The Ancient Magus' Bride Vol. 1

New
Illustrated
2015
$12.16

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!

Synopsis

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!

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More Information

Format: Illustrated
Pages: 176
Edition: 1
Publisher: Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC
Published: 11 May 2015
ISBN 10: 1626921873
ISBN 13: 9781626921870
Book Overview: The Ancient Magus' Bride is an all-new 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.

Media Reviews

Bride has what you might call a humdinger of a premise... --Glenn Kenny, New York Times

.. .the execution is so strong that I'm ready to follow wherever it leads. The Ancient Magus' Bride is a generous work, full of magic and mystery. --Anime News Network

Author Bio

Kore Yamazaki is best known as the author and artist of The Ancient Magus' Bride.