The Ancient Magus Bride

The Ancient Magus' Bride watch order begins not with the TV series but with the three-part prequel OVA Those Awaiting a Star, which sets up Chise's backstory before the main show. After that OVA and the short MahoYome: Aisatsu, watch the first season's Episodes 1-24, then the second season's Episodes 1-24 to continue the story. Following the seasons, the recap special and the Gakuin-hen (College Arc) ONA round out the franchise. Watching the prequel OVA first is the recommended order because it enriches the opening episodes, though newcomers can also start at Episode 1 and circle back — either way, this page makes the sequence clear. The fantasy drama follows Chise and the mage Elias, and keeping the OVAs and ONA in their proper slots relative to the two 24-episode seasons ensures the emotional arc lands as intended. This is the correct order including all OVAs for the complete experience.