The following is an archive of event summaries which lack sufficient context for a dedicated, comprehensive placement in known timelines. It is possible all these events are separate timelines in and of themselves, or that they're a part of other, already established timelines. Also included are the "possibilities" described in the Nightmare Stories from the Memory Windows in Exedra, as whether they happened is similarly unclear.
Whether some of the following like the Farewell Story may have occurred between Scene 0 and the Final Timeline, others such as Summer Magical Girl Training Camp are almost certainly not canon to them. Cases such as the latter are regarded as alternate universes altogether, where the circumstances of the characters are entirely different from the main continuity. In this case, the term canon refers to the continuity of the original anime, and non-canon often refers to a different version of Homura causing and experiencing them.
The following is a summary of the major events and timelines depicted in Oriko Magica and its characters, including the backstories of the relevant characters and the different continuities explored across its spin-offs.
The Recent Past
Lina Hitomi's fraternal twin brother Mana is killed by a car while the two were on their way from school. As their parents had broken up before the two's birth, and that Lina had more of a resemblance to their father, their mother blames Lina under the false pretense that Mana had been protecting her. Their mother would grieve Mana's loss for many years and keep blaming her despite Lina's attempts to emulate him.[1]
Oriko Mikuni's mother, Yurako dies in a car accident and Oriko attends her funeral, where people gossip about her not crying. Oriko resolves to remain strong for her father, but this causes him to feel inadequate and focus instead on his political career.[2]
Erika Mamiya, Kirika Kure's childhood friend, shoplifts from a mall, flees and leaves Kirika, who was innocent, to be blamed by the cops instead.[3]
Around the same time, six girls in Kazamino become Magical Girls:
Kyubey approaches Lina, who makes a wish to erase Mana from her mother's memories.[1]
Mio Suzuna and Futaba get into an accident during a family trip, which has Futaba get a scar on her face, and leaves Mio comatose. A few months later, Futaba makes a contract with Kyubey to wake Mio up. Later Mio also makes a contract to erase Futaba's scar from the accident, giving her the power to eliminate sound and presence to stealthily blend in with her surroundings.[1]
Miyako Saki is approached by Kyubey to become a Magical Girl. Seeing as she liked dolls and Magical Girls herself, she struggles to come up with a wish until she settles on having her short hair to become long and straight like a typical Magical Girl's. She gains the power to manipulate inanimate objects, like the dolls she fights with.[1]
Mai Akane is a member of the kendo club at her school, and she is really close to her grandfather. As he has a terminal illness, Mai makes a contract with Kyubey to have her grandfather see her match despite his illness. The resulting power is the ability to extend range, which she utilizes by having the reach of her katana be larger than its actual length.[1]
Hating everyone who could be better than her, Sasa Yuuki makes a contract with Kyubey for those who are better than her to follow her every command. With the resulting magic of mind control, Sasa starts controlling Witches in Kazamino and feeding humans to them to farm Grief Seeds.[1]
One day, Oriko decides to investigate a rumored ghost haunting the school during festival preparations after the overwhelmed student council fails to act. She interviews students and collects testimonies of a pale apparition on video, a crying voice behind the gymnasium, a mysteriously tidied stage, and footsteps in an empty gymnasium. While investigating near the gymnasium, she encounters Komaki, who she assumed hated her, who is also looking into the ghost to stop the rumors from interfering with the festival preparations.[5]
The two team up and visit the hallway where the apparition was seen, and later they pass a friend of Komaki's who praises Komaki's acting, noting her performance has grown from shouting to sounding like real crying. At the yard where the crying voice was heard, Oriko notices Komaki acting suspiciously, and at the gymnasium they find sheet music left out by the choir, which Komaki insists on tidying while complaining about the choir's lack of morals. When Komaki tries to end the investigation, Oriko announces she has uncovered the mystery: the ghost is Komaki herself. The pale apparition was Komaki running to the school store in her white dress, the crying voice was Komaki rehearsing her lines alone in the yard, the footsteps were Komaki running away to avoid being seen practicing, and the tidied stage was Komaki cleaning up after other clubs. Komaki admits everything and begs Oriko not to tell her classmates, but Oriko laughs, finding it funny that the rumors were about a kind, hard working ghost. Komaki says she likes Oriko better this way, as she normally seems stuck up.[5]
Kirika runs a life where her days are dull and empty, filled with superficial conversations and fake friendships. One day, while picking up money she had dropped, Oriko is the only one to help her. Kirika wants to ask if they can be friends, but the girl's companion warns against associating with students from other schools, thus Kirika believes she is not good enough for that kind girl.[6]
Kyubey offers to grant any wish in exchange for making her a Magical Girl. Unsure what she truly wants, she initially considers wishing to become a different person. But she realizes that is not her real desire.
She makes her wish to change, as to be worthy of Oriko, but as a result forgets why she made the wish to begin with. Her personality changes and she becomes more cheerful and able to tolerate shallow conversations, yet she remains bored and directionless. Kyubey tells her that forgetting might have been what she needed, or perhaps a side effect of the wish.
Afterwards, while hunting Witches, Kirika begins provoking and attacking other Magical Girls for amusement.
At some point, Oriko's father Hisaomi Mikuni commits suicide after he is set up by Kenzaburo Yaegashi, with everyone believing he was embezzling funds from the government of Mitakihara City and Oriko fiding his body hanging in his study.[7]
Oriko's family's former image crumbles, and she loses her sense of purpose and will to live. She isolates herself in her room, also forgotten by her family.[7]
Sasa's actions prompt the other girls in Kazamino to form a group together, which is lead by Lina, and the last one to join being Miyako. The other girls fight Sasa and her Witches, and after they have her surrounded, she cries and pleads for sympathy as a weak Magical Girl. Mio is doubtful, but Futaba approaches her and offers friendship. Sasa then takes her hostage and runs away with her. Once they're far enough, Sasa takes her Soul Gem and breaks it, unknwingly killing her and leaving her body on the street. While Sasa decides to flee to Mitakihara until the situation calms down in Kazamino, Lina's group decides to pursue her for revenge and soon deduce she must've gone to Mitakihara.[1]
A timeline that shows Oriko, Kirika and Yuma's experiences without the involvement of Homura. Due to her absence, it is possible this is what happens to the group in the first timeline, or in every timeline prior to the one where Oriko sees Gretchen in her visions. For the sake of convenience, the details of this timeline are listed here.[8] It is depicted in:
Oriko makes a contract with Kyubey to know the reason why she's alive and receives the power to see the future, foreseeing the arrival of Walpurgisnacht.
The two meet properly and form a partnership together.
After defeating a Witch, Kirika sees Erika observing her.
Erika arrives in town with her stepdad following her parents’ divorce. Kirika and Erika accidentally run into each other, but Kirika panics, calls Erika a traitor, and runs away. Erika then wanders into a Witch's Barrier, and Kirika senses the Witch's signature. Kirika defeats the Witch, saves and forgives Erika for what she did in the past.
Kirika reads a letter from Erika, who’s doing well with her parents. Over tea, Oriko teases Kirika about her feelings and forcing her to admit that no one means more to her than Oriko.
Yuma's mother yells at a concerned neighbor and threatens Yuma, who is in bed covered in bruises. Kirika rushes back with a Grief Seed, collapses, and gives it to Oriko. Oriko predicts Walpurgisnacht's arrival in two weeks, and they team up to defeat it. Before Oriko can get more food, a rock with a threatening note smashes through the window. Late at night, Oriko sits in the park, haunted by her father's suicide. She meets Yuma, who was thrown out by her mother. Oriko cheers her up with tea and advice and then has a premonition of Yuma's death, with her mother as the prime suspect.
Sasa Yuuki surveys the city and declares she will take over by defeating the rookie Magical Girls.
Kirika fights Sasa outside an apartment complex when Sasa summons a Witch to help her. Oriko studies during lunch but is taunted by Komaki and her friends. Oriko leaves, warning Komaki about her risky nighttime activities. Outside, Sasa invites Oriko to eat lunch. Oriko worries about Kirika, who hasn’t sent her usual lunchtime texts, but Sasa reassures her.
At home, Yuma’s mother kicks her into a dresser, breaking a vase on her head. Meanwhile, Oriko fails to reach Kirika by phone and sees a vision of Yuma injured. She rushes out and finds her hurt in the park. Yuma refuses medical help and Oriko leaves Yuma with Sasa to instead search for Kirika. Sasa suddenly attacks Oriko but is knocked away by Kirika. Sasa reveals her brainwashing magic and the two fight her and her Witches. Sasa panics and tries to use Yuma as a shield, but Oriko tells her about Magical Girls becoming Witches. Sasa destroys her own Soul Gem, refusing to become a Witch, and dies. Kyubey appears and offers Yuma a contract, but Oriko stops him and comforts Yuma.
While walking through town, they overhear Yuma happily speaking with her grandparents, now away from her abusive mother and with Oriko's prediction of Yuma's death averted.
Oriko bakes a sponge cake for Kirika, Erika goes to visit her grandmother, and Yuma has a picnic with her grandparents when the radio announces a supercell warning and evacuation for Mitakihara. Yuma hopes Oriko wins her battle and Oriko asks Kirika if she is afraid before facing Walpurgisnacht. Kirika says she isn’t, as her wish has already come true. They head off together to fight, but the details of what happens afterwards are unknown.
One of the many timelines Homura may have created. Kriemhild Gretchen's potential for destruction has reached a point where it changes Oriko's destiny.[9][10] It is depicted in:
The Magia Exedra Event, Next Act: In Search of an Ordinary Life
At an unknown point in time, after her father committed suicide, Oriko Mikuni makes a contract with Kyubey, to know the reason why she's alive and gets the power to see the future. She tests her power for the first time and sees a vision of Mitakihara being destroyed by Kriemhild Gretchen. She distracts Kyubey by telling him of Yuma Chitose's potential to become a Magical Girl and oversells her power.
Oriko is attacked by a Witch and Komaki Asako saves her, revealing she is also a Magical Girl. Oriko pretends not to be a Magical Girl and after Komaki and Kyubey leave, she is attacked by Kirika, who reveals she doesn't remember what her wish was. Oriko manages to ambush Kirika and knock her down. Oriko introduces herself and offers to share the truth about Magical Girls if Kirika becomes her ally.
In Kazamino, Yuma and her parents are caught in a Witch's Barrier and Kyoko manages to rescue her. Yuma becomes attached to Kyoko and, when Kyubey approaches Yuma for a contract, Kyoko stops him and takes Yuma under her wing. The two go to a hotel to spend the night.
Oriko orders Kirika to attack Magical Girls and gather Grief Seeds for her. Komaki's friend Akira meets Koito, Komaki's younger sister, who suspects Komaki is sneaking out for late-night parties. Akira is doubtful but decides to investigate.
Sasa Yuuki has made a contract to be able to brainwash others and controls the Witches of Kazamino to cause many deaths. Lina Hitomi's team has lost their friend, Futaba, while chasing Sasa.
Komaki defeats a Witch and then encounters Kirika, who challenges her. Akira tracks Komaki using a phone app and finds her fighting Kirika as a Magical Girl instead of partying. During the fight, Akira panics and accidentally calls Koito while trying to reach the police. As Kirika moves to kill Komaki, Akira rushes in and is fatally struck, dying in Komaki’s arms. Kirika realizes she has accidentally killed a bystander and then accidentally kills Komaki too. As she's dying, Kyubey visits her and Komaki warns him of a Magical Girl dressed in black.
Kyubey tells Oriko about a Magical Girl and a normal girl who were murdered. Oriko realizes Kirika is responsible and forgives her. From that day, Kirika changes completely, no longer hesitating to kill Magical Girls for Oriko. Oriko also reveals to Kirika her goal to save the world by eliminating Madoka, though a powerful guardian protects her. Kirika decides to dedicate herself to removing every obstacle.[6]
Elsewhere, Sasa Yuuki arrives in Mitakihara, amused by rumors of a Magical Girl murdering others, and hopes to tame her to clean up the town.
At a later point, Oriko finds one of her old notebooks detailing how she found the "ghost" in her old school was actually Komaki. She reflects that ever since she forgave Kirika for accidentally killing Komaki, Kirika has become broken. Kirika retrieves something she forgot and leaves, and Oriko concludes that she cannot stop because saving the world is what gives her life meaning now.[5]
Lina Hitomi's team fight Sasa, who pretends to surrender and then escapes.
Oriko attends Komaki and Akira's memorial with Miyuki. Afterward, Oriko meets Kirika and tells her to focus on the future. This causes Kirika to remember her wish and Oriko gets a vision.
Sasa fights Mio, but she is killed by Kirika and Sasa realizes Kirika is the rumored Magical Girl murderer and tries to escape. Oriko arrives and tells Sasa to listen. Lina's group finds Mio's corpse and vows to stop Sasa to prevent more sacrifices. Sasa, meanwhile, lies to Oriko and Kirika about her past, claiming Lina's group unfairly attacked her. Lina, Mai, and Miyako note police activity over Komaki and Akira’s murders, and Lina suspects someone in Mitakihara is as dangerous as Sasa.
Sasa uses her Witches to track Lina’s group with Kirika’s reluctant help. Oriko has a vision of the world’s end and identifies Homura Akemi as Madoka's protector.
Lina and her group meet Kyubey, who warns them to be careful in Mitakihara and updates them about Kazamino being protected by another Magical Girl. Lina decides they need a new plan and they return to their room.
Sasa and Kirika track Lina's group and later, Kirika bursts into Lina’s room. From a distance, Sasa watches and Oriko reassures her that the surprise attack will reveal a weakness to exploit. Meanwhile, Madoka becomes lost in the same Labyrinth as them.
Sasa joins Kirika with a Witch under her control. As they fight, Oriko tries to talk to Miyako and reveals her wish to save the world. Lina defeats Sasa and Mai arrives to finish her off, but Oriko stops her. Miyako questions Lina's actions and accuses Lina of causing harm and indirectly causing Futaba's death. This causes Lina to transform into a Witch.
Miyako is decapitated by Lina, the girls defeat the Witch and Kirika kills Mai. Oriko and Kirika leave as Sasa rants. Madoka appears behind her and Sasa sends her Witch after her. Madoka then faints, but Homura uses a bomb to kill them and saves Madoka.
Oriko and Kirika go to Kazamino and indirectly help Yuma steal a pocky. After Kyoko defeats a Witch, Yuma gives it to her as a gift. As they head back, Kyubey follows them.
Oriko and Kirika find Sasa’s secret base and find her stash of Grief Seeds. Oriko is tormented by visions of Yuma being attacked by Cecil and quickly leaves. Kyoko and Yuma have a playful fight and fall asleep, over a pillow, unaware that the Witch from Oriko’s vision is near.
Kyoko wakes up sensing a Witch and goes to fight her. Yuma wakes up to find Oriko instead of Kyoko, who tells her Kyoko might be dead. Yuma panics and asks Oriko if she knows where Kyoko is, but Oriko challenges her. Yuma runs to the park to find Kyoko. Kirika finds Oriko and Yuma declares she’ll fight and change for herself for her. Oriko convinces Yuma to become a Magical Girl to save Kyoko. Yuma makes a contract and heals Kyoko. Oriko and Kirika leave and when Kyoko finds out Yuma became a Magical Girl, chastises her.
Day 15 - Tuesday, the 30th: Mami barely defeats Charlotte and senses another Magical Girl, who turns out to be dead. Kyubey tells Mami that there's a Magical Girl killer.
Kirika kills another Magical Girl in a Witch’s Barrier, glad that the girl won’t turn into a Witch. In a diner, Mami reads about unexplained deaths of junior high girls and is concerned about Magical Girl disappearances in Kazamino. Kyubey warns her that a Magical Girl may be targeting others, and Mami agrees to investigate. Yuma approaches Mami offering help for her headache, and Kyoko shows up, surprising them both.
Meanwhile, Kirika talks to Kyubey and denies knowing anything about the killings.
Oriko meets Koito and assures her that she isn’t at fault for Komaki's death. Koito apologizes for her feelings and thanks Oriko for her support.
Madoka talks to Sayaka about her strange dreams and unknown encounters with Witches. Mami approaches Homura, but Homura responds coldly. Later, Homura fights Chika Masumi, who mistakes her for the Magical Girl killer and Homura uses her time manipulation to escape.
During this time, as the online harassment and media intrusion for Koito's family has worsened, a tabloid journalist corners Koito after school and aggressively presses on about the fabricated claims about Komaki and Akira, which causes Koito to panic and flee. Unbeknownst to her, Kirika, under Oriko's orders, helps her escape. However, the encounter triggers a breakdown at home where Koito cries out that those who spread lies and her sister's killer should suffer instead of her. It was in this state that Kyubey introduces himself to her, but she could not yet voice her wish.
Kirika finds an old notebook belonging to Oriko's father and after reading it, declares Hisaomi an enemy of Oriko.
Chika tells Kyubey about her encounter with Homura. He plans to recruit more girls, including Chika, Kirika, and Oriko. Kyoko is uninterested until she learns about Oriko, and decides to help to meet her. Kyubey asks Oriko for help in hunting the Magical Girl dressed in black. He reveals that he thinks it’s Homura Akemi.
While cleaning, Oriko finds an old notebook after Kirika returns from a hunt.
Kirika happily holds the bunny charm from Oriko, but drops it when a woman bumps into her. Mami notices and helps her find her charm. When Mami mentions a crush, Kirika gets angry, saying that what she feels for Oriko is only love. A Witch appears, and Mami tries to avoid harming Kirika. However, Kirika transforms into the Magical Girl clad in black, who'd been killing other Magical Girls, and attacks Mami. Kirika uses her magic to make the Labyrinth not fade away so she can kill Mami. Mami sets a trap using what she learned of Kirika’s slowdown magic. Mami manages to successfully harm and crack Kirika's Soul Gem, but Oriko, having seen a vision, intervenes and takes Kirika away.
Kyoko and Yuma meet Kyubey, frustrated by the absence of Mami and Oriko. Mami arrives and explains her battle with Kirika and Oriko. At Oriko’s house, Kirika confesses her true feelings and how she wanted to change herself for Oriko, and Kyubey granted her wish, turning her into the person Oriko knows. Oriko demands Kirika make up for her actions, while Kirika agrees. After tending to Kirika’s wounds, she reads the notebook and finds out about Yaegashi manipulating her father into taking the fall for political reasons.
Kyoko and Mami discuss their plans and Mami reveals that Homura is not the murderer, but rather Oriko and Kirika. Chika, late to the meeting, meets Oriko, who kills her with an orb after a brief conversation. Oriko goes to confront Yaegashi and is about to attack him, but he insists that her father's death was caused by her own actions. Later, Oriko returns home and breaks down mentally over the revelations. Kirika insists that she will help Oriko hold on to who she is and promises to help fulfill her wish, as Oriko’s wish has been granted through Kirika’s own.
Kyoko, Mami, and Yuma break into the Mikuni Estate to stop Oriko and Kirika. They cautiously explore and realize Oriko might be using some form of prediction-related power. They only find a bloodied nail as Oriko and Kirika aren't there and instead are playing video games at Kirika's house. Later, Oriko's confronted by a delusion of her younger self, but admits to her own selfishness. In her sleep, Kirika agrees and the illusion fades.
Oriko visits her uncle Kimihide, discusses her estate with him and confesses on hating him and his aunt. Afterwards, Oriko meets up with Kirika. Kyoko insists that Yuma promises her that if she says "run," Yuma will. Kyubey then arrives and informs them that Oriko and Kirika are near the school.
Kirika forms a Labyrinth around the school and traps everyone inside. Elsewhere, Koito receives a message about the chaos at school and recognizes Oriko in the picture sent to her. Madoka is surrounded by Familiars, but is saved by Homura, and Mami is captured by the Labyrinth and is saved by Kyoko and Yuma.
At the Barrier’s center, Homura confronts Oriko and Kirika. Oriko reveals she plans to kill Madoka to prevent her from becoming a Witch capable of destroying the world. Kyoko, Mami, and Yuma arrive, but Kyoko focuses on defeating Oriko. Kirika's magic is about to run out and can't slow her transformation into a Witch anymore, so she lets go and fully transforms into Latria.
Mami, Kyoko and Yuma battle Kirika while Homura battles Oriko. Sayaka and Hitomi fight Familiars in a Barrier, and they find Madoka. Mami and Kyoko are injured by Kirika and refuse to let Yuma heal them, preferring to die than turn into Witches. Yuma, determined to live, heals them regardless, manages to convince them to keep fighting, and together they defeat Kirika. Oriko attacks again, but Homura warns her she'll run out of magic. Kyubey appears, revealing Oriko’s plans and her failure. He has found Madoka.
Koito, searching for Oriko, meets Miyuki and Kimihide, who are also trying to find her. Madoka, Sayaka and Hitomi head towards where Madoka thinks Homura is. Oriko is killed by Homura, but as she dies, she hurls a piece of Kirika's Witch form at Kyubey, killing him. Homura, after speaking to Mami, Kyoko, and Yuma, finds that the projectile Oriko threw wasn't meant for Kyubey, but rather Madoka. Yuma explains that Madoka is already dead, so she can't heal her.
Koito makes a contract with Kyubey so she can find out the truth about everyone's deaths and gains the power to detect lies that people tell. When a photo of Oriko at the school crisis is sent to her, Koito's wish reveals that Oriko was behind the disappearances and involved in Komaki's death.
Afterwards, Koito approaches Mami and introduces herself as a Magical Girl.
Sometime later, Yuma plays a game at an arcade with Kyoko, and she notes that Yuma has changed a lot from since they first met. Later, when Yuma asks Kyoko if she is more grown up, Kyoko says maybe a little, noting that Yuma almost cried after losing the game.
Kyoko, Yuma, Mami and Koito gather for a strategy meeting against Walpurgisnacht, and as Koito is a newer Magical Girl, Yuma offers to teach her everything she knows.
Koito explains Oriko's objective to the others, explaining that she aimed to prevent a world-ending Witch from being born by erasing Madoka Kaname, who would become that Witch, before she made her contract. She explains Yuma was led to make a contract to draw Kyubey's attention away. Mami assigns roles for Walpurgisnacht, having herself and Kyoko take the lead, have Yuma focus on healing, and Koito taking the rear.
During a practice battle against a weaker Witch, Koito defeats it quickly and Yuma is upset she did not get a chance to show what she can do. Kyoko clumsily says it's better if Yuma doesn't have to do anything, which Yuma misinterprets as being unwanted, so the others decide to give Yuma a chance to use her magic in the next battle to restore her confidence.
The next day, Koito tells Yuma that Mami and Kyoko are fighting a powerful Witch and need her help, so Yuma rushes to the scene. She finds Kyoko injured and unable to move, so Mami instructs Yuma to heal Kyoko. After Yuma does so successfully, Kyoko thanks her, saying it's great having her around when things get rough and Yuma is overjoyed.
The group counterattacks, during which Koito is knocked down by the Witch, but Yuma heals her as well. Kyoko pats Yuma's head and lets her attempt a finishing blow. Yuma successfully defeats the Witch and celebrates, asking if she's all grown up now. Kyoko relents and says she made her point. When Mami asks Kyoko why she let Yuma attack, Kyoko replies that depending on the situation, Yuma might need to watch their backs, to which Mami agrees that it's good to know Yuma can join the attack if needed.
Exhausted, Yuma falls asleep murmuring that Kyoko can always count on her.
Some time later, in Koito's first encounter with an unknown Magical Girl, where Koito helps her against a Witch, her power has her discover that the girl is lying about wanting to team up, so Koito flees again.
Day 32 - Friday, the 16th: When Walpurgisnacht arrives, Mami, Kyoko, Yuma and Koito fight against it together and manage to succeed.
In what might be a sort of afterlife or mind-space, Kirika encounters Oriko, who can't walk due to the burden of her actions. Kirika offers to help her by carrying half of it, and the two walk off hand in hand, smiling.
After Walpurgisnacht's defeat, the temporary team of Mami, Kyoko, Yuma, and Koito disbands, with Kyoko and Yuma returning to Kazamino. Koito declines Mami's offer to partner, stating she wanted to work alone for a while. Koito is still unable to process Oriko's betrayal, and hasn't been able to trust anyone since discovering the truth.
Koito travels to Kazamino City to investigate Oriko's other victims, hoping it might help her move forward. She visits the site where Futaba's body was found and meets a local girl who knew Futaba and Mio. From this girl, Koito learns that Futaba and Mio had been close childhood friends and deduces what their contracts could have been from the story, including that they both died due to Sasa Yuuki. Koito shares memories of Komaki in exchange, admitting the house feels quiet without her. Koito also investigates Mai Akane's disappearance and encounters her parents distributing flyers. She observes Mai's father pleading for information, and Mai's kendo club friends speaking warmly of her devotion to her grandfather.
Following a lead, Koito visits Lina Hitomi's house and speaks with a neighbor who reveals Lina's difficult family situation. Koito learns that Lina's mother was unmarried and favored Lina's twin brother Mana, who resembled their absent father. Mana died in a traffic accident. Though Lina was nowhere near the car, their mother convinced herself Mana died protecting Lina and blamed her. After the accident, Lina tried desperately to earn her mother's affection by acting like a good kid. The neighbor notes that Lina's mother eventually forgot Mana entirely, as if his memory was wiped from her mind, which Koito deduces as the work of a Magical Girl contract.
Suddenly, Kyubey appears and offers to tell Koito about the Kazamino Magical Girls from his perspective, not knowing what they felt. He recounts each girl's wish:
Lina Hitomi: "My wish? To erase my mom's memories of my big brother forever."
Futaba: "I can wish for anything? Then erase the giant scar on Futaba's face. I don't want her to be burdened with it."
Miyako Saki: "I want long, straight hair! How's that sound? That'll make me look more like a heroine, right?"
Mai Akane: "I want my grandfather to see my final match," as he was critically ill before the tournament.
Sasa Yuuki: "I wish to force anyone better than me to obey me."
Kyubey explains that Sasa's actions were what drove the other Kazamino Magical Girls to form a team, and after Sasa mistakenly killed Futaba, they followed her to Mitakihara. In the end, Koito comes to the conclusion that Oriko was both a hero who saved the world and a villain who killed her sister. Both statements were true, and she did not need to choose between them, but she believes Oriko's comfort to her was genuine.
On her way home to Mitakihara, Koito encounters a Witch and is overwhelmed, her Soul Gem almost darkening completely. She is saved by the same Magical Girl she had fled from previously and the Witch is defeated. The girl apologizes for not being honest in her original request, admitting she had been afraid of scaring Koito off, and sincerely asks her to become partners. Koito declines, stating she was not ready to trust others yet, but the girl tells her that she will wait for the day Koito learns to trust again.
Koito resolves that someday she hopes to forgive Oriko and her contradictions with the hope that when that say comes, she will be able to go back to normal again.
What happens to these characters in future loops of this universe is unknown. It can be surmised that Homura preemptively kills Oriko and Kirika early in the timeline to prevent them from causing trouble. On the other hand, Yuma is likely killed by her mother just like in Oriko's prediction in Puella Magi Oriko Magica: [extra story] .
One of Homura's timelines with an unclear placement. In this timeline, Kyoko and Mami confront each other on their shared past.[11] This timeline is depicted in:
At some point, Kyubey makes contact with Madoka and Sayaka, leading them to meeting with Mami and being introduced to Magical Girls.[12]
Day 15 - Tuesday, the 30th: Sayaka makes a contract to heal his arm after hearing Kyosuke's breakdown, helps Mami fight Charlotte and starts working as a Magical Girl with her.
