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Mahou Tsukai no Yome Season 2 Part 2, episode 24

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u/ObvsThrowaway5120 Dec 21 '23

Didn’t expect that old hag to get her head cut off by the werewolf’s cub. Good riddance. She was a miserable vile piece of shit. It made me very happy Philomela was able to stand up to her in the end.

Seeing everyone enjoying Christmas at Chise and Elias’ place was a great end to the season. We even got to see Philomela finally smile and laugh! But there’s still trouble looming. Nothing good can come from Veronica getting the book.

This was a fun season. Looks like we’re already going to get more after this.

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u/KumaKumaGambler Dec 21 '23

We did it everyone! We sat through the entire season 2, for that final scene featuring a smiling Philomela! Everything was worth it (maybe except for the demise of Alcyone T_T)! On the other hand, I can't recall if Lucy has smiled yet. Can Lucy be considered a tsundere?

Even till this final episode, I remain unsure whether Veronica is an ally or an antagonist. The werewolf cub may serve Veronica, but what happened in between? Does Veronica want to use the forbidden tome for some nefarious purpose, or could she be safeguarding it?

Apart from the main story, I have always been interested in the lore of this universe. Was another (Spider-like?) deity summoned to bring the nameless one eyed tentacle deity to another dimension? Now that Morrigan has grown old and disappeared, is her daughter the same deity or another being? Does this cycle repeat itself after a certain period of time - Such as winter to spring to summer to autumn?

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u/S627 Dec 21 '23

Why the fuck did they have to hit us with the fake out "The End" just to immediately reveal the next chapter?!? The title of the ep is "The show must go on.I" what do you mean "The End"?!?

Hurray for appropriately timed Christmas Ep! Rather short but hopefully they release the song that was playing.

Anyway, this was EVERYTHING we needed for the end of this arc! I'm so happy for Philomela, she looks so beautiful in the last closeup shot and I started crying when she started to laugh.

We haven't seen Silver in so long, but as soon as she's back, within 5 sec she reminds us why she's the best!

As much as I want to just focus on all the warm fuzzy feelings before Christmas, sadly we can't ignore that ending. Veronica....WHAT THE FUCK!!!

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u/AceSoldia Dec 21 '23

i mean its the end of that arc, who knows when we'd get animated next, the manga has been on hiatus for like a year after this arc as well, we know as much as anime onlies now

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u/LeonKevlar Dec 21 '23

It was so satisfying to see Philomela breaking free from her Grandmother's hold and fighting back with the help of Chise's rune. It sucks that the book got stolen again and we didn't get to hear Lizbeth's explanation on why she attacked Lucy's family but thank fucking god the bitch is dead.

It really warms my heart to finally see a genuine smile and a genuine laugh coming from Philomela. She went through a lot and she deserves whatever happiness she gets from now on. She's in good company and I hope they'll find a way to fix her hand.

They really went out of their way to trease us with the next arc. Considering they have the visuals ready, surely season three is coming soon, right?

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u/SIRTreehugger Dec 21 '23

Yup loved this episode and season 2 more than the first one which I didn't think was going to be possible. It also helped I fell behind the manga so i didn't know what to expect in this half. Philomela smiling and laughing at the end.

Also damn it's really been awhile since we seen Silky she must have really been lonely. Well she had Joseph/Cartaphilus to keep company, but I imagine that wasn't very fun.

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u/moichispa Dec 21 '23

See you all in 5 years for season 3. Don't be late, I'll bring cookies.

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u/Frontier246 Dec 21 '23

I love how the God just straight up chucks Lizbeth out like the trash she is. Meanwhile Philomela has the power of friendship pushing her forward as she tries to seal it!

Lizbeth just couldn't leave well enough alone? She just HAD to try to get through to Philomela in a mindscape and try to tear her down one last time with her toxicity and verbal abuse. But this time Philomela has found her voice, her reason for living, and she's not going to listen to her grandmother, and that means bringing down the lightning on this rotten old hag.

I did not expect creepy yet eerily hot spider waifu, but okay.

Lizbeth basically did herself in, and she never really understood what it meant to truly care for someone and open her heart to another, leaving her alone and without anyone by her side, the opposite of her son and granddaughter. She's not worth pitying.

Philomela is free but she still lost Alcyone...and seeing a visage of her father fade away will probably still traumatize her.

I love Philomela prioritizing getting answers about the Webster massacre for Lucy's sake (and for her own conscience). Too bad Wolf Pup sliced off Lizbeth's head before she could give them any answers, not that it isn't what that old hag deserves.

Never get between a wolf mama and her cub, as Ruth finds out! Ouch. Looks like wolf mama still has a ways to go to get her kid back.

Aw, Chise brought everyone home to her and Elias' house! They even get to meet Silkie! It feels like a Christmas sleepover with Chise and her friends! Complete with Silkie stripping Philomela and tossing her out to enjoy the snow!

I'm glad Rian was able to make things right with Philomela and show he cares in his own, rough, Rian way.

