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Season 2

24 Episodes

2023

Live and let live. II

E01

Live and let live. II

4/6/2023·24m

Chise attends her first day at the College with Elias in tow.

Birds of a feather flock together. I

E02

Birds of a feather flock together. I

4/13/2023·24m

It's a day of new beginnings at the College as Chise attends her first day of classes and meets some of her fellow students, and Elias adopts a mysterious guise for his first time teaching as a visiting instructor.

Birds of a feather flock together. II

E03

Birds of a feather flock together. II

4/20/2023·24m

Chise shares a meal with her new classmates, but several teachers and students at the College have their eyes on both her and Elias for reasons yet unknown. Chise and Elias head home for the weekend and Stella drops by for a visit.

The cowl does not make the monk.

E04

The cowl does not make the monk.

4/27/2023·24m

Two separate conversations reveal the multitude of revelations that Chise and Elias have had about one another, and the ways they've both grown and changed. Hazel guides them on a dangerous shortcut back to the College.

First impressions are the most lasting.

E05

First impressions are the most lasting.

5/4/2023·24m

Chise learns a bit more about the history of both the College and her classmates. Zoe's secret is revealed, and a pact is formed.

Better bend than break.

E06

Better bend than break.

5/11/2023·24m

Alice and Chise to try and sort through their feelings on their complicated relationships with their respective masters.

Slow and sure. I

E07

Slow and sure. I

5/18/2023·24m

Chise attends P.E. as Elias looks on. Philomela is summoned home. Alice stubbornly continues her training, while Adolf consoles Renfred through his troubles. The students embark on a camping trip.

Slow and sure. II

E08

Slow and sure. II

5/25/2023·24m

An otherwise educational and relaxing camping trip with her classmates ends with a terrifying encounter in the shadows of the night forest, forcing Chise to rely on her own wits and abilities instead of Elias' magic.

Conscience does make cowards of us all. I

E09

Conscience does make cowards of us all. I

6/1/2023·24m

After returning from camp, Lucy is still unconscious and it's still not clear what's behind her sudden loss of strength...this worries Chise deeply.

Conscience does make cowards of us all. II

E10

Conscience does make cowards of us all. II

6/8/2023·24m

While watching over Lucy, Chise discovers her connection to Seth and their family's tragic history. While a professor seems to have been the victim of a user of a banned book, a mysterious killer seems to resurface...

A small leak will sink a great ship. I

E11

A small leak will sink a great ship. I

6/15/2023·24m

Apparently, a forbidden magic book called "The Testament of Carnamagos" is being used to rob Lucy and Simeon of their magical powers. But who exactly is behind it is still unclear. Elias takes care of the matter because he fears that otherwise Chise will put herself in danger for her friend and because he himself wants to protect a friend.

A small leak will sink a great ship. II

E12

A small leak will sink a great ship. II

6/22/2023·24m

It's time for family explanations, whether between Lucy and her brother, or Alice and Renfred. The College is also going through a complicated period where other magicians seem to want to harm new students.

Nothing venture, nothing have. I

E13

Nothing venture, nothing have. I

10/5/2023·24m

The College is sealed off to protect the students and staff from whatever or whoever has been sapping magic from victims. Zaccheroni puts the students' survival abilities to the test, but with a catch: no sorcery allowed.

Nothing venture, nothing have. II

E14

Nothing venture, nothing have. II

10/12/2023·24m

Outside the College, the witches hunt for the missing book. Inside, the students try to juggle lessons with their own personal goals and relationships. Philomela confides in Alcyone, but an ominous message reminds her of her assignment.

Needs must when the devil drives. I

E15

Needs must when the devil drives. I

10/19/2023·24m

Bored with having nothing to do but study, the students play a puzzle game, but it stirs up bad memories for Philomela and Rian. Alcyone ponders her assigned role. As the rainy season starts, Elias and Chise finally sit down to catch up.

Needs must when the devil drives. II

E16

Needs must when the devil drives. II

10/26/2023·24m

Violet and Chise host an after hours test of courage for their classmates by having them pair up to visit various haunted locations around campus, but the evening leads to some revealing conversations.

Gather ye rosebuds while ye may.

E17

Gather ye rosebuds while ye may.

11/2/2023·24m

The mystery deepens as all the students drained of magic suddenly wake up feeling fine. Rumors about the culprit start to rise among the student body. Veronica checks in on Philomela.

Coming events cast their shadows before.

E18

Coming events cast their shadows before.