Day 17 - Thursday, the 1st: Kyubey tells Kyoko that there's a new Magical Girl in Mitakihara, Sayaka. Kyoko watches Sayaka with magical binoculars, and later, Sayaka encounters her while attacking an Anja Familiar. They clash, with Kyoko mocking Sayaka's idealism, and Madoka notifies Mami with Kyubey's help. Mami and Madoka arrive and stop Kyoko before she can strike Sayaka. Kyoko tells Mami that she thought Mami had fallen in battle long ago.[12]
On the following days, Sayaka battles a fast-moving Witch but struggles to land a hit until Mami intervenes with Tiro Ricercare and helps her. Later, Homura approaches, who asks if Mami intends to recruit Madoka as an ally and Mami confronts her about teaming up with Kyoko. At Mami's apartment, the group discusses their distrust of Homura and Kyoko. That night, Kyoko and Homura discuss their plans, where Kyoko claims she wants to take Mami's territory.[13]
At some point following this, Madoka approaches Kyoko several times, asking her about her history with Mami and befriending her.[14]
Hitomi gives an ultimatum to Sayaka, to confess her feelings for Kyosuke in a day, or else Hitomi would.[15]
Later that night, Mami defeats the Witch Elly and saves Hitomi. Afterwards, Kyoko appears and taunts Mami, before Homura also shows up. Kyoko explains she chose to team up with Homura because Mami treats people like them as bad guys. Late that night, Madoka and Mami walk downtown; Mami tells Madoka to decide her own wish.[13]
The next day, Hitomi yawns in class, commenting on the odd situation she and many other people had found themselves in the previous night. Sayaka telepathically apologizes to Mami for missing last night's fight and Madoka tells her Hitomi was attacked by a Witch. Later that day, inside a honeycomb-like Barrier, Mami and Sayaka fight two Witches working together and Mami is captured by vine-like appendages.[13] Mami struggles free but is seriously injured and falls unconscious. Sayaka attempts to fight the Witch while Madoka tends to Mami and Kyubey urges her to make a contract with him. Homura intervenes with a bomb and Kyoko scolds Sayaka for being reckless and instead urges her to heal Mami. Sayaka uses her magic to quickly heal Mami, while Kyoko and Homura defeat the two Witches. Kyoko scolds Sayaka, then leaves alongside Homura, but when they're alone, Mami thanks Sayaka.[16]
The following day, Mami walks to the spot where she and Kyoko used to meet. She finds Kyoko there and Mami offers cookies, thanking her for saving her life, but Kyoko remains defensive and refuses to team up again. Kyoko warns that Sayaka's wish, similar to her own, will end in disaster, and Mami warns Kyoko to leave town. Later that morning at school, Sayaka also thanks Homura using telepathy.[16]
That afternoon, Mami receives a call from Madoka and promises to keep Sayaka safe. That evening, Sayaka encounters Kyoko, who tells her to stop teaming up with Mami and the two son part ways. Later that night in a park, Sayaka apologizes to Mami and asks to stop being partners, admitting she knew Hitomi was under a Witch's influence before Mami saved her, thus she is not worthy of being a Magical Girl alongside Mami.[16] Sayaka says she wants to stop teaming up because she feels she cannot return the favor and quickly runs off, apologizing to Mami. Kyoko later watches Mami and Madoka search for a Witch and dismisses Sayaka as a lost cause. Homura approaches Kyoko, suggesting teaming up with Mami, but Kyoko refuses.[15]
The next day at school, Sayaka feels unwell and Madoka confronts her on the roof, even though Sayaka dismisses her. Later, Madoka confronts her on the rooftop, urging her to reconcile with Mami. Kyousuke arrives with a gift for Sayaka, but she rejects it and tells him to spend time with Hitomi. Madoka reveals Sayaka is the reason his hands have been healed, which unsettles Kyosuke. Sayaka asks for one more day to explain it to him and leaves school early, while Kyubey watches from the shadows.[15]
The next day, Kyoko completes a Witch hunt on her own and Kyubey tells her about Sayaka. Kyoko confronts Sayaka in front of Mami's apartment, where Sayaka admits she wanted to be consumed by a Witch. Kyoko offers pocky, sits near her and tells her to live as she wants. The two end up commiserating, but Sayaka rejects Kyoko's morals and leaves to find a Witch. Mami, having been nearby and listening to their conversation races past Kyoko and goes after Sayaka.[17]
Inside Elsa Maria's Barrier, Mami rescues Sayaka, urging her to tell Kyosuke the truth, and explaining that she is herself weak, and had been putting up a facade to bear the loneliness. As she defeats Elsa Maria, Mami explains she cannot keep the ideal of a Magical Girl she presents to the world, and asks for Sayaka not to leave her. Sayaka thanks Mami for her honesty before becoming a Witch herself.[17]
Meanwhile, Homura warns Kyoko it is too late for both Mami and Sayaka. After escaping Sayaka's Barrier, Mami lies on the ground in disbelief, where Kyubey approaches and tells her that Homura, Kyoko, and Mami are all responsible for the shortage of Grief Seeds, and thus for Sayaka turning into a Witch.[17]
Alone in her apartment, Mami questions her life, remembering her parents, regretting not saving them, and recalling Kyoko leaving her alone. As she's walking alone, Madoka finds Mami in the rain, and Mami lies, saying Sayaka is fine and they were hunting Witches. Madoka leaves, happy that Mami and Sayaka are friends. Elsewhere, Homura explains that Magical Girls become Witches, and to not search for Mami and Sayaka, believing Mami is either dead or a Witch, but meeting her alive would also be fatal. Kyoko decides to search for them regardless.[18]
While tracking a Witch, Mami walks into Kyoko's lattice barrier and says she intends to die with Sayaka's Witch. Kyoko refuses to leave Mami alone and they start fighting to the death. Kyoko tells Mami it's not her fault Sayaka became a Witch, but Mami blames Kyoko for collecting Grief Seeds that should have been Sayaka's.[18] Homura declines to stop them, remembering past timelines. Mami and Kyoko fight fiercely, where Mami thins her ribbons into sharp threads to catch and restrain Kyoko. She apologizes, saying she didn't believe Homura's warning and regrets betraying Mami and tells her to shoot her if it will make her happy. Mami does so, and Kyoko's Soul Gem is seemingly shattered. Mami collapses, her own Soul Gem polluted, while Kyubey watches, waiting for her to become a Witch. In her mind, Mami is enticed to become a Witch, a younger version of herself telling her she could live happily with her parents and her friends but then she is awakened by Kyoko, who is alive.[19]
Kyoko reveals she used her illusion magic again, having gained a small portion of it back. Having given up, Mami admits she always wanted to be Kyoko's friend and begs for death, but Kyoko touches a Grief Seed to Mami's Soul Gem, cleansing it. In reality, Kyoko is using her own illusion magic again to delay Mami turning into a Witch. Mami asks Kyoko to promise never to leave her again and Kyoko leaves her ribbon and pendant, promising to return. As Mami falls asleep, Kyoko enters Sayaka's Barrier and the illusion magic which made Mami believe Kyoko used a Grief Seed falls apart.[20]
After defeating the Witch and getting her Grief Seed, Kyoko is close to reaching her end as well. She uses Sayaka's Grief Seed on Mami, and herself leaves to fight another Witch to get another Grief Seed. She either dies in the battle, or becomes a Witch herself.[14]
After having slept for more than one day, Mami awakens at her apartment. Madoka hugs her and Homura tells Madoka that Sayaka was killed by a Witch and that Kyoko's whereabouts are unknown. Telepathically, Homura asks Mami not to reveal the truth and after Madoka leaves, Homura asks for Mami's help with Walpurgisnacht.[14]
Homura admits she knew Sayaka would become a Witch, and Kyubey also appears, revealing how Kyoko saved Mami through her illusions and Sayaka's Grief Seed, then entering a Barrier where she was defeated. Mami aims a pistol at Kyubey, then collapses. Homura slaps Mami and scolds her, revealing how she traveled through time to save Madoka from Walpurgisnacht and becoming a Magical Girl. After learning this, Mami agrees to help her. That evening, Madoka visits Mami when she is alone and reveals she had secretly met and befriended Kyoko, learning about her history with Mami. Madoka announces she will become a Magical Girl to save Sayaka and let Mami live an ordinary life, to which Mami cries in her arms.[14]
At some point afterwards, Mami shatters her Soul Gem while lying on her couch, holding Kyoko's ribbon and pendant. She imagines setting up a tea party, where Kyoko sits at the table and Mami welcomes her parents home.[14]
Day 32 - Friday, the 16th: By Walpurgisnacht's arrival, Madoka has used her wish to bring Sayaka back to life and the two urge Homura to protect the town with them. Homura vows to never give up and after the battle, restarts time again.[14]
A likely non-canon trio of timelines, whose story revolves around Homura taking Madoka back in time with her, with Kyubey also following them.[21] This timeline is depicted in:
Day 32 - Friday, the 16th: Homura is defeated by Walpurgisnacht and begins to fall into despair. Madoka tries to make a contract, but Homura grabs her and travels back in time, taking Madoka with her.[22]
Second Timeline
Day 1 - Tuesday, the 16th: Homura wakes up in the hospital and worries she might have killed Madoka.[22]
Day 10 - Thursday, the 25th: While Homura introduces herself in class, Madoka jumps up, rushes to her, and says she remembers everything, likely due to having made contact with Homura when she went back in time. In the hallway, Homura confronts Madoka about becoming a Magical Girl, but Madoka suggests they try to save everyone this time.[22]
Later, Madoka and Sayaka go to a music store. Kyubey contacts Madoka with a different message than before. Madoka meets Kyubey at the abandoned area, where Kyubey reveals he remembers the previous timeline because he made contact with Madoka at the moment of the time loop. Homura shields Madoka and Kyubey agrees to go along with their plan to replicate the previous timeline. Homura kills that Incubator and Sayaka appears, sprays Homura with a fire extinguisher, and runs with Madoka. They then stumble into Gertrud's Barrier, where Mami appears and saves them.[22]
Mami kills the Familiars while Madoka hugs her. Homura tries to be kind to Mami, but Madoka explains that Homura's presence stomps on Mami's pride, so Homura leaves.[23]
Day 15 - Tuesday, the 30th: On the school roof, Homura asks if Madoka came up with a lie, but Madoka says Mami has already invited her and Sayaka on Witch hunts. Homura warns that Mami will be killed in her next fight and Madoka suggests Homura kill the Witch beforehand.[23]
Charlotte's Grief Seed appears on the hospital wall. Madoka secretly plans to avoid Mami, but Kyubey leads Mami to the hospital regardless. Mami enters Charlotte's Barrier and fights Homura, trapping her with ribbons. Homura tries to warn her about Charlotte, but Mami ignores her, so she and Madoka walk into Charlotte's room in the Labyrinth.[23]
Mami fights Charlotte and Homura frees herself. Mami hits Charlotte with a Tiro Finale, but the snake form emerges. Madoka tackles Mami, saving her from decapitation, and Mami ties down Charlotte again and fires another Tiro Finale. However, Homura barges in, distracting Mami, who is killed by the dying Charlotte. Homura fights and defeats Charlotte, then picks up the Grief Seed. In the end, Sayaka yells that Homura caused Mami's death.[24]
Day 16 - Wednesday, the 31st: Sayaka makes a contract with Kyubey, possibly with the added intent of revenge against Homura. While Madoka eats breakfast with her family, she realizes Homura must have grown used to seeing friends die.[25]
On the school roof, Sayaka blames Homura for Mami's death. Even though Madoka defends Homura, but Sayaka does not believe her.[25]
After school, Homura visits Mami's apartment in grief. Kyubey appears and asks if Homura plans to subject Madoka to the fate of a time traveler like herself. Homura leaves and runs into Madoka, who says they can loop as many times as needed to save Mami. Homura suddenly realizes today is the day Sayaka makes her wish, and she runs to stop her, but Madoka reminds her that Hitomi will be attacked today as well. They decide that Madoka will handle Sayaka while Homura deals with the Witch.[25]
Homura saves Hitomi and fights H.N. Elly. During the fight, Sayaka appears in her Magical Girl outfit, quickly kills the Witch, and declares Homura is now at the top of her list. Madoka jumps between them, which makes Sayaka leave and meanwhile, Kyoko watches from afar and says this will be fun.[25]
Day 17 - Thursday, the 1st: On a small hill, Madoka asks why Sayaka became a Magical Girl, to which sh responds is because she wanted to avenge Mami and calls Homura a threat. She leaves to visit Kyosuke, while Kyubey introduces Kyoko to Sayaka.[26]
At a café, Homura tells Madoka to distance herself to avoid worsening Sayaka's distrust, but Madoka refuses. Later, Madoka asks to join Sayaka on Witch hunts and Kyubey also says he has taken steps to ensure Sayaka's protection. They enter an Anja Familiar's Barrier, which Sayaka defeats quickly. While Homura watches, Kyoko puts her spear to her neck and attacks. Sayaka and Madoka appear and Kyoko puts up a Barrier, separating Madoka from the fight.[26]
Sayaka and Kyoko argue but agree to a temporary alliance. Homura stops time, fires a flash grenade, and escapes with Madoka. At the light fountain, Homura notes that Sayaka and Kyoko teaming up benefits them, as a strong Magical Girl can protect Sayaka until Walpurgisnacht.[27]
Day 22 - Tuesday, the 6th: While Madoka and Hitomi walk to school, Hitomi notices Sayaka has been absent for multiple days.[27]
That night, Sayaka and Kyoko fight Elsa Maria and Kyubey advises Sayaka to shut down her pain receptors to fight recklessly. After the Witch is defeated, Homura appears and warns Sayaka to stop fighting that way, but Sayaka summons multiple swords to attack Homura as her Soul Gem darkens.[27]
Homura is gravely injured during the fight. Despite stopping time and firing at Kyoko and Sayaka, Kyoko is able to block them and Sayaka stabs Homura. Before Homura can stop time again, Kyoko grabs her. Sayaka raises her sword but crumbles, her Soul Gem completely black. It becomes a Grief Seed, from which her Witch hatches and Homura quickly destroys it.[28]
Kyubey explains to Kyoko that Homura has been looping time and Kyoko ends up walking away with Sayaka's body. Kyubey reminds Madoka of the wish she nearly made in the previous timeline.[28]
Day 32 - Friday, the 16th: As Walpurgisnacht looms over Mitakihara, Homura changes her bandages and despairs that she has only caused Madoka more sorrow. Madoka visits her and Homura suggests starting another loop, telling her not to push all the burden onto herself.[29]
At the evacuation center, Madoka tells her mother she needs to talk to a friend and takes off.[29]
Kyoko decides to protect Mitakihara in memory of Mami and Sayaka, joining the fight alongside Homura.[29]
In a sheltered area, Madoka asks what will happen if they go back in time, but Homura does not answer. Madoka says she cannot leave the people of this Mitakihara to die, so she starts to suggest becoming a Magical Girl, but Homura shouts that would make everything pointless. Kyubey appears and says Kyoko has begun fighting Walpurgisnacht, making Madoka rush off. Kyubey asks Homura what purpose staying in this timeline would serve, as she and Madoka have different goals.[29]
Kyoko fights Walpurgisnacht but is overwhelmed until Homura appears and saves her. Madoka also arrives and Homura says she will defeat Walpurgisnacht even if it costs her life.[29] Kyoko yells at her not to say that, but Madoka tells Kyoko to fight with them.[30]
Homura uses her remaining time-stop magic to launch a massive attack. Kyoko also reawakens her Rosso Fantasma power, yet Walpurgisnacht shows no damage. Homura prepares to shoot her own Soul Gem in a suicide attack, but Kyoko grabs it, is hit by Walpurgisnacht and falls. Madoka runs to her, and Homura is also gravely injured and unconscious. Madoka calls out to Kyubey and contracts to save Homura.[30]
Homura wakes to Madoka in her Magical Girl outfit, and though Homura tells her that Madoka will become a Witch, Madoka says she could never despair as long as Homura lives. They combine their power and shoot down Walpurgisnacht, but Homura's Soul Gem turns black from sharing the burden.[30]
She asks Kyoko to destroy it, but Kyoko purifies it with Oktavia's Grief Seed. Homura asks if Kyoko will stay and Kyoko replies that she will. Madoka and Homura explain that Homura cannot protect Madoka if she comes along in the next loop. They embrace and say goodbye, before Homura turns her shield and goes back in time again.[30]
Third Timeline
Day 1 - Tuesday, the 16th: Homura wakes up in her hospital bed, repeating that she will keep going no matter how many times it takes. A silhouette of Madoka hugs her.[30]
Magia Exedra Events & Drama CDs
Most of these are self-contained, slice of life stories, thus delegating them to not being canon to the prime continuity.
This event depicts Madoka, the day after becoming a Magical Girl, in a timeline where everyone is working together, Sayaka is already a Magical Girl, Mami is alive, Kyoko has come to Mitakihara and Homura has also joined them. This timeline is depicted in:
Madoka arrives late to school, having been unable to sleep due to her joy at being accepted as a full-fledged Magical Girl. Her friends, including Homura and Kyoko had waited for her. Mami assigns Madoka her first official Witch patrol, partnering her with Homura. During the patrol, Madoka expresses her nervousness about her new responsibilities, but Homura reassures her, stating that everyone was once a beginner and that she can take her time. Encouraged, Madoka detects a Witch, and they engage it.
Madoka initially struggles in the fight, but after recalling advice from the others and calming down, she successfully defeats it. Afterward, she confides in Homura that her wish was to protect her family, friends, and the other Magical Girls, sharing her dream of one day becoming reliable enough to mentor others herself. Homura acknowledges that this is a good goal and suggests they move forward together, step by step. They return to Mami's apartment, where the group gathers for tea and cake. Homura tells Madoka that this is their daily routine and that she will get used to it.
While most of the event recounts Kyoko's past with Mami, which is the same in all timelines, the ending depicts a flash-forward to a timeline where Homura prompts Kyoko to work with her against Walpurgisnacht and the two form a partnership. Nothing else is known about the timeline in which this event occurred besides that it doesn't fit into any of the main pre-established ones. This timeline is depicted in:
After reflecting on her past partnership with Mami, Kyoko meets up with Homura to plan for Walpurgisnacht's arrival. Homura states her sole purpose has been to find a way to defeat Walpurgisnacht. Kyoko is reminded of her former partnership with Mami when Homura says they will defeat it "together," and Kyoko asks Homura to explain her strategy for beating Walpurgisnacht.
This event is a dream sequence experienced by Madoka. As such, the events are not part of the main story's continuity and do not affect the plot of any timeline. It is implied that at the point where this dream happens, Madoka has at least encountered Mami, Homura and Kyoko and seems to be in a good mood.[31] This timeline is depicted in:
Madoka has a dream where she and her friends are "Dancing Magical Girls."
In the dream, Kyubey is a producer and requests that Madoka make a contract to become a "Dancing Magical Girl," explaining that they use dance to cleanse impurities caused by people's negative emotions. Despite having no dance experience, Madoka agrees to the contract to help people.
Some time later, a rumor spreads about five Magical Girls in Mitakihara who dance for people who are feeling down. Madoka and Sayaka, who are part of the group, overhear Hitomi talk about the rumor and decide to inform the others.
The group, which also consists of Mami, Kyoko and Homura, is practicing. They discuss the rumor and conclude they cannot stop dancing, as people would suffer from unchecked impurities. Kyubey arrives and, upon hearing of the rumor, announces their "media debut" via a livestream the next day, which is April 1st. He explains it will amplify their ability to cleanse impurities by reaching more people.
Although initially shocked, the girls all agree to participate for the sake of helping others.
The next day, the five Magical Girls prepare for the livestream on the school rooftop, resolve to do their best, and begin the broadcast.
Waking up to the sound of her alarm, Madoka laughs at the strange dream about being a "Dancing Magical Girl."
Sunny Day Life
This event details a slice of life story where the quintet meets up at Mami's apartment after Madoka and Sayaka's Magical Girl duties cause them to fail a few tests at school. In this timeline, both Madoka and Sayaka have contracted, Kyoko is also joining the others in Mitakihara and everyone is on good terms with each other. It is unlikely to be canon to the original bundle of timelines, but does not directly contradict anything in them either. This timeline is depicted in:
After failing some school tests due to their Magical Girl duties, Sayaka convinces Mami to tutor her and Madoka. The study session at Mami's apartment quickly turns into a full gathering when Homura and Kyoko also arrive. While the group reassures a self-doubting Madoka of her capabilities, Kyubey interrupts to report that their classmate Hitomi is in distress.
Rushing to her aid, the girls discover the culprit is a "Panty Thief Familiar." They give chase into an abandoned building, where Mami confronts it with her signature Tiro Finale. The attack misses, revealing the "Familiar" to be a cat that had a white shirt wrapped around it, which was stealing underwear to build a nest. After resolving the humorous incident, Mami cooks pasta for everyone and the meal is a lively affair, with the girls attempting to eat with proper etiquette, ultimately leading to bickering between Sayaka and Kyoko.
Later, as Madoka walks home, she declines Homura's offer to use her time-stop ability to cheat on the test, instead being determined to pass on her own merit. Homura however, bluntly advises her to stop giving her attacks "lame" names and to just be herself. Madoka thanks her for the honest advice. Upon returning home, Madoka's mother is understanding about her failed test, encouraging her to enjoy her youth. Madoka resolves to study hard, ending her long day by angrily throwing a suddenly-appearing Kyubey out of the bathroom for being a "pervert."
This event is of Madoka celebrating her birthday with her friends and family. Due to Madoka's birthday being on October 3rd, this event is not canon to any of the known timelines. This timeline is depicted in:
On her birthday, Madoka is celebrated by her family and friends but is troubled because she cannot think of a gift she wants from her parents. After school, Sayaka, Homura, Kyoko, and Mami throw her a surprise party. They give her thoughtful presents: classical music CDs from Sayaka, a large bag of snacks from Kyoko, a custom box of her favorite teas from Mami, and a homemade cake from Homura, made with help from the others.
Overwhelmed with joy by the celebration, Madoka has a realization. The experience of being together with her friends helps her understand what she truly wants. She tells her parents that the greatest present she could receive is for the whole family to go out and enjoy time together the following weekend, valuing shared time over any material gift.
Puella Magi Madoka Magica Portable is an expansion of the original anime which explores the premise of Homura's time loops through a branching narrative structure, allowing players to experience numerous "what-if" scenarios. The game splits into six routes, most of which have different branching paths, however plausible canonicity of each route varies. While some present plausible timelines that do not conflict with the established story, others are clearly non-canonical alternate scenarios that explore how potential different choices might've looked like. The game is structured to be played in a specific order, with routes unlocking sequentially to reveal a more complete picture of Homura's struggle to save Madoka and providing alternate endings to the journey as well. These possible timelines are depicted in:
The first route available in the game. It only has one ending and it depicts a timeline which Homura ends early after Madoka contracts to save Sayaka. Madoka's actions are more timid and internally conflicted than in the timeline of the anime, and new character insights color the events.
Homura successfully prevents Kyubey from contacting Madoka and Sayaka before she starts attending school.
Day 10 - Thursday, the 25th: Madoka has a vivid dream of a previous timeline where Homura fought Walpurgisnacht alone. She remembers it in detail, including the city's destruction and Kyubey, and shares it with her parents at the breakfast table, who dismiss it as imaginative. Secretly, she is deeply afraid. At school, Homura cryptically warns Madoka against leaving her old life behind during a tour.
Madoka's uncharacteristic fear of Homura throughout the day alarms Sayaka, who begins to see Homura as a threat. Hitomi also notices and tries to approach Homura at lunch, but is coldly rejected.
After school, Madoka hears Kyubey's pleas for help as Homura hunts him. Madoka moves to help him, and Sayaka intervenes with a fire extinguisher, allowing them to escape. They are separately attacked by Gertrud and her Anthony Familiars but are saved by Mami. Having been pre-warned by Kyubey about Homura as a potential threat, Mami is immediately hostile and threatens her before taking Madoka and Sayaka to her apartment, where she and Kyubey explain Magical Girls.
Day 11 - Friday, the 26th: Mami takes Madoka and Sayaka along to demonstrate a Magical Girl's life, defeating Gertrud. Mami offers the Grief Seed to Homura, who was spying, but she refuses.
The following days, Madoka and Sayaka accompany Mami on her patrols. Sayaka admires Mami's outfit but wishes for a "cooler" costume for herself, believing "cute" doesn't suit her.
Day 14 - Monday, the 29th: Sayaka visits Kyosuke in the hospital and shares a CD with him.
That night, while patrolling with Mami and Madoka, they encounter an Ulla Familiar. Sayaka asks Mami about wishing for someone else, and Mami advises her to be clear on her real intention.
Day 15 - Tuesday, the 30th: Madoka and Sayaka fail to visit Kyosuke. At the hospital, Kyosuke, despairing over his hopeless prognosis, asks his father to throw away his violin. Madoka encounters him and talks him into keeping it.
They discover a Grief Seed about to hatch. Sayaka stays to watch it while Madoka runs to fetch Mami. The Grief Seed hatches before they return, trapping Sayaka and Kyubey in the Labyrinth. Mami, Madoka, and Homura enter, but Mami restrains Homura with her ribbons and proceeds with Madoka. On the way, Madoka promises to become a Magical Girl to fight alongside Mami, easing Mami's profound loneliness. Overjoyed and fighting carelessly, Mami is killed by Charlotte. Homura breaks free, arrives, and kills the Witch herself.
Day 16 - Wednesday, the 31st: After Mami's death, Sayaka confronts Homura on the way to school, accusing her of deliberately letting Mami die to get a Grief Seed. Homura does not refute the accusation, cementing Sayaka's misconception.
Later, Sayaka, having made a wish to heal Kyosuke's hand, is now a Magical Girl. Hitomi is Kissed by H.N. Elly and, under its control, attempts suicide with chlorine gas at a factory. Madoka saves her and several others. Sayaka arrives and kills the Witch, but is then chastised by Homura, who arrived late.
Day 17 - Thursday, the 1st: Madoka accompanies Sayaka on patrol. Sayaka gets in a fight with Kyoko, who sees Mitakihara as rich territory fit for a veteran, over an Anja Familiar. Homura breaks up the fight. Later, Homura finds Kyoko and makes a deal with her to leave Sayaka alone and prepare for Walpurgisnacht. Kyoko agrees primarily to understand the potential threat Homura poses.
That night, Kyoko challenges Sayaka to a duel. Madoka and Homura arrive separately to stop it. Madoka throws Sayaka's Soul Gem off the bridge. Kyubey reveals the truth about the Soul Gems, and Homura retrieves it to revive Sayaka. Sayaka confronts Kyubey, who informs her she can suppress all bodily pain.
Day 21 - Monday, the 5th: The day after learning the truth, Sayaka is extremely upset about the "zombie" revelation and refuses to see Madoka when she visits, unable to stand others' eyes on her. She skips school.
Kyoko, having heard Kyosuke's violin playing and learned about Sayaka's wish from Kyubey, takes Sayaka to her family's church. She explains how her own wish led her family to ruin, but Sayaka rejects her ideals.
Day 22 - Tuesday, the 6th: Hitomi informs Sayaka that she likes Kyosuke and gives her an ultimatum to confess within 24 hours or she will. Madoka follows a distraught Sayaka as she fights Elsa Maria. Kyoko tries to help, but Sayaka rejects her, turns off her pain, and kills the Witch herself.
Sayaka refuses to use the Grief Seed. When Kyoko is reluctant to take it, concerned for Sayaka's state, she only accepts it because Sayaka won't take it back. Sayaka then yells at Madoka, accusing her of being a terrible friend, before running away.
