The Ancient Magus' Bride
Series 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!
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2 Seasons • 48 Episodes
24 min per episode
2017 – 2023
Premiered: Sun, Oct 8, 2017
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Latest Aired Episode
Season 2, Episode 24: “The show must go on. I”
Philomela stands against Lizbeth in a final battle of wills.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Ancient Magus' BrideOfficial
Type: Teaser • Published 2017-11-29
Cast & Creators
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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)
Reina Ueda
Veronica Rickenbacker (voice)
Koutaro Nishiyama
Isaac Farrar (voice)
Satoshi Hino
Mikhail Renfred (voice)
Mutsumi Tamura
Alice Swayne (voice)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kazuaki Terasawa
Kazuaki Terasawa, Kore Yamazaki
Junichi Matsumoto
Mayo Suzuki
Daisuke Imai
Koji Yamamoto, Kosuke Hosogai, Naokado Fujiyama, Yoshihiro Iida, Kyohei Shinfuku
Department Leadership Roster
Naokado Fujiyama
Producer
Kyohei Shinfuku
Producer
Daisuke Imai
Editor
Junichi Matsumoto
Original Music Composer
Mayo Suzuki
Director of Photography
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.
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
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What is The Ancient Magus' Bride about?
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!
How many seasons does The Ancient Magus' Bride have?
The Ancient Magus' Bride comprises 2 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in The Ancient Magus' Bride?
Key cast members in The Ancient Magus' Bride include Atsumi Tanezaki, Ryota Takeuchi, Koki Uchiyama, Aya Endo, Minami Tsuda.
Who created or directed The Ancient Magus' Bride?
The Ancient Magus' Bride was developed and directed by Kazuaki Terasawa.