Pre-Arc 1
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- The Distant Past:
- Infinite Iroha, Ui, Touka, Nemu, Lil' Kyubey and Sakurako travel from the future and make records of the magical girls of the past.
- Pillar of Tomorrow: Yachiyo travels from the future to provide hope to all magical girls of the past, including the girl who would become 10-43, presumably around 2000 BCE.
- 31 BCE - 30 BCE:
- The Mirage of Alexandria:
- Part 1, July of 31 BCE: The Tokime Tribe travels to ancient Egypt during Cleopatra VII's reign to investigate her potential connection to magical girls. Upon arrival in Alexandria, they detect a mysterious aura around Cleopatra and decide to infiltrate her palace. They encounter Ebony, a magical girl loyal to Cleopatra, but Shizuka convinces her to temporarily cease hostilities. While gathering information on the Met Clan, the group falls into a trap set by Cleopatra’s forces. A captured soldier reveals that the Met Clan uses a "Dreaming Drug" to manipulate their soldiers. As tensions intensify between Rome and Egypt, they decide to gather information outside of Alexandria.
- September 2nd of 31 BCE: The Battle of Actium begins, with Cleopatra’s forces initially holding their ground but eventually retreating as Octavius gains the upper hand. In Alexandria, Cleopatra sends her son Caesarion away for safety while attempting to negotiate peace with Octavius. With Antonius growing furious over her perceived betrayal, Cleopatra prepares for his arrival.
- August 1st of 30 BCE: Antonius attempts suicide after receiving false news of Cleopatra's death, delivered by Ebony. Following his death, the Tokime girls exploit the weakened palace security and Nemu identifies Ebony as the key magical girl tied to their mission. She immobilizes them using her powers and Shizuka tries to reason with her.
- Part 2: With assistance from Asahi, who'd been hiding until now, they neutralize Ebony. They explain that the Met Clan recruits young girls to contract with Kyubey, granting them powers to protect Egypt’s rulers. Shizuka shares her own experiences as a magical girl and persuades Ebony to break free from her role in the clan. After settling matters with Cleopatra, Ebony goes to the Met Clan Elder to receive freedom. He agrees, but tasks her with delivering a final message to the queen.
- August 29th of 30 BCE: As Cleopatra's been imprisoned, the group infiltrates the guarded facility where she's kept. They find her face deteriorating due to the fading effects of magic granted by the past sacrificed girls. An assassin from the Met Clan, disguised as a soldier, kills Cleopatra by shooting darts into her neck. Ebony almost transforms into a witch but the other girls save her. After Nemu confirms that history remains intact due to the wound resembling a snake bite, they set off to confront the Elder. He reveals he orchestrated Cleopatra’s death to turn Ebony into a witch to use against Rome. When they find out the Elder is under a witch's influence, he commits suicide and they defeat the witch, 10-1. With the Soul Dome now filled, they bid farewell to Ebony and encourage her to embrace her newfound independence before returning to their own time.
- 76 CE - 79 CE:
- History A:
- Early 77 CE: A destructive rainstorm interrupts a play starring the popular actor, Master Paris.
- Early 77 CE: The influential families of Pompeii—Cornelia’s, Junia’s, and Marius’—hold a banquet to discuss potential alliances and marriages.
- Summer of 77 CE: A chariot race occurs, which Hilarus the Left-Handed wins. Junia and Marius watch the race together.
- Summer of 78 CE: After the frequent earthquakes of recent, the city council focuses on rebuilding. Marius announces his marriage to Junia has been approved. Likely around this time, Junia meets a Vestal Maiden of Light and Kyubey, or Master Cubius, who prompts her to become a magical girl. Due to her love for Marius, she refuses.
- October of 79 CE: Frequent earthquakes and dried water supplies occur, such as the Aqua Augusta.
- October 24, 79 CE: Vesuvius erupts, killing most of the population, including Emperor Vespasian and Plinius in Stabiae without organizing a rescue effort. Pompeii is destroyed, and Cornelia and Marius' families die. Junia makes a contract with Kyubey to be reborn as a different person in the past, and thus creates History B.
- History B:
- 76 CE: Junia arrives back three years in time from the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. She tests out her power and poses as her new persona, Amaryllis. She tells the other servants that she's Lady Junia's new handmaiden, which the others believe without question, as her power not only allows her to change her appearance, but also makes others not question inconsistencies based on her identity. She befriends Cornelia as Amaryllis and tells her that she is from Greece and that she shares a tutor with Junia. She convinces Cornelia to help her by predicting a very destructive rainstorm in the midst of a play starring a popular actor, Master Paris.
- The Lovers in the Pax Romana:
- Part 1, 79 CE: Himena, Shigure, San, Hagumu, Mitsune, and Miyuri travel back to Pompeii in 79 CE. Thanks to the power of the Rumors, Mitsune has now recovered her ability to walk. Nemu tells them about Amaryllis, a magical girl who altered history. They then find themselves in an unstable space, where time and reality are unstable, and encounter a copy of 10-7. Nemu explains that their interference in an already altered timeline (79 CE) may have caused a time paradox, and that they are in a "Time Paradox Zone," where history is being rewritten. San, Hagumu and Mitsune are caught up in the paradox and separated from the rest of the group. Due to having Nemu's book, Himena is attuned to this time period, so she dreams of Junia and Cornelia’s childhood, where their father announces one will marry Marius.
- Early 77 CE: Himena, Shigure, Miyuri and Nemu wake up in Pompeii, two years before the eruption. Cornelia helps them hide and introduces them to Amaryllis, the magical girl who has been warning people about the eruption. Nemu explains two histories: History A, where Pompeii is destroyed, and History B, where Amaryllis succeeded and most people evacuated. Amaryllis’ plan involves Cornelia marrying Marius to gain political influence. The group, now posing as Cornelia’s handmaidens, prepares to attend a banquet at Marius’ villa. Amaryllis explains that the banquet is a critical event where the three influential families—Cornelia’s, Junia’s, and Marius’—will discuss future alliances, including potential marriages. Cornelia is torn between her feelings for Marius and her sister Junia’s happiness. The group encounters and defeats a witch, rescuing Cornelia. They later meet Junia, who is kind and thoughtful, before being taken away by a paradox.
- Summer of 77 CE: They reappear later in the year. Amaryllis reveals to them that magical girls in the time period in Ancient Rome were known as Vestal Maidens of Light, which was likely the source of Rome's long-lasting success. Amaryllis and Cornelia are working to spread a prophecy about the impending eruption of Mount Vesuvius through the Cult of Isis, a powerful religious group in Pompeii. Amaryllis uses her metamorphosis magic to disguise herself as a member and deliver the prophecy, claiming it comes from divine sources. They plan to use the upcoming chariot race as proof of their prophetic knowledge, predicting Hilarus the Left-Handed will win. The chariot race coincides with Cornelia’s birthday, and Amaryllis has arranged for Cornelia and Marius to watch the race together, while Junia will celebrate separately. The group encounters a barrier again, this time only a familiar. Amaryllis and Cornelia successfully gain the cooperation of the Cult of Isis by proving the accuracy of their prophecy about Hilarus the Left-Handed’s victory in the chariot race. The priestess of Isis is convinced by the detailed predictions Amaryllis provides, including future events like the death of Emperor Vespasian and the drying up of the Aqua Augusta. The Cult of Isis agrees to prepare its followers for the impending disaster, so Amaryllis and Cornelia plan to extend their efforts to other temples, including those dedicated to Venus and Apollo. They also prepare to leverage Cornelia’s connections, such as attending a tutelage ceremony for the popular actor Paris, to further spread their message. However, the timeline remains unstable, and they suspect that another time paradox event is imminent. The members of the Neo-Magius prepare for the possibility of being transported to another point in time, as has happened before when key conditions were met.
- Summer of 78 CE: Amaryllis and Cornelia play a game, but they're interrupted by Himena, Miyuri, and Shigure's arrival after the year-long absence. They discuss the current situation in Pompeii, where the rumors of Mount Vesuvius’ impending eruption have caused some residents and influential figures, including Cornelia’s father, to consider relocating. However, the city council remains divided, with many still favoring reconstruction over evacuation. They also consider seeking the help of Admiral Plinius, a renowned scholar and military leader, to advocate for evacuation.
- Amaryllis' MSS:
- A Maiden Ought to Play Games, 78 CE: Amaryllis plays Ludus with Lady Cornelia and encourages her to watch a particular chariot race with him. During a stroll in Pompeii, Miyuri loses her smartphone, which Cornelia recalls seeing earlier in a storage room. Cornelia's father had taken it to a jeweler for appraisal, where Gaius, a relative of Pliny the Elder, showed interest in purchasing it. Concerned about potential historical paradoxes, the group hurries to retrieve it.
- A Spark of Flaring Love: Cornelia devises a plan to ask her father to cancel the sale. She attends the chariot race with Marius, while the others search for Gaius. After the match, Amaryllis impersonates Gaius to secure the smartphone, while Himena and others prevent the real Gaius from entering. As the plan unfolds, a labyrinth emerges near the Temple of Venus.
- Love is War: Marius unexpectedly arrives on horseback to rescue Cornelia and her father from the supposed ghostly disturbances near the temple. Amaryllis successfully gets the phone while the others detain the real Gaius, who later wakes up confused after the witch's been defeated. The next day, Cornelia prepares for a picnic with Marius and Junia, and Amaryllis returns to playing Ludus with her.
- The Lovers in the Pax Romana, continued:
- Part 1, continued: The group travels to Misenum to meet Plinius. Himena suggests using her synthesis magic, as she's now learned to use her power to replicate powers without draining them from others, to replicate Amaryllis’ abilities, allowing others to assist in the plan. They successfully intercept Plinius near the coast, where Cornelia and Amaryllis explain the impending eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Despite revealing future events, including the death of Emperor Vespasian and Plinius’ own fate during the eruption, he refuses to support their cause. The group returns to Cornelia’s villa, where Nemu expresses concern that revealing too much, such as Plinius’ death, may have already disrupted the timeline. The next day, a messenger arrives with a surprising request from Consul Titus, the eldest son of Vespasian and the future emperor, who wishes to meet Cornelia in private.
- Part 2: Two days later, Cornelia and Amaryllis meet with Titus, who had been informed of their prophecy and the supposed death of the current emperor by Plinius. He cannot order a mass evacuation without proof, but promises to help evacuate once the eruption begins and to facilitate aid for survivors in Neapolis. After the meeting, Cornelia, Marius, and Junia head to a picnic where Marius announces that his father has approved his engagement to Cornelia. They enjoy a peaceful moment together while Himena, Miyuri, Shigure, and Nemu defeat an offshoot of the original 10-7 witch and then observe the picnic. Nemu explains that the witch they first encountered in 77 CE has been actively interfering with history by creating powerful offshoots and to restore the correct timeline of History B, they must defeat the original witch. That night, Himena has a dream where Amaryllis laments not becoming a Vestal Maiden of Light during the original Pompeii's destruction.
- October of 79 CE: Frequent earthquakes and dried water supplies confirm the prophecy. Many residents, influenced by the efforts of Cornelia and Marius' families have already evacuated, but some still remain. The Cult of Isis provides additional ships to aid in the evacuation, and Marius frees charioteers trapped in the barracks, who then help guide people to safety.
- October 24, 79 CE: The eruption of Vesuvius begins and Cornelia, Marius, and their families coordinate the evacuation to the shore, where ships await. However, a large group of residents, possessed by a witch, move toward danger. Himena, Miyuri, Shigure, and Nemu confront the 10-7 witch while Amaryllis and Cornelia focus on saving lives. As the situation seems dire, the Roman navy, led by Admiral Plinius, arrives with a massive fleet to assist in the evacuation.
- In Stabiae, Plinius ensures his fleet rescues as many as possible and instructs his subordinates to record his death as a brave act. To ensure history remains intact, he dies in the eruption.
- With the arrival of San, Hagumu, and Mitsune, Himena, Shigure and Miyuri manage to defeat the witch. They realize that while they couldn’t save everyone, they succeeded in changing the future and ensuring that many lives were saved. As the eruption of Mount Vesuvius reaches its peak, the remaining residents of Pompeii are evacuated by ship. Cornelia and Marius look forward to rebuilding their lives in Neapolis, when they notice Amaryllis and Junia missing. Amaryllis reflects on her vow to have lived the rest of her life in atonement, dedicating herself to the peace of Rome and honoring the memories of those she couldn’t save. As Junia, she stays in the Pompeii and wears the bracelet given to her by Marius as a reminder of her past and the love she once had. With the timeline restored, the others return to the future.
- c. 247 CE:
- The Heiress of Yamatai:
- Part 1: A messenger confirms that Toyo has been chosen as a candidate to succeed Queen Himiko of Yamatai. Toyo sets out for Yamatai, excited to meet Queen Himiko, whom she deeply admires. She encounters and befriends Rena, and later Momoko, and Kaede, unaware that they are from the future. Despite Toyo's cursed reputation, Rena and the others treat her kindly, which deeply moves her. They're confronted by soldiers from Kuna, a rival nation to Yamatai, who mistake Rena for Toyo due to a book they believe is a gift from the Wei Dynasty. After a brief skirmish, the Kuna soldiers retreat with the book, which is Nemu, but not before she tells them that Toyo is the magical girl their mission is based around. Due to their appearance and outfits, Rena accidentally lets it slip that they're from the future, but since the people of the era don't understand the word, they understand it as being a distant, more advanced country. Toyo's group arrives in Yamatai, however, Himiko rejects Toyo and accuses her younger brother of using Toyo as a political pawn. Rena defends Toyo, and the group leaves her quarters, staying in a nearby lodging for the night. Himiko's younger brother explains to Toyo and her friends that the previous shrine maiden candidates were plagued by a curse, leading to disasters. One candidate was possessed, and another sacrificed herself to exorcise the curse. He dismisses the idea that Toyo is the child of a Cursed God, suggesting Himiko’s rejection stems from fear of repeating past tragedies. He vows to make Toyo the successor despite Himiko’s objections. Toyo, feeling lost and rejected, encounters a soldier from Kuna who reveals that Toyo is the child of Himiko and the king of Kuna, not a cursed being. This revelation shocks Toyo and she questions why Himiko hid this from her and why she was treated as cursed. Toyo decides to prove herself by helping a drought-stricken village. Despite initial distrust, Toyo and her friends work to build a canal to prevent flooding when the rain comes. The villagers, seeing their efforts, gradually accept Toyo and join in the work. Himiko arrives to assess Toyo’s work and acknowledges her efforts, accepting her as a successor candidate. However, Toyo collapses from exhaustion and illness. In a tender moment, Himiko comforts Toyo, revealing herself as Toyo’s mother. Toyo expresses her love for Himiko, and the two share a heartfelt connection as Toyo falls asleep. Toyo wakes up to find herself paralyzed, unable to move or call for help. She tries to reach the sunlight, hoping someone will find her, but is unsuccessful.
- Toyo's MSS:
- Part 1: Toyo is introduced as Himiko's successor, but villagers doubt her due to her perceived cursed origins. Himiko defends Toyo, claiming her abilities are divine. Their strained relationship is evident as Toyo struggles to connect with Himiko, her mother, despite Himiko's efforts to bond. Toyo attempts to bridge the gap by giving Himiko a poorly chosen gift of cicada shells, which confuses her. Momoko suggests finding a dog as a better gift. Toyo uses her Spirit Arts to locate a strange creature she names Slurpy, insisting it’s a dog. Himiko initially refuses to let Toyo keep Slurpy, fearing it’s dangerous, but reluctantly agrees after Toyo pleads and promises to be responsible. She grows attached to Slurpy, momentarily forgetting her goal of improving her relationship with Himiko.
- Part 2: Toyo works tirelessly, using her Spirit Arts to help villagers, with Slurpy assisting her in chaotic but helpful ways. Despite her exhaustion, Toyo continues her duties, ignoring her friends' concerns. Slurpy leads the group to a pond, where they catch fish and enjoy a meal together. Toyo expresses happiness but regrets Slurpy can’t join future outings. Her health declines, and she collapses while playing with Slurpy. Himiko scolds Toyo for overworking and notices Slurpy’s loyalty. Toyo apologizes to Slurpy for her inability to play due to her illness.
- Part 3: Toyo’s health worsens, and she struggles to perform daily tasks, feeling guilty for burdening her friends and Slurpy. Himiko decides Slurpy must be sent away, believing dogs carry a curse that harms Toyo. Despite protests, Toyo agrees, thinking it’s best for Slurpy. They share a final playful run, though Toyo struggles to keep up. She urges Slurpy to forget her and live happily, but he refuses to leave. After parting, Toyo reflects on their memories together.
- The Heiress of Yamatai, continued:
- Part 2: Crops and livestock across Yamatai are mysteriously withering, leading villagers to believe it’s a curse. Himiko’s younger brother reveals that Kuna has been pressuring Yamatai to make Toyo the successor to avoid war. Himiko uncovers her brother’s plot to manipulate Toyo and use her as a political pawn, but she refuses to comply, deciding instead to resume war with Kuna despite the risks. Toyo’s health deteriorates, and she experiences episodes of paralysis. Himiko, realizing she cannot protect Toyo from her illness or the political turmoil, pleads with Rena and Kaede to take Toyo to the future, where she might be cured. Himiko declares war on Kuna, aiming to protect Yamatai and Toyo from Kuna’s schemes. The war begins, and Yamatai initially struggles against Kuna’s forces. Momoko confronts Himiko, urging her to give Toyo a reason to believe in her actions, as Toyo remains unaware of the true reasons behind the war. As the war rages, Toyo, despite her failing health, is determined to protect her village and the canal they built. She struggles to move but pushes herself, knowing the importance of the canal for the villagers. She is discovered by a Yamatai soldier who insists she return to safety, but Toyo resists. Rena and Kaede arrive and reveal they have built a palanquin to help Toyo move more easily and they support her decision to go to the village. Himiko, comes into possession of Nemu's book, intending to look into its binding method. After hearing them talk about something similar, she reveals to Momoko that she's gravely ill herself, coughing up blood, the illness affecting her face and losing her vision. Toyo, Rena, and Kaede arrive at the village to find it under attack by Kuna soldiers. They deliver Toyo to Himiko, and Rena fights off the soldiers, while Kaede helps evacuate the villagers. Toyo is approached by Kyubey, who offers her a contract to become a magical girl in exchange for a wish. Despite Himiko's warnings about the dangers of such a contract, as the same thing had happened to the previous shrine maiden, Toyo decides to make a wish to become a great leader like her mother, Himiko. She transforms into a magical girl, gaining the strength to surpass her disease, fight and protect her people. Toyo arrives to help Rena, Kaede and Momoko fight the witch responsible for the attack. Himiko passes away, leaving Toyo as her successor. Toyo, though grieving, vows to carry on her mother's legacy and lead Yamatai to prosperity. She addresses the people, assuring them that she will continue to fight for their future, even as the war with Kuna rages on. As they've now fulfilled their mission and collected Iroha's concept, Momoko, Rena and Kaede bid farewell to Toyo and leave the time period. During one of the following nights, a servant of Himiko leads Toyo to a water supply, which Himiko had rigged with her knowledge of Spirit Arts to cause a display of fireflies. Toyo breaks down in tears, expressing her longing for her mother and her determination to live up to her legacy.
- Toyo's MSS, continued:
- Part 3, continued: A long time afterwards, during summer, Toyo hears a familiar bark and runs to see Slurpy again. Without using her power of summoning, the two reunite together again.
- 11th Century CE:
- The Valkyrie of Vik:
- Part 1: Olga and Gunhild meet the members of Promised Blood, who traveled from the future and claim to be merchants. Isvik is suddenly attacked by raiders, and an elderly warrior, Ebbe, recognizes Olga and Gunhild as the daughters of Arne, whom he once owed his life to. He reveals that he had vowed to repay Arne and now Ebbe declares his loyalty to the sisters and offers his warrior band, the Warriors of the Bear Claw, to serve under their command. The two become the leaders of the warrior band, renaming it the "Warriors of the Sisterhood." The warriors successfully ambush and defeat Isvik's returning warriors, securing control of the settlement. They rename it "Ithvollr" and begin to rebuild and expand their influence.
- Gunhild's MSS, continued:
- Part 2: Gunhild focuses on building a strong foundation for their settlement, improving agriculture, livestock, and trade to strengthen their warrior band. Meanwhile, she battles witches to recover her magical power, though she grows increasingly wary of Kyubey and the toll of being a magical girl.
- Part 3: Gunhild fights enemy warriors, and despite being gravely injured, she survives due to her soul gem, learning that her body won't die unless it's destroyed. This realization makes her grateful Olga didn't become a magical girl and vows to keep Kyubey away from her sister. Gunhild discovers Olga has been lured into a witch's labyrinth by Kyubey, who is trying to make her a magical girl.
- The Valkyrie of Vik, continued:
- Part 1, continued: Olga sees the Fylgja, a guardian spirit in the form of a white beast, again and chases after it, hoping for guidance. However, she is attacked by one of her own warriors, who resents her leadership. Fleeing the attack, Olga finds herself in a labyrinth, which she believes to be Helheim, the land of the dead in Norse mythology. Just as she is about to be overwhelmed by familiars, Gunhild rescues her. Meanwhile, the members of Promised Blood debate whether to intervene in Olga's fate, as they suspect she may be destined to become a magical girl. Gunhild reveals to Olga that she became a magical girl after encountering Kyubey, the mysterious creature Olga mistook for a Fylgja. Gunhild explains that she made a contract with Kyubey, wishing to form a warrior band led by Olga to help achieve her sister's dreams. She admits that she didn’t want Olga to become a magical girl because of the dangerous and endless cycle of fighting witches and consuming grief seeds to survive. Olga insists on becoming a magical girl to share the burden, however, Gunhild vehemently opposes this, even killing Kyubey to prevent Olga from making a contract. Gunhild compares the life of a magical girl to the eternal battles in Valhalla, and that her sacrifices will earn her a place there after death. Promised Blood debate whether to intervene, and Nemu explains that the Viking era, including warrior bands like Olga and Gunhild’s, will soon come to an end with the Battle of Stamford Bridge. They resolve to continue watching without interfering, despite their feelings about the sisters.
- Part 2: Olga and Gunhild, along with their warrior band, prepare to join King Harald's campaign to conquer England. On 20 September 1066, the sisters and their warriors participate in the Battle of Fulford, where Harald's army wins the battle, and Gunhild's abilities earn her praise from Harald himself. Olga is attacked by a witch and narrowly escapes with the help of Yuna and her companions, who intervene discreetly to protect her without revealing their identities. Harald's army continues to advance, and the sisters prepare for the next phase of the campaign. On September 25th, 1066, Harald's army is caught off guard by King Harold II's forces at Stamford Bridge. Gunhild, using her magical girl powers, sustains severe injuries but continues to fight, shocking Harald and his men with her unnatural resilience. Harald, terrified by Gunhild's seemingly cursed abilities, accuses her of being the source of their misfortune and orders his men to kill her. Gunhild, enraged by Harald's betrayal, turns on him, but her soul gem darkens quickly and she transforms into a witch. Olga is devastated, but Yuna's team intervene, pulling Olga away from the chaos. They explain that Gunhild has become a witch, and Olga is left to grapple with the outcome of her sister's sacrifices. Olga makes a contract with Kyubey, wishing for the power to send Gunhild to Valhalla. She transforms into a magical girl and eventually defeats Gunhild's witch. Promised Blood reflects on the events, realizing that Olga was the magical girl Iroha had been observing. Nemu reveals that she withheld some information to prevent interference in the sisters' fate. Having completed their mission, prepares to return to their own time, confident that Olga will persevere and calling her "Olga the Dreamer."
- Olga's MSS, continued:
- Part 3, continued: Olga reflects on their lives, joking that if the gods were truly guiding them, they’d be on a boat by now. Despite the hardships, she cherishes their memories together and resolves to keep living for the future, though she wonders why things turned out the way they did.
- c. 1240 CE:
- The Rakshasi of Tibet:
- Part 1: Lavi, Alexandra and Urara arrive in 13th-century Tibet, seeking the Rakshasi, a figure who will end the war between Tibet and Mongolia and bring peace. Lavi discovers that the nunnery is training young girls to become Rakshasi, with Heruka being a key figure. Dolma, the leader of the nunnery, reveals that they exiled the adults who tried to stop the Rakshasi ceremony, as they believed in fighting the Mongols. Meanwhile, Alexandra and Urara pose as performers and are captured by the Mongol leader, Dolo'adai, who plans to use their powers against the convent. Lavi learns that the Rakshasi are magical girls chosen through a ritual with a mysterious figure named Lord Jataka, Kyubey. Lavi and Nemu discuss the discrepancies in history, noting that the nunnery's role and the existence of "junior nuns" are not part of the original historical record. They surmise that Heruka is likely the Rakshasi mentioned in history and Lavi decides not to interfere with Heruka's fate, as it would alter history. A Mongolian soldier is captured after attempting to poison the nunnery's well. Heruka interrogates him, as she can speak Mongolian, revealing that the Mongols believe the Rakshasi attacked them first, which lead to their invasion. Heruka is shaken by the accusations but keeps the details from Dolma. Lavi learns that another junior nun who speaks Mongolian, likely Alexandra or Urara, is with the Mongols. Accompanied by Heruka, Lavi reunites with Alexandra and Urara, where they discuss the historical discrepancies and the possibility of a witch influencing events. Nemu suggests they may need to intervene to ensure the Rakshasi ends the war as history dictates. Alexandra and Urara decide to stay with the Mongols to gather intelligence, while Lavi and Heruka return to the nunnery through a hidden entrance to prepare for the impending attack. The Mongols discover the hidden entrance to the town and plan to use it to launch a surprise attack. They set a trap, using false information to lure the nunnery's defenders into an ambush. Alexandra and Urara learn of the impending attack and reveal that the Mongols' plan, but Heruka deduces that the attack will likely be a night raid, not at dawn as initially suggested. She prepares the nunnery for an ambush, evacuating the townsfolk and organizing a counterattack. The nunnery's defenders, led by Heruka and Lavi, successfully ambush the Mongols, but the Mongols use a feigned retreat to lure them into a trap and successfully counterattack. The town is set ablaze and Lavi stays behind to hold off the Mongols while the others retreat. Heruka is overwhelmed by guilt, believing her actions led to the town's destruction. She asks the villagers to restrain Dolma so she can fulfill her role as a Rakshasi. Heruka then encounters Kyubey, who offers her a contract to become a magical girl. Heruka accepts, wishing to erase the memory of the Rakshasi from everyone's minds to end the war. Heruka's wish changes history, erasing the memory of the Rakshasi, even among the Folklore of Zero, and altering the perception of the nunnery. The Mongols withdraw, and the war comes to a ceasefire. Heruka spreads the ashes of her loved ones, symbolizing their return to the earth, and embraces her role as a Rakshasi. After the nunnery is restored, Dolma decides to leave and join the Order of the White Hill to seek support for the nunnery. She and Heruka share a heartfelt farewell, with Heruka giving Dolma a manuscript to help her learn Mongolian.
- Part 2: Heruka, now seen as a savior by her followers, confronts Mongolian soldiers. Despite being shot with arrows, she remains unharmed, which the soldiers interpret as a miracle. Many Mongols abandon their weapons and convert to her faith, believing she is an incarnation of the Buddha as her magic pacifies people's hearts. Heruka’s influence grows, and she continues to spread her teachings, aiming to bring peace and Shambhala to the world. Meanwhile, the Mongolian commander, Dolo'adai, is ordered to destroy Heruka’s followers, but his soldiers are reluctant, fearing divine punishment. Lavi, Alexandra, and Urara observe Heruka’s growing influence and success in stopping the war. The group decides to investigate further by studying religious texts to understand Heruka’s role and the concept of the Rakshasi. Dolma, now part of the Order of the White Hill, successfully negotiates support for the nunnery from the temple’s head priest. Lavi, Nemu, and Urara are studying a palm-leaf manuscript about Tibet’s history, which mentions the Rakshasi. They discuss the possibility of it being a mythological account of Tibet’s founding, as they've forgotten about the Rakshasi due to Heruka's wish. Meanwhile, Heruka arrives and informs them that the Mongolian Army has attacked their village and others, resuming their invasion. Survivors beg for vengeance against the Mongols and a wounded Mongolian soldier reveals that the general has allied with the Rakshasi, and Heruka comforts him as he dies. The group learns that the Mongols plan to continue their attacks, exhausting them. Later, Deki, another girl at the nunnery, informs Heruka that Dolma has been caught in the fighting as a mediator between Heruka and the Order of the White Hill, who seek peace with the Mongols. Returning to her village, she finds it destroyed by the Mongols. The villagers, who revere Heruka as their savior, refuse to accept peace with the Mongols. Dolma is attacked by Mongolian soldiers but escapes and reunites with Heruka. Heruka meets with former Lamas and nunnery priests, and proposes a decisive battle against the Mongols and enlists their help. Dolma convinces the Temple Head Priest to support the plan, believing in Heruka’s miracle. Meanwhile, the Mongolian general, Dolo'adai, prepares for the final battle and agrees to meet Heruka’s group on Mongolian soil. Heruka shares a childhood story about her grandmother, who made her believe butter tea was sweet. Heruka and her group arrive in Mongolia after days of travel. Dolma insists on being the interpreter, but it’s revealed that everyone, including the Temple Head Priest, understands Mongolian. They are led to a location resembling a Tibetan monastery, where General Dolo'adai awaits. Heruka and Dolo'adai exchange tense words, and Heruka reveals her plan to end the fighting by becoming a Mongolian officer. Heruka shocks her followers by claiming to betray them, offering them to the Mongols as a "gift." She insults her companions and declares herself a Rakshasi. Heruka’s followers and the Mongols are horrified, and the Temple Head Priest accuses her of being a fraud. Dolma defends Heruka, but Heruka continues to play the villain, claiming she manipulated everyone for her own gain. She even accuses herself of killing Dolma’s family and others in their hometown. The Mongols, convinced of her evil nature, prepare to execute her. Heruka’s followers turn against her, and she is taken away. Heruka’s former Lama testifies against her, but Dolma tries to defend Heruka, who continues to play the villain. She reveals her plan to lure out the witch, the source of hatred and conflict, by creating a situation filled with hatred. Heruka is condemned as a Rakshasi, and the Mongols prepare to execute her. Heruka confronts the witch and uses her magic to put everyone to sleep, but Lavi resists and follows her. Heruka confronts the witch, realizing her magic is being canceled out by the witch’s power of hatred. Despite being at a disadvantage in a direct fight, Lavi and the others arrive to help, revealing they resisted Heruka’s magic because they wanted to protect her. Together, they manage to defeat the witch, but Heruka’s magic weakens, and the people, now awake, turn against her, throwing rocks and calling her a monster. Dolma defends Heruka and they flee together. Lavi and the others hold off the Mongols, allowing Dolma and Heruka to escape until they reach a flower of blue poppies. After Heruka’s execution, Dolma struggles with grief and anger, but Lavi encourages her to record the truth about Heruka, ensuring her legacy is preserved. Dolma travels to Mongolia, helping to spread a new script while secretly inscribing the truth about Heruka in monuments. She reflects on Heruka’s sacrifice and the blue flowers that symbolize her hope.
- 15th Century CE:
- The Maiden of Hope:
- Act 1: After using a charm from Mitama, Iroha and Yachiyo find themselves in medieval France, meeting Tart and her allies. They help Tart fight Corbeau and her familiars but wake abruptly.
- After using the candle charms again, they reunite with Tart and learn about her past, including her wish to bring light to France and the loss of her sister Catherine. However, the dream diverges from history, as Tart was defeated at Orléans by Corbeau, and then the dream ends again.
- They re-enter the dream, defeat a witch, and deliver a message from La Hire to Tart’s camp. Cube explains that Corbeau’s actions have created a time paradox, threatening both the past and future. Tart rallies the French soldiers in Toulouse, inspiring them to fight for France’s liberation. Iroha and Yachiyo witness Tart’s popularity and learn about her meeting with Prince Charles. The group advances toward a fortress, encountering a witch and familiars. La Hire joins the battle, and Tart’s leadership leads to victory. The soldiers celebrate, and Gilles declares Iroha and Yachiyo as “holy maidens” alongside Tart.
- Riz trains for the upcoming battle, and Yachiyo encourages her to value her life. The French army advances to Bourges, where they face Corbeau and her familiars. Riz and Yachiyo battle Corbeau while Tart and Iroha rescue the Dauphin. The mission succeeds, and the group prepares to march toward Orléans.
- They re-enter the dream and catch up with Tart’s army near Château de Chinon. Riz reveals a cryptic clue about Catherine’s church, and the group celebrates before the final battle to recapture Orléans. Riz’s absence raises concerns, but Tart continues to inspire the soldiers.
- Act 2: The French army, led by Tart, advances toward Orléans, liberating towns and defeating witches along the way. Iroha and Yachiyo assist in battles, gaining recognition as “holy maidens.” Riz shares a secret with Iroha and Yachiyo, hinting that the world is a dream. The group successfully recaptures Orléans, but Riz’s mysterious behavior and cryptic warnings leave Iroha and Yachiyo uneasy. The final battle for Orléans begins, but Riz is missing. Corbeau attacks, and Tart struggles to defend herself. Riz eventually arrives but is injured protecting Tart. Corbeau kidnaps Tart, plunging the world into darkness. Cube reveals that the world is Tart’s dream, and her despair is causing the endless night in both the dream and the future.
- Iroha and Yachiyo re-enter the dream but find themselves lost in darkness. They eventually reunite with Melissa and Cube, who confirm the grimoire’s contents. Cube explains that Tart’s dream is a labyrinth, and Corbeau’s magic allows her to summon familiars and witches. To save Tart, they must ring the Sacred Bell, and they learn from Pernelle that the Sacred Bell is in the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Orléans. Pernelle reveals that Riz is alive but lost in the darkness between dream and reality. To save Riz, Tart must use the Épée de Clovis to shine the light of hope and guide Riz back. The French army rallies to rescue Tart from the fortress at Tourelles. Tart is freed, and Iroha informs her that Riz is alive. Tart uses the Épée de Clovis to call out to Riz, who is guided back by Tart’s light. The group battles Corbeau and her summoned familiars to reach Orléans. Tart, Iroha, Yachiyo, and Riz fight together, overwhelming Corbeau. Tart and Iroha ring the Sacred Bell in the Cathedral, signaling the end of the dream. As the dream fades, Tart thanks Iroha and Yachiyo, promising to continue fighting for a brighter future.
- Rebel of a Dawnless Land:
- Act 1: After failing to invade Tart’s dreams due to interference from future visitors, Isabeau and Minou resolve to create a timeline where they never exist by traveling to the past.
- In 1429, Elisa battles familiars and confronts Corbeau, Lapin, and Minou before infiltrating enemy territory. Ui awakens in a hospital illusion created by the sisters, but she escapes, and is rescued by Elisa. She learns France is trapped in a timeless void due to a paradox merging conflicting histories. Her phone, the "Blank Prophecy," channels her soul gem’s magic and is key to restoring reality. Cube and Pernelle explain the paradox threatens to erase the future, prompting Ui and Elisa to head to Orléans. They repair temporal distortions using magical spheres and restore Elisa’s memories at a church by photographing a "Fragment of True History." They join Tart’s camp, and Elisa duels Riz to assess their strength. Minou orders her sisters to attack, and Tart’s team heads to Loches to aid Melissa, defeating a witch and restoring La Hire’s life. At Tourelles Fortress, Lapin transforms into a witch, and temporarily nullifies Tart and Elisa’s transformations, while Riz and Melissa are overwhelmed fighting Corbeau. Ui’s phone glows, allowing her to rewind time and save everyone. Exhausted, Ui awakens after the reset, and that night, Melissa casts a sleeping charm on Ui, and the group bonds. The group travels to Domrémy, Tart’s hometown, to recover another Fragment of True History, battling Lapin and enslaved magical girls. The fragment reveals Riz’s past and her wish to create a true hero, which lead her to Tart. They recover another fragment showing Tart’s wish to bring light to France, and Elisa shares her past with the rest of the group. Ui’s photo of her sister briefly restores, signaling progress in restoring the future, and they head to Orléans to recover another fragment, which reveals memories of Iroha and Yachiyo saving Tart in a past dream. Cube explains the Time Paradox began when the English sisters tried to turn Tart into a witch, but Iroha and Yachiyo intervened, and that Ui’s presence in the past is tied to her sister’s, as Iroha became a magical girl to heal Ui.
