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魔法使いの嫁 [Mahōtsukai no Yome] #7
The Ancient Magus' Bride, Vol. 7
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176 pages, Paperback
First published March 10, 2017
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Kore Yamazaki
66 books517 followersName (in native language) : ヤマザキコレ
Born in Hokkaido. Also known as Yamao Mitsu.
Born in Hokkaido. Also known as Yamao Mitsu.
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April 6, 2017
I absolutely adore this series. It's full of just the right mix of fantasy, romance, mystery, comedy ... I can't sing its praises enough. And I'd be lying if I didn't say some of the lessons Chise and others learn didn't make me think about myself and my world.
I just want this to go on forever.
I just want this to go on forever.
January 1, 2019
The Ancient Magus, Vol. 7 continues where Vol. 6 left off on it's cliffhanger.
As always the artwork is superb and in classic Yamazaki style we're kept guessing in this installment. This volume centers on the alchemist college and meeting some of Renfred's colleagues there. The dragons are pulled in and so is Chise's past. It's a whole tangled mess of excitement and unexpected twists by the end.
This was enjoyable.
Rated: 3 Stars
As always the artwork is superb and in classic Yamazaki style we're kept guessing in this installment. This volume centers on the alchemist college and meeting some of Renfred's colleagues there. The dragons are pulled in and so is Chise's past. It's a whole tangled mess of excitement and unexpected twists by the end.
This was enjoyable.
Rated: 3 Stars
July 2, 2018
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We first meet Chise, chained by the neck and wrists being passed over to her new owner, a bone-headed mage whose name she learns later is Elias. A penniless orphan sold on the black market she learns about herself, the magical world filled with fairies and other fantastical creatures as well as what it means to be a part of a family. Her new life as a mage's apprentice is just the beginning as it comes with the secondary title of Ancient Magus' Bride...
The cliffhanger from volume 6 was MAJOR! I was on tenderhooks and in classic Yamazaki fashion we're kept guessing! I'm dying to know whose hand that was... This volume though is mainly centered on the alchemist college and meeting some of Renfred's colleagues there. The dragons are pulled in as is Chise's past and it's a whole tangled mess of excitement and unexpected twists by the end!! I totally didn't see any of it coming...
And boy was it exciting! Yes, there's a lull in the middle of the volume as we get setup with the college colleagues but it was certainly neat meeting those that Renfred hangs out with. But mainly I was on tenderhooks like I said about what was going to freakin happen next! This series is so, so good at mixing fantasy, romance, mystery, and comedy with slice of life and a plot driven narrative... you never really know what will come next but even when its an interpersonal moment you are loving what you are experiencing...
We meet a bunch of new characters! I'm not sure if I want to give too much away because its fun learning who everyone is... but we meet a significant other that was super exciting! And the colleagues, of course. But my favorite was a blast from the past... we only got glimpses of him in the first volume and now we learn a lot more about what he does! That was neat and a great way for Chise to contribute some knowledge this time. I found the twining of her past very authentic as was the whole college aspect and the tension between Renfred and Elias over it.
The frames from the situation in the beginning of the volume were quite impressive! I felt like I was there with her and wow, she kept her cool... the art through the entire volume is quite good, of course but I love how the super natural parts come to life! And that is no more true than at the end of the volume when a dragon goes out of control!! I could not believe that end and the art is what TOTALLY SOLD IT!! Really I am so in love with Kore Yamazaki's style it can not be overstated how much I love the art and it makes this entire series.
The Ancient Magus' Bride vol. 7 is the best volume yet! This series is so good and knows how to bank on its supernatural elements and ground them through gorgeous interactions between two mental health stricken souls and the lovely people who surround them. I can't wait to see what that end will bring to bear on Elias and Chise's life together!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Authenticity
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Tension
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Plot
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Art
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October 31, 2023
Mixed feelings here but I think this is where I'm going to stop reading. We had a re-apperance of Cartophilus as a villain who is based on an anti-Semitic medieval myth AND we introduced a character named Adolph? Red flags are going off for me and I'm just not comfortable continuing at this point.
July 16, 2018
How I love old Bonehead and Chise! <3
This volume read like two separate halves - the first half I found to be quite slow and a bit pointless really but the second half was full of action and that cliffhanger!! Damn it...I’m going to have to pick up vol. 8 now.
