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2014-04-12T10:54:35Z

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<center>'''Have you accepted [[Madokami]] as your Lord and Savior?'''</center>

[[File:Her first prophet.jpg|center|Her first prophet]]

== Preamble ==
[[File:LAWSON Madokami sticker.jpg|thumb|left]]

Two magical girls both alike in ability

In Mitakihara where we lay our scene

From ancient curse breaks new calamity

Where souls’ despair makes soul gems unclean

A pair of star-cross’d lovers take their life

whose misadventured piteous overthrows

Do with their death bury magical girls’ strife

The fearful passage of their accursed fate

And the continuance of the world’s despair

Which but her wish’s end nought could remove

Is now the four hours’ traffic of our screen

The which if you with patient ears attend

What here shall miss their toil shall strive to mend

== CN->EN Translation Log ==

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==Homura's hymn==
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You have kept record of my days of wandering. You have stored my tears in your bottle and counted each of them. When I pray, Madokami, my enemies will retreat, because I know for certain that you are with me. I praise your promises! I trust you and am not afraid. No one can harm me.

[[File:Wewillmeetagain.jpg|600px]]

She watches over us and protects us.

She directs our hands and hearts to the proper goal.

She mends our wounds and takes away our fears and worries.

From her we receive sanctuary, her blessing and our daily serving of hope.

== Nomenclature ==
A proposal to the First Apostles,

[[File:Pet antony.gif]]

The proper pronoun to Madokami is the capitalized '''Her'''. Others titles currently in use, such as ''her holiness,'' are simply archaic references to old religions and not proper for the New Convenant. The only acceptable alternative to this is '''Her Poofiness'''.

'''Madokami''', alternatively MadoKami, is the proper reference to Madoka's heavenly body, in contrast to her earthly body. It is also acceptable to use the term to refer to specifically refer to Her, post-Genesis.

There shall be no canon in the Church of Madoka. Canon or sacred text is but archaic concept that places learnings of the old above the understandings of the new, a practice that inevitably leads to corruption of Her Message from its true form, and will inevitably be a source of strife and schism between fellow apostles. Madokami is timeless, her message places no relevance on time and space, no elevation of past over the future.

''May she reside in your memory, always.'' 06:16, 25 April 2011 (UTC)

== Walpurgisnacht tonight ==

Tonight is the anniversary of when our savior dies to save us from our despair. - [[User:Prima|Prima]] 21:48, 30 April 2011 (UTC)

:I celebrated her sacrifice by re-watching her heroic ascension to Heaven and her victory against that furry-ball from hell. --[[User:Mutopis|Mutopis]] 00:02, 1 May 2011 (UTC)

== Remember Her ==
[[File:prospelytizing card 4.jpg|thumb|250px|{{Runes|Remember her.}}]]
<gallery>
File:Praise Madokami Whom Art in Yuri Heaven.jpg
File:Hallowed be Her name.jpg
File:Her work be done.jpg
File:prospelytizing card 1.jpg
File:prospelytizing card 2.jpg
File:prospelytizing card 3.jpg
</gallery>
[http://prima.imgur.com/prospelytizing_cards#zYeth Her cakedom come, Her will be done, on earth as it is in yuriheaven.]

=="Agnus Dei"==
Just what we need to complete our mission to proselytize the masses[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZXhcB5UKG0&NR=1] --[[User:Mutopis|Mutopis]] 07:04, 11 August 2011 (UTC)

== That book ==

So, any news from that book we were supposed to be cited in? I want my free beer! --[[User:Homerun-chan|Homerun-chan]] 21:16, 16 September 2011 (UTC)

== Madokami and her altar ==

[[File:Remember Her.jpg|400px|left]]
Madoka who art in heaven
Remembered be your name
On earth as it is in heaven
Give us our daily Grief Seed
And forgive us for our Despair
For we know you will be with us always
As long as we remember you
We are not alone

==About [[User_talk:46.193.64.62|User:46.193.64.62]]==
he/she left some messages on his/her page. Not sure how helpful will that be...--[[User:Mutopis|Mutopis]] 08:32, 12 December 2013 (UTC)
: Ah. Em... those are not issues I'm exactly familiar with. I'll try to talk to 0x99 and see if he can help with these technical questions. - [[User:Prima|Prima]] 08:59, 12 December 2013 (UTC)

从300过来支持你，Prima. - [[User:Magi Prog|Magi Prog]] 22:01, 27 December 2013 (UTC+8)

== 你好！ ==

Prima，你好，我是从300过来的，近期翻译了一些英文的小圆资料。翻译过程中，我们注意到两边百合圈有着各自的特色，因此想将汉化西方百合资料的长期进行下去，我们有想过成立一个专门促进双方交流，接受两边作品互译的组织，但不太了解百合英化组的情况，希望能向你了解一下。请问（百合向）英化组的分布和数量如何。
可以通过邮件联系我：791457156@qq.com

And I'm Home

2014-04-05T15:43:05Z

Ｙuri有理漢化組: /* Lyrics in Other Languages */

[[File:Madoka BD 5 Menu Art 2.jpg|thumb|440px|New Episode 9 ED Art by [[Ume Aoki]]]]

== Summary ==
"and I'm home" is the duet character song for [[Kyoko Sakura]] and [[Sayaka Miki]] by their seiyuu [http://myanimelist.net/people/32/Ai_Nonaka Ai Nonaka] and [http://myanimelist.net/people/413/Eri_Kitamura Eri Kitamura]. It is one of the bonus contents of the Volume 5 BD/DVD set and plays at the end of [[episode 9]] with a new ED image.

[[File:BD 5 IMG 0009.jpg|thumb|260px|BD Booklet with Lyrics and Credits]]
==Staff==
* Singers: [[Sayaka Miki]] featuring Eri Kitamura and [[Kyoko Sakura]] featuring Ai Nonaka
* Composer and Lyricist: [[:wikipedia:ja:WOWAKA|wowaka]]
* Arranger: {{Nihongo|Toku|[[:wikipedia:ja:阿部尚徳|とく]]}} and wowaka
* Music Producer: {{Nihongo|Shinji Yamauchi|山内真治|Yamauchi Shinji}} from [[:wikipedia:Aniplex|Aniplex]] and {{Nihongo|Takayasu Kuroda|黒田貴泰|Kuroda Takayasu}} from CreativES
* Recorded and Mixed by: {{Nihongo|Shunroku Hitani|檜谷瞬六|Hitani Shunroku}} from {{Nihongo|Ixy Music|イクシーミュージック}}
* Sound Produced by: estlabo

== Trivia ==
[http://twitter.com/#!/wowaka Wowaka], who composed the lyrics and made the arrangements for the song, posted a couple tweets relevant to it.
{| class="wikitable"
|-
| lang="ja" xml:lang="ja" |そんな訳で魔法少女まどか☆マギカBlu-ray&DVD第5巻に収録・第9話「そんなの、あたしが許さない」のEDは美樹さやか [喜多村英梨]・佐倉杏子 [野中藍] が歌うTV未放送の楽曲となり、完全生産限定版の特典CDには同曲のFull ver.とインストが収録されます。とのこと。[http://twitter.com/#!/wowaka/status/94363035954712576 Source] 
|-
|So yes, the ending song for the Blu-ray and DVD Volume 5 version of Episode 9 "That, I Cannot Allow" will be a song never before broadcast, sung by Sayaka Miki (Eri Kitamura-san) and Kyoko Sakura (Ai Nonaka-san). There will also be a limited edition CD being released simultaenously with the full version and the instrumental. So yeah. I composed, wrote lyrics for, and arranged the ninth original ending song "and I'm home" for the Puella Magi Madoka Magica Blu-ray and DVD Volume 5, being released 8/24. Vocals: Sayaka Miki (Eri Kitamura-san) and Kyoko Sakura (Ai Nonaka-san).
|}
{| class="wikitable"
| lang="ja" xml:lang="ja" |喜多村さんも野中さんもとても気さく、かつ丁寧で謙虚な方で歌録りも適度な緊張感のもとスムーズに行えました。すごいいい曲になったんでぜひ聴いてもらえたらと思いますー。[http://twitter.com/#!/wowaka/status/94363105114595328 Source] 
|-
|Kitamura-san and Nonaka-san were very good-natured. Thanks to their politeness and kindness, the recording went smoothly despite a bit of tension. And I think it turned out to be a really good song, so you should listen to it.
|}

== Lyrics in Japanese and English ==
{| class="wikitable" style="line-height: 1.6em;"
! style="width: 25%;" | Original
! style="width: 35%;" | Romanization
! style="width: 40%;" | English Translation
|-
| lang="ja" xml:lang="ja" |{{color|red|錆びついた心、 
音もない世界、何を見てるの? 
またねを言える顔を探すよ 
それを繰り返すだけ }}
|{{color|red|Sabitsuita kokoro, 
otomonai sekai, nani o miteruno? 
Matane o ieru kao o sagasuyo 
sore o kurikaesu dake }}
|{{color|red|(Kyoko) With two hearts rusting together, 
in a world without sound; what do you see? 
I'm searching for the face who will say "see you again," 
I'll just be doing it over and over again. }}
|-
| lang="ja" xml:lang="ja" |{{color|blue|気付けばそこには 
ひとりきりで泣く後ろ姿 }}
{{color|red|辛いような、 }}
{{color|blue|寂しいような、}}{{color|black|場所。 }}
|{{color|blue|Kizukeba soko ni wa 
hitorikiri de naku ushiro sugata }}
{{color|red|Tsurai youna, }}
{{color|blue|sabishii youna,}} {{color|black|basho.}}
|{{color|blue|(Sayaka) If you would only notice that right there; 
was a figure from behind crying all on its own. }}
{{color|red|(Kyoko) It was a rough place, }}
{{color|blue|(Sayaka) and a lonely one,}}
|-
| lang="ja" xml:lang="ja" |手を繋いでいたいんだ 
|Te o tsunaide itainda 
|(Duet) but we joined our hands. 
|-
| lang="ja" xml:lang="ja" |何度目の気持ちだろう 
ここにある温もりは 
間違いでも構わない、傍にいること 
涙の音、ため息の色 
今、確かめる現在地 
|Nandome no kimochi darou 
koko ni aru nukumori wa 
Machigai demo kamawanai, soba ni iru koto 
Namida no oto, tameiki no iro 
ima, tashikameru genzaichi 
|(Duet) No matter how many times you feel that way, 
there will always be warmth here. 
Even if it was a mistake, I don't care, I'll always be by your side. 
With the sound of tears and the looks of a sigh, 
I'm sure this is where we are now. 
|-
| lang="ja" xml:lang="ja" |冗談みたいな毎日 
見たい、見たい、未来 
|Joudan mitai na mainichi 
mitai, mitai, mirai 
|(Duet) A jestful everyday life; 
I want to see it, I want to see it, that future. 
|-
| lang="ja" xml:lang="ja" |{{color|blue|強がりの声も掠れたな、 
と夢に落ちるの 
抱えた膝、目を落とすと 
すぐに崩れてしまいそうで }}
|{{color|blue|Tsuyogari no koe mo kasureta na, 
to yume ni ochiru no 
Kakaeta hiza, me o otosu to 
sugu ni kuzurete shimai soude }}
|{{color|blue|(Sayaka) When the bluff of false courage in my voice began to falter, 
the dream began to end 
Holding my knees, 
when my vision fades, I know I'll quickly collapse. }}
|-
| lang="ja" xml:lang="ja" |{{color|red|このまま、このまま 
ふたりきり駆け込む遠い出口、 }}
{{color|blue|まだ、期待しているの。}} {{color|black|さあ笑って見つめ合うんだ。 }}
|{{color|red|Konomama, konomama 
futarikiri kakekomu tooi deguchi, }}
{{color|blue|mada, kitai shite iru no.}} 
{{color|black|Saa waratte mitsume aunda.}}
|{{color|red|(Kyoko) If it stays like this, if it stays like this 
the two of us will have to rush to the only furthest exit. }}
{{color|blue|(Sayaka) Even now I still have hope.}} 
{{color|black|(Duet) Now, let's smile and gaze at each other. }}
|-
| lang="ja" xml:lang="ja" |単純で無邪気な顔、 
くしゃくしゃの思い抱いて 
迷い込んだ場所さえ優しすぎて 
|Tanjun de mujaki na kao, 
kushakusha no omoi daite 
mayoikonda basho sae yasashi sugite 
|(Duet) With a simple and innocent face, 
let's embrace our disheveled feelings. 
Even this place where we've lost ourselves feels so gentle. 
|-
| lang="ja" xml:lang="ja" |何度でも名前を呼ぶよ 
不確かな未来でも 
離せないもの、思うだけ心が痛いよ 
ここにいるよ 
ここにいるよ 
帰る場所はここだよ? 
|Nando demo namae o yobu yo 
Futashika na mirai demo 
hanasenai mono, omou dake kokoro ga itai yo 
Koko ni iru yo 
Koko ni iru yo 
Kaeru basho wa koko da yo? 
|(Duet) I'll keep calling your name no matter how many times, 
even if the future is uncertain. 
It's hard to say goodbye, it hurts every time I think of you. 
I'm right here. 
I'm right here. 
Please come back and be with me. 
|-
| lang="ja" xml:lang="ja" |いつだって変わらない 
思いを残すの。 
|Itsudatte kawaranai 
omoi o nokosu no.
|(Duet) It won't ever change; 
these emotions which have been left behind. 
|}

== Lyrics in Other Languages ==
{| class="wikitable" style="line-height: 1.6em;"
! style="width: 20%;" | Original
! style="width: 20%;" | Russian Translation
! style="width: 20%;" | Danish Translation
! style="width: 20%;" | Portuguese Translation
! style="width: 20%;" | Chinese Translation
|-
| lang="ja" xml:lang="ja" |{{color|red|錆びついた心、 
音もない世界、何を見てるの? 
またねを言える顔を探すよ 
それを繰り返すだけ }}
| lang="ru" xml:lang="ru" |{{color|red|(Кёко)В мире тишины, 
Где слились в такт сердца, Нет никого, 
Кто б прошептал: "Увидимся ещё"... 
Но средь прибоя времени искать я буду вновь и вновь. }}
| lang="da" xml:lang="da" |{{color|red|(Kyouko) Med to hjerter der ruster sammen, 
I en verden uden lyd, hvad ser du så? 
Jeg leder efter ansigtet der vil sige "vi ses igen" 
Jeg gør det bare om og om igen. }}
| lang="pt" xml:lang="pt" |{{color|red|(Kyoko) Com dois corações ligados juntos, 
em um mundo sem som, o que você vê? 
Eu estou procurando o rosto que vai dizer "Te verei de novo", 
Eu continuarei fazendo isso várias e várias vezes. }}
| lang="zh" xml:lang="zh" |{{color|red|(杏子) 锈迹斑斑的心灵,寂静无比的世界, 
你到底看见了什么？ 
寻找着能将再见说出口的表情, 
只是不断将此重复罢了 }}
|-
| lang="ja" xml:lang="ja" |{{color|blue|気付けばそこには 
ひとりきりで泣く後ろ姿 }}
{{color|red|辛いような、 }}
{{color|blue|寂しいような、}}{{color|black|場所。 }}
| lang="ru" xml:lang="ru" |{{color|blue|(Саяка) Ах, если б ты заметила мятежную душонку, 
Что скрылась за спиной, рыдая во весь голос... }}
{{color|red|(Кёко) Как жесток сей мир. }}
{{color|blue|(Саяка) И одинок.}}
| lang="da" xml:lang="da" |{{color|blue|(Sayaka) Hvis du bare ville se at der lige der 
var en figur med ryggen til, der græd helt for sig selv }}
{{color|red|(Kyouko) Det er et råt sted. }}
{{color|blue|(Sayaka) Og et ensomt et.}}
| lang="pt" xml:lang="pt" |{{color|blue|(Sayaka) Se você puder apenas perceber que ali; 
era uma figura que por trás chorava sozinha. }}
{{color|red|(Kyoko) Era um lugar áspero, }}
{{color|blue|(Sayaka) e também solitário,}}
| lang="zh" xml:lang="zh" |{{color|red|(沙耶加) 回神之时伫立于此, 
只剩下孤单哭泣的背影 }}
{{color|red|(杏子)在这个好似艰辛, }}
{{color|blue|(沙耶加)又好似寂寞的地方,}}
|-
| lang="ja" xml:lang="ja" |手を繋いでいたいんだ 
| lang="ru" xml:lang="ru" |(Дуэт) Давай же руки мы сплетем. 
| lang="da" xml:lang="da" |(Duet) Men vi samlede vores hænder. 
| lang="pt" xml:lang="pt" |(Duet) Mas nos unimos nossas mãos. 
| lang="zh" xml:lang="zh" |(合) 我想与你一同牵手走下去 
|-
| lang="ja" xml:lang="ja" |何度目の気持ちだろう 
ここにある温もりは 
間違いでも構わない、傍にいること 
涙の音、ため息の色 
今、確かめる現在地 
| lang="ru" xml:lang="ru" |(Дуэт) Забудь о бремени мучений, 
Ведь здесь всегда найдешь тепло. 
И если это был лишь сон - мне всё равно. 
Впредь буду я с тобой, 
Слезою по щеке, и вздохом, взглядом, 
Останемся мы вместе навсегда. 
| lang="da" xml:lang="da" |(Duet) Ligemeget hvor mange gange du har det sådan, 
vil der altid være varme her. 
Selvom det var en fejl, så er jeg ligeglad, jeg vil altid være ved din side. 
Med lyden af tårer og udseendet af et suk, 
Jeg er sikker på at det er her vi er nu. 
| lang="pt" xml:lang="pt" |(Duet) Não importa quantas vezes você se sinta assim,
haverá sempre calor aqui. 
Mesmo que isso tenha sido um erro, eu não me importo, eu sempre vou estar ao seu lado. 
Com o som de lágrimas e olhares suspirantes, 
Tenho certeza que isso é onde estamos agora. 
| lang="zh" xml:lang="zh" |(合)这到底是第几回的心情了呢,
而存在于此的温暖 
就算是误会也无妨只要彼此相伴 
眼泪的音色叹息的色彩 
现在确认于此的现居地 
|-
| lang="ja" xml:lang="ja" |冗談みたいな毎日 
見たい、見たい、未来 
| lang="ru" xml:lang="ru" |(Дуэт) Весёлые, цветные дни. 
Как же хочу, хочу увидеть я, Сей рай. 
| lang="da" xml:lang="da" |(Duet) Et vittigt hverdagsliv; 
Jeg vil se den, jeg vil se den, den fremtid. 
| lang="pt" xml:lang="pt" |(Duet) Uma vida de brincadeiras todos os dias; 
Eu quero ver, eu quero vê-lo, esse futuro. 
| lang="zh" xml:lang="zh" |(合)仿若玩笑般的每一天, 
好想要预见的好想要预见那未来 
|-
| lang="ja" xml:lang="ja" |{{color|blue|強がりの声も掠れたな、 
と夢に落ちるの 
抱えた膝、目を落とすと 
すぐに崩れてしまいそうで }}
| lang="ru" xml:lang="ru" |{{color|blue|(Саяка) Лживая, немая храбрость разбилась о мою мечту. 
И вот уже дрожат колени, 
И свет померк - 
Вновь упаду. }}
| lang="da" xml:lang="da" |{{color|blue|(Sayaka) Da det falske mods bluf i min stemme begyndte at vakle, 
begyndte drømmen at slutte. 
Jeg holder mine knæ, når mit syn falmer, ved jeg at jeg vil kollapse hurtigt. }}
| lang="pt" xml:lang="pt" |{{color|blue|(Sayaka) Quando o blefe de falsa coragem na minha voz começou a falhar, 
o sonho começou a acabar 
Segurando meus joelhos, quando falha minha visão, eu sei que logo irei desabar. }}
| lang="zh" xml:lang="zh" |{{color|blue|(沙耶加)逞强的声音也终究声嘶力竭, 
堕落于梦境之中 
一旦抱紧双膝，闭上双眼，仿佛立刻就要崩坏一般 }}
|-
| lang="ja" xml:lang="ja" |{{color|red|このまま、このまま 
ふたりきり駆け込む遠い出口、 }}
{{color|blue|まだ、期待しているの。}} {{color|black|さあ笑って見つめ合うんだ。 }}
| lang="ru" xml:lang="ru" |{{color|red|(Кёко) Коль такова судьба, коль такова судьба, 
Искать возьмёмся мы один исход. }}
{{color|blue|(Саяка) Но если так, надежду не покину.}} 
{{color|black|(Дуэт) Давай же встретимся глазами, улыбаясь. }}
| lang="da" xml:lang="da" |{{color|red|(Kyouko) Hvis det forbliver sådan her, hvis det forbliver sådan her, 
Vil vi to være nødt til at skynde os mod den fjerneste udgang. }}
{{color|blue|(Sayaka) Selv nu har jeg stadig håb.}} 
{{color|black|(Duet) Lige nu, lad os smile og stirre på hindanden. }}
| lang="pt" xml:lang="pt" |{{color|red|(Kyoko) Se permanecer assim, se ela permaneça assim 
nós duas teremos que correr para a única saída mais distante. }}
{{color|blue|(Sayaka) Mesmo agora eu ainda tenho esperança.}} 
{{color|black|(Duet) Agora, vamos sorrir e nos olharmos. }}
| lang="zh" xml:lang="zh" |{{color|red|(杏子)就像这样就像这样, 
你我两人跑向遥远的出口 }}
{{color|blue|(沙耶加) 还抱有着希望呢 ,}} 
{{color|black|(合)来吧相视而笑吧 }}
|-
| lang="ja" xml:lang="ja" |単純で無邪気な顔、 
くしゃくしゃの思い抱いて 
迷い込んだ場所さえ優しすぎて 
| lang="ru" xml:lang="ru" |(Дуэт) Со светлым и невинным взглядом, 
Укроем наши растрепанные чувства. 
В чертоге, где нашли судьбу, утративши себя. 
| lang="da" xml:lang="da" |(Duet) Med et simpelt og uskyldigt ansigt, 
Lad os omfagne vores sjuskede følelser. 
Selv dette sted hvor vi mistede os selv føles så blidt. 
| lang="pt" xml:lang="pt" |(Duet) Com uma cara simples e inocente, 
Vamos abraçar nossos sentimentos descabelados. 
Mesmo este lugar onde nós perdemos a nós mesmas é tão gentil. 
| lang="zh" xml:lang="zh" |(合)单纯天真的脸庞, 
拥抱着混乱不堪的思念 
就连迷路的地点都无比温柔 
|-
| lang="ja" xml:lang="ja" |何度でも名前を呼ぶよ 
不確かな未来でも 
離せないもの、思うだけ心が痛いよ 
ここにいるよ 
ここにいるよ 
帰る場所はここだよ? 
| lang="ru" xml:lang="ru" |(Дуэт) Не прекращу взывать к тебе, кусая губы в кровь, 
раз грядущее несёт одну лишь боль. 
Твой образ гложет мою душу, И слышится жестокое "Прощай". 
Останусь здесь, 
Останусь здесь. 
Прошу, вернись, побудь со мной! 
| lang="da" xml:lang="da" |(Duet) Jeg vil blive ved med at kalde dit navn ligemeget hvor mange gange, selvom fremtiden er usikker. 
Det er hårdt at sige farvel, det gør ondt hver gang jeg tænker på dig. 
Jeg er lige her, 
Jeg er lige her. 
Kom tilbage og vær sammen med mig! 
| lang="pt" xml:lang="pt" |(Duet) Eu vou continuar chamando seu nome, não importa quantas vezes, 
mesmo se o futuro é incerto. 
É difícil dizer adeus, dói cada vez que penso em você. 
Eu estou bem aqui, 
Eu estou bem aqui. 
Por favor volte e fique comigo! 
| lang="zh" xml:lang="zh" |(合) 无论几次都会呼喊你的名字, 
就算面对不可确定的未来 
只要想起那些不愿放手的东西就会心痛 
我就在这里哦 
我就在这里哦 
你的归所不是就在就在这里哟? 
|-
| lang="ja" xml:lang="ja" |いつだって変わらない 
思いを残すの。 
| lang="ru" xml:lang="ru" |(Дуэт) Ведь неумолимы чувства те, 
что брошены во тьму. 
| lang="da" xml:lang="da" |(Duet) Det forandrer sig aldrig, 
Disse følelser der er blevet efterladt. 
| lang="pt" xml:lang="pt" |(Duet) Nunca vão mudar; 
essas emoções que foram deixados para trás. 
| lang="zh" xml:lang="zh" |(合)无论何时都不会改变, 
留下永恒的思念. 
|}

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:SHAFTUSNEAKY.png|In the Madoka movie, when kyoko's soul gem explodes, there's a hidden frame of the "I am Home" picture.
</gallery>
==Fanart Gallery==
{{fanart}}
<gallery>
File:736611.jpg|[http://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.php?mode=medium&illust_id=21268579 Fanart] showing similar elements to the official art, with Kyoko and Sayaka holding hands under water.
File:1307433025140.jpg|Another [http://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.php?mode=medium&illust_id=17256202 example]. Fanart like this preceded the official art.
File:Underwater.jpg|Yet another [http://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.php?mode=medium&illust_id=17232560 example]. The pairing of Kyoko and Sayaka (杏さや), is popular on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pixiv pixiv]: as of August 2011, 4.5k illustrations.
File:21290264 and i'm home.jpg|The duet was popular with pixiv artists, with new illustrations like [http://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.php?mode=medium&illust_id=21290264 this] appearing within hours of its official release.
File:21289667 - and i'm home.jpg|Some artists, using more blatent romantic imagery like [http://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.php?mode=medium&illust_id=21289667 this], saw a yuri interpretation to the song.
File:BD 5 ED Yuri Fan Interpretation.jpg|Some artists took the yuri interpretation to its "logical" [http://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.php?mode=medium&illust_id=21352252 extremes].
File:BD 5 ED Fanart.jpg|While still others responded with [http://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.php?mode=medium&illust_id=21330526 parody], based on Kyoko and Sayaka's tendencies to tease and fight with others.
File:Kyosaya cute sad crying together.jpg|Other [http://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.php?mode=medium&illust_id=21386060 fan reactions] after listening to "and I'm Home": ''Why can't I hold all these tears...''
File:HM_Photoshop_BD_5_ED.jpg|Some fans liked the pose but chose to modify it with different Madoka characters.
File:KiriKo-And Im home.png
File:Homusaya that pose not sure.jpg
File:QBs parody and i'm home fanart.png
File:Kyousaya oktaphelia everything is better with witches.jpg|A witches version.
File:Andiamhome witches fanart.png
File:Kyosaya mermaid fanart.jpg
</gallery>

==See Also==
*[[Drama CD 3|Drama CD 3, ''"Farewell Story"'']]
*[[Episode revisions|Episode 9 and 10 changes on BD/DVD from the broadcast version]]
*[[Blu-Ray Volume 5 Booklet]]
*[[See You Tomorrow|Madoka Kaname's character song "See You Tomorrow"]]

==External Links==
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cH6NB2F-Jcw Fanmade video of the song with English subs]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=op-OVu_yRHw Another fanmade video with slight different translated subs]
*[http://www.animelyrics.com/anime/madokamagica/andimhome.htm Alternative fan translation of the lyrics by Arwyn.]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXXZCFaC2UQ&feature=player_embedded Fanmade video with alternative translation by Arwyn.]
*[http://vgboy.dabomstew.com/vocaltweet.php Wowaka twitter translations]
*[http://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.php?mode=manga&illust_id=21351761 Fanart illustration of 'and I'm home' lyrics]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3Ms5efS95A 【Rosa x Mero】 And I'm Home「English Dub - Madoka Magica」]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3-QG3mhWG8 Another English Dub with slightly different lyrics]
[[Category:Music]]

Talk:100 Questions

2014-03-01T10:33:58Z

Ｙuri有理漢化組:

Sources: >>47594970 >>47601067 >>43890739 --[[User:KM|KM]] 18:36, 30 March 2011 (UTC)
:Good choice for this wiki's page #100. [[User:Prima|Prima]] 20:48, 30 March 2011 (BST)
::>>47607462 corrects translation on question #11 to be more accurately read as: Is there someone on your mind/are you thinking about anyone recently?
::>>47607528 further clarifies: But the question clearly has 'boy' 男の子　in it.
::>気になる男の子はいますか I think you could translate 気になる also as something you can't forget, often think of or are annoyed with
::This would make the question and the answers make more sense, if you want to change it. Seems like the question is more like "Is there a boy you think about?" --[[Special:Contributions/98.169.117.208|98.169.117.208]] 20:18, 30 March 2011 (UTC)

== The other questions? ==
Would like to ask, why are we missing 44 questions from the survey? [[Special:Contributions/189.180.10.239|189.180.10.239]] 21:25, 1 April 2011 (UTC) Anonymous user.

The questions beyond 57 are missing because I haven't seen any translation of them. If any exists, post a link, otherwise we'll have to wait for somebody to survive the low image quality and finish it.

Someone translated it on /a/ from >>47707644 on. If you can read this before it archives: http://images.4chan.org/u/src/1301760979384.png. One other note, #94 should read "I would want to be Mom and Dad's daughter again." The again is left-out in the original translation.

On question 46, Madoka thinks her dad is cool?...

Altered question 46 to make it clear Madoka is talking about a husband that is like her mom in character and not her dad. Based on two people's translations here >>>/u/1040598 and >>>/u/1040601, although someone with fluent knowledge is welcome to verify that.

:this is what /u/ says:
>>>/u/1040598: It seems to say "A husband with a personality/character like my mom would be nice"

>>>/u/1040601: I'm of the opinion she's saying "a cool husband like my mom" because, correct me if I'm wrong, if she wanted to say "find a cool husband like my mom did" she would have used "mama to onaji" or something instead of "mama mitai ni".

--[[User:Mutopis|Mutopis]] 00:53, 1 May 2011 (UTC)

== Fact checks ==

All questions "scans" except Madoka one are fan-made. We shouldn't mix official source and fan-made in the same page, so I've removed them for the time being to avoid any further confusions. --[[User:0x99|0x99]] 23:59, 30 March 2011 (BST)
:Further clarify about two scans: they're made by folks in 2ch around February. The only one in Ani-Com Vol.35 is Madoka one (Q1~50). The second part was distributed in Comike (Q51~100). If you look closely at the other two, you can clearly see text in other twos are subpixel antialiased, which means those text are edited. I'll took me some times to find the original post in 2ch, wait a bit. --[[User:0x99|0x99]] 23:56, 30 March 2011 (UTC)

I would like to see the original 2ch post. Those pictures did look a bit too suspiciously clean.
[[Special:Contributions/128.12.138.82|128.12.138.82]] 00:03, 31 March 2011 (UTC)
:[http://yuzuru.2ch.net/test/read.cgi/anichara2/1297407989/ Sakura Kyouko Thread 3] ([http://logsoku.com/thread/yuzuru.2ch.net/anichara2/1297407989/ mirror]) post 448 is where the Kyouko 50 QAs first appeared. Author's comments:
:<blockquote>448 ：名無しさん＠お腹いっぱい。sage 2011/02/12(土) 20:01:23 ID:MZnD1R3Q0 　！？ 　ttp://www.dotup.org/uploda/www.dotup.org1341228.png 456 名無しさん＠お腹いっぱい。 sage 2011/02/12(土) 20:30:01 ID:3kFz8XdH0 　>>448 　特「製」卵焼き、と書き直せ (Fix that to Special-*MADE* omelette) 469 名無しさん＠お腹いっぱい。 sage 2011/02/12(土) 21:12:31 ID:MZnD1R3Q0 　>>456 　なんてこった (Aw darn) 　つーか杏子の情報少な過ぎて50問も回答まともに考えられないよ 　(But Kyouko's information is lacking, there's no way I could make up proper answer for 50 questions) 　何かそれっぽい回答教えてくれよ杏子スレ住人なら容易いだろう？ 　(How about you all in Kyouko thread help me answer something that might looks like her?)</blockquote>
:wait a bit more for Mami one. --[[User:0x99|0x99]] 00:14, 31 March 2011 (UTC)

::Mami one first appeared in [http://yuzuru.2ch.net/test/read.cgi/anichara2/1297299220/ Tomoe Mami Thread 22] ([http://logsoku.com/thread/yuzuru.2ch.net/anichara2/1297299220/ mirror]) post 282 and different version in post 320, they're posted two days before Kyouko one (thus the author ID is different, 2ch reset IDs every midnight), but probably by the same guy, judging at his posting style. --[[User:0x99|0x99]] 00:23, 31 March 2011 (UTC)

==Translations of Fake Questionnaires==

==Mami (Fanmade)==
[[File:1301497031846.png|100px]]
{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible" style="width:100%;"
! #
! Question
! Answer
|-
|1
|Please tell us your name.
|Mami.
|-
|2
|And your birthday.
|August 28th.
|-
|3
|Blood type.
|O.
|-
|4
|What are your measurements?
|95-57-89... I have to answer this, right?
|-
|5
|How many people in your family?
|Just me. I lost my parents in a traffic accident.
|-
|6
|What is your occupation?
|I'm a third year student at Mitakihara Middle School.
|-
|7
|Your favorite food.
|I like sweet things. If I had to choose, I guess it would be cake.
|-
|8
|Favorite animal.
|Big dogs! Some day I want a retriever to hug.
|-
|9
|Favorite subject in school.
|English and history. It's very interesting being exposed to foreign cultures.
|-
|10
|Worst subject.
|Worst, huh... I guess math.
|-
|11
|Is there a boy you've been thinking about?
|There's a boy that sits to the right of me, for some reason I get the feeling that he's watching me.
|-
|12
|Do you enjoy school?
|It's fun.
|-
|13
|Are you in any clubs?
|I'm so busy hunting witches that I don't have free time to join.
|-
|14
|Tell us your motto.
|Law and order.
|-
|15
|Your special skill.
|Tea tasting, I'm 99% accurate!
|-
|16
|Most valued item.
|The tea set my father gave me.
|-
|17
|If you had to pick one kanji to represent you, what　would it be?
|Rabbit... would probably be too cute. (laughs)
|-
|18
|Your strong point?
|I guess that I'm clear about what I like and dislike?
|-
|19
|Your weak point?
|I want everything for myself. I'm a jealous, awful woman, huh?
|-
|20
|Your most memorable place.
|The apartment I'm living in now. It's full of things I'll　never forget.
|-
|21
|Favorite drink.
|Tea... I think I must drink it more than water.
|-
|22
|Are you good at swimming?
|I'm average but... wearing a swimsuit is a little　embarrassing... um, when people look... right?
|-
|23
|Your best time in a 50 meter dash.
|I believe it was 8 seconds?
|-
|24
|Your current interest.
|Tea... but I think it's become more of a hobby than just an interest.
|-
|25
|Least favorite food.
|Pickled plums... Those are the devil's food.
|-
|26
|What do you want the most right now?
|I'm out of sugar. I have to buy more.
|-
|27
|Are you afraid of heights?
|I love them! Lovely scenery like that is the best, isn't it?
|-
|28
|Are you afraid of thunder?
|There are people who aren't?
|-
|29
|Do you like clear weather or rain more?
|Rain, I guess... The sound of raindrops is very relaxing.
|-
|30
|At school do you use a regular pencil or a mechanical pencil?
|Mechanical.
|-
|31
|What do you usually have for breakfast?
|Toast with bacon and eggs. I drink tea.
|-
|32
|Do you believe in ghosts?
|Aren't ghosts really just witches?
|-
|33
|Do you play an instrument?
|Not beyond the harmonica I learned in school.
|-
|34
|Are you an outdoors type or an indoors type?
|I used to be an indoors type but now I'm completely an outdoors type... sigh...
|-
|35
|Do you ever argue with Kyubey?
|Kyubey's never made me angry so I haven't had to argue with him.
|-
|36
|Do you have a mobile phone?
|I have one. The fee is unexpectedly cheap.
|-
|37
|How long does it take to get from home to school?
|Around 30 minutes?
|-
|38
|Do you have a lot of friends?
|Uhh... I have plenty!
|-
|39
|Favorite sport.
|Hmm... I don't really watch any.
|-
|40
|Are you good at cooking?
|I live alone so I'm getting pretty good at most things.
|-
|41
|Favorite color.
|Yellow and... white.
|-
|42
|What do you consider inexcusable?
|People who don't follow traffic rules! Are they even capable of learning?
|-
|43
|Your height.
|156cm. I want to reach 160cm.
|-
|44
|Shoe size.
|23.
|-
|45
|What are your dreams for the future?
|It would be wonderful to have a family and go on family trips.
|-
|46
|Do you want to get married?
|Yeah... I want to have a lot of kids!
|-
|47
|Are you bad with hot drinks?
|Cold tea doesn't taste very good.
|-
|48
|Do you like your coffee bitter?
|Conoisseurs drink it black. I'm a tea type, though.
|-
|49
|When do you usually go to bed?
|I sleep at midnight a lot.
|-
|50
|When do you usually wake up?
|I get up at 6.
|}
<gallery>
File:Totheright.jpg|11: There's a boy that sits to the right of me, for some reason I get the feeling that he's watching me.
File:Mamiwithkids.jpg|46: Yeah... I want to have a lot of kids!
File:Mamitea.jpg|21: Tea... I think I must drink it more than water.
</gallery>

==Kyouko (Fanmade)==
[[File:100questions-2.png|100px]]
{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible" style="width:100%;"
! #
! Question
! Answer
|-
|1
|Please tell us your name.
|Sakura Kyouko
|-
|2
|And your birthday.
|April 15
|-
|3
|Blood type.
|O.
|-
|4
|What are your measurements?
|Huh?? Why do you wanna know something like that? B82 W55 H87
|-
|5
|How many people in your family?
|My old man, my mom, and two little brothers.
|-
|6
|What is your occupation?
|Magnificent Mahou Bishoujo♪
|-
|7
|Your favorite food.
|Sweet things. Right now taiyaki and imagawayaki are the best!
|-
|8
|Favorite animal.
|Wolves are pretty cool, doncha think? When I see small animals I wanna kick them.
|-
|9
|Favorite subject in school.
|P.E. I feel refreshed when I get to move my body.
|-
|10
|Worst subject.
|Music. Having to perform in front of everyone is torture.
|-
|11
|Is there a boy you've been thinking about?
|Some idiot who I kicked the crap out of for licking my recorder a while back. Gross. Totally gross.
|-
|12
|Do you enjoy school?
|It's full of brats and the teachers are annoying. Boring as hell.
|-
|13
|Are you in any clubs?
|Like hell I'd do something as boring as that!
|-
|14
|Tell us your motto.
|Survival of the fittest! I'm as fit as they come!
|-
|15
|Your special skill.
|I can tie cherry stems in my mouth! Cool, huh?
|-
|16
|Most valued item.
|Huh!? My life, obviously.
|-
|17
|If you had to pick one kanji to represent you, what　would it be?
|Flame... A burning hot flame!
|-
|18
|Your strong point?
|The fact that I can think fast and make quick decisions! Indecisive people should just drop dead, you know?
|-
|19
|Your weak point?
|Crap... y'know I can't think of anything.
|-
|20
|Your most memorable place.
|Why would I have some old fart place like that?
|-
|21
|Favorite drink.
|Cola
|-
|22
|Are you good at swimming?
|I can do everything from freestyle to the butterfly. I can even dive as far as 50m!
|-
|23
|Your best time in a 50 meter dash.
|6 seconds.. I'm super fast.
|-
|24
|Your current interest.
|Kaito Royale
|-
|25
|Least favorite food.
|None.
|-
|26
|What do you want the most right now?
|Money.
|-
|27
|Are you afraid of heights?
|It feels kinda nice looking down on other people.
|-
|28
|Are you afraid of thunder?
|Only gradeschoolers are afraid of something like that.
|-
|29
|Do you like clear weather or rain more?
|Clear. When it rains, my hair gets uncontrollable. It's really a bother.
|-
|30
|At school do you use a regular pencil or a mechanical pencil?
|Mechanical pencil. Are there even still people who use the regular kind?
|-
|31
|What do you usually have for breakfast?
|Rice and miso soup. It's a hassle making lunch for my younger brothers.
|-
|32
|Do you believe in ghosts?
|Who knows, who cares. If I met one I'd just kick its ass anyway.
|-
|33
|Do you play an instrument?
|H...harmonica?
|-
|34
|Are you an outdoors type or an indoors type?
|Outdoors! Just sitting around will make your body rot.
|-
|35
|Do you ever argue with your younger brothers?
|It's hardly a fight. I'm stronger than them so I can just beat 'em up!
|-
|36
|Do you have a mobile phone?
|Of course I do. Huh? Does anyone not nowadays?
|-
|37
|How long does it take to get from home to school?
|Around 10 minutes?
|-
|38
|Do you have a lot of friends?
|There's no one out there who suits me.
|-
|39
|Favorite sport.
|Mixed Martial Arts!
|-
|40
|Are you good at cooking?
|My omelettes would surprise you, you know! Kyouko's special super sugary omelettes!
|-
|41
|Favorite color.
|Red and black. Pretty tough, right?
|-
|42
|What do you consider inexcusable?
|Idiots who always gloss over things. Look at reality already.
|-
|43
|Your height.
|162cm. Wish my chest would grow more than my height, though.
|-
|44
|Shoe size.
|Around 24.
|-
|45
|What are your dreams for the future?
|Having fun for the rest of my life.
|-
|46
|Do you want to get married?
|N-no! I'd never want to spend every day doing stupid dirty shit!
|-
|47
|Are you bad with hot drinks?
|My tongue's sensitive to hot things..
|-
|48
|Do you like your coffee bitter?
|No way! Put in lots of milk and sugar and make it a cafe au lait right away.
|-
|49
|When do you usually go to bed?
|I can get to sleep before 11, I guess.
|-
|50
|When do you usually wake up?
|5 o'clock. Gotta make lunches after all. It sucks during the winter when it's cold. ...Jeez.
|}
<gallery>
File:Card_DDR.png|5: "N-no, really! I really have brothers! I always hafta to dance and entertain them!" Kyouko's answer appears to be out of date. She has one sister and no brothers in the anime. This was probably a change made late in the production process.
File:Kaitoroyale.PNG|24: Kaito Royale is a mobile phone game and one of Puella Magi Madoka Magica's sponsors.
File:Nekomimi-taiyaki.jpg|7: Fanart featuring Kyouko as a small, lovable kitten eating taiyaki, a fish-shaped treat.
</gallery>

== Possible translation mistakes ==

46 Do you have any marriage desires? Would be nice if I can find a cool husband '''like [that resembles] my Mama'''...

Origin: ママみたい'''に'''格好良い旦那さんが見つかったらいいな

It should be "Would be nice if I can find a cool husband '''as my Mama did'''"...

It is "ママみたい'''に'''" instead of ママみたい'''な'''.

--[[User:Ｙuri有理漢化組|Ｙuri有理漢化組]] 10:33, 1 March 2014 (UTC)

Talk:100 Questions

2014-03-01T10:33:25Z

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Sources: >>47594970 >>47601067 >>43890739 --[[User:KM|KM]] 18:36, 30 March 2011 (UTC)
:Good choice for this wiki's page #100. [[User:Prima|Prima]] 20:48, 30 March 2011 (BST)
::>>47607462 corrects translation on question #11 to be more accurately read as: Is there someone on your mind/are you thinking about anyone recently?
::>>47607528 further clarifies: But the question clearly has 'boy' 男の子　in it.
::>気になる男の子はいますか I think you could translate 気になる also as something you can't forget, often think of or are annoyed with
::This would make the question and the answers make more sense, if you want to change it. Seems like the question is more like "Is there a boy you think about?" --[[Special:Contributions/98.169.117.208|98.169.117.208]] 20:18, 30 March 2011 (UTC)

== The other questions? ==
Would like to ask, why are we missing 44 questions from the survey? [[Special:Contributions/189.180.10.239|189.180.10.239]] 21:25, 1 April 2011 (UTC) Anonymous user.

The questions beyond 57 are missing because I haven't seen any translation of them. If any exists, post a link, otherwise we'll have to wait for somebody to survive the low image quality and finish it.

Someone translated it on /a/ from >>47707644 on. If you can read this before it archives: http://images.4chan.org/u/src/1301760979384.png. One other note, #94 should read "I would want to be Mom and Dad's daughter again." The again is left-out in the original translation.

On question 46, Madoka thinks her dad is cool?...

Altered question 46 to make it clear Madoka is talking about a husband that is like her mom in character and not her dad. Based on two people's translations here >>>/u/1040598 and >>>/u/1040601, although someone with fluent knowledge is welcome to verify that.

:this is what /u/ says:
>>>/u/1040598: It seems to say "A husband with a personality/character like my mom would be nice"

>>>/u/1040601: I'm of the opinion she's saying "a cool husband like my mom" because, correct me if I'm wrong, if she wanted to say "find a cool husband like my mom did" she would have used "mama to onaji" or something instead of "mama mitai ni".

--[[User:Mutopis|Mutopis]] 00:53, 1 May 2011 (UTC)

== Fact checks ==

All questions "scans" except Madoka one are fan-made. We shouldn't mix official source and fan-made in the same page, so I've removed them for the time being to avoid any further confusions. --[[User:0x99|0x99]] 23:59, 30 March 2011 (BST)
:Further clarify about two scans: they're made by folks in 2ch around February. The only one in Ani-Com Vol.35 is Madoka one (Q1~50). The second part was distributed in Comike (Q51~100). If you look closely at the other two, you can clearly see text in other twos are subpixel antialiased, which means those text are edited. I'll took me some times to find the original post in 2ch, wait a bit. --[[User:0x99|0x99]] 23:56, 30 March 2011 (UTC)

I would like to see the original 2ch post. Those pictures did look a bit too suspiciously clean.
[[Special:Contributions/128.12.138.82|128.12.138.82]] 00:03, 31 March 2011 (UTC)
:[http://yuzuru.2ch.net/test/read.cgi/anichara2/1297407989/ Sakura Kyouko Thread 3] ([http://logsoku.com/thread/yuzuru.2ch.net/anichara2/1297407989/ mirror]) post 448 is where the Kyouko 50 QAs first appeared. Author's comments:
:<blockquote>448 ：名無しさん＠お腹いっぱい。sage 2011/02/12(土) 20:01:23 ID:MZnD1R3Q0 　！？ 　ttp://www.dotup.org/uploda/www.dotup.org1341228.png 456 名無しさん＠お腹いっぱい。 sage 2011/02/12(土) 20:30:01 ID:3kFz8XdH0 　>>448 　特「製」卵焼き、と書き直せ (Fix that to Special-*MADE* omelette) 469 名無しさん＠お腹いっぱい。 sage 2011/02/12(土) 21:12:31 ID:MZnD1R3Q0 　>>456 　なんてこった (Aw darn) 　つーか杏子の情報少な過ぎて50問も回答まともに考えられないよ 　(But Kyouko's information is lacking, there's no way I could make up proper answer for 50 questions) 　何かそれっぽい回答教えてくれよ杏子スレ住人なら容易いだろう？ 　(How about you all in Kyouko thread help me answer something that might looks like her?)</blockquote>
:wait a bit more for Mami one. --[[User:0x99|0x99]] 00:14, 31 March 2011 (UTC)

::Mami one first appeared in [http://yuzuru.2ch.net/test/read.cgi/anichara2/1297299220/ Tomoe Mami Thread 22] ([http://logsoku.com/thread/yuzuru.2ch.net/anichara2/1297299220/ mirror]) post 282 and different version in post 320, they're posted two days before Kyouko one (thus the author ID is different, 2ch reset IDs every midnight), but probably by the same guy, judging at his posting style. --[[User:0x99|0x99]] 00:23, 31 March 2011 (UTC)

==Translations of Fake Questionnaires==

==Mami (Fanmade)==
[[File:1301497031846.png|100px]]
{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible" style="width:100%;"
! #
! Question
! Answer
|-
|1
|Please tell us your name.
|Mami.
|-
|2
|And your birthday.
|August 28th.
|-
|3
|Blood type.
|O.
|-
|4
|What are your measurements?
|95-57-89... I have to answer this, right?
|-
|5
|How many people in your family?
|Just me. I lost my parents in a traffic accident.
|-
|6
|What is your occupation?
|I'm a third year student at Mitakihara Middle School.
|-
|7
|Your favorite food.
|I like sweet things. If I had to choose, I guess it would be cake.
|-
|8
|Favorite animal.
|Big dogs! Some day I want a retriever to hug.
|-
|9
|Favorite subject in school.
|English and history. It's very interesting being exposed to foreign cultures.
|-
|10
|Worst subject.
|Worst, huh... I guess math.
|-
|11
|Is there a boy you've been thinking about?
|There's a boy that sits to the right of me, for some reason I get the feeling that he's watching me.
|-
|12
|Do you enjoy school?
|It's fun.
|-
|13
|Are you in any clubs?
|I'm so busy hunting witches that I don't have free time to join.
|-
|14
|Tell us your motto.
|Law and order.
|-
|15
|Your special skill.
|Tea tasting, I'm 99% accurate!
|-
|16
|Most valued item.
|The tea set my father gave me.
|-
|17
|If you had to pick one kanji to represent you, what　would it be?
|Rabbit... would probably be too cute. (laughs)
|-
|18
|Your strong point?
|I guess that I'm clear about what I like and dislike?
|-
|19
|Your weak point?
|I want everything for myself. I'm a jealous, awful woman, huh?
|-
|20
|Your most memorable place.
|The apartment I'm living in now. It's full of things I'll　never forget.
|-
|21
|Favorite drink.
|Tea... I think I must drink it more than water.
|-
|22
|Are you good at swimming?
|I'm average but... wearing a swimsuit is a little　embarrassing... um, when people look... right?
|-
|23
|Your best time in a 50 meter dash.
|I believe it was 8 seconds?
|-
|24
|Your current interest.
|Tea... but I think it's become more of a hobby than just an interest.
|-
|25
|Least favorite food.
|Pickled plums... Those are the devil's food.
|-
|26
|What do you want the most right now?
|I'm out of sugar. I have to buy more.
|-
|27
|Are you afraid of heights?
|I love them! Lovely scenery like that is the best, isn't it?
|-
|28
|Are you afraid of thunder?
|There are people who aren't?
|-
|29
|Do you like clear weather or rain more?
|Rain, I guess... The sound of raindrops is very relaxing.
|-
|30
|At school do you use a regular pencil or a mechanical pencil?
|Mechanical.
|-
|31
|What do you usually have for breakfast?
|Toast with bacon and eggs. I drink tea.
|-
|32
|Do you believe in ghosts?
|Aren't ghosts really just witches?
|-
|33
|Do you play an instrument?
|Not beyond the harmonica I learned in school.
|-
|34
|Are you an outdoors type or an indoors type?
|I used to be an indoors type but now I'm completely an outdoors type... sigh...
|-
|35
|Do you ever argue with Kyubey?
|Kyubey's never made me angry so I haven't had to argue with him.
|-
|36
|Do you have a mobile phone?
|I have one. The fee is unexpectedly cheap.
|-
|37
|How long does it take to get from home to school?
|Around 30 minutes?
|-
|38
|Do you have a lot of friends?
|Uhh... I have plenty!
|-
|39
|Favorite sport.
|Hmm... I don't really watch any.
|-
|40
|Are you good at cooking?
|I live alone so I'm getting pretty good at most things.
|-
|41
|Favorite color.
|Yellow and... white.
|-
|42
|What do you consider inexcusable?
|People who don't follow traffic rules! Are they even capable of learning?
|-
|43
|Your height.
|156cm. I want to reach 160cm.
|-
|44
|Shoe size.
|23.
|-
|45
|What are your dreams for the future?
|It would be wonderful to have a family and go on family trips.
|-
|46
|Do you want to get married?
|Yeah... I want to have a lot of kids!
|-
|47
|Are you bad with hot drinks?
|Cold tea doesn't taste very good.
|-
|48
|Do you like your coffee bitter?
|Conoisseurs drink it black. I'm a tea type, though.
|-
|49
|When do you usually go to bed?
|I sleep at midnight a lot.
|-
|50
|When do you usually wake up?
|I get up at 6.
|}
<gallery>
File:Totheright.jpg|11: There's a boy that sits to the right of me, for some reason I get the feeling that he's watching me.
File:Mamiwithkids.jpg|46: Yeah... I want to have a lot of kids!
File:Mamitea.jpg|21: Tea... I think I must drink it more than water.
</gallery>

==Kyouko (Fanmade)==
[[File:100questions-2.png|100px]]
{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible" style="width:100%;"
! #
! Question
! Answer
|-
|1
|Please tell us your name.
|Sakura Kyouko
|-
|2
|And your birthday.
|April 15
|-
|3
|Blood type.
|O.
|-
|4
|What are your measurements?
|Huh?? Why do you wanna know something like that? B82 W55 H87
|-
|5
|How many people in your family?
|My old man, my mom, and two little brothers.
|-
|6
|What is your occupation?
|Magnificent Mahou Bishoujo♪
|-
|7
|Your favorite food.
|Sweet things. Right now taiyaki and imagawayaki are the best!
|-
|8
|Favorite animal.
|Wolves are pretty cool, doncha think? When I see small animals I wanna kick them.
|-
|9
|Favorite subject in school.
|P.E. I feel refreshed when I get to move my body.
|-
|10
|Worst subject.
|Music. Having to perform in front of everyone is torture.
|-
|11
|Is there a boy you've been thinking about?
|Some idiot who I kicked the crap out of for licking my recorder a while back. Gross. Totally gross.
|-
|12
|Do you enjoy school?
|It's full of brats and the teachers are annoying. Boring as hell.
|-
|13
|Are you in any clubs?
|Like hell I'd do something as boring as that!
|-
|14
|Tell us your motto.
|Survival of the fittest! I'm as fit as they come!
|-
|15
|Your special skill.
|I can tie cherry stems in my mouth! Cool, huh?
|-
|16
|Most valued item.
|Huh!? My life, obviously.
|-
|17
|If you had to pick one kanji to represent you, what　would it be?
|Flame... A burning hot flame!
|-
|18
|Your strong point?
|The fact that I can think fast and make quick decisions! Indecisive people should just drop dead, you know?
|-
|19
|Your weak point?
|Crap... y'know I can't think of anything.
|-
|20
|Your most memorable place.
|Why would I have some old fart place like that?
|-
|21
|Favorite drink.
|Cola
|-
|22
|Are you good at swimming?
|I can do everything from freestyle to the butterfly. I can even dive as far as 50m!
|-
|23
|Your best time in a 50 meter dash.
|6 seconds.. I'm super fast.
|-
|24
|Your current interest.
|Kaito Royale
|-
|25
|Least favorite food.
|None.
|-
|26
|What do you want the most right now?
|Money.
|-
|27
|Are you afraid of heights?
|It feels kinda nice looking down on other people.
|-
|28
|Are you afraid of thunder?
|Only gradeschoolers are afraid of something like that.
|-
|29
|Do you like clear weather or rain more?
|Clear. When it rains, my hair gets uncontrollable. It's really a bother.
|-
|30
|At school do you use a regular pencil or a mechanical pencil?
|Mechanical pencil. Are there even still people who use the regular kind?
|-
|31
|What do you usually have for breakfast?
|Rice and miso soup. It's a hassle making lunch for my younger brothers.
|-
|32
|Do you believe in ghosts?
|Who knows, who cares. If I met one I'd just kick its ass anyway.
|-
|33
|Do you play an instrument?
|H...harmonica?
|-
|34
|Are you an outdoors type or an indoors type?
|Outdoors! Just sitting around will make your body rot.
|-
|35
|Do you ever argue with your younger brothers?
|It's hardly a fight. I'm stronger than them so I can just beat 'em up!
|-
|36
|Do you have a mobile phone?
|Of course I do. Huh? Does anyone not nowadays?
|-
|37
|How long does it take to get from home to school?
|Around 10 minutes?
|-
|38
|Do you have a lot of friends?
|There's no one out there who suits me.
|-
|39
|Favorite sport.
|Mixed Martial Arts!
|-
|40
|Are you good at cooking?
|My omelettes would surprise you, you know! Kyouko's special super sugary omelettes!
|-
|41
|Favorite color.
|Red and black. Pretty tough, right?
|-
|42
|What do you consider inexcusable?
|Idiots who always gloss over things. Look at reality already.
|-
|43
|Your height.
|162cm. Wish my chest would grow more than my height, though.
|-
|44
|Shoe size.
|Around 24.
|-
|45
|What are your dreams for the future?
|Having fun for the rest of my life.
|-
|46
|Do you want to get married?
|N-no! I'd never want to spend every day doing stupid dirty shit!
|-
|47
|Are you bad with hot drinks?
|My tongue's sensitive to hot things..
|-
|48
|Do you like your coffee bitter?
|No way! Put in lots of milk and sugar and make it a cafe au lait right away.
|-
|49
|When do you usually go to bed?
|I can get to sleep before 11, I guess.
|-
|50
|When do you usually wake up?
|5 o'clock. Gotta make lunches after all. It sucks during the winter when it's cold. ...Jeez.
|}
<gallery>
File:Card_DDR.png|5: "N-no, really! I really have brothers! I always hafta to dance and entertain them!" Kyouko's answer appears to be out of date. She has one sister and no brothers in the anime. This was probably a change made late in the production process.
File:Kaitoroyale.PNG|24: Kaito Royale is a mobile phone game and one of Puella Magi Madoka Magica's sponsors.
File:Nekomimi-taiyaki.jpg|7: Fanart featuring Kyouko as a small, lovable kitten eating taiyaki, a fish-shaped treat.
</gallery>

== Possible translation mistakes ==

46 Do you have any marriage desires? Would be nice if I can find a cool husband '''like [that resembles] my Mama'''...

Origin: ママみたい'''に'''格好良い旦那さんが見つかったらいいな
It should be "Would be nice if I can find a cool husband '''as my Mama did'''"...
It is "ママみたい'''に'''" instead of ママみたい'''な'''.

--[[User:Ｙuri有理漢化組|Ｙuri有理漢化組]] 10:33, 1 March 2014 (UTC)

== Possible translation mistakes ==

46 Do you have any marriage desires? Would be nice if I can find a cool husband '''like [that resembles] my Mama'''...

Origin: ママみたい'''に'''格好良い旦那さんが見つかったらいいな
It should be "Would be nice if I can find a cool husband '''as my Mama did'''"...
It is "ママみたい'''に'''" instead of ママみたい'''な'''.

--[[User:Ｙuri有理漢化組|Ｙuri有理漢化組]] 10:33, 1 March 2014 (UTC)

Talk:100 Questions

2014-03-01T10:33:23Z

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Sources: >>47594970 >>47601067 >>43890739 --[[User:KM|KM]] 18:36, 30 March 2011 (UTC)
:Good choice for this wiki's page #100. [[User:Prima|Prima]] 20:48, 30 March 2011 (BST)
::>>47607462 corrects translation on question #11 to be more accurately read as: Is there someone on your mind/are you thinking about anyone recently?
::>>47607528 further clarifies: But the question clearly has 'boy' 男の子　in it.
::>気になる男の子はいますか I think you could translate 気になる also as something you can't forget, often think of or are annoyed with
::This would make the question and the answers make more sense, if you want to change it. Seems like the question is more like "Is there a boy you think about?" --[[Special:Contributions/98.169.117.208|98.169.117.208]] 20:18, 30 March 2011 (UTC)

== The other questions? ==
Would like to ask, why are we missing 44 questions from the survey? [[Special:Contributions/189.180.10.239|189.180.10.239]] 21:25, 1 April 2011 (UTC) Anonymous user.

The questions beyond 57 are missing because I haven't seen any translation of them. If any exists, post a link, otherwise we'll have to wait for somebody to survive the low image quality and finish it.

Someone translated it on /a/ from >>47707644 on. If you can read this before it archives: http://images.4chan.org/u/src/1301760979384.png. One other note, #94 should read "I would want to be Mom and Dad's daughter again." The again is left-out in the original translation.

On question 46, Madoka thinks her dad is cool?...

Altered question 46 to make it clear Madoka is talking about a husband that is like her mom in character and not her dad. Based on two people's translations here >>>/u/1040598 and >>>/u/1040601, although someone with fluent knowledge is welcome to verify that.

:this is what /u/ says:
>>>/u/1040598: It seems to say "A husband with a personality/character like my mom would be nice"

>>>/u/1040601: I'm of the opinion she's saying "a cool husband like my mom" because, correct me if I'm wrong, if she wanted to say "find a cool husband like my mom did" she would have used "mama to onaji" or something instead of "mama mitai ni".

