【The Ancient Magus' Bride】 Experience the World of the Anime in a Game! The First Visual Novel Game Features an Original Summer Story! The Switch Version of The Ancient Magus' Bride is Here!

Many readers have likely been moved by the manga and enchanted by the anime of “The Ancient Magus' Bride”. That unique worldview and the story depicting the delicate relationship between non-humans and humans have finally been adapted into a visual novel game. The title is “The Ancient Magus' Bride: Midsummer Illusion and Dreaming Journey.” This work is neither just a spin-off nor a mere “supplement” to the original. Rather, set in the summer season, it can be called a new “chapter of encounter” that gently envelops not only fans of the original but also those who are touching this world for the first time.

This story begins with a non-human existence meeting and helping a girl who has lost her memory in the mist. The sight of the two walking together without knowing each other's names or reasons is somehow fleeting, yet certainly warm. The sense of “healing and pain side by side” that runs through the original work is firmly alive in this growth story, where the non-human existence, learning the concept of friendship for the first time, breaks out of its shell and acts for someone precious. And that journey leads them to our very own Elias and Chise. The composition, where existing and new characters naturally intersect, is superb, and the major appeal of this work is that it stands as an “expanding story” rather than a mere “continuation.”

The expressive power unique to games is also a key point. The newly drawn still illustrations fully convey the characters' delicate emotions, and the memorable new BGM perfectly accompanies the quiet and mysterious world of Magus' Bride. Especially in settings like night-time London or the forest where fairies dwell, the background and sound create a picture-book-like atmosphere, drawing the player into the story. It is an experience that feels less like reading and more like “touching.” The kindness within this stillness will be an irresistible source of healing for fans.

Even those unfamiliar with “The Ancient Magus' Bride” can experience the depth of the story through this game. This is because the work depicts emotions that resonate with anyone, such as “first friendship” and “the courage to know one's role.” Conversely, for fans of the original, the appearance of Elias and Chise provides an opportunity to revisit that world from a familiar yet new perspective. This story, which is sometimes gentle, sometimes poignant, and always memorable, shines brightly in the fleeting summer season.

“The Ancient Magus' Bride: Midsummer Illusion and Dreaming Journey” is not just a fan item; it is a single, complete “story experience.” You can savor the meticulous depiction of hearts, the fantastical worldview, and the preciousness of meetings and partings, all with a single touch. Why not spend a moment at the end of summer warming your heart just a little bit with this game?