RTC
This volume read like two separate halves - the first half I found to be quite slow and a bit pointless really but the second half was full of action and that cliffhanger!! Damn it...I’m going to have to pick up vol. 8 now.
RTC
November 12, 2021
More plot and some info about a mysterious villain, which was cool.
However, I really dislike the pseudo-romantic relationship between Chise and Elias and wish the author would stop.
However, I really dislike the pseudo-romantic relationship between Chise and Elias and wish the author would stop.
February 18, 2020
Je continue lentement mais surement cette série qui me plaît toujours dans l'ensemble. Cependant j'en reviens à faire les mêmes reproches, la narration en elle-même est parfois hachée, certaines actions manquent de liants. Le ton est aussi parfois un peu trop sibyllin ce qui continue de me déranger et m'empêche de totalement prendre part à ce qui se passe.
May 16, 2019
Still good, but kind of cluttered?
All of the alchemists talking about magic and alchemy differences feels very info dumpy. And it's making me a tad bored.
I prefer Elias' house setting, and nature - calmer times. But we will see where it goes.
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All of the alchemists talking about magic and alchemy differences feels very info dumpy. And it's making me a tad bored.
I prefer Elias' house setting, and nature - calmer times. But we will see where it goes.
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March 31, 2019FREAKING CLIFF HANGERS!
August 27, 2017
WHAT THE HECK WAS WITH THAT ENDING?!!?!
NEED VOLUME 8 NOW!
NEED VOLUME 8 NOW!
October 23, 2018
Just kinda meh, sadly. The real detriment to manga is their over-reliance on cliffhanger chapters to keep you coming back. I understand that most of these are published in magazines originally, but it's still kind of frustrating to come back to a series and have to think "wait...what's happening?"
This series continues to be little more than an exposition dump with characters. Although this time around you did get some fairly interesting character interactions and they finally seem to be laying groundwork for some kind of overarching story.
This series continues to be little more than an exposition dump with characters. Although this time around you did get some fairly interesting character interactions and they finally seem to be laying groundwork for some kind of overarching story.
May 25, 2021
LA segunda parte llena de acción, va bien el manga
Cliffhanger al final
3.7 stars
Cliffhanger al final
3.7 stars
September 13, 2020
This addiction is getting ridiculous! HaHa! Might be the best one yet! Must keep reading! Got to keep reading! On to number 8 so glad I bought the whole series in one go! Haha 5/5
May 6, 2018
Die Beziehung zwischen Elias und Chise ist in diesem Band irgendwie seltsam. Vor allem am Anfang ist es etwas seltsam und creepy.
January 24, 2019
We learn more about the alchemists and their College.
July 9, 2017
WTF with that ending?! Ruth is my absolute favorite and I want one!!! This series is quickly finding its way to the top of my favorite manga series list. There is so much happening and it's original and magical and new to me. I want it to never stop. Also, who do we have to wait nearly a YEAR for the next one?!?! NOT HAPPY!!!
July 23, 2021
Book: The Ancient Magus Bride, Volume 7
Author: Kore Yamazaki
Rating: 4 Out of 5 Stars
Did I just read an action packed volume in another wise slow and character based manga? I think I did! As many others have pointed out, this is the strongest volume in the series. We get to see all of the characters we’ve been introduced up until this point come together to save a dragon. Yes, you heard be right.
Now, I will admit that this one did feel like of clunky. While it isn’t longer than any of the other volumes, it felt like it had a lot more going on and it did. It felt like we had a so much happening-I’m not complaining though. It is here that we have to remember pretty much everything up until this point and remember just what each character is capable of. Remember all of those slow character developments and getting everyone’s story from earlier volumes? Yeah, those are all highly important here. It seems like everything that we have learned up until this point becomes a key thing in this volume. I will admit that it is kind of overwhelming at times. I found myself pausing in more than a few places as I tried to remember who had done what and try to remember all of the characters. It’s a lot. I think this is where you are going to lose readers who are not used to fantasies with a large cast of characters.
