simon's second task: to purify the spirits that remain.

Love conquers all.
24 min
E5

Love conquers all.

Nov 05, 2017

To sorcerer Refnred's eyes, Chise is a sad girl, being duped by a mage. But no matter what Elias' true motives are, Chise has no intention of leaving him. Elias was the first person to value her, after all. As she walks towards the epicenter, she learns of the truth behind it. The sight of a boy appears behind the tragedy.

The Faerie Queene
24 min
E6

The Faerie Queene

Nov 12, 2017

Chise is deep in thought as she watches the souls return to where they'd belonged all along. More than ten days have passed since the incident at Ulthar, but she is still in a deep sleep. Elias and Simon stand worriedly by her side, when they are met by two unexpected guests: Titania, Queen of Fairies, Lord of Tír na nÓg.

Talk of the devil, and he is sure to appear.
24 min
E7

Talk of the devil, and he is sure to appear.

Nov 19, 2017

The dog, with its flowing, black hair and burning red eyes, called Chise by the name "Isabelle." The Church's final request is to investigate a black dog that emerged in a cemetetry, but the black dog ends up saving Chise from danger. Meanwhile, Renfred's apprentice, Alice, is also on the move, looking for the black dog.

Let sleeping dogs lie.
24 min
E8

Let sleeping dogs lie.

Nov 26, 2017

Alice sees Elias' changes and decides immediately that he could never be human. Sorcerer Cartaphilius, who is attempting to capture the black dog by manipulating Renfred and Alice, causes Elias to show a completely different side of himself when his "work" hurts Chise. Those who know Elias call him the Pilum Murialis.

None so deaf as those who will not hear.
24 min
E9

None so deaf as those who will not hear.

Dec 03, 2017

With the church's requests fulfilled, things were supposed to go back to normal. But Elias has been acting strange since the last request: he'd vanished on the first morning after Chise had spent a night in his room. Neither Angelica's kind words nor Ruth's pure words are enough to put Chise's mind to rest.

We live and learn.
24 min
E10

We live and learn.

Dec 10, 2017

Chise and Selkie climb aboard a dragon's back to meet Lindel, to have her own mage's staff made. Frustrated by Chise's acceptance of her being kept as a pet by Elias, he describes the time he found Elias in the darkness. Meanwhile, Elias, who had stayed at home by himself, receives a letter from a sorcerer's college.

Lovers ever run before the clock.
24 min
E11

Lovers ever run before the clock.

Dec 17, 2017

Elias, is an odd failure who pretends to be human -- but is it because of his master's words, or because of his distrust for humans, that he stopped communicating about himself? Lindel's alias, Echoes, refers to the to a song akin to the sound of snowmelt, traveling through the wind, causing the blooming of flowers and the dancing of fairies. The magic of the song turns into a mirror the surface of the water Chise peers into. What does she see beyond the mirror?

Better to ask the way than go astray.
24 min
E12

Better to ask the way than go astray.

Dec 24, 2017

Lindel finishes the staff that Chise had finished carving. As she finishes, she meets an old friend, who offers her some wise advice.

East, west, home's best.
24 min
E13

East, west, home's best.

Jan 07, 2018

Chise and Elias are in the middle of shearing Wooly Bugs, magical creatures who eat cold from the air and grow wool with magical properties. Chise becomes distracted and is attacked. As Chise recovers, she and Elias open themselves up to each other more.

Looks breed love.
24 min
E14

Looks breed love.

Jan 14, 2018

With Chise being transformed into a fox, she takes off running into the woods. Elias chases after her. Later, Chise is visited by the Leanan sídhe, who is attached to Joel, claiming that Joel will not wake up.

There is no place like home.
24 min
E15

There is no place like home.

Jan 21, 2018

With King Oberon taking Chise into the Fairy realm for recovery, Silke becomes agitated waiting at home. Chise slowly recovers under Dr. Shanon's care, a fairy that was raised as a human.

God's mill grinds slow but sure.
24 min
E16

God's mill grinds slow but sure.

Jan 28, 2018

Christmas is coming up. Alice invites Chise out to London, where they hang out together and go gift shopping for Renfred and Elias.

Look before you leap.
24 min
E17

Look before you leap.

Feb 04, 2018

Stella, a young girl Chise encountered while Christmas shopping, finds that her brother, Ethan, has gone missing and her parents have forgotten he exists.