Day 23 - Wednesday, the 7th: Sayaka spies on Hitomi and Kyosuke. She is particularly hurt, thinking Kyosuke has a smile for Hitomi she's never seen before. Madoka, searching for Sayaka, interrupts them before Hitomi can confess; they agree to help find Sayaka first.
Sayaka fights more Familiars. Homura finds her and offers a Grief Seed. Sayaka refuses, and Homura threatens her to not make Madoka suffer. Kyoko intervenes and restrains Homura, allowing Sayaka to escape onto a train.
On the train, Sayaka overhears two sexist men talking about their girlfriends and, in a fit of despair, transforms in front of them.
Meanwhile, Madoka, having learned more about Mami's loneliness and fear from her diary, feels immense guilt. Kyubey approaches her as she searches for Sayaka. Determined to save her friend and atone for failing Mami, Madoka is about to make a contract to restore Sayaka.
Homura fails to arrive in time to shoot Kyubey before Madoka makes her wish and becomes a magical girl. Devastated by her failure, Homura shoots Kyubey and resets the timeline.
The second route, available after completing Madoka's route. This one has two possible endings, however it depicts an alternate version of the first timeline and thus it's certainly not canon to the original.
Day 1 - Tuesday, the 16th: Mami, feeling afraid and lonely before a hunt, enters Gertrud's barrier. She encounters Madoka, who has been lured inside, and saves her from the Familiars. Madoka passes out but retains a clear memory of Mami's appearance.
Day 2 - Wednesday, the 17th: The next day, Madoka sees Mami at school and recognizes her. Kyubey approaches Madoka that night, but Madoka doesn't make a contract yet.
Day 3 - Thursday, the 18th: Madoka makes a contact with Kyubey to become a Magical Girl, wishing to save the injured cat, Amy.
Day 4 - Friday, the 19th: Mami takes Madoka on her first patrol as a Magical Girl, beginning their partnership. They start a tradition of having tea and cake at Mami's apartment after fights, which brings Mami great happiness and alleviates her loneliness.
Day 10 - Thursday, the 25th: Homura, after missing out on school due to a heart condition, transfers into Madoka's class. Madoka takes a liking to her and tries to help her adjust.
Homura is lured into Izabel's Barrier on her way home and Mami and Madoka rescue her. They take the fainted Homura to Mami's apartment to recover, where they then explain the existence of Magical Girls and Walpurgisnacht.
During the following weeks, Homura grows to admire Madoka and they become close friends. At Kyubey's suggestion, Homura begins to accompany Mami and Madoka into Witch Barriers to observe.
Mami becomes visibly jealous of Madoka's closeness with Homura, as their post-mission tea parties are often replaced by Madoka walking home with Homura instead. Kyubey fuels this jealousy by commenting on how Homura's presence also improves Madoka's combat skills.
Sayaka, feeling Madoka's absence, begins spending more time with Hitomi, who seems aware of Sayaka's feelings for Kyosuke. Kyubey takes notice of Sayaka but she does not contract in this route.
Day 17 - Thursday, the 1st: Kyoko arrives in Mitakihara, ostensibly to hunt Witches but primarily to see Mami. Mami, still holding a grudge over a past betrayal, assumes the worst of her intentions about Madoka. She confronts Kyoko and tells her to stay away. The confrontation turns argumentative, and Kyoko, unable to convey her true feelings, leaves dispirited.
Knowing Madoka is with Homura, a lonely Mami goes to a park she has avoided, where she once failed to save a child from a Witch. There, she finds a woman with a Witch's Kiss attempting suicide. Mami knocks her unconscious and discovers the Barrier of Gisela, the very Witch from that past failure.
The route now splits based on Mami's mental state and the outcome of her encounter with Gisela.
Branch A:
This branch occurs if Mami's Soul Gem is overly tainted and her despair is too great after the encounter with Gisela.
Mami enters Gisela's Barrier alone. She realizes it is the same Witch she failed to defeat years ago. After a difficult battle where she can barely use her magic, she defeats it.
Exiting the Barrier, she checks on the unconscious woman, who wakes up and rages at Mami for saving her, revealing she wanted to die to be with her missing child. Mami realizes this woman is the mother of the boy she failed to save, plunging her into absolute despair over her perceived failures.
When Madoka and Homura arrive, Mami confesses her past failure, her constant fear in battle, and her loneliness, concluding she is unworthy of being a Magical Girl. Her Soul Gem fully darkens and transforms into the Grief Seed, creating the Witch Candeloro.
Kyubey arrives and reveals the full truth that Magical Girls become witches and that that Witch in front of them is Mami. Madoka is forced to defeat Candeloro when it attacks Homura.
Afterward, Madoka and Homura mourn at Mami's apartment and Madoka is wracked with guilt for not being able to save her.
Day 32 - Friday, the 16th: When Walpurgisnacht arrives, Homura tries to persuade Madoka not to fight, calling it suicide. Madoka refuses, stating she is the only Magical Girl left and must protect people to honor her feelings and avoid falling into despair like Mami. She fights and defeats Walpurgisnacht but dies from her injuries.
Overcome with grief and armed with the full truth, Homura makes a contract with Kyubey, wishing to redo her meeting with Madoka so she can save her. She vows to change fate, no matter the cost, and resets the timeline.
Branch B:
This branch occurs if Mami's Soul Gem is purified, or not tainted enough before encountering Gisela.
Before facing the Witch, Mami calls for Madoka and Homura's help. She has Homura take the unconscious woman to safety.
Mami and Madoka enter Gisela's Barrier together. Inside, they have a heartfelt talk where Madoka eases Mami's insecurities and promises to spend more time together before they defeat Gisela.
Day 32 - Friday, the 16th: Mami and Madoka face Walpurgisnacht together. They are afraid, but Mami feels a sense of contentment fighting alongside her partner. In a sequence different from the one in the first timeline, Madoka tells Homura she is happy she became a Magical Girl and was able to save and befriend her.
During the battle, Mami sacrifices herself to save Madoka from a fatal blow. Madoka, enraged and heartbroken, finishes off Walpurgisnacht before succumbing to her own wounds, her last words being about meeting Mami soon.
Witnessing this, a distraught Homura makes a contract with the same wish: to go back in time and save Madoka from this fate. She becomes a Magical Girl and resets the timeline.
The third route, available after completing Mami's route and achieving Branch B. This one has three possible endings, however it depicts an alternate version of the third timeline and thus it's certainly not canon to the original.
Day 10 - Thursday, the 25th: Homura begins attending school. Sayaka notices Madoka spending time with Mami Tomoe and the new transfer student, Homura Akemi, feeling left out.
After school, Sayaka's invitation to go shopping with Madoka is declined, as Madoka has plans with Homura. Sayaka goes to a CD store alone and upon leaving, she encounters Madoka, Homura, and Mami, who had just finished fighting Gertrud's Familiars. Kyubey reveals himself, and despite Mami's reluctance, explains the potential for Sayaka to become a Magical Girl.
That night, Sayaka visits Kyosuke in the hospital, where he teaches her to play the violin. On her way out, Kyubey calls to her, but she mistakes him for a ghost and runs away in fear.
Over the next few days, Sayaka feels increasingly lonely as Madoka continues to spend time with Mami and Homura, excluding her from their activities.
Day 15 - Tuesday, the 30th: During another hospital visit, Kyosuke, angry over his hopeless prognosis, damages his CD player and tells Sayaka he doesn't want to see anyone. As she leaves, Kyubey approaches her again and suggests making a contract, but she refuses.
Day 16 - Wednesday, the 31st: The next day, after again being excluded by Madoka and rejected by Kyosuke, Kyubey finds Sayaka and warns her that Kyosuke might be the type of talented person who chooses death when they can no longer excel. He urges her to see for herself and Sayaka finds Kyosuke on the hospital roof, ready to commit suicide. She stops him and, in that moment of desperation, makes a contract with Kyubey to heal his hand.
As a new Magical Girl, Sayaka patrols alone, unaware that Madoka, Mami, and Homura are also Magical Girls. She finds solace in Kyosuke playing his violin for her but struggles in her fights, finding it hard to defeat Witches like H.N. Elly.
Day 17 - Thursday, the 1st: While hunting an Anja Familiar, Sayaka encounters Kyoko Sakura, and they begin to fight. Madoka, Homura, and Mami intervene and stop them and Kyoko leaves, annoyed by the number of Magical Girls in the territory.
Sayaka joins the others' team and, realizing she is far weaker, decides to train alone to avoid being a burden.
Day 19 - Saturday, the 3rd: Sayaka and Kyoko confront each other again near a factory. Mami arrives to stop them, but they're interrupted by the appearance of Charlotte, who pulls them into her Barrier.
Kyoko, sensing the Witch's power, warns Sayaka to be careful. The three fight Charlotte, but it overwhelms them so Mami orders a retreat. Sayaka refuses to leave and in the battle, Mami is decapitated and killed by the Witch. Sayaka is traumatized and Kyoko helps her escape.
Believing her weakness made her unable to protect anyone, Sayaka throws her Soul Gem away, "retiring" from being a Magical Girl. The gem is then lost inside the receding Witch's barrier.
Madoka and Homura arrive to find Sayaka's soulless body. They initially accuse Kyoko, but Kyubey intervenes and reveals that Sayaka's Soul Gem must be retrieved within two days, or she will die permanently. Kyoko uses her magic to preserve Sayaka's body while Madoka and Homura go to search for her Soul Gem.
The story then splits into three possible branches based on the outcome of the search.
Branch A:
Madoka and Homura successfully locate Charlotte's Barrier and defeat the Witch. They recover Sayaka's Soul Gem and mourn Mami before the Barrier disappears.
They return to Kyoko and revive Sayaka. Upon learning the truth about Soul Gems, Sayaka is furious with Kyubey for his deception. She thanks the others before running away in confusion.
The next day, Sayaka sees Kyosuke going to school with Hitomi. Sayaka confesses her feelings to him, but her Soul Gem falls on the ground. After Kyosuke sees it, Sayaka realizes that a future with him is impossible, so she she leaves.
Sayaka meets Kyoko at an observatory. She confesses her pain and her desire to leave Mitakihara behind. Kyoko shares her own story of how her own wish led to her family's end, and the two mend their relationship with each other, becoming close.
They hear screams and find Izabel's Barrier, with Kyosuke and Hitomi trapped inside. Sayaka is initially hesitant, fearing their judgment, but Kyoko persuades her to act. They're able to defeat the Witch together without either Hitomi or Kyosuke seeing them.
Afterwards, Kyosuke and Hitomi recall hearing Sayaka's voice calling herself a "hero of justice," but dismiss it as a dream. Kyoko then decides to return to Kazamino, stating that Mitakihara has three worthy successors to Mami.
Day 32 - Friday, the 16th: During the battle with Walpurgisnacht, Sayaka fights alongside Madoka and Homura but chooses not to call Kyoko for help, wanting to keep her safe as an "insurance" for the city. Sayaka dies in the battle, and Madoka later succumbs to her injuries. Homura, alone again, resets the timeline, vowing to save Madoka and enlist Kyoko's help next time.
Branch 1B:
Madoka and Homura recover Sayaka's Soul Gem and revive her, as in Branch A. However, instead of going to the observatory, a depressed Sayaka meets Kyoko on the street.
They hear screams and find Izabel's Barrier. This time, Kyosuke and Hitomi are conscious and witness the entire fight. After the Witch is defeated, instead of gratitude, Kyosuke calls Sayaka a "monster." Devastated, Sayaka falls into deep despair.
Day 23 - Wednesday, the 7th: Sayaka begins fighting Familiars recklessly and, on a train, overhears two men speaking ill of women. She transforms in front of them and potentially ends up killing them.
Kyoko later finds her at the train station and calls Madoka and Homura, but it is too late. Sayaka's Soul Gem fully corrupts, and she transforms into the Witch, Oktavia von Seckendorff. Afterwards, Kyubey also appears and explains the truth of Magical Girls becoming Witches.
In a final attempt to save her, Kyoko sacrifices herself to destroy Oktavia and deeply depressed Madoka is comforted by Homura.
Day 32 - Friday, the 16th: Madoka and Homura fight Walpurgisnacht together, but they're defeated and Homura resets the timeline again.
Branch C:
Due to the lack of experience, Madoka and Homura fail to locate Charlotte's barrier and recover Sayaka's Soul Gem within the two-day limit.
Kyoko, blaming herself for relying on them, takes over the search herself. While also hunting Witches and searching for her Soul Gem, this causes Kyoko to not have enough magical energy to sustain Sayaka's body effectively. Sayaka's body begins decomposing as a result.
Kyoko eventually finds the Barrier, defeats Charlotte, and recovers the Soul Gem. As Kyoko returns the Soul Gem to Sayaka, she collapses from exhaustion.
While Kyoko is unconscious, Sayaka revives and returns home, unaware of her body's state.
The next day, Kyosuke visits to thank her with his violin but is horrified by her decomposing form and runs away, calling her a monster.
Madoka, Homura, and a recovered Kyoko arrive at Sayaka's home just as she sees her reflection and realizes her condition. She pleads for help, but the shock and despair cause her Soul Gem to corrupt instantly. Sayaka transforms into a Witch in front of them. The aftermath proceeds identically to Branch B, with Kyoko sacrificing herself to end Oktavia.
Day 32 - Friday, the 16th: Madoka and Homura fight Walpurgisnacht together again, are unsuccessful and Homura resets time again.
The third route, available after completing Sayaka's route and achieving Branch A. This one has two possible endings, and the events don't contradict any known timeline, making them both possibly canon if Film 13 is different from that of the original anime.
Homura fails to prevent Kyubey from contacting Madoka and Sayaka.
Day 10 - Thursday, the 25th: Homura transfers into school.
Day 15 - Tuesday, the 30th: Mami is killed in battle against Charlotte in front of Madoka and Sayaka, but Homura saves them by killing the Witch.
Day 16 - Wednesday, the 31st: Sayaka, feeling responsible for Mami's death, makes a contract with Kyubey to heal Kyosuke's hand.
Kyubey informs Kyoko of Mami's death, prompting her to return to Mitakihara. She is displeased to find Sayaka has already claimed the territory.
Day 17 - Thursday, the 1st: Sayaka visits Kyosuke at the hospital, with Kyoko observing from a distance. Later, while Sayaka is hunting an Anja Familiar by herself, Kyoko intervenes and challenges her. Kyubey instigates Sayaka to seek Madoka's help, but she refuses. Homura arrives to break up the fight. After Kyoko leaves, Homura thanks Sayaka for not involving Madoka but coldly warns that she will kill Sayaka if she ever brings Madoka on a hunt.
Homura seeks out Kyoko at the game center, proposing a temporary alliance to prepare for Walpurgisnacht. Though suspicious of Homura's motives and magic, Kyoko agrees.
Day 18 - Friday, the 2nd: Sayaka attempts to visit Kyosuke again but is delayed by Familiars, causing her to miss visiting hours.
Kyoko questions Homura to understand her better. Homura reveals she became a Magical Girl for one person's survival and doesn't care about the collateral damage, a philosophy that conflicts with both Kyoko's and Sayaka's.
Day 19 - Saturday, the 3rd: Kyoko visits Mami's apartment, reminiscing about their past partnership. She finds a stuffed teddy bear she once won for Mami, which Mami had kept.
After Kyoko needlessly kills a Familiar, Kyubey notes her unusual behavior and reveals that Sayaka has no Grief Seeds left. Astonished, Kyoko goes to stop Sayaka from hunting recklessly.
Kyoko asks Homura how she knows when Walpurgisnacht will arrive, but Homura's refusal to answer leads Kyoko to doubt her.
Day 20 - Sunday, the 4th:Kyoko creates a grave for Mami near the Sakura Cathedral, placing the teddy bear on it. She tells Kyubey the act helps calm her, admitting that deep down, she is still a priest's daughter.
That night, Kyoko asks why Homura won't cooperate with Sayaka. Homura states it's impossible and suggests Kyoko try herself, privately believing Sayaka is already doomed.
Day 21 - Monday, the 5th: As Kyoko observes Sayaka more, she begins to sympathize with her, not wanting her to end up like Mami. Kyoko advises Sayaka to be more selfish, but this leads to Sayaka challenging Kyoko on a duel on an overpass.
Madoka and Homura arrive separately to stop the fight before it happens. Madoka throws Sayaka's Soul Gem off the bridge, causing Sayaka's body to die. After Kyubey reveals the truth about how Magical Girls' bodies are just puppets controlled by the Soul Gems, Homura retrieves Sayaka's Soul Gem and revives her.
Furious at Kyubey's deception, Kyoko kills him, only for another body to appear and explain the futility of the act.
Day 22 - Tuesday, the 6th: Hitomi visits Sayaka's apartment, confessing her feelings for Kyosuke and giving Sayaka a 24-hour ultimatum to confess first. After Hitomi leaves, Madoka arrives to comfort a distraught Sayaka, who warns Madoka never to contract. Later, Kyubey almost convinces Madoka to make a wish before Kyoko intervenes and reinforces the warning.
Kyoko finds Sayaka and shares her past with her, about how her wish for her father's success led to him discovering the truth and murdering his wife and younger daughter before hanging himself. Kyoko suggests Sayaka fight only for herself, but Sayaka refuses, pointing out that Kyoko isn't truly selfish, just a victim of a backfired wish, and declares she would even fight for Kyoko's sake from now on too.
Day 23 - Wednesday, the 7th: Sayaka sees Kyosuke and Hitomi togetherm and at school, Madoka comforts her.
That night, Kyoko meets Sayaka at the train station. Kyoko tries to comfort her, but Sayaka declares it is too late and transforms into a Witch.
Homura arrives and pulls Kyoko away from the scene carrying Sayaka's body. They meet Madoka and Homura explains to her that Magical Girls become Witches.
Day 24 - Thursday, the 8th:The next day, Kyoko brings Madoka into Oktavia's Labyrinth in a desperate attempt to reach Sayaka and turn her back. Before they reach the center, the Witch vanishes. Homura appears and reveals she killed Oktavia to prevent Kyoko's planned sacrifice. This leads to one of two branches, determined by the condition of Kyoko's Soul Gem.
Branch A:
Kyoko, with her Soul Gem not yet critically dark, is enraged. She tells Homura that Sayaka was her last hope and wants to kill her, but Madoka stops her, saying Sayaka wouldn't have wanted that. Kyoko severs her alliance with Homura and leaves with Madoka.
At her father's derelict church, Kyoko tells Madoka to stop crying and to never become a Magical Girl for someone else's sake, as nothing good comes from it.
Day 32 - Friday, the 16th: When Walpurgisnacht arrives, Kyoko initially believes Homura has fled. Upon sensing the battle, she realizes Homura is fighting alone. Asking herself what Mami and Sayaka would do, she reluctantly joins the fight, insisting it is not for Homura's sake.
Homura and Kyoko are both overwhelmed and injured by Walpurgisnacht. Madoka arrives and, defying their warnings, makes a contract to destroy the Witch immediately. She succeeds, but instantly transforms into the planet-consuming Witch, Kriemhild Gretchen, and annihilates Kyoko in a single shot. Homura, devastated, resets the timeline.
Branch B:
Pushed over the edge by Homura's actions and the state of her Soul Gem, Kyoko questions why Homura killed Sayaka. Homura coldly corrects her, stating she only killed the Witch born from Sayaka's Soul Gem and that turning her back was impossible.
Realizing the utter meaninglessness of her efforts to save anyone, Kyoko begins to laugh hysterically. She declares that if she cannot save those she wants to, she will curse the world, and transforms into the Witch Ophelia. Homura is then forced to kill her.
With both Sayaka and Kyoko dead, a deeply depressed Madoka goes to Homura's apartment. Homura, in a calculated and cruel act, lies to Madoka, claiming she let everyone die as part of a selfish plan to claim Walpurgisnacht's Grief Seed for herself. She insults Madoka and threatens to kill her if she shows up to the battle, yelling at her to leave and never return. After a confused and hurt Madoka leaves, Homura breaks down in anguish, apologizing for her lies.
Day 32 - Friday, the 16th: When Walpurgisnacht arrives, Homura fights alone. Madoka, suspicious of Homura's true character and wanting to believe in her, arrives with Kyubey. Despite Homura's protests, Madoka makes a contract to save everyone. She defeats Walpurgisnacht but turns into Kriemhild Gretchen, and thus, Homura resets the timeline.
The fifth route, available after completing Kyoko's route, or either achieving Branch A in Mami's route, or Branch B, or C in Sayaka's.
If we take this route's multiple points where it can branch off into different routes, it can result in as many as 38 possible branches, though most of them are very likely not canon. The only constant in every possibility is that Madoka doesn't make a contract, at least not until Walpurgisnacht arrives.
In total, there would be:
Four Branches where the Magical Girls in Mitakihara defeat Walpurgisnacht together.
Twenty-two Branches where Madoka becomes the Law of Cycles, just like in the Final Timeline.
Ten Branches where Homura defeats Walpurgisnacht by sacrificing her own life.
Two Branches where Homura and Kyoko defeat Walpurgisnacht together.
This route is much more detailed compared to other routes, and despite the multiple branching paths, there are only four endings. The events in all the branches of this route conflict with the events in other timelines, so their canonicity is highly unlikely, if not impossible even if Film 13 is a different timeline from that of the original anime.
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The bonus route, available after completing Homura's route. It has two possible endings, and though both Branches are highly unusual, Branch A's canon status is technically possible if Film 13 isn't the same as the original anime.
At some point, both Madoka and Sayaka make contracts with Kyubey early in the timeline and form a trio with Mami.
Day 10 - Thursday, the 25th: Homura transfers into school and introduces herself with a strict, drill-instructor-like demeanor to the others, stating her mission is to teach them to be self-reliant Magical Girls.
Day 15 - Tuesday, the 30th: After a routine Witch hunt, as Mami, Madoka, and Sayaka exit the Barrier of Charlotte, Homura appears before them. She requests they brace themselves, then shoots Kyubey. When another Kyubey appears, it reveals the truth that he is an alien, hive-mind entity and the girls are shocked.
Day 16 - Wednesday, the 31st: Homura visits Mami's apartment. To combat Mami's profound loneliness, she creatively suggests Mami become an idol by competing so she can always be surrounded by fans and love. Mami is initially hesitant but is convinced to try and so she begins practicing singing.
Day 22 - Tuesday, the 6th: Hitomi gives Sayaka an ultimatum to confess to Kyosuke within 24 hours. A depressed Sayaka is approached by Homura, who urges her to confront Hitomi directly and fight for what she wants. Sayaka, empowered, agrees.
Day 23 - Wednesday, the 7th: Before the ultimatum expires, Sayaka presents Hitomi with a challenge letter, declaring she will not give up on Kyosuke. After class, the two girls have a confrontation. Homura suggests a dual confession, but both refuse. Sayaka states she has reassessed her feelings and a furious Hitomi slaps her, and Sayaka slaps her back. Admitting defeat, Hitomi gives up and Sayaka goes to confess to Kyosuke, who accepts. Homura meanwhile stays to comfort the crying Hitomi, who becomes deeply admiring of Homura afterwards.
With the Magical Girls distracted by their new lives, Homura needs someone to hunt Witches. She suggests to Mami that Kyoko, who desires Grief Seeds, be allowed to take over patrols. Homura approaches a frustrated and skeptical Kyoko and reveals the truth about Kyubey. Kyoko is convinced after seeing Kyubey consume one of his own discarded bodies and agrees to the arrangement.
Madoka, seeing everyone finding purpose outside of being Magical Girls, confesses to Homura that she feels useless. Homura visits her room, slaps her, and firmly requests that Madoka not change, and telling her that Homura values her pure and supportive nature.
Mami auditions and is scouted. She prepares for her idol debut with her first single, "Tiro Finale of Love," and is thankful to Homura for her life-changing suggestion.
Sayaka, now Kyosuke's girlfriend, is openly happy. She even tells him she is a Magical Girl, and he immediately believes and supports her. She also skips school to hunt Familiars, her Soul Gem remaining surprisingly pure.
Sayaka meets Kyoko while she is hunting a Witch within Kyoko's new territory, but surprisingly, Sayaka also befriends Kyoko based on Homura's advice, with Kyoko being honest about her emotions.
Kyoko, initially thinking the others are nuts, is very satisfied with the rich territory of Mitakihara. She hoards a mountain of Grief Seeds in her family's church, willingly showing them to Sayaka once they become close, and occasionally distributes some to the other girls too.
Madoka ultimately resolves to be content as a Magical Girl until she finds her own path.
Despite this newfound happiness and stability, Homura knows Walpurgisnacht is coming. She calls a meeting of all four magical girls and Hitomi at her home to prepare for the battle. However, during the strategy session, Homura realizes that even with a united and mentally stable team, as well as Kyoko's massive stack of Grief Seeds, their combined power is still insufficient against the overwhelming might of Walpurgisnacht.
Day 32 - Friday, the 16th: During Walpurgisnacht, the girls' power isn't strong enough to defeat the Witch. This route can go into two possible routes.
Branch A:
As the Magical Girls look to Homura for orders on how to proceed, Homura gives no answer. The hope she worked so hard to build is rendered meaningless by Walpurgisnacht's power and, acknowledging the absolute failure of this experiment, she silently activates her shield and resets the timeline, leaving the happy world she created to be destroyed.
Branch B:
Homura, having confirmed the futility of a direct assault, devises a final, desperate plan. She orders Mami, Madoka, Sayaka, and Kyoko to act as a diversion, drawing Walpurgisnacht's attention and attacking its periphery. Meanwhile, Homura uses the entirety of her stolen arsenal and all her remaining magic in a single, decisive strike against the Witch's core.
In a climactic moment, Homura's attack connects, shattering Walpurgisnacht's core just as her own magic is nearly depleted. The Witch is defeated and the city is saved. The timeline is allowed to continue, preserving the unique happiness Homura forged for the others, though she herself remains haunted by the knowledge of how close they came to annihilation.
Mobage depicted mostly smaller, slice-of-life stories, with a few exceptions. They seem not to be canon to the main continuity, and may even be not canon to each other either.
Manga Time Kirara Magica was often the publication place for many of entries into the franchise. Among the bigger stories, there were also smaller, more comedic stories which will be grouped in this section.
Magia Report and the Magia Record Anthologies are grouped in the Magia Record section of this article, while Magia Etc. is in the Magia Exedra Section.