- Act 2: The French army, bolstered by restored soldiers, prepares to march to Reims for Prince Charles’ coronation. They recover another Fragment of True History, revealing memories of Tart leading the Loire campaign. At Patay, Minou warns of a crucial fragment determining the prince’s fate. Corbeau and Lapin attack, but Tart and Elisa protect Ui as she records the fragment. The skies clear as soldiers remember their victory, but Minou traps Tart and Elisa in a void to rewrite history. Corbeau unleashes a plague, but Ui uses her phone to return them to the battle. Tart transforms, healing everyone and defeating Corbeau, and Minou betrays Corbeau, crushing her soul gem. The French army celebrates their victory at Patay, with Cube confirming vital fragments have been recovered. Ui reflects on the chaos, while Tart prepares to crown Prince Charles in Reims. As Tart’s group approaches Reims, Lapin attacks, seeking vengeance for Corbeau’s death. The group defeats her, with Tart delivering the final blow, and Minou retrieves her. Ui records the final fragment, restoring the memory of Prince Charles’ coronation. The group celebrates, but Ui is lured into the woods by Minou, who reveals the Blank Prophecy’s true purpose is to trap Ui in a time loop. She shows Ui a vision of Tart’s future, where she is captured, tried for heresy, and burned at the stake. Ui must choose between confirming history or rewinding time and forgetting everything, but Tart intervenes, choosing to accept her fate to secure a bright future, and Ui confirms history, erasing her memories of the journey.
- End of a Legend, the Limits of Light:
- Act 1: A girl awakens in an otherworldly gray landscape with no memory. She meets Riz and Sakurako, who also have fragmented memories. The girl recalls being told by "Monsieur Angel" to collect "prayer petals" to escape. Riz shares memories of Tart and Catherine, while Sakurako remembers fighting a giant witch, Isabeau, and losing Ui. Ui wakes up close by, confronted by Lapin, who reveals the place is called Purgatory. Sakurako intervenes, and Riz joins the fight, driving Lapin away. The group discusses their fragmented memories and the possibility of being in Purgatory. The mysterious girl explains they need "prayer petals" to escape, and Ui recalls her past adventures in 15th-century France. Elisa, Melissa, and Pernelle wander the gray landscape, attacked by Corbeau and Minou. Minou teleports Pernelle away, and Elisa and Melissa fend off their attackers. Ui’s group encounters a witch from Kamihama, defeating it and speculating they are in a shared dream. Elisa and Melissa reunite with Ui’s group, sharing their experiences and realizing their memories are incomplete. They recall being separated from Tart during the Battle of Compiègne and saved by Pernelle. The group decides to search for Pernelle, who might have answers. Pernelle is attacked by Minou, but Ui’s group arrives to help, and she explains the stone she carries amplifies magic and was used to summon those with prayer petals into Purgatory. They speculate Minou is trying to prevent their escape, but through their prayer petals, they learn about the Battle of Compiègne, where Tart was captured. The mysterious girl is revealed to be a younger version of Tart, representing her broken spirit. Pernelle and Cube explain Purgatory is a dream-like barrier trapping Tart’s mind. To escape, they need to collect prayer petals and obtain the "Golden Key" and "Silver Key" guarded by dead souls. They defeat Corbeau and Lapin, obtaining the keys, and at the Gates of Heaven, Minou reveals the gates and keys were created by Pernelle’s spell. She summons Isabeau and the group struggles against her. Pernelle’s magic barrier protects them, but they decide to retreat with Tart while Pernelle holds off the enemy.
- Act 2: Riz’s disappearance after the Battle of Compiègne is revealed, and Melissa struggles to accept it. Pernelle uses a stone to call out a voice, and Cube explains Riz vanished beyond the Gates of Hell. Ui and the others realize they were summoned by Pernelle’s magic, and Pernelle reveals Minou summoned Isabeau, who has encased France in her labyrinth. The group learns Isabeau’s power comes from Lapin’s wish to restore her mother to human form, leaving behind an immortal shell controlled by the witch. Minou declares the future has changed, and Isabeau’s reign has come to pass, but Pernelle explains the witch was summoned from future dreams, connected through Ui’s dreams. The future is in danger of being overtaken by Isabeau’s darkness, and Tart is the only one who can stop it. Ui and Sakurako discuss the time paradox, and Cube suggests Ui’s existence is still protected by the "Blank Prophecy." Sakurako’s role as a Rumor ensures Ui and Iroha will reunite, maintaining their connection across time. Melissa recalls traveling with Iroha and Yachiyo, who are also working to restore the future. Cube concludes Iroha and Yachiyo are singularities connecting contradictory histories, and their actions are keeping the future from collapsing, while Ui’s phone is key to maintaining their existence. Pernelle prepares to summon Iroha and Yachiyo using Ui’s device as a conduit. Minou attempts to stop her, but Elisa and the others defend Pernelle, allowing her to successfully summon Iroha and Yachiyo. They brief the newcomers, and Pernelle guides them in offering their prayer petals to restore Tart. Tart regains her true form and memories, and with the keys, they prepare to open the Gates of Heaven. Minou confronts the group, revealing her plan to create a dark future ruled by Isabeau, where Tart would be turned into a puppet witch. Minou traps the group with Isabeau, but they fight the witch, with Sakurako distracting it while the others defend her. Sakurako's attacks are able to harm the witch as she is a Rumor and not a magical girl. Tart, Elisa, Melissa, and Pernelle escape Purgatory, leaving Minou behind, and they return to the real world, where Tart’s spirit is restored. Pernelle explains Tart will forget the events of Purgatory, but the prayers and hope given to her will remain. Iroha, Yachiyo, Ui, and Sakurako continue to fight the witch, resolving to survive and return to their time. The French army launches an attack on Rouen to rescue Tart, who was imprisoned by Isabeau’s forces. The battle intensifies as reinforcements join the fight. Tart, on trial for heresy, is visited by Cube, who reveals Riz’s wish: to create a true hero. Pernelle, Elisa, and Melissa infiltrate the prison to rescue Tart. Elisa shares her story, urging Tart to take pride in the love and support of those fighting for her. Tart, inspired, resolves to fight again, and they confront Isabeau, who is immune to attacks from magical girls due to Minou’s wish. Tart refuses to give up, vowing to fight even as her soul gem becomes increasingly corrupted. She hears Riz’s voice guiding her, and Riz’s soul gem appears annd empowers Tart, allowing her to fight beyond her limits as more than a magical girl. Tart incapacitates Minou and delivers the final blow to Isabeau. The sky clears as the witch is vanquished, and Tart thanks Riz before her soul gem fades away. Elisa and Melissa celebrate Tart’s victory, but Tart’s soul gem has now become something akin to a grief seed.
- In the uncertain future, Iroha, Yachiyo, Ui, and Sakurako continue to fight the remnants of Isabeau’s weakening influence, and, guided by a mysterious light, they pass through the Gates of Heaven. Riz explains to Sakurako that she exists as a soul gem without a physical body, sustained by her wish to protect Tart. She reveals she guided Tart by secretly providing "prayer petals" and acknowledges her role in Tart’s journey. Riz fades away after fulfilling her purpose, leaving Sakurako to return to the future.
- Tart, nearing her limit, surrenders to Minou to prevent becoming a catastrophic witch herself. Tart accepts execution, ensuring her allies’ safety and averting a dark future. In 1431, Tart is executed, her sacrifice preventing her transformation into a witch.
- The Masked Student Council Strikes Back:
- Nicholas Flamel donates the second Philosopher's Stone to Minou, whom he deemed as someone in need. Minou used this to manifest a "what if" world and begin a plan to revive Isabeau.
- Epilogue: After Minou resets her world to six hundred years ago from the future, Corbeau and Lapin join her, having used the second Philosopher’s Stone to reach her. They vow to help Minou revive Isabeau, even if it takes countless attempts in their "what if" world.
- The Inheritors of Our Souls:
- Chapter 1 - Fading Memories: Torte explains to Kagome that they are in the "Ark of Feelings," a place where people's memories are stored as books. Torte reveals she entered Kagome's mind to understand why Joan of Arc’s memory persists despite being erased elsewhere, and they decide to continue their investigation by exploring more books within the Ark. Kagome and Torte enter another memory book, finding themselves in a dark, eerie world with a red moon. Torte reveals her real name is Jeanne and she resembles Tart herself. She hopes to learn more about Joan before becoming a magical girl herself, while also dealing with Kyubey’s influence and potential contract. In the mysterious memory world, Kagome questions whose mind they are in, suspecting someone who knows Joan of Arc. Their contemplation is interrupted by an attack from a familiar, prompting Torte to attempt using her mother’s magical tools for defense, though she is uncertain of her ability to handle the situation.
- Chapter 2 - Nicholas and Pernelle: Kagome encounters Nicholas and Pernelle Flamel, an alchemist and a magical girl respectively, who are concerned about their daughter, Torte. They explain that they have been gathering memories of "La Pucelle" to preserve them in books within the "Ark of Feelings." Pernelle recounts how "La Pucelle" saved Europe but was later burned at the stake. Nicholas and Pernelle noticed abnormalities as people's memories changed, leading them to collect these memories in books to investigate the cause of world abnormalities. Torte entered the space within one of these books without permission, prompting them to follow her. Torte wanted to learn more about "La Pucelle," sharing her name. Kagome and Torte discover that Torte has the power to awaken memories of "La Pucelle" by making eye contact, while Kagome’s magical pen records these memories, allowing them to return to the Ark. They decide to continue exploring other books to gather more memories. Inside another book, they meet Gilles de Rais, who mistakes Torte for "La Pucelle." He laments the soldiers forgetting her miracles and plans revenge. Elisa, claiming to be the daughter of Barbara Celjska, interrupts, questioning Torte's identity.
- Chapter 3 - Melissa and Elisa: Kagome is introduced to Melissa and Elisa, who fought alongside Tart and were her closest friends. They entered the same mental world as Kagome's group while investigating an Ark at Pernelle’s request but initially did not know about each other's presence. Elisa reveals Gilles de Rais’ past after Tart’s death, including his abduction and sacrifice of over 100 young boys in dark rituals. Despite losing memories of others, he retained memories of Tart but turned to madness and sin. After confronting Gilles, it is revealed that his crimes will soon lead to his execution. Both Melissa and Elisa express frustration over the fading memory of Tart among people and their inability to continue driving out England without her legacy. The group learns from Nicholas that their world might be being invaded by another world where Tart never existed, symbolized by a red moon first observed around 1400. This invasion causes the gradual disappearance of Tart’s memories from people's minds, threatening history itself. Pernelle suggests that the collected memories in the Ark of Feelings resist this erosion, though only fragile ones like those of La Pucelle were preserved. The group worries about humanity disappearing if the invasion continues unchecked, leading them to explore Kagome's future again.
- Chapter 4 - Revolt: Pernelle gathers everyone to enter the fourth book, where they find themselves in a forest in France. They realize that this world exists within someone's mind at a campsite and suspect it may involve soldiers. Elisa identifies the army as rebels against King Charles VII of France. Former comrades of Tart, including La Hire, are leading the rebellion due to grievances with the king, possibly stemming from his abandonment of Tart. Richemont’s plans to expand the king’s standing army have alienated nobles and mercenaries. Additionally, King Charles’ refusal to pay ransoms for captured allies like Tart has fueled resentment among generals. Melissa confronts her father, La Hire, about supporting the rebellion, arguing that cooperation with Richemont is necessary for France’s peace, but despite their emotional discussion, he refuses to trust King Charles due to past betrayals. Tart offers herself as a prisoner to protect others, reminding La Hire of his forgotten memories. La Hire recalls how La Pucelle sacrificed herself for their safety, causing him to regret his involvement in the rebellion. Isabeau attacks but is repelled by Pernelle’s defensive magic. She reveals her plan involves thwarting Tart and mentions other obstacles before retreating. It is revealed that this Isabeau is from her younger days as a magical girl, predating her transformation into a witch. Kagome reflects on the pain endured by those left behind after Tart’s death while Isabeau comments on the entertaining nature of the current situation.
- Chapter 5 - Those Left Behind: Cube reveals that the young Isabeau, once a magical girl, underwent significant transformation into a magical girl long before her daughters were born. Around 40 years ago, during the appearance of the red moon, she attacked to hinder their efforts, and Cube explains how the world split into two branches due to Isabeau's actions: one where Tart exists and one where she doesn't. Pernelle discusses a prophecy about France being destroyed by a woman but saved by a girl, La Pucelle, suggesting Isabeau's ambitions could be thwarted by this figure. Nicholas believes that by preserving Tart's existence, they can restore the original world, countering the erosion caused by the red moon world. Elisa notes their investigation of magical books is yielding results, despite Isabeau’s interference. They decide to continue documenting the memories of Tart with Kagome’s help, hoping it will influence positive changes in the world. In Charles VII’s mind, Elisa confronts his fear and guilt over abandoning Tart. Charles acknowledges his failure and promises to restore her honor once Rouen is reclaimed from English control, offering hope for justice in the real world. Torte expresses determination to take responsibility for the difficult choices ahead, inspired by Tart’s sacrifices. She decides to ensure the path created by Tart is followed, even if it means accepting blame if things go wrong. Meanwhile, Kagome reflects on her evolving role as a participant rather than an observer. As they finish recording, Isabeau reappears in an unfamiliar space.
- Chapter 6 - A Chance Meeting and the Resolution: Kagome realizes that a time paradox caused by Isabeau observing the future through a mirror from the Mirror Witch has created conflicting timelines. To resolve it, they must break the mirror connecting the past and future. The group plans to recreate the conditions leading to the paradox by entering someone's mind and restoring balance. Melissa and Elisa distract Isabeau while Kagome and Torte attempt to fix the timeline. Inside someone’s mind, Kagome and Torte encounter Dauphin Louis who has lost his memories. He expresses regret over not forgiving his father and dreams of being king. Pernelle instructs Torte to restore Louis' memories, and upon regaining them, he reverts to his younger self and recalls wanting to meet La Pucelle again. Prince Louis meets Tart, thanking her for Orleans' victory and pleading for her help in crowning his father as King of France. This interaction strengthens Charles' resolve to march to Reims. Kagome reflects on how Louis' gratitude towards Tart was overshadowed by resentment after forgetting her due to world erosion. She hopes this encounter restores his kind intentions. The group discusses unresolved mysteries like why Kagome was chosen as the Recorder and the connection between her, Torte, and Tart’s memories. Torte decides to sacrifice herself by wishing for Tart’s legacy to be preserved correctly in the world, and after saying goodbye to Kagome, she makes her wish to Cube.
- Chapter 7 - Preserving Her Feelings: Torte realizes she has become a magical girl, and Cube explains that her wish was granted. Breaking the mirror would erase the red moon world and restore everyone to their original lives, ending the rebellion by Dauphin Louis. Torte decides to secretly deliver a magic pen to Kagome from the past so that the truth of “La Pucelle” will be recorded and remembered.
- c. 1540 CE
- The Battle Shamanesses of Kamihama:
- Part 1: Tsuruno and Sana travel through a mirror to the Warring States period in the land of Soma. They stumble upon a sacred tree and encounter Tsuyu Mizuna, a magical girl, back then known as a Battle Shamaness, who is defending the tree from rebellious peasants. The peasants, suffering from famine, blame the nobility for their plight and demand debt relief. Tsuyu calms the situation by promising to persuade her father, Masatsuna Mizuna, to enact a debt moratorium. Tsuruno and Sana explain their mission to Tsuyu, who agrees to let them stay by her side to help recover Iroha's concept. Tsuyu introduces Tsuruno and Sana to Gen'un, a trusted ally, who helps them gain an audience with Masatsuna Mizuna. Sana uses her invisibility to perform "miracles," so he agrees to let Tsuruno serve as Tsuyu's guardian. They learn about the Taito Gang, a group of bandits manipulating witches, or Demons, to cause the famine. Tsuyu explains that defeating the Taito Gang is the only way to truly end the suffering. Tsuruno and Sana settle into the Mizuna household, where they observe a magpie, a key figure in the historical records of Tsuyu and Chizuru, and the Soul Vessel's glow signifies they'reon the right track. After a few days, Tsuyu informs them that her father, Masatsuna Mizuna, has returned from the Sumiya Clan’s succession ceremony and that the new lord is unlikely to enact the debt moratorium. Tsuyu, Tsuruno, and Sana investigate strange voices on the beach, where they encounter Chizuru, the daughter of the Taito Gang’s leader. Tsuyu accuses Chizuru of manipulating Demons, but Chizuru denies it and a mysterious voice from a seashell speaks of unity and waiting, unsettling both of them. Chizuru leaves, and Tsuyu vows to confront her again. Masatsuna Mizuna decides to take matters into his own hands, forgiving debts owed to the Mizuna Clan and reducing the annual tribute to 10%. This decision will strain the Mizuna Clan’s finances but provides some relief to the people. News arrives that the Sango Clan is violently collecting taxes, leading to chaos and suffering. Tsuyu, Tsuruno, and Sana decide to intervene and find the Sango soldiers indiscriminately killing and kidnapping peasants. Tsuyu demands the soldiers stop, but the lord of Sango dismisses her. Back at Tsuyu's quarters, Tsuruno and Sana accidentally let Tsuyu’s magpie escape while trying to feed it. Tsuyu is furious and banishes Tsuruno and Sana from the Mizuna manor, so they take refuge at Suitoku Temple while continuing to search for the magpie. Meanwhile, Tsuyu prepares for an upcoming battle against the Taito Gang with the intent to recover stolen goods to offset the financial losses from the debt moratorium. Tsuruno and Sana realize that the magpie’s escape could disrupt the historical timeline, as it was meant to bring Tsuyu and Chizuru together. They decide to orchestrate the meeting between Tsuyu and Chizuru during the battle themselves. Despite the risks, they believe that Tsuyu’s reluctance to kill and Chizuru’s apparent concern for Tsuyu suggest that the two might reconcile if given the chance. The Mizuna Clan, along with other allied forces, prepares to attack the Taito Gang. Tsuyu is determined to confront Chizuru, the Battle Shamaness of the East, and Tsuruno and Sana prepare to carry out their plan to bring the two together. Tsuruno and Sana arrive in the forest to find the aftermath of a brutal battle. A wounded warrior monk warns them of the Taito Gang’s deadly maze-like tactics, and they hear distant sounds of fighting. The two split up, and Tsuruno finds Tsuyu looking for Chizuru, while Sana encounters Chizuru, who is fighting Gen’un from Suitoku Temple. Both Tsuyu and Chizuru are severely wounded in their fights, but Tsuruno and Sana intervene to save them with grief seeds. As they recover, Chizuru gives Tsuyu a letter bearing the Mizuna Clan’s seal, proving that their clans were once allies. Tsuyu begins to question her beliefs about the Taito Gang and realizes they may not be the villains she thought. Tsuruno and Sana decide to continue their roles as mediators, and the two groups plan to reunite later, hoping to bridge the gap between Tsuyu and Chizuru.
- Part 2: Sumiya fears humiliation and the collapse of his father's legacy after the defeat against the Taito Gang, but Kumai claims he's already taken action to restore Sumiya's dignity. Tsuruno and Nemu note that history is still on track despite their setbacks. Masatsuna and Saemon Banshu discuss an ancient oath between their factions. They agree to send messengers to each other but avoid forming an official alliance due to political risks. Chizuru returns safely, and the group discusses the famine and the Taito Gang's resilience. Tsuyu and Chizuru end up growing closer, with Tsuyu helping Chizuru with personal care. The Kosho Clan begins aggressive tax collection, fearing retaliation from the Taito Gang. Tsuyu, Tsuruno, and Sana intervene, discovering that the soldiers are under a witch's control. Tsuyu remains to manage the chaos while Tsuruno and Sana defeat the 10-1 witch. Tsuyu and Chizuru intercept Saemon Banshu to warn him about Suitoku's ambush plans. He agrees to halt the trade with Kosho's craftsmen temporarily, and Tsuyu stays behind to handle Gen'un while Chizuru retreats with her group. Gen'un arrives, and Tsuyu lies about sensing a demon to cover her actions. Tsuyu struggles with conflicting loyalties between Gen'un, who has cared for her since childhood, and Chizuru, whom she feels a deep connection with. She ultimately decides to side with Chizuru and Taito after realizing Gen'un's ambitions are driven by cold calculation, instead of genuine care. To clear her doubts, Tsuyu challenges Chizuru to a fight, and realizes her trust in Chizuru is stronger than her loyalty to Gen'un. Chizuru and Saemon discuss the dire situation, as Suitoku plans a three-pronged attack on Taito. Chizuru considers assassinating Gen'un but admits it’s nearly impossible due to his heightened awareness. Sumiya, Kumai, and Masatsuna finalize their plans to attack Taito from three directions. Gen'un confirms that Taito's defenses are weakest in the north, and they plan to exploit this. The attack is set to begin soon, so Chizuru decides to make one last attempt to infiltrate Suitoku and stop Gen'un before it begins. Gen'un manages to subdue Chizuru by paralyzing her, and Tsuyu, guided by a magpie, finds her buried alive under Mizuna's sacred tree. She cuts down the tree to rescue her, and Chizuru reveals that Gen'un and Kumai orchestrated the famine and manipulated Sumiya to discredit him. They plan to kill Sumiya during the battle, using the chaos to seize power. Sana arrives and informs Tsuyu that Tsuruno has been captured by Chizuru's father, Saemon Banshu, in Taito Village. Tsuyu asks Sana to use her invisibility to escort Chizuru back to Taito to warn them of the impending attack. She decides to send messengers to all the clans, except Sumiya and Kumai, to expose the conspiracy. Masatsuna and Tsuyu lead Mizuna's forces in the north, and Suitoku's monks arrive claiming to help, but Tsuyu and Masatsuna remain wary. On the south front, Lord Sango and his forces face heavy resistance from Taito. Suitoku's monks arrive to assist, but Sango decides to trust Mizuna's warnings and prepares to confront Kumai and Gen'un. On the west, Sumiya, Kumai, and Gen'un advance toward Taito Village, but Saemon Banshu and Chizuru confront them and reveal that Kumai and Gen'un planned to kill Sumiya during the battle. The other clans, informed by Tsuyu's letters, turn against Kumai and Gen'un, exposing their conspiracy. Gen'un surrenders, while Kumai is captured. Later, Tsuyu and Chizuru prepare to watch a Kōwakamai performance at Mizuna Shrine. Tsuruno and Sana, having completed their mission to recover Iroha's concept, bid farewell to them.
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Arc 1
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- Main Story Chapter 1: Iroha of the Beginning:
- The Small Kyubey: Iroha Tamaki travels to Kamihama City to investigate strange dreams of a hospitalized girl. While chasing a Rebecca, she encounters Kaede Akino. Iroha finds the small Kyubey in a witch's barrier but is attacked and has a vision of a magical girl.
- The Magical Girls of Kamihama City: Iroha meets Momoko Togame and Mitama Yakumo, a coordinator who enhances magical girls' powers. Mitama reveals Iroha has forgotten her wish. Iroha then clashes with Yachiyo Nanami, who challenges her to defeat the Zenobia to prove her strength.
- I Saw Her in a Dream...: Iroha, Momoko, and Yachiyo fight the Zenobia. Iroha finds the small Kyubey, which helps her remember her wish: to cure her sister Ui's illness. Iroha resolves to stay in Kamihama to find Ui, with Momoko and Mitama offering support.
- Main Story Chapter 2: The Rules of Friendship:
- Visiting Both of her Best Friends: Iroha recalls sharing her room with Ui, who had two hospitalized friends, Touka and Nemu. While searching for them, Iroha learns about a dangerous rumor in Kamihama: ending a friendship and apologizing can summon a monster. She witnesses Rena and Kaede arguing, and Momoko dismisses the rumor as nonsense.
- The Rumors Overflowing in Kamihama: Rena avoids Kaede, and Iroha decides to help reconcile them. After rescuing Kaede from a witch, Kaede admits she wants to apologize but feels unable to.
- Momoko’s Strategy for the Encounter: Momoko devises a plan to reunite Rena and Kaede, but Rena discovers the ruse. Kaede apologizes, but Rena, fearing the rumor, runs away. A mysterious barrier appears, and Kaede is abducted by a familiar-like creature.
- Searching for the lost Kaede: Iroha and Momoko search for Kaede but fail. Rena apologizes aloud, triggering the barrier’s return. Kaede reappears brainwashed and attacks Rena, while Yachiyo arrives to help. Yachiyo holds off Rena as Iroha and Momoko pursue the barrier’s source.
- The Rumor bares its Fangs: Iroha, Momoko, and Yachiyo confront a powerful, witch-like being known as a rumor. After a tough battle, they defeat the Rumor of the Friendship Ending Staircase. Rena and Kaede reconcile, and Yachiyo explains the rumor’s nature. Later, Rena helps Iroha search for Ui by transforming into a nurse, but hospital records show no trace of her, leaving Iroha puzzled. Meanwhile, Mami senses something unusual in Kamihama.
- Another Story Chapter 2: Only this City is Different:
- The Disappearance of a Cog: Mami Tomoe fights a witch but is saved by Kyoko Sakura, who notes the strange absence of witches in Kazamino and Mitakihara.
- Ripples of Doubt: Mami encounters Rena Minami in Kamihama City, where witches are unusually abundant. Rena explains that Kamihama has more witches than other cities, and Mami realizes the city is an anomaly.
- Main Story Chapter 3: Kamihama Rumor File:
- A World Where Anything is Possible: Iroha fights a familiar while reflecting on her search for Ui. Her friends mention that defeating rumors leads to returning missing people, so Iroha decides to pursue them.
- The Shrine's Rumor: After a fruitless search, Iroha is directed by Mitama to investigate a shrine rumor in Mizuna Ward. At Mizuna Girls' School, she meets Tsuruno, a magical girl who agrees to help her investigate the "Summoning Shrine" rumor. Meanwhile, Yachiyo expresses concern but allows Iroha to continue her search.
- Following the Footsteps of the Folk Tale: Tsuruno explains a local folk tale, which Iroha investigates. She teams up with Yachiyo to follow the tale's path, leading them to a shrine. Though the shrine isn't connected to the rumor, Iroha begins documenting her findings in a notebook inspired by Yachiyo.
- Summoing Shrine: Iroha and Tsuruno investigate a shrine linked to the rumor and encounter a witch. Yachiyo saves Iroha during the fight, and they eventually defeat the witch together. Yachiyo realizes they must visit the shrine at night to uncover the truth about the Summoning Shrine rumor.
- The Girls Visit the Shrine: Iroha, Yachiyo, and Tsuruno sneak into the shrine at night to test the rumor by writing names on Ema plaques. The ritual triggers a barrier and Rumor minions, forcing them to fight. Tsuruno stays behind to fend off the minions while Iroha and Yachiyo delve deeper into the shrine.
- The People They Wanted to Meet: Iroha and Yachiyo encounter illusions of their loved ones—Ui and Mifuyu, respectively. Both realize the figures are fake, with Yachiyo challenging Mifuyu's illusion to prove its falsity. After defeating them, they reunite with Tsuruno, only to face the Rumor of the Commoner's Horse for rejecting its offerings.
- When it Becomes Tainted: The girls struggle against the rumor, with Iroha's soul gem nearly blackening. Iroha summons her Doppel, destroying the rumor and purifying her soul gem. They are confronted by Mami, who mistakes Iroha for a witch, but Momoko intervenes. Iroha resolves to continue her search for Ui alongside Yachiyo and Tsuruno.
- Another Story Chapter 3: The Same Appearance as Us:
- Double Edged Sword: Mami shares her concerns about Kamihama with Kyubey and Kyoko. Kyoko sees Kamihama as a new hunting ground, but Mami remains uneasy about the imbalance in witch populations.
- The Sign of a Rumor: Mami teams up with Kaede Akino to defeat a witch and learns about rumors in Kamihama. Sensing an unfamiliar magical signature, Mami investigates alone.
- The Curse of the Girl: Mami mistakes Iroha Tamaki's Doppel for a witch and attacks her, leading to a confrontation with Momoko Togame. Later, Mami warns Kyoko about Kamihama's dangers, but Kyoko remains skeptical.
- Main Story Chapter 4: The Guardians of Rumors:
- The Water Vendor with an Owl Sign: Iroha searches for Nemu's family but only finds a mysterious water vendor. After drinking free water, she receives numbered papers mimicking a countdown. She fails to locate Nemu but meets Felicia and continues her investigation with Yachiyo.
- The Mercenary Felicia and the Mysterious Papers: Iroha and Yachiyo investigate the numbered papers and the water vendor, who has disappeared. Felicia, a mercenary magical girl, joins Iroha after a witch battle. Meanwhile, Yachiyo encounters a strange creature and learns Kyoko is also receiving the numbered papers.
- The Black-Feather Girls: Felicia’s nature causes tension, but she helps Iroha defeat a witch. They encounter a creature spreading a rumor about the water vendor’s curse. Black-cloaked girls, later revealed as the Wings of Magius, warn them to stop interfering with rumors.
- The Wings of Magius: Felicia pretends to join the Wings of Magius to spy on them. The group learns the organization aims to "save" magical girls by protecting rumors.
- A Sublime Goal: The group battles the Amane sisters, White Feathers of the Wings of Magius, who use musical attacks. Iroha struggles to control her doppel, but they defeat the Amanes and press forward.
- The Drinking Horn that Overflows with Misery: Iroha, Felicia, and Kyoko defeat the Rumor of the Lucky Water in its barrier. They reunite with Yachiyo and Tsuruno, but Mifuyu shows up ad reveals she’s part of the Wings of Magius.
- To Iroha's New Everyday Life...: Iroha and Felicia move in with Yachiyo, and Felicia agrees to work with Tsuruno.
- Another Story Chapter 4: The City I Heard About From Her:
- Baptism of the New World: Kyoko enters Kamihama despite Mami's warnings and encounters strange a rumor involving numbered papers. She meets Yachiyo Nanami, who explains rumors, but Kyoko chooses to confront the rumor alone.
- Reality Becomes Clear: Kyoko teams up with Rena and Kaede to defeat a witch but struggles with their teamwork. She learns more about the rumor from them but distances herself, reflecting on her past with Mami.
- Distance Between Hearts: Kyoko assists Iroha's group in defeating the Rumor of the Lucky Owl Water and confronts Mami afterward. Mami expresses concern for Kyoko, but Kyoko insists on her independence.
- Main Story Chapter 5: The Far End of Solitude:
- The Girl's Voice Heard From the Radio Tower: Iroha settles into her new life and investigates a "Denpa Girl" rumor. The group hears a girl's voice at a radio tower.
- A Disconnected Lead: Iroha and Yachiyo encounter a victim of a witch's kiss and save her with Madoka's help. They learn more about the Denpa Girl rumor and its connection to a missing girl, while Iroha receives cryptic messages on her phone pleading for help.
- Denpa Girl and Futaba Sana: Tsuruno and Felicia capture Tsukuyo Amane, who reveals the Denpa Girl's voice belongs to Sana Futaba. The group reunites with Madoka and Homura, who are searching for Mami, and Iroha continues to receive mysterious messages.
- What are the Messages After?: Iroha communicates with "Ai," a Rumor who admits to imprisoning Sana. Ai explains her origins and asks Iroha to erase her to save Sana. The group discovers a website detailing the Rumor of the Anonyomous AI's history and set off to save Sana.
- Those who Lurk in the Barrier of Rumors: Iroha, Madoka, and Homura enter Ai's barrier, where they meet Sana and confront Alina Gray, one of the Magius. Sana decides to leave with Iroha, and Ai sacrifices herself to save Sana.
- Alina's Work of Art: The group battles Alina and the Wings of Magius. Felicia destroys the witch and Alina's rage escalates. Mifuyu intervenes, and the Wings retreat as well.
- This is Where I Belong: Sana integrates into Iroha's group and starts living with them. Iroha learns more about the Wings of Magius and Nemu's involvement.
- Another Story Chapter 5: I Want to Learn the Secret:
- The Last Pancake: Homura Akemi becomes curious about Kamihama after a vision and decides to investigate. Mami warns Homura and Madoka about the city's dangers but goes missing shortly after.
- Two Chance Encounters: Homura and Madoka search for Mami in Kamihama, encountering witches and rumors. They meet Iroha's group, and Homura begins to trust Iroha after Madoka vouches for her.
- Unease and Curiosity: Homura and Madoka assist Iroha's team in battling Alina Gray and her Doppel. Homura reflects on the possibility of saving magical girls and resolves to continue searching for Mami in Kamihama.
- Main Story Chapter 6: The Memories that Speak of the Truth:
- Invitation to a Lecture: Alina and Mifuyu discuss Iroha's group, with Mifuyu suggesting they need education. Meanwhile, the team in Mikazuki Villa bonds over household chores and plans to surprise Yachiyo with coasters. Mifuyu visits and invites Iroha to a lecture by the Wings of Magius, which Iroha reluctantly accepts. Yachiyo however, remains suspicious and refuses to join.
- The Meeting Place is the Memory Museum: Iroha and her friends investigate the Memory Museum, a rumor tied to the Wings of Magius, while Yachiyo stays behind. The group learns about the Rumor from a familiar and decides to proceed despite Yachiyo's warnings. At the museum, they encounter Touka Satomi, one of the Magius, who begins a lecture on the truth of magical girls.
- The Magius's Lecture: Touka reveals that soul gems are the life force of magical girls, and when they become too corrupted, the girls turn into witches. She explains the Wings of Magius' goal to "release" magical girls from this fate. Iroha and her friends struggle to accept the truth, but Touka insists they join the Wings to avoid becoming witches. Mifuyu appears, leading them into a hands-on experience of her memories through the museum.
- Learning Vicariously: Iroha and her friends relive Mifuyu's tragic memories, witnessing the deaths of her former teammates, Kanae and Mel. The experience shakes the group, and Touka offers them a chance to join the Wings of Magius to escape their grim fate through spreading the Doppel System. Meanwhile, Yachiyo confronts Mifuyu and vows to save her friends.
- Yachiyo's Declaration: Yachiyo reveals her wish to "be a survivor," which she believes has caused the deaths of her friends in favor of her survival. She dissolves the team to protect them, but Iroha refuses and declares she will lead the team and save everyone. Iroha defeats the Rumor of the Memory Museum and Yachiyo agrees to fight alongside her again.
- Iroha's Declaration: Iroha confronts Yachiyo and vows to save their friends, find Ui, and bring Mifuyu back. Yachiyo finally opens up about her fears and guilt, and the two reconcile, deciding to face the Wings of Magius together.
- Not Just the Two of Us: Iroha and Yachiyo return home, resolved to save their friends and stop the Wings of Magius. They find Momoko waiting, who offers her help. Iroha receives a message from Madoka, who plans to return to Kamihama.
- Another Story Chapter 6: Confrontation with Fate:
- Unknown Whereabouts: Sayaka reflects on becoming a magical girl to heal Kyosuke and protect her friends. When Madoka and Homura inform her of Mami's disappearance and Sayaka insists on joining them to Kamihama.
