Manga is read right to left which can take some getting used to for most Western readers. If you are like me and habitually open the book from the front cover, there is gentle reminder to start from the back and a guide on how to read the panels in order. I also enjoyed the cartoonish illustrations of the home's living room and Silky's Diary or the front and back inside covers. The artwork is beautiful and gives a sense of lushness to the world of magic even though the illustrations are in black and white. Chise is a very timid character with a good heart and opens up as she begin to feel more comfortably with Elias. Elias is kind and encouraging with is in direct contrast with his grotesque appearance, but Chise is does not show fear but rather acceptance and understanding. There is a bit of violence but nothing that is too graphic and in a way is downplayed due to the lack of color. There is an increase in violence as the manga progresses though so use caution. There are also some mentions of suicide and body harm.
Book Information:
Yamazaki, K.(2015). THE ANCIENT MAGUS' BRIDE: 1. Canada. ISBN 9781626921870
What next?
This series in ongoing and also has an anime adaptation that stays true to the artwork and story.
For those new to the world on manga, One Thousand Years of Manga by Brigitte Koyama-Richard is an great introduction to its rich history.
For those jumping into anime as well, Anime: A History (2nd Edition) by Jonathan Clements also provides a in depth look.
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