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THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO ALL THINGS MAGUS! Supervised by Kore Yamazaki, this must-have tome is packed with essential information about the The Ancient Magus’ Bride manga series, including early sketches and designs, character bios and encyclopedic entries, author interviews, and an amazing array of behind-the-scenes material. Don’t miss your chance to read an early storyboard pitch of the first chapter, which went through seven separate drafts to get to the final version! Color and black and white illustration galleries are also included.

Her name is Chise Hatori, a penniless orphan troubled by visions. Sold as a slave to an inhuman mage, she is about to begin a strange new life, filled with magic, fairies, and other beings of a fantastical nature.

Chise and her classmates at the College are forging new bonds and friendships, but while they look to the future, the past still has a powerful grip on the older generation--and the futures some of those elder alchemists are working toward aren''t bright ones. Oblivious to the things taking place in the shadows, Chise and her friends head for the Scottish highlands on a training trip...only to find that many of the ancient neighbors who still walk the night there are less than welcoming.

LOCKDOWN! As the College continues its desperate search for The Testament of Carnamagos, the danger has grown so dire that the Vice-Chancellor has decided to put the College in lockdown until Christmas. Through their shared plight, Chise and her classmates come to know more about each other. Thanks to their experiences in the Abandoned Hall, they all begin to change, whether they like it or not. Some grow closer, while others begin drifting apart.

The Ancient Magus'' Bride is a supernatural romance manga series that features a fascinating relationship between a troubled teenage girl and an inhuman wizard. Kore Yamazaki combines a fantastical shoujo style with a darker, brooding tone that is reminiscent of shonen hits like Pandora Hearts and Blue Exorcist . The Ancient Magus'' Bride is an ongoing manga series that includes captivating artwork and color inserts in each volume.Hatori Chise 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 fated 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.The man is a "magus," a sorcerer of great power, who decides to free Chise from the bonds of captivity. The magus then makes a bold statement: Chise will become his apprentice-and his wife!

MAGUS EXPLAINED Building on the wealth of information contained in the first supplement, the in-depth guide to the series continues in this new installment. Chapter-by-chapter notes reveal a treasure trove about volumes 4-6 of The Ancient Magus’ Bride. This handbook offers new insight into the story, the author’s intent, and the real-world mythology that inspired the series–all from a uniquely Japanese perspective. If you’re hoping for a deeper examination of the story of Elias and Chise, look no further!

UNUSUAL SUSPECTS First Lucy was attacked during the College camping trip. Then professor Simeon was caught unawares on the College campus itself. As the victim count begins to rise, it comes to light that a forbidden tome, thought safely stored in the archives, has been stolen–a tome that Elias once glanced through–The Testament of Carnamagos. As the College staff begins to suspect a connection between the two events, Chise and Lucy, a survivor of the Webster Tragedy, must contend with a pack of ravenous werewolves out for their lives!

The New York Times bestselling series about a gifted young girl and the demonic sorcerer who takes her in The Ancient Magus'' Bride is a supernatural romance manga series that features a fascinating relationship between a troubled teenage girl and an inhuman wizard. Kore Yamazaki combines a fantastical shoujo style with a darker, brooding tone that is reminiscent of shonen hits like Pandora Hearts and Blue Exorcist. The Ancient Magus'' Bride is an ongoing manga series that includes captivating artwork and color inserts in each volume. Hatori Chise 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 fated 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. The man is a "magus," a sorcerer of great power, who decides to free Chise from the bonds of captivity. The magus then makes a bold statement: Chise will become his apprentice--and his wife!

Now that Cartaphilus has chosen to enter a long slumber, peace has finally returned to the little cottage west of London. But it''s not long before a message arrives for Chise: an invitation to join the college, a society of alchemists. Deep beneath the British Library, the curtain rises on a new story set on a new stage. There, human children learn, think, and grow...but what of those who are inhuman?

As Chise and Elias settle into their new roles at the College, old and new allies alike have lessons to teach them both inside and outside the school''s walls. The Church, the Seven Shields, and a motley array of students... Each has mysteries to uncover.

The Ancient Magus'' Bride is an ongoing manga series that features a darkly fascinating relationship between a teenage girl and an inhuman wizard. Chise has come face to face with the person responsible for the brutal killings at a nearby churchyard–and to her shock, it’s someone she recognizes from her visions of the tragedy at Ulthar! Appalled by the realization that the alchemist who wrought such horrors is still up to his old tricks, Chise must act to stop him. But in order to control her dangerous powers as a sleigh beggy, she’ll need all the help she can get.

