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The Best Episodes of The Ancient Magus' Bride: Those Awaiting a Star Season 1

Every episode of The Ancient Magus' Bride: Those Awaiting a Star Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Ancient Magus' Bride: Those Awaiting a Star Season 1!

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A three-part OVA series that will tell a story that takes place before Chise meets Magus. Angelica sends Chise some magical supplies, including a gift. The gift turns out to be a book that Chise

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Ancient Magus' Bride: Those Awaiting a Star Season 1 Episode 1 - Those Awaiting a Star Part 1
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Those Awaiting a Star Part 1

    S1:E1

    Chise is the student and future bride of the Thorn Sorcerer, Elias. They receive a package from Angelica in London: mostly textbooks, save for one special book.

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  2. The Ancient Magus' Bride: Those Awaiting a Star Season 1 Episode 2 - Those Awaiting a Star Part 2
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #2 - Those Awaiting a Star Part 2

    S1:E2

    The magician of the forest invites Chise into his library. Chise is reluctant at first, but they develop a strong friendship that would have a lasting influence on her.

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  3. The Ancient Magus' Bride: Those Awaiting a Star Season 1 Episode 3 - Those Awaiting a Star Part 3
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #3 - Those Awaiting a Star Part 3

    S1:E3

    Chise continues her story. When Chise left the cottage, she saw Miura's spirit who told her about Niikura Mayumi, a young woman whom he was attracted to, but their relationship could not progress because of their different positions. Back in the present, Chise finds Niikura Mayumi who is now an old woman in hospital, and gives her the book for which she is very grateful.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Those Awaiting a Star Part 1" is the best rated episode of "The Ancient Magus' Bride: Those Awaiting a Star" season 1. It scored 7/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Norihiro Naganuma and written by Aya Takaha, it aired on 8/13/2016. This episode is rated 1.0 points higher than the second-best, "Those Awaiting a Star Part 2".