Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part 1: Beginnings
"Even if it's a deception, this is the future she wanted." – Movie poster.
Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part 1: Beginnings (劇場版 魔法少女まどか☆マギカ［前編］始まりの物語 Gekijouban Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica [Zenpen]: Hajimari no Monogatari, lit. Magical Girl Madoka Magica the Movie [First Part]: The Beginning Story) is the first movie in the Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie series, released on October 6, 2012[1]. Covering the first eight episodes of the anime, it serves as a recap to the original anime series and features redone voice acting and animation.
The opening theme of the movie is "Luminous" by ClariS and the ending theme of the movie is "Magia [quattro]" by Kalafina.
Plot Overview
Madoka Kaname is an eighth-grader who leads a peaceful, fun-filled life as a student, surrounded by her beloved family and best friends. One day, a transfer student named Homura Akemi arrives in Madoka's class. Homura is a dark-haired girl, and soon after meeting Madoka for the first time, she goes on to issue Madoka a strange warning. Madoka also meets Kyubey, a mysterious looking creature who tempts her by saying, "I'll make any of your wishes come true. So make a contract with me and become a Magical Girl!" Madoka feels that there is nothing special about her, so she decides to take up Kyubey's offer so she can help people... Who are the people she meets that will change her destiny, and what is the answer she finds?[2]
Characters
Staff and Cast
See also: Madoka Magica Staff and Cast and the staff listings on the official site (Japanese).
All voice actors return from the anime, reprising their previous roles. Similarly, animation, action, and music directors all return from their roles in Puella Magi Madoka Magica.
Runes
See Witch Runes/Beginnings and Eternal.
Notable differences from the original anime
General
In the movie and each following appearance, Sayaka Miki dons a hair clip in the shape of fortissimo when she is in her Magical Girl form. In music, a fortissimo indicates that the piece should be played very loudly.
Kyoko has more variety of food in each scene she is in. She is seen eating green tea and strawberry pocky in addition to her usual chocolate variety. She is also seen eating a sandwich cookie, a bear pastry, and an orange popsicle.
A new score by Yuki Kajiura was introduced, replacing much of the original music. Additionally, a vocal version of Credens justitiam, Mirai, is used as the ending theme.
Movie specific
Sayaka Miki got a new transformation sequence that takes place underwater. Mami Tomoe's transformations were are also changed.
Gallery
See here for animation differences and other visuals.
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