The following is an archive of event summaries which lack sufficient context for a dedicated, comprehensive placement in the timeline. It is possible all these events are separate timelines in and of themselves, or that they're a part of other, already established timelines. The canonicity of these varies widely. While some, like like Farewell Story, are most definitely canon, others such as Summer Magical Girl Training Camp are almost certainly non-canon. Also included are the "possibilities" described in the Nightmare Stories from the Memory Windows in Exedra, as whether they happened is similarly unclear.
This film details a timeline where Homura's actions cause a ripple effect, primarily through the safety of Amy. Not many details are otherwise known about this timeline, but it is possible to have taken place sometime right after Scene 0 Film 13.
Day 2 - Wednesday, the 17th: Homura successfully intercepts Kyubey near Madoka's house to prevent their initial contact. However, Amy the cat meowing outside Madoka's window draws Madoka's attention. This is an event that never occurred in previous loops, and Homura notes it as a potential source of unforeseen changes.
Day 3 - Thursday, the 18th: Madoka, troubled by a nightmare of Amy being hit by a car, behaves differently, leaving school alone. Homura, unable to predict her actions, abandons her usual routine to shadow her discreetly. Madoka's path leads her to Récompense, where Amy often stays. To monitor the situation, Homura enters the shop and, for the first time in this timeline, meets Madoka and the shop owner, Sakie. Homura remains on high alert, knowing the time of Amy's predicted fatal accident is approaching.
As the crucial moment arrives, a series of coincidences—including Sayaka returning a penlight Madoka had bought for Amy—causes Amy to hesitate at the shop's doorway. The reckless car passes by harmlessly. With Amy safe inside the shop, the primary reason for Madoka to contract in this specific scenario is eliminated. Homura successfully preserves the timeline from this particular threat without direct intervention.
Day 10 - Thursday, the 25th: Homura transfers into Madoka's class as planned. Madoka is surprised to learn Homura is a transfer student, and later, they see Amy from a school walkway. Madoka confides in Homura that she feels responsible for Amy becoming more friendly and thus more vulnerable. Homura reflects that despite the risks, Amy, having known Madoka's kindness, would undoubtedly seek her out again, no matter how many times she is reborn.
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This film focuses on Kyoko Sakura in a timeline where her cynical worldview is challenged by her encounters with a young girl named Shinon. Not many details are otherwise known about this timeline, but it is possible to have taken place sometime right after Scene 0 Film 13, separately from Film MK.
Day 3 - Thursday, the 18th: Kyoko is scouting in Mitakihara when she senses a Familiar's Barrier. Initially dismissing it as beneath her, she intervenes only when the Familiar becomes aggressive. After defeating it, she discovers a young girl, Shinon, who had wandered inside. Kyoko reluctantly escorts her to safety, where she is reunited with her grandmother. This act is witnessed by Madoka and Sayaka, who arrive too late. Kyoko maintains a cynical and hostile front, insisting her actions were coincidental and that helping others is for "hopeless idiots."
Day 18 - Sunday, the 2nd: Kyoko again encounters a Familiar's Barrier in Mitakihara. This time, she actively enters and eliminates the threat.
Afterwards, she meets Mami in Kazamino and reveals the origin of her cynicism: she witnessed a police officer die trying to stop a Witch-influenced mass suicide, only for the officer to be posthumously blamed for the deaths. This event solidified her belief that selfless acts are pointless and go unrewarded. She reaffirms her oath to only use her magic for her own gain.
Day 19 - Monday, the 3rd: Kyoko returns to the alley where the mass suicide occurred and meets Shinon again. She learns that Shinon is the daughter of the police officer who died there, and that the girl is suffering from the town's false rumors about her father. Kyoko, seeing her own past reflected in Shinon, comforts her. She breaks her own rule by sharing the secret of Magical Girls and Witches as a metaphorical "truth," and confirms that Shinon's father died a hero, a fact she herself witnessed. She promises to share another secret if they meet again.
