--- product_id: 30382441 title: "The Ancient Magus' Bride Vol. 5" price: "91 zł" currency: PLN in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.pl/products/30382441-the-ancient-magus-bride-vol-5 store_origin: PL region: Poland --- # The Ancient Magus' Bride Vol. 5 **Price:** 91 zł **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Ancient Magus' Bride Vol. 5 - **How much does it cost?** 91 zł with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pl](https://www.desertcart.pl/products/30382441-the-ancient-magus-bride-vol-5) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Ancient Magus' Bride Vol. 5 [Yamazaki, Kore] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Ancient Magus' Bride Vol. 5 Review: I loved the initial premise and was intrigued by the setting ... - This series has been hit or miss for me. I loved the initial premise and was intrigued by the setting and mythos of the story. Most manga fantasy deals with Japanese myths and legends. This one borrows from Celtic mythology in creating its fantasy world, and the result is a beautifully illustrated modern-day fairy tale. However, not all the individual chapters or story arcs in past volumes have held my interest. That's why I'm happy to say that this volume has been, for me, the best of the series so far. What makes this volume stand out is that each chapters revealed something new. In this volume, Chise faces a magical challenge that is both emotionally bittersweet and technically difficult for her to do. The consequences of her actions are troubling, but the aftermath takes us to new ground in the story. Even the chapter that is essentially a side story revealed something interesting to me about a minor character. As always, the full-color pages at the front of the book are GORGEOUS. The artist's ability to create a rich, vibrant world for Chise and Elias is one of the reasons why I've kept reading even during the volumes that didn't seem as strong as this one. For all of the above reasons, I'm giving the volume 5 stars. However: if desertcart let me take off half a star, I would give it 4.5 stars because of the unfolding romantic relationship. I was initially drawn to this manga in part because of what seemed like an intriguing romance. I don't mind immortal/mortal romances, and I am usually not bothered by a large age gap between characters. But there's no getting around the fact that Elias and Chise just do not work for me as a couple. I am not entirely sure why. If you look at past reviews of previous volumes, you'll see some readers talking about the fact that Chise doesn't seem to have very good reason for loving Elias. That may be part of the problem. But I think the main problem I have with the romance is the way that Elias seems to move back and forth between being parental and being romantic in his relation to Chise. Throughout the book, characters refer to Chise as Elias' "Fledgling," and talk about him taking her in as a child. And he does treat her as a ward much of the time, as if he were her parental guardian. And yet . . . she is also his prospective bride. If the story had chosen to focus just on his role as her future husband, I would accept their relationship as being an arranged marriage, and I might enjoy the romance despite the age gap. But I'm not comfortable with the way Elias acts like a parent to Chise most of the time with occasional loverlike moments. (Spoiler) The scene with the mistletoe is a good example. The kiss the two exchange is sweet and innocent . . . except for Elias' reaction. If you've already read volumes 1-4 of The Ancient Magus' Bride and are just wondering whether to buy the fifth volume, go ahead and buy it. It's a strong volume. If, however, you are on the fence about trying the series and are trying to get a sense of whether you'd like it, consider that this is both a supernatural romance and a teacher/student romance. Not everyone is comfortable with the latter kind of relationship. Review: Unable to put down - This series is genuinely wonderful. The setting, art, and characters are all endearing in the best way. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #299,252 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #685 in Romance Manga (Books) #778 in Shojo Manga (Books) #1,961 in Fantasy Manga (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars (801) | | Dimensions | 5 x 0.6 x 7.13 inches | | ISBN-10 | 1626922845 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1626922846 | | Item Weight | 2.31 pounds | | Language | English | | Part of Series | The Ancient Magus' Bride | | Print length | 180 pages | | Publication date | July 5, 2016 | | Publisher | Seven Seas | | Reading age | 13 - 17 years | ## Images ![The Ancient Magus' Bride Vol. 5 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81xud2JPahL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I loved the initial premise and was intrigued by the setting ... *by S***3 on July 8, 2016* This series has been hit or miss for me. I loved the initial premise and was intrigued by the setting and mythos of the story. Most manga fantasy deals with Japanese myths and legends. This one borrows from Celtic mythology in creating its fantasy world, and the result is a beautifully illustrated modern-day fairy tale. However, not all the individual chapters or story arcs in past volumes have held my interest. That's why I'm happy to say that this volume has been, for me, the best of the series so far. What makes this volume stand out is that each chapters revealed something new. In this volume, Chise faces a magical challenge that is both emotionally bittersweet and technically difficult for her to do. The consequences of her actions are troubling, but the aftermath takes us to new ground in the story. Even the chapter that is essentially a side story revealed something interesting to me about a minor character. As always, the full-color pages at the front of the book are GORGEOUS. The artist's ability to create a rich, vibrant world for Chise and Elias is one of the reasons why I've kept reading even during the volumes that didn't seem as strong as this one. For all of the above reasons, I'm giving the volume 5 stars. However: if Amazon let me take off half a star, I would give it 4.5 stars because of the unfolding romantic relationship. I was initially drawn to this manga in part because of what seemed like an intriguing romance. I don't mind immortal/mortal romances, and I am usually not bothered by a large age gap between characters. But there's no getting around the fact that Elias and Chise just do not work for me as a couple. I am not entirely sure why. If you look at past reviews of previous volumes, you'll see some readers talking about the fact that Chise doesn't seem to have very good reason for loving Elias. That may be part of the problem. But I think the main problem I have with the romance is the way that Elias seems to move back and forth between being parental and being romantic in his relation to Chise. Throughout the book, characters refer to Chise as Elias' "Fledgling," and talk about him taking her in as a child. And he does treat her as a ward much of the time, as if he were her parental guardian. And yet . . . she is also his prospective bride. If the story had chosen to focus just on his role as her future husband, I would accept their relationship as being an arranged marriage, and I might enjoy the romance despite the age gap. But I'm not comfortable with the way Elias acts like a parent to Chise most of the time with occasional loverlike moments. (Spoiler) The scene with the mistletoe is a good example. The kiss the two exchange is sweet and innocent . . . except for Elias' reaction. If you've already read volumes 1-4 of The Ancient Magus' Bride and are just wondering whether to buy the fifth volume, go ahead and buy it. It's a strong volume. If, however, you are on the fence about trying the series and are trying to get a sense of whether you'd like it, consider that this is both a supernatural romance and a teacher/student romance. Not everyone is comfortable with the latter kind of relationship. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Unable to put down *by A***A on July 3, 2024* This series is genuinely wonderful. The setting, art, and characters are all endearing in the best way. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A must buy, one of the best series out there - ever! *by M***S on June 19, 2018* It's been a very long time since I have been so into a manga I literally count the days to the release of new chapters. This series is stunning, both for it's delightful artistry, but also for it's storytelling. The world is immersive, expansive, and feels limitless. The characters are captivating, compelling, and each chapter just leaves you wanting more. Hand's down one of the most thorough world's I've had the pleasure to get sucked into, the lore is just so wonderful and deeply integrated into the storytelling process it's a true gem and work of art. If you haven't given this series a try I urge you to do so, the anime is also wonderful and follows the manga to a T. 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