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The Ancient Magus’ Bride
Oftentimes people fear that which they don’t know or understand. But sometimes someone comes along who looks for the beauty in the unknown or the mysterious. Such were…
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The Ancient Magus’ Bride (Crunchyroll) (previous posts) has caught up with the original manga, so this is it for the series, at least for the next few years.…
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I have once again fallen victim to an anime being hyped up, only for it to turn out a giant snooze fest. Ah, a tale as old as…
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The Ancient Magus' Bride Season 2
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The Ancient Magus’ Bride – S2 03 – A Gathering Fog
Rian’s appeal to Chise to teach him magic is interrupted by his guardian/teacher Tory, who thinks the two of them and Alice would make a good circle of…
The Ancient Magus Bride: Season 2 PV
The first full PV for the College Arc of Ancient Magus Bride has come out. That happens to be perfect timing since that arc has just come to…
The Ancient Magus Bride: Season 2 Teaser
A while back there was a little trailer that gave an animated highlight to what would be the College Arc of Ancient Magus Bride, set after the end…
The Ancient Magus’ Bride – S2 22 – Hammertime
Be it a remnant of the grimoire or a piece of her subconscious that won’t let her break free or hold any hope, Philomela is pulled out of…
Fruits Basket and The Ancient Magus’ Bride
We’re here with our second episode! This time, we’re talking about Natsuki Takaya’s Fruits Basket published by Yen Press and Kore Yamazaki’s The Ancient Magus’ Bride published by…
First Impression: The Ancient Magus’ Bride S2
Alchemist Adolf Stroud is seated on the overstuffed sofa as he invites Chise Hatori to attend the College for sorcerers where he works. He doesn’t want to pass…
Fruits Basket and The Ancient Magus’ Bride
We’re here with our second episode! This time, we’re talking about Natsuki Takaya’s Fruits Basket published by...
The Ancient Magus’ Bride – S2 05 – Scent of a Dragon Woman
This week we witness and extended interaction between Chise and Lucy Webster for the first time since they met. Despite Chise being cursed, Lucy is the one with…
The Ancient Magus’ Bride – S2 23 – Calls of Duty
Yes, Philomela, I will really help you. I hate that Philomela has to ask so many times, but each time Chise responds it becomes more real. Their simple,…
Ancient Magus’ Bride, Depression, and Hope
When I first started watching The Ancient Magus’ Bride on Crunchyroll, I was struck by how it began. Here was a protagonist so far in...
The Ancient Magus’ Bride – S2 14 – The Lure of Freedom
When Chise takes Philomena to her room, Alcyone says that Philomena is “very adverse to destroying things.” ‘Mena comes to and asks Chise why she’s being so nice…
The Ancient Magus’ Bride Season 2 Episode #03
Hey everyone, it’s Torrey Innis where he heard everything regarding Rian Scrimgeour’s request in asking Chise Hatori to teach him magic.
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The Ancient Magus’ Bride Season 2 Episode #20
Let’s begin with a flashback where Adam Sargant met Iris many years ago. Under the orders from his mother Lizbeth, Adam was supposed to torture Iris by placing…
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The Ancient Magus’ Bride Season 2 Episode #12
Well, it appears that someone is doing a “trick or treat” schtick with a knife. Whoever is doing it should offer a person with a basket instead threatening…
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The Ancient Magus’ Bride Season 2 Episode #18
Hey everyone, it’s Josef (or Cartaphilus) where he’s braving the harsh winter at the countryside. While the Silver Lady gave him a blanket to keep himself warm, it’s…
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The Ancient Magus’ Bride Season 2 Episode #24
Well everyone, this is Philomela Sargant’s finest hour where she’ll undo the curse created by her wicked grandmother Lizbeth, thus sealing The Testament of Carnamagos forever. But there…
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The Ancient Magus’ Bride Season 2 Episode #08
Well, I have to say that Elias Ainsworth is really worried about his apprentice/wife that he splits himself into two. One half is teaching students at the English…
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The Ancient Magus’ Bride Season 2 Episode #05
Oh look, it’s Jasmine St. George where she met Chise Hatori on her way to the classroom, although I think she should slow down as I’m worried that…
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The Ancient Magus Bride: Season 2 Second PV
The second PV for the College Arc of Ancient Magus Bride has come out. Just more scenes of what’s happening in the school introduction and the cast that…
The Ancient Magus’ Bride Season 2 Episode #04
Hey everyone, it’s Chise Hatori where she and Ruth were transported to a small island that’s far away from Great Britain. Man, I wonder who took Chise and…
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The Ancient Magus’ Bride Season 2 Episode #14
So, we begin this episode with a dark backstory where a mysterious group of people kidnapped a bunch of wolf children. Why would someone do that?
