Puella Magi Madoka Magica
Series Overview
She has a loving family and best friends, laughs and cries from time to time... Madoka Kaname, an eighth grader of Mitakihara middle school, is one of those who lives such a life. One day, she had a very magical encounter. She doesn't know if it happened by chance or by fate yet. This is a fateful encounter that can change her destiny. This is a beginning of the new story of the magical witch girls.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 12 Episodes
25 min per episode
2011 – 2011
Premiered: Fri, Jan 7, 2011
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 12: “My Very Best Friend”
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.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official English Dubbed TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-12-17
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Akiyuki Shinbo
Gen Urobuchi, Akiyuki Shinbo, Ume Aoki, Atsuhiro Iwakami
Yuki Kajiura
Shinichiro Eto
Rie Matsubara
Department Leadership Roster
Morihito Ohara
Production Design
Rie Matsubara
Editor
Shinichiro Eto
Director of Photography
Yosuke Anai
Production Design
Ayumi Shiraishi
Production Design
Yuki Kajiura
Original Music Composer
Gen Urobuchi
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
14+ Parents Strongly Cautioned.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Puella Magi Madoka Magica
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What is Puella Magi Madoka Magica about?
She has a loving family and best friends, laughs and cries from time to time... Madoka Kaname, an eighth grader of Mitakihara middle school, is one of those who lives such a life. One day, she had a very magical encounter. She doesn't know if it happened by chance or by fate yet. This is a fateful encounter that can change her destiny. This is a beginning of the new story of the magical witch girls.
How many seasons does Puella Magi Madoka Magica have?
Puella Magi Madoka Magica comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Puella Magi Madoka Magica?
Key cast members in Puella Magi Madoka Magica include Aoi Yuuki, Chiwa Saito, Eri Kitamura, Ai Nonaka, Emiri Kato.
Who created or directed Puella Magi Madoka Magica?
Puella Magi Madoka Magica was developed and directed by Akiyuki Shinbo.