- Amidst the Ruins: The girls search Kamihama for clues about Mami, leading them to an abandoned museum. They encounter Holy Mami, now aligned with the Wings of Magius, attacking Iroha and Yachiyo. Sayaka is shocked by the revelations but resolves to reunite with Madoka and Homura.
- The Price of Magic: Sayaka, Madoka, and Homura escape the museum and confront Feathers pursuing them. Sayaka, overwhelmed by fear of becoming a witch, vents her frustration by defeating the Feathers. The girls vow to find a way to avoid their grim fate, deciding to seek answers from Mami and the Wings of Magius.
- And Then She...: Sayaka meets Kyoko, who learns about magical girls turning into witches. Kyoko, though shaken, decides to infiltrate the Wings of Magius alone, refusing Sayaka's help despite her protests.
- Main Story Chapter 7: The Eve of Awakening to Paradise:
- The Three Disappeared, and Then...: Iroha resolves to find her missing friends and sends a message to Madoka, but gets no response. Meanwhile, Tsuruno and others are brainwashed by the Wings of Magius, with Touka and Alina planning to use Tsuruno for their goals. Iroha and Yachiyo investigate rumors but find no pattern.
- Rumors Drifting Through My Mind: Iroha recalls a familiar rumor linked to a hospital, spacing out in class. Rena and Momoko try to comfort her, while Kaede struggles with the truth about witches. Momoko considers helping Kaede or Iroha, but is distracted by rumors of a new amusement park.
- Tsuruno's Safety: Iroha and Yachiyo visit Tsuruno's family restaurant, finding her father distressed. He reveals Tsuruno returned briefly, expressionless, and left again. The girls are attacked by Feathers of the Magius, who claim they can't save their friends.
- The Plan Iroha Thought Up: Iroha devises a plan to erase Rumors and attract the Wings of Magius' attention. Momoko offers support but stays with Kaede to reassure her, who is struggling with fear and isolation after learning the truth about witches.
- Rumor-Busting Tour: Iroha and Yachiyo destroy rumors and fight Magius' Feathers, but gain no useful information. Momoko investigates the amusement park rumor, after realizing it’s spreading mysteriously.
- What Can Be Seen from the Map: Iroha and Yachiyo map rumors and notice a blank spot near the Satomi Medical Center, where Ui was hospitalized. Momoko and Rena investigate the amusement park rumor, which seems to be spreading from the east.
- Invasion: Iroha and Yachiyo head to the hospital, suspecting it’s linked to Magius. They are attacked by Feathers, but Felicia and Sana break free from brainwashing and join them. The group reunites, but Tsuruno remains missing.
- Sana and Felicia's Escape: Felicia and Sana reveal Mifuyu helped them escape brainwashing. Mifuyu explains the Magius' plan to raise witches for energy, but she still believes in their goal. The girls resolve to save Tsuruno as well as Mifuyu.
- The Boss of the East: Kanagi agrees to help Iroha and Yachiyo after defeating Magius Feathers. She reveals the Wings of Magius have taken her friends too, and they plan to investigate the blank spot on the rumor map.
- Cooperating with Kanagi Izumi: Iroha, Yachiyo, and Kanagi discuss their plan to investigate the railyard, suspected to be Magius' base.
- Kanagi Izumi, Observing: The girls search the railyard but find nothing. They are ambushed by the Amane sisters and witches, but Kanagi intervenes. Kanagi learns Tsuruno has become part of a rumor at the ferris wheel field.
- Aiming to Destroy Paradise: The girls prepare to confront the rumor at the ferris wheel, where Tsuruno is trapped. They coordinate with Sana and Felicia, who hold off Alina while Iroha and Yachiyo enter the Rumor of Chelation Land to find Tsuruno.
- The Wings Who Protect Paradise: The girls fight through Magius Feathers to reach the ferris wheel. Kanagi stays behind to deal with the Feathers, while the others go forward.
- The Magius Who Protect Paradise: Iroha and Yachiyo confront Touka, Alina, and Mifuyu at the ferris wheel. Mifuyu reveals Tsuruno can be saved by removing the rumor from her heart.
- What Was Done in Paradise: Inside the Rumor, Iroha and Yachiyo face Rumor Tsuruno, who is overtaken by the rumor. They struggle to reach her, as the rumor saps their willpower. Tsuruno resists and claims she belongs in this "paradise."
- The Meaning of Paradise: Iroha and Yachiyo, with help from Felicia and Sana, manage to break through to Tsuruno and free her from the rumor. The girls defeat the Rumor of the Chelation Land Ferris Wheel and rescue Tsuruno, who apologizes for her actions.
- The Goal of Magius: The rumor is destroyed, and the girls confront the Magius. Nemu Hiiragi, the third Magius, arrives and reveals she creates rumors and is angry at Iroha for destroying them. The Magius explain their plan to use emotional energy to create a world without witches, but Iroha rejects their methods.
- Team Mikazuki House: The girls regroup and discuss their next steps. Iroha realizes the rumors were created at the hospital and pinpoints the location of the final rumor: the Eternal Sakura. Meanwhile, Nemu and Touka prepare for the arrival of Walpurgisnacht in Kamihama.
- Another Story Chapter 7: If We Could All Share with Each Other:
- I Cannot See What's Ahead: Madoka grapples with the fear of becoming a witch and questions Kyubey.
- A Shadow of Unease: Madoka, Homura, and Sayaka fight Kamihama witches in Mitakihara, realizing the witches are spreading. Kyoko meanwhile infiltrates the Wings of Magius.
- The Place We Must Protect: The girls face an influx of Kamihama witches and struggle with their limited grief seeds. Sayaka's soul gem begins to corrupt further.
- Things We Want to Share: The girls share their fears and resolve to fight together. They sense they are being watched by Feathers.
- The True Form of the Attackers: The three girls defeat Feathers and learn from Iroha that Mami may have become a rumor. Holy Mami arrives and reveals she brought the witches to Mitakihara, claiming it’s for the girls' salvation.
- Main Story Chapter 8: Kamihama Painted in Lies:
- Everyone 1-2: A strategy meeting is planned at Kanagi's maid cafe to address the threat. Iroha struggles with conflicting memories and the truth about witches, while Rena and Kaede tease Momoko on their way to the meeting. The group discusses the need to save magical girls from becoming witches.
- Yachiyo 1: Yachiyo resolves to save Mifuyu and encounters Ren, who was attacked by a Black Feather. Yachiyo implores Ren to seek safety at Mitama's place.
- Everyone 3-4: At the maid cafe, the girls are interrupted by a witch attack. They suspect Alina is behind it and Mami Tomoe confronts the group, revealing she is working with the Wings of Magius to eliminate magical girls who oppose their plan for "release." A battle ensues, but Mami retreats after an inconclusive fight.
- Yachiyo 2-6: Yachiyo investigates attacks by Black Feathers, suspecting they are under the influence of a rumor. She teams up with Kanagi to track down Tsukasa and Tsukuyo Amane, who may be connected to the Feathers' behavior.
- Kaede 1-3: Kaede teams up with Konomi and Kako to fight Feathers and witches. They decide to head to Mitama's for safety.
- Rena 1-4: Rena encounters Asuka and Sasara, who were attacked by Feathers. After defeating a witch, Rena steps into a leadership role and leads the group to Mitama's.
- Momoko 1-4: Momoko rescues Aimi, Kokoro, and Masara from Feather attacks. She brings them to Mitama's and urges her to break neutrality and help explain the situation to the magical girls.
- Mitama 1-3: Mitama agrees to shelter the magical girls and explain the truth about witches and the Wings of Magius.
- Tsuruno 1-4: Tsuruno teams up with Hinano to fight Feathers and witches. They discuss the Wings' plan and decide to bring more magical girls to Mitama's.
- Felicia 1-6: Felicia fights alongside Akira and Nanaka, struggling to explain the Wings' plan. She and Tsuruno rescue Shizuku, who reveals she fled the Wings after being brainwashed.
- Kanagi 1-4: Kanagi teams up with Himika to fight Feathers and witches, discussing the Wings' plan. They decide to head to Mitama's for safety.
- Yachiyo 7-9: Yachiyo and Kanagi confront Holy Mami, who reveals the Feathers are under a rumor's influence. They fight Mami and the Amane sisters, but Mami retreats after Yachiyo breaks the Rumor of Kamihama's Holy Maiden's hold on her.
- Everyone 5-6: Touka and Nemu reveal their plan to summon Walpurgisnacht to Kamihama, using the city's power and airwaves to draw the witch.
- Yachiyo 10-14: Yachiyo's team and Momoko's reinforcements defeat the rumor and prepare to confront Magius.
- Mitama 4-6: Mitama reveals her past dealings with Magius and decides to fight alongside the magical girls. Mami awakens, expressing regret for her actions and wanting to reunite with her friends.
- Iroha and Sana 1-7: Iroha and Sana confront Touka and Nemu in the Eternal Sakura Rumor. Iroha reveals their shared past, but Touka and Nemu don't believe her and refuse to stop their plan. Alina intervenes and captures Iroha to feed her to Embryo Eve.
- Everyone 7-10: Yachiyo's group enters the Rumor's barrier and learns Iroha has been captured. They prepare to storm Magius' base, while Mitama stays behind to guard the barrier. The magical girls unite and plan to storm Magius' base.
- Another Story Chapter 8: Once Again From Here:
- How Magius Operates: Kyoko infiltrates Hotel Fendt Hope and discovers Mami is brainwashed and the Magius plan to summon Walpurgisnacht from Mifuyu.
- If I Can Protect Despite Being Resented: Kyoko rescues Madoka, Homura, and Sayaka from Alina's barrier and shares what she learned about the Magius' plans. The girls debate their next steps, but Kyoko chooses to act independently.
- Even So, I Am The One Who Chooses: Madoka decides to go to Kamihama despite Homura's concerns.
- Kamihama's Abnormality, and Reunion: The girls encounter Feathers and other magical girls in Kamihama, learning Mami is unconscious but safe. They reunite with Mami, who awakens and vows to make amends.
- Main Story Chapter 9: Closing In on Fendt Hope:
- Iroha 1: Iroha reflects on her imprisonment while Nemu adjusts the mansion's rumor to block telepathy. Touka and Alina discuss using Alina's collection, but Alina demands Iroha's soul gem and body. Meanwhile, Yachiyo, Tsuruno, and Felicia storm Hotel Fendt Hope. Sana sneaks in to find Iroha, and Madoka and Homura vow to save Iroha and destroy Walpurgisnacht.
- Sana 1-5: Sana is detected by Feathers. She overhears them discussing Iroha's location and Alina's request for her body and soul gem. Sana traps a Feather and takes her uniform to infiltrate further. Sana learns Iroha is to be fed to "the Eve." She attacks the Feathers, and frees Iroha, but a Rumor familiar appears, revealing the building itself is a rumor. Sana defeats the familiar, and she and Iroha search for Iroha's soul gem. Meanwhile, Feathers report Iroha's escape and Yachiyo's invasion. Iroha tries to reason with the Feathers, but they remain committed to Magius. Sana creates an opening, and they escape. Kyoko intervenes and helps Sana and Iroha defeat Feathers. Kyoko reveals she infiltrated Magius and deduces Iroha's soul gem is missing. Iroha collapses, and Feathers capture her and trap Kyoko and Sana.
- Yachiyo 1-4: Yachiyo's group enters Fendt Hope to search for Iroha and Sana. They fight Feathers, and Kanagi notices some Feathers have doubts about Magius. Yachiyo's group suspects Mifuyu is captured and heads to her last known location. They fight a rumor and overhear Feathers searching for Iroha and Sana. Yachiyo's group finds Mifuyu and the Amane sisters seemingly dead. Kanagi reads a Feather's mind and learns Iroha's soul gem is being taken to the first floor.
- Momoko 1-3: Momoko's group chases Feathers and learns soul gems are being transported. They fight Feathers and encounter a Feather questioning her loyalty to Magius. The Feather helps them break through the floor to reach Iroha. Momoko rescues Iroha, but a White Feather takes her soul gem. Iroha senses her soul gem nearby, and the group prepares to retrieve it.
- Iroha 2-4: Iroha is captured by Feathers, who remain committed to the Magius despite Iroha's reasoning.
- Sana 6: Kyoko and Sana fight rumors and Feathers and find Iroha's ribbon.
- Yachiyo 5: Yachiyo's group defeats a rumor and revives Mifuyu and the Amanes.
- Momoko 4-6: Momoko's group retrieves Iroha's soul gem after a battle. All groups converge, and Mifuyu uses her hallucinations to knock out the remaining Feathers.
- Reunited 1-4: The girls reunite and plan to confront Magius, but Alina's familiars and rumors attack.
- Mifuyu 1-9: Mifuyu fights Alina's witches and sacrifices herself to destroy the Rumor of the Queen Bear, using her power to go beyond her limits and cracking her soul gem.
- Team Mikazuki 1-12: Iroha's group confronts the Magius in the chapel and learn about Eve and their plan to use Walpurgisnacht to power the Doppel barrier.
- Another Story Chapter 9: Take My Hand:
- Making Things Right: Mami resolves to expose the Magius' true intentions, supported by Madoka, Homura, and Sayaka.
- Reality and Rumor: Mami recalls how she was brainwashed and fused with a rumor, leading her to serve the Magius.
- A False Savior: The Feathers split into factions, some siding with Mami and others resisting.
- Ally and Friend: Mami and her friends reconcile and head to Hotel Fenthope to confront the Magius, united as allies and friends.
- Main Story Chapter 10: Dawn of a Shallow Dream:
- Daybreak Brings Disaster Iroha realizes Embryo Eve is her sister Ui who has transformed into a half-witch. Meanwhile, battles rage across Kamihama as magical girls fight to stop Eve and the Magius, with Touka breaking Eve’s chains despite Yachiyo’s warnings. Iroha resolves to destroy Eve, even if it means killing Ui, but Sana suggests there may be a way to save her. As Eve breaks free, the magical girls unite to stop her before she destroys Kamihama.
- A Faint Light Touka, Nemu, and Alina dismiss Iroha’s claims about Ui, focusing on their plan to unleash Eve. The magical girls struggle to decide whether to kill Eve, knowing she is Ui, but Mitama reveals that Ui’s true body is hidden within Eve and can be saved by destroying her witch form. The group resolves to weaken Eve and find her weak point, while Mitama tends to the injured Mifuyu and coordinates the defense against Walpurgisnacht’s familiars.
- Here With You… After Iroha reaches Ui's body, encased inside a gemstone, Ui's full memories are revealed to everyone. Iroha, Touka, and Nemu work together to free Ui from Eve’s body, and Ui awakens, reuniting with her sister and friends.
- The Revelation Ritual Alina takes control of Eve using the Rumor of the Fur God, aiming to destroy Kamihama as her ultimate artwork. Nemu sacrifices her remaining life force to stop Alina and falls into a coma. With Eve's body still a threat, Lil' Kyubey offers to become Eve’s core, stabilizing the automatic purification system. As Eve crumbles, several beings escape from its body, and the magical girls turn their attention towards the approaching Walpurgisnacht.
- Last Magia:
- With Walpurgisnacht's arrival, Homura Akemi and the other magical girls exhaust their weapons and energy in an attempt to defeat it. Despite their injuries and depleted resources, the girls refuse to give up. Iroha hears a mysterious voice and sees white feathers raining down, rejuvenating the group and lifting their spirits. This voice is from the Law of Cycles, who'd been watching the timeline but not interfering with it. The feathers empower them to continue fighting, and they rally together to redirect Walpurgisnacht to Kaihin Park using a coordinated strategy with their unique magical abilities.
- The girls work in unison to restrain Walpurgisnacht. They identify her weak point—a gear connected to its body—and the group prepares a final attack. Yachiyo, who realizes her power is to inherit hope, entrusts her attack to Iroha.
- Ui gathers the remaining magic and hope from all the girls, converting it into a powerful spear infused with their collective energy. Iroha transforms the spear into a giant arrow, and with Homura's help, freezing time, launches the attack, and with additional help from the Law of Cycles, destroys Walpurgisnacht. The skies clear, and the girls celebrate their hard-earned victory, though many are injured and exhausted.
- In the aftermath, the girls reflect on their journey and the sacrifices made. Iroha reunites with Ui, now back in everyone's memories, and the group returns to Mikazuki Villa. Iroha is able to use her healing ability to fix Mifuyu's soul gem.
- Touka, Nemu, and Ui acknowledge their past mistakes and, together with Iroha, head to the Eternal Sakura, where they meet Lil' Kyubey.
- Another Story Chapter 10: The Place We Finally Reached:
- A Vague Uncertainty: Homura reflects on their victory over Walpurgisnacht but remains uncertain about Madoka's safety. The girls encounter Kyoko, who joins them in hunting a rogue witch.
- What I Want to Protect: The girls work together to defeat the witch. Mami and Kyoko reconcile and agree to support each other despite their differences.
- The Bonds We Share: Madoka expresses gratitude for her friends and the hope they share. Homura feels joy at finally reaching a timeline where they protect each other.
- A New Beginning: The girls celebrate their victory with pancakes.
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Interlude
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- The Ash Grey Revolution:
- Chapter 1 - Truth: Asahi, a girl from Yukuni, learns about the discovery of a stone monument she found. Later, she and other magical girls, Lavi and Alexandra, find out that magical girls eventually turn into witches. They save a girl, Urara, from a witch but are devastated by their fate.
- Chapter 2 - Sympathy: Lavi, Alexandra, and Asahi bond over their shared pain and resolve to fight witches to honor the sacrifices of those who came before them.
- Chapter 3 - Rule: Lavi reveals being a magical girl to a friend, Shirogane, and the girls decide to start spreading the truth about magical girls to seek understanding and sympathy from others.
- Chapter 4 - Spread: With Urara's help, the girls use media to spread awareness of magical girls. Asahi reveals her identity to a friend, Kuroda, who initially accepts her.
- Chapter 5 - Snipe: During the Yukuni All-star Festival, the girls battle two powerful witches, but one escapes and causes a catastrophic explosion, leading to the death of Haitani, who Kuroda had feelings for. Kuroda blames Asahi and the magical girls for the tragedy.
- Chapter 6 - Stigma: Asahi struggles with guilt and faces harassment from classmates, especially Kuroda, who has started an anti-magical girl movement. Asahi refuses to fight back against attackers, fearing it will worsen public perception, until Shirogane steps in and forms a support group to protect them. A magical girl is hunted down and witches out in front of the police. Alexandra and Lavi blame themselves for the tragedy, and Asahi uses a grief seed to save Alexandra. Kuroda demands they leave Yukuni, but Asahi resolves to stay.
- Chapter 7 - Aggregate: The number of missing magical girls increases. Lavi and Shirogane discuss the imbalance between the protectors and exterminators, with Lavi refusing to use force against them. To protect other magical girls, Lavi, Asahi, and Alexandra take full responsibility for the public's anger and use Urara's radio show to address misconceptions. Lavi openly admits their negligence and urges the public to blame only them. After the broadcast, Kuroda's group prepares to attack, while Tasuke, a researcher, decides to help them find a better solution.
- Chapter 8 - Hate: Asahi endures daily beatings from Kuroda and his group, while Alexandra is blackmailed. Lavi begins to break down and considers sacrificing herself, but Tasuke offers his support, whose daughter is a magical girl.
- Chapter 9 - Original Hope: Yukuni’s hostility has reduced the numbers of magical girls to six. Tasuke finds another professor and secures a TV segment on Night Fun Homeroom, where he argues that magical girls are misunderstood and forced into their fate without full knowledge. The broadcast improves their situation, with bullying lessening, and people apologizing but Asahi is disturbed by how easily people shift opinions without true empathy.
- Chapter 10 - Recovery: Shirogane’s faction weakens the exterminators and urges them to reconsider their stance. Public data reveals a correlation between magical girl persecution and rising crime. Kuroda even promises to reconcile with them.
- Chapter 11 - Peace: Tasuke shares with Lavi, Asahi, and Alexandra his theory: the universe treats magical girls as an energy source, like mitochondria in cells, and their disappearance is a self-purification process. Meanwhile, the choir club boards a bus to the event, while the exterminator group arrives separately. At the parking lot, Kuroda expresses regret for his past actions, prepared to turn himself in, but Lavi and Asahi instead invite him and his group to heal. Just as they attempt reconciliation, the same witch responsible for the festival explosion reappears.
- Chapter 12 - Recursion: Lavi amplifies their magic, Asahi summons spectral animals, and Alexandra’s music weakens the witch. They defeat the witch while Tasuke ponders their situation in the forest.
- Chapter 13 - Self-purification: The three girls use their powers to calm the festival-goers and summon the dead spirits of their loved ones. The spirits begin reliving their horrific deaths and the people are subjected to their endless cries of pain, as a catastrophic bus accident had just occurred. Shirogane appears as a ghost, confirming she and many others have died. Meanwhile, Urara makes a wish to Kyubey after the accident to save her friend and co-host, Kurara. However, Kurara resents Urara for saving only her, which nearly pushes Urara to witching before Asahi and Alexandra intervene. They question if they are doomed by the universe itself, with Tasuke proposing that the only way to stop the suffering is to eliminate all magical girls. Asahi, Lavi, Alexandra, and Urara are convinced that the universe treats them like a disease to be eradicated. Their peers further ostracize and blame them for the disasters. Kyubey suggests they go to Kamihama City, where efforts to publicize magical girls are underway. Tasuke approves their investigation while continuing his book, warning that if history repeats, they'll need to establish a tradition that erases magical girls from existence and relegates them to folklore. Lavi holds a broken pocket watch and declares that when it strikes midnight, she will give up. Tasuke declares that midnight will mark the birth of a new tradition—what Lavi calls the Folklore of Midnight, or the Folklore of Zero.
- Kamihama in a Circle:
- Login Day 1: In different parts of Kamihama, various groups of magical girls discuss their plans and preparations for the upcoming gathering. Rika and Ren lament being late due to Rika oversleeping. Konomi and Kako talk about Kako’s inability to participate due to her team’s policy. Manaka and Ria bicker over Ria’s tardiness, and Masara, Kokoro, and Aimi discuss their participation in the upcoming gathering despite Masara's indifference. Leila, Mito, and Seika are excited about the Mikazuki Villa girls and Kanagi contacting them. Meanwhile, at Mikazuki Villa, Iroha and Yachiyo prepare to leave for the meeting after a laundry mishap caused by Felicia.
- Login Day 2: Iroha and Yachiyo rush to the gathering, meeting Tsuruno along the way, who playfully scolds them for being late and drags them to the meeting.
- Login Day 3: The group stops at a convenience store for refreshments and Felicia joins them, revealing she visited Ayame earlier.
- Login Day 4: While taking a shortcut, the group encounters Sana, who was patrolling for dangerous magical girls, and they reunite with Kaede’s cat, Gorojiro.
- Login Day 5: Ui, Touka, and Nemu join the group, sharing their visit to Touka’s hospital. Touka discusses her failed experiments with connecting universes but remains hopeful about expanding the Automatic Purification System.
- Login Day 6: Momoko, Rena, and Kaede arrive after visiting a retro arcade. Touka reveals a breakthrough in her experiments with Endless Mirrors and the possibility of connecting to other universes.
- Login Day 7: Mitama and Kanagi join the group, with Mitama confirming Touka’s experiments with Endless Mirrors, and they discuss the risks and potential of the Mirrors.
- Login Day 8: The group arrives at the park, where Hinano and Karin discuss Alina’s disappearance during her fight with Nemu. Mifuyu, Tsukuyo, and Tsukasa join, and Yachiyo thanks Mifuyu for her support.
- Login Day 9: Iroha and Yachiyo address the gathered magical girls, expressing gratitude for their unity. They recount their battles and declare their shared purpose: the liberation of magical girls and coexistence with Kyubey, while rejecting the methods of the Wings of Magius.
- Login Day 10: As Iroha and Yachiyo declare their new name, “Kamihama Magia Union,” they are suddenly adorned with magical wings,which they view as a blessing from the same power that helped them during Walpurgisnacht.
- A New Beginning:
- Prologue: A girl hides in an alleyway, reporting that nothing significant has happened yet, despite feeling unfamiliar magic. Elsewhere, another girl confirms Kamihama is filled with magical girls but questions why it's considered unique. Two observers spot Iroha and Yachiyo, noting that magical girls are gathering for a celebration. At Walnut's, the Kamihama Magia Union is officially announced by Iroha and Yachiyo as a new alliance among magical girls.
- Episode 1: The magical girls at Walnut's celebrate, as the girls of the east and west decide to unite. Iroha and Yachiyo update Hinano on the current state of Kamihama with the defeat of the Rumors, the Wings of Magius and their goal to expand the Automatic Purification System globally. Touka reveals her research into harnessing the power that defeated Walpurgisnacht, which Kyubey observed came from another world, but Manaka stops them when she receives a call from people who say they've kidnapped Nemu.
- Episode 2: The magical girls split into teams to search Kamihama. Hinano’s team covers Chuo Ward, Kanagi and Mitama search Hokuyō, and Western girls scour Sankyo, but none find any trace of Nemu.
- Episode 3: Iroha grows suspicious of the kidnappers' motives and how they knew to target Nemu. Kanagi and Mitama investigate Endless Mirrors, while Hinano’s group identifies foreign girls' magic and discovers Nemu held hostage by rogue Feathers from outside Kamihama.
- Episode 4: Hinano locates Nemu telepathically and intervenes to stop Sakurako from recklessly attacking. Sakurako agrees to wait for backup and Hinano alerts Iroha’s group.
- Episode 5: Hinano devises a plan to rescue Nemu, involving Ryo and Ikumi disguising themselves as Feathers. The plan initially works, but the Feathers quickly realize the deception. A battle ensues, with Sakurako attempting to protect Nemu until Iroha and the others arrive.
- Episode 6: The lead Feather reveals they want to revive the Magius' mission of liberating magical girls, believing only the Magius can achieve this. Nemu and Touka explain they still aim to free magical girls but through peaceful means, but a flash of light causes feathers to rain from the sky once more all over Kamihama, just like during the fight against Walpurgisnacht.
- Episode 7: Kamihama shakes as the rogue energy intensifies. Touka explains her attempt to merge Mirror Witch labyrinths with another universe’s power backfired, so the group resolves to shut the portal device's signal from Endless Mirrors. Kanagi and Mitama battle familiars there but lose access to it as the labyrinth vanishes.
- Episode 8: Kanagi and Mitama fail to disable the signal device when the Mirror Witch’s labyrinth disappears. Hinano relays the news, and Touka realizes Nemu’s password is useless without the device, so the gateway remains open.
- Episode 9: Touka pleads with Feathers to release Nemu, but they reject her as a “failed” Magius. A diversion lets Sana invisibly rescue Nemu, but entering the password fails, possibly due to the layrinth's space becoming smaller and stopping the signal from reaching the device. White feathers continue falling, and a disembodied voice utters “Don’t…” as the world trembles.
- Episode 10: Touka warns of interdimensional disaster if the portal isn’t closed, so the group devises a plan. Ui gathers magic from the feathers, Touka converts it, and Yachiyo channels it to Iroha, who fires an arrow to seal the portal. The plan succeeds, halting the feathers. After the disaster has been avoided, Iroha appeals to the Feathers, who admit their stubbornness and agree to join forces with the Union.
- Episode 11: Post-victory, Sakurako fusses over Nemu and Touka clashes with Mifuyu over her “failure,” escalating until Touka's soul gem corrupts, unleashing her Doppel. Two other girls witness this: a magical girl, Ryoko Natsu, reports to the Tokime Tribe, and another, Ranka Chizu, is fascinated by the Doppel’s Witch-like appearance. Later, somewhere else, Kagome Satori approaches Iroha and promises to keep a record of their lives.
- The Cuddly Despairs:
- Part 1: Kazumi eats at Tachibana’s Restaurant, and on her way home, she hears the spell "Tocco del Male" and passes out after seeing Saki and Niko, who take her soul gem. One of them states that this is "stage 1" of a plan to "put the princess to sleep." Michiru, a girl with a passion for cooking, encounters Kyubey and is saved from a witch by Mami Tomoe, who feels as if she recognizes her. She contracts with Kyubey, wishing for one last "dream" with her grandmother. Michiru saves two girls, Umika and Kaoru, from a familiar. Umika, a troubled author, and Kaoru, a soccer player with an injury, both express suicidal thoughts, but Michiru inspires them to live, and they contract with Kyubey as well. The trio fights witches together, with Michiru naming their attacks in Italian. They bond over shopping and cooking, but soon Michiru witnesses another magical girl turn into a witch, learning the truth about magical girls. She falls into despair, blaming herself for dragging Umika and Kaoru into this fate. Michiru encounters Saki and Niko, who reveal they are part of the Pleiades Saints, a group that immobilizes magical girls to prevent them from becoming witches. They explain their mission to save magical girls and invite Michiru to join them. Michiru agrees, but Umika and Kaoru grow suspicious of her solo witch hunts. Michiru, Saki, and Niko immobilize another girl, but Umika and Kaoru intervene, revealing they know Saki and Niko. A heated argument ensues, with Saki accusing Umika of interfering. Michiru steps in, but Umika and Kaoru’s soul gems darken, so she uses "Tocco del Male" to immobilize them and stores their soul gems in the Freezer. The real Umika and Kaoru return home to find Kazumi missing. They encounter Michiru, who they believed was dead, and realize the Umika and Kaoru in the Freezer are imposters. Juubey appears, revealing he was created by the fake Umika and Kaoru, and explains the Pleiades’ plan to recreate Michiru and their attempts to prevent magical girls from becoming witches.
- Part 2: Michiru almost witches out but wakes up at Umika’s place, where she confesses the truth about magical girls to Umika and Kaoru, who reassure her they will face their fate together. Umika and Kaoru reveal their wish has come true: Michiru has shared the truth, rewriting her diary’s despair with hope. They go to the Freezer where they meet with Saki and Niko. Michiru learns the truth about her identity: she is the 4th clone of the original Michiru, created by the Pleiades to replace their lost friend. Saki and Niko are also clones, and the Umika and Kaoru in the Freezer are clones as well. The clones’ plan was to reenact Michiru’s past to restore her personality and overwrite her despair with hope. Saki and Niko’s soul gems darken, and they reveal that when their magic ceases, the immobilized girls will awaken and witch out. The two revert to their witch-like Michiru forms, so Michiru wakes up Kazumi and the two team up to stop the clones. With Umika and Kaoru’s help, they defeat the clones, who thank them before disappearing. Some time later, Michiru has decided to move to Italy to learn cooking from her grandmother’s sister and the three girls escort her to the airport. Kazumi promises they will meet again and the two take a photo with Juubey. Michiru says goodbye to her friends and departs for Italy.
- Kazumi Subaru's MSS:
- Part 1 - Ciao, Kazumi Subaru: Kazumi, Umika, and Kaoru arrive in Kamihama, marveling at how the city has rebuilt after the major disaster. They are greeted by Tsuruno and Manaka at Mikazuki Villa, where preparations are underway for a party to welcome the trio. Tsuruno is determined to perfect her cooking skills for the event, with Manaka’s guidance. Kazumi, eager to help, impresses everyone with her cooking and the party features a lavish lunch with dishes like sirloin hamburgers and lobster thermidor, followed by a visit to Banbanzai, Tsuruno’s family restaurant. At Banbanzai, Kazumi suggests a new dessert idea—apricot tofu tiramisu—which becomes an instant hit. Tsuruno, inspired by Kazumi’s creativity, decides to improve her culinary skills independently.
- Part 2 - Asunaro A La Carte: Nanaka and her teammates take Kazumi, Umika, and Kaoru on a tour of Kamihama, where they visit the Natsume bookshop and Kazumi discovers that Umika’s books are a hit among readers. The group then heads to Emiri’s counseling room, meeting other magical girls like Asuka and Natsuki. Kaoru reveals she’s been scouted for the U-18 Women’s National Soccer Team, which earns cheers from her friends. The tour continues with a visit to the beachside park and aquarium, followed by a trip to Minagi Land amusement park, and Kazumi, Umika and Kaoru decide to make the best strawberry risotto ever.
- Part 3 - Strawberry Risotto Party: Kazumi sets out to shop for ingredients but gets lost until Yukika helps her. Afterwards, Yukika is swept up in a witch’s labyrinth and deals with it. Kazumi meets Yachiyo, Nemu, and Sakurako, and shares how she was once a clone of Michiru Kazusa and became human through a wish to Kyubey. Sakurako, curious about humanity, struggles to understand Kazumi’s motivations. She explains that food, particularly her grandmother’s strawberry risotto, symbolizes the human desire to live. Though Sakurako doesn’t eat, she agrees to join Kazumi and the others in cooking and sharing the meal to better understand humanity.
- My Only Salvation:
- Part 1: Oriko prepares snacks for Kirika while reflecting on her mission to prevent a catastrophic future by killing Madoka Kaname, whom she believes will become a world-destroying witch. However, news reports of Walpurgisnacht’s attack on Kamihama City instead of Mitakihara contradict her predictions and leave her confused. She suspects Kamihama is the source of the instability and sends Kirika to investigate. Kirika reports that Madoka has become a magical girl despite the altered events, further shaking Oriko’s confidence. She uses her precognition to foresee future conflicts in Kamihama stemming from a magical girl who wished for destruction. Realizing this is the true threat, Oriko shifts her mission to eliminate this magical girl, Mitama Yakumo, the Coordinator of Kamihama. She and Kirika travel to Kamihama, where Oriko devises a plan to isolate Mitama by spreading distrust among the magical girls. Kirika uses her magic to slow down and injure magical girls who received adjustments from Mitama, to fuel suspicion against her. Oriko infiltrates the Kamihama Magia Union by pretending to be a newcomer and subtly sows doubt about Mitama’s intentions, saying that the Coordinator of her hometown had similar issues. Kirika directly threatens Mitama, accusing her of causing harm through her adjustments, and Mitama, overwhelmed by guilt and confusion, decides to temporarily close her shop and isolate herself. Oriko observes the chaos she has created, satisfied with her progress, and prepares to confront Mitama directly.
- Part 2: Oriko attempts to assassinate Mitama in her shop but is ambushed by the Kamihama magical girls, who had anticipated the attack and used Rena pose as Mitama. Rena, Momoko, and others reveal they used themselves as bait to protect Mitama and Iroha confronts Oriko, who claims her actions are for the world’s sake. Kirika rescues Oriko, and they escape to Mitakihara, where Oriko tends to Kirika’s injuries. Oriko discovers her late father’s journal, which reveals he felt overwhelmed by her perfection and chose suicide to escape her. This revelation destabilizes Oriko, but Kirika reaffirms her loyalty, urging Oriko to continue their mission. Oriko resolves to strike again, this time with a more calculated plan. The Kamihama magical girls prepare for another attack, stationing guards at Mitama’s shop. Oriko and Kirika launch their assault, with Kirika using her speed-slowing magic to overwhelm the defenders. The battle intensifies as Kirika intends to turn into a witch, but unleashes her Doppel instead, and the Kamihama group holds their ground. Kirika's Doppel runs out and she faints, and Oriko steps in to protect Kirika. Nearly out of magical energy, she fights Yachiyo and Kanagi while Kirika’s unconscious body shields her.
- Oriko's Final MSS:
- Part 1: Oriko enters a dreamlike state, reflecting on her dependency and weakness, which she has always denied. In this dream, Oriko finds herself in a perfect life where her father is still alive, and she is admired by her classmates for her perfection. Despite this, she feels an emptiness inside. She sees Yuma Chitose running through her school but cannot recognize her, and later encounters a dark silhouette of Kirika that transforms into a mysterious book. Oriko is haunted by this book, which she eventually realizes is her father’s diary. Her dream shifts to memories of her mother’s death and her father’s subsequent suicide, which she had suppressed. In the dream, her father accuses her of being the reason for his despair, claiming he took his life to escape her. Oriko is confronted by her Doppel, who takes on the forms of her father, Yuma, Kirika, and the girls she and Kirika harmed. She torments Oriko with her sins, accusing her of ruining lives under the guise of salvation. Oriko is forced to confront her selfishness and the harm she caused, including manipulating Yuma into contracting and using Kirika as a pawn. Her Doppel insists that Oriko’s only path is to die and atone for her sins.
