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Funimation Unveils The Ancient Magus’ Bride Dub Cast


You know, given that the series in England, I’m super cool with this.

Earlier today, Funimation unveiled their initial English dub cast for The Ancient Magus’ Bride. The series will star the following:

  • Chise Hatori: Dani Chambers
  • Elias Ainsworth: Brian Mathis
  • Seth Noel: Garret Storms
  • Silver Lady: Rachel Glass
  • Jade: Tia Ballard

Kyle Phillips is directing the dub, which features scripts by Bonny Clinkenbeard. Jeremy Woods will work as ADR Engineer for the adaptation, while Nathanael Harrison serves as Mixing Engineer.

The Ancient Magus’ Bride‘s dub will première on FunimationNow on October 30, at 4:00PM Eastern (1:00PM Pacific).

The Ancient Magus’ Bride is based on Kore Yamazaki’s manga of the same name. Norihiro Naganuma (Hiyokoi, Yowamushi Pedal movie) is directing the project at Wit Studio, with Hirotaka Katō (Hozuki’s Coolheadedness, Eyeshield 21) providing character designs. Aya Takaha (Psycho-Pass Episode 12) is writing the show’s scripts.

Funimation describes the series as:

The award-winning manga comes to life with a highly anticipated anime series! Suffering a tragic childhood and sold at an auction, Chise Hatori has little hope for a better life. But when a mysterious sorcerer named Elias takes interest in her aptitude for magic, he decides to make her his apprentice—and his bride.

Source: Funimation Blog

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