11/9/2023·24m

Despite their disappointment that the College will be closed through Christmas, the students try and prepare for the holiday party. Chise takes another dive into Lucy's memories. Philomela reaches her breaking point.

Man's extremity is God's opportunity.

E19

Man's extremity is God's opportunity.

11/16/2023·24m

Philomela bargains for Liza to undo the seal over the College so she can return home to fulfill her duty. As Chise gives chase, her power gives her a terrifying new form.

Even a worm will turn.

E20

Even a worm will turn.

11/23/2023·24m

Alycone reflects on Philomela's childhood and her all-important task. An ancient and fearsome goddess blocks Chise's path on the way to the Sargant family home and demands tribute that was promised a year ago.

A burnt child dreads the fire.

E21

A burnt child dreads the fire.

11/30/2023·24m

While Zoe fights off the werewolf, the other students finally reach Philomela. Chise takes a dive into her dark memories, but as everyone's secrets begin to unravel, Philomela hesitates to take her classmates' outstretched hands.

Give a thief enough rope and he'll hang himself.

E22

Give a thief enough rope and he'll hang himself.

12/7/2023·24m

As Lizbeth's plans near fruition, Philomela thinks about what it is she really wants.

Of two evils choose the less.

E23

Of two evils choose the less.

12/14/2023·24m

The fight begins in earnest as Lizbeth starts to gain the upper hand, but Chise and company receive some unexpected assistance.

The show must go on. I

E24

The show must go on. I

12/21/2023·24m

Philomela stands against Lizbeth in a final battle of wills.

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Season 1

24 Episodes

2017

April showers bring May flowers.

E01

April showers bring May flowers.

10/8/2017·24m

Having given up on life, 15-year-old Chise Hatori sells herself at an underground auction, where she is bought by Elias Ainsworth, a not-quite-human mage, for 5 million pounds. She learns that he intends for her to be his future bride, and her world begins to change.

One today is worth two tomorrows.

E02

One today is worth two tomorrows.

10/15/2017·24m

Few people know the truth about the bookstore on the outskirts of London that Elias frequents. He takes Chise there, where they meet Angelica, who teaches Chise a little bit of magic, but... The true power of the Sleigh Beggy materializes a fragment of Chise's memories.

The balance distinguishes not between gold and lead.

E03

The balance distinguishes not between gold and lead.

10/22/2017·24m

Simon, who is assigned by the Church to keep an eye on Elias, visits with some business. One of his requests brings Chise and Elias to the ends of the earth, where they meet Elias' mentor, Lindel, along with an old race on the verge of extinction. An old one, about to return to the earth, spends his last moments sharing a dream with Chise.

Everything must have a beginning.

E04

Everything must have a beginning.

10/29/2017·24m

Long ago, the humans and cats of Ulthar, city of cats, were struck by a great tragedy. For generations, the souls of those who were at the center of this tragedy have been sealed away by the king of cats. Chise and Elias travel to Ulthar in order to complete Simon's second task: to purify the spirits that remain.

Love conquers all.

E05

Love conquers all.

11/5/2017·24m

To sorcerer Refnred's eyes, Chise is a sad girl, being duped by a mage. But no matter what Elias' true motives are, Chise has no intention of leaving him. Elias was the first person to value her, after all. As she walks towards the epicenter, she learns of the truth behind it. The sight of a boy appears behind the tragedy.

The Faerie Queene

E06

The Faerie Queene

11/12/2017·24m

Chise is deep in thought as she watches the souls return to where they'd belonged all along. More than ten days have passed since the incident at Ulthar, but she is still in a deep sleep. Elias and Simon stand worriedly by her side, when they are met by two unexpected guests: Titania, Queen of Fairies, Lord of Tír na nÓg.

Talk of the devil, and he is sure to appear.

E07

Talk of the devil, and he is sure to appear.

11/19/2017·24m

The dog, with its flowing, black hair and burning red eyes, called Chise by the name "Isabelle." The Church's final request is to investigate a black dog that emerged in a cemetetry, but the black dog ends up saving Chise from danger. Meanwhile, Renfred's apprentice, Alice, is also on the move, looking for the black dog.

Let sleeping dogs lie.

E08

Let sleeping dogs lie.

11/26/2017·24m

Alice sees Elias' changes and decides immediately that he could never be human. Sorcerer Cartaphilius, who is attempting to capture the black dog by manipulating Renfred and Alice, causes Elias to show a completely different side of himself when his "work" hurts Chise. Those who know Elias call him the Pilum Murialis.