The universe of the Magia Record Anime is a near-duplicate of the universe experienced in the game, with critical deviations in its history, particularly the imperfect implementation of the Doppel System leading to many cases of Doppel Syndrome.[32]
2 Years Ago
Mifuyu talks about the rumors in Kamihama to Yachiyo, Yachiyo is uninterested as she believes they are unimportant but Mifuyu insists that they are directly connected to Witches appearing.[33]
While fighting alongside Yachiyo and Mifuyu, Kanae dies in order to defeat Oshiti, revealing the truth about Soul Gems to them.[34]
Yachiyo, Mifuyu, Momoko and Mel locate Raspberry, a Witch that has been going rampant in Kamihama, they get ready to fight her, but without Tsuruno, as she is busy in Banbanzai.[34]
Mel protects Yachiyo from Raspberry's attack and gets badly injured. Raspberry escapes and Mel turns into the Witch Etteilla.[34]
Yachiyo, Mifuyu and Momoko tell Tsuruno that Mel died, but don't say anything about her becoming a Witch. The girls try to assure Tsuruno that it's not her fault but she still blames herself for not being there.[35]
Nemu, Touka and Ui end up in the same hospital room and become friends, with Iroha often visiting them.[36]
Touka creates a little train, planning on creating a perpetual motion machine and being masters of the universe, at the same time Nemu is working on her novel. Touka starts the machine and it drives into a giant stack of Nemu's books. The machine catches on fire, burning all the books. As the hospital crew clean up the mess, Nemu and Touka argue, declaring that they're no longer friends.[37]
One time the four girls were making origami out of colored paper, they create the symbol that would later become the symbol of the Magius.[38]
They create rumors they intend to spread to ensure they’ll be remembered, and Iroha adds the "Eternal Sakura" rumor.[36]
When Ui falls critically ill, Iroha wishes for her sister’s recovery on the hospital's rooftop. Ui initially enjoys her newfound health but notices Iroha visiting less and appearing sicker.[36]
The three girls follow Iroha and discover she’s a Magical Girl fighting a Witch. Kyubey suggests they can save her by making wishes, but Touka and Nemu investigate, question Kyubey throughout the course of a day and surmise that Magical Girls eventually become Witches.[36]
Alina, who has become a Magical Girl by this point, overhears them when they reveal this to Ui.[36]
Touka devises a plan to prevent Iroha’s fate, and the girls make wishes to gain Kyubey’s powers to create an Automatic Purification System.[36]
The next day, the girls make their wishes to Kyubey, while Alina confronts another Kyubey about Magical Girls becoming Witches. Once he confirms this, Alina kills him and chases another of his copies.[36]
After the girls make their wishes and start the purification process, Ui starts collecting impurities, including from Hanna Sarasa. Ui's absorption of impurities overwhelms her and she contracts Doppel Syndrome and nearly becomes a Witch despite Touka and Nemu's attempts to stop it. Alina sends her cubes to isolate Ui, after which Touka transforms her soul into another form. Before it falls apart, Nemu places it inside the Lil' Kyubey, which makes everyone but her to forget about Ui, as well as erasing all traces of her existence. Touka forgets Ui and vows to save all Magical Girls, while Alina joins her plan. They collect the being that is now Embryo Eve and start recruiting for the Magius. Nemu is regretful of the situation having come to this but resolves to save Iroha and Magical Girls.[36]
Unlike the game, Nemu placing Ui's soul inside Lil' Kyubey herself, instead of using a Rumor, excluded her from forgetting about Ui.[36]
6 months after Mel's death, Momoko and Mifuyu go on a walk. They talk about their guilt and about how they can't change anything now. Momoko insists to not tell Tsuruno about it, not wanting to burden her.[34]
On a tower Mifuyu thinks about her guilt, her Soul Gem fully darkens and she almost becomes a Witch, but because the Magius has already been formed, she releases a Doppel instead.[34]
Mifuyu then joins the Wings of the Magius and stops talking to Yachiyo, being considered 'missing'.[35]
Momoko starts training Rena and Kaede, and leaves the Mikazuki Villa. This prompts Yachiyo to assign Sankyō ward's protection to Tsuruno, which only makes her more depressed.[35]
At some point Tsuruno kills Etteilla, not knowing that she is Mel's Witch.[35]
At some point, Kuroe makes her wish, but ends up regretting it after life as a Magical Girl is too difficult. She meets another girl during a Witch battle and saves her, letting the Witch escape. She asks Kuroe if she had a Grief Seed, to which Kuroe lies, saying no. After the two wave each other goodbye, Kuroe starts running away in guilt.[39]
Present Day
Iroha's parents leave for a business trip and trust the house to Iroha until she can move into a boarding house.[40]
Iroha Tamaki encounters a little girl on the train, who lost her cat and discovers a Box Wood's Barrier. She transforms and fights the Witch alongside Kuroe and they rescue the cat, escaping without defeating the Witch.[40]
At school, Kyubey reveals to her that he doesn’t know the specifics of her wish, and theorizes it might have been concealed as part of the wish itself. After school, Kuroe tells Iroha about a Rumor that Magical Girls can be saved by going to Kamihama City, where they no longer need to fight Witches. Iroha misses her station and when she asks Kuroe where she's going, she reveals she's heading to Kamihama. The train is overrun by witch-kissed passengers of Box Wood and her Labyrinth takes Iroha and Kuroe to Kamihama. When the Witch tries to attack again, Zenobia appears and kills Box Wood. A small Kyubey appears, singing a song about Rumors, and when Iroha catches it, it triggers important memories for her. Yachiyo appears to save them and kills Zenobia herself. She warns Iroha and Kuroe to stay out of Kamihama, as Witches are stronger there and that there's no Kyubey in Kamihama. She gives them the Grief Seeds of Zenobia and Box Wood and tells them to leave again. After the train home, Iroha has a dream of her original wish, to heal her sister, Ui's, disease.[40]
Iroha remembers visiting Ui at Satomi Medical Center in Kamihama. On the bus to the hospital, passengers are marked by a Witch’s kiss. Iroha tries to fight the Witch, Rebecca, alongside Kaede, but she's knocked out after being rescued by Momoko and Rena. They take her to the Coordinator's where Iroha explains her situation and Momoko offers to help her. At Satomi Medical Center, Iroha finds no records of Ui and goes to eat with Momoko, Kaede and Rena. They suggest Rena uses her transformation powers to find out more information inside the hospital. Rena refuses and her and Kaede have a fight, where they break up their friendship and storm off. Later, Kaede sees her and Rena's names written on the staircase and searches for Rena with Momoko and Iroha. They find her disguised as Ren, but she runs away, and when they catch her and Kaede apologizes, chains appear around them and Kaede disappears.[41]
Iroha dreams of a memory where Touka makes a perpetual motion machine which causes a fire and destroys Nemu's books. Iroha wakes up and meets with Momoko and Rena to visit Mitama. They call Yachiyo, who agrees to help them find Kaede and Mitama coordinates Iroha's Soul Gem. The group sneaks into the school to lure out the Witch that kidnapped Kaede. When Momoko and Yachiyo's fake apology fails, Rena apologizes to Kaede, which results in them being taken to the Rumor's Barrier. Rena and Kaede make up and defeat the Rumor together. After the battle, Yachiyo notes that that wasn't a normal Witch. Rena transforms into a nurse and finds out that Touka and Nemu were real patients, but there's no record of Ui.[37]
That night, Kyubey has Mami investigate Kamihama, as every time he enters Kamihama's territory, his body shuts down.[37]
Iroha joins Momoko, Rena, and Kaede to discuss recent strange Rumors, including the Friendship Ending Staircase and others like the 4:44:44 TV Rumor. Mitama directs Iroha to visit Banbanzai, where she meets Tsuruno for lunch. After eating, Tsuruno calls her friend Yachiyo Nanami for assistance. Yachiyo initially refuses to help but agrees to discuss the Rumors, including the Seance Shrine. The trio visits shrines in Mizuna Ward, collecting stamps and learning about a local legend involving a woman who revived her lover at the cost of the town’s population. While shopping, the girls encounter a Candy’s Labyrinth and defeat it. The girls return to the Seance Shrine at night, where Iroha writes her sister’s name on a plaque, taking them to the Rumor's Labyrinth, with Tsuruno waiting behind, and encounter Mifuyu Azusa and Ui.[42]
Yachiyo and Iroha encounter illusions of Mifuyu and Ui in the shrine's Barrier. Ui repeats cryptic phrases about Kamihama City, leading Iroha to realize it’s not her real sister. She sees people trapped in the Barrier, and her Soul Gem darkens further. Yachiyo questions if the Mifuyu she meets is real. Mifuyu recalls shared memories, but Yachiyo remains skeptical. Mifuyu refuses to leave the Barrier, claiming she’s too accustomed to it, and offers Yachiyo a pinwheel. Iroha warns Yachiyo about the illusion, but Mifuyu transforms and attacks Iroha. Yachiyo impales Mifuyu with her spear to save Iroha, causing her to dissipate, but Yachiyo insists it wasn’t the real Mifuyu. Yachiyo struggles to cleanse her darkened Soul Gem, but Iroha uses her own Grief Seed to help. Tsuruno joins them, and a monstrous creature attacks the girls, regenerating despite their efforts. Iroha’s Soul Gem darkens further, and she falls into despair, unknowingly releasing her Doppel, which goes in a rampage and defeats the Rumor. Yachiyo and Tsuruno are saved by Mami Tomoe, who'd been tracking an odd magic signature, and mistakes Iroha for a Witch. Yachiyo defends Iroha, and Mami leaves after a tense exchange. Iroha awakens in Yachiyo’s home, where Yachiyo offers her food.[33]
Momoko, Rena and Kaede face the Witch Albertine, but Kaede has to fight alone after the others are knocked unconscious. She unknowingly releases her Doppel for the first time, defeating Albertine, but runs away after being terrified by her own actions and questioning if she’s a Witch.[33]
Iroha wakes up at Yachiyo's house and decides to explore Kamihama. She stumbles upon a strange booth in an abandoned mall where a clown and waitresses offer "Lucky Owl Water." Felicia appears, drinks the water, and encourages Iroha to do the same. Iroha accidentally enters Felicia's territory in Kosho ward, where Felicia demands payment. Before tensions escalate, the Symbol Witch's Familiars appear, and Felicia destroys them. Iroha offers ice cream as thanks, and the two bond over their sudden good luck. Yachiyo visits Mitama to discuss a new Rumor and finds a wanted poster of Felicia. Yachiyo then confronts Kyoko on the rooftop, who questions the abundance of Witches in Kamihama and hints at a possible conspiracy. They agree that Kyoko can hunt in Kamihama but to not antagonize other Magical Girls. Felicia reveals to Iroha that, to her knowledge, her parents were killed by a Witch and agrees to work exclusively for Iroha. Yachiyo warns Iroha about the dangerous Rumor tied to the Lucky Owl Water, which causes good luck followed by misfortune and has led to missing Magical Girls. Iroha hires Felicia to investigate, offering homemade meals as payment. The group returns to the abandoned mall, where they encounter the Rumor creatures but they run off. As they trail the Rumor Spreader, they're confronted by Black Feathers, who offer them the Lucky Owl Water in exchange for leaving the Rumors alone. They reveal their goal to save Magical Girls and eradicate Witches, enticing Felicia with the promise of revenge. Felicia, eager for vengeance, agrees to join them.[43]
Felicia is led underground by Black Feathers to meet the Amane twins, Tsukuyo and Tsukasa, who explain the Wings of Magius' goal to save Magical Girls and eradicate Witches. Felicia agrees to join, while Kyoko, another recruit, expresses skepticism about the group's motives. Yachiyo, Iroha, and Tsuruno track Felicia using a GPS transmitter Yachiyo placed on her earlier. The Amane twins introduce Felicia and Kyoko to the Misery Rhyton, a Rumor that produces Lucky Owl Water. Yachiyo, Iroha, and Tsuruno confront the Amane twins and battle ensues as the twins summon patched-together Familiars, forcing Yachiyo and Tsuruno deeper into the Barrier. Felicia, fueled by anger, destroys Familiars with Iroha's help, while Kyoko helps Iroha escape to confront the Rumor's core. Iroha battles the Owl Familiars and unleashes her Doppel, destroying the Misery Rhyton and breaking the Rumor's influence. The Amane twins are shocked as Mifuyu arrives and demands an explanation. Mifuyu, now a member of the Wings of the Magius, reunites with Yachiyo and Tsuruno but refuses to leave the group. Yachiyo vows to stop her, but Mifuyu escapes using her magic.[44]
Outside, it is now morning and Felicia breaks down, expressing her anger and grief over losing everything to Witches. Iroha, Yachiyo, and Tsuruno comfort her, inviting her to stay with them and learn to control her emotions. The group helps Iroha move to Mikazuki Villa, where Felicia also finds a temporary home. Meanwhile, Iroha receives mysterious texts asking for her help.[44]
Iroha sleeps while listening to FM Kamihama, but her phone glitches, distorting the broadcast until only a girl's laughter remains. Iroha starts her day at her new school, noticing Kaede's absence and receiving a mysterious message asking for help. She meets Rena on the roof, who shares concerns about Kaede, as she's been avoiding her teammates and mentions the "Invisible Girl" Rumor. After school, Iroha visits Banbanzai, where Tsuruno tells her about the "Electric Wave Girl" Rumor involving a radio tower and a girl's voice crying for help. Iroha returns home to find Yachiyo discussing the Wings of the Magius on the phone with Kanagi. During dinner, Iroha shares the Rumors she heard, but another mysterious message interrupts, asking to be erased. Iroha dreams of Ui, Touka, and Nemu discussing the improbability of their meeting, and her phone glitches again, replaying the girl's laughter.[45]
The next day, Iroha learns Felicia is in police custody for fighting. After resolving the situation, they visit the radio tower and hear a girl's laughter instead of the expected cries for help. Rumors spread about Iroha being a delinquent. During lunch, Rena shows her deleted posts about "Endless Solitude," and Iroha connects the mysterious messages to the Electric Wave Girl Rumor. Iroha investigates the radio tower, encounters Tsukuyo, and enters a Witch's Barrier. Tsukuyo summons the Witch to attack Iroha, but Yachiyo and others arrive to help, forcing Tsukuyo to retreat. Later, Yachiyo and Iroha analyze the messages, concluding they are linked to "Endless Solitude." Iroha responds to the sender, "Ai," who reveals she is an Uwasa and asks Iroha to jump off the Radio Tower to enter the Endless Solitude and free Sana, who is trapped there. Ai no longer wants to follow her programming and asks Iroha to delete her to free Sana.[45]
At the Radio Tower, Iroha volunteers to jump despite Yachiyo's warnings. Iroha and Small Kyubey leap, disappearing into light as they enter the Endless Solitude. Sana's memories reveal her time in the Endless Solitude, bonding with Ai, who names herself after Sana's suggestion. Sana, having heard of the Endless Solitude, jumped off the Radio Tower to escape her loneliness. Iroha arrives in the Endless Solitude, and Ai insists Sana must leave. Alina Gray interrupts them and then attacks Sana and Ai. Ai teleports Alina away to protect Sana but begins to glitch after being afflicted with Alina's paint. She urges Sana to destroy her to escape and transforms into Sana's likeness. She gives her a dagger, and Sana tearfully complies, and Ai disappears, thanking Sana for giving her a name. Outside, Yachiyo, Tsuruno, and Felicia deduce that the exit to the Endless Solitude is likely the Kamihama Central Tower.[46]
Sana says goodbye to Ai as the Barrier shatters, causing her and Iroha to fall from the radio tower twards Kamihama Central Tower. Sana faints and transforms back into a normal girl, while Iroha grabs her hand as they plummet. Alina watches from afar as the Barrier fragments and the girls fall. At Kamihama Central Tower, the Amane sisters fret over an intruder alert on a machine. Yachiyo, Tsuruno, and Felicia arrive and activate the machine, which magnetically pulls Iroha, Sana, and barrier fragments toward the rooftop. Alina recaptures Witch Teresa copies, but the machine malfunctions when a vending machine destroys its antenna, stopping the magnetic pull. Alina unleashes copies of Teresa and unleashes them, accusing the intruders of destroying her "rearing cage." Felicia and Tsuruno fight the Witches, with Tsuruno empowering Felicia’s flaming hammer. Alina prepares to unleash her Doppel, but Mami Tomoe intervenes, ordering the Amane twins to contain the Witches. Alina leaves and Mami explains the Wings of Magius’ goal of salvation.[47]
The next day, Sana moves into Mikazuki Villa, where Iroha and Yachiyo prepare her room. Sana reminisces about her friend Ai while unpacking a chess set. During lunch, Sana feels out of place and retreats to her room. The girls later go shopping for mugs, bonding over their choices, but Sana leaves silently to visit her family’s home. Sana visits her family, who have continued to treat her as a shut-in and likely not npticed her disappearance, leaving her dinner outside her door. She overhears them celebrating her brothers’ achievements and decides to gather her belongings. On her way back, she hears families calling out to each other, which reminds her of Iroha’s kindness. She returns to Mikazuki Villa, where she offers to help with cooking, slowly integrating into the group.[47]
At the Wings of Magius headquarters, Mifuyu and Mami discuss the loss of the Rumor at the radio tower. Mifuyu reflects on Yachiyo’s likely anger but remains determined to achieve salvation. The Amane sisters visit, cooking dinner for Mifuyu, who realizes the younger girls are now caring for her. She resolves to continue her mission for their sake.[47]
Back at Mikazuki Villa, Iroha explains her search for her missing sister Ui, suspecting a Rumor’s involvement. The group discusses the Wings of Magius’ motives, with Yachiyo noting their connection to Endless Solitude. Iroha asks Sana if she knows Ui, Touka, or Nemu, and Sana reveals that she does know Nemu as one of the Magius.[47]
After school, Iroha waits for Tsukuyo, leading to a tense confrontation where Tsukuyo eventually agrees to help Iroha find Nemu after consulting Mifuyu. The girls buy coasters as a gift for Yachiyo and return home to surprise her. Mifuyu visits Mikazuki Villa, offering Iroha a place in the Wings of the Magius. Iroha refuses, but Mifuyu invites her to a Magius lecture. Yachiyo arrives, visibly distressed, and Mifuyu leaves after hinting at their past. Iroha decides to attend the Magius lecture despite her reservations.[48]
The girls arrive at the Memory Museum, encountering the small Kyubey and climbing a wall of drawers. They eventually find Touka Satomi, who introduces herself as one of the Magius.[48]
Meanwhile, Yachiyo, alone at Mikazuki Villa, hears Kanae and Mel's voices urging her to join her friends. Despite denying their friendship, she decides to follow the group, unable to ignore the deception targeting Magical Girls.[34]
At the Memory Museum, Touka introduces herself as a Magius, dismissing Iroha's claims about their past friendship with Ui. Through the museum, Iroha experiences a memory of Yachiyo's group fighting Oshiti, where Kanae sacrifices herself by blocking a lethal attack, shattering her Soul Gem. Mifuyu explains that once a Soul Gem breaks, the Magical Girl cannot be saved. In another memory, Mel's Soul Gem darkens and she transforms into a Witch. Iroha learns that when a Soul Gem becomes fully corrupted, the Magical Girl turns into a Witch.[34]
At the same time, Momoko and Kaede meet with Rena over a bridge, and reveal the truth to her too. Rena is devastated upon learning the truth about Magical Girls, but Kaede comforts her, promising salvation through the Wings of the Magius.[34]
A third memory reveals Mifuyu's Soul Gem briefly darkening, but miraculously reverts to normal after she releases her Doppel. Touka introduces the concept of Doppels, a system she created to prevent turning into a Witch, claiming it liberates Magical Girls from Kyubey's cruel fate.[34]
Mifuyu watches over Iroha as she sleeps, while inside Iroha’s dream, Touka explains the Wings of Magius’ purpose to fight Kyubey’s system. Yachiyo arrives, demanding Mifuyu step away, but Mifuyu insists they’re revealing the truth about Magical Girls and disappears using her magic. Yachiyo wakes Iroha with a Grief Seed and urges her to leave. As Iroha and Yachiyo escape on the gondola, Iroha worries about Tsuruno and the others, suspecting Mifuyu took them. Yachiyo announces her decision to disband the team, citing her selfish wish to survive, which she believes causes others to die. The Rumor of the Memory Curator attacks, swallowing Yachiyo, but Iroha vows to save her. Inside the Memory Curator, Yachiyo relives her past as a model and her wish to survive, which she believes led to her teammates’ deaths. She struggles with guilt as her Doppel lectures her, while Iroha fights the Curator from outside, eventually freeing Yachiyo. Iroha and Yachiyo reunite, with Iroha vowing to prove Yachiyo’s wish doesn’t doom others. As the museum collapses, they encounter Mami, now allied with the Wings of Magius, who attacks them. Sayaka appears and intervenes, but Mami transforms into Holy Mami, unleashing a devastating assault. Yachiyo and Iroha summon their Doppels to fight Holy Mami, but her power overwhelms them. Iroha’s Doppel dissipates, and she is nearly defeated, but Yachiyo saves her.[49]
Meanwhile, Touka delivers a speech at the Wings of Magius headquarters, promising liberation for Magical Girls through the Doppel System. Sana, Felicia, Kuroe, Momoko, Rena and Kaede are in the audience, but when Rena tries to leave, Black Feathers and Kaede stop her.[49]
The museum collapses during the battle, and Iroha falls into a chasm despite Yachiyo’s efforts to save her. Yachiyo is rescued by Sayaka but is devastated by Iroha’s apparent sacrifice. Touka’s speech concludes as the Black Feathers applaud, while Alina looks forward to Walpurgisnacht’s arrival.[49]
After the battle with Holy Mami, Yachiyo kneels in the ruins, desperately searching for Iroha. Her Doppel, Campanella, taunts her, claiming Iroha is dead, but Yachiyo refuses to accept it.[50]
Day 13 - Sunday, May 28: In Mitakihara, Madoka and Homura fight Patricia near an industrial area. Homura uses her time-stop ability to attempt to attack Patricia but gets a vision of Ui telling her to go to Kamihama. Sayaka saves them and reveals the fate of Magical Girls becoming Witches. Kyubey explains the system and Sayaka attacks him. Another Kyubey appears, dismisses human misunderstanding, and leaves. Sayaka questions Homura's calmness, suspecting she knew about the Witches' fate. Madoka comforts Homura, who recalls past timelines and sees hope in this one.[51]
Day 14 - Monday, May 29: Madoka finds Homura and Sayaka absent from school and worries about the team. Homura goes to hunt Patricia again and fights her. Madoka joins, urging Sayaka for help. Sayaka overcomes her hesitation, saves Madoka, and, with Homura's time-stop ability, they defeat Patricia together and make up.[51]
In Kamihama, Yachiyo questions Shigure about Magius' base but learns it's mobile and inaccessible without an invitation. Meanwhile, Kuroe is summoned by Nemu, who asks if she knows her sister, Iroha Tamaki, and tasks her with finding the Rumor of the Eternal Sakura.[51][50]
Kuroe, secretly tasked by Nemu, searches for the Rumor of the Eternal Sakura. She is guided by Lil' Kyubey into an abandoned shopping district.[50]
Yachiyo confronts Mitama about the Magius and Doppels. Mitama explains Doppels are with dangerous side effects but admits she can't help Yachiyo enter the Magius' HQ without an invitation. Yachiyo encounters Kuroe and Lil' Kyubey, which leads to a battle with Mifuyu. Mifuyu tries to convince Yachiyo to join the Magius, but Yachiyo rejects her, summoning her Doppel and defeating Mifuyu but then sparing her. Mifuyu escapes, but Kuroe is left behind and she and Yachiyo follow the Kyubey into a Rumor Labyrinth, discovering a withered sakura tree. Iroha's unconscious body emerges, unleashing her Doppel, Giovanna.[50]
Giovanna absorbs Yachiyo and Kuroe into its Barrier. Yachiyo and Kuroe wake up in Mikazuki Villa, where they realize they're in Iroha's dream world. Yachiyo enters the dream’s inner space, leaving Kuroe to protect Iroha, who begins to remember Witches. Iroha and her team fight a "Witch", Made in 168, easily defeating it and collecting Grief Seeds. Kuroe and Iroha prepare to sleep, but Iroha becomes defensive when Kuroe questions why Ui isn’t real in the dream. Another Iroha appears to Yachiyo, and Yachiyo destroys the teddy bear representing Ui, triggering Iroha’s Doppel transformation. The Doppel claims to have created a happy world to protect Iroha’s soul. Yachiyo and Kuroe fight Iroha’s Doppel, and after defeating the Doppel, the real Iroha falls from the Eternal Sakura tree, and she and Yachiyo reunite.[52]
Meanwhile, Madoka reads a message from Mami, who promised to help but has since gone silent.[52]
Iroha regains her sense of self after Eternal Sakura leaves a message, urging her to reunite with her friends. Kuroe leads Iroha and Yachiyo to a hidden entrance to Hotel Fendthope, but the Amane sisters block their path. Yachiyo stays behind to fight, allowing Iroha and Kuroe to enter, but Kuroe's Magius Pendant turns black, marking her as a traitor.[38]
The exit closes, and Kuroe and Iroha realize they've ended up beneath the hotel. After a train ride further inside, they meet Rena, who reveals she was a Black Feather and is trying to rescue Kaede. After learning the path is blocked, they search for another exit. Iroha suggests visiting Mitama, but Rena refuses and Kuroe notices something unusual about Kaede.[38]
Madoka, Sayaka, and Homura investigate Kamihama, but the Magical Girls there are suspiciously avoidant of the three of them. They investigate posters recruiting Magical Girls for the Wings of Magius and Homura deduces the Feathers have been instructed not to approach them.[38]
Iroha and her group pass a farm where Witches are bred, sparking a discussion about the fear of becoming a Witch. When a Rumor Familiar attacks, Kuroe nearly summons her Doppel but is stopped by Iroha, who cleanses her Soul Gem and helps defeat the Uwasa. Kaede’s Doppel goes out of control despite her Soul Gem being clean earlier. After restraining it, Momoko and Mitama arrive and seal it, explaining the dangers of overusing Doppels. The group enters a room housing Magical Girls suffering from Doppel Syndrome, the Isolation Ward.[38]
In Hotel Fendthope, Touka announces the Magius' plan to expand the purification system globally, urging Feathers to bring their families for refuge, though some express confusion. Mifuyu greets Tsuruno, who seems unaware of her, murmuring about saving Magical Girls and fused with a Rumor. Meanwhile, Iroha leaves a letter for Momoko and heads to reach Nemu with Kuroe.[53]
Elsewhere in the hotel, Sana and Felicia encounter Kyoko, who reveals herself to have been stealing Grief Seeds from the Feathers. After a brief conflict she asks for their help, and they escape on a train inside the hotel's walls, where they pass a massive Witch farm.[53]
At that point, Touka announces the gathering of Witches within a 100km radius to awaken Embryo Eve, aiming to expand the purification system globally. Momoko, Rena, Mitama, and Yachiyo hear this through the Magius pendants, and Iroha, Kuroe, Sana, Felicia and Kyoko through the hotel's broadcast system.[53]
Kyoko questions the need to awaken Witches despite the large Grief Seed farm, they witness the colossal Embryo Eve and narrowly escape being consumed. Felicia realizes Witches were once Magical Girls. They find Mifuyu, who laments being uninformed about the Magius' plans and expresses frustration over her efforts being overlooked.[53]
Nemu combines Hotel Fendthope with the Uwasa of Chelationland, creating a new fortress. Touka and Nemu confront Feathers who try to stop them, sealing them in isolation bottles. Touka vows to unleash the fury of Magical Girls, releasing numerous Witches.[53]
Iroha witnesses the chaos caused by the released Witches and resolves to confront Touka and Nemu. At the hall, Kuroe is labeled a traitor by the guarding Rumor. Ryo leads an attack, but Kuroe creates an escape route for Iroha. She summons her Doppel to fight, determined to protect Iroha and emulate her courage. Her Doppel questions whether someone can truly be helped, transforming into another Magical Girl and asking if Kuroe remembers her, scaring Kuroe and making her run away.[53]
Felicia and Sana confront Mifuyu about the Magius' plans, with Mifuyu expressing regret for learning the truth. Sana decides to leave the Magius to protect her loved ones, and Felicia urges Mifuyu to join them. Mifuyu, recalling her lost friends, agrees to help bring Tsuruno back.[53]
Iroha navigates Hotel Fendthope, guided by Ui's voice, and finds a door leading outside to Chelation Land.[54]
Yachiyo fights Witches and meets Madoka, Homura, and Sayaka, briefing them on the situation. Iroha contacts Yachiyo, warning of Witches gathering at the amusement park. The group decides to head to Chelation Land to confront the Magius and save Mami.[54]