The world of The Ancient Magus'' Bride is bigger than Elias and Chise, and many are the folk and spirits who cross their lives'' path. Their tales twist together in a tapestry, words like golden yarn, a weaving of memories and secrets. Contained within these pages are new stories of Kore Yamazaki''s fantastic Britain, penned by the author herself and a star-studded lineup of Japanese authors. From a Celtic vampire in love with a human, to a gemstone knight, and even a glimpse into what Silky does in her spare time, let this enchanted collection take you to the hidden corners of a beloved fantasy world.

BREAKING POINT The stolen grimoire was thought long gone, but it turns out it’s still hidden within the College. But why leave the stolen goods so close to the scene of the crime? The College alchemists are left scratching their heads in confusion. Meanwhile, weeks stuck in lockdown leave tempers short, and minor misunderstandings lead to major doubts. All it takes is one small incident for strings drawn tight to snap.

KEEPING SECRETS Many different students from different backgrounds attend the fantastical institution of higher learning known as “The College.” They are the nameless, faceless strangers sitting in the next seat, or living in the next dorm room. As Chise begins to come out of her shell and interact with her classmates, she overhears a certain rumor about her roommate, Lucy...

THE CURSE Chise may have stopped the dragon’s rampage, but at a great cost: she has been cursed, and a dragon’s curse is unbreakable! Chise and Elias are visited by Marielle the witch, whose fellow witches claim to know the secret to helping Chise. There’s one catch–in exchange for their aid, Chise must join the witches’ coven.

A New York Times Manga Best Seller! And don’t miss the new spin-off series! Hatori Chise 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. The man is a “magus,” a sorcerer of great power, who decides to free Chise from the bonds of captivity. The magus then makes a bold statement: Chise will become his apprentice–and his bride!

The New York Times bestselling series about a gifted young girl and the demonic sorcerer who takes her in. The Ancient Magus'' Bride is a supernatural romance manga series that features a fascinating relationship between a troubled teenage girl and an inhuman wizard. Kore Yamazaki combines a fantastical shoujo style with a darker, brooding tone that is reminiscent of shonen hits like Pandora Hearts and Blue Exorcist.The Ancient Magus'' Bride is an ongoing manga series that includes captivating artwork and color inserts in each volume.Hatori Chise 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 fated 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.The man is a "magus," a sorcerer of great power, who decides to free Chise from the bonds of captivity. The magus then makes a bold statement: Chise will become his apprentice-and his wife!

Great power comes at a price... Chise Hatori’s life has recently undergone shocking change. As a sleigh beggy—a person capable of generating and wielding tremendous magical power—she has transformed from an unwanted child to a magician’s apprentice who has been introduced to fae royalty. But Chise’s newly discovered abilities also mean a cruel fate awaits her.

Hatori Chise 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 fated 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. The man is a "magus," a sorcerer of great power, who decides to free Chise from the bonds of captivity. The magus then makes a bold statement: Chise will become his apprentice -- and his wife!

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. The man is a "magus,"a sorcerer of great power, who decides to free Chise from the bonds of captivity. The magus then makes a bold statement: Chise will become his apprentice-and his bride!

A Deal with the Devil Elias hoped to break the deadly draconic curse that weighs upon Chise–but his methods have created a rift between them. Now Chise prepares to make a gamble of her own: What could she possibly hope to gain from a bargain with Cartaphilus? It is a time of curses cast and forks in the road. Will the paths of master and apprentice soon diverge...?

Giselle and her comrades fight to get Ao back, but they struggle to get past Flamme''s Albert and Pain''s fierce resistance. Meanwhile, Ao wanders the depths of his memories and the past he''d forgotten is finally restored to him. Lost beneath deep, stagnant waters, the black painting Ao created so long ago is trying to blot out the world.

Flamme spreads a curse that turns an alchemist''s pride into binding shackles. Giselle and Ao make for Tour Maine-Montparnasse, hoping to find the source of this devasting magic. Facing Albert atop that modern steel tower, will Ao be able to find and rewrite the curse?!

Blanche''s hatred is so great it threatens to blot out even Giselle in her dragon form. Giselle, Ao, and the others are backed into a corner by that overwhelming power, unable to do anything. But then rescue arrives from an unexpected quadrant--the commune that everyone thought was sitting this battle out, Wadjet Bibliotheque!

Changelings do it all, from mediating underworld backroom deals to tackling a bad case of lovesickness. Now, while raising the baby dragon they accidentally hatched, the faerie Jack Flash and her human brother Larry take on some new cases. But of course, none of them will go as planned!

