The Ancient Magus’ Bride begins slowly, introducing us to characters without explaining them, however this is done well. We see their
personalities and develop empathy for them fairly quickly. Its a good example of showing rather than telling with a lot of exposition. The background music
and well done art gave me a warm feeling, which was good, because the show got
dark quick.
Chise, the titular character is a mage in training.
She lives together with her teacher, a familiar named Ruth, and a
housekeeper. By mid-episode a flashback
begins and we are shown Chise’s past. I will not spoil the details but no one
seems to be able to make sense the little girl because she sees spirits everywhere.
Eventually however she wonders into a magic library which is where the episode
ends.
Overall the show seems very solid. The art is pleasing; in a
style that reminds me of older anime. The plot too seems well thought out, and
the world developed. The show is a bit slow paced but that is only a problem if
you have a short attention span, everything else seems good.
I definitely think The Ancient Magus’ Bride is worth a
watch. It’s pleasing to the imagination, and seems to be written with genuine
passion for the craft.
-Gedaemon
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