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The Ancient Magus' Bride (2017)

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The Ancient Magus' Bride
TV-14
Anime
Drama
Fantasy

Hatori Chise, 15 years old. Lost, without hope and without family - she sells herself to a non-human mage known as Elias Ainsworth. Hesitant, she starts a new life with him as his new apprentice.

Release Date
October 7, 2017
Cast
Atsumi Tanezaki , Ryota Takeuchi , Dani Chambers , Brian Mathis , Daisuke Namikawa , Mutsumi Tamura , Yûko Kaida , Koki Uchiyama
Seasons
2

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