# The Ancient Magus Bride Watch Order

Also known as: The Ancient Magus' Bride: Those Awaiting a Star, Mahoutsukai no Yome: Hoshi Matsu Hito
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Last updated: 2026-09-16
Maintained by the AnimeChrono community. 9 entries in chronological viewing order.

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.

## The order

1. The Ancient Magus' Bride: Those Awaiting a Star OVA (OVA) — optional
2. MahoYome: Aisatsu (OVA) — optional
3. The Ancient Magus Bride: Episodes 1-24
4. MahoYome: Episodes 1-24
5. The Ancient Magus Bride Recap Special (OVA) — optional
6. The Ancient Magus Bride: Gakuin-hen ONA (OVA) — optional
7. The Ancient Magus' Bride: The Boy from the West and the Knight of the Blue Storm (OVA)
8. The Ancient Magus' Bride Season 2: Episodes 1–12
9. The Ancient Magus' Bride Season 2 Part 2: Episodes 1–12

## FAQ

**What is the correct order to watch The Ancient Magus Bride?**

Start with The Ancient Magus' Bride: Those Awaiting a Star OVA, then continue with MahoYome: Aisatsu, Episodes 1-24 (The Ancient Magus Bride), Episodes 1-24 (MahoYome), The Ancient Magus Bride Recap Special, and The Ancient Magus Bride: Gakuin-hen ONA, followed by 3 more entries. The full The Ancient Magus Bride watch order on this page has 9 entries across 9 series, listed in chronological viewing order.

**How many episodes is The Ancient Magus Bride?**

The Ancient Magus Bride has 72 TV episodes in this order, plus 5 OVAs.

**Can I skip anything in The Ancient Magus Bride?**

Yes. 4 entries are marked optional: The Ancient Magus' Bride: Those Awaiting a Star OVA, MahoYome: Aisatsu, The Ancient Magus Bride Recap Special, and The Ancient Magus Bride: Gakuin-hen ONA. Everything else is part of the main story.

**Is The Ancient Magus Bride finished?**

Yes. The Ancient Magus Bride has finished airing, and this order covers everything released so far in chronological viewing order.

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