--[[User:Mutopis|Mutopis]] 00:53, 1 May 2011 (UTC)

== Fact checks ==

All questions "scans" except Madoka one are fan-made. We shouldn't mix official source and fan-made in the same page, so I've removed them for the time being to avoid any further confusions. --[[User:0x99|0x99]] 23:59, 30 March 2011 (BST)
:Further clarify about two scans: they're made by folks in 2ch around February. The only one in Ani-Com Vol.35 is Madoka one (Q1~50). The second part was distributed in Comike (Q51~100). If you look closely at the other two, you can clearly see text in other twos are subpixel antialiased, which means those text are edited. I'll took me some times to find the original post in 2ch, wait a bit. --[[User:0x99|0x99]] 23:56, 30 March 2011 (UTC)

I would like to see the original 2ch post. Those pictures did look a bit too suspiciously clean.
[[Special:Contributions/128.12.138.82|128.12.138.82]] 00:03, 31 March 2011 (UTC)
:[http://yuzuru.2ch.net/test/read.cgi/anichara2/1297407989/ Sakura Kyouko Thread 3] ([http://logsoku.com/thread/yuzuru.2ch.net/anichara2/1297407989/ mirror]) post 448 is where the Kyouko 50 QAs first appeared. Author's comments:
:<blockquote>448 ：名無しさん＠お腹いっぱい。sage 2011/02/12(土) 20:01:23 ID:MZnD1R3Q0 　！？ 　ttp://www.dotup.org/uploda/www.dotup.org1341228.png 456 名無しさん＠お腹いっぱい。 sage 2011/02/12(土) 20:30:01 ID:3kFz8XdH0 　>>448 　特「製」卵焼き、と書き直せ (Fix that to Special-*MADE* omelette) 469 名無しさん＠お腹いっぱい。 sage 2011/02/12(土) 21:12:31 ID:MZnD1R3Q0 　>>456 　なんてこった (Aw darn) 　つーか杏子の情報少な過ぎて50問も回答まともに考えられないよ 　(But Kyouko's information is lacking, there's no way I could make up proper answer for 50 questions) 　何かそれっぽい回答教えてくれよ杏子スレ住人なら容易いだろう？ 　(How about you all in Kyouko thread help me answer something that might looks like her?)</blockquote>
:wait a bit more for Mami one. --[[User:0x99|0x99]] 00:14, 31 March 2011 (UTC)

::Mami one first appeared in [http://yuzuru.2ch.net/test/read.cgi/anichara2/1297299220/ Tomoe Mami Thread 22] ([http://logsoku.com/thread/yuzuru.2ch.net/anichara2/1297299220/ mirror]) post 282 and different version in post 320, they're posted two days before Kyouko one (thus the author ID is different, 2ch reset IDs every midnight), but probably by the same guy, judging at his posting style. --[[User:0x99|0x99]] 00:23, 31 March 2011 (UTC)

==Translations of Fake Questionnaires==

==Mami (Fanmade)==
[[File:1301497031846.png|100px]]
{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible" style="width:100%;"
! #
! Question
! Answer
|-
|1
|Please tell us your name.
|Mami.
|-
|2
|And your birthday.
|August 28th.
|-
|3
|Blood type.
|O.
|-
|4
|What are your measurements?
|95-57-89... I have to answer this, right?
|-
|5
|How many people in your family?
|Just me. I lost my parents in a traffic accident.
|-
|6
|What is your occupation?
|I'm a third year student at Mitakihara Middle School.
|-
|7
|Your favorite food.
|I like sweet things. If I had to choose, I guess it would be cake.
|-
|8
|Favorite animal.
|Big dogs! Some day I want a retriever to hug.
|-
|9
|Favorite subject in school.
|English and history. It's very interesting being exposed to foreign cultures.
|-
|10
|Worst subject.
|Worst, huh... I guess math.
|-
|11
|Is there a boy you've been thinking about?
|There's a boy that sits to the right of me, for some reason I get the feeling that he's watching me.
|-
|12
|Do you enjoy school?
|It's fun.
|-
|13
|Are you in any clubs?
|I'm so busy hunting witches that I don't have free time to join.
|-
|14
|Tell us your motto.
|Law and order.
|-
|15
|Your special skill.
|Tea tasting, I'm 99% accurate!
|-
|16
|Most valued item.
|The tea set my father gave me.
|-
|17
|If you had to pick one kanji to represent you, what　would it be?
|Rabbit... would probably be too cute. (laughs)
|-
|18
|Your strong point?
|I guess that I'm clear about what I like and dislike?
|-
|19
|Your weak point?
|I want everything for myself. I'm a jealous, awful woman, huh?
|-
|20
|Your most memorable place.
|The apartment I'm living in now. It's full of things I'll　never forget.
|-
|21
|Favorite drink.
|Tea... I think I must drink it more than water.
|-
|22
|Are you good at swimming?
|I'm average but... wearing a swimsuit is a little　embarrassing... um, when people look... right?
|-
|23
|Your best time in a 50 meter dash.
|I believe it was 8 seconds?
|-
|24
|Your current interest.
|Tea... but I think it's become more of a hobby than just an interest.
|-
|25
|Least favorite food.
|Pickled plums... Those are the devil's food.
|-
|26
|What do you want the most right now?
|I'm out of sugar. I have to buy more.
|-
|27
|Are you afraid of heights?
|I love them! Lovely scenery like that is the best, isn't it?
|-
|28
|Are you afraid of thunder?
|There are people who aren't?
|-
|29
|Do you like clear weather or rain more?
|Rain, I guess... The sound of raindrops is very relaxing.
|-
|30
|At school do you use a regular pencil or a mechanical pencil?
|Mechanical.
|-
|31
|What do you usually have for breakfast?
|Toast with bacon and eggs. I drink tea.
|-
|32
|Do you believe in ghosts?
|Aren't ghosts really just witches?
|-
|33
|Do you play an instrument?
|Not beyond the harmonica I learned in school.
|-
|34
|Are you an outdoors type or an indoors type?
|I used to be an indoors type but now I'm completely an outdoors type... sigh...
|-
|35
|Do you ever argue with Kyubey?
|Kyubey's never made me angry so I haven't had to argue with him.
|-
|36
|Do you have a mobile phone?
|I have one. The fee is unexpectedly cheap.
|-
|37
|How long does it take to get from home to school?
|Around 30 minutes?
|-
|38
|Do you have a lot of friends?
|Uhh... I have plenty!
|-
|39
|Favorite sport.
|Hmm... I don't really watch any.
|-
|40
|Are you good at cooking?
|I live alone so I'm getting pretty good at most things.
|-
|41
|Favorite color.
|Yellow and... white.
|-
|42
|What do you consider inexcusable?
|People who don't follow traffic rules! Are they even capable of learning?
|-
|43
|Your height.
|156cm. I want to reach 160cm.
|-
|44
|Shoe size.
|23.
|-
|45
|What are your dreams for the future?
|It would be wonderful to have a family and go on family trips.
|-
|46
|Do you want to get married?
|Yeah... I want to have a lot of kids!
|-
|47
|Are you bad with hot drinks?
|Cold tea doesn't taste very good.
|-
|48
|Do you like your coffee bitter?
|Conoisseurs drink it black. I'm a tea type, though.
|-
|49
|When do you usually go to bed?
|I sleep at midnight a lot.
|-
|50
|When do you usually wake up?
|I get up at 6.
|}
<gallery>
File:Totheright.jpg|11: There's a boy that sits to the right of me, for some reason I get the feeling that he's watching me.
File:Mamiwithkids.jpg|46: Yeah... I want to have a lot of kids!
File:Mamitea.jpg|21: Tea... I think I must drink it more than water.
</gallery>

==Kyouko (Fanmade)==
[[File:100questions-2.png|100px]]
{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible" style="width:100%;"
! #
! Question
! Answer
|-
|1
|Please tell us your name.
|Sakura Kyouko
|-
|2
|And your birthday.
|April 15
|-
|3
|Blood type.
|O.
|-
|4
|What are your measurements?
|Huh?? Why do you wanna know something like that? B82 W55 H87
|-
|5
|How many people in your family?
|My old man, my mom, and two little brothers.
|-
|6
|What is your occupation?
|Magnificent Mahou Bishoujo♪
|-
|7
|Your favorite food.
|Sweet things. Right now taiyaki and imagawayaki are the best!
|-
|8
|Favorite animal.
|Wolves are pretty cool, doncha think? When I see small animals I wanna kick them.
|-
|9
|Favorite subject in school.
|P.E. I feel refreshed when I get to move my body.
|-
|10
|Worst subject.
|Music. Having to perform in front of everyone is torture.
|-
|11
|Is there a boy you've been thinking about?
|Some idiot who I kicked the crap out of for licking my recorder a while back. Gross. Totally gross.
|-
|12
|Do you enjoy school?
|It's full of brats and the teachers are annoying. Boring as hell.
|-
|13
|Are you in any clubs?
|Like hell I'd do something as boring as that!
|-
|14
|Tell us your motto.
|Survival of the fittest! I'm as fit as they come!
|-
|15
|Your special skill.
|I can tie cherry stems in my mouth! Cool, huh?
|-
|16
|Most valued item.
|Huh!? My life, obviously.
|-
|17
|If you had to pick one kanji to represent you, what　would it be?
|Flame... A burning hot flame!
|-
|18
|Your strong point?
|The fact that I can think fast and make quick decisions! Indecisive people should just drop dead, you know?
|-
|19
|Your weak point?
|Crap... y'know I can't think of anything.
|-
|20
|Your most memorable place.
|Why would I have some old fart place like that?
|-
|21
|Favorite drink.
|Cola
|-
|22
|Are you good at swimming?
|I can do everything from freestyle to the butterfly. I can even dive as far as 50m!
|-
|23
|Your best time in a 50 meter dash.
|6 seconds.. I'm super fast.
|-
|24
|Your current interest.
|Kaito Royale
|-
|25
|Least favorite food.
|None.
|-
|26
|What do you want the most right now?
|Money.
|-
|27
|Are you afraid of heights?
|It feels kinda nice looking down on other people.
|-
|28
|Are you afraid of thunder?
|Only gradeschoolers are afraid of something like that.
|-
|29
|Do you like clear weather or rain more?
|Clear. When it rains, my hair gets uncontrollable. It's really a bother.
|-
|30
|At school do you use a regular pencil or a mechanical pencil?
|Mechanical pencil. Are there even still people who use the regular kind?
|-
|31
|What do you usually have for breakfast?
|Rice and miso soup. It's a hassle making lunch for my younger brothers.
|-
|32
|Do you believe in ghosts?
|Who knows, who cares. If I met one I'd just kick its ass anyway.
|-
|33
|Do you play an instrument?
|H...harmonica?
|-
|34
|Are you an outdoors type or an indoors type?
|Outdoors! Just sitting around will make your body rot.
|-
|35
|Do you ever argue with your younger brothers?
|It's hardly a fight. I'm stronger than them so I can just beat 'em up!
|-
|36
|Do you have a mobile phone?
|Of course I do. Huh? Does anyone not nowadays?
|-
|37
|How long does it take to get from home to school?
|Around 10 minutes?
|-
|38
|Do you have a lot of friends?
|There's no one out there who suits me.
|-
|39
|Favorite sport.
|Mixed Martial Arts!
|-
|40
|Are you good at cooking?
|My omelettes would surprise you, you know! Kyouko's special super sugary omelettes!
|-
|41
|Favorite color.
|Red and black. Pretty tough, right?
|-
|42
|What do you consider inexcusable?
|Idiots who always gloss over things. Look at reality already.
|-
|43
|Your height.
|162cm. Wish my chest would grow more than my height, though.
|-
|44
|Shoe size.
|Around 24.
|-
|45
|What are your dreams for the future?
|Having fun for the rest of my life.
|-
|46
|Do you want to get married?
|N-no! I'd never want to spend every day doing stupid dirty shit!
|-
|47
|Are you bad with hot drinks?
|My tongue's sensitive to hot things..
|-
|48
|Do you like your coffee bitter?
|No way! Put in lots of milk and sugar and make it a cafe au lait right away.
|-
|49
|When do you usually go to bed?
|I can get to sleep before 11, I guess.
|-
|50
|When do you usually wake up?
|5 o'clock. Gotta make lunches after all. It sucks during the winter when it's cold. ...Jeez.
|}
<gallery>
File:Card_DDR.png|5: "N-no, really! I really have brothers! I always hafta to dance and entertain them!" Kyouko's answer appears to be out of date. She has one sister and no brothers in the anime. This was probably a change made late in the production process.
File:Kaitoroyale.PNG|24: Kaito Royale is a mobile phone game and one of Puella Magi Madoka Magica's sponsors.
File:Nekomimi-taiyaki.jpg|7: Fanart featuring Kyouko as a small, lovable kitten eating taiyaki, a fish-shaped treat.
</gallery>

== Possible translation mistakes ==

46 Do you have any marriage desires? Would be nice if I can find a cool husband '''like [that resembles] my Mama'''...

Origin: ママみたい'''に'''格好良い旦那さんが見つかったらいいな
It should be "Would be nice if I can find a cool husband '''as my Mama did'''"...
It is "ママみたい'''に'''" instead of ママみたい'''な'''.

--[[User:Ｙuri有理漢化組|Ｙuri有理漢化組]] 10:33, 1 March 2014 (UTC)

File:190222qhtzq5h1ggigf7k1.jpg

2014-02-10T14:15:25Z

Ｙuri有理漢化組:

FANART. http://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.php?mode=medium&illust_id=41221742

Talk:Madoka Magica - The Battle Pentagram

2014-02-10T13:57:40Z

Ｙuri有理漢化組: /* A Doubtful Image */

[[File:Yuri relationship map.jpg|thumb|The Pandering Pentagram]]

== PS3 or Vita? ==
[[File:Tension up.jpg|right|150px]]
Is it PS3 or Vita? I see a big "PS3" on the page photo...--[[User:Kerigis|Kerigis]] 07:53, 11 September 2013 (UTC)
:Wait, looking at the images, judging from the paragraphs and the side of the page... it's PS3 AND Vita?! Holy Madokami's ribbons... --[[User:Kerigis|Kerigis]] 08:06, 11 September 2013 (UTC)
:: I'm sure that it's Vita, one of the screenshots in the Dengenki magazine (the one that says PS3) has L and R buttons on it, meaning that's Vita... ;_; [[User:Hoshiko|Hoshiko]] 08:15, 11 September 2013 (UTC)
:::But why would it be indexed in PS3? Unless Dengeki blundered hard, causing all this mess.--[[User:Kerigis|Kerigis]] 08:23, 11 September 2013 (UTC)
::::If it were for both Famitsu would have said something :( I'm sad because I was planning to get a PS3 soon... (late to the party I know) but I would never ever get a Vita Dx[[User:Hoshiko|Hoshiko]] 08:31, 11 September 2013 (UTC)
:Famitsu magazine clearly says PS3, while the other clearly says it's for Vita. (You don't need Japanese, just look at the pictures.) Someone goofed. --[[User:Universalperson|Universalperson]] 10:53, 11 September 2013 (UTC)
:Famitsu issued an apology for the error - [[User:Prima|Prima]] 22:46, 11 September 2013 (UTC)
<blockquote> '【2013/09/12修正】本作の対応機種に誤りがありました。正しくはプレイステーション Vita対応ソフトとなります。読者の皆様、ならびに関係各位にご迷惑をおかけしましたことをお詫びするとともに、ここに訂正させていただきます。' </blockquote>
*http://www.famitsu.com/news/201309/12039771.html

*http://www.famitsu.com/news/201309/17040052.html

== Translation ==
Any kind soul up for translating the info on the pages (the prologue as a priority)? --[[User:Kerigis|Kerigis]] 08:36, 11 September 2013 (UTC)

==4chan thread==
*[http://archive.foolz.us/a/thread/93627007/ Livestream reaction]

==promotional material==
*[http://matomagi.doorblog.jp/archives/32717273.html Some promotional material about Battle Pentagram. ]

==New TBP scans!!!==
http://tieba.baidu.com/p/2767519007

==Youtube vids==
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6AsLPdc9u8 Puella Magi ☆ Madoka Magica The Battle Pentagram - Opening]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FoLCUuqr1w4 Puella Magi ☆ Madoka Magica The Battle Pentagram - Prologue - Part 1]

===The Battle Pentagram BAD END===
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzbHqc4Oz2U video]

Announcement: An exceptional disaster warning has been issued for all areas of Mitakihara City. All residents are asked to proceed to their designated emergency shelters with all due haste.

Kyuubey: It's finally here.

Kyuubey: Five magical girls worked together to make it this far, winning tough battles and avoiding witchdom.

Kyuubey: That, in other words, is a sign that hope and despair are going to undergo a major reconfiguration. This is going to be a prime opportunity to harvest some emotional energy.

Kyuubey: Akemi Homura, I owe you my thanks. Will the hope you left behind turn to despair?

Kyuubey: Let's see what decisions you five make today.

[battle happens and Mami loses]

Mami: N-no!

Mami: I guess I'm just not good enough.

Homura: You couldn't have done anything about it. Let's retreat.

[out of battle mode]

Homura: [panting]

Homura: Why? Why can't I win?

Homura: Everybody else died...

Homura: Madoka... girls...

Homura: I'm sorry...

Homura: Next time... I swear...

Homura: We'll all live, and we'll defeat it together!

Homura: ???!!!

===Puella Magi ☆ Madoka Magica The Battle Pentagram - Homura and Madoka Special Scene ===
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dJpdPyQtww video]

(YURI SUBTEXT!!!!! SPOILER!!!!)

'''Translation:'''

Madoka: This is my house.

Homura: Indeed.

Homura: What with your father's careful management of your vegetable garden and the excellent repair of the building, it truly is an excellent home.

Madoka: Y-you sure know a lot about it.

Homura: Anyway, is it alright for me to visit right now?

Madoka: Of course! Come on in!

Madoka: I'm home!

Homura: Hello.

Madoka: I guess they're out shopping? Want to have a bath before dinner?

Homura: Huh? Sure...

Homura: Madoka, you go ahead first. I can wait...

Madoka: Don't be silly. Let's bathe together!

Homura: Huh!? T-together?

Madoka: Ehehe. Just kidding!

Homura: Madoka...

[scene change to bed]

Homura: Hey, Madoka, are you still awake?

Madoka: Yeah. Sleeping in the same bed is a bit embarrassing, huh.

Homura: That's why I offered to sleep on the floor...

Madoka: No, this is nice. Plus, you're so warm.

Homura: So are you, Madoka.

Madoka: [laughs]

Homura: Why did you invite me to spend the night?

Madoka: When you told me you lived alone, you seemed so lonely.

Homura: I... seemed lonely?

Madoka: And so I kind of wanted to spend a lot of talking with you.

Homura: Madoka... Um, thank you.

Madoka: You shouldn't thank me for that.

Madoka: I'm so happy just spending time with you.

Homura: Me too.

Madoka: Can I sleep over at your place next time?

Homura: S-sure. There's not much there, but if you're okay with that...

Madoka: That's not true. You're there.

Homura: Madoka...

Madoka: I'm kind of tired now.

Homura: Me too. I think I'll get a good sleep tonight.

Madoka: Alright, I'm going to switch off the lights. Good night, Homura-chan.

Homura: Good night, Madoka.

>''You have earned a trophy!''
>''Achievement Unlocked: "My (other) best friend"''

===Homu Obession===
[http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm22568063 niconico video]

From the last event in this video (Starts at 10:35):

SAYAKA: Homura, that you? Good morning.

HOMURA: Good morning, Sayaka.

SAYAKA: So you pass by this street too? I never knew.

HOMURA: I've seen you several times.

SAYAKA: Huh, really? Say something next time, alright?

HOMURA: I'll consider it.

HOMURA: ...

SAYAKA: ...

SAYAKA: Homura, say something.

HOMURA: Why?

SAYAKA: Aren't friends supposed to have fun conversations while they walk to school!?

HOMURA: True.

SAYAKA: ...

HOMURA ...

SAYAKA: Come on! Talk, talk!

HOMURA: ...

SAYAKA: Sigh... well, should I try to find something we have in common?

HOMURA: Madoka-

SAYAKA: Huh?

HOMURA: She's kind to everyone. She's a wonderful person who's very considerate to her friends.

HOMURA: She always takes what I say seriously, and acts accordingly.

HOMURA: The depths to her compassion are-

SAYAKA: Wa- wait a minute, Homura. What are you talking about?

HOMURA: Madoka, of course.

SAYAKA: A- aren't you idealizing her a bit?

HOMURA: Absolutely not. You surely know of her greatness as well, Sayaka.

HOMURA: Madoka's famed for being kind to even animals-

SAYAKA: That's enough! Let's just go quietly, okay!?

===MadoSaya===
Madoka Magica: The Battle Pentagram -- Madoka/Sayaka Max Relationship Scene (English Annotations) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2h6-t7HPs8 YouTube video]

===MadoMami===
Madoka Magica: The Battle Pentagram -- Madoka/Mami Max Relationship Scene (English Annotations) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2J3BtYvVbM YouTube video]

===HomuSaya===
Madoka Magica: The Battle Pentagram -- Sayaka/Homura Max Relationship Scene (English Annotations) "Go easy on me, Sayaka" [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-I5LOO7BR0I YouTube video]

===KyoSaya===
Madoka Magica: The Battle Pentagram -- Kyouko/Sayaka Max Relationship Scene (English Annotations) 
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CluEoQH1xow YouTube video]

===HomuKyo===
Madoka Magica: The Battle Pentagram -- Homura/Kyouko Max Relationship Scene (English Annotations) 
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ohf0n6ymcso YouTube video]

===MamiKyou===
Madoka Magica: The Battle Pentagram -- Mami/Kyouko Max Relationship Scene (English Annotations) 
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3JWGdVzbqY YouTube video]

===MamiHomu===
Madoka Magica: The Battle Pentagram -- Mami/Homura Max Relationship Scene (English Annotations) 
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53kdjKi1CNA YouTube video]

===MadoKyou===
Madoka Magica: The Battle Pentagram -- Madoka/Kyouko Max Relationship Scene (English Annotations) 
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQZ0FL20e3Q YouTube video]

===MamiSaya===
Madoka Magica: The Battle Pentagram -- Mami/Sayaka Max Relationship Scene (English Annotations) 
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9Xh0iE_ajc YouTube video]

===Five HomuSaya scenes in TBP:===
Bonds event #1: 00:00 
Bonds event #2: 02:34 
Bonds event #3: 05:19 
CM Learning event: 07:46 
Bonus: 10:35 

http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm22568063

===List of each character pair's relationship at max level!===

Mado/Saya: ”運命共同体” -- "Those With a Shared Destiny"

Mado/Mami: "大好きな人" -- "Loved Person"*

Mado/Kyou: "憧れの存在” -- "A Yearned-for Existence"

Mado/Homu: "運命の人" -- "Person of Fate"

Saya/Mami: "背中を守る者" -- "The One Who's Got Your Back"

Saya/Kyou: "相思相愛" -- "Mutual Love"(!)

Saya/Homu: "認め合った仲" -- "Mutually Recognized Friendship"

Mami/Homu: "共に進む戦友" -- "Comrades Who Push Forward Together"

Mami/Kyou: "心許せる存在" -- "An Existence of Trust"

Kyou/Homu: "最後の切り札" -- "The Final Trump Card"

*it should be noted that Mami straight-up asks Madoka out on a date. Not "let's go somewhere together" or anything more vague like that, but she directly uses the word "date", complete with Madoka giving her the "but we're both girls" excuse. And during said date, Mami tells Madoka that the way she feels about her is a secret. This could very well be the most strongly-suggested pair in the game.
**Mami-san hard gay? That's hardly a surprise. --[[User:Derp101(3)|Derp101(3)]] 21:08, 5 January 2014 (UTC)

===Puella Magi ☆ Madoka Magica The Battle Pentagram - BAD END #1===
Walpurgis is defeated, but Madoka cant take the fact that the city has been destroyed so Madoka becomes a witch (youtube description says that Madoka destroyed her Soul Gem, not sure about it). --[[User:Mutopis|Mutopis]] 07:32, 3 January 2014 (UTC)

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1AWAOLjC9I youtube video]

==Character Relationship==

{|class="wikitable" style="width:100%;text-align:center;border:none;"
!colspan="5"| Madoka
|-
| '''Relationship level'''
| '''Sayaka'''
| '''Mami'''
| '''Homura'''
| '''Kyoko'''
|-
| 1~3
| Close Friend 
| Senpai & Kouhai 
| Friend 
| Comrade 
|-
| 4~6
| Best Friend 
| Teacher & Disciple 
| Close Friend 
| Close Friend 
|-
| 7~9 (max)
| Those With a Shared Destiny 
| Loved Person 
| Person of Fate 
| A Yearned-for Existence 
|}

{|class="wikitable" style="width:100%;text-align:center;border:none;"
!colspan="5"| Sayaka
|-
| '''Relationship level'''
| '''Madoka'''
| '''Mami'''
| '''Homura'''
| '''Kyoko'''
|-
| 1~3
| Close Friend 
| Senpai & Kouhai 
| Comrade 
| Comrade 
|-
| 4~6
| Best Friend 
| Teacher & Disciple 
| Comrade-in-arms 
| Partner 
|-
| 7~9 (max)
| Those With a Shared Destiny 
| The One Who's Got Your Back 
| Mutually Recognized Friendship 
| Mutual Love 
|}

{|class="wikitable" style="width:100%;text-align:center;border:none;"
!colspan="5"| Mami
|-
| '''Relationship level'''
| '''Madoka'''
| '''Sayaka'''
| '''Homura'''
| '''Kyoko'''
|-
| 1~3
| Senpai & Kouhai 
| Senpai & Kouhai 
| Collaborator 
| Old friend 
|-
| 4~6
| Teacher & Disciple 
| Teacher & Disciple 
| Comrade 
| Close Friend 
|-
| 7~9 (max)
| Loved Person 
| The One Who's Got Your Back 
| Comrades Who Push Forward Together 
| An Existence of Trust 
|}

{|class="wikitable" style="width:100%;text-align:center;border:none;"
!colspan="5"| Homura
|-
| '''Relationship level'''
| '''Madoka'''
| '''Sayaka'''
| '''Mami'''
| '''Kyoko'''
|-
| 1~3
| Friend 
| Comrade 
| Collaborator 
| Collaborator 
|-
| 4~6
| Close Friend 
| Comrade-in-arms 
| Comrade 
| Comrade 
|-
| 7~9 (max)
| Person of Fate 
| Mutually Recognized Friendship 
| Comrades Who Push Forward Together 
| The Final Trump Card 
|}

{|class="wikitable" style="width:100%;text-align:center;border:none;"
!colspan="5"| Kyoko
|-
| '''Relationship level'''
| '''Madoka'''
| '''Sayaka'''
| '''Mami'''
| '''Homura'''
|-
| 1~3
| Comrade 
| Comrade 
| Old friend 
| Collaborator 
|-
| 4~6
| Close Friend 
| Partner 
| Close Friend 
| Comrade 
|-
| 7~9 (max)
| A Yearned-for Existence 
| Mutual Love 
| An Existence of Trust 
| The Final Trump Card 
|}

Someone might want to fix those translation if it's incorrect.
::too bad we cant see the japanese words... --[[User:Mutopis|Mutopis]] 08:23, 6 January 2014 (UTC)
:::It's hidden in the comment (for aesthetic reason...) , should it also included in the table ? - [[User:Arkeid|Arkeid]] 09:18, 6 January 2014 (UTC)
::::nah, let it be. its fine. --[[User:Mutopis|Mutopis]] 11:46, 6 January 2014 (UTC)

===Relationship Comment===
{|class="wikitable" style="width:100%;text-align:center;border:none;"
!colspan="5"| Madoka
|-
| '''Relationship level'''
| '''Sayaka'''
| '''Mami'''
| '''Homura'''
| '''Kyoko'''
|-
| 0~2
| Madoka is Mahou Shoujo, but I won't lose! 
| Kaname-san is my important junior. 
| I will protect Madoka... 
| Why do you become Mahou Shoujo ? 
|-
| 3~6
| No matter what, I will protect Madoka! 
| She quickly remember what i taught 
| I'm fine as long as I have you... 
| I can't help it because you look like a puppy. 
|-
| 7~9 (max)
| No enemy can stand my combination with Madoka! 
| She used to be protected , But now I can rely on Kaname-san. 
| I need relationship where we can support each other... 
| Your strength is real. 
|}

{|class="wikitable" style="width:100%;text-align:center;border:none;"
!colspan="5"| Sayaka
|-
| '''Relationship level'''
| '''Madoka'''
| '''Mami'''
| '''Homura'''
| '''Kyoko'''
|-
| 1~2
| Sayaka-chan and I already friend for long time. 
| I want a bit of Miki-san spirit. 
| When you there don't let Madoka overdo it... 
| Can't you be a little sweet as Mahou Shoujo? 
|-
| 3~6
| I can't believe both of us become Mahou Shoujo. 
| She's really working hard and cute. 
| What are you doing while I already told you to leave me alone... 
| How do i put it... I can't leave you alone. 
|-
| 7~9 (max)
| I know everything Sayaka-chan thinking. 
| You are protecting my back... I'm so happy... 
| It's nice to have you as friend 
| I'll protect your back.So you too... 
|}

{|class="wikitable" style="width:100%;text-align:center;border:none;"
!colspan="5"| Mami
|-
| '''Relationship level'''
| '''Madoka'''
| '''Sayaka'''
| '''Homura'''
| '''Kyoko'''
|-
| 1~2
| Mami-san always nice. 
| Mami-san always look elegant! Elegant! 
| I told you to not mind about Madoka, but you don't listen to me... 
| Whatever the reason is, now we have to do it together... 
|-
| 3~6
| Mami-san is my aspiration. She's kind and strong. 
| I wonder why Mami-san's drill never disturbed. What did you do ? 
| You are good-natured strong person. And lonely. 
| It's easy to do it with Mami after all. 
|-
| 7~9 (max)
| In order to protect Mami-san, I will also work hard. 
| Maybe I should shouting the name of special move like Mami-san~ ? 
| We don't want to see you get hurt, You need us. 
| I'm glad you didn't become obstacle. 
|}

{|class="wikitable" style="width:100%;text-align:center;border:none;"
!colspan="5"| Homura
|-
| '''Relationship level'''
| '''Madoka'''
| '''Sayaka'''
| '''Mami'''
| '''Kyoko'''
|-
| 1~2
| Homura-chan hair is silky,and she also good at studying and sport. 
| Transfer student is cool I can talk about Mahou Shoujo with her~. 
| The mysterious transfer student is Mahou Shoujo... What are you thinking ? 
| I don't understand what are you thinking. 
|-
| 3~6
| I feel like Homura-chan always helping me~. 
| Madoka,Madoka... At least worry about me sometime! 
| Everyone have a secret. But your secret seems pretty large 
| When it's come to protect the other, Homura is the best. 
|-
| 7~9 (max)
| I want to be together with Homura-chan forever... 
| I'll take care of you and Madoka. 
| If you couldn't handle it yourself, you can always come to me. 
| I'm really grateful to meet you. 
|}

{|class="wikitable" style="width:100%;text-align:center;border:none;"
!colspan="5"| Kyoko
|-
| '''Relationship level'''
| '''Madoka'''
| '''Sayaka'''
| '''Mami'''
| '''Homura'''
|-
| 1~2
| Kyoko-chan also a veteran Mahou Shoujo like Mami-san. 
| Did you even bother to listen to the other's complaint ? 
| The day we fight together is coming... 
| I'll have to rely on your power. 
|-
| 3~6
| I also want to be cool like Kyoko-chan~ 
| Don't you get fat if you keep eating those candy? 
| I feel nostalgic... Even we don't talk much 
| You don't look like a clumsy person, what are you... 
|-
| 7~9 (max)
| Kyoko-chan look scary, but she actually kinder than anyone else. 
| Me and you are actually very similiar. 
| I'm really happy you're back 
| You need to be believe in your power 
|}

Need fixing on those TL because my low level translation skill, original are inside the edit comment.

==Ending Requirement==
Bad End : Lose to Walpugris Night at day 30.

Better End : Defeat Walpugris Night at day 30.

Good End : Max one girl bond with the other four, defeat Walpugris Night at day 30 with her.

True End: Defeat Walpugris Night at day 30, max everyone bond.

:What is the True End in this game? -[[User:Hoshiko|Hoshiko]] 05:29, 8 January 2014 (UTC)
:: {{Spoiler|It's a dream of Homu apparently.}} [[:File:TBP_true_end.jpg|Homu & QB in new world]] - [[User:Arkeid|Arkeid]] 10:50, 8 January 2014 (UTC)
[[File:Homura harem route.png|thumb]]
:: What, no harem route? - [[User:Prima|Prima]] 22:03, 8 January 2014 (UTC)
:::Are there more than two bad endings, where are the new witches we saw on portable? --[[User:Derp101(2)|Derp101(2)]] 15:31, 11 January 2014 (UTC)
::::Only that as far as i know, {{spoiler|everyone is killed, better end is the one where Madoka become Gretchen}} . Also apparently Witch Barrier of Samsara only have witches that appear in TBP... - [[User:Arkeid|Arkeid]] 17:42, 11 January 2014 (UTC)

==Spreadsheet for this game==
Similar to the spreadsheet of the first game (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Amu6wOa0hazDdDA0LVVtRWFvRDhMOXJ6SjM2OVpBR0E#gid=1), is there anyone willing enough to make a spreadsheet for this game that details all the stats, spells, and abilities of each girl? I found a forum on gamefaqs asking about a similar thing as well.

http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/731140-gekijouban-madoka-magicka-the-battle-pentagram/68204113

It would be really awesome if someone made a spreadsheet for this game. Thanks

PS: FYI, I did not start the gamefaqs thread. [[User:Ultimatedorkboy|Ultimatedorkboy]] 04:22, 8 January 2014 (UTC)

==screenshots==
<gallery>
File:BBdp8t0.jpg
</gallery>

== A Doubtful Image ==

Is this scene really from TBP?

[[file:190222qhtzq5h1ggigf7k1.jpg]]

''Homura-chan... I like you...''

Madoka's love confession. How yurilicious...

It looks quite real at the first sight, but the breast size.... and the logo watermark make it doubtful. I can't find this scene in the Youtube links provided.
--[[User:Ｙuri有理漢化組|Ｙuri有理漢化組]] 13:41, 10 February 2014 (UTC)

File:190222qhtzq5h1ggigf7k1.jpg

2014-02-10T13:53:25Z

Ｙuri有理漢化組: This image is doubtful.

This image is doubtful.

Talk:Madoka Magica - The Battle Pentagram

2014-02-10T13:41:36Z

Ｙuri有理漢化組: /* A Doubtful Image */ new section

[[File:Yuri relationship map.jpg|thumb|The Pandering Pentagram]]

== PS3 or Vita? ==
[[File:Tension up.jpg|right|150px]]
Is it PS3 or Vita? I see a big "PS3" on the page photo...--[[User:Kerigis|Kerigis]] 07:53, 11 September 2013 (UTC)
:Wait, looking at the images, judging from the paragraphs and the side of the page... it's PS3 AND Vita?! Holy Madokami's ribbons... --[[User:Kerigis|Kerigis]] 08:06, 11 September 2013 (UTC)
:: I'm sure that it's Vita, one of the screenshots in the Dengenki magazine (the one that says PS3) has L and R buttons on it, meaning that's Vita... ;_; [[User:Hoshiko|Hoshiko]] 08:15, 11 September 2013 (UTC)
:::But why would it be indexed in PS3? Unless Dengeki blundered hard, causing all this mess.--[[User:Kerigis|Kerigis]] 08:23, 11 September 2013 (UTC)
::::If it were for both Famitsu would have said something :( I'm sad because I was planning to get a PS3 soon... (late to the party I know) but I would never ever get a Vita Dx[[User:Hoshiko|Hoshiko]] 08:31, 11 September 2013 (UTC)
:Famitsu magazine clearly says PS3, while the other clearly says it's for Vita. (You don't need Japanese, just look at the pictures.) Someone goofed. --[[User:Universalperson|Universalperson]] 10:53, 11 September 2013 (UTC)
:Famitsu issued an apology for the error - [[User:Prima|Prima]] 22:46, 11 September 2013 (UTC)
<blockquote> '【2013/09/12修正】本作の対応機種に誤りがありました。正しくはプレイステーション Vita対応ソフトとなります。読者の皆様、ならびに関係各位にご迷惑をおかけしましたことをお詫びするとともに、ここに訂正させていただきます。' </blockquote>
*http://www.famitsu.com/news/201309/12039771.html

*http://www.famitsu.com/news/201309/17040052.html

== Translation ==
Any kind soul up for translating the info on the pages (the prologue as a priority)? --[[User:Kerigis|Kerigis]] 08:36, 11 September 2013 (UTC)

==4chan thread==
*[http://archive.foolz.us/a/thread/93627007/ Livestream reaction]

==promotional material==
*[http://matomagi.doorblog.jp/archives/32717273.html Some promotional material about Battle Pentagram. ]

==New TBP scans!!!==
http://tieba.baidu.com/p/2767519007

==Youtube vids==
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6AsLPdc9u8 Puella Magi ☆ Madoka Magica The Battle Pentagram - Opening]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FoLCUuqr1w4 Puella Magi ☆ Madoka Magica The Battle Pentagram - Prologue - Part 1]

===The Battle Pentagram BAD END===
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzbHqc4Oz2U video]

Announcement: An exceptional disaster warning has been issued for all areas of Mitakihara City. All residents are asked to proceed to their designated emergency shelters with all due haste.

Kyuubey: It's finally here.

Kyuubey: Five magical girls worked together to make it this far, winning tough battles and avoiding witchdom.

Kyuubey: That, in other words, is a sign that hope and despair are going to undergo a major reconfiguration. This is going to be a prime opportunity to harvest some emotional energy.

Kyuubey: Akemi Homura, I owe you my thanks. Will the hope you left behind turn to despair?

Kyuubey: Let's see what decisions you five make today.

[battle happens and Mami loses]

Mami: N-no!

Mami: I guess I'm just not good enough.

Homura: You couldn't have done anything about it. Let's retreat.

[out of battle mode]

Homura: [panting]

Homura: Why? Why can't I win?

Homura: Everybody else died...

Homura: Madoka... girls...

Homura: I'm sorry...

Homura: Next time... I swear...

Homura: We'll all live, and we'll defeat it together!

Homura: ???!!!

===Puella Magi ☆ Madoka Magica The Battle Pentagram - Homura and Madoka Special Scene ===
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dJpdPyQtww video]

(YURI SUBTEXT!!!!! SPOILER!!!!)

'''Translation:'''

Madoka: This is my house.

Homura: Indeed.

Homura: What with your father's careful management of your vegetable garden and the excellent repair of the building, it truly is an excellent home.

Madoka: Y-you sure know a lot about it.

Homura: Anyway, is it alright for me to visit right now?

Madoka: Of course! Come on in!

Madoka: I'm home!

Homura: Hello.

Madoka: I guess they're out shopping? Want to have a bath before dinner?

Homura: Huh? Sure...

Homura: Madoka, you go ahead first. I can wait...

Madoka: Don't be silly. Let's bathe together!

Homura: Huh!? T-together?

Madoka: Ehehe. Just kidding!

Homura: Madoka...

[scene change to bed]

Homura: Hey, Madoka, are you still awake?

Madoka: Yeah. Sleeping in the same bed is a bit embarrassing, huh.

Homura: That's why I offered to sleep on the floor...

Madoka: No, this is nice. Plus, you're so warm.

Homura: So are you, Madoka.

Madoka: [laughs]

Homura: Why did you invite me to spend the night?

Madoka: When you told me you lived alone, you seemed so lonely.

Homura: I... seemed lonely?

Madoka: And so I kind of wanted to spend a lot of talking with you.

Homura: Madoka... Um, thank you.

Madoka: You shouldn't thank me for that.

Madoka: I'm so happy just spending time with you.

Homura: Me too.

Madoka: Can I sleep over at your place next time?

Homura: S-sure. There's not much there, but if you're okay with that...

Madoka: That's not true. You're there.

Homura: Madoka...

Madoka: I'm kind of tired now.

Homura: Me too. I think I'll get a good sleep tonight.

Madoka: Alright, I'm going to switch off the lights. Good night, Homura-chan.

Homura: Good night, Madoka.

>''You have earned a trophy!''
>''Achievement Unlocked: "My (other) best friend"''

===Homu Obession===
[http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm22568063 niconico video]

From the last event in this video (Starts at 10:35):

SAYAKA: Homura, that you? Good morning.

HOMURA: Good morning, Sayaka.

SAYAKA: So you pass by this street too? I never knew.

HOMURA: I've seen you several times.

SAYAKA: Huh, really? Say something next time, alright?

HOMURA: I'll consider it.

HOMURA: ...

SAYAKA: ...

SAYAKA: Homura, say something.

HOMURA: Why?

SAYAKA: Aren't friends supposed to have fun conversations while they walk to school!?

HOMURA: True.

SAYAKA: ...

HOMURA ...

SAYAKA: Come on! Talk, talk!

HOMURA: ...

SAYAKA: Sigh... well, should I try to find something we have in common?

HOMURA: Madoka-

SAYAKA: Huh?

HOMURA: She's kind to everyone. She's a wonderful person who's very considerate to her friends.

HOMURA: She always takes what I say seriously, and acts accordingly.

HOMURA: The depths to her compassion are-

SAYAKA: Wa- wait a minute, Homura. What are you talking about?

HOMURA: Madoka, of course.

SAYAKA: A- aren't you idealizing her a bit?

HOMURA: Absolutely not. You surely know of her greatness as well, Sayaka.

HOMURA: Madoka's famed for being kind to even animals-

SAYAKA: That's enough! Let's just go quietly, okay!?

===MadoSaya===
Madoka Magica: The Battle Pentagram -- Madoka/Sayaka Max Relationship Scene (English Annotations) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2h6-t7HPs8 YouTube video]

===MadoMami===
Madoka Magica: The Battle Pentagram -- Madoka/Mami Max Relationship Scene (English Annotations) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2J3BtYvVbM YouTube video]

===HomuSaya===
Madoka Magica: The Battle Pentagram -- Sayaka/Homura Max Relationship Scene (English Annotations) "Go easy on me, Sayaka" [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-I5LOO7BR0I YouTube video]

===KyoSaya===
Madoka Magica: The Battle Pentagram -- Kyouko/Sayaka Max Relationship Scene (English Annotations) 
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CluEoQH1xow YouTube video]

===HomuKyo===
Madoka Magica: The Battle Pentagram -- Homura/Kyouko Max Relationship Scene (English Annotations) 
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ohf0n6ymcso YouTube video]

===MamiKyou===
Madoka Magica: The Battle Pentagram -- Mami/Kyouko Max Relationship Scene (English Annotations) 
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3JWGdVzbqY YouTube video]

===MamiHomu===
Madoka Magica: The Battle Pentagram -- Mami/Homura Max Relationship Scene (English Annotations) 
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53kdjKi1CNA YouTube video]

===MadoKyou===
Madoka Magica: The Battle Pentagram -- Madoka/Kyouko Max Relationship Scene (English Annotations) 
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQZ0FL20e3Q YouTube video]

===MamiSaya===
Madoka Magica: The Battle Pentagram -- Mami/Sayaka Max Relationship Scene (English Annotations) 
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9Xh0iE_ajc YouTube video]

===Five HomuSaya scenes in TBP:===
Bonds event #1: 00:00 
Bonds event #2: 02:34 
Bonds event #3: 05:19 
CM Learning event: 07:46 
Bonus: 10:35 

http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm22568063

===List of each character pair's relationship at max level!===

Mado/Saya: ”運命共同体” -- "Those With a Shared Destiny"

Mado/Mami: "大好きな人" -- "Loved Person"*

Mado/Kyou: "憧れの存在” -- "A Yearned-for Existence"

Mado/Homu: "運命の人" -- "Person of Fate"

Saya/Mami: "背中を守る者" -- "The One Who's Got Your Back"

Saya/Kyou: "相思相愛" -- "Mutual Love"(!)

Saya/Homu: "認め合った仲" -- "Mutually Recognized Friendship"

Mami/Homu: "共に進む戦友" -- "Comrades Who Push Forward Together"

Mami/Kyou: "心許せる存在" -- "An Existence of Trust"

Kyou/Homu: "最後の切り札" -- "The Final Trump Card"

*it should be noted that Mami straight-up asks Madoka out on a date. Not "let's go somewhere together" or anything more vague like that, but she directly uses the word "date", complete with Madoka giving her the "but we're both girls" excuse. And during said date, Mami tells Madoka that the way she feels about her is a secret. This could very well be the most strongly-suggested pair in the game.
**Mami-san hard gay? That's hardly a surprise. --[[User:Derp101(3)|Derp101(3)]] 21:08, 5 January 2014 (UTC)

===Puella Magi ☆ Madoka Magica The Battle Pentagram - BAD END #1===
Walpurgis is defeated, but Madoka cant take the fact that the city has been destroyed so Madoka becomes a witch (youtube description says that Madoka destroyed her Soul Gem, not sure about it). --[[User:Mutopis|Mutopis]] 07:32, 3 January 2014 (UTC)

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1AWAOLjC9I youtube video]

==Character Relationship==

{|class="wikitable" style="width:100%;text-align:center;border:none;"
!colspan="5"| Madoka
|-
| '''Relationship level'''
| '''Sayaka'''
| '''Mami'''
| '''Homura'''
| '''Kyoko'''
|-
| 1~3
| Close Friend 
| Senpai & Kouhai 
| Friend 
| Comrade 
|-
| 4~6
| Best Friend 
| Teacher & Disciple 
| Close Friend 
| Close Friend 
|-
| 7~9 (max)
| Those With a Shared Destiny 
| Loved Person 
| Person of Fate 
| A Yearned-for Existence 
|}

{|class="wikitable" style="width:100%;text-align:center;border:none;"
!colspan="5"| Sayaka
|-
| '''Relationship level'''
| '''Madoka'''
| '''Mami'''
| '''Homura'''
| '''Kyoko'''
|-
| 1~3
| Close Friend 
| Senpai & Kouhai 
| Comrade 
| Comrade 
|-
| 4~6
| Best Friend 
| Teacher & Disciple 
| Comrade-in-arms 
| Partner 
|-
| 7~9 (max)
| Those With a Shared Destiny 
| The One Who's Got Your Back 
| Mutually Recognized Friendship 
| Mutual Love 
|}

{|class="wikitable" style="width:100%;text-align:center;border:none;"
!colspan="5"| Mami
|-
| '''Relationship level'''
| '''Madoka'''
| '''Sayaka'''
| '''Homura'''
| '''Kyoko'''
|-
| 1~3
| Senpai & Kouhai 
| Senpai & Kouhai 
| Collaborator 
| Old friend 
|-
| 4~6
| Teacher & Disciple 
| Teacher & Disciple 
| Comrade 
| Close Friend 
|-
| 7~9 (max)
| Loved Person 
| The One Who's Got Your Back 
| Comrades Who Push Forward Together 
| An Existence of Trust 
|}

{|class="wikitable" style="width:100%;text-align:center;border:none;"
!colspan="5"| Homura
|-
| '''Relationship level'''
| '''Madoka'''
| '''Sayaka'''
| '''Mami'''
| '''Kyoko'''
|-
| 1~3
| Friend 
| Comrade 
| Collaborator 
| Collaborator 
|-
| 4~6
| Close Friend 
| Comrade-in-arms 
| Comrade 
| Comrade 
|-
| 7~9 (max)
| Person of Fate 
| Mutually Recognized Friendship 
| Comrades Who Push Forward Together 
| The Final Trump Card 
|}

{|class="wikitable" style="width:100%;text-align:center;border:none;"
!colspan="5"| Kyoko
|-
| '''Relationship level'''
| '''Madoka'''
| '''Sayaka'''
| '''Mami'''
| '''Homura'''
|-
| 1~3
| Comrade 
| Comrade 
| Old friend 
| Collaborator 
|-
| 4~6
| Close Friend 
| Partner 
| Close Friend 
| Comrade 
|-
| 7~9 (max)
| A Yearned-for Existence 
| Mutual Love 
| An Existence of Trust 
| The Final Trump Card 
|}

Someone might want to fix those translation if it's incorrect.
::too bad we cant see the japanese words... --[[User:Mutopis|Mutopis]] 08:23, 6 January 2014 (UTC)
:::It's hidden in the comment (for aesthetic reason...) , should it also included in the table ? - [[User:Arkeid|Arkeid]] 09:18, 6 January 2014 (UTC)
::::nah, let it be. its fine. --[[User:Mutopis|Mutopis]] 11:46, 6 January 2014 (UTC)

===Relationship Comment===
{|class="wikitable" style="width:100%;text-align:center;border:none;"
!colspan="5"| Madoka
|-
| '''Relationship level'''
| '''Sayaka'''
| '''Mami'''
| '''Homura'''
| '''Kyoko'''
|-
| 0~2
| Madoka is Mahou Shoujo, but I won't lose! 
| Kaname-san is my important junior. 
| I will protect Madoka... 
| Why do you become Mahou Shoujo ? 
|-
| 3~6
| No matter what, I will protect Madoka! 
| She quickly remember what i taught 
| I'm fine as long as I have you... 
| I can't help it because you look like a puppy. 
|-
| 7~9 (max)
| No enemy can stand my combination with Madoka! 
| She used to be protected , But now I can rely on Kaname-san. 
| I need relationship where we can support each other... 
| Your strength is real. 
|}

{|class="wikitable" style="width:100%;text-align:center;border:none;"
!colspan="5"| Sayaka
|-
| '''Relationship level'''
| '''Madoka'''
| '''Mami'''
| '''Homura'''
| '''Kyoko'''
|-
| 1~2
| Sayaka-chan and I already friend for long time. 
| I want a bit of Miki-san spirit. 
| When you there don't let Madoka overdo it... 
| Can't you be a little sweet as Mahou Shoujo? 
|-
| 3~6
| I can't believe both of us become Mahou Shoujo. 
| She's really working hard and cute. 
| What are you doing while I already told you to leave me alone... 
| How do i put it... I can't leave you alone. 
|-
| 7~9 (max)
| I know everything Sayaka-chan thinking. 
| You are protecting my back... I'm so happy... 
| It's nice to have you as friend 
| I'll protect your back.So you too... 
|}

{|class="wikitable" style="width:100%;text-align:center;border:none;"
!colspan="5"| Mami
|-
| '''Relationship level'''
| '''Madoka'''
| '''Sayaka'''
| '''Homura'''
| '''Kyoko'''
|-
| 1~2
| Mami-san always nice. 
| Mami-san always look elegant! Elegant! 
| I told you to not mind about Madoka, but you don't listen to me... 
| Whatever the reason is, now we have to do it together... 
|-
| 3~6
| Mami-san is my aspiration. She's kind and strong. 
| I wonder why Mami-san's drill never disturbed. What did you do ? 
| You are good-natured strong person. And lonely. 
| It's easy to do it with Mami after all. 
|-
| 7~9 (max)
| In order to protect Mami-san, I will also work hard. 
| Maybe I should shouting the name of special move like Mami-san~ ? 
| We don't want to see you get hurt, You need us. 
| I'm glad you didn't become obstacle. 
|}

{|class="wikitable" style="width:100%;text-align:center;border:none;"
!colspan="5"| Homura
|-
| '''Relationship level'''
| '''Madoka'''
| '''Sayaka'''
| '''Mami'''
| '''Kyoko'''
|-
| 1~2
| Homura-chan hair is silky,and she also good at studying and sport. 
| Transfer student is cool I can talk about Mahou Shoujo with her~. 
| The mysterious transfer student is Mahou Shoujo... What are you thinking ? 
| I don't understand what are you thinking. 
|-
| 3~6
| I feel like Homura-chan always helping me~. 
| Madoka,Madoka... At least worry about me sometime! 
| Everyone have a secret. But your secret seems pretty large 
| When it's come to protect the other, Homura is the best. 
|-
| 7~9 (max)
| I want to be together with Homura-chan forever... 
| I'll take care of you and Madoka. 
| If you couldn't handle it yourself, you can always come to me. 
| I'm really grateful to meet you. 
|}

{|class="wikitable" style="width:100%;text-align:center;border:none;"
!colspan="5"| Kyoko
|-
| '''Relationship level'''
| '''Madoka'''
| '''Sayaka'''
| '''Mami'''
| '''Homura'''
|-
| 1~2
| Kyoko-chan also a veteran Mahou Shoujo like Mami-san. 
| Did you even bother to listen to the other's complaint ? 
| The day we fight together is coming... 
| I'll have to rely on your power. 
|-
| 3~6
| I also want to be cool like Kyoko-chan~ 
| Don't you get fat if you keep eating those candy? 
| I feel nostalgic... Even we don't talk much 
| You don't look like a clumsy person, what are you... 
|-
| 7~9 (max)
| Kyoko-chan look scary, but she actually kinder than anyone else. 
| Me and you are actually very similiar. 
| I'm really happy you're back 
| You need to be believe in your power 
|}

Need fixing on those TL because my low level translation skill, original are inside the edit comment.

==Ending Requirement==
Bad End : Lose to Walpugris Night at day 30.

Better End : Defeat Walpugris Night at day 30.

Good End : Max one girl bond with the other four, defeat Walpugris Night at day 30 with her.

True End: Defeat Walpugris Night at day 30, max everyone bond.

:What is the True End in this game? -[[User:Hoshiko|Hoshiko]] 05:29, 8 January 2014 (UTC)
:: {{Spoiler|It's a dream of Homu apparently.}} [[:File:TBP_true_end.jpg|Homu & QB in new world]] - [[User:Arkeid|Arkeid]] 10:50, 8 January 2014 (UTC)
[[File:Homura harem route.png|thumb]]
:: What, no harem route? - [[User:Prima|Prima]] 22:03, 8 January 2014 (UTC)
:::Are there more than two bad endings, where are the new witches we saw on portable? --[[User:Derp101(2)|Derp101(2)]] 15:31, 11 January 2014 (UTC)
::::Only that as far as i know, {{spoiler|everyone is killed, better end is the one where Madoka become Gretchen}} . Also apparently Witch Barrier of Samsara only have witches that appear in TBP... - [[User:Arkeid|Arkeid]] 17:42, 11 January 2014 (UTC)

==Spreadsheet for this game==
Similar to the spreadsheet of the first game (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Amu6wOa0hazDdDA0LVVtRWFvRDhMOXJ6SjM2OVpBR0E#gid=1), is there anyone willing enough to make a spreadsheet for this game that details all the stats, spells, and abilities of each girl? I found a forum on gamefaqs asking about a similar thing as well.

http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/731140-gekijouban-madoka-magicka-the-battle-pentagram/68204113

It would be really awesome if someone made a spreadsheet for this game. Thanks

PS: FYI, I did not start the gamefaqs thread. [[User:Ultimatedorkboy|Ultimatedorkboy]] 04:22, 8 January 2014 (UTC)

==screenshots==
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== A Doubtful Image ==

Is this scene really from TBP?

[[file:190222qhtzq5h1ggigf7k1.jpg|thumb|TL: Homura-chan... I like you...]]

Madoka's love confession. How yurilicious...
It looks quite real at the first sight, but the breast size.... and the logo watermark make it doubtful. I can't find this scene in the Youtube links provided.
--[[User:Ｙuri有理漢化組|Ｙuri有理漢化組]] 13:41, 10 February 2014 (UTC)

Homura Akemi

2014-02-08T15:19:38Z

Ｙuri有理漢化組:

{{spoilers}}
<blockquote> ''"I promise." "I'll definitely save you." "No matter how many times I have to repeat all of this, I'll protect you!"'' - Homura Akemi, [[Episode 10]].</blockquote>

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|name=Homura Akemi
|image=[[File:Homura Chara Sheet.jpg|300px]]
|jname=暁美ほむら (Akemi Homura)
|voices=Japanese: [http://anidb.net/perl-bin/animedb.pl?show=creator&creatorid=305 Chiwa Saitou] English: [http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=53287 Cristina Vee] Italian: [http://myanimelist.net/people/14583/Alessia_Amendola Alessia Amendola] Spanish: [http://www.eldoblaje.com/datos/FichaActorDoblaje.asp?id=13908 Ariadna Jiménez]
|age=14 (estimated)
|weapon=Shield (storage and timejump device), golf club, pipe bombs, IMI Desert Eagle, FN Minimi, Beretta 92FS, Remington 870, Howa Type 89, M26 frag grenades, flashbang grenades, RPG-7, AT-4, C-4 explosives, bow ({{spoiler|since Episode 12}})
}}
'''Homura Akemi''' is the deuteragonist of [[Madoka Magica]]. She is first seen by Madoka in a dream of her fighting a monster in a desolate landscape of skyscrapers. The day after the dream, Homura has transferred to Madoka's school where she gives her ominous warnings.
==General Info==
<blockquote>''"With kindness comes naïveté. Courage becomes foolhardiness. And dedication has no reward. If you can't accept any of that, you are not fit to be a Puella Magi."'' - Homura Akemi, [[Episode 5]].</blockquote>

[[File:Guidebook ep 11 hommando scene.jpg|right|thumb|275px|I bet [[Gen Urobuchi|Urobuchi]] had something to do with this.]]

* A smart, graceful, athletically-talented girl. Cool if not chilly, her personality even can even be seen in her posture. Her primary ability is to stop time, all her other abilities and attacks seem to come from non-magical items, [[Weapons|such as firearms and bombs]]. Her time manipulation device can also allow her to travel back in time, act as a shield, and seems to act as a limitless storage facility.
* She seems to be a magical girl, but there are a lot of mysteries surrounding the way she acts. Her fighting style is also unidentified.
* [[Ume Aoki|Ms. Aoki]]’s Design Check: A blunt girl. I tried to let this shine through in her design. Her distinguishing point is her silky long hair.
* Magical girl outfit: Homura was designed with her personality and combat style in mind. I found her fascinating right away. (Aoki)
* The sharp lines of her upper back and jacket evoke her personality. Overall rather monochromatic. Her black tights have a diamond pattern.
* School uniform: She wears black tights in uniform too, leaving her overall feel just like in her magical girl outfit. She gives off the air of a silent beauty.
*Homura's height range, according to the [[Puella_Magi_Production_Note|Production Note]], is [[:Media:PN 10.jpg|155-158cm]] (5'1"-5'2"). Her birthday, blood type and other biographical information is unknown at this time.
* According to the Blu-ray episode 2 voice commentary, Ume Aoki found Homura to be the most difficult to come up with an image color but one of the easier ones for character design.
* Regardless of her reasons, Homura'a priority is preventing Madoka from becoming a Mahou Shoujo. Since that is not understandable by other Mahou Shoujos or Madoka, she decided to act alone.
* Homura is a magical girl from another timeline, as revealed by Kyubey. She knows that Kyubey is behind a sinister plot, and it mostly involves Madoka turning into a magical girl.
* Homura's special ability is revealed to be some kind of time-travel, which explains why she knows so much to the point of knowing exactly when and where certain things will happen. This also may be why she can move at blistering speed.
* Her [[Homura_Residence|house]] has a wall display of documents relating to witches.
* In episode 9, it was revealed that Homura can stop time. However, anyone she touches while the ability is under effect will not be stopped.
**According to an interview in Otona Anime Vol. 20, translated by symbv, here is what Gen Urobuchi said on more of Homura's power: "The weapon that looks like Homura's shield is actually a sand timer. When the flow of the sand is blocked, time is stopped. And when there is no sand on the upper part of the sand timer and then the timer is reverted, one month's worth of time is turned back. But before that stage is reached, only time stopping is possible. This means the special power of Homura is the ability to manipulate one month's time's worth of sand in the sand timer. As for the time passed and then turned back, since it was not the focus in this work I did not think it through very thoroughly. I think you can say that the world split up and became parallel worlds there." In episode 11, we see Homura's sand run out in the middle of her fight with Walpurgisnacht, verifying this limitation of her time stop powers.
* Homura's backstory was revealed in episode 10. She was a transfer student who was recovering from heart disease. Probably due to her lack of confidence, she was targeted by familiars. However, Madoka (who was a Puella Magi at this time) and Mami save her. During Walpurgis Night, Madoka and Mami die. Homura then makes the wish to re-do her meeting with Madoka to prevent her fate.
* Along with stopping time, Homura can also reverse time to before her meeting with Madoka.
* Homura, while initially ditzy and insecure, has become very independent and strong during her time traveling. Her cold nature is from her determination to save Madoka after having failed in her mission to prevent Madoka from becoming a magical girl several times.
* A previous Madoka was the one to task Homura to prevent Madoka from becoming a Puella Magi.
* In the current timeline, Homura fails to stop Walpurgis Night. However, since Homura somewhat confessed to Madoka to the time traveling, Madoka creates a new wish to make sure that Homura's efforts weren't in vain.
* Homura is the only one that remembers Madoka in the newest timeline. Also, she gains a bow and magical wings. Whether her time-stopping ability remains is unknown.
* In the ending, Homura faces off with many demons in a desert. Her wings extend and reflects the universe, full of stars.
* Homura uses her magic to heal her heart condition
* Homura is the strongest of the magical girls as long as [[Nitro+ Q&A Panels at Animagic 2013|no one discovers the nature of her power.]]
*At a [[Nitro+ Q&A Panels at Animagic 2013|Nitro+ Q&A Panel]] it was revealed that Homura went through almost 100 timelines. Q: How many timelines did Homura go through? A: Approaching 100.
*Color Theme: Purple.
*Soul Gem shape: Diamond.
*Not to let Kyubey discover her ability, Homura never tell others about her wish. This might also be a reason why other magical girls don't believe her completely.

