The Ancient Magus' Bride (2017–2023)

1. S01E01April showers bring May flowers.October 8, 2017 8.1Having given up on life, 15-year-old Chise Hatori sells herself at an underground auction, where she is bought by Elias Ainsworth, a not-qui
2. S01E02One today is worth two tomorrows.October 15, 2017 8.0Few people know the truth about the bookstore on the outskirts of London that Elias frequents. He takes Chise there, where they meet Angelic
3. S01E03The balance distinguishes not between gold and lead.October 22, 2017 8.9Simon, who is assigned by the Church to keep an eye on Elias, visits with some business. One of his requests brings Chise and Elias to the e
4. S01E04Everything must have a beginning.October 29, 2017 8.1Long ago, the humans and cats of Ulthar, city of cats, were struck by a great tragedy. For generations, the souls of those who were at the c
5. S01E05Love conquers all.November 5, 2017 8.6To sorcerer Refnred's eyes, Chise is a sad girl, being duped by a mage. But no matter what Elias' true motives are, Chise has no intention o
6. S01E06The Faerie QueeneNovember 12, 2017 8.4Chise is deep in thought as she watches the souls return to where they'd belonged all along. More than ten days have passed since the incide
7. S01E07Season's bestTalk of the devil, and he is sure to appear.November 19, 2017 9.0The dog, with its flowing, black hair and burning red eyes, called Chise by the name "Isabelle." The Church's final request is to investigat
8. S01E08Let sleeping dogs lie.November 26, 2017 8.6Alice sees Elias' changes and decides immediately that he could never be human. Sorcerer Cartaphilius, who is attempting to capture the blac
9. S01E09None so deaf as those who will not hear.December 3, 2017 8.4With the church's requests fulfilled, things were supposed to go back to normal. But Elias has been acting strange since the last request: h
10. S01E10We live and learn.December 10, 2017 8.1Chise and Selkie climb aboard a dragon's back to meet Lindel, to have her own mage's staff made. Frustrated by Chise's acceptance of her bei
11. S01E11Lovers ever run before the clock.December 17, 2017 8.4Elias, is an odd failure who pretends to be human -- but is it because of his master's words, or because of his distrust for humans, that he
12. S01E12Better to ask the way than go astray.December 24, 2017 8.5Lindel finishes the staff that Chise had finished carving. As she finishes, she meets an old friend, who offers her some wise advice.
13. S01E13East, west, home's best.January 7, 2018 8.1Chise and Elias are in the middle of shearing Wooly Bugs, magical creatures who eat cold from the air and grow wool with magical properties.
14. S01E14Looks breed love.January 14, 2018 8.6With Chise being transformed into a fox, she takes off running into the woods. Elias chases after her. Later, Chise is visited by the Leanan
15. S01E15There is no place like home.January 21, 2018 8.4With King Oberon taking Chise into the Fairy realm for recovery, Silke becomes agitated waiting at home. Chise slowly recovers under Dr. Sha
16. S01E16God's mill grinds slow but sure.January 28, 2018 8.0Christmas is coming up. Alice invites Chise out to London, where they hang out together and go gift shopping for Renfred and Elias.
17. S01E17Look before you leap.February 4, 2018 8.0Stella, a young girl Chise encountered while Christmas shopping, finds that her brother, Ethan, has gone missing and her parents have forgot
18. S01E18Forgive and forget.February 11, 2018 8.0Stella visits Chise with her payment of sweets. Elias, irritated by and jealous of Stella, runs away. Chise finds him hiding in a shadow but
19. S01E19Any port in a storm.February 18, 2018 8.2In the land of dragons two young dragons are kidnapped from Lindel by Cartaphilius. Chise awakens from a dark dream to find, Alice, Renfred,
20. S01E20You can't make an omelet without breaking a few eggs.February 25, 2018 8.1As the dragon rampages, Elias tells Chise they must absorb the dragon’s magic in order to stop it. This leaves Chise in a predicament as Eli
21. S01E21Necessity has no law.March 4, 2018 8.2Elias and Chise attend Mariel’s coven meeting and meet Phyllis, Mariel’s high priestess. Secretly, Elias is given information that could hel
22. S01E22As you sow, so shall you reap.March 11, 2018 8.0Having captured Chise, Cartaphilus begins grafting parts of her onto himself. He forces her to relive some of her worst memories.
23. S01E23Nothing seek, nothing find.March 18, 2018 8.0Elias earns the help of many, and they form a search party for Chise. Meanwhile, Chise and Cartaphilus relive his past together.
24. S01E24Live and let live.March 25, 2018 7.7Cartaphilus and Chise argue over their respective approaches to dealing with their own suffering, beating each other up brutally in the proc

