The Ancient Magus' Bride — Season 1, Episode 4: Everything must have a beginning.

Episode synopsis

Long ago, the humans and cats of Ulthar, city of cats, were struck by a great tragedy. For generations, the souls of those who were at the center of this tragedy have been sealed away by the king of cats. Chise and Elias travel to Ulthar in order to complete Simon's second task: to purify the spirits that remain.

About The Ancient Magus' Bride

Hatori Chise has lived a life full of neglect and abuse, devoid of anything resembling love. Far from the warmth of family, she has had her share of troubles and pitfalls. Just when all hope seems lost, a fateful encounter awaits her. When a man with the head of a beast, wielding strange powers, obtains her through a slave auction, Chise's life will never be the same again. The man is a "magus,"a sorcerer of great power, who decides to free Chise from the bonds of captivity. The magus then makes a bold statement: Chise will become his apprentice--and his bride!

More episodes from Season 1

• E1April showers bring May flowers.
• E2One today is worth two tomorrows.
• E3The balance distinguishes not between gold and lead.
• E5Love conquers all.
• E6The Faerie Queene
• E7Talk of the devil, and he is sure to appear.
• E8Let sleeping dogs lie.
• E9None so deaf as those who will not hear.
• E10We live and learn.
• E11Lovers ever run before the clock.
• E12Better to ask the way than go astray.
• E13East, west, home's best.