The BEST episodes of The Ancient Magus' Bride season 2
Every episode of The Ancient Magus' Bride season 2, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Ancient Magus' Bride season 2!
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 - Give a thief enough rope and he'll hang himself.
Season 2 - Episode 22 - Aired 12/7/2023
As Lizbeth's plans near fruition, Philomela thinks about what it is she really wants.
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#2 - The show must go on. I
Season 2 - Episode 24 - Aired 12/21/2023
Philomela stands against Lizbeth in a final battle of wills.
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#3 - Even a worm will turn
Season 2 - Episode 20 - Aired 11/23/2023
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.
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#4 - Of two evils choose the less
Season 2 - Episode 23 - Aired 12/14/2023
The fight begins in earnest as Lizbeth starts to gain the upper hand, but Chise and company receive some unexpected assistance.
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#5 - Man's extremity is God's opportunity
Season 2 - Episode 19 - Aired 11/16/2023
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.
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#6 - A burnt child dreads the fire.
Season 2 - Episode 21 - Aired 11/30/2023
While Zoe fights off the werewolf, the other students finally reach Philomela. Chise takes a dive into her dark memories, but as everyone's secrets begin to unravel, Philomela hesitates to take her classmates' outstretched hands.
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#7 - 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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#9 - 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.
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#10 - 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.
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#11 - Slow and sure. II
Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/25/2023
An otherwise educational and relaxing camping trip with her classmates ends with a terrifying encounter in the shadows of the night forest, forcing Chise to rely on her own wits and abilities instead of Elias' magic.
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#13 - 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.
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#14 - First impressions are the most lasting.
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/4/2023
As a new student at college, Chise quickly finds that making friends requires a bit of adjustment—and that relationships between her classmates aren't easy. Zoey also has his own particular difficulties with settling in...
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#15 - 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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#17 - Birds of a feather flock together. II
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/20/2023
After the first magic class taught by Elias, the wizard is taken by Renfred and Chise goes after him to try to help him. Chise meets most of her classmates who each have their own particularity, in particular Rian, who wants more than anything to learn witchcraft. But his smell of rust, detected by the creatures, does not seem to offer him this possibility.
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#18 - Live and let live. II
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/6/2023
Chise received an invitation from a "college" where magicians' gemstones gather. Memories of the past revived, a place to belong at last. Despite her worries, Chise decides to knock on the door. I want to learn. Because it might help me or someone.
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#19 - 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.
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#20 - 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.
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#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.
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#22 - 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.
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#23 - Slow and sure. I
Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/18/2023
Joy's secret discovered by chance. After sharing it, the students began to open up to each other little by little. But Chise didn't know. That the girl who happened to be there also had a fate bound to it. A nightjar that flew into the swing reminded her of her captivated heart...
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