The Ancient Magus’ Bride is a well-loved manga series belonging to the fantasy/slice-of-life genre. Kore Yamazaki, the author and illustrator, is known for other popular works like Ghost & Witch and Frau Faust. The manga was first published in Mag Garden's Monthly Comic Garden Magazine.
One fascinating aspect of The Ancient Magus’ Bride is that it has been adapted into both an anime and a light novel. The combination of slice-of-life storytelling and supernatural elements creates a unique and enchanting experience, capturing the attention of readers.
The Ancient Magus’ Bride: Where to read all 19 volumes of the manga series?
: Here are the various outlets where readers can access The Ancient Magus’ Bride. Additionally, for fans interested in exploring this medium, this article will also provide a brief overview of the anime adaptation.The manga series, captured in a still (Image via Kore Yamazaki),For those who prefer the tactility of physical copies, fans can obtain the manga chapters through various platforms, such as Amazon, Books-A-Million, and Barnes and Noble. Additionally, the digital version of the manga chapters can be accessed through Comixology. Thus far, The Ancient Magus’ Bride comprises a remarkable 19 volumes, encompassing a grand total of 95 chapters.
Status of the manga
Panels from chapter 81 of the manga series (Image via Kore Yamazaki)The Ancient Magus' Bride is currently ongoing, but the manga series went on an indefinite hiatus in March of this year. There have been no new manga chapters released since then. As of now, there are 95 chapters compiled into 19 volumes, as shown below:
Volume 1 - Chapters 1-5
Volume 2 - Chapters 6-10
Volume 3 - Chapters 11-15
Volume 4 - Chapters 16-20
Volume 5 - Chapters 21-25
Volume 6 - Chapters 26-30
Volume 7 - Chapters 31-35
Volume 8 - Chapters 36-40
Volume 9 - Chapters 41-45
Volume 10 - Chapters 46-50
Volume 11 - Chapters 51-55
Volume 12 - Chapters 56-60
Volume 13 - Chapters 61-65
Volume 14 - Chapters 66-70
Volume 15 - Chapters 71-75
Volume 16 - Chapters 76-80
Volume 17 - Chapters 81-85
Volume 18 - Chapters 86-90
Volume 19 - Chapters 91-95
Status of the anime
The Ancient Magus’ Bride consists of two seasons. The first season, produced by Wit Studio, consists of 24 episodes. Currently, the second season has 16 episodes, with the most recent one set to be released on October 26, 2023.
Viewers who want to give this series a try can stream the latest episodes on Crunchyroll. Both seasons are available on this streaming platform. However, it is important to note that viewers will need to subscribe to Crunchyroll's paid services to watch the latest episodes of The Ancient Magus’ Bride.
What to expect?
A still from the anime series (Image vai Wit Studio)The tale centers on Chise Hatori, who was traded at an auction for approximately 5 million pounds. The purchaser, however, was a mysterious gentleman concealed behind a mask. Abandoned during her childhood, all she yearned for was a place to call home and someone to return to. Despite overhearing people gossiping about her, she maintained an optimistic outlook.
Following a series of events, Chise found herself transported to a delightful cottage in England. There, she encountered a man whose visage resembled an animal's skull. He was a magus and swiftly became her spouse. This could either be the life she had always dreamed of or transform into a profound and darker abyss that would eventually consume her.
Stay tuned for more anime and manga news as 2023 progresses.