Should you watch The Ancient Magus' Bride?
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The Ancient Magus' Bride
Anime · 2017
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!
The sides of The Ancient Magus' Bride
- A neglected girl sold at an auction
- A sorcerer with a beast's skull for a head
- Fairies and dragons in England
The Ancient Magus' Bride is good for you if…
- you like fairies, dragons and old magic in the English countryside.
- you like a quiet sense of awe in a magical world.
- you like a gentle, patient story about healing.
The Ancient Magus' Bride is bad for you if…
- you don't watch anime.
- you can't watch a story that starts with abuse and a slave auction.
About: belonging · healing · loneliness
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