Day 20 - Tuesday, the 4th: Sensing a Witch or Familiar, Kyoko rushes back to the alley and finds Shinon has been lured into a new Familiar's Barrier. She fights her way through the Labyrinth to rescue her but arrives too late and Shinon is mortally wounded. In the girl's final moments, Kyoko fulfills her promise, revealing that she is a Magical Girl and that everything she said about Witches was true. She assures Shinon that her father was a good man, allowing her to die in peace. Enraged, Kyoko destroys the Familiar, insisting her motive is personal vengeance, not altruism. She is later confronted by Sayaka, who thanks her, but Kyoko once more vehemently denies acting for anyone else's sake before departing.
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.
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.
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.[1]
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."
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While the event 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.
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, but does not directly contradict anything in canon.
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.
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.
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 Final Timeline, and new character insights color the events. Due to it not conflicting with any of the other timelines, its canonicity is quite plausible.
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.
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.
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.
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 rout, 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 thing 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.
Homura successfully manages to prevent Kyubey from making any contact with Madoka and Sayaka before she starts attending school.
Day 10 - Thursday, the 25th: Madoka has a dream where she saw one of the previous timelines in which Homura was fighting alone against Walpurgisnacht. Homura enrolls in school and while Madoka shows her around, cryptically warns Madoka against leaving her old life behind.
Choice 1: Homura can either shoot Kyubey at the mall (Option A), or capture him (Option B).
Branch 1A:
After school, Madoka hears Kyubey's plea for help as Homura hunts him at the mall and rushes to his aid. Homura appears, but Sayaka intervenes with a fire extinguisher, allowing them to escape. They are then attacked by Gertrud's Anthony Familiars, but Mami arrives to save them. Mami confronts Homura and then brings Madoka and Sayaka to her apartment, where she and Kyubey explain what it means to be a Magical Girl.
Day 11 - Friday, the 26th: Mami takes Madoka and Sayaka with her to demonstrate a Magical Girl's life and defeats Gertrud. She offers the Grief Seed to Homura, who was spying on them, but she rejects it.
For the next several days, Madoka and Sayaka join Mami on her patrols.
Day 14 - Monday, the 29th: Sayaka visits Kyosuke in the hospital and listens to a CD with him.
That night, while patrolling the city with Madoka and Sayaka, Mami encounters an Ulla Familiar. Sayaka asks Mami about making a wish for someone else, and Mami advises her to be certain of her true intentions before making such a wish.
Day 15 - Tuesday, the 30th: After being unable to visit Kyosuke, Madoka and Sayaka find a Grief Seed at the hospital. Madoka goes to get Mami while Sayaka stays to guard it. The Grief Seed hatches before Madoka and Mami can return, pulling Sayaka and Kyubey into the Labyrinth. Mami and Madoka enter, followed by Homura.
Choice 2: Homura can either let Mami go (Option A), or try to stop her (Option B).
Branch 1A-2A:
TBD
Choice 3: Homura can either call Madoka (Option A), or follow Sayaka herself (Option B).
Branch 1A-2A-3A:
TBD
Choice 5: Homura can either search with Kyoko (Option A), or search with the others (Option B).
Branch 1A-2A-3A-5A:
TBD
True Ending
Branch 1A-2A-3A-5B:
TBD
Choice 6: Homura can either hide the truth (Option A), or tell them the truth (Option B).
Branch 1A-2A-3A-5B-6A:
TBD
Anime Ending Two
Branch 1A-2A-3A-5B-6B:
TBD
Choice 7: Homura can either follow Kyoko (Option A), or kill Oktavia before Kyoko (Option B).
Branch 1A-2A-3A-5B-6B-7A:
TBD
Anime Ending Three
Branch 1A-2A-3A-5B-6B-7B:
TBD
Homura Alone
Branch 1A-2A-3B:
TBD
Choice 4: Homura can either go after Sayaka herself (Option A), or call Madoka (Option B).