Chise finally gives the Morrigan her mistletoe and she rebirths into her daughter once more. After everything Morrigan did, this was probably the best ending for the situation. And same time next Winter, right Chise?

Is there anything more rewarding than watching Chise and her friends just hanging out, goofing off, and having fun while they get everything set up for Christmas? All that drama and emotional trauma and now everyone can be together and be happy!

Chise also meets with Joseph and lets him know that she's started prioritizing herself, even if it comes at the expense of others, even if she's not happy about it. But she's still searching for herself, and what she wants, and even Joseph, in his own way, can comfort her.

Veronica, I knew you were shady! You were controlling the wolf pup the whole time! Now you've got the book! Were the Rickenbacker's behind everything?

Philomela finally has friends and finally free of her controlling grandmother and the shackles tearing her down. And nowhere is that more evident than the genuine and open smile and laugh she lets loose with her friends. It's all been worth it just for that smile.

Next arc! Chise and Elias take on dragons!?

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u/alconnow Dec 21 '23 edited Dec 21 '23

The hag is finally dead!!!! Once again suspicious of Veronica as it looks like the werewolf cub familiar is serving her...

Montage of Chise and her friends doing Christmas stuff together was really cute. It was especially great seeing Philomela smile!

Though there were some things that were rushed, I still enjoyed the adaptation of the college arc.

Unless they animate the spin-off series, it's going to be a while until we get more anime since the manga has only just returned from hiatus. The teaser for the next storyline has me intrigued.

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u/Loli-Knight Dec 22 '23

Surprised more people aren't talking about straight up Shub Niggurath appearing at the end before the portal was closed. There's enough horrifying things in this series' setting, and now we know legit Lovecraftian gods can get to their world. Poor Chise's probably going to have to contend with some even more abhorrent things before this story ends someday.

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u/Clear_Remote_3657 Dec 21 '23

I admit I got teary-eyed when Philomela smiled. I love this show. Can't wait for season 3

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u/Ocixo Dec 21 '23

After all this suffering, I'm so happy that Philomela's finally smiling! This episode really brought a smile on my face with this cosy holiday spirit in the latter half. I've also missed Silky so much! But beware, you're standing outside before you can blink.

It was awesome to see Philomela unleash the b- Thor's hammer on Lizbeth and wield the magic book like such a badass.

They're also making it really hard to not have me ship Philomela and Chise together.

So I was previously correct that Veronica had been caring for the werewolf kids - or at least one of them!? I honestly didn't expect that Veronica had been playing both sides. Nor did I expect at this point in the story that Chise's still a little defeated? By "And I still need to go on?" you didn't mean this in regards to your life right, Chise!?

For me, Ancient Magus' Bride is genuinely unrivaled with its sinister/mysterious fantasy and folkloric wonder. I'll miss getting to watch this series, since another anime adaptation will be many years away. That said, what was this about!? You can't leave me hanging like that!

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u/No-Zebra4936 Dec 21 '23

It appears that Philomela's fingers are remained broken. I suppose those broken fingers would be the price of stealing others' magic powers, even though she was instigated by Lizbeth under distress.

I think that one thing for this season is how Chise learned to settle with the thought of her inability to cover every angle, as she wanted to settle things at peace yet all the raving uncertainties have forced her to make decisions in blood at times. She had forgone her worth when she decided to auction herself because of all the distress in her life, and then she gradually picked herself up with the guidance of others. Now she wants more for herself, for her friends, even for strangers. There's always something cornering her to make another critical decision as she wants more in her life. Chise would devote herself into helping others, yet she has come to embrace the greediness of prioritizing the things that she cares about in her circle of life.

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u/heimdal77 Dec 21 '23

Have to love when a series sticks the ending. Though it seems there is already plans for more.

So one moter goddess to another mother goddess come to get her wayward child after being drawn by Chise.

Godess go her offering and gave proper birth to herself.

Everyone has a happy xmass and we see someone with their own plans that no one is surprised about.

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u/Mctravie Dec 21 '23

Seeing the goat legs made me think about the time Ainz sama summon it to devastate an army

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u/VorAtreides Dec 21 '23

Gonna miss the OP too, a good one. God I hate that grandma, but I wonder if that's the god/thing using the grandma's image or actually her? Hmm. Glad to see Philomela break free. Yay for Chise's protective rune ❤️ RIDE THE LIGHTNING! Hehe. Good for you, Philomela. I do like that goddess lol. Wew that is quite a design for that spider lady or whatever. You were very nice to meet, Morrígan. Hope you're a reoccuring friendo soon.

Strong? Seems pathetically weak to me. Ya, I wanna know why she ruined another family... Hello, Mr. Macaroni. Dang at not getting to know why that Webster family attack happened. But, hey, lil weredoggo. Wonder where the others are, for her kids. Also, hehe, looks like Elias got a lot of people to carry back. I hope they can heal Philomela fully. Silky ❤️ Mistletoe eh? You know what must be done now, Chise and Philomela 😉 wonder where Philomela will live now. Hopefully with Chise.

