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Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica

Drama, Anime, Fantasy · 2011 · Rated 6.3/10

Last aired: S1 E12, My Very Best Friend · 2011-04-22

There exist familiars who have the power to grant one wish to a chosen girl. However, that girl must then become a Puella Magi, a girl with magical powers, and fight against witches, evil creatures born from curses that are responsible for murders and suicides. A schoolgirl named Madoka Kaname and her friend Sayaka Miki are approached by a familiar named Kyubey and Puella Magi named Mami Tomoe with offers of becoming magical girls. Another Peulla Magi named Homura Akemi tries to prevent Madoka from making such a deal.

Cast

Season 1

E1 I First Met Her in a Dream... or Something. 2011-01-06 · 25 min She has a loving family and best friends. She laughs and cries. Madoka Kaname - an eighth grader who lives such a peaceful life. One night, she has a strange dream. It was supposed to be a routine day, but the arrival of Homura Akemi changed that.
E2 That Would Be Truly Wonderful 2011-01-13 · 25 min 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.
E3 I'm Not Afraid of Anything Anymore 2011-01-20 · 25 min 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?"
E4 Miracles and Magic Are Real 2011-01-27 · 25 min 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.
E5 There's No Way I'll Ever Regret It 2011-02-03 · 25 min 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.
E6 This Just Can't Be Right 2011-02-10 · 25 min 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.
E7 Can you Face your True Feelings? 2011-02-17 · 25 min 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.
E8 I Was Stupid... So Stupid 2011-02-24 · 25 min 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.
E9 I'd Never Allow That to Happen 2011-03-03 · 25 min 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.
E10 I Won't Rely On Anyone Anymore 2011-03-10 · 25 min 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.
E11 The Only Thing I Have Left to Guide Me 2011-04-22 · 25 min 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.
E12 My Very Best Friend 2011-04-22 · 25 min 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.

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