List of Puella Magi Madoka Magica episodes explained

Puella Magi Madoka Magica is a 2011 Japanese anime television series created by Magica Quartet (consisting of Akiyuki Shinbo, Atsuhiro Iwakami, Gen Urobuchi, and Ume Aoki), produced by Shaft, and distributed by Aniplex. It follows the story of 14-year-old middle school student Madoka Kaname, who is offered the chance to have any wish granted on the condition that she become a magical girl and fight against evil witches.[1]

Puella Magi Madoka Magica began development after Akiyuki Shinbo expressed his desire to work on a new magical girl series to producer Atsuhiro Iwakami while they were working on Hidamari Sketch and Bakemonogatari.[2] During the early planning stage, Iwakami decided not to adapt an existing work in order to give Shinbo more freedom in his direction style. Gen Urobuchi and Ume Aoki then joined the project as scriptwriter and character designer respectively. The series was announced in a commercial slot during the anime series Togainu no Chi.[3] Subsequently, more commercials were shown in the same slot revealing the characters and cast.

The first ten episodes aired on Japanese television channels MBS, TBS and CBC between January 7, and March 11, 2011.[4] Due to the Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami, the broadcasts of episodes 11 and 12 were delayed and were later aired as a double feature on April 22, 2011.[5] [6] The series was released on Blu-ray Disc and DVDs between April 27, and September 21, 2011, having been delayed from the original release date of March 30, 2011 due to the earthquake.[7] [8] [9] Aniplex USA licensed the series in North America and released the series in three volumes between February 14, and June 12, 2012.[10] Manga Entertainment licensed the series in the United Kingdom and released it on BD/DVD in a complete collection on October 22, 2012.[11] [12]

The opening theme is by ClariS and the ending theme is "Magia" by Kalafina.[13] On the DVD/Blu-ray release, the ending theme for episodes one and two is by Aoi Yūki; and the ending theme for episode nine is "And I'm Home" by Eri Kitamura and Ai Nonaka. Drama CDs are included with the first; third; and fifth DVD/Blu-ray volumes; and the original soundtrack by Kajiura Yuki was included in three parts with the second; fourth; and sixth volumes. The soundtrack is also included with the limited-edition North American releases.

The series was retold in two animated films released in October 2012, and a third film containing an "all-new" story set after the series was released in October 2013.[14] [15]

Drama CDs

Drama CDs were included with the first; third; and fifth BD/DVD volumes of the Japanese release. A fourth drama CD was released at Comiket 82 in August 2012 alongside an advance film ticket set.[16]

Home video releases

In Japan, Aniplex distributed six BD/DVD (Blu-ray Disc/Digital Versatile Disc) volumes of Puella Magi Madoka Magica in 2011; all of which were included in a box set on December 25, 2013. In the United States and Canada, Aniplex of America published three BD/DVD volumes of the series in 2012; and compiled them into a box set on September 27, 2016.

