Madoka Kaname
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Estimated watch time
4h 48m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Magic95%Female Protagonist93%Witch90%Primarily Female Cast89%Urban Fantasy84%Primarily Teen Cast84%Philosophy83%Henshin77%Coming of Age75%Primarily Child Cast73%
TVFINISHED2011 WINTER8.3 / 10 AniList score
Puella Magi Madoka Magica
魔法少女まどか☆マギカ• Mahou Shoujo Madoka☆Magica
Synopsis & Story
One night, 14-year-old Madoka Kaname has a terrible nightmare - against the backdrop of a devastated city, she witnesses a girl fight a losing battle against a dreadful being lingering above, while a cat-like magical creature tells Madoka the only way to change such tragic outcome is for her to make a contract with him and become a magical girl. The next day, the teen's dream seemingly becomes reality as the girl she saw in her dream - Homura - arrives at Mitakihara Middle School as a transfer student, mysteriously warning Madoka to stay just the way she is; but when later on she and her best friend Sayaka encounter the same cat-like magical creature from her dream - who introduces himself as Kyubey - the pair discovers that magical girls are real, and what's more, they can choose to become one. All they must do is sign a contract with Kyubey and agree to take on the duty to fight abstract beings called 'witches' that spread despair to the human world, and in return, each one of them will be granted any single wish they desire. However, as Homura's omen suggests, there might be far more to becoming a magical girl than Madoka and Sayaka realize... Notes: - Due to the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami, the broadcasts of episodes 11 and 12 were delayed and were later aired as a double feature on April 21, 2011.
Trailer
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Featured Cast & Voice Actors
Franchise Universe & Related Entries
SEQUEL
Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie -Rebellion-
MOVIE
ADAPTATION
Puella Magi Madoka Magica
MANGA
ADAPTATION
Puella Magi Madoka Magica
NOVEL
ALTERNATIVE
Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part 1: Beginnings
MOVIE
ALTERNATIVE
Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part 2: Eternal
MOVIE
CHARACTER
Puella Magi Madoka Magica Concept Movie
MOVIE
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Puella Magi Madoka Magica: should you watch it?
At a glance
Puella Magi Madoka Magica has been very well received, with an average AniList score of 83/100 — 79% of 164,459 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #5 highest-rated anime of 2011, and #7 most popular anime of 2011, and #1 highest-rated anime of Winter 2011 on AniList.
Of the 251.5K AniList users who started it, 2.4% dropped it, so it is rarely abandoned; 223.2K have finished it.
At about 4 h 48 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Drama, Fantasy — especially magic, female protagonist, witch, primarily female cast.
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. Puella Magi Madoka Magica is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie -Rebellion- (2013)
- Optional extras: Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part 1: Beginnings, Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part 2: Eternal, Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Main cast & creators
- Original creator
- Magica Quartet
- Director
- Yukihiro Miyamoto
- Director
- Akiyuki Shinbou
- Series composition
- Gen Urobuchi
- Character design
- Takahiro Kishida
- Music
- Yuki Kajiura
Opening & ending themes
Openings
- OP1“Connect” by ClariS · eps 1-11
Endings
- ED1“Mata Ashita” by Aoi Yuuki · eps 1-2
- ED2“Magia” by Kalafina · eps 3-8, 11
- ED3“and I'm home” by Eri Kitamura & Ai Nonaka · eps 9
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Puella Magi Madoka Magica FAQ
- How many episodes does Puella Magi Madoka Magica have?
- Puella Magi Madoka Magica has 12 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 4 h 48 min in total.
- How long does it take to watch Puella Magi Madoka Magica?
- About 4 h 48 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
- Is Puella Magi Madoka Magica finished?
- Yes. Puella Magi Madoka Magica has finished airing — the final episode aired April 22, 2011.
- Is there a season 2 of Puella Magi Madoka Magica?
- Yes — the story continues in Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie -Rebellion- (2013).
- Where do I start Puella Magi Madoka Magica?
- Start here: Puella Magi Madoka Magica is the first entry, followed by Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie -Rebellion-.
- Is Puella Magi Madoka Magica based on a manga?
- No. Puella Magi Madoka Magica is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
- Who animated Puella Magi Madoka Magica?
- Puella Magi Madoka Magica was animated by Shaft and directed by Yukihiro Miyamoto and Akiyuki Shinbou.
- Who sings the opening of Puella Magi Madoka Magica?
- The opening, "Connect", is performed by ClariS.
- Where can I watch Puella Magi Madoka Magica?
- Puella Magi Madoka Magica is listed on Netflix, iQ, Bilibili TV. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.