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Release Year2016
Runtime1 Season
LanguageJapanese
CertificationTV-14
GenresAnimation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
Votes55
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TypeWeb Series
Rating7.4 out of 10
Cast5 credited
Also Known AsThe Ancient Magus' Bride: Those Awaiting a Star
About The Ancient Magus' Bride: Those Awaiting a Star
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 read in her childhood. Elias asks Chise to tell him the story behind the book. Chise tells him about Miura-san and the mysterious library she found in the forest when she was a child.
Directed by —, The Ancient Magus' Bride: Those Awaiting a Star leans on a strong ensemble — Atsumi Tanezaki, Ryota Takeuchi, Koki Uchiyama — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about animation titles of 2016.
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