- Part 2: As her Doppel tries to strangle Oriko with a noose, she remembers Kirika and realizes that her wish was not just about saving the world but about finding someone who could accept her. Kirika’s love and protection become the chains that tie her to the real world. Oriko rejects the Doppel’s demand for her death, declaring that she wants to live to protect Kirika, her world. She acknowledges her weakness and dependence on Kirika, admitting that she had fooled herself into believing Kirika was just a pawn. Her Doppel warns that they will meet again if Oriko falls into despair, but Oriko confidently states that Kirika will always bring her back. She bids farewell to her old self and her father, embracing her new purpose.
- My Only Salvation, continued:
- Part 2, continued: Awakening in the real world, in a moment of clarity, Oriko realizes Kirika is her entire world, and this acceptance awakens a new power within her, causing her to transform into a new form. She defeats Yachiyo and Kanagi, and exhausted, she confronts Mitama, determined to kill her, but Mitama offers a deal to kill her but spare Kamihama’s magical girls. Oriko hesitates when she recognizes their parallel struggles to protect their loved ones. Oriko relinquishes her plan, admitting she and Mitama are the same. Mitama proposes reconciliation, and Oriko agrees. The Kamihama magical girls carry everyone inside Mitama's shop, and Iroha mediates forgiveness. Oriko and Kirika apologize for their actions and they promise to atone. The two return to Mitakihara, where Oriko bakes a cake for Kirika, and the two enjoy their shared peaceful life with each other.
- Oriko's Final MSS, continued:
- Part 3: A few days later, Oriko is at home with Kirika, preparing tea and pancakes soaked in syrup. They discuss the Doppel phenomenon and how it forces magical girls to confront their inner darkness. Oriko reflects on how her Doppel revealed her true heart and allowed her to awaken her full power. She acknowledges that her past actions cannot be forgiven, but with Kirika by her side, she is ready to face any punishment. Kirika reaffirms her unwavering love and loyalty, and the two share a peaceful moment together, as Oriko finally feels at peace, knowing her place in the world is beside Kirika.
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Arc 2 - The Gathering of 100 Evils
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- Main Story Chapter 1: Forward with the Sound of Shoes:
- Episode 1 - Promised Girls: Kagome writes about the auto-cleansing system in Kamihama, hoping it could save magical girls from becoming witches. Meanwhile, Team Mikazuki battles a mysterious creature that drops a bracelet which attached to Iroha. The team encounter Promised Blood, a group of magical girls seeking revenge on Kamihama.
- Episode 2 - Girls for Others: The Tokime ally with Team Mikazuki, aiming to replicate Kamihama’s purification system using the bracelet’s energy. Neo-Magius recruits former Feathers, while Promised Blood splits into teams to hunt powerful magical girls and the bracelet. Touka and Nemu research the bracelet but are attacked by Neo-Magius.
- Episode 3 - Dream Chasing Girls: Touka and Nemu refuse to rejoin Neo-Magius. Promised Blood attacks Kamihama’s Satellite Array, but Mifuyu and reinforcements turn the tide. Shizuka Tokime mediates the conflict and Karin is captured by Promised Blood but is later rescued, though her Doppel emerges during the fight.
- Episode 4 - Girl Writing: Kyubey reveals his plan to test the Doppel System’s sustainability by inciting conflict among magical girls. Kagome, fused with the Rumor of the Wind Evangelist, documents the struggles of magical girls, while Mitama’s teacher, Livia, challenges her neutrality. The factions prepare for war, with Kagome reflecting on the motivations of each group. Meanwhile, Alina, who is now hospitalized, senses her artwork’s presence.
- Another Story Chapter 1: Choose For Yourself, Without Being Overwhelmed:
- Episode 1 - The Peace That Ended Because of the Attack: During a witch battle, Kako's group is ambushed by Promised Blood members. Later, Kako enjoys a day at the park with Felicia and Ayame before being reminded of Kamihama Magia Union responsibilities. Afterwards, Ayame, Hazuki, and Konoha fend off another Promised Blood attack and decide to gather intelligence for the Union.
- Episode 2 - Even If I'm Unsure, It's Still My Choice...: At a café, Nanaka and Hazuki discuss the emerging factions—Promised Blood, Tokime Clan, Neo-Magius, and Puella Care—all vying for control of the Automatic Purification System using the Kimochi stones. Promised Blood poses the greatest immediate danger, having already killed one Magical Girl. While Hazuki considers staying connected to the Union without direct involvement, Akira resolves to join individually despite team restrictions, urging Ayame to express her feelings to Konoha about protecting Felicia. Elsewhere, Konoha contemplates leaving Kamihama amid rising threats but finds resolve after Manaka’s encouragement. Meiyui explores joining the KMU after learning its inclusive nature, while Nanaka advises hearing out teammates who wish to join.
- Episode 3 - For Those I Love: Hazuki shares dinner with Ayame and Konoha, where Ayame opens up about feeling conflicted over balancing friendship with Felicia and adhering to Konoha’s advice against joining the Union. During a team meeting, Nanaka supports Akira and Meiyui’s decision to join the Magia Union individually rather than as part of their group. At Mikazuki Villa, Akira and Meiyui are officially welcomed into the Union, with hopes for continued collaboration between their teams and the union.
- Rondo of Oblivion Sleeps for Eternity:
- Part One: Mikura, Temari, and Seira create a movie to save their History Research Club, basing it on a tragic love story involving historical artifacts Mikura finds. Yukika’s innate magic causes chaos, while the heroine's soul possesses Seira, revealing she killed her lover based on false assumptions. The movie inadvertently resurrects the tragic events, with Seira being possessed by the heroine who learns the truth about her actions, leading to emotional turmoil among the trio.
- Part Two: News of the movie cause tension between magical girls from the East and West and leading to a fight. Yukika intervenes with Mitama and Mifuyu to stop it, uncovering that everyone involved was deeply affected by their roles due to the trio's innate magics: Seira absorbs actors into their roles, Temari influences behavior, and Mikura resurrects history. Seira collapses after crying herself unconscious, and Nemu explains the dangerous chain reaction caused by their combined abilities. The heroine, taking over Seira’s body, prompts Mikura and Temari to seek help from Iroha and the Magia Union. Kyubey reveals the heroine was once a magical girl whose wish led to her downfall, and Temari risks her sanity to fix things by tearing her script. With the Union's help, they locate Seira at the mansion where the tragedy occurred. Mikura uses herself as bait, dressed as the main character, while Temari prepares backup. The main character’s spirit emerges through Mikura, confessing his love during a dance with the heroine. He stops her suicide attempt and convinces her to let go, ending the tragedy peacefully. The mansion burns down, restoring normalcy. In the aftermath, Mikura and Seira regain control, learning more about their innate powers and making new friends in the Union. Though the club must find another project, they're happy to pursue shared interests together.
- Always Waving my Hand at You: Sakuya, traumatized after accidentally killing her best friend, is sent to Kamihama to gather intel. Struggling with PTSD and insomnia, she fabricates a bullying narrative to distance herself from her classmates. After witnessing her fight a witch, Ryoko, from the Tokime Tribe, admires Sakuya's skills and determination. Ryoko deduces Sakuya's self-sabotage and challenges her to a fight, acting as a punching bag to prove her resilience. Sakuya, unable to harm Ryoko, relents and recalls her late friend's wish for her to move forward. Sakuya agrees to be friends with Ryoko for the day, and they share personal stories and dreams. Sakuya thanks Ryoko for helping her heal, and Ryoko reassures her that she need not fear killing her, as she won't die easily. They then part ways, hoping to reconnect after the conflict.
- Main Story Chapter 2: Smiles and Fireworks:
- Episode 1 - Moo Moo Farm Ulterior Motive: Kagome records the events since Iroha first arrived in Kamihama, until and the birth of the Kimochi stones. These stones, created from Eve’s energy, are now sought by the factions to expand the automatic purification system globally. However, conflict arises as different groups—Kamihama Magia Union, Tokime Tribe, Neo-Magius, and Promised Blood—compete for the stones, each with their own motives and methods. Alina wakes Karin in the hospital, but Karin is overwhelmed by pain. Meanwhile, Felicia begs Yachiyo to let her participate in a Dekagon Ball scavenger hunt, with the grand prize being tickets to Moo Moo Farm. Yachiyo reluctantly agrees, and the team begins their hunt, using it as a cover to search for Kimochi stones. Yuna and Juri return to Futatsuki City, leaving Hikaru and Ao to monitor Kamihama. Ao deduces that the scavenger hunt may be a ruse to locate Kimochi stones, but Hikaru grows impatient and wants to attack. Iroha, Ui, and the team use the scavenger hunt to search for Kimochi stones while avoiding detection. They plan to lure Promised Blood into a trap at Moo Moo Farm, where they can confront them with superior numbers. At Moo Moo Farm, Kamihama Magia Union and Tokime Tribe ambush Promised Blood. Despite being outnumbered, Yuna and Juri arrive to rescue their teammates. A sniper from Tokime Tribe warns Promised Blood to retreat, and they reluctantly leave. Yuna reflects on their loss and vows to continue fighting. Juri pressures Neo-Magius to ally with them, defeating Hagumu and Shigure in a brief fight. The Magia Union celebrates their victory but remains cautious. Iroha expresses her desire for a world where everyone can be happy, despite the ongoing conflict. Kagome considers interviewing Promised Blood to understand their perspective. Momoko visits Karin and is shocked to find Alina in the same room, suffering from amnesia. Karin explains Alina’s condition, but Momoko struggles to reconcile Alina’s past actions with her current state. Kagome interviews Iroha, and the factions regroup.
- Episode 2 - Around Enemies:Kamihama Magia Union is introduced to the sniper who shot Hikaru, Asahi Miura of the Tokime Tribe. The leaders of the Union are invited to the Tokime base at Ryoko's Temple for dinner where Ryoko is conspicuously absent. The next day, at the hospital, Ikumi and Karin apologize to each other. Sakurako conducts some testing and confirms Alina has amnesia to Iroha and the others. Karin vows to help Alina and Alina realizes that her artwork depicts Karin. In the north, Hikaru moves in the direction of Kamihama Central Bank while Promised Blood also launches attacks from West, East, and South. Kagome follows them and Shigure and Hagumu are forced to help Promised Blood. The Union splits up, with the main group under Iroha, Yachiyo and Ui heading to Fendthope's remains to investigate the Kimochi. Promised Blood gathers near Fendthope to ambush the Union, being led by Shigure and Hagumu. The Tokime Tribe and the Union are ambused by the leaders of Promised Blood. Meanwhile, in Kamihama, the other members of the Union aren't able to find the members of Promised Blood, until they reach Chuo Ward and find Hikaru's forces. The long fight is stopped by Yozuru, who tells them the area is neutral ground of the Coordinators. Near Fendthope, Promised Blood has the upper hand and Shizuka is injured by Ao. Shizuka calls for a retreat and Asahi snipes a magical girl to clear a path for them. Shigure and Hagumu assist the retreat by showing them the way and lie to Juri to cover their tracks. By nighttime, Kamihama Magia Union and Tokime Tribe get out of the mountains and Shizuka collapses from her blood loss. Sudachi appears and takes Shizuka to safety inside the caravan of Puella Care. The others arrive there as well and Hikaru still lurks around the caravan.
- Episode 3 - The Third Arrow: After recovering from the battle at Puella Care, Kagome visits the Tokime Tribe’s base, where Shizuka has healed but is urged by Chiharu and Sunao to rest. The Tokime Tribe later reinforces Kamihama Magia Union in a battle for a Kimochi stone located within Fendt Hope’s barrier. During the conflict, Shizuka deals the final attack to the Kimochi, but Felicia secures the stone and apologizes for stealing Shizuka’s kill. Post-battle, Mikazuki Villa celebrates by inviting allies, including Shigure and Hagumu for takoyaki. Mifuyu and the Amane twins clash with Juri, Ao and Hikaru over the Kimochi stone. Promised Blood later ambushes the takoyaki group and kidnap Ui under orders from Ao and Juri. Shigure and Hagumu reluctantly allow the abduction, and Himena appears, offering to lead them under the ideal of magical girl supremacy. Yuna, Ranka, and Sakuya infiltrate the Kimochi barrier, where they face resistance from the Tokime. Meanwhile, Folklore of Zero remains inactive, and Ryoko, Ranka, and Sakuya appear but avoid direct confrontations with rivals like Rena. Iroha is distraught by Ui’s kidnapping leaves Iroha distraught, and she starts planning a rescue mission.
- Episode 4 - Looking For My Father...: Nayuta arrives in Kamihama to search for her missing father joined by her housemaid, Lavi, and Mikage, whom they befriend. At Satomi Medical Center, Nayuta encounters Rena, who mistakes her for Promised Blood and attacks. After escaping, Nayuta and Mikage face Promised Blood soldiers lead by Ranka on a rooftop, but are rescued by Sana and Sunao. Mitama discovers her sister Mikage has become a magical girl and heals her with a grief seed. Nayuta realizes her father is related to Touka, and when Touka arrives, Nayuta slaps her for mocking her father’s folklore research. Touka apologizes,but Mitama intervenes and enforces neutrality in her Adjuster Shop. Other magical girls side with Nayuta, while Chiharu perceives it as family drama. Nayuta agrees to a truce, and with Touka regretful, the search for Tasuke continues.
- Another Story Chapter 2: Kind-hearted Connections:
- Episode 1 - Nostalgia and Conflict: Shigure questions their future in the Union, while Iroha plans a party to celebrate acquiring another stone. When Shigure forwards Iroha's message to Hagumu, they discuss their unease about their ties to the Magia Union. A meeting with Juri reveals rumors of the Promised Blood collaborating with Eastern Magical Girls. Seeking clarity, Shigure and Hagumu visit Kanagi at her maid café, where she reassures them that no unusual activity has been detected.
- Episode 2 - Seeking is Punishment: Kanagi calls the duo for further investigation into the rumors, visiting various Eastern Magical Girls including Himika, Ryo, and the apartment trio. To their surprise, these girls warmly welcome them despite their past involvement with Magius. Kanagi acknowledges their guilt for disappearing but punishes them playfully by flicking their foreheads. Later, she organizes a "welcome home" party, insisting on celebrating their return despite their reluctance.
- Episode 3 - Sprout of Connection: At the party, Shigure and Hagumu grow more comfortable interacting with others, such as Himika’s siblings and Seika, whose awkward humor lightens the mood. Kanagi reassures them that tensions between East and West have eased. Afterwards, during another tense encounter with Juri, the duo lies about having additional information. They decide to stay longer and accept Iroha’s invitation to a dinner party.
- Main Story Chapter 3: Dawn Within the Perpetual Night:
- Episode 1 - Intersecting Clues: Ui is kidnapped by Urara and taken to a Promised Blood hideout in Kamihama. Despite being interrogated by Yuna, Ui refuses to disclose the location of the Kimochi. Meanwhile, Touka and Nemu prepare GPS trackers to locate Ui, but the Tokime Tribe is unavailable due to their return to Kirimine village. Kanagi, Tsukuyo, and Tsukasa search an abandoned train garage in Kosho, suspecting it to be Promised Blood's hideout. They encounter Hikaru and her gang, nearly defeating them before Hikaru escapes. However, Kanagi successfully plants a GPS tracker on Hikaru, while Yachiyo’s team tags other Promised Blood soldiers. Four GPS trackers are placed on Promised Blood members, but their detouring movement complicates tracking. Hikaru discovers one tracker, removes it, yet Touka's trackers cleverly hack their phones for continuous location updates. Yuna, Juri Oba, Ao, and Hikaru debate methods to break Ui’s silence, rejecting physical torture. Instead, they plan mental torment by coercing Ui into sending a message via Lil' Kyubey to Iroha. Intercepting Lil' Kyubey, Juri retrieves a map and encrypted message, learning only the Kimochi’s location from the map. They release Lil' Kyubey with the message intact. The Kamihama girls continue searching for Ui while Iroha, Tsuruno, and Momoko discover Sakuya at school. Touched by their kindness, Sakuya assures Ui won’t be harmed and promises intervention if necessary. Lil' Kyubey arrives at Mikazuki Villa carrying Ui’s encrypted message, which Sana deciphers, revealing Ui’s location in Futatsugi. Simultaneously, Touka confirms Promised Blood's headquarters there. While Juri rejoices over finding the next Kimochi in Minaminagi, she remains unaware of the specific emotion required. Yachiyo's and Momoko's teams head to Futatsugi to rescue Ui, while others stay behind to intercept Promised Blood raiders in Kamihama. Traveling by train, both Iroha and Promised Blood leaders converge on Futatsugi separately. Himena advises Hagumu and Shigure against serving Juri. Promised Blood reaches Minaminagi, where Shigure and Hagumu reenact Ranka’s discovery of the Kimochi through astonishment. Members of Kamihama Magia Union intervene and Urara informs Yuna of Iroha’s presence, prompting Yuna and Hikaru to abandon Minaminagi and return to Futatsugi. Iroha receives word of their return to Futatsugi, underestimating their arrival time as part of Yuna’s trap to exact revenge. Kagome interviews Felicia.
- Episode 2 - Battle of Futatsugi: Lil' Kyubey leads the teams to Promised Blood's headquarters, but Ui is not there. Urara and soldiers ambush them, leading to a battle where Yuna and Hikaru join and surround Iroha's group. Both the Union and Promised Blood agree on a "Kimochi Raid," with the victor claiming the stone. Shigure and Hagumu remain neutral, reflecting on Himena’s words. The Magia Union excels at handling Rumors, while Himena finds Shigure and Hagumu hesitating outside the Kimochi barrier. Himena advises them to follow Promised Blood temporarily and enters the barrier with them, waiting for Alexandra. A stalemate ensues in Futatsugi until Rena transforms into Sakuya, ambushing Yuna and allowing KMU to retreat to the station. In Minaminagi, Kanagi, Hinano, Ryo, and others defeat the Misery Water Rumor to summon the Kimochi, while Promised Blood waits for the Union to weaken themselves. Himena arrives, introducing herself as Neo-Magius’ leader, and joins the fray. Shigure and Hagumu finally enter the barrier after Alexandra appears, claiming to be Himena’s ally. Iroha escapes Hikaru’s pursuit by hiding in a café, using Tsuruno’s tactics to feign their presence in a Karaoke bar. When Hikaru rests, Iroha seizes the opportunity to ambush her, leading to a one-on-one battle. Yuna plans to turn Ui into a witch if the Union fails or to kill her if they succeed. Yachiyo and others leave the Karaoke bar to assess the situation, leaving Sakuya behind to inform Tsuruno of Yuna’s true intentions. In her battle with Hikaru, Iroha receives a warning from Yachiyo about a trap, and defeats Hikaru. The Union, Promised Blood, and Neo-Magius compete to defeat the Kimochi. Himena observes other magical girls’ abilities, annoying Juri enough to provoke an attack. Alexandra intervenes with her harp, soothing everyone. Himena decides to abandon the stone, having gathered sufficient information, citing advice from her boyfriend. Shigure and Hagumu arrive at the battlefield, motivating Ao to defeat the Kimochi, securing the stone for Promised Blood. Exhausted Union members refrain from confrontation, and when asked about allegiance, Shigure and Hagumu claim loyalty to Promised Blood, which satisfies Juri. Hikaru awakens to find Iroha caring for her, astonished by her kindness. She warns Iroha of Futatsugi’s nighttime dangers before leaving. Elsewhere, the Union members are trapped on a rooftop, planning their next move. Hikaru reports her failure to Yuna, who acknowledges it calmly. Kagome interviews Ryo about her photos, aiming to disclose magical girls’ existence publicly. Touka informs Ryo of a peculiar point in Daito Ward, prompting her investigation.
- Episode 3 - Since Ancient Times: Shizuka feels disheartened after Yuna mocks the Tokime Tribe's devotion to Hinomoto. Chiharu receives a call from her mother urging their return to the village. Shizuka, feeling conflicted about her alliance with Kamihama Magia Union, decides to retreat temporarily with some Tokime girls and Asahi. Shizuka struggles with understanding magical girls who use wishes for personal gain. The next day, they discover a deceased Tokime magical girl's diary in an abandoned house. During dinner, Chiharu detects wickedness emanating from the abandoned shack where they sorted resources. They find a man afflicted by a witch's kiss stealing valuables due to gambling debts. After defeating the witch effortlessly, Shizuka learns a secret skill from her mother requiring strong emotions, now possible given her feelings toward Yuna. Shizuka masters the skill of neutralizing enemies through eye contact, practicing intensely while reevaluating her loyalty to the Tokime Tribe. She leads the Tokime girls back to Kamihama, determined to prioritize her tribe's goals despite learning the Union lost a stone and Ui remains kidnapped. Ranka, Juri, and Ao return triumphantly with a Kimochi stone. Sensing another Kimochi, both Promised Blood and the Tokime Tribe detect its presence. Shizuka resolves to claim the stone first, postponing Ui’s rescue. The Rumor of the Flower Speaker emerges as the Kimochi’s guardian. Shizuka intercepts Promised Blood’s attack, realizing their ideologies clash upon hearing Ao’s vision of freeing Magical Girls from duty. Shizuka retaliates against Ao by using her new skill, incapacitating her. Juri and Ranka defend Ao, allowing Sunao, Chiharu, and Asahi to launch close-range attacks on the Rumor. Promised Blood soldiers attempt to suppress the Tokime Tribe, leaving only Juri, Ao, and Shizuka challenging the Kimochi. Juri seizes the opportunity to deliver the final blow with her flamethrower, securing another stone for Promised Blood. Promised Blood has secured two stones in one day but violated Yuna’s rules by using the Daito portal, unaware Ryo photographed them. Meanwhile, Iroha hides atop a Futatsugi building as Yuna and soldiers appear, while others attempt Ui’s rescue based on Sakuya’s betrayal.
- Episode 4 - Lamentation of the Catacombs: Yuna confronts Iroha on a Futatsugi rooftop, intending to kill her, but instead takes her to a catacomb where dead magical girls are buried, revealing Ui's supposed death and torturing Iroha to turn her into a witch. The Kamihama Magia Union rescue team, guided by Sakuya, storms the hideout where Ui is held, finding her unharmed. Learning Iroha is in the catacombs, the team rushes to save her. In the catacombs, Iroha is close to becoming a witch due to lack of purification, but the Kimochi from her bracelet prevents it. Ui and reinforcements arrive, leading Yuna to reluctantly release Iroha. Outside, Juri and Ao await, and the Kamihama team escapes via freight train. Kyubey contacts all factions, urging them to fight harder, explaining each stone holds 1/8 of Eve's energy and the race continues until one party owns all eight stones. Shigure, Hagumu, Himena, and Alexandra are recruiting in Takarazaki, while Lavi declines involvement. Yachiyo learns from Mitama that Promised Blood used a Mirror Witch’s barrier as a portal, connecting Daito Ward to Futatsugi. Meanwhile, Shizuka contemplates ending the Tokime Tribe’s alliance with Kamihama Magia Union, though she plans it carefully.
- Episode 5 - Looking Back on the Light: Kagome worries about Nayuta, whose father taught her about magical girls. Mikage wants to help Nayuta find her missing father despite Mitama’s concerns. Nayuta meets Touka’s father at Satomi Medical Center, learning he knows little of her father’s whereabouts but criticizes his interest in Folklore. Back home, Nayuta investigates documents left by her father, seeking clues with Lavi’s help, and asks Touka to track her father’s email activity. Nayuta and Lavi discover her father visited Futatsugi, so Nayuta decides to undergo adjustment for her search. She meets Ranka outside Sakae General Academy and receives an apology from her. Ranka directs her to Juri, who acknowledges knowing Nayuta’s father, praising his role in saving Futatsugi magical girls, but unaware of his current location. Nayuta learns her father sent emails from her home and Lavi suggests respecting his wishes if he doesn’t want to be found. Seeking another clue, Nayuta turns to Alina, whose paintings start depicting the Mirror Witch’s barriers.
- Another Story Chapter 3: I'll Show You My Resolve:
- Episode 1 - Chasing That Kindness: Sakuya is confronted by Ranka and Juri at Ryuugasaki HQ for betraying their plans. Despite the risk of punishment, Sakuya admits to leaking information to protect Yuna from crossing a moral line. Alone in a park, Sakuya reflects on her past with Yuna, remembering how Yuna saved her when she first became a magical girl. She resolves to stop Yuna from becoming too vengeful, even if it means opposing her. Juri informs Yuna about Sakuya's betrayal. Yuna decides to monitor Sakuya rather than punish her immediately, hoping to understand her motives better. Sakuya receives a new mission to eliminate any Kamihama Magical Girls entering Futatsugi. While pretending to be demoted, she plans to ensure no harm comes to the intruders.
- Episode 2 - It’s Only Natural: Sakuya spots three magical girls from Kamihama in Futatsugi and identifies one as Sayuki. She devises a plan to lure them into a trap using a local idol event as cover. Sakuya attempts to ambush the Kamihama group but is blocked by a Futatsugi mook who refuses to let her kill Sayuki. The Kamihama group escapes, and Sakuya realizes the mook shares her reluctance to harm others. Hikaru reports Sakuya's actions to Yuna and confirms she allowed the Kamihama magical girls to escape. Yuna decides to summon Sakuya to the catacombs for a final confrontation.
- Episode 3 - The Feelings I Want To Convey: Yuna and Juri confront Sakuya in the catacombs. Yuna challenges Sakuya to fight, stating she will only listen to her if defeated. Yuna ultimately spares her life and asks Sakuya to promise not to interfere in future plans. Sakuya agrees to support Yuna's decisions while urging her to show mercy. Yuna concedes to this request due to their friendship and the two reconcile and agree to work together despite their differing views. After the confrontation, the group watches the sunrise together. Sakuya reaffirms her commitment to staying by Yuna's side, ensuring she does not lose herself in vengeance.
- Main Story Chapter 4: Ultramarine in the Distance:
- Episode 1 - The Last Gamble: In class, Sakurako discusses her desire to leave a lasting mark on the world, while Ryo is distracted thinking about Promised Blood and the Endless Mirrors. She's revealed to be investigating a secret route related to Promised Blood, despite the group's decision to avoid conflict. Hinano and Ikumi discuss Ryo's risky behavior, and Sakurako decides to go home as Touka and Nemu are visiting. Meanwhile, Ikumi receives a message about Alina acting strangely, and Hinano decides to chase after Ryo to stop her from getting into trouble. Iroha and her group attempt to negotiate with Promised Blood to avoid further conflict. She considers relying on Sakuya, a spy within Promised Blood, to facilitate negotiations. Sakuya agrees but, Sakuya and Hikaru question how Union plans to address Promised Blood's grievances. During a battle, Shizuka, Juri, and others discuss the remaining Kimochi stones and the difficulty of locating them. Meanwhile, Sakuya receives a message from Iroha requesting negotiations, and Yuna agrees to listen. At Mikazuki, Iroha and her group prepare for the upcoming negotiations, while Touka and Nemu reveal a secret plan to increase the chances of cooperation. Later, Juri unexpectedly arrives and demands that the Union move the stalemate at Minaminagi as a condition for further negotiations. Iroha reluctantly agrees, and later, at Hozumi Café, Iroha, Yachiyo, and Tsuruno meet with Sakuya and Hikaru to discuss terms for cooperation. Touka and Nemu then suggest that Promised Blood could destroy their soul gems as a form of atonement for the Magius' past actions, which leaves Sakuya and Hikaru speechless, but they agree to take the offer back to Yuna for consideration. Later, Kagome, Touka, and Nemu discuss Ryo's risky investigation and fear that her actions could destabilize peace.
- Episode 2 - Repeating Those Days: At the container terminal, Ui, Sana, and Felicia join forces with Tokime clan members to locate a Kimochi stone. Yuna and Juri are also present, with Yuna sending Sakuya and Hikaru to the negotiation site. Ui successfully locates the barrier, and both Promised Blood and Tokime clan members enter the Rumor barrier, where they encounter the Anonymous AI Rumor. The Rumor demands that only one person stays, but Sana, recalling her past with Ai, suggests playing together and they manage to calm the Rumor, allowing the Kimochi to appear. Shizuka takes the lead in the attack, using her powers to suppress the Kimochi's fear. Meanwhile, Juri and Ranka strategize to strike at the right moment. Hagumu and Shigure, former members of Promised Blood, arrive and refuse to fight, declaring their independence and new goals. With help from Ui, Sana, and Felicia, the Tokime manage to defeat the Kimochi, with Chiharu accidentally claiming the stone. After the battle, Sana receives a message from Iroha revealing that negotiations with Promised Blood have broken down. Yuna has disappeared, and Hinano's group in the south is being targeted, so Ui, Sana, and Felicia rush to assist, while the Tokime are approached by Himena of Neo-Magius, who requests their attention. Meanwhile, Livia and Lavi prepare for an influx of injured magical girls, anticipating further violence as tensions escalate.
- Episode 3 - Countdown to Breakdown: The Union discusses their strategy to cooperate with Promised Blood while also addressing the threat of Endless Mirrors, which Promised Blood may be using as a shortcut between Kamihama and Futatsugi. Ryo shares a photo of Daito, revealing a fake street where the offshoot Mirrors were first identified, and Mifuyu reveals that Alina lost her memories within Mirrors and that her paintings are maps to the Mirrors' innermost areas. The group plans to investigate the Mirrors after negotiations with Promised Blood are complete. Alina and Karin are discharged from the hospital, and Alina intends to recover her lost memories by investigating Mirrors and the fake street in Daito. Ryo, Hinano, and Ikumi encounter Alina and Mifuyu near the fake street, where Ryo and Alina agree to work together because of their shared goals and with Ryo using her ability to find the Mirrors' location. Alina has a vision of Mirrors and senses a magical reaction near Kamihama Prison, so she decides to go to Minaminagi with Ryo to investigate. Ryo and Alina meet at the fake street, where Alina uses her connection to the Mirrors to locate the offshoot Mirrors near Kamihama Prison. Hinano, Ikumi, and Karin catch up to them, but Ryo insists on continuing her investigation despite the danger, so the group splits up, with Ryo entering the prison to find evidence of Promised Blood's shortcut. She navigates the prison and finds a hidden door that leads to Promised Blood's shortcut. Meanwhile, Hinano, Ikumi, and Karin are confronted by Ao and Urara, where Kanagi and Mitama arrive to assist, but Ao manages to break through and chase after Ryo. Ryo narrowly escapes with the evidence, but Ao and Juri corner her and other Union members arrive to help. Juri and Ranka clash with Sana, Ui, and Felicia, but they manage to slip past them to pursue Ryo. Meanwhile, Iroha, Yachiyo, and Tsuruno are blocked by Yuna, who declares that negotiations are over and that her intention now is to enslave Kamihama's magical girls rather than kill them. Momoko, Rena, and Kaede are blocked by Hikaru and Sakuya, and Kanagi and Mitama continue to fight Ao and Urara at the prison until Ao manages to break through and chase Ryo. Ryo is cornered by Ao and Juri, but Mifuyu arrives to help and a battle breaks out, with Ryo desperately trying to protect the evidence she has gathered. Meanwhile, at the Rumor of the Eternal Sakura, Kagome, Touka, and Nemu discuss the importance of spreading the truth about magical girls to the world and await Ryo's arrival in hopes that she can provide the evidence needed to expose Promised Blood's actions.
- Episode 4 - Sweet Sorrow: Ao confronts Ryo, intending to destroy her camera, but when Ryo attempts an attack, Ao strikes her soul gem and kills her. Promised Blood admits responsibility, destroying the camera and the evidence. As Union members grieve, Ikumi’s anguish triggers a Kimochi barrier to manifest, with the Kimochi drawn to Ikumi’s grief. Both factions battle it, but its power overwhelms them and Ui and Ikumi interpret its demand for "intense sorrow." Iroha taps into her Kimochi’s power, which allows Ikumi to land the final blow and collect its stone. Yuna notes that now all eight Kimochi stones have been collected, and threatens to assassinate Union members using the leaked intel. Juri attacks, but a Kimochi barrier engulfs them again and the Kimochi together declare they will choose the magical girls worthy of them. After their strategy has failed, Promised Blood retreats. Kanagi handles Ryo's burial, and Mitama warns Yachiyo about rumors accusing the west of scheming against the east. Iroha informs the Tokime of Ryo’s death, and Shizuka reveals that Neo-Magius, led by Himena, had ambushed them and Miyuri cut off Chiharu's arm so that Himena could steal her Kimochi stone, for which Chiharu had to go to Puella Care to heal. Kagome, Touka and Nemu relocate to a fortified Satomi shelter to evade attacks, which Touka and Nemu reveal they plan to use for experiments, including collaborating with Kagome on a radio project. Neo-Magius formally declares war, prompting the group to secure their base, and Touka plans to involve her cousin Nayuta into the matter.
- Episode 5 - The Relationship Tied by Separation: Nayuta investigates her father’s disappearance, aided by her Lavi and Mikage. Nayuta’s uncle encourages her to reconnect with her mother to gain insight into her father’s disappearance. She meets with her at a café, and they discuss her father’s last known whereabouts and her mother rejects the idea of reuniting as a family. Nayuta returns home and she receives a letter supposedly from her father, but it turns out to be a fake.
- Another Story Chapter 4: Anguish in the Safe Zone:
- Episode 1 - Scars of the Next Morning: Yozuru and Sudachi investigate Mikazuki Villa after hearing about injuries and deaths from the previous night. They find a broken window but no signs of a struggle or theft, so they contact Livia, who reassures them that the group is likely alive but hasn’t returned yet. Livia tasks them with investigating the events of the previous night and the whereabouts of the eight Kimochi stones, warning them to avoid mentioning Ryo to prevent suspicion. The duo heads to the shopping district but stops at Shizuku’s café due to Sudachi being hungry. While there, Yozuru notices Shizuku’s murky soul gem and secretly uses a grief seed to purify it. Shizuku is grateful, but Yozuru insists it’s part of her duty. As they leave, Yozuru feels like she’s being watched but can’t identify the source.
- Episode 2 - Trouble at the Consultation Office: At the consultation office, Emiri, Asuka, and Sasara are overwhelmed by the news of the previous night’s events. Yozuru and Sudachi arrive, and the trio becomes wary when indirectly questioned about the attacks. Yozuru offers to make coffee for them, using a blend from Shizuku’s café, but this inadvertently reveals their connection to Shizuku. Later, Yozuru reports to Livia that the consultation office girls were just as confused as everyone else, leaving Yozuru and Sudachi feeling dejected and unable to finish their coffee.
- Episode 3 - No Way Towards Redemption: Te two reflect on their conversation with Livia, who mentions she’ll be leaving the city temporarily and invites them to join, but they decline. They realize that the coffee blend they used earlier was Ryo’s favorite, which likely upset Shizuku. Overcome with guilt, they rush back to the café but sense a Doppel being released nearby. They find Shizuku in pain from her Doppel in a park, with Ayaka watching helplessly. Ayaka reveals she had tried to purify Shizuku’s soul gem before, but it would immediately darken again, leading Shizuku to reject her help. Yozuru offers to carry Shizuku home, but Ayaka decides to call an ambulance instead. Yozuru and Sudachi return home, feeling they’ve failed to help. Yozuru tries to cheer Sudachi up by offering to cook dinner, but Sudachi has lost her appetite.
