The Ancient Magus' Bride: Those Awaiting a Star

After many hardships in her life, Chise Hatori ended up at an auction, where she was purchased and then freed by the renowned Thorn Sorcerer, Elias Ainsworth, only to stay and become his apprentice. Though her life is wonderful now, the arrival of a picture book, "The Lonely Little Star," brings bac...k memories of those trying times and the loneliness she endured. As a child, Chise experienced a great tragedy: her mother's death. Shunned and unwanted by peers and relatives alike, she has lived a detached and pitiful life. However, the unexpected discovery of a mysterious library in the forest provides her with a temporary place of solace. Through reading countless books and spending time with the kindhearted librarian, Chise slowly begins to feel less alone in the world. But could this peculiar library have a darker side? [Written by MAL Rewrite]Read more

Status:

Finished Airing

Aired:

Sep 10, 2016 – Sep 9, 2017

Studios:

Wit Studio

MAL score:

8.16

Country:

Japan

Producers:

Crunchyroll, flying DOG, Production I.G