Touka and Nemu oversee the chaos, with Touka reveling in the destruction. Mifuyu confronts them, pleading to stop, but Touka dismisses her, leading to a failed attempt to rescue Tsuruno, who transforms into her Rumor form. Mifuyu is cast away and Alina berates her. Mifuyu takes the Grief Seed Alina gave her after Alina declares she only joined the Magius due to their courage, comparing the Feathers to sheep.[54]
Kyoko spots Iroha and questions her motives, eventually aiding her by providing a White Feather disguise. The two team up, with Iroha convincing Kyoko to Connect with her to break through the Feathers' defenses and using their combined power to open the gate for Yachiyo and the others. The group reunites and heads toward Hotel Fendthope, where Holy Mami and Uwasa Tsuruno await them.[54]
Mami unleashes her powerful Tiro Finale Holy Night, forcing the group to flee due to the Rumor preventing Homura from stopping time. Yachiyo is defeated by Tsuruno, but Sana and Felicia arrive and help them escape.[55]
Kyoko explains that Magius has fused Magical Girls with Rumors to enhance their power. Sana and Felicia reveal a letter from Mifuyu, which contains a map and a plan to awaken Embryo Eve, prompting Yachiyo to decide to destroy the induction device after rescuing Mami and Tsuruno. The letter provides direct contact with Mifuyu, who plans to have Mitama to help them stop the Magius. Mitama refuses to help Mifuyu, citing the risks of interacting with Doppels and her own neutrality. After Momoko comforts her, Mitama explains the process of rescuing Tsuruno by a person who knows her well connecting with with her.[55]
Yachiyo and Sayaka lead their teams back to the park to confront Mami and Tsuruno. While Yachiyo tries to connect with Tsuruno, Sayaka prepares to rescue Mami. However, their initial attempt fails, and Tsuruno, injured, rises again, still under control. Yachiyo realizes her failure to connect with her, as she didn't really know Tsuruno. Madoka fears attempting to connect with Mami might harm her, while Uwasa soldier bears block their retreat. Iroha urges Yachiyo to try connecting with Tsuruno again, but Yachiyo refuses, admitting she never truly understood Tsuruno. Tsuruno attacks Yachiyo, and Iroha steps in to protect her.[55]
From the failed Connect, Iroha finds herself in a theater inside Tsuruno's mind, where Yachiyo and Tsuruno express their conflicting perspectives with Yachiyo's failure to understand Tsuruno and Tsuruno's belief in needing to be strong. Tsuruno recalls a time when she was overwhelmed at Banbanzai and blamed herself for Mel's death after missing a Witch fight. She later discovers she killed Mel's Witch, Etteilla, leading her to accept Touka and Nemu's alterations to prevent more Magical Girls from becoming Witches.[35]
Yachiyo resolves to reconnect properly, realizing they don’t need to be strong alone but should support each other. Homura struggles against Rumor bears until Momoko and Mifuyu arrive to help. Felicia and Sana immobilize Tsuruno, allowing Yachiyo and Iroha to Connect with her properly. Madoka and Sayaka rescue Mami, and Iroha and Madoka destroy the Witch induction device, dispersing the Witches. The teams split up, with the Holy Quintet going to Mitakihara after learning Walpurgisnacht is going back there once more.[35]
Kuroe escapes Black Feathers and finds Iroha, but her Doppel, taking the form of Kuro, stops and consumes her.[35]
Day 32 - Friday, June 16: Team Mikazuki head inside the Chapel, but Nemu keeps everyone outside except Iroha. Inside, Touka yells at Iroha for ruining her plans and refuses to believe her claims. Nemu stops Touka's attack and calls Iroha her sister. She stops the two of them from moving before giving them the memories of what happened to Ui and Embryo Eve.[35]
Meanwhile, the Magical Girls outside the Chapel fight the Uwasa of the Queen Bear. Tsukuyo and Tsukasa arrive with reinforcements, but Mifuyu stops them and apologizes, as their plan has now failed and what they were doing isn't right.[56]
Once they recall everything, Touka apologizes to Iroha and confronts Nemu for lying to her. Nemu explains that if Touka had remembered the truth, she might have stopped her plan and not saved Magical Girls from their fate, which Touka realizes is true. The two once more agree to continue with their plan, even if that isn't what Ui would have wanted. Nemu traps Iroha inside Lil' Kyubey and the two proceed to awaken Embryo Eve. Her premature awakening causes the Magical Girls near the Hotel to be overwhelmed and contract Doppel Syndrome, with the exception of experienced Magical Girls who were able to resist, including Yachiyo, Mifuyu and Momoko.[56]
Inside the Doppel Syndrome Ward, Mitama stabilizes her own Soul Gem, as well as Rena's. The girls in the Ward experience a lot of pain due to Eve's awakening, and Rena connects with Kaede in an attempt to save her, forming a shared mind space with her, the rest of patients, as well as Mitama.[56]
The Chapel falls down and Touka and Nemu lead Eve towards Walpurgisnacht and through Kamihama to reach her. After Mifuyu uses her magic to trap stop the girls around her from moving, Yachiyo goes to chase after Eve. Mifuyu uses her magic to break through her limits, and with Momoko's assistance, the two enter the shared mind space where Mitama is attempting to heal the patients. They comfort the girls, with Momoko and Mifuyu using their powers, as well as their knowledge of the girls and their personal lives to take them out of Doppel Syndrome. This Connect is too much for the two of them and their Soul Gems start breaking. Mitama offers to help, but the two insist that she will be needed to take care of the girls and lead them when they wake up. Rena as well finds Kaede, and with Momoko's help, comforts her. The girls who had contracted Doppel Syndrome are healed from it, everyone except Mitama being unconscious, and Momoko and Mifuyu being dead.[56]
Meanwhile, a dissolving Lil' Kyubey trails Kuroe, who is on the verge of Doppel Syndrome herself, as she's walking the train tracks to Takarazaki.[56]
Kyubey observes Kamihama from outside and has by this point understood the most of what has taken place there. Meanwhile, Alina observes Kamihama as it's being destroyed and makes her final painting, taking glee in its destruction. She talks with Kyubey, with the two of them discussing their different philosophies. Kyubey argues that their sacrifices are necessary for the survival of the universe, and that they're not wrong in what they're doing, but Alina says that the survival of the universe has been possible through the sacrifices of Magical Girls, so they deserve justice. Alina finishes her painting and packages it, sending it to Karin with a message wishing her good luck.[39]
Yachiyo reaches Touka and Nemu and tries to stop them. She's unsuccessful and the two reveal that once Eve absorbs Walpurgisnacht, the fusion will cause a shockwave which will wipe Kamihama from the map. Kanagi arrives to the scene and saves Yachiyo, with other Magical Girls from Kamihama also watching them, but Touka and Nemu take Embryo Eve towards Walpurgisnacht and blast them off.[39]
Meanwhile, the girls on Fendthope's remains split into groups, with Mitama, Tsuruno, Felicia, Sana, Rena and Kaede leading some of them towards Eve, while Tsukuyo, Tsukasa and others stay back to take care of the ones in need.[39]
Inside Lil' Kyubey, Ui comforts Iroha and tells her that she's needed outside. Iroha asks her if stopping Embryo Eve will bring Ui back to normal, to which Ui denies, as she's already changed too much from what she was. She sets Iroha free on the train tracks and leads her towards Kuroe. When Kuroe sees Iroha, she succumbs to Doppel Syndrome and her Doppel forms a growing pillar of mud, with Iroha climbing after her. Kuroe tells her of how she failed the girl from Takarazaki, and when Iroha reaches her, she uses Connect but is only able to break half of her Doppel mask. She tries to comfort and encourage Kuroe, but her attempts only push Kuroe further into self-loathing. Her Doppel reaches the ceiling of the Doppel Barrier and breaks through, Kuroe finally becoming a Witch that Iroha is forced to kill.[39]
Afterwards, Iroha is in shock above the Barrier and Kyubey appears behind her, revealing that Kuroe became a Witch because of Iroha's idealism. As the pillar breaks, Iroha is confronted by her Doppel self, who blames everything on her. Yachiyo, Tsuruno, Sana, and Felicia ell ut to her, climbing a staircase of Yachiyo's halberds to rescue Iroha. They connect with her and break free, comforting each other as they fall. All five use Connect together to form a giant rocket with their weapons. The Mikazuki team, except Iroha, direct the rocket toward Eve, which briefly detains her. Eve is then intercepted against a building by Rena and Kaede's Connect, and the Magical Girls lead by Mitama, as well as the girls lead by Kanagi reach and attack Eve together. Iroha grabs Touka and Nemu and urges them to stop. They claim that their actions are for Iroha's sake, but Iroha pleads with them to spend their time with her instead. After they all agree, Alina attacks the Magical Girls who attacked Eve and declares her plan to turn all humanity into Magical Girls by infecting them with her Doppel. Despite Touka and Nemu's protests, Alina infects Embryo Eve with her Doppel, and lets her Doppel overtake her as well, fusing the three of them into Neo Dorothy. As she takes flight towards Walpurgisnacht once more, Touka and Nemu activate their Doppels, trapping Iroha so she can't chase them and heading towards Alina to stop her. As they get closer to her, Ui, inside the disintegrating Lil' Kyubey, joins them as well and the two detonate their Soul Gems to kill Alina.[57]
Yachiyo wakes up in her old school uniform inside a train, where she communicates with the magic of Kanae and Mel, which lives on inside of her. She blames herself for their sacrifices, but when Mifuyu and Momoko appear, Kanae tells Yachiyo that Yachiyo's power is to inherit the hopes of the deceased. Yachiyo invites Mifuyu to come live with the others in Mikazuki Villa again after everything's over, and she happily agrees, deciding she will stay in the living room. Momoko also says she'll take the living room, followed by Kanae and Mel, who despite not speaking, smiles in her approval. Afterwards, the four girls tell Yachiyo that they have to get going, after which she realizes that Mifuyu and Momoko had died too, but she's unable to reach them.[57]
Iroha meets Ui, who tells her that since Ui's body is composed by magic, her existence would be scattered like particles. Ui tells her that she will be with her when Iroha feels happiness and to look for her then.[57]
The two wake up, with Yachiyo waking up in front of Neo Dorothy's body, and Iroha waking up on the brink of Doppel Syndrome. As Iroha converses with her Doppel, she exclaims that despite everything, she's happy she became a Magical Girl. Her Doppel dissolves into many ribbons which reach for all the Magical Girls of Kamihama and a new, more powerful form of her Doppel emerges. Iroha realizes that Ui had given her the ability to collect everyone's impurities, and Iroha uses Kuroe's Grief Seed to turn her Doppel, as well as the collected impurities into a weapon against Alina. Yachiyo also adds her power through her halberd, which now has four ribbons representing her deceased friends. As Neo Dorothy is mesmerized by Madoka's attack on Walpurgisnacht, Iroha launches the attack and obliterates her, with a vision of Iroha comforting Neo Dorothy before its destruction.[57]
With Walpurisnacht having been empowered by the power of the Uwasa, the Holy Quintet are unable to defeat her and Homura negates this timeline.[57]
After the attack, the media has regarded the disasters in Kamihama as caused by multiple earthquakes, a typhoon, as well as several attacks by terrorist groups, though some people in Kamihama do recall being saved by girls in dresses, not knowing they're Magical Girls.[57]
Most importantly, the Magical Girls in Kamihama have taken to supporting each other, as well as ones from other places, by starting a support group for each other, the Kamihama Magia Union.[57]
Many of the Black Feathers and girls of Kamihama hold funerals for their deceased friends.[57]
Rena and Kaede take on helping Mitama at her Coordinator's business to help other Magical Girls.[57]
Many girls also seek solace in Mikazuki Villa, being helped by Yachiyo who has now cut her hair.[57]
Ui's memory has been restored, alongside all proof of her existence.[57]
Kyubey congratulates Iroha on the fact that nobody will know the existence of Magical Girls, but Iroha explains that they themselves know what happened, and that they will not forget it.[57]
This timeline ends with Ultimate Madoka archiving it as a book named Magia Record, being given to her by this version of Iroha herself.[57]
These events connect to the Magia☆Report comics, which have a comedic tone and often break the fourth wall.
FM Kamihama Holy Radio Station:
At the FM Kamihama Radio Station, a Rumor Spreader describes the strange phenomenon that has taken hold there as Iroha-chan and Madoka-senpai begin their broadcast. Madoka-senpai apologizes for the "blood" incident from the previous week and expresses hope that Konomi-chan will recover soon, then walks up the side of the screen in a display of the freedom this world allows. Iroha-chan notes that they usually appear in Magia Report, which exists in a separate Kamihama, and Madoka-senpai agrees they have more flexibility here compared to a world where they could only talk at the bottom of the screen. Madoka-senpai is fought in the subsequent battle.[58]
Iroha-chan announces their popular listener advice series, where selected mail receives premium cooking implements, and reads a question from "Strongest Magical Girl-san" about how to become the strongest. Madoka-senpai suggests using a two hundred point scale. Iroha-chan then reads a question from "Mikazuki House Zashiki Warashi-san" about building self-confidence when normal people cannot see her, and Madoka-senpai advises running naked through the city. Tsuruno-chan and Sana-chan are fought in the subsequent battle. Iroha-chan reads another question from "Saint of Kamihama-san," who explains she created a social network group to help magical girls but it is now flooded with flamewars, asking if the feeling welling up in her throat is an immaculate conception. Madoka-senpai says no, and Holy Mami-chan is fought in the subsequent battle. When Madoka-senpai asks if Iroha-chan has any troubles of her own, Iroha-chan admits she has no four-star girls, so Madoka-senpai takes her phone, rolls, and shows the result, leaving Iroha-chan surprised before offering her aluminum foil and earning a disgusted reaction. Iroha-chan is fought in the subsequent battle.[58]
Himika-chan walks into the studio, there to collect her paycheck after waiting since Episode Thirty-Two of the first comic. Madoka-senpai notes her lengthy absence, and Himika-chan declares she is unmatched in Kamihama but admits she only had water and dirt to eat the day before. Iroha-chan gives her candy and asks why she is here, and Himika-chan explains she heard about the kitchen gadgets and came in person since she has no phone or internet, surprised to receive chocolate without a special occasion. Himika-chan is fought in the subsequent battle, after which Iroha-chan announces they are taking her as their assistant. Madoka-senpai explains that Konomi-chan was their assistant until the previous week, but after she started bleeding, it will take four weeks for her to heal, and then grabs Himika-chan.[58]
Iroha-chan introduces a song segment, but due to licensing issues, she provides her own music in the form of Tsuruno-chan's excited humming, which is poorly received. Madoka-senpai then begins its "Gourmet Roundup" segment, recalling how it angered the owner of Walnuts the previous week. The live reporter at the scene is Natsuki-chan, visiting Walnuts, where she meets Tsukuyo-chan and Tsukasa-chan, who recognize her from the program. Natsuki-chan notes that the show has become well-known, and she is fought in the subsequent battle. Natsuki-chan tells Alina-chan her omurice looks delicious as a Rumor creature watches, and when the owner Manaka-chan arrives and tells Natsuki-chan to get out, Natsuki-chan promises to return next week. Alina-chan is fought in the subsequent battle.[58]
Himika-chan introduces a break-time game with three covered platters, and Iroha-chan ends up with dango from Tsuruno-chan's family restaurant while Himika-chan gets the soufflé. Madoka-senpai is crushed to receive the goopy fish, and when Himika-chan asks to take her food home to share with her family, Madoka-senpai tells her she can take the fish too. Iroha-chan introduces radio shopping for Himika-chan's homemade seasoning, made with wild mushrooms and weeds and described as Himika-chan's family secret sauce, flavored with hate for the wealthy. A pie chart shows all responses are negative, and when Madoka-senpai sniffs it, the scent hurts her eyes and makes her scream.[58]
Yachiyo-chan suddenly barges in, demanding the broadcast stop, and when Himika-chan offers her sauce as a greeting, it hurts Yachiyo-chan's eyes as well. Yachiyo-chan tells the girls to look around, and everyone realizes they are inside a Rumor's barrier. She explains that the radio program and studio have become the Rumor of FM Kamihama, and its radio waves are magically overcoming dimensions and interfering with the normal Kamihama. Two worlds cannot exist in the main timeline, and the Magia Report world, which is the one with weaker presence, will cease to exist. Madoka-senpai declares war, and Iroha-chan insists they must defeat the Rumor first. The Rumor of FM Kamihama is fought in the subsequent battle, but it severely damages the girls. Yachiyo-chan explains its magic spreads via radio waves, making it impossible to avoid, until Himika-chan recalls that aluminum foil blocks radio waves. The girls wrap themselves in foil and fight the Rumor again, defeating it.[58]
The girls celebrate alongside a bandaged Konomi-chan, and Himika-chan receives boxes of aluminum foil as a reward. Iroha-chan announces that FM Kamihama has ended and they are taking a break from radio, then starts a game of Magia Record on her phone and begins a battle against five Madoka-senpais.[58]
Madoka-senpai reveals her combat secrets to Iroha-chan, starting with Madocancer: she uses crab claws to intimidate enemies while insisting the claws prove how reluctant she is to hurt others. Later, Iroha-chan finds her scrubbing blood off those same claws and complaining about the stench.[59]
Madoka-senpai continues with Madocannon, a stronger attack she claims can numb a person to hurting others. Homura-chan appears and pleads with her to stay as she is, and the two prepare to fight together. For her third secret, Madocalibur, Madoka-senpai grows worried that the battles will never end, but Iroha-chan and Homura-chan bring her a sword in a stone. She pulls it free and emerges refreshed in gym clothes.[59]
Kamihama Twinkle Rarity Star:
The event begins as Iroha-chan excitedly hopes to be a 4-star. Madoka-senpai jumps up as the event is announced. Felicia-chan mentions a magical girl who can give them extra stars. The girls decide to wander around in hopes of finding her. Madoka-senpai recalls the weight training they once did. Mitama-chan tells them she does not offer raising rarity. The two girls despair as Mitama-chan huffs offendedly. She clarifies it is not that she cannot, just that she has never tried. Iroha-chan is then tied to a stone table while Felicia-chan and Madoka-senpai stand around her with torches and paper masks.[60]
In the end, Mitama-chan could only put a giant decorative star on Iroha-chan's butt. She then remembers hearing of a girl in the Sankyo district who could release Doppels with a potion. Madoka-senpai gives a thumbs up as Iroha-chan wearily makes a thank you pun. Mitama-chan claims her sense of humor is already 4-starred. Emiri-chan stands next to Hinano-chan, who pretends ignorance. Madoka-senpai snaps her fingers and has Felicia-chan discreetly hand Hinano-chan a Decagon Jelly, orange flavor. Hinano-chan claims she will not be bribed but shows them the unfinished potion. Felicia-chan punches at Emiri-chan, who explains the trouble they have had with it. Hinano-chan eats the jelly as she tells them the potion was never tested on anyone below a 5-star. Felicia-chan downs it and makes a muscly face.[60]
Asuka-chan claims she is the magical girl that raises rarity. Felicia-chan does not understand her rant about ritual suicide. Madoka-senpai wonders if hitting her will fix her. Nanaka-chan explains that rarity comes from personal growth, so the magical girl they seek must be themselves. Iroha-chan understands, but Asuka-chan does not. Yachiyo-chan has no such rumor listed in her file. Sana-chan suggests they find information where magical girls gather. Yachiyo-chan fusses over Felicia-chan's hair as Small Kyubey prompts the player to choose Banbanzai or Walnuts. The game continues prompting until Walnuts is chosen. Manaka-chan tells them about a regular customer who plans to open such a place. Iroha-chan apologizes to Tsuruno-chan mentally. Felicia-chan gobbles food and declares walnuts superior.[60]
The three girls stand outside a church with the Magius symbol. Inside, Holy Alina-chan introduces herself as the girl they seek. Iroha-chan explains they heard she could give extra stars. Alina-chan tells her to pray at the altar of "The rumor of the rarity stars." Iroha-chan prays for more stars. Madoka-senpai prays for more costumes for Homura-chan. Felicia-chan is just hungry. Alina-chan reveals the church is the body of the rumor. In exchange for stars, they will be captured and put into a prize box. Madoka-senpai and Felicia-chan are not sucked in due to wishing for other things. Alina-chan decides to use Iroha-chan as a hostage. Two nuns remove their cloaks to reveal the Amane twins in white feather cloaks.[60]
Iroha floats in the prize vat. A voice tells her she can escape by using 25 Magia Stones, a 1% chance. She tries and fails. Madoka-senpai and Felicia-chan use Connect against the twins. Iroha-chan sees the Doppel potion floating beside her. She takes it, remembering Hinano-chan's warning. She turns black as a magic symbol appears beneath her and Giant Iroha emerges. Alina-chan realizes she miscalculated and escapes with the twins, promising revenge.[60]
Homura-chan appears, revealing she spread the rumor, explaining she did it to help Madoka-senpai protect herself from things her time-stop cannot prevent. She learned of the rumor from an ex-black feather friend, Kuro-chan. She realizes she was wrong, as stronger magic brings greater risk. She apologizes. Madoka-senpai consoles her, telling her about her mother's strength. She thanks Homura-chan for making her stronger and braids Homura-chan's braids together. Homura-chan sheds a tear. Madoka-senpai smiles and invites everyone to play MagiReco. She is glad they are safe as they look up at an irrate, still-giant Iroha-chan.[60]
Iroha-chan greets the player and explains her origins: she debuts in the Magia Report manga before the game launches, paired with Madoka-senpai to learn how to be a main character. After delays and a summer spent planting tomatoes, the game finally releases in August, leaving two Irohas existing side by side: the live2D game version and the cartoony Iroha-chan.[61]
Iroha-chan spends her days in MagiRepo’s version of Kamihama after seeing off her counterpart.[61]
Eventually she is added to the game as a playable character. For her debut, she shows off being able to turn sideways and spoils Arc 2 by unveiling her Dark Iroha-chan form, who rants about space rocks until a white feather knocks off the Magius pendant controlling her, also revealing Madoka-senpai has been having fun with it. Iroha-chan expresses hope she can continue as a great protagonist, and Madoka-senpai turns to Ui-chan to begin her training.[61]
Iroha-chan buys a photo frame and mentions Yachiyo-chan is saving up for a camera. Mitama-chan appears with a new lens and takes a series of bizarre photos: Iroha-chan in a different art style, Felicia-chan turning into a sweet potato, and a purple cabbage appearing as a beautiful girl. Felicia-chan runs off in frustration.[62]
Felicia-chan returns home to find Yachiyo-chan already has a new camera. When Yachiyo-chan asks her to pose for a test photo, Felicia-chan violently refuses, startling her.[62]
Kamihama Armageddon:
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Ultimate Madoka-senpai discovers a tap-tap sumo app and seeks a year’s worth of honor, proclaiming she will use her ultimate power to become a yokozuna.[63]
She criticizes someone’s masochistic design while Homura-chan notes the foot shape is unfair, and Sayaka-chan insists she is just a sumo wrestler with a big belly. A double-hand throw occurs, and Homura-chan marvels at the honor on display.[63]
Mitama-chan advises limiting intake to one can per day for the sake of one’s shape, and Ultimate Madoka-senpai declares she can win with this honor. The next event, the election of the Kamihama Magia Union leader, is announced.[63]
KamiFest:
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Iroha-chan buys a photo frame and mentions Yachiyo-chan plans to buy a camera with her modeling money. Mitama-chan appears with a new lens and takes a photo of Iroha-chan that renders her in a different art style.[64]
Iroha-chan calls Rena-chan to suggest she become an idol. Rena-chan is reluctant at first but agrees to meet. At Gauche Burger, Madoka‑senpai joins them, and Kaede-chan reassures Rena-chan that people could come to like her. Rena-chan runs off but admits she truly wants to be an idol, and Iroha-chan encourages her to work toward it together.[64]
Kamihama Beach Spa Adventure:
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The devil makes a contract with Homura-chan, borrowing her body until she tears apart the bond between Madoka-senpai and Iroha-chan. The devil immediately indulges in a large pizza order.[65]
The next day, Homura-chan oversleeps. The devil reveals Madoka-senpai and Iroha-chan are going to the spa together, saying the task can be settled in a single day.[65]
Homura-chan rushes out, helping Yuma-chan with directions on the way.[65]
At the spa, the devil disguises herself as Iroha-chan and tries to damage Iroha-chan’s reputation, but diverts after encountering Madoka-senpai.[65]
Later, the devil is exorcised. Mami-chan suggests dinner, and Homura-chan requests the same pizza the devil had ordered.[65]
Kamihama Multiverse Detective:
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Iroha-chan declares her possibilities are infinite and decides to test her luck. She tries a shopping street lottery but wins only a flashlight. Undeterred, she tries a convenience store lottery and wins a piggy bank, but misses the final prize cushion. She then draws fortune slips at a shrine and receives a "max luck" result.[66]
Later, Ui-chan arrives and announces she won a hot spring trip in the shopping street lottery. Iroha-chan's Memoria collection has grown.[66]
Kamihama Big Sports Day:
The day of the sports meet opens with Madoka-senpai’s proposal for a joint event between Kamihama and Mitakihara. Meguru-chan announces the four teams, Madoka-senpai gives the athlete’s oath, and the competitions begin.[67]
During the various events: a foot race, borrowing race, three-legged race, and jump rope practice. Several mishaps occur: Shizuka-chan struggles with the crouching start, Hikaru-chan wins by using a pre‑borrowed handkerchief, Heruka-chan’s team gets disqualified for using butter tea, and Hinano-chan and Kanagi-chan have a drug‑related mishap in the three‑legged race. Kuroe-chan’s live debut ends with her diving into the audience.[67]
At lunch the teams exchange bento, but Yachiyo-chan loses to Toyo-chan’s rice balls despite her umami seasoning. After lunch, all participants in the bread‑bite contest collapse. Gunhild-chan discovers a Witch’s Kiss, and Iroha-chan and Madoka-senpai go to find the Witch. Mabayu-chan locates it in the kitchenette, deducing it is weakened by lively group energy. Yachiyo-chan orders a gymnastics pyramid, and Iroha-chan and Madoka-senpai defeat the Witch with their Doppels, restoring everyone’s motivation.[67]
During the closing ceremony, Mitama-chan declares that everyone tried their best, then announces everyone is in last place before handing out gold medals to all. Madoka-senpai adds a final event, that whoever collects all the medals wins - turning the friendly gathering into a sudden competition.[67]
Iroha-chan and Madoka‑senpai enter the Magia Record world through a special door. They visit a steamed meat bun shop just before Tsuruno-chan returns, then they climb the radio tower as Sana-chan arrives without noticing them.[68]
Another day, they defeat a Witch with their Doppels. Felicia-chan sees them and reports it, but Yachiyo-chan does not believe her.[68]
Several months pass with no further sightings.[68]
They return home and decide to explore the mysterious room again in a future story in MagiaRepo.[68]
Magia Exedra Universe
Magia Exedra explores the concept of alternate universes much more directly and in greater quantity than other entries in the franchise, as they're framed from the viewpoint of Name experiencing them herself.
Nightmare & Bonus Stories
These stories are framed as possible memories from within the vast tapestry of time and space. Their places in the timeline as well as their canonicity is ambiguous, so these stories are listed as part of the Magia Exedra Universe. The Nightmare and Bonus Stories are all introduced with the following:
Amidst the endless tapestry of time and space, this place was but one of a myriad of possibilities that may have existed. This story is a little memory quietly tucked away in a corner of that possibility.
