MahoYome

まほよめ / The Ancient Magus' Bride / The Magician's Bride / Magic Bride / Maho Yome

Genres: Parody
Themes: Parody
Studios: DMM.futureworks, W-Toon Studio
Rating: 6.65 / 10
Rank: #6358
Popularity: #6511
Users Listed: 11,627
Users Scored: 4,144
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 02/24/2022
Aired: October 10, 2017 – March 24, 2018 (Fall)
Type: ona
Source: manga
Age Rating: G
Episodes: 24

Synopsis:

This ongoing television anime presents a contemporary fantasy narrative centered around a young woman who enters into an arranged marriage with a mysterious, emotionally distant swordsman. Set in a European-inspired world where magic is a fading presence, the series explores themes of isolation, communication, and the challenges of forging connection amidst cultural divides. The story unfolds through episodic vignettes, offering glimpses into the evolving relationship between the protagonist and her enigmatic husband as they navigate unfamiliar customs and unspoken feelings. The atmosphere is deliberately subdued, prioritizing character development and subtle emotional nuances over high-action sequences. Viewers can expect a contemplative experience that examines the complexities of human interaction within a fantastical setting, delivered in short weekly installments.

Streaming Platforms:

Crunchyroll

Episodes:

Episode 1: April showers bring May flowers
Episode 2: One today is worth two tomorrows
Episode 3: The balance distinguishes not between gold and lead
Episode 4: Everything must have a beginning
Episode 5: Love conquers all
... and 19 more episodes

Characters:

Ainsworth, Elias (Main) - Voice Actors: Takeuchi, Ryouta
Hatori, Chise (Main) - Voice Actors: Tanezaki, Atsumi
Ruth (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Uchiyama, Kouki
Silky (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Endou, Aya

Staff:

Yamazaki, Kore (Original Creator)

Reviews:

User Shirogari (Score: 6/10):
MahoYome is a collection of 24 short chibi animations. Instead of the mystery feel of The Ancient Magus' Bride, these shorts instead focus on comedy which they do surprisingly well. The events that happen in the shorts are mostly unrelated to the main anime and don't add anything to its story. The animation in the shorts isn't great because it's chibi figures moving around but the colours used are very vibrant which works pretty well and makes it more bearable. The voice acting is just fine and there's often some background music creating a similar atmosphere to the main anime. Overall it can be funto watch if you like the characters and don't mind the switch from mystery to comedy. The entire ONA is less than 30 minutes so even if you don't like the type of humor, it's not like you've lost a lot of time.

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Related Anime/Manga:

MahoYome: Aisatsu (anime - Prequel)
MahoYome Specials (anime - Side Story)
Mahoutsukai no Yome (anime - Parent Story)