The Ancient Magus' Bride: Those Awaiting a Star

A gentle, bittersweet memory piece that wraps you in quiet wonder and soft melancholy.

Created by

Atsushi Kobayashi, Norihiro Naganuma

Genres

Animation, Sci-fi & fantasy, Drama

Starring

Atsumi Tanezaki, Ryota Takeuchi, Koki Uchiyama

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.

How it feels

Melancholic, warm, whimsical and eerie. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Memory, isolation, friendship, healing

Content

Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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