==Personality==
Since her arrival at Mitakihara Middle School, she is immediately depicted as being very intelligent, athletic, distant, and cold. It is revealed in [[episode 4]] that she is only like this because she has seen so much suffering during her tenure as a magical girl. Because of this, she does not want Madoka to become a magical girl and tries to do anything in order to stop her from making a wish with [[Kyubey]], going as far as to attempting to injure the cat-like creature. Despite her cold attitude towards others, she still very much cares for Madoka as it is her sole objective to protect her due to the countless amount blood, sweat, and tears she has shed over her jumps in time.

In the original timeline where her journey began, however, Homura is portrayed as meek, shy, timid, and is known around the school for her lack of confidence. She was also known for her physical incapability of performing in P.E. class; she would get dizzy upon doing even the simplest of warm-up exercises. This had the unfortunate result of her being a target of bullying, as heard on [[Drama CD 1]]. Overwhelmed by her perceived uselessness, she begins questioning her existence and until she begins her fated friendship with Madoka, her feelings do not change. Madoka, alongside [[Mami Tomoe]], shows her the ropes and dangers of becoming a magical girl and notes that Madoka's own attitude became much healthier with every witch battle. In an ironic twist, in the anime timeline we see how frail and meek Madoka is, compared to the current Homura whose personality had performed a complete 180-degree turn due to her experiences in multiple timelines.

Despite being regarded as emotionless by [[Sayaka Miki]], Homura is far from it. Although she does not easily show signs of remorse, sadness, or pity, it is only because she had grown used to the suffering around her. Homura herself has stated that she always feels badly with each life she unable to save or alter, but nevertheless, it does not slow her down from staying true to her main objective in saving Madoka.

==History==
===Background===
Prior to the events of the TV anime, Homura was hospitalized for a long period of time due to heart disease. The whereabouts and status of her family is unknown, as they are never mentioned in the series. In the original timeline, Homura at this point is physically frail and weak most likely due to her illness.

===Homura in the Anime and Drama CDs===
[[File:Timeline Chart.png|thumb|200px|The sequences of events in each timeline.]]
====The Original Universe with Witches (Events of the TV Anime and Films: Beginnings and Eternal)====
Homura's time-loop officially starts on the 14th of the month in the anime ([[Timeline|speculated to be sometime between March and April]]). She was released from the hospital on the 14th, and transferred to Mitakihara Middle School on the 25th. In the original timeline, she is attacked by a witch and saved by Madoka and Mami. Sometime during the next month, during [[Walpurgisnacht]], she becomes a magical girl while wishing to redo her meeting with Madoka, thus gaining the power to pause and/or rewind time one month.

It is estimated Homura repeated the same month starting on the 14th nearly 100 times before the present timeline in the TV anime. Within these timelines, Homura was able to gradually improve her abilities and acquire items (such as ammunition and weapons from the Japanese military) to prepare for the battle with Walpurgisnacht. She was also able to memorize and deduce through statistics the major events that would occur within all timelines, giving her incredible knowledge about most of her adversaries. The corollary, however, was that Homura experienced the deaths of many of her friends repeatedly, often horrifically. As a general trend, Homura became increasingly distant to Madoka with each repeat of the month.

By the timeline of the TV anime, Homura appeared as a cold and calculating character who is distant from all the characters. She failed to save all of her companions (apart from Madoka), and by Walpurgisnacht, was forced to face the witch alone. She was subsequently defeated by Walpurgisnacht, and seemed just about to succumb to despair before Madoka appears and rewrites the Universe with her wish.

====The New Universe created by Madoka (Epilogue of TV Anime and the Film: Rebellion)====
After Madoka's revision of the universe, Homura is the only known character to retain her memories of the previous universe. She has possession of Madoka's ribbon, and has a new black bow as her weapon similar to Madoka's weapon. It is unknown if she retained her abilities to manipulate time and space. Homura is shown to have a much closer relationship with Kyuubey, so much so she even confides an entire account about how the old universe worked.
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<blockquote>''"Without a doubt, this place is a witch's barrier."''</blockquote>
In events prior to ''[[The Rebellion Story]]'' Homura was captured by the [[Kyuubey|Incubators]], and her Soul Gem was placed in an Isolation Field that blocked out the Law of Cycles. This strain led Homura to transform partially into a witch without her knowledge. In this form, she also unconsciously created a labyrinth that was a near-perfect replica of Mitakihara City, and unconsciously lured her former acquaintances into it. She even drew in Madoka from the Law of Cycles, who entered the barrier along with Sayaka and [[Nagisa Momoe]]. In this dream world, Homura unconsciously distorted almost everyone's memories (including her own) so that they believed they were living in the real world fighting new enemies called [[Nightmare]]s. In order to stop the Incubators from fulfilling their goal, Madoka entrusted her memories and powers to Sayaka and Nagisa. Sayaka only pretended to have her memories altered, while Nagisa disguised herself as [[Charlotte]]/[[Bebe]].

Eventually Homura realizes that she's trapped in a witch's barrier and attempts to discover who is behind it. Near the end of her journey she has a conversation with Madoka that causes her to realize that she can't accept Madoka's sacrifice. At this point she begins to realize she is the witch, and confirms it when she separates herself from her Soul Gem without consequence.

At this point Kyubey appears and explains the truth about Homura's present nature and the Incubators' plan to control the Law of Cycles. This causes Homura to go berserk and curse her existence, completing her transformation into a witch known as [[Homulilly]]. Madoka and the other magical girls manage to rescue Homura by destroying the stasis field containing them all, returning them to reality. Due to the Isolation Field, Homura only became a witch inside her own Soul Gem, allowing Madoka to save her.

Ultimate Madoka arrives to take Homura away as per the Law of the Cycle. However, Homura grabs Madoka first. Her Soul Gem turns black, then fills with swirling colors that Nagisa calls worse than curses. Reality begins to crack as Homura separates Madoka from her goddess self. The colors burst out of her Soul Gem, and both the cracks and colors engulf the entire universe.

Homura and Kyubey reappear in the same place where Madoka ascended in [[Episode 12]]. Homura shatters her Soul Gem in her mouth, and a new gem appears called the Dark Orb. Kyubey exclaims that Homura is rewriting the universe, and asks what happened to her Soul Gem. Homura explains that she remembered all of the times she repeated time, and all of the pain she suffered for Madoka's sake. She says that even this pain has become precious to her, tainting her Soul Gem with something greater than curses. As she swallows the Dark Orb, she calls it the pinnacle of human emotions: Love.

Homura transforms into a new form and grows a pair of black wings. Kyubey says that Homura is no longer a magical girl or a witch, and asks what Homura is now. Homura that since she brought down and imprisoned god, it's only appropriate to call her a demon (''akuma''). Kyubey decides that it was a mistake to experiment with human emotions and flees, but Homura grabs him and says she still needs his existence to deal with all the curses of the world.
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====The New Universe created by {{spoiler|Akuma Homura}} (Epilogue of the Film: Rebellion)====
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<blockquote>''"As I am now, I'm not a witch anymore. Something that could bring down a god and imprison her...I suppose you could only call such a being a demon."''</blockquote>
Homura effectively becomes a goddess of this new universe. Apart from her true nature as a demon, she still exists with a human form in the real world and can interact normally with everyone else. She appears to have the power to manipulate the memories of virtually anyone she pleases, but otherwise the full extent of her abilities are unknown. It is assumed that Homura is a deity that primarily embodies love (whereas Madoka embodies hope).

Homura is presently holding a fraction of the Goddess Madoka captive--specifically, the part that was Madoka Kaname before she became the Law of Cycles. It is also implied she is placing the world's curses onto Kyubey. Despite proclaiming herself as a demon, Madoka, Sayaka, Kyoko, Mami, and Nagisa are all given happy lives in her new world.
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===Homura in Oriko Magica===
<blockquote>''"Madoka...don't ever tell me not to save you. I'm not all-powerful. I am not able to save everyone. But...even so, I want to save you. So, don't say that anymore!"'' - Homura, [[Oriko_Magica#Chapter_5:_That.27s_what_I.27m_here_for|Puella Magi Oriko Magica, Chapter 5]].</blockquote>
*Homura first appears in Chapter 3. When [[Mami]] warns her about the magical girl murders, [[Homura]] seems not to care, but warns Mami not to get close to her, Madoka, [[Hitomi]] and [[Sayaka]].
*In chapter 4, she appears for one page with her friends, going out for sweets. She defers to Madoka's taste and doesn't care where they go. She protected Madoka well to this point, keeping the knowledge of magical girls far away from her and Sayaka.
*In chapters 5-7, as Mitakihara Junior High is covered with a witch's barrier, Homura does her best to protect Madoka from the familiars. After Madoka told her not to sacrifice others to protect her, however, Homura decided to find [[Oriko]] and [[Kirika]] and defeat them. Oriko reveals that {{spoiler|she knows about the end of the world caused by Kriemheld Gretchen, Madoka's witch form, and that she plans to kill Madoka before she can contract and cause that to happen.}} Homura fights together with Mami, [[Kyoko]] and [[Yuma]], coming close to losing when two of the other three fall into despair after {{spoiler|seeing Kirika become a witch. They manage to pull themselves together and defeat her, and Homura kills Oriko. But since Oriko also killed Madoka by using the last of her power to shoot a piece of Kirika's witch body through Madoka's torso, Homura can do nothing but reset the timeline.}}

===Homura in [[Puella Magi Madoka Magica: The Different Story|The Different Story]]===

* Homura acts just as she did in the anime.
* Homura tries to cooperate with all magical girls to fight Walpurgis. But she still fails because all other magical girls don't believe her.
** When Sayaka becomes Oktavia, she warns Kyoko not to visit Mami or she may die. Kyoko refuses and set a barrier to stop her from following.
** She brings unconscious Mami home, and then seeks her help.
** She lies to Madoka, saying Sayaka is killed by witches. She doesn't want Madoka to know about the cold truth.
** When Madoka contracts, she doesn't reset time immediately. She tries to convince Madoka to run away, but Madoka refuses. She resets time after the other two go to fight Walpurgis.

===Homura in the [[Dengeki_PlayStation_2012-03-29#Notes_on_the_game|PSP Game]]===
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*If certain conditions are met, the Homura route will be available for playing.
*Homura can save Mami from Charlotte.
**By telling Mami she will leave Charlotte to her, Homura can avoid being tied up in ribbons. Homura can then secretly follow and save Mami in time.
***Mami apologizes to Homura for misjudging her and forms a bond with Homura.
***With Mami alive, there is a scene where she fights against Kyoko.
*Homura can save Sayaka, by choosing Kyoko to talk to Sayaka and prevent her from becoming a witch.
**Sayaka will join the group in fighting against Walpurgis.
*Kyouko will team up with Homura in most cases.
*If Homura successfully avoids Mami's death and none of the magical girls become witches, then it is possible for Homura to challenge Walpurgis with four magical girls without having Madoka contracting with Kyubey.
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMt3YnpKqxg The PSP game has a transformation scene for glasses Homura]
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==Trivia==
[[File:Homerun The Movie.jpg|thumb|right|200px|And so a legend was born]]
*Homura's shield is able to store a countless amount of weapons, as demonstrated by the many pistols, light machineguns, shotguns, rocket launchers, and boxes of ammunition packed inside it. Note that her shield is relatively small and she is able to wear it around her wrist, much like a watch. As such, her shield seems to have been inspired from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Time_Lord Time Lord] technology. Evidence to support this is fairly obvious - her own magical power is based off of time manipulation, so a relation is very likely.
*Homura is frequently referred to as "Homerun-chan" amongst Western fans, due to the similarity of the two names in Japanese, however she is frequently referred as "Homuhomu" (ほむほむ) within Japanese community. Homuhomu likely originated from the [[Runes:Episode_3|runes in Episode 3]], one of which translates to "Homuhomu".
** "Homuhomu" can be used as a verb as "do Homuhomu" (ほむほむする) which means to caress, console or take care of. The action of "do Homuhomu" is not defined exactly.
** Originally started by the fan community it has been embraced and adopted by the industry to become [[Puella_Magi_Madoka_Magica_Portable#Interview_with_the_PSP_Game_producers|part of the official language and usage.]]
** Sometimes also jokingly refered to as "Homurika" due to shared similarity of circumstances (having to go through many timelines to prevent a tragedy) with Rika Furude (Higurashi No Naku Koro Ni).
*The first character for Akemi (暁) means "daybreak", while the second one (美) means beauty which is a famous letter in girl's name.
*When her full name is written vertically in hiragana (あけみほむら) and covering the left half at a certain angle, it could be read as カナメまどか which is Kaname written in katakana and Madoka written in hiragana.
*Her last name can also be used as a first name.
*In an early production sketch, her surname was given as (暁海) "daybreak sea" instead of (暁美). Both are read as Akemi.
*Her first name is written in hiragana, which has no special meaning. However, when written in kanji, it can mean:
**flame, blaze (炎 or 焔)
**heart on fire (心火)
**mass of flame (炎叢)
**village protector (保村)

*Though only 焔, 炎, and 心火 are actually Japanese given names. The name 'Homura' can also be written the following ways as a given name:
**stride approaching happiness (歩向楽)
**head/point of the large village (穂邑)
(*Fun fact: The name "炎子" or Homurako can also be read as "Moeko") 
*The official [[Licensing in Taiwan|Chinese translation]] uses (焔) "flame, blaze" as the kanji for her first name. However, no official kanji of her name exists in the original Japanese version.
[[File:Homura missing weapons.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Is this [[File talk:Homura's weapons 2.jpg|real life?]]]]
*Some folks in 2ch nicknamed [[Homura Residence|Homura's Residence]] {{nihongo|Homu-home|ほむホーム|Homuhōmu}} since Homu is a nickname for Homura, and Hōmu is "home" rendered in the Japanese syllabary. It should be noted that "homu" is more often used for dog houses and similar structures, with the English word "home" expressed using "uchi" (うち, which refers to one's own house or household), "ie" (いえ, which can refer to a physical house or a family lineage), or the honorific "otaku" (お宅, which refers to someone else's house or household).
*The Homura of previous timelines is, due to her personality and actions, often referred to as "Moemura" amongst Western fans.
*Apparently there is a [http://extrovertedotaku.blogspot.com/2011/04/akemi-homuras-weapon-gallery.html rumor on the net] that some weapons went "missing" at the [[wikipedia:Japan_Self-Defense_Forces|JSDF]] and [[wikipedia:United_States_Forces_Japan|US military bases in Japan]]. There is only one [http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E7%8E%96%E7%8F%A0%E9%A7%90%E5%B1%AF%E5%9C%B0%E6%AD%A6%E5%99%A8%E4%BA%A1%E5%A4%B1%E4%BA%8B%E4%BB%B6 official report] regarding the missing/stolen weapons. It is not known if the rumors of the <s>stolen</s> missing weapons inspired their appearance in the series. Nor is there any evidence indicating that the perpetrator was a time traveling magical girl.
*One fan estimates that Homura used ¥ 1,383,040,300 Yen worth of military weaponry & equipment (that's $17,037,114 USD in today's dollars).[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oE4b5yPG5qg&feature=player_embedded]
*Homura's appearance in episode 12 (in the new timeline) from the manga is different than her appearance from the anime. In the anime, her clothes and hairstyle remain the same, with Madoka's ribbon as her accessories. However, in the manga, she wears a new dress, changes her hairstyle to two pigtails with the ribbons Madoka gave her.
*In Audio commentary for [[Episode 4]], Urobuchi liked Chiwa Saitou for the role because she had a "Dark Beauty" feeling.
**In the Audio commentary for [[Episode 7]], Chiwa Saitou explains she tried the role of Kyubey and Kyousuke first, until Gen Urobuchi convinced her to try the role of Homura.
***Chiwa Saito explains that she found the character of Homura to be strong but also to be a weak/delicate girl. Aoi Yuuki adds that the Homura character had no other choice but to become strong.
****Ryouko Shintani states that would be true for a character that has something or someone important to protect.
*Some [[:Media:Image Note 0061.jpg|pages]] from the [[Puella Magi Production Note]] refer to Homura's attack on Walpurgisnacht as "Pytha-homu Switch", a reference to the [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2C-PWHpPoI complicated Rube Goldberg machines] featured on the Japanese children's show "Pythagorean Switch".
*In the [[Puella Magi Madoka Magica Official Guidebook "You Are Not Alone"]] Hanokage jokingly describes Homura as "Hommando" in her After-Recording Report comic, because of the excessive vast arsenal of weaponry she unleashes in [[Episode 11]]. Apparently the smörgåsbord of weaponry was added later, they were not originally depicted in the early stages of the screenplay.
*Chiwa Saito (Homura) states that the crying scene in [[Episode 8]] left her with a large impression. She feels like they captured the feelings of a girl perfectly, specially the part where Homura collapses, showing her weak side as a girl.
*In the audio commentary for [[Episode 11]], Chiwa Saito (Homura) found the confession scene to be touching and emotional, and left her with a huge impression. She confesses that she cried.
** Aoi Yuuki (Madoka) found the scene to be amazing and filled her with emotions. Aoi Yuuki felt that her and Madoka became synchronized during the emotional scene. Aoi Yuuki believes that, surely Madoka would have accepted Homura's feelings.
*In [http://megamitensei.wikia.com/wiki/Persona_4_Arena Persona 4 Arena], [http://megamitensei.wikia.com/wiki/Yukiko_Amagi Yukiko Amagi] has a palette swap for Homura.

==Observations==
[[File:Moemura doing math.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Episode 10 gave us Moemura]]

<blockquote> ''"Kaname Madoka, do you value your life? Do you think that your family and friends are important to you?" "If they are, then you should never think of changing yourself. Otherwise, you will lose everything that is precious to you."'' - Homura Akemi, [[Episode 1]].</blockquote>

*She wants to stop [[Madoka Kaname|Madoka]] from making a contract with [[Kyubey]]
*She has much knowledge about [[Mitakihara Middle School]].
*Is visibly upset when Madoka uses her last name or honorifics instead of the more intimate "Homura".
*She was openly pursuing [[Kyubey]] until Kyubey made contact with Madoka.
*She appears obsessed with Madoka's happiness and/or survival.
*As of [[Episode 10]], it is shown that Homura used to be a very shy and clumsy girl before she became a Puella Magi. Homura met Madoka and Mami when they were saving Homura from a witch, thus the three became friends. At the very end of that timeline, Madoka is killed and Homura asks Kyubey to turn her into a Puella Magi with her wish being "to meet Madoka again, but this time as the one protecting her, not as the one being protected".
*She appears to live by herself; her [[Homura Residence|residence]] only has her name on the nameplate, much like [[Mami]]'s. In episode 10, when she wakes up in the hospital, no-one is there with her, and she seems to have been filling out the school transfer forms on her own.
*She seem to have met [[Kyubey]] before, as she refers to him as "Incubator" in [[Episode 8]] shortly after he was shot down by her. She also reveals to "know his true motives".
*Her cold attitude was formed through re-living the same timeline multiple times, with the ending always being that Madoka either turned into a witch or died. When that happens, Homura turns back time to the first day of her arrival again.
* When [[Mami]] asks Homura if she has any other power besides bending time in [[Episode 10]], Homura steals guns, swords etc. from a locker. She hides these weapons inside her shield.
* Homura calls everyone by their full name, giving the impression of being distant to people. This is most likely an attempt of her part to distance herself emotionally with everyone.
** In [[Episode 10]], Moemura goes from formal to first name basis with Madoka.
**In [[Episode 9]] when Kyoko sacrifices herself to save Sayaka, Homura calls her by her first name.
**The way she calls Sayaka varies on timelines. And she always refers to Mami as by her full name or Tomoe-san, probably because she is her senior.
* She wears glasses and braided hair in her early insecure depiction shown in [[Episode 10]]. Later in that episode with renewed determination she undoes her braids and uses her soul gem to correct her vision. From then on she no longer required the use of glasses.
* Homura finds a manual on how to make bombs from the internet. According with the [http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E8%85%B9%E8%85%B9%E6%99%82%E8%A8%88#.E5.89.B5.E4.BD.9C.E7.89.A9.E3.81.B8.E3.81.AE.E7.99.BB.E5.A0.B4 Japanese Wikipedia] the manual is titled {{Nihongo|'''Hara Hara Tokei'''|腹腹時計|[[wikipedia:Hara_Hara_Tokei|Hara Hara Tokei]]}}, published in March 1974 by a [[wikipedia:East_Asia_Anti-Japan_Armed_Front|far-left terrorist organization]].
**Incidentally, the manual explains with illustrations that ''“Anyone with a middle-school level knowledge of chemistry can do it”''.
*'''Character Development:''' Prior to the events of Episode 1 (or timeline), from the very beginning Homura considered herself to be useless, and worthless. She didnt think people would miss her if she were to die or disappear. But Madoka was probably the first person to see Homura differently, for the good person that she was and opened her eyes that changed her way thinking about herself. With each time line, we start to see a transformation not only in Homura but with Madoka as well, where there is a role reversal. It is now Madoka who believes she is powerless and worthless, someone who cant even do anything to save her friends, and it is Homura who believes that Madoka is too kind and reckless for trying to do to much for others.
*If Homura really did loop the same month nearly 100 times, she would technically be around 22 years old.

==Speculations==
{{Theory/Header|status=confirmed}}
*In the first two episodes, Homura appeared to be the antagonist. It was later explained that she only wanted to prevent Madoka becoming a magical girl. She saved Madoka and Sayaka multiple times and may become an ally and/or mentor of Madoka in the future.

*She might also wish to prevent Madoka becoming a magical girl because of the risk that she could turn into an overwhelmingly powerful witch.
**This has been proven right in [[Episode 10]].

*In [[Episode 5]], Homura saves Sayaka from Kyoko by suddenly manifesting as Kyoko's attack is about to land, somehow moving Sayaka out of the path of the attack. The ability seems to involve massive acceleration rather than teleportation (this because of her power being to turn back/stop time and thus being able to move quickly from one point to another by stopping time temporarily), as she is able to act in a [[:File:Homura_Move1.jpg|split second]]. As there are hints that a Puella Magi's powers may relate to her wish (e.g. Sayaka's regeneration), this may be a clue as to Homura's true motives. As of [[Episode 8]] it has been confirmed that Homura's ability has something to do with time.
**Theory proven right: her power is stopping time and wish is time-related.)
{{Theory/Footer}}

{{Theory/Header|status=debunked}}
[[File:Madoka magica homura bingo.jpg|right|thumb|150px|the speculah madness.]]
*Homura's wish was to protect Madoka, and since wishes always come true, it should make her immune from death and becoming a witch before saving Madoka. This makes her doomed to be locked in this cycle. In one timeline she was almost successful, but Madoka sacrificed herself for the sake of Homura and caused another restart.
**Theory proven wrong: Homura controls when and if she rewinds time, so long as one month as passed since the last reset.)

*Per the image in the gallery below, the pipe layout on the corridor wall is completely different after Homura uses her 'teleportation' ability. Assuming this is not a production error, it has been suggested that the ability actually involves magically reconstituting the entire corridor while moving the people in it around. For more information, please refer to the entry on this phenomenon in the [[Speculah:Magical_Powers#Spatial_Reconstruction_.28unconfirmed.29|Magical Powers speculah]].
**Theory proven wrong: her power has nothing to do with that, it was a production error.

*Homura may be a homunculus created by Madoka.<ref>See [http://gall.dcinside.com/anigallers/259050 DCinside] and [http://www.angelhalowiki.com/r1/wiki.php/%EB%A7%88%EB%B2%95%EC%86%8C%EB%85%80%20%EB%A7%88%EB%8F%84%EC%B9%B4%E2%98%86%EB%A7%88%EA%B8%B0%EC%B9%B4/%EB%96%A1%EB%B0%A5%EB%AA%A8%EC%9D%8C#s-7.4 Angelhalo Wiki](Documents are in Korean)</ref>

*Homura might be in possession of the soul gems of magical girls from an alternate timeline, such as the alternate Madokas. See also [[Speculah:Homura Identity Swap Theory]] (though note the identity swap theory has been debunked).
**Theory proven wrong: Soul Gems disappear when their owner dies or become Grief Seeds.

*One of the speculations as for why Homura does not tell Madoka upfront of the consequences of becoming a magical girl, is because Madoka might just become one in order to save Homura or Mami. This could also be the reason why she's trying to keep a distance between her and Madoka.
**Theory proven wrong: she was doing it to stop Madoka per her promise.

*Homura may be Walpurgis Night. As Homura's powers involved time manipulation it could very well be that we are seeing a witch version of Homura warped back into the past ironically becoming the very event that has shaped her reason for making a contract. Walpurgis Night has been depicted with clock-like gears underneath her dress. Episode 11 also depicts Walpurgis Night having a primary color of purple, which is also Homura's color. While the end of the series shows Homura losing her shield, after the credits we are shown Homura during an unknown time period, though having Madoka's ribbons, battling. Before Homura starts the fight, she hears Madoka offer words of encouragement as Homura gives up a final smile, which may signal Homura being consumed with despair. The final shot shows the main heroines, overlapped with multiple silhouettes of the heroines, which could allude to the familiars summoned by Walpurgis Night in episode 11, before showing Homura's soul gem.
**More to this is that it's actually a fact that Kriemhild Gretchen and Walpurgisnacht where designed, to be two halves of a whole, at least as far as physical character design goes. Because of that they form an hour glass. Now, One thing that really stands out is Gretchen, go take a look at her body if you haven't. Now this is really a strange witch for Madoka to become. Most witches have at least something in common with their original wish and past, but all Madoka appears to be is this stringy black mess, What could explain this? Well, if we accept that Walpurgisnacht nacht is in fact Homura's witch, sighting the gears and Homura's lack of a time barrier, It then follows that Homura's and Madoka's witches form the hour glass. The implications of that would not be trivial, To start with, Homura is the very cause of Madoka's power and potential as a magical girl, How does she do this? time loops, as Kyuubey explained, each loop makes Madoka's past bleaker and bleaker, We already know that blackness is despair incarnate since we see it build up in soul gems, Gretchen is of course VERY black. In addition to that, Gretchen is also made up of many tendrils of threads, It would seem that if she is the bottom of the hour glass, then It's plausible that the threads represent the very threads of time that Madoka is caught up in, Walpurgisnacht, if Homura, would then be intimately connected to Gretchen, the very cause of her power, each twist of time by Homura perhaps dropping those threads, symbolic of their relationship to one another.
***Theory proven wrong: Homura's witch form is Homulilly.
{{Theory/Footer}}

{{Theory/Header|status=unknown}}
*Homura may actually be Faust, as Faust in the play tries all his might to save Gretchen (Madoka) from dying but in the end she perishes anyways as Mephistopheles (QB) tries to tempt her to form a contract with him.
** There's also the fact that in the Goethe version, Faust would only lose his soul if he ever had a moment of perfect happiness that made him wish he could stop time at that moment forever. Homura's power, of course, is to stop time. As such, it's entirely possible that the Homura and Faust parallels will be taken to its logical conclusion: She will have a moment of perfect happiness, she will stop time at that moment, and then she will die or become a witch. However, it should be mentioned that Faust manages to escape Mephistopheles and enter heaven because he found his moment of happiness in helping others, and not in anything Mephistopheles gave him. On the other hand, there is a [[Kriemhild Gretchen|witch that tries to create heaven on Earth.]]
** In the story of Faust, the devil grants him "magical powers" for 24 years, "one year for each hour of the day," and the deal was at the end of the "24 years," the devil would claim his soul. Homura's "weapon" is an hourglass, and her hourglass can reset time by one month. Given the strong parallels to Faust, and how at the end of the last loop, Homura was about to lose her soul (by giving in to Kyuubey's master plan and her Soul Gem becoming corrupted), it is entirely probable that her loop lasted for a total of 24 months/loop attempts as a reasonable conservative estimate, and the full Faustian 24 years as a more gruesome estimate. Given how radically her personality has changed since the first loop attempt, and how she seems to have memorized most of the key events of the loop, 24 months seems like a plausible number.

* Homura shows some very different powers in episode 12. While this may be a by-product of the new world, it is also possible she always had these powers and simply did not use them in favor of her less magic-consuming time-stopping.
** Given the fact that she no longer has her shield on her wrist, it is most likely that her powers have changed altogether.
*** Her shield was shown to be completely out of sand during the fight with Walpurgis Night. As we know, the only way for her to get more sand again is to reset the timeline (flip the hourglass). Since the timeline wasn't actually reset by her, even in new timeline, her shield would still be completely out of sand, and therefore, useless as anything but a hunk of steel on her arm. It makes sense she wouldn't use it anymore, then.
**** Considering her wish was to protect Madoka, one could believe her shield shows her resolve to protect. Its turning to sand in the Walpurgis Night fight represents her inability (and indeed, her failure) to protect Madoka. When she flips the hourglass, gaining more sand represents the fact she can protect Madoka again. Her not having it in the new timeline shows that she doesn't need to protect anyone anymore.
*** As for the source of her new powers, speculations abound; lead amongst them is that she got Madoka's bow from her at the same time that Madoka fixed her Soul Gem and gave her her ribbon. Another theory is that since her wish was to "protect Madoka," and Madoka is now a concept rather than a person, her powers were altered into something similar to what Madoka uses. Yet another theory is that with the universe restarted, Homura made a different wish, and so got different powers. Yet another theory is that Homura was always able to produce a bow; after all, her original concept artwork depicted her with that weapon. She just hadn't figured out how, or alternatively, just hadn't bothered, since stopping time is more efficient.
**** My (slightly poorly-founded) theory is that her wish was to know what Madoka was (which explains why she can suddenly tell Kyubey everything) - if that's true, her having a bow represents her bond with the concept of Madoka. Kind of similar to your point.

* The reason why Homura can't prevent Madoka from being a magic girl may be interpreted that it is Madoka's being magic girl that makes Homura become magic girl. If Homura really did, there will be a paradox. But effect can't change the cause. Therefore,no matter how many times she tries, she is destined to fail.
** Another evidence may support this idea. In the end of episode 12, Homura is still a magic girl and she know the existence of Madoka. Because it is Homura's being magic girl and her trying hundreds of times to save Madoka that gives Madoka the ability to become Madokami. Even Madokami can't change what she is based on to exist. The effect can't change the cause.

===Different Universes===
There are some bizarre elements that haven't been properly addressed in the anime series. In one case is the issue that the production notes state that in one timeline [[Puella_Magi_Production_Note#Oktavia_von_Seckendorff.2C_Timeline_3_Version|Kyousuke was a guitarist]]. It was never addressed in the Anime but in the [[:file:Card Oktavia 2.png|alternate-Oktavia's witch card]] does mention a guitar, and we have no reason to assume it refers to anyone but Kyousuke. On this reason Kyousuke as a guitarist is considered to be canon. One possible explanation for this is that Homura is not only going back in time but also going to [[wikipedia:Parallel_universe_(fiction)|parallel universes]] (different universes) contained within the [[wikipedia:Multiverse|multiverse]].

[[NewType_2011-05#Homura.27s_shield|Gen Urobuchi stated that he didn't really think too much about the mechanics of Homura's time loops]], so the nature of Homura's power is not only a mystery, but it is not fully understood not even by the creative source.

There are ways to explain the change in instrument using only time travel. Perhaps someone made a wish that changed Kyousuke's past, and the effects persisted in future timelines because the wish changed events that happened before the point where the timelines diverged, when Homura woke up in the hospital. Kyousuke might be proficient with both instruments, and some event during the time loop period might inspire him to prefer one over the other. However, these speculations are based on guesswork, since the show's creators have not yet provided details.

{{Theory/Footer}}

<gallery>
File:Homura_Move2.jpg|Homura is able to move extremely fast in comparison with water drops.
File:Homuragrenade.jpg|Homura's grenade in Episode 8 looks like an M61 grenade, used during the Vietnam War.
File:Homugun.jpg|Homura's pistol in Episode 8 looks like an M9.
File:Homuras_shield_chart1.jpg|Analysis of how Homura's shield works.
File:Homuras_shield_chart2.jpg|Analysis of the central mechanism.

</gallery>

==Gallery==

=== Official art ===
<gallery captionalign="left" position="center">
File:Homura Akemi Anime Design.jpg
File:Homura Akemi Original Design.jpg|Original character design by Ume Aoki
File:Homura shield.png|Homura's shield design
File:Homura-magazine.jpg|The cover of Megami magazine featuring Homura with [[Amy]].
File:Megami 04.2011 Homu Pin-up.jpg|Same magazine with a nicer page.
File:Megami 07.2011 Homura.jpg|Megami magazine, July 2011.
File:145.jpg|A [[Madoka_Magica_(manga)|manga]] illustration of Homura with her shield
File:Homura-scan.jpg|
File:Official homumado art 2.jpg|Official Homura and Madoka art
File:Ume autograph.jpg|Autographed illustration by [[Ume Aoki]]
File:Ume aoki dojinshi homura.jpg|[[Ume Aoki]]'s Dojinshi "RKGKMDK"
File:03.jpg|Homura neko
File:08.jpg|Inside cover page
File:Apricot +8.jpg|Homura and Madoka doujin page
File:09 TL.jpg|Fan translation of Homura and Madoka doujin page
File:13.jpg|Crying Homura
File:16.jpg|Ending in widddeee-face Homura
File:Homura dakimakura ume.jpg|Dakimakura
File:Homura shield sketch.jpg|A sketch of Homura's shield
File:Homura moemura sketch.jpg|
File:Artbook Homura Drawing.jpg
File:NyanType 05.2011 Homu.jpg|NyanType May 2011.
File:BD 2 Scan 8.jpg|from the Blu-Ray Volume 2 Booklet.
File:Newtype 07 2011 p24 p25.jpg
File:HomuraPuellaMagiOrikoVersion.png|Homura as she appears in Oriko Magica.
File:Homura prodsketch.jpg|Early production sketch of Homura. Note that her surname is shown here as (暁海) instead of (暁美). Both are read as Akemi.
File:Production note Homura design.jpg|Sketches from Production Notes.
File:PN 47.jpg
File:PN 55.jpg|Sketches of Homura's shield from production notes.
File:PN 65.jpg|Sketches of Homura's bombs from production notes.
File:Homura dog poster small.jpg|Poster from the Dog Association.
File:Megami 03.2012 01.jpg
File:Madoka magica anthology 2.jpg|Madoka Magica Anthology 2
File:Madoka_A_1_095.jpg|Madoka tries to get Homura to name her attacks. Somehow, they don't have the same ring to them as Tiro Finale does.
File:Chibi_Homura.jpg
File:PMMMO-Homura.png|Homura closeup as in [[Madoka Magica Online]]
File:Yande.re 231131.jpg
File:BatcOClCQAA OTT.jpg large.jpg|sketch by Junichiro Taniguchi
File:Homura character.png
</gallery>

=== Screenshots ===
==== Homura as a regular girl ====
<gallery captionalign="left" position="center">
File:Homura holding an umbrella.gif|Homura holding an umbrella.
File:Homura glances back.gif|Homura glances back.
File:Homura wore a poker face.gif|Homura wore a poker face.
File:Homura is a genius.gif|Homura is a genius.
File:The negotiation broke down.gif|The negotiation broke down.
File:Homura standing post.gif|Homura flipping her hair.
File:Homura wrapped in ribbon.gif|Homura being wrapped in ribbon.
File:Homura gives Madoka a hung.gif|Homura gives Madoka a hug.
File:Homura tied up on the wheel of time.gif|Homura tied up on the wheel of time.
File:Madoka 10 02.jpg|Homura in Episode 10 from Timeline 1.
File:Out of breath moemura.gif
File:Homura change outlook.gif|Homura changes her outlook.
File:Homura naked.gif|Homura naked.
File:472805.jpg
File:462033-1.jpg
File:408223.jpg
File:Madokamagica06_095.jpg
File:Akemi_Homura.jpg
File:New_universe_Homura.png
File:Puella110_000381.jpg
File:Mahou-shoujo-madoka-magika-02-at-22-42-1.jpg
File:Madokamagica02_168.jpg
</gallery>

==== Homura as a Puella Magi ====
<gallery captionalign="left" position="center">
File:Homura first appearence.gif|Homura first appearence.
File:Homura transformation.gif|Homura's transformation sequence.
File:Homura flipping hair.gif|Homura's entrance with style.
File:Homura as a Puella Magi.gif|Homura as a Puella Magi.
File:Homura climbs on the truck.gif|Homura climbs on the truck.
File:Homura Vs Walpurgis Night.gif|Homura Vs Walpurgis Night.
File:Homura using bow and arrow.gif|Homura using bow and arrow.
File:Homura using bow and arrow2.gif|Homura using bow and arrow.
File:Homura is wrapped in ribbon.gif|Homura is wrapped in ribbon.
File:Ep5 runes mura.png|Homura's ring and fingernail.
File:Homura soul gem.png|Homura's Soul Gem.
File:462034.jpg
File:462035-1.jpg
File:Madokamagica03_312.jpg
File:Homura transformation_PSP.gif|Homura's transformation in PSP GAME
</gallery>

==== Homura as a witch in the [[Puella_Magi_Madoka_Magica_Portable|PSP game]] ====
<gallery>
File:Homulilly_Event_8.jpg|[[Homulilly]]
</gallery>

=== Fanart ===
{{fanart}}
<gallery captionalign="left" position="center">
File:Dont call me homu homu.jpg
File:Homura pixel mugen.gif
File:Hommando sketches fanart.jpg|Hommando: One Woman Army.
File:Homura, one man army.jpg|Can one little girl really take down Walpurgis Night?
File:(Hayashi Ichirou) Mutual confession.gif|A heavy reinterpretation and editing of Episode 10 observed through the eyes of Homura
File:Bazooka homura.jpg|Magical weapons are for little girls
File:Homura crazy.jpg|An accurate depiction of Homura's obsession with Madoka
File:Homura witch pantsu.jpg|
File:Homura God of War.jpg|According with Fans if Madoka is a Goddess/concept of Hope, then Homura is the God of War.
File:Hommando means war!.jpg|Hommando brings new meaning to Total War.
File:The homu tank of war.jpg|Hommando Tank Commander
File:Homura gundam.jpg|Homura is the Mahou Shoujo of the 21st century.
File:Puella Magi Solid Snake.jpg|FUND IT
File:Mami vs Homura.png|
File:Fan creation Homura Soul Gem Jewelry.jpg|Fan jewelry creation of Homura's Soul Gem with a mechanical gear inside.
File:QB Trick.jpg|
File:Homunator Come with me if you want to live.jpg|A stranger from the future just saved your life... wait, that sounds familiar.

File:HOMEEEEEERUN!.jpg|'''''HOMEEEEEERUN!'''''
File:Supercute homurachan.jpg|
File:Call of duty homu.jpg|''Call of Homura: Magica Warfare''.
File:Homuhomu moe.jpg|Death by Moe
File:Homura coolest character.jpg|
File:Homura lord of war.jpg
File:Homurashop bikini eye candy.jpg|So many Homuras and only one Madoka
File:Homu scopedog.jpg|
File:Homura replica shield.jpg|a replica shield
File:Homurambo.jpg
File:Army of homu.jpg
File:Puella Magi Madoka Magica movie 2011.jpg
File:Moemura with guns.jpg
File:Homura with more heavy gun.jpg
File:Tea and snacks at homu residence.jpg|Homura redesigns the Homu-cave.
File:Meet the time traveler.jpg|Where did Madoka get [http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=36lSzUMBJnc her healing license?]
File:Namacha I Won't Allow That.png|
File:Homuknight madoprincess.jpg
File:Akemi homura by paksiwirongbuang-d3dgucf.png|Coming this summer: Quantum Homu
File:Unlimited Golf Clubs Works.jpg|Homura goes back to her roots.
File:Homura happy dreams.jpg|Chiwa Saito (Homura): ''"The part with the highest number of happy dream is right here!"'' (actual quote from Blu-ray commentary).
File:Cute homucat Moe-moe kyun.jpg
File:Moemura gun sad scene.jpg
File:Adult homura magical woman fanart.jpg
File:Homura sailor moon fanart.jpg|Homura cosplaying as Sailor Saturn; her fuku is as seen in the Sera Myu musicals.
File:Akemi homura bakemonogatari parody fanart.jpg
File:Homura personas army fanart.jpg
File:Chibi-hommando fanart.png
File:437874_copy.jpg
File:Sample-78b21fe4486b159fc9ea3ac996c269ef.jpg
File:C20bba73473860aefe846f28db963f07.jpg
File:C48fd9019711cc346458a135c1d952ce.jpg
File:Sexyhomura with glasses.jpg|Cool beauty sexy Homura with glasses.
File:Homura motorbike madoka badass art.jpg
File:Madoka Magica - MadoMagi üÖ Panic Track A 07.png|Homura as a character goes to several changes with each time loop.
File:JoJomagica-homu.png|Star Platinum The World Homura
File:Call me homuhomu (yasai).jpg|Call me Homuhomu.
File:Badass homura archer.jpg
File:Homura moon leaping.jpg
File:Homu runner.jpg
File:(torinone) magical girl attacks 21493123 big p11.png
</gallery>

=== Miscellaneous ===

==== Analyses and Theories ====
<gallery captionalign="left" position="center">
File:1296786066859 2.jpg|Spatial Reconstitution Theory (空間再構成)
File:Hunter-x-hunter-1641920 2.jpg|Comparison of unnamed Nen ability in Hunter x Hunter and Homura's 'teleportation.'
File:Homura weapons.jpg|Homura's arsenal of weapons: Home made bombs, hand grenades (M61), Flash Bombs, M9/Beretta M92F, Desert Eagle, Remington 870 (though the picture denotes it as a Benelli M1), FN Minimi M249, and lots of ammo
File:Homura's weapons 2.jpg|Continuation: Mortar (M29 / L16 / M252 mortar), Tank Truck, Missile (Type "88 Surface to Ship" Anti-warship Guided Missile), Anti Tank Weapon (RPG -7 & M136 AT4), Bunker Buster (GBU-28), Golf Club
</gallery>

==== Hommando: Army of One====
<gallery>
File:Hommando cheat sheet.jpg|Obey Hommando's rules, and you will live to see another day.
File:Hommando in action.jpg|[[wikipedia:U.S. Army Rangers|HOMMANDO LEADS THE WAY!]]
File:Meguca gonna be saved 2.jpg|Walpurgis says: "HUEHUEHUEHUEHUEHUE"
File:Meguca gonna be saved.jpg|Walpurgis says: "Oh shit."
</gallery>

==== Military Connection ====
<gallery captionalign="left" position="center">
File:Homu_chopper.jpg|Japan's military honors Homura Akemi by painting her on one of their choppers
File:Nose_art_photo_by_mito.jpg|''We have the people whom we want to protect. Japan ground self-defense force.''
File:Homu chopper with military.jpg
</gallery>

==== Homerun-chan ====
<gallery captionalign="left" position="center">
File:Why_Homerun-chan.jpg|How Homura became Homerun-chan (from [http://green-oval.net/cgi-board.pl/a/thread/44584534#p44589693 Thread #7], which also gave birth to the motto "Deny the obvious, uphold the inane")
File:Homerun-chan2.png|2ch's reaction (also from [http://green-oval.net/cgi-board.pl/a/thread/44584534#p44616327 Thread #7])
</gallery>

==Magazine Article==
<gallery>
File:Chiwa Saito Data File.jpg
</gallery>

*[[NewType_2011-07#Homura_Character_Description|July's NewType article]]
*[[Animedia_2011-05#Chiwa_Saito_.28Homura.29_Data_File|Animedia 2011-05: Chiwa Saito Data]]
*[[AFA11 Interview Chiwa Saito]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*{{pixiv_tag|暁美ほむら}}
*{{booru_tag|danbooru|akemi_homura}}
*[http://www.facebook.com/pages/Homu-Land-Defence-Force-Akemi-Homura-Fanpage/216524478381175?ref=ts Homu-Land Defence Force] (Akemi Homura Facebook Fanpage)
*[http://askpervyhomu.tumblr.com/ Ask pervy homu] ''(a fan blog)''
*[http://askhomunyan.tumblr.com/ ask homunyan]
[[Category:Characters]]

Homura Akemi

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Ｙuri有理漢化組: /* The New Universe created by {{spoiler|Akuma Homura}} (Epilogue of the Film: Rebellion) */ Spoiler warning at wrong position... Just removed it..

{{spoilers}}
<blockquote> ''"I promise." "I'll definitely save you." "No matter how many times I have to repeat all of this, I'll protect you!"'' - Homura Akemi, [[Episode 10]].</blockquote>

{{Infobox_character
|name=Homura Akemi
|image=[[File:Homura Chara Sheet.jpg|300px]]
|jname=暁美ほむら (Akemi Homura)
|voices=Japanese: [http://anidb.net/perl-bin/animedb.pl?show=creator&creatorid=305 Chiwa Saitou] English: [http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=53287 Cristina Vee] Italian: [http://myanimelist.net/people/14583/Alessia_Amendola Alessia Amendola] Spanish: [http://www.eldoblaje.com/datos/FichaActorDoblaje.asp?id=13908 Ariadna Jiménez]
|age=14 (estimated)
|weapon=Shield (storage and timejump device), golf club, pipe bombs, IMI Desert Eagle, FN Minimi, Beretta 92FS, Remington 870, Howa Type 89, M26 frag grenades, flashbang grenades, RPG-7, AT-4, C-4 explosives, bow ({{spoiler|since Episode 12}})
}}
'''Homura Akemi''' is the deuteragonist of [[Madoka Magica]]. She is first seen by Madoka in a dream of her fighting a monster in a desolate landscape of skyscrapers. The day after the dream, Homura has transferred to Madoka's school where she gives her ominous warnings.
==General Info==
<blockquote>''"With kindness comes naïveté. Courage becomes foolhardiness. And dedication has no reward. If you can't accept any of that, you are not fit to be a Puella Magi."'' - Homura Akemi, [[Episode 5]].</blockquote>

[[File:Guidebook ep 11 hommando scene.jpg|right|thumb|275px|I bet [[Gen Urobuchi|Urobuchi]] had something to do with this.]]

* A smart, graceful, athletically-talented girl. Cool if not chilly, her personality even can even be seen in her posture. Her primary ability is to stop time, all her other abilities and attacks seem to come from non-magical items, [[Weapons|such as firearms and bombs]]. Her time manipulation device can also allow her to travel back in time, act as a shield, and seems to act as a limitless storage facility.
* She seems to be a magical girl, but there are a lot of mysteries surrounding the way she acts. Her fighting style is also unidentified.
* [[Ume Aoki|Ms. Aoki]]’s Design Check: A blunt girl. I tried to let this shine through in her design. Her distinguishing point is her silky long hair.
* Magical girl outfit: Homura was designed with her personality and combat style in mind. I found her fascinating right away. (Aoki)
* The sharp lines of her upper back and jacket evoke her personality. Overall rather monochromatic. Her black tights have a diamond pattern.
* School uniform: She wears black tights in uniform too, leaving her overall feel just like in her magical girl outfit. She gives off the air of a silent beauty.
*Homura's height range, according to the [[Puella_Magi_Production_Note|Production Note]], is [[:Media:PN 10.jpg|155-158cm]] (5'1"-5'2"). Her birthday, blood type and other biographical information is unknown at this time.
* According to the Blu-ray episode 2 voice commentary, Ume Aoki found Homura to be the most difficult to come up with an image color but one of the easier ones for character design.
* Regardless of her reasons, Homura'a priority is preventing Madoka from becoming a Mahou Shoujo. Since that is not understandable by other Mahou Shoujos or Madoka, she decided to act alone.
* Homura is a magical girl from another timeline, as revealed by Kyubey. She knows that Kyubey is behind a sinister plot, and it mostly involves Madoka turning into a magical girl.
* Homura's special ability is revealed to be some kind of time-travel, which explains why she knows so much to the point of knowing exactly when and where certain things will happen. This also may be why she can move at blistering speed.
* Her [[Homura_Residence|house]] has a wall display of documents relating to witches.
* In episode 9, it was revealed that Homura can stop time. However, anyone she touches while the ability is under effect will not be stopped.
**According to an interview in Otona Anime Vol. 20, translated by symbv, here is what Gen Urobuchi said on more of Homura's power: "The weapon that looks like Homura's shield is actually a sand timer. When the flow of the sand is blocked, time is stopped. And when there is no sand on the upper part of the sand timer and then the timer is reverted, one month's worth of time is turned back. But before that stage is reached, only time stopping is possible. This means the special power of Homura is the ability to manipulate one month's time's worth of sand in the sand timer. As for the time passed and then turned back, since it was not the focus in this work I did not think it through very thoroughly. I think you can say that the world split up and became parallel worlds there." In episode 11, we see Homura's sand run out in the middle of her fight with Walpurgisnacht, verifying this limitation of her time stop powers.
* Homura's backstory was revealed in episode 10. She was a transfer student who was recovering from heart disease. Probably due to her lack of confidence, she was targeted by familiars. However, Madoka (who was a Puella Magi at this time) and Mami save her. During Walpurgis Night, Madoka and Mami die. Homura then makes the wish to re-do her meeting with Madoka to prevent her fate.
* Along with stopping time, Homura can also reverse time to before her meeting with Madoka.
* Homura, while initially ditzy and insecure, has become very independent and strong during her time traveling. Her cold nature is from her determination to save Madoka after having failed in her mission to prevent Madoka from becoming a magical girl several times.
* A previous Madoka was the one to task Homura to prevent Madoka from becoming a Puella Magi.
* In the current timeline, Homura fails to stop Walpurgis Night. However, since Homura somewhat confessed to Madoka to the time traveling, Madoka creates a new wish to make sure that Homura's efforts weren't in vain.
* Homura is the only one that remembers Madoka in the newest timeline. Also, she gains a bow and magical wings. Whether her time-stopping ability remains is unknown.
* In the ending, Homura faces off with many demons in a desert. Her wings extend and reflects the universe, full of stars.
* Homura uses her magic to heal her heart condition
* Homura is the strongest of the magical girls as long as [[Nitro+ Q&A Panels at Animagic 2013|no one discovers the nature of her power.]]
*At a [[Nitro+ Q&A Panels at Animagic 2013|Nitro+ Q&A Panel]] it was revealed that Homura went through almost 100 timelines. Q: How many timelines did Homura go through? A: Approaching 100.
*Color Theme: Purple.
*Soul Gem shape: Diamond.
*Not to let Kyubey discover her ability, Homura never tell others about her wish. This might also be a reason why other magical girls don't believe her completely.

==Personality==
Since her arrival at Mitakihara Middle School, she is immediately depicted as being very intelligent, athletic, distant, and cold. It is revealed in [[episode 4]] that she is only like this because she has seen so much suffering during her tenure as a magical girl. Because of this, she does not want Madoka to become a magical girl and tries to do anything in order to stop her from making a wish with [[Kyubey]], going as far as to attempting to injure the cat-like creature. Despite her cold attitude towards others, she still very much cares for Madoka as it is her sole objective to protect her due to the countless amount blood, sweat, and tears she has shed over her jumps in time.

In the original timeline where her journey began, however, Homura is portrayed as meek, shy, timid, and is known around the school for her lack of confidence. She was also known for her physical incapability of performing in P.E. class; she would get dizzy upon doing even the simplest of warm-up exercises. This had the unfortunate result of her being a target of bullying, as heard on [[Drama CD 1]]. Overwhelmed by her perceived uselessness, she begins questioning her existence and until she begins her fated friendship with Madoka, her feelings do not change. Madoka, alongside [[Mami Tomoe]], shows her the ropes and dangers of becoming a magical girl and notes that Madoka's own attitude became much healthier with every witch battle. In an ironic twist, in the anime timeline we see how frail and meek Madoka is, compared to the current Homura whose personality had performed a complete 180-degree turn due to her experiences in multiple timelines.

Despite being regarded as emotionless by [[Sayaka Miki]], Homura is far from it. Although she does not easily show signs of remorse, sadness, or pity, it is only because she had grown used to the suffering around her. Homura herself has stated that she always feels badly with each life she unable to save or alter, but nevertheless, it does not slow her down from staying true to her main objective in saving Madoka.

==History==
===Background===
Prior to the events of the TV anime, Homura was hospitalized for a long period of time due to heart disease. The whereabouts and status of her family is unknown, as they are never mentioned in the series. In the original timeline, Homura at this point is physically frail and weak most likely due to her illness.

===Homura in the Anime and Drama CDs===
[[File:Timeline Chart.png|thumb|200px|The sequences of events in each timeline.]]
====The Original Universe with Witches (Events of the TV Anime and Films: Beginnings and Eternal)====
Homura's time-loop officially starts on the 14th of the month in the anime ([[Timeline|speculated to be sometime between March and April]]). She was released from the hospital on the 14th, and transferred to Mitakihara Middle School on the 25th. In the original timeline, she is attacked by a witch and saved by Madoka and Mami. Sometime during the next month, during [[Walpurgisnacht]], she becomes a magical girl while wishing to redo her meeting with Madoka, thus gaining the power to pause and/or rewind time one month.

It is estimated Homura repeated the same month starting on the 14th nearly 100 times before the present timeline in the TV anime. Within these timelines, Homura was able to gradually improve her abilities and acquire items (such as ammunition and weapons from the Japanese military) to prepare for the battle with Walpurgisnacht. She was also able to memorize and deduce through statistics the major events that would occur within all timelines, giving her incredible knowledge about most of her adversaries. The corollary, however, was that Homura experienced the deaths of many of her friends repeatedly, often horrifically. As a general trend, Homura became increasingly distant to Madoka with each repeat of the month.

By the timeline of the TV anime, Homura appeared as a cold and calculating character who is distant from all the characters. She failed to save all of her companions (apart from Madoka), and by Walpurgisnacht, was forced to face the witch alone. She was subsequently defeated by Walpurgisnacht, and seemed just about to succumb to despair before Madoka appears and rewrites the Universe with her wish.

====The New Universe created by Madoka (Epilogue of TV Anime and the Film: Rebellion)====
After Madoka's revision of the universe, Homura is the only known character to retain her memories of the previous universe. She has possession of Madoka's ribbon, and has a new black bow as her weapon similar to Madoka's weapon. It is unknown if she retained her abilities to manipulate time and space. Homura is shown to have a much closer relationship with Kyuubey, so much so she even confides an entire account about how the old universe worked.
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<blockquote>''"Without a doubt, this place is a witch's barrier."''</blockquote>
In events prior to ''[[The Rebellion Story]]'' Homura was captured by the [[Kyuubey|Incubators]], and her Soul Gem was placed in an Isolation Field that blocked out the Law of Cycles. This strain led Homura to transform partially into a witch without her knowledge. In this form, she also unconsciously created a labyrinth that was a near-perfect replica of Mitakihara City, and unconsciously lured her former acquaintances into it. She even drew in Madoka from the Law of Cycles, who entered the barrier along with Sayaka and [[Nagisa Momoe]]. In this dream world, Homura unconsciously distorted almost everyone's memories (including her own) so that they believed they were living in the real world fighting new enemies called [[Nightmare]]s. In order to stop the Incubators from fulfilling their goal, Madoka entrusted her memories and powers to Sayaka and Nagisa. Sayaka only pretended to have her memories altered, while Nagisa disguised herself as [[Charlotte]]/[[Bebe]].

Eventually Homura realizes that she's trapped in a witch's barrier and attempts to discover who is behind it. Near the end of her journey she has a conversation with Madoka that causes her to realize that she can't accept Madoka's sacrifice. At this point she begins to realize she is the witch, and confirms it when she separates herself from her Soul Gem without consequence.

At this point Kyubey appears and explains the truth about Homura's present nature and the Incubators' plan to control the Law of Cycles. This causes Homura to go berserk and curse her existence, completing her transformation into a witch known as [[Homulilly]]. Madoka and the other magical girls manage to rescue Homura by destroying the stasis field containing them all, returning them to reality. Due to the Isolation Field, Homura only became a witch inside her own Soul Gem, allowing Madoka to save her.

Ultimate Madoka arrives to take Homura away as per the Law of the Cycle. However, Homura grabs Madoka first. Her Soul Gem turns black, then fills with swirling colors that Nagisa calls worse than curses. Reality begins to crack as Homura separates Madoka from her goddess self. The colors burst out of her Soul Gem, and both the cracks and colors engulf the entire universe.

Homura and Kyubey reappear in the same place where Madoka ascended in [[Episode 12]]. Homura shatters her Soul Gem in her mouth, and a new gem appears called the Dark Orb. Kyubey exclaims that Homura is rewriting the universe, and asks what happened to her Soul Gem. Homura explains that she remembered all of the times she repeated time, and all of the pain she suffered for Madoka's sake. She says that even this pain has become precious to her, tainting her Soul Gem with something greater than curses. As she swallows the Dark Orb, she calls it the pinnacle of human emotions: Love.

Homura transforms into a new form and grows a pair of black wings. Kyubey says that Homura is no longer a magical girl or a witch, and asks what Homura is now. Homura that since she brought down and imprisoned god, it's only appropriate to call her a demon (''akuma''). Kyubey decides that it was a mistake to experiment with human emotions and flees, but Homura grabs him and says she still needs his existence to deal with all the curses of the world.
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===={{spoiler|The New Universe}} created by Akuma Homura (Epilogue of the Film: Rebellion)====
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<blockquote>''"As I am now, I'm not a witch anymore. Something that could bring down a god and imprison her...I suppose you could only call such a being a demon."''</blockquote>
Homura effectively becomes a goddess of this new universe. Apart from her true nature as a demon, she still exists with a human form in the real world and can interact normally with everyone else. She appears to have the power to manipulate the memories of virtually anyone she pleases, but otherwise the full extent of her abilities are unknown. It is assumed that Homura is a deity that primarily embodies love (whereas Madoka embodies hope).

Homura is presently holding a fraction of the Goddess Madoka captive--specifically, the part that was Madoka Kaname before she became the Law of Cycles. It is also implied she is placing the world's curses onto Kyubey. Despite proclaiming herself as a demon, Madoka, Sayaka, Kyoko, Mami, and Nagisa are all given happy lives in her new world.
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===Homura in Oriko Magica===
<blockquote>''"Madoka...don't ever tell me not to save you. I'm not all-powerful. I am not able to save everyone. But...even so, I want to save you. So, don't say that anymore!"'' - Homura, [[Oriko_Magica#Chapter_5:_That.27s_what_I.27m_here_for|Puella Magi Oriko Magica, Chapter 5]].</blockquote>
*Homura first appears in Chapter 3. When [[Mami]] warns her about the magical girl murders, [[Homura]] seems not to care, but warns Mami not to get close to her, Madoka, [[Hitomi]] and [[Sayaka]].
*In chapter 4, she appears for one page with her friends, going out for sweets. She defers to Madoka's taste and doesn't care where they go. She protected Madoka well to this point, keeping the knowledge of magical girls far away from her and Sayaka.
*In chapters 5-7, as Mitakihara Junior High is covered with a witch's barrier, Homura does her best to protect Madoka from the familiars. After Madoka told her not to sacrifice others to protect her, however, Homura decided to find [[Oriko]] and [[Kirika]] and defeat them. Oriko reveals that {{spoiler|she knows about the end of the world caused by Kriemheld Gretchen, Madoka's witch form, and that she plans to kill Madoka before she can contract and cause that to happen.}} Homura fights together with Mami, [[Kyoko]] and [[Yuma]], coming close to losing when two of the other three fall into despair after {{spoiler|seeing Kirika become a witch. They manage to pull themselves together and defeat her, and Homura kills Oriko. But since Oriko also killed Madoka by using the last of her power to shoot a piece of Kirika's witch body through Madoka's torso, Homura can do nothing but reset the timeline.}}

===Homura in [[Puella Magi Madoka Magica: The Different Story|The Different Story]]===

* Homura acts just as she did in the anime.
* Homura tries to cooperate with all magical girls to fight Walpurgis. But she still fails because all other magical girls don't believe her.
** When Sayaka becomes Oktavia, she warns Kyoko not to visit Mami or she may die. Kyoko refuses and set a barrier to stop her from following.
** She brings unconscious Mami home, and then seeks her help.
** She lies to Madoka, saying Sayaka is killed by witches. She doesn't want Madoka to know about the cold truth.
** When Madoka contracts, she doesn't reset time immediately. She tries to convince Madoka to run away, but Madoka refuses. She resets time after the other two go to fight Walpurgis.

