The Ancient Magus' Bride (2017): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2017, The Ancient Magus' Bride is an animation, drama and sci-fi & fantasy series.

What it’s about. 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 seems lost, a fateful encounter awaits her. When a man with the head of a beast, wielding strange powers, obtains her through a slave auction, Chise's life will never be the same again. The man is a "magus,"a sorcerer of great power, who decides to free Chise from the bonds of captivity. The magus then makes a bold statement: Chise will become his apprentice--and his bride!

Who’s in it. The Ancient Magus' Bride stars Ryota Takeuchi as Elias Ainsworth (voice), Koki Uchiyama as Ruth (voice), Minami Tsuda as Lucy Webster (voice) and Maki Kawase as Philomela Sergeant (voice), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.4/10, The Ancient Magus' Bride sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Ancient Magus' Bride page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Ancient Magus' Bride tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.