The Ancient Magus Bride Vol. 17

魔法使いの嫁 [Mahōtsukai no Yome] #17

by Kore Yamazaki, Fédoua Lamodière (Translator)

Voici que se manifeste la divinité de l'imposture. Le testament ou Philomela ? À présent que les deux ont fusionné, ils veulent s'échapper du collège et pendant la fête de Noël, ils s'opposent à tous les magiciens de l'établissement. Alors que la situation est critique, Chisé et Elias lui font face...

Genres: Manga, Fantasy, Graphic Novels, Romance, Comics, Magic, Young Adult

208 pages, Pocket Book

First published March 10, 2022

About the author

Name (in native language) : ヤマザキコレ

Born in Hokkaido. Also known as Yamao Mitsu.

Reviews

[Yari · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great, and now I've being told that I have to, yet again, wait a whole month for what happens next.
The Winter goddess truly is something else. Scary, scary but I love it.
Zoey, my boy, you better come back okay, i am not accepting anything else.
Now to the scream:
OH MY GOD, SO MUCH HAPPENED, AAAAAAAAHHHHHH, THIS IS PRECISELY WHY I LOVE THE ANCIENT MAGUS' BRIDE SO MUCH, IT'S GOOD
I MEAN, CHISE, ZOEY AND PHILOMENA??? ALL THE OTHER CHARACTERS ARE AMAZING, DON'T GET ME WRONG, BUT THIS THREE WITH ALL THIS SUPERNATURAL THINGS AND POWERS, AAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHH I LOVE IT SO MUCH, I NEED THE NEXT CHAPTER NOW.

[Maria · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bellissimo.

[Ady Weasley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Muy triste la historia de Philomela....en serio odio a su abuela

Pero la verdad este arco no me está gustando se me ha hecho pesado y un poco aburrido

[kaitlphere · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed getting out of the college for this volume . There was so much going on that I got a little lost here and there, but this volume also brought some tertiary characters back in and made their storylines relevent again. As much as Morrigan was deus ex machina, I really enjoyed her chapter and the reminder that Chise is a magic magnet. I also enjoyed seeing Alcyone's backstory.

[Skye (Skye's Scribblings) · Rating 4 out of 5]

6/23 4 Stars. Yeah some of the old magic has definitely returned to the series and I am excited. More, please!

4/23 3.5 Stars. Finally we have left the college and some of the old magic has returned to the series! Now looking forward to the next volume.

[Cassie · Rating 5 out of 5]

NOOOOO THIS IS THE LAST VOLUME MY LIBRARY HAS!!!!!!!!!!!! AND THE CLIFFHANGER IS AGONIZING!!!!!!!!!!!

Man. A Certain Fantasy Fae Writer WISHES she could make faerie content like this.

[Lauren · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this volume so fast. An awesome return to action and mage behavior.

[Mattia Fionda · Rating 4 out of 5]

❗️3.5-4/5🌟

(Recensione relativa ai primi 17 volumi)

Folklore, magia e mitologia (irlandese soprattutto) sono solo alcuni degli elementi che caratterizzano e spiccano in quel sogno di una notte di mezza estate che è “The Ancient Magus Bride” (Mahōtsukai no yome) – manga sōnen dark fantasy soprannaturale mystery di Kore Yamazaki (Edizioni Star Comics).

I protagonisti sono Chise Hatori, adolescente che, sin da piccola, ha conosciuto la paura, la sofferenza e l’abbandono a causa del suo essere legata al mondo oltre il velo e si è convinta di non valere nulla poiché diversa, ed Elias Ainsworth, mago dal passato misterioso che desidera averla al suo fianco come apprendista… e sposa.

Sin da subito, quest’ultimo rappresenta per Chise la tenaglia capace di rompere le catene che la avvolgono. Infatti, Elias le offre la capacità di agire, di scegliere, e avere tutto ciò che non ha mai avuto: una casa, la possibilità di avere qualcuno su cui contare, di sentirsi accudita, degna di vivere, benvoluta, considerata, protetta e parte di una famiglia. Tutte sensazioni ed emozioni che mettono la ragazzina in difficoltà poiché abituata a essere bullizzata, emarginata e a sentirsi strana, sbagliata, portatrice di sventura.

A questa diffidenza iniziale si aggiungono momenti di imbarazzo e comicità che, affiancandosi all’ilarità di tanti altri personaggi, diventano uno dei puti di forza e di riconoscimento dell’opera.

A essere precisi, quello che il manga propone è un doppio (poi corale) percorso di crescita e trasformazione: se da un lato è Chise a dover imparare a gestire i propri poteri, acquisire lucidità sul valore della sua stessa vita (senza però eccedere nell’egoismo), essere felice e scoprire/far emergere il mondo che ha dentro, dall’altro Elias deve fare i conti con limiti e preoccupazioni che poggiano sulle sue spalle da tempo immemore, nonché raggiungere quel grado di umanità che ha sempre desiderato.

Per farlo, il mago deve sperimentare molte delle emozioni tipiche dell’Uomo - positive e negative, come la gelosia. Tutte rappresentate su carta in maniera geniale.

All’evidente, e ben gestito (nonché sfaccettato e più complicato di quanto ci si aspetterebbe), “slow burn romance” si affiancano così altri temi dalla profonda portata emotiva – che affiorano anche grazie al parterre di personaggi che si costituisce con l’avanzare della storia: il lutto, l’amicizia, la fiducia, il fallimento, il desiderio di conoscenza, il valore dei legami interpersonali e della comunicazione, l’essere accettati e l’accettarsi… Tutti approfonditi (anche) da momenti di quotidianità e da side story che non mancano di collegarsi all’attualità.

