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The Ancient Magus' Bride watch order
How to watch
Those Awaiting a Star, a three-part prequel OVA (2016–2017), came out before the TV series; watch it first or after Season 1. Then watch Season 1 (24 episodes, 2017–2018), the three-part OVA The Boy from the West and the Knight of the Blue Storm (2021–2022) and Season 2, which aired in two parts in April and October 2023. The December 2017 special is a recap and can be skipped.
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The Ancient Magus' Bride watch order at a glance
- 1.Mahoutsukai no Yome: Hoshi Matsu Hito OVA · 2016
- 2.Mahoutsukai no Yome TV Series · 2017
- 3.MahoYome Episode 0 ONA · optional · 2017
- 4.MahoYome ONA · optional · 2017
- 5.Mahoutsukai no Yome: Gakuin-hen ONA · optional · 2019
- 6.Mahoutsukai no Yome: Nishi no Shounen to Seiran no Kishi OVA · optional · 2021
- 7.Mahoutsukai no Yome SEASON 2 TV Series · 2023
- 8.Mahoutsukai no Yome SEASON 2 Part 2 TV Series · 2023
Binge plan
How long each way through the franchise takes, what you can skip, and where the story goes next.
Main story only
20h 21m
4 parts, in order
11 days at 2 hours a day
Everything
21h 58m
8 entries incl. OVAs and specials
11 days at 2 hours a day
Is The Ancient Magus' Bride dubbed in Hindi?
Yes. The official Hindi dub streams here:
- CrunchyrollSubscription· Season 1-2source ↗
Crunchyroll added Hindi for Season 1 in March 2023 and later seasons after.
Checked against the platforms' own pages on 11 November 2026. Streaming deals change, so confirm the audio menu before you start. All Hindi-dubbed anime →
4
core entries
0
movies to include
1
recaps / alt versions to skip
20h 21m
total core runtime
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Where the hours go
Core story and movies in watch order · 20h 21m in total · longest: Mahoutsukai no Yome
- Mahoutsukai no Yome: Hoshi Matsu Hito1h 9m
- Mahoutsukai no Yome9h 36m
- Mahoutsukai no Yome SEASON 24h 48m
- Mahoutsukai no Yome SEASON 2 Part 24h 48m
Show as table
| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Mahoutsukai no Yome: Hoshi Matsu Hito | 1h 9m |
| Mahoutsukai no Yome | 9h 36m |
| Mahoutsukai no Yome SEASON 2 | 4h 48m |
| Mahoutsukai no Yome SEASON 2 Part 2 | 4h 48m |
Score across seasons
Peaked with Mahoutsukai no Yome: Hoshi Matsu Hito at 8.19 · from first to latest, the score held steady
Show as table
| # | Entry | Score / 10 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mahoutsukai no Yome: Hoshi Matsu Hito | 8.19 |
| 2 | Mahoutsukai no Yome | 8.18 |
| 3 | Mahoutsukai no Yome SEASON 2 | 7.93 |
| 4 | Mahoutsukai no Yome SEASON 2 Part 2 | 8.06 |
Compare the seasons
The main story part by part: community score (Kitsu), length, filler share, and studio. Highest rated: Mahoutsukai no Yome: Hoshi Matsu Hito.
| Part | Year | Episodes | Score | Filler | Studio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mahoutsukai no Yome: Hoshi Matsu HitoTop score | 2016 | 3 | 8.19 | – | Wit Studio, Wit Studio |
| Mahoutsukai no Yome | 2017 | 24 | 8.18 | – | Wit Studio, Wit Studio |
| Mahoutsukai no Yome SEASON 2 | 2023 | 12 | 7.93 | – | – |
| Mahoutsukai no Yome SEASON 2 Part 2 | 2023 | 12 | 8.06 | – | – |
Filler shows only for parts with a filler list. Scores move as people rate, so this table refreshes daily.
Where to stream The Ancient Magus' Bride
How many of the 4 seasons and movies each service lists. Catalogues differ by country; each part's own links are in the order below.
- Crunchyroll 4 of 4
Recommended order
- 1
- 2
- 3
Side storyoptionalMahoYome Episode 0ONA · 2017 · 1 ep · 1m
Side story / OVA – optional but adds context.
- 4
- 5
Side storyoptionalMahoutsukai no Yome: Gakuin-henONA · 2019 · 1 ep · 3m
Side story / OVA – optional but adds context.
- 6
Side storyoptionalMahoutsukai no Yome: Nishi no Shounen to Seiran no KishiOVA · 2021 · 3 ep · 1h 9m
Side story / OVA – optional but adds context.
- 7
- 8
MainMahoutsukai no Yome SEASON 2 Part 2TV Series · 2023 · 12 ep · 4h 48m
Core story – watch in this order.
Safe to skip
Recap compilations and alternative cuts that retell episodes you will already have seen.
Release order
- 1Mahoutsukai no Yome: Hoshi Matsu Hito2016-08
- 2MahoYome Episode 02017-10
- 3Mahoutsukai no Yome2017-10
- 4MahoYome2017-10
- 5Mahoutsukai no Yome Recap2017-12
- 6Mahoutsukai no Yome: Gakuin-hen2019-03
- 7Mahoutsukai no Yome: Nishi no Shounen to Seiran no Kishi2021-09
- 8Mahoutsukai no Yome SEASON 22023-04
- 9Mahoutsukai no Yome SEASON 2 Part 22023-10
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The Ancient Magus' Bride watch order FAQ
What order should I watch The Ancient Magus' Bride in?
Those Awaiting a Star, a three-part prequel OVA (2016–2017), came out before the TV series; watch it first or after Season 1. Then watch Season 1 (24 episodes, 2017–2018), the three-part OVA The Boy from the West and the Knight of the Blue Storm (2021–2022) and Season 2, which aired in two parts in April and October 2023. The December 2017 special is a recap and can be skipped.
How long does it take to watch all of The Ancient Magus' Bride?
The core story and movies run about 20h 21m. At two hours a day that is roughly 11 days.
How many seasons does The Ancient Magus' Bride have?
4 parts make up the main story and 4 side stories or OVAs.
Can I skip the The Ancient Magus' Bride recaps?
Yes. Mahoutsukai no Yome Recap retell events you have already seen and can be skipped.
Where can I stream all of The Ancient Magus' Bride?
Crunchyroll lists 4 of the 4 seasons and movies. Catalogues differ by country, so check the links on each part above.
Which The Ancient Magus' Bride season is the best?
By community score on Kitsu, Mahoutsukai no Yome: Hoshi Matsu Hito rates highest at 8.19/10. The comparison table above lists every part's score, length, filler share and studio.
Is The Ancient Magus' Bride dubbed in Hindi?
Yes. The Ancient Magus' Bride has an official Hindi dub on Crunchyroll (Season 1-2).