How to be like Lindel from The Ancient Magus Bride

Make yourself a cozy cloak for the cold winter. You could even just use a treasured blanket. Rug up cozy and warm and add a scarf too. Look up on “Dolly Kei” or “Mori Girl,” these fashions have similar elements to the style of clothing Lindel wears.

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Go exploring. Visit a place full of nature, like a park or the countryside. Look for butterflies, wildflowers, little river streams, mossy rocks or fairy rings.

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Make a little flower garden for yourself. You could even make it your own secret place. You could grow moss and mushrooms too. Or, make a terrarium, so you can appreciate nature from the comfort of your home.

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Don’t be afraid to make friends. You will encounter many special people in your life, and may lose them. But no matter what, they will remain in your heart. Always appreciate the special people in your life.

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Go camping. You could even camp in your backyard. If you are camping out in the wilderness, its recommended if you bring a friend with you. Watch out for wolves!

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Tell stories to your friends. Research online on different folk tales, or make up your own stories.

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Sing for no reason. You may not be able to summon elves or grow flowers, but sing anyway, because it’s a fun way to express yourself. Listen to different songs and appreciate them. Music can be very calming, so listen if you are anxious, sick, or having a bad day.

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Experiment with cooking. Try making a meal you never tried before. Again, search online for different recipes. Since Lindel is from Northern Europe, research on delicacies from there.

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Any skills and hobbies you know and enjoy? Teach a friend or family member if they are interested.

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Dragons are hard to come by nowadays, but you can be a caretaker for many creatures who need your help. Volunteer at an animal shelter or help take care of animals in general. Your kindness will be greatly appreciated!

Watch along of The Ancient Magus Bride episode 11 part 2/3

1. Alright, that’s it. Lindel is officially my favourite character now. I love him. He’s my husbando. 2&3. Well… At least Silky is getting the appreciation she deserves. And now we know why Elias hired her in the first place. 4&5. Even the show acknowledges the falling into water thing lmao! Poor Chise, ever since she joined Elias she’s had to change her clothes more times than she’s previously done in her entire life. Guess you could say she has a tendency to get wet. ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) 6. Omg, her hair looks so pretty when it’s swishing around in the water!! 7. …and literally right after I say that she gets a hair cut. Damn you, Lindel! 8. I’m pretty sure you don’t see ANY naturally red haired Asians period. Unless their halfies I guess? Though I do remember reading somewhere that red hair is a recessive gene, so that’s also impossible. Which is truly a sad thing indeed, if I know anything about the Internet is that they really like both Asians and red heads. And by internet I mean myself. (Also, this is the 2nd meta joke by Lindel here… Oh god, don’t tell me he’s like Monika from DDLC.) 9. Uhh, you expect her to just carve out a wand even though she literally has zero experience in carving? She’s probably gonna cut herself! Or at least her wand is gonna look like shit! 10. Oh yeah, I forgot that he was called that when he first appeared. “Song of a hundred flowers” is a pretty fucking cool title.

Ancient Magus Bride Anime Review

Title: Ancient Magus Bride Based On the Manga by Kore Yamazaki Episodes: 24 Episodes Genre: Fantasy, Super Natural, Mystery, Romance, Slice of Life Studio: Wit Studio Where to Watch: Crunchyroll

Overall: 38/45 84% B “Very Good Anime For Girls”

Geeky: 3/5 – A great story with high production values, a good blend of action, comedy, mystery and romance make this show a hit with geeks of either gender. I took away 1 point for the somewhat slow pacing of the early episodes, and 1 point away for the character designs – they don’t feel as clean or modern as most other contemporary anime characters, even though I understand that’s the style also of the original manga.

Sweetie: 4/5 – Chise is a unique female lead. In the begining she is broken inside, however we watch her become stronger and transform due to her magic training and new found feelings and emotions.

Story: 10/10 – (Note there may be spoilers in this paragraph up to episode 12). The story is quite interesting, Chise has seen strange monsters and creatures since she was very young. Paralyzed by fear, Chise withdraws from the world around her. Her parents are unsure how to handle her, so her dad runs off and her mother kills herself. Chise is passed off to other family members but they also don’t know how to handle Chise’s unique condition. At one point, Chise discovers someone very similar to herself, able to see the same creatures as well. He grants Chise a special book. In the end, he entrusts Chise with a special request which leads her on her path. Chise wants to escape her world, to the point she tries to kill herself, and doesn’t care what happens to her or anyone else. Sensing Chise’s magical abilities, men approach her and get her to sign a contract, placing her in a strange auction for magical goods. Elias meets Chise at this auction and purchases her to be his apprentice, and future bride. Thus Chise’s magical training begins. Chise is later discovered to be a Sleigh Beggy. A person who can see spirits and fairies. These people usually live short lives because their magic powers are so strong and so draining. Elias is working on a spell that can break the “curse” upon Chise, while also showing her love and affection and giving her a home for the first time. Chise’s heart begins to open and she too begins to show Elias what it is like to be loved for the first time. As part of their “honey moon” they travel around the world helping people with magic quests, which further help Chise develop her skills and talents.

At time of this blog post, the series is halfway complete, with many more mysteries and questions to be answered:

What/Who is Elias? (I haven’t read the manga, and I’m probably way off base, but I wonder if he’s at all related to the person who gave her the book at the beginning of the anime)

WTF happened to Chise’s little sister/brother? Maybe it’s as simple as a miscarriage? Maybe it’s related to why Chise’s mom killed herself?

Why did Chise’s mom kill herself? (It’s later revealed that she at one point really loved Chise, and that both of her parents saw the same spirits and creatures that Chise sees)

What happened to Chise’s father? Will he ever be back in the picture?

Will Chise die from her magical abilities, or will Elias find a way to save her?

Will Elias ever become human?

Can Chise and Elias’ love survive all of the odds against them?

All of these questions keep you intrigued and watching each week.

Characters: 8/10 – The characters are interesting and unique. Chise starts out very weak and hard to like, but as the series progresses she matures and finds her own confidence and independence. We also witness the relationship and Elias’ changes as well. All of the minor characters are also awesome. Silky is so funny even though she is silent. And the back story of how Chise gets her familiar, Ruth, is very touching. Ruth is one of my favorite characters in the anime.

Artwork: 3/5 – I’m not a fan of the character designs as mentioned above; they just don’t seem very clean and kinda have a retro vibe. The backgrounds and effects on the other hand are lovely.

Music: 5/5 – This anime has some of the best music I have ever heard. I love both the opening and ending, but my favorite song is Iruna Etelero, the flower song that Lindel sings in episodes 11 and 12. It’s maybe my favorite song, ever, of all time, from anything, tv, anime, video game, radio, etc. It’s so beautiful and soothing.

Voice Acting: 5/5 – The voice acting is also another highlight of this anime. They really make the characters more unique and bring their emotions to life. From the deep booming voice of Elias, to the sweet soft voice of Lindel, or the sarcastic and sadistic voice of one of the series’ first villains, each character is well cast.

Overall: 38/45 84% B “Very Good Anime For Girls”

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