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The Best Episodes of The Ancient Magus' Bride Season 2

Every episode of The Ancient Magus' Bride Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Ancient Magus' Bride Season 2!

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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 her share of troubles and pitfalls. Just when all hope

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Ancient Magus' Bride Season 2 Episode 1 - Live and let live. II
    6.8/10(4 votes)

    #1 - Live and let live. II

    S2:E1

    Chise attends her first day at the College with Elias in tow.

    Director:Kazuaki Terasawa
    Writer:Aya Takaha

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  2. The Ancient Magus' Bride Season 2 Episode 2 - Birds of a feather flock together. I
    7.0/10(4 votes)

    #2 - Birds of a feather flock together. I

    S2:E2

    It's a day of new beginnings at the College as Chise attends her first day of classes and meets some of her fellow students, and Elias adopts a mysterious guise for his first time teaching as a visiting instructor.

    Director:Tetsuya Endo
    Writer:Yoko Yonaiyama

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  3. The Ancient Magus' Bride Season 2 Episode 3 - Birds of a feather flock together. II
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #3 - Birds of a feather flock together. II

    S2:E3

    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

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  4. The Ancient Magus' Bride Season 2 Episode 4 - The cowl does not make the monk.
    7.0/10(4 votes)

    #4 - The cowl does not make the monk.

    S2:E4

    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

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  5. The Ancient Magus' Bride Season 2 Episode 5 - First impressions are the most lasting.
    7.4/10(5 votes)

    #5 - First impressions are the most lasting.

    S2:E5

    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

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  6. The Ancient Magus' Bride Season 2 Episode 6 - Better bend than break.
    6.5/10(4 votes)

    #6 - Better bend than break.

    S2:E6

    Alice and Chise to try and sort through their feelings on their complicated relationships with their respective masters.

    Director:Himari Tamagawa
    Writer:Yoko Yonaiyama

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  7. The Ancient Magus' Bride Season 2 Episode 7 - Slow and sure. I
    6.8/10(5 votes)

    #7 - Slow and sure. I

    S2:E7

    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

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  8. The Ancient Magus' Bride Season 2 Episode 8 - Slow and sure. II
    7.4/10(5 votes)

    #8 - Slow and sure. II

    S2:E8

    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

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  9. The Ancient Magus' Bride Season 2 Episode 9 - Conscience does make cowards of us all. I
    8.2/10(4 votes)

    #9 - Conscience does make cowards of us all. I

    S2:E9

    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

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  10. The Ancient Magus' Bride Season 2 Episode 10 - Conscience does make cowards of us all. II
    8.0/10(4 votes)

    #10 - Conscience does make cowards of us all. II

    S2:E10

    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

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  11. The Ancient Magus' Bride Season 2 Episode 11 - A small leak will sink a great ship. I
    8.0/10(4 votes)

    #11 - A small leak will sink a great ship. I

    S2:E11

    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

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  12. The Ancient Magus' Bride Season 2 Episode 12 - A small leak will sink a great ship. II
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #12 - A small leak will sink a great ship. II

    S2:E12

    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

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  13. The Ancient Magus' Bride Season 2 Episode 13 - Nothing venture, nothing have. I
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #13 - Nothing venture, nothing have. I

    S2:E13

    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.

    Director:Aro Morita
    Writer:Aya Takaha

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  14. The Ancient Magus' Bride Season 2 Episode 14 - Nothing venture, nothing have. II
    6.7/10(3 votes)

    #14 - Nothing venture, nothing have. II

    S2:E14

    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.

    Director:Tomoaki Koshida
    Writer:Aya Takaha

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  15. The Ancient Magus' Bride Season 2 Episode 15 - Needs must when the devil drives. I
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #15 - Needs must when the devil drives. I

    S2:E15

    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.

    Director:Yohji Satoh
    Writer:Yoko Yonaiyama

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  16. The Ancient Magus' Bride Season 2 Episode 16 - Needs must when the devil drives. II
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #16 - Needs must when the devil drives. II

    S2:E16

    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.

    Director:Taisuke Mamori
    Writer:Akimine Takahashi

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  17. The Ancient Magus' Bride Season 2 Episode 17 - Gather ye rosebuds while ye may.
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #17 - Gather ye rosebuds while ye may.

    S2:E17

    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.

    Director:Miho Irobe
    Writer:Chiaki Nishinaka

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  18. The Ancient Magus' Bride Season 2 Episode 18 - Coming events cast their shadows before.
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #18 - Coming events cast their shadows before.

    S2:E18

    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

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  19. The Ancient Magus' Bride Season 2 Episode 19 - Man's extremity is God's opportunity.
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #19 - Man's extremity is God's opportunity.

    S2:E19

    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

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  20. The Ancient Magus' Bride Season 2 Episode 20 - Even a worm will turn.
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #20 - Even a worm will turn.

    S2:E20

    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

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  21. The Ancient Magus' Bride Season 2 Episode 21 - A burnt child dreads the fire.
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #21 - A burnt child dreads the fire.

    S2:E21

    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

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  22. The Ancient Magus' Bride Season 2 Episode 22 - Give a thief enough rope and he'll hang himself.
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #22 - Give a thief enough rope and he'll hang himself.

    S2:E22

    As Lizbeth's plans near fruition, Philomela thinks about what it is she really wants.

    Directors:Kazuaki Terasawa, Aro Morita, Yosuke Yamamoto
    Writer:Aya Takaha

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  23. The Ancient Magus' Bride Season 2 Episode 23 - Of two evils choose the less.
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #23 - Of two evils choose the less.

    S2:E23

    The fight begins in earnest as Lizbeth starts to gain the upper hand, but Chise and company receive some unexpected assistance.

    Director:Miho Nagisa
    Writer:Yoko Yonaiyama

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  24. The Ancient Magus' Bride Season 2 Episode 24 - The show must go on. I
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #24 - The show must go on. I

    S2:E24

    Philomela stands against Lizbeth in a final battle of wills.

    Directors:Kazuaki Terasawa, Aro Morita
    Writer:Aya Takaha

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"Live and let live. II" is the best rated episode of "The Ancient Magus' Bride" season 2. It scored 6.8/10 based on 4 votes. Directed by Kazuaki Terasawa and written by Aya Takaha, it aired on 4/6/2023. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Birds of a feather flock together. I".