The Ancient Magus' Bride

A quiet, tender fantasy that wraps heavy themes of trauma and loneliness in gentle, mythic warmth.

Created by

Kazuaki Terasawa, Norihiro Naganuma

Genres

Animation, Drama, Sci-fi & fantasy

Starring

Ryota Takeuchi, Koki Uchiyama, Minami Tsuda

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!

How it feels

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

About

Trauma, healing, found family, identity

Content

Mild violence, gore and sexual content. No swearing.

Note

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

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