The first OAD of the three-part The Ancient Magus’ Bride side-story anime series revealed a new trailer for its second part.
Titled The Ancient Magus’ Bride -The Boy from the West and the Knight of the Blue Storm, the OAD project follows a completely new story by manga creator Kore Yamazaki. The anime is directed by Kazuaki Terasawa and animated by Studio Kafka, a new animation studio established specifically for the project.
Its first part was released in Japan in September. The second part releases in Japan with the 17th manga volume on March 10, 2022, while the third OAD comes out with the 18th manga volume.
▍Synopsis
The anime is set some time before Chise enrolls in The College. The story begins with Spriggan visiting Chise and Elias’ home, bringing news of a strange new Wild Hunt. Another part of the story will focus on Gabriel, a boy who has tired of parting with friends and living in an unfamiliar land and circumstances. One day he leaves his house chasing a mysterious purple smoke and unexpectedly uncover the veil that hides him from the world of magic.
▍Staff and Production
Original Work: Kore Yamazaki [Blade Comics / Mag Garden]
Director: Kazuaki Terasawa
Series Composition: Aya Takaha, Yoko Yonaiyama
Character Design: Hirotaka Katō
Chief Animation Director: Kōhei Tokuoka
Color Design: Yuko Kobari
Art Design: Seiki Tamura
Director of Photography: Mayo Suzuki
CGI Director: Katsuaki Miyaji
Editing: Daisuke Imai
Music: Junichi Matsumoto
Music Production Flying Dog
Sound Director: Shōji Hata
Sound Effects: Noriko Izumo
Sound Production: Sound Team Don Juan
Animation: Studio Kafka
▍Cast
■ Chise Hatori – CV:Atsumi Tanezaki
■ Elias Ainsworth – CV: Ryota Takeuchi
■ Ruth – CV: Kōki Uchiyama
■ Silver – CV: Aya Endō
■ Titania – CV: Sayaka Ohara
■ Oberon – CV: Kappei Yamaguchi
■ Spriggan – CV: Hiroki Yasumoto