Branch 1A-2A-3B-4A:
TBD
Choice 5: Homura can either search with Kyoko (Option A), or search with the others (Option B).
Branch 1A-2A-3B-4A-5A:
TBD
True Ending
Branch 1A-2A-3B-4A-5B:
TBD
Choice 6: Homura can either hide the truth (Option A), or tell them the truth (Option B).
Branch 1A-2A-3B-4A-5B-6A:
TBD
Anime Ending Two
Branch 1A-2A-3B-4A-5B-6B:
TBD
Choice 7: Homura can either follow Kyoko (Option A), or kill Oktavia before Kyoko (Option B).
Branch 1A-2A-3B-4A-5B-6B-7A:
TBD
Anime Ending Three
Branch 1A-2A-3B-4A-5B-6B-7B:
TBD
Homura Alone
Branch 1A-2A-3B-4B:
TBD
Anime Ending Four
Branch 1A-2B:
Mami restrains Homura and proceeds to the Witch with Madoka. On the way, Madoka tells Mami she's decided to become a Magical Girl, and Mami confesses her own loneliness over the life of a Magical Girl.
When they reach Charlotte, Mami fights carelessly and dies in battle against her, but Homura arrives and kills the Witch herself.
TBD
Choice 3: Homura can either call Madoka (Option A), or follow Sayaka herself (Option B).
Branch 1A-2B-3A:
TBD
Choice 5: Homura can either search with Kyoko (Option A), or search with the others (Option B).
Branch 1A-2B-3A-5A:
TBD
Anime Ending
Branch 1A-2B-3A-5B:
TBD
Choice 6: Homura can either hide the truth (Option A), or tell them the truth (Option B).
Branch 1A-2B-3A-5B-6A:
TBD
Anime Ending Two
Branch 1A-2B-3A-5B-6B:
TBD
Choice 7: Homura can either follow Kyoko (Option A), or kill Oktavia before Kyoko (Option B).
Branch 1A-2B-3A-5B-6B-7A:
TBD
Anime Ending Three
Branch 1A-2B-3A-5B-6B-7B:
TBD
Homura Alone
Branch 1A-2B-3B:
TBD
Choice 4: Homura can either go after Sayaka herself (Option A), or call Madoka (Option B).
Branch 1A-2B-3B-4A:
TBD
Choice 5: Homura can either search with Kyoko (Option A), or search with the others (Option B).
Branch 1A-2B-3B-4A-5A:
TBD
Anime Ending
Branch 1A-2B-3B-4A-5B:
TBD
Choice 6: Homura can either hide the truth (Option A), or tell them the truth (Option B).
Branch 1A-2B-3B-4A-5B-6A:
TBD
Anime Ending Two
Branch 1A-2B-3B-4A-5B-6B:
TBD
Choice 7: Homura can either follow Kyoko (Option A), or kill Oktavia before Kyoko (Option B).
Branch 1A-2B-3B-4A-5B-6B-7A:
TBD
Anime Ending Three
Branch 1A-2B-3B-4A-5B-6B-7B:
TBD
Homura Alone
Branch 1A-2B-3B-4B:
TBD
Choice 8: While it isn't a choice, if Homura doesn't meet Kyoko on day XX and YY (Option A), or if she does (Option B).
Branch 1A-2B-3B-4B-8A:
TBD
Homura Alone Two
Branch 1A-2B-3B-4B-8B:
TBD
Homura and Kyoko
Branch 1B:
TBD
Choice 2: Homura can either let Mami go (Option A), or try to stop her (Option B).
Branch 1B-2A:
TBD
Choice 3: Homura can either call Madoka (Option A), or follow Sayaka herself (Option B).
Branch 1B-2A-3A:
TBD
Choice 5: Homura can either search with Kyoko (Option A), or search with the others (Option B).