Like I said earlier, I really felt like everything has been leading up to this point. In the last volume, we saw dragons being kidnapped and this one focuses on the characters trying to get those dragons back. In the beginning, it does start out as being our typical character driven and talking that we are used to. However, as the volume goes on, we see the characters plans take shape and be put to use. This leads to some pretty intense action sequences-ones that I really wasn’t expecting from this series. The stakes are high. You can easily see just how high the stakes are just based on the artwork and the way the characters are acting. It just seems to leap right off the page and give you a full sense of just what is happening.
Of course, the ending has you reaching for the next volume because you are left with a cliffhanger and you will have to see what is going to happen next.
Author: Kore Yamazaki
Rating: 4 Out of 5 Stars
Did I just read an action packed volume in another wise slow and character based manga? I think I did! As many others have pointed out, this is the strongest volume in the series. We get to see all of the characters we’ve been introduced up until this point come together to save a dragon. Yes, you heard be right.
Now, I will admit that this one did feel like of clunky. While it isn’t longer than any of the other volumes, it felt like it had a lot more going on and it did. It felt like we had a so much happening-I’m not complaining though. It is here that we have to remember pretty much everything up until this point and remember just what each character is capable of. Remember all of those slow character developments and getting everyone’s story from earlier volumes? Yeah, those are all highly important here. It seems like everything that we have learned up until this point becomes a key thing in this volume. I will admit that it is kind of overwhelming at times. I found myself pausing in more than a few places as I tried to remember who had done what and try to remember all of the characters. It’s a lot. I think this is where you are going to lose readers who are not used to fantasies with a large cast of characters.
Like I said earlier, I really felt like everything has been leading up to this point. In the last volume, we saw dragons being kidnapped and this one focuses on the characters trying to get those dragons back. In the beginning, it does start out as being our typical character driven and talking that we are used to. However, as the volume goes on, we see the characters plans take shape and be put to use. This leads to some pretty intense action sequences-ones that I really wasn’t expecting from this series. The stakes are high. You can easily see just how high the stakes are just based on the artwork and the way the characters are acting. It just seems to leap right off the page and give you a full sense of just what is happening.
Of course, the ending has you reaching for the next volume because you are left with a cliffhanger and you will have to see what is going to happen next.
March 12, 2022
It's been a long time since I read the The Ancient Magus' Bride. I read volumes 1 to 5 back in 2018 and then just stopped there for some reason - odd considering I've actually had volumes 6 and 7 sitting around on my kindle since then; I remember because I bought all the volumes I own at the same time. Fair enough not buying any more, but you'd think I'd have at least finished the ones I already had before jumping ship.
Having now finished the last two (that I've bought, anyway) I can kind of see why I might have lost interest. Not that the story is bad or anything - I actually stand by my original assessment that it's pretty good. What it isn't, however, is very focused in terms of a cohesive plot. The world-building is excellent - we have mages and alchemists and so-called 'neighbours' and it's all explored at a leisurely pace. Which is great, but by 7 volumes, I kind of expect a bit more. We do technically have a main villain, but aside from trying to get himself a new arm, I actually don't know what he's all about. There are the alchemists whose goal is... something, I honestly couldn't tell you. And of course the fae who just kind of exist and only crop up when it's convenient. And all this would be fine, except neither Chise nor Elias seem to have any particular goals either. Chise is just happy to have a home, and Elias is an overgrown man-child trying to figure himself out. Things happen, but they happen episodically; once a situation is sorted out, that's basically it until the next time. There's nothing bigger to tie all these events together (yet), giving the series an aimless kind of feel to it that I can't quite get on board with. It's like the whole series is filler.
I'll concede that the artwork is beautiful. And the translation is as perfect as any translation I've ever read. I probably will gradually work my way through the rest of the series at some point, but The Ancient Magus' Bride isn't one of those manga that I feel compelled to binge.
