Mahoutsukai no Yome, also known as The Ancient Magus' Bride, is a Japanese fantasy manga series written and illustrated by Kore Yamazaki. The story follows Chise Hatori, a young girl sold at an auction to an ancient sorcerer named Elias Ainsworth. As she becomes his apprentice and future bride, Chise embarks on a journey filled with magical creatures and self-discovery. The series explores themes of love, acceptance, and finding one's place in a mystical world.