Puella Magi Madoka Magica
12 Episodes83%WINTER 2011FINISHED
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.
12 Episodes Total
EP 1
As If I Met Her in My Dream...
Eighth-grader Madoka experiences an odd dream and goes to school the next day, only to learn there's a new girl in her class -- a girl from her dream.
EP 2
That Would Be Really Nice
Madoka and Sayaka find themselves in a desperate situation and are rescued by Mami Tomoe, a magical girl. Afterward, Mami invites them to her house.
EP 3
I`m Not Afraid 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 two girls.
EP 4
There Are Miracles and Magic
After the fierce battle they witnessed, Madoka and Sayaka now fully realize the demands of being involved in the magical world.
EP 5
There`s No Way I Would Regret It
Now that Sayaka's wish came true by making a contract with Kyubey, her mind is clear and she doesn't seem to regret becoming a magical girl.
EP 6
This Just Isn`t Right
Homura intervenes in the battle between Sayaka and Kyoko. The next day, Sayaka and Madoka search for traces of the familiar that slipped away.
EP 7
Can I Face My True Feelings?
Sayaka, in low spirits, wavers between the wish that came true by accepting the destiny to fight and the high price she paid for it.
EP 8
I`m Such a Fool
Thanks to healing magic, Sayaka can fight without a scratch. But she seems extremely exhausted. On the way home, Madoka comments on Sayaka's fighting.
EP 9
I Can`t Forgive That Kind of Thing
A Grief Seed hatches, and a new witch emerges. With Homura's help, Kyoko is able to escape the witch's labyrinth while carrying Sayaka.
EP 10
I Can`t Depend on Anyone Anymore
The timid new girl is so nervous and withered. She introduces herself shyly while feeling the eyes of all students in the class.
EP 11
The Final Sign Left
Kyubey appears in front of Madoka, who is consumed by grief. Not understanding her emotions, he tells the history of the human race and of his kind.
EP 12
My Best Friend
Madoka appears in front of Homura, full of determination -- and she declares to Homura, "I found my wish." But what will be her decision?