- Episode 4 - A Taste of Hope: Livia confronts Kyubey outside Kamihama, questioning him about the recent events and the Kimochi stones. Kyubey confirms that certain magical girls have been chosen by the Kimochi stones but is uncertain about the outcome of the conflict. He hints that something significant is about to happen, though Livia dismisses his claims as wishful thinking. Kyubey then asks Livia to observe Kagome, though he only reveals his reasons to her. When Livia returns home, she enjoys dinner with Yozuru and Sudachi, who apologize for their inability to help earlier. Livia reassures them that doing nothing was a sign of peace. She notices they aren’t eating but doesn’t press them further, continuing her meal happily.
- Main Story Chapter 5: Shaky Ideals in a Hazy Love Song:
- Episode 1 - Beliefs Should be Held Firm: Himena consults Kyubey about hijacking the purification system to elevate magical girls above humans, and the Tokime Clan ends cooperation with the Union over their ideological differences. Neo-Magius plans to exploit the Union-Tokime split, so Himena orders Shigure and Hagumu to infiltrate Tokime’s base, but they are intercepted, so Neo-Magius decides to weaken the Tokime by targeting wavering members. The Tokime uses Chika’s bird surveillance to locate Neo-Magius’ base at Kamihama Future Academy, so Chiharu leads an attack on Himena but is thwarted by Alexandra’s magic. Himena attempts to sway Chiharu by preaching magical girl supremacy, and the Tokime retreat. Neo-Magius plans to sew discord in the Tokime in a festival, so Alexandra confronts Himena and reveals her affiliation with Folklore of Zero, a group monitoring the conflict. Himena agrees to keep her secret but warns of potential consequences. Mitama and other Union members dissuade Ikumi against attacking Promised Blood, urging her to honor Ryo through cleanup efforts.
- Episode 2 - Proof of Survival: The Union struggles to infiltrate Kamihama Prison due to Promised Blood’s traps, and while investigations into the Endless Mirrors begin, Alina leads a team to map the barrier. Union members research Kamihama Prison’s layout at a university library and find partial maps. Shigure and Hagumu attempt to recruit from the Union, but they refuse, while Himena consults Livia about Mirrors and learns about the clones within it. Touka, Nemu and Nayuta plan to use Tasuke’s influence to gain credibility, while Ikumi and Hinano discover Ryo’s smartphone, which contains her final photos and a guide to navigating Kamihama Prison. Neo-Magius successfully sways some Tokime members, including Sunao and Chika, by exploiting their ideological similarities, so Himena and her team confront Shizuka and reveal their plan to dismantle Tokime. Shizuka vows to fight back, but Neo-Magius leaves with several Tokime members, including Sunao. The Union uses Ryo’s photos and the prison map to plan an attack on Promised Blood’s base, and Promised Blood prepares to lure the Union into the prison with guerrilla tactics. Ao struggles with guilt over killing Ryo, but Yuna reassures her. Himena reveals to the Neo-Magius members the plan to use radio waves and Mirrors to elevate magical girls above humans.
- Episode 3 - Screams from Prison: Kagome undergoes the completion of the "Rumor of the Wind Evangelist" with Touka and Nemu’s help, and despite the risks, she resolves to aid magical girls. The Union enters the prison, splitting into groups to navigate the maze-like underground and the traps set there. Tsuruno faces Ao, but refuses to fight despite her killing Ryo, and instead evades her and uses whistles to signal her location. Kanagi confronts Ao, and Ao’s guilt triggers her Kimochi’s power, threatening to destroy the underground. Iroha and Felicia disobey orders and join the battle to rescue other Union members, while Ao’s Kimochi power spirals out of control. The Union and Promised Blood temporarily ally to stop Ao, but the underground begins collapsing. Tsuruno reaches the goal but is intercepted by Juri, who refuses to kill inside Promised Blood's sacred grounds. Juri attempts to destroy the underground, but Yuna redirects her attack, saving the Union, who retreat as the underground collapses. Ao’s Kimochi power forces Promised Blood to retreat as well, and Tsuruno reveals she secured crucial information about the Mirrors barrier. Meanwhile, Kagome completes the Rumor of the Wind Evangelist and gains new powers to support magical girls.
- Episode 4 - One Heart, One Soul: Himena confides in Alexandra about her love for Hiko-kun, his death, and her resolve to rise to a world where their lunconventional love faces no judgment. They plan a major event at Kamihama Community Center, where Neo-Magius aims to assert magical girl supremacy. The Tokime clan searches for Neo-Magius' base in Daito Ward, and Shizuka reveals that Sunao and Chika are undercover spies within Neo-Magius. During a confrontation at the community center, Sunao and Chika attempt to relay the base's location but are discovered by San and Miyuri, where Sunao stays behind to fight, allowing Chika to escape and inform Shizuka’s team. While Sunao battles San and Miyuri to buy time, Shizuka’s group arrives and battles Neo-Magius outside. Inside, Himena begins her speech promoting magical girl supremacy, while Alexandra uses her magic to paralyze Tokime members. Himena’s speech outlines her goals to control the APS and enforce a hierarchy favoring believers. Outside, San reveals Mitsune’s Doppel can alter perceptions, brainwashing Tokime members, but Shizuka’s team breaches the hall and confronts Himena and Alexandra onstage. Mitsune’s Doppel begins rewriting Tokime members’ loyalty, but Shizuka uses her "gaze locking" technique to emotionally rally the clan and restore their original ideals. A battle ensues and Chiharu retrieves the Kimochi stone from Himena, but Asahi intervenes and seemingly kills Himena. In reality, Mitsune’s altering masked Himena's survival, and Neo-Magius retreats. Elsewhere, Tsuruno recovers from her injuries, and the Union discusses the Phantom Tunnel, a potential underground path linked to Eve and Felicia has a nightmare about her parents. Later, while Shizuka and Chiharu sense malice during a mayoral election speech by Touka's father, a protester attacks him onstage. After this, Neo-Magius regroups and discusses Mitsune’s paralysis from overusing her Doppel, but Himena downplays the concerns.
- Episode 5 - What Is Seen Behind the Mirror: Nayuta, determined to find her father despite his letter claiming he’s given up, discovers evidence that he’s still working on his book and decides to follow his trail to Yukuni despite Lavi’s reservations. Mikage, feeling left out, teams up with Sudachi to investigate the Endless Mirrors, hoping to help Mitama feel better, but Lavi catches them and warns against entering without permission. Nayuta confirms her father’s last known location in Yukuni and prepares to travel there, despite Mikage’s disappointment at being left behind. Meanwhile, Union members, including Mifuyu, continue mapping Mirrors with Alina leading the way based on her dreams and reach the 16th level. Mikage and Sudachi join them, and are saved from a Mitama copy by Mifuyu and Alina. They also encounter a copy of Ryo, and after Alina defeats it, they discover a hidden terminal connecting to various witch barriers. A powerful witch forces them to retreat, with Alina using her barrier magic to protect them, and after escaping, Mitama and Livia scold Mikage and Sudachi. After Touka's father is attacked, Mikage and Mitama chase the culprit but are advised to stop by Lavi. They regroup with Nayuta, who delayed her trip due to the events and Mikage gives Nayuta a gift of sweets before her departure with Lavi.
- Another Story Chapter 5: Confused by Good and Evil:
- Episode 1 - Patronage or Pride?: Chiharu and Shizuka reflect on their failed attempt to retrieve the Kimochi stone and their encounter with Himena, who claimed that magical girls are superior to humans and deserve to be revered. Chiharu is frustrated by Himena’s arrogance and rejects the idea that the Tokime clan looks down on people. Shizuka, however, begins to wonder if their pride in protecting the land's people as diviners could be seen as looking down on others. Shizuka struggles with this internal conflict, especially after realizing that even the Union, who don’t see magical girls as special, might view the Tokime clan as elitist. She decides to seek clarity on her own, refusing to rely on others for answers.
- Episode 2 - The Answer to Good: Shizuka confides in Natsuki, who reassures her that the Tokime clan’s actions are rooted in a desire to protect and care for others, not in superiority. Natsuki suggests that Shizuka’s belief in the inherent goodness of people is what drives her, and this belief is not the same as looking down on others. Shizuka later discusses the concept of innate goodness with the priest at Suitoku Temple, who introduces her to the Confucian philosophy of Mencius, which posits that humans are inherently good. Shizuka becomes determined to prove this theory by doing good deeds and protecting people, even if it means being misunderstood.
- Episode 3 - Is Breaking Evil Good?: After the battle with Neo-Magius, Shizuka reflects on Asahi’s decision to shoot Himena with the intent to kill. Shizuka is conflicted, as she had also felt the urge to kill Himena during the fight but now questions whether taking a life was the right course of action. Asahi explains that she acted to prevent Shizuka from becoming “sullied” by taking a life herself. Shizuka struggles with the realization that she had harbored killing intent, something she believes Iroha would never have done. She resolves to continue believing in the goodness of humanity and protecting them, even as she grapples with the lingering doubts planted by Himena’s arguments.
- Main Story Chapter 6: Raison D'etre on Thin Ice:
- Episode 1 - Silent Distortion: Livia reveals to Kyubey that the rumor about an alliance between eastern Kamihama and Promised Blood has grown beyond her control. He warns that her neutrality might not protect her from being targeted. Kagome reflects that Ao is haunted by taking a life, Shizuka is troubled by human malice, Ikumi grieves Ryo's death, and Felicia recalls her wish. Felicia wakes up visibly troubled, but her friends try to cheer her up with breakfast. Ikumi struggles with her grief over Ryo's death while managing her café. Two days after the mayoral election speech was disrupted by an assault, new allegations surface and Kanagi worries about the investigation's impact on the election and Mitama's well-being. Mikage and Mitama discuss the grim election news and the spreading rumors about Union's alleged betrayal. Kanagi dismisses the rumors as baseless and Mitama suggests using information from Kamihama Prison to take action, with the next target being the "subway." Iroha asks about the east's reaction to the rumors spreading about the Union. In the west, only a few have heard the rumors, and most are still processing Ryo's death. Momoko suggests that magical girls not selected by the Kimochi could fight the offshoot Mirrors Witch, as they are not competing for Kimochi stones. Tsuruno proposes that girls who possess Kimochi fight Promised Blood while the others take out witches. Kanagi suggests involving eastern members to rebuild trust, but Yachiyo cautions that forcing cooperation might cause more anxiety. The group reviews a handmade map of the shortcut to Futatsugi created by Tsuruno and discuss that the location is connected to an old trainyard and a former Wings of Magius base, which Kanagi recalls that was previously searched. They decide to investigate the crossroads near the shortcut for another entrance. Rena receives a call from Ranka who apologizes for ignoring Rena's calls and reveals she plans to leave Promised Blood. She offers to share information about their base and agrees to meet Rena alone at their usual game center. The others are doubtful of Ranka's sincerity, so they decide to accompany Rena to the game center, with Kanagi and Hinano offering support, but Iroha stays behind to handle household responsibilities. Felicia falls asleep in class, and Kako and Ayame tease her about it and notice she seems off. Felicia leaves early to help Iroha with dinner, and Kako and Ayame discuss Felicia's dream about killing her parents. At the game center, Ranka meets with Rena and the Union members, where she reveals Promised Blood's base is in Electric Town, Kosho Ward, and provides details about the shortcut barrier connected to the subway. She claims she’s defecting from Promised Blood and shares a map of the base. The Union debates whether to trust her, but suddenly, Juri arrives, accuses Ranka of betrayal, and violently takes her away. At Ikumi’s café, the group discusses Ranka’s intel and suspect it's a trap. They decide to split into two teams, where Yachiyo’s team, including west members, will handle Electric Town, while Kanagi’s team, with east members, will focus on the trainyard. The goal is to send magical girls without Kimochi into the barrier to fight the Mirror Witch while the ones with Kimochi distract Promised Blood. At Mikazuki Villa, Iroha and the others prepare for the upcoming battle, while at Puella Care, Livia and Yuna discuss the rumors dividing Union and the potential for Felicia’s instability to further disrupt the group. The Union teams move into position, where Iroha’s group encounters Promised Blood members at Electric Town, while Kanagi’s team faces resistance at the trainyard. The team at Electric Town attempts to advance toward the barrier but is blocked by an indestructible wall created by a magic-enhanced shield machine, for which they lack the power to break through without causing massive destruction. Meanwhile, Kanagi’s team is overwhelmed by Promised Blood’s main force, including Yuna, Ao, and Juri. Rena reflects on Ranka's betrayal and realizes she knew this would happen. Yuna taunts Kanagi's team, suggesting the west deceived them. Kanagi coordinates with Tsukuyo, Tsukasa, and others to attempt an escape through a tunnel, but Juri intercepts them and forces them to retreat. Hinano and Ikumi face Ranka and Urara. Hinano tries to protect Ikumi but is restrained by Urara's weapon. After Kanagi orders Hinano to retreat, she reluctantly obeys and takes Ikumi with her. Kanagi confronts Ao, who is struggling with her emotions and the influence of the Kimochi stone. Kanagi provokes Ao, who then admits she doesn’t want to hurt anyone but feels compelled to fulfill her wish. She tries to reason with her, but Ao becomes overwhelmed by the Kimochi's influence and injures Kanagi. However, Kanagi is able to take Ao's Kimochi from her and Sana and Yachiyo arrive just in time to save her. A battle ensues, with Rena confronting Ranka, and the group manages to retreat, with Rena and Kaede leading the way to regroup at Mitama's Adjuster Shop. Kanagi is severely injured but recovering thanks to Iroha's healing and Mitama's adjustments. Kanagi warns everyone about the dangers of the Kimochi stones, recounting how Ao was overwhelmed by its influence, and Rena blames herself for trusting Ranka. Yuna and Hikaru discuss the battle, realizing Union's strategy of using girls without Kimochi to fight the witch outside the Kimochi's rules. Yuna is concerned for Ao, who is deeply upset after losing her Kimochi stone.
- Episode 2 - The Master of Light and Dark: Mikage and Sudachi are distracted by news about the Kamihama mayoral election investigation, which involves alleged gang members and money transfers. Mikage worries about Mitama, who is implicated in the scandal. Sakurako communicates with the Rumor of the Wind Evangelist, who is worried about fitting in with everyone in the world inside Nemu's book. Touka analyzes a black image from Ryo's smartphone, which may contain important information. Hinano and Yachiyo discuss fighting the Mirror Witch, and that they need to act quickly before Promised Blood moves the witch elsewhere. Felicia leaves the house, seemingly cheerful, but Yachiyo and the others suspect she isn't well. Iroha continues healing Kanagi, and the two discuss the difficulties of leading others. Kako and Ayame wait for Felicia, and Ayame suggests they go to Suitoku Temple to look for ghosts, hoping it might help Felicia. Felicia joins them, and Ayame insists they go to the temple to find ghosts despite Felicia's confusion. Ryoko confronts Felicia, Kako, and Ayame at the temple, suspecting they are spies, but Chiharu intervenes and allows them to enter. Inside, they witness Asahi's unique magic, which creates ghostly apparitions to determine the state of life and death. Shizuka and Asahi explain that the ghosts are part of Asahi's magic, used to confirm the recovery of Sunao and Chika, who were injured in battle. Tsukuyo, Tsukasa and Mifuyu discuss the need to act quickly to kill the Mirror Witch offshoot, despite being difficult without Alina's map. Alina dreams of finding the entrance to the next floor in Mirrors but senses something strange and wakes up confused, questioning who she has been chasing. Mifuyu meets with the Tokime clan to discuss destroying the terminal in the Mirrors, which would eliminate the shortcuts used by all groups. They agree, as their barriers are connected to the head family and are not essential. Mifuyu asks whether they have experienced the Kimochi trying to take over their bodies, but Shizuka confirms they have not and expresses trust in Kyubey. Iroha returns home and updates everyone on Kanagi's recovery and the discovery of a new route through Kamihama Prison. Touka reveals she analyzed the black photo, which confirms the existence of railroad tracks in the underground area. Tsuruno shares her findings about a ventilation shaft in the subway that could serve as an evacuation route, and they plan to use these routes to trap Promised Blood. Rena confronts Ranka at the game center, where Ranka reiterates that they were always enemies, and Rena vows to defeat her next time they meet. Felicia smashes a punching machine in frustration, and Momoko, Rena, and Kaede try to calm her down, but Felicia insists she is fine. The group gathers at Ryushinkan to finalize their plan. Iroha explains they will attack through the ventilation shaft, Kamihama Prison, and the trainyard. They plan to catch Promised Blood off-guard at dawn, and after Momoko reveals Felicia's emotional state, the group decides to exclude her from the mission. Yuna and Juri discuss the progress of moving the offshoot Mirror Witch, where Yuna believes they are close to the deepest part of the barrier but worries about Union's impending attack. Ao reappears, seemingly recovered from her earlier breakdown, and playfully attacks Hikaru to prove she has conquered her fear. While Urara is getting adjusted, Livia reflects on the spread of rumors and worries about Felicia. During the same time, Felicia, alone in her room, breaks down and feels unworthy of being with her friends.
- Episode 3 - The Girl Who Gives Blessings: Kagome reflects on the growing tension between Union and Promised Blood, as well as Felicia, who now believes she killed her parents, which contradicts her previous belief that a witch was responsible. Felicia confronts Kako, accusing her of knowing the truth about her wish and her parents' death. Ayame and Kako rush to find her after receiving her message and gather with others from the villa. Felicia recalls her encounter with Yuna, and Kyubey confirms that Felicia's wish caused her to forget the truth about her parents' death. Overwhelmed by guilt, Felicia's Doppel manifests, causing her to lose control. Felicia runs away, and the group splits up to search for her. Kako and Ayame suggest checking places Felicia frequented, while Iroha, Yachiyo, Tsuruno, and Ui head to Felicia's old home in Minaminagi. Felicia dreams of a happy memory with her parents at a farm, and she wakes up at her old apartment. Felicia battles with her guilt and the Kimochi's influence, which tries to take over her body. The others arrive at Felicia's old apartment, where they use the Kimochi bracelet to connect with Felicia and try to reach her heart. Felicia resists their efforts, but through Asahi's magic, Felicia hears the voices of her parents, who reassure her that their death was an accident and not her fault. She accepts her parents' forgiveness and rejects the Kimochi's control. Asahi reflects on her decision to help Felicia and that while she is not part of Union, she was moved by Kako and Ayame's plea to save their friend. Felicia, now free from the Kimochi's influence, celebrates with her friends.
- Episode 4 - The Meaning of Life: The Union splits into teams to attack Promised Blood's offshoot Mirror Witch and destroy their shortcut. Kanagi's team enters through Kamihama Prison, while Momoko's team heads to the trainyard and Mifuyu's team prepares to destroy the Mirrors terminal. Kanagi, Hinano, and Ikumi discover a secret passage in Kamihama Prison and proceed to the barrier, where they encounter Promised Blood members. Kanagi stays behind to fight Ao while the others move forward. Momoko, Rena, and Kaede arrive at the trainyard but find no one there. They realize Promised Blood is inside the barrier and prepare to attack. Ao confronts Kanagi, seeking revenge for losing her Kimochi stone, and Kanagi realizes Ao has overcome her fear of death due to the Kimochi's influence. Mifuyu leads her team into Endless Mirrors to destroy the terminal connecting the offshoot Mirrors. Alina, impatient to reach the deeper floors, acts oddly and creates a hole, causing the team to fall directly to the 16th floor. They encounter the Mirror Witch offshoot and struggle to defeat it. Ikumi, overwhelmed by guilt over Ryo's death, uses the Kimochi's power to defeat the witch but sacrifices herself in the process. Her sacrifice destroys the offshoot Mirrors and cuts off Promised Blood's shortcut. Kanagi is overwhelmed by Yuna, Hikaru, and Ao but is saved by Felicia and Iroha's team. Yuna tries to take Iroha's Kimochi stone but is stopped by Yachiyo. Ui reveals to her that the Kimochi intend to return to Eve by using magical girls to kill each other. Kanagi is treated at Mitama's Adjuster Shop, where she asks Mitama to reassure the eastern magical girls that her injuries were not caused by the west. Hinano, devastated by the loss of Ryo and Ikumi, decides to step down from leading the eastern magical girls. Yuna and her team retreat after the loss of their shortcut. Despite Ikumi's absence, her presence is felt at the maid café as her voice echoes through the speakers.
- Episode 5 - Break, Melt, Drip: Kagome recounts the battle, and that Mitama'd hoped the election could change perceptions of the east. However, allegations of minors being involved in the campaign surfaced and implicated Mitama. Simultaneously, in Yukuni, Nayuta continued her search for her father. Nayuta, accompanied by Lavi and Alexandra, arrived in Yukuni to search for her father. They visited a folklore museum and encountered a girl who accused magical girls of causing her injury. After saving her from a witch, the girl warned Nayuta about the dangers of being a magical girl in Yukuni. Later, Nayuta discovers that an assistant professor in Yukuni knew her father and provided information about an inn called "The Cradle of the Earth," where her father often stayed. Nayuta makes a reservation, hoping to reunite with him, but when they stayed at the inn, they learn that Tasuke had canceled his reservation. However, he sent a letter explaining his absence and promised to meet her soon. Meanwhile, the Tokime clan, led by Shizuka, investigate the stone-throwing incident during the Kamihama election and use Chiharu's ability to sense malice to uncover the truth. They discover that the newly elected mayor and Touka's father were involved in a scheme to manipulate public perception. Nayuta learns that her father had been confined by her uncle, Touka's father, who sought to claim her father's work on magical girls as his own. Lavi speculates that Touka might be involved in the scheme, and Nayuta confronts her uncle but is forced to flee. Lavi reveals to the other Folklore members that she had deliberately severed Nayuta's ties with Touka to prevent further complications, and they discuss the state of the other factions.
- Another Story Chapter 6: The Changing World From Behind the Shield:
- Episode 1 - The Magic of Picture Books: Sana wakes up from a dream where she was criticized by her brothers for crying over a fictional character, Miku-nyan, and for escaping reality through anime and picture books. Kagome arrives at Mikazuki Villa, and explains she’s documenting how magical girls are coping after Ikumi’s death. Sana decides to accompany Kagome as a bodyguard.
- Episode 2 - People Walking About: Sana and Kagome observe the others, who are upset over Felicia’s unresolved grief despite summoning her parents’ spirits. Felicia thanks them for their efforts. Kagome recalls researching Felicia’s past, learning about the mysterious fire in her apartment. They visit Hozumi’s coffeehouse, where Shizuku is absent, and Sana feels guilty for not protecting Ikumi. On a train, Sana confesses to Kagome that she no longer believes in the value of her picture books, feeling useless compared to others.
- Episode 3 - Invisible Existence: Sana and Kagome visit Ikumi’s café, where preparations for her memorial are underway. They then join a search party in the Mirrors for Alina and Karin. The team encounters a witch, and Sana uses her shield to protect Kagome while the others defeat a witch.
- Episode 4 - Our Weapon: Back at Mikazuki Villa, Sana calls Sunao, who shares how a movie inspired her. Sana talks to Nemu about the power of creativity, and concludes that her picture books aren’t an escape but a way to inspire others. Nemu suggests publishing her work online, and Sana decides to try.
- Main Story Chapter 7: Twilight Remnant:
- Episode 1 - Returning Home: Kagome's Notes recap that the Kimochi's true goal is to have the strongest magical girls kill each other to prevent anyone from stopping their return to Eve. Yuna hears the voices of her dead companions, regretting her actions but vowing to fight for Futatsugi's peace. Promised Blood discusses their dire situation and the need for a decisive battle. Juri suggests exploiting the Kimochi's rules, noting that unchosen girls can fight without triggering the barriers. Ao proposes using Yuna's 4 Kimochi stones, but Hikaru objects due to the risk of being taken over. Yuna decides to make Futatsugi the final battleground, where Union and Tokime will gather all 8 Kimochi stones. Juri confronts Shigure and Hagumu, initially seeking revenge but instead takes them to a restaurant, fulfilling a promise she'd made. Union meets at Mikazuki Villa, discussing their strategy. Hinano is at risk, and Mitama is evacuated for safety. Touka and Nemu work on spreading information about Kagome and Rii-chan's connection, while Sana shares Nemu's picture book with Sunao. Iroha and Tsuruno encounter Sakuya, who warns them that Yuna plans to destroy their 4 Kimochi stones if Union doesn't come to Futatsugi for the final battle. Iroha meets with the Tokime, and they agree to avoid killing anyone. Shizuku calls Iroha, expressing her desire to join Union to end the fighting and honor Ryo and Ikumi's wishes. Kagome arrives at Puella Care, where Livia, Yozuru, and Sudachi vow to protect her during the battle. Meanwhile, Yuna prays in Futatsugi, swearing to avenge her fallen comrades as the battle approaches.
- Episode 2 - The Crucible of Hope: Kagome follows Union and Tokime to Futatsugi under Puella Care's protection, and Yuna rallies Promised Blood. Yuna predicts Union and Tokime will target the three sisters —her, Hikaru, and Juri— to seize their Kimochi stones. She devises plans to split Union's forces, ambush them, and lure them into unfamiliar areas. Yuna lures Iroha and Sana into an alley and a battle ensues as the Union and Tokime join forces to capture Yuna. Juri creates a wall of fire to separate Yuna from the Union, while Hikaru supports Yuna as her "horse." Sakuya and Ranka lead groups to divide Union and Tokime further. Ranka confronts Rena, and expresses her conflict over her grudge against Kamihama and her fondness for Rena. Yachiyo realizes Promised Blood is using girls who don't possess Kimochi to avoid triggering the barriers, a loophole in the Kimochi rules. She advises the Union to regroup and protect each other. Ao ambushes Iroha, while Yuna confronts Shizuka on a rooftop, taunting her about their similarities. Shizuka vows to lead both humans and magical girls toward peace, refusing to become like Yuna. Sakuya reflects on her promise to kill Ryoko, but admits she values Yuna's life and regrets the cycle of violence. Ryoko defeats Promised Blood members and fights Sakuya, both of whom want to support their leaders. Juri and Tsuruno clash, and Juri admits she thrives on fighting and believes peace is impossible as long as she exists. Tsuruno retreats, realizing Union and Tokime are regrouping, just as Yuna planned. Ranka battles Rena, torn between her hatred for Kamihama and her fond memories of Rena. She ultimately lets Rena escape, using a grief seed to heal her, but hates herself for her "fake kindness," knowing their ambush plan. Ao confronts Yachiyo, determined to rise above her sisters and end exploitation in Futatsugi. Yachiyo retreats to regroup with the Union and the Tokime. Hikaru offers Iroha a chance to surrender and help Promised Blood expand the APS, but Iroha refuses. Hikaru cries as she reaffirms her loyalty to Yuna, and Iroha escapes, running toward the regrouping point as Yuna planned. As the Union and Tokime regroup, Promised Blood surrounds them.
- Episode 3 - The Puzzle of Truth: Kagome observes the chaos in Futatsugi, and Promised Blood collapses buildings to trap their opponents. Meanwhile, Touka and Nemu research historical connections between magical girls and figures like Jeanne d'Arc and Himiko, theorizing that magical girls have been known under different names throughout history. They also investigate the differences between Kamihama and Futatsugi, with Sakurako reluctantly allowing them to leave the house to visit Touka's father at the hospital. They meet with Kanagi at the central library to gather data on incidents in Kamihama and Futatsugi. They hypothesize that Futatsugi has more magical girls per capita, but lack conclusive evidence. At the hospital, Touka's father reveals he now believes in magical girls and wants to protect Touka and others when the truth becomes public. He introduces them to Mitsune, a magical girl suffering from paralysis similar to Nemu's, which stems from overusing her Doppel. Shigure and Hagumu visit Mitsune at the hospital, learning her paralysis mirrors Nemu's, and then return to Neo-Magius, where Himena feels guilty for pushing Mitsune to use her Doppel. Mitsune remains optimistic, believing her condition is temporary, but feels bad after hearing the news of the east-west conflict worsening. Hinano, feeling guilty for neglecting her duties, decides to protect Shizuku instead of staying at Mikazuki. Kanagi and Mifuyu coordinate to keep Shizuku safe, with Hinano heading to Shizuku's home to fend off Promised Blood attackers. Mifuyu encounters Promised Blood members near Shizuku's house and realizes they are targeting the Magius leaders, not Shizuku. Tsukasa and Tsukuyo face family opposition due to the east-west conflict, which Tsukasa confides in Kanagi about. Nemu receives information about historical magical girls, Chizuru and Tsuyu, who were known as Battle Shamannesses during the warring states period. Shizuku, waiting for the signal to join the battle, reflects on her desire to belong and her regrets over failing to protect Ryo and Ikumi. She realizes that belonging isn't about a physical place but the connections she shares with others. Hinano and Mifuyu fend off Promised Blood attackers, who reveal their true target is the Magius leaders. Shizuku transforms and prepares to teleport to the battlefield in Futatsugi, and to create a place where everyone can say "welcome home" after the battle.
- Episode 4 - Resonance of Anger and Sorrow: Yuna orders her group to destroy soul gems of escaping foes, targeting Kimochi stone holders. The building collapses, burying the Union and the Tokime, but Shizuku teleports them to safety. The Union and Tokime counterattack Promised Blood. Hikaru shields Yuna but falls, so Yuna demands the Kimochi stones from Juri and Ao despite Hikaru’s protests. Yuna absorbs the four Kimochi stones, but struggles to control them. Overpowered, Yuna attacks indiscriminately, injuring allies and enemies. Due to Sakuya and Ryoko's duel, Sakuya dies, devastating Ranka. Asahi and Urara intervene and are wounded. Kagome shields Promised Blood members from Yuna’s attack and sustains critical injuries. Livia and Yozuru stabilize her, but she rejects contracting with Kyubey. Iroha confronts Yuna in the catacombs and enters her mind, where she witnesses Futatsugi’s misfortunes. The Kimochi overwhelm Yuna, but Iroha persuades them to retreat to their bracelets. Yuna, moved by Iroha’s purity, relinquishes control. Yuna disbands the revenge plot, and returns three Kimochi stones, keeping one as a truce symbol. Sakuya’s death causes Ranka, Juri, and Ao to reconcile. Mikazuki Villa regroups at Mitama’s, where they learn Shizuku’s magic has weakened due to her realization, only limiting her to teleporting within Kamihama. There, Kanagi accepts a Kimochi bracelet from Iroha. Yuna mourns Sakuya privately and vows to guide Ao and Futatsugi properly. Asahi’s scars and Urara’s background, which were hinted at during the battle, causes the Tokime to investigate their branch families.
- Episode 5 - What My Father Sees: Kagome wakes in a hospital, and learns that Promised Blood had surrendered. At Folklore’s aquarium, Urara and Asahi discuss Promised Blood’s final gamble, and Alexandra and Lavi speculate on the awakening of the "Will of the Universe." Lavi plans to manipulate Nayuta and Touka’s relationship to keep them apart. Nayuta believes her father, is held captive by Touka’s father. Lavi encourages her to confront Touka but secretly plans to free Tasuke herself. Nayuta meets Touka’s father, who lies about Tasuke’s detention, claiming he’s undergoing tests. Lavi uses Nayuta's information to locate Tasuke in the hospital and free him. Nayuta and Mikage reunite with Tasuke at a coffee shop, and Touka arrives, insisting Tasuke return for a meeting with a politician, but Nayuta accuses her of lying. Nayuta transforms and threatens Touka, but backs down when Touka insists she’s acting in their best interest. Nayuta reveals strange occurrences in Yukuni, where regular people know about magical girls, which concerns Touka. Himena visits Mitsune in the hospital, celebrating their progress in exposing magical girls. San and Himena prepare to recruit others to their cause, including Shizuka, Ao, and Kanagi. Kyubey and Lil' Kyubey discuss the Automatic Purification System’s inefficiency, but Himena interrupts them. Tasuke, Touka’s father, and the mayor meet, and Tasuke shocks everyone by denying magical girls’ existence despite his earlier claims.
- Another Story Chapter 7: Underwater Plot:
- Episode 1 - Behind the Battle, Schemes Writhe: Himena practices her synthesis magic in a storage room but struggles to transfer magic to physical objects, only managing to transfer it between people. Shigure and Hagumu return with curry ingredients, and Himena decides to try using her magic to cook, but it results in another explosion. San and Miyuri check on her, and San explains that Himena needs to focus on visualizing her magic to stabilize it. They practice in a witch's barrier, where Himena successfully transfers Hagumu's witch-killing magic to Shigure, defeating the witch. San reveals that the next stage of training will involve synthesizing objects, and Alexandra arrives to assist. Himena attempts to synthesize her magic into a broom but fails, so San suggests a change of scenery and takes Himena to help at a community center to clear her mind.
- Episode 2 - What We Chose: Nanaka and her team discuss the final battle between the Union and Promised Blood. They decide to leave Kamihama for safety and head to Takarazaki with the help of the Blue Seas Family. Meanwhile, Himena, frustrated with her lack of progress, is cleaning a warehouse when she senses Nanaka’s team approaching. Recognizing them as potential threats, Himena attacks and Nanaka’s team realizes Himena is alive and debates reporting it to Union. Meiyui uses her memory-altering magic to make Himena forget their encounter, but they know the effect is temporary. As they prepare to leave, San arrives, suspecting foul play and confronting the team.
- Episode 3 - The Angel Smiles Fearlessly: San and Himena face off against Nanaka’s team, and San deduces that Meiyui’s magic requires close contact, so she works to prevent her from using it. Himena, exhausted and frustrated, remembers San’s advice about pushing limits and decides to take a risk. She synthesizes Meiyui’s magic into the broom and uses it to alter the team’s memories, causing them to forget the encounter. Back at the training room, Himena successfully demonstrates her improved synthesis magic by transferring Alexandra’s magic into a dustpan and affecting Hagumu. San concludes that Himena’s magic requires a connection to the object, which she had unknowingly established with the broom. Meanwhile, Nanaka’s team senses danger and decides to lay low in Kamihama, with Nanaka detecting an unknown enemy presence.
- Main Story Chapter 8: Flowers Sprouting from the Remains of Dreams:
- Prologue: Iroha, Yuna, and their allies are now preparing to resolve the conflict over the Kimochi Stones and repair the damage caused. Kagome, hospitalized and unable to witness the unity firsthand, remains hopeful and grateful for the support she receives through Puella Care and visits from other girls. Urara visits Kagome in the hospital and reveals she is leaving Promised Blood, having originally joined to monitor them for Folklore of Zero. Aru-chan questions Urara about her motives, particularly her willingness to risk her life to protect Sakuya. Urara explains that while saving lives doesn’t alter their envisioned future, it does influence whether the existence of magical girls becomes known. Livia arrives and offers to peel fruit for her and Urara. She then offers to assist with Kagome’s interviews as part of Puella Care’s efforts to atone for her injury.
