8.5/1095 votesLoading...#1 - First impressions are the most lasting.
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 5/4/2023
Chise learns a bit more about the history of both the College and her classmates. Zoe's secret is revealed, and a pact is formed.
Director: Tetsuo Hirakawa
Writer: Yoko Yonaiyama
8.4/1093 votesLoading...#2 - The cowl does not make the monk.
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 4/27/2023
Two separate conversations reveal the multitude of revelations that Chise and Elias have had about one another, and the ways they've both grown and changed. Hazel guides them on a dangerous shortcut back to the College.
Director: Tomoaki Koshida
Writer: Aya Takaha
8.2/1097 votesLoading...#3 - Birds of a feather flock together. II
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 4/20/2023
Chise shares a meal with her new classmates, but several teachers and students at the College have their eyes on both her and Elias for reasons yet unknown. Chise and Elias head home for the weekend and Stella drops by for a visit.
Director: Aro Morita
Writer: Chiaki Nishinaka
8.2/1075 votesLoading...#4 - 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.
Director: Tomoaki Koshida
Writer: Aya Takaha
8.2/1075 votesLoading...#5 - 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...
Director: Yukio Takahashi
Writer: Chiaki Nishinaka
8.1/10187 votesLoading...#6 - Let Sleeping Dogs Lie.
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/26/2017
Alice sees Elias' changes and decides immediately that he could never be human. Sorcerer Cartaphilius, who is attempting to capture the black dog by manipulating Renfred and Alice, causes Elias to show a completely different side of himself when his "work" hurts Chise. Those who know Elias call him the Pilum Murialis.
Director: Yuumi Kawai
Writer: Aya Takaha
8.1/1081 votesLoading...#7 - Better bend than break.
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 5/11/2023
Alice and Chise to try and sort through their feelings on their complicated relationships with their respective masters.
Director: Himari Tamagawa
Writer: Yoko Yonaiyama
8.1/1077 votesLoading...#8 - 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.
Director: Kunihiro Mori
Writer: Chiaki Nishinaka
8.1/1071 votesLoading...#9 - 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.
Director: Kyosuke Takada
Writer: Yoko Yonaiyama
8.0/10222 votesLoading...#10 - The Balance Distinguishes Not Between Gold and Lead.
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/22/2017
Simon, who is assigned by the Church to keep an eye on Elias, visits with some business. One of his requests brings Chise and Elias to the ends of the earth, where they meet Elias' mentor, Lindel, along with an old race on the verge of extinction. An old one, about to return to the earth, spends his last moments sharing a dream with Chise.
Director: Takeshi Ninomiya
Writer: Aya Takaha
8.0/10185 votesLoading...#11 - Talk of the Devil, and He Is Sure to Appear.
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/19/2017
The dog, with its flowing, black hair and burning red eyes, called Chise by the name "Isabelle." The Church's final request is to investigate a black dog that emerged in a cemetetry, but the black dog ends up saving Chise from danger. Meanwhile, Renfred's apprentice, Alice, is also on the move, looking for the black dog.
Director: Ryuta Kawahara
Writer: Aya Takaha
8.0/1047 votesLoading...#12 - 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.
Director: Kazuaki Terasawa, Aro Morita, Yosuke Yamamoto
Writer: Aya Takaha
7.9/10196 votesLoading...#13 - Love Conquers All.
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 11/5/2017
To sorcerer Refnred's eyes, Chise is a sad girl, being duped by a mage. But no matter what Elias' true motives are, Chise has no intention of leaving him. Elias was the first person to value her, after all. As she walks towards the epicenter, she learns of the truth behind it. The sight of a boy appears behind the tragedy.
Director: Tomoya Kunisaki
Writer: Aya Takaha
7.9/10155 votesLoading...#14 - 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.
Director: Yoko Kanamori
Writer: Aya Takaha
7.9/1076 votesLoading...#15 - Slow and sure. I
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 5/18/2023
Chise attends P.E. as Elias looks on. Philomela is summoned home. Alice stubbornly continues her training, while Adolf consoles Renfred through his troubles. The students embark on a camping trip.
Director: Tomoaki Koshida
Writer: Aya Takaha
7.9/1071 votesLoading...#16 - 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.
Director: Tomoaki Koshida
Writer: Yoko Yonaiyama
7.9/1049 votesLoading...#17 - 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.
Director: Aro Morita
Writer: Yoko Yonaiyama
7.9/1047 votesLoading...#18 - 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.
Director: Himari Tamagawa
Writer: Akimine Takahashi
7.9/1042 votesLoading...#19 - The show must go on. I
Season 2 Episode 24 - Aired 12/21/2023
Philomela stands against Lizbeth in a final battle of wills.
Director: Kazuaki Terasawa, Aro Morita
Writer: Aya Takaha
7.8/10172 votesLoading...#20 - 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.
Director: Norihiro Naganuma
Writer: Aya Takaha
7.8/10148 votesLoading...#21 - 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.
Director: Tomoko Hiramuki, Yohji Satoh
Writer: Aya Takaha
7.8/10158 votesLoading...#22 - 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.
Director: Norihiro Naganuma
Writer: Aya Takaha
7.8/1050 votesLoading...#23 - 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.
Director: Tomoaki Koshida
Writer: Aya Takaha
7.7/10167 votesLoading...#24 - Lovers Ever Run Before the Clock.
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 12/17/2017
Elias, is an odd failure who pretends to be human -- but is it because of his master's words, or because of his distrust for humans, that he stopped communicating about himself? Lindel's alias, Echoes, refers to the to a song akin to the sound of snowmelt, traveling through the wind, causing the blooming of flowers and the dancing of fairies. The magic of the song turns into a mirror the surface of the water Chise peers into. What does she see beyond the mirror?
Director: Takeshi Ninomiya
Writer: Aya Takaha
7.7/1047 votesLoading...#25 - 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.
Director: Tomoaki Koshida
Writer: Chiaki Nishinaka
The Best Episodes of The Ancient Magus' Bride
Every episode of The Ancient Magus' Bride ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Ancient Magus' Bride!
Hatori Chise has lived a life full of neglect and abuse, devoid of anything resembling love. Far from the warmth of family, she has had...
Genres:AnimationSci-Fi & Fantasy
Network:Tokyo MX
Best Episodes Summary
"First impressions are the most lasting." is the best rated episode of "The Ancient Magus' Bride". It scored 8.5/10 based on 95 votes. Directed by Tetsuo Hirakawa and written by Yoko Yonaiyama, it aired on 5/4/2023. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "The cowl does not make the monk.".