===Homura in the [[Dengeki_PlayStation_2012-03-29#Notes_on_the_game|PSP Game]]===
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*If certain conditions are met, the Homura route will be available for playing.
*Homura can save Mami from Charlotte.
**By telling Mami she will leave Charlotte to her, Homura can avoid being tied up in ribbons. Homura can then secretly follow and save Mami in time.
***Mami apologizes to Homura for misjudging her and forms a bond with Homura.
***With Mami alive, there is a scene where she fights against Kyoko.
*Homura can save Sayaka, by choosing Kyoko to talk to Sayaka and prevent her from becoming a witch.
**Sayaka will join the group in fighting against Walpurgis.
*Kyouko will team up with Homura in most cases.
*If Homura successfully avoids Mami's death and none of the magical girls become witches, then it is possible for Homura to challenge Walpurgis with four magical girls without having Madoka contracting with Kyubey.
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMt3YnpKqxg The PSP game has a transformation scene for glasses Homura]
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==Trivia==
[[File:Homerun The Movie.jpg|thumb|right|200px|And so a legend was born]]
*Homura's shield is able to store a countless amount of weapons, as demonstrated by the many pistols, light machineguns, shotguns, rocket launchers, and boxes of ammunition packed inside it. Note that her shield is relatively small and she is able to wear it around her wrist, much like a watch. As such, her shield seems to have been inspired from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Time_Lord Time Lord] technology. Evidence to support this is fairly obvious - her own magical power is based off of time manipulation, so a relation is very likely.
*Homura is frequently referred to as "Homerun-chan" amongst Western fans, due to the similarity of the two names in Japanese, however she is frequently referred as "Homuhomu" (ほむほむ) within Japanese community. Homuhomu likely originated from the [[Runes:Episode_3|runes in Episode 3]], one of which translates to "Homuhomu".
** "Homuhomu" can be used as a verb as "do Homuhomu" (ほむほむする) which means to caress, console or take care of. The action of "do Homuhomu" is not defined exactly.
** Originally started by the fan community it has been embraced and adopted by the industry to become [[Puella_Magi_Madoka_Magica_Portable#Interview_with_the_PSP_Game_producers|part of the official language and usage.]]
** Sometimes also jokingly refered to as "Homurika" due to shared similarity of circumstances (having to go through many timelines to prevent a tragedy) with Rika Furude (Higurashi No Naku Koro Ni).
*The first character for Akemi (暁) means "daybreak", while the second one (美) means beauty which is a famous letter in girl's name.
*When her full name is written vertically in hiragana (あけみほむら) and covering the left half at a certain angle, it could be read as カナメまどか which is Kaname written in katakana and Madoka written in hiragana.
*Her last name can also be used as a first name.
*In an early production sketch, her surname was given as (暁海) "daybreak sea" instead of (暁美). Both are read as Akemi.
*Her first name is written in hiragana, which has no special meaning. However, when written in kanji, it can mean:
**flame, blaze (炎 or 焔)
**heart on fire (心火)
**mass of flame (炎叢)
**village protector (保村)

*Though only 焔, 炎, and 心火 are actually Japanese given names. The name 'Homura' can also be written the following ways as a given name:
**stride approaching happiness (歩向楽)
**head/point of the large village (穂邑)
(*Fun fact: The name "炎子" or Homurako can also be read as "Moeko") 
*The official [[Licensing in Taiwan|Chinese translation]] uses (焔) "flame, blaze" as the kanji for her first name. However, no official kanji of her name exists in the original Japanese version.
[[File:Homura missing weapons.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Is this [[File talk:Homura's weapons 2.jpg|real life?]]]]
*Some folks in 2ch nicknamed [[Homura Residence|Homura's Residence]] {{nihongo|Homu-home|ほむホーム|Homuhōmu}} since Homu is a nickname for Homura, and Hōmu is "home" rendered in the Japanese syllabary. It should be noted that "homu" is more often used for dog houses and similar structures, with the English word "home" expressed using "uchi" (うち, which refers to one's own house or household), "ie" (いえ, which can refer to a physical house or a family lineage), or the honorific "otaku" (お宅, which refers to someone else's house or household).
*The Homura of previous timelines is, due to her personality and actions, often referred to as "Moemura" amongst Western fans.
*Apparently there is a [http://extrovertedotaku.blogspot.com/2011/04/akemi-homuras-weapon-gallery.html rumor on the net] that some weapons went "missing" at the [[wikipedia:Japan_Self-Defense_Forces|JSDF]] and [[wikipedia:United_States_Forces_Japan|US military bases in Japan]]. There is only one [http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E7%8E%96%E7%8F%A0%E9%A7%90%E5%B1%AF%E5%9C%B0%E6%AD%A6%E5%99%A8%E4%BA%A1%E5%A4%B1%E4%BA%8B%E4%BB%B6 official report] regarding the missing/stolen weapons. It is not known if the rumors of the <s>stolen</s> missing weapons inspired their appearance in the series. Nor is there any evidence indicating that the perpetrator was a time traveling magical girl.
*One fan estimates that Homura used ¥ 1,383,040,300 Yen worth of military weaponry & equipment (that's $17,037,114 USD in today's dollars).[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oE4b5yPG5qg&feature=player_embedded]
*Homura's appearance in episode 12 (in the new timeline) from the manga is different than her appearance from the anime. In the anime, her clothes and hairstyle remain the same, with Madoka's ribbon as her accessories. However, in the manga, she wears a new dress, changes her hairstyle to two pigtails with the ribbons Madoka gave her.
*In Audio commentary for [[Episode 4]], Urobuchi liked Chiwa Saitou for the role because she had a "Dark Beauty" feeling.
**In the Audio commentary for [[Episode 7]], Chiwa Saitou explains she tried the role of Kyubey and Kyousuke first, until Gen Urobuchi convinced her to try the role of Homura.
***Chiwa Saito explains that she found the character of Homura to be strong but also to be a weak/delicate girl. Aoi Yuuki adds that the Homura character had no other choice but to become strong.
****Ryouko Shintani states that would be true for a character that has something or someone important to protect.
*Some [[:Media:Image Note 0061.jpg|pages]] from the [[Puella Magi Production Note]] refer to Homura's attack on Walpurgisnacht as "Pytha-homu Switch", a reference to the [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2C-PWHpPoI complicated Rube Goldberg machines] featured on the Japanese children's show "Pythagorean Switch".
*In the [[Puella Magi Madoka Magica Official Guidebook "You Are Not Alone"]] Hanokage jokingly describes Homura as "Hommando" in her After-Recording Report comic, because of the excessive vast arsenal of weaponry she unleashes in [[Episode 11]]. Apparently the smörgåsbord of weaponry was added later, they were not originally depicted in the early stages of the screenplay.
*Chiwa Saito (Homura) states that the crying scene in [[Episode 8]] left her with a large impression. She feels like they captured the feelings of a girl perfectly, specially the part where Homura collapses, showing her weak side as a girl.
*In the audio commentary for [[Episode 11]], Chiwa Saito (Homura) found the confession scene to be touching and emotional, and left her with a huge impression. She confesses that she cried.
** Aoi Yuuki (Madoka) found the scene to be amazing and filled her with emotions. Aoi Yuuki felt that her and Madoka became synchronized during the emotional scene. Aoi Yuuki believes that, surely Madoka would have accepted Homura's feelings.
*In [http://megamitensei.wikia.com/wiki/Persona_4_Arena Persona 4 Arena], [http://megamitensei.wikia.com/wiki/Yukiko_Amagi Yukiko Amagi] has a palette swap for Homura.

==Observations==
[[File:Moemura doing math.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Episode 10 gave us Moemura]]

<blockquote> ''"Kaname Madoka, do you value your life? Do you think that your family and friends are important to you?" "If they are, then you should never think of changing yourself. Otherwise, you will lose everything that is precious to you."'' - Homura Akemi, [[Episode 1]].</blockquote>

*She wants to stop [[Madoka Kaname|Madoka]] from making a contract with [[Kyubey]]
*She has much knowledge about [[Mitakihara Middle School]].
*Is visibly upset when Madoka uses her last name or honorifics instead of the more intimate "Homura".
*She was openly pursuing [[Kyubey]] until Kyubey made contact with Madoka.
*She appears obsessed with Madoka's happiness and/or survival.
*As of [[Episode 10]], it is shown that Homura used to be a very shy and clumsy girl before she became a Puella Magi. Homura met Madoka and Mami when they were saving Homura from a witch, thus the three became friends. At the very end of that timeline, Madoka is killed and Homura asks Kyubey to turn her into a Puella Magi with her wish being "to meet Madoka again, but this time as the one protecting her, not as the one being protected".
*She appears to live by herself; her [[Homura Residence|residence]] only has her name on the nameplate, much like [[Mami]]'s. In episode 10, when she wakes up in the hospital, no-one is there with her, and she seems to have been filling out the school transfer forms on her own.
*She seem to have met [[Kyubey]] before, as she refers to him as "Incubator" in [[Episode 8]] shortly after he was shot down by her. She also reveals to "know his true motives".
*Her cold attitude was formed through re-living the same timeline multiple times, with the ending always being that Madoka either turned into a witch or died. When that happens, Homura turns back time to the first day of her arrival again.
* When [[Mami]] asks Homura if she has any other power besides bending time in [[Episode 10]], Homura steals guns, swords etc. from a locker. She hides these weapons inside her shield.
* Homura calls everyone by their full name, giving the impression of being distant to people. This is most likely an attempt of her part to distance herself emotionally with everyone.
** In [[Episode 10]], Moemura goes from formal to first name basis with Madoka.
**In [[Episode 9]] when Kyoko sacrifices herself to save Sayaka, Homura calls her by her first name.
**The way she calls Sayaka varies on timelines. And she always refers to Mami as by her full name or Tomoe-san, probably because she is her senior.
* She wears glasses and braided hair in her early insecure depiction shown in [[Episode 10]]. Later in that episode with renewed determination she undoes her braids and uses her soul gem to correct her vision. From then on she no longer required the use of glasses.
* Homura finds a manual on how to make bombs from the internet. According with the [http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E8%85%B9%E8%85%B9%E6%99%82%E8%A8%88#.E5.89.B5.E4.BD.9C.E7.89.A9.E3.81.B8.E3.81.AE.E7.99.BB.E5.A0.B4 Japanese Wikipedia] the manual is titled {{Nihongo|'''Hara Hara Tokei'''|腹腹時計|[[wikipedia:Hara_Hara_Tokei|Hara Hara Tokei]]}}, published in March 1974 by a [[wikipedia:East_Asia_Anti-Japan_Armed_Front|far-left terrorist organization]].
**Incidentally, the manual explains with illustrations that ''“Anyone with a middle-school level knowledge of chemistry can do it”''.
*'''Character Development:''' Prior to the events of Episode 1 (or timeline), from the very beginning Homura considered herself to be useless, and worthless. She didnt think people would miss her if she were to die or disappear. But Madoka was probably the first person to see Homura differently, for the good person that she was and opened her eyes that changed her way thinking about herself. With each time line, we start to see a transformation not only in Homura but with Madoka as well, where there is a role reversal. It is now Madoka who believes she is powerless and worthless, someone who cant even do anything to save her friends, and it is Homura who believes that Madoka is too kind and reckless for trying to do to much for others.
*If Homura really did loop the same month nearly 100 times, she would technically be around 22 years old.

==Speculations==
{{Theory/Header|status=confirmed}}
*In the first two episodes, Homura appeared to be the antagonist. It was later explained that she only wanted to prevent Madoka becoming a magical girl. She saved Madoka and Sayaka multiple times and may become an ally and/or mentor of Madoka in the future.

*She might also wish to prevent Madoka becoming a magical girl because of the risk that she could turn into an overwhelmingly powerful witch.
**This has been proven right in [[Episode 10]].

*In [[Episode 5]], Homura saves Sayaka from Kyoko by suddenly manifesting as Kyoko's attack is about to land, somehow moving Sayaka out of the path of the attack. The ability seems to involve massive acceleration rather than teleportation (this because of her power being to turn back/stop time and thus being able to move quickly from one point to another by stopping time temporarily), as she is able to act in a [[:File:Homura_Move1.jpg|split second]]. As there are hints that a Puella Magi's powers may relate to her wish (e.g. Sayaka's regeneration), this may be a clue as to Homura's true motives. As of [[Episode 8]] it has been confirmed that Homura's ability has something to do with time.
**Theory proven right: her power is stopping time and wish is time-related.)
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{{Theory/Header|status=debunked}}
[[File:Madoka magica homura bingo.jpg|right|thumb|150px|the speculah madness.]]
*Homura's wish was to protect Madoka, and since wishes always come true, it should make her immune from death and becoming a witch before saving Madoka. This makes her doomed to be locked in this cycle. In one timeline she was almost successful, but Madoka sacrificed herself for the sake of Homura and caused another restart.
**Theory proven wrong: Homura controls when and if she rewinds time, so long as one month as passed since the last reset.)

*Per the image in the gallery below, the pipe layout on the corridor wall is completely different after Homura uses her 'teleportation' ability. Assuming this is not a production error, it has been suggested that the ability actually involves magically reconstituting the entire corridor while moving the people in it around. For more information, please refer to the entry on this phenomenon in the [[Speculah:Magical_Powers#Spatial_Reconstruction_.28unconfirmed.29|Magical Powers speculah]].
**Theory proven wrong: her power has nothing to do with that, it was a production error.

*Homura may be a homunculus created by Madoka.<ref>See [http://gall.dcinside.com/anigallers/259050 DCinside] and [http://www.angelhalowiki.com/r1/wiki.php/%EB%A7%88%EB%B2%95%EC%86%8C%EB%85%80%20%EB%A7%88%EB%8F%84%EC%B9%B4%E2%98%86%EB%A7%88%EA%B8%B0%EC%B9%B4/%EB%96%A1%EB%B0%A5%EB%AA%A8%EC%9D%8C#s-7.4 Angelhalo Wiki](Documents are in Korean)</ref>

*Homura might be in possession of the soul gems of magical girls from an alternate timeline, such as the alternate Madokas. See also [[Speculah:Homura Identity Swap Theory]] (though note the identity swap theory has been debunked).
**Theory proven wrong: Soul Gems disappear when their owner dies or become Grief Seeds.

*One of the speculations as for why Homura does not tell Madoka upfront of the consequences of becoming a magical girl, is because Madoka might just become one in order to save Homura or Mami. This could also be the reason why she's trying to keep a distance between her and Madoka.
**Theory proven wrong: she was doing it to stop Madoka per her promise.

*Homura may be Walpurgis Night. As Homura's powers involved time manipulation it could very well be that we are seeing a witch version of Homura warped back into the past ironically becoming the very event that has shaped her reason for making a contract. Walpurgis Night has been depicted with clock-like gears underneath her dress. Episode 11 also depicts Walpurgis Night having a primary color of purple, which is also Homura's color. While the end of the series shows Homura losing her shield, after the credits we are shown Homura during an unknown time period, though having Madoka's ribbons, battling. Before Homura starts the fight, she hears Madoka offer words of encouragement as Homura gives up a final smile, which may signal Homura being consumed with despair. The final shot shows the main heroines, overlapped with multiple silhouettes of the heroines, which could allude to the familiars summoned by Walpurgis Night in episode 11, before showing Homura's soul gem.
**More to this is that it's actually a fact that Kriemhild Gretchen and Walpurgisnacht where designed, to be two halves of a whole, at least as far as physical character design goes. Because of that they form an hour glass. Now, One thing that really stands out is Gretchen, go take a look at her body if you haven't. Now this is really a strange witch for Madoka to become. Most witches have at least something in common with their original wish and past, but all Madoka appears to be is this stringy black mess, What could explain this? Well, if we accept that Walpurgisnacht nacht is in fact Homura's witch, sighting the gears and Homura's lack of a time barrier, It then follows that Homura's and Madoka's witches form the hour glass. The implications of that would not be trivial, To start with, Homura is the very cause of Madoka's power and potential as a magical girl, How does she do this? time loops, as Kyuubey explained, each loop makes Madoka's past bleaker and bleaker, We already know that blackness is despair incarnate since we see it build up in soul gems, Gretchen is of course VERY black. In addition to that, Gretchen is also made up of many tendrils of threads, It would seem that if she is the bottom of the hour glass, then It's plausible that the threads represent the very threads of time that Madoka is caught up in, Walpurgisnacht, if Homura, would then be intimately connected to Gretchen, the very cause of her power, each twist of time by Homura perhaps dropping those threads, symbolic of their relationship to one another.
***Theory proven wrong: Homura's witch form is Homulilly.
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{{Theory/Header|status=unknown}}
*Homura may actually be Faust, as Faust in the play tries all his might to save Gretchen (Madoka) from dying but in the end she perishes anyways as Mephistopheles (QB) tries to tempt her to form a contract with him.
** There's also the fact that in the Goethe version, Faust would only lose his soul if he ever had a moment of perfect happiness that made him wish he could stop time at that moment forever. Homura's power, of course, is to stop time. As such, it's entirely possible that the Homura and Faust parallels will be taken to its logical conclusion: She will have a moment of perfect happiness, she will stop time at that moment, and then she will die or become a witch. However, it should be mentioned that Faust manages to escape Mephistopheles and enter heaven because he found his moment of happiness in helping others, and not in anything Mephistopheles gave him. On the other hand, there is a [[Kriemhild Gretchen|witch that tries to create heaven on Earth.]]
** In the story of Faust, the devil grants him "magical powers" for 24 years, "one year for each hour of the day," and the deal was at the end of the "24 years," the devil would claim his soul. Homura's "weapon" is an hourglass, and her hourglass can reset time by one month. Given the strong parallels to Faust, and how at the end of the last loop, Homura was about to lose her soul (by giving in to Kyuubey's master plan and her Soul Gem becoming corrupted), it is entirely probable that her loop lasted for a total of 24 months/loop attempts as a reasonable conservative estimate, and the full Faustian 24 years as a more gruesome estimate. Given how radically her personality has changed since the first loop attempt, and how she seems to have memorized most of the key events of the loop, 24 months seems like a plausible number.

* Homura shows some very different powers in episode 12. While this may be a by-product of the new world, it is also possible she always had these powers and simply did not use them in favor of her less magic-consuming time-stopping.
** Given the fact that she no longer has her shield on her wrist, it is most likely that her powers have changed altogether.
*** Her shield was shown to be completely out of sand during the fight with Walpurgis Night. As we know, the only way for her to get more sand again is to reset the timeline (flip the hourglass). Since the timeline wasn't actually reset by her, even in new timeline, her shield would still be completely out of sand, and therefore, useless as anything but a hunk of steel on her arm. It makes sense she wouldn't use it anymore, then.
**** Considering her wish was to protect Madoka, one could believe her shield shows her resolve to protect. Its turning to sand in the Walpurgis Night fight represents her inability (and indeed, her failure) to protect Madoka. When she flips the hourglass, gaining more sand represents the fact she can protect Madoka again. Her not having it in the new timeline shows that she doesn't need to protect anyone anymore.
*** As for the source of her new powers, speculations abound; lead amongst them is that she got Madoka's bow from her at the same time that Madoka fixed her Soul Gem and gave her her ribbon. Another theory is that since her wish was to "protect Madoka," and Madoka is now a concept rather than a person, her powers were altered into something similar to what Madoka uses. Yet another theory is that with the universe restarted, Homura made a different wish, and so got different powers. Yet another theory is that Homura was always able to produce a bow; after all, her original concept artwork depicted her with that weapon. She just hadn't figured out how, or alternatively, just hadn't bothered, since stopping time is more efficient.
**** My (slightly poorly-founded) theory is that her wish was to know what Madoka was (which explains why she can suddenly tell Kyubey everything) - if that's true, her having a bow represents her bond with the concept of Madoka. Kind of similar to your point.

* The reason why Homura can't prevent Madoka from being a magic girl may be interpreted that it is Madoka's being magic girl that makes Homura become magic girl. If Homura really did, there will be a paradox. But effect can't change the cause. Therefore,no matter how many times she tries, she is destined to fail.
** Another evidence may support this idea. In the end of episode 12, Homura is still a magic girl and she know the existence of Madoka. Because it is Homura's being magic girl and her trying hundreds of times to save Madoka that gives Madoka the ability to become Madokami. Even Madokami can't change what she is based on to exist. The effect can't change the cause.

===Different Universes===
There are some bizarre elements that haven't been properly addressed in the anime series. In one case is the issue that the production notes state that in one timeline [[Puella_Magi_Production_Note#Oktavia_von_Seckendorff.2C_Timeline_3_Version|Kyousuke was a guitarist]]. It was never addressed in the Anime but in the [[:file:Card Oktavia 2.png|alternate-Oktavia's witch card]] does mention a guitar, and we have no reason to assume it refers to anyone but Kyousuke. On this reason Kyousuke as a guitarist is considered to be canon. One possible explanation for this is that Homura is not only going back in time but also going to [[wikipedia:Parallel_universe_(fiction)|parallel universes]] (different universes) contained within the [[wikipedia:Multiverse|multiverse]].

[[NewType_2011-05#Homura.27s_shield|Gen Urobuchi stated that he didn't really think too much about the mechanics of Homura's time loops]], so the nature of Homura's power is not only a mystery, but it is not fully understood not even by the creative source.

There are ways to explain the change in instrument using only time travel. Perhaps someone made a wish that changed Kyousuke's past, and the effects persisted in future timelines because the wish changed events that happened before the point where the timelines diverged, when Homura woke up in the hospital. Kyousuke might be proficient with both instruments, and some event during the time loop period might inspire him to prefer one over the other. However, these speculations are based on guesswork, since the show's creators have not yet provided details.

{{Theory/Footer}}

<gallery>
File:Homura_Move2.jpg|Homura is able to move extremely fast in comparison with water drops.
File:Homuragrenade.jpg|Homura's grenade in Episode 8 looks like an M61 grenade, used during the Vietnam War.
File:Homugun.jpg|Homura's pistol in Episode 8 looks like an M9.
File:Homuras_shield_chart1.jpg|Analysis of how Homura's shield works.
File:Homuras_shield_chart2.jpg|Analysis of the central mechanism.

</gallery>

==Gallery==

=== Official art ===
<gallery captionalign="left" position="center">
File:Homura Akemi Anime Design.jpg
File:Homura Akemi Original Design.jpg|Original character design by Ume Aoki
File:Homura shield.png|Homura's shield design
File:Homura-magazine.jpg|The cover of Megami magazine featuring Homura with [[Amy]].
File:Megami 04.2011 Homu Pin-up.jpg|Same magazine with a nicer page.
File:Megami 07.2011 Homura.jpg|Megami magazine, July 2011.
File:145.jpg|A [[Madoka_Magica_(manga)|manga]] illustration of Homura with her shield
File:Homura-scan.jpg|
File:Official homumado art 2.jpg|Official Homura and Madoka art
File:Ume autograph.jpg|Autographed illustration by [[Ume Aoki]]
File:Ume aoki dojinshi homura.jpg|[[Ume Aoki]]'s Dojinshi "RKGKMDK"
File:03.jpg|Homura neko
File:08.jpg|Inside cover page
File:Apricot +8.jpg|Homura and Madoka doujin page
File:09 TL.jpg|Fan translation of Homura and Madoka doujin page
File:13.jpg|Crying Homura
File:16.jpg|Ending in widddeee-face Homura
File:Homura dakimakura ume.jpg|Dakimakura
File:Homura shield sketch.jpg|A sketch of Homura's shield
File:Homura moemura sketch.jpg|
File:Artbook Homura Drawing.jpg
File:NyanType 05.2011 Homu.jpg|NyanType May 2011.
File:BD 2 Scan 8.jpg|from the Blu-Ray Volume 2 Booklet.
File:Newtype 07 2011 p24 p25.jpg
File:HomuraPuellaMagiOrikoVersion.png|Homura as she appears in Oriko Magica.
File:Homura prodsketch.jpg|Early production sketch of Homura. Note that her surname is shown here as (暁海) instead of (暁美). Both are read as Akemi.
File:Production note Homura design.jpg|Sketches from Production Notes.
File:PN 47.jpg
File:PN 55.jpg|Sketches of Homura's shield from production notes.
File:PN 65.jpg|Sketches of Homura's bombs from production notes.
File:Homura dog poster small.jpg|Poster from the Dog Association.
File:Megami 03.2012 01.jpg
File:Madoka magica anthology 2.jpg|Madoka Magica Anthology 2
File:Madoka_A_1_095.jpg|Madoka tries to get Homura to name her attacks. Somehow, they don't have the same ring to them as Tiro Finale does.
File:Chibi_Homura.jpg
File:PMMMO-Homura.png|Homura closeup as in [[Madoka Magica Online]]
File:Yande.re 231131.jpg
File:BatcOClCQAA OTT.jpg large.jpg|sketch by Junichiro Taniguchi
File:Homura character.png
</gallery>

=== Screenshots ===
==== Homura as a regular girl ====
<gallery captionalign="left" position="center">
File:Homura holding an umbrella.gif|Homura holding an umbrella.
File:Homura glances back.gif|Homura glances back.
File:Homura wore a poker face.gif|Homura wore a poker face.
File:Homura is a genius.gif|Homura is a genius.
File:The negotiation broke down.gif|The negotiation broke down.
File:Homura standing post.gif|Homura flipping her hair.
File:Homura wrapped in ribbon.gif|Homura being wrapped in ribbon.
File:Homura gives Madoka a hung.gif|Homura gives Madoka a hug.
File:Homura tied up on the wheel of time.gif|Homura tied up on the wheel of time.
File:Madoka 10 02.jpg|Homura in Episode 10 from Timeline 1.
File:Out of breath moemura.gif
File:Homura change outlook.gif|Homura changes her outlook.
File:Homura naked.gif|Homura naked.
File:472805.jpg
File:462033-1.jpg
File:408223.jpg
File:Madokamagica06_095.jpg
File:Akemi_Homura.jpg
File:New_universe_Homura.png
File:Puella110_000381.jpg
File:Mahou-shoujo-madoka-magika-02-at-22-42-1.jpg
File:Madokamagica02_168.jpg
</gallery>

==== Homura as a Puella Magi ====
<gallery captionalign="left" position="center">
File:Homura first appearence.gif|Homura first appearence.
File:Homura transformation.gif|Homura's transformation sequence.
File:Homura flipping hair.gif|Homura's entrance with style.
File:Homura as a Puella Magi.gif|Homura as a Puella Magi.
File:Homura climbs on the truck.gif|Homura climbs on the truck.
File:Homura Vs Walpurgis Night.gif|Homura Vs Walpurgis Night.
File:Homura using bow and arrow.gif|Homura using bow and arrow.
File:Homura using bow and arrow2.gif|Homura using bow and arrow.
File:Homura is wrapped in ribbon.gif|Homura is wrapped in ribbon.
File:Ep5 runes mura.png|Homura's ring and fingernail.
File:Homura soul gem.png|Homura's Soul Gem.
File:462034.jpg
File:462035-1.jpg
File:Madokamagica03_312.jpg
File:Homura transformation_PSP.gif|Homura's transformation in PSP GAME
</gallery>

==== Homura as a witch in the [[Puella_Magi_Madoka_Magica_Portable|PSP game]] ====
<gallery>
File:Homulilly_Event_8.jpg|[[Homulilly]]
</gallery>

=== Fanart ===
{{fanart}}
<gallery captionalign="left" position="center">
File:Dont call me homu homu.jpg
File:Homura pixel mugen.gif
File:Hommando sketches fanart.jpg|Hommando: One Woman Army.
File:Homura, one man army.jpg|Can one little girl really take down Walpurgis Night?
File:(Hayashi Ichirou) Mutual confession.gif|A heavy reinterpretation and editing of Episode 10 observed through the eyes of Homura
File:Bazooka homura.jpg|Magical weapons are for little girls
File:Homura crazy.jpg|An accurate depiction of Homura's obsession with Madoka
File:Homura witch pantsu.jpg|
File:Homura God of War.jpg|According with Fans if Madoka is a Goddess/concept of Hope, then Homura is the God of War.
File:Hommando means war!.jpg|Hommando brings new meaning to Total War.
File:The homu tank of war.jpg|Hommando Tank Commander
File:Homura gundam.jpg|Homura is the Mahou Shoujo of the 21st century.
File:Puella Magi Solid Snake.jpg|FUND IT
File:Mami vs Homura.png|
File:Fan creation Homura Soul Gem Jewelry.jpg|Fan jewelry creation of Homura's Soul Gem with a mechanical gear inside.
File:QB Trick.jpg|
File:Homunator Come with me if you want to live.jpg|A stranger from the future just saved your life... wait, that sounds familiar.

File:HOMEEEEEERUN!.jpg|'''''HOMEEEEEERUN!'''''
File:Supercute homurachan.jpg|
File:Call of duty homu.jpg|''Call of Homura: Magica Warfare''.
File:Homuhomu moe.jpg|Death by Moe
File:Homura coolest character.jpg|
File:Homura lord of war.jpg
File:Homurashop bikini eye candy.jpg|So many Homuras and only one Madoka
File:Homu scopedog.jpg|
File:Homura replica shield.jpg|a replica shield
File:Homurambo.jpg
File:Army of homu.jpg
File:Puella Magi Madoka Magica movie 2011.jpg
File:Moemura with guns.jpg
File:Homura with more heavy gun.jpg
File:Tea and snacks at homu residence.jpg|Homura redesigns the Homu-cave.
File:Meet the time traveler.jpg|Where did Madoka get [http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=36lSzUMBJnc her healing license?]
File:Namacha I Won't Allow That.png|
File:Homuknight madoprincess.jpg
File:Akemi homura by paksiwirongbuang-d3dgucf.png|Coming this summer: Quantum Homu
File:Unlimited Golf Clubs Works.jpg|Homura goes back to her roots.
File:Homura happy dreams.jpg|Chiwa Saito (Homura): ''"The part with the highest number of happy dream is right here!"'' (actual quote from Blu-ray commentary).
File:Cute homucat Moe-moe kyun.jpg
File:Moemura gun sad scene.jpg
File:Adult homura magical woman fanart.jpg
File:Homura sailor moon fanart.jpg|Homura cosplaying as Sailor Saturn; her fuku is as seen in the Sera Myu musicals.
File:Akemi homura bakemonogatari parody fanart.jpg
File:Homura personas army fanart.jpg
File:Chibi-hommando fanart.png
File:437874_copy.jpg
File:Sample-78b21fe4486b159fc9ea3ac996c269ef.jpg
File:C20bba73473860aefe846f28db963f07.jpg
File:C48fd9019711cc346458a135c1d952ce.jpg
File:Sexyhomura with glasses.jpg|Cool beauty sexy Homura with glasses.
File:Homura motorbike madoka badass art.jpg
File:Madoka Magica - MadoMagi üÖ Panic Track A 07.png|Homura as a character goes to several changes with each time loop.
File:JoJomagica-homu.png|Star Platinum The World Homura
File:Call me homuhomu (yasai).jpg|Call me Homuhomu.
File:Badass homura archer.jpg
File:Homura moon leaping.jpg
File:Homu runner.jpg
File:(torinone) magical girl attacks 21493123 big p11.png
</gallery>

=== Miscellaneous ===

==== Analyses and Theories ====
<gallery captionalign="left" position="center">
File:1296786066859 2.jpg|Spatial Reconstitution Theory (空間再構成)
File:Hunter-x-hunter-1641920 2.jpg|Comparison of unnamed Nen ability in Hunter x Hunter and Homura's 'teleportation.'
File:Homura weapons.jpg|Homura's arsenal of weapons: Home made bombs, hand grenades (M61), Flash Bombs, M9/Beretta M92F, Desert Eagle, Remington 870 (though the picture denotes it as a Benelli M1), FN Minimi M249, and lots of ammo
File:Homura's weapons 2.jpg|Continuation: Mortar (M29 / L16 / M252 mortar), Tank Truck, Missile (Type "88 Surface to Ship" Anti-warship Guided Missile), Anti Tank Weapon (RPG -7 & M136 AT4), Bunker Buster (GBU-28), Golf Club
</gallery>

==== Hommando: Army of One====
<gallery>
File:Hommando cheat sheet.jpg|Obey Hommando's rules, and you will live to see another day.
File:Hommando in action.jpg|[[wikipedia:U.S. Army Rangers|HOMMANDO LEADS THE WAY!]]
File:Meguca gonna be saved 2.jpg|Walpurgis says: "HUEHUEHUEHUEHUEHUE"
File:Meguca gonna be saved.jpg|Walpurgis says: "Oh shit."
</gallery>

==== Military Connection ====
<gallery captionalign="left" position="center">
File:Homu_chopper.jpg|Japan's military honors Homura Akemi by painting her on one of their choppers
File:Nose_art_photo_by_mito.jpg|''We have the people whom we want to protect. Japan ground self-defense force.''
File:Homu chopper with military.jpg
</gallery>

==== Homerun-chan ====
<gallery captionalign="left" position="center">
File:Why_Homerun-chan.jpg|How Homura became Homerun-chan (from [http://green-oval.net/cgi-board.pl/a/thread/44584534#p44589693 Thread #7], which also gave birth to the motto "Deny the obvious, uphold the inane")
File:Homerun-chan2.png|2ch's reaction (also from [http://green-oval.net/cgi-board.pl/a/thread/44584534#p44616327 Thread #7])
</gallery>

==Magazine Article==
<gallery>
File:Chiwa Saito Data File.jpg
</gallery>

*[[NewType_2011-07#Homura_Character_Description|July's NewType article]]
*[[Animedia_2011-05#Chiwa_Saito_.28Homura.29_Data_File|Animedia 2011-05: Chiwa Saito Data]]
*[[AFA11 Interview Chiwa Saito]]

==References==
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==External links==
*{{pixiv_tag|暁美ほむら}}
*{{booru_tag|danbooru|akemi_homura}}
*[http://www.facebook.com/pages/Homu-Land-Defence-Force-Akemi-Homura-Fanpage/216524478381175?ref=ts Homu-Land Defence Force] (Akemi Homura Facebook Fanpage)
*[http://askpervyhomu.tumblr.com/ Ask pervy homu] ''(a fan blog)''
*[http://askhomunyan.tumblr.com/ ask homunyan]
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User:Ｙuri有理漢化組

2014-02-08T08:28:30Z

Ｙuri有理漢化組:

*Hi. I'm actually a Chinese Madoka fan. (UTC+8)
*It's really a great website here! I'm translating some of the great articles of this wiki into Chinese and planing to put them on a [http://wiki.madomagi.info/%E9%A6%96%E9%A1%B5 Chinese Madoka Wiki].
*Although I'm a "translator" but my English is kinda poor...
*人家就是英语不好了啦 (〜￣△￣)〜
--[[User:Ｙuri有理漢化組|Ｙuri有理漢化組]] 08:27, 8 February 2014 (UTC)

User:Ｙuri有理漢化組

2014-02-08T08:28:01Z

Ｙuri有理漢化組:

*Hi. I'm actually a Chinese Madoka fan. (UTC+8)
*It's really a great website here! I'm translating some of the great articles of this wiki into Chinese and planing to put them on a [http://wiki.madomagi.info/%E9%A6%96%E9%A1%B5 Chinese%20Madoka%20Wiki].
*Although I'm a "translator" but my English is kinda poor...
*人家就是英语不好了啦 (〜￣△￣)〜
--[[User:Ｙuri有理漢化組|Ｙuri有理漢化組]] 08:27, 8 February 2014 (UTC)

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2014-02-08T08:27:35Z

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*Hi. I'm actually a Chinese Madoka fan. (UTC+8)
*It's really a great website here! I'm translating some of the great articles of this wiki into Chinese and planing to put them on a [http://Chinese%20Madoka%20Wiki http://wiki.madomagi.info/%E9%A6%96%E9%A1%B5].
*Although I'm a "translator" but my English is kinda poor...
*人家就是英语不好了啦 (〜￣△￣)〜
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2014-02-04T10:11:52Z

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[[File:Yuri relationship map.jpg|right|300px]]
Aside from its story and characters, ''Madoka Magica'' gained popularity among some fans for its "yuri" -- also known as "shoujo-ai" among Western fans, and "Girls' Love" among Eastern fans, meaning romantic relationships between women and girls -- subtext. Many yuri-loving fans tend to see pairings between the girls, such as Homura/Madoka and Kyoko/Sayaka. This page will try to explain what lead them to this conclusion, and what "evidence" there is in canon.

Please note, this section is ''very'' fanon-emphasized. As so, please take anything below that pertains to canon "with a grain of salt", as they say. Make up your own mind on the canonity status of the ships -- as much of them is left open for fan interpretation.

==About yuri==
[[File:Knm bandage blood.jpg|right|thumb|200px|This scene with the bloody bandage evokes the idea of the red string of fate.]]
[[File:The Yuri rank.jpg|right|150px]]
[[File:Couples chart madoka.jpg|right|150px]]

The scene where Madoka gives her ribbons to Homura is considered to be a good example of yuri subtext, but unless one is familiar with its significance, the [[User_talk:Nox#Yuri_evidence_at_the_end_of_Ep.12|meaning can be lost to someone who is unfamiliar]] to it. This section will try to explain to those who are unfamiliar when it comes to yuri. To understand how important the context is let us start with the example like the ribbons Madoka gives to Homura. To someone who doesn't know yuri, this wouldn't mean anything.

However, if you're a yuri fan, you recognize that as a reference to the scene that started the yuri shipping fandom for one of the most iconic/famous Mahou Shoujo yuri couples, Nanoha and Fate from the [[wikipedia: Magical_Girl_Lyrical_Nanoha_(series)|"Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha"]] franchise. There is a strong possibility that this was done intentionally because [http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=4576 Shinbo] directed both the Nanoha and the Madoka anime series.

For comparison you can [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmKTGB_QmKc follow this link] to observe this scene where (while it's nice to watch it all and see the similarity in long embraces and talk of friendship, just skip to 4:40) you can notice their similarities:

#[[:file:Madoka giving ribbons.gif|giving of ribbons]]
#stating the ribbons will be a way to remember the other person
#a promise they'll meet again.

This parallels what Madoka tells Homura as Madoka gives her the ribbons. On a side note, the red ribbons could be a symbolic reference to the [[wikipedia:Red_string_of_fate|'red string of fate']], people who are destined to be soul mates and will one day marry each other.

[[File:Madoka magica comparison knm.png|right|200px]]

The importance of context is also true with the nearly identical pose for Madoka and Homura's naked embrace in space to one of the most iconic scenes known in yuri (as an example of how well-known [[:file:KnM Madoka ver.jpg|this pose]] is, on /u/ there is a thread dedicated to nothing but this scene redone for dozens of yuri shipped couples, [http://danbooru.donmai.us/post/index?tags=miko_embrace of which 95% are pure fanart] because to see this actual pose in an anime or manga is actually quite rare). This original embrace was first aired in [[wikipedia:Kannazuki_no_Miko|"Kannazuki no Miko"]], one of the most well-known couples in yuri fandom. They share many parallels to Homura and Madoka. In "Kannazuki no Miko", the character of Chikane is very similar to Homura in being tall, dark-haired, competent, totally willing to sacrifice herself for another girl, etc. whose ways are mysterious to the sweet, naive Himeko (who Madoka resembles).

As it turns out, Chikane is the one who remembers her shared tragic fate with Himeko of repeating the same cycle of lives together over and over again (a cycle that always end in tragedy), with Himeko only discovering the full truth of their connection just before they are to be parted again, because they need to sacrifice themselves to save the world. And when this happens, Himeko gets to choose how she wants the next world to be remade, e.g. whether they are to forget about each other; or be able to remember their past memories and meet one another again in the next world (she chooses the second option).

Another clear reference to yuri is from the classic, [[wikipedia:Yami_to_Bōshi_to_Hon_no_Tabibito|"Yami to Boshi"]]. Hazuki is the Homura-like character (tall, long dark hair, fighter, obsessive etc.) who obsessively travels across different worlds to track down her pure-hearted, sweet Hatsumi (Madoka-like character). They finally meet in this otherworldly place outside the rest of the universe, and Hazuki confesses her feelings to Hatsumi, only to find out Hatsumi is a god and so they cannot stay together. Hatsumi uses her god-like powers to reset Hazuki's world so she's suppose to forget her, but Hatzuki seems to have a vague recollection anyway, and yes, there's also a vague promise of meeting again one day.

So with that context of the similarity of these two couples, the embrace is basically hitting home the point of ''"yes, yuri fans, we're comparing these two to 'Kannazuki no Miko' if you haven't already noticed."'' Again, this is done intentionally (much like [[Episode 9]] similarities to the well-known anime series [[wikipedia:Revolutionary_Girl_Utena|"Revolutionary Girl Utena"]], because of the [[:file:Revolutionary Girl Utena and Madoka.png|yuri Utena symbolism]]). The studio (SHAFT), director (Shinbo), character designer (Ume) and among others on the production staff, are well-known for being very genre-savvy about yuri, and intentionally putting in yuri-subtext in their anime on a regular basis.

Viewers of the series may see something different in the anime, their views will always be subjective to themselves (to yuri and non-yuri fans), however, it doesn't change the symbolic meaning behind the pose in [[Episode 12]] nor the similarities of Homura and Madoka's situation to that in "Kannazuki no Miko".

==Madoka Magica==
The list of relationships found in ''Madoka Magica''. Their canon status is debatable, especially depending on the media discussed, but it is well agreed that there are very explicit and strong undertones in the show.

===Homura and Madoka===
====Homura's Love for Madoka====
Homura's affection toward Madoka seem to go beyond the normal boundaries of friendship. Homura wasn't just content with saving Madoka's life or stopping her fate, she also wanted her feelings for Madoka to be reciprocated and acknowledged by her (as seen in [[Episode 11]]). For each cycle that Homura created, their relationship became more alienated and distant, causing despair on Homura's part (as it was demonstrated briefly in [[Episode 8]]). Yet, regardless of Madoka's feelings toward Homura, she was willing to sacrifice anything for Madoka's sake, absent of any rewards, take any risks against all odds, driven to repeat an endless cycle of personal loss and suffering, and willing to hurt the feelings of other people (including Madoka's) to attain her goal.

=====[[:wikipedia:Philia|Philia]]=====

Philia is the concept of love among friends, a sense of brotherhood. According with Aristotle, there are three types of friendships, based on the motive for forming them: friendships of utility, friendships of pleasure and friendships of the good.

*Friendships of utility are relationships formed without regard to the other person at all. One could argue it is a type of shallow relationship for the sake of utility or using others, it could also be described as a form of business transaction.

*Friendships of pleasure are based on pure delight in the company of other people. This type of friendship could be described in terms of partaking together in social activities, the type developed with coworkers or classmates, they are playmates. However, these friends may also part—if they no longer enjoy the shared activity, or can no longer participate in it together.

*Friendships of the good are ones where both friends enjoy each other's characters. As long as both friends keep similar characters, the relationship will endure since the motive behind it is the care of the friend. This is the highest level of philia, and in modern English might be called true friendship

It can be argued that Homura's relationship with Madoka is the latter, the friendship of the good.

When Homura met Madoka for the first time, they were both strangers to each other. Homura was in a vulnerable mental state and with little self worth. Yet Madoka was willing to accept Homura, just as she was, as a friend. With time Homura started to get closer to Madoka and she started to gain self-confidence about herself, because of her interaction with Madoka. [[Madoka Magica Drama CD 1: Memories of You|''Memories of You'']] depicts the slow and progressive growth of admiration, appreciation, and respect that Homura has for Madoka (even if Madoka doesnt think she is deserving of such admiration). Their relationship leads to a blossoming friendship. This becomes the perfect example of Philia.

However, this description may not be totally accurate as we witness a transition within Homura's character as the story progresses. Her external transformation isnt the only thing that changes, perhaps her feelings for Madoka's does as well.

=====[[:wikipedia:Eros_(concept)|Eros]]=====

Eros refers to ''“intimate love”'' or romantic love, an affection of a sexual nature. In the classical world, erotic love was generally referred as a kind of madness or ''theia mania'' ("madness from the gods"). This passionate love was described through an elaborate metaphoric and mythological schema involving "love's arrows" or "love darts", the source of which was often the personified figure of Eros.

During Homura's transition of friendship, it is possible that she started to develop feelings of love for Madoka, perhaps it was a juvenile crush toward an object of admiration and respect. Perhaps it was this intimate love for Madoka that was the driving force for Homura to try to warn Madoka of Kyubey's schemes, and to try to stop Walpurgis Night. Prior to [[Episode_10#Timeline_4|timeline 4]], Homura's intention can be described to be noble and just, her attempt to save her friends, specially Madoka from the dangers to come. Homura was even willing to become a Witch together with Madoka if that was to be her fate.

However, all that changed when Madoka gave one last act of self-sacrifice and saved Homura's life with the grief seed that she had with her. Madoka made Homura promise her to stop her own self from making a contract with Kyubey and to save her from her own foolishness. This last act of kindness radically altered Homura, not just externally but perhaps even internally. One could argue that it also altered Homura's feelings for Madoka. It is after these events that Homura's noble act to save a friend became an obsession, an obsession that soon exposed the dark side of Eros, and Homura started to deploy less than noble ways to save Madoka from herself by any means necessary. That includes making enemies with the other girls, and even sacrificing them if they became a danger toward Madoka.

Homura's single goal wasn't just about to stop Walpurgis Night, but to stop Madoka from ever making a contract, and to do that she needed to defeat Walpurgis Night first. The reason that Homura would reset the timeline, was because either Madoka was dead or she became a witch, even when Walpurgis Night was defeated (setting aside the facts that the world would be destroyed by [[Kriemhild Gretchen|Gretchen]] when it happened).

=====[[:wikipedia:Agape|Agape]]=====

Agape is one of the Koine Greek words translated into English as love, one which became particularly appropriated in Christian theology as the love of God or Christ for humankind. It is understood to mean ''“selfless love”'', or ''“charity”'' as it is translated in the Christian scriptures (from the Latin caritas, dearness). Many have thought that this word represents divine, unconditional, self-sacrificing, active, volitional, and thoughtful love.

It is pretty clear that Homura doesnt represent the values of Agape. But Madoka, by [[Episode 12]], breaks the cycle of despair by displaying the values of love found in the Agape concept. It is hard to say if Madoka reciprocates Homura's feelings. Madoka as a higher being was able to see all of Homura's struggles, past events, her suffering and her sacrifices, as well as her drive and motive. Madoka recognizes all parts of Homura, from all times and all events, and as such she accepts Homura as herself unconditionally. Yet even during that brief moment we are unable to determine what are Madoka's feelings for Homura. One could argue that Madoka responds to Homura's Eros with Agape, yet it is not very clear.

It is debatable if Homura's feelings for Madoka could be considered selfless or selfish in nature (Homura faced many personal dangers and took many risks, yet at the same time she had disdain toward others who got in her way), as it is the debate regarding the nature of Homura's feelings for Madoka. Was Homura's love for Madoka driven by [[:wikipedia:Eros_(concept)|Eros]] or is it more consisting with the idea of [[:wikipedia:Philia|Philia]]? And was Madoka's acknowledgement of Homura's feelings for her a form of reciprocating those feelings, or was it a form of [[:wikipedia:Agape|Agape]] as she became a natural force of the Universe?

=====Platonic Ideal=====
Some fans have constructed Homura's and Madoka's relationship as a form of relationship that transcends the norms of lust and romantic love. That their relationship is at a higher plane of existance.

[[:wikipedia:Platonic_love|"Platonic ideals"]] [http://thethinkingasexual.wordpress.com/2012/06/06/platonic-love-is-a-problematic-term/] as they are defined by Plato's philosophies are the "pure, unadulterated" forms of those ideals. The phrase "platonic love" as defined by Plato means a deeply romantic attraction which transcends physical lust and thus drives the experiences of the deep romantic attraction to attain higher ideals of themselves. It may include love, but it specifically meant to define it as "a romantic love not adulterated by sexual intimacy." Homura's and Madoka's relationship cannot be described as non-romantic, non-sexual. Nor the focus of their relationship should be on sexuality or sex alone. Instead, the relationship needs to be understood within its own context and to be described as a higher form of intimacy, a pure relationship driven beyond sex or the satisfaction of lust.

Homura's love for Madoka inspires her to transcend space and time. Madoka's love for Homura causes her to become the Platonic Ideal of hope.

====Episode 11: Love Confession or Pledge of Friendship?====
[[File:Dimentional reaction.png|thumb|right|200px|<center>Déjà vu</center>]]
Fans are divided with the significance of this scene. Fans of yuri see it as Homura's love confession to Madoka and a promise to protect her life. Those who believe in [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ThePowerOfFriendship the power of friendship] see it as [[Episode_11#The_Power_of_Love_and_Friendship|Homura's pledge to protect her most precious friend]], Madoka, against a cruel fate. Fans of yuri see it as Homura promising to risk her life for Madoka's sake, even if it is an unrequited or one-sided love (Just like [[Yuri_undertones#Kyoko_and_Sayaka|Kyoko's case]]).

Is this scene depicting a powerful moment of friendship against all odds? Or is this Homura's attempt at a love confession where she promises to protect Madoka's life with her own life? Some believe this is a powerful love confession scene.

:'''Homura:''' There's no way I can tell you how I really feel.

:'''Madoka:''' Homura-chan...

:'''Homura:''' I mean... I mean... I'm living in a different time than you!

:I've come from the future, you know?

:I've met you over and over again, and each time, I've seen you die. How can I save you? How can I change your fate? I've been looking for that answer and that answer only. I've gone back and started from the beginning over and over again.

:'''Madoka:''' That means... Huh?
[[File:Homura gives Madoka a hung.gif|right|150px]]
:'''Homura:''' I'm sorry. I'm sure you don't get any of this. I'm sure you're put off (disgusted) by all of this. To you, I haven't even known you for a month - I'm just some transfer student. But to me, you...

:Each time I repeat all of this, the time you and I lived grows further apart--our feelings grow further apart, and my words stop reaching you. I think I lost myself a long time ago.

:'''Madoka:''' Homura-chan...

:'''Homura:''' My desire to save you: the first emotion I had that started this all. And now that I've come this far, the only star left that will help guide my way... You don't have to understand. My words don't have to resonate within you. But still, I beg you. Let me protect you.

The erotic undertones are confirmed if someone notices the similarities of Homura's house with Utena's school. In particular the infamous nude drawing scene in the movie, where Anthy draws a naked Utena and then rips off her clothes along with her secret [http://www.ohtori.nu/galerie2/v/movie/screenshots/cap3/Movie_Screen_0574.jpg.html][http://www.ohtori.nu/galerie2/v/movie/screenshots/cap3/Movie_Screen_0575.jpg.html]. Information boards in the same style can be seen in Utena's classroom as well. [http://www.ohtori.nu/galerie2/v/movie/screenshots/cap1/Movie_Screen_0032.jpg.html]- Utena and Anthy is one of the greatest and heavily debated yuri couples, although the movie made the romantic and sexual nature of their relationship overt.

=====Episode 11 Screenshots=====
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File:Surprise hug.png|A tender and emotional hug with a very surprised Madoka. Notice she is not pushing Homura away.
File:Homura and Madoka emotions.png|Holographic projections reacting to Homura's strong emotions
File:Homura and Madoka emotional scene ep 11.png|There is a great emotional build up with momentum at this scene.
File:Homura Madoka let me protect you ep 11.png|Homura promises to protect Madoka, even though to Madoka she is just a stranger. Is this love?
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=====Episode 11 Fanart=====
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File:Homura kisses Madoka fanart.jpg|A missed opportunity/scene that SHAFT will never animate.
File:Cruel Ending.png|But this is Urobuchi's world, where the power of love means nothing...
File:Homura game over.png|<s>Urobuchi hates yuri...</s> Urobuchi loves tragedy.
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=====Episode 11 Trivia=====
*In the audio commentary for [[Episode 11]], Chiwa Saito (Homura) found the confession scene to be touching and emotional, and left her with a huge impression. She confesses that she cried.
** Aoi Yuuki (Madoka) found the scene to be amazing and filled her with emotions. Aoi Yuuki felt that her and Madoka became synchronized during the emotional scene. Aoi Yuuki believes that, surely Madoka would have accepted Homura's feelings.

====Episode 12: Yuri End?====
<blockquote>''"Magical girls make hopes and dreams come true, after all. I'm sure if it's small enough, a real miracle just might happen. "Isn't that right?" --"Madoka, don't go!" "I'm sorry. I have to go meet up with everyone else. I'll be able to see you again someday. So until then, we'll be apart for a little bit." --"Madoka!!"'' - Madoka not saying "goodbye" but "see you later" to Homura. </blockquote>

[[File:Yuri evidence madoka.jpg|right|300px|thumb|The Yuri subtext is strong on this one]]
Just like the ending with [[Episode 9|Kyoko and Sayaka]], there is speculation with fans regarding Homura's relationship with Madoka and her willingness to sacrifice it all for her. {{spoiler|On this new world Sayaka dies but she has no regrets, and Kyoko laments her death just when they have become friends (fans have interpreted this in many ways).}}

In Episode 10, we learn that Homura was willing to create new timelines for all eternity just for Madoka. {{Spoiler|Once she learns that each new time line she creates only makes Madoka's fate into becoming a witch stronger, Homura starts to have doubts, but also becomes more resolute to save Madoka from her fate. Kyubey contests that Homura's hope is a trap, and that it is only a matter of time before despair consumes her. In Episode 11 Homura and Madoka have a conversation in which Homura confesses everything to Madoka: she professes her love for her, as well as how important Madoka is to her (this has been interpreted as a love confession, but others see it as a sign of deep friendship). At the end of Episode 11, Homura is tempted to travel back again for a "do-over," but she stops and gives up, knowing that it was her fault that Madoka now carries such a heavy cosmic karma. She realizes that the more she travels back in time the more certain it is that she will fail, as Homura has created a powerful reservoir of despair-based energy from different timelines -- all of them concentrating on Madoka. To end Madoka's suffering and her own, Homura comes close to becoming a witch; however, Madoka stops her and tells her to never stop hoping.}}

{{Spoiler|Once Madoka defeats the Witch version of herself, she creates a paradox: Madoka has become a deity of sorts, but at the cost that Madoka the person ceases to exist in her own world. Homura is not happy with this outcome, but Madoka promises to Homura that she will always be there for her, and that she hopes that one day they would meet again.}}
[[File:Madoka giving ribbons.gif|right]]

=====Episode 12 Screenshots=====
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File:KnM Madoka ver.jpg|Similarities between Kannazuki no Miko and Madoka
File:Homumado ep 12.jpg|Three words: Naked space hug.
File:Wewillmeetagain.jpg|Madoka promises Homura that they will meet again, someday.
File:Lilies.jpg|Lily petals. Can't get more yuri than that.
File:Chikane Himemiya and Akemi Homura yuri archers comparison.jpg|Homura possesses a new weapon in the new world, a magical bow.
File:Knm homura i miss u.jpg|''I wish I knew how to quit you...''
File:BD 6 Ep 12 SS 01.jpg|The Blu-ray version has "nudity" in naked space hugs, enhancing its yuri level up to over 9000.
File:BD 6 Ep 12 SS 02.jpg|Homura's happiness looks enhanced as well.
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====Episode 12 Trivia====
*It is indicated that in the original Japanese lines at least, there is no Yuri expression. The relationship between Madoka and Homura can be interpreted as being important friends to each other. There are fans who point out that the nature of Homura and Madoka's relationship can be expressed as "親友" (shin-yu or best friend) which is generally different from romantic relationships.
**Then again fans like to [[:File:Yuri_evidence_madoka.jpg|present their evidence]] of the existence of yuri subtext as a possibility.
**Aside from the Utena reference in episode 9, other evidence yuri fans have included the following: {{Spoiler|The similarity to the KnM pose during the Homura and Madoka's extended nude embrace scene in episode 12. The gift of red ribbons from Madoka to Homura, which is similar to director Shinbo's prior work of Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha between Nanoha and Fate, a favorite pairing among yuri fans, who also refer to each other as best friends. Some fans suggest the red ribbons may also represent the red string of fate, as "two people connected by the red thread are destined lovers, regardless of time, place or circumstances."}} Yuri fans also believe that Homura's single-minded, ceaseless desire to do anything for Madoka goes beyond friendship.
**Previous timelines (and [[Drama CD 1|Drama Cds]]) indicate that there were times when Homura was able to maintain a close relationship with Madoka. But with each reset, Madoka's feeling for Homura grew distant as key events started to change with each iteration, so their mutual feelings for each other that once existed in previous versions started to grow further and further apart (at least from Homura's perspective). In an interview with Urobuchi, he indicates that it required Madoka to acquire {{spoiler|godlike powers to finally fully understand Homura's feelings and her resolve to save her. But this outcome comes with a price for they must be separated once again.}} [[Shinjidai no Mixture Magazine BLACK PAST|According to Urobuchi]] "in a sense it is a cruel story". ''(even Urobuchi thinks he was too cruel).''
**Fans have pointed out that Kalafina's full lyrics of [[Magia]], from the second verse to the last chorus, has been interpreted as a love song from Homura to Madoka. The verses to "Connect" (コネクト, Konekuto?) by ClariS, playing at the end of episode 10, also strongly indicate this is sung from Homura's perspective.

*Yuri fan art depicting this pair have already existed for a while but it has increased after the airing of Episode 12, you can find most of them [http://www.pixiv.net/tags.php?tag=%E3%81%BB%E3%82%80%E3%81%BE%E3%81%A9 on pixiv.]

*Fans of yuri have ranked "Puella Magi Madoka Magica" [http://anime.biglobe.ne.jp/userranking/title/5306/ as #1] at the [http://www.sankakucomplex.com/2011/05/08/top-10-yuri-anime/ top ranking] of Yuri Anime, toppling [[Wikipedia:Kannazuki_no_Miko|Kannazuki no Miko]].

*In the audio commentary for [[Episode 12]], with the possibility of a second season, Chiwa Saito asks Gen Urobuchi for a love-love scene with Madoka.
**Aoi Yuuki agrees with Chiwa Saito by replying, ''"I want to be happy~"''.
***To their dismay, Ume Aoki warns Chiwa Saito and Aoi Yuuki that Gen Urobuchi doesn't give away happiness that easily.
****Then again, this is [[:file:Audio comm ep 12 4chan gen urobuchi troll.jpg|Gen Urobuchi we are speaking.]]

====Manga Differences====
The manga shows an additional scene that brings closure to the Madoka and Homura character. We don't know how their meeting was possible, if their encounter is taking place within the afterlife, or if it is the result of a miracle. All we know is that Homura finally reunites with Madoka, only this time Homura has been reverted to her original self (Moemura). It has been interpreted as a symbolic attempt to start over their relationship for their journey to the unknown.

One possible explanation as to why Homura's image and character was reverted is that Homura was always full of insecurities, that the tough exterior was a necessity to create a mask to cover her grief over the death of Madoka. Now that Homura has been freed from despair she reverts back to her old self, to a time when Madoka and Homura had their strongest emotional bond together before she ditched her glasses and braids. Some have interpreted the "cool Homura" image as something Homura associates with her time of bad memories and difficult struggles. Now that her struggle is over Homura ditches her cool image and she reverts back to her old self so she can continue her relationship with Madoka where it was left off.

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====''Madoka Magica'' PSP Portable: HomuSlap Event Transcript====
To Yuri fans this is considered an alternative (love) confession to [[Episode 11]] (or a parody of [[Episode 11]]), if events had been changed but the emotional bond had remained the same. Some fans have interpreted the scene as either Homura being honestly blunt or having a weird love confession toward Madoka:

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'''Madoka:''' Mami-san's going to release a CD... Everything's going great for Sayaka-chan with Kyōsuke-kun, too, and Kyoko-chan is getting along with Sayaka-chan.

'''Madoka:''' Everyone is changing in lots of ways... but what's changed for me?

'''Homura:''' Do you want to change something?

'''Madoka:''' Homura-chan... When did you...?

'''Homura:''' Never mind that. So, do you want to change, Madoka?

'''Madoka:''' I think maybe it's less like I want to change than like I feel like I have to change.