Having now finished the last two (that I've bought, anyway) I can kind of see why I might have lost interest. Not that the story is bad or anything - I actually stand by my original assessment that it's pretty good. What it isn't, however, is very focused in terms of a cohesive plot. The world-building is excellent - we have mages and alchemists and so-called 'neighbours' and it's all explored at a leisurely pace. Which is great, but by 7 volumes, I kind of expect a bit more. We do technically have a main villain, but aside from trying to get himself a new arm, I actually don't know what he's all about. There are the alchemists whose goal is... something, I honestly couldn't tell you. And of course the fae who just kind of exist and only crop up when it's convenient. And all this would be fine, except neither Chise nor Elias seem to have any particular goals either. Chise is just happy to have a home, and Elias is an overgrown man-child trying to figure himself out. Things happen, but they happen episodically; once a situation is sorted out, that's basically it until the next time. There's nothing bigger to tie all these events together (yet), giving the series an aimless kind of feel to it that I can't quite get on board with. It's like the whole series is filler.
I'll concede that the artwork is beautiful. And the translation is as perfect as any translation I've ever read. I probably will gradually work my way through the rest of the series at some point, but The Ancient Magus' Bride isn't one of those manga that I feel compelled to binge.
November 21, 2018
Solid 3.5/3.74 star read.
This review applies to most of my current Ancient Magus' Bride reads, so prepare for a copy and paste to each.
While the story started off with a lot of explanation to the world and the magic, this series has delved into the confusion of itself, whether that be due to the story writing styles of Japan or translations, as this is a feature I notice in many manga.
There is an emphasis on unnamed issues, feelings, and peoples which can leave the reader confused and distanced from the characters, causing a rift between the reader and the story in that they are too confused and puzzled to delve into the world itself. The constant struggle to cure or keep Chise safe has, at this point, grown redundant. As much as I'm loving the story, I'm at a loss as to how we've made it as far as we have because it feels like nothing has happened. The big bad villain--if he indeed even is one--has been scarce, conflict is based around TV show-styled action and plot, making each book both stand on its own as well as give enough tidbits to the overarching plot to make the reader curious.
I'll keep reading, but I'm worried that the story is going to be dragged out and become redundant and pointless.
This review applies to most of my current Ancient Magus' Bride reads, so prepare for a copy and paste to each.
While the story started off with a lot of explanation to the world and the magic, this series has delved into the confusion of itself, whether that be due to the story writing styles of Japan or translations, as this is a feature I notice in many manga.
There is an emphasis on unnamed issues, feelings, and peoples which can leave the reader confused and distanced from the characters, causing a rift between the reader and the story in that they are too confused and puzzled to delve into the world itself. The constant struggle to cure or keep Chise safe has, at this point, grown redundant. As much as I'm loving the story, I'm at a loss as to how we've made it as far as we have because it feels like nothing has happened. The big bad villain--if he indeed even is one--has been scarce, conflict is based around TV show-styled action and plot, making each book both stand on its own as well as give enough tidbits to the overarching plot to make the reader curious.
I'll keep reading, but I'm worried that the story is going to be dragged out and become redundant and pointless.
August 26, 2017
Slow, fractured beginning; dramatic ending. This volume disappointed me at first. I realize I read the last volume months ago, but the beginning fifth or so of this volume was confusing with frequent flashbacks interspersed with vague descriptors and exposition. Only after the dream sequence did the volume begin to have a driving focus. Then the widened cast of characters were no longer confusing or distracting, but all dedicated to moving the plot forward. Yamazaki successfully tied most of the subplots together into the auction scene where even the pandemonium felt focused—like a wave of chaos moving in one direction. Chise is proving to be an interesting character, if a little too perfect. The subplots left unresolved are teasers for future development.
The art was also excellent, though the best art was saved for the climax. Dialogue scenes aren't super exciting when emotions aren't at play. However, there were wonderful otherworldly touches throughout the volume. I look forward to the next volume.
The art was also excellent, though the best art was saved for the climax. Dialogue scenes aren't super exciting when emotions aren't at play. However, there were wonderful otherworldly touches throughout the volume. I look forward to the next volume.
March 19, 2019
The series is awesome but I didn't like this volume as much as the last one. There's a conclusion to the cliffhanger of the vol. 6 but it's a bit of let-down because although Chise says some wise things and so on, it felt a bit non-resolve. Maybe they come back to it later, dunno.
The new arc starts somewhat confusingly but looks to be interesting case with good chances for characters to grow. Chise keeps taking herself to the limits of her strength despite everybody warning her against it and I wonder how long she can go on like that...
This volume doesn't have the slow-paced atmospheric tone actually, there's quite a bit action and also lots of talking, and not much magic. But it's okay, it brings some variety. Art is consistently good and print quality (of the Finnish edition) is great.
