Episode guide
The Ancient Magus' Bride: Season 2
24 episodes · premiered Apr 6, 2023
Seeking answers about her curse, Chise enrolls at the College—a school for talented young sorcerers, many of whom carry dark family secrets. When a powerful book goes missing, a mysterious force begins draining magic from the people around her. To stop it and protect them, Chise must take a risk that pulls her even deeper into danger.
- Episode 1: Live and let live. II Apr 6, 2023 · 24m Chise attends her first day at the College with Elias in tow.
- Episode 2: Birds of a feather flock together. I Apr 13, 2023 · 24m It's a day of new beginnings at the College as Chise attends her first day of classes and meets some of her fellow students, and Elias adopts a mysterious guise for his first time teaching…
- Episode 3: Birds of a feather flock together. II Apr 20, 2023 · 24m Chise shares a meal with her new classmates, but several teachers and students at the College have their eyes on both her and Elias for reasons yet unknown. Chise and Elias head home for…
- Episode 4: The cowl does not make the monk. Apr 27, 2023 · 24m Two separate conversations reveal the multitude of revelations that Chise and Elias have had about one another, and the ways they've both grown and changed. Hazel guides them on a…
- Episode 5: First impressions are the most lasting. May 4, 2023 · 24m Chise learns a bit more about the history of both the College and her classmates. Zoe's secret is revealed, and a pact is formed.
- Episode 6: Better bend than break. May 11, 2023 · 24m Alice and Chise to try and sort through their feelings on their complicated relationships with their respective masters.
- Episode 7: Slow and sure. I May 18, 2023 · 24m Chise attends P.E. as Elias looks on. Philomela is summoned home. Alice stubbornly continues her training, while Adolf consoles Renfred through his troubles. The students embark on a…
- Episode 8: Slow and sure. II May 25, 2023 · 24m An otherwise educational and relaxing camping trip with her classmates ends with a terrifying encounter in the shadows of the night forest, forcing Chise to rely on her own wits and…
- Episode 9: Conscience does make cowards of us all. I Jun 1, 2023 · 24m After returning from camp, Lucy is still unconscious and it's still not clear what's behind her sudden loss of strength...this worries Chise deeply.
- Episode 10: Conscience does make cowards of us all. II Jun 8, 2023 · 24m While watching over Lucy, Chise discovers her connection to Seth and their family's tragic history. While a professor seems to have been the victim of a user of a banned book, a mysterious…
- Episode 11: A small leak will sink a great ship. I Jun 15, 2023 · 24m Apparently, a forbidden magic book called "The Testament of Carnamagos" is being used to rob Lucy and Simeon of their magical powers. But who exactly is behind it is still unclear. Elias…
- Episode 12: A small leak will sink a great ship. II Jun 22, 2023 · 24m It's time for family explanations, whether between Lucy and her brother, or Alice and Renfred. The College is also going through a complicated period where other magicians seem to want to…
- Episode 13: Nothing venture, nothing have. I Oct 5, 2023 · 24m The College is sealed off to protect the students and staff from whatever or whoever has been sapping magic from victims. Zaccheroni puts the students' survival abilities to the test, but…
- Episode 14: Nothing venture, nothing have. II Oct 12, 2023 · 24m Outside the College, the witches hunt for the missing book. Inside, the students try to juggle lessons with their own personal goals and relationships. Philomela confides in Alcyone, but…
- Episode 15: Needs must when the devil drives. I Oct 19, 2023 · 24m Bored with having nothing to do but study, the students play a puzzle game, but it stirs up bad memories for Philomela and Rian. Alcyone ponders her assigned role. As the rainy season…
- Episode 16: Needs must when the devil drives. II Oct 26, 2023 · 24m Violet and Chise host an after hours test of courage for their classmates by having them pair up to visit various haunted locations around campus, but the evening leads to some revealing…
- Episode 17: Gather ye rosebuds while ye may. Nov 2, 2023 · 24m The mystery deepens as all the students drained of magic suddenly wake up feeling fine. Rumors about the culprit start to rise among the student body. Veronica checks in on Philomela.
- Episode 18: Coming events cast their shadows before. Nov 9, 2023 · 24m Despite their disappointment that the College will be closed through Christmas, the students try and prepare for the holiday party. Chise takes another dive into Lucy's memories. Philomela…
- Episode 19: Man's extremity is God's opportunity. Nov 16, 2023 · 24m Philomela bargains for Liza to undo the seal over the College so she can return home to fulfill her duty. As Chise gives chase, her power gives her a terrifying new form.
- Episode 20: Even a worm will turn. Nov 23, 2023 · 24m Alycone reflects on Philomela's childhood and her all-important task. An ancient and fearsome goddess blocks Chise's path on the way to the Sargant family home and demands tribute that was…
- Episode 21: A burnt child dreads the fire. Nov 30, 2023 · 24m While Zoe fights off the werewolf, the other students finally reach Philomela. Chise takes a dive into her dark memories, but as everyone's secrets begin to unravel, Philomela hesitates to…
- Episode 22: Give a thief enough rope and he'll hang himself. Dec 7, 2023 · 24m As Lizbeth's plans near fruition, Philomela thinks about what it is she really wants.
- Episode 23: Of two evils choose the less. Dec 14, 2023 · 24m The fight begins in earnest as Lizbeth starts to gain the upper hand, but Chise and company receive some unexpected assistance.
- Episode 24: The show must go on. I Dec 21, 2023 · 24m Philomela stands against Lizbeth in a final battle of wills.