Chise Hatori
main character
OVA
7.9
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- OVA
- Episodes
- 3
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 1 h 12 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- August 13, 2016 – September 9, 2017
- Season
- Summer 2016
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- WIT STUDIO
- Director
- Norihiro Naganuma
- Original creator
- Kore Yamazaki
- Music
- Junichi Matsumoto
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 79/100
- Also known as
- Ancient Magus' Bride: Coloro che attendono una stella, Die Braut des Magiers: Der Mann der auf die Sterne wartet, Jener, der auf die Sterne wartet
- Score across sites
- 8.06/10
Estimated watch time
1h 12m
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Magic96%Female Protagonist80%Urban Fantasy80%Heterosexual79%Primarily Child Cast73%Foreign60%Mythology60%Rural60%Skeleton44%Monster Boy20%
OVAFINISHED2016 SUMMER7.9 / 10 AniList score
The Ancient Magus' Bride: Those Awaiting a Star
魔法使いの嫁 星待つひと• Mahoutsukai no Yome: Hoshi Matsu Hito
Synopsis
The three-part OVA series will chronicle a story taking place before Chise meets the Magus. Chise Hatori has lived a life full of neglect and abuse, devoid of anything resembling love. Far from the warmth of family, she has had her share of troubles and pitfalls. Just when all hope seems lost, a fateful encounter awaits her. When a man with the head of a beast, wielding strange powers, obtains her through a slave auction, Chise's life will never be the same again. (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)
Trailer
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Should you watch The Ancient Magus' Bride: Those Awaiting a Star?
Yes, if you enjoy drama and fantasy, especially stories with magic, female protagonist, urban fantasy.
Fans rate it highly: 79/100 on AniList, with 70% of 29K ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #31 highest-rated anime of all time.
Once people start, they tend to finish: only 2.0% of viewers drop it.
At about 1 h 12 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
3 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Kore Yamazaki
- Director
- Norihiro Naganuma
- Series composition
- Norihiro Naganuma
- Character design
- Hirotaka Katou
- Music
- Junichi Matsumoto
Where it fits in the series
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The Ancient Magus' Bride: Those Awaiting a Star FAQ
How many episodes does The Ancient Magus' Bride: Those Awaiting a Star have?
The Ancient Magus' Bride: Those Awaiting a Star has 3 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 1 h 12 min in total.
Is The Ancient Magus' Bride: Those Awaiting a Star finished?
Yes. The Ancient Magus' Bride: Those Awaiting a Star has finished airing — the final episode aired September 9, 2017.
Is there a season 2 of The Ancient Magus' Bride: Those Awaiting a Star?
No sequel is listed for The Ancient Magus' Bride: Those Awaiting a Star as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is The Ancient Magus' Bride: Those Awaiting a Star based on a manga?
Yes. The Ancient Magus' Bride: Those Awaiting a Star adapts the manga by Kore Yamazaki.
Who animated The Ancient Magus' Bride: Those Awaiting a Star?
The Ancient Magus' Bride: Those Awaiting a Star was animated by WIT STUDIO and directed by Norihiro Naganuma.