- Kamihama Magia Union: Sudachi writes for Kagome, documenting the Kamihama Magia Union’s current state. Tensions between the east and west sides of Kamihama have worsened, fueled by recent events like the election and Yuna’s battle plan. A meeting is held at a restaurant with Iroha, Yachiyo, Kanagi, Mitama, and others to discuss the growing distrust between the east and west and the difficulties of working with Promised Blood. Meanwhile, Mikage and Yachiyo visit the Tomorrow Shop to gather information about the east-west divide, while Iroha attempts to contact Yuna, who is dealing with turmoil in Futatsugi. Iroha returns to Mikazuki, where Touka, Ui, and Sana discuss their social media plan to spread the truth about magical girls. While Sana’s e-book is successful, their broader plan is failing. Mikage, Yachiyo, Mifuyu, and Sudachi visit the Tomorrow Shop to thank the old lady for protecting Mikage during the attack. The old lady shares a legend about Tsuyu and Chizuru, whose actions supposedly caused the east-west divide. A boy who attacked Mikage earlier apologizes, and Mikage forgives him. Yachiyo, however, remains concerned and calls for a meeting at the dojo. Asuka and Sasara help Iroha and others search through Ryuushinkan’s storage for information about Tsuyu and Chizuru, but they only find an old letter. Meanwhile, Karin returns from the Endless Mirrors and reunites with Kaede. She reveals that Alina regained her memories, but is missing and that a girl named Sena Mikoto, who possessed Alina, is connected to the Mirrors. Iroha receives a message from Yuna, who asks for more time before visiting Kamihama due to ongoing issues in Futatsugi. Yachiyo receives a concerning call from Kanagi, who hints at potential trouble. At the dojo, Yachiyo addresses the group, and Yuna arrives, shocking everyone by declaring that Promised Blood is not their ally and that she still harbors resentment toward Kamihama. She explains that her cooperation is solely with Iroha, not the Union as a whole, and that her harsh demeanor was an act to unite the east and west by presenting herself as a common enemy. She agrees to cooperate with Iroha but sets conditions, including giving Kanagi a Kimochi stone as a sign of goodwill. Yuna promises that Promised Blood will leave Kamihama once the APS is implemented. Touka and Nemu reveal they have a secret plan they’re preparing to execute, while Iroha notices Lil' Kyubey is missing.
- Promised Blood: Kagome writes about Promised Blood from her hospital bed in Futatsugi. Yuna has declared her belief in Iroha and vowed to stop fighting the Union, but Juri and Ryuugasaki oppose this decision. Sakuya’s death has caused Juri to feel lost, and she vents her frustration to Ranka, who suggests stirring up trouble between Ryuugasaki and Torayamachi. Yuna is back at the student council, and Hikaru informs her of a fight among Ryuugasaki girls, fueled by Yuna’s decision to cooperate with Iroha. Yuna struggles to convince them of her intentions, knowing they only see her as the leader who sought revenge. A meeting of Futatsugi leaders reveals deep divisions. Ao refuses to take sides, while Ranka shares her changed perspective after spending time in Kamihama, but tensions remain high. Juri proposes a fight between herself and Yuna to determine whether the war continues. Ranka visits Ao at the game center, where Ao reveals her plan to take over Futatsugi by eliminating Yuna and Juri. The fight between Yuna and Juri begins in the catacombs. Yuna tries to reason with Juri and the others, but Juri refuses to back down. Ao prepares to intervene, but Iroha unexpectedly arrives, interrupting the battle. She addresses the fallen magical girls of Futatsugi, though Juri and Ao remain skeptical. Ranka warns Yuna and Juri about Ao’s growing instability, so Yuna, Juri, and Ranka confront Ao about her plans. Ao denies intending to kill them but admits her desire to take over Futatsugi for safety. Yuna decides to monitor Ao closely while Juri has disappeared. Yuna searches for Juri and eventually finds her at the trainyard, where Juri is about to break her soul gem. Yuna stops her, and Juri admits she feels useless in the new era of peace. Yuna convinces her to fight for Ao’s sake instead of giving up. Yuna takes Juri to Ryo's grave to pay respects. They encounter Hinano, who is angry at their presence, but Yuna and Juri vow to support Hinano. On the train ride back, Yuna and Juri reflect on their conversation and Juri accepts to continue fighting for the future of Futatsugi.
- Tokime Tribe: Yozuru records the state of the Tokime Tribe on behalf of Kagome. Shizuka, Sunao, and Chiharu discuss joining forces with Kamihama Magia Union and Promised Blood. Shizuka agrees to the alliance but emphasizes the need to maintain Tokime’s pride and ideals. Ryoko, recovering from her injuries, joins the conversation, expresses her determination to return to the village to investigate Asahi’s family. Shizuka plans to address the abuse of Diviners within the branch families. Yozuru and Ryoko discuss the aftermath of Ryoko killing Sakuya. Ryoko struggles with guilt, feeling the weight of taking a life despite her Buddhist beliefs. She resolves to carry Sakuya’s soul with her to the Pure Land, and to join forces with Promised Blood for Sakuya’s legacy. Chika tends to Asahi, who is recovering from her wounds. Asahi reveals her scars were a lesson about the vulnerability of magical girls. Ryoko and Asahi bond over their shared viewpoints about the worth of life, but Chika concerned about Asahi’s loneliness. Shizuka, Sunao, and Chiharu return to Tokime Village, where Shizuka collapses from exhaustion. Chiharu’s mother reveals that Asahi’s family originated from the Toki branch, now residing in Yukuni. Shizuka’s mother warns her about the challenges of leading openly, as Tokime has traditionally operated in the shadows. Shizuka discusses her vision of guiding people to goodness with her mother, and the trio travels to Yukuni to investigate Asahi’s family. Upon arriving in Yukuni, they sense malice from the locals, who view magical girls as evil. They're confronted by hostile students in Yukuni who accuse magical girls of attracting witches. The students threaten them with weapons, forcing the trio to flee. Shizuka, enraged by the abuse Asahi endured, transforms and prepares to fight, but Sunao and Chiharu stop her. Yozuru tends to Asahi, who explains to her, Chika and Ryoko the persecution magical girls face in Yukuni, and that most magical girls in Yukuni have been driven out or killed, with only four remaining. The Tokime trio returns to Suitoku Temple, and Asahi reveals she is part of Folklore of Zero, a group that observes Kamihama without fighting. Shizuka decides to trust Asahi despite her doubts, but Asahi feels conflicted about her role within Tokime. She prepares to leave the tribe, feeling she no longer aligns with their ideals, and that while she admires the Tokime's purity, she feels she is consumed by the evils of the world. Shizuka thanks Asahi for her support and, after vowing to continue her mission, Asahi departs.
- Folklore of Zero: Lavi, Alexandra and Livia discuss the current state of Folklore of Zero. Asahi is supposedly recovering with the Tokime Tribe, while Urara has left Promised Blood and is now in Futatsugi. Lavi notes that Yuna allowed Urara to leave Promised Blood without issue, likely due to her focus on the Kimochi stones. Alexandra updates them on Neo-Magius’ preparations for conflict, while Lavi expresses concern about Iroha’s influence potentially disrupting their plans. Livia writes notes for Kagome, focusing on Nayuta and her family. She recounts a confrontation between Touka’s father and Tasuke at the hospital, and that Tasuke has given up on publicly revealing the existence of magical girls, believing it will only lead to despair. Touka’s father, however, refuses to give up and vows to save his daughter by any means necessary, but Tasuke warns him that his actions could endanger Touka. Touka and Nemu encounter Tasuke at the hospital, who tries to dissuade them from revealing the truth about magical girls. They agree to discuss their plans with him before taking any drastic actions, though Touka remains confident in their ability to succeed. Nayuta waits for Tasuke at home, and Lavi and Livia arrive. Nayuta grows suspicious of Touka’s intentions and fears she may steal Kagome’s notes. Lavi and Livia discuss the risks of Nayuta learning the truth about Folklore’s involvement, but Tasuke finally arrives. He explains his research and details how he discovered magical girls and the societal forces that shape their lives. He reveals that he wrote his book to document their history but now believes publicizing their existence would lead to despair, as evidenced by the persecution of magical girls in Yukuni. Nayuta is hurt that Tasuke kept this from her and he admits he his mistake by not trusting her. Lavi reveals her involvement with Folklore and explains that they are observing Kamihama to test their theory about the consequences of revealing magical girls. Nayuta feels betrayed, and her soul gem begins to blacken rapidly, which makes her faint. Nayuta recovers after fainting, and Tasuke apologizes for hurting both Nayuta and Lavi. Meanwhile, Kagome and Urara talk at the hospital, with Urara advising Kagome to step away from documenting magical girls due to the risks involved. Nayuta wakes up to find notes from Tasuke and Lavi, who invite her to join them at the aquarium or in Yukuni to continue their work. The Folklore members gather at the aquarium to discuss their next steps. Asahi and Urara report on the state of Tokime Tribe and Promised Blood, while Alexandra updates them on Neo-Magius’ plans. Tasuke receives a message from Touka, revealing that she and Nemu have devised a plan to reveal the existence of magical girls using the Rumor of the Eternal Sakura, so Tasuke delays their return to Yukuni.
- Neo-Magius: Shigure expresses satisfaction with their progress, while Hagumu and San report on their efforts to recruit members from other groups, such as Ao from Promised Blood. Alexandra updates them on the radio telescope in Hokuyo, which they plan to use to amplify Himena’s voice for their next phase. They discuss the limitations of their plan, particularly their inability to extract Mirrors copies or replicate their unique magic. Hiko suggests using Mitsune’s power as an alternative, but Himena hesitates due to the strain it would place on her. Shigure excitedly reports capturing a copy of Mitsune, but Himena decides to abandon the copy plan and invites the team to a meal to lift their spirits. Himena’s synthesis magic has improved, and she prepares to use Meiyui’s magic to alter the truth through the radio telescope. Alexandra urges Himena to reconsider their plan, suggesting they join forces with Iroha instead, but Himena refuses, prioritizing her love for Hiko and to not be treated as a fool. Alexandra warns that their plan could lead to their deaths, but Himena remains resolute, which makes Alexandra leave the Neo-Magius despite Himena apologizing.
- Mikage: Mitama reflects on her experience being abandoned by Mizuna and the locals, and Kanagi advises her to direct her hatred toward Kamihama’s history rather than its people. Meanwhile, Mikage and Sudachi visit the Tomorrow Shop, where they are harassed by children from the west who accuse easterners of being dangerous. A boy throws a rock at Mikage and the owner intervenes and scolds the boy. Mitama confronts the children, demanding an apology, but they flee, so she declares she is done caring about the city’s prejudices and refuses to let them ruin her life. Mikage pleads with Kanagi to calm Mitama down, but Kanagi struggles to contain her own anger.
- Alina: Alina and Karin are deep within the Endless Mirrors, where Alina hears a voice that isn’t her own. She realizes the voice belongs to someone else entirely, not another version of herself. Karin, upset and crying, suggests they work together to defeat the Mirror Witch and reform Alina. She reluctantly agrees but insists on investigating the voice first. The two venture further into Mirrors and they encounter a lone mirror where Alina communicates with Mikoto Sena, the voice in her head. Mikoto reveals she is the witch of Endless Mirrors whose soul and memories now reside within the barrier. She explains her unique magic of "suggestion" and how she transferred her consciousness into others, eventually ending up inside Alina. Mikoto shows Alina her past of growing up in a broken family and making a wish to Kyubey for a better life. However, her wish didn’t change her circumstances, and she relied on her suggestion magic to cope. When she turned into a witch, her magic evolved, allowing her to transfer her consciousness into others, but due to being a witch, her desire for destruction grew, and she eventually found herself inside Alina. Her plan is to use Alina to fulfill her goal of destroying Kamihama, and she returns Alina's memories to her, reigniting her desire for destruction. She rejects Karin’s reform plan and embraces Mikoto’s evolution plan, choosing to pursue destruction as her ultimate art. Karin is left behind at the entrance of the Mirrors as Alina disappears, fully aligned with Mikoto’s goals.
- Intermission: At Mikazuki, the group discusses the gathering of the eight Kimochi stones, while Shizuka declares she will no longer join with the Union and Promised Blood, but instead focus on guiding humanity away from evil. Her decision causes tension within the Tokime, with Sunao and Ryoko criticizing her arrogance. In Futatsugi, Ao gains support from girls who believe in her vision of protecting the weak, and elsewhere, Lil' Kyubey encounters Kyubey, who refuses to stop his energy-gathering research. Himena chases after Lil' Kyubey and is frustrated by her failed attempts to catch him.
- Everyone: Livia and Kyubey discuss energy research, with Kyubey prioritizing observation of the APS and Kagome’s potential. Mikazuki Villa members search for the missing Mitama and Kanagi, and discover Mitama’s note expressing her despair over Kamihama’s east-west divide. Meanwhile, Yuna and Juri, as well as Shizuka and Sunao report their own missing members. However, Ao and Shizuka vanish, which raises concerns of a coordinated plot. The groups gather in Kamihama to unite the Kimochi stones, and as Iroha collects the stones, a flash transports everyone into a Kimochi-controlled realm, where the enraged Kimochi target Ui. Ao, Kanagi, Shizuka, and Mitama unexpectedly arrive to assist, revealing their alliance with Neo-Magius. After subduing the Kimochi, Kyubey appears and discloses he now controls the Doppel Barrier. The others resolve to reclaim the system, but Himena, San and Hagumu arrive and Kanagi, Mitama, Ao, and Shizuka defect to Neo-Magius, which results in the splitting of the Kimochi stones 4-4 between them. Neo-Magius unveils their plan for magical girl supremacy, aiming to rule humanity. Kanagi and Mitama justify their defection as a means to force societal change, while Shizuka seeks to eradicate evil. Tokime members criticize Shizuka’s idealism, while Promised Blood confronts Ao’s betrayal. Mikage confronts Mitama, recalling her wish to protect Kamihama, but Mitama insists destruction is inevitable. Shizuka’s Tokime faction splits further as Chiharu and Sunao reject her authoritarian ideals. Neo-Magius prepares to publicly assert dominance, and while Iroha’s group strategizes to counter them, Ui receives a cryptic message from Nemu. Meanwhile, Folklore of Zero, Kagome, and Tasuke gather at the Rumor of the Eternal Year Sakura, where Touka and Nemu unveil a risky plan to expose the existence of magical girls. They transform, detonating their bracelets and gravely injuring them. At Satomi Medical Center, they're rushed into emergency care and Ui learns Touka and Nemu survive, but Sakurako has vowed to secrecy.
- Another Story Chapter 8: Final Trigger:
- Episode 1: Kanagi, working extra shifts at a maid café to support her family, discusses her financial struggles with her manager. Meanwhile, Momoko informs Kanagi about the discovery of Mikoto Sena, the girl who became the Endless Mirrors Witch, aligning with Mitama’s suspicions. Mitama believes her wish for Kamihama’s destruction is inevitable, and that Mikoto’s past and her own wish are intertwined. Kanagi and Mitama meet to discuss the implications, with Mitama deciding to embrace her fate and steer the destruction herself. Kanagi’s father loses his job due to anti-eastern sentiment, and Mitama is approached by San and Miyuri, who offer her a chance to join them, to which Mitama agrees. Kanagi, meanwhile, meets Ao, who invites her to a Neo-Magius meeting and explains their goal of magical girl supremacy. Kanagi agrees to attend the meeting, recognizing that Neo-Magius may be the only way to force change.
- Episode 2: Kanagi and Mitama travel together to the Neo-Magius meeting, where they are joined by Shizuka. Kanagi, though skeptical, is drawn to the idea of becoming a symbol of terror to unite humanity against her and force societal change. Himena arrives, revealing herself as the mastermind behind Neo-Magius’ plans. Kanagi attempts to read Himena’s mind but is blocked by Hiko’s presence. She realizes that Neo-Magius is capable of achieving their goals and resolves to join them.
- Episode 3: Kanagi and Mitama fully commit to Neo-Magius. Kanagi struggles with her betrayal, but when Kanagi’s brother is attacked by a western saboteur group, she confronts the attackers and uses her magic to injure them. Kanagi’s Doppel emerges and advises her that true equality lies in crushing all opposition, even if it means destroying everything she loves. Kanagi accepts this and vows to become the villain who will obliterate Kamihama’s history and societal divisions. A news station reports the saboteur group’s attack, which has left the police without any definitive answers.
- Main Story Chapter 9: The Labyrinth of Light:
- Episode 1: Kagome reflects on Kyubey's hijacking of the Automatic Purification System and the defection of Kanagi and Mitama to Neo-Magius. No eastern magical girls joined them, as Kanagi sent a message apologizing for her actions but declaring war on Kamihama. Kagome also learns that Tasuke, who once sought to save magical girls, has abandoned his mission after realizing the truth would only lead to tragedy. She mourns this loss with Rii-chan. Iroha and her allies regroup, and she redistributes the Kimochi stones to herself, Yuna, Juri, and Chiharu. At Suitoku Temple, they confirm that no issues arose after returning the stones, even with Kyubey controlling the system. Shigure and Hagumu are unaware of the full extent of Himena's radical plans, which San keeps secret, fearing they would defect if they knew. Ui, Iroha, and Mifuyu visit Touka and Nemu in the hospital. Their bodies are severely damaged, kept alive only because they are magical girls. Mifuyu suggests storing their soul gems in Touka's secure room, and the group decides to use Touka's manual to send Shizuka a picture book, hoping to reach out to her. Momoko, Kaede, Rena, Ranka, and Karin gather at Sakae High School. Karin, determined to save Alina, is convinced by Ranka and Juri to wait instead of rushing into Mirrors. Juri apologizes for past harsh words and treats Karin to arcade games, while Momoko stays behind to monitor the wards after Kanagi's defection. Mikage confides in Sudachi about her determination to stop Mitama, and Sudachi reveals her wish that lead to the death of her class. Tsukasa, kept by force in her house, decides to defect to Neo-Magius. She meets Himena on a rooftop, leaking information about Promised Blood's vulnerability in Kamihama. Shizuka receives the picture book from Sunao but questions her intentions.
- Episode 2: Kagome and Aru-chan visit Puella Care, and Himena unexpectedly arrives, requesting Coordination services. Livia is hesitant, as Mitama could handle it, but Himena insists Mitama might betray Neo-Magius if she learns their plans. During the Coordination, Livia senses something deeply troubling about Himena's intentions, breaking her neutrality to warn Kagome and the others that Neo-Magius' plan is dangerous and must be stopped. Himena gathers Neo-Magius members to outline their plan, and emphasizes focusing on saving magical girls by targeting the city's systemic issues. She reveals plans to infiltrate the Mikazuki villa and take control of the radio telescope, using Mitama's knowledge to bypass security. Yachiyo and the Mikazuki girls try to deduce Neo-Magius' goals, suspecting the radio telescope is key. Yachiyo receives a message from Kanagi requesting a secret meeting, which they suspect is a trap. Despite their doubts, they attend, only to be ambushed by Kanagi and Mitama. Mitama uses her magic to paralyze them and they explain that they aim to become a common enemy to unite magical girls against them, even if it means sacrificing themselves. They incapacitate the Mikazuki team and leave, dropping an unknown object that disrupts Yachiyo's magic detection. Himena, Shigure, and Hagumu infiltrate the radio telescope control room using Mitama's passcode. They struggle to bypass the security system, which requires an eye scan. Himena considers using Mitsune's magic to trick the system, even if it risks Mitsune's life. San and Miyuri ambush Nanaka's team to capture Meiyui, whose illusion magic is crucial for their plan. Despite San's absolute defense magic, they gain the upper hand when Hinano intervenes and uses chemical compounds to incapacitate San. Nanaka's team and the Union retreat, but Neo-Magius feather still swarm the area. As the Mikazuki girls regroup, they discover witches are spawning across the city in massive numbers. Tsuruno realizes this is a distraction to keep the Union occupied. They rush back to their bunker, only to find nothing amiss.
- Episode 3: Shizuka arrives at Suitoku Temple, where Chiharu, Sunao, and the Tokime Tribe confront her. She insists that Diviners must lead humanity from the top, even if it means using fear to gain respect, but Sunao and Chiharu compare her methods tp Mikoshiba’s tyranny, which makes Shizuka retreat, leaving her grunts to delay the Tokime Tribe. After defeating them, Chiharu and Sunao track her down using Chika’s animal friends to a park. Shizuka uses her magic to paralyze them, determined to see Neo-Magius’ plan through. Chiharu, inspired by her mother’s advice, tries to persuade Shizuka’s followers by explaining the tribe’s true history and ideals. Ryoko uses her magic to create an illusionary space for discussion, convincing the grunts that their mission is flawed. Shizuka, however, refuses to back down, insisting that purity can be achieved without acknowledging darkness. When her followers turn against her, Shizuka lashes out, but Chiharu stops Sunao from retaliating. Chiharu delivers an emotional plea, expressing her love and admiration for Shizuka and Sunao, and begging Shizuka to return to the tribe. Shizuka, overwhelmed, says it’s too late. Kagome decides to use the Kimochi stones to facilitate a heart-to-heart with Shizuka will likely break her free from her extremist mindset. Meanwhile, Iroha and the Mikazuki girls realize that Himena’s plan involves using the radio telescope to spread magical girl supremacy, just as the Magius did with spreading the gospel of Kamihama. Yuna orders Juri to pass her Kimochi stone to Chiharu and Sunao, and meanwhile, Shigure and Hagumu visit Mitsune in the hospital, hoping to recruit her for Himena’s plan. Mitsune reveals she remembers Jun's death and that Mitsune used her magic to manipulate the western mayoral election. Shigure and Hagumu realize that San and Miyuri have been hiding the truth and decide to contact Alexandra for help. San and Miyuri attempt to infiltrate Touka and Nemu’s hospital room but are thwarted by Mifuyu. San spikes Mifuyu’s tea with knockout drugs, incapacitating her. Meanwhile, Shigure, Hagumu, and Mitsune jump off the hospital window to warn Iroha. Himena struggles to bypass the radio telescope’s security system and is frustrated by Touka’s pre-recorded taunts. She waits for Mitsune’s arrival, unaware that Shigure and Hagumu have turned against her. Back at the Mikazuki bunker, Iroha and the others discover that Neo-Magius sabotaged the power supply to Touka’s computer, confirming their suspicions about the telescope plan. They realize NM aims to use Meiyui’s magic to broadcast and force their message of magical girl supremacy.
- Episode 4: San and Miyuri have captured Mifuyu, whose hallucination magic will be used to broadcast Himena's message through the radio telescope. Mifuyu is unconscious, and San plans to use her abilities to manipulate the radio waves. Meanwhile, Kanagi and Mitama are stalling Iroha and the others to buy time for the Neo-Magius to execute their plan. Kanagi reveals that the Neo-Magius have already captured Mitsune and Mifuyu, and are preparing to use Mifuyu's magic to control people's ability to eat and drink, in order to force them to submit to the superiority of magical girls. Shizuka is confronted by Chiharu and Sunao, who use a picture book drawn by Sana to help her understand the importance of kindness and support. Through the story, Shizuka realizes that she has been too rigid in her beliefs and that her actions have caused suffering. She apologizes for her mistakes and decides to step down as the clan leader, vowing to work together with the branch families to support each other. The Tokime Clan then heads to the radio telescope to stop the Neo-Magius' plan. Iroha, Yachiyo, and the others fight their way through the Neo-Magius' forces to reach the radio telescope, where they're joined by the Tokime Clan and other magical girls, including Promised Blood. As they approach the telescope, Himena reveals that she has already activated the broadcast, using Mifuyu's magic to send out a signal that prevents people from eating or drinking until they acknowledge the superiority of magical girls. The group is horrified, but Himena taunts them, saying that she has no intention of killing anyone—she just wants to prove their dominance. Kagome and others begin to experience the effects of the broadcast, unable to eat or drink without feeling sick. Kagome realizes that the people of Kamihama are now on a countdown to death unless the Neo-Magius' plan is stopped. Meanwhile, Livia confronts Kyubey and accuses him of aiding Himena by providing information on how to take control of the Automatic Purification System. Kyubey denies any direct involvement, claiming he only answered Himena's questions, but Livia warns him that their goal is the happiness of magical girls, and they will withdraw their support if Kyubey continues to meddle in dangerous schemes. Iroha and the others rally together, with the Tokime Clan, Promised Blood, and other magical girls joining forces against Neo-Magius to destroy the radio telescope and end the broadcast before it's too late.
- Episode 5: Nayuta, Lavi, Asahi, and others reflect on Touka and Nemu's actions, which were supposedly meant to save magical girls. The group believes that Himena’s plan to reveal magical girls to the world will only lead to more suffering. They arrive in Yukuni City, and Lavi warns them to be cautious, as the increased presence of magical girls has made the city’s students tense and hostile. Nayuta tries to reassure a frightened student, but the student accuses the group of causing harm. They discuss the hostility they face due to past events, including attacks by the Eradication Faction and that their previous attempts to reveal the existence of magical girls led to disaster. Nayuta is kidnapped by students who accuse the group of spreading misfortune. The kidnappers, led by Kurara, confront Nayuta, accusing her and the group of being responsible for the deaths and suffering in the city. They reveal that Lavi and her friends were driven out of the city after being blamed for the deaths of students and staff. Nayuta is shocked by these accusations and tries to defend them, but Kurara insists that the group’s actions have only brought more pain. The others rescue Nayuta, but the confrontation with Kurara and the students escalates. The group is accused of causing the recent increase in accidents and incidents in the city, which they attribute to the absence of magical girls allowing witches to thrive. Lavi and Asahi explain that they were driven out of the city after being blamed for the deaths and suffering caused by witches. Lavi, Asahi, and Alexandra recount how they were bullied, attacked, and driven to despair, with only Tasuke and Urara offering support. Tasuke explains his theory that the universe itself may have a will, and that revealing the existence of magical girls could be seen as a threat to the universe’s balance. He suggests that the universe may have a self-cleansing mechanism that eliminates threats to its existence, such as those who try to reveal the truth about magical girls. This would explain why their efforts in Yukuni City led to such widespread misfortune and despair and Tasuke believes that the conflict in Kamihama City may serve as a test to see if the same pattern of despair will repeat, confirming his hypothesis about the universe’s will. He expresses fear that humanity’s spiritual evolution has not kept pace with its technological advancements. He warns that if humanity continues on its current path, both magical girls and humanity itself may face extinction, and that the only way to prevent this is to stop the spread of knowledge about magical girls.
- Another Story Chapter 9: Invisible yet Indelible:
- Episode 1 - The Will of the Universe and Resignation: Nayuta reflects on her father’s explanation about the existence of magical girls and their connection to the universe. He suggests that the universe’s will keeps magical girls hidden, as their absence would lead to its collapse. Nayuta, however, feels her father has grown resigned after years of failure. While on a walk, she encounters Lavi’s mother, who thanks Nayuta for helping Lavi when she was bullied. Nayuta learns that her father also played a role in protecting Lavi, revealing that Folklore of Zero moved to Kamihama not just for their mission but also to escape the hostility of Yukuni City. Determined to repay Lavi’s kindness, Nayuta decides to buy soy sauce for Lavi’s mother, despite the dangers of returning to Yukuni. The Folklore girls reluctantly agree to accompany her, planning to protect her and hunt any witches they encounter. Along the way, Lavi explains that the group has lost hope, believing the universe is merciless and that magical girls cannot be saved, but Nayuta refuses to give up.
- Episode 2 - The Past Allows No Recompense: Nayuta successfully buys the soy sauce, but the group is confronted by Yukuni’s anti-magical girl extermination group. She tries to defend magical girls, but the group threatens them, forcing Nayuta and the Folklore girls to retreat. They visit sites where the Folklore girls recount their past, including how they were betrayed and hated despite their efforts to save others. Urara shares how she became a magical girl to save a friend, only to be met with hatred in return. When a witch appears, the Folklore girls eagerly fight it, and Nayuta joins them, inspired by their willingness to protect Yukuni despite everything. After defeating the witch, the group decides to hunt more witches, knowing they may not return to Yukuni for a long time.
- Episode 3 - Someday, We Hope to Light Up Again: The group returns home, and Nayuta gives Lavi’s mother the soy sauce. After a meal, Nayuta tells Lavi that magical girls deserve love and kindness, no matter their past, and declares her determination to defy the universe’s laws to create a brighter future for them. The next morning, the group quietly leaves Yukuni, with the extermination group watching them from a distance. On the train back to Kamihama, Lavi fears that Kamihama could become as broken as Yukuni and that magical girls might face a similar fate. She worries about Nayuta someday hating them, but for now, she hopes Nayuta’s optimism will endure.
- Main Story Chapter 10: Scampering Drastic Lovers:
- Episode 1: Nayuta and Folklore return to Kamihama to observe the "Will of the Universe." They fear the Neo-Magius’ plan to reveal magical girls to the world, fearing it will create an irreparable divide between humans and magical girls. Meanwhile, the Neo-Magius, prepares to reveal magical girls to the world, severing bonds with former allies like Shigure and Hagumu. They plan to use the hunger wave and media to force submission, with 11 hours left until their grand reveal. Shigure and Hagumu explain Himena's plan, including Mitsune's manipulation of the mayor to increase conflict between the East and West. The Union devises a plan to take control of Kamihama's broadcasting network to stop the Neo-Magius. Meanwhile, Shizuka and the Tokime Clan offer to protect the city from witches, allowing Union members to check on their families. With 10 hours left, the Neo-Magius prepares at the radio tower, expecting the Union's attack. The Union splits up to deal with the Neo-Magius' feathers, using a strategy to regroup and counterattack. Despite Mifuyu's efforts, Kagura and Miyuri hold their ground while the feathers are incapacitated. Tsukasa escapes into the sewers after being pursued by Promised Blood, using her knowledge of the terrain to evade capture. Meanwhile, the Union secures the radio tower but remains puzzled by the Neo-Magius' retreat, suspecting they have an alternative plan. The Union regroups and strategizes, with Sana and Shizuka infiltrating the NeoMagius' base to gather intel. Meanwhile, Momoko and Mikage discuss a plan to bridge the east-west conflict. The Union learns that Himena has already spread the truth about magical girls through media, and Yachiyo warns that the situation could lead to magical girls becoming humanity's enemy. Sana and Shizuka infiltrate the Neo-Magius' base, learning that Himena is not in the city and that the Neo-Magius has a backup plan involving the Kamihama Civic Center's loudspeaker. The Union prepares to counter this move, while Kanagi and Mitama, now transformed by their grief, resolve to fight for their own vision of salvation. Ao heads to Yukuni to meet the eradication faction, as the countdown continues with six hours left.
- Episode 2 - Gather the Will: Kagome worries about her parents but finds them unharmed. Momoko and Mikage discuss the Big Friendship Plan with Rena and Kaede, but only 30% of people have agreed to help. Rena criticizes the plan as underwhelming, given the dire situation. Mifuyu and Tsukuyo, traveling with Promised Blood, suspect the Neo-Magius’ Civic Center plan might be a diversion after discovering Tsukasa’s tracker leads to southern Kamihama. They decide to investigate and leave Promised Blood to handle the Civic Center. Team Mikazuki arrives at the Civic Center, only to find Kanagi and Mitama waiting for them. Despite pleas from the Union, Kanagi and Mitama attack, using their enhanced abilities to overpower the group. The two retreat after a prolonged battle, leaving behind a trap that nearly kills the Union members. Mifuyu and Tsukuyo follow Tsukasa’s tracker but find only her phone, realizing it was a trap. They decide to pursue Tsukasa’s magic traces. Meanwhile, Shizuka and Sana, still undercover at the Neo-Magius base, attempt to ambush Kagura but are foiled when Kagura reveals she anticipated their attack. A battle ensues, and the Tokime Clan arrives to rescue Shizuka and Sana. She allows them to escape to avoid drawing attention. Sana proposes returning to the Neo-Magius base for more information, using Chika’s magic and a pack of dogs to create a distraction for her escape. Sana returns to the Neo-Magius base and overhears Kagura arguing with Tatsu about the fire festival. Kagura vows to become a “living god” to save the festival, but Tatsu dismisses her. Sana then learns the Neo-Magius plan to send reinforcements to Yukuni to support Ao in targeting the eradication faction. The Neo-Magius intends to use the eradication faction’s testimony in their broadcast, punishing them live to demonstrate their power. Sana is discovered by Kagura and Miyuri, but narrowly escapes with the help of a pack of dogs summoned by Chika. Team Mikazuki, recovering from Mitama’s trap, deduces that Kanagi and Mitama are heading to Kamihama City Hall to use the disaster warning speakers for their broadcast. Yuna and Promised Blood arrive, and Iroha shares Sana’s intel about Ao’s planned broadcast in Yukuni. Promised Blood departs for Yukuni to stop Ao, while Team Mikazuki prepares to confront Kanagi and Mitama at City Hall. Yachiyo announces she will appear on a news program to counter the Neo-Magius’ narrative, even if it risks her career. Nayuta and Folklore observe the conflict, noting that the truth about magical girls will inevitably come out, regardless of who wins. The countdown continues, with four hours left until the Neo-Magius’ planned broadcast.
- Episode 3 - History Bound to Grief: Sana wakes up in Mitama’s office, where Puella Care tends to her wounds. Shizuka and the Tokime Clan discuss the situation, with Livia admitting her methods may be questionable but her intentions are to help. Team Mikazuki prepares to confront Kanagi and Mitama at City Hall, while Himena and Mitsune discuss their plans, with Himena vowing to save her allies, including Mitsune. Team Mikazuki pursues Kanagi and Mitama, only to discover that City Hall has been relocated, so they decide to enlist the help of other magical girls to track down Kanagi and Mitama. Mifuyu and Tsukuyo, tracking Tsukasa, suspect Kanagi and Mitama are heading to a government branch office in Mizuna Ward. They confront the pair, who declare their that true equality can only be achieved through death, as it eliminates all societal divisions. Mifuyu counters their logic, arguing that hope and unity can still be achieved without violence. Momoko arrives to help, and Mikage, Rena, and Kaede join the fight, urging Kanagi and Mitama to reconsider their path. Mikage reveals her efforts to unite the east and west through her Big Friendship Plan. She and Tsukuyo had recruited allies, including children and Tsukuyo’s koto clubmates, to sign a petition and hold a student conference to bridge the divide. Despite setbacks, the petition gained momentum, and the mayor, freed from Mitsune’s influence, agreed to support their efforts. Yachiyo, appearing on a news program, promotes the petition and calls for unity, urging the city to support the students’ initiative. Mikage and her allies had expanded their efforts to the west, gaining more signatures and support. They saved the mayor from a witch’s kiss, and she agreed to address the east-west conflict in a press conference. Mifuyu uses her illusions to project Yachiyo’s news program onto the sky, showing Kanagi and Mitama the growing support for unity. Kanagi’s brother and others arrive, pleading with them to abandon their destructive path. Mitama’s former classmate, who once tried to harm her, apologizes and vows to help end the cycle of suffering. Kanagi resolves to work with her allies to build a better future, while Mitama, tearfully embraced by Momoko and Mikage, agrees to stop seeking destruction. They reveal that Himena’s true plan involves a broadcast from Sakae 1090, connecting all previous Neo-Magius efforts. Mifuyu and Tsukuyo resume their search for Tsukasa, while the group prepares to confront Himena. Kanagi and Mitama decide to stay behind to clean up their mess, while the others head to Sakae 1090 to stop Himena. Yachiyo learns of a Dotuber collab event at 1090, confirming Kanagi’s information. Shigure and Hagumu find Mitsune at the Mitsuzuka public hall, where she reveals Himena’s trap and begs them to stop her. Meanwhile, Nayuta and Folklore receive updates on the situation, with Alexandra deciding to confront Himena despite her earlier resignation. The countdown continues, with two and a half hours left until the broadcast.