The new arc starts somewhat confusingly but looks to be interesting case with good chances for characters to grow. Chise keeps taking herself to the limits of her strength despite everybody warning her against it and I wonder how long she can go on like that...
This volume doesn't have the slow-paced atmospheric tone actually, there's quite a bit action and also lots of talking, and not much magic. But it's okay, it brings some variety. Art is consistently good and print quality (of the Finnish edition) is great.
April 5, 2018
Elias is in his crazy demon form and has Chise locked in his grip, refusing to let go. This is a great moment for Chise's character as she is mature enough to assess how Elias is feeling, even if he can't. She's able to summon her staff and save herself, just as Ruth shows up to help. She also brews a potion to help a sick Elias but over exerts herself...again...and then is connected in the Dreamscape with the Alchemist for a bit of uncomfortable background. Also, some dragons get kidnapped and the college swoops in to assess Chise and try to scoop her up to study her...but also they need her help to save the baby dragons. Things got crazy at the end there with an amazing cliffhanger of a panel that makes me anxious to dive into the next volume!
January 15, 2021
Being able to read these mangas back to back has been a treat for me.
Volume 7 picks up after the last volume with Ruth on the lookout for Chise, who went looking for Elias as he left her in quite a rush as h's struggling to figure out all sorts of new feelings that have arisen since living with Chise - which for a mage like him, have been a lot.
And yet Cartaphilus is still back at it, still scheming and plotting and while the previous volumes have mentioned bits and pieces of him, volume 7 does a bulk of the work in bringing out more of his story and what looks like something new.
Volume 7 picks up after the last volume with Ruth on the lookout for Chise, who went looking for Elias as he left her in quite a rush as h's struggling to figure out all sorts of new feelings that have arisen since living with Chise - which for a mage like him, have been a lot.
And yet Cartaphilus is still back at it, still scheming and plotting and while the previous volumes have mentioned bits and pieces of him, volume 7 does a bulk of the work in bringing out more of his story and what looks like something new.
February 21, 2018
I spent the first half of this volume trying to remember who the hell all these dozens of characters are and what's going on. By the time the dragon auction began, I felt myself getting drawn in again, but just barely. Maybe I should wait until I can read two or three volumes at a time before continuing with this series.
October 21, 2018
Lol, Elias I’m not sure saying ‘She’s mine, that is what she wants’ is really proving your point of letting Chise do what she wants 😅 However true that may be, it should be Chise saying this, or else I think there is a conflict of interest 😭
Nevertheless I’m very intrigued to know what happens next...what happened to Chise’s arm?? 😲
Nevertheless I’m very intrigued to know what happens next...what happened to Chise’s arm?? 😲
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 27, 2019
3.5*
Každou ďalšou časťou si ma čoraz viac a viac získavajú postavy ako Renfred alebo Alice. Čise sa stále učí a dospieva, no obávam sa, že Elias bol v tomto dieli viac na obtiaž ako k úžitku. :/ Snáď sa do ďalšej časti trochu rozhýbe správnym smerom.
Každou ďalšou časťou si ma čoraz viac a viac získavajú postavy ako Renfred alebo Alice. Čise sa stále učí a dospieva, no obávam sa, že Elias bol v tomto dieli viac na obtiaž ako k úžitku. :/ Snáď sa do ďalšej časti trochu rozhýbe správnym smerom.
August 2, 2019
DNF in the middle of chapter 33. :/ Suuuuuper disappointed by how convoluted this has become. There are so many male characters and I can’t tell any of them apart or remember what they fuck they did or do. I’ll try rereading the series when it’s fully published.
March 14, 2020
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One of the more intense volumes in the series. Still love the series; highly recommend both the manga and the anime if you haven't already picked it up. The art is superb, and the story gets better and better with each volume.
One of the more intense volumes in the series. Still love the series; highly recommend both the manga and the anime if you haven't already picked it up. The art is superb, and the story gets better and better with each volume.
December 28, 2025
i don’t know what it is about this series but i often feel like i’m confused af while reading it. it’s okay bc i like all the characters but i often forget who is who because i read all the volumes so far apart… oh well
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