Jack and Larry have accepted a job from the mage Echos to retrieve a stolen dragon egg. With both human and fae help, they learn of an actress held captive in a run-down theater and the "gemstone" necklace she was given. The detectives search for their quarry, but someone else has beaten them to her. Now pursued by men in black suits, Jack and Larry must find the egg, the actress, and the truth.

Paris, France. Ao is a young orphan of Japanese descent who longs to become an artist. Into his life comes Giselle, a mage who is as powerful--and as inhuman--as Thorn. She sees Ao''s potential and takes him as her groom. Under her wing, he learns about the wider world and all the colors in it. An all-new The Ancient Magus'' Bride spin-off!

REUNIONS AND DEPARTURES With the help of Marion and Nico the homunculus, Johanna reaches the great belfry where Mephistopheles’ head is kept. Johanna is nearly finished with the century-long game she’s played with her demonic companion, but with Johanna’s body slowly shrinking away and the church stopping at nothing to prevent her unholy reunion, will she accomplish her goal before it’s too late? FINAL VOLUME

Deskripsi Produk The Ancient Magus'' Bride, atau dikenal dengan judul Mahō Tsukai no Yome adalah serial manga Jepang yang ditulis dan diilustrasikan oleh Kore Yamazaki. Komik ini diserialkan di majalah Monthly Comic Garden, Mag Garden dan dilisensikan di Amerika Utara oleh Seven Seas Entertainment. Tiga bagian prekuel anime OVA diproduksi oleh Wit Studio dan serial televisi anime ditayangkan dari Oktober 2017 hingga Maret 2018. Seri OVA tiga bagian asli oleh Studio Kafka dirilis pada September 2021. Musim kedua juga oleh Studio Kafka ditetapkan tayang perdana pada April 2023. The Ancient Magus'' Bride mengisahkan tentang Chise Hatori, seorang yatim piatu yang memutuskan untuk menjual dirinya di pelelangan agar orang lain menerimanya dan memiliki tempat baru untuk disebut rumah. Pada pelelangan di London, dia dijual seharga lima juta pound kepada Elias Ainsworth, seorang humanoid setinggi tujuh kaki dengan tengkorak binatang sebagai kepalanya. Magus, yang tampaknya lebih dekat dengan iblis daripada manusia, membawakannya cahaya yang dia cari dengan putus asa atau menenggelamkannya dalam bayang-bayang yang lebih dalam di negara barunya, Inggris Raya. Serial ini berkaitan dengan alur cerita irisan kehidupan romantis dalam cahaya surealis dan supernatural. Sinopsis Chise Hatori, gadis berusia 15 tahun yang tidak pernah merasa hidupnya beruntung sejak kedua orangtuanya meninggal dunia. Suatu hari, dia dibeli oleh seorang penyihir berkepala tengkorak di acara pelelangan. Ketika sang penyihir menyambut Chise ke dalam kehidupannya, jarum yang telah berhenti di hati Chise pun perlahan mulai bergerak. Details Judul : The Ancient Magus'' Bride 1 Rating : 17+ Cerita & Ilustrasi : Kore Yamazaki Tebal : 176 halaman Format : Soft Cover Tanggal Terbit : Februari 2019 Dimensi : 17 x 11 cm

The Ancient Magus'' Bride adalah serial manga yang ditulis dan diilustrasikan oleh Kore Yamazaki. Serial ini pertama kali diserialkan di Mag Garden''s Monthly Comic Blade dari 30 November 2013, hingga 1 September 2014, ketika majalah tersebut berhenti diterbitkan. Serial ini dipindahkan ke majalah Monthly Comic Garden yang baru, sementara juga terus dirilis di situs web Monthly Comic Blade. Penerbit M&C! melisensikan serial ini untuk diterbitkan di Indonesia. Sinopsis: Chise kembali mengunjungi “Sarang Naga” atas ajakan Lindel. Selagi membuat tongkat sihir di sana, ia diceritakan banyak hal, termasuk masa lalu Elias yang kelam. Bagaimana perasaan Chise saat mendengar hal tersebut? Lalu, Elias pun mengaku merasakan hal yang berbeda saat Chise tidak berada di sampingnya. Perasaan apakah itu…? Karakter: Chise Hatori adalah remaja dan calon pengantin Elias Ainsworth. Ayah dan saudara laki-lakinya meninggalkan keluarga ketika dia masih muda, dan ibunya bunuh diri di depannya menyebabkan dia merasa tidak diinginkan oleh kerabatnya. Dia menjual dirinya sebagai budak, agar seseorang menerimanya. Elias Ainsworth Juga dikenal sebagai "Pilum Muralis" (lit. "Tombak Dinding"), Anak Duri, dan Penyihir Berduri. Dia adalah master dan tunangan Chise, pernah magang di Master Lindenbaum. Makhluk dengan elemen fae dan manusia, asal-usulnya adalah sebuah misteri. Disclaimer Cerita dalam komik ini mengandung materi yang diperuntukkan untuk pembaca 13 tahun ke atas. Tidak dianjurkan untuk dibaca anak-anak di bawah umur 13 tahun.

