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Name: The Ancient Magus' Bride: Those Awaiting a Star
Rating: 7.4

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

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.

TV-14 • 2016 • 1 season

7.4

Average rating by Bontent members

Age

13+

This three-part prequel explores the protagonist Chise's lonely and traumatic childhood before she meets the magus Elias. The series' TV-14 rating stems from its heavy, mature emotional themes, including a young child's severe depression, feelings of worthlessness, and ostracization. Parents should be aware of frightening supernatural creatures, some unsettling imagery, and moments of intense peril as Chise is tormented by spirits only… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Atsumi Tanezaki

Ryota Takeuchi

Koki Uchiyama

Aya Endo

Takahiro Sakurai

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Substances None 0/10

Language Moderate 4/10

Sex/Nudity None 0/10

Violence/Gore Intense 8/10

Mature Themes Intense 10/10

Sex and nudity in The Ancient Magus' Bride: Those Awaiting a Star

This series contains no sexual content, nudity, or suggestive situations. The narrative focuses strictly on the emotional bond between the characters and Chise's backstory in a library. Romantic themes are absent, maintaining a focus on the supernatural and psychological aspects of the protagonist's history.

Violence and gore in The Ancient Magus' Bride: Those Awaiting a Star

Fantasy violence occurs, primarily involving magical creatures and a spiritual entity. A main character is briefly shown with a bloodied hand due to an accident, and another character describes injuries from a childhood fall. A mysterious, monstrous presence briefly attacks Chise, and a spirit is depicted with a gaping hole in its chest.

Language in The Ancient Magus' Bride: Those Awaiting a Star

Mild infrequent language is present, including exclamations like "damn" and "idiot" used in moments of frustration or anger.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Ancient Magus' Bride: Those Awaiting a Star

There is no use of illegal substances, alcohol, or smoking throughout this OVA. The dialogue avoids profanity, focusing instead on themes of emotional isolation and Chise's difficult psychological journey. The tone is somber and reflective, keeping the language grounded in the story's folkloric and dramatic elements.

Mature themes in The Ancient Magus' Bride: Those Awaiting a Star

Heavy themes of isolation, neglect, and suicidal ideation are central to Chise's backstory, as she repeatedly encounters spirits who feed on her despair. Abandonment and loneliness are pervasive, with Chise recounting being passed between relatives who did not want her. Discussions of death, the afterlife, and spiritual torment are prominent.

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Is The Ancient Magus' Bride: Those Awaiting a Star appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests The Ancient Magus' Bride: Those Awaiting a Star is best for ages 13+. It's rated TV-14. This three-part prequel explores the protagonist Chise's lonely and traumatic childhood before she meets the magus Elias. The series' TV-14 rating stems from its heavy, mature emotional themes, including a young child's…

What age rating does The Ancient Magus' Bride: Those Awaiting a Star have?

The Ancient Magus' Bride: Those Awaiting a Star is rated TV-14. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.

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The Ancient Magus' Bride: Those Awaiting a Star has 1 season covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.

Is there sex or nudity in The Ancient Magus' Bride: Those Awaiting a Star?

Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across The Ancient Magus' Bride: Those Awaiting a Star.

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Violence isn't a standout concern across The Ancient Magus' Bride: Those Awaiting a Star per our reviewers.

Is the language in The Ancient Magus' Bride: Those Awaiting a Star appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across The Ancient Magus' Bride: Those Awaiting a Star.

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