The Ancient Magus' Bride Season 1: A deep look into the enchanting fantasy world

"The Ancient Magus' Bride" SEASON 1 Review and Details

The Ancient Magus' Bride is a TV anime series based on the manga of the same name by Yamazaki Kore, which aired from October 8, 2017 to March 25, 2018. It consists of 24 episodes and was available on broadcasting stations such as TOKYO MX and AT-X. Animation was produced by WIT STUDIO and directed by Naganuma Norihiro. Set in a world where magic and human society intersect, this work is a fantasy story about the meeting and growth of the protagonist Chise and the wizard Elias.

story

The story of "The Ancient Magus' Bride" begins when 15-year-old Chise, a young girl, enters the "selling market" in search of someone who needs her. There, she is bought by the wizard Elias, and begins a new life as his "wife." While living with Elias, Chise comes into contact with the world of magic, meets various people and creatures, and begins to search for the meaning of her own existence and the meaning of life.

The story revolves around the relationship between Chise and Elias, while also depicting the society of wizards and the history and culture behind it. As Chise grows, the world around her gradually becomes clearer, drawing viewers in. The various characters Chise meets are also unique, and play an important role in supporting her growth.

character

The main character, Chise, is a girl who has been misunderstood by those around her since she was a child and has been lonely. However, through her encounter with Elias, she begins to find her own value. Her purity and strength are at the heart of the story. Meanwhile, Elias may look frightening on the outside, but he is a kind-hearted wizard who cares for Chise. His character gains depth through his relationship with Chise.

Many other fascinating characters also appear, including Chise's friend Silky, her magician teacher Lindor, and Elias' friend Ruth. Each character's background and feelings are carefully depicted, deeply moving the viewer.

Animation and Music

The animation by WIT STUDIO is characterized by beautiful backgrounds and detailed character designs. In particular, the magical scenes and depictions of nature are visually stunning, enriching the worldview of the story. Music is also an important element in adding excitement to the story, with the background music and theme songs enhancing the emotions of the viewer. The opening theme, "Here," is performed by JUNNA and is a song that perfectly matches the atmosphere of the story.

Ratings and Recommendations

"The Ancient Magus' Bride" has been highly praised as a fantasy anime. In particular, the portrayal of Chise's coming-of-age story and the world of wizards has been highly praised, and it has garnered a lot of support from viewers. In addition to fans of the original work, many viewers are also attracted to the anime's original story and characters.

The reasons why I recommend this work are as follows:

• Deep storyline and character development: Chise's growth and her relationship with Elias are carefully depicted, deeply moving the viewer.
• Beautiful animation and music: Enjoy the beautiful animation from WIT STUDIO and the music that enhances the story both visually and aurally.
• Charming Characters: Unique characters such as Chise and Elias enrich the story.
• The appeal of the fantasy world: This work depicts the world of wizards and the history and culture behind it, making it a must-read for fantasy fans.

"The Ancient Magus' Bride" is a must-watch for anyone who loves fantasy anime. It is a deeply moving story that will make you think about your own existence and the meaning of life through Chise's growth and her relationship with Elias. Please watch this work and feel its charm.

More Information

■ Public Media

TV anime series

■ Original Media

comics

■ Broadcast period

October 8, 2017 - March 25, 2018

■Broadcasting station

TOKYO MX, AT-X

■Frequencies

half an hour

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 24

■Original Story

Yamazaki Collection

■ Director

Norihiro Naganuma

■ Production

・Animation Production: WIT STUDIO

■Works

©2017 Yamazaki Kore/Mag Garden, The Ancient Magus' Bride Production Committee