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01Live and let live. IIApril 6, 2023 6.8Chise attends her first day at the College with Elias in tow.
2. S02E02Birds of a feather flock together. IApril 13, 2023 7.0It'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 adopt
3. S02E03Birds of a feather flock together. IIApril 20, 2023 7.6Chise shares a meal with her new classmates, but several teachers and students at the College have their eyes on both her and Elias for reas
4. S02E04The cowl does not make the monk.April 27, 2023 7.0Two separate conversations reveal the multitude of revelations that Chise and Elias have had about one another, and the ways they've both gr
5. S02E05First impressions are the most lasting.May 4, 2023 7.4Chise learns a bit more about the history of both the College and her classmates. Zoe's secret is revealed, and a pact is formed.
6. S02E06Better bend than break.May 11, 2023 6.5Alice and Chise to try and sort through their feelings on their complicated relationships with their respective masters.
7. S02E07Slow and sure. IMay 18, 2023 6.8Chise attends P.E. as Elias looks on. Philomela is summoned home. Alice stubbornly continues her training, while Adolf consoles Renfred thro
8. S02E08Slow and sure. IIMay 25, 2023 7.4An otherwise educational and relaxing camping trip with her classmates ends with a terrifying encounter in the shadows of the night forest,
9. S02E09Season's bestConscience does make cowards of us all. IJune 1, 2023 8.2After returning from camp, Lucy is still unconscious and it's still not clear what's behind her sudden loss of strength...this worries Chise
10. S02E10Conscience does make cowards of us all. IIJune 8, 2023 8.0While watching over Lucy, Chise discovers her connection to Seth and their family's tragic history. While a professor seems to have been the
11. S02E11A small leak will sink a great ship. IJune 15, 2023 8.0Apparently, a forbidden magic book called "The Testament of Carnamagos" is being used to rob Lucy and Simeon of their magical powers. But wh
12. S02E12A small leak will sink a great ship. IIJune 22, 2023 7.3It's time for family explanations, whether between Lucy and her brother, or Alice and Renfred. The College is also going through a complicat
13. S02E13Nothing venture, nothing have. IOctober 5, 2023 7.0The College is sealed off to protect the students and staff from whatever or whoever has been sapping magic from victims. Zaccheroni puts th
14. S02E14Nothing venture, nothing have. IIOctober 12, 2023 6.7Outside the College, the witches hunt for the missing book. Inside, the students try to juggle lessons with their own personal goals and rel
15. S02E15Needs must when the devil drives. IOctober 19, 2023 7.0Bored with having nothing to do but study, the students play a puzzle game, but it stirs up bad memories for Philomela and Rian. Alcyone pon
16. S02E16Needs must when the devil drives. IIOctober 26, 2023 7.3Violet and Chise host an after hours test of courage for their classmates by having them pair up to visit various haunted locations around c
17. S02E17Gather ye rosebuds while ye may.November 2, 2023 7.0The mystery deepens as all the students drained of magic suddenly wake up feeling fine. Rumors about the culprit start to rise among the stu
18. S02E18Coming events cast their shadows before.November 9, 2023 7.0Despite their disappointment that the College will be closed through Christmas, the students try and prepare for the holiday party. Chise ta
19. S02E19Man's extremity is God's opportunity.November 16, 2023 7.3Philomela 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 gi
20. S02E20Even a worm will turn.November 23, 2023 7.3Alycone reflects on Philomela's childhood and her all-important task. An ancient and fearsome goddess blocks Chise's path on the way to the
21. S02E21A burnt child dreads the fire.November 30, 2023 7.7While Zoe fights off the werewolf, the other students finally reach Philomela. Chise takes a dive into her dark memories, but as everyone's
22. S02E22Give a thief enough rope and he'll hang himself.December 7, 2023 7.7As Lizbeth's plans near fruition, Philomela thinks about what it is she really wants.
23. S02E23Of two evils choose the less.December 14, 2023 7.3The fight begins in earnest as Lizbeth starts to gain the upper hand, but Chise and company receive some unexpected assistance.
24. S02E24The show must go on. IDecember 21, 2023 7.5Philomela stands against Lizbeth in a final battle of wills.

Season 2 ranked & reviewed