The Ancient Magus' Bride (2017)
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The Ancient Magus' Bride is streaming in Japan on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu.
What the audience says
The Ancient Magus' Bride rates well above most Japanese series. It holds an 8.4/10 on TMDB from 447 ratings, well above what most films manage.
Is it worth starting?
This is 2 seasons deep — Japanese animation with drama threaded through.
- Why
- It rates 8.4/10 on 446 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
- Skip if
- you won't get past the format
- Best for
- An episode-a-night rhythm
Story
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!
Good to know
| Runtime | ~24 min per episode |
| Genre | Animation / Drama |
| Language | Japanese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 29 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: Everything new on Netflix · All Netflix titles in Japan
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