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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!
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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!
Cast, crew and production details
Ryota TakeuchiElias Ainsworth (voice)
Koki UchiyamaRuth (voice)
Minami TsudaLucy Webster (voice)
Maki KawasePhilomela Sergeant (voice)
Seiichiro YamashitaRían Scrimgeour (voice)
Daiki KobayashiZoe Ivy (voice)
Reina UedaVeronica Rickenbacker (voice)
Koutaro NishiyamaIsaac Farrar (voice)
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Episode 1
Chise attends her first day at the College with Elias in tow.
Directed by Kazuaki TerasawaWritten by Aya TakahaGuest stars Kenichi Suzumura, Yuhko Kaida, Ayumu Murase, Aya Endo, Mami Koyama, Takuya Masumoto, Sakiko Tamagawa, Arisa Kiyoto
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Episode 2
It's a day of new beginnings at the College as Chise attends her first day of classes and meets some of her fellow students, and Elias adopts a mysterious guise for his first time teaching as a visiting instructor.
Directed by Tetsuya EndoWritten by Yoko YonaiyamaGuest stars Sayaka Kinoshita, Akira Ishida, Daiki Yamashita, Minami Tanaka, Hana Sato, Miki Natsutani, Mari Uchiyama, Shuichi Uchida
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Episode 3
Chise shares a meal with her new classmates, but several teachers and students at the College have their eyes on both her and Elias for reasons yet unknown. Chise and Elias head home for the weekend and Stella drops by for a visit.
Directed by Aro MoritaWritten by Chiaki NishinakaGuest stars Kotono Mitsuishi, Katsuyuki Konishi, Daisuke Namikawa, Kenichi Suzumura, Akira Ishida, Ayumu Murase, Sumire Morohoshi, Takuya Masumoto
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Episode 4
Two separate conversations reveal the multitude of revelations that Chise and Elias have had about one another, and the ways they've both grown and changed. Hazel guides them on a dangerous shortcut back to the College.
Directed by Tomoaki KoshidaWritten by Aya TakahaGuest stars Kotono Mitsuishi, Hiroki Matsukawa, Yuhko Kaida, Sumire Morohoshi, Aya Endo, Kazuki Miyagi
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Episode 5
Chise learns a bit more about the history of both the College and her classmates. Zoe's secret is revealed, and a pact is formed.
Directed by Tetsuo HirakawaWritten by Yoko YonaiyamaGuest stars Daiki Yamashita, Minami Tanaka, Shuhei Sakaguchi
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Episode 6
Alice and Chise to try and sort through their feelings on their complicated relationships with their respective masters.
Directed by Himari TamagawaWritten by Yoko YonaiyamaGuest stars Akira Ishida, Toshiyuki Morikawa, Ayumu Murase
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Episode 7
Chise attends P.E. as Elias looks on. Philomela is summoned home. Alice stubbornly continues her training, while Adolf consoles Renfred through his troubles. The students embark on a camping trip.
Directed by Tomoaki KoshidaWritten by Aya TakahaGuest stars Daisuke Namikawa, Kenichi Suzumura, Hana Sato, Mari Uchiyama, Shuichi Uchida, Mayumi Tsukishima, Seiyuu Fujiwara, Kohsuke Toriumi
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Episode 8
An otherwise educational and relaxing camping trip with her classmates ends with a terrifying encounter in the shadows of the night forest, forcing Chise to rely on her own wits and abilities instead of Elias' magic.
Directed by Kunihiro MoriWritten by Chiaki NishinakaGuest stars Miki Natsutani, Mari Uchiyama, Tsuguo Mogami, Shoumaru Zouza
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Episode 9
After returning from camp, Lucy is still unconscious and it's still not clear what's behind her sudden loss of strength...this worries Chise deeply.
Directed by Tomoaki KoshidaWritten by Aya TakahaGuest stars Junichi Suwabe, Sayaka Kinoshita, Katsuyuki Konishi, Ayumu Murase, Aya Endo, Mami Koyama, Mitsuo Iwata, Yoshiaki Hasegawa
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Episode 10
While watching over Lucy, Chise discovers her connection to Seth and their family's tragic history. While a professor seems to have been the victim of a user of a banned book, a mysterious killer seems to resurface...
Directed by Yukio TakahashiWritten by Chiaki NishinakaGuest stars Junichi Suwabe, Maaya Sakamoto, Aya Endo, Kazuki Miyagi, Sayuri Sadaoka, Mitsuo Iwata, Yoshiaki Hasegawa, Shinichiro Kamio
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Episode 11
Apparently, a forbidden magic book called "The Testament of Carnamagos" is being used to rob Lucy and Simeon of their magical powers. But who exactly is behind it is still unclear. Elias takes care of the matter because he fears that otherwise Chise will put herself in danger for her friend and because he himself wants to protect a friend.
Directed by Tomoaki KoshidaWritten by Yoko YonaiyamaGuest stars Hiroki Matsukawa, Junichi Suwabe, Katsuyuki Konishi, Maaya Sakamoto, Aya Endo, Mami Koyama, Kohsuke Toriumi, Takaaki Uchino
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Episode 12
It's time for family explanations, whether between Lucy and her brother, or Alice and Renfred. The College is also going through a complicated period where other magicians seem to want to harm new students.
