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Puella Magi Madoka Magica

Puella Magi Madoka Magica
★ 8.1/10•2011•25m•TV-14•Animation•Drama•Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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She has a loving family and best friends, laughs and cries from time to time... Madoka Kaname, an eighth grader of Mitakihara middle school, is one of those who lives such a life. One day, she had a very magical encounter. She doesn't know if it happened by chance or by fate yet. This is a fateful encounter that can change her destiny. This is a beginning of the new story of the magical witch girls.

Gen Urobuchi · Screenplay

StatusEnded
Runtime25m
LanguageJA
First Air DateJan 7, 2011

Episodes

Episode 1 - I First Met Her in a Dream... or SomethingE125m

I First Met Her in a Dream... or Something

Madoka Kaname, an eighth grader who lives such a peaceful life, has a loving family and best friends. She laughs and cries from time to time. One night, she has a strange dream. It was supposed to be an usual routine day, but the arrival of Homura Akemi - a transfer student who came to Madoka's class, changed that.

Jan 7, 2011

Episode 2 - That Would Be Truly WonderfulE225m

That Would Be Truly Wonderful

While rescuing Kyubey from being attacked by Homura, Madoka and Sayaka lose their way in a mysterious space. They find themselves in a desperate situation and are rescued by Mami Tomoe, a magical girl. Afterward, Mami invites them to her room.

Jan 14, 2011

Episode 3 - I'm Not Afraid of Anything AnymoreE325m

I'm Not Afraid of Anything Anymore

Madoka and Sayaka are getting used to Mami's witch hunting trial run. Yet their wishes remain undecided. Mami reveals her past to the anxious two girls. Sayaka asks, "Does my wish have to be for myself?"

Jan 21, 2011

Episode 4 - Miracles and Magic Are RealE425m

Miracles and Magic Are Real

The day after the fierce battle between Mami and the witch was a normal peaceful day. After what they witnessed, Madoka and Sayaka fully realize the demands of being involved in the magical world, and give up becoming on magical girls.

Jan 28, 2011

Episode 5 - There's No Way I'll Ever Regret ItE525m

There's No Way I'll Ever Regret It

As a magical girl, Sayaka rescues Madoka and Hitomi from a witch. Now that her wish has come true by signing Kyubey's contract, her mind is clear and she doesn't seem to regret becoming a magical girl.

Feb 4, 2011

Episode 6 - This Just Can't Be RightE625m

This Just Can't Be Right

Homura appears suddenly on Sayaka and Kyoko's battlefield. She intervenes and knocks Sayaka unconscious with a single blow. After seeing this, Kyoko is on her guard against Homura, and leaves, putting an end to the battle.

Feb 11, 2011

Episode 7 - Can You Face Your True Feelings?E725m

Can You Face Your True Feelings?

Sayaka discovers the truth about her own body as a magical girl. She wavers between the wish that came true by accepting the destiny to fight and the high price she paid for it. Sayaka is in low spirits at home when Kyoko Sakura shows up.

Feb 18, 2011

Episode 8 - I Was Stupid... So StupidE825m

I Was Stupid... So Stupid

Despite her own injury, Sayaka keeps shredding the witch in front of her. Thanks to healing magic, she wins without a scratch at the end. But she seems extremely exhausted.

Feb 25, 2011

Episode 9 - I'd Never Allow That to HappenE925m

I'd Never Allow That to Happen

Sayaka's Soul Gem turns into a jet-black grief seed, which hatches and a new witch emerges. Carrying Sayaka's body, Kyoko focuses on defending against the approaching witch's attacks. Homura cuts into the witch's labyrinth and leads Kyoko to escape.

Mar 4, 2011

Episode 10 - I Won't Rely on Anyone AnymoreE1025m

I Won't Rely on Anyone Anymore

A scene depicting a female transfer student. The timid girl is so nervous and meek. She introduces herself shyly while feeling the eyes of all the students in the class. At recess, other girls gather around her and ask questions curiously.

Mar 11, 2011

Episode 11 - The Only Thing I Have Left to Guide MeE1125m

The Only Thing I Have Left to Guide Me

Sayaka's funeral was held in the rain. Madoka returns home with vacant eyes. She barely says anything to Junko who met her at the front door, and goes into her room. Kyubey appears in front of Madoka, who is lost in her grief, alone.

Apr 22, 2011

Episode 12 - My Very Best FriendE1225m

My Very Best Friend

Homura challenges Walpurgisnacht alone and is seriously wounded. She despairs because she can't win no matter how many times she tries. Her actions are making Madoka suffer even more, and she becomes despondent. Her Soul Gem begins to turn black.

Apr 22, 2011

Actors

Aoi Yuki

Aoi Yuki

Madoka Kaname (voice)

Chiwa Saito

Chiwa Saito

Homura Akemi (voice)

Eri Kitamura

Eri Kitamura

Sayaka Miki (voice)

Ai Nonaka

Ai Nonaka

Kyoko Sakura (voice)

Emiri Kato

Emiri Kato

Kyubey (voice)

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