'''Madoka:''' See, there's nothing that I really want to be. Not like Mami-san, Sayaka-chan, or Kyoko-chan.

'''Madoka:''' But it's kind of hard just watching that.

'''Madoka:''' Because I... became a magical girl with nothing but "I want to be a magical girl"...

'''Madoka:''' I guess a girl who can't do anything except being a magical girl is no good.

'''Madoka:''' I guess I'm jealous of everyone seeming like they're having so much fun right now.

'''Madoka:''' I can't do anything at all besides being a magical girl. I'm a clumsy, slow... useless girl.

'''Homura:''' That's not true!

''(slap)''

'''Madoka:''' Kya!

'''Homura:''' Madoka, you're a clumsy and slow... and absolutely adorable magical girl! What else do you want?!

'''Madoka:''' That... isn't a compliment...

'''Homura:''' I... I... you.... over and over... That's why you have to stay you...

'''Homura:''' Never change, the way you are now... Have confidence in yourself!!

'''Homura:''' You... You're... someone very important and precious to me. Even though you may not remember.

'''Madoka:''' Um, Homura-chan. I don't really understand, but I think I kind of get it anyway.

'''Homura:''' Thank you... I'm sorry for hitting you even though you don't really understand.

'''Madoka:''' No, it's okay. You're just trying to get things across to me.

'''Madoka:''' I think it's probably my fault... But can I say just one thing?

'''Homura:''' What?

'''Madoka:''' ... I did want you to deny that I'm clumsy and slow, a little.

'''Homura:''' (automatically) I'm sorry...

'''Madoka:''' I knew it, you really do think that about me.

'''Homura:''' Uh, um, well...

''(Madoka's emotion value increased 20 points)''
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====''Madoka Magica'' PSP Portable: Homura's Sacrifice====

[[File:Madoka Portable Homura Goodnight.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Homura dies with a smile on her face.]]

In one of the alternate [[Madoka Magica Portable Homura Route|Homura route]]s of [[Madoka Magica Portable|Madoka Portable game]], Homura fights against Walpurgis Night by herself. The game subtext has a strong resonance to [[:wikipedia:Star-crossed|star-crossed lovers]], with a sad bittersweet ending.

Prior to Walpurgis' arrival, Madoka begs Homura to take her along with her. Homura refuses, telling her that it would be safer if she stays in the shelter. Madoka then asks Homura to promise her that she will return safely, and that if she can't promise her that, then to come back with her to the shelter. Apparently, Madoka cares more about Homura's survival than she does about Walpurgis destroying the city. Homura reassures Madoka that she will be fine, and promises her that she will return alive to her. However, Homura's inner thoughts reveal that this is a lie and apologizes to Madoka for lying to her as it is an impossible promise to keep.

Homura finally defeats Walpurgis Night, but it comes with a cost, the fight against the Witch was too much for Homura and she knows that she is dying from her injuries. Madoka finds Homura as she lays mortally wounded. She wants Homura to get some medical help, but Homura begs Madoka to stay with her on her last moments. Homura tells Madoka that she finally won, that she was able to finally save Madoka. Homura confesses that she is very happy, after repeating endless cycles, her real wish was finally granted: to be able to change Madoka's fate. Madoka, in tears, tells Homura that it doesn't mean anything without Homura by her side. She understands that Homura has been protecting her all this time, she pleads to Homura to don't leave her, to don't leave her by herself.

Homura tells Madoka that it will be ok, that Madoka wont be alone since she has other important people in her life. Then Homura asks Madoka not to grieve so much, because it hurts her to see Madoka sad. Then on Homura's last words, she tells her that she is very glad to have Madoka there for her in her last moments, and thanks Madoka for letting Homura protect her like she always wished. Homura dies in Madoka's arms, with her last thoughts being that she got the wish she always wanted, she has no regrets nor doubts about sacrificing herself for Madoka. Homura dies with no regrets within her heart.
*There is a suspicion that there is a correlation between a magical girl dying while having regrets in their hearts, and becoming witches in the process. Since Homura died with no regrets in her heart, she never became a Witch. This implies that Homura's love for Madoka was able to overcome the transformation process and that she was sincere on saving the person she loved.
*If Homura fails to defeat Walpurgis Night, she becomes a witch... [[Homulilly|her naming]] lacks subtlety but it is clever:

[[wikipedia:Lycoris_radiata#Legends|Stories and Legends Regarding the Red Spider Lily]]

:Since these scarlet flowers usually bloom near cemeteries around the autumnal equinox, they are described in Chinese and Japanese translations of the [[wikipedia:Lotus_Sutra|Lotus Sutra]] as ominous flowers that grow in [[wikipedia:Diyu|Diyu]] (also known as Hell), or Huángquán (Simplified Chinese: 黄泉; Traditional Chinese: 黃泉), and guide the dead into the next reincarnation. 
:When the flowers of ''lycoris'' bloom, their leaves would have fallen; when their leaves grow, the flowers would have wilted. This habit gave rise to various legends. A famous one is the legend of two elves: Mañju (Simplified Chinese: 曼珠; Traditional Chinese: 曼珠), who guarded the flower, and Saka (Simplified Chinese: 沙华; Traditional Chinese: 沙華), who guarded the leaves. Out of curiosity, they defied their fate of guarding the herb alone, and managed to meet each other. At first sight, they fell in love with each other. [[wikipedia:Amaterasu|Amaterasu]], exasperated by their waywardness, separated the miserable couple, and laid a curse on them as a punishment: the flowers of Mañju shall never meet the leaves of Saka again. It was said that when the couple met after death in Diyu, they vowed to meet each other after reincarnation. However, neither of them could keep their words. In commemoration of the couple, some call the herbs 'Mañjusaka' (Simplified Chinese:曼珠沙华; Traditional Chinese: 曼珠沙華), a mixture of 'Mañju' and 'Saka', instead of their scientific name. The same name is used in Japanese, in which it is pronounced ''manjushage''. 
:Some other legends have it that when you see someone that you may never meet again, these flowers, also called red spider lilies, would bloom along the path. Perhaps because of these sorrowful legends, Japanese people often used these flowers in funerals. The popular Japanese name {{nihongo|''Higanbana''|彼岸花|Higan bana}} for lycoris radiata literally means [[wikipedia:higan|higan]] (the other or that shore of [[wikipedia:Sanzu_River|Sanzu River]]) flower, decorate and enjoyable, flower of afterlife in {{nihongo|''gokuraku jyōdo''|極楽浄土|gokuraku jyōdo}}. 

====''Madoka Magica'' Movies: HomuMado Subtext====
[[File:HomuMado cute cheek rubbing.gif|right|thumb|200px|Cheek rubbing has never been so cute!]]
The movies have more of that subtext yuri, sparkly naked space hugs included! [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e42qcWyYN_Q&t=27s Take a look for yourself].

=====HomuMado Subtext in ''The Rebellion Story''=====
If Madoka represents hope for Humanity (selfless love for many), then Homura represents her love for Madoka, (or selfish love for one). It is Homura's selfish love for Madoka that drives her to trap Madoka into a new reality to give her the happy life that Madoka denied to herself because of her noble sacrifice.

Some have interpreted Homura's action to that of [[wikipedia:Lucifer#Islam|Lucifer]]. According with the Islamic interpretation, Lucifer loved God but he refused to prostrate before Adam, an inferior and sinning creature not worthy of God's love. As a result Lucifer was evicted out of Heaven for his disobedience, because he loved God too much. Some would interpret Homura's actions as being driven by jealousy, and her attempt to turn magical girls away from Madoka is a way to monopolize Madoka's affection for herself. However, that is not the case, as Homura could have done just that by removing Sayaka, Kyoko, Mami, or anyone who could become a target of Madoka's affections or any attempt to monopolize her feelings for themselves. Instead, Homura allows their existence and their current friendship with her to keep Madoka happy. In addition, Homura admits to Madoka that one day they could become enemies to maintain Madoka's happiness. For Madoka's sake, Homura is risking any close bonds with her in order to protect Madoka's happiness. However, this does not mean Homura is acting selflessly. Rather, Homura is pursuing her desire to make Madoka happy at the expense of anything else, even if it means "rebelling" against Madoka's will.

Previous interpretations of the Anime ending regarded the series' message to be interpreted as the triumph of Madoka's hope over the hopeless and despairing of the Mahou Shoujo system. However, [[The Rebellion Story|"The Rebellion Story"]] seems to take a different meaningful approach to that ending. This new interpretation seems to suggest that instead of a hopeful ending it was actually a failure, a failure in part of Homura in trying to save Madoka, and her failure to make Madoka happy even if the end result was the complete alteration of the Mahou Shoujo System for the betterment of mankind. When Madoka became the embodiment of hope, the world was fine for most people, but it came at the cost of Madoka's freedom and happiness. To Homura this ending was not satisfactory once she realized the terrible cost, and it was only the beginning of her journey to save Madoka from her own noble sacrifice. She was trying to save Madoka from ''"her foolish self"''.

According with Shinbou, the Madoka inside Homura's world is the real Madoka, ''"who has lost her memories of becoming a god. She’s not a fake or Homura’s creation. What she says in the field of flowers is what she’s really feeling at the time. That scene may seem overly sentimental at first glance, but if you think of everything Homura does afterward, her feelings will come across more easily."''[http://feral-phoenix.livejournal.com/685568.html#|]. If the [[The Rebellion Story/Transcript|flower bed scene]] really does involve the real Madoka with her real feelings, then that is the moment that Homura realizes that she must save Madoka from her foolish self.

The interesting part is that in the flower bed scene may have been Madoka's true feelings at the time, but we must also remember that that Madoka has no recollection of previous events. Would Madoka's feelings remained unchanged if she was aware of her past? Or would they differ if she had remembered why she became Ultima Madoka? According with Urobuchi, Madoka lost fragments of her memory, memories that were too inconvenient for Homura[http://feral-phoenix.livejournal.com/685568.html#] if Madoka remembered. To Urobuchi people are shaped by their memories, and this version of Madoka conveniently does not remember the awful past that drover her to make her noble sacrifice. We are seeing three different aspects of Madoka: The Madoka who has no memories of the past and who would never abandon her family and friends; the noble Madoka who became Ultimate Madoka that brought hope for the good of mankind; and the Madoka who moved to America who used to be Ultimate Madoka but now she is prisoner into an ideal happy world created by Homura. They are all the same person, and yet at the same time they are not.

In the flower bed scene Homura confesses to Madoka that she thought she was a figment of Homura's mind, yet Homura realized that she is the real Madoka. Homura takes Madoka's feelings at heart and she believes that she should have done more to stop her from being separated from her family and from those she loves. Homura knows that given the choice, Madoka would do the same noble sacrifice again to save the world no matter how difficult the choice. But thanks to Madoka's words, Homura is also reminded that Madoka loves her family and her friends a lot, and that given the choice she would never abandon them. These two conflicting messages are not a discrepancy but the result of Madoka's personality. Madoka is too kind to other people to ever think about hurting them intentionally or to voluntarily abandon them, yet too noble not to do the right thing in order to protect what is precious to her. Which is why Homura feels compelled to interfere to save Madoka once again. Homura wants to [[The_Rebellion_Story/Spoiler#Junko.27s_Words_of_Wisdom:|make Madoka's decision for her.]] Even if the feelings are coming from a Madoka who has no recollection of past events. Of course, we dont know if Homura is aware that the feelings coming from an amnesic Madoka would differ from Ultimate Madoka, yet it probably doesnt matter to Homura since the feelings are coming from the real Madoka, regardless if she remembers past events.

As a result we can agree that Homura's actions were driven by the flower bed event, but it is difficult to justify her actions based on a Madoka who has no recollection of past events.

=====Observations=====
Considering that Homura's mind created the dream world that she was trapped within (which is in fact her witch's barrier), it is safe to assume that the fantasy world she created reflected Homura's wishes, desires, and expectations. As a consequence we see that in the mind of Homura she made not only Sayaka and Kyoko friends, but she made them to live together. It is clear that in Homura's mind, she believes that these two belong together. Mami also had a companion given to her, in the form of Bebe--actually [[Nagisa Momoe]] in disguise--the [[Charlotte|Dessert Witch]]. This can be interpreted as Homura giving Mami a friend to be with, given how lonely Mami was previously and desperate wanting friends and a family to be with. The effect of having a good friend by her side had an incredibly positive effect on Mami, as seen in the movie itself--Mami lost all her negative self-esteem, her loneliness, and her issues, and became a ''very'' competent and strong fighter--it is safe to say she may have even become ''the'' strongest of the Puella Magi, without her crippling loneliness keeping her down, given she was even able to stand up to and confound ''Homura'', of all people.

Another interesting observation is that in the witch's barrier, Homura assumes her original "Moemura" personality, instead of the cool and confident Homura image she had become over time. Since this was the image and person that met Madoka originally, this was likely an attempt to recreate their first meeting in more pleasant terms, and to fulfill their magical girl fantasy. The cool and confident Homura was too intimidating and demeaning towards Madoka, as seen in the anime, and Madoka wouldn't feel confident in saving and defending such a powerful personality. But since Moemura is more timid, more kinder and friendlier, and overall easier to approach, then she is the right personality to cement Homura's and Madoka's friendship--the one that deteriorated during the time loops of the anime, as Homura's personality gradually changed overtime.

=====HomuMado Rebellion Trivia=====
[[File:Rebellion Runes - 010208 - ICH MOCHTE UNSEREN KUNDEN DANKEN.jpg|right|thumb|200px|15th [[Clara Dolls|Clara Doll]], Ai (love), wearing a black dress. Ai represents Madoka, which is why she is wearing Madoka's magical girl outfit.]]
*Madoka is literally a prisoner of Homura's love.
*Homura becomes the opposite existence of Madoka.
**The new entity known as Demon Homura is neither a magical girl nor a Witch. She is neither the product of hope/wish nor despair, she is the product of love.
***But what type of love? Ai is described as the love that is always giving, and Koi the love that is always wanting. However, as Homura is acting out of her own desire to see Madoka happy, and is willing to rebel against Madoka's will to accomplish this, one cannot say her love is selfless.
***Demon Homura is the product of selfish love, the opposite to Ultimate Madoka, the product of hope, which is usually associated with selfless love.
*The voice actresses in the film feel like Homura's feelings are very intense in the new movie.[http://feral-phoenix.livejournal.com/685936.html#|]
**Miyamoto wasn't sure if she should actually say all of her lines when Homura had to confess her feelings to Madoka. She consulted Shinbou about it. They felt insecure about Homura's original confession line and came to the conclusion of altering her lines to what it is now on screen.
**Saitou thinks Homura's feelings are too intense to be just "friendship" and perhaps even scary.
**Yuuki thinks Homura's feelings are selfish and possessive.
**Chiwa Saito outrightely suggests that Homura's feelings are romantic.
*Homura's new earring looks suspiciously like the [[wikipedia:LGBT_symbols#Lambda|Lambda]] symbol, a symbol of LGBT rights.

====HomuMado Screenshots====
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File:Madoka hug Homura.gif|Madoka hugs Homura
File:Homura with Madoka.gif
File:Homura embracing madoka ep 11 confession.gif
File:Comparison utena movie madoka movie.jpg|Comparison of the Utena dance scene with Luminous OP.
File:Madoka homura take my hand.gif
File:Homumado hands are super touching.gif
File:Madokami will never braid your hair.gif
File:K-kaname-san they'll hear us.jpg
File:Homura madoka boat scene.png
</gallery>

====HomuMado Manga Pages====
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File:Manga chapter illustrating a HomuMado Pair.png|Manga Sample: Unlike the anime version. The manga version seems to have a not so subtle HomuMado illustration constructed in the imaginative mind of Sayaka. Clearly, she is a fan.
</gallery>

====HomuMado Official Art====
<gallery>
File:Madoka and homura naked space hug art novel page.jpg|Oh, yeah! Naked space hugs in the NitroPlus novel!
File:Disc 1.jpg
File:MadokaMagica Vol 3.jpg
File:Guidebook ep 11 confession scene.jpg|From the [[Puella Magi Madoka Magica Official Guidebook "You Are Not Alone"]]. Reaction to the ''"confession"'' scene.
File:Homura Madoka illustration sample.jpg|Official Illustration: Subtext yuri/friendship sells, and SHAFT knows it. They have cornered the "Friendship" and "Yuri" market.
File:Sample official art madoka homura dressing.jpg|
File:Mahou-shoujo-madoka-magica-2418699.jpg
File:NewType 05.2011 Scan 1.jpg|Moemura + Yuri = Profit.
File:Front cover homumado - you are not alone.jpg
File:Guidebook Early Illustrations 03.jpg
File:Gfdddf.jpg
File:Copia de Guidebook Early Illustrations 04.jpg
File:Source TBD Scan 1.jpg|Card reads: ''"Dear Kaname Madoka."'' ''"...."'' ''by Homura''. The red circle says, ''"What Saitou Chiwa-san imagined Homura's Valentine's message would be"'' and the card underneath (I assume a quote from Saitou Chiwa herself) reads, ''"She's the type to overthink it and end up unable to properly say what she wants to say (laugh)."''
File:Madoka and that other girl.jpg
File:Sdfsdf.jpg
File:Homura madoka Vol 05.jpg
File:Copia de Guidebook Early Illustrations 07.jpg
File:MM 11.2011 01.jpg|Notice Homura's [[:file:Homura dat gaze.jpg|loving gaze]].
File:Magia Anime Cover.jpg|The official artwork that started it all.
File:Connect Anime Cover.jpg
File:Megami Lily.jpg|If you look hard enough you will see the homumado.
File:MadoHomu Lily megami improved scan.jpg|The HomuMado pairing in full display.
File:NyanType 01.2012 poster.jpg
File:Copia de 20111128 2151899.jpg
File:Newtype magazine cover clean version homura madokami photoshop.jpg
File:NewType 02.2012 01.jpg|NewType magazine, Feb 2012 issue, ''"I'm always waiting for you."'' Why choose when she can have both?
File:Ume Aoki Homura Madoka.jpg|Ume Aoki ships Homumado too!
File:HomuMado mobage Valentine edited and translated.jpg|Homura gives Madoka [[Mobage_Madoka_Magica_Mobile_Game#Translation:_Homura_Gives_Madoka_Valentine.27s_Chocolates|Valentine's Chocolates.]]
File:Homura madoka artwork clean version.jpg
File:Translated and edited lines Being a Bride is a Girl's Dream.jpg|Actual lines from the [[Mobage_Madoka_Magica_Mobile_Game#Translation:_Being_a_Bride_is_a_Girl.27s_Dream|Mobage game.]]
File:Www.dotup.org2727331.jpg|Behold, the yuri now in merchandise form.
File:HomuMado Bed.jpg|Seriously, Shaft. You are not even trying to hide it anymore, are you?
File:Madoka Portable - Madoka invites Homura for dinner English translation.png|Guess who's coming for dinner to meet her future in-laws?
File:Art from Megami Magazine Spirits July 2012.jpg
File:43 Megami Magazine Deluxe.jpg
File:Sample-ee2b70f5aad4c27c3f1996aa2279bac3.jpg
File:Sample-631d2de2e6f2f546941073713b221ae2.jpg
File:Madoka homura movie art official.jpg|Official art from the movie. with 100% yuri vision.
File:MegamiSpecialBook2012.jpg|Hands held while wrapped in Madoka's second red ribbon. The symbolism just reached new heights of unsubtle.
File:Homumado ultima madoka cd cover.jpg
File:Madoka homura calendar 2013 jul-aug.jpg|Homura and Madoka on the beach, notice the blushing in Homura's face.
File:FIG-COL-05720.jpg|Subtlety is a dead art form at this point.
File:Madoka magica guide you with you.jpg
File:Signboard madohomu.jpg
File:HomuMado By the Supervising Animation Director, Junichiro Taniguchi.jpg
File:Puella Magi Madoka Magica LOVE! Madoka & Homura Version Poster.jpg
File:Puella Magi Madoka Magica LOVE! Madoka & Homura Version Keychain.jpg
</gallery>

====HomuMado Fanart====
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<gallery>
File:Madoka homura field of flowers fanart.jpg|Madoka and Homura in Yuri Heaven.
File:Episode 12 Yuri Wedding.jpg|According with some fans Madoka could be wearing a wedding dress. Homura's has this black/purple theme that makes it look like a groom's suit.
File:KnM Madoka style.jpg|'nuff said
File:Kn M take two.jpg|so yuri it created an alternate
File:Fanart naked space hug.jpg|Naked space hug...
File:KamiDoka & Homura yuri pose.png
File:HomuMado fanart of ep 12.jpg|Thank Madokami for the Internet!
File:Madohomu iconic pic fanart.jpg
File:MadoKami is watching over you.jpg|Experts believe that Madoka as a transcended being has witnessed all events in the past, present, and future making her all knowing. Same experts hope that Madoka is a forgiving and benevolent God and less of the wrathful kind.
File:Friendzonedmadohomu.jpg|Some fans perceive Madoka referring to Homura as a best friend as evidence against yuri.
File:Madoka Get.jpg|Fans of yuri perceive friendship to be the next stepping stone into a more serious relationship.
File:Homura waifu Madoka Waifu.jpg|Badass Homura in a wedding dress. Have yurifans gone too far?
File:Tall, Dark and Bishoujo archetype update.jpg|It is still not too late for SHAFT to release an "adult" version of Episode 12 to finish this chart!
File:HomuMado Kiss fanart black and white.jpg|
File:Homumado oh my stars.jpg
File:Madokami nanofate.jpg|FUND IT.
File:Homumado magial baby.jpg|How are babies made between girls? With magic!
File:20954053 p9.jpg|Not even Kyubey knows where magic babies come from.
File:(Hikari) MadoHomu Pajama.png|This fan work brought you by takeallmymoney.jpg
File:Amazon shipping HomuMado.jpg|Amazon frequently ships these two together.
File:Junko approves homumado.jpg
File:Namori fanart pixiv.jpg|art by [http://www.pixiv.net/member.php?id=124923 Namori]
File:Homura chikane we are the same.png|Fans have noticed several similarities between Chikane and Homura, except "there".
File:20898811 p4.jpg
File:Homura homumado desk.png
File:Homumado together crying fanart.jpg
File:Homuhomu home comic.jpg
File:Homurambo gets all the Madokas even witches too.jpg
File:Homuhomu play Madoka.gif
File:I stole it.jpg
File:Madoka is that way moemura.jpg
File:Puella magi madoka homura magica.jpg
File:Moemura with madoka in space.jpg|Sacrilige! No naked space hugs!
File:Homura kisses madoka doujin.jpg
File:Madoka wants her moemura doujin.jpg
File:Homu homu same sex marriage madokami homura fanart.jpg
File:Audio com ep 11 and 12 4chan.jpg|
File:The bizarre adventures of homuhomu.jpg
File:GretchLilly Love.jpg|Cthulhu approves!
File:Colonel aki - what fans want.jpg|Homu approves!
File:Magical Girl Mating Ritual.jpg|This is pretty much what yuri fans saw in the movie, the rest is just filler.
File:Mom yuri goggles.png
File:Homumado japanese yuri fans.jpg
File:HomuMado what are you doing madoka.jpg
File:39568865.jpg
File:40989785 p25.png
File:Yuri math.jpg
File:Google ships homumado.png
File:Homura madoka gay.png|actual google auto-complete
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====HomuMado Trivia====
*Yurifans call Homura's affection for Madoka as the ''"Homulust"''.
**Sometimes fans refer Homura's sexual orientation as being ''"Madosexual"''.
*This yuri pair is usually called HomuMado by fans, indicating Homura to be the dominant in the relationship and Madoka to be the submissive one. Sometimes fans of yuri create or see a role reversal on this pair, in which case the pair is labeled as MadoHomu or also known as the ''"Reverse Homulust"''.
*The premise of the story in Hanokage's comic in [[Puella Magi Madoka Magica Anthology 1|Puella Magi Madoka Magica Anthology]] is that Homura built a simulation game to interact with real life people and of course Homura uses it to interact with a virtual Madoka.
*Ume-tentei is not above adding yuri subtext in her [[Ume_Aoki#Doujin_Gallery|Madoka doujin]].
*The audio at the [[Movic Madoka Magica Exhibit]] has [[Movic_Madoka_Magica_Exhibit#Audio_Translation|Madoka going homusexual for Moemura]].
**Apparently, the exhibit makes it sound like Madoka has a [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/Meganekko Meganekko] fetish.
*Homura and Madoka take first place as a yuri couple at the [[Megami 2012-02|Megami reader's poll]].
*In the Audio Commentary for [[Episode 7]], Chiwa Saito said the following words, ''[[:file:Chiwa Saito madoka love.jpg|"I'm already... Madoka Love"]]''.
*In the [[Madoka Magica Portable|PSP game]], when Madoka invites Homura to dinner with her family, her dad comments that Homura is beautiful as they were told by Madoka. Junko then mentions that Madoka has been talking a lot about Homura, [[:file:Madoka Portable - Madoka invites Homura for dinner English translation.png|almost like she's in love!]] Madoka gets embarrassed by this comment and tells her not to say such things in front of her friend. (Fans would point out that Madoka didn't deny what her mom said!)
**When Junko meets Homura, she states, "She looks and acts just like me when I was her age…"
***[[100_Questions#Madoka_2|Madoka's Questionare:]]
::Do you have any marriage desires?
::Madoka: "Would be nice if I can find a cool husband like [that resembles] my Mama..."
*In the [[Madoka Magica Portable|PSP game]], Madoka with her low self-esteem tells Homura that she feels worthless. Homura slaps Madoka telling her, "Madoka, you're a clumsy and slow... and absolutely adorable magical girl! What else do you want?!". Making it into an awkward love confession.
**Madoka was actually hoping Homura would deny Madoka's self-deprecating statement. Instead, Madoka confronts Homura that she sees her that way, which puts Homura in an awkward position.
***We can add clumsy, slow, and absolutely adorable in Homura's likes.
*On April 1, 2012 at the Nico Nico stream of the April 1st talk show, Chiwa Saito mentions that she ships MadoHomu, her fellow seiyuu's echo the same sentiment.
*In the [[Madoka Magica Portable Mami Route|Mami route]] of the [[Madoka Magica Portable|PSP game]], glasses Homura tries to get closer to Madoka after being saved from a witch. Sayaka and Mami start to notice how close glasses Homura and Madoka are getting, so much so that they look adorable. This makes Sayaka and Mami jealous of them. Homura can only think about how wonderful and cool Madoka is (Mami is not even an afterthought, in her own route no less and Homura only sees her as a kind senior).
**Sayaka is so jealous, that she even turned down an offer from [[Kyousuke Kamijou|Kamijou]] to walk home together, or have lunch with him.
***Even Hitomi thinks there is something going on when she sees Madoka getting closer to Homura. After mentioning the possibility of "forbidden love" between girls, Hitomi adds that she thought Madoka had a forbidden relationship with Sayaka, but now Madoka was having an illicit relationship with Homura after they just met, "Is this what they call a love triangle?!"
*There is a role reversal in [[Madoka Magica Portable|the game]] where magical girl Madoka becomes the stalker to human glasses Homura.
**The first day when Homura arrives at school, Madoka keeps looking for Homura, even following her to the roof. Every time Madoka sees Homura, she wants to take her to the nurse's office.
***Homura is too self-conscious and doesn't want to project the idea that she is helpless, so she keeps turning down Madoka's offer, but this doesn't deter Madoka's will. In fact, it only encourages Madoka to keep trying as she cannot leave Homura alone.
**Homura is so attached to Madoka that she wants to join her on her hunt for witches as a human, she even decides to buy a golf club so Madoka doesn't have to worry about Homura's safety so Madoka can concentrate on her own fights.
***Kyubey notices that Homura and Madoka are very close to each other. With Homura at Madoka's side, Madoka is more determined to become stronger as a magical girl so she can protect Homura. This is a huge role reversal from the original series.
****If Homura learns the truth about witches before she contracts, she would still desire to save Madoka knowing full well the consequences. It demonstrates a strong devotion that Homura has for Madoka.
*In the [[Madoka Magica Portable Sayaka Route|Sayaka route of the PSP game]], Homura tells Madoka that she enjoys spending time with her while making bombs with Madoka's help. Homura realizes that it is strange that she is having fun while the two of them are doing something so dangerous like making bombs. Madoka refutes her, telling her it is not weird at all and that she considers Homura to be more than a classmate, to Madoka she is an important friend.
*On the day when all the girls are fighting against Walpurgis, when Madoka shows up, Homura would tells her that they are all fighting to protect everyone. However, Homura adds that she is personally fighting to protect Madoka. This is how everyone's response is in the game:
::Mami: !!
::Sayaka: !!
::Kyoko: !!
**The only one who isn't showing a response is Madoka as she already knew.
***Then Homura adds that she wouldn't know what to fight for if Madoka died. It almost feels a little bit like a love confession.
*In the PSP game when [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UPG-lnbaLk&feature=youtu.be&hd=1 Hitomi tries to get closer to Homura], Madoka notices that these two [[:file:Hitomi My New Boyfriend!.jpg|are getting along.]]
*In the [[Madoka Magica Drama CD 4: Summer Magical Girl Training Camp!!|Drama CD 4: ''"Summer Magical Girl Training Camp!!"'']], Sayaka asks Madoka if there is someone she likes. Homura shows a suspicious interest to Madoka's response.
**Madoka responds that it would be nice to have someone to like in the future, which means no.
***Homura: ''"Oh I see."''
*In episode 4,the teacher of Madoka,Sayaka and Homura class,was teaching something related to the age who one can love,saying ''Well,the age appropiated to have childs can be declared with medicine,but that doesn't mean that you have to calcule it in reverse for determinate the age of marry for womans.Because that,a girl who have more than 30 years have the law undisputed to love and get married.And that is why that everyone have to use the present progressive,instead of pasted time''.In the moment,Madoka and Sayaka were sad for Mami's death,and Homura was sawing Madoka.It can be because she is currently watching her,be worried because she looks sad,or that she is sawing her because the subject of the class.
*"Luminous" has become a slang term that refers to the cheek-rubbing scene from the movie's opening--whose song is titled ルミナス "Ruminasu"/"Luminous"
**The cheek-rubbing scene is tagged as (っ´ω`(´ω`c)ﾙﾐﾅｽ on pixiv. Those last 4 characters are ル=ru, ミ=mi, ナ=na, ス=su. ルミナス "Ruminasu"="Luminous"
*From an interview with Gen Urobuchi (see below in the Other section for more details):
::'''Q:''' Is Homura in love with Madoka?
::'''A:''' Probably.
*In another interview, Urobuchi revealed that ''Madoka Magica'' was started and revolved around the concept "where Homura saves Madoka". This concept may or may not include yuri subtext, especially as it is given without any context to go by. Not that that's going to stop fans.

===Kyoko and Sayaka===
<blockquote>''"Don't worry, Sayaka." "It's lonely being by yourself." "It's fine. I'll stay by your side, Sayaka."'' - [[Kyoko Sakura]] dying with [[Sayaka Miki]] in [[Episode 9]]</blockquote>

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It is common to find yuri subtext in the magical girl genre, sometimes it develops into shippings or pairings created by fans, even if it was not part of the creator's original intention. The creators of the show may have been aware of this phenomenon, so they decided to exploit the same yuri subtext phenomenon when it came to the relationship between Kyoko and Sayaka. However, the yuri subtext mostly comes from Kyoko, making it one-sided; while it is officially recognized that Kyoko has feelings for Sayaka, it is uncertain what types of feelings they are. Fans would argue that Sayaka just never had the chance to return these feelings, and Kyoko was never really good in articulating them.

Many fans point out that the reason these two are paired up together is because of their opposing personalities. Sayaka and Kyoko differ not only philosophically but their personalities are bound to cause clashes; yet they are not that dissimilar once you study these characters. Sayaka is an idealist who pursues the path of a hero of justice, she wants to emulate Mami as an example of an ideal Puella Magi. To Sayaka the gift of being a Puella Magi was something sacred to be used for good only and not for selfish acts. Kyoko on the other hand is more of a rogue who would only use her powers to satiate her base desires. Kyoko scoffs at the idea of using her powers to help others, instead she believes a Puella Magi should only help herself (even at the expense of others). To Kyoko there are no rules except her own.

This unlikely pair started out as enemies and Kyoko was close on killing Sayaka, but as the story progressed it was Kyoko who took the first step to close their gap of distrust. Kyoko even went so far as to explain to Sayaka her painful past and to why she believes Sayaka is making a mistake with her life. But Sayaka refuses Kyoko's advice and subtly proclaims she will be a better Puella Magi than her, that she will still follow a righteous path. Sayaka's arrogance at first seems to anger Kyoko (it is not known if she is angry at Sayaka, at herself, or both) but this doesn't stop her from continually pursuing Sayaka to stop her from furthering her mistakes. (Some fans like to suggest that this moment would have alienated any other character from trying to pursue a friendship with Sayaka, yet it seems to have an opposite effect with Kyoko).

[[File:Kyouko sayaka madoka homura.jpg|right|thumb|400px|Fanart interpretation of [[Episode 9]].]]
Soon the roles are reversed in Episode 8 and 9. Sayaka finally admits that deep down she was no different from others, that she had selfish desires that were never fulfilled and that she regrets her decision on becoming a Puella Magi (like the love of a boy that went unfulfilled, or the jealous regret of saving a friend's life). She starts to see society as a selfish group who would only exploit others with no remorse for those who suffer. Sayaka finally understands that her decision brought nothing but unhappiness and regrets on her part. Betrayed by the world and by her ideals she soon falls into despair and darkness. It is because of this event that Kyoko soon starts to reveal a different side of her.

With the loss of Sayaka, Kyoko starts to reclaim her older self. She admits to Madoka that there was a time she used to idealize stories of love, friendship, and courage but she abandoned those ideals when she lost her family. After seeing Sayaka's despair, Kyoko decides that she wants to save her and get the old Sayaka back. Kyoko was putting her faith on romantic ideals, a move that many would like to point out as being irrational and dangerous (even [[Kyubey]] agrees such a notion is illogical). Once Kyoko realizes that there is no way to save Sayaka, she decides to sacrifice her life so they could both be together. That way Sayaka wont be alone anymore. There is a division among fans regarding Kyoko's decision to die with Sayaka. There are those who say Kyoko did it as an act of love (the tragic yuri pair or maybe an act of friendship), others say Kyoko knew that even if she did survive it would only be a matter of time before she became a witch so she wanted to end her life her own way (a self sacrifice with practical motives). However, the reason that Kyoko would give up her own life to avoid becoming a witch looks a little unstable, as there is a scene in the episode where what appears to be the souls of both girls, colored respectively in blue and red, embracing each other tenderly before disappearing for good. By this logic, it is unlikely that Kyoko will make one last attempt to reach out to Sayaka before they both faded away if she never saw Sayaka as someone who is more than just a friend, and that the only purpose of her death was to escape her eventual fate of being a Puella Magi.

To fans that support the yuri relationship, the reason that they find this pair strong and attractive is because they want Sayaka to be with someone who can love her and protect her. Kyoko was the only character who understood Sayaka's true nature (and her pain) since Kyoko admitted to her that she saw a fragment of herself in Sayaka. Kyoko was also the only one who chased after her to the bitter end, no matter the obstacles or how obstinate Sayaka was, Kyoko was still there for her. Last but not least, another strong indicator of Kyoko's feelings for Sayaka is shown in the last episode of the anime, where she is the only one who takes Sayaka's death the most personally, in spite of trying to brush it off as simply because they "finally had a chance to become friends". Kyoko fits the perfect role as Sayaka's protector and savior.

The relationship between Kyoko and Sayaka may have not been accidental or a tease but created to heighten emotional investments by the viewers. It is possible that this was part of the creator's intention to emotionally move groups of hardcore fans who support a Sayaka/Kyoko pairing, thus making their demise in Episode 9 more tragic (or as fans put it a "Yuri Tragedy" ending).

[[File:21354222 p8.png|right|thumb|200px|Trivia: Prior to the mid 19th century, [http://www.underwatertimes.com/news.php?article_id=05297681013 lonely delirious mariners] referred to [[wikipedia:Manatee#Culture|manatees as mermaids]].]]

====The Melusine Legend and Kyoko's Soul Gem====
There is a [[wikipedia:Melusine|Melusine]] legend that indicates that ''"a Melusina surfaces briefly every seven years as a beautiful woman or as a serpent, holding a small golden key in her mouth. Whoever takes the key from her will set her free and may claim her as his bride."'' In Episode 9, Kyoko undoes her hair and then uses her hairpin to pray, it is uncertain but it seems that her Soul Gem and her hairpin were fused together to create a new hairpin with a shape that resembles that of her father's religious symbol. After Sayaka's prayer she kisses the newly formed hairpin and tosses it into the air (before she destroys it with her spear), maybe as an offering to Sayaka to free her from her Witch form by sacrificing Kyoko's soul. The shape of the normal hairpin and of the Soul Gem fused hairpin looks like of a golden key. Sayaka's witch form could also be a reference to the [http://pastebin.com/gCGG8Ljf Little Mermaid story.]

====The Legend of Unicorns and Magical Horns====
During the Blu-ray version of [[Episode 9]], there were wind-chimes depicting a Mermaid and a Unicorn. The unicorn is considered to be a wild, powerful, temperamental beast that could only be tamed by a maiden. A unicorn's horn is said to have the power to cleanse poisoned water and heal sickness. Another of its magical properties is the ability to lift curses and break illusions. It is suspected that Kyoko is compared to the unicorn because of its characteristics as well as the horn's magical properties. Both Kyoko and the unicorn are wild and temperamental creatures, free to roam and do whatever they want. Kyoko at one time had the power of illusion as well as the ability to break them (''"shining light on illusions"'', according to a [[Megami_Magazine_2011-07|magazine article]]). The Unicorn's magical properties resides within its horn, and Kyoko's magical weapon is a spear. Fans speculate that Kyoko's spear could be a reference to a unicorn's horn. Another comparison is Kyoko's attempt to break Sayaka's curse during [[Episode 9]]. Since a unicorn's horn can magically cleanse poisoned water and the mermaid has connotation to the elements of water (in this case, the elements of water corrupted by the witch form), it could be interpreted as her attempt to purify its element back to its original form (in this case turn Sayaka back to normal). It is suggested that Sayaka is the maiden because she was the only one who was able to "tame" Kyoko. As Kyoko explained before, the only reason she got close to Sayaka was because Sayaka's idealism reminded Kyoko of her innocent, naive yet idealistic self.

The Unicorn symbolism seems to be implied in the [[Puella Magi Madoka Magica Portable]] game. See [[Ophelia]].

====Manga Differences====
In the anime, when Kyoko dies in the explosion, it is the end of her story. However, in the manga, after Kyoko dies, we are presented with an image of Sayaka's back as she is sitting on the floor, presumably waiting for someone. Kyoko approaches Sayaka from behind her with an [[wikipedia:Umaibō|Umaibō]] in hand as a sign that Kyoko wants to start all over again with Sayaka (the same way she did [[Episode_9#Speculation|with Madoka]]; and perhaps redo her offering of food in [[Episode 8]]). But Sayaka, wearing a mischievous expression, instead grabs Kyoko's hand and pulls her down with her. This has been interpreted as Sayaka accepting Kyoko's affection for her; it can also be interpreted as Sayaka's preference to have Kyoko on the menu over the [[wikipedia:Umaibō|Umaibō]].

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File:Kyosaya protect your precious manga.jpg|Kyoko finally understands what is like to protect someone precious to her.
File:Kyousaya ready to die manga.jpg|Several changes were made to this scene, yet the emotional impact remains the same.
File:Kyousaya meeting you manga.jpg|This emotional afterlife encounter was not in the anime, not that I am complaining.
File:KyoSaya afterlife manga.jpg|Kyoko Sakura, welcome to the afterlife.
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====KyōSaya Subtext in ''The Rebellion Story''====
At the beginning of ''[[The Rebellion Story]]'' movie, Sayaka and Kyoko are shown to be Madoka's classmates, and it's later revealed that Kyoko is staying at Sayaka's place. The girls have a much friendlier relationship where Sayaka essentially acts as a the straight man to Kyoko's fool. They also fight as a team together in battles. Unfortunately, this world is an illusion created by a witch's barrier. Interestingly, it's revealed to be {{spoiler|Homura's}} witch barrier, which suggests that on some level Homura wants Sayaka and Kyoko to be together.

Later on it's revealed that Sayaka came back from the Law of Cycles, and she is implied to have memories from previous timelines. This suggests that she has become aware of how much Kyoko cared for her, and how upset Kyoko became when she turned into a witch or vanished. (This creates an interesting parallel with Madoka and Homura's relationship - Sayaka could only understand Kyoko's feelings when she became part of the Law of Cycles, just as Madoka could only understand Homura's feelings when she became the Law of Cycles itself.) During the battle against [[Homulilly]], Kyoko rescues Sayaka from a familiar, and she seems upset when she says that she remembered Sayaka was supposed to be dead. Sayaka comforts Kyoko and admits that while she thought she had no regrets when she died, it turned out she had one: Leaving Kyoko behind. They share a moment holding hands before Nagisa ruins it, much to Sayaka's displeasure. Kyoko seems to shed a single tear on her spear before she and Sayaka fight together against Homulilly's familiars. Later, Sayaka's witch Oktavia is shown fighting with Kyoko's spear, a clear indication of the bond between the two. After the battle finishes and Homulilly's barrier vanishes, Kyoko is shown to be unhappy that Sayaka has vanished again.

At the end of the movie {{spoiler|Homura creates a new universe where all the girls live happy lives.}} One of the scenes at the end of the movie has Sayaka and Kyoko enjoying a box of pocky together.

Ultimately, ''Rebellion'' shows that Sayaka is now aware of Kyoko's feelings for her, whatever they may be, and to some extent she returns those feelings. At the very least, Kyoko and Sayaka have become friends who don't want to be separated again. ''Rebellion'' also shows that Kyoko and Sayaka would have become close friends under different circumstances.

====KyōSaya Screenshots====
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File:Revolutionary Girl Utena and Madoka.png|The image on the left is from Revolutionary Girl Utena, the image on the right is from Episode 9 with Sayaka and Kyoko
File:Sayaka and Kyoko.gif|This image, according to [[Magical Girl Magazine (Otona Anime)|Otona Anime]], means Kyoko wants to save Sayaka but finally is in vain, represented by the blue breaking down when the red touches it.
File:Melusine hairpin key 2.png|There seems to be a connection between the Melusine legend and Kyoko's hairpin/soul gem and her father's religious symbol [[Yuri_undertones#Kyoko_and_Sayaka|(see above)]]
File:Blu ray mermaid unicorn ep 9.jpg|Kyoko as an [[wikipedia:unicorn|unicorn]] and Sayaka as a [[wikipedia:mermaid|mermaid]], symbolically represented in wind-chimes. See above for more details.
File:MadoMagi PSP PV2 001.jpg|KyōSaya CG in 2nd PV of the PSP game
File:Ending 1.gif|The ending of Rebellion was very yuri friendly
File:Holding hands 3.gif|VERY.
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====KyōSaya Official Art====
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File:Den_Lille_Havfrue.JPG|[[:wikipedia:The_Little_Mermaid|Den Lille Havfrue (The Little Mermaid)]]
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File:Manga Vol.2 Cover.jpg
File:NitroPlus Novel 01.jpg|NitroPlus Novel.
File:Kyoko sayaka art novel page.jpg|Kyoko and Sayaka. NitroPlus Novel.
File: Sayaka kyouko pocky game Nitroplus.jpg|From Nitroplus's Staff Blog: ''If they were to try to settle things peacefully, things would have gone more like this.''
File:Manga extra Kyouko and Sayaka.jpg
File:KyoSaya Hanokage.jpg|TL: "Sayakaaaaa-". From Hanokage [http://twitpic.com/4sa5yo twitter] (the author of the Madoka manga).
File:Kyosaya ume aoki doujin art fan colored.png|Ume Aoki supports a KyoSaya pairing (fan colored with official Ume Aoki's work).
File:Sleepover.jpg|This official art seems to subtlety pair each girl with their respective partners (notice how Mami is alone)
File:10.jpg|Ume shipping Kyoko and Sayaka in her doujin
File:Apricot +9.jpg|Fan translation of Kyoko/Sayaka page 1
File:Yuri fan art pixiv growing.png|Yuri fans of KyoSaya seem to be pleased with these results
File:Madoka BD 5 Menu Art 2.jpg|From Volume 5 of the Blu-Ray, courtesy of Ume Aoki
File:Kyosaya i'm home pose and knm pose.jpg|A blatant attempt to evoke images of Kannazuki no Miko, or just mere artistic expression?
File:Megami poster KyouSaya.jpg|Megami poster.
File:Kyousaya sample official art.jpg|Kyousaya official art samples.
File:Twitter comment.jpg|Aipon (Kyoko's VA): I wanna get all lovey-dovey with Sayaka. KitaEri (Sayaka's VA): I wanna stick it in Aipon.
File:4chan comment living sayaka.jpg|Eri Kitamura is going to make Ai Nonaka jelly.
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File:Mobage New Years Sayaka Horrible Fortune.jpg|Sayaka's horrible fortune. [[Mobage_Madoka_Magica_Mobile_Game#Translation:_Sayaka.27s_Bad_Fortune|It's not good to be alone.]]
File:PM MDK WONDA-4.jpg
File:NyanType 04.2012 01.jpg|NyanType 2012-04
File:Series official card anime shots.jpg|Official card from the [http://www.carddas.com/madoka-magica/product/product03.html Madoka PSP game], they even added the Utena Symbolism.
File:PSP WitchKissAndGriefSeed Ophelia.jpg|The witch kiss of Kyoko's witch form has the colors of Kyoko and Sayaka
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File:Puella Magi Madoka Magica LOVE! Sayaka & Kyouko Version Illustration.jpg|Pandering? Why yes.
Oktavia wielding [[:file:Witches Artwork 07.jpg|Kyoko's spear]].
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====KyōSaya Fanart====
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File: Sayaka kyouko spinoff.jpg|[http://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.php?mode=manga&illust_id=17167336 Source]
File: Kyoko sayaka more spinoff ova.jpg [http://hutehuteni.blog54.fc2.com/ Author's site]
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File:Kyousaya doujin soul gem sexing.png|A Yuri Doujin depicting the Kyoko/Sayaka pair with some steamy Soul Gem sexing
File:Yuma has two mommies.jpg|The family that Kyoko always wanted (minus Mami). Are you listening SHAFT? It is not too late for an OVA.
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File:21289667 - and i'm home.jpg|a blatant interpretation of [[and I'm Home|"and I'm Home"]].
File:BD 5 ED Yuri Fan Interpretation.jpg|Illogical? Extreme? Nay, I say this is the next step to its logical conclusion.
File:Kyosaya almost 69.jpg
File:Kyosaya mermaid fanart.jpg|The Little Mermaid finally gets her prince...''err''...cess.
File:Kyouko and sayaka casual clothes on a date.jpg|Fanart response from the Megami poster.
File:KyouSaya (gumichoco).jpg|the fans even made a comic as a response from the Megami poster.
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File:KyouSaya (gumichoco) p3.jpg
File:Kyoko sayaka dog collar.jpg
File:Sayaka and kyouko cat.gif
File:KyouSaya animated.gif
File:Ophelia oktavia adorable horse fanart.jpg|Witches need love, too!
File:Witch Love.jpg|Aw honey, let's kill some humans! <3
File:KyoSaya Ending.jpg|This is how Madoka Magica ended, it's true!
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====KyōSaya Trivia====
*This pair is labeled as KyouSaya by yurifans. Kyoko is seen as a tomboy who is usually depicted in the prince role and Sayaka as the tough yet feminine maiden.
*In [[Episode 9]] near Oktavia's barrier there is a graffiti of a heart and inside it we can read the words "Love Me Do" which is the name of a Beatle's song. This song probably represents Kyoko's feelings towards Sayaka.
**"Love Me Do" is written purposely wrong according with the English grammar.
***A verse of the lyrics: "Love, Love Me Do/You know I love you/I'll always be true/So please, Love Me Do"
****When you read "Love Me Do" out loud, it can be "miss understood" as "Love Me Too".
*Hanokage's comic in the [[Puella Magi Madoka Magica Anthology 1|Puella Magi Madoka Magica Anthology]] has Kyoko using Homura's game simulator to interact with a virtual Sayaka. Kyoko ends up playing the game for hours.
*Ume-tentei ships Kyoko and Sayaka [[Ume_Aoki#Doujin_Gallery|in her doujin]].
*The [[Movic_Madoka_Magica_Exhibit#Audio_Translation|audio]] at the [[Movic Madoka Magica Exhibit|Madoka Magica Exhibit]] makes Sayaka tsundere for Kyoko.
*In the PSP game, if Sayaka's Soul Gem is returned on time, Kyoko would try to console a depressed Sayaka as she has seen Kyōsuke and Hitomi together. An upset Sayaka runs into Kyoko and cries in her arms (in case you're wondering why she doesn't go to Madoka, her best friend, is because she's always with Homura now). Kyoko talks to her, opens up about her past, and unlike in the anime, Sayaka really listens to Kyoko. You should hear how she says, "Kyoko...". Kyoko saves Sayaka, a 300 pt emotion value drops and Sayaka is almost her old cheerful self. Sayaka even suggests to Kyoko that they should be a magical girl combi (duo). Then they go fight a witch together.
*In the In the [[Madoka Magica Portable Kyouko Route|Kyoko route of the PSP game]], Sayaka becomes a witch and Kyoko tries to turn Sayaka back to normal. When Homura kills Oktavia, Kyoko falls into despair after seeing Oktavia's dead.
**In an alternate event, Kyoko will calm down when she remembers Sayaka's last words, ''"I'll bear the burden of the curse for both of us"''.
*In the [http://youtu.be/KDG5X0S0Ovk?t=15m10s True Ending] of the [[Madoka Magica Portable|Madoka Portable]], Kyoko gets jealous from Sayaka's comment about how Mami would make a great wife. She tells Sayaka it is not her fault that she is sloppy.
**Sayaka forcibly strips a protesting Kyoko to have her wear Mami's school uniform (the screen goes black with Sayaka talking about how she's taking it all off), the two of them end up fighting about their lack of breast sizes.
*In the anime, Sayaka never uses the honorific "-chan". However in the PSP game, Sayaka does use "-chan" occasionally to refer to herself and Kyoko. Sayaka never uses "-chan" for anyone else.
*In the movie ''[[The Rebellion Story/Spoiler|Rebellion Story]]'' Kyoko and Sayaka live together.
**Holy sh#t! Are they reading our fanfics?!
*** Given the beginning and ending of the movie? Most likely. But they seem to be parodying them.
*Oktavia wielding [[:file:Witches Artwork 07.jpg|Kyoko's spear]].
*The double-suicide is considered typical in romantic endings for two tragic lovers in Japanese storytelling. Many fans would point this fact as evidence for making this couple canon.
*After the airing of [[Episode 9]], yuri artwork of this pair exploded on [http://www.pixiv.net/tags.php?tag=%E6%9D%8F%E3%81%95%E3%82%84 Pixiv].
*Listen to the duet character song "[[And I'm Home]]" with [[Kyoko Sakura]] and [[Sayaka Miki]] ([http://myanimelist.net/people/32/Ai_Nonaka Ai Nonaka] and [http://myanimelist.net/people/413/Eri_Kitamura Eri Kitamura]). Many fans have interpreted the lyrics to contains yuri elements.
*Kyoko addresses Sayaka by her first name only from [[Episode 8]] and afterwards. Some suggest this is an indication of how important Sayaka is to Kyoko.
** However, it should also be noted that this period of time is when Sayaka is at her worst mental state--as she is near to becoming a witch--or dead/turned into a witch. This means Kyoko's name addressing may have other implications.

====Kyouko Trivia====
[[File:Kyoko choose one.jpg|right|thumb|200px|You two timing...!]]
*Every seiyuu is gay for Kyouko.
**Aoi Yuuki ([[Madoka]]) claims Kyouko to be her ''waifu'' with extreme infatuation.
***Aoi Yuuki ([[Madoka]]) declared her love for Kyouko in [[:Talk:Drama_CD_2#Info_and_DL|Magical Girls Tea Party]] CD and her desire to marry her in the audio commentary for [[Episode 5]]. Ai Nonaka questions her choice and informs her all she ever does is eat. Aoi Yuki is ok with this and declares she would just adjust.
****In same comentary Chiwa Saitou ([[Homura]]) sounds annoyed, some suggested perhaps she is jealous. But the question is, jealous of whom?
***Aoi Yuuki ([[Madoka]]) [[:file:Going gaga for kyouko.jpg|goes even more gaga]] for Kyouko in the audio commentary for [[Episode 7]], "The one I love, it's Kyouko-tan." "Kyouko-tan is the absolute best!" "it's like she isn't trying to be cool, but she's still REALLY cool."
****[http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm14889810 we are not kidding].
***In the [[Talk:Key_Animation_Note|"C81 Aniplex Madoka Special Talk CD"]], not even two minutes has passed and Aoi Yuki's already fangirling over Kyouko-tan~
**Chiwa Saito ([[Homura]]) is gay for Kyouko too.
**It turns out that Ryouko Shintani ([[Hitomi]]) who is the guest for the [[Episode 7]] commentary, is another one that's gay for Kyouko too. "I love Kyouko."
**Eri Kitamura ([[Sayaka]]) is the [[:file:Twitter comment.jpg|Seme]] to Kyouko's Uke.
**Chiwa Saito ([[Homura]]) confesses that when she saw [[Episode 9|Kyouko's sacrifice scene]] with Aoi Yuuki ([[Madoka]]) and Emiri Kato ([[Kyubey]]), they all cried. They found the scene moving.

====Eri Kitamura Trivia====
* Eri Kitamura (Sayaka's VA) [[:file:4chan comment living sayaka.jpg|likes the company of other seiyuu]], besides Ai Nonaka ([[Kyouko]]).
** That is putting it too mildly, she actually enjoys [http://ambiseiy.com/2010/10/07/hayane-hayaoki-kanamemo-radio-8/ flirting] with other female seiyuu, when she isn't [http://ambiseiy.com/2010/07/26/kitamura-eri-no-choraji-175/ ogling them in their sleep or traveling with them in what she calls their honeymoon-ish] travels.

===Madoka and Sayaka===
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<blockquote>''"You're cute, but I won't let you become popular with the guys. You're going to be my wife!"'' - '''[[Sayaka]]''' declaring [[Madoka]] to be her wife in [[Episode 1]].</blockquote>

In the [[Episode 1]], Sayaka says that she will make Madoka her wife. After watching them communicate telepathically in [[Episode 2]], [[Hitomi]] thinks that they are communicating simply through eye contact and must have become a couple, which she calls forbidden love. The two maintain a close friendship for most of the series.

In the [[Puella Magi Madoka Magica: The Different Story|Different Story]], it is revealed that Madoka and Sayaka have been extremely close friends since elementary, and Sayaka usually protected Madoka from bullies and other mean people. Madoka and Sayaka were also a very close friend pairing before Hitomi came in, and even after they still remain fairly close.

The light novel, "[[Mahou Shoujo Madoka☆Magica NitroPlus Novel|Puella Magi Madoka☆Magica NitroPlus Novel]]", explores Madoka's early childhood and her first encounter with a tomboyish Sayaka.

The fan name for this pair is MadoSaya.

====MadoSaya Screenshots====
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File:Sayaka pointing madoka face.gif|Sayaka pokes Madoka's face
File:MadoSaya is a lie.png|YOU'RE GOING TO BE MY WIFE!
File:Sayaka-Madoka08.jpg
File:Madoka-dead Sayaka.jpg
File:MadoSaya-Ep12.jpg
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File:Puella magi madoka magica-02-madoka-sayaka.jpg
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File:Puella magi madoka magica-04-madoka-sayaka-hug.jpg
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====MadoSaya Official Art====
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File:NitroPlus Novel 02.jpg|Art from the light novel.
File:Sayaka madoka art novel page.jpg
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====MadoSaya Fanart====
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File:18754643 m.jpg|The people who saw the two last episodes would understand this.
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File:Madoka sayaka children protective.jpg|Sayaka, acting as Madoka's protector.
File:MadoSaya_Loop03_Another.jpg|The reason why Sayaka complains in another timeline.
File:Madosaya.png|MadoSaya: The cutest pairing in existence. It's so sweet I'm getting cavities.
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====MadoSaya Trivia====
*For most fans who don't ship Homura/Madoka, MadoSaya is usually ''the'' go-to ship for Madoka, provided Sayaka isn't already shipped with someone else in the scenario.
*"Forbidden love" is occasionally used as a nickname for this pair, and Madoka yuri in general.

===Kyoko and Madoka===
[[File:Madoka kyouko sharing pocky fanart.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Food, a popular way into other's hearts (and stomachs)]]
<blockquote>''"I've always followed behind, never been useful for anything. But please, take me with you."'' — Madoka Kaname(smiling) ''"You're a really weird girl."'' — Kyoko Sakura</blockquote>

====In the Anime====
In the little time Kyoko and Madoka interacted in the anime, they both were on good terms. Kyoko expressed concern for Madoka's safety and well being, and she tells her that she should not become a magical girl as she already has a perfect life. During their interaction Madoka shared her food with Kyoko as a way to bond with each other, considering how much Kyoko loves to eat. In the battle against Oktavia, Kyoko constantly protects Madoka against her attacks, expressing distress over Madoka's safety when endangered. This enrages Kyoko, and she eventually sacrifices her own life to save Madoka. Kyoko is also motivated to help Sayaka, because Madoka is concerned with Sayaka's well being, even thought Kyoko and Sayaka were on bad terms. Kyoko even goes so far as bringing Sayaka's lifeless body to Madoka after she became a Witch, and is seen showing a painful expression on her face when Madoka comes running, suggesting she does not wish to see Madoka's grief at the loss of her best friend. (Notably, Kyoko yelled at Homura for being so cold and callous over the situation).

Given Momo's resemblance to Madoka (both being small, young-looking, with pink hair and twin-tails, and also wearing pink clothes), it is also possible that some of Kyoko's feelings towards Madoka can be interpreted as Kyoko's feelings being projected to her dead little sister. That she is actually projecting her feelings to someone who resembles her dead sibling, as a result Kyoko is trying to stop Madoka from becoming a magical girl so she doesn't suffer the same twisted fate that Kyoko went through. Adding to this, Madoka and Kyoko resemble each other somewhat, with the colors (red and pink being similar colors), wearing their hair in tails, and using ribbons (and a clip in Kyoko's case). Both also became Puella Magi for their strong sense to help others in similar situations, and wielding pointy weapons (Madoka arrows, Kyoko spear). Thus a lot can be contributed to the "sisterly bond/affection" theory.

Also, when Madoka offers Kyoko her hand to shake, Kyoko laughs and instead gives her a candy bar. At first this seems like Kyoko being... Kyoko, but when you consider Kyoko's attitude towards food you will realise that that giving Madoka that candy bar was Kyoko showing Madoka that she had her deepest respect.

====In ''The Different Story''====
In ''The Different Story'', after Kyoko's death, Madoka visits Mami's place. Madoka confesses to her that she met Kyoko a few days earlier, and became friends sharing many conversations, secrets, and fears.

Madoka tells Mami that the reason Kyoko left Mami's side was because she was afraid that the two of them could never reconcile for what happened. Kyoko admitted that she should have been happy for Mami for finding new friends, but instead they just bickered because of their ideological differences, just as she feared. Kyoko had told Madoka that she regrets her choice of words, but she believes that it is too late to mend their relationship. However, she promises to Madoka that she would check on Mami and Sayaka if anything ever happens to them.

The fan names for this pairing are KyoMado and MadoKyo.

====KyoMado Screenshots====
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====KyoMado Official Art====
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File:Tumblr inline mywygfoWFJ1qjwka0.png|The cutest ship in all of ''Madoka Magica''.
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====KyoMado Fanart====
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File:Madoka fake sayaka kyouko fanart.jpg|Sneaky tactic, Madoka!
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File:40237983.png|Obviously, KyoMado is the cutest ship in all of existence.
File:31212075.jpg|''The'' cutest.
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File:Kyoumado2.png|Parody of "Nisemonogatari".
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====KyoMado Trivia====
* It should also be noted that Madoka's VA, Aoi Yuuki, [[Yuri_undertones#Kyoko_Trivia|has expressed her love for Kyoko on many points]]. Technically it would be considered an Aoi Yuuki/Kyoko ship, though.
** Don't laugh. Aoi Yuuki (Madoka) is actually in love with Kyoko and promised that she would make her her wife.
** Their love will live forever [http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm14889810 on the internet.]

