The Ancient Magus’ Bride, also known as Mahoutsukai no Yome, has only 48 episodes and has completely followed the manga. Released in 2017, it has already created massive fans through its gripping storytelling and unique plot.
Whether you are a newcomer or a fan, this anime is bound to get you hooked. Not to mention, it is a total manga canon anime so you don’t have to worry about wasting your time over fillers.
The Ancient Magus’ Bride (Mahoutsukai no Yome) anime has 48 episodes and three seasons. Season 1 contains 24 episodes, and Season 2 is divided into two parts, each containing 12 episodes. Mahoutsukai no Yome has followed the manga precisely and is a 100% manga-canon anime with reportedly zero fillers.
1. Quick Filler List
Here is the cheat sheet of the filler list for The Ancient Magus’ Bride (Mahoutsukai no Yome).
Quick Filler List
Lightning-fast filler list guide for The Ancient Magus’ Bride.
The Ancient Magus’ Bride
Manga Canon
1-48
2. The Ancient Magus’ Bride Episode List
The Ancient Magus’ Bride (Mahoutsukai no Yome) has completely followed the manga and consists of canon episodes which means it has zero fillers. Here’s the list:
# | Title | Type | Watch? | Air Date |
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1 | April Showers Bring May Flowers | Canon | 10/07/2017 | |
2 | One today is worth two tomorrows | Canon | 10/14/2017 | |
3 | The Balance Distinguishes Not Between Gold and Lead | Canon | 10/21/2017 | |
4 | Everything Must Have a Beginning | Canon | 10/28/2017 | |
5 | Love conquers all | Canon | 11/04/2017 | |
6 | The Faerie Queene | Canon | 11/11/2017 | |
7 | Talk of the Devil, and He is Sure to Appear | Canon | 11/18/2017 | |
8 | Let sleeping dogs lie | Canon | 11/25/2017 | |
9 | None so deaf as those who will not hear | Canon | 12/02/2017 | |
10 | We live and learn | Canon | 12/09/2017 | |
11 | Lovers ever run before the clock | Canon | 12/16/2017 | |
12 | Better to ask the way than go astray | Canon | 12/23/2017 | |
13 | East, west, home’s best | Canon | 01/06/2018 | |
14 | Looks breed love | Canon | 01/13/2018 | |
15 | There is no place like home | Canon | 01/20/2018 | |
16 | God’s mill grinds slow but sure | Canon | 01/27/2018 | |
17 | Look before you leap | Canon | 02/03/2018 | |
18 | Forgive and forget | Canon | 02/10/2018 | |
19 | Any port in a storm | Canon | 02/17/2018 | |
20 | You can’t make an omelet without breaking a few eggs | Canon | 02/24/2018 | |
21 | Necessity has no law | Canon | 03/03/2018 | |
22 | As you sow, so shall you reap | Canon | 03/10/2018 | |
23 | Nothing seek, nothing find | Canon | 03/17/2018 | |
24 | Live and let live: I | Canon | 03/24/2018 | |
25 | Live and let live: II | Canon | 04/06/2023 | |
26 | Birds of a feather flock together: I | Canon | 04/13/2023 | |
27 | Birds of a feather flock together: II | Canon | 04/20/2023 | |
28 | The cowl does not make the monk | Canon | 04/27/2023 | |
29 | First impressions are the most lasting. | Canon | 05/04/2023 | |
30 | Better bend than break | Canon | 05/11/2023 | |
31 | Slow and sure. I | Canon | 05/18/2023 | |
32 | Slow and sure. II | Canon | 05/25/2023 | |
33 | Conscience does make cowards of us all. I | Canon | 06/01/2023 | |
34 | Conscience does make cowards of us all. II | Canon | 06/08/2023 | |
35 | A small leak will sink a great ship. I | Canon | 06/15/2023 | |
36 | A small leak will sink a great ship. II | Canon | 06/22/2023 | |
37 | Nothing venture, nothing have. I | Canon | 10/05/2023 | |
38 | Nothing venture, nothing have. II | Canon | 10/12/2023 | |
39 | Needs must when the devil drives. I | Canon | 10/19/2023 | |
40 | Needs must when the devil drives. II | Canon | 10/26/2023 | |
41 | Gather ye rosebuds while ye may | Canon | 11/02/2023 | |
42 | Coming events cast their shadows before | Canon | 11/09/2023 | |
43 | Man’s extremity is God’s opportunity | Canon | 11/16/2023 | |
44 | Even a worm will turn | Canon | 11/23/2023 | |
45 | A burnt child dreads the fire | Canon | 11/30/2023 | |
46 | Give a thief enough rope and he’ll hang himself | Canon | 12/07/2023 | |
47 | Of two evils choose the less | Canon | 12/14/2023 | |
48 | The show must go on: I | Canon | 12/21/2023 |
3. Which The Ancient Magus’ Bride fillers can you skip?
I wouldn’t recommend missing any of the episodes of The Ancient Magus’ Bride (Mahoutsukai no Yome) anime, as it has properly adapted from the manga.
In terms of the OVAs, they bring depth and clarity to the anime. However, it is skippable but not recommended as these OVAs enhance the main plot.
4. Conclusion
The enthralling and mysterious story of “The Ancient Magus’ Bride (Mahoutsukai no Yome)” explores the unique plot of human emotions, magical mysteries and their interplay.
“The Ancient Magus’ Bride (Mahoutsukai no Yome)” sticks closely to the manga, and is completely a canon anime making all episodes essential and engaging for all anime fans to understand the plot and the character development, be they the beginners or pros.
About The Ancient Magus’ Bride
A towering, masked man who appears to be more of a demon than a human, purchased 15-year-old Japanese girl Chise Hatori for five million pounds at an auction, who had been abandoned at an early age and was mocked by others for her unusual behaviour, but she was willing to sell herself to any bidder in exchange for a place to call home.
Community QnA
Q. Why are OVAs of "The Ancient Magus’ Bride (Mahoutsukai no Yome)" important?
The OVAs of The Ancient Magus’ Bride (Mahoutsukai no Yome) are basically the prequels of the main story. They are considered canon episodes and are related to the anime. To understand the storyline better and the characters, it is worth giving a shot. However, if you are someone who likes to stick to the main story arc, then the two seasons of “The Ancient Magus’ Bride (Mahoutsukai no Yome)” would be enough.
Q. What manga volumes of the The Ancient Magus’ Bride are in the OVA?
The Ancient Magus’ Bride: Those Awaiting a Star (Mahoutsukai no Yome: Hoshi Matsu Hito) part 1-3 have covered the manga volume 6, chapters 26-27 and the 3 parts of The Ancient Magus’ Bride: The Boy from the West and the Knight of the Blue Storm has covered the special editions of the manga from volume 16 to 18.