The Ancient Magus' Bride: Those Awaiting a Star
A contemplative, visually lush prequel OVA that frames a childhood memory of discovering magic through the warmth of storytelling between established characters.
A three-part OVA series that will tell a story that takes place before Chise meets Magus. Angelica sends Chise some magical supplies, including a gift. The gift turns out to be a book that Chise read in her childhood. Elias asks Chise to tell him the story behind the book. Chise tells him about Miura-san and the mysterious library she found in the forest when she was a child.
Where to watch
Not available in United States — it streams in other countries.
Questions people ask
Is The Ancient Magus' Bride: Those Awaiting a Star easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 79% of series.
Is The Ancient Magus' Bride: Those Awaiting a Star violent? Barely. Less violent than 78% of series.
Is The Ancient Magus' Bride: Those Awaiting a Star scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 70% of series.
Does The Ancient Magus' Bride: Those Awaiting a Star leave you hopeful? Somewhat. More hopeful than 69% of series.
Is The Ancient Magus' Bride: Those Awaiting a Star sad? Somewhat. More sad than 66% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like The Ancient Magus' Bride: Those Awaiting a Star
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Ancient Magus' Bride: Those Awaiting a Star
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Ancient Magus' Bride: Those Awaiting a Star, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Ancient Magus' Bride: Those Awaiting a Star, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Ancient Magus' Bride: Those Awaiting a Star, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
