Fans of The Ancient Magus' Bride's enchanting atmosphere might want to also experience the manga's magic. But what is The Ancient Magus' Bride manga's release schedule?
Keep reading to find out when we expect new chapters to come out.
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Here's The Ancient Magus' Bride's Release Schedule (So Far!)
Generally speaking, The Ancient Magus' Bride manga follows a monthly, rather than a weekly schedule, with a new chapter out on the 5th of each month.
During the fantasy manga's early days, chapters would come out towards the end of the month, often on the 28th or 30th.
However, after the first 10 chapters, The Ancient Magus' Bride followed a largely reliable monthly schedule, and a chapter would come out on the 5th unless there was a hiatus.
Compared to big-name shounen manga, smaller-scale, quieter works tend to be a bit less prolific, so they often end up with shorter and tighter stories.
Since it commenced serialization in 2013, The Ancient Magus' Bride has completed just under 100 chapters.
Therefore, it has released roughly 10 chapters per year during its run.
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Is The Ancient Magus' Bride Manga on Hiatus Right Now?
After the completion of Volume 18 in March 2023, The Ancient Magus' Bride announced an indefinite hiatus.
When the manga returns, it will be with a new arc known as the Beast Arc that will kick off Volume 19.
Why Fans Should Read The Ancient Magus' Bride Manga
Even if you've watched the anime (so far), reading The Ancient Magus' Bride manga is highly recommended for fans.
The first season came out during the manga's earlier days to the point that the anime overrun the manga by an episode.
The anime gave its own conclusion -- which was then followed quite closely by the manga chapter that came after.
Because of that, some fans feel that Season 1 of The Ancient Magus' Bride wasn't very well-done.
Not knowing where the manga would later lead resulted in the narrative feeling a bit aimless.
While The Ancient Magus' Bride Season 2, which is part of the Spring 2023 anime season, follows the manga, it's also a direct continuation of the anime.
This means that some of Season 1's sloppy bits might find their way into Season 2 also.
This isn't to say that the anime is bad. However, if you're really enjoying the anime and its world, reading the manga is recommended.
It will give you a better insight into Kore Yamazaki's enchanting worldbuilding and characterization, and help you understand Chise's universe a bit better.
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