Series synopsis
The Ancient Magus' Bride: Those Awaiting a Star, also known as 魔法使いの嫁 星待つひと is a Japanese animation sci-fi & fantasy drama television series that premiered on August 13, 2016. It ended on September 9, 2017. It stars Atsumi Tanezaki, Ryota Takeuchi, Koki Uchiyama and Aya Endo.
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.
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Atsumi Tanezaki as Chise Hatori (voice)
- Ryota Takeuchi as Elias Ainsworth (voice)
- Koki Uchiyama as Ruth (voice)
- Aya Endo as Silky (voice)
- Takahiro Sakurai as Riichi Miura (voice)
Guest cast
- Yuhko Kaida as Angelica Barley (voice)
- Misaki Kuno as Hugo (voice)
- Kikuko Inoue as Chika Hatori (voice)
- Aya Hisakawa as Akiko Hatori (voice)
- Ami Naito as Daiki Hatori (voice)
- Honoka Inoue as Girl (voice)
- Yoshiaki Hasegawa as Girl's Father (voice)
- Kyouko Yamaguchi as Female Relative (voice)
- Makoto Yasumura as Shōji Hatori (voice)
- Miyoko Aso as Mayumi Niikura (old) (voice)
- Natsumi Fujiwara as Emiru Niikura (great-granddaughter) (voice)
- Hana Sato as Girl's Mother (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 3 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | August 13, 2016 | September 9, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Those Awaiting a Star Part 1 Chise is the student and future bride of the Thorn Sorcerer, Elias. They receive a package from Angelica in London: mostly textbooks, save for one special book. |
August 13, 2016 |
| 2 |
Those Awaiting a Star Part 2 The magician of the forest invites Chise into his library. Chise is reluctant at first, but they develop a strong friendship that would have a lasting influence on her. |
February 4, 2017 |
| 3 |
Those Awaiting a Star Part 3 Chise continues her story. When Chise left the cottage, she saw Miura's spirit who told her about Niikura Mayumi, a young woman whom he was attracted to, but their relationship could not progress because of their different positions. Back in the present, Chise finds Niikura Mayumi who is now an old woman in hospital, and gives her the book for which she is very grateful. |
September 9, 2017 |
Production
Release
| First aired | August 13, 2016 |
|---|---|
| Last aired | September 9, 2017 |
| Runtime | 23 minutes |
| Status | ended |