The Ancient Magus' Bride: Those Awaiting a Star
Series Overview
A three-part OVA series that will tell a story that takes place before Chise meets Magus. Angelica sends Chise some magical supplies, including a gift. The gift turns out to be a book that Chise read in her childhood. Elias asks Chise to tell him the story behind the book. Chise tells him about Miura-san and the mysterious library she found in the forest when she was a child.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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Broadcast Syndication
1 Season • 3 Episodes
23 min per episode
2016 – 2017
Premiered: Sat, Aug 13, 2016
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 3: “Those Awaiting a Star Part 3”
Chise continues her story. When Chise left the cottage, she saw Miura's spirit who told her about Niikura Mayumi, a young woman whom he was attracted to, but their relationship could not progress because of their different positions. Back in the present, Chise finds Niikura Mayumi who is now an old woman in hospital, and gives her the book for which she is very grateful.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Ancient Magus' Bride: Those Awaiting a Star - PV 3Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-11-22
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Norihiro Naganuma
Norihiro Naganuma, Kore Yamazaki
Junichi Matsumoto
Mayo Suzuki
Daisuke Imai
Hirotsugu Ose, Toshio Iizuka, Shosei Ito, Yoshihiro Hosaka, Mitsuhisa Ishikawa
Department Leadership Roster
Daisuke Imai
Editor
Mayo Suzuki
Director of Photography
Junichi Matsumoto
Original Music Composer
Hirotsugu Ose
Producer
Toshio Iizuka
Producer
Shosei Ito
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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What is The Ancient Magus' Bride: Those Awaiting a Star about?
A three-part OVA series that will tell a story that takes place before Chise meets Magus. Angelica sends Chise some magical supplies, including a gift. The gift turns out to be a book that Chise read in her childhood. Elias asks Chise to tell him the story behind the book. Chise tells him about Miura-san and the mysterious library she found in the forest when she was a child.
How many seasons does The Ancient Magus' Bride: Those Awaiting a Star have?
The Ancient Magus' Bride: Those Awaiting a Star comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Ancient Magus' Bride: Those Awaiting a Star?
Key cast members in The Ancient Magus' Bride: Those Awaiting a Star include Atsumi Tanezaki, Ryota Takeuchi, Koki Uchiyama, Aya Endo, Takahiro Sakurai.
Who created or directed The Ancient Magus' Bride: Those Awaiting a Star?
The Ancient Magus' Bride: Those Awaiting a Star was developed and directed by Norihiro Naganuma.