The Ancient Magus' Bride Recap - Recommendations

• Vol: 3
• 2012 - 2013

It is 1586 in England. Princess Elizabeth is walking through the town without an escort. Her father has died suddenly and unexpectedly and she is on the run from Sir Robert, who is trying to force her to marry him. She is on her way to the palace to see her godmother, Queen Elizabeth, to get her help. On her way, she meets a jester named Tarleton. Carefree yet rather cunning, she asks for his help. She cuts off her beautiful golden locks to disguise herself as a young boy and apprentice to the jester. This is the beginning of their travels...and such a turbulent journey it will be...

• Vol: 1; Ch: 8
• 2017

The world of The Ancient Magus' Bride is bigger than Elias and Chise, and many are the folk and spirits who cross their lives' path. Their tales twist together in a tapestry, words like golden yarn, a weaving of memories and secrets. Contained within these pages are new stories of Yamazaki Kore's fantasic Britain, penned by the author herself and a star-studded lineup of Japanese authors. From a Celtic vampire in love with a human, to a gemstone knight, and even a glimpse into what Silky does in her spare time, let this enchanted collection take you to the hidden corners of a beloved fantasy world.

• Vol: 1; Ch: 9
• 1997

• Vol: 3; Ch: 14
• 1990 - 1991

With her talkative crow Jacky in tow, Daisy Louise goes to London in search of Marie, who has been sold. With the help of Glen, a journalist, will Daisy be able to learn of Marie's whereabouts?

• Vol: 3; Ch: 12
• 2018 - 2020

Chasing a faint memory from childhood, Asuka Tsukasa travels to London—and falls headlong into fantasy, intrigue, and the piercing gaze of a beautiful beast girl!

• Vol: 1; Ch: 12
• 2014

• Vol: 3; Ch: 18
• 2020 - 2022

"It has been too long since I reached the so-called peak of magic art. I get my answers before even doing anything... And such a life is boring. So I got an apprentice for myself." The manga is from the perspective of Arietta (Arietta Pelcia) the apprentice, bought from slavery by an incredible, yet bored magician (Theo Elvram).

• Vol: 2
• 2005

In the late 19th Century, England was effectively split into two ‘countries' - that of the aristocratic and rich, and all those below them. One day William Jones, the young son of a rich merchant, pays a visit to his former governess Mrs Stowmar. When he arrives, there is an instant connection between him and Emma, the hard-working and beautiful young maid who works there. After several chance encounters their attraction deepens, but their difference in social status is something which cannot be ignored. With William's father refusing to give his consent to their relationship and intent on arranging a marriage for him with Eleanor, the daughter of a Viscount, there are an increasing number of obstacles standing in their way. In a society where the relationship between a humble maid and a gentleman is forbidden and one is expected to marry within their social rank, can Emma and William's love survive?

• Vol: 1
• 2020

This mysterious man is the duke…!? Julia, the daughter of a noble family, has already had her fiancé picked out for her by her father, and lives in the shadow of her more outgoing sister, Eleanor. One day, Julia falls into a river and is rescued by a mysterious traveller named Dick. She falls in love for the very first time. After just one night of passion, Julia leaves and tries to forget about him, but instead, her feelings only grow stronger. Entirely by chance, she is reunited with Dick at a ball, only to discover that he is a rich and powerful duke!

• Vol: 1; Ch: 13
• 2018

After going through a rough divorce and a bad bout of writer's block, Chihiro drops everything and moves to London in order to study abroad and restart her life. However, this "life reset" is not as simple as pressing a button. Battling culture shock, homesickness, and the issues that come with being a mature-age exchange student, Chihiro learns that re-creating one's entire life is far from easy. Although she struggles with her new environment, she's determined to emerge as a newer, better person.