===Madoka and Mami===
A somewhat less popular pair due to Mami's lack of appearances for most of the series. In [[Episode 3]], Madoka tells Mami that she wants to become a magical girl because of her admiration of Mami (admiration of an older sister figure is very common in yuri-themed works). Mami discourages her at her first, saying that she is not someone to admire because despite her trying to appear as a strong mentor, she is weak and lonely. When Madoka tells her that she will stay by her side, Mami is brought to tears. The two hold hands and face each other, and Madoka tells Mami that she really will stay with Mami and fight together with her. During the battle with the witch afterward, Mami states in her internal monologue that she has never been happier while fighting before, and that she no longer has any fears, no doubt due to joy from Madoka's confession. This attitude combined with overconfidence ultimately leads to {{spoiler|Mami's untimely demise}}, but nonetheless many fans saw Madoka's confession and Mami's reaction as evidence of yuri feelings between the two girls.

In the first timeline of episode 10, Mami and Madoka fight as a pair and rescue Homura. Some fans believe that, because Madoka was already close with Mami before meeting Homura, Mami and Madoka were a couple in that timeline. It is revealed in the PSP game that in one of the timelines (probably the first or second) Mami died because she protected Madoka from an attack of Walpurgis Night.

Love triangle style scenarios in which Mami and Homura compete for Madoka's affection, occasionally with Sayaka brought in as well, are somewhat common in fanworks.

The fan name for this pair is MadoMami.

====MadoMami Screenshots====
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====MadoMami Official Art====
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File:NyanType 03.2011 Pin-up.jpg|Official pin-up artwork from NyanType magazine, March 2011 issue.
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====MadoMami Fanart====
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File:MamiMado.jpg|This is how [[Episode 3]] should have ended.
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====MadoMami Trivia====
*The [[Madoka Magica Portable|PSP game]] explores more about their relationship.
**In Mami's route, Mami saves Madoka from Gertrud. Madoka becomes a magical girl and returns the favor by turning up to save Mami from Charlotte.
***Mami starts getting jealous that Madoka spends more time with Homura than her. Her jealousy is expressed in the form of depression that affects the mood of the scene when it happens. When Madoka drops by Mami's class, she gives Mami a pound cake that she made as a thank you for having her on Mami's tea parties. When Madoka mentions that Homura was involved in the making of the cake, the music stops and the mood changes, so much so that Mami's jealousy festers with dark thoughts.
****Because of Mami's fragile mind, Mami goes witch when she gets [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/NetorareGenre NTR] by HomuMado.

===Kyoko and Mami===
====The Farewell Story====
<blockquote>''"Thank you, Mami-san. Please take care of me!"'' - Kyoko Sakura, [[Drama CD 3]].</blockquote>
<blockquote>''"I already told you. I have no intention of using my magic for anyone else’s sake. That’s why we can’t fight witches or familiars together. But… If something were to happen to you, you would still share a grief seed with me. I can’t stand the thought of abusing your kindness."'' - Kyoko Sakura, [[Drama CD 3]].</blockquote>
<blockquote>''"I’m not your enemy! After all… After all, you were… the first magical girl who shared the same ideals as I did!"'' - Mami Tomoe, [[Drama CD 3]].</blockquote>

[[File:Kyomami cakes.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Fans suspect that Mami seduced Kyoko with promises of cakes.]]

In [[Drama CD 3|Drama CD 3, titled ''The Farewell Story'']], Mami and Kyoko's first meeting is detailed. The two fought witches together, and Kyoko even introduced Mami to her family, reminiscent of a girl bringing home a prospective spouse to meet her parents. Their early relationship could be described as between a senpai and kōhai (as Kyoko and Mami themselves describe it), but yuri fans suspect there is more to it. Sadly, Kyoko never calls her senpai the much coveted title [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/OneeSama "Onee-sama"] (that is, until the events of "Different Story").

After Kyoko's family tragedy she tries to leave Mitakihara, intending to work alone. She had lost her "Rosso Phantasma" ability (named by Mami), and got injured by a witch. Mami, worried about Kyoko, doesn't want her to leave, as she had grown very attached to the younger girl. But Kyoko refuses to listen to her so they both end up fighting each other and Kyoko wins. Kyoko warns Mami that she won't be merciful next time; she leaves while Mami cries over her loss realizing that she is alone once again. Before Kyoko leaves, she reassures Mami that she will meet other girls who are suited to her expectations.

In the anime timeline, they never meet again. Kyoko only returns to Mitakihara after Mami's passing, which may imply that she regretted her past actions and wished to avoid another confrontation with her former senpai by entering her territory again.

Some fans suspect that the reason Kyoko fought with Mami was so she could end her relationship with her early, before it turned ugly. It is indicated by Kyoko that if they continued to stay together, they would only fight and bicker with each other because of their differences in their beliefs, and perhaps end up hating each other in the process. Others suspect that because Kyoko lost her secondary power, she feared that she would be putting Mami at risk, so she didn't want to become a burden. Perhaps Kyoko was afraid that Mami would also end up dead because of her, just like her family was.

Fans suspect that Mami's interaction as a senpai with Sayaka and Madoka was a bit distant, and that Mami might still have carried the lingering memory that she shared with Kyoko and feared it would become painful if she got too close with her new kôhai. Another possibility is that Mami feared she would be alone again once [[Madoka]] and [[Sayaka]] saw how difficult the world of a Puella Magi was; or maybe Mami was still hopeful that Kyoko would come back to her.

====The Different Story====
<blockquote>''"I guess I was never anything more than your senpai, but I always wanted to be your friend, not some distant person."'' - Mami Tomoe, [[Puella Magi Madoka Magica: The Different Story]]</blockquote>
<blockquote>''"I think I see you a little differently than I would see a friend..."'' - Kyoko Sakura about Mami Tomoe, [[Puella Magi Madoka Magica: The Different Story]]</blockquote>

[[File:Hanokage new otp kyomami.jpg|right|thumb|150px|Very intimate choice of words there, Mami.]]

[[Puella Magi Madoka Magica: The Different Story]] further explores their relationship in a different timeline, the tragic events from [[Drama CD 3|the Drama CD, ''"Farewell Story"'']] are the same, but the manga adds further information to their backstory, making their relationship and their quarrel even more tragic. Both of them lost their family and both of them are alone/lonely, yet because of their ideological differences, both of them think they will never be able to reconcile and be friends again. Mami is afraid that she will be betrayed and abandoned by those that she get close to, and Kyoko thinks that she will be hated and never be forgiven for her sins. The two of them think their views are irreconcilable with each other and would only cause pain, so they avoid each other's territory.

Mami confesses to Kyoko that she always wanted to be more than just a senpai to her, but she never had the courage to get closer to Kyoko. Then Mami begs Kyoko to finish her off before she becomes a witch, but Kouko refuses. Kyoko confesses to Mami on how Mami saved her from her own despair, without Mami's help and her friendship Kyouko thinks she would have become a witch long ago. Kyoko tells her that their relationship goes beyond that of a senpai and a kōhai, to Kyoko, Mami is her ''"onee-sama"'' -- "big sister" -- and she thinks of Mami as being part of her family. Kyoko then admits to Mami that the real reason she came to town was to check on her to make sure she would be happy with the new magical girls.

It is speculated that the reason Kyoko was unhappy is that Kyoko was worried that Mami's beliefs would only hurt her and Sayaka, while others suspect that Kyoko was just jealous that she found a new magical girl to work with. When Kyuoko goes to confront Oktavia, Mami asks Kyoko to swear to her that she would never leave her again. Kyoko gives Mami her ribbon and her hair-pin, letting her hair down and swearing that she would not die, that she would return once she is done to reclaim her belongings. On the fight with Oktavia, Kyoko becomes aware that she must choose between saving Sayaka or saving Mami. Kyoko doesn't take the act of killing Oktavia lightly, but her priority is saving Mami, a person that she cares deeply. Once Kyoko obtains Oktavia's Grief Seed, she uses it on Mami, fully aware that she is running out of magic.

When Mami wakes up from her sleep she learns from Kyubey that Kyoko was low on magic and she died in a witch's labyrinth while trying to find a new Grief Seed for herself. Kyoko's demise means that her friend failed to keep her promise with Mami. On her despair, Mami asks Homura to kill her but she refuses, she tries to convince Mami to live and help her defeat [[Walpurgisnacht]]. When Homura leaves, Madoka arrives and confesses to Mami she met Kyoko a few days earlier, and became friends sharing many conversations, secrets, and fears.

Madoka tells Mami that the reason Kyoko left Mami's side was because she was afraid that the two of them could never reconcile for what happened. Kyoko admitted that she should have been happy for Mami for finding new friends, but instead they just bickered because of their ideological differences, just as she feared. Kyoko had told Madoka that she regrets her choice of words, but she believes that it is too late to mend their relationship. However, she promises to Madoka that she would check on Mami and Sayaka if anything ever happens to them.

Like a tragic story, after her conversation with Madoka and by the end of the storyline, Mami decides that she cannot live anymore, so she breaks her Soul Gem while holding Kyoko's ribbon and hair pin, also leaving a letter explaining herself. This image is interpreted as Mami killing herself so her spirit could follow that of Kyoko's, as Mami doesn't want to be left alone again, since Kyoko promised to her that they would be together.

====KyōMami Screenshots====
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File:Hira080946.jpg|Mami and Kyoko fighting together in the PSP game.
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====KyōMami Manga Pages====
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File:Madokatdsc 084.png|Mami confesses her desire to be friends with Kyoko, but that she was too afraid to get closer.
File:Mami is my oneesama.jpg|Kyoko tells Mami that she is her only remaining family.
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File:Madokatdsc 158.png|Mami commits suicide, while holding Kyoko's belongings.
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====KyōMami Official Art====
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File:Close-up.jpg|From the Oriko manga series.
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====KyōMami Fanart====
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File:Mami kyoko happy fanart.jpg|"Who is a good kôhai? For doing a good job you are getting cake tonight... and for ''dessert''..."
File:5111c8ef9864b465aa105bd042335050.jpeg|I predict a lot of senpai-kôhai interactions in doujin form after this.
File:Kyomami fanart.jpg|Sorry, Sayaka. But Mami promised me a lifetime supply of cakes.
File:Kyomami one at a time girls.jpg|Now Mami will never be alone again.
File:Yurifan reaction kyomami drama cd.jpg|One example of fan reaction to Kyomami.
File:Senior's Meeting - buchi maru pg 9.jpg|Kyomami was cool way before the release of the drama CD.
File:(Kasumi) Mami is yours if she's drunk.png|A drunken Mami is fine too. A confused Sayaka not so much.
File:Sleeping face of an angel (Aotori)04.jpg|Of course there is always the threesome route. ''~You can say that again, Kyoko.''
File:Mami Kyoko Laughing.jpeg|Once, Mami and Kyoko were like this. But as always, being meguca is suffering.
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File:Homura Sure Is Popular - Sleepover Chapter (sanaemaru) 04.jpg|Considering how fragile Mami's state of mind is, we have to wonder if Kyoko has to worry if she is the jealous type.
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File:4chan candeloro hard gay for madoka kyouko.jpg|Candeloro's familiars are her cute kōhai.
File:Kyomami looking at her panties.jpg|Perhaps Mami takes her role as a Senpai too far.
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File:Sayaka kyouko mami threesome sharing fanart.jpg|A love triangle.
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====KyōMami Trivia====
*According with [[Drama CD 3|Kyoko's mother]], Mami is the first ''"friend"'' Kyoko ever brought home. The significance is clearly important for yuri fans.
** It's particularly notable that Akio said a similar thing of Utena when Anthy introduced them in ''Revolutionary Girl Utena.''
*It should be noted that in [[Oriko Magica]], while their interactions in chapter 3 weren't particularly friendly, they don't seem to be in bad terms either. Given their status as magical girls and their differences (which in most cases may lead to fights or competition for the Grief Seeds), it could be suspected that they decided to maintain an unspoken truce.
** It should also be noted that despite Kyoko's distance from Mami, she (along with [[Yuma]]) came to her aid when Kyubey told them of the situation, implying that Kyoko still cares at least somewhat for her former senpai.
*The [[Madoka Magica Portable|PSP game]] explores more about their relationship after they got separated
** In Mami's route, Kyoko returns to Mitakihara to meet her, but they don't make up. Kyoko even asks Mami about her new companion, Madoka, but Mami thinks Kyoko will try to harm her, so she warns Kyoko not to come near them. Kyoko then returns to Kazamino, with regrets as to why she could not have been more straight-forward with Mami.
** In Kyoko's route, she makes a grave for Mami and leaves a teddy bear beside it.
** In Homura's route, while Oktavia's death upsets Kyoko, she will still help Homura in the fight against Walpurgisnacht. However, if Mami kills herself after knowing the truth about magical girls and witches, Kyoko will not show up and Homura will end up fighting alone.
*Prior to Mami being ship with a strong candidate (with the HomuxMado/KyoxSaya fans growing, leaving little to no room - unless you count [[Charlotte]]), she was the odd girl left out that it intensified the meme "Mami forever alone", intensifying her loneliness. That was [[Drama CD 3|until the Drama CD 3 came out.]] Plus with Sayaka being dead in the New World, it leaves the potential for these two characters to being together.
*In chapter 9 of the [[Madoka Magica Online|online game]], Kyoko is living in Mami's apartment. Kyoko says Mami invited her to practice a new "finishing pose" for their spells and takes Mami's homemade snacks with her on witch hunts. She embarrassingly blurts out that she stays there because she felt sorry for Mami living alone. Mami is pleased to have her company, even if her home is now a mess with Kyoko living in it. Madoka and Sayaka congratulate them and tease Kyoko on their "friendship". However, Homura considers their relationship to be a jarring irregularity since she knows they were never that close in timelines similar to the anime or drama CD continuity.
*In [[Puella Magi Madoka Magica: The Different Story]], Kyoko reveals that she sees Mami as different than a friend. To Kyoko, Mami is her ''"onee-sama"''!
**Just like Madoka, Kyoko gives Mami her hair ribbon and tells Mami she will be back for it.
***In the Anime version, Kyoko took out her hair pin and her ribbon before dying with Sayaka. In Different Story she gives Mami her hair ribbon and her hair pin before she goes to die in a Witch labyrinth.

===Mami and Charlotte===
In Episode 3, {{spoiler|Mami gets her head bitten off by Charlotte.}} Despite this, a lot of fanart was drawn of [[Charlotte]] and Mami together, partially due to their inevitable association and partially because Charlotte is rather cute compared to other witches. Eventually fans began to draw human versions of all the witches including Charlotte, and would draw Mami paired together with the human version of Charlotte. The revelation in [[Episode 8]] that {{spoiler|magical girls turn into witches}} gave these human forms another meaning and the additional plot points of {{spoiler|timelines and the witch-free world created by Madoka}} gave potential for Charlotte and Mami to meet in a less hostile context.

Also popular simply because the other four main characters are typically paired up together, leaving Mami alone unless paired with Charlotte.

See also MamiNagi above in the Main Relationships section.

The fan name for this pair is MamiLotte.

====MamiLotte Screenshots====
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File:Mami and a charlotte doll.jpg|Mami and Bebe (Charlotte) from ''Rebellion Story''
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====MamiLotte Official Art====
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File:Hanokage mami alone forever.jpg|Mami is all alone.
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====MamiLotte Fanart====
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File:Mamilotte Fanart Kiss.jpg|You are not alone Mami, you still have Charlotte! (minus losing the head).
File:Mami Madoka and Charlotte together.jpg|For those torn between MamiMado and MamiLotte there is always the threesome.
File:Mami charlotte jelly qb fanart.jpg|Charlotte looks jelly.
File:Mamilotte badass duo fanart.jpg
File:Mami has a tea party with charlotte.jpg|Tea Party
File:Mami charlotte pocky kiss fanart.jpg
File:MadoMagi family (aotori) mami charlotte.jpg|Charlotte: ''"Mami was my first..."'' (Do the right thing, Mami. And take responsibility.)
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====MamiLotte Trivia====
*There was strong speculation that Charlotte could return in the new Madoka movie, [[The Rebellion Story]], and this fueled the possibility of pairing these two. {{spoiler|And those speculations were right.}}

===Mami and Nagisa===
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[[Nagisa Momoe]] is a new character that appears in the ''[[The Rebellion Story|Rebellion]]'' movie. Fans have already shipped Nagisa with Mami out of convenience. It doesn't help that [[:file:Ume Aoki Rebellion Pics.jpg|official art work by Ume-tentei]] is already adding fire to the shipping fuel. {{spoiler|In fact, this is an extension of the Mami/Charlotte ship; Nagisa is revealed in the movie to be Charlotte's original human form.}}

See also the Mami/Charlotte section.

The fan name for this pairing is MamiNagi.

====MamiNagi Screenshots====
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====MamiNagi Official Art====
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File:1381238992622.jpg|Madoka/Homura, Sayaka/Kyoko, Mami/Nagisa
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====MamiNagi Fanart====
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====MamiNagi Trivia====
*This ship is known as "Cheesecake" by some fans, due to Mami and Nagisa's associated foods being cake and cheese respectively.
*Due to the fact that Nagisa is a 10-year old elementary student, and Mami is a 14-year old third-year middle school student, given the difference in ages, some people have since backed away from shipping this and MamiLotte.

===Homura and Mami===
<blockquote>''"I failed to save her again."'' - Homura Akemi, [[Madoka Magica Portable]].</blockquote>

A somewhat less popular pair due to Mami's lack of appearances for most of the series. In the first timeline of episode 10, Mami and Madoka fight as a pair and rescue Homura. Much like the other girls, Homura seems to admire Mami and she is affected the first time she dies. They seem to be good friends, but not as much as Homura' friendship with Madoka. However this clashes in the third timeline, in which {{spoiler|Mami breaks down after knowing the truth of the Puella Magi, kills Kyoko, and then restraints Homura with ribbons to kill her, but she is killed by Madoka}}.

It should also be noted that, as shown in the PSP game, Homura still cares for her, but they are enemies in the other timelines, because of Kyubey's interference. This is shown when it is revealed that Homura was thinking of defeating Gertrud and giving the Grief Seed to Mami, to form a token of friendship, but it backfired because of Kyubey.

Love triangle style scenarios in which Mami and Homura compete for Madoka's affection, occasionally with Homura ignoring Mami in order to be with Madoka.

The fan name for this pair is HomuMami.

====HomuMami Screenshots====
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====HomuMami Official Art====
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File:Game Mami TiroFinale11.jpg|From the Mami's Heart Pounding Tiro Finale
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====HomuMami Fanart====
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File:Homura Tomoe pic dubs.jpg|Either Homura and Mami gay married in America or the US Dubs is making its own ship (or Torinone's in charge of the script).
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===Mami and Sayaka===
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Mami is also shipped with the other kouhai she took under her wing, Sayaka. Sayaka admired Mami largely, was angry at Homura after Mami's death, then sad with Madoka.

The two are usually portrayed as partners in battle.

Notably, the two worked together as a close pair in ''The Different Story''.

The fan name for this pair is MamiSaya.

====MamiSaya Screenshots====
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File:Mamisaya3.png|A ''boat ride'' together? Well, you know what they say about boat rides...
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====MamiSaya Official Art====
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====MamiSaya Fanart====
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File:Mamisaya2.png|They did the thing! Congratulations!
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====MamiSaya Trivia====
*Unfortunately, this pairing seems to be the least popular of the pairings between the Puella Magi (excluding Nagisa). It is a sad time for MamiSaya shippers.

===Homura and Sayaka===
<blockquote>''"She should not have agreed to the contract. That was my mistake. I should have kept as close an eye on her as I did on [[Madoka Kaname|you]]."'' Homura Akemi, [[Episode 5]].</blockquote>
<blockquote>''"Madoka, what are you going to do after you get there? [...] I don't know why Homura is fighting against those things. But there is no way you can help, Madoka. You'll just slow down Homura. That's why...I'll go help her!"'' - Sayaka Miki, [[Puella Magi Oriko Magica]], [[Oriko Magica#Chapter 7, the final chapter: To protect my world|Chapter 7]].</blockquote>

This pairing is quite well-known for being one that changes up a lot -- depending on the media/timeline discussed -- due to the fact that the relationship between the two changes according to Homura's attitude during the timelines, and because Sayaka judges based on first impressions and makes rash assumptions. When she first saw her, in Episode 1, she though Homura was pretty. However, after Homura's actions after {{spoiler|Mami's death}}, she believes that Homura waited for Mami to fall in order to get the Grief Seed and distrusts her. In Episode 5, a concerned Madoka asks her to protect Sayaka as much as possible, since she became a Puella Magi. But Homura refuses to do it. However, she expresses a bit of regret of not protecting her before, since in the other timelines, she met Sayaka when she was already a Puella Magi.

In Episode 6, she rushes to retrieve Sayaka' Soul Gem, after Madoka threw her away and brings it back to Sayaka in order to revive her. Like Kyoko and Madoka, she expresses concern for Sayaka in Episode 8. She even tries to reason with her and gives her a Grief Seed, so her Soul Gem woudn't have to be tainted. Sayaka rejects the Grief Seed and accuses Homura of putting up false pretenses and always lying to them. Homura changes her attitude and admits she is just doing things for Madoka's sake, knowing that Sayaka's actions will contribute to Madoka's fate, Sayaka seems shocked and surprised and comments "''This is all for her sake''?" (Manga only). Homura decides to kill Sayaka until she was rescued by Kyoko.

She seemed unsurprised when Sayaka transformed into a witch, not out of concern, but her experience in the other timelines. She knew that {{spoiler|everytime Sayaka contracts, she becomes a witch and she couldn't be saved}}. In the Episode 10, in Timeline 3, Sayaka still distrusts Homura's warning about witches, but they seem to get along lately as Homura seems sad the first time Sayaka dies.

However, in [[Oriko Magica]], Homura befriends Madoka, Sayaka and Hitomi. When Madoka goes to save Homura (who is fighting against Oriko) by herself, Sayaka seems to be surprised that Homura is a Puella Magi, but she decides to go help her, considering Homura a friend. In the [[Drama CD 2]], they seem to get along.

Despite this, it is heavily implied that her concern for Sayaka was just as a by product of all the attention she heaps on Madoka.

In [[The Rebellion Story|Rebellion Story]], the two have more primary interactions with each other; however, these ones are still rather aggressive. In particular, there is a scene after {{spoiler|Homura recreates the world}} where Homura and Sayaka interact, that consists of Homura taunting and belittling Sayaka, getting a bit too close to Sayaka for comfort (and apparently ''staring at her breasts'' at one point), before finally {{spoiler|erasing Sayaka's memories}}. Some fanart relating to this scene depicts {{spoiler|Demon Homura toying with or touching a helpless yet aggressive Sayaka}}.

Due to the aggressive nature of their many interactions, many fans portray their relationship as a love-hate ship. Fans also usually portray Homura and Sayaka competing for Madoka.

The fan names for this pair are HomuSaya and SayaHomu.

====HomuSaya Screenshots====
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File:Homura-SayakaSoulGem.jpg|Homura retrieves Sayaka' Soul Gem in order to revive her....
File:Sayaka-is-revived.jpg|...and succeeds. However Homura admitted that she only did that for Madoka
File:Homura-about-to-kill-Sayaka.jpg|Knowing about Sayaka's fate, maybe Homura thought it was the best to kill her. She failed, however.
File:Homura-Sayaka-Episode_8.jpg
File:A hint of frustration.jpg|[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7v06xTJaR7s‎ Fight! Fight! Fight! Kiss kiss‎]
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====HomuSaya Manga Pages====
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File:Mahou-shoujo-madoka-magica-2390153.jpg
File:Mahou-shoujo-madoka-magica-2091255.jpg|For some reason, in the manga Homura had a sadisctic glee while about to kill Sayaka
File:Mahou-shoujo-madoka-magica-2091249.jpg
File:Mahou-shoujo-madoka-magica-2091247.jpg|Clearly more concerned than in the anime
File:Mahou-shoujo-oriko-magica-2431049.jpg|However, Sayaka considers Homura as friend, in Oriko Magica
File:Mahou-shoujo-oriko-magica-2431047.jpg
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====HomuSaya Official Art====
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====HomuSaya Fanart====
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File:Homusaya that pose not sure.jpg
File:Being popular is too much.jpg|''Being popular is suffering''
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File:Homura sayaka fighting together fanart.jpg
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File:Hidamari sayaka moemura.gif
File:Homura sayaka magazine cover meganekko.jpg
File:20031120 m.jpg|Speculation of the changing relationships between Homura and Sayaka
File:Homura sayaka too much tsun no dere.jpg
File:The sayalust is too much.jpg
File:Nisemonogatari sayahomu.jpg|Nisemonogatari reference
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===Hitomi and Sayaka===
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Despite Hitomi's outburst in Episode 2, "Girls can't love girls!", that hasn't stopped people shipping her with girls. As well as Homura, Hitomi is frequently shipped with Sayaka.

In the Kamijou/Sayaka/Hitomi triangle, Kamijou is usually booted in favour of HitoSaya.

The fan name for this pairing is HitoSaya.

====HitoSaya Screenshots====
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====HitoSaya Official Art====
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====HitoSaya Fanart====
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File:Hitomi sayaka fan art yuri.jpg
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====HitoSaya Trivia====
*This pairing has the nickname, "Girls CAN love girls after all!"

===Sayaka and Nagisa===
[[File:39609836 p6.png|right|thumb|200px|In the name of justice, Sayaka and Nagisa are here to save the day! Prepare yourself!]]

A new pairing thanks to ''[[The Rebellion Story|Rebellion]]''. Sayaka and Nagisa, otherwise known as SayaNagi, has gained quite a bit of popularity among fans.

This new pair is popular among fans for many reasons. They are both rather enthusiastic and cheerful characters, both are somewhat related to music (like Sayaka's overall theme and Nagisa's trumpet weapon). {{spoiler|They are also both heralds of Ultimate Madoka, on a double-mission to protect Madoka and investigate Homura's Witch barrier. Both are able to channel their Witch forms in some way, and summon hordes of their familiars (and other Witches').}} Finally, this pairing also forms a cutesy-young-girl and the cool-older-girl kind of couple, which is a rather popular type of couple.

It helps that Nagisa is quite similar in many ways to Madoka, who is already prominently shipped with Sayaka.

The fan names for this pairing are SayaNagi or NagiSaya.

====SayaNagi Screenshots====
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====SayaNagi Official Art====
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====SayaNagi Fanart====
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===Kyoko and Homura===
<blockquote>''"Man, you’re so mysterious. And so, can we win against Walpurgisnacht?"'' - Kyoko Sakura, [[Drama CD 3]].</blockquote>
<blockquote>''"We will win. The two of us can do it!"'' - Homura Akemi, [[Drama CD 3]].</blockquote>
<blockquote>''"Kyoko..."'' - Homura Akemi, [[Episode 9]].</blockquote>

A less popular pairing. From past experience, Homura believes Kyoko may be the only ally left to help her in stopping Walpurgis Night. They are often seen talking or discussing plans in Homura's house. Their relationship is more of a partnership than friendship. Homura is saddened after {{spoiler|Kyoko dies in order to not leave Sayaka alone}}, in both the anime and manga, but she denies it by saying that she just didn't wanted Kyoko to lose face, although her expression shows otherwise. However this seems to be one-sided, since Kyoko doesn't consider her a friend. Curiously, she is the only other person Homura calls by her first name, besides Madoka.

There is evidence that they had interacted on a more personal level in prior timelines, when at the start of episode 6 Homura says, "I'm on the side of those who maintain their composure, and I'm the enemy of idiots who initiate fights needlessly. Which are you, Sakura Kyoko?" It triggers a strong reaction from Kyoko, where she asks Homura if they'd ever met before.

The fan name for this pair is KyouHomu.

====KyōHomu Screenshots====
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File:Kyokohomura0602.jpg
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File:Kyouko last words to Homura protect.png|Kyoko's last words to Homura. Kyoko later admits she failed to do that, maybe an admission that she failed to protect Sayaka.
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====KyōHomu Manga Pages====
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File:Mahou-shoujo-madoka-magica-2089523.jpg
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====KyōHomu Official Art====
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====KyōHomu Fanart====
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File:KyouHomu KnM.jpg|
File:21313778 p0.jpg|Fanwork of a theory of Episode 9
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File:Tea and snacks at homu residence.jpg|Eating at the HomuHome
File:Puella Magi Nichijou.png
File:Homura is popular sleepover chapter pg with homukyo.jpg|
File:Copia de Madoka A 1 015.jpg|from the Puella Magi Madoka Magica Anthology 1
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====KyōHomu Trivia====
*As seen in the anime, manga and PSP game, Homura is surprisingly mild toward Kyoko.
*The [[Madoka Magica Portable|PSP game]] explores more about their relationship.
** After Madoka dies in the Sayaka route against Walpurgis (mainly because Sayaka didn’t want to call Kyoko to the fight), Homura convinces herself that she should partner with Kyoko in future timelines to save Madoka.
** In Kyoko's route, when Kyoko comes to help Homura with her fight against Walpurgis Night (despite she was mad at Homura for killing Oktavia, she later felt guilt for breaking their promise to fight Walpurgis together) after she tells her that she is not fighting for her sake and claims that she wants grief seeds from Walpurgis, Homura simply smiles at her and calls her an idiot as she thanks her.

:'''Kyoko:''' Don’t get the wrong idea. It’s not like I came to help you out. And I’m not interested in saving people either. It’s just that my Soul Gem got corrupted thanks to Sayaka. And I just need a huge ass grief seed, okay?!

:'''Homura:''' *smiles* Idiot...

:'''Kyoko:''' Takes one to know one!

:'''Homura:''' Thank you

:'''Kyoko:''' I’ve do nothing to be thankful for!

:'''Homura:''' Are...we...friends?

:'''Kyoko:''' Let’s set that aside for now! We’ll talk after we beat that thing down!

* After that Homura later asks Kyoko if they are friends but Kyoko changes the topic. Later they are defeated by Walpurgis and Kyoko attempts to use her last attack, as she calls it, but a concerned Homura stops her from doing it so (probably believing that she would sacrifice herself) causing Kyoko to call her a creep. Homura openly shows concern when Kyoko is hurt by Walpurgis and later when she is killed by [[Kriemhild Gretchen]].
* For some strange reason in the True Ending, Homura calls Kyoko ''"Sakura-san"'' instead of her first name, like she did before when she was Moemura.

===Homura and Hitomi===
[[File:Gay for homura.jpg|right|thumb|150px|Not even Hitomi can resist Homura's charm[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUFgu-ol62g].]]
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During the gag bonus scenario of the PSP Game, Madoka and Sayaka recognize Homura as a strangely strict magical girl and are surprised when Homura transfers to their class. When they try to describe Homura's personality to Hitomi, she fawns over Homura and admires her.

The PSP Game has a CG of Homura comforting a heartbroken Hitomi when Hitomi lost a duel to Sayaka over Kyosuke. After that she's unusually attached to Homura. Even before that Hitomi went on how beautiful Homura was when talking to Sayaka and Madoka, what makes Sayaka ask if she "swings that way", to which Hitomi denies but admits being "a little interested".

In scenarios where (excluding Nagisa) Madoka, Kyoko, Sayaka and Mami and paired together, leaving Homura by herself, she is usually paired up with Hitomi.

The fan name for this ship is HomuHito.

====HomuHito Screenshots====
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File:Homu holding a Hitomi.jpg|CG from the PSP game, depicting Homura comforting a crying Hitomi.
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====HomuHito Official Art====
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====HomuHito Fanart====
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File:Hitomi My New Boyfriend!.jpg
File:Homuharem but that is forbidden.jpg|Hitomi is the only one left out from the Homurem, much to her distress.
File:Girls can love girls.jpg
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===Misc. Couples===
The section for other couples that either don't have a section above, or are incredibly rare or "crack" ships. Given the nature of some of these ships, most of them shouldn't be taken seriously.

Some examples are Madoka/Kyubey, Mami/Kyubey, Madoka/Oktavia, Madoka/Ophelia, Kyoko/Oktavia, Sayaka/Ophelia, Charlotte/Kirsten, Oktavia/Ophelia, Gretchen/Homulilly, and so on.

====Misc. Couples Official Art====
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File:Mami kyubey movie art official.jpg|Yep, it's real. And it doesn't help that Mami has that "gaze" on him. Don't ask (Kyubey is technically asexual).
File:Kalafina magica quartet madoka page sample art.jpg|Threesome?
File:Copia de 20111128 2151899.jpg
File:NewType 2012-04 01.jpg|Madoka and Mami and Sayaka
File:NewType 05.2012 01.jpg
File:Madoka homura and nagisa together official art.jpg|Nagisa wants some "fun time" with Madoka...
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====Misc. Couples Fanart====
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File:KirstenxCharlotte.jpg|Yes, even witches are paired up with other witches.
File:Mami homura madoka.jpg|It is Homura's duty to protect Madoka from witches, Kyubey, and romantic rivals.
File:Kyousaya mami threesome.jpg|You are not alone anymore, Mami.
File:Homura the Harem End.jpg|For the undecided, there is always the Harem end.
File:Homura the harem dream nightmare.jpg|Dammit Homura...
File:Homura harem route.png|The World Homura Only Knows.
File:Homura and junko yuri fanart.jpg|Homura and Junko!? Does Madoka know?
File:Junko kazuko fan doujin.jpg|Only MadoKami knows the truth about those rumors and she is not telling...
File:Coobilotte.jpg|Ok, now this is just wrong.
File:21016568 m.jpg
File:Madoka coobie yuri.jpg|Fans have finally lost their minds...
File:Sayaka Kamijou genderbender yuri.png|Sayaka/Fem!Kamijou. A nice yuri alternative for Sayaka/Kamijou.
File:Clipgirl crush ver 2.jpg|Homura, lady killer.
File:Homura surrounded by girls.jpg|''"Ladies, please. One at a time".'' Hate the game, not the playa.
File:Homura moemura like a boss.jpg|Homura has her own personal lesbian harem in every universe.
File:Homura MC harem lead.jpg
File:Threesome with D and F chan.png|Every girl wants Homura.
File:Mami madoka homura threesome love triangle.jpg|
File:Madoka pimp playa womanizer.jpg|Being Meguka is suffering but it has its perks.
File:Perv homu lonely mami empty eyes fanart.jpg|Mami: Forever alone.
File:Hitomi madoka fanart punching rivals.jpg|Hitomi wins Madoka!
File:Witch victim from episode 2.jpg|That woman from [[episode 2]].
File:25061185 p32.jpg
File:Kyouko charlotte new friend.jpg|Frightening how much this makes sense...
File:Kyolotte fanart.jpg
File:Kyouko everybody loves kyouko.png
File:Mamis harem madoka sayaka fanart.jpg
File:You still have charlotte.jpg|"Mami forever alone"...
File:Clip girl and Miss A girl fanart yuri.jpg|Background characters need love too.
File:Miss A girl homura fanart yuri.png|Clip girl won't be happy.
File:Homuxjunko madokami fanart.jpg|Homura... and Junko!?
File:Mamibey ruined for marriage 0 0.jpg|Technically Kyubey has no gender... do we even wanna go there...?
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File:GretchLilly Love.jpg
File:Madonagi.png
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====Misc. Couples Other Images====
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File:4chan candeloro hard gay for madoka kyouko.jpg
File:Sales being sayaka is suffering.jpg|Being Sayaka is suffering.
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==Madoka Magica: The Battle Pentagram==
The upcoming game, ''Madoka Magica: The Battle Pentragram'', for the PlayStation Vita, promises a lot of fan pandering in the form of many yuri scenes and relationships. We don't mind.

===Max Level Relationship Scenes===
Videos for the max level relationship scenes.

*'''Madoka/Homura:''' "運命の人" -- "Person of Fate"
** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dJpdPyQtww Youtube Video.]
** [[Yuri_undertones#Homura_and_Madoka_in_Bed|Transcript]]
*'''Madoka/Sayaka:''' ”運命共同体” -- "Those With a Shared Destiny"
** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2h6-t7HPs8 YouTube Video.]
*'''Madoka/Kyoko:''' "憧れの存在” -- "A Yearned-for Existence"
** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQZ0FL20e3Q YouTube Video.]
*'''Madoka/Mami:''' "大好きな人" -- "Loved Person"
** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2J3BtYvVbM YouTube Video.]
*'''Mami/Kyoko:''' "心許せる存在" -- "An Existence of Trust"
** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3JWGdVzbqY YouTube Video.]
*'''Mami/Homura:''' "共に進む戦友" -- "Comrades Who Push Forward Together"
** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53kdjKi1CNA YouTube Video.]
*'''Sayaka/Mami:''' "背中を守る者" -- "The One Who's Got Your Back"
** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9Xh0iE_ajc YouTube Video.]
*'''Sayaka/Kyoko:''' "相思相愛" -- "Mutual Love"
** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CluEoQH1xow YouTube Video.]
*'''Sayaka/Homura:''' "認め合った仲" -- "Mutually Recognized Friendship"
** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-I5LOO7BR0I YouTube Video.]
*'''Kyoko/Homura:''' "最後の切り札" -- "The Final Trump Card"
** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ohf0n6ymcso YouTube Video.]
*'''All Relationships Max Slumber Party''' - Scene which plays when you max out all ten possible relationship values. Surgeon General's warning: may cause heart palpitations.
**[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgNne2zlVBQ YouTube Video.]
*'''Good Ending''' - The girls beat Walpurgisnacht! Everyone survived! Kyouko gets the girls to bathe in an open hot spring! The good ending, obtained by beating Walpurgisnacht with all relationships maxed out.
**[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yp08D7Siseg YouTube Video.]

====Observations====
*It should be noted that Mami straight-up asks Madoka out on a date. Not "let's go somewhere together" or anything more vague like that, but she directly uses the word "date", complete with Madoka giving her the "but we're both girls" excuse. And during said date, Mami tells Madoka that the way she feels about her is a secret. This could very well be the most strongly-suggested pair in the game.
*During the KyouSaya date event, Kyoko apologizes to Sayaka for making her go out with Kyoko in so many dates. Sayaka responds with ''"It's fun spending time with you."'' Perhaps a reference to Kyoko's last words, ''"Don't worry, Sayaka. It's lonely being by yourself... It's fine. I'll stay by your side, Sayaka."''
**For a game that fans have called "The Pandering Pentagram", this is the scene with the least amount of yuri innuendos. And this coming from a strong and favorite yuri pair...
*Mami seduces Kyoko with cakes.
*Kyoko tells Madoka that she met her in her dreams, Madoka tells the same to Kyokov. Remember what happened the last time Madoka dreamed about a girl?
**Perhaps this means -- in a scenario where Homura is out of the picture -- that Kyoko is Madoka's fated person?
*'''The Good Ending''' reveals that {{spoiler|the events in Pentagram were all a dream.}}
**{{spoiler|Which could explain the pandering yuri, they were all the product of Homura's mind.}}

===List of Relationship Levels===
{|class="wikitable" style="width:100%;text-align:center;border:none;"
!colspan="5"| Madoka
|-
| '''Relationship level'''
| '''Sayaka'''
| '''Mami'''
| '''Homura'''
| '''Kyouko'''
|-
| 1~3
| Close Friend 
| Senpai & Kouhai 
| Friend 
| Comrade 
|-
| 4~6
| Best Friend 
| Teacher & Disciple 
| Close Friend 
| Close Friend 
|-
| 7~9 (max)
| Those With a Shared Destiny 
| Loved Person 
| Person of Fate 
| A Yearned-for Existence 
|}

{|class="wikitable" style="width:100%;text-align:center;border:none;"
!colspan="5"| Sayaka
|-
| '''Relationship level'''
| '''Madoka'''
| '''Mami'''
| '''Homura'''
| '''Kyouko'''
|-
| 1~3
| Close Friend 
| Senpai & Kouhai 
| Comrade 
| Comrade 
|-
| 4~6
| Best Friend 
| Teacher & Disciple 
| Comrade-in-arms 
| Partner 
|-
| 7~9 (max)
| Those With a Shared Destiny 
| The One Who's Got Your Back 
| Mutually Recognized Friendship 
| Mutual Love 
|}

{|class="wikitable" style="width:100%;text-align:center;border:none;"
!colspan="5"| Mami
|-
| '''Relationship level'''
| '''Madoka'''
| '''Sayaka'''
| '''Homura'''
| '''Kyouko'''
|-
| 1 ~3
| Senpai & Kouhai 
| Senpai & Kouhai 
| Collaborator 
| Old friend 
|-
| 4~6
| Teacher & Disciple 
| Teacher & Disciple 
| Comrade 
| Close Friend 
|-
| 7~9 (max)
| Loved Person 
| The One Who's Got Your Back 
| Comrades Who Push Forward Together 
| An Existence of Trust 
|}

{|class="wikitable" style="width:100%;text-align:center;border:none;"
!colspan="5"| Homura
|-
| '''Relationship level'''
| '''Madoka'''
| '''Sayaka'''
| '''Mami'''
| '''Kyouko'''
|-
| 1 ~3
| Friend 
| Comrade 
| Collaborator 
| Collaborator 
|-
| 4~6
| Close Friend 
| Comrade-in-arms 
| Comrade 
| Comrade 
|-
| 7~9 (max)
| Person of Fate 
| Mutually Recognized Friendship 
| Comrades Who Push Forward Together 
| The Final Trump Card 
|}

{|class="wikitable" style="width:100%;text-align:center;border:none;"
!colspan="5"| Kyouko
|-
| '''Relationship level'''
| '''Madoka'''
| '''Sayaka'''
| '''Mami'''
| '''Homura'''
|-
| 1 ~3
| Comrade 
| Comrade 
| Old friend 
| Collaborator 
|-
| 4~6
| Close Friend 
| Partner 
| Close Friend 
| Comrade 
|-
| 7~9 (max)
| A Yearned-for Existence 
| Mutual Love 
| An Existence of Trust 
| The Final Trump Card 
|}

===Other and Notable Scenes===
====Homura and Madoka in Bed====
[[File:Madoka and homura in bed.png|right|thumb|300px|]]
The transcript for Homura and Madoka's Max Relationship Scene, "運命の人" -- "Person of Fate".

Obviously, this scene contains Homura/Madoka.

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dJpdPyQtww Youtube Video.]

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!style="text-align:left; padding:10px;"|Full transcript of the Homura and Madoka Bed Scene:
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'''Madoka:''' This is my house.

'''Homura:''' Indeed.

'''Homura:''' What with your father's careful management of your vegetable garden and the excellent repair of the building, it truly is an excellent home.

'''Madoka:''' Y-you sure know a lot about it.

'''Homura:''' Anyway, is it alright for me to visit right now?

'''Madoka:''' Of course! Come on in!

'''Madoka:''' I'm home!

'''Homura:''' Hello.

'''Madoka:''' I guess they're out shopping? Want to have a bath before dinner?

'''Homura:''' Huh? Sure...

'''Homura:''' Madoka, you go ahead first. I can wait...

'''Madoka:''' Don't be silly. Let's bathe together!

'''Homura:''' Huh!? T-together?

'''Madoka:''' Ehehe. Just kidding!

'''Homura:''' Madoka...

'''[scene change to bed]'''

'''Homura:''' Hey, Madoka, are you still awake?

'''Madoka:''' Yeah. Sleeping in the same bed is a bit embarrassing, huh.

'''Homura:''' That's why I offered to sleep on the floor...

'''Madoka:''' No, this is nice. Plus, you're so warm.

'''Homura:''' So are you, Madoka.

'''Madoka:''' [laughs]

'''Homura:''' Why did you invite me to spend the night?

'''Madoka:''' When you told me you lived alone, you seemed so lonely.

'''Homura:''' I... seemed lonely?

'''Madoka:''' And so I kind of wanted to spend a lot of talking with you.

'''Homura:''' Madoka... Um, thank you.

'''Madoka:''' You shouldn't thank me for that.

'''Madoka:''' I'm so happy just spending time with you.

'''Homura:''' Me too.

'''Madoka:''' Can I sleep over at your place next time?

'''Homura:''' S-sure. There's not much there, but if you're okay with that...

'''Madoka:''' That's not true. You're there.

'''Homura:''' Madoka...

'''Madoka:''' I'm kind of tired now.

'''Homura:''' Me too. I think I'll get a good sleep tonight.

'''Madoka:''' Alright, I'm going to switch off the lights. Good night, Homura-chan.

'''Homura:''' Good night, Madoka.

>''You have earned a trophy!''

>''Achievement Unlocked: "My (other) best friend"''
|}

====Homura/Sayaka Scenes====
All Homura/Sayaka events can be seen in the below video, at the times listed below:

[http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm22568063 Nico-Nico Video.] 
'''Bonds Event #1:''' 00:00 
'''Bonds Event #2:''' 02:34 
'''Bonds Event #3:''' 05:19 
'''CM Learning Event:''' 07:46 
'''Bonus Event:''' 10:35 

=====Homura's Obsession=====
[[File:TBP - what did u say.png|right|thumb|300px|Talk, dammit!]]
Transcript of a scene between Homura and Sayaka, with them attempting to make conversation with each other. Homura, unfortunately, ends up talking about her idealized views of Madoka, and not focusing on the person she's ''supposed'' to be focusing on in this scene.

Includes Homura/Madoka and some very small hints of Homura/Sayaka.

[http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm22568063 Nico-Nico Video.]

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'''Sayaka:''' Homura, that you? Good morning.

'''Homura:''' Good morning, Sayaka.

'''Sayaka:''' So you pass by this street too? I never knew.

'''Homura:''' I've seen you several times.

'''Sayaka:''' Huh, really? Say something next time, alright?

'''Homura:''' I'll consider it.

'''Homura:''' ...

'''Sayaka:''' ...

'''Sayaka:''' Homura, say something.

'''Homura:''' Why?

'''Sayaka:''' Aren't friends supposed to have fun conversations while they walk to school!?

'''Homura:''' True.

'''Sayaka:''' ...

'''Homura:''' ...

'''Sayaka:''' Come on! Talk, talk!

'''Homura:''' ...

'''Sayaka:''' Sigh... well, should I try to find something we have in common?

'''Homura:''' Madoka-

'''Sayaka:''' Huh?

'''Homura:''' She's kind to everyone. She's a wonderful person who's very considerate to her friends.

'''Homura:''' She always takes what I say seriously, and acts accordingly.

'''Homura:''' The depths to her compassion are-

'''Sayaka:''' Wa-wait a minute, Homura. What are you talking about?

'''Homura:''' Madoka, of course.

'''Sayaka:''' A-aren't you idealizing her a bit?

'''Homura:''' Absolutely not. You surely know of her greatness as well, Sayaka.

'''Homura:''' Madoka's famed for being kind to even animals-

'''Sayaka:''' That's enough! Let's just go quietly, okay!?
|}

===Official Art Gallery===
<gallery>
File:TBP - HomuMado hand holding.jpg|Madoka and Homura in bed holding hands!
File:TBP - MadoKyo and sleepover.jpg|Madoka and Kyouko. She is blushing! How cute!
File:TBP - HomuMado onsen.jpg|Dat Homura resting her head on Madoka's shoulder.
File:TBP - fight.jpg|SayaMado, "I am going to make you my wife!"
File:TBP - homuhomu sayaka friendly.jpg|Sayaka being too friendly to the transfer student.
File:TBP - KyoSaya park.jpg|KyouSaya, 'nuff said.
File:TBP - KyoHomu sick.jpg|MamiSaya and HomuKyou
File:TBP - Tea Party.jpg|Tea Party Orgy
File:1387975149240.png|'''Kyouko:''' ''But... this is... your bed, isn't it?''
File:Madoka loves sayaka.jpg| '''Madoka:''' ''Sayaka-chan.'' '''Sayaka:''' ''Hm~? What~?'' '''Madoka:''' ''I love you.''
File:Madoka sayaka on a date TPB part 1.jpg|'''Madoka:''' ''Open wide, Sayaka-chan.'' '''Madoka:''' ''Oh, you have some cream on your cheek.'' '''Madoka:''' ''I'll take it off.'' '''Sayaka:''' ''Thanks, Madoka.''
File:Madoka sayaka on a date TPB part 2.jpg|'''Madoka:''' ''This cream is tasty~!'' '''Hitomi:''' ''How long has this been going on?'' '''Hitomi:''' ''Aren't the two of you... d-d-dating?'' '''Both:''' ''How did you come to that conclusion!?''
File:Madoka sayaka on a date TPB part 3.jpg|'''Hitomi:''' ''I noticed you were getting along well. It looks like I have no business getting in between you to.'' '''Both:''' ''Th-that's not it!'' '''Sayaka:''' ''Oh, man. Looks like we gave you the wrong idea, Hitomi.'' '''Madoka:''' ''Ehehe... but, you know, that makes me kind of happy.''
File:Madoka sayaka on a date TPB part 4.jpg|'''Madoka:''' ''I guess that means I've gotten that close to Sayaka-chan.'' '''Sayaka:''' ''Yeah, I... really like spending time with Madoka.'' '''Sayaka:''' ''I don't need to worry about anything, and I can kind of tell what she's thinking....'' '''Madoka:''' ''I hope we can be together forever and ever!''
File:Madoka sayaka on a date TPB part 5.jpg|'''Sayaka:''' ''I think Madoka would make a pretty good girlfriend.'' '''Sayaka:''' ''Madoka's a great girl! I've got to stake my claim on her while I can!'' '''Madoka:''' ''Oh, cut it out, Sayaka-chan!''
File:Homura and Sayaka conversation part 1.jpg|[[:file:Homura and Sayaka conversation part 1.jpg|translation]]
File:Homura and Sayaka conversation part 2.jpg|[[:file:Homura and Sayaka conversation part 2.jpg|translation]]
File:TBP - sleepover long.png|[[:file:TBP - sleepover long.png|translation]]
File:Mitakihara Onsen.jpg
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==Oriko Magica==
Relationships found in ''Oriko Magica''. Given the fact that ''Oriko Magica'' introduced three new characters, and featured a relationship between two of them as prominent, this was inevitable.

===Oriko and Kirika===
<blockquote>''"Kirika, if you weren't here, I would be really broken."'' - [[Oriko Mikuni]] to [[Kirika Kure]], [[Oriko_Magica#Chapter_3:_Love_is_infinitely_finite|Oriko Magica, Chapter 3]].</blockquote>
<blockquote>''"Love is infinitely finite, so I'll devote myself infinitely to her."'' - [[Kirika]] speaking of [[Oriko]], [[Oriko_Magica#Chapter_4:_I.27ll_never_forgive_you|Oriko Magica, Chapter 4]].</blockquote>

Kirika, an antisocial yet shy girl, met Oriko, who helped Kirika collect her things that had spilled onto the ground when nobody cared. Kirika was charmed by her and decided to track her down. However, when she found her, she was too afraid and timid to call out to her, thinking that she wouldn't remember her. For Oriko, she made a contract with Kyubey and wished to change herself. With her new outgoing personality she talked to her and they became soon best friends. Kirika's priority was Oriko and did anything she asked of her, such as killing other magical girls after Oriko became a Puella Magi. She also claimed that her love for Oriko is infinitely finite. On Oriko's side, she shows to care about her and enjoys teasing her.

In Chapter 4, after Kirika was fatally wounded by Mami, Oriko rushed to save her and glared at Mami, paralyzing her. She seemed crushed after Kirika confessed her about her wish. After Kirika transformed into [[Margot]] (before transforming Kirika promised Oriko that she wouldn't attack her) and later killed by Kyouko, Mami and Yuma, she had a breakdown and went berserk. After they were killed and Homura resetted the timeline, Kirika and Oriko seemed to have a vague recolection of each other as Kirika says that she'll take half the burden and they then take each others hands and walk off, smiling.

Oriko and Kirika somehow resemble the friendship between Madoka and Homura. Both Madoka and Oriko were loyal to a kind girl who lacked confidence and wanted a purpose in life and Kirika and Homura both had control over time magic.

The fan name for this pairing is OriKiri.

====OriKiri Manga Pages====
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File:KoriKo meeting for the first time.jpg|When Kirika met Oriko.
File:Oriko stalker.jpg|Look, Oriko! You have your own stalker!
File:KiriKo pillowlap.jpg|This pillow is one of a kind.
File:Kirika what is love.jpg|Kirika's words of wisdom regarding love tends to be terrifying to fans and characters alike for some reason.
File:Oriko saves a corpse.png|They both paid a heavy price to protect what they love...
File:Oriko meeting Kirika afterlife.jpg|They seem to remember each other despite this is a new timeline
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File:Oriko Magica v02 c07 160.neuquant.png|
File:KirikaData.png|Kirika's limited memory is used for things about Oriko and nothing else.
File:KirikoChildTeasing.png|
File:KirikaQuotesOnOriko.png|Kirika is very vocal about her feelings for Oriko.
File:OrikoJealousy.png|Oriko seems to enjoy Kirika's (somewhat overzealous) attentions.
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====OriKiri Official Art====
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====OriKiri Fanart====
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File:Kirika Oriko fanart together.png
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File:Oriko and Kirika Hold Hands.jpeg
File:Oriko Kiria tea party.jpg
File:KiriKoTackleQuoteFanart.jpeg
File:KirikaOrikoTransformedHugging.png
File:KirikaOrikoLapNapFanart.jpeg
File:KiriKo-And Im home.png|A fan recreation of Sayaka and Kyouko's infamous pose from the ending to Episode 9.
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===Yuma and Kyouko===
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Yuma is another new character introduced in ''Oriko Magica''. Here, Yuma contracts to save Kyouko from dying. The two are usually portrayed in a sisterly relationship. This ship has many similarities to Kyouko/Madoka (see above).

====YumaKyou Manga Pages====
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File:YumaBurnScars.png|Kyouko discovering Yuma's burn wounds.
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====YumaKyou Official Art====
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File:Yuma and kyouko official art.jpeg|Official art of Kyouko and Yuma from Oriko vol. 1.
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====YumaKyou Fanart====
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File:Kyouko meets Yuma first time.jpg
File:Kyouko and Yuma together.jpg
File:Kyouko lap pillow yuma fanart.jpg
File:Yuma kyouko gaming.jpg
File:Kyouko yuma cooking.jpg
File:Kyouko yuma puellae magi.jpg
File:Cute chitose yuma puella magi.jpg
File:Lone Wolf and Cub.jpg
File:Kyouko yuma having fun.jpg
File:Kyoko Yuma hug.jpg
File:KyokoYumahug.jpg
File:Yuma_and_kyouko_headpat.jpg
File:Yuma kyoko holding hands fanart.png
File:Kyouko and crying yuma.jpg
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===Misc. Couples in ''Oriko Magica''===
The section for couples from ''Oriko Magica'' not listed in sections above.

====Misc. Couples Fanart====
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==Kazumi Magica==
Relationships from ''Kazumi Magica''. ''Kazumi Magica'' features a whole new cast of girls to pair up, leading to many pairings in the fandom.

===Saki and Kazumi===
<blockquote>''"We trust in you, Kazumi. Just like you trusted in us."'' - [[Saki Asami]], [[Kazumi_Magica#Chapter_3:_.22Malefica Farce.22|Kazumi Magica, Chapter 3]].</blockquote>
<blockquote>''"I'll kill Kazumi...when Hell freezes over."'' - [[Saki Asami]], [[Kazumi_Magica#Chapter_13:_.22Magicallabbiata.22|Kazumi Magica, Chapter 13]].</blockquote>

Like all the other [[Pleiades Saints]], Saki cares for Kazumi, and tries to protect her innocence and keep the awful truths of their work away from her.

It is revealed by Satomi in chapters 13 and 14 that Saki loved [[Michiru Kazusa]], but she also cares for her clones as well, which Kazumi is one of. It's possible that Saki likes the clones (and Kazumi) for themselves, or Saki likes them because they are reminders of Michiru. However, Saki was also willing to kill Kazumi (who was starting to turn back into a witch) for the sake of Michiru. It is unknown what are Kazumi's feelings for Saki, but when Satomi asked her if she loved Saki, she didn't say anything nor does she deny it either. Also, when Kazumi went out of control and nearly becomes a witch, she only calmed down and returned back to normal after Saki hugged her.

Saki's love for Kazumi goes even beyond death/witchification. After killing Mirai, Kanna orders Saki's witch form to kill Kazumi. However the witch stops after hearing the sound of Kazumi's earrings and instead protects her from Ayase/Luca's witch form, resulting in her death.

====SakiKazu Manga Pages====
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File:U017.jpg|Saki and Michiru, the original Kazumi
File:MâJ12 18.jpg|Saki and Michiru
File:K34.jpg
File:SakiKazumiHug.png
File:SakiKazumiUnderwear.png|Saki imagining a scene from chapter 2.
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File:MJ13 19.jpg
File:Screen_shot_2012-02-04_at_1.28.33_PM.jpg
File:Screen_shot_2012-02-04_at_1.30.06_PM.jpg
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File:Spg015.jpg|Kazumi was shocked by the fact that Saki only loved her because she saw her as Michiru's clone.
File:J019_022.jpg|Saki's witch form recognizes Kazumi.
File:J019_023.jpg|Saki's witch form protects Kazumi at the cost of her life.
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====SakiKazu Official Art====
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File:Kazumi vol 4 Melon bonus.jpeg
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====SakiKazu Fanart====
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===Umika and Kaoru===
[needs expanding and images]

Umika and Kaoru are always seen together and even their attacks and transformations are combined. When they were trapped by the bookmobile witch and the Pleiades went to save them, they seemed okay and told the Pleiades not to rush in finding them. Curiously, when they first met (after they were dragged to a witch barrier by Kazumi) Umika rushed to protect Kaoru despite the fact they were strangers by that time.

====UmiKao Manga Pages====
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File:UmikaKaoruDateNote.png|This note to Kazumi says that the two are out dating...(Turns out to be a bad translation. The official translation was that they were joking about the detective asking them to meet her.)
File:UmikaKaoruCoffeeShop.png|But there's no one with them in the coffee shop. Could they be dating each other? (No, they had a meeting with someone.)
File:UmikaKaoruHugginginsideBarrier.png|Umika and Kaoru trapped in a witch's barrier. Awfully close, aren't they?
File:UmikaKaoruImagineSpotByKazumi.png|Kazumi's version of the previous image.
File:UmikaKaoruCuddling.png|No need to rush and save them from a witch, guys. They'll find something to occupy themselves, I'm sure. (The official translation has Kaoru saying "Just come for us! No need for panic." which has a rather different nuance.)
File:K08.jpg
File:Copia de é®é©é¦â-âMâJ11 09.jpg
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File:UmikaPowers.png
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====UmiKao Official Art====
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====UmiKao Fanart====
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===Saki and Mirai===
<blockquote>''"You hurt my Sakiii!"'' - [[Mirai Wakaba]], [[Puella_Magi_Kazumi_Magica#Chapter_9:_.22The_Freezer.22|Kazumi Magica, Chapter 9]].</blockquote>
<blockquote>''"You protected us. Thank you."'' ''"Th... thank you, Saki!"'' - [[Saki Asami]] and [[Mirai Wakaba]], [[Puella_Magi_Kazumi_Magica#Chapter_12:_.22Pleiades.22|Kazumi Magica, Chapter 12]].</blockquote>
<blockquote>''"Mirai, thanks for covering for me."'' ''"Y...Yeah, it's not your fault, Saki. I know how you feel, Saki."'' - [[Saki Asami]] and [[Mirai Wakaba]], [[Puella_Magi_Kazumi_Magica#Chapter_15:_.22Ingredients_for_Satomi.22|Kazumi Magica, Chapter 15]].</blockquote>
<blockquote>''"Saki... I love you!"'' - [[Mirai Wakaba]], [[Puella_Magi_Kazumi_Magica#Chapter_18:_.22Connect.22|Kazumi Magica, Chapter 18]].</blockquote>
[[File:SakiMira.jpg|right|thumb|150px|Could you be holding on to Saki any tighter, Mirai?]]

Mirai, from the onset, has appeared to be very attached to Saki. In chapter 3, Mirai is seen clinging to Saki when the Pleiades Saints first appear, and she also seems gleeful at the fact she's paired with Saki and Kazumi in their search for a witch. These small signs mostly went unnoticed by the fans until chapter 9, when Saki's face received a minor injury by the witch form of Niko's spare while trying to protect Mirai. Seeing this, Mirai went berserk, killing the witch in a fit of rage for daring to hurt Saki. Mirai doesn't react the same way when Umika, Kaoru and Kazumi have been injured or endangered in far worse ways, showing that this reaction and the feelings that accompany her are for Saki's alone.

When Saki was feeling especially down, Mirai viciously defended her from the other Pleiades, despite seeming to agree that what Saki had done wasn't in their best interests. Still, Mirai instantly forgives her, and blushes and seems to be pleased when Saki thanks her for it.