- Episode 4 - The End of the Emotions Born from Anger: Promised Blood arrives in Yukuni to search for Ao and the Eradicators' faction. Yuna receives a map from Urara, leading them to the eradication faction’s base. They plan to use the Kimochi stone of fear to save Ao, though Yuna admits it’s uncertain if it will work. At the faction’s mountain shack, Ao taunts Kurara, the faction’s leader, about her past actions against magical girls. Ao’s allies prepare for the arrival of Promised Blood, while Kurara is released to escape with her unconscious comrades. Ao attacks Yuna and Juri, but her allies reveal they have no intention of harming Kurara further. Yuna, Juri, and Hikaru enter Ao’s Kimochi space, where they find her trapped by the Kimochi of rage. They free her, but Ao remains hostile, still intent on fighting them. Yuna proposes a bet: they will relive Ao’s life from birth, protecting her sense of fear as she grows. If Ao still wants to fight after experiencing this, they won’t stop her. Ao agrees, and they enter her mind, beginning with her infancy. In Ao’s memories, Yuna, Juri, and Hikaru take on the roles of her family and neighbors, raising her from a baby. They fight the Kimochi whenever it attacks, which happens whenever Ao feels fear. Over time, Ao grows into a shy and reserved child, struggling to make friends due to their overprotective parenting. Yuna realizes their approach may have backfired, making Ao more fearful rather than less. As Ao grows older, she becomes more isolated, leading to an incident where she shoplifts to overcome her fears. Hikaru suggests introducing Ao to video games as a way to help her socialize and build confidence. Despite Yuna and Juri’s initial reservations, they allow Ao to play, hoping it will help her overcome her fears. Ao becomes engrossed in gaming, gaining confidence but also becoming more defiant. Yuna and Juri continue to struggle with balancing their roles as parents and magical girls. As Ao relives becoming a magical girl again, Yuna and Juri prepare to face their final challenge: their past selves, who have appeared as Ao’s greatest enemies. They fight and defeat their younger selves, but the Kimochi remains. They face the Kimochi but are too exhausted to defeat it. Ao intervenes, realizing that her greatest fear is losing her family. With Hikaru’s help, Ao defeats the Kimochi, saving Yuna and Juri. The Kimochi returns to its bracelet, and Ao’s sense of fear is restored. The group returns to reality, and Promised Blood regroups, with Ao welcomed back into the fold. They learn that while Ao’s broadcast and the disaster warning system have been stopped, the main broadcast at Sakae 1090 is still on course. Yuna and Juri are too weakened to continue, so Ao and Hikaru prepare to confront Himena. A message from Himena orders all Neo-Magius members to leave Kamihama, signaling the final hour before the broadcast.
- Episode 5: At the mountaintop, Nayuta decides to join the fight to protect her friends, while Lavi remains conflicted about her role. Alexandra reflects on her conversation with Himena, regretting not confronting her directly. The Union regroups in Sakae Ward, preparing to search for Himena and Tsukasa. Hinano reports that most witches have been dealt with, and the Union distributes grief seeds. The Tokime Clan arrives in Chuo Ward, encountering Neo-Magius feathers who chose to stay despite Himena’s retreat order. Meanwhile, Mifuyu decides to confront Kagura at Sakae Comprehensive School, leaving Tsukuyo to continue searching for Tsukasa. Iroha’s team and Mifuyu arrive at Sakae Comprehensive School, where they face Kagura, Miyuri, and a group of feathers. Mifuyu uses her illusions to trap Kagura, forcing her to confront her past and the loss of the Mitsuzuka Fire Festival. Kagura breaks down and realizes she must move forward, but still refuses to reveal Himena’s location. A feather betrays her and reveals Himena is at the former Memory Museum. Shigure and Hagumu speculate that Himena may target all magical girls in the city with her final plan. Tsukasa hides at Satomi Medical Center, and Kanagi and Mitama locate her and explain they’ve left Neo-Magius. They urge Tsukasa to help undo the suggestion, and then Tsukuyo arrives, having followed clues to find Tsukasa. The sisters reconcile, and Tsukasa agrees to help stop Himena. Meanwhile, Kagome and her Rumor sense the Union closing in on Himena, with only 30 minutes left until the broadcast. The Union confronts Himena at the Memory Museum, who insists that humans will never truly understand magical girls. She declares her intent to become a god who rules over humans and uses her synthesis magic to steal and combine their abilities. Despite her power, Himena overexerts herself and falls, revealing her final plan is a device that will force all magical girls in the city to break their soul gems and die. Kanagi, Mitama, and Livia work together to destroy Himena’s device at a power plant, narrowly preventing the mass death of magical girls. Back at the museum, Himena is weakened and unable to activate her plan. She attempts to flee but is cornered by the Union. Just as she prepares to use her phone to trigger a backup plan, Kagura, Miyuri, Shigure, and Hagumu arrive to defend her, despite Himena’s earlier orders for them to leave. They explain they came to save her, not because they agree with her methods, but because they care for her. The Union’s allies, including Sana, the Tokime Clan, and Momoko’s team, arrive to tip the scales in their favor, but Himena prepares to fight to the end, even as her soul gem darkens. Alexandra arrives to the battle and purifies it. She vows to stand by Himena and help her find a better path, so Himena agrees to stop fighting and work with her allies to fix the damage she caused. With only minutes left until the broadcast, Himena uses her synthesis magic to combine Mifuyu’s illusions and Felicia’s memory erasure to create a spell to erase the memory of the incident from the city. Lavi strengthens the spell, and the Amane sisters’ flutes ring out across Kamihama, ending the crisis as the sun rises. It erases the memory of the incident from the citizens of Kamihama, though evidence remains on the internet, which causes confusion. The Union returns to Mikazuki Villa to celebrate their victory, while Kagome meets with Folklore and Kyubey, and decides to wait to make her wish at the right moment.
- Another Story Chapter 10: Shadowy Reflection in the Water:
- Episode 1 - Sense of Imperfect Justice: After Neo-Magius' operation, the main members of Kamihama Magia Union are dealing with scattered witches left as decoys. Asuka, Sasara, and Emiri work together to defeat the witches, reflecting on how they’ve grown stronger since the death of Ryo. Iroha contacts them and requests their help in spreading the word about Mikage’s "Operation Best Buddies," specifically a signature site for the "Student Council for the Future of Kamihama." The group uses their social media accounts to promote the site, but the response is lukewarm, so they decide to enlist the help of Ria, a model, and Sayuki, an idol, to boost the site’s visibility. While Ria agrees to promote the site during a livestream, Sayuki’s manager denies permission, citing potential backlash.
- Episode 2 - Etched Log Unearthed: They continue to brainstorm ways to promote the signature site. Meiyui suggests using hashtags to increase visibility, but the lack of relevant trends makes it difficult. Meanwhile, Rui contacts the group, reporting a large crowd of witch-kissed people gathering near the river between Kosho and Daito Wards. The group rushes to the scene, where they find people carrying heavy bags, seemingly preparing to cross the river into Daito Ward. Maria and Meguru work to restrain the witch-kissed individuals, while Rui and Seira investigate the contents of their bags, discovering tools that could be used as weapons. The group realizes that the witch-kissed individuals were planning to attack Daito Ward, driven by guilt and despair over their past actions toward the east.
- Episode 3 - Keyword of Sudden Interest: They manage to restrain the witch-kissed individuals, who reveal that they were planning to commit suicide as a form of atonement for their past actions against the east. The group reflects on how they, too, could have ended up like these individuals if not for becoming magical girls and finding support within their community. Sayuki, inspired by Ria’s earlier words during a livestream, decides to hold an impromptu guerrilla concert to lift the spirits of the crowd. She performs a new song titled "#I'm Like You, I'm With You," encouraging the crowd to share the concert online. The hashtag quickly trends, drawing attention to the signature site and significantly increasing its visibility, so the group celebrates their success.
- Episode 4 - #I'm Like You, I'm With You: Sayuki reflects on her decision to hold the guerrilla concert, despite the backlash from her management. She credits Ria for inspiring the song’s title, which resonated with the crowd and helped them feel understood. Ria, in turn, reflects on her own struggles with how her desire for beauty has been challenged by changing norms. The group’s efforts to promote the signature site pay off as the hashtag "#I'm Like You, I'm With You" continues to trend and draw attention to the site.
- Main Story Chapter 11: The End of the Cycle of Joy and Sorrow:
- Episode 1: Iroha receives a text from Lavi about Tasuke explaining his research on magical girls at the aquarium. Kyubey and Kagome discuss her desire to spread awareness of magical girls' suffering, but Kyubey warns of the risks tied to the "Will of the Universe" theory. Iroha arrives, and Kyubey refuses to give up the APS. At the aquarium, Tasuke recounts his past research on saving magical girls and Yachiyo and the others agree to work with Folklore. Livia arrives and volunteers Puella Care to retrieve Mitama and Kanagi. The next day, Lavi wakes Nayuta, who gives her a handmade badge to remind her she’s not alone. Iroha, Ui, and Mifuyu visit the hospital to check on Touka and Nemu, still comatose, and Mifuyu reveals that Karin has disappeared. Puella Care travels to a beach where Mitama and Kanagi have gone, intending to become witches. Puella Care intervenes, purifying and coordinating them. In their mindscape, the duo confronts distorted visions of their friends’ disapproval, but Puella Care counters with the genuine feelings of their allies, reminding them of their value. Livia decides to show Mitama and Kanagi the broader suffering of the world to help them gain perspective and overcome their grief. She shares her past, from losing her father to being trafficked and witnessing the deaths of her friends. She reveals her wish to Kyubey to become "evil itself".
- Episode 2 - To a World With a Joyful Ending: After making her wish, Livia destroys the facility where she was held captive but struggles to find the theater troupe responsible for her suffering. She ends up in an orphanage, and a woman from a nonprofit organization, whom Livia calls her "teacher," helps her reintegrate into society. However, Livia begins to suspect that her unique magic causes misfortune to those she helps, as tragedies befall those she cares for. This culminates in her teacher’s death at her wedding, which Livia blames on herself. Livia decides to live for the universe’s sake and use her curse to target Kyubey and potentially free magical girls from their fates. Mitama and Kanagi reflect on Livia’s life story, feeling as though they experienced her suffering themselves. They confront their dark selves and vow to destroy the sadness-filled Kamihama within them. With Puella Care’s help, they defeat the Kimochi they possessed and Livia, exhausted, stays behind as the others prepare to deliver the Kimochi stones and reclaim the APS. At Mikazuki Villa, the faction leaders agree to work together to retrieve the APS, while Mifuyu and the Amanes investigate Karin’s disappearance. The factions gather in the destroyed Chuo Ward, where Iroha collects the Kimochi stones from each group. The stones combine into a single bracelet, and Ui detects the entrance to the APS. Iroha, Ui, Lil' Kyubey, and the faction leaders prepare to enter the APS, with Kagome joining to witness the outcome. Inside the APS, the group finds themselves in a distorted version of Chuo Ward. Kyubey reveals that he allowed Iroha and Lil' Kyubey to enter the APS core so they could gain control over it and the Kimochi. Kyubey traps Iroha and Lil' Kyubey in a barrier, but the Kimochi’s energy frees them. At this time, Mikoto tells Alina to observe the next chapter of history, and that hope will inevitably end in despair for all people.
- Episode 3: Karin ventures into Mirrors alone, determined to reform Alina and stop her from pursuing destruction. She encounters a clone of Kaede, who informs her that the Lord of Endless Mirrors and Alina are waiting for her. She is transported to a strange room where Alina and Mikoto await. Mikoto explains that Alina has agreed to the "evolution plan," which involves observing humanity’s history of ruin. Karin agrees to join them in their journey through history with hopes to change Alina’s mind. Mikoto and Alina show Karin various historical scenes to prove that humanity’s joy inevitably leads to sadness and hope to despair. They witness genocide, human sacrifice, and the failure of peace efforts, all of which reinforce Alina’s belief that humans unconsciously seek destruction. Mikoto shares the story of Tsuyu and Chizuru, who tried to unite the warring east and west, but their fathers’ mistrust and ambition led to Tsuyu becoming a witch. Karin realizes that this story is the origin of the east-west divide in Kamihama, but she also sees that the city is now working toward unity. She argues that humanity is not black and white but exists in shades of gray. She points to stories of hope in media and the current efforts in Kamihama to unite as evidence that despair can lead to happiness. Alina finds Karin’s perspective amusing, while Mikoto remains committed to destruction due to her personal grudge. Mikoto proposes an experiment to see whether hope or despair will prevail in Kamihama, and they agree to watch the outcome together.
- Episode 4: At the harbor, Himena throws her phone into the ocean, but Mikoto retrieves it. Outside the APS barrier, all magical girls fall unconscious and are trapped in nightmares. Himena realizes the situation resembles her device’s effects, which induces nightmares to force magical girls into becoming witches. Lavi, overwhelmed by despair, takes control of the Kimochi stones, believing that erasing all magical girls is the only way to end their suffering. She transforms into a new form wielding all eight Kimochi, and declares her intent to euthanize all magical girls to spare them from despair. Iroha devises a plan to link herself, Ui, and Lil' Kyubey to become a new Embryo Eve and locate the APS core. However, the Kimochi, resonating with Lavi’s despair, reject Iroha and side with Lavi. Through a heartfelt confrontation in her mindscape, Iroha reaches her heart and reminds her of the bonds she shares with Nayuta, Mikage, and Folklore. Lavi realizes she hasn’t truly given up and still harbors hope. The Kimochi, now in sync with Iroha’s determination, transfer to her, transforming her into a her Infinite form inside Lavi's mindscape. With the Kimochi under control, Iroha and the group prepare to reclaim the APS. Ui realizes that she must become the core of the APS to ensure its success, and resolves to merge with the system, completing the trio of components, the Kimochi, APS, and herself, needed to fully realize Eve and save magical girls.
- Episode 5 - Words That Keep Everything Alive: Iroha, Ui, Lavi, and Kagome confront Kyubey at the APS core, where he reveals the Incubators have gained full control of the system and the Kimochi, intending to use the magical girls’ energy to sustain the universe. He explains that defeating one Kyubey won’t work, because they are a collective entity across the universe. Kagome steps forward, declaring her wish to become a magical girl is to stop Kyubey from interfering with the Automatic Purification System forever. With the help of her mandragora plush, Aru-chan, that's now come to life, Kagome jumps into the sky of Kamihama and eliminates Kyubey's presence across the city. Meanwhile, Alina agrees that if Mikoto succeeds, Alina will continue pursuing destruction, but if she fails, Alina will accept Karin’s reformist vision. Mikoto throws Karin out of the labyrinth, and, with Alina, the two reach the deepest part of Mirrors, where the real Mirrors Witch is located. Mikoto asks Alina to let her regain her memories and unleash destruction.
- Another Story Chapter 11: Reportage of Intersections:
- Episode 1 - Promised Blood: After Himena’s plan had failed, the magical girls united, gathered the Kimochi Stones, and restored the Automatic Purification System, leading to a peaceful moment. Kagome decided to interview the magical girls to record their thoughts, starting with Promised Blood. Yuna reflected on her past mistakes and shared how she and her group are now working toward a brighter future, influenced by Iroha and their experiences. Yuna recounted a significant event that strengthened her resolve for a better future. She described a 14-year-long experience in a game-like scenario, which, though only an hour in reality, deeply impacted her relationships with Ao, Juri, Hikaru, and Ranka. This experience marked a step forward for them. Kagome inquired about Ao, and Yuna described the group’s current activities, including playing rhythm games. Juri interrupted the interview to discuss urgent matters involving Promised Blood members still targeting Kamihama girls. Yuna explained that some Promised Blood members still harbor unresolved feelings and continue to target Kamihama girls. She acknowledged that change takes time and emphasized the importance of moving forward. Before leaving, she noted a significant change: Juri’s magic no longer goes out of control, which she attributed to their 14-year experience with Ao. Kagome reflected on this as a “sign” of change, and Aru-chan hinted that Kagome herself had already undergone a significant transformation.
- Episode 2 - Tokime Tribe: Kagome made a contract with Kyubey, wishing for the power to prevent Kyubey from interfering with the automatic purification system forever. Kagome had interviewed the Tokime Clan, who were conducting a “social studies” tour in Kamihama City to understand the present and prepare for the future. Shizuka explained their mission to protect the land and their wishes, emphasizing the need to understand the world. The Tokime continued their tour, discussing stores, high-end brands, and VR. Shizuka explained their goal of understanding the present to shape the future, however, the group struggled to grasp advanced concepts, leading Shizuka to jokingly appoint Kagome as their teacher. Kagome reluctantly answered their questions about influencers and synergy, turning the interview into an impromptu lesson. Aru-chan notes that Kagome was enjoying herself and had already decided to become a magical girl. Despite being overwhelmed, she handled the situation well, and the interview became a collaborative learning experience.
- Episode 3 - Puella Care: Kagome interviewed Livia of Puella Care, who was overwhelmed with work due to the popularity of their care trailer. Livia mentioned the increased workload and her responsibility to eventually explain her past to them. Livia revealed that Sudachi and Yozuru held a grudge after discovering her past lies, though she considered them necessary. She was grateful for their continued support and her intention to explain her past when the time was right. Livia then turned the tables, asking Kagome about the “Rumor of the Wind Evangelist,” which Kagome reluctantly explains that it was born from Nemu confronting Holy Alina, and was later influenced by Kagome’s strong desire to spread the existence of magical girls. Aru-chan reflects on Kagome’s growth and her ability to make decisions, which shaped the Rumor’s magic.
- Episode 4 - Neo-Magius: Kagome interviewed Hagumu and Shigure of Neo-Magius, who reflected on the group’s near-disbandment after Himena’s plan to kill non-member magical girls was revealed. Himena, however, passionately persuaded the members to stay, abandoning her extreme ideas and adopting a more moderate approach. Her persuasive efforts, supported by Hagumu, Shigure, and others, prevented Neo-Magius’ collapse, and Hagumu and Shigure shared their hopes for the group’s future, especially for emoional suport. After the interview, Kagome received news of a gathering at the Kamihama Aquarium involving representatives from the major magical girl groups. Aru-chan reflects on Kagome’s decision to become a magical girl and how this decision was influenced by the sacrifices of Touka and Nemu, whose actions left a deep impact on Kagome.
- Main Story Chapter 12: Tying The Eternal Coloring:
- Episode 1: Kagome’s wish prevents Kyubey's interference with the APS, and Aru-chan destroys his copies in Kamihama. Mikoto and Alina prepare their debut, finding the Mirror Witch in her Labyrinth. Alina awakens the witch, causing Mikoto to disappear from her psyche and to declare not having to watch people grieve anymore. Iroha and Ui secure the Doppel System and confirm the core remains intact. Puella Care arrives and help the other faction leaders. With Lil' Kyubey as the core, Iroha passes emotional energy to Ui, who begins to spread the system. However, a labyrinth appears over Kamihama, caused by the Mirror Witch, that blocks the Automatic Purification System's function. Kyubey reappears and notes a powerful witch blocks the system. As they're fighting hordes of familiars targeting Ui, Kagome arrives after rerouting herself. The girls discover that Kagome was forced to sign the witch's contract, which may have empowered the witch. Kyubey theorizes that Kagome's reneged contract may have given the witch the power to connect worlds. As Iroha, Ui and Lil' Kyubey try to combine their powers, a Mirrors clone of Iroha kills Lil' Kyubey. After they defeat the clone, Karin arrives and explains Alina and Mikoto Sena caused the Mirrors eruption and that Mikoto used Himena's phone to give the other girls nightmares. After telling everyone that Mikoto had hidden Alina's memories, and that the witch's main body needed Mikoto's persona to awaken. Alina arrives and reveals Mikoto's plan is to cause paradoxes and end the universe, and that Alina intends to see the outcome to judge humanity. At the hospital, Sakurako senses trouble and transforms. Touka's dad handles the unconscious girls, noting vital signs issues. He recognizes names of magical girls and decides to talk to Tasuke. The group devises a strategy to destroy the mirrors protecting the witch, with every faction leader, including Livia, Kagome and Ui, using a different Kimochi stone as a power-up. While the girls destroy mirrors, Kagome convinces Kyubey to work with them to pool information effectively between the Incubators in Kamihama and the Aru-chans. Puella Care and Karin move towards the witch's mansion, where the labyrinth appears different. Familiars break down the labyrinth, recycling energy into the giant mirror and they theorize the witch is recycling energy for the mirror. Himena combines multiple powers from the incapacitated girls in Puella Care's caravan with the help of Iroha and Ui. She manages to shatter the barriers around the main, giant mirror, but exhausts herself afterwards.
- Episode 2: Lavi reports that a second faint barrier protects the girant mirror. Through Aru-chan and Kyubey, they learn that Mikoto's plan is to prevent humanity's birth rather than destroying existing humans. Iroha and Ui stay at the Puella Care trailer to help the incapacitated magical girls, while Kagome heads to Satomi Medical Center to rerieve Touka and Nemu. At the hospital, Sakurako has Touka's and Nayuta's dads to help her transport Touka and Nemu, so they prepare a car for transporting them. In the Mirrors labyrinth, Livia and her team discover the familiars carrying mirror shards to fuel the giant mirror. Livia disguises everyone with Mirrors familiar signatures to fool other clones. An interaction with Livia and her clone leads to her proclaiming her love for Yozuru and Sudachi, which they are happy to hear. Livia reveals to them what their unique magic powers are, and Yozuru uses her power to cut out the hearts of a Mikage and Riko clones, while Sudachi uses her power to make them work with them. Back at the trailer, Ui and Iroha purify their friends with grief seeds. Iroha applies her healing magic to their dreams and ends up seeing their nightmares. Kagome and Sakurako protect Touka and Nemu while en route to Iroha, but clone familiars attack their car and end up killing Tasuke and his brother. Iroha and Ui manage to destroy the giant mirror without Touka and Nemu's help. Kagome and Sakurako arrives with Touka and Nemu unconscious, surprised Iroha succeeded without their powers. As they're about to act once more, the arm of the Mirror Witch emerges behind Ui and takes her soul gem. Kyubey warns the group that Ui is conclusively dead after Sakurako disappears as well, and that the Mirror Witch has gained control of the Automatic Purification System.
- Episode 3: Iroha laments Ui's death and apologizes to Touka and Nemu for failing their plan. Yozuru and Sudachi report they've successfully recruited copies of Riko and Mikage as allies through their powers. After getting intel from the clones, the team agrees to use a hand mirror stolen by Karin to travel back in time and save Ui and Lil' Kyubey before their deaths. As the team moves toward Hokuyo Ward’s peak to go back in time in the place where Lil' Kyubey was killed. As they race there, Karin is stopped by Alina and resolves to stay behind to talk to her. Alina shares her musings on life and death to Karin, recalling the death of her pet dog and how it sparked her fascination with the human condition. She explains her attraction to witches as mirrors reflecting humanity's desires and obsessions. Her observations had lead her to find pleasure in watching others resist their fates, even though she believes resistance is futile. As the Mirror Witch has now gained Ui's ability, she has gained control of the incapacitated magical girls in Kamihama. The team prepares for contact with approaching magical girls, unsure if they’ve transformed into Witches or remain under the Mirror Witch's control. Livia speculates the Witch might be controlling the girls' consciousness via their Doppels. Yuna reminisces about the past 14 years, reflecting on how Juri learned to control her rage and how they could have lived better lives. Shizuka expresses regret over obsessing too much with clan pride instead of cherishing friendships. Himena admits feeling lonely without Hiko but is grateful for the friends she made. Lavi acknowledges the grief-filled journey they’ve shared, vowing not to give up. Together, they steel themselves for one last push, ready to support Iroha and Kagome at all costs. As they fall to despair, Himena suggests leveraging Yachiyo's ability to inherit the hope of the dead, offering their lives to wake her up. Yachiyo, Tsuruno, Felicia, and Sana manage to wake up and move quickly after sensing Iroha's magic. Livia betrays Iroha and Kagome by trying to take the hand mirror from them, and Yozuru and Sudachi join her side. Due to Livia's power, she decided to work against them during this dire time to ensure luck is on their side, and Yozuru and Sudachi couldn't leave her behind. Due to their efforts, the hand of the Mirror Witch that manifests is unable to succeed against Iroha and the three sacrifice themselves. As they approach the Automatic Purification System, they encounter resistance from other magical girls approaching from all sides. With the help of Yachiyo, Tsuruno, Felicia, and Sana, who unexpectedly intervene, Iroha and Kagome continue their mission. The four stand behind to sacrifice themselves and with the mirror ready, Iroha prepares to travel back in time to retrieve Ui and Lil' Kyubey. However, Touka and Nemu reach them through their soul gems and reveal a critical fact: bringing Ui back could cause the world to collapse due to temporal inconsistencies. If Ui does not exist during the period when she was taken, the current timeline ceases to exist, leading to an alternate future. Iroha decides to change their approach by informing their past selves about the events leading up to this moment, hoping to prevent Lil' Kyubey's death and alter the future. Aru-chan reveals that it has been preserving records of all magical girls' experiences, and with its numerous copies, it prepares to deliver these records to their past selves through specially prepared leaves. The magic which had been keeping the clones of Mikage and Riko as allies wears off, likely due to the deaths of Yozuru and Sudachi. The clones break the mirror before Iroha is able to send the leaf back in time. Iroha laments and prays silently, unknowingly using her power to reverse the point in time in which the leaf was created and sending it back in time herself. Alina and Karin appear and acknowledge the brilliance of lives striving against despair. They decide to fight together and begin their final battle against impending doom.
- Back in time to before Lil' Kyubey is about to die, the leaf Iroha sent back appears and gives everyone the memories of the timeline in which they were defeated. Everyone agrees to protect Ui and Lil' Kyubey at all costs, and Iroha succeeds in fusing with them and forming Infinite Iroha.
- Episode 4: Due to Iroha's new form, the Mirror Witch adapts her strategy and her army begins mobilizing towards the girls. They sense Touka and Nemu's magic signatures, and the two appear in Rumor Queen forms. They detail that through research, they concluded there was a force preventing magical girls from being known, so they became Rumors by converting their magic. This allowed them to lie dormant until Iroha secured the APS, enabling them to create limitless magic power. They reveal their plan involves transforming all magical girls into Rumors to escape the Will of the Universe’s influence. They explain their conversion process using Kagome's book, containing the stories of magical girls, to recover and transform them. They sense overwhelming numbers of familiars approaching and the Rumor magical girls, now awoken from their comatose state, appear to fight. As teams of familiars form to defend the mansion, individual groups engage in battles across different locations, ensuring no familiars reach the main objective. Inside the Mirror Witch's mansion, Iroha, Touka, and Nemu gather immense energy and create a powerful arrow aimed at the witch. Upon its release, the labyrinth transforms into an eerie, empty mirror landscape, affecting everyone differently. Recognizing the witch's ability to manipulate energy, Iroha devises a plan with Touka to convert the attacking magic, making it detectable.
- Episode 5: Their efforts result in shattered glass breaking and revealing the true form of the witch. As the battle continues, various factions split up to tackle different parts of the witch’s body. Kagome uses her collected interviews to empower the magical girls in their fight, and just as victory seems within reach, the Mirror Witch attempts a big attack on Iroha, but Alina and Karin intervene, creating a protective labyrinth around Iroha. Alina reveals that she was convinced that humanity wasn't destined for destruction due to Iroha's actions and so she decided to help them. With additional reinforcements summoned by the Rumor of the Wind Evangelist, the battle continues.
- Several magical girls from different points in time and space fight the Mirror Witch through the mirrors it formed to cause paradoxes. Among others, the girls in the fight include:
- It is likely that Oriko, having seen visions of the Mirror Witch, had organized and lead this attack.
- Despite warnings of paradoxes, Iroha insists on utilizing everyone’s combined strength to deliver the final blow. After the attack, Iroha faces Mikoto, the human personality of the Mirror Witch, who argues that happiness is unattainable for magical girls due to historical patterns of despair. Iroha learns that Mikoto embodies centuries of accumulated sorrow from fallen magical girls due to her power to see through space and time, and that the ghost of Chizuru had been entangled in the Mirror Witch as well. Mikoto begs Iroha to prove her wrong, so she grants her the power of the Mirrors Witch, making the mirrors disappear and making her endure immense despair from seeing across time. Ultimately, Iroha decides to prove to Mikoto that humanity isn't destined to ruin by making a miracle happen. She overexerts her power, which she now realizes was reversal, and sacrifices herself to restore all the Rumor magical girls back to their original forms. However, this causes Iroha herself, alongside Ui, Touka, Nemu, Sakurako and Lil' Kyubey, to disappear from reality and exist solely in the metaphysical space of the Doppel Barrier. After everyone says their tearful goodbyes, the remaining magical girls vow to honor her memory by continuing the fight for a brighter future. Among the stars, the five girls and Lil' Kyubey set out to expand the Automatic Purification System across Earth.
- Episode 6: A while after their departure, only magical girls remember Iroha, Ui, Touka, Nemu and Sakurako, as they've been erased from the memory of every normal person. Alina departs abroad to pursue her art, leaving Karin to follow after. Alina sends her messages, hinting at her new work and urging Karin to "hurry up." The Folklore of Zero disbands, with the members living ordinary lives. Tasuke and Nayuta collaborate with Kagome to compile a book about magical girls. San leads cleanup efforts at the ruined Kamihama Civic Center, with Himena boosting the members’ self-esteem through workshops. The Tokime Tribe plans a trip to Minagi Land, focusing on joy and family instead of their duty. Yuna, Hikaru, Juri, and Ao visit Kamihama for an arcade tournament. Livia and Yozuru bid farewell to Kamihama, entrusting Mitama and Kanagi with the city’s future. Mitama remains as Coordinator, while Kanagi focuses on unifying the East and West. The group at Mikazuki, including Momoko, Rena and Kaede, gathers under the Rumor of the Eternal Sakura, where they still sense her magic. Though invisible, Iroha promises reunion with everyone in the "Magia Record," a future book where all magical girls and their stories will be gathered.
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- Valentine Message:
- Part One: Puella Care arrives in Takarazaki City, trying to establish their business as Coordinators. They encounter a witch, but Sudachi senses another magical signature. Magical girls avoid them due to the bad reputation of Coordinators in the area, fueled by rumors of a Kamihama Coordinator who exploits and harasses magical girls. To improve their image, Puella Care decides to send Sudachi, the most approachable member, to recruit customers in a new, coordinated valentine's day form. While she does that, Livia and Yozuru decide to investigate rumors of a powerful witch in the city. Sudachi uses her emotion-swapping magic to make girls feel positively about Coordinators, which initially works. However, when Livia and Yozuru discover Sudachi’s actions, they're horrified and have Sudachi reverse the magic. This causes the girls to despise Coordinators even more.
- Part Two: Kuro is once again returning to the Takarazaki train station, searching for Kuroe. Meanwhile, Puella Care deals with the fallout of Sudachi’s actions. A girl asks Sudachi to erase her memories of a breakup, but Livia clarifies that Sudachi can't do that and emphasizes that relying on magic to change oneself is not the solution. The next day, while out recruiting, Sudachi contemplates running away to Kamihama but ultimately decides against it. Meanwhile, Livia and Yozuru continue their hunt for a mysterious Witch that has been lurking in Takarazaki. They find Sudachi at the train station, and later the witch being protected by Kuro. Sudachi recalls that she'd encountered Kuro after accidentally going to Takarazaki long ago. Kuro'd been saving a grief seed for Kuroe and not using it. The witch appeared and Sudachi tried coordinating Kuro instead, and ended up accidentally using her magic on her, resulting in Kuro not being dependent on Kuroe anymore, as well as erasing her hope in people. Puella Care surmise that Kuro's hope that the witch would lead to meeting Kuroe was all that remained, and that's why she'd been protecting the witch all this time. Kuro can't accept this and the witch starts attacking them. Sudachi uses her magic on her and Kuro's back to being her real self. They prepare to escape but Kuro assures them she knows the witch well by now. They go to confront the witch together and Kuro defeats it herself. The next day, Puella Care has no new customers until Kuro arrives for a Coordination. Kuro tells them that they saved her and that before Sudachi's magic, she'd felt helpless and dependent on Kuroe. Sudachi coordinates her and Kuro tells them her real name.
- Valentine's Sudachi's MSS:
- Part 1 - My Beloved One: Sudachi and Mikage enjoy a day off by exploring Sakae Ward, shopping, and reminiscing about their past. They encounter a witch that they defeat together. After stopping the chaos, they receive chocolate from a grateful man whose delivery they had unknowingly disrupted. Back home, Sudachi and Mikage decide to make Valentine's chocolates with Mitama’s help despite her infamous cooking skills, eventually video-calling Rabi for assistance.
- Part 2 - Sudachi's Connections: Sudachi reflects on Valentine's traditions and feels conflicted about who deserves chocolates. She ultimately decides to leave chocolates in frequented places for people she values. During the decoration stage, they face challenges but manage to use Mitama’s leftover ingredients for creative decorations. Sudachi is called back to work at Puella Care where the store is bustling.
- Part 3 - Greeting the World Beyone Her Nest: On Valentine's night, Livia drives Sudachi home to deliver chocolates to her parents. Along the way, Sudachi meets a grieving father whose daughter was part of the tragedy linked to her wish. He encourages Sudachi to live on. At home, Sudachi reunites with her parents and discovers they've been learning sign language to better communicate with her. During dinner, her parents propose moving to a new town to escape the painful memories, but Sudachi declines, emphasizing her desire to confront the past and cherish her hometown memories.
- Present-day Kamihama:
- Prologue: Iroha and Ui accumulate the records of magical girls from the past when Iroha suddenly collapses after returning from her sixth trip to the past, destabilizing her existence due to her soul being in the present while she acts in the past. Yachiyo and Kagome discover issues with the APS malfunctioning, leading them to Sakurako, where Nemu explains that a Soul Dome was used to allow Iroha to travel through time. As her existence has become unstable, Nemu implores the magical girls of Kamihama to retrieve fragments of Iroha's concept from the six eras she visited, as well as providing books containing her alter-egos to instruct them through the mirrors. For more information, go to Pre-Arc 1.
- Tsuruno and Sana travel to the land of Soma, which would later become Kamihama, around 1540 CE.
- Shizuka, Chiharu, Sunao, Ryoko, Chika and Asahi travel to Alexandria, July of 31 BCE.
- Yuna, Juri, Hikaru and Ao travel to Iceland, around 1065 CE.
- Lavi, Alexandra and Urara travel to Tibet, around 1240 CE.
- Momoko, Rena and Kaede travel to Yamatai, around 247 CE.
- Himena, San, Miyuri, Hagumu, Shigure and Mitsune travel to Pompeii, 77 CE.
- Story 1: A group of magical girls gathers to address the crisis and Yachiyo suggests that all present magical girls contribute their magic to sustain the purification system until those in the past return.
- Story 2: Yachiyo recalls feeling Iroha's presence among the gathered magical girls and she proposes that the collective presence of the girls Iroha sacrificed herself to save might recover her concept. This proves unsuccessful, so Livia suggests investigating Mikoto, who resides within Iroha.
- Story 3: Kagome uses her unique magic to extract information from Mikoto's book about her relationship with Iroha. Inside, she encounters a record of Mikoto, who warns of a witch nearby that nobody's noticed may be to blame.
- Story 4: Yachiyo leads a group to the Rumor of the Eternal Sakura, where Kagome reveals a witch had entered the Rumor. After the coordinators attempt to detect it, they defeat one of 10-43's familiars, which carried fragments of Iroha's concept. The coordinators speculate that since pieces of those familiars where used by coordinators to empower the magical girls, they'd become blind to the presence of this particular witch.
- Story 5: The group learns from Mikoto that the defeated familiar belongs to an ancient witch that has been rooted beneath Mizuna Castle since the Sengoku period. Yachiyo and her reinforcements set out to defeat the witch and upon succeeding, confirm the return of Iroha's concept.
- Story 6: Iroha's concept returns, marked by a bright magical reaction. The other groups return from the past and Iroha reappears, thanking everyone for their efforts. However, Iroha and Yachiyo are enveloped by 10-43, whose barrier disables the entire purification system.
- Pillar of Tomorrow:
- Part One: Kamihama is now engulfed in a massive labyrinth, with the witch at its center. Iroha and Yachiyo, trapped within the void, witness disturbing visions of the witch’s past and her wish for a prosperous paradise, which led to misfortune. As the other girls fight their way through the labyrinth, Yachiyo, on the verge of witching out, devises a risky plan to exploit the witch’s connection to Iroha.
