Story: 3/10
I found the plot alright. It's not too good nor too bad. The anime was pretty faithful adaptation from the parts I remembered. But, I felt that pacing was rather too fast. There was no time to breathe in the anime to calm down from the problems. Also, I noticed the anime went through a kind of formula for some of the episodes. The problems are usually dealt half way through the episode then there is a cliffhanger for the next episode. The next episode resolves the problem then moves on.
Art: 7/10
The art was pretty good. There were some moments where it shined especially when magic is being casted and when they were conveying the emotional and dark scenes. However, I had a problem with the art direction of the first OP. I have nothing against the visuals. It is really gorgeous and pleasing to the eyes. However, they were not subtle about a lot of the events. They pretty much shove it in your face for a few seconds and it may spoil the experience especially if you haven't read the manga.
Sound: 7/10
I really enjoyed the first OP. The first OP was powerful, catchy, and it pretty much set the tone for the show. The first ED was alright but I found myself mostly skipping it. The second OP felt rather lacking in comparison to the first OP. I found the second ED was better than the first ED. Aside from the OP and Ed, I was very fond of the BGM especially the song that would pop up every time magic is being casted. I watched the dub and found it pretty good. The voices suited the characters and I didn't find it cringey at all.
Character: 4/10
I really liked Elias and another character that joins the protagonists a bit later on in the show. I do wish they explored more of the later character aside from the introduction episode. Hatori Chise, the main protagonist, had an entertaining character development but I found it rather lacking. The supporting cast was rather bland and forgettable.
Enjoyment: 4/10
As I mentioned earlier in the story, the pacing was too fast and some episodes were rather episodic. It did affect my enjoyment of the show but the problems that were being dealt in each situation was rather interesting. I have to admit one of the situations dealt in the show made me tear up a bit. I had problems with the comedy. I do understand that it is to make light of the heavy atmosphere but it does ruin some of the situations especially when the characters are dealing with problems. Also, the resolution of the conflict in the last few episodes felt so lacking and it felt like there were so many things that should have been covered but weren't there. Even though the ending was cute, I was just like "That's it??"
Overall: 5/10
Mahoutsukai no Yome is an okay show. It's something I wouldn't recommend to other people unless they are into a kinda beauty and the beast or person and monster relationship with supernatural and edginess thrown in it. If you want a show that's worth your time, I don't think this show is for you.