These feelings, however, may in fact be one-sided on Mirai's part, as Saki seems to be more attached to Kazumi than Mirai, to the point it's even stated by Satomi that Saki loves Kazumi. Mirai is [[:file:Mirai jelly slut 4chan u.jpg|clearly jealous of Kazumi's closeness with Saki]], as seen in Chapter 12 and in subsequent chapters, she was willing to kill Kazumi, after she turned into a witch and she claimed that it was all for the sake of Saki. Saki compares Mirai to her sister, [[Miyuki]], when they first meet, which has no clear meaning. Miyuki had promised to marry Saki one day, but it's unknown if Saki had romantic feelings for her sister, or was just familial affection, and therefore she may have seen Mirai as a younger sister figure.

During another flashback, Saki blushes when she says Mirai reminds her of her younger self. She admits the comparison is strange since they are the same age, but she is happy to have Mirai beside her. This causes Mirai to later say that she is Saki, and Saki is her. When Saki becomes a witch, Mirai refuses to kill her and doesn't defend herself from Saki's witch, allowing herself to be decapitated. However, her love for Saki remains unrequited until the end.

{{spoiler|Mirai's love for Saki goes even beyond death/witchification. Mirai uses her magic to protect Saki's witch form from being hurt in chapter 19. However, Saki's witch form does not recognize her and decapitates her. Even so, Mirai's magic does not vanish after her death, and it continues to proect Saki's witch form.}}

====SakiMira Manga Pages====
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File:É®é©é¦â-âMâJ12 18.jpg| ''U Mad?''
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File:Mirai_clings_to_Saki.jpg
File:Share_the_burden.jpg
File:Saki_turns_into_witch.jpg
File:We%27re_alike.jpg
File:Kazumi COMIC ZIN Bonus.jpeg|Saki certainly knows how to drive the girls wild.
File:Everything is fair in love and war.jpg
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====SakiMira Official Art====
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File:SakiMiraiColor.png
File:Kazumi vol3 melonbooks bonus.jpg
File:Kazumi vol 4 Gamers bonus.jpeg|Are you going to be jealous of Niko next, Mirai?
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====SakiMira Fanart====
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===Airi and Yuuri===
<blockquote>''"If you want to live, then I'll save you, no matter what."'' - [[Yuuri Asuka]], [[Kazumi_Magica#Chapter_5:_.22Magicallabbiata.22|Kazumi Magica, Chapter 5]].</blockquote>
<blockquote>''"My most precious treasure was taken away from me. That's why I'm going to kill their most precious treasure. '''You.'''"'' - "[[Yuuri]]" to [[Kazumi]], [[Kazumi_Magica#Chapter_5:_.22Magicallabbiata.22|Kazumi Magica, Chapter 5]].</blockquote>
[[File:Magical_spoon_2.png|right|thumb|300px|Two girls, willing to sacrifice everything for one another. Is it romantic, or just deep friendship?]]

[[Airi]] and [[Yuuri Asuka]] started out as ordinary classmates. Yuuri, a very avid cooking fan, tried cooking for her entire class, but was sent into shock when one of the students claimed they had gotten food poisoning from her cooking. She did not return to school the next day, and Airi went to check on her and helped prove the student was lying to try to frame Yuuri. The two became very close friends.

Two years later, Airi was diagnosed with an incurable disease that would surely take her life. Yuuri asked a [[Michiru Kazusa|magical girl]] who saved her from a witch to cure Airi, but the girl told Yuuri that she should make her own contract. Yuuri followed her advice and made a contract with [[Kyubey]] to save her friend.

Yuuri and Airi remained close afterwards, with Airi believing that Yuuri cured her using a magical charm in the form of a spoon. They both loved food, and spoke of cooking competitions and going out to eat together (which could be interpreted as a date).

Yuuri eventually turned into a witch and attacked Airi. The [[Pleiades Saints]] killed her. Airi was so brokenhearted and mentally unhinged by this that she made a contract with Kyubey herself to take over Yuuri's life, transforming her appearance into her friend's and swearing vengeance on the girls who killed Yuuri, even though they saved her life. The newly christened "Yuuri" even has a magical girl costume that calls out to her lost friend: it heavily features stripes and a frilled skirt, which were what Yuuri commonly wore when in casual dress, and mimics Yuuri's magical girl costume's color scheme. Airi even mimics Yuuri's style of dress, which is very different from her own before contracting, while not transformed, implying that she tries to keep her friend alive in her heart even in everyday life.

By the time Airi reached the end of the life that Yuuri had saved, Airi had become obsessed with avenging her. Airi even rebuffed an attempt by her perceived enemies to clean her soul gem (similar to Sayaka's reaction to Homura's offer of help in the anime). Airi's witch form is a heart, with the ability to broadcast her memories: specifically, those of her past with Yuuri. The obvious symbolism in this (with a heart representing love, often of a romantic nature, in many cultures) indicates that Airi's feelings for Yuuri remained strong.

One can read into these facts two ways: a deep friendship where two girls are willing to give everything up for the other, or a romantic relationship where even the thought of living without her partner is enough to drive each girl to desperation and despair (the main qualification for becoming a magical girl).

====YuuAiri Manga Pages====
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File:Healing airi.png|Yuuri makes a contract with Kyubey for her wish: to heal Airi and save her from a fatal illness.
File:AiriYuuriHugging01.png|Yuuri and Airi sitting in a tree...
File:Airi's wish.png|Airi will not rest until she hunts down all the killers.
File:Memories of yuuri.png|...her last words.
File:AiriYuuriPairfaitYay.png|Kazumi imagining Yuuri and Airi eating a delicious parfait...
File:AiriYuuriPairfaiteating.png|But in reality, this will never come true for them.
File:Screen_shot_2012-02-09_at_5.41.10_PM.jpg
File:AiriYuuriClothesComparison.png|The real Yuuri and Airi after her transformation. The obvious mimicking of even Yuuri's style of dress shows Airi's deep feelings for her.
File:AiriYuuriPreciousPersonQuote.png|Airi speaking of Yuuri and calling her, "my most precious treasure."
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====YuuAiri Official Art====
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File:Airi_and_Yuuri_art.jpg|Airi after her transformation holding Yuuri. Note how similar their costumes are.
File:Kazumi_bonus.jpg
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====YuuAiri Fanart====
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File:All-for-you.jpg
File:TwoYuurisFanart.png
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===Ayase and Luca===
[description and images needed]

====AyaLuca Manga Pages====
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File:Luca Souju Puella Magi.png
File:AyaseLucaCombinedTransformation.png
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====AyaLuca Official Art====
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File:SoujuInColor.png
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====AyaLuca Fanart====
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===Kazumi and Niko===
[description needed]

====KazuNiko Manga Pages====
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File:NicoKazumiPrincessCarry.png|Two different princess carries in a single chapter? Hiramatsu knows how to ship-tease.
File:LoversSuicideComment.png|Like with Kyoko and Sayaka, the Japanese ideal of a tragic lovers' suicide shows itself here.
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====KazuNiko Official Art====
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File:Kazumi vol 4 Melon bonus.jpeg
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====KazuNiko Fanart====
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===Saki and Miyuki===
Miyuki promised to marry Saki in the future. [needs expanding and images]

====SakiMiyu Manga Pages====
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File:Miyuki and Saki childhood marriage promise manga page.jpg|Saki wins the heart of her sister. Is that wedding bells I hear?
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====SakiMiyu Official Art====
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====SakiMiyu Fanart====
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===Misako and Remi===
[needs expanding and images]

Very little is known about the relationship between Misako and Remi, other than they were friends since middle school. Remi Shiina was a magical girl who went missing during her third year of school. Remi's little sister, who was three at the time, claimed her sister was a magical girl who fought witches that brought disaster into the world. Misako's passion to find lost girls could be interpreted as her attempt to find Remi.

====MisaRemi Manga Pages====
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File:MisakoAndRemi.png|Misako and her old <s>friend</s> flame, Remi, at about the same age as the Pleiades.
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====MisaRemi Official Art====
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====MisaRemi Fanart====
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==Other==
The section for misc. things that don't fit into the above sections on relationships. This section also contains meta info and trivia on and related to ''Madoka Magica''.

===Gen Urobuchi's Views on Relationships in ''Madoka Magica''===
In an [[Shinjidai_no_Mixture_Magazine_BLACK_PAST|interview with Black Past]], Gen Urobuchi discussed his view of Homura and Madoka's relationship and his beliefs on same-sex relationships. Urobuchi clarified that while Homura's feelings for Madoka were present and unchanging throughout her timeloops, Madoka did not feel the same way prior to her wish, having only the experience of one time loop. Madoka made her wish not so much for Homura's sake but to save all mahou shoujo. However when Madoka made her wish, she learned about Homura's true feelings and only then was the bond between them established. Urobuchi even describes the circumstances of it is as a "little cruel" that it required Madoka leaving and becoming a goddess to understand Homura.

In talking about relationships in his body of works, Urobuchi revealed his beliefs about same sex relationships, "whatever relationship that could exist between male and female it should also exist between couples of same sex." Aside from the difference in body parts, he did not see a male and female relationship as special or unique. He believes that the same kind of love is possible between same sex couples as well. Urobuchi stated he may even write about a love relationship between two men in the future.

Because of the lack of evidence on-screen to establish Homura and Madoka as a canon yuri couple (or any other couple), the nature of their relationship is open to interpretation and debate. Even if we take into account evidence such as Urobuchi's views on sexuality, this relationship would not be considered canonical by some fans unless official recognition is given in future body of works that raises the yuri subtext to text on their relationship. One can speculate that this interview could add more fuel to the fanbase to produce more fan works out of frustration now that they are aware of Urobuchi's personal views.

In 2013, at a [[Nitro+ Q&A Panels at Animagic 2013|Nitro+ Q&A Panel]], Gen Urobuchi was asked the following questions, which he answered:

'''Q:''' Is Homura in love with Madoka? 
'''A:''' Probably.

'''Q:''' Why did you choose to portray a homosexual love? 
'''A:''' I don't think it is that special -- a really strong friendship turns into a lovelike-relationship without the sexual attraction, in their case.

There are few ways to interpret his response. One way is that he is saying that Madoka's and Homura's relationship is nothing special, in the sense that their relationship is no different than that from other people's relationship. That their relationship started from friendship which later evolved into love without the drive of sexual attraction, this could be interpreted as saying that their love is pure and innocent, based on an emotional bonding that is still developing, as they are still 12-year-old girls who are not sexually mature yet. It does not necessarily dismiss the notion of a relationship driven by romantic interest. How will that relationship turn later? It is still possible for their relationship to blossom into a homosexual relationship, but Urobuchi never states this so it is up to fan's interpretation. Urobuchi does indicate that Homura probably is in love with Madoka, but he doesn't specify the meaning or the nature of that affection, he tries to avoid in giving a clear answer.

Another way to interpret Urobuchi's answer is that he is saying that their relationship is based on friendship and admiration.

The answer has been considered to be vague by fans alike, one way to put it is that Urobuchi is leaving up to the fans to interpret their relationship without giving too much information. That he is trying to avoid being direct with their questions.

===Magazines, Articles, Interviews, and Related===
'''[[Puella Magi Madoka Magica Official Guidebook "You Are Not Alone"|Puella Magi Madoka Magica Official Guidebook "You Are Not Alone":]]''' An official guidebook with a compilation on a wide variety of information on Madoka Magica.
<gallery>
File:Guidebook 0030.jpg|During the seiyuu interviews, [[Homura|Chiwa Saito]] and [[Madoka|Aoi Yuki]] get paired up, as well as [[Sayaka|Eri Kitamura]] and [[Kyouko|Ai Nonaka]] in joint interviews, but all the other seiyuu are interviewed alone. Clearly, nothing yuri sinister going on...
File:Guidebook 0031.jpg|And I'm sure nothing could possibly be implied by them writing "Chiwa Saito x Aoi Yuuki" and "Eri Kitamura X Ai Nonaka" in huge letters at the bottom of the interview pages either. I am sure there is a logical explanation that doesn't involved yuri as the main reason... clearly.
File:Guidebook 0034.jpg|
File:Guidebook 0037.jpg
</gallery>

See the [[Lily Megami Magazine 2011-12]]. ''(Translation in progress)''

===External Links===
*[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/HoYay/PuellaMagiMadokaMagica TV Tropes page] for the anime, which discusses a few of the relationships listed above, but not all of them.

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2014-02-04T06:46:49Z

Ｙuri有理漢化組: /* HomuMado Trivia */

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Aside from its story and characters, ''Madoka Magica'' gained popularity among some fans for its "yuri" -- also known as "shoujo-ai" among Western fans, and "Girls' Love" among Eastern fans, meaning romantic relationships between women and girls -- subtext. Many yuri-loving fans tend to see pairings between the girls, such as Homura/Madoka and Kyoko/Sayaka. This page will try to explain what lead them to this conclusion, and what "evidence" there is in canon.

Please note, this section is ''very'' fanon-emphasized. As so, please take anything below that pertains to canon "with a grain of salt", as they say. Make up your own mind on the canonity status of the ships -- as much of them is left open for fan interpretation.

==About yuri==
[[File:Knm bandage blood.jpg|right|thumb|200px|This scene with the bloody bandage evokes the idea of the red string of fate.]]
[[File:The Yuri rank.jpg|right|150px]]
[[File:Couples chart madoka.jpg|right|150px]]

The scene where Madoka gives her ribbons to Homura is considered to be a good example of yuri subtext, but unless one is familiar with its significance, the [[User_talk:Nox#Yuri_evidence_at_the_end_of_Ep.12|meaning can be lost to someone who is unfamiliar]] to it. This section will try to explain to those who are unfamiliar when it comes to yuri. To understand how important the context is let us start with the example like the ribbons Madoka gives to Homura. To someone who doesn't know yuri, this wouldn't mean anything.

However, if you're a yuri fan, you recognize that as a reference to the scene that started the yuri shipping fandom for one of the most iconic/famous Mahou Shoujo yuri couples, Nanoha and Fate from the [[wikipedia: Magical_Girl_Lyrical_Nanoha_(series)|"Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha"]] franchise. There is a strong possibility that this was done intentionally because [http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=4576 Shinbo] directed both the Nanoha and the Madoka anime series.

For comparison you can [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmKTGB_QmKc follow this link] to observe this scene where (while it's nice to watch it all and see the similarity in long embraces and talk of friendship, just skip to 4:40) you can notice their similarities:

#[[:file:Madoka giving ribbons.gif|giving of ribbons]]
#stating the ribbons will be a way to remember the other person
#a promise they'll meet again.

This parallels what Madoka tells Homura as Madoka gives her the ribbons. On a side note, the red ribbons could be a symbolic reference to the [[wikipedia:Red_string_of_fate|'red string of fate']], people who are destined to be soul mates and will one day marry each other.

[[File:Madoka magica comparison knm.png|right|200px]]

The importance of context is also true with the nearly identical pose for Madoka and Homura's naked embrace in space to one of the most iconic scenes known in yuri (as an example of how well-known [[:file:KnM Madoka ver.jpg|this pose]] is, on /u/ there is a thread dedicated to nothing but this scene redone for dozens of yuri shipped couples, [http://danbooru.donmai.us/post/index?tags=miko_embrace of which 95% are pure fanart] because to see this actual pose in an anime or manga is actually quite rare). This original embrace was first aired in [[wikipedia:Kannazuki_no_Miko|"Kannazuki no Miko"]], one of the most well-known couples in yuri fandom. They share many parallels to Homura and Madoka. In "Kannazuki no Miko", the character of Chikane is very similar to Homura in being tall, dark-haired, competent, totally willing to sacrifice herself for another girl, etc. whose ways are mysterious to the sweet, naive Himeko (who Madoka resembles).

As it turns out, Chikane is the one who remembers her shared tragic fate with Himeko of repeating the same cycle of lives together over and over again (a cycle that always end in tragedy), with Himeko only discovering the full truth of their connection just before they are to be parted again, because they need to sacrifice themselves to save the world. And when this happens, Himeko gets to choose how she wants the next world to be remade, e.g. whether they are to forget about each other; or be able to remember their past memories and meet one another again in the next world (she chooses the second option).

Another clear reference to yuri is from the classic, [[wikipedia:Yami_to_Bōshi_to_Hon_no_Tabibito|"Yami to Boshi"]]. Hazuki is the Homura-like character (tall, long dark hair, fighter, obsessive etc.) who obsessively travels across different worlds to track down her pure-hearted, sweet Hatsumi (Madoka-like character). They finally meet in this otherworldly place outside the rest of the universe, and Hazuki confesses her feelings to Hatsumi, only to find out Hatsumi is a god and so they cannot stay together. Hatsumi uses her god-like powers to reset Hazuki's world so she's suppose to forget her, but Hatzuki seems to have a vague recollection anyway, and yes, there's also a vague promise of meeting again one day.

So with that context of the similarity of these two couples, the embrace is basically hitting home the point of ''"yes, yuri fans, we're comparing these two to 'Kannazuki no Miko' if you haven't already noticed."'' Again, this is done intentionally (much like [[Episode 9]] similarities to the well-known anime series [[wikipedia:Revolutionary_Girl_Utena|"Revolutionary Girl Utena"]], because of the [[:file:Revolutionary Girl Utena and Madoka.png|yuri Utena symbolism]]). The studio (SHAFT), director (Shinbo), character designer (Ume) and among others on the production staff, are well-known for being very genre-savvy about yuri, and intentionally putting in yuri-subtext in their anime on a regular basis.

Viewers of the series may see something different in the anime, their views will always be subjective to themselves (to yuri and non-yuri fans), however, it doesn't change the symbolic meaning behind the pose in [[Episode 12]] nor the similarities of Homura and Madoka's situation to that in "Kannazuki no Miko".

==Madoka Magica==
The list of relationships found in ''Madoka Magica''. Their canon status is debatable, especially depending on the media discussed, but it is well agreed that there are very explicit and strong undertones in the show.

===Homura and Madoka===
====Homura's Love for Madoka====
Homura's affection toward Madoka seem to go beyond the normal boundaries of friendship. Homura wasn't just content with saving Madoka's life or stopping her fate, she also wanted her feelings for Madoka to be reciprocated and acknowledged by her (as seen in [[Episode 11]]). For each cycle that Homura created, their relationship became more alienated and distant, causing despair on Homura's part (as it was demonstrated briefly in [[Episode 8]]). Yet, regardless of Madoka's feelings toward Homura, she was willing to sacrifice anything for Madoka's sake, absent of any rewards, take any risks against all odds, driven to repeat an endless cycle of personal loss and suffering, and willing to hurt the feelings of other people (including Madoka's) to attain her goal.

=====[[:wikipedia:Philia|Philia]]=====

Philia is the concept of love among friends, a sense of brotherhood. According with Aristotle, there are three types of friendships, based on the motive for forming them: friendships of utility, friendships of pleasure and friendships of the good.

*Friendships of utility are relationships formed without regard to the other person at all. One could argue it is a type of shallow relationship for the sake of utility or using others, it could also be described as a form of business transaction.

*Friendships of pleasure are based on pure delight in the company of other people. This type of friendship could be described in terms of partaking together in social activities, the type developed with coworkers or classmates, they are playmates. However, these friends may also part—if they no longer enjoy the shared activity, or can no longer participate in it together.

*Friendships of the good are ones where both friends enjoy each other's characters. As long as both friends keep similar characters, the relationship will endure since the motive behind it is the care of the friend. This is the highest level of philia, and in modern English might be called true friendship

It can be argued that Homura's relationship with Madoka is the latter, the friendship of the good.

When Homura met Madoka for the first time, they were both strangers to each other. Homura was in a vulnerable mental state and with little self worth. Yet Madoka was willing to accept Homura, just as she was, as a friend. With time Homura started to get closer to Madoka and she started to gain self-confidence about herself, because of her interaction with Madoka. [[Madoka Magica Drama CD 1: Memories of You|''Memories of You'']] depicts the slow and progressive growth of admiration, appreciation, and respect that Homura has for Madoka (even if Madoka doesnt think she is deserving of such admiration). Their relationship leads to a blossoming friendship. This becomes the perfect example of Philia.

However, this description may not be totally accurate as we witness a transition within Homura's character as the story progresses. Her external transformation isnt the only thing that changes, perhaps her feelings for Madoka's does as well.

=====[[:wikipedia:Eros_(concept)|Eros]]=====

Eros refers to ''“intimate love”'' or romantic love, an affection of a sexual nature. In the classical world, erotic love was generally referred as a kind of madness or ''theia mania'' ("madness from the gods"). This passionate love was described through an elaborate metaphoric and mythological schema involving "love's arrows" or "love darts", the source of which was often the personified figure of Eros.

During Homura's transition of friendship, it is possible that she started to develop feelings of love for Madoka, perhaps it was a juvenile crush toward an object of admiration and respect. Perhaps it was this intimate love for Madoka that was the driving force for Homura to try to warn Madoka of Kyubey's schemes, and to try to stop Walpurgis Night. Prior to [[Episode_10#Timeline_4|timeline 4]], Homura's intention can be described to be noble and just, her attempt to save her friends, specially Madoka from the dangers to come. Homura was even willing to become a Witch together with Madoka if that was to be her fate.

However, all that changed when Madoka gave one last act of self-sacrifice and saved Homura's life with the grief seed that she had with her. Madoka made Homura promise her to stop her own self from making a contract with Kyubey and to save her from her own foolishness. This last act of kindness radically altered Homura, not just externally but perhaps even internally. One could argue that it also altered Homura's feelings for Madoka. It is after these events that Homura's noble act to save a friend became an obsession, an obsession that soon exposed the dark side of Eros, and Homura started to deploy less than noble ways to save Madoka from herself by any means necessary. That includes making enemies with the other girls, and even sacrificing them if they became a danger toward Madoka.

Homura's single goal wasn't just about to stop Walpurgis Night, but to stop Madoka from ever making a contract, and to do that she needed to defeat Walpurgis Night first. The reason that Homura would reset the timeline, was because either Madoka was dead or she became a witch, even when Walpurgis Night was defeated (setting aside the facts that the world would be destroyed by [[Kriemhild Gretchen|Gretchen]] when it happened).

=====[[:wikipedia:Agape|Agape]]=====

Agape is one of the Koine Greek words translated into English as love, one which became particularly appropriated in Christian theology as the love of God or Christ for humankind. It is understood to mean ''“selfless love”'', or ''“charity”'' as it is translated in the Christian scriptures (from the Latin caritas, dearness). Many have thought that this word represents divine, unconditional, self-sacrificing, active, volitional, and thoughtful love.

It is pretty clear that Homura doesnt represent the values of Agape. But Madoka, by [[Episode 12]], breaks the cycle of despair by displaying the values of love found in the Agape concept. It is hard to say if Madoka reciprocates Homura's feelings. Madoka as a higher being was able to see all of Homura's struggles, past events, her suffering and her sacrifices, as well as her drive and motive. Madoka recognizes all parts of Homura, from all times and all events, and as such she accepts Homura as herself unconditionally. Yet even during that brief moment we are unable to determine what are Madoka's feelings for Homura. One could argue that Madoka responds to Homura's Eros with Agape, yet it is not very clear.

It is debatable if Homura's feelings for Madoka could be considered selfless or selfish in nature (Homura faced many personal dangers and took many risks, yet at the same time she had disdain toward others who got in her way), as it is the debate regarding the nature of Homura's feelings for Madoka. Was Homura's love for Madoka driven by [[:wikipedia:Eros_(concept)|Eros]] or is it more consisting with the idea of [[:wikipedia:Philia|Philia]]? And was Madoka's acknowledgement of Homura's feelings for her a form of reciprocating those feelings, or was it a form of [[:wikipedia:Agape|Agape]] as she became a natural force of the Universe?

=====Platonic Ideal=====
Some fans have constructed Homura's and Madoka's relationship as a form of relationship that transcends the norms of lust and romantic love. That their relationship is at a higher plane of existance.

[[:wikipedia:Platonic_love|"Platonic ideals"]] [http://thethinkingasexual.wordpress.com/2012/06/06/platonic-love-is-a-problematic-term/] as they are defined by Plato's philosophies are the "pure, unadulterated" forms of those ideals. The phrase "platonic love" as defined by Plato means a deeply romantic attraction which transcends physical lust and thus drives the experiences of the deep romantic attraction to attain higher ideals of themselves. It may include love, but it specifically meant to define it as "a romantic love not adulterated by sexual intimacy." Homura's and Madoka's relationship cannot be described as non-romantic, non-sexual. Nor the focus of their relationship should be on sexuality or sex alone. Instead, the relationship needs to be understood within its own context and to be described as a higher form of intimacy, a pure relationship driven beyond sex or the satisfaction of lust.

Homura's love for Madoka inspires her to transcend space and time. Madoka's love for Homura causes her to become the Platonic Ideal of hope.

====Episode 11: Love Confession or Pledge of Friendship?====
[[File:Dimentional reaction.png|thumb|right|200px|<center>Déjà vu</center>]]
Fans are divided with the significance of this scene. Fans of yuri see it as Homura's love confession to Madoka and a promise to protect her life. Those who believe in [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ThePowerOfFriendship the power of friendship] see it as [[Episode_11#The_Power_of_Love_and_Friendship|Homura's pledge to protect her most precious friend]], Madoka, against a cruel fate. Fans of yuri see it as Homura promising to risk her life for Madoka's sake, even if it is an unrequited or one-sided love (Just like [[Yuri_undertones#Kyoko_and_Sayaka|Kyoko's case]]).

Is this scene depicting a powerful moment of friendship against all odds? Or is this Homura's attempt at a love confession where she promises to protect Madoka's life with her own life? Some believe this is a powerful love confession scene.

:'''Homura:''' There's no way I can tell you how I really feel.

:'''Madoka:''' Homura-chan...

:'''Homura:''' I mean... I mean... I'm living in a different time than you!

:I've come from the future, you know?

:I've met you over and over again, and each time, I've seen you die. How can I save you? How can I change your fate? I've been looking for that answer and that answer only. I've gone back and started from the beginning over and over again.

:'''Madoka:''' That means... Huh?
[[File:Homura gives Madoka a hung.gif|right|150px]]
:'''Homura:''' I'm sorry. I'm sure you don't get any of this. I'm sure you're put off (disgusted) by all of this. To you, I haven't even known you for a month - I'm just some transfer student. But to me, you...

:Each time I repeat all of this, the time you and I lived grows further apart--our feelings grow further apart, and my words stop reaching you. I think I lost myself a long time ago.

:'''Madoka:''' Homura-chan...

:'''Homura:''' My desire to save you: the first emotion I had that started this all. And now that I've come this far, the only star left that will help guide my way... You don't have to understand. My words don't have to resonate within you. But still, I beg you. Let me protect you.

The erotic undertones are confirmed if someone notices the similarities of Homura's house with Utena's school. In particular the infamous nude drawing scene in the movie, where Anthy draws a naked Utena and then rips off her clothes along with her secret [http://www.ohtori.nu/galerie2/v/movie/screenshots/cap3/Movie_Screen_0574.jpg.html][http://www.ohtori.nu/galerie2/v/movie/screenshots/cap3/Movie_Screen_0575.jpg.html]. Information boards in the same style can be seen in Utena's classroom as well. [http://www.ohtori.nu/galerie2/v/movie/screenshots/cap1/Movie_Screen_0032.jpg.html]- Utena and Anthy is one of the greatest and heavily debated yuri couples, although the movie made the romantic and sexual nature of their relationship overt.

=====Episode 11 Screenshots=====
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File:Surprise hug.png|A tender and emotional hug with a very surprised Madoka. Notice she is not pushing Homura away.
File:Homura and Madoka emotions.png|Holographic projections reacting to Homura's strong emotions
File:Homura and Madoka emotional scene ep 11.png|There is a great emotional build up with momentum at this scene.
File:Homura Madoka let me protect you ep 11.png|Homura promises to protect Madoka, even though to Madoka she is just a stranger. Is this love?
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=====Episode 11 Fanart=====
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File:Homura kisses Madoka fanart.jpg|A missed opportunity/scene that SHAFT will never animate.
File:Cruel Ending.png|But this is Urobuchi's world, where the power of love means nothing...
File:Homura game over.png|<s>Urobuchi hates yuri...</s> Urobuchi loves tragedy.
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=====Episode 11 Trivia=====
*In the audio commentary for [[Episode 11]], Chiwa Saito (Homura) found the confession scene to be touching and emotional, and left her with a huge impression. She confesses that she cried.
** Aoi Yuuki (Madoka) found the scene to be amazing and filled her with emotions. Aoi Yuuki felt that her and Madoka became synchronized during the emotional scene. Aoi Yuuki believes that, surely Madoka would have accepted Homura's feelings.

====Episode 12: Yuri End?====
<blockquote>''"Magical girls make hopes and dreams come true, after all. I'm sure if it's small enough, a real miracle just might happen. "Isn't that right?" --"Madoka, don't go!" "I'm sorry. I have to go meet up with everyone else. I'll be able to see you again someday. So until then, we'll be apart for a little bit." --"Madoka!!"'' - Madoka not saying "goodbye" but "see you later" to Homura. </blockquote>

[[File:Yuri evidence madoka.jpg|right|300px|thumb|The Yuri subtext is strong on this one]]
Just like the ending with [[Episode 9|Kyoko and Sayaka]], there is speculation with fans regarding Homura's relationship with Madoka and her willingness to sacrifice it all for her. {{spoiler|On this new world Sayaka dies but she has no regrets, and Kyoko laments her death just when they have become friends (fans have interpreted this in many ways).}}

In Episode 10, we learn that Homura was willing to create new timelines for all eternity just for Madoka. {{Spoiler|Once she learns that each new time line she creates only makes Madoka's fate into becoming a witch stronger, Homura starts to have doubts, but also becomes more resolute to save Madoka from her fate. Kyubey contests that Homura's hope is a trap, and that it is only a matter of time before despair consumes her. In Episode 11 Homura and Madoka have a conversation in which Homura confesses everything to Madoka: she professes her love for her, as well as how important Madoka is to her (this has been interpreted as a love confession, but others see it as a sign of deep friendship). At the end of Episode 11, Homura is tempted to travel back again for a "do-over," but she stops and gives up, knowing that it was her fault that Madoka now carries such a heavy cosmic karma. She realizes that the more she travels back in time the more certain it is that she will fail, as Homura has created a powerful reservoir of despair-based energy from different timelines -- all of them concentrating on Madoka. To end Madoka's suffering and her own, Homura comes close to becoming a witch; however, Madoka stops her and tells her to never stop hoping.}}

{{Spoiler|Once Madoka defeats the Witch version of herself, she creates a paradox: Madoka has become a deity of sorts, but at the cost that Madoka the person ceases to exist in her own world. Homura is not happy with this outcome, but Madoka promises to Homura that she will always be there for her, and that she hopes that one day they would meet again.}}
[[File:Madoka giving ribbons.gif|right]]

=====Episode 12 Screenshots=====
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File:KnM Madoka ver.jpg|Similarities between Kannazuki no Miko and Madoka
File:Homumado ep 12.jpg|Three words: Naked space hug.
File:Wewillmeetagain.jpg|Madoka promises Homura that they will meet again, someday.
File:Lilies.jpg|Lily petals. Can't get more yuri than that.
File:Chikane Himemiya and Akemi Homura yuri archers comparison.jpg|Homura possesses a new weapon in the new world, a magical bow.
File:Knm homura i miss u.jpg|''I wish I knew how to quit you...''
File:BD 6 Ep 12 SS 01.jpg|The Blu-ray version has "nudity" in naked space hugs, enhancing its yuri level up to over 9000.
File:BD 6 Ep 12 SS 02.jpg|Homura's happiness looks enhanced as well.
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====Episode 12 Trivia====
*It is indicated that in the original Japanese lines at least, there is no Yuri expression. The relationship between Madoka and Homura can be interpreted as being important friends to each other. There are fans who point out that the nature of Homura and Madoka's relationship can be expressed as "親友" (shin-yu or best friend) which is generally different from romantic relationships.
**Then again fans like to [[:File:Yuri_evidence_madoka.jpg|present their evidence]] of the existence of yuri subtext as a possibility.
**Aside from the Utena reference in episode 9, other evidence yuri fans have included the following: {{Spoiler|The similarity to the KnM pose during the Homura and Madoka's extended nude embrace scene in episode 12. The gift of red ribbons from Madoka to Homura, which is similar to director Shinbo's prior work of Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha between Nanoha and Fate, a favorite pairing among yuri fans, who also refer to each other as best friends. Some fans suggest the red ribbons may also represent the red string of fate, as "two people connected by the red thread are destined lovers, regardless of time, place or circumstances."}} Yuri fans also believe that Homura's single-minded, ceaseless desire to do anything for Madoka goes beyond friendship.
**Previous timelines (and [[Drama CD 1|Drama Cds]]) indicate that there were times when Homura was able to maintain a close relationship with Madoka. But with each reset, Madoka's feeling for Homura grew distant as key events started to change with each iteration, so their mutual feelings for each other that once existed in previous versions started to grow further and further apart (at least from Homura's perspective). In an interview with Urobuchi, he indicates that it required Madoka to acquire {{spoiler|godlike powers to finally fully understand Homura's feelings and her resolve to save her. But this outcome comes with a price for they must be separated once again.}} [[Shinjidai no Mixture Magazine BLACK PAST|According to Urobuchi]] "in a sense it is a cruel story". ''(even Urobuchi thinks he was too cruel).''
**Fans have pointed out that Kalafina's full lyrics of [[Magia]], from the second verse to the last chorus, has been interpreted as a love song from Homura to Madoka. The verses to "Connect" (コネクト, Konekuto?) by ClariS, playing at the end of episode 10, also strongly indicate this is sung from Homura's perspective.

*Yuri fan art depicting this pair have already existed for a while but it has increased after the airing of Episode 12, you can find most of them [http://www.pixiv.net/tags.php?tag=%E3%81%BB%E3%82%80%E3%81%BE%E3%81%A9 on pixiv.]

*Fans of yuri have ranked "Puella Magi Madoka Magica" [http://anime.biglobe.ne.jp/userranking/title/5306/ as #1] at the [http://www.sankakucomplex.com/2011/05/08/top-10-yuri-anime/ top ranking] of Yuri Anime, toppling [[Wikipedia:Kannazuki_no_Miko|Kannazuki no Miko]].

*In the audio commentary for [[Episode 12]], with the possibility of a second season, Chiwa Saito asks Gen Urobuchi for a love-love scene with Madoka.
**Aoi Yuuki agrees with Chiwa Saito by replying, ''"I want to be happy~"''.
***To their dismay, Ume Aoki warns Chiwa Saito and Aoi Yuuki that Gen Urobuchi doesn't give away happiness that easily.
****Then again, this is [[:file:Audio comm ep 12 4chan gen urobuchi troll.jpg|Gen Urobuchi we are speaking.]]

====Manga Differences====
The manga shows an additional scene that brings closure to the Madoka and Homura character. We don't know how their meeting was possible, if their encounter is taking place within the afterlife, or if it is the result of a miracle. All we know is that Homura finally reunites with Madoka, only this time Homura has been reverted to her original self (Moemura). It has been interpreted as a symbolic attempt to start over their relationship for their journey to the unknown.

One possible explanation as to why Homura's image and character was reverted is that Homura was always full of insecurities, that the tough exterior was a necessity to create a mask to cover her grief over the death of Madoka. Now that Homura has been freed from despair she reverts back to her old self, to a time when Madoka and Homura had their strongest emotional bond together before she ditched her glasses and braids. Some have interpreted the "cool Homura" image as something Homura associates with her time of bad memories and difficult struggles. Now that her struggle is over Homura ditches her cool image and she reverts back to her old self so she can continue her relationship with Madoka where it was left off.

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====''Madoka Magica'' PSP Portable: HomuSlap Event Transcript====
To Yuri fans this is considered an alternative (love) confession to [[Episode 11]] (or a parody of [[Episode 11]]), if events had been changed but the emotional bond had remained the same. Some fans have interpreted the scene as either Homura being honestly blunt or having a weird love confession toward Madoka:

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'''Madoka:''' Mami-san's going to release a CD... Everything's going great for Sayaka-chan with Kyōsuke-kun, too, and Kyoko-chan is getting along with Sayaka-chan.

'''Madoka:''' Everyone is changing in lots of ways... but what's changed for me?

'''Homura:''' Do you want to change something?

'''Madoka:''' Homura-chan... When did you...?

'''Homura:''' Never mind that. So, do you want to change, Madoka?

'''Madoka:''' I think maybe it's less like I want to change than like I feel like I have to change.

'''Madoka:''' See, there's nothing that I really want to be. Not like Mami-san, Sayaka-chan, or Kyoko-chan.

'''Madoka:''' But it's kind of hard just watching that.

'''Madoka:''' Because I... became a magical girl with nothing but "I want to be a magical girl"...

'''Madoka:''' I guess a girl who can't do anything except being a magical girl is no good.

'''Madoka:''' I guess I'm jealous of everyone seeming like they're having so much fun right now.

'''Madoka:''' I can't do anything at all besides being a magical girl. I'm a clumsy, slow... useless girl.

'''Homura:''' That's not true!

''(slap)''

'''Madoka:''' Kya!

'''Homura:''' Madoka, you're a clumsy and slow... and absolutely adorable magical girl! What else do you want?!

'''Madoka:''' That... isn't a compliment...

'''Homura:''' I... I... you.... over and over... That's why you have to stay you...

'''Homura:''' Never change, the way you are now... Have confidence in yourself!!

'''Homura:''' You... You're... someone very important and precious to me. Even though you may not remember.

'''Madoka:''' Um, Homura-chan. I don't really understand, but I think I kind of get it anyway.

'''Homura:''' Thank you... I'm sorry for hitting you even though you don't really understand.

'''Madoka:''' No, it's okay. You're just trying to get things across to me.

'''Madoka:''' I think it's probably my fault... But can I say just one thing?

'''Homura:''' What?

'''Madoka:''' ... I did want you to deny that I'm clumsy and slow, a little.

'''Homura:''' (automatically) I'm sorry...

'''Madoka:''' I knew it, you really do think that about me.

'''Homura:''' Uh, um, well...

''(Madoka's emotion value increased 20 points)''
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====''Madoka Magica'' PSP Portable: Homura's Sacrifice====

[[File:Madoka Portable Homura Goodnight.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Homura dies with a smile on her face.]]

In one of the alternate [[Madoka Magica Portable Homura Route|Homura route]]s of [[Madoka Magica Portable|Madoka Portable game]], Homura fights against Walpurgis Night by herself. The game subtext has a strong resonance to [[:wikipedia:Star-crossed|star-crossed lovers]], with a sad bittersweet ending.

Prior to Walpurgis' arrival, Madoka begs Homura to take her along with her. Homura refuses, telling her that it would be safer if she stays in the shelter. Madoka then asks Homura to promise her that she will return safely, and that if she can't promise her that, then to come back with her to the shelter. Apparently, Madoka cares more about Homura's survival than she does about Walpurgis destroying the city. Homura reassures Madoka that she will be fine, and promises her that she will return alive to her. However, Homura's inner thoughts reveal that this is a lie and apologizes to Madoka for lying to her as it is an impossible promise to keep.

Homura finally defeats Walpurgis Night, but it comes with a cost, the fight against the Witch was too much for Homura and she knows that she is dying from her injuries. Madoka finds Homura as she lays mortally wounded. She wants Homura to get some medical help, but Homura begs Madoka to stay with her on her last moments. Homura tells Madoka that she finally won, that she was able to finally save Madoka. Homura confesses that she is very happy, after repeating endless cycles, her real wish was finally granted: to be able to change Madoka's fate. Madoka, in tears, tells Homura that it doesn't mean anything without Homura by her side. She understands that Homura has been protecting her all this time, she pleads to Homura to don't leave her, to don't leave her by herself.

Homura tells Madoka that it will be ok, that Madoka wont be alone since she has other important people in her life. Then Homura asks Madoka not to grieve so much, because it hurts her to see Madoka sad. Then on Homura's last words, she tells her that she is very glad to have Madoka there for her in her last moments, and thanks Madoka for letting Homura protect her like she always wished. Homura dies in Madoka's arms, with her last thoughts being that she got the wish she always wanted, she has no regrets nor doubts about sacrificing herself for Madoka. Homura dies with no regrets within her heart.
*There is a suspicion that there is a correlation between a magical girl dying while having regrets in their hearts, and becoming witches in the process. Since Homura died with no regrets in her heart, she never became a Witch. This implies that Homura's love for Madoka was able to overcome the transformation process and that she was sincere on saving the person she loved.
*If Homura fails to defeat Walpurgis Night, she becomes a witch... [[Homulilly|her naming]] lacks subtlety but it is clever:

[[wikipedia:Lycoris_radiata#Legends|Stories and Legends Regarding the Red Spider Lily]]

:Since these scarlet flowers usually bloom near cemeteries around the autumnal equinox, they are described in Chinese and Japanese translations of the [[wikipedia:Lotus_Sutra|Lotus Sutra]] as ominous flowers that grow in [[wikipedia:Diyu|Diyu]] (also known as Hell), or Huángquán (Simplified Chinese: 黄泉; Traditional Chinese: 黃泉), and guide the dead into the next reincarnation. 
:When the flowers of ''lycoris'' bloom, their leaves would have fallen; when their leaves grow, the flowers would have wilted. This habit gave rise to various legends. A famous one is the legend of two elves: Mañju (Simplified Chinese: 曼珠; Traditional Chinese: 曼珠), who guarded the flower, and Saka (Simplified Chinese: 沙华; Traditional Chinese: 沙華), who guarded the leaves. Out of curiosity, they defied their fate of guarding the herb alone, and managed to meet each other. At first sight, they fell in love with each other. [[wikipedia:Amaterasu|Amaterasu]], exasperated by their waywardness, separated the miserable couple, and laid a curse on them as a punishment: the flowers of Mañju shall never meet the leaves of Saka again. It was said that when the couple met after death in Diyu, they vowed to meet each other after reincarnation. However, neither of them could keep their words. In commemoration of the couple, some call the herbs 'Mañjusaka' (Simplified Chinese:曼珠沙华; Traditional Chinese: 曼珠沙華), a mixture of 'Mañju' and 'Saka', instead of their scientific name. The same name is used in Japanese, in which it is pronounced ''manjushage''. 
:Some other legends have it that when you see someone that you may never meet again, these flowers, also called red spider lilies, would bloom along the path. Perhaps because of these sorrowful legends, Japanese people often used these flowers in funerals. The popular Japanese name {{nihongo|''Higanbana''|彼岸花|Higan bana}} for lycoris radiata literally means [[wikipedia:higan|higan]] (the other or that shore of [[wikipedia:Sanzu_River|Sanzu River]]) flower, decorate and enjoyable, flower of afterlife in {{nihongo|''gokuraku jyōdo''|極楽浄土|gokuraku jyōdo}}. 

====''Madoka Magica'' Movies: HomuMado Subtext====
[[File:HomuMado cute cheek rubbing.gif|right|thumb|200px|Cheek rubbing has never been so cute!]]
The movies have more of that subtext yuri, sparkly naked space hugs included! [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e42qcWyYN_Q&t=27s Take a look for yourself].

=====HomuMado Subtext in ''The Rebellion Story''=====
If Madoka represents hope for Humanity (selfless love for many), then Homura represents her love for Madoka, (or selfish love for one). It is Homura's selfish love for Madoka that drives her to trap Madoka into a new reality to give her the happy life that Madoka denied to herself because of her noble sacrifice.

Some have interpreted Homura's action to that of [[wikipedia:Lucifer#Islam|Lucifer]]. According with the Islamic interpretation, Lucifer loved God but he refused to prostrate before Adam, an inferior and sinning creature not worthy of God's love. As a result Lucifer was evicted out of Heaven for his disobedience, because he loved God too much. Some would interpret Homura's actions as being driven by jealousy, and her attempt to turn magical girls away from Madoka is a way to monopolize Madoka's affection for herself. However, that is not the case, as Homura could have done just that by removing Sayaka, Kyoko, Mami, or anyone who could become a target of Madoka's affections or any attempt to monopolize her feelings for themselves. Instead, Homura allows their existence and their current friendship with her to keep Madoka happy. In addition, Homura admits to Madoka that one day they could become enemies to maintain Madoka's happiness. For Madoka's sake, Homura is risking any close bonds with her in order to protect Madoka's happiness. However, this does not mean Homura is acting selflessly. Rather, Homura is pursuing her desire to make Madoka happy at the expense of anything else, even if it means "rebelling" against Madoka's will.

Previous interpretations of the Anime ending regarded the series' message to be interpreted as the triumph of Madoka's hope over the hopeless and despairing of the Mahou Shoujo system. However, [[The Rebellion Story|"The Rebellion Story"]] seems to take a different meaningful approach to that ending. This new interpretation seems to suggest that instead of a hopeful ending it was actually a failure, a failure in part of Homura in trying to save Madoka, and her failure to make Madoka happy even if the end result was the complete alteration of the Mahou Shoujo System for the betterment of mankind. When Madoka became the embodiment of hope, the world was fine for most people, but it came at the cost of Madoka's freedom and happiness. To Homura this ending was not satisfactory once she realized the terrible cost, and it was only the beginning of her journey to save Madoka from her own noble sacrifice. She was trying to save Madoka from ''"her foolish self"''.

According with Shinbou, the Madoka inside Homura's world is the real Madoka, ''"who has lost her memories of becoming a god. She’s not a fake or Homura’s creation. What she says in the field of flowers is what she’s really feeling at the time. That scene may seem overly sentimental at first glance, but if you think of everything Homura does afterward, her feelings will come across more easily."''[http://feral-phoenix.livejournal.com/685568.html#|]. If the [[The Rebellion Story/Transcript|flower bed scene]] really does involve the real Madoka with her real feelings, then that is the moment that Homura realizes that she must save Madoka from her foolish self.

The interesting part is that in the flower bed scene may have been Madoka's true feelings at the time, but we must also remember that that Madoka has no recollection of previous events. Would Madoka's feelings remained unchanged if she was aware of her past? Or would they differ if she had remembered why she became Ultima Madoka? According with Urobuchi, Madoka lost fragments of her memory, memories that were too inconvenient for Homura[http://feral-phoenix.livejournal.com/685568.html#] if Madoka remembered. To Urobuchi people are shaped by their memories, and this version of Madoka conveniently does not remember the awful past that drover her to make her noble sacrifice. We are seeing three different aspects of Madoka: The Madoka who has no memories of the past and who would never abandon her family and friends; the noble Madoka who became Ultimate Madoka that brought hope for the good of mankind; and the Madoka who moved to America who used to be Ultimate Madoka but now she is prisoner into an ideal happy world created by Homura. They are all the same person, and yet at the same time they are not.

In the flower bed scene Homura confesses to Madoka that she thought she was a figment of Homura's mind, yet Homura realized that she is the real Madoka. Homura takes Madoka's feelings at heart and she believes that she should have done more to stop her from being separated from her family and from those she loves. Homura knows that given the choice, Madoka would do the same noble sacrifice again to save the world no matter how difficult the choice. But thanks to Madoka's words, Homura is also reminded that Madoka loves her family and her friends a lot, and that given the choice she would never abandon them. These two conflicting messages are not a discrepancy but the result of Madoka's personality. Madoka is too kind to other people to ever think about hurting them intentionally or to voluntarily abandon them, yet too noble not to do the right thing in order to protect what is precious to her. Which is why Homura feels compelled to interfere to save Madoka once again. Homura wants to [[The_Rebellion_Story/Spoiler#Junko.27s_Words_of_Wisdom:|make Madoka's decision for her.]] Even if the feelings are coming from a Madoka who has no recollection of past events. Of course, we dont know if Homura is aware that the feelings coming from an amnesic Madoka would differ from Ultimate Madoka, yet it probably doesnt matter to Homura since the feelings are coming from the real Madoka, regardless if she remembers past events.

As a result we can agree that Homura's actions were driven by the flower bed event, but it is difficult to justify her actions based on a Madoka who has no recollection of past events.

=====Observations=====
Considering that Homura's mind created the dream world that she was trapped within (which is in fact her witch's barrier), it is safe to assume that the fantasy world she created reflected Homura's wishes, desires, and expectations. As a consequence we see that in the mind of Homura she made not only Sayaka and Kyoko friends, but she made them to live together. It is clear that in Homura's mind, she believes that these two belong together. Mami also had a companion given to her, in the form of Bebe--actually [[Nagisa Momoe]] in disguise--the [[Charlotte|Dessert Witch]]. This can be interpreted as Homura giving Mami a friend to be with, given how lonely Mami was previously and desperate wanting friends and a family to be with. The effect of having a good friend by her side had an incredibly positive effect on Mami, as seen in the movie itself--Mami lost all her negative self-esteem, her loneliness, and her issues, and became a ''very'' competent and strong fighter--it is safe to say she may have even become ''the'' strongest of the Puella Magi, without her crippling loneliness keeping her down, given she was even able to stand up to and confound ''Homura'', of all people.

Another interesting observation is that in the witch's barrier, Homura assumes her original "Moemura" personality, instead of the cool and confident Homura image she had become over time. Since this was the image and person that met Madoka originally, this was likely an attempt to recreate their first meeting in more pleasant terms, and to fulfill their magical girl fantasy. The cool and confident Homura was too intimidating and demeaning towards Madoka, as seen in the anime, and Madoka wouldn't feel confident in saving and defending such a powerful personality. But since Moemura is more timid, more kinder and friendlier, and overall easier to approach, then she is the right personality to cement Homura's and Madoka's friendship--the one that deteriorated during the time loops of the anime, as Homura's personality gradually changed overtime.

=====HomuMado Rebellion Trivia=====
[[File:Rebellion Runes - 010208 - ICH MOCHTE UNSEREN KUNDEN DANKEN.jpg|right|thumb|200px|15th [[Clara Dolls|Clara Doll]], Ai (love), wearing a black dress. Ai represents Madoka, which is why she is wearing Madoka's magical girl outfit.]]
*Madoka is literally a prisoner of Homura's love.
*Homura becomes the opposite existence of Madoka.
**The new entity known as Demon Homura is neither a magical girl nor a Witch. She is neither the product of hope/wish nor despair, she is the product of love.
***But what type of love? Ai is described as the love that is always giving, and Koi the love that is always wanting. However, as Homura is acting out of her own desire to see Madoka happy, and is willing to rebel against Madoka's will to accomplish this, one cannot say her love is selfless.
***Demon Homura is the product of selfish love, the opposite to Ultimate Madoka, the product of hope, which is usually associated with selfless love.
*The voice actresses in the film feel like Homura's feelings are very intense in the new movie.[http://feral-phoenix.livejournal.com/685936.html#|]
**Miyamoto wasn't sure if she should actually say all of her lines when Homura had to confess her feelings to Madoka. She consulted Shinbou about it. They felt insecure about Homura's original confession line and came to the conclusion of altering her lines to what it is now on screen.
**Saitou thinks Homura's feelings are too intense to be just "friendship" and perhaps even scary.
**Yuuki thinks Homura's feelings are selfish and possessive.
**Chiwa Saito outrightely suggests that Homura's feelings are romantic.
*Homura's new earring looks suspiciously like the [[wikipedia:LGBT_symbols#Lambda|Lambda]] symbol, a symbol of LGBT rights.

====HomuMado Screenshots====
<gallery>
File:Madoka hug Homura.gif|Madoka hugs Homura
File:Homura with Madoka.gif
File:Homura embracing madoka ep 11 confession.gif
File:Comparison utena movie madoka movie.jpg|Comparison of the Utena dance scene with Luminous OP.
File:Madoka homura take my hand.gif
File:Homumado hands are super touching.gif
File:Madokami will never braid your hair.gif
File:K-kaname-san they'll hear us.jpg
File:Homura madoka boat scene.png
</gallery>

====HomuMado Manga Pages====
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File:Manga chapter illustrating a HomuMado Pair.png|Manga Sample: Unlike the anime version. The manga version seems to have a not so subtle HomuMado illustration constructed in the imaginative mind of Sayaka. Clearly, she is a fan.
</gallery>

====HomuMado Official Art====
<gallery>
File:Madoka and homura naked space hug art novel page.jpg|Oh, yeah! Naked space hugs in the NitroPlus novel!
File:Disc 1.jpg
File:MadokaMagica Vol 3.jpg
File:Guidebook ep 11 confession scene.jpg|From the [[Puella Magi Madoka Magica Official Guidebook "You Are Not Alone"]]. Reaction to the ''"confession"'' scene.
File:Homura Madoka illustration sample.jpg|Official Illustration: Subtext yuri/friendship sells, and SHAFT knows it. They have cornered the "Friendship" and "Yuri" market.
File:Sample official art madoka homura dressing.jpg|
File:Mahou-shoujo-madoka-magica-2418699.jpg
File:NewType 05.2011 Scan 1.jpg|Moemura + Yuri = Profit.
File:Front cover homumado - you are not alone.jpg
File:Guidebook Early Illustrations 03.jpg
File:Gfdddf.jpg
File:Copia de Guidebook Early Illustrations 04.jpg
File:Source TBD Scan 1.jpg|Card reads: ''"Dear Kaname Madoka."'' ''"...."'' ''by Homura''. The red circle says, ''"What Saitou Chiwa-san imagined Homura's Valentine's message would be"'' and the card underneath (I assume a quote from Saitou Chiwa herself) reads, ''"She's the type to overthink it and end up unable to properly say what she wants to say (laugh)."''
File:Madoka and that other girl.jpg
File:Sdfsdf.jpg
File:Homura madoka Vol 05.jpg
File:Copia de Guidebook Early Illustrations 07.jpg
File:MM 11.2011 01.jpg|Notice Homura's [[:file:Homura dat gaze.jpg|loving gaze]].
File:Magia Anime Cover.jpg|The official artwork that started it all.
File:Connect Anime Cover.jpg
File:Megami Lily.jpg|If you look hard enough you will see the homumado.
File:MadoHomu Lily megami improved scan.jpg|The HomuMado pairing in full display.
File:NyanType 01.2012 poster.jpg
File:Copia de 20111128 2151899.jpg
File:Newtype magazine cover clean version homura madokami photoshop.jpg
File:NewType 02.2012 01.jpg|NewType magazine, Feb 2012 issue, ''"I'm always waiting for you."'' Why choose when she can have both?
File:Ume Aoki Homura Madoka.jpg|Ume Aoki ships Homumado too!
File:HomuMado mobage Valentine edited and translated.jpg|Homura gives Madoka [[Mobage_Madoka_Magica_Mobile_Game#Translation:_Homura_Gives_Madoka_Valentine.27s_Chocolates|Valentine's Chocolates.]]
File:Homura madoka artwork clean version.jpg
File:Translated and edited lines Being a Bride is a Girl's Dream.jpg|Actual lines from the [[Mobage_Madoka_Magica_Mobile_Game#Translation:_Being_a_Bride_is_a_Girl.27s_Dream|Mobage game.]]
File:Www.dotup.org2727331.jpg|Behold, the yuri now in merchandise form.
File:HomuMado Bed.jpg|Seriously, Shaft. You are not even trying to hide it anymore, are you?
File:Madoka Portable - Madoka invites Homura for dinner English translation.png|Guess who's coming for dinner to meet her future in-laws?
File:Art from Megami Magazine Spirits July 2012.jpg
File:43 Megami Magazine Deluxe.jpg
File:Sample-ee2b70f5aad4c27c3f1996aa2279bac3.jpg
File:Sample-631d2de2e6f2f546941073713b221ae2.jpg
File:Madoka homura movie art official.jpg|Official art from the movie. with 100% yuri vision.
File:MegamiSpecialBook2012.jpg|Hands held while wrapped in Madoka's second red ribbon. The symbolism just reached new heights of unsubtle.
File:Homumado ultima madoka cd cover.jpg
File:Madoka homura calendar 2013 jul-aug.jpg|Homura and Madoka on the beach, notice the blushing in Homura's face.
File:FIG-COL-05720.jpg|Subtlety is a dead art form at this point.
File:Madoka magica guide you with you.jpg
File:Signboard madohomu.jpg
File:HomuMado By the Supervising Animation Director, Junichiro Taniguchi.jpg
File:Puella Magi Madoka Magica LOVE! Madoka & Homura Version Poster.jpg
File:Puella Magi Madoka Magica LOVE! Madoka & Homura Version Keychain.jpg
</gallery>

====HomuMado Fanart====
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<gallery>
File:Madoka homura field of flowers fanart.jpg|Madoka and Homura in Yuri Heaven.
File:Episode 12 Yuri Wedding.jpg|According with some fans Madoka could be wearing a wedding dress. Homura's has this black/purple theme that makes it look like a groom's suit.
File:KnM Madoka style.jpg|'nuff said
File:Kn M take two.jpg|so yuri it created an alternate
File:Fanart naked space hug.jpg|Naked space hug...
File:KamiDoka & Homura yuri pose.png
File:HomuMado fanart of ep 12.jpg|Thank Madokami for the Internet!
File:Madohomu iconic pic fanart.jpg
File:MadoKami is watching over you.jpg|Experts believe that Madoka as a transcended being has witnessed all events in the past, present, and future making her all knowing. Same experts hope that Madoka is a forgiving and benevolent God and less of the wrathful kind.
File:Friendzonedmadohomu.jpg|Some fans perceive Madoka referring to Homura as a best friend as evidence against yuri.
File:Madoka Get.jpg|Fans of yuri perceive friendship to be the next stepping stone into a more serious relationship.
File:Homura waifu Madoka Waifu.jpg|Badass Homura in a wedding dress. Have yurifans gone too far?
File:Tall, Dark and Bishoujo archetype update.jpg|It is still not too late for SHAFT to release an "adult" version of Episode 12 to finish this chart!
File:HomuMado Kiss fanart black and white.jpg|
File:Homumado oh my stars.jpg
File:Madokami nanofate.jpg|FUND IT.
File:Homumado magial baby.jpg|How are babies made between girls? With magic!
File:20954053 p9.jpg|Not even Kyubey knows where magic babies come from.
File:(Hikari) MadoHomu Pajama.png|This fan work brought you by takeallmymoney.jpg
File:Amazon shipping HomuMado.jpg|Amazon frequently ships these two together.
File:Junko approves homumado.jpg
File:Namori fanart pixiv.jpg|art by [http://www.pixiv.net/member.php?id=124923 Namori]
File:Homura chikane we are the same.png|Fans have noticed several similarities between Chikane and Homura, except "there".
File:20898811 p4.jpg
File:Homura homumado desk.png
File:Homumado together crying fanart.jpg
File:Homuhomu home comic.jpg
File:Homurambo gets all the Madokas even witches too.jpg
File:Homuhomu play Madoka.gif
File:I stole it.jpg
File:Madoka is that way moemura.jpg
File:Puella magi madoka homura magica.jpg
File:Moemura with madoka in space.jpg|Sacrilige! No naked space hugs!
File:Homura kisses madoka doujin.jpg
File:Madoka wants her moemura doujin.jpg
File:Homu homu same sex marriage madokami homura fanart.jpg
File:Audio com ep 11 and 12 4chan.jpg|
File:The bizarre adventures of homuhomu.jpg
File:GretchLilly Love.jpg|Cthulhu approves!
File:Colonel aki - what fans want.jpg|Homu approves!
File:Magical Girl Mating Ritual.jpg|This is pretty much what yuri fans saw in the movie, the rest is just filler.
File:Mom yuri goggles.png
File:Homumado japanese yuri fans.jpg
File:HomuMado what are you doing madoka.jpg
File:39568865.jpg
File:40989785 p25.png
File:Yuri math.jpg
File:Google ships homumado.png
File:Homura madoka gay.png|actual google auto-complete
</gallery>

====HomuMado Trivia====
*Yurifans call Homura's affection for Madoka as the ''"Homulust"''.
**Sometimes fans refer Homura's sexual orientation as being ''"Madosexual"''.
*This yuri pair is usually called HomuMado by fans, indicating Homura to be the dominant in the relationship and Madoka to be the submissive one. Sometimes fans of yuri create or see a role reversal on this pair, in which case the pair is labeled as MadoHomu or also known as the ''"Reverse Homulust"''.
*The premise of the story in Hanokage's comic in [[Puella Magi Madoka Magica Anthology 1|Puella Magi Madoka Magica Anthology]] is that Homura built a simulation game to interact with real life people and of course Homura uses it to interact with a virtual Madoka.
*Ume-tentei is not above adding yuri subtext in her [[Ume_Aoki#Doujin_Gallery|Madoka doujin]].
*The audio at the [[Movic Madoka Magica Exhibit]] has [[Movic_Madoka_Magica_Exhibit#Audio_Translation|Madoka going homusexual for Moemura]].
**Apparently, the exhibit makes it sound like Madoka has a [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/Meganekko Meganekko] fetish.
*Homura and Madoka take first place as a yuri couple at the [[Megami 2012-02|Megami reader's poll]].
*In the Audio Commentary for [[Episode 7]], Chiwa Saito said the following words, ''[[:file:Chiwa Saito madoka love.jpg|"I'm already... Madoka Love"]]''.
*In the [[Madoka Magica Portable|PSP game]], when Madoka invites Homura to dinner with her family, her dad comments that Homura is beautiful as they were told by Madoka. Junko then mentions that Madoka has been talking a lot about Homura, [[:file:Madoka Portable - Madoka invites Homura for dinner English translation.png|almost like she's in love!]] Madoka gets embarrassed by this comment and tells her not to say such things in front of her friend. (Fans would point out that Madoka didn't deny what her mom said!)
**When Junko meets Homura, she states, "She looks and acts just like me when I was her age…"
***[[100_Questions#Madoka_2|Madoka's Questionare:]]
::Do you have any marriage desires?
::Madoka: "Would be nice if I can find a cool husband like [that resembles] my Mama..."
*In the [[Madoka Magica Portable|PSP game]], Madoka with her low self-esteem tells Homura that she feels worthless. Homura slaps Madoka telling her, "Madoka, you're a clumsy and slow... and absolutely adorable magical girl! What else do you want?!". Making it into an awkward love confession.
**Madoka was actually hoping Homura would deny Madoka's self-deprecating statement. Instead, Madoka confronts Homura that she sees her that way, which puts Homura in an awkward position.
***We can add clumsy, slow, and absolutely adorable in Homura's likes.
*On April 1, 2012 at the Nico Nico stream of the April 1st talk show, Chiwa Saito mentions that she ships MadoHomu, her fellow seiyuu's echo the same sentiment.
*In the [[Madoka Magica Portable Mami Route|Mami route]] of the [[Madoka Magica Portable|PSP game]], glasses Homura tries to get closer to Madoka after being saved from a witch. Sayaka and Mami start to notice how close glasses Homura and Madoka are getting, so much so that they look adorable. This makes Sayaka and Mami jealous of them. Homura can only think about how wonderful and cool Madoka is (Mami is not even an afterthought, in her own route no less and Homura only sees her as a kind senior).
**Sayaka is so jealous, that she even turned down an offer from [[Kyousuke Kamijou|Kamijou]] to walk home together, or have lunch with him.
***Even Hitomi thinks there is something going on when she sees Madoka getting closer to Homura. After mentioning the possibility of "forbidden love" between girls, Hitomi adds that she thought Madoka had a forbidden relationship with Sayaka, but now Madoka was having an illicit relationship with Homura after they just met, "Is this what they call a love triangle?!"
*There is a role reversal in [[Madoka Magica Portable|the game]] where magical girl Madoka becomes the stalker to human glasses Homura.
**The first day when Homura arrives at school, Madoka keeps looking for Homura, even following her to the roof. Every time Madoka sees Homura, she wants to take her to the nurse's office.
***Homura is too self-conscious and doesn't want to project the idea that she is helpless, so she keeps turning down Madoka's offer, but this doesn't deter Madoka's will. In fact, it only encourages Madoka to keep trying as she cannot leave Homura alone.
**Homura is so attached to Madoka that she wants to join her on her hunt for witches as a human, she even decides to buy a golf club so Madoka doesn't have to worry about Homura's safety so Madoka can concentrate on her own fights.
***Kyubey notices that Homura and Madoka are very close to each other. With Homura at Madoka's side, Madoka is more determined to become stronger as a magical girl so she can protect Homura. This is a huge role reversal from the original series.
****If Homura learns the truth about witches before she contracts, she would still desire to save Madoka knowing full well the consequences. It demonstrates a strong devotion that Homura has for Madoka.
*In the [[Madoka Magica Portable Sayaka Route|Sayaka route of the PSP game]], Homura tells Madoka that she enjoys spending time with her while making bombs with Madoka's help. Homura realizes that it is strange that she is having fun while the two of them are doing something so dangerous like making bombs. Madoka refutes her, telling her it is not weird at all and that she considers Homura to be more than a classmate, to Madoka she is an important friend.
*On the day when all the girls are fighting against Walpurgis, when Madoka shows up, Homura would tells her that they are all fighting to protect everyone. However, Homura adds that she is personally fighting to protect Madoka. This is how everyone's response is in the game:
::Mami: !!
::Sayaka: !!
::Kyoko: !!
**The only one who isn't showing a response is Madoka as she already knew.
***Then Homura adds that she wouldn't know what to fight for if Madoka died. It almost feels a little bit like a love confession.
*In the PSP game when [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UPG-lnbaLk&feature=youtu.be&hd=1 Hitomi tries to get closer to Homura], Madoka notices that these two [[:file:Hitomi My New Boyfriend!.jpg|are getting along.]]
*In the [[Madoka Magica Drama CD 4: Summer Magical Girl Training Camp!!|Drama CD 4: ''"Summer Magical Girl Training Camp!!"'']], Sayaka asks Madoka if there is someone she likes. Homura shows a suspicious interest to Madoka's response.
**Madoka responds that it would be nice to have someone to like in the future, which means no.
***Homura: ''"Oh I see."''
*In episode 4,the teacher of Madoka,Sayaka and Homura class,was teaching something related to the age who one can love,saying ''Well,the age appropiated to have childs can be declared with medicine,but that doesn't mean that you have to calcule it in reverse for determinate the age of marry for womans.Because that,a girl who have more than 30 years have the law undisputed to love and get married.And that is why that everyone have to use the present progressive,instead of pasted time''.In the moment,Madoka and Sayaka were sad for Mami's death,and Homura was sawing Madoka.It can be because she is currently watching her,be worried because she looks sad,or that she is sawing her because the subject of the class.
*"Luminous" has become a slang term that refers to the cheek-rubbing scene from the movie's opening--whose song is titled ルミナス "Ruminasu"/"Luminous"
**The cheek-rubbing scene is tagged as (っ´ω`(´ω`c)ﾙﾐﾅｽ on pixiv. Those last 4 characters are ル=ru, ミ=mi, ナ=na, ス=su. ルミナス "Ruminasu"="Luminous"
*From an interview with Gen Urobuchi (see below in the Other section for more details):
::'''Q:''' Is Homura in love with Madoka?
::'''A:''' Probably.
*In another interview, Urobuchi revealed that ''Madoka Magica'' was started and revolved around the concept "where Homura saves Madoka". This concept may or may not include yuri subtext, especially as it is given without any context to go by. Not that that's going to stop fans.

