The Ancient Magus' Bride

is a Japanese fantasy shōnen manga series written and illustrated by Kore Yamazaki. The series is published in Japan by Mag Garden in its Monthly Comic Garden magazine. The manga is licensed in North America by Seven Seas Entertainment. A three-part prequel anime OVA titled by Wit Studio aired from Sep 10, 2016 to Sep 9, 2017. An anime television series adaptation premiered on October 8, 2017 and ran for 24 episodes to March 25, 2018 also produced by Wit Studio. A series of 3 min shorts called Magic Bride (MahoYome) started just before the main series on October 3, 2017 and ran for 24 episodes to March 24, 2018 by W-Toon Studio and DMM.futureworks. A three-part sequel OVA titled this time by Studio Kafka premiered on September 10, 2021 and ran to September 10, 2022.

On September 5, 2022, Twin Engine (parent of Geno Studio) announced a second anime season in production with an expected premiere in April 2023. The second season by Studio Kafka premiered April 6, 2023 and is expected to run for 12 episodes.

Plot
Hatori Chise is only 15, but she has lost far more than most. With neither family nor hope, it seems all doors are closed to her. But, a chance encounter began to turn the rusted wheels of fate. In her darkest hour, a mysterious magus appears before Chise, offering a chance she couldn't turn down. This magus who seems closer to demon than human, will he bring her the light she desperately seeks, or drown her in ever deeper shadows?

Official

 * Mahoutsukai no Yome Offical (Japanese)
 * TV Animation (Japanese)
 * Mag Garden (Japanese)

Other Sources



 * Manga


 * Anime

Other Wikis

 * The Ancient Magus' Bride Wiki (Espa&ntilde;ol)