The Ancient Magus’ Bride: Elias

And so The Ancient Magus’ Bride ends with a bit of compromise. Most of which lead you to believe there could be a season 2.

Joseph and Cartaphilus, they are two different people, have their shared past explored as a rescue effort begins for Chise.

After showing a nearly obscene amount of forgiveness, Elias finally does something Chise can’t excuse and it pushes her to turn to an unexpected being.

As usual, as Chise commits an act of sacrifice to protect or help someone, she ends up making things terribly worse for herself. Something Elias is growing tired of.

As Joseph haunts his acquaintances, Renfred gathers allies to stop an auction of a dragon.

Elias’ insecurities get the best of him and lead him to be a bit abusive. Meanwhile, Joseph is back and up to something.

The Ashen Eye returns to wreak havoc while reminding us how useful Chise’s powers can be.

  It’s Christmas time and in the spirit of giving, Chise receives a certified friend and maybe a blast from her past.

As Chise makes her first demand of Elias, it seemingly might be her last.

Chise and Elias finally get to have a real conversation about their respective pasts, and of course, that moment gets ruined by the episode’s ending.