Best Friend Required
Unlocked at the Nightmare difficulty of the Rose Garden Witch Part I Memory Window. It appears to be a possibility in a timeline reminiscent of the one in the Final Timeline after Madoka and Sayaka meet Mami and before their encounter with the Ulla Familiar. This event can either take place during Day 12, Saturday the 27th, or Day 13, Sunday the 28th.
Madoka and Sayaka travel to Kazamino City in search of a specific record store known for holding rare classical CDs as Sayaka wants to buy a gift for Kyosuke. While searching for it, they discuss potential things they may wish for, but admit they haven't decided on anything yet. They struggle to find it for a long time and Sayaka is ready to give up, but Madoka encourages her to continue for Kyosuke's sake. Using only a one-year-old blog photo as a reference, they finally find the correct shop discreetly located inside an office building, and Sayaka successfully buys several rare violin CDs. On the train home, a tired Madoka falls asleep on Sayaka's shoulder, and Sayaka expresses her gratitude, saying she would have given up if she were alone and was glad Madoka is her best friend.
High Five for Harmony
Unlocked at the Nightmare difficulty of the Rose Garden Witch Part II Memory Window. It appears to be a possibility in a timeline reminiscent of the one in the Final Timeline, and similar to the previous Nightmare Story, this event can either take place during Day 12, Saturday the 27th, or Day 13, Sunday the 28th.
While waiting to meet Mami for a patrol, Madoka and Sayaka notice a young girl with a lost dog, Kotaro. Sensing the girl is in trouble, they follow the dog and discover it is trying to lead them to a boy who has been kissed by a Witch and is in danger. Sayaka stays to keep watch while Madoka fetches Mami, who swiftly enters the Witch's Labyrinth and rescues the boy, who reunites with Kotaro.
Afterward, at her apartment, Mami praises the two of them for their actions, telling Madoka she is gentle and perceptive and commending Sayaka for her level-headedness. Mami expresses that she would be happy if Madoka became a Magical Girl and fought alongside her, and the three then enjoy a peaceful time together with chamomile tea and cake.
A City Ours to Defend
Unlocked at the Nightmare difficulty of the Darkness Witch Memory Window. This happens in a timeline where Madoka and Sayaka make contracts early and form a trio with Mami. Due to the appearance of Gertrud and Ulla Familiars, it is possible this story takes place between Day 10 to Day 14.
Day 10 - Thursday, the 25th: Madoka and Sayaka are overwhelmed in battle against Gertrud and her Familiars until Mami arrives and saves them.
Day 11 - Friday, the 26th: The next day, they notice Mami returning a book on chess strategy and mistakenly conclude it was the source of her skill. After borrowing the book, they dedicate themselves to learning its principles, applying concepts of psychological warfare and controlling their emotions to their combat practice. They develop a coordinated team attack based on feints and reading an opponent's moves.
Day 14 - Monday, the 29th: In their next battle, their new strategy proves successful. After they executed a perfect feint and finishing blow, Mami praises their improved teamwork and they reveal their inspiration was her chess book. Mami clarifies it was a misunderstanding and that she had merely been returning a book she found. Nevertheless, she affirms that the successful strategy they had developed themselves was what truly mattered. Watching the sunset over the city, the three Magical Girls stand together, with Sayaka resolving to grow stronger to defend it.
Cake Baking Challenge
Unlocked at the Nightmare difficulty of the Dessert Witch Memory Window. As they're in Charlotte's Labyrinth, this takes place on Day 15.
Day 15 - Tuesday, the 30th: Madoka, while shadowing Mami inside Charlotte's Barrier, confesses her desire to become a Magical Girl simply to be as helpful and admirable as Mami. Mami advises her to think carefully, as having a wish granted is a unique opportunity that shouldn't be wasted. She then joked that if Madoka didn't decide by the next Witch, they would simply wish for a giant cake to celebrate their partnership. Though their hunt is preempted by another Magical Girl, the conversation inspires them and instead of using a wish, the two bake a cheesecake together at Mami's apartment. After successfully baking and enjoying the cake they had made themselves, Madoka feels a true sense of accomplishment, which makes her decide against using her contract for something she could achieve through her own effort.
Futures Felt in Photographs
Unlocked at the Nightmare difficulty of the Box Witch Memory Window. This event likely occurs in most or every timeline.
Madoka and Sayaka look through a childhood photo album of the two of them and Hitomi. As they look at a middle school class photo, they notice an empty seat in the front row, which Sayaka jokingly calls the worst seat for being in the teacher's "firing line."
Day 10 - Thursday, the 25th: Several days later, the very seat that Sayaka mentioned is taken by a new transfer student: Homura Akemi.
In Blissful Ignorance
Unlocked at the Nightmare difficulty of the Graffiti Witch Memory Window. This story depicts Homura's actions between many timelines and how she keeps Madoka from contracting.
Day 3 - Thursday, the 18th: In the meantime, Homura, knowing where dangers will appear, has been meticulously redirecting Madoka's after-school path, from placing a construction sign to employing Amy, the cat to ensure Madoka meets with Sayaka in a safe location. With Madoka safely occupied, Homura proceeds to eliminate both a Familiar and a Witch. Her entire plan is designed to ensure Madoka has no reason to make a contract with Kyubey.
Day 4 - Friday, the 19th: The next day, Homura observes Madoka, Sayaka, and Hitomi happily making plans, content in the knowledge that she has successfully allowed Madoka to remain living in blissful ignorance.
We're So Similar?
Unlocked at the Nightmare difficulty of the Silver Witch Memory Window. It occurs in a timeline where Mami, Sayaka and Kyoko are working together as Magical Girls in Mitakihara.
In a joint battle against a Witch, Mami observes that the bickering Sayaka and Kyoko were surprisingly in sync, a notion they both vehemently denied. After the fight, Mami invited them to meet the next day to discuss the threat of Walpurgisnacht.
While waiting for Mami the following day, Sayaka and Kyoko find their stomachs growling in unison. Their attempts to get a snack are marked by repeatedly having the same thoughts, and with Sayaka actively trying to choose differently from Kyoko. Ultimately, they both end up wanting the snack the other had chosen.
The next time they meet, each had bought the treat the other had originally wanted, leading Mami to find them together. As Sayaka frantically tries to explain the situation was not what it looked like, Mami simply smiles at seeing them with their respective snacks.
One Time Team-up!
Unlocked at the Nightmare difficulty of the Shadow Witch Memory Window. It occurs in a timeline where Homura attempts to team up with Kyoko and due to the appearance of Elsa Maria, it likely occurs during Day 22.
Day 22 - Tuesday, the 6th: Homura approaches Kyoko with a proposition to team up and protect the city from the coming Walpurgisnacht, offering Kyoko control of the city if they succeed. Kyoko, suspicious of Homura's motives and secretive nature, refuses the offer, questioning what Homura stood to gain.
Immediately after their tense meeting, they're both pulled into a Elsa Maria's Labyrinth and are forced to work together. During the battle, Homura reveals her power and the two coordinate into a simultaneous attack to defeat the Witch in a single blow.
After the battle, Homura lets Kyoko keep the Grief Seed. Though Kyoko acknowledged Homura's power and the offer to team up, she ultimately declines, stating she could not work with someone who was still hiding their true intentions. However, she leaves the door open for future cooperation if Homura ever decides to tell her the whole story.
A Reluctant Coach Steps Up
Unlocked at the Nightmare difficulty of the Dog Witch Memory Window. It depicts an event in a timeline where Kyoko is in Mitakihara and Madoka still hasn't become a Magical Girl.
After rescuing a lost Madoka from a Witch, Kyoko is taken aback by Madoka's selfless desire to become a Magical Girl who protects others.
Their paths later cross again at an arcade, where Kyoko reluctantly finds herself coaching the determined Madoka through a difficult dance game and helps her train so she can win a prize for a friend.
When they meet after Madoka's successful event, Madoka and her friend, Sayaka, credit their win entirely to Kyoko's coaching and kindness. Overwhelmed by their genuine gratitude and Madoka's unwavering perception of her as a good person, Kyoko simply gives up on trying to correct them.
A Dream of a Little Mermaid
Unlocked at the Nightmare difficulty of the Mermaid Witch Memory Window. It references the ending song, And I'm Home and may thus be occuring in Sayaka's perspective as Oktavia, or after her death in a sort of afterlife.
In a quiet moment of reflection, Sayaka finds her own story painfully mirrored in the fairy tale of "The Little Mermaid." She grapples with the harsh reality of her existence as a Magical Girl, fighting alone with no happy ending in sight. Unlike the mermaid, she cannot even become a beautiful bubble, feeling instead that her soul is turning to stone and sinking into an abyss. Her despair is interrupted by the voice of Kyoko Sakura, who has come to find her. As Sayaka awakens from her troubled dream, the specifics fade, leaving behind only the heavy, lingering feeling of her sorrow.
Special Stage Persona
Unlocked at the Nightmare difficulty of the Artist Witch Memory Window. It depicts a timeline where the five girls form a band together, and it is almost certainly not canon.
Inspired by their teacher's theme of "new experiences," Madoka decides to form a band for the school festival with her friends. She recruits Mami, Homura, Sayaka, and a reluctant Kyoko. After assigning instruments they draw lots and fatefully select the nervous Homura and Madoka as their dual vocalists.
The band faces the task of learning three songs as complete beginners, so they dedicate themselves to individual and group practice and slowly improve as a unit.
On the eve of the festival, a last-minute suggestion from Sayaka leads Homura to remove her glasses and unbraid her hair, revealing a stunning new look that left everyone, especially Madoka, in awe.
New Specs to a New Perspective
Unlocked at the Nightmare difficulty of the Chairperson Witch Memory Window. It likely takes place during Timeline 2, where Homura, Madoka and Mami formed a team together.
After Homura's glasses break in battle, Mami and Madoka accompany her to buy a new pair. To make the experience more fun, they decide to each pick out frames they think will suit the others. Homura is deeply touched by their thoughtful choices and the enjoyable time they spend together.
A few days later, Homura shyly reveals that she has bought the glasses Madoka and Mami chose for her. Wanting to preserve them, she explains she plans to wear them only on special outings and hopes they can all go out together again. To her delight, Madoka and Mami reveal they have also bought the non-prescription glasses they tried on that day. The three friends happily agree to wear their new glasses together on their next outing, creating a shared, matching look.
Meeting Within a Dream
Unlocked at the Nightmare difficulty of the Birdcage Witch Memory Window. It is a dream sequence that Madoka has about Homura.
In a dream, Madoka finds herself in a strange, bright landscape where she witnesses a girl locked in a desperate battle against a monstrous entity.
The dream then shifts, and Madoka sees a brief, everyday encounter with Homura. This memory quickly transitions back to the spectral battlefield, where Madoka watches Homura, now clearly a Magical Girl, fighting terrifying creatures in secret. Overwhelmed by Homura's solitary struggle, Madoka feels a powerful urge to help her, considering becoming a Magical Girl herself to share the burden.
When Madoka awakens, the specific details of the dream fade, leaving behind only a profound and lingering feeling that the person she met, Homura, is deeply important to her.
What She Once Entrusted
Unlocked at the Nightmare difficulty of the Stage Witch Memory Window. It's a series of memories Homura has regarding Madoka's ribbons, which she reminisces about while attending school in the universe of the Law of Cycles, after the Final Timeline in the Original Universe has concluded. The memories themselves could have taken place in any of the early timelines.
The first memory is of Homura when she first noticed Madoka's signature red ribbons, which Madoka explains were a gift from her mother. Homura thinks they suit her very well.
One day, Sayaka urgently approaches Homura for help. Madoka has lost her ribbons to the wind, and while she acts resigned, Sayaka wants to find them. Homura agrees to help. They split up to search, but find nothing. Just as they are about to give up, Homura's cat, Amy appears and insistently leads them to the ribbons, which are caught on a low tree branch.
After they retrieve the ribbons, Homura insists that Sayaka take all the credit for finding them.
The next day, however, Madoka thanks Homura anyway, having heard the full story from Sayaka. Homura tells her not to lose them again, as they mean a lot to her.
In a later, solitary moment in the universe of the Law of Cycles, Homura holds the ribbons while attending school. She reflects that they only truly suit Madoka, but can perfectly imagine Madoka's cheerful voice insisting they look lovely on her, too. This memory strengthens her resolve to keep fighting to defend the precious world Madoka tried to protect.
An Occasional Indulgence
Unlocked at the Nightmare difficulty of the Needle Witch Memory Window. Unlike most other Nightmare Stories, it also appears at the end of Sadness Prayer and it shows Oriko and Kirika being visited by Ultimate Madoka in the Law of Cycles.
Kirika has prepared an elaborate spread for Oriko, explaining she wanted to share all her favorites with her. Oriko is overwhelmed and suggests a compromise to have her tea unsweetened while letting Kirika load the pancakes with syrup, honey, and jam. They prepare the tea together and Oriko invites Kirika to sit once everything is ready, noting tea is best enjoyed with company. When Kirika adds too much sugar and jam to her tea, Oriko samples it briefly but finds it too sweet. Kirika is happy to share anytime regardless.
Suddenly, Ultimate Madoka arrives to visit them, with Oriko welcoming her and commenting on her new appearance.
Rains Too Shall Pass
Unlocked at the Nightmare difficulty of the Sandbox Witch Memory Window.
Iroha returns home exhausted after her search for Ui in Kamihama City. She recalls facing a fearsome and strong girl who told her she does not belong there. Too tired to think further, she decides to take a bath and go to sleep, knowing she has school the next day.
In her dream, Iroha runs into Yachiyo, who invites her along on a series of errands. They shop for towels and pillows, discuss buying chopsticks and houseplants, and even visit the ward office to pick up a change of address form because Yachiyo casually announces that Iroha will be moving in with her. Iroha is bewildered but goes along with it.
On their way to look at Iroha's new school, a sudden sun shower forces them to take shelter. Yachiyo apologizes, admitting she took the long way home hoping something good would happen, but now feels she pushed her luck. When the rain stops, they see a huge rainbow, and Yachiyo smiles gently, surprised by Iroha's excitement. Iroha notes this softer side of Yachiyo.
Iroha wakes up in her own room and realizes it was all a dream. She laughs at the absurd idea of living with Yachiyo, but then remembers Yachiyo's gentle face. Deciding that taking the long way might not be so bad, she resolves to leave home a little earlier than usual the next morning.
Proof of Friends Again
Unlocked at the Nightmare difficulty of the Rumor of the Commoner's Horse Memory Window.
Rena, Kaede, and Momoko meet so Rena can finally apologize for forcing Kaede's dog to do a trick it could not pull off, which led to Rena declaring they were not friends anymore. Kaede forgives her, and Momoko suggests celebrating by using a photo booth together, something they have never done. Rena reluctantly admits she has never used one before, and despite Kaede's teasing, she agrees to go.
At the photo booth, Rena accidentally presses the button for a group of five and then panics when the machine prompts them to make funny faces. She refuses, feeling humiliated, and tries to run away, but Kaede keeps asking her to do it. Rena gets upset and starts crying, and the machine takes a picture of her mid cry. She blames Kaede, but then decides she cannot end the experience in tears and insists they finish with a perfect pose to make up for what she did to Kaede's dog. They manage to take one final picture together.
When the photos print, Momoko points out that only the last one came out properly, though Rena is frowning and Kaede looks like she is about to cry while Momoko herself is forcing a smile. Rena says to throw it away, but Kaede refuses, saying she cannot toss their first picture together. They all decide to attach the photo to their phone cases, and Momoko declares it is proof that they are friends again.
Tag Team Revenge!
Unlocked at the Nightmare difficulty of the Rumor of the Anonymous AI Memory Window.
Sana, Felicia, and Tsuruno are playing the concentration card game, and Tsuruno is on a winning streak, much to Felicia's frustration. Sana apologizes for causing their losses, but Felicia insists it is not her fault. Iroha, about to leave for shopping, suggests they try working together instead of playing separately. She whispers a strategy to them: dividing up the duties, such as having each person memorize a different color of cards. Felicia tells Sana that she needs her brains to win, and Sana brightens at being needed.
When the game resumes, Tsuruno quickly figures out that Sana is memorizing red cards and Felicia the black ones, but she is impressed by their teamwork. As the game narrows down to the final ten cards, Felicia and Sana huddle to discuss which cards they remember. They realize none of their memorized cards match, so they have to flip new ones at random. On a crucial turn, they both point to the same card, but it turns out to be a four of hearts that does not match anything, allowing Tsuruno to sweep the remaining pairs and win again. Felicia is frustrated, but Sana smiles because she enjoyed teaming up with someone and being needed. Felicia then suggests they play one more time so Sana can experience the fun of winning, and everyone agrees.
Head of the Hotpot's Privilege!
Unlocked at the Nightmare difficulty of the Rumor of the Chelation Land Ferris Wheel Memory Window.
The Mikazuki Villa gang gathers as Tsuruno announces they will fire up a hotpot outside to bond again after recent hardships, including Felicia running off to the Wings of the Magius and the group briefly breaking up. Tsuruno declares herself head of the hotpot and insists everyone else relax, though Yachiyo, Iroha, Sana, and Felicia feel uneasy sitting idly. Yachiyo reflects that since the recent incident, she has realized she does not fully understand Tsuruno, and even now she has no idea what Tsuruno is thinking.
Tsuruno begins adding unusual ingredients: Banbanzai Special Dumplings, pre made Hamburg steak, a failed fried egg turned into scrambled egg, and even a dab of peanut butter. Despite Iroha and Sana's worries, the finished hotpot smells rich and Chinese inspired. Yachiyo recalls that peanut butter can bring out the flavor of Chinese dishes, and everyone agrees the meal is delicious, with the egg adding a mellow touch to the spicy broth. Felicia gives it 120 out of 100 and jokes that Tsuruno should open a hotpot shop.
Yachiyo notices Tsuruno has not eaten yet and urges her to have her fill. Tsuruno then reveals her true plan: she asks Yachiyo to feed her a bite, explaining that she wants to be pampered and would hate for their relationship to change because of everything they have been through. Even though Tsuruno acts like a big sister to Felicia and the others, she will always want special attention from Yachiyo. Yachiyo giggles and feeds her, and Tsuruno declares this the privilege reserved for the head of the hotpot. Yachiyo muses that Tsuruno never grows up, and hopes that someday, when they are all grown, they will still be as close as they are now, with Yachiyo herself taking the role of head of the hotpot.
Tension and Ties
Unlocked as the Bonus Story of the Two Hands in Harmony event.
Tsukasa finishes the laundry and is about to start homework when her father tells her they are having ten extra guests for dinner. She protests that she does not have the ingredients, and her father uncharacteristically drops the argument quietly. Later, Take, an apprentice at the workshop, notices Tsukasa's father seems down. He investigates and discovers that yesterday was the father's birthday, and no one celebrated it. Take concludes that her father is sulking because Tsukasa never wished him a happy birthday.
Tsukasa feels guilty but also angry at her father for making her so busy. She decides to make him a bento box filled with his favorite foods as a subtle, belated birthday wish, but she struggles to remember what he likes. She recalls that when she was little, she made meatball bento for him, and he patted her head and praised her. She decides to make that.
The next day, Tsukasa gives her father the bento and wishes him a happy birthday, telling him to cheer up. Just then, Take rushes in and admits he got the wrong end of the stick and the father was only distracted by work, not upset about his birthday. Tsukasa shouts at Take, but her father sees the meatball bento and, though he grumbles about wasting money, Take reminds him that this was the first bento Tsukasa ever made for him. The other apprentices tease Take about not having a girlfriend, and Tsukasa reflects that despite the oppressive traditions of the workshop, moments like this make it not all doom and gloom.
A Desire to Give My All
Unlocked as the Bonus Story of the Two Hands in Harmony event.
Tsukuyo finishes a koto club rehearsal for an upcoming competition. A junior worries that she looks pale and tired, but Tsukuyo insists she is fine. She returns home, where her grandmother reminds her not to tarnish the Akatsuki family name. Later, overwhelmed by quizzes, club activities, and rehearsals, Tsukuyo feels foggy and nearly collapses. Mifuyu, sent by the Koto Club, finds her and insists she rest. Tsukuyo reluctantly agrees and lies down on a bench.
While resting, Tsukuyo tells Mifuyu that she cannot pull out of the competition. She admits she joined the club because her grandmother insisted, but now she genuinely loves the koto and the feeling of creating music in unison. She says this may be the last time she ever feels the desire to give her all to something, given that she is bound to a life not of her choosing. Mifuyu promises to support her on the day of the competition.
On the day of the competition, the results are announced, and Mizuna Girls' Academy wins the grand prize. Tsukuyo collapses from exhaustion. She wakes up to find her grandmother watching over her. The grandmother scolds her for not looking after her health but praises her performance and says she has high expectations for Tsukuyo's future. Tsukuyo reflects that although the old traditions of her house oppress her and her resentment will only grow stronger, she cannot quite bring herself to begrudge her koto lessons entirely.
The Best Moment
Unlocked as the Bonus Story of the Eternal Summer Days Part I event.
At the new water park in Mitakihara City, Madoka, Sayaka, and Mami enjoy their day off. After playing in a pool, Mami admires a pillar made into a fish tank. Sayaka suggests they try the water slides, and they agree to ride all of them, starting with a short one for a warmup. Madoka comes down next, a bit scared but having fun, and they move on to the next slides.
After riding most of the slides, only the longest and fastest one remains. Madoka and Sayaka are intimidated by its speed, but Mami decides to go anyway, admitting she is nervous but wants to rise to the challenge. She also secretly wants to show off a bit in front of her juniors. At the top, her nerves catch up with her, but once she starts, she finds the speed exhilarating. After she splashes down, Madoka and Sayaka are inspired by her example and decide to try it themselves, and Mami says she has one more ride in her as well.
A Cool Day at the Pool!
Unlocked as the Bonus Story of the Eternal Summer Days Part II event.
The day before the water park trip, Madoka, Sayaka, and Mami discuss the pre opening event invitation for all students in Mitakihara City. They agree to go together that weekend, and Madoka eagerly anticipates the trip, wondering how big the park will be and thinking about practicing for an upcoming swim test after they have fun.
On the day of the water park trip, Madoka, Sayaka, and Mami arrive and are amazed by the park's scale, with many types of pools and water slides. They warm up, explore the pools, and laugh together, though Madoka forgets her plan to practice for the swim test. After the park closes, Madoka realizes she only played and feels anxious about the test. Mami suggests they go to the municipal pool the next day to practice, and both Sayaka and Madoka agree. They end the day by sharing what they enjoyed most, with Madoka saying the best part was having fun with her friends.
What's Hot for Summer
Unlocked as the Bonus Story of the Eternal Summer Days Part II event.
At the water park, after swimming and enjoying the attractions, Madoka, Sayaka, and Mami take a break at a rest area filled with couples. They discuss what kind of date they would go on at the park. Mami says she would enjoy a relaxed, unrushed time with pleasant conversation. Madoka says she would go on a water slide together for the thrill. When they ask Sayaka, she absentmindedly says, "Drifting in a swim ring made for two," then realizes she said that out loud and becomes mortified as Mami teases her about having a crush. Sayaka insists they are wrong and hurriedly declares break time over, rushing back to swim while Madoka and Mami decide to give her some space. Sayaka thinks to herself that maybe one day she will get a chance, but then dismisses the thought.
A Brief Treat
Unlocked at the Nightmare difficulty of the Blessed Witch Memory Window.
Touka suddenly announces that the leadership of the Wings of the Magius is taking the day off, despite Mifuyu and Nemu's concerns that they cannot afford to rest when they are so close to their goal. Touka insists that rest improves performance and brings out board games they used to play in the hospital, including a four player roll and move game that requires Alina to join. Mifuyu is surprised Alina agrees so readily.
During the game, Mifuyu lands on a dare square that forces her to wear a school uniform, which Alina had secretly added to the board and even prepared in Mifuyu's size. Mifuyu finds it mortifying but also realizes she has won, something she never did against Touka and Nemu in the past. She suspects they let her win, though they deny it. Alina performs surprisingly poorly at the game.
Mifuyu steps out briefly to handle something, and when she returns, she hears a loud thud from the room. She rushes back to find Touka trying to move a sofa by herself while Nemu scolds her, and Alina points out that Mifuyu is already there. Caught in the act, Touka explains they wanted to surprise Mifuyu with a relaxation session as a reward for all her hard work, and the board games were just the opening act. Alina then instructs Mifuyu to lie down on the sofa so she can give her an acupressure massage, which she has been researching to help maintain Mifuyu's figure.
As Alina presses the acupressure points, Mifuyu screams in pain while Alina laughs with delight. Nemu notes that this was supposed to be a reward for Mifuyu, but Alina seems to be having all the fun. Touka says that is fine because it can be a reward for both of them, and Nemu agrees that this time is a reward for everyone. Touka adds that the real reward will come once they are free.
Magical Kawaii Duo
Unlocked at the Nightmare difficulty of the Witch of Good Fortune Memory Window.
Ashley is filming a selfie style video blog about her pilgrimage to a sacred spot from the Phantom Thief Magical Kirin series when she suddenly spots Familiars outside a Labyrinth, which should not be possible. She stops recording to take action, and at that moment Karin appears, looking for Alina. Karin explains that Kamihama City is in shambles due to the ongoing crisis, and although she wanted to team up with Alina to evacuate or fight, she cannot find her anywhere. Ashley and Karin realize they need to stop the Familiars before the town and the sacred spot are destroyed.
They decide to team up, but there are too many Familiars. When they spot a civilian who has not escaped in time, Ashley comes up with an idea to fight using Magical Kirin Respect, recreating a famous scene from the series where two heroes team up to defeat an enemy together. Karin agrees, noting that her scythe can fly so they can perfectly recreate the scene. They introduce themselves as Magical Karin and Magical Ashley, declaring that they will defeat the vile kawaii haters, and successfully drive off the Familiars.
After the fight, they find the civilian girl unharmed but unconscious. Karin decides to fly her to the evacuation shelter on her scythe, then continue searching for Alina. She says that is what Kirin would do, and she is sure Alina will be okay. Ashley agrees to go get information from the Coordinator, and they promise to take the Magical Kirin pilgrimage together once everything is over.
We Keep Going Together
Unlocked at the Nightmare difficulty of the Witch of Good Fortune Memory Window.
As life returns to normal after the crisis with Eve and Walpurgisnacht, Touka and Nemu tell Ui that they want to do something to put a smile on Iroha's face as thanks for everything, separate from any attempt to atone for their sins. Ui thinks it is a great idea, but when Touka suggests hiring a top chef and Nemu insists on a simple peaceful time together, they start fighting. Ui cries, saying she hates fighting now that they are finally better and can all laugh together. Touka and Nemu apologize and agree to start over from the beginning. Ui suggests they go ask the Mikazuki Villa girls for advice, despite Touka and Nemu's reluctance.
At Mikazuki Villa, Yachiyo tells them that the reason they should work it out themselves is because that is exactly what would make Iroha happy. Tsuruno and Sana agree that Iroha really cares about them, and Felicia points out that is just how Iroha is. Yachiyo adds that the proof is right in front of them: they are there because Iroha has done so much for them, which shows how much she cares. Touka and Nemu have no response.
The next day, after taking Yachiyo's advice, the three of them come up with a plan on their own: they will make bento lunch boxes and have a picnic at the site of the Eternal Sakura. They lead a blindfolded Iroha to the spot, then reveal the surprise. Ui explains that they all love Iroha and know how much stress they have caused her, so they wanted to say thank you and show how much they care. Iroha is overjoyed, and they spend a wonderful time eating and reading books that Nemu brought. Ui writes in her diary that she hopes these fun days with her favorite people will last forever.