Aniplex (Japan, Region A/2)[17]
ReleaseDateEpisodesExtras
Volume 1April 27, 20111–2Drama – "Memories of You"
Character Single – "Mata Ashita" by Aoi Yūki
Volume 2May 25, 20113–4Original Soundtrack 1[18]
Volume 3June 22, 20115–6Drama – "Sunny Day Life"[19]
Volume 4July 27, 20117–8Original Soundtrack 2[20]
Volume 5August 24, 20119–10Drama – "Farewell Story"
Character Single – "And I'm Home" by Eri Kitamura and Ai Nonaka
[21]
Volume 6September 21, 201111–12Original Soundtrack 3[22]
Box SetDecember 25, 20131–12Package Illustrated by Takahiro Kishida (Character Design)
Set of 3 postcards
Aniplex of America (United States and Canada, Region A/1)
ReleaseDateEpisodesExtras (limited edition)
Volume 1February 14, 20121–4Original Soundtrack 1
Mini-poster, Postcards
[23]
Volume 2April 10, 20125–8Original Soundtrack 2
Double-side posters, Postcards
[24]
Volume 3June 12, 20129–12Original Soundtrack 3
Double-side posters, Postcards
[25]
Box SetSeptember 27, 20161–12Package Illustrated by Takahiro Kishida (Character Design)
4-page Insert
[26]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Anime Review: Puella Magi Madoka Magica - Complete Series Collection . Hanley . Andy . October 22, 2012 . UK Anime Network . April 25, 2014 . January 12, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180112042400/http://www.uk-anime.net/anime/Puella_Magi_Madoka_Magica_-_Complete_Series_Collection.html . live .
  2. . Megami Magazine. ja:新房昭之×虚淵玄×蒼樹うめ×シャフト 1大プロジェクト始動. Akiyuki Shinbo × Gen Urobuchi × Ume Aoki × Shaft: The Start of One Large Project. Gakken. 127. October 25, 2010. 115. Japanese.
  3. Web site: October 21, 2010. Egan Loo. Bakemonogataris Shinbo, Phantoms Urobuchi Launch New Anime. Anime News Network. October 30, 2010. January 13, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110113191635/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2010-10-21/bakemonogatari-shinbo-phantom-urobuchi-launch-new-anime. live.
  4. Web site: https://web.archive.org/web/20110220195907/https://www.mbs.jp/madoka-magica/. http://www.mbs.jp/madoka-magica/. ja:魔法少女まどか☆マギカ 番組公式. Puella Magi Madoka Magica Official Program. Mainichi Broadcasting System (MBS). May 8, 2020. February 20, 2011.
  5. Web site: Egan Loo. This Week's Madoka Magica Not Aired in 'Self-Restraint'. Anime News Network. March 16, 2011. March 16, 2011. April 12, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140412054635/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2011-03-16/this-week-madoka-magica-not-aired-in-self-restraint. live.
  6. Web site: Egan Loo. Madoka Magica Anime to Resume on April 21. Anime News Network. April 10, 2011. June 12, 2018. May 18, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140518082009/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2011-04-10/madoka-magica-anime-to-resume-on-april-21. live.
  7. Web site: Egan Loo. Madoka Magica's Airing, Streaming Delayed 'For Now' (Updated). Anime News Network. March 23, 2011. June 12, 2018. January 25, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210125043042/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2011-03-23/madoka-magica-airing-streaming-delayed-for-now. live.
  8. Web site: Egan Loo. Anime/Manga Releases Delayed, Cancelled After Quake. Anime News Network. March 15, 2011. June 11, 2018. June 15, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110615043450/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2011-03-15/anime/manga-releases-delayed-cancelled-after-quake. live.
  9. Web site: BD/DVD. June 1, 2011. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20110527012603/http://www.madoka-magica.com/bddvd/. madoka-magica.com. May 27, 2011.
  10. Web site: Madoka Magica USA Official Website, News and Trailer. madokamagicausa.com. March 5, 2020. April 27, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210427210409/http://www.madokamagicausa.com/product-combo1.php. dead.
  11. Web site: Andrew Osmond. Puella Magi Madoka Magica and Panty and Stocking Announced by Manga (Updated). Anime News Network. March 31, 2012. June 12, 2018. June 19, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180619054135/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2012-03-31/puella-magi-madoka-magica-and-panty-and-stocking-announced-by-manga. live.
  12. Web site: Andrew Osmond. Manga Releasing Puella Magi Madoka Magica on BD/DVD October 22. Anime News Network. May 30, 2012. June 12, 2018. June 19, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180619035542/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2012-05-31/manga-releasing-puella-magi-madoka-magica-on-bd/dvd-october-22. live.
  13. Web site: Egan Loo. News: Noragaki, Puella Magi Madoka Magica Promos Streamed. December 8, 2010. December 24, 2010. Anime News Network. May 27, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110527161118/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2010-12-09/noragaki-puella-magi-madoka-magica-promos-streamed. live.
  14. Web site: Egan Loo. Madoka Magica Film Project Launches. Anime News Network. November 7, 2011. June 12, 2018. January 1, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120101174955/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2011-11-07/madoka-magica-film-project-launches. live.
  15. Web site: Egan Loo. Madoka Magica Film Project to Be Trilogy. Anime News Network. November 11, 2011. June 12, 2018. November 10, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20111110133837/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2011-11-08/madoka-magica-film-project-to-be-trilogy. live.
  16. Web site: Egan Loo. Madoka Magica, Fate/Zero's Comiket Exclusives Revealed. Anime News Network. August 3, 2012. June 13, 2018. June 19, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180619075907/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2012-08-03/madoka-magica-fate/zero-comiket-exclusives-revealed. live.
  17. Web site: http://www.madoka-magica.com/tv/bddvd/index.html . ja:魔法少女まどか☆マギカ . Puella Magi Madoka Magica . Japanese . . August 31, 2016 . September 11, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160911183859/http://www.madoka-magica.com/tv/bddvd/index.html . live .
  18. Web site: BD/DVD 2 . madoka-magica.com . February 4, 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110726064349/http://www.madoka-magica.com/bddvd/02.html . July 26, 2011 .
  19. Web site: BD/DVD 3 . madoka-magica.com . February 4, 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110726064356/http://www.madoka-magica.com/bddvd/03.html . July 26, 2011 .
  20. Web site: BD/DVD 4 . madoka-magica.com . February 4, 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110726064410/http://www.madoka-magica.com/bddvd/04.html . July 26, 2011 .
  21. Web site: BD/DVD 5. madoka-magica.com . February 4, 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110726064429/http://www.madoka-magica.com/bddvd/05.html . July 26, 2011 .
  22. Web site: BD/DVD 6. madoka-magica.com . February 4, 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110726064444/http://www.madoka-magica.com/bddvd/06.html . July 26, 2011 .
  23. Web site: Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Box Set Volume 1 Blu-ray. Sony. June 13, 2018. June 2, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130602045703/http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Puella-Magi-Madoka-Magica-LE-Box-Set-Vol-1-Blu-ray/31888/. live.
  24. Web site: Madoka Magica USA Official Website, News and Trailer<. Aniplex of America. June 13, 2018. February 18, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200218163238/http://www.madokamagicausa.com/product-combo2.php. dead.
  25. Web site: Madoka Magica USA Official Website, News and Trailer<. Aniplex of America. June 13, 2018. February 18, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200218163257/http://www.madokamagicausa.com/product-combo3.php. dead.
  26. Web site: Madoka Magica USA Official Website, Puella Magi Madoka Magica TV Series BD Box Set . . August 27, 2016 .