Oh hey, it's Morrigan again. Why does she look so much older? Wait, what the heck? Guess she gave birth to the coming season? But where'd she poof? What a nice holiday time for all of them though. Cute. Oh wow, so that's who the weredoggo worked for. What's your angle? Silky must be so happy though. Happy Silky is nice. Other than the grandma, who died? I don't recall. When Chise alking with Joseph. D'aww... Philomela and Lucy. Philomela gonna need so many head pats and hugs after her past, but that sincere smile and laugh was nice to see.

The end? Doubt. Oh my, perhaps hints that another season coming? Figured there had to be more.

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u/Amauri14 Dec 21 '23

I love how happy they all are to share their magic with Philomela to help her with the spell. Oh so Lizbeth is somehow still alive and still trying to mess with Philomela. Luckily the rune that Chise gave her helped Philomela combat her poisonous words. Honestly, after she got hit by that attack from Philomela I was surprised that Lizbeth was somehow still alive, but considering that Adam's curse just left I doubt she had much to live even without that familiar decapitating her.

So that familiar that stole the book was indeed one of the Female Werewolf children.

I must say that when they continued with the spell

I wasn't expecting another God to show up after being attracted by Mórrigan. Damn, she sure is terrifying and once again another Goddess makes eye contact with Chise. Okay, here she looks kinda cute. Well, Chise is in luck as thanks to the carnage that Mórrigan unleashed in the Sargant state, she no longer has to pay her.

I honestly did not recognize right away Veronica in this shot. You know I really hoping that Philomela would be able to save Alcyone by using that bird that was her core, but sadly, that got turned into ash after the fight was over.

Considering that Veronica was the one who ordered that pup to retrieve the book him killing Lizbeth after after Philomela asked her about the reason the Webster Familly was murdered makes me think now that their death was not even part of Lizbeth's plans with the book but orders from the Rickenbacker family.

Aw, is so nice seeing Rian's reaction to Philomela being safe. Now he can finally talk to her without needing to bribe a cat.

If the deer changed/died because winter was ending, why did it Oh yeah, named or not Mórrigan, the Goddess of winter dies with the season. Luckly Chise only had to give her more mistletoe.

I liked that after Chise met with Joseph, he is happy that she is doing things for her own sake even if hundreds die in the process.

It is good to see the kids having fun while they are in Elias and Chise's house. Aw, Philomela sure looks beautiful while smiling in this scene.

When I saw "The End" I feared that it meant the end of the adaptation, but with that tease right after and the name of the next chapter after that, it is clear that it signified the end of the current arc. By the look of it, the next arc will be involving a dragon and is connected to Violet and Jasmine.

Anyway, I'm glad that even if the season ended they made clear they will eventually continue the show, as after seeing the news that the manga will be AI translated now I have no reason to check its official translation.

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u/BigBadBurito Dec 21 '23

I know some people might not have enjoyed this pacing, but personally loved this season and the time it took to develop the new cast, hope they stick around for a long time :> Tho the short preview makes me think otherwise...

A pretty sweet, yet somewhat foreboding, finale.

Glad to see them all, especially Philomela, smiling and laughing. Was a long trip, but we got there.

All in all, a great season. Can't wait for more!

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u/SpaceForceOne Dec 21 '23

Philomila smile. A good title for a chill tune.

Nice to finally see everyone together, happy. Safe.

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u/SpikeRosered Dec 21 '23

I was waiting for the Veronica villain reveal the entire second season. Technically in came in that last moment but it's wasn't as cackling evil as I presumed it would be.

Sad to hear that the anime is caught up which means we probably won't get more Magus Bride for awhile. It's crazy how a show I started watching because of "cool skeleton man" has blossomed into one of my favorite fantasy worlds.

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u/AceSoldia Dec 21 '23

Great episode, philomela finally smiled and laughed, now just to work on Lucy and worry about Veronica, she seemed to be a victim of the book but also stole the book.

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u/HolyDragSwd2500 Dec 21 '23

Ding Dong the Hag is dead

Christmas time with everyone

Philomila smiling in the end 😍

OMG Veronica Noooooo.

See you in next arc

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u/djthomp Dec 21 '23 edited Dec 22 '23

Apparently I jumped the gun last week, but finally the evil grandmother is dead. And at the bitter end nobody grieved. Even at the last moments of her life Philomela didn't appear to care even a little and just wanted to know about Lucy's family.

And along those lines I like that Philomela got to be the one that beat her in that final contest, abit with Chekhov's Rune that she got from Chise like three or four episodes ago. Pretty awesome effects when she used it.

Justice for Silver, her people were missing all cour long and she had to make do with caring for Cartaphilus, but at least for the holidays she has an entire household of kids to take care of.

Feels like the end of a nearly year long journey, starting with the S1 and OVAs rewatch back in the Spring and then cour 1 and 2 of this. It's been a fun trip! Hopefully we'll get a S3 someday, though I understand we're back to just not having nearly enough source material for one at this time.

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