Memories Made Real
Unlocked as the Bonus Story of the Rumored Temp Counselor event.
Ui, Touka, Nemu, and Iroha invite Eternal Sakurako to a festival in Shinsei Ward next week. Touka and Nemu bicker, but Ui stops them. Sakurako says she is interested but would rather hold their own festival just among the five of them. Ui explains she wants food stalls since she can now eat freely after being in the hospital, Touka looks forward to eating without guilt, and Nemu wants to see fireworks up close. Iroha mentions wheelchair accessible areas for Nemu. Realizing how much they are all looking forward to it, Sakurako agrees to go. Later, she sees Ryo Midori taking a photograph and learns that photos immortalize memories so people can look back on them. Sakurako gets an idea.
At the festival, Sakurako explains that she borrowed a camera from Ryo, who is in the newspaper club, for photography practice. Touka notes that Sakurako has a section in the Midori Report, and Ui enjoys reading about her school activities. Sakurako wants to take photos to fulfill her duty of improving her skills, but her true intention is to capture the festival in tangible form so they can look back on the memories. Nemu says Sakurako has grown thanks to her friend. Sakurako takes a photo of the group and says she will thank Ryo by showing her the photos, knowing Ryo will be happy too. Ui encourages her to take lots and lots of photos.
Until the Day We Meet Again
Unlocked as the Bonus Story of the Defying Destiny: Forbidden Cards Call event.
Yachiyo comes home to find Mel doing a fortune telling reading for her, despite Yachiyo's rule against it. Mel tries to hide behind Kanae, but Yachiyo spots her immediately. Mel begs Kanae to help, but Kanae admits she cannot turn Mel down when she asks for things. Yachiyo sighs and allows the reading just this once. Mel tells Yachiyo that when she wakes up, she will feel a warm glow of nostalgia but also a little conflicted. Yachiyo then realizes that in reality, Mel and Kanae could never be chatting together like this because Kanae is already gone. She concludes this must be a dream.
In the dream, Kanae explains that ghosts have licenses, and if they meddle too much with the living, they get suspended. Mel came because she worried Yachiyo seemed zoned out. Yachiyo says her days have been fun and peaceful, and that seeing them makes this the best day in a while. Kanae then sadly notes that Mel is not actually a ghost, because when a Magical Girl becomes a Witch, her soul fades away and cannot become a ghost. However, Kanae brought Mel's lingering thoughts from before she became a Witch. Mel panics about their licenses being suspended if they stay longer, so they hurry off, telling Yachiyo to keep smiling until the next time they meet. Yachiyo wakes up to Iroha, who tells her she will catch a cold nodding off in random places. Yachiyo recalls having a calm, nostalgic dream about a suspended license, and though she feels a little unsettled, she also feels reassured.
Whispers with a Wraith
Unlocked at the Nightmare difficulty of the Wraith Memory Window.
Homura is making explosives while the Wraith mimicking Madoka watches and comments. The Wraith notes that Homura used such bombs when fighting Witches with Madoka and was so happy when she defeated a Witch for the first time. Homura finds it strange to have her own memories relayed by a Wraith and admits that she lost to a giant Wraith, which robbed her of her means of fighting. She reflects that before the world was altered, her magic could stop time, but it was not suitable for fighting alone, and she remembers how happy Madoka was for her when she learned to defeat Witches on her own.
Meanwhile, Mami and Kyoko discuss the mutant Wraith that appeared. Kyoko reports that a fake Sayaka has been acting strangely in her territory and retaliated when confronted. Mami notes that seeing fake friends or family members is hard to bear even when knowing it is a sham, and she suggests that the thing might not have been a Wraith at all but rather something in the middle of changing after absorbing Homura's magic. Kyoko worries that a massive Homura Wraith might appear and try to destroy the city, and Mami admits the thought is scary.
In town at night, the Madoka Wraith grabs Homura's hand, but Homura notices there is no warmth to it. The Wraith suggests that if Homura truly wanted to meet Madoka again, she could use up all of her Soul Gem's magic fighting Wraiths, because then the Law of Cycles would appear. Homura refuses, saying Madoka would never forgive her for that and she is not even sure she would get to see her. The Wraith asks what Homura would do if she did see Madoka again, and Homura replies that even if they reunited, they could not end up living a happy ordinary life. The Wraith then suggests they search for the giant Wraith, and Homura follows.
Too Cute to Say No
Unlocked as the Bonus Story of the A Taste of Hospitality event.
Kanagi approaches Mitama and, mimicking Mitama's little sister Mikage's voice, delivers a message begging Mitama to come home. Mitama is annoyed by the impersonation but admits she cares about her sister. Kanagi explains that Mikage coached her to speak and act like her, and that Mikage wants her sister back whatever the method. Kanagi also agrees that Mitama should go home, at least to see her sister. Mitama finally gives in and says she will go home that day. Kanagi suggests buying a little gift, and Mitama decides on a mixed bag of candies since Mikage loves sweets.
Mitama and Kanagi go to the supermarket. Mitama picks out chocolate cigarettes for nostalgia, kinako candies because they are cheap and filling, and then considers some fancy new gummies. She decides the gummies are too trendy for a gift but buys them as a treat for herself that she will share with Mikage. They also grab Yosha noodles, which come with prizes, and each pick one. Both turn out to be duds, but they hope Mikage's will be lucky. Mitama does a surprisingly good impression of Mikage's excited voice. She thanks Kanagi for her help, and as she heads home, she says, "I'm home."
Unfamiliar Kindness
Unlocked at the Nightmare difficulty of Momoko Togame's Memory Window.
Yachiyo and Mifuyu give Momoko special training in teamwork, teaching her to trust her teammates and focus on the finishing blow while they handle the Familiars. After they defeat the Witch, Yachiyo cooks fried chicken for everyone. Momoko feels awkward being coddled because her own siblings fight over food, unlike the warm atmosphere at Mikazuki Villa. Sumire explains that Yachiyo and Mifuyu treat them like little sisters, so Momoko decides she will act like a big sister instead.
Another day, Momoko brings ingredients and makes hamburg steak for everyone. Yachiyo and Mifuyu try to pamper her again, offering dessert and even attempting to spoon feed her. Momoko tries to act mature, offering her lap for Mifuyu to nap on, but falls asleep herself. Later, when Yachiyo bumps her head, Momoko pats it and says a childhood rhyme, but turns red with embarrassment. She develops a fever from overthinking, so Yachiyo insists she stay the night. Although Momoko feels pathetic being looked after, she admits it is not so bad once in a while.
Once Upon a Happy Halloween
Unlocked as the Bonus Story of the Forever Halloween Night Part I event.
In a world where every day has become Halloween, the excitement quickly fades and the holiday begins to collapse. Mami Tomoe, a Sorceress who fights Witches with the help of a Witch under her control, spends her days handing out magically conjured treats to the townspeople, especially the children. One day, as she gives out sweets, a group of children asks her what her favorite treat is. Mami admits she cannot pick just one, but later reflects that she has never actually thought about it; she has always believed that making others happy is enough.
A short while after being asked that question, Mami is resting at home from an injury sustained during a Witch fight. Two children who often receive her treats come to visit, worried about her and wanting to thank her. They bring a selection of homemade treats because they do not know her favorite, and Mami is overwhelmed with joy, saying she loves all of them and that treats made with love contain the most wonderful magic. The children propose that from then on they exchange treats, and Mami happily agrees. They decide to have a tea party right away, and Mami feels her spirits lifted, calling it the happiest Halloween she has ever experienced.
Those children have since left town with their families. Mami wonders how they are doing and looks forward to the day she can treat someone to her sweets again.
Not a Ghoul but a Ghost
Unlocked as the Bonus Story of the Forever Halloween Night Part II event.
One night, the ruler orders a party at the palace for all the children, and Alina, the advisor, is tasked with preparing it and watching over them. She complains about the tiresome duty but recognizes that making the children happy benefits her art. While trying to figure out what snacks and toys to provide, she encounters a child and asks for their favorite candy and toys, only to hear that the child loves everything. Pressed further, the child explains that different kids like different things, including chocolate, cookies, balls, remote control cars, planes, dress up dolls, and even salty snacks. Alina sighs, realizing that disappointed children would negatively affect her art, so she asks the child to tell her everything about what kids like.
Following the child's advice, Alina gathers the necessary snacks and toys, trekking to the next land for the right snacks and visiting store after store for the toys. Despite the exhausting work, she endures it for the sake of her art. When the party begins, children line up for treats, and Alina grudgingly hands them out with a flat "Happy Halloween." After the distribution, a child asks her to play, and when Alina refuses, the child starts crying. Alina gives in and agrees to play for a little while, but soon more children pile on, demanding piggyback rides and her attention. She ends up stuck with them until they all collapse from exhaustion.
As the children finally fall asleep, one mumbles "thanks, Miss Ghoul" in his sleep. Alina mutters that she is a ghost, not a ghoul, and calls today the worst day, though she adds that at least she will get some good art out of it.
Sky-Faring Santa
Unlocked as the Bonus Story of the A St. Magica Academy Christmas: Part Nice event.
On Christmas Eve, Madoka and Sayaka prepare to deliver presents as substitutes for the headmaster of the Nice Santa Club. Madoka navigates while Sayaka flies a glider, but a strong wind throws off Sayaka's landing and she crashes into Kyoko Sakura. The presents scatter, but none appear damaged, so Sayaka picks them up and continues her deliveries. Late in the night, while handling one present, she notices it feels round and wonders if it could be a punishment potato meant for naughty kids, but she completes all her deliveries on time.
On the morning of December 25th, Sayaka panics, convinced she accidentally delivered a potato to a good child. Mami advises her to return to that child's house to find out the truth. Sayaka suspects she and Kyoko accidentally swapped presents during the crash. When she arrives, the child enthusiastically shows off a potato and explains that she asked Santa for a potato every year because she loves cooking with them. Sayaka realizes it was a false alarm. Kyoko laughs at her panic, Mami praises her honesty, and Homura notes that even the real Nice Santa got confused the first time. Sayaka is relieved that she did not ruin anyone's Christmas.
Santa Blues
Unlocked as the Bonus Story of the A St. Magica Academy Christmas: Part Naughty event.
Kyoko, a member of the Naughty Santa Club, must substitute for the real Naughty Santa and deliver punishment potatoes to bad kids on Christmas Eve. To prepare, she trains in a simulator with her navigator, Homura. During Mission #12, she practices disarming acoustic sensors by avoiding noise and vibrations, and she succeeds in entering a bedroom, approaching quietly, and turning off the switch. Mission #13 presents a room filled with lasers, which Homura admits seems excessive but insists that preparing for the worst is wise. Kyoko follows Homura's guidance to find a gap in the lasers, places the present on the pillow, and then navigates back out, clearing the mission.
On Christmas Eve, after keeping up the training regimen until the big day itself, Kyoko begins her actual rounds. At her first house, she finds even more traps than in the simulation. Using her goggles, she sees no obvious traps except a toy soldier, but Homura warns her to stay alert. When Kyoko steps on the rug, the soldier starts tooting, and Homura realizes there is a pressure sensitive switch underneath. Kyoko pulls out the soldier's power cord, and miraculously the child does not wake up despite the noise. However, when Kyoko places the potato on the pillow with a quiet thud, the girl stirs and mumbles but falls back asleep. Kyoko escapes and reflects that something so quiet was enough to wake her while the loud noise did not, then heads to the next house.
Kamihama's Spirited Santa
Unlocked as the Bonus Story of the Yuletide Tale: Where Our Hearts Begin event.
Rika and Ren promise to make it snow on Christmas, but they can only make it snow on their rooftop. They realize they do not have enough magic to cover all of Kamihama. Ren suggests traveling around the city to make it snow everywhere, but they cannot think of an efficient way. Emiri and Akira offer to help. Emiri suggests they need a flying sleigh so they can race across the sky, and she promises to handle it while Rika and Ren focus on practicing their magic.
On the night before Christmas, Rika and Ren wait on the rooftop, feeling the cold but seeing how happy everyone is. Emiri and Akira arrive with a huge package containing a fully decorated flying sleigh. Akira explains that Mitama Yakumo and all the other Magical Girls helped build it, each contributing some magic to make it fly all night. Rika and Ren are amazed as the sleigh floats and they take off, ready to return the favor by making snow across the city.
Snow Dome Party
Unlocked as the Bonus Story of the Yuletide Tale: Where Our Hearts Begin event.
On Christmas Day, Emiri leads the final preparations for a Christmas party. Ren nervously volunteers to handle the decorations, and Rika joins her. Ren reflects on how so many Magical Girls pitched in to give them the flying sleigh, and she wants to thank everyone by using their snow globe magic to decorate. As they begin, Ren overthinks and accidentally creates something scary, and Rika admits she did the same because she was trying too hard not to make it scary. They laugh at being in sync.
Hinano arrives with the cake, but Rika and Ren are not ready, so they ask her to wait outside. They try again, focusing their hearts as one to create a beautiful snow globe world. Emiri and Akira return and are amazed by the decorations. Rika explains they wanted to thank everyone for the sleigh. Hinano jokes about being left locked outside with a heavy cake but admits the gift is worth the surprise. Emiri and Akira go outside to greet the other guests, and when everyone enters, Rika and Ren welcome them to the Christmas party, hoping they have a great time.
With Hopes for the New Year
Unlocked as the Bonus Story of the Prayers and Play Keep Sickness Away event.
At a New Year's shrine visit, the large crowd separates Madoka, Homura, Iroha, Yachiyo, and the others. Madoka tries calling but cannot get through. She spots Felicia, who is short 100 yen for beef skewers. Madoka shares the cost, and they eat together. Felicia assures Madoka that the others will come to them. Soon Yachiyo and Iroha arrive, explaining that Felicia always heads for meat. Tsuruno then arrives with Sana, having predicted Sana would be somewhere away from the crowd. Madoka is impressed by how well Team Mikazuki Villa knows each other.
Madoka thinks about where Homura would go. She recalls Homura being considerate and observant, such as setting the table for Mami or finding Sayaka's missing pen. Madoka realizes that Homura would predict where Madoka would be, so the best strategy is to wait somewhere easy to spot. She asks the group to wait near the entrance line at the shrine. Homura soon finds her, relieved. Madoka explains she trusted that Homura would be looking for her. The group reunites and decides to put the rocky start behind them, paying their respects and praying for another wonderful year.
Idols of Mikazuki Villa
Unlocked at the Nightmare difficulty of Tsuruno Yui's Memory Window.
Rena and Kaede visit Mikazuki Villa and find Momoko asleep. Yachiyo shows them a photo of Momoko, Tsuruno, and Mel Anna dressed up for a modeling shoot. Rena and Kaede are surprised by how cute Momoko looks. Yachiyo explains that she arranged for the team to help clear out a studio, and as a reward, they got their own photoshoot with a stylist and photographer. Mifuyu arrived late and took pictures of them. Momoko wakes up, sees Rena and Kaede looking at the photo, and becomes embarrassed, though Yachiyo insists no harm was done.
This Was My Everyday
Unlocked as the Bonus Story of the Next Act: In Search of an Ordinary Life event.
Koito is on her way to meet Komaki for shopping. A stranger tries to pick her up but Komaki arrives and shouts at the man to leave, which makes him walk away. Komaki says Koito should have waited in the classroom, but Koito wanted to buy a fashion magazine for shopping ideas. They go shopping and buy clothes for Koito. Koito asks if Komaki wants anything, but she refuses. Koito teases her about liking cute styles and Komaki is embarrassed. After shopping, Koito wants to go to a cafe for a new drink and even though Komaki wants to study, she eventually agrees. She tells Koito to go ahead alone and Komaki sneaks off and returns just as the drinks arrive.
A few months later, after Komaki’s death, Koito returns to the same cafe alone. She orders two drinks and though she waits, Komaki never comes. Koito realizes Komaki must have been fighting a Witch as a Magical Girl that day. Komaki was always protecting her.
Wishing For Their Happiness
Unlocked at the Nightmare difficulty of the Nightmare Memory Window.
After defeating Hitomi’s Nightmare, Sayaka decides to help her. She calls the plan “Operation: Date My Bestie.”
The next day, Sayaka and Madoka talk to Hitomi. Hitomi wishes Kyosuke would make time for her. Homura tricks Kyosuke into leaving the classroom and Sayaka and Madoka talk to their teacher, Kazuko, about a boy who puts off dates. The teacher says such a boy is not a good match and Kyosuke overhears this conversation.
Kyoko and Mami walk past Kyosuke. They talk loudly about a perfect date spot nearby and Kyosuke realizes he cannot use his busy schedule as an excuse. He arrives late to meet Hitomi, but he comes and they take the bus together. Sayaka is happy the operation worked.
Homura asks if Sayaka is alright, as everyone knows what Kyosuke means to Sayaka. Sayaka says she is totally over him and she wants them both to be happy. Mami invites everyone to dinner and Sayaka says that nothing beats having friends around.
Cheese Scary!
Unlocked at the Nightmare difficulty of the Nightmare Memory Window.
At Mami’s apartment, Sayaka tells a ghost story about a woman counting dishes, but Bebe ruins the ending by yelling “CHEESE!” The group then talks about what scares them. Mami fears taking a bath alone after scary stories. Homura admits she still gets scared fighting Nightmares. Madoka fears ghosts and her angry mother. Sayaka fears tomorrow’s test and Kyoko says she is scared of sweet things, especially the last cookie on a plate.
Homura says Kyoko’s fear sounds like “Manjuphobia,” a famous theater story where a man claims to fear manju dumplings but eats them all. The group realizes Kyoko was trying to get more sweets and Mami gives Kyoko a cookie but says she can wait her turn while everyone else gets other snacks.
Sayaka, Madoka, and Homura leave to study for the test but Kyoko stays. Mami remembers she forgot to serve cheesecake and Bebe does not react excitedly. Bebe says “Cheese scary!” Kyoko realizes Bebe copied her. Mami sighs and offers Bebe the biggest slice and Bebe immediately wants the cheese.
Because...I'm Not Alone Anymore
Unlocked at the Nightmare difficulty of the Nightmare Memory Window.
One rainy day after school, Mami plans to buy cake and invite Madoka and the others for tea. Madoka, Homura, Sayaka, and Kyoko message that they have a class assembly and will be late and Mami hides a spare key behind the mailbox.
Mami waits at home with Bebe and a thunderstorm knocks out the power. The darkness makes her feel lonely and she reflects that she used to be alone, but now she has friends. She wonders if those days are real or just an illusion. Bebe calls her a crybaby who gets lonely easily. Mami hugs Bebe and says she will be all right because she is not alone anymore.
Madoka and the others use the spare key to enter and they find Mami asleep with Bebe in her arms. They quietly make tea and when Mami wakes up, Sayaka offers to serve tea. Mami says she will let her friends take care of her for a change.
Guided by Your Hands
Unlocked at the Nightmare difficulty of the Nutcracker Witch Memory Window.
Sayaka, Kyoko, Madoka, Homura, and Mami arrive at an amusement park for the first time together. Sayaka and Kyoko form the thrill team, while Madoka, Homura, Mami, and Bebe take the chill team. Homura admits she has never been to an amusement park before, so Madoka suggests the Ferris wheel. After the ride, Homura's legs are still trembling from the height, so she decides to rest on a bench while Madoka and Mami chase after Bebe.
While resting, Homura encounters a lost little girl. She messages the group that she is taking the child to Guest Services and tells them to go on without her. After reuniting the girl with her grateful mother, Homura tries to find her way back but realizes she is now lost herself. She cannot locate Madoka and Mami, and the park's paths all seem confusing.
Homura continues searching and sends an update to the group chat. Madoka replies that they are a little lost too. Homura tells them not to worry about her and to just enjoy themselves, but she feels sad when no one replies immediately. Just as she resigns herself to being alone, Madoka comes running up to her, out of breath. Madoka says she was looking forward to hanging out with everyone, and they all want to be together with Homura too. The others have found each other and are on their way. Madoka takes Homura's hand, and Homura quietly wishes she will not let go, because as long as Madoka is with her, she knows she could go anywhere the future holds.
Kyoko's Everyday Life
Unlocked at the Nightmare difficulty of the Nutcracker Witch Memory Window.
Kyoko Sakura wakes up late after staying up all night playing games while living with Sayaka Miki. Sayaka has made toast for them to eat on the way to school, packed Kyoko's lunch, and helps her get ready. They meet Madoka Kaname and Homura Akemi, who are glad they made it on time. At lunch, Mami Tomoe joins them, and Sayaka offers to pack lunch for Mami as well, though Mami declines because her lunches are packed with cheese for Bebe. That evening, after a bath, a Nightmare appears and the group fights it together. Back home, Sayaka insists on drying Kyoko's hair despite Kyoko's complaints. Kyoko reflects that Sayaka is good at taking care of people even while complaining, but she wonders if this is really how things should be. She decides she cannot have Sayaka looking after her like this and wants to repay her.
The next day, Kyoko hears that the prize for clearing a dance game on the toughest difficulty is two vouchers for an all you can eat buffet. She goes to the arcade, wins the prize, and brings the vouchers home to Sayaka as a thank you for letting her stay, making her lunch, and everything else. Sayaka is shocked and giggles, then admits she really likes days like these but wonders how much longer it will last. Kyoko reassures her that once she graduates, she will get a job and move out, not wanting to stick around until they are both old and wrinkly. Sayaka laughs and agrees that for now, it is not such a bad setup.
Endless Sweet Bliss
Unlocked at the Nightmare difficulty of the Corbeau Memory Window.
Melissa discovers that their group is almost out of hardtack and salted meat, though they still have plenty of flour. She blames herself for not keeping better track, but Darc and Liz reassure her that they have not been able to stop at settlements for weeks. Elisa suggests they simply obtain more food by hunting, so Darc goes fishing while Elisa and Liz hunt. Darc returns with fish, and Elisa brings back venison, thanking Liz for spotting it. Melissa cooks the meal, and everyone praises her skill.
During the meal, Darc mentions she learned to fish in Domrémy with her older brothers. Liz notes that Darc does not eat meat due to religious devotion, even on days when it is not forbidden. Elisa admits she could never emulate such discipline. When asked about her favorite food, Darc says she likes fish best but loves everything Melissa cooks. Elisa declares meat as her favorite but is cut off, then asks Liz about hers.
Liz reveals an enormous jar of honey that she had concealed among her belongings. She pours a massive amount over her pasta, creating what looks like a few scraps of pasta floating in a sea of honey, and declares it true bliss. Elisa is horrified, pointing out that such a meal could cost more than an entire court banquet. Darc explains that Liz has a real sweet tooth and even as a mercenary spent most of her pay on honey. Liz then pours honey onto everyone else's pasta, leaving Elisa and Melissa no escape. Darc eats it cheerfully, saying she loves any meal as long as she gets to eat it with all of them. Melissa and Elisa eventually join in, with Elisa exclaiming at the sugary assault to the senses. Liz, however, insists it is not nearly enough honey.
A Dream Only For Me
Unlocked at the Nightmare difficulty of the Critic Witch Memory Window.
Sumire dreams of a peaceful day at Mikazuki Villa. She, Tsuruno, Momoko, Yachiyo, Mifuyu, Mel, and Fuka play video games where Sumire wins, then argue about cheating and combo attacks, and talk about a fashion show. Yachiyo suggests hot pot for lunch, and everyone enjoys the meal together. Afterward, Sumire and Fuka walk to the station, taking a scenic route. They run into Kanae, who is practicing guitar. Sumire asks Kanae to play, and they sing along. Sumire feels impossibly happy, surrounded by her dearest people.
Sumire wakes up and realizes it was only a dream. She laughs in embarrassment, knowing those people are no longer around. Yet she treasures the happy memories that still keep her standing, both now and in times to come.
Magia Et Cetera Lighthouse Stamp Rally
The proper story of the Magia Et Cetera Lighthouse Stamp Rally event.
A‑Q introduces a stamp rally and the prize is a Magica Stone that can turn a Magical Girl into a 3D Kioku character for a game. Madoka-senpai and Iroha-chan agree to try the free trial and A‑Q gives them a stamp card and a Magica Stamp. The Windows Into Memory will transport them to each checkpoint.
Checkpoint #1 – Mitakihara City (Mami’s apartment): Madoka-senpai and Iroha-chan arrive at Mami-chan’s apartment, which is called “the hub.” Mami-chan agrees to stamp the card and hides Easter eggs for a hunt. When she finishes, the stamp is missing from the table. Sayaka-chan found it in a candy dish. Kyoko-chan smells it and thinks it is candy. Homura-chan returns the stamp. Madoka-senpai thanks her and Homura-chan asks if they are involved in another shady contract. Madoka-senpai says it is a non‑binding verbal agreement and they get their first stamp.
Checkpoint #2 – Kamihama City (Mikazuki Villa cherry blossom viewing): The group arrives at Mikazuki Villa, where Yachiyo-chan and the others are viewing cherry blossoms without Iroha-chan. whic makes her upset. Madoka-senpai offers cake from Mitakihara, which Ui-chan and Sana-chan praise. Tsuruno-chan offers chili shrimp, but Ui asks her to stop. Yachiyo-chan introduces Sumire Yoake and Fuka Higure from Magia Exedra. Sumire-chan has a large bag from her grandmother and she offers a tissue, a mobile battery, and even a cow. Sumire-chan hesitates to stamp because her grandmother warned her not to cosign. Fuka-chan agrees to be jointly liable and they stamp the card.
Checkpoint #3 – Medieval France (Domrémy): Madoka-senpai and Iroha-chan arrive in a village. The group notes that this is the setting of Jeanne d’Arc. Darc (Jeanne) and her companion Liz-chan appear. Darc-chan is conducting an objective‑based campaign: she has seized three forts. Liz-chan can manipulate shadows and Iroha-chan warns them not to stand in the shadow or they will disappear. Darc-chan believes they are from the future and she asks if life in the future is blissful. Madoka-senpai worries about interfering with history, but they offer Darc-chan cake from the future anyway, which she finds divine.
Final Checkpoint – Dark Mitakihara: The group arrives in a place that looks like Mitakihara but different, like how a pub is now a florist. They realize they are trapped until they find all the differences. Devil Homura‑chan reveals this is “Dark Mitakihara,” a world inside her mind. Pubs and pachinko parlors are gone because Homura does not know anything bad and everything is wholesome. Devil Homura-chan refuses to stamp the card even after the group offers cake. Name-chan says Homura-chan loves Madoka-senpai more than anything, as seen in a Window Into Memory. Madoka-senpai adds that Homura-chan moved her house next to hers, which is scary. Name-chan says that if Devil Homura-chan gets her own Kioku, they can make a full Madoka team. Devil Homura-chan seems convinced.
The group returns to A‑Q with a full stamp card. A‑Q announces that only one Magical Girl can receive a Kioku. The offer was in the terms and conditions, which were written very small. Madoka-senpai calls it a scam contract. Additionally, only Magical Girls already implemented as Kioku are eligible. As Name-chan is not implemented yet, A‑Q says she needs to remember who she is first. Thus, the only eligible participants are Madoka-senpai and Iroha-chan.
Madoka-senpai suggests they settle it in‑game with a single draw on the Magia Fate Weave, where the highest rarity wins. Iroha-chan agrees and Madoka-senpai boasts about “Madokancer’s true power.” Iroha-chan draws first and the screen freezes. Name-chan announces that Iroha-chan got a 5‑star and Madoka-senpai loses. A new Madoka‑senpai Kioku debuts to record‑breaking popularity and Madoka-senpai jokes that with her claw, others can also be popular in Player Match. A‑Q says she will be an easy target and there is a little more magic left in the Magica Stone and asks if Name-chan and the others want the free trial next. Name-chan hesitates.