Branch 1B-2A-3A-5A:
TBD
True Ending
Branch 1B-2A-3A-5B:
TBD
Choice 6: Homura can either hide the truth (Option A), or tell them the truth (Option B).
Branch 1B-2A-3A-5B-6A:
TBD
Anime Ending Two
Branch 1B-2A-3A-5B-6B:
TBD
Choice 7: Homura can either follow Kyoko (Option A), or kill Oktavia before Kyoko (Option B).
Branch 1B-2A-3A-5B-6B-7A:
TBD
Anime Ending Three
Branch 1B-2A-3A-5B-6B-7B:
TBD
Homura Alone
Branch 1B-2A-3B:
TBD
Choice 4: Homura can either go after Sayaka herself (Option A), or call Madoka (Option B).
Branch 1B-2A-3B-4A:
TBD
Choice 5: Homura can either search with Kyoko (Option A), or search with the others (Option B).
Branch 1B-2A-3B-4A-5A:
TBD
Homura Alone
Branch 1B-2A-3B-4A-5B:
TBD
Choice 6: Homura can either hide the truth (Option A), or tell them the truth (Option B).
Branch 1B-2A-3B-4A-5B-6A:
TBD
Anime Ending Two
Branch 1B-2A-3B-4A-5B-6B:
TBD
Choice 7: Homura can either follow Kyoko (Option A), or kill Oktavia before Kyoko (Option B).
Branch 1B-2A-3B-4A-5B-6B-7A:
TBD
Anime Ending Three
Branch 1B-2A-3B-4A-5B-6B-7B:
TBD
Homura Alone
Branch 1B-2A-3B-4B:
TBD
Anime Ending Four
Branch 1B-2B:
TBD
Choice 3: Homura can either call Madoka (Option A), or follow Sayaka herself (Option B).
Branch 1B-2B-3A:
TBD
Choice 5: Homura can either search with Kyoko (Option A), or search with the others (Option B).
Branch 1B-2B-3A-5A:
TBD
Anime Ending
Branch 1B-2B-3A-5B:
TBD
Choice 6: Homura can either hide the truth (Option A), or tell them the truth (Option B).
Branch 1B-2B-3A-5B-6A:
TBD
Anime Ending Two
Branch 1B-2B-3A-5B-6B:
TBD
Choice 7: Homura can either follow Kyoko (Option A), or kill Oktavia before Kyoko (Option B).
Branch 1B-2B-3A-5B-6B-7A:
TBD
Anime Ending Three
Branch 1B-2B-3A-5B-6B-7B:
TBD
Homura Alone
Branch 1B-2B-3B:
TBD
Choice 4: Homura can either go after Sayaka herself (Option A), or call Madoka (Option B).
Branch 1B-2B-3B-4A:
TBD
Choice 5: Homura can either search with Kyoko (Option A), or search with the others (Option B).
Branch 1B-2B-3B-4A-5A:
TBD
Anime Ending
Branch 1B-2B-3B-4A-5B:
TBD
Choice 6: Homura can either hide the truth (Option A), or tell them the truth (Option B).
Branch 1B-2B-3B-4A-5B-6A:
TBD
Anime Ending Two
Branch 1B-2B-3B-4A-5B-6B:
TBD
Choice 7: Homura can either follow Kyoko (Option A), or kill Oktavia before Kyoko (Option B).
Branch 1B-2B-3B-4A-5B-6B-7A:
TBD
Anime Ending Three
Branch 1B-2B-3B-4A-5B-6B-7B:
TBD
Homura Alone
Branch 1B-2B-3B-4B:
TBD
Choice 8: While it isn't a choice, if Homura doesn't meet Kyoko on day XX and YY (Option A), or if she does (Option B).
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.
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 Kyko'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.
These stories are framed as possible memories from within the vast tapestry of time and space. Their places in the timeline, or their canonicity is ambiguous and they're 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.