Directed by Kyosuke TakadaWritten by Yoko YonaiyamaGuest stars Junichi Suwabe, Katsuyuki Konishi, Akira Ishida, Ayumu Murase, Mami Koyama, Sakiko Tamagawa, Kohsuke Toriumi, Sayaka Kinoshita
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Episode 13
The College is sealed off to protect the students and staff from whatever or whoever has been sapping magic from victims. Zaccheroni puts the students' survival abilities to the test, but with a catch: no sorcery allowed.
Directed by Aro MoritaWritten by Aya TakahaGuest stars Ami Naito, Maaya Sakamoto, Mami Koyama, Daiki Yamashita, Minami Tanaka, Hana Sato, Mari Uchiyama, Shuichi Uchida
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Episode 14
Outside the College, the witches hunt for the missing book. Inside, the students try to juggle lessons with their own personal goals and relationships. Philomela confides in Alcyone, but an ominous message reminds her of her assignment.
Directed by Tomoaki KoshidaWritten by Aya TakahaGuest stars Maaya Sakamoto, Mami Koyama, Takuya Masumoto, Minami Tanaka, Hana Sato, Shuichi Uchida, Mayumi Tsukishima, Seiyuu Fujiwara
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Episode 15
Bored with having nothing to do but study, the students play a puzzle game, but it stirs up bad memories for Philomela and Rian. Alcyone ponders her assigned role. As the rainy season starts, Elias and Chise finally sit down to catch up.
Directed by Yohji SatohWritten by Yoko YonaiyamaGuest stars Junichi Suwabe, Aya Endo, Takuya Masumoto, Daiki Yamashita, Minami Tanaka, Hana Sato, Shuichi Uchida, Mayumi Tsukishima
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Episode 16
Violet and Chise host an after hours test of courage for their classmates by having them pair up to visit various haunted locations around campus, but the evening leads to some revealing conversations.
Directed by Taisuke MamoriWritten by Akimine TakahashiGuest stars Katsuyuki Konishi, Daiki Yamashita, Minami Tanaka, Hana Sato, Shuichi Uchida, Mayumi Tsukishima, Seiyuu Fujiwara, Kousuke Oonishi
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Episode 17
The mystery deepens as all the students drained of magic suddenly wake up feeling fine. Rumors about the culprit start to rise among the student body. Veronica checks in on Philomela.
Directed by Miho IrobeWritten by Chiaki NishinakaGuest stars Junichi Suwabe, Ayumu Murase, Aya Endo, Mami Koyama, Kazuki Miyagi, Minami Tanaka, Hana Sato, Shuichi Uchida
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Episode 18
Despite their disappointment that the College will be closed through Christmas, the students try and prepare for the holiday party. Chise takes another dive into Lucy's memories. Philomela reaches her breaking point.
Directed by Tomoaki KoshidaWritten by Aya TakahaGuest stars Ayumu Murase, Mami Koyama, Takuya Masumoto, Shuichi Uchida, Seiyuu Fujiwara, Kohsuke Toriumi, Sakiko Tamagawa, Sayaka Kinoshita
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Episode 19
Philomela bargains for Liza to undo the seal over the College so she can return home to fulfill her duty. As Chise gives chase, her power gives her a terrifying new form.
Directed by Aro MoritaWritten by Yoko YonaiyamaGuest stars Junichi Suwabe, Katsuyuki Konishi, Maaya Sakamoto, Aya Endo, Mami Koyama, Takuya Masumoto, Kohsuke Toriumi, Sayaka Kinoshita
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Episode 20
Alycone reflects on Philomela's childhood and her all-important task. An ancient and fearsome goddess blocks Chise's path on the way to the Sargant family home and demands tribute that was promised a year ago.
Directed by Himari TamagawaWritten by Akimine TakahashiGuest stars Sayaka Kinoshita, Sayuri Sadaoka, Mamiko Noto, Makoto Furukawa, Kenji Nojima, Ayako Kawasumi, Masafumi Kobatake, Takaaki Torashima
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Episode 21
While Zoe fights off the werewolf, the other students finally reach Philomela. Chise takes a dive into her dark memories, but as everyone's secrets begin to unravel, Philomela hesitates to take her classmates' outstretched hands.
Directed by Tomoaki KoshidaWritten by Chiaki NishinakaGuest stars Sayaka Kinoshita, Sayuri Sadaoka, Kazuki Miyagi, Mamiko Noto, Hana Sato, Mayumi Tsukishima, Mari Uchiyama, Yuuki Sanpei
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Episode 22
As Lizbeth's plans near fruition, Philomela thinks about what it is she really wants.
Directed by Kazuaki Terasawa, Aro Morita, Yosuke YamamotoWritten by Aya TakahaGuest stars Sayaka Kinoshita, Sayuri Sadaoka, Kenji Nojima, Seiyuu Fujiwara, Tokuyoshi Kawashima, Kousuke Oonishi, Katsunori Okai
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Episode 23
The fight begins in earnest as Lizbeth starts to gain the upper hand, but Chise and company receive some unexpected assistance.
Directed by Miho NagisaWritten by Yoko YonaiyamaGuest stars Sayaka Kinoshita, Sayuri Sadaoka, Mamiko Noto, Makoto Furukawa, Kenji Nojima, Ayako Kawasumi
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Episode 24
Philomela stands against Lizbeth in a final battle of wills.
Directed by Kazuaki Terasawa, Aro MoritaWritten by Aya TakahaGuest stars Katsuyuki Konishi, Daisuke Namikawa, Ayumu Murase, Miki Natsutani, Mari Uchiyama, Sayuri Sadaoka, Mamiko Noto, Makoto Furukawa
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