- Part Two: Yachiyo, having gone back in time to gather the hopes of magical girls of the past, transforms into Historia Yachiyo and delivers the final blow to the witch, freeing Iroha. Touka and Nemu reveal their secret plan to restore Iroha and Ui’s mortal forms inadvertently caused the crisis. They explain that Iroha’s concept has been fully restored, but she must return to the Eternal Sakura for final verification. Later, as they depart from Touka and Nemu, Iroha and Ui finally rejoin Mikazuki Villa, but Iroha is still connected to the Magia Record.
- Memory Drops:
- Part 1: As Christmas approaches, Mikoto asks Iroha and the others to organize a Christmas for everyone, as she'd never experienced a happy one when she was alive. Mikoto picks a day where Touka wouldn't be in the Magia Record and prompts Iroha to go there alone. Mikoto transfers herself to Nemu's body and overtakes it, as she'd been conserving magic to make this possible. She uses Nemu's magic to create Hanna, as the Rumor of the Chaotic Villain, and then creates a Rumor body for herself, the Rumor of Endless Mirrors. Mikoto transfers her persona to the new Rumor body and when Nemu and Iroha try to stop them, this triggers the Rumor of Endless Mirrors and they get trapped in the Rumor's barrier. While Hanna initially has difficulties remembering Mikoto, and Nemu and Iroha tell Mikoto that the Rumor isn't the real Hanna, Mikoto remains determined. The Rumor's nature is detected by Nanaka, which makes her suspicious. Mikoto takes Hanna on a nostalgic journey through places in their shared memories, such as the café where they used to meet and the school they defaced. As they've been cut off from Nemu's magic, their underlying Rumors start activating and gathering energy. Hanna faints from it and Mikoto uses her transplant magic to transfer the malice Hanna is collecting onto herself. However, this also causes Mikoto's own Rumor to start activating. Mikoto realizes the Rumor’s persona is fighting for control, consuming her magic and clouding her memories. She fears forgetting Hanna more than anything and resolves to keep her safe, even at the cost of her own identity. At the train station, Mikoto uses saved money to purchase tickets to travel northward, emphasizing the need to conserve magic. She hides the truth about her deteriorating condition from Hanna, but Kanagi unexpectedly appears and questions Mikoto being there at all. Hanna interferes and uses her suggestion magic to make Kanagi forget about them again. On the train, Mikoto reflects on their uncertain future, feeling both anxious and happy. Meanwhile, Nanaka encounters Kanagi, who, when asked, reveals she doesn't remember Mikoto or Hanna. Nanaka has her go to Mitama to break Hanna's magic and then one of Mikoto's familiars traps Nanaka inside the Rumor of Endless Mirrors as well. Iroha and Nemu monitor Mikoto’s situation, noting the risk of the Rumor’s persona seizing control if she continues overusing her magic. Nanaka arrives, seeking confirmation about whether Hanna is alive and, after finding out what Mikoto did, Iroha discovers she still possesses Mikoto's Mirrors powers and the three devise a plan. In the new town, Mikoto struggles to find work due to her inability to reveal her identity. As she searches for a Christmas present for Hanna, she eventually decides to buy a pen reminiscent of a past gift exchange. Meanwhile, Hanna gifts Mikoto flower seeds, choosing snowdrops that bloom when snow melts. They agree to plant the seeds along their path, envisioning a world where their journey is marked by flowers after everything else fades away.
- Rumor Mikoto's MSS:
- Part 1 - The Normalcy I Want: Mikoto reflects on reviving Hanna and escaping with her to a world where they can be together without interference. Despite their need for magic and the looming threat of discovery by others, Mikoto cherishes their time together, hoping it lasts until Christmas. Living in an apartment complex similar to the one Mikoto lived in, she and Hanna settle down briefly. Mikoto prepares meals, but struggles with finding work due to her age and circumstances. Mikoto secures a job at a café resembling one she used to visit with Hanna, imagining a peaceful life there. However, the reality of working is more hectic than expected, but Hanna’s support boosts Mikoto's spirits, making the hard work worthwhile. With Hanna's help, the café thrives, leading to unexpected kindness from the master who lets them leave early. Enjoying their newfound freedom, Mikoto and Hanna indulge in simple pleasures like eating crepes, feeling immense happiness as they anticipate spending Christmas together. Mikoto feels her past hardships were worth enduring for these moments of joy.
- Part 2 - Happiness Spills Out of My Hands: Mikoto finally gets what she's always wanted but is overwhelmed by the happiness. She transfers malice from Hanna into her own Rumor, causing some of her memories to fade. Mikoto attempts to clear up misunderstandings in town after serial attacks occur, but people treat them as suspects due to coincidences. Despite this, Mikoto believes in the possibility of normalcy until Hanna decides they should leave the town and start anew elsewhere. Hanna and Mikoto find and confront the mastermind behind the crimes. With no evidence, Hanna declares they don't need it, urging the master to confess to the police while ensuring their anonymity remains intact. They decide to move on despite clearing Mikoto's name. Another incident occurs, revealing there was another perpetrator besides the one they caught, the café owner, who had deliberately placed blame against Mikoto and Hanna. As tensions rise and the police chase them, Hanna and Mikoto escape but reflect on their struggles with society’s rejection. Hanna suggests destroying everything that causes Mikoto pain and they both agree to start over again.
- Part 3 - Sparkling: Mikoto and Hanna plan to execute the "Let's Ruin Everything Plan" by planting bombs around town to erase unpleasant memories. Mikoto, however, expresses concern about harming others but ultimately decides to share Hanna’s burdens. While preparing the bombs, Mikoto reflects on her inability to lead a normal life and how making a mess of everything gives her a sense of control. Despite their destructive actions, they enjoy the process as if preparing for a school festival. As they set up the bombs, Mikoto reminisces about her painful past and lonely existence, wishing for all bad memories to disappear. However, she realizes she doesn't want to lose the good memories with Hanna, leading to hesitation when it comes time to detonate the bombs. Hanna reveals that the bombs are fake and had secretly fixed a merry-go-round instead, aiming to create beautiful memories for Mikoto. Moved by Hanna’s efforts, Mikoto acknowledges Hanna as her hope and source of happiness, vowing to stay together. After leaving the town and ensuring people forget about them, Mikoto and Hanna plant snowdrop seeds to symbolize their journey. Mikoto expresses gratitude for meeting Hanna, emphasizing that her presence makes her want to keep living even in a difficult world, asking Hanna not to leave her behind again.
- Memory Drops, continued:
- Part 1, continued: Continuing north, Mikoto faces suspicion and trouble wherever they go, reinforcing her belief that the world must end for them to live peacefully. Reflecting on her childhood, Mikoto recalls her strained family dynamics and the single Christmas when her mother made an effort to celebrate. The Rumor’s persona attempts to take over, urging Mikoto to use more magic to find the pen for Hanna. Though initially compliant, Mikoto begins to lose track of reality, confusing the persona with herself. As they approach Christmas, Mikoto becomes increasingly determined to find a suitable present for Hanna, resorting to creating numerous Familiar copies to search the town. Concerned about the rising number of unconscious individuals reported in the news, Mikoto worries about the impact of her actions but prioritizes Hanna’s happiness. While Hanna reflects on her memories and her life, a news report reveals another mysterious attack in town. Hanna worries about Sena's safety, as she'd gone outside and goes outside to look for her. One of Mikoto's familiars leads her inside a mall, where Mikoto, delirious and covered in dirt, has found a pen almost the same as the one she had been looking for. She also reveals that she'd written Hanna's name on her palm to not forget her. Hanna decides to stay by her side no matter what and helps her go outside the mall.
- Part 2: By this point, Nanaka has used Iroha's Mirrors to escape the Rumor of Endless Mirrors and started keeping track of the incidents of people being attacked. She assembles a team of magical girls from Kamihama to go with her and try to capture Mikoto and Hanna. Meanwhile, Iroha and other magical girls keep fighting in the Rumor of Endless Mirrors to drain Mikoto's energy. Nanaka continues her search for Hanna and Mikoto, believing they are in a particular town. The team strategizes on capturing them, knowing they're responsible for incidents in shopping malls. Mikoto and Hanna find themselves in a shopping mall before Christmas. Mikoto begins to forget important details, even who Hanna is, but regains clarity after Hanna reminds her. Hanna covers her eyes to stop her from seeing what she and her familiars have done and when they go outside, they're spotted by Nanaka. Hanna aggressively defends Mikoto and takes the blame for incidents in shopping malls. As they fight, Hanna uses her powers recklessly, consuming her identity and memories. As Mikoto and Hanna flee, they face relentless pursuit by the magical girls of Kamihama. At dawn, they reach a snowy landscape, their isolated world free from interference. There, they enjoy making snowmen and creating cherished memories with each other, although Mikoto struggles with memory loss. At afternoon, Hanna uses her suggestion magic to make Mikoto forget about her and to go to town and tell people that Hanna was the one to blame. While Hanna stays to confront the magical girls pursuing them, Mikoto comes back and reveals she broke the suggestion magic by reading Hanna's name on her arm. To turn the tide of the battle, Mikoto transplants Hanna's suggestion magic to herself and permits her Rumor to take over her body, using Hanna's magic to still keep control of her mind to reach a more powerful form. While Mikoto and Hanna fight, their powers burn through their memories, with Mikoto unable to keep the new form for long. While fighting Nanaka, Hanna starts gaining the memories of the original Hanna and she embraces her role as a villain, declaring her loyalty to Mikoto and vowing to fight for her. As Hanna and Mikoto prepare to leave together and vow to stay by each-other, they faint from exhaustion. When Mikoto wakes up, she struggles to recall what happened or who anyone is. While Nanaka keeps watch over Hanna and Mikoto, the other magical girls recuperate. Nanaka declares she intends to send the two of them to Kamihama to face justice, but Mikoto uses her suggestion magic on Nanaka while her and Hanna slowly walk away together. As they grow more tired and lose touch with reality, they fall to the ground from exhaustion, believing they'd spent the best Christmas and remembering things that never happened. As they die, they imagine a world filled with warmth and kindness, before their bodies break down and fade away. Some days afterwards, after finding out Nemu wiped their Rumors from her book, Nanaka visits the place where Hanna and Mikoto disappeared. Accompanied by Kako, Nanaka discovers two snowdrop flowers in the place where they faded. As they depart, Nanaka vows to remember them and cherish their memory even if others forget.
- Alina's Atelier ~Factor of Despair~:
- Part 1: Nemu and Touka discuss the instability of the Automatic Purification System, which has led to concerns about magical girls potentially becoming witches again. They deliberate on whether or not to inform others about this issue. Meanwhile, Alina reveals that she was tasked by Nemu and Touka to paint "portraits of magical girls as witches." By channeling magical girls' magic into her cubes and gathering curses, Alina creates paintings that reveal visions of their eventual witch forms. For Alina, the beauty lies in how magical girls confront and live with these revelations. She decides to turn this process into a business, offering portraits for free but requiring the participants to share their inner struggles.
- Ren: Ren recalls that despite once giving up on making the world kinder, Ren found renewed hope through friends like Rika and Emiri, who inspired her. However, seeing her potential witch form reminds her of lingering malice within herself. She resolves never to give in to despair, vowing to protect those she cares about and continue striving for a better world, even if it's difficult.
- Emiri: Emiri shares her regrets over impulsively becoming a magical girl out of admiration for an older neighbor, only to feel stagnant while others around her grow and change. She decides to redefine herself, aspiring to surpass her former idol and embrace personal growth.
- Hinano: Hinano examines her witch portrait and recognizes a deep-seated complex about her small stature. Whether through footwear, clothing, or makeup, she remains determined to expand her field of study.
- Shizuku: Shizuku contemplates her sense of emptiness and longing for belonging. Though losing loved ones brought pain, she chooses to cherish the memories they shared.
- Sasara: Sasara admits that her initial motivation for becoming a magical girl stemmed from wanting to emulate her father’s heroic work in rescue operations. She aims to inspire admiration through acts of kindness beyond mere heroics, hoping someday to accept gratitude without guilt.
- Natsuki: Natuski reflects on her abandonment of baseball due to societal restrictions preventing girls from playing on junior high teams, leading her to take up cheerleading instead. She expresses heartfelt thanks to Alina, recognizing the value of confronting one's hidden desires and moving forward with renewed purpose.
- Part 2: Nemu and Touka debate whether or not to inform Ui and Iroha about the malfunctioning Doppel Barrier, however, Ui and Iroha overhear them and offer support in dealing with the situation. Nemu suggests making the collection of impurities a natural law of the universe as a solution, but it would mean Ui and Iroha will cease to exist. Despite this, they reassure them not to worry and resolve to notify their families and other magical girls about the situation.
- Rena: Rena reveals that she wished to change into someone else but ultimately remained the same. However, meeting supportive friends like Momoko and Kaede helped her accept herself and strive for improvement. She plans to show gratitude through actions rather than words, embracing her unique qualities. Alina acknowledges her determination, noting that her efforts make her special.
- Momoko: Momoko discusses her struggle with femininity, which hindered her ability to pursue relationships. Despite loving girly things, she felt they didn't suit her image. She vows to remain steadfast until everyone grows up and credits her resilience to looking forward to a hopeful future.
- Kaede: Kaede shares her initial fear and hesitation after impulsively contracting and becoming a magical girl. Due to meeting Momoko and Rena, she commits to overcoming her fears, hoping to catch up with her friends and contribute meaningfully.
- Kako: Kako recounts losing her family's bookstore to arson and feeling powerless when witnessing the crime. She grew stronger with the help of fellow magical girls, and seeing her witch portrait reminds her to face challenges in her own way.
- Meiyui: Meiyui reveals her past involvement with the Blue Seas Family, and how her wish tarnished their reputation and indirectly caused misfortune for some members. Despite these consequences, Meiyui doesn't regret her choice and believes it prevented greater violence, as well as allowing her to meet her team.
- Nanaka: Nanaka reflects on her father’s final wish for her was to reclaim their family's school, which she pursued by contracting with Kyubey. Despite feeling trapped within the life of a magical girl, she reaffirms her resolve to continue fighting to restore her family’s legacy.
- Konomi: Konomi recounts contracting to save the owner of Blossom, however she soon realized that the shop would eventually close regardless of the illness due to the owner’s impending retirement. She realized she didn’t want to lose her happy present, not just protect the shop or its owner. Over time, Konomi found solace in using flowers to bring joy to others and even if Blossom were to close, this mission could continue elsewhere.
- Part 3: Alina continues her business of painting "portraits of despair" to capture the essence of magical girls as witches. She believes that the beauty she seeks lies in how they confront their fears after seeing these portraits. Today, more girls arrive for their portraits and Alina greets them, explaining there’s no monetary charge—only a willingness to share one's inner struggles is required. As Alina works, she notices it’s becoming harder to paint these portraits, sensing that time might be running out. Nemu and Touka visit her, concerned about her inability to create new witch portraits, but despite this, Alina insists on continuing her work to find meaning in her creations.
- Mifuyu: Mifuyu reflects on how she lived under strict rules, yearning for freedom but unsure how to achieve it. Mifuyu resolves to atone for her sins by guiding younger magical girls and to embody her vision of calmness.
- Touka: Touka shares her experiences growing up confined to hospital beds, and that despite receiving kindness from others, she resented not having what she wanted most. Her fascination with space became her only form of escape, and meeting Ui, Iroha, and Nemu taught her the value of giving back. Though regretful of her actions, Touka vows to protect peace across the universe and not dwell on past mistakes.
- Alina: Upon seeing her own witch portrait, Alina finds its appearance ridiculous and unlike herself. Nemu reveals that her Doppel had always been present and looked like that, but Alina never noticed. Laughing off her frustration, Alina admits this aligns with her eccentric nature. She confesses she sought solitude to freely express her artistic vision without interference. Despite initial reluctance to be understood, Alina remains committed to creating art that satisfies her aesthetic ideals and pursuing beauty in her unique way.
- Nemu: Nemu contemplates her journey through life, recalling her childhood spent hospitalized while dreaming up stories. Inspired by connection with her friends, she wished for extended time together despite knowing his lifespan was limited. She plans to assist other magical girls wholeheartedly and ease Ui and Iroha's burdens.
- Manaka: Manaka discusses her family's historic Western-style restaurant, Wallnuts, which fell into decline despite maintaining quality cuisine. She rediscovers her passion for cooking thanks to friends like Sana and Tsumugi and dedicates to surpassing her father’s legacy while exploring new culinary horizons.
- Tsumugi: Tsumugi expresses her love for food, especially Manaka's exceptional cooking. After realizing Manaka’s impermanence, she began documenting her friend’s dedication to cooking, hoping it might inspire future generations or preserve her legacy.
- Epilogue: Alina notices she's no longer able to create her series of witch portraits and she attributes it to the stabilization of the Automatic Purification System, which eliminates impurities entirely. While lamenting this change, Alina learns from Touka and Nemu about them continuing to collect and record magical girls' stories in the Magia Record. After they say goodbye to her, she vows to one day reach and become part of the Magia Record herself.
- Yu's MSS:
- Part 1 - The More We Talk: Nagisa reflects on the paradox of freedom after separating from the "Law of Cycles," finding it both liberating and overwhelming. While she contemplates, Yu, in her magical girl form, appears and Nagisa initially mistakes her for a witch. Nagisa is intrigued by her odd nature and decides to accompany her and learn more about her.
- Part 2 - The More We Cross: As Nagisa continues observing and talking to Yu, she questions whether Yu might be used by someone named Shi to kill people on a list. Yu reveals to her that her simplistic view of good and evil stems from her wish to become a magical girl, though she cannot recall what that wish was. Nagisa senses something unnatural in Yu's emotional state, realizing that her magic lacks negative emotions and seems disconnected from the future. This leads Nagisa to conclude that Yu might be a “Frayed End,” a malignant factor that will lead to a disastrous future.
- Part 3 - The More We Erode: Nagisa resolves to eliminate Yu, believing it to be her destiny, but hesitates when faced with the reality of killing someone who shows no hostility or malice. During an attempt to catch Yu off guard, Nagisa finds herself transported back to a memory involving her mother in a hospital setting. Afterwards, she finds herself in a black void, where the ghost of Kei urges her to kill Yu, saying that her story has already ended. Nagisa rejects her order and asserts her decision to move forward and reclaim her future. Nagisa breaks out of the void and finds that Yu has gone missing.
- Last Bird's Hope:
- Part 1: Grieving Iroha's absence and exhausted, Kuroe continues fighting witches, using grief seeds to sustain herself, though her soul gem darkens rapidly. She hears about rising crimes in Takarazaki City, and when she goes to investigate, she encounters a fleeing man and pursues him into a witch’s labyrinth. She nearly dies in combat until Nagisa Momoe intervenes, warning Kuroe to leave. The two clash over Kuroe’s determination to continue, with Nagisa referencing the Law of Cycles and her mission to fix "distortions." Kuroe later meets Yu, a cheerful but erratic girl, who is searching for a "bad person." Kuroe offers to help, but Yu leaves abruptly. Kuroe senses Nagisa’s Doppel and rushes to aid her. After subduing it, Nagisa reveals Yu’s connection to anomalies. The fleeing man, now hurt, is taken by Charlotte witches. They chase after him, but the witches overwhelm them until Kuro, a magical girl Kuroe once saved, arrives to help. Yu then appears and effortlessly defeats the witches. She confronts Nagisa about cleaning up the bodies of those she killed, and Nagisa attacks her, collapsing from exhaustion. The man, John, pleads for help, explaining Yu murdered his associates, but Yu insists on killing him, claiming it’s her duty to eliminate "evil." Kuroe and Kuro argue for redemption, but Yu kills John. Kuroe tries to intervene, but Yu’s magic warps their perception, causing Kuro to attack mindlessly. Kuroe collapses as her soul gem nears corruption, and Yu explains she kills criminals to stop them from haunting a certain person’s dreams. Kuroe hears a voice, Kei's spirit, urging her to kill Yu to prevent her from losing herself. Kuroe sees visions of Yu’s obsession with filling a void and dreams of Kei pleading for Yu’s death. Awakening conflicted, Kuroe is torn between saving Yu and stopping her rampage but faints before deciding.
- Part 2: In Kuroe's dream, Kuroe fears a future without Iroha, but Kei reveals she and Yu attempted suicide together, with only Yu surviving. Kei pleads with Kuroe to kill Yu before her memories erode entirely. Kuroe awakens in an abandoned building with Yu and a girl named Shi, who explains her role in directing Yu to eliminate "bad people" based on her nightmares. Shi defends their actions as necessary to alleviate collective pain, recounting her past of being orphaned and exploited due to her power of sensing people's pain. Yu massacred the facility’s staff to free Shi, and they developed rules to target only "bad people" from Shi’s dreams. Nagisa and Kuro arrive, accusing Yu of destabilizing the universe. Nagisa reveals Yu’s true identity as Yusa, a girl who survived a suicide pact, and urges her to reclaim her memories. Shi insists Yu is no longer Yusa, and a crime syndicate arrives seeking revenge against Yu. She kills them all, dismissing their arguments, and Nagisa tries to convince her to move forward, but Yu’s magic harms Nagisa’s mental state, causing her to attack and accidentally hit Kuroe. Kuroe’s Doppel emerges, and inside her Doppel’s labyrinth, Kuro encourages Kuroe to see past failures as growth, but her Doppel berates her. Shi, separated from Yu, meets Kyubey and contracts as a magical girl, wishing to understand others’ hope and happiness as well as their pain. She synchronizes with Kyubey, learning her mother’s dying wish was for her to "understand others’ pain." Shi resolves to atone for manipulating Yu, and when Yu finds her, she synchronizes with her, discovering Yu’s heart is utterly empty. Devastated, Shi kills Yu by destroying her soul gem on the inside of her stomach, freeing her from being a tool. Shi resolves to become others’ hope, just as Yu was for her. Nagisa confronts Shi over Yu’s death, but Shi uses her magic to sync with Nagisa, exposing her origins as an emissary from another universe, as well as sharing her entire memories with her. Shi vows to become a "voice for the voiceless," seeking redemption by avenging others’ suffering. She takes Yu’s body and escapes with her Doppel as Nagisa yells that she'll tell the authorities about her. Kuroe, trapped in her Doppel’s labyrinth, is tormented by her Doppel until Iroha appears from the Magia Record, taking over Kuro to manifest and urging Kuroe to embrace her identity. With Kuro’s help, Kuroe breaks free and defeats her Doppel, now on the form of the complete witch, Ichizo. Iroha tells Kuroe to cherish her memories and remain kind before disappearing. Kuroe wakes at dawn, thanking Kuro for saving her and resolving to live authentically, even as a "failed magical girl." They find no bodies, suspecting Yu tossed them into a labyrinth. Nagisa arrives, lying that Shi and Yu escaped, and claims Shi used her wish for the power to rehabilitate criminals. Nagisa promises to monitor them, and Kuroe decides to live for herself, honoring Iroha’s memory without being chained to it. At the station, Kuroe reminisces about Iroha with Kuro, vowing to cherish the impact of memories and live true to herself. Afterwards, rumors persist of a shadowy figure, the Nighthawk.
- Shi's MSS:
- Episode 1: Shi has a dream of interrupting a shady transaction in an alley as a magical girl. Shi transforms and fights the criminals, but the young man Shi confronts starts speaking in riddles about evil, questioning what it means and who defines it. Shi reflects on her purpose and realizes that tormenting others is evil. Waking from the dream, Shi realizes she isn't actually a magical girl but has been dreaming about it. She debates whether becoming one could change her life, especially after encountering Kyubey, who offered a contract to become a magical girl. Shi searches for Kyubey, contemplating if making a contract will bring change to her painful existence.
- Episode 2: In a dark building, Yu tells Shi she's been killing the bad people from Shi’s dreams. Shi shares that for the first time, no one suffered in her dream and that this method worked. Shi reveals her nightmares stem from an ability granted by her mother's wish when she became a magical girl. This power lets her experience others' pain, which she tried to erase through a contract but couldn’t due to hesitation. Yu questions why Shi hasn’t wished away her nightmares, but Shi admits her fears about losing her empathy if she erases her ability. Yu insists Shi is unique because of her dreams, capable of understanding victims better than judges. Shi struggles with equating personal convenience with justice and wonders if she's merely making excuses. Shi has a dream of Yu encouraging her to wake up and embrace her role as a magical girl. Shi transforms, though unsure of her wish or powers.
- Episode 3: In her dream, Shi decides her mission is to vanquish evil, believing her nightmares were caused by villains. With Yu’s support, she attacks suspected wrongdoers in an alley, easily defeating them. During the fight, Shi faces confusion as Yu suddenly claims Shi's parents were killed by an evil organization and suggests the man they're fighting is Shi’s real father. This leads to more absurd dialogue about story settings and target audiences until Shi's dream shifts to her waking up inside the dream. She reflects on how becoming a magical girl might preserve her ideal everyday life, only to realize she already transformed. Searching for Kyubey, Shi questions her identity and transformations. Meeting Yu again, she loses clarity on reality and her memories. Yu pushes Shi to look inward, suggesting she isn't truly herself anymore. The layout changes to a train where Shi is with Kei's ghost. Kei confronts Shi and tells her that she can have Yu's body, as Kei could finally take Yu herself. In reality, Shi takes Yu's body to get it stuffed from one of Yu's contacts, an old woman taxidermist to whom Yu sold the organs of the people she'd killed. Shi brings her the corpses of new people Shi has killed and the two reminisce about Yu. Later, Shi takes Yu's body near the sea and reveals to her that she will become the new Sleepwalking Ghost. Shi says that Yu isn't too different from what she was previously, as she was empty the whole time on the inside too.
- The Heart, Now and Forever:
- Episode 1: Yachiyo prepares breakfast while managing the antics of Felicia, Tsuruno, and Sana. Despite moments of chaos, Yachiyo ensures everyone is ready for their day, promising souvenirs if they all return home that night.
- Episode 2: On her way to school, Felicia encounters a girl troubled by a recent fight with her friend. Encouraging her to apologize, Felicia reflects on her promise to Iroha and Ui to perform one good deed daily.
- Episode 3: Sana finds joy in sharing lunch with classmates who unknowingly interact with her. She resolves to express gratitude and continue moving forward for Iroha and Ui.
- Episode 4: Tsuruno balances her busy schedule at Banbanzai with personal commitments. With encouragement from her father, she renews her promise to Iroha and Ui to unwind and not overwork herself.
- Episode 5: At Mikazuki Villa, the group enjoys dinner together. Yachiyo reveals she visited Iroha and Ui's parents, fulfilling a promise to deliver items entrusted to her.
- Episode 6: Yachiyo visits Nemu's mother, delivering a stuffed polar bear cherished by Nemu.
- Episode 7: Yachiyo meets Touka's father, handing over Touka's smartphone containing a heartfelt video message for him.
- Episode 8: In Takarazaki City, Yachiyo delivers handmade gifts from Iroha and Ui to their parents—a family portrait and lights. They find comfort in these mementos, appreciating their daughters' sacrifices and legacies.
- Episode 9: Having fulfilled her promises, Yachiyo fears losing her connection to Iroha and Ui. Encouraged by Tsuruno, she sets a new mission to spread hope among magical girls.
- Episode 10: Yachiyo, Tsuruno, Felicia and Sana swiftly defeat a witch. As more magical girls around them hunt witches, Yachiyo acknowledges the global network of magical girls united by Iroha, Ui, Touka, and Nemu’s hope, vowing to fight until no witches remain.
- Epilogue - Puella Magi Diarium:
- Sae: Gets accepted into university via recommendation, aiming to become a lawyer. Still hiding her true nature, she lives happily with her family.
- Maria: She accepts her beloved's proposal and gets engaged.
- Meguru: Starts a personal radio show which allows her to enter into a highly selective university.
- Moka: While remaining defenseless, she is able to spend her time in peace thanks to the Moka-chan Circle.
- Rui: While her Final Testament analysis website leads to MacQueen inviting her to join his circle, she declined and continued to be a fan.
- Kush: Achieved top marks at school and writes children's books.
- Yuuna: She is helping out the family business and is already standing out in Kamihama's political and business circles.
- Yukika: She plays gambling games, but exerts self-control.
- Hotori: Acquired the role of female Red Ranger, a rarity in a Sentai series.
- Rion: She acquired a Sentai villain role alongside Hotori.
- Mikura: She has calculated the location of Kamihama's lost bandit fortress, and is even getting research invitations from universities.
- Temari: She writes book reviews and has gained more opportunities to converse with authors.
- Seira: Took on debt to complete a tokusatsu movie. After it became a hot topic, she paid back the money and plans to launch a studio.
- Hotaru: Entered university and plans to gain enough passive income by the time she graduates to live without working.
- Akari: Cooks and makes gift for Haruto but he still sees her as a little sister.
- Ashley: Continues to spread kawaii culture through vlogs in her university's International Cultural Exchange Association.
- Riko: She is still helping at Chiaki-ya, and dreams of opening a town creche and after-school childcare center for kids with busy parents.
- Masara: After graduating, she plans to study overseas in search of stimulation, but she feels a new waver of emotion from imagining parting ways with her friends.
- Kokoro: She is coming to understand her parents' feelings that led them to divorce, but her family's relationship is improving.
- Aimi: She successfully had a date with Hayato, but she still has a long way to go before confessing her love.
- Natsuki: She has started activities to promote girls' baseball and aims for further developments in the field.
- Kanoko: Became famous after the mushrooms she incorporated into clothes she made were established to be a new species.
- Konomi: Inherited Blossom and holds flower arrangement classes regularly.
- Tsumugi: She runs a food review corner in a local Kamihama magazine.
- Manaka: Walnuts was featured in a certain famous guidebook, so she and her father start attending English lessons to deal with the international customers flooding in.
- Ria: Plans to start full-fledged work as a model after she graduates, and wants to express her own identity.
- Mayu: Enters an art university aiming to become a conservator-restorer. Ria keeps her safe from trouble.
- Sayuki: Intends to continue her studies into university, so she has put an offer to make an international debut on hold.
- Hinano: She continues her kids' chemistry experiment classes while attending university. She has grown 3 millimeters taller than before, which she reported to Ryo and Ikumi's graves.
- Emiri: Word of her Trouble Consultation Office has spread, so she was interviewed by the media and is trending on social media.
- Ren: Founds an organization with Rika to support children with having hard lives.
- Rika: She holds lectures about diversity and lets kids come to her for advice.
- Konoha: Went to university with her tuition waived due to her excellent grades.
- Hazuki: At high school, she was encouraged to become student council president.
- Ayame: She grows rapidly and pats Konoha's head after getting taller than her. She trains daily to surpass Hazuki as well.
- Nanaka: While honoring tradition and protecting Kashin-ryuu, she has also succeeded as a young investor.
- Meiyui: Established the Blue Seas Group as a company and has also become a famous pro mahjong player.
- Akira: Works as an assistant instructor at a dojo and has also set up a troubleshooting office with cute interior design.
- Kako: Is helping out the Natsume Bookstore while aiming to become a librarian.
- Asuka: She has fully initiated into Ryuushin-ryuu after training. However, her carelessness has not improved, so the initiation is on hold.
- Sasara: Becomes a Rescue Squad member without leaving her father's home.
- Shizuku: Revised the customer service at her family's business, which lead to more customers coming there just to see her.
- Ayaka: She continues as a solo comedian after getting support from Needle Roller.
- Leila: Holds a regular sweet-making experience in order to broaden the circle of the apartment kids.
- Seika: Joined a theatre troupe and aims to become an actress who can perform in a hot-blooded sports story.
- Mito: Became one of the mediators connecting the east and west of Kamihama.
- Himika: Earned a reward from helping the CEO of a certain food manufacturer. While she intends to persist in honorable poverty, the CEO intends to hire her someday.
- Livia: She travels the land for the sake of the universe, and intends to open a food truck for when she is low on income.
- Sudachi: After returning to her hometown and facing her past, she regained the ability to speak, even talking to Livia and Mikage over the phone.
- Yozuru: Plans to enter the childcare business and be kind to children.
- Lavi: Manages Earth's Cradle with her mother, while attending a Yukuni university. She sought teaching from a scholar with connections to Tasuke.
- Nayuta: Attends a university her father does not teach at, in order to research magical girls in her own way.
- Mikage: Became the second-generation shopkeeper at Ashita-ya.
- Himena: Started a nail salon, and plans to use the power she gains in the business world to make people acknowledge magical girl supremacy and her relationship with Hiko-kun.
- Alexandra: She reunites with the teacher she had feelings for while performing at a certain shop.
- Shigure: Won a tournament with her homemade robot.
- Hagumu: Makes cosplay outfits and has become very popular through it.
- San: While studying for her civil service exams, she finds historical documents about the Fire Festival. There are signs that the Fire Festival may resume.
- Muyuri: Won a national inline skating tournament without getting nervous.
- Mitsune: Thanks to the power of the Rumors, she recovered and supports Kagome with her experience with social media.
- Shizuka: Intends to go to fashion school while learning the Tokime Isshin-ryuu from her mother.
- Chiharu: She ended up writing columns for a magazine and is becoming a mystery drama critic.
- Sunao: Wants to create a caregiver facility with her skills.
- Asahi: Lives in the mountains, away from other people, and has opened a wild game restaurant near the Tokime village which only operates on days when she has secured ingredients.
- Chika: Has opened a shelter while continuing to work as a nature guide.
- Ryoko: Is making a pilgrimage around the country to mourn for magical girls in various locations. Many curious people come up to talk to her.
- Yuna: Disbands Promised Blood and intends to become a parliamentary secretary in order to prevent the existence of magical girls from being misused.
- Juri: Became a professional boxer after graduating, and after she couldn't follow the rules when she got heated up, she switched to being a trainer.
- Ao: Became a famous DoTuber overnight through her gaming streams. After backlash for a verbal slip, she regains her popularity after joining Ranka's pro gamer team.
- Hikaru: She is studying hard to get into university so she can help Yuna.
- Ranka: She stands out as a popular pro gamer.
- Urara: She joins a circus troupe travelling the nation, and keeps asking Kurara to co-star with her again, but has already been declined many times.
- Alina: Has stopped making art based on destruction and begun making art based on the radiance of life resisting suffering. She intends to join Touka and Nemu as part of the Magia Record someday.
- Karin: Spends every day drawing so that she can chase after Alina as an assistant, still consuming new volumes of Magical Kirin.
- Kanagi: Received an award for her efforts in creating a future without discrimination between east and west. She has reported the latest situation to Ryo and Ikumi's graves.
- Mitama: She resumed her Coordinator business, and Momoko has become her chaperon.
- Tsukuyo: After graduating, she goes to live with Tsukasa.
- Tsukasa: After going to live with Tsukuyo, the workers at the bamboo workshop gave her father a push, and he is now shifting the Akatsuki family.
- Mifuyu: She enters the university pharmaceutical department and is still studying to escape from her family.
- Momoko: She works with Mitama and became the Coordinator's chaperon.
- Kaede: Borrowed some farmland from the city and grew vegetables, which were a big hit.
- Rena: Her personality mellows out slightly, which leads to her getting more friends at school. She still talks to, and plays with Ranka.
- Yachiyo: Her non-modeling work increases and she continues to wait for Iroha's return while making Mikazuki Villa a place for magical girls to relax.
- Tsuruno: She has started to inherit her father's flavor and has heard that her older sister will return and help out again.
- Felicia: Became the drawcard for Banbanzai.
- Sana: Receives a publishing offer for her picture books. As she's invisible, she gets support from others around her as she begins her writing career.
- Iroha/Ui: They continue to gather and file records and impurities in the Magia Record where they manage them so that someday they can be conveyed to people.
- Touka/Nemu: While compiling the gathered records of magical girls, they keep searching for a way to save magical girls through Rumors.
- Sakurako: The Rumor remains in Kamihama, but Sakurako herself stays with Iroha and the others to assist them.
- Kagome: Plans to publish her notes and dreams of interviewing magical girls around the world.
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