TW: dipendenze (es. droghe), relazioni tossiche

Personaggio preferito: Silky <3

[Barry Haworth · Rating 4 out of 5]

In my latest catch up on this series, I read it from volume 9 (the conclusion of the Cartaphilus arc) to the end of volume 17. This follows Chise and Elias as they join the school for Alchemists, and follows them as they meet a large number of new characters and learn about the situations they are living in. Volume 17 does not complete this arc, though it feels like it is getting close to a conclusion. I very much enjoyed the story, but there is a *lot* going on, with a lot of very different characters to meet who all have their own back stories and inner demons. Reading any one of the volumes in this set would be pretty confusing, and the story is not yet completed. While I read and enjoyed it up to volume 17, it would be more satisfying to wait until the current arcs are complete (volume 18? 19?) and read it all in one go.

[R · Rating 5 out of 5]

I finished off the series as far as my library has them on offer. I'll have to get the others later, but I think I'll take a little break from the series (not because I didn't enjoy it, but because I have a ton of others to read).

I have really enjoyed this series, and I am really curious to see what happens with the school and everyone that's now a part of the story. At this point, I can start to see how things may wrap up, so I'm curious if the 19th volume is the absolute final volume, or if there will be others to follow.

I highly recommend this series to anyone who is looking for somewhere to start in the world of manga.

[Moriah Venable · Rating 3 out of 5]

I've been waiting for this since I read volume 16.

I was hoping for more answer than what we got. Philomena has turned into a false god with the intentions of resurrecting her parents, though I feel this is under the orders of her Grandmother who wants to see her son Adam again. This is probably why the tome was stolen.

The Headmistress tells Chise not to do anything reckless, while she vacant the school. In the meantime, the dragon inside of Chise has awakened and is seen underground. I am still unsure of that part but I am hoping that we get more details soon.

We do see a memory of Philomena's parents and how they tried to hide from Adam's mother. Philomena is often told that she is a disappointment and they everything she does it wrong. She argues with another classmate stating "if you are going to blame me so much for being wrong, then tell me what was right!'

Looking forward to the next volume.

[Maria · Rating 4 out of 5]

This one was tense and devastating.
I knew Philomela didn't have a great childhood from the past volumes, but I couldn't have imagined all this, and for her story to be laid out this way was heart wrenching.

But OMG.... Chise!! Just when you think you know her, she does something so surprising that I could never have imagined it ever!! Just shooketh!!!!

Plus a lot of the different arc are finally coming together and so many pieces are being revealed in such a fast pace that I can't wait to jump into the next volume

[Kate · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5/5
A truly devastating volume of Ancient Magus Bride. We're getting into the climax of this arc, which is thankfully untangling some of the story points and mysteries woven so far. It's great to see Zoe thrive and have a positive impact. The confrontation in next volume is sure to be intense and likely heartbreaking in some fashion.

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's getting messy, and I'm not sure if it's because of the fact that I'm speed reading due to anxiety or just the story itself. Either way I loved it but it is a mess.
And that cliffhanger. Good gravy.

[Adriana · Rating 4 out of 5]

Things are finally getting revealed and the action begins. Still a little confusing with Yamazaki keeping things close to the vest, but back in the territory of fantastic action that made me a fan in the first place.

[Krystal Caloia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Whoa! A God's help! Background on Philomela...kind of a sad background, did her mother really have a choice being with her father? Alcyone....I know she is supposed to be a "thing" but she loves Philomela so much, I hope she can help save her.

[Mariána K · Rating 4 out of 5]

Action packed and major cliffhanger

I think I'm getting tired of MC's constantly foolish choices. It was kind of nice when the adults called her out on how selfish her behavior is. Almost no sorry progression here, just more battle and crazy.

[Sara · Rating 4 out of 5]

The narrative continues to build toward the climax, with extensive attention paid to Philomela's backstory and motivations. Zoey has an opportunity to prove himself, and Chise and Elias use their skills to good effect.

3.5/5

[Lori · Rating 3 out of 5]

It started as a Shōjo manga and I really liked it, but then it turned into a Shōnen manga that is not that unique anymore...

[Ida · Rating 4 out of 5]

Volume 9 - 17 (chapter 89)

[Natalya · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really loved this and it feels like a return to form. Excited for the next volume.

[Kayla · Rating 5 out of 5]

I always need more of this series! And thank the neighbors we don't encounter things like Chise does!

[Marisa ZK Todd · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love the characters and growth, some scenes were hard to follow but overall I cannot wait for the next volume

[Aurora · Rating 3 out of 5]

I think I like this series less when we have to go volume by volume. 😅 This one especially had a lot of mysterious things happen and gave hardly any answers.

[Caitlin · Rating 3 out of 5]

and i'm back out. Chise is annoying af

[Gretchen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Chise, Elias, and friends try to save Philomena.

[KathleenB · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some interesting progress and struggle being set up

[Loz · Rating 3 out of 5]

Action and drama! Art is still pretty.

[Sylvie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Chisé elle fonce vraiment dans les problèmes tête baissée

[Samantha · Rating 5 out of 5]

The story of Philomela's parents 💔