===Kyoko and Sayaka===
<blockquote>''"Don't worry, Sayaka." "It's lonely being by yourself." "It's fine. I'll stay by your side, Sayaka."'' - [[Kyoko Sakura]] dying with [[Sayaka Miki]] in [[Episode 9]]</blockquote>

[[File:Great minds think alike.jpg|right|thumb|250px|]]

It is common to find yuri subtext in the magical girl genre, sometimes it develops into shippings or pairings created by fans, even if it was not part of the creator's original intention. The creators of the show may have been aware of this phenomenon, so they decided to exploit the same yuri subtext phenomenon when it came to the relationship between Kyoko and Sayaka. However, the yuri subtext mostly comes from Kyoko, making it one-sided; while it is officially recognized that Kyoko has feelings for Sayaka, it is uncertain what types of feelings they are. Fans would argue that Sayaka just never had the chance to return these feelings, and Kyoko was never really good in articulating them.

Many fans point out that the reason these two are paired up together is because of their opposing personalities. Sayaka and Kyoko differ not only philosophically but their personalities are bound to cause clashes; yet they are not that dissimilar once you study these characters. Sayaka is an idealist who pursues the path of a hero of justice, she wants to emulate Mami as an example of an ideal Puella Magi. To Sayaka the gift of being a Puella Magi was something sacred to be used for good only and not for selfish acts. Kyoko on the other hand is more of a rogue who would only use her powers to satiate her base desires. Kyoko scoffs at the idea of using her powers to help others, instead she believes a Puella Magi should only help herself (even at the expense of others). To Kyoko there are no rules except her own.

This unlikely pair started out as enemies and Kyoko was close on killing Sayaka, but as the story progressed it was Kyoko who took the first step to close their gap of distrust. Kyoko even went so far as to explain to Sayaka her painful past and to why she believes Sayaka is making a mistake with her life. But Sayaka refuses Kyoko's advice and subtly proclaims she will be a better Puella Magi than her, that she will still follow a righteous path. Sayaka's arrogance at first seems to anger Kyoko (it is not known if she is angry at Sayaka, at herself, or both) but this doesn't stop her from continually pursuing Sayaka to stop her from furthering her mistakes. (Some fans like to suggest that this moment would have alienated any other character from trying to pursue a friendship with Sayaka, yet it seems to have an opposite effect with Kyoko).

[[File:Kyouko sayaka madoka homura.jpg|right|thumb|400px|Fanart interpretation of [[Episode 9]].]]
Soon the roles are reversed in Episode 8 and 9. Sayaka finally admits that deep down she was no different from others, that she had selfish desires that were never fulfilled and that she regrets her decision on becoming a Puella Magi (like the love of a boy that went unfulfilled, or the jealous regret of saving a friend's life). She starts to see society as a selfish group who would only exploit others with no remorse for those who suffer. Sayaka finally understands that her decision brought nothing but unhappiness and regrets on her part. Betrayed by the world and by her ideals she soon falls into despair and darkness. It is because of this event that Kyoko soon starts to reveal a different side of her.

With the loss of Sayaka, Kyoko starts to reclaim her older self. She admits to Madoka that there was a time she used to idealize stories of love, friendship, and courage but she abandoned those ideals when she lost her family. After seeing Sayaka's despair, Kyoko decides that she wants to save her and get the old Sayaka back. Kyoko was putting her faith on romantic ideals, a move that many would like to point out as being irrational and dangerous (even [[Kyubey]] agrees such a notion is illogical). Once Kyoko realizes that there is no way to save Sayaka, she decides to sacrifice her life so they could both be together. That way Sayaka wont be alone anymore. There is a division among fans regarding Kyoko's decision to die with Sayaka. There are those who say Kyoko did it as an act of love (the tragic yuri pair or maybe an act of friendship), others say Kyoko knew that even if she did survive it would only be a matter of time before she became a witch so she wanted to end her life her own way (a self sacrifice with practical motives). However, the reason that Kyoko would give up her own life to avoid becoming a witch looks a little unstable, as there is a scene in the episode where what appears to be the souls of both girls, colored respectively in blue and red, embracing each other tenderly before disappearing for good. By this logic, it is unlikely that Kyoko will make one last attempt to reach out to Sayaka before they both faded away if she never saw Sayaka as someone who is more than just a friend, and that the only purpose of her death was to escape her eventual fate of being a Puella Magi.

To fans that support the yuri relationship, the reason that they find this pair strong and attractive is because they want Sayaka to be with someone who can love her and protect her. Kyoko was the only character who understood Sayaka's true nature (and her pain) since Kyoko admitted to her that she saw a fragment of herself in Sayaka. Kyoko was also the only one who chased after her to the bitter end, no matter the obstacles or how obstinate Sayaka was, Kyoko was still there for her. Last but not least, another strong indicator of Kyoko's feelings for Sayaka is shown in the last episode of the anime, where she is the only one who takes Sayaka's death the most personally, in spite of trying to brush it off as simply because they "finally had a chance to become friends". Kyoko fits the perfect role as Sayaka's protector and savior.

The relationship between Kyoko and Sayaka may have not been accidental or a tease but created to heighten emotional investments by the viewers. It is possible that this was part of the creator's intention to emotionally move groups of hardcore fans who support a Sayaka/Kyoko pairing, thus making their demise in Episode 9 more tragic (or as fans put it a "Yuri Tragedy" ending).

[[File:21354222 p8.png|right|thumb|200px|Trivia: Prior to the mid 19th century, [http://www.underwatertimes.com/news.php?article_id=05297681013 lonely delirious mariners] referred to [[wikipedia:Manatee#Culture|manatees as mermaids]].]]

====The Melusine Legend and Kyoko's Soul Gem====
There is a [[wikipedia:Melusine|Melusine]] legend that indicates that ''"a Melusina surfaces briefly every seven years as a beautiful woman or as a serpent, holding a small golden key in her mouth. Whoever takes the key from her will set her free and may claim her as his bride."'' In Episode 9, Kyoko undoes her hair and then uses her hairpin to pray, it is uncertain but it seems that her Soul Gem and her hairpin were fused together to create a new hairpin with a shape that resembles that of her father's religious symbol. After Sayaka's prayer she kisses the newly formed hairpin and tosses it into the air (before she destroys it with her spear), maybe as an offering to Sayaka to free her from her Witch form by sacrificing Kyoko's soul. The shape of the normal hairpin and of the Soul Gem fused hairpin looks like of a golden key. Sayaka's witch form could also be a reference to the [http://pastebin.com/gCGG8Ljf Little Mermaid story.]

====The Legend of Unicorns and Magical Horns====
During the Blu-ray version of [[Episode 9]], there were wind-chimes depicting a Mermaid and a Unicorn. The unicorn is considered to be a wild, powerful, temperamental beast that could only be tamed by a maiden. A unicorn's horn is said to have the power to cleanse poisoned water and heal sickness. Another of its magical properties is the ability to lift curses and break illusions. It is suspected that Kyoko is compared to the unicorn because of its characteristics as well as the horn's magical properties. Both Kyoko and the unicorn are wild and temperamental creatures, free to roam and do whatever they want. Kyoko at one time had the power of illusion as well as the ability to break them (''"shining light on illusions"'', according to a [[Megami_Magazine_2011-07|magazine article]]). The Unicorn's magical properties resides within its horn, and Kyoko's magical weapon is a spear. Fans speculate that Kyoko's spear could be a reference to a unicorn's horn. Another comparison is Kyoko's attempt to break Sayaka's curse during [[Episode 9]]. Since a unicorn's horn can magically cleanse poisoned water and the mermaid has connotation to the elements of water (in this case, the elements of water corrupted by the witch form), it could be interpreted as her attempt to purify its element back to its original form (in this case turn Sayaka back to normal). It is suggested that Sayaka is the maiden because she was the only one who was able to "tame" Kyoko. As Kyoko explained before, the only reason she got close to Sayaka was because Sayaka's idealism reminded Kyoko of her innocent, naive yet idealistic self.

The Unicorn symbolism seems to be implied in the [[Puella Magi Madoka Magica Portable]] game. See [[Ophelia]].

====Manga Differences====
In the anime, when Kyoko dies in the explosion, it is the end of her story. However, in the manga, after Kyoko dies, we are presented with an image of Sayaka's back as she is sitting on the floor, presumably waiting for someone. Kyoko approaches Sayaka from behind her with an [[wikipedia:Umaibō|Umaibō]] in hand as a sign that Kyoko wants to start all over again with Sayaka (the same way she did [[Episode_9#Speculation|with Madoka]]; and perhaps redo her offering of food in [[Episode 8]]). But Sayaka, wearing a mischievous expression, instead grabs Kyoko's hand and pulls her down with her. This has been interpreted as Sayaka accepting Kyoko's affection for her; it can also be interpreted as Sayaka's preference to have Kyoko on the menu over the [[wikipedia:Umaibō|Umaibō]].

<gallery>
File:Kyosaya protect your precious manga.jpg|Kyoko finally understands what is like to protect someone precious to her.
File:Kyousaya ready to die manga.jpg|Several changes were made to this scene, yet the emotional impact remains the same.
File:Kyousaya meeting you manga.jpg|This emotional afterlife encounter was not in the anime, not that I am complaining.
File:KyoSaya afterlife manga.jpg|Kyoko Sakura, welcome to the afterlife.
</gallery>

====KyōSaya Subtext in ''The Rebellion Story''====
At the beginning of ''[[The Rebellion Story]]'' movie, Sayaka and Kyoko are shown to be Madoka's classmates, and it's later revealed that Kyoko is staying at Sayaka's place. The girls have a much friendlier relationship where Sayaka essentially acts as a the straight man to Kyoko's fool. They also fight as a team together in battles. Unfortunately, this world is an illusion created by a witch's barrier. Interestingly, it's revealed to be Homura's witch barrier, which suggests that on some level Homura wants Sayaka and Kyoko to be together.

Later on it's revealed that Sayaka came back from the Law of Cycles, and she is implied to have memories from previous timelines. This suggests that she has become aware of how much Kyoko cared for her, and how upset Kyoko became when she turned into a witch or vanished. (This creates an interesting parallel with Madoka and Homura's relationship - Sayaka could only understand Kyoko's feelings when she became part of the Law of Cycles, just as Madoka could only understand Homura's feelings when she became the Law of Cycles itself.) During the battle against [[Homulilly]], Kyoko rescues Sayaka from a familiar, and she seems upset when she says that she remembered Sayaka was supposed to be dead. Sayaka comforts Kyoko and admits that while she thought she had no regrets when she died, it turned out she had one: Leaving Kyoko behind. They share a moment holding hands before Nagisa ruins it, much to Sayaka's displeasure. Kyoko seems to shed a single tear on her spear before she and Sayaka fight together against Homulilly's familiars. Later, Sayaka's witch Oktavia is shown fighting with Kyoko's spear, a clear indication of the bond between the two. After the battle finishes and Homulilly's barrier vanishes, Kyoko is shown to be unhappy that Sayaka has vanished again.

At the end of the movie Homura creates a new universe where all the girls live happy lives. One of the scenes at the end of the movie has Sayaka and Kyoko enjoying a box of pocky together.

Ultimately, ''Rebellion'' shows that Sayaka is now aware of Kyoko's feelings for her, whatever they may be, and to some extent she returns those feelings. At the very least, Kyoko and Sayaka have become friends who don't want to be separated again. ''Rebellion'' also shows that Kyoko and Sayaka would have become close friends under different circumstances.

====KyōSaya Screenshots====
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File:Revolutionary Girl Utena and Madoka.png|The image on the left is from Revolutionary Girl Utena, the image on the right is from Episode 9 with Sayaka and Kyoko
File:Sayaka and Kyoko.gif|This image, according to [[Magical Girl Magazine (Otona Anime)|Otona Anime]], means Kyoko wants to save Sayaka but finally is in vain, represented by the blue breaking down when the red touches it.
File:Melusine hairpin key 2.png|There seems to be a connection between the Melusine legend and Kyoko's hairpin/soul gem and her father's religious symbol [[Yuri_undertones#Kyoko_and_Sayaka|(see above)]]
File:Blu ray mermaid unicorn ep 9.jpg|Kyoko as an [[wikipedia:unicorn|unicorn]] and Sayaka as a [[wikipedia:mermaid|mermaid]], symbolically represented in wind-chimes. See above for more details.
File:MadoMagi PSP PV2 001.jpg|KyōSaya CG in 2nd PV of the PSP game
File:Ending 1.gif|The ending of Rebellion was very yuri friendly
File:Holding hands 3.gif|VERY.
File:Kyosaya rebellion.jpg
File:Kyosaya handholding.jpg
</gallery>

====KyōSaya Official Art====
<gallery>
File:Den_Lille_Havfrue.JPG|[[:wikipedia:The_Little_Mermaid|Den Lille Havfrue (The Little Mermaid)]]
File:BD Cover 4.jpg
File:Manga Vol.2 Cover.jpg
File:NitroPlus Novel 01.jpg|NitroPlus Novel.
File:Kyoko sayaka art novel page.jpg|Kyoko and Sayaka. NitroPlus Novel.
File: Sayaka kyouko pocky game Nitroplus.jpg|From Nitroplus's Staff Blog: ''If they were to try to settle things peacefully, things would have gone more like this.''
File:Manga extra Kyouko and Sayaka.jpg
File:KyoSaya Hanokage.jpg|TL: "Sayakaaaaa-". From Hanokage [http://twitpic.com/4sa5yo twitter] (the author of the Madoka manga).
File:Kyosaya ume aoki doujin art fan colored.png|Ume Aoki supports a KyoSaya pairing (fan colored with official Ume Aoki's work).
File:Sleepover.jpg|This official art seems to subtlety pair each girl with their respective partners (notice how Mami is alone)
File:10.jpg|Ume shipping Kyoko and Sayaka in her doujin
File:Apricot +9.jpg|Fan translation of Kyoko/Sayaka page 1
File:Yuri fan art pixiv growing.png|Yuri fans of KyoSaya seem to be pleased with these results
File:Madoka BD 5 Menu Art 2.jpg|From Volume 5 of the Blu-Ray, courtesy of Ume Aoki
File:Kyosaya i'm home pose and knm pose.jpg|A blatant attempt to evoke images of Kannazuki no Miko, or just mere artistic expression?
File:Megami poster KyouSaya.jpg|Megami poster.
File:Kyousaya sample official art.jpg|Kyousaya official art samples.
File:Twitter comment.jpg|Aipon (Kyoko's VA): I wanna get all lovey-dovey with Sayaka. KitaEri (Sayaka's VA): I wanna stick it in Aipon.
File:4chan comment living sayaka.jpg|Eri Kitamura is going to make Ai Nonaka jelly.
File:20111128 2151899.jpg
File:Mobage New Years Sayaka Horrible Fortune.jpg|Sayaka's horrible fortune. [[Mobage_Madoka_Magica_Mobile_Game#Translation:_Sayaka.27s_Bad_Fortune|It's not good to be alone.]]
File:PM MDK WONDA-4.jpg
File:NyanType 04.2012 01.jpg|NyanType 2012-04
File:Series official card anime shots.jpg|Official card from the [http://www.carddas.com/madoka-magica/product/product03.html Madoka PSP game], they even added the Utena Symbolism.
File:PSP WitchKissAndGriefSeed Ophelia.jpg|The witch kiss of Kyoko's witch form has the colors of Kyoko and Sayaka
File:Sample-ee2b70f5aad4c27c3f1996aa2279bac3.jpg
File:Sample-631d2de2e6f2f546941073713b221ae2.jpg
File:Sayaka kyoko movie art official.jpg
File:Psp true end yurisubtxt.jpg
File:Sayaka Kyoko Dakimakura.jpg
File:Puella Magi Madoka Magica LOVE! Sayaka & Kyouko Version Illustration.jpg|Pandering? Why yes.
Oktavia wielding [[:file:Witches Artwork 07.jpg|Kyoko's spear]].
File:Ume-sensei's letter to kyousaya.jpg
</gallery>

====KyōSaya Fanart====
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File: Sayaka kyouko spinoff.jpg|[http://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.php?mode=manga&illust_id=17167336 Source]
File: Kyoko sayaka more spinoff ova.jpg [http://hutehuteni.blog54.fc2.com/ Author's site]
File:Kyouko meets sayaka afterlife fan.gif
File:Kyouko sayaka playing.gif
File:Kyosaya ear licking fanart.jpg
File:Sayaka kissing kyouko's neck.gif
File:Kyousaya doujin soul gem sexing.png|A Yuri Doujin depicting the Kyoko/Sayaka pair with some steamy Soul Gem sexing
File:Yuma has two mommies.jpg|The family that Kyoko always wanted (minus Mami). Are you listening SHAFT? It is not too late for an OVA.
File:Kyosaya KnM.jpg
File:Kyousaya magic baby.jpg
File:Kyosaya oktavia last moment.jpg
File:736611.jpg|
File:Sample-9a9057abaeb41e47b400e68766de0075.jpg
File:50aada98012e97e93f3cc07261320a73.jpg
File:21289667 - and i'm home.jpg|a blatant interpretation of [[and I'm Home|"and I'm Home"]].
File:BD 5 ED Yuri Fan Interpretation.jpg|Illogical? Extreme? Nay, I say this is the next step to its logical conclusion.
File:Kyosaya almost 69.jpg
File:Kyosaya mermaid fanart.jpg|The Little Mermaid finally gets her prince...''err''...cess.
File:Kyouko and sayaka casual clothes on a date.jpg|Fanart response from the Megami poster.
File:KyouSaya (gumichoco).jpg|the fans even made a comic as a response from the Megami poster.
File:KyouSaya (gumichoco) p2.jpg
File:KyouSaya (gumichoco) p3.jpg
File:Kyoko sayaka dog collar.jpg
File:Sayaka and kyouko cat.gif
File:KyouSaya animated.gif
File:Ophelia oktavia adorable horse fanart.jpg|Witches need love, too!
File:Witch Love.jpg|Aw honey, let's kill some humans! <3
File:KyoSaya Ending.jpg|This is how Madoka Magica ended, it's true!
File:KyoSaya sunset art.jpg
</gallery>

====KyōSaya Trivia====
*This pair is labeled as KyouSaya by yurifans. Kyoko is seen as a tomboy who is usually depicted in the prince role and Sayaka as the tough yet feminine maiden.
*In [[Episode 9]] near Oktavia's barrier there is a graffiti of a heart and inside it we can read the words "Love Me Do" which is the name of a Beatle's song. This song probably represents Kyoko's feelings towards Sayaka.
**"Love Me Do" is written purposely wrong according with the English grammar.
***A verse of the lyrics: "Love, Love Me Do/You know I love you/I'll always be true/So please, Love Me Do"
****When you read "Love Me Do" out loud, it can be "miss understood" as "Love Me Too".
*Hanokage's comic in the [[Puella Magi Madoka Magica Anthology 1|Puella Magi Madoka Magica Anthology]] has Kyoko using Homura's game simulator to interact with a virtual Sayaka. Kyoko ends up playing the game for hours.
*Ume-tentei ships Kyoko and Sayaka [[Ume_Aoki#Doujin_Gallery|in her doujin]].
*The [[Movic_Madoka_Magica_Exhibit#Audio_Translation|audio]] at the [[Movic Madoka Magica Exhibit|Madoka Magica Exhibit]] makes Sayaka tsundere for Kyoko.
*In the PSP game, if Sayaka's Soul Gem is returned on time, Kyoko would try to console a depressed Sayaka as she has seen Kyōsuke and Hitomi together. An upset Sayaka runs into Kyoko and cries in her arms (in case you're wondering why she doesn't go to Madoka, her best friend, is because she's always with Homura now). Kyoko talks to her, opens up about her past, and unlike in the anime, Sayaka really listens to Kyoko. You should hear how she says, "Kyoko...". Kyoko saves Sayaka, a 300 pt emotion value drops and Sayaka is almost her old cheerful self. Sayaka even suggests to Kyoko that they should be a magical girl combi (duo). Then they go fight a witch together.
*In the In the [[Madoka Magica Portable Kyouko Route|Kyoko route of the PSP game]], Sayaka becomes a witch and Kyoko tries to turn Sayaka back to normal. When Homura kills Oktavia, Kyoko falls into despair after seeing Oktavia's dead.
**In an alternate event, Kyoko will calm down when she remembers Sayaka's last words, ''"I'll bear the burden of the curse for both of us"''.
*In the [http://youtu.be/KDG5X0S0Ovk?t=15m10s True Ending] of the [[Madoka Magica Portable|Madoka Portable]], Kyoko gets jealous from Sayaka's comment about how Mami would make a great wife. She tells Sayaka it is not her fault that she is sloppy.
**Sayaka forcibly strips a protesting Kyoko to have her wear Mami's school uniform (the screen goes black with Sayaka talking about how she's taking it all off), the two of them end up fighting about their lack of breast sizes.
*In the anime, Sayaka never uses the honorific "-chan". However in the PSP game, Sayaka does use "-chan" occasionally to refer to herself and Kyoko. Sayaka never uses "-chan" for anyone else.
*In the movie ''[[The Rebellion Story/Spoiler|Rebellion Story]]'' Kyoko and Sayaka live together.
**Holy sh#t! Are they reading our fanfics?!
*** Given the beginning and ending of the movie? Most likely. But they seem to be parodying them.
*Oktavia wielding [[:file:Witches Artwork 07.jpg|Kyoko's spear]].
*The double-suicide is considered typical in romantic endings for two tragic lovers in Japanese storytelling. Many fans would point this fact as evidence for making this couple canon.
*After the airing of [[Episode 9]], yuri artwork of this pair exploded on [http://www.pixiv.net/tags.php?tag=%E6%9D%8F%E3%81%95%E3%82%84 Pixiv].
*Listen to the duet character song "[[And I'm Home]]" with [[Kyoko Sakura]] and [[Sayaka Miki]] ([http://myanimelist.net/people/32/Ai_Nonaka Ai Nonaka] and [http://myanimelist.net/people/413/Eri_Kitamura Eri Kitamura]). Many fans have interpreted the lyrics to contains yuri elements.
*Kyoko addresses Sayaka by her first name only from [[Episode 8]] and afterwards. Some suggest this is an indication of how important Sayaka is to Kyoko.
** However, it should also be noted that this period of time is when Sayaka is at her worst mental state--as she is near to becoming a witch--or dead/turned into a witch. This means Kyoko's name addressing may have other implications.

====Kyouko Trivia====
[[File:Kyoko choose one.jpg|right|thumb|200px|You two timing...!]]
*Every seiyuu is gay for Kyouko.
**Aoi Yuuki ([[Madoka]]) claims Kyouko to be her ''waifu'' with extreme infatuation.
***Aoi Yuuki ([[Madoka]]) declared her love for Kyouko in [[:Talk:Drama_CD_2#Info_and_DL|Magical Girls Tea Party]] CD and her desire to marry her in the audio commentary for [[Episode 5]]. Ai Nonaka questions her choice and informs her all she ever does is eat. Aoi Yuki is ok with this and declares she would just adjust.
****In same comentary Chiwa Saitou ([[Homura]]) sounds annoyed, some suggested perhaps she is jealous. But the question is, jealous of whom?
***Aoi Yuuki ([[Madoka]]) [[:file:Going gaga for kyouko.jpg|goes even more gaga]] for Kyouko in the audio commentary for [[Episode 7]], "The one I love, it's Kyouko-tan." "Kyouko-tan is the absolute best!" "it's like she isn't trying to be cool, but she's still REALLY cool."
****[http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm14889810 we are not kidding].
***In the [[Talk:Key_Animation_Note|"C81 Aniplex Madoka Special Talk CD"]], not even two minutes has passed and Aoi Yuki's already fangirling over Kyouko-tan~
**Chiwa Saito ([[Homura]]) is gay for Kyouko too.
**It turns out that Ryouko Shintani ([[Hitomi]]) who is the guest for the [[Episode 7]] commentary, is another one that's gay for Kyouko too. "I love Kyouko."
**Eri Kitamura ([[Sayaka]]) is the [[:file:Twitter comment.jpg|Seme]] to Kyouko's Uke.
**Chiwa Saito ([[Homura]]) confesses that when she saw [[Episode 9|Kyouko's sacrifice scene]] with Aoi Yuuki ([[Madoka]]) and Emiri Kato ([[Kyubey]]), they all cried. They found the scene moving.

====Eri Kitamura Trivia====
* Eri Kitamura (Sayaka's VA) [[:file:4chan comment living sayaka.jpg|likes the company of other seiyuu]], besides Ai Nonaka ([[Kyouko]]).
** That is putting it too mildly, she actually enjoys [http://ambiseiy.com/2010/10/07/hayane-hayaoki-kanamemo-radio-8/ flirting] with other female seiyuu, when she isn't [http://ambiseiy.com/2010/07/26/kitamura-eri-no-choraji-175/ ogling them in their sleep or traveling with them in what she calls their honeymoon-ish] travels.

===Madoka and Sayaka===
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<blockquote>''"You're cute, but I won't let you become popular with the guys. You're going to be my wife!"'' - '''[[Sayaka]]''' declaring [[Madoka]] to be her wife in [[Episode 1]].</blockquote>

In the [[Episode 1]], Sayaka says that she will make Madoka her wife. After watching them communicate telepathically in [[Episode 2]], [[Hitomi]] thinks that they are communicating simply through eye contact and must have become a couple, which she calls forbidden love. The two maintain a close friendship for most of the series.

In the [[Puella Magi Madoka Magica: The Different Story|Different Story]], it is revealed that Madoka and Sayaka have been extremely close friends since elementary, and Sayaka usually protected Madoka from bullies and other mean people. Madoka and Sayaka were also a very close friend pairing before Hitomi came in, and even after they still remain fairly close.

The light novel, "[[Mahou Shoujo Madoka☆Magica NitroPlus Novel|Puella Magi Madoka☆Magica NitroPlus Novel]]", explores Madoka's early childhood and her first encounter with a tomboyish Sayaka.

The fan name for this pair is MadoSaya.

====MadoSaya Screenshots====
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File:Sayaka pointing madoka face.gif|Sayaka pokes Madoka's face
File:MadoSaya is a lie.png|YOU'RE GOING TO BE MY WIFE!
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====MadoSaya Official Art====
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File:NitroPlus Novel 02.jpg|Art from the light novel.
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====MadoSaya Fanart====
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File:Madoka sayaka children protective.jpg|Sayaka, acting as Madoka's protector.
File:MadoSaya_Loop03_Another.jpg|The reason why Sayaka complains in another timeline.
File:Madosaya.png|MadoSaya: The cutest pairing in existence. It's so sweet I'm getting cavities.
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====MadoSaya Trivia====
*For most fans who don't ship Homura/Madoka, MadoSaya is usually ''the'' go-to ship for Madoka, provided Sayaka isn't already shipped with someone else in the scenario.
*"Forbidden love" is occasionally used as a nickname for this pair, and Madoka yuri in general.

===Kyoko and Madoka===
[[File:Madoka kyouko sharing pocky fanart.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Food, a popular way into other's hearts (and stomachs)]]
<blockquote>''"I've always followed behind, never been useful for anything. But please, take me with you."'' — Madoka Kaname(smiling) ''"You're a really weird girl."'' — Kyoko Sakura</blockquote>

====In the Anime====
In the little time Kyoko and Madoka interacted in the anime, they both were on good terms. Kyoko expressed concern for Madoka's safety and well being, and she tells her that she should not become a magical girl as she already has a perfect life. During their interaction Madoka shared her food with Kyoko as a way to bond with each other, considering how much Kyoko loves to eat. In the battle against Oktavia, Kyoko constantly protects Madoka against her attacks, expressing distress over Madoka's safety when endangered. This enrages Kyoko, and she eventually sacrifices her own life to save Madoka. Kyoko is also motivated to help Sayaka, because Madoka is concerned with Sayaka's well being, even thought Kyoko and Sayaka were on bad terms. Kyoko even goes so far as bringing Sayaka's lifeless body to Madoka after she became a Witch, and is seen showing a painful expression on her face when Madoka comes running, suggesting she does not wish to see Madoka's grief at the loss of her best friend. (Notably, Kyoko yelled at Homura for being so cold and callous over the situation).

Given Momo's resemblance to Madoka (both being small, young-looking, with pink hair and twin-tails, and also wearing pink clothes), it is also possible that some of Kyoko's feelings towards Madoka can be interpreted as Kyoko's feelings being projected to her dead little sister. That she is actually projecting her feelings to someone who resembles her dead sibling, as a result Kyoko is trying to stop Madoka from becoming a magical girl so she doesn't suffer the same twisted fate that Kyoko went through. Adding to this, Madoka and Kyoko resemble each other somewhat, with the colors (red and pink being similar colors), wearing their hair in tails, and using ribbons (and a clip in Kyoko's case). Both also became Puella Magi for their strong sense to help others in similar situations, and wielding pointy weapons (Madoka arrows, Kyoko spear). Thus a lot can be contributed to the "sisterly bond/affection" theory.

Also, when Madoka offers Kyoko her hand to shake, Kyoko laughs and instead gives her a candy bar. At first this seems like Kyoko being... Kyoko, but when you consider Kyoko's attitude towards food you will realise that that giving Madoka that candy bar was Kyoko showing Madoka that she had her deepest respect.

====In ''The Different Story''====
In ''The Different Story'', after Kyoko's death, Madoka visits Mami's place. Madoka confesses to her that she met Kyoko a few days earlier, and became friends sharing many conversations, secrets, and fears.

Madoka tells Mami that the reason Kyoko left Mami's side was because she was afraid that the two of them could never reconcile for what happened. Kyoko admitted that she should have been happy for Mami for finding new friends, but instead they just bickered because of their ideological differences, just as she feared. Kyoko had told Madoka that she regrets her choice of words, but she believes that it is too late to mend their relationship. However, she promises to Madoka that she would check on Mami and Sayaka if anything ever happens to them.

The fan names for this pairing are KyoMado and MadoKyo.

====KyoMado Screenshots====
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====KyoMado Official Art====
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File:Tumblr inline mywygfoWFJ1qjwka0.png|The cutest ship in all of ''Madoka Magica''.
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====KyoMado Fanart====
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File:Aoi Yuuki loves her waifu fanart madoka kyouko.jpg
File:Madoka fake sayaka kyouko fanart.jpg|Sneaky tactic, Madoka!
File:Kyouko madoka winning fanart.jpg
File:Madoka dating kyoko fanart sorry girls.jpg
File:40237983.png|Obviously, KyoMado is the cutest ship in all of existence.
File:31212075.jpg|''The'' cutest.
File:21493123 big p10.jpg|In all of existence.
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File:Tumblr ms8w5zMiRa1qa1njao1 1280.jpg|Madoka looks cute in Kyoko's clothes!
File:Kyoumado2.png|Parody of "Nisemonogatari".
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====KyoMado Trivia====
* It should also be noted that Madoka's VA, Aoi Yuuki, [[Yuri_undertones#Kyoko_Trivia|has expressed her love for Kyoko on many points]]. Technically it would be considered an Aoi Yuuki/Kyoko ship, though.
** Don't laugh. Aoi Yuuki (Madoka) is actually in love with Kyoko and promised that she would make her her wife.
** Their love will live forever [http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm14889810 on the internet.]

===Madoka and Mami===
A somewhat less popular pair due to Mami's lack of appearances for most of the series. In [[Episode 3]], Madoka tells Mami that she wants to become a magical girl because of her admiration of Mami (admiration of an older sister figure is very common in yuri-themed works). Mami discourages her at her first, saying that she is not someone to admire because despite her trying to appear as a strong mentor, she is weak and lonely. When Madoka tells her that she will stay by her side, Mami is brought to tears. The two hold hands and face each other, and Madoka tells Mami that she really will stay with Mami and fight together with her. During the battle with the witch afterward, Mami states in her internal monologue that she has never been happier while fighting before, and that she no longer has any fears, no doubt due to joy from Madoka's confession. This attitude combined with overconfidence ultimately leads to {{spoiler|Mami's untimely demise}}, but nonetheless many fans saw Madoka's confession and Mami's reaction as evidence of yuri feelings between the two girls.

In the first timeline of episode 10, Mami and Madoka fight as a pair and rescue Homura. Some fans believe that, because Madoka was already close with Mami before meeting Homura, Mami and Madoka were a couple in that timeline. It is revealed in the PSP game that in one of the timelines (probably the first or second) Mami died because she protected Madoka from an attack of Walpurgis Night.

Love triangle style scenarios in which Mami and Homura compete for Madoka's affection, occasionally with Sayaka brought in as well, are somewhat common in fanworks.

The fan name for this pair is MadoMami.

====MadoMami Screenshots====
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====MadoMami Official Art====
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File:NyanType 03.2011 Pin-up.jpg|Official pin-up artwork from NyanType magazine, March 2011 issue.
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====MadoMami Fanart====
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File:MamiMado.jpg|This is how [[Episode 3]] should have ended.
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====MadoMami Trivia====
*The [[Madoka Magica Portable|PSP game]] explores more about their relationship.
**In Mami's route, Mami saves Madoka from Gertrud. Madoka becomes a magical girl and returns the favor by turning up to save Mami from Charlotte.
***Mami starts getting jealous that Madoka spends more time with Homura than her. Her jealousy is expressed in the form of depression that affects the mood of the scene when it happens. When Madoka drops by Mami's class, she gives Mami a pound cake that she made as a thank you for having her on Mami's tea parties. When Madoka mentions that Homura was involved in the making of the cake, the music stops and the mood changes, so much so that Mami's jealousy festers with dark thoughts.
****Because of Mami's fragile mind, Mami goes witch when she gets [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/NetorareGenre NTR] by HomuMado.

===Kyoko and Mami===
====The Farewell Story====
<blockquote>''"Thank you, Mami-san. Please take care of me!"'' - Kyoko Sakura, [[Drama CD 3]].</blockquote>
<blockquote>''"I already told you. I have no intention of using my magic for anyone else’s sake. That’s why we can’t fight witches or familiars together. But… If something were to happen to you, you would still share a grief seed with me. I can’t stand the thought of abusing your kindness."'' - Kyoko Sakura, [[Drama CD 3]].</blockquote>
<blockquote>''"I’m not your enemy! After all… After all, you were… the first magical girl who shared the same ideals as I did!"'' - Mami Tomoe, [[Drama CD 3]].</blockquote>

[[File:Kyomami cakes.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Fans suspect that Mami seduced Kyoko with promises of cakes.]]

In [[Drama CD 3|Drama CD 3, titled ''The Farewell Story'']], Mami and Kyoko's first meeting is detailed. The two fought witches together, and Kyoko even introduced Mami to her family, reminiscent of a girl bringing home a prospective spouse to meet her parents. Their early relationship could be described as between a senpai and kōhai (as Kyoko and Mami themselves describe it), but yuri fans suspect there is more to it. Sadly, Kyoko never calls her senpai the much coveted title [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/OneeSama "Onee-sama"] (that is, until the events of "Different Story").

After Kyoko's family tragedy she tries to leave Mitakihara, intending to work alone. She had lost her "Rosso Phantasma" ability (named by Mami), and got injured by a witch. Mami, worried about Kyoko, doesn't want her to leave, as she had grown very attached to the younger girl. But Kyoko refuses to listen to her so they both end up fighting each other and Kyoko wins. Kyoko warns Mami that she won't be merciful next time; she leaves while Mami cries over her loss realizing that she is alone once again. Before Kyoko leaves, she reassures Mami that she will meet other girls who are suited to her expectations.

In the anime timeline, they never meet again. Kyoko only returns to Mitakihara after Mami's passing, which may imply that she regretted her past actions and wished to avoid another confrontation with her former senpai by entering her territory again.

Some fans suspect that the reason Kyoko fought with Mami was so she could end her relationship with her early, before it turned ugly. It is indicated by Kyoko that if they continued to stay together, they would only fight and bicker with each other because of their differences in their beliefs, and perhaps end up hating each other in the process. Others suspect that because Kyoko lost her secondary power, she feared that she would be putting Mami at risk, so she didn't want to become a burden. Perhaps Kyoko was afraid that Mami would also end up dead because of her, just like her family was.

Fans suspect that Mami's interaction as a senpai with Sayaka and Madoka was a bit distant, and that Mami might still have carried the lingering memory that she shared with Kyoko and feared it would become painful if she got too close with her new kôhai. Another possibility is that Mami feared she would be alone again once [[Madoka]] and [[Sayaka]] saw how difficult the world of a Puella Magi was; or maybe Mami was still hopeful that Kyoko would come back to her.

====The Different Story====
<blockquote>''"I guess I was never anything more than your senpai, but I always wanted to be your friend, not some distant person."'' - Mami Tomoe, [[Puella Magi Madoka Magica: The Different Story]]</blockquote>
<blockquote>''"I think I see you a little differently than I would see a friend..."'' - Kyoko Sakura about Mami Tomoe, [[Puella Magi Madoka Magica: The Different Story]]</blockquote>

[[File:Hanokage new otp kyomami.jpg|right|thumb|150px|Very intimate choice of words there, Mami.]]

[[Puella Magi Madoka Magica: The Different Story]] further explores their relationship in a different timeline, the tragic events from [[Drama CD 3|the Drama CD, ''"Farewell Story"'']] are the same, but the manga adds further information to their backstory, making their relationship and their quarrel even more tragic. Both of them lost their family and both of them are alone/lonely, yet because of their ideological differences, both of them think they will never be able to reconcile and be friends again. Mami is afraid that she will be betrayed and abandoned by those that she get close to, and Kyoko thinks that she will be hated and never be forgiven for her sins. The two of them think their views are irreconcilable with each other and would only cause pain, so they avoid each other's territory.

Mami confesses to Kyoko that she always wanted to be more than just a senpai to her, but she never had the courage to get closer to Kyoko. Then Mami begs Kyoko to finish her off before she becomes a witch, but Kouko refuses. Kyoko confesses to Mami on how Mami saved her from her own despair, without Mami's help and her friendship Kyouko thinks she would have become a witch long ago. Kyoko tells her that their relationship goes beyond that of a senpai and a kōhai, to Kyoko, Mami is her ''"onee-sama"'' -- "big sister" -- and she thinks of Mami as being part of her family. Kyoko then admits to Mami that the real reason she came to town was to check on her to make sure she would be happy with the new magical girls.

It is speculated that the reason Kyoko was unhappy is that Kyoko was worried that Mami's beliefs would only hurt her and Sayaka, while others suspect that Kyoko was just jealous that she found a new magical girl to work with. When Kyuoko goes to confront Oktavia, Mami asks Kyoko to swear to her that she would never leave her again. Kyoko gives Mami her ribbon and her hair-pin, letting her hair down and swearing that she would not die, that she would return once she is done to reclaim her belongings. On the fight with Oktavia, Kyoko becomes aware that she must choose between saving Sayaka or saving Mami. Kyoko doesn't take the act of killing Oktavia lightly, but her priority is saving Mami, a person that she cares deeply. Once Kyoko obtains Oktavia's Grief Seed, she uses it on Mami, fully aware that she is running out of magic.

When Mami wakes up from her sleep she learns from Kyubey that Kyoko was low on magic and she died in a witch's labyrinth while trying to find a new Grief Seed for herself. Kyoko's demise means that her friend failed to keep her promise with Mami. On her despair, Mami asks Homura to kill her but she refuses, she tries to convince Mami to live and help her defeat [[Walpurgisnacht]]. When Homura leaves, Madoka arrives and confesses to Mami she met Kyoko a few days earlier, and became friends sharing many conversations, secrets, and fears.

Madoka tells Mami that the reason Kyoko left Mami's side was because she was afraid that the two of them could never reconcile for what happened. Kyoko admitted that she should have been happy for Mami for finding new friends, but instead they just bickered because of their ideological differences, just as she feared. Kyoko had told Madoka that she regrets her choice of words, but she believes that it is too late to mend their relationship. However, she promises to Madoka that she would check on Mami and Sayaka if anything ever happens to them.

Like a tragic story, after her conversation with Madoka and by the end of the storyline, Mami decides that she cannot live anymore, so she breaks her Soul Gem while holding Kyoko's ribbon and hair pin, also leaving a letter explaining herself. This image is interpreted as Mami killing herself so her spirit could follow that of Kyoko's, as Mami doesn't want to be left alone again, since Kyoko promised to her that they would be together.

====KyōMami Screenshots====
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File:Hira080946.jpg|Mami and Kyoko fighting together in the PSP game.
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====KyōMami Manga Pages====
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File:Madokatdsc 084.png|Mami confesses her desire to be friends with Kyoko, but that she was too afraid to get closer.
File:Mami is my oneesama.jpg|Kyoko tells Mami that she is her only remaining family.
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File:Madokatdsc 158.png|Mami commits suicide, while holding Kyoko's belongings.
File:Candeloro's new familiars.jpg|You two-timing witch!
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====KyōMami Official Art====
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File:Close-up.jpg|From the Oriko manga series.
File:TDS Mami and Kyoko Handholding.png|The two holding hands, from The Different Story manga.
File:The_Different_Story_1_Cover.jpg|First cover of The Different Story manga.
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====KyōMami Fanart====
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File:Mami kyoko happy fanart.jpg|"Who is a good kôhai? For doing a good job you are getting cake tonight... and for ''dessert''..."
File:5111c8ef9864b465aa105bd042335050.jpeg|I predict a lot of senpai-kôhai interactions in doujin form after this.
File:Kyomami fanart.jpg|Sorry, Sayaka. But Mami promised me a lifetime supply of cakes.
File:Kyomami one at a time girls.jpg|Now Mami will never be alone again.
File:Yurifan reaction kyomami drama cd.jpg|One example of fan reaction to Kyomami.
File:Senior's Meeting - buchi maru pg 9.jpg|Kyomami was cool way before the release of the drama CD.
File:(Kasumi) Mami is yours if she's drunk.png|A drunken Mami is fine too. A confused Sayaka not so much.
File:Sleeping face of an angel (Aotori)04.jpg|Of course there is always the threesome route. ''~You can say that again, Kyoko.''
File:Mami Kyoko Laughing.jpeg|Once, Mami and Kyoko were like this. But as always, being meguca is suffering.
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File:Homura Sure Is Popular - Sleepover Chapter (sanaemaru) 04.jpg|Considering how fragile Mami's state of mind is, we have to wonder if Kyoko has to worry if she is the jealous type.
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File:Mami angel kyouko devil halloween fanart.jpg
File:4chan candeloro hard gay for madoka kyouko.jpg|Candeloro's familiars are her cute kōhai.
File:Kyomami looking at her panties.jpg|Perhaps Mami takes her role as a Senpai too far.
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File:Sayaka kyouko mami threesome sharing fanart.jpg|A love triangle.
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====KyōMami Trivia====
*According with [[Drama CD 3|Kyoko's mother]], Mami is the first ''"friend"'' Kyoko ever brought home. The significance is clearly important for yuri fans.
** It's particularly notable that Akio said a similar thing of Utena when Anthy introduced them in ''Revolutionary Girl Utena.''
*It should be noted that in [[Oriko Magica]], while their interactions in chapter 3 weren't particularly friendly, they don't seem to be in bad terms either. Given their status as magical girls and their differences (which in most cases may lead to fights or competition for the Grief Seeds), it could be suspected that they decided to maintain an unspoken truce.
** It should also be noted that despite Kyoko's distance from Mami, she (along with [[Yuma]]) came to her aid when Kyubey told them of the situation, implying that Kyoko still cares at least somewhat for her former senpai.
*The [[Madoka Magica Portable|PSP game]] explores more about their relationship after they got separated
** In Mami's route, Kyoko returns to Mitakihara to meet her, but they don't make up. Kyoko even asks Mami about her new companion, Madoka, but Mami thinks Kyoko will try to harm her, so she warns Kyoko not to come near them. Kyoko then returns to Kazamino, with regrets as to why she could not have been more straight-forward with Mami.
** In Kyoko's route, she makes a grave for Mami and leaves a teddy bear beside it.
** In Homura's route, while Oktavia's death upsets Kyoko, she will still help Homura in the fight against Walpurgisnacht. However, if Mami kills herself after knowing the truth about magical girls and witches, Kyoko will not show up and Homura will end up fighting alone.
*Prior to Mami being ship with a strong candidate (with the HomuxMado/KyoxSaya fans growing, leaving little to no room - unless you count [[Charlotte]]), she was the odd girl left out that it intensified the meme "Mami forever alone", intensifying her loneliness. That was [[Drama CD 3|until the Drama CD 3 came out.]] Plus with Sayaka being dead in the New World, it leaves the potential for these two characters to being together.
*In chapter 9 of the [[Madoka Magica Online|online game]], Kyoko is living in Mami's apartment. Kyoko says Mami invited her to practice a new "finishing pose" for their spells and takes Mami's homemade snacks with her on witch hunts. She embarrassingly blurts out that she stays there because she felt sorry for Mami living alone. Mami is pleased to have her company, even if her home is now a mess with Kyoko living in it. Madoka and Sayaka congratulate them and tease Kyoko on their "friendship". However, Homura considers their relationship to be a jarring irregularity since she knows they were never that close in timelines similar to the anime or drama CD continuity.
*In [[Puella Magi Madoka Magica: The Different Story]], Kyoko reveals that she sees Mami as different than a friend. To Kyoko, Mami is her ''"onee-sama"''!
**Just like Madoka, Kyoko gives Mami her hair ribbon and tells Mami she will be back for it.
***In the Anime version, Kyoko took out her hair pin and her ribbon before dying with Sayaka. In Different Story she gives Mami her hair ribbon and her hair pin before she goes to die in a Witch labyrinth.

===Mami and Charlotte===
In Episode 3, {{spoiler|Mami gets her head bitten off by Charlotte.}} Despite this, a lot of fanart was drawn of [[Charlotte]] and Mami together, partially due to their inevitable association and partially because Charlotte is rather cute compared to other witches. Eventually fans began to draw human versions of all the witches including Charlotte, and would draw Mami paired together with the human version of Charlotte. The revelation in [[Episode 8]] that {{spoiler|magical girls turn into witches}} gave these human forms another meaning and the additional plot points of {{spoiler|timelines and the witch-free world created by Madoka}} gave potential for Charlotte and Mami to meet in a less hostile context.

Also popular simply because the other four main characters are typically paired up together, leaving Mami alone unless paired with Charlotte.

See also MamiNagi above in the Main Relationships section.

The fan name for this pair is MamiLotte.

====MamiLotte Screenshots====
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File:Mami and a charlotte doll.jpg|Mami and Bebe (Charlotte) from ''Rebellion Story''
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====MamiLotte Official Art====
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File:Hanokage mami alone forever.jpg|Mami is all alone.
File:Madoplus 16.jpg|Mamilotte forever.
File:PMMM Manga extra 3.jpg
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====MamiLotte Fanart====
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File:Mamilotte Fanart Kiss.jpg|You are not alone Mami, you still have Charlotte! (minus losing the head).
File:Mami Madoka and Charlotte together.jpg|For those torn between MamiMado and MamiLotte there is always the threesome.
File:Mami charlotte jelly qb fanart.jpg|Charlotte looks jelly.
File:Mamilotte badass duo fanart.jpg
File:Mami has a tea party with charlotte.jpg|Tea Party
File:Mami charlotte pocky kiss fanart.jpg
File:MadoMagi family (aotori) mami charlotte.jpg|Charlotte: ''"Mami was my first..."'' (Do the right thing, Mami. And take responsibility.)
File:Charlotte spirit with mami stars fanart.jpg
File:Mami and charlotte love fanart together.jpg
File:Charlotte mami together dark fanart.jpg
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====MamiLotte Trivia====
*There was strong speculation that Charlotte could return in the new Madoka movie, [[The Rebellion Story]], and this fueled the possibility of pairing these two. {{spoiler|And those speculations were right.}}

===Mami and Nagisa===
[needs expanding and images]

[[Nagisa Momoe]] is a new character that appears in the ''[[The Rebellion Story|Rebellion]]'' movie. Fans have already shipped Nagisa with Mami out of convenience. It doesn't help that [[:file:Ume Aoki Rebellion Pics.jpg|official art work by Ume-tentei]] is already adding fire to the shipping fuel. {{spoiler|In fact, this is an extension of the Mami/Charlotte ship; Nagisa is revealed in the movie to be Charlotte's original human form.}}

See also the Mami/Charlotte section.

The fan name for this pairing is MamiNagi.

====MamiNagi Screenshots====
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====MamiNagi Official Art====
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File:1381238992622.jpg|Madoka/Homura, Sayaka/Kyoko, Mami/Nagisa
File:Signboard mamimomoe.jpg
File:Megami 2013-12 Cover.jpg
File:Megami 2013-12 Spread MamiMomoe.jpg
File:Mami nagisa hand holding lewd.jpg
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====MamiNagi Fanart====
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====MamiNagi Trivia====
*This ship is known as "Cheesecake" by some fans, due to Mami and Nagisa's associated foods being cake and cheese respectively.
*Due to the fact that Nagisa is a 10-year old elementary student, and Mami is a 14-year old third-year middle school student, given the difference in ages, some people have since backed away from shipping this and MamiLotte.

===Homura and Mami===
<blockquote>''"I failed to save her again."'' - Homura Akemi, [[Madoka Magica Portable]].</blockquote>

A somewhat less popular pair due to Mami's lack of appearances for most of the series. In the first timeline of episode 10, Mami and Madoka fight as a pair and rescue Homura. Much like the other girls, Homura seems to admire Mami and she is affected the first time she dies. They seem to be good friends, but not as much as Homura' friendship with Madoka. However this clashes in the third timeline, in which {{spoiler|Mami breaks down after knowing the truth of the Puella Magi, kills Kyoko, and then restraints Homura with ribbons to kill her, but she is killed by Madoka}}.

It should also be noted that, as shown in the PSP game, Homura still cares for her, but they are enemies in the other timelines, because of Kyubey's interference. This is shown when it is revealed that Homura was thinking of defeating Gertrud and giving the Grief Seed to Mami, to form a token of friendship, but it backfired because of Kyubey.

Love triangle style scenarios in which Mami and Homura compete for Madoka's affection, occasionally with Homura ignoring Mami in order to be with Madoka.

The fan name for this pair is HomuMami.

====HomuMami Screenshots====
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====HomuMami Official Art====
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File:Game Mami TiroFinale11.jpg|From the Mami's Heart Pounding Tiro Finale
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====HomuMami Fanart====
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File:Homura Tomoe pic dubs.jpg|Either Homura and Mami gay married in America or the US Dubs is making its own ship (or Torinone's in charge of the script).
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===Mami and Sayaka===
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Mami is also shipped with the other kouhai she took under her wing, Sayaka. Sayaka admired Mami largely, was angry at Homura after Mami's death, then sad with Madoka.

The two are usually portrayed as partners in battle.

Notably, the two worked together as a close pair in ''The Different Story''.

The fan name for this pair is MamiSaya.

====MamiSaya Screenshots====
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File:Mamisaya3.png|A ''boat ride'' together? Well, you know what they say about boat rides...
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====MamiSaya Official Art====
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====MamiSaya Fanart====
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File:Mamisaya.png
File:Mamisaya2.png|They did the thing! Congratulations!
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====MamiSaya Trivia====
*Unfortunately, this pairing seems to be the least popular of the pairings between the Puella Magi (excluding Nagisa). It is a sad time for MamiSaya shippers.

===Homura and Sayaka===
<blockquote>''"She should not have agreed to the contract. That was my mistake. I should have kept as close an eye on her as I did on [[Madoka Kaname|you]]."'' Homura Akemi, [[Episode 5]].</blockquote>
<blockquote>''"Madoka, what are you going to do after you get there? [...] I don't know why Homura is fighting against those things. But there is no way you can help, Madoka. You'll just slow down Homura. That's why...I'll go help her!"'' - Sayaka Miki, [[Puella Magi Oriko Magica]], [[Oriko Magica#Chapter 7, the final chapter: To protect my world|Chapter 7]].</blockquote>

This pairing is quite well-known for being one that changes up a lot -- depending on the media/timeline discussed -- due to the fact that the relationship between the two changes according to Homura's attitude during the timelines, and because Sayaka judges based on first impressions and makes rash assumptions. When she first saw her, in Episode 1, she though Homura was pretty. However, after Homura's actions after {{spoiler|Mami's death}}, she believes that Homura waited for Mami to fall in order to get the Grief Seed and distrusts her. In Episode 5, a concerned Madoka asks her to protect Sayaka as much as possible, since she became a Puella Magi. But Homura refuses to do it. However, she expresses a bit of regret of not protecting her before, since in the other timelines, she met Sayaka when she was already a Puella Magi.

In Episode 6, she rushes to retrieve Sayaka' Soul Gem, after Madoka threw her away and brings it back to Sayaka in order to revive her. Like Kyoko and Madoka, she expresses concern for Sayaka in Episode 8. She even tries to reason with her and gives her a Grief Seed, so her Soul Gem woudn't have to be tainted. Sayaka rejects the Grief Seed and accuses Homura of putting up false pretenses and always lying to them. Homura changes her attitude and admits she is just doing things for Madoka's sake, knowing that Sayaka's actions will contribute to Madoka's fate, Sayaka seems shocked and surprised and comments "''This is all for her sake''?" (Manga only). Homura decides to kill Sayaka until she was rescued by Kyoko.

She seemed unsurprised when Sayaka transformed into a witch, not out of concern, but her experience in the other timelines. She knew that {{spoiler|everytime Sayaka contracts, she becomes a witch and she couldn't be saved}}. In the Episode 10, in Timeline 3, Sayaka still distrusts Homura's warning about witches, but they seem to get along lately as Homura seems sad the first time Sayaka dies.

However, in [[Oriko Magica]], Homura befriends Madoka, Sayaka and Hitomi. When Madoka goes to save Homura (who is fighting against Oriko) by herself, Sayaka seems to be surprised that Homura is a Puella Magi, but she decides to go help her, considering Homura a friend. In the [[Drama CD 2]], they seem to get along.

Despite this, it is heavily implied that her concern for Sayaka was just as a by product of all the attention she heaps on Madoka.

In [[The Rebellion Story|Rebellion Story]], the two have more primary interactions with each other; however, these ones are still rather aggressive. In particular, there