Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part 1: Beginnings

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Movie poster

"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

See Madoka Magica 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.

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.

Posters

Promotional Images

Screenshots

See Also

References

  1. Article from Anime News Network by Egan Loo.
  2. Introduction from the 10th Anniversary movie rerelease.
Anime
Puella Magi Madoka Magica
Episode 1: I First Met Her in a Dream… or SomethingEpisode 2: That Would Be Truly WonderfulEpisode 3: I'm Not Afraid of Anything AnymoreEpisode 4: Miracles and Magic Are RealEpisode 5: There's No Way I'll Ever Regret ItEpisode 6: This Just Can't Be RightEpisode 7: Can You Face Your True Feelings?Episode 8: I Was Stupid… So StupidEpisode 9: I'd Never Allow That to HappenEpisode 10: I Won't Rely On Anyone AnymoreEpisode 11: The Only Thing I Have Left to Guide MeEpisode 12: My Very Best Friend
Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie
BeginningsEternalRebellionConcept MovieWalpurgisnacht: Rising
Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story
Episode 1: Have You Heard? That Rumor About the Magical GirlsEpisode 2: It's Proof of the End of a FriendshipEpisode 3: Sorry for Making You My FriendEpisode 4: This Isn't the PastEpisode 5: There's No Place For You HereEpisode 6: I'll Do AnythingEpisode 7: I Want to Go Home with YouEpisode 8: You Definitely Shouldn't RespondEpisode 9: A World With Just MeEpisode 10: My NameEpisode 11: Memory Museum at 3:00 PMEpisode 12: Why Is This So Unbearable?Episode 13: A Faint Hope
Episode 14: I Had a Feeling We Could All Become Magical Girls TogetherEpisode 15: You're Nothing Like HerEpisode 16: There Were Too Many To CarryEpisode 17: Are You Okay With That?Episode 18: We Won't Forgive Anyone AnymoreEpisode 19: This Is Something Only I Can DoEpisode 20: You Don't Know AnythingEpisode 21: You're Not Strong At All
Episode 22: We FailedEpisode 23: All the Girls DisappearingEpisode 24: How Long Do We Continue Being Magical Girls?Episode 25: No One Knows Our Record