Puella Magi Madoka Magica
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 that 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.
- 2011-2011
- 1 season
- Aniplex of America
- Animation, Action & Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Suspense
- TV-14
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 that 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.
Season 1 Episode Guide
12 Episodes 2011
Episode 1
Yume no naka de atta, yôna...
Fri, Jan 7, 2011 25 mins
After having a strange dream, Madoka Kaname is surprised to find the girl from her dream, Homura Akemi, has enrolled at her school. Seemingly knowing her already, Homura warns Madoka to stay the way she is, or else she will lose everything.
Episode 2
Sore wa tottemo ureshi inatte
25 mins
Madoka and Sayaka learn about magical girls and witches from Mami and Kyubey. Kyubey explains that he will grant Madoka and Sayaka each one wish in exchange for them to become magical girls and the two contemplate what to wish for.
Episode 3
Mou nani mo kowakunai
24 mins
Madoka and Sayaka continue to follow Mami on her witch hunts and remain undecided on their wishes. Later, the two are shocked to find that there is a Grief Seed located at a hospital where a dear childhood friend of Sayaka resides.
Episode 4
Kiseki mo, mahô mo, arundayo
24 mins
After the tragedy that occurred on their last witch encounter, Madoka and Sayaka's desires to become magical girls have been shattered. Still grieving, Madoka meets with Homura. Meanwhile, Sayaka continues to worry about Kyosuke.
Episode 5
Koukai nante, Aru Wake Nai
24 mins
After having her wish granted, Sayaka is in pure bliss and has no regrets in becoming a magical girl. But little does she know she's being watched by the magical girl Kyoko, who detests someone like her being a magical girl.
Episode 6
Konna no Zettai Okashiiyo
24 mins
After Homura breaks up the fight between Sayaka and Kyoko, Madoka wants Sayaka to make peace with Kyoko since they are both magical girls. Later, Homura meets with Kyoko to discuss an impending dilemma.
Episode 7
Honto no Kimochi to Mukiaemasu ka?
24 mins
Sayaka is in low spirits after discovering one the secrets of magical girls and doesn't attend school. Kyoko sympathizes with Sayaka's feelings and wants to talk. The two go to an old church and Kyoko reveals why she became a magical girl.
Episode 8
Atashitte, honto baka
24 mins
Sayaka begins to fall into despair and begins fighting witches recklessly. Madoka cries over Sayaka's actions, only to be berated and abandoned. Homura and Kyoko begin to prepare for Walpurgisnacht, until they learn about Sayaka's state.
Episode 9
Sonna no, Atashi ga Yurusanai
25 mins
The fate of all magical girls is revealed through Sayaka. But Kyoko doesn't want to lose hope. Believing that Sayaka can be saved, Kyoko and Madoka search for the witch labyrinth that she resides in with the hope of restoring her Soul Gem.
Episode 10
Mo dare ni mo tayoranai
24 mins
The episode looks at an alternate timeline in which Homura is a shy transfer student who makes friends with the cheerful Madoka.
Episode 11
Saigo ni Nokotta Michishirube
25 mins
Kyubey reveals to Homura that the reason Madoka has the potential to become such a powerful witch is because Homura's constant trips through time to try and save Madoka has resulted in her becoming the center point of countless timelines, as the potential of a magical girl is determined by the relative effect of their role on fate.
Episode 12
Watashi no saikou no tomodachi
23 mins
Madoka makes the decision to become a magical girl, wishing to prevent all witches from the past, present and future from coming into existence in the first place, a wish made possible by the massive power inside her.