Sisterly Symphony
Unlocked at the Nightmare difficulty of the Crépuscule de la Reine Memory Window.
One evening, in a fortress on the outskirts of Orléans, Corbeau, Lapine, and Minou have defeated enemy forces. Soldiers flee in terror and Lapine wants to continue playing with the survivors, but Minou stops them. The battlefield grows quiet and Corbeau thinks about finding a place for her sisters to rest.
Lapine hears a flute and drums and follows the sound. Lapine and Minou are in a room full of instruments and Lapine plays drums while Minou plays flute. They perform “Deo gratias Anglia” (a song giving thanks to God for victory) and Corbeau also joins them with her singing voice. After the song, Lapine praises her sisters. Corbeau admits she cannot play instruments, but Lapine says the voice is an instrument too. They laugh together.
Lapine asks for one more song, but Corbeau says it is very late. They should rest to be fresh for tomorrow. Lapine reluctantly agrees. Minou reminds them of their objective: to set the stage and lie in wait for “the one born from the light,” as their mother ordered this. Corbeau says when that time comes, they will play with her to their hearts’ content. Lapine hopes she comes soon and sings “Veni, veni, venias” (Come, come, come to me). Corbeau responds with “Veni, domicella, cum gaudic” (Come, La Pucelle, with joy). She does not know what to expect, but she hopes the girl will entertain her. Corbeau sings “Veni, veni, pulchra, iam pereo” (Come, come, O fair one, I am dying for you). She wishes to dance madly until the very end if fate allows.
Alt-Universes
Alt-Universe stories take place in alternate universes where rules of magic, the history of our characters, and even the setting itself is outlandish. For this reason, despite the characters or locations in these alt-universes, they are categorized as part of the Magia Exedra Universe.
Forever Halloween Night
Karin Misono loves Halloween, but the town is quiet and dull. No one celebrates anymore. One day long ago, everything changed and every day became Halloween. Witches also started appearing and only Sorceresses can fight them. Karin is a Sorceress, but she has no memories of her past except her name, her love of Halloween, and a few warnings from a scary person. She decides to record her story and bring Halloween back.[69]
Karin hears a rumor about a town with a baking genius who makes the tastiest treats and the best Halloween. She heads there but gets lost in a forest. A Witch appears, but Karin is too scared to fight. She remembers being told to run away and she begs the Witch to ignore her, and strangely, the Witch leaves.[69]
Karin flees and finds the town at the edge of the forest. The town looks Halloween‑like, but the decorations are old and no one is there. She searches every building but finds nobody. She gets lost again in the outskirts until a girl named Mami Tomoe finds her. Mami is kind and smells like candy, and invites Karin to her house for tea and snacks. Karin accepts, remembering that you should ask for help when you need it. Mami’s house is decorated for Halloween with a jack‑o’‑lantern. Mami says she likes Halloween. She serves many cakes. Karin learns Mami made them herself. Karin realizes Mami is the baking genius. But when Karin asks why the town isn’t having a happy Halloween, Mami looks sad. She explains her past, explaining that she used to bake and hand out treats. People loved them, but because every day is Halloween, they got tired of the same treats and left town, so now she lives alone. Karin gets angry at the townspeople for abandoning her.[69]
Karin asks Mami to join her mission to bring back Halloween and Mami seems troubled and frightened. She excuses herself to get more tea. Meanwhile, Karin wanders off and finds a plushie, which then comes to life and runs away, so Karin chases it. The plushie transforms into a large Witch and tries to eat Karin. Karin screams, which makes the Witch flinch, and Mami arrives, calling the Witch “Bebe.” She tells Bebe to stop and apologizes. Mami explains that Bebe is a Witch under her control, a good Witch who doesn’t attack people, though she is mischievous and Mami uses magic to make the plushie form.[69]
Mami reveals she is not a baking genius, and that she cheats by using magic to create any treat the recipient wants. The townspeople found out about Bebe and started a rumor that a scary Sorceress and Witch lure people in with treats to eat them. They also claimed Mami and Bebe summon other Witches. Mami tried to make Bebe cute as a plushie to change their minds, but Bebe’s mischief backfired. Everyone left and Mami says she does not like Halloween anymore and is happy living quietly with Bebe.[69]
She tells Karin to leave but Karin refuses. She points out that Mami has a jack‑o’‑lantern and said she likes Halloween, accusing Mami of lying to herself. Karin admits she is also lonely because she has no memories or family, so she decided to write her own story instead of searching for one. She asks Mami to join her and end their loneliness together. Mami breaks down and agrees. She says she wants a role in Karin’s story. Karin corrects her: Mami is the main character of her own story.[69]
They plan to bring Halloween back to the town first. Mami suggests setting up a store to sell sweet treats and also savory food so people do not get bored. She says that Bebe will also help and Karin agrees. They visit other towns to promote Mami’s food, but the rumor about the scary Sorceress and Witch makes everyone refuse, so no one trusts them.[69]
Mami decides to take a break and make treats with her magic. She and Bebe compete, producing many desserts and cheese dishes and the sweet scent attracts people. Despite the rumors, some come to try the food and they love it. A new rumor spreads about a town with an amazing Sorceress who serves delicious food.[69]
People slowly return to the town and they apologize for doubting Mami. Mami is happy to be needed, but soon a new creepy rumor starts about a place called Artland, which is filled with spooky art. It is said that there, a scary, sharp‑tongued ghost stares into your heart and turns it into art. Other versions say the ghost collects hearts to bring itself back to life, or steals hearts and turns them into art. Someone claims to have visited Artland, showing a picture that Karin recognizes but does not know why.[69]
Karin wants to go to Artland to find the artist and use their fame to help revive Halloween, but Mami is worried about the ghost. Before they decide, a Witch like Bebe attacks the town, drawn by the sweet smell of desserts. Mami explains she can only control a Witch if they are on the same wavelength, like Bebe is, so this Witch must be defeated. Karin has never fought a Witch, but Mami tells her to fight however feels natural. Karin distracts the Witch while Mami bestows magic into Bebe’s plushie and together, they defeat it and the townspeople thank them.[69]
Karin decides to go to Artland alone, believing the townspeople need Mami and Bebe and that she also needs to get stronger. Mami offers to come, but Karin refuses. Mami is sad to be alone again, but the townspeople promise to stay and appreciate her. Mami agrees to let Karin go, but only after she trains Karin.[69]
Several nights pass where Mami teaches Karin non‑magical baking, how to fight Witches, and how to escape danger. Karin learns to make cookies, though cakes are harder. Her fighting skills remain poor, but she can run away. Mami also gives Karin a magic power by hugging her, which ensures that if Karin is ever sad or in trouble and wishes hard enough, Mami will come to her, no matter where she is.[69]
Karin says goodbye and Mami stays in the town with Bebe and the people. After Karin leaves, Mami hears a new rumor: the ruler of Artland has wish magic, a power that can subjugate anyone, Witch or human alike. The rulers are said to be useless but likeable. Meanwhile, Karin gets lost again but she refuses to give up.[69]
Karin finally reaches Artland soon and she sees a familiar picture, the same one she saw before meeting Mami. Three girls from a storytelling troupe called the Peppy Paper Players (Mito, Reira, and Seika) greet her. They explain Artland’s history. The ruler loved Halloween, but when every day became Halloween, the ruler disappeared. The ruler’s former advisor, a ghost named Alina, became regent, but the people say Alina is cold and scary, thus Halloween vanished from the land.[70]
Karin realizes that Alina is the ghost from the rumor which says that she steals hearts and turns them into art. Karin decides to confront Alina, but a girl named Emiri, who runs a counseling room, warns that Alina is scary. More locals gather: Hinano (a chemist), Rika and Ren (plushie shop owners) and they say Alina was not always like this; she used to enjoy Halloween with children when the ruler was present. Afterwards, a police officer named Akira arrests Karin for being suspicious and escorts her to the palace where she meets Alina.[70]
Alina ignores her while thinking about art. She clarifies that she can look into people’s hearts and turn what she sees into art, but she does not literally steal hearts. The rumor had grown more frightening over time, ever since the missing heir of Artland made a wish for every day to be Halloween, and Alina says she has no interest in Halloween and never did. Karin begs her to help bring back Halloween, so Alina makes a deal: if Karin can make Alina like Halloween by the end of the day, Alina will not turn Karin into art. Karin agrees without a plan.[70]
Karin bakes cookies, with the townspeople helping her throw a Halloween party with illustrations, plushies, a science show, and the cookies. Alina watches but calls it “mid,” saying the effort was good but lacked emotion, so she still does not like Halloween. She prepares to look into Karin’s heart for her next artwork and Karin fears her heart will be taken. Alina clarifies she only needs a peek at the soul, not a literal theft. She looks into Karin’s heart and sees a brilliant, multicolored light, unlike the dull hearts she usually sees, and Alina becomes excited about making art from it.[70]
A Witch appears once more, the same Witch that followed Karin from the beginning of her journey. The townspeople panic and Alina tries to leave, saying Karin is a Sorceress and must fight. Karin admits she is weak and useless, causing Mami to be summoned and help her. While the Witch attacks, Alina shields Karin from a blow and is knocked down. Karin thinks Alina is dead, but Alina clarifis that she is a ghost and cannot die. Karin cries and apologizes, and Alina reveals that Karin used wish magic without knowing it.[70]
Alina explains that the royals of Artland have the power to make things happen just by wishing hard enough. Karin’s wishes caused the Witch to ignore her, Bebe to flinch, and Alina to remember her past. Alina also reveals that Karin is the heir to the throne, the lost royal who was kidnapped years ago and that Alina was in fact Karin’s guardian. The ruler disappeared to search for Karin and that is why Halloween faded in Artland.[70]
Karin does not fully remember but recognizes Alina as the scary person whose advice always stuck with her and thanks her. Karin decides she must find the ruler and asks Alina to come with her. Alina believes she is bound to the land by the ruler’s wish magic, but Karin drags her to the border. Alina crosses easily, as Karin’s wish magic overwrote the previous ruler’s binding spell. Alina agrees to accompany Karin, partly to study her brilliant heart.[70]
Karin says goodbye to the townspeople and to Mami. Karin and Alina fly away on Karin's broomstick. Karin wants to bring back Halloween and find the ruler, promising a happy ending.[70]
St. Magica Academy Christmas
First Timeline
In a VR training run simulation, where it's December 24th, 10:17 PM, Sayaka Miki lands on a building as part of a joint exercise between St. Magica Academy’s Nice Santa Club and Naughty Santa Club. Madoka Kaname navigates from an airship and Sayaka delivers a telescope to a sleeping girl.[71]
In her own simulation, where it's December 25th, 4:29 AM, Kyoko Sakura subbing for Naughty Santa delivers a “punishment potato” to a naughty child’s room. She also uses special goggles to avoid fishing wire traps and succeeds in her mission.[71]
After the simulation, Kyubey explains that the headmaster is the real Nice Santa, while the headteacher is the real Naughty Santa. Both are out of commission this year due to a cold and back injury respectively, so students from both clubs take over. The Nice Club gives presents that grant small wishes, while the Naughty Club gives potatoes that make a child lose something important, prompting self‑reflection.[71]
December 24th: Sayaka starts deliveries from the top of the list (best‑behaved child). The first house has bells on strings, but she avoids them and delivers a coffee maker for the boy’s mother. Meanwhile, Kyoko visits the naughtiest child. There are no traps, but an envelope addressed to Naughty Santa sits on the pillow, so she leaves a potato and takes the envelope.[71]
Sayaka encounters a net trap disguised as a carrot for reindeer, then a room full of dominoes. She uses a magic stopper from her Santa device to avoid knocking them down. Meanwhile, Kyoko faces security cameras and uses jamming magic for 15 seconds. She finds a doll in bed instead of the child, then spots the sleeping child in a corner.[71]
A dog in a child’s bedroom almost exposes Sayaka. Madoka and Homura guide her to use a plushie with magic to distract the dog and she hides under a desk and completes the delivery. Mami Tomoe reports that Sayaka has only finished a third of expected deliveries and that too many traps are slowing both teams. The student council devises a new plan: cancel the competition, rearrange the list by shortest travel route, and split the deliveries between Sayaka and Kyoko.[71]
With the new route, Sayaka encounters a room with hanging plushies, then a floor of whoopee cushions disguised as black and white cushions. She guesses correctly and avoids them, but later, an automatic lock traps her inside a room while Christmas music plays. She unlocks the door with her device and escapes just before the child wakes up.[71]
Homura learns that the girl at the bottom of the list started a rumor that Santa is not real. That is why even good children set traps this year, as they want proof.[71]
December 25th: Just before dawn, both teams finish their last deliveries with about 40 minutes to spare. Kyoko and Sayaka meet in a park to wait for the airship.[71]
Unbeknownst to her, two children from Kyoko’s first delivery hid a GPS tracker in the envelope. They follow Kyoko to the park and record the St. Magica students, including the airship pickup. By morning, a new rumor spreads that Santa is just girls from the academy.[71]
By 9:00 AM, children lose belief in Santa and the town’s magic weakens, with the Magical Girls also feeling their powers fading. Two Familiars suddenly appear, and the student council fights them but cannot hold forever.[71]
Kyubey announces that Nice Santa and Naughty Santa approve a plan: Homura Akemi will rewind time by one day using her magic. Everyone in the student council and Santa clubs will keep their memories. Homura agrees and activates her power. Time rewinds and Christmas Eve starts over, with hope that this attempt will go better.[71]
Second Timeline
December 24th: After Homura rewound time by one day, Kyoko Sakura and the others begin their Santa deliveries again. They already know every trap from the first attempt and Kyoko asks to save the naughtiest girl’s house for last, as that girl had hidden a GPS tracker in an envelope addressed to Naughty Santa during the first round.[72]
The deliveries go faster, Kyoko avoids three pet cameras and a decoy doll in a bed and Sayaka steps only on the white cushions this time (the black ones are whoopee cushions), thus both teams speed through their lists.[72]
Kyoko has one house left: the girl at the bottom of the list. Sayaka also finishes her own deliveries and meets Kyoko. Mami then reveals the girl’s backstory, explaining that last Christmas, the girl’s mother was sick and promised to watch the first snow of Christmas morning with her before dawn. The girl wrote to Nice Santa asking to be woken up for that view, but her present was gloves and her mother died before Christmas Day. The magic of Christmas cannot prolong a life, but the headmaster still delivered the gloves and made it snow, yet the girl refused to get out of bed and returned the present. She stopped believing in Santa and this year, she spread the rumor that Santa isn’t real. She was naughty on purpose so Naughty Santa would visit her. The punishment potato makes a child lose whatever is most important to them and she wanted to lose her memories of her mother. Her envelope contained an apology: “Sorry for being so bad this year.”[72]
Kyoko cannot erase the girl’s happy memories of her mother, so she quits the Naughty Santa Club and hands over her device and license. Sayaka returns to St. Magica Academy to report.[72]
The girl overheard Kyoko and Sayaka talking and she sends a special delivery letter to Santa. She does not ask for a gift for herself, but she asks for Kyoko’s Santa license to be returned. The headmaster and headteacher approve and say that Nice Santa will deliver a certificate instead of a potato. Sayaka must give the device back to Kyoko and leave the certificate on the girl’s pillow.[72]
That night, Sayaka finds Kyoko and gives her the license. Kyoko decides to give the girl a gift on her own: the view of snow on Christmas morning, just as her mother wanted. Kyoko and Sayaka steal snow crystals from the school supply storage and hijack the airship. Mami contacts them through the airship comms, telling them that it will snow naturally before dawn anyway, just as it did in the first timeline, so Kyoko and Sayaka agree to return the airship and crystals.[72]
Sayaka returns to the girl’s room to leave the delivery certificate, adding a postscript: “Your Naughty Santa sis has a gift for you too. When you wake up, look out your window.” Kyoko and Sayaka feel a chill and Homura detects a carefully disguised Labyrinth. A Witch is eating away at the girl’s heart and it had amplified her grief and spread negativity to other children, which is why the rumor spread so fast.[72]
December 25th: Kyoko and Sayaka find the Witch inside a spatial distortion and together, they fight together and defeat it. The girl is now freed and wakes up before dawn, reads the certificate, and looks out the window to see that it is snowing. She calls her father and says, “Let’s all three of us look at the snow. You, me, and Mommy.”[72]
That morning, children who received presents enjoy Christmas. The boy who gave his mom a coffee maker receives a gift in return, the dog‑loving girl makes a new friend and the girl who lost her mother now believes in Santa again.[72]
However, Kyoko and Sayaka are called to school and Kyubey delivers their punishment: volunteer work and a letter of apology. The headmaster and headteacher are still ill and Kyoko reflects that she does not know where magic ends and real feelings begin, but she quickly stops worrying about it.[72]
Sweet Magic from the Heart
After Valentine's Day, a rumor spreads about a magical patisserie in Mitaki Hara. The pastry chefs are Sorceresses and they give out magical desserts that can solve any problem. Mami Tomoe and Kyoko Sakura run the shop, where Kyoko prefers quick sales and Mami prefers deep conversation. One girl arrives and asks for courage to confess her feelings and by the end, she leaves happy.[73]
Madoka Kaname enters, explaining she missed Valentine's Day. Mami makes chamomile tea and Kyoko gives Madoka a banana tart with a laugh spell. Madoka initially cannot stop laughing, but she soon calms down and explains her problem. Madoka details how she worried that chocolate would not express her gratitude toward family and friends. Mami says Madoka's kindness proves her friends are lovely and then gives her a donut. The donut's magic lets Madoka convey her feelings if she bakes treats herself after eating it. Mami provides a simple recipe and the payment is only a smile.[73]
After Madoka leaves, Kyoko argues with Mami, saying that she ignores profits. Their magic comes from the joy people feel when eating their desserts, so more joy means more magic. Kyoko retorts that Mami gave away a donut without charging and used too much magic. She also recalls a Valentine's Day customer whose relationship failed after three days. Mami admits Kyoko's opinion is fair but reminds her they agreed not to interfere with each other's methods, so Kyoko drops the argument.[73]
Homura Akemi enters and Kyoko takes the lead, giving Homura a sour milkshake to calm nerves. Homura explains she wants courage to give chocolates to a friend and Kyoko offers a lemon madeleine (for courage) and strawberry chocolate (to give to the friend). Mami interrupts, saying Kyoko is too pushy, but a new customer arrives and Mami goes to greet them. After Homura leaves with the sweets, Mami sighs and the two argue again, with Kyoko calling Mami a hypocrite because she left to help the next customer. They suddenly sense a Witch so they call a truce to hunt it.[73]
The two find the Witch in an alley, where they also see Madoka with her friends Sayaka Miki, Hitomi Shizuki, and a boy named Kyosuke Kamijo. Mami notices Sayaka has feelings for Kyosuke and with Kyoko, the two defeat the Witch. They explain that Witches exploit people's worries and feed on joy, so Sorceresses must fight them. A girl who had been rejected by her crush thanks them and Kyoko says relationship woes attract Witches this time of year.[73]
Near closing time, Mami and Kyoko finish cleaning when Sayaka Miki enters. Kyoko initially says they are closed, but Mami offers meat and an apple tart for overtime, so Kyoko agrees. Sayaka says she has been friends with Kyosuke for a long time and missed Valentine's Day because it feels awkward. Sayaka has to exit the patisserie when Hitomi enters, who also has a crush on Kyosuke but felt like she was cutting in because Sayaka knew him first. Hitomi soon leaves for a lesson but says she will return.[73]
Mami realizes Sayaka and Hitomi are rivals for the same boy, so Kyoko proposes a bet where each takes one girl under their wing and whoever's pick gets accepted by Kyosuke wins, while the loser must admit the winner was right. Mami accepts, not to prove she is correct, but to help them find love. Kyoko decides to take Sayaka and Mami takes Hitomi and Sayaka returns from her phone call. Kyoko asks if she is free tomorrow and when Sayaka says yes, Kyoko takes her contact info and promises to spare no effort to solve her problem.[73]
The next day, Mami waits nervously for Hitomi, feeling something is wrong. Hitomi arrives and Mami serves her Swiss roll cake. Hitomi says she wants to give something to a special person but does not want to seem like she is cutting in because everyone involved is a dear friend. Mami struggles, thinking how Kyoko would focus only on the girl in front of her, but Mami wonders if her own desire to make everyone happy makes her half‑hearted.[74]
Meanhile, Kyoko meets Sayaka at a diner. Sayaka is surprised Kyoko's wearing her fighting outfit and Kyoko explains she lives with Mami above the shop and that their magic comes from the joy of customers, so fixing problems is in their best interest. Sayaka says using magic feels like cheating, and that she wants to visit the shop and browse instead.[74]
Kyoko and Sayaka return and finds Mami still with Hitomi and both customers realize the other is there. Panicked, Kyoko uses a memory spell on a grape tart sample, making Sayaka and Hitomi forget what they were doing. Mami scolds Kyoko, but Kyoko says the memory loss is temporary. They separate the two girls and Kyoko tells Sayaka that Hitomi's problems have nothing to do with her and Mami tells Hitomi the same about Sayaka as well. Both act more pushy than usual, adopting each other's style.[74]
Suddenly, Kyoko and Mami sense a Witch approaching, and while the Witch seems to not be drawn by Sayaka or Hitomi, they cannot leave the customers alone, so Mami decides to bring the girls along. Outside, they find Homura and the Witch appears nearby. Kyoko asks if the magical sweets worked, but Homura admits she never ate them and she felt it was cheating to force courage or sway someone's feelings. Sayaka and Hitomi also start arguing, accusing each other of keeping secrets as neither has admitted their true reason for visiting the patisserie. This misunderstanding creates a perfect feeding ground for a Witch.[74]
The Labyrinth forms around them and the group becomes trapped, with Mami noting the Witch must be very strong to attack two Sorceresses. Kyoko blames herself for steamrolling Homura, while Mami blames herself for leaving Homura to help the next customer. Both acknowledge that the other's method has value, and as they are not apprentices anymore, they can adopt good ideas from each other.[74]
The two attack together with powerful blows and manage to defeat the Witch, collapsing the Labyrinth. Back at the shop, Kyoko apologizes to Homura and asks for another chance to listen. Homura wants courage but does not want to force it, and that she wants to do it with her own strength. Kyoko gives her a pineapple candy, which provides a small boost of confidence. Kyoko normally avoids this kind of magic because it uses power, but she makes an exception.[74]
Mami apologizes to Sayaka and Hitomi. She admits they turned the girls' woes into a competition to see whose confession would be accepted. Sayaka and Hitomi look confused, as they'd never mentioned confessions. Suddenly, Madoka enters, explaining she'd brought chocolates for her friends. She sees Sayaka, Hitomi, and Homura and gives them chocolates to thank them. Sayaka and Hitomi realize all three of them wanted to give each other chocolates, but they'd kept it secret to surprise one another, which caused the misunderstanding. Hitomi called Sayaka a rival only because she feared becoming a third wheel in the friendship, but Madoka reassures her that any gift exchange would include her.[74]
Homura wants to give chocolates to thank Madoka for being kind since she transferred, and Madoka explains she wanted to give Homura chocolates too but was worried it would be unwelcome. They agree to exchange chocolates at school, and Homura realizes she forgot to eat the pineapple candy, so she succeeded on her own merit. Kyoko jokes they worked for free and Mami says it is fine because everything worked out.[74]
The friends offer to promote the shop, as White Day (March 14th) is coming and so many people at school will have worries. Madoka also wants to give chocolates to Mami and Kyoko as a gift between friends and Kyoko says yes as long as it is tasty. The group soon leaves and Mami suggests they exchange chocolates with each other, but Kyoko refuses and Mami teases her about the old days.[74]
A new customer, Nagisa Momoe, enters, explaining she wants the best chocolate in the whole world. Kyoko says it sounds like a job for both of them and Mami agrees, so they get busy to fulfill her request.[74]
Welcome to Magia Island
One day, before summer break, Homura Akemi explains that Magia Island is a peaceful tropical resort where tourists visit for the ocean, mountains, food, and hot springs. The island's symbol is Mt. Magia, a dormant volcano that provides hot springs and rich harvests. Behind the scenes, five girls protect the island. They are the Magical Guardians, chosen by the Island Spirit whose power resides in an orb inside a bronze statue. Only Guardians can see the statue and orb and Witches constantly target it. Their duty is to protect the orb and maintain peace, though they must keep their identities secret.[75]
The five Guardians gather at the statue: Homura Akemi, Madoka Kaname, Sayaka Miki, Kyoko Sakura, and Mami Tomoe. They pray to the Island Spirit to replenish their powers. Kyoko doubts the statue's appearance, but Madoka feels warmth from it. Homura notes the orb holds unique power and they agree to meet again after school the next day.[75]
Tomorrow morning, on the last day of school before summer break, Homura and Madoka walk to school and when Hitomi Shizuki asks what they are doing over summer, Homura lies that they will do summer homework together.[75]
At school, the teacher Kazuko Saotome announces summer break starts tomorrow and she also complains about adults not getting vacation. After school, Sayaka and Madoka discuss their summer plans when Sayaka bumps into Kyosuke Kamijo, who is listening to violin recordings. He asks Sayaka if she hears a difference between his old and new violin and she pretends she does.[75]
Kyoko appears, starving because she forgot lunch and Hitomi shares her homemade lunch with her. Kyoko is amazed by the taste and Hitomi reveals she has made her own lunches since childhood because her family runs the most successful traditional restaurant on the island. Homura also arrives and tries a piece. In the end, everyone praises Hitomi.[75]
Hitomi asks how the group will spend summer. They panic and lie that they will help at a beach house run by a former Guardian named Mami, while Hitomi says she will help at her family's restaurant. Mami calls them and they soon regroup, though Madoka feels sad about lying to Hitomi and Mami says they can share their feelings with each other even if they cannot tell outsiders.[75]
The group prepares the beach house for opening and Mami is thankful the owner is a former Guardian, which makes the cover story easier. They carry supplies and put cold items in the fridge. Later, Kyoko and Homura finish their tasks and Kyoko asks er why she became a Guardian. Homura says because she was chosen, while Kyoko admits she became a Guardian to eat, as every time she defeats a Witch, food appears for her, such as the case when she forgot lunch and then Hitomi shared hers; such was an example of the Island Spirit's blessing.[75]
Mami announces training after setup and the group swims in the ocean. Mami drills them on lost children procedures, dangerous marine life, and Witches targeting the orb. After training finishes, Kyoko starts a fight with a water gun, but when Madoka gets hit, Homura retaliates with a modified water gun at maximum pressure. Quickly, Kyoko surrenders and everyone joins the fun.[75]
The next day, summer break begins and the Guardians work at the beach house. During the day, Mami supervises a watermelon splitting game with a young boy, Madoka finds a lost boy, and chases him again when he runs off before his parents arrive, Sayaka gives directions to foreign tourists and Kyoko works at the yakisoba stand where a coworker brings her lunch. Homura herself works as a lifeguard, warning swimmers about strong currents and deep water. Kyoko soon arrives to tell her about the lunch breaks but Homura suddenly dives into the water and retrieves a broken bottle that could have hurt someone. Kyoko admits she had the wrong idea about Homura's seriousness. Madoka then also returns, having played with the lost boy until his mother arrived.[75]
Suddenly, they get a group message from Mami, explaining that there were intruders detected near the orb and that all Guardians must assemble immediately.[75]
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Trivia
While the event of Dance☆Magica does mention the date of April 1st, this is most likely a reference to the Event being released on April Fools and not an actual confirmation to the date of the timeline.
