Review of The Ancient Magus' Bride Season 2

This is my comfort anime. Even though there's less magic than S01, I love seeing Elias and Chise grow as individuals and how that corresponds to their feelings as a pair- the way they keep exploring exactly what they are to each other, this 'bride/groom' relationship. The side stories are also interesting and while I'm not totally 100% invested in them as I am with Elias and Chise, they do add to plot and they do drive the growth between Elias and Chise and their co-dependence/dependence and that's totally fine. It's quite nice when a villain shows up and how innocent Chise can suddenly look fierce.I like that she's not that defenseless anymore. Also the art style continues to be amazing.

I'm looking forward to the second part of S02.