Disclaimer Cerita dalam komik ini mengandung materi yang diperuntukkan untuk pembaca 13 tahun ke atas. Tidak dianjurkan untuk dibaca anak-anak di bawah umur 13 tahun. The Ancient Magus'' Bride adalah serial manga yang ditulis dan diilustrasikan oleh Kore Yamazaki. Serial ini pertama kali diserialkan di Mag Garden''s Monthly Comic Blade dari 30 November 2013, hingga 1 September 2014, ketika majalah tersebut berhenti diterbitkan. Serial ini dipindahkan ke majalah Monthly Comic Garden yang baru, sementara juga terus dirilis di situs web Monthly Comic Blade. Penerbit M&C! melisensikan serial ini untuk diterbitkan di Indonesia. Sinopsis: Setelah mengetahui bermacam-macam perasaan peri dan manusia serta jalan yang ditempuh oleh mereka, Chise pun memutuskan untuk mulai melangkah sendiri. Di saat yang bersamaan, dia menerima sepucuk surat dari Inggris. Apa sebenarnya yang diinginkan oleh orang yang mengirimkan surat itu? Lalu, tidak disangka Chise bertemu dengan teman baru! Siapakah dia…? Karakter: Chise Hatori adalah remaja dan calon pengantin Elias Ainsworth. Ayah dan saudara laki-lakinya meninggalkan keluarga ketika dia masih muda, dan ibunya bunuh diri di depannya menyebabkan dia merasa tidak diinginkan oleh kerabatnya. Dia menjual dirinya sebagai budak, agar seseorang menerimanya. Elias Ainsworth Juga dikenal sebagai "Pilum Muralis" (lit. "Tombak Dinding"), Anak Duri, dan Penyihir Berduri. Dia adalah master dan tunangan Chise, pernah magang di Master Lindenbaum. Makhluk dengan elemen fae dan manusia, asal-usulnya adalah sebuah misteri.

Untuk pertama kalinya, Chise mendapatkan teman normal dalam hidupnya. Melihat hal itu, Elias dibuat bingung dengan emosi baru yang meluap dalam dirinya. Sementara itu, tangan jahat Cartaphilus membawa ancaman pada Lindel dan para naga di Negeri Naga. Chise dan yang lainnya pun berusaha untuk menyelamatkan keadaan, meskipun harus mengorbankan nyawa...

Berbagai macam siswa berkumpul di “Akademi”. Anak-anak yang tidak saling mengenal menjalani hidup sehari-hari di bawah satu atap dan belajar mengenai Alkimia juga ilmu lainnya. Chise pun belajar untuk berhubungan dengan mereka dengan caranya sendiri. Hari-hari damai yang berbeda dengan biasanya pun ia jalani bersama Elias . Di tengah kehidupannya yang berbeda itu, Chise mendengar sebuah rumor tentang Lucy...

Chise memulai kehidupan barunya di Akademi sebagai siswa pengamat. Di Akademi, tidak hanya Chise yang belajar mengenai hal baru, tapi Elias juga mulai merasakan perubahan dalam dirinya. Di Akademi, Chise bertemu teman-teman baru dengan keunikannya masing-masing, bahkan saling berbagi rahasia! Perubahan apa yang akan dibawa oleh orang-orang tersebut di kehidupan Chise dan Elias?

Chise memiliki kekuatan yang dahsyat sebagai seorang “Sleigh Beggy”. Namun, ia harus menghadapi takdir yang sangat kejam sebagai harga dari kekuatan itu. Lalu di hadapannya muncul Alkemis yang pernah dlihatnya di Ulthar. Elias pun mengerahkan kekuatannya sebagai “Pilum Murale” dan merubah wujudnya di hadapan Chise untuk pertama kalinya.

Setelah insiden dengan Cartaphilus, kehidupan Chise mulai tenang kembali. Chise dan Elias pun memutuskan untuk bergabung ke dalam “Akademi”, oganisasi kerja sama para Alkemis... Manusia belajar, berpikir, dan berkembang... Lalu, apa yang akan terjadi pada makhluk yang bukan manusia? Inilah kisah Chise, Elias, dan kawa-kawan dalam babak kehidupan yang baru!