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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][2][3]

In a space-themed background, a giant golden-eyed magical girl in a white dress with minor decorative gems, leggings, gloves, and bow ties attached to pink hair (Madoka Kaname) covers a galaxy and is positioned behind Earth as if she is about to hold it with her hands. In the foreground, four other magical girls (Kyōko Sakura carrying a staff, Sayaka Miki holding a sword, Homura Akemi equipped with a bow, and Mami Tomoe with a gun) are accompanied by a cat (Kyubey). The Puella Magi Madoka Magica logo, the name of volume six, gray dots, white particles, brief staff credits, text reading "She will not know yet if this encounter is a mere conincidence or a necessity. Which would be, an encounter that would change her destiny —", and the Aniplex logo are layered over the image.
The cover of the sixth Puella Magi Madoka Magica home media release volume, featuring the main characters

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.[4] During the early planning stage, Iwakami decided not to adapt an existing work in order to give Shinbo more freedom in his direction style.[4] Gen Urobuchi and Ume Aoki then joined the project as scriptwriter and character designer respectively.[4] The series was announced in a commercial slot during the anime series Togainu no Chi.[1] Subsequently, more commercials were shown in the same slot revealing the characters and cast.[4]

The first ten episodes aired on Japanese television channels MBS, TBS and CBC between January 7, and March 11, 2011.[2] 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][7] 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.[6][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][11] Manga Entertainment licensed the series in the United Kingdom and released it on BD/DVD in a complete collection on October 22, 2012.[12][13]

The opening theme is "Connect" (コネクト, Konekuto) by ClariS and the ending theme is "Magia" by Kalafina.[14] On the DVD/Blu-ray release, the ending theme for episodes one and two is "See you Tomorrow" (また あした, Mata Ashita) by Aoi Yūki;[9] and the ending theme for episode nine is "And I'm Home" by Eri Kitamura and Ai Nonaka.[15] Drama CDs are included with the first;[9] third;[16] and fifth DVD/Blu-ray volumes;[15] and the original soundtrack by Kajiura Yuki was included in three parts with the second;[17] fourth;[18] and sixth volumes.[19] The soundtrack is also included with the limited-edition North American releases.[10][20][21]

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.[22][23]

Drama CDs were included with the first;[9] third;[16] and fifth BD/DVD volumes of the Japanese release.[15] A fourth drama CD was released at Comiket 82 in August 2012 alongside an advance film ticket set.[28]

No. Title Original release date
01"Memories of You"
Transliteration: "Memorīzu obu Yū" (Japanese: メモリーズオブユー)		April 27, 2011[9]

An expanded look at the original timeline depicted in episode 10, where Homura and Madoka became friends. When Homura becomes troubled about her lack of talent, Madoka tries using some of her magic to help her out during physical education (PE), but it just causes her to go out of control. After Madoka and Mami save Homura from a witch, Madoka confesses to Homura that she became a magical girl in order to save the life of a cat named Amy who was hit by a car. As a storm hits the city and Homura learns the meaning of Walpurgisnacht, she follows Amy to where Madoka is.

02"Sunny Day Life"
Transliteration: "Sanī Dei Raifu" (Japanese: サニーデイ ライフ)		June 22, 2011[16]

In a more carefree universe, Madoka and Sayaka flunk their English tests and study for a makeup test at Mami's apartment alongside Homura and Kyōko. The girls soon set into action when they assume a ghost-like witch is about, only to find it to be the work of a cat. Afterwards, they all get together to have dinner at Mami's place.

03"Farewell Story"
Transliteration: "Feaueru Sutōrī" (Japanese: フェアウェル・ストーリー)		August 24, 2011[15]

A prequel to the main series. Kyōko, who is starting off as a magical girl, meets Mami for the first time during a battle with a witch. The two become partners, fighting witches together and learning special moves. After inviting Mami to eat with her family, Kyōko tells her about the wish she made. However, after learning of her family's death, Kyōko takes on a different outlook on fighting witches which leads to her falling out with Mami and deciding to leave town. This CD was later adapted into Volume 1 of Puella Magi Madoka Magica: The Different Story.

Special"Summer Magical Girl Training Camp!!"
Transliteration: "Natsu no Mahō Shōjo Kyōka Gasshuku!!" (Japanese: 夏の魔法少女強化合宿！！)		August 10, 2012[28]

The girls head to the beach together for a magical girl training camp. After Sayaka argues with Kyōko after she teases her a little, she ends up walking into a witch's labyrinth in the middle of the ocean but is rescued by the others. Afterwards, the girls spend the night at an inn where they have a bath and eat a meal together.

In Japan, Aniplex distributed six BD/DVD (Blu-ray Disc/Digital Versatile Disc) volumes of Puella Magi Madoka Magica in 2011;[9][19] all of which were included in a box set on December 25, 2013.[29] In the United States and Canada, Aniplex of America published three BD/DVD volumes of the series in 2012;[10][20][21] and compiled them into a box set on September 27, 2016.[30]

Aniplex (Japan, Region A/2)[29]
Release Date Episodes Extras Ref(s)
Volume 1 April 27, 2011 1–2 Drama CD – "Memories of You"
Character Single – "Mata Ashita" by Aoi Yūki 		[9]
Volume 2 May 25, 2011 3–4 Original Soundtrack Vol. 1 [17]
Volume 3 June 22, 2011 5–6 Drama CD – "Sunny Day Life" [16]
Volume 4 July 27, 2011 7–8 Original Soundtrack Vol. 2 [18]
Volume 5 August 24, 2011 9–10 Drama CD – "Farewell Story"
Character Single – "And I'm Home" by Eri Kitamura and Ai Nonaka 		[15]
Volume 6 September 21, 2011 11–12 Original Soundtrack Vol. 3 [19]
Box Set December 25, 2013 1–12 Package Illustrated by Takahiro Kishida (Character Design)
Set of 3 postcards 		[29]
Aniplex of America (United States and Canada, Region A/1)
Release Date Episodes Extras (limited edition ver.) Ref(s)
Volume 1 February 14, 2012 1–4 Original Soundtrack Vol. 1
Mini-poster, Postcards 		[10]
Volume 2 April 10, 2012 5–8 Original Soundtrack Vol. 2
Double-side posters, Postcards 		[20]
Volume 3 June 12, 2012 9–12 Original Soundtrack Vol. 3
Double-side posters, Postcards 		[21]
Box Set September 27, 2016 1–12 Package Illustrated by Takahiro Kishida (Character Design)
4-page Insert 		[30]
  1. ^ As listed in the ending credits to each episode, denoted as storyboard artist (絵コンテ).
  2. ^ A pseudonym.
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