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The Ancient Magus’ Bride Season 2 Episode #19
Oh boy, the wolfwoman has returned where she’s desperate to get her children back. But something felt odd towards her…
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The Ancient Magus’ Bride Season 2 Episode #16
On this episode, Violet St. George is hosting a test of courage inside the English College. After all, this is spooky season so it’s nice for the students…
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The Ancient Magus’ Bride Season 2 Episode #11
Well, it’s back to Alexandra Heath’s infirmary as Lucy Webster collapsed again much like Simeon Paladilhe. Sadly, Marielle can’t find the person who uses The Testament of Carnamag…
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The Ancient Magus’ Bride Season 2 Episode #06
Let’s begin with Chise Hatori where she asks Elias Ainsworth on why he chose her as his bride. Wait, was this question answered before? You know what, I…
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The Ancient Magus’ Bride Season 2 Episode #23
Let’s begin with Fabio Zaccheroni where he encountered some beast who tries to steal his book. By the way, this little beast might play a role later it…
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The Ancient Magus’ Bride Season 2 Episode #00
Well everyone, The Ancient Magus’ Bride has returned for another season. Animated by Studio Kafka instead of Wit Studio, we begin the 2nd season with the arrival of…
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The Ancient Magus’ Bride Season 2 Episode #22
So while Chise Hatori and her friends are trying to save Philomela Sargant’s soul from Carnamagos, they got transported back into the real world where their bodies got…
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The Ancient Magus’ Bride Season 2 Episode #15
Let’s begin with Alexandra Heath where she congratulates Simeon Paladilhe and Seth Noel and gave them gifts. While the nurse is thrilled that they regained their mana, Alexandra…
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The Ancient Magus’ Bride Season 2 Episode #09
This looks pretty bad as Lucy Webster hasn’t regained consciousness in the span of 10 days even after Chise Hatori gave her some magic energy to keep her…
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The Ancient Magus’ Bride Season 2 Episode #02
Well then, looks like Chise Hatori managed to lift this silver-haired girl without getting tired. It’s all possible thanks to the curses she has on her body. But…
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The Ancient Magus’ Bride Season 2 Episode #13
Well everyone, we’re back to the 2nd half of MahoYome Season 2 where the wielder of The Testament of Carnamagos is still roaming around and draining people’s mana.…
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The Ancient Magus’ Bride Season 2 Episode #07
Let’s begin with Chise Hatori where she’s climbing a wall. I’m impressed that the English College has everything to teach the young’uns how to defend themselves and survive…
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The Ancient Magus’ Bride Season 2 Episode #17
Let’s begin with Chise Hatori where Alexandra Heath asks her to make crystals that replenishes mana. These crystals will be used to the patients who suffered mana loss…
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The Ancient Magus’ Bride Season 2 Episode #01
Well everyone, here’s Chise Hatori where she’s being accompanied by Elias Ainsworth to a college built deep underground. This is the English College where people who have magic…
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The Ancient Magus’ Bride Season 2 Episode #21
Well, seems that Zoe Ivy saw the wolfwoman’s mind as it’s nothing but a cosmic nightmare. It’s all thanks to Lizbeth Sargant’s brainwashing that Zoe couldn’t even stop…
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The Ancient Magus’ Bride – S2 20 – Remember Today
The first years of Philomena Sargeant’s life were happy, fun, and full of love in the care of her parents Adam and Iris. Those years were also relatively…
The Ancient Magus’ Bride Season 2 Episode #10
Oh look, looks like the dude from the previous episode is actually alive after being stabbed by some wolfman. And the reason why he’s still breathing is because…
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The Ancient Magus’ Bride – S2 02 – First Day of School
After keeping the silver-haired girl from hitting the deck, Chise gathers her in a princess carry, showing off her dragon curse strength. When asked what’s wrong, the girl…
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Literal magical girl.
Ancient Magus’ Bride Season 2 Episode Guide
Ancient Magus’ Bride Season 2 Episode Guide: Chise goes to college -- and Elias goes with her. But a quiet academic life does not await.
The Ancient Magus’ Bride – S2 18 – Under the Skin
The Winter Goddess pays a visit to Elia’s and Chise’s home, only to find Silver and Cartaphilus. When she learns Chise isn’t there she and her mount turn…
The Ancient Magus’ Bride – S2 19 – Following the Rules
The book speaks through Philomena, but it wouldn’t be possessing her if she wasn’t a little complicit in being possessed. After all, she wants her mother and father back,…
The Ancient Magus’ Bride – S2 24 (Fin) – What a Girl Wants
With both the magical power and physical and mental support of Isaac, Lucy, and Chise, Philomela links back up with the book, but ends up trapped in a…