Forgive and forget.
24 min
E18

Forgive and forget.

Feb 11, 2018

Stella visits Chise with her payment of sweets. Elias, irritated by and jealous of Stella, runs away. Chise finds him hiding in a shadow but becomes worried as he restrains her and seems to want to eat her.

Any port in a storm.
24 min
E19

Any port in a storm.

Feb 18, 2018

In the land of dragons two young dragons are kidnapped from Lindel by Cartaphilius. Chise awakens from a dark dream to find, Alice, Renfred, Adolf and college administrator Tory Innis in Elias’ home. They explain Cartaphilius stole the two dragons using a teleportation device he stole from Renfred and want Elias to find the dragons and take them home

You can't make an omelet without breaking a few eggs.
24 min
E20

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

Feb 25, 2018

As the dragon rampages, Elias tells Chise they must absorb the dragon’s magic in order to stop it. This leaves Chise in a predicament as Elias becomes unable to help.

Necessity has no law.
24 min
E21

Necessity has no law.

Mar 04, 2018

Elias and Chise attend Mariel’s coven meeting and meet Phyllis, Mariel’s high priestess. Secretly, Elias is given information that could help Chise. Following the meeting, Chise becomes suspicious of Elias' activities.

As you sow, so shall you reap.
24 min
E22

As you sow, so shall you reap.

Mar 11, 2018

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

Nothing seek, nothing find.
24 min
E23

Nothing seek, nothing find.

Mar 18, 2018

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

Live and let live.
24 min
E24

Live and let live.

Mar 25, 2018

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

Season 2

Season 2

24 Episodes Aired 2023

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.

Live and let live. II
24 min
E1

Live and let live. II

Apr 06, 2023

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

Birds of a feather flock together. I
24 min
E2

Birds of a feather flock together. I

Apr 13, 2023

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.

Birds of a feather flock together. II
24 min
E3

Birds of a feather flock together. II

Apr 20, 2023

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.

The cowl does not make the monk.
24 min
E4

The cowl does not make the monk.

Apr 27, 2023

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.

First impressions are the most lasting.
24 min
E5

First impressions are the most lasting.

May 04, 2023

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.

Better bend than break.
24 min
E6

Better bend than break.

May 11, 2023

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

Slow and sure. I
24 min
E7

Slow and sure. I

May 18, 2023

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.

Slow and sure. II
24 min
E8

Slow and sure. II

May 25, 2023

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.

Conscience does make cowards of us all. I
24 min
E9

Conscience does make cowards of us all. I

Jun 01, 2023

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.

Conscience does make cowards of us all. II
24 min
E10

Conscience does make cowards of us all. II

Jun 08, 2023

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...

A small leak will sink a great ship. I
24 min
E11

A small leak will sink a great ship. I

Jun 15, 2023

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.

A small leak will sink a great ship. II
24 min
E12

A small leak will sink a great ship. II

Jun 22, 2023

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.

Nothing venture, nothing have. I
24 min
E13

Nothing venture, nothing have. I

Oct 05, 2023

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.

Nothing venture, nothing have. II
24 min
E14

Nothing venture, nothing have. II

Oct 12, 2023

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.

Needs must when the devil drives. I
24 min
E15

Needs must when the devil drives. I

Oct 19, 2023

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.

Needs must when the devil drives. II
24 min
E16

Needs must when the devil drives. II

Oct 26, 2023

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.

Gather ye rosebuds while ye may.
24 min
E17

Gather ye rosebuds while ye may.

Nov 02, 2023

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.

Coming events cast their shadows before.
24 min
E18

Coming events cast their shadows before.

Nov 09, 2023

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.

Man's extremity is God's opportunity.
24 min
E19

Man's extremity is God's opportunity.

Nov 16, 2023

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.

Even a worm will turn.
24 min
E20

Even a worm will turn.

Nov 23, 2023

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.

A burnt child dreads the fire.
24 min
E21

A burnt child dreads the fire.

Nov 30, 2023

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.

Give a thief enough rope and he'll hang himself.
24 min
E22

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

Dec 07, 2023

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

Of two evils choose the less.
24 min
E23

Of two evils choose the less.

Dec 14, 2023

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

The show must go on. I
24 min
E24

The show must go on. I

Dec 21, 2023

Philomela stands against Lizbeth in a final battle of wills.

Series Info

Status

Ended

Seasons

2

Episodes

48

Language

ja

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