None so deaf as those who will not hear.

E09

None so deaf as those who will not hear.

12/3/2017·24m

With the church's requests fulfilled, things were supposed to go back to normal. But Elias has been acting strange since the last request: he'd vanished on the first morning after Chise had spent a night in his room. Neither Angelica's kind words nor Ruth's pure words are enough to put Chise's mind to rest.

We live and learn.

E10

We live and learn.

12/10/2017·24m

Chise and Selkie climb aboard a dragon's back to meet Lindel, to have her own mage's staff made. Frustrated by Chise's acceptance of her being kept as a pet by Elias, he describes the time he found Elias in the darkness. Meanwhile, Elias, who had stayed at home by himself, receives a letter from a sorcerer's college.

Lovers ever run before the clock.

E11

Lovers ever run before the clock.

12/17/2017·24m

Elias, is an odd failure who pretends to be human -- but is it because of his master's words, or because of his distrust for humans, that he stopped communicating about himself? Lindel's alias, Echoes, refers to the to a song akin to the sound of snowmelt, traveling through the wind, causing the blooming of flowers and the dancing of fairies. The magic of the song turns into a mirror the surface of the water Chise peers into. What does she see beyond the mirror?

Better to ask the way than go astray.

E12

Better to ask the way than go astray.

12/24/2017·24m

Lindel finishes the staff that Chise had finished carving. As she finishes, she meets an old friend, who offers her some wise advice.

East, west, home's best.

E13

East, west, home's best.

1/7/2018·24m

Chise and Elias are in the middle of shearing Wooly Bugs, magical creatures who eat cold from the air and grow wool with magical properties. Chise becomes distracted and is attacked. As Chise recovers, she and Elias open themselves up to each other more.

Looks breed love.

E14

Looks breed love.

1/14/2018·24m

With Chise being transformed into a fox, she takes off running into the woods. Elias chases after her. Later, Chise is visited by the Leanan sídhe, who is attached to Joel, claiming that Joel will not wake up.

There is no place like home.

E15

There is no place like home.

1/21/2018·24m

With King Oberon taking Chise into the Fairy realm for recovery, Silke becomes agitated waiting at home. Chise slowly recovers under Dr. Shanon's care, a fairy that was raised as a human.

God's mill grinds slow but sure.

E16

God's mill grinds slow but sure.

1/28/2018·24m

Christmas is coming up. Alice invites Chise out to London, where they hang out together and go gift shopping for Renfred and Elias.

Look before you leap.

E17

Look before you leap.

2/4/2018·24m

Stella, a young girl Chise encountered while Christmas shopping, finds that her brother, Ethan, has gone missing and her parents have forgotten he exists.

Forgive and forget.

E18

Forgive and forget.

2/11/2018·24m

Stella visits Chise with her payment of sweets. Elias, irritated by and jealous of Stella, runs away. Chise finds him hiding in a shadow but becomes worried as he restrains her and seems to want to eat her.

Any port in a storm.

E19

Any port in a storm.

2/18/2018·24m

In the land of dragons two young dragons are kidnapped from Lindel by Cartaphilius. Chise awakens from a dark dream to find, Alice, Renfred, Adolf and college administrator Tory Innis in Elias’ home. They explain Cartaphilius stole the two dragons using a teleportation device he stole from Renfred and want Elias to find the dragons and take them home

You can't make an omelet without breaking a few eggs.

E20

You can't make an omelet without breaking a few eggs.

2/25/2018·24m

As the dragon rampages, Elias tells Chise they must absorb the dragon’s magic in order to stop it. This leaves Chise in a predicament as Elias becomes unable to help.

Necessity has no law.

E21

Necessity has no law.

3/4/2018·24m

Elias and Chise attend Mariel’s coven meeting and meet Phyllis, Mariel’s high priestess. Secretly, Elias is given information that could help Chise. Following the meeting, Chise becomes suspicious of Elias' activities.

As you sow, so shall you reap.

E22

As you sow, so shall you reap.

3/11/2018·24m

Having captured Chise, Cartaphilus begins grafting parts of her onto himself. He forces her to relive some of her worst memories.

Nothing seek, nothing find.

E23

Nothing seek, nothing find.

3/18/2018·24m

Elias earns the help of many, and they form a search party for Chise. Meanwhile, Chise and Cartaphilus relive his past together.

Live and let live.

E24

Live and let live.

3/25/2018·24m

Cartaphilus and Chise argue over their respective approaches to dealing with their own suffering, beating each other up brutally in the process.