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The Worst 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...

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  1. Background image for Live and let live. II
    6.3/10(3 votes)

    #1 - Live and let live. II

    S2:E1

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

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  2. Background image for Better bend than break.
    6.3/10(3 votes)

    #2 - Better bend than break.

    S2:E6

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

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  3. Background image for Nothing venture, nothing have. II
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #3 - 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.

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  4. Background image for Needs must when the devil drives. I
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #4 - 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.

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  5. Background image for Birds of a feather flock together. I
    6.7/10(3 votes)

    #5 - 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.

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  6. Background image for The cowl does not make the monk.
    6.7/10(3 votes)

    #6 - 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.

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  8. Background image for Slow and sure. I
    6.8/10(4 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.

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  9. Background image for First impressions are the most lasting.
    7.0/10(4 votes)

    #8 - 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.

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  10. Background image for A small leak will sink a great ship. II
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #9 - 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.

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    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #10 - 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.

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    Director:Aro Morita
    Writer:Aya Takaha
  12. Background image for Gather ye rosebuds while ye may.
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #11 - 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.

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  13. Background image for Even a worm will turn.
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - 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.

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  14. Background image for Of two evils choose the less.
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #13 - 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.

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  15. Background image for The show must go on. I
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - The show must go on. I

    S2:E24

    Philomela stands against Lizbeth in a final battle of wills.

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  16. Background image for Slow and sure. II
    7.2/10(4 votes)

    #15 - 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.

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  17. Background image for Live and let live.
    7.5/10(8 votes)

    #16 - Live and let live.

    S1:E24

    Cartaphilus and Chise argue over their respective approaches to dealing with their own suffering, beating each other up brutally in the process.

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  18. Background image for Birds of a feather flock together. II
    7.5/10(4 votes)

    #17 - 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.

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  19. Background image for Needs must when the devil drives. II
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #18 - 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.

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  20. Background image for Coming events cast their shadows before.
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #19 - 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.

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  21. Background image for A burnt child dreads the fire.
    7.5/10(1 votes)

    #20 - 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.

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  22. Background image for Give a thief enough rope and he'll hang himself.
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #21 - 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.

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  23. Background image for Look before you leap.
    7.7/10(7 votes)

    #22 - Look before you leap.

    S1:E17

    Stella, a young girl Chise encountered while Christmas shopping, finds that her brother, Ethan, has gone missing and her parents have forgotten he exists.

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  24. Background image for Forgive and forget.
    7.7/10(7 votes)

    #23 - Forgive and forget.

    S1:E18

    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.

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    Director:Shougo Arai
    Writer:Aya Takaha
  25. Background image for One Today Is Worth Two Tomorrows.
    7.9/10(7 votes)

    #24 - One Today Is Worth Two Tomorrows.

    S1:E2

    Few people know the truth about the bookstore on the outskirts of London that Elias frequents. He takes Chise there, where they meet Angelica, who teaches Chise a little bit of magic, but... The true power of the Sleigh Beggy materializes a fragment of Chise's memories.

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  26. Background image for God's mill grinds slow but sure.
    7.9/10(7 votes)

    #25 - God's mill grinds slow but sure.

    S1:E16

    Christmas is coming up. Alice invites Chise out to London, where they hang out together and go gift shopping for Renfred and Elias.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Live and let live. II" is the worst rated episode of "The Ancient Magus' Bride". It scored 6.3/10 based on 3 votes. Directed by Kazuaki Terasawa and written by Aya Takaha, it aired on 4/6/2023. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Better bend than break.".