The BEST episodes of The Ancient Magus' Bride
Every episode of The Ancient Magus' Bride ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Ancient Magus' Bride!
Hatori Chise is only 16, 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 Chitose, 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?
#1 - Nothing seek, nothing find.
Season 1 - Episode 23 - Aired 3/18/2018
Elias earns the help of many, and they form a search party for Chise. Meanwhile, Chise and Cartaphilus relive his past together.
#2 - As you sow, so shall you reap.
Season 1 - Episode 22 - Aired 3/11/2018
Having captured Chise, Cartaphilus begins grafting parts of her onto himself. He forces her to relive some of her worst memories.
#3 - Better to ask the way than go astray.
Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 12/24/2017
Lindel finishes the staff that Chise had finished carving. As she finishes, she meets an old friend, who offers her some wise advice.
#4 - Looks breed love.
Season 1 - Episode 14 - Aired 1/14/2018
With Chise being transformed into a fox, she takes off running into the woods. Elias chases after her. Later, Chise is visited by the Leanan sídhe, who is attached to Joel, claiming that Joel will not wake up.
#5 - God's mill grinds slow but sure.
Season 1 - Episode 16 - Aired 1/28/2018
Christmas is coming up. Alice invites Chise out to London, where they hang out together and go gift shopping for Renfred and Elias.
#6 - Look before you leap.
Season 1 - Episode 17 - Aired 2/4/2018
Stella, a young girl Chise encountered while Christmas shopping, finds that her brother, Ethan, has gone missing and her parents have forgotten he exists.
#7 - Any port in a storm.
Season 1 - Episode 19 - Aired 2/18/2018
In the land of dragons two young dragons are kidnapped from Lindel by Cartaphilius. Chise awakens from a dark dream to find, Alice, Renfred, Adolf and college administrator Tory Innis in Elias’ home. They explain Cartaphilius stole the two dragons using a teleportation device he stole from Renfred and want Elias to find the dragons and take them home
#8 - Necessity has no law.
Season 1 - Episode 21 - Aired 3/4/2018
Elias and Chise attend Mariel’s coven meeting and meet Phyllis, Mariel’s high priestess. Secretly, Elias is given information that could help Chise. Following the meeting, Chise becomes suspicious of Elias' activities.
#9 - Live and let live.
Season 1 - Episode 24 - Aired 3/25/2018
Cartaphilus and Chise argue over their respective approaches to dealing with their own suffering, beating each other up brutally in the process.
#10 - You can't make an omelet without breaking a few eggs.
Season 1 - Episode 20 - Aired 2/25/2018
As the dragon rampages, Elias tells Chise they must absorb the dragon’s magic in order to stop it. This leaves Chise in a predicament as Elias becomes unable to help.
#11 - There is no place like home.
Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired 1/21/2018
With King Oberon taking Chise into the Fairy realm for recovery, Silke becomes agitated waiting at home. Chise slowly recovers under Dr. Shanon's care, a fairy that was raised as a human.
#12 - East, west, home's best.
Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/7/2018
Chise and Elias are in the middle of shearing Wooly Bugs, magical creatures who eat cold from the air and grow wool with magical properties. Chise becomes distracted and is attacked. As Chise recovers, she and Elias open themselves up to each other more.
#13 - Forgive and forget.
Season 1 - Episode 18 - Aired 2/11/2018
Stella visits Chise with her payment of sweets. Elias, irritated by and jealous of Stella, runs away. Chise finds him hiding in a shadow but becomes worried as he restrains her and seems to want to eat her.
#15 - The show must go on. I
Season 2 - Episode 24 - Aired 12/21/2023
Philomela stands against Lizbeth in a final battle of wills.
#16 - Conscience does make cowards of us all. I
Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 6/1/2023
After returning from camp, Lucy is still unconscious and it's still not clear what's behind her sudden loss of strength...this worries Chise deeply.
#17 - Conscience does make cowards of us all. II
Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/8/2023
While watching over Lucy, Chise discovers her connection to Seth and their family's tragic history. While a professor seems to have been the victim of a user of a banned book, a mysterious killer seems to resurface...
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#18 - A small leak will sink a great ship. I
Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 6/15/2023
Apparently, a forbidden magic book called "The Testament of Carnamagos" is being used to rob Lucy and Simeon of their magical powers. But who exactly is behind it is still unclear. Elias takes care of the matter because he fears that otherwise Chise will put herself in danger for her friend and because he himself wants to protect a friend.
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#19 - A small leak will sink a great ship. II
Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 6/22/2023
It's time for family explanations, whether between Lucy and her brother, or Alice and Renfred. The College is also going through a complicated period where other magicians seem to want to harm new students.
#20 - Nothing venture, nothing have. I
Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 10/5/2023
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.
#21 - Nothing venture, nothing have. II
Season 2 - Episode 14 - Aired 10/12/2023
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.
#22 - Needs must when the devil drives. I
Season 2 - Episode 15 - Aired 10/19/2023
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.
#23 - Needs must when the devil drives. II
Season 2 - Episode 16 - Aired 10/26/2023
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.
#24 - Gather ye rosebuds while ye may.
Season 2 - Episode 17 - Aired 11/2/2023
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.
#25 - Coming events cast their shadows before.
Season 2 - Episode 18 - Aired 11/9/2023
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.