The Ancient Magus' Bride
This gentle, cruel, but beloved world lives near us. Exchange between humans and non-humans. A breathtaking fantastic sight. Although it is cruel, sometimes it is a warm world and the subtleties of those who live there.
- 2017-2023
- 2 seasons
- Animation, Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Suspense
- TV-14
This gentle, cruel, but beloved world lives near us. Exchange between humans and non-humans. A breathtaking fantastic sight. Although it is cruel, sometimes it is a warm world and the subtleties of those who live there.
Season 2 Episode Guide
24 Episodes 2023
Episode 1
Live and let live. II
25 mins
Chise Hatori starts studying at the College, with the support of Adolf and an uncertain Elias. Elias encounters a familiar face.
Episode 2
Birds of a feather flock together. I
25 mins
Chise and Alice start taking sorcery classes together while Elias starts teaching magic through negotiation with magical creatures.
Episode 3
Birds of a feather flock together. II
25 mins
Chise and Elias join some students at the College for dinner. Stella arrives to visit Chise.
Episode 4
The cowl does not make the monk.
25 mins
Chise and Lindel's master have a conversation about Elias.
Episode 5
First impressions are the most lasting.
25 mins
Chise and Lucy discover Zoe's secret and the reason why he seems to be afraid of Chise. Chise learns more about the College's founders.
Episode 6
Better bend than break.
25 mins
Chise and Elias discuss the nature of their relationship. Alice stays at Chise's home.
Episode 7
Slow and sure. I
25 mins
More is learned about Philomena's troubled family history. Elias observes Chise during her classes.
Episode 8
Slow and sure. II
25 mins
The students go camping to Scotland where a new danger awaits for them.
Episode 9
Coscience does make cowards of us all. I
25 mins
Chise's concerns lead her to visit Cartaphilus. A mysterious event in the library seems to be connected to Lucy Webster's dark family history.
Episode 10
Coscience does make cowards of us all. II
25 mins
Lucy's visitor reveals more of the history behind the Webster tragedy, but two mysterious figures show up and attempt to finish the job. Elias continues to investigate why people are collapsing around the College.
Episode 11
A small leak will sink a great ship. I
25 mins
Elias continues to investigate what is sapping magic from Lucy and Simeon. Chise gets a lecture from Hazel on her lack of self-preservation, and the students volunteer to do some gathering at the waste tower as Hallowe'en arrives.
Episode 12
A small leak will sink a great ship. II
25 mins
The students find the waste tower is equally full of mysteries and danger. Alice confronts Renfred once more, and Seth and Lucy try to reconcile their past. Lizbeth's message to the College is met with a cold response from Principal Quillyn.
Episode 13
Nothing venture, nothing have. I
25 mins
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.
Episode 14
Nothing venture, nothing have. II
25 mins
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.
Episode 15
Needs must when the devil drives. I
25 mins
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.
Episode 16
Needs must when the devil drives. II
25 mins
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.
Episode 17
Gather ye rosebuds while ye may.
25 mins
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.
Episode 18
Coming events cast their shadows before.
25 mins
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.
Episode 19
Man's extremity is God's opportunity.
25 mins
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.
Episode 20
Even a worm will turn.
25 mins
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.
Episode 21
A burnt child dreads the fire.
25 mins
Chise accompanies Philomela through both of their memories as Chise reveals why she decided to help her.
Episode 22
Give a thief enough rope and he'll hang himself.
25 mins
Philomela finally reunites with Lizbeth to complete her task, unaware of the truth behind their ritual. Chise and her friends rush to help Philomela.
Episode 23
Of two evils choose the less.
25 mins
With the contents of the Grimoire fully revealed, it is up to Chise and her friends to stop what is set to come from it. A mysterious curse comes to exercise punishment.
Episode 24
The show must go on. I
25 mins
Lizbeth and Philomela fight over control of the Grimoire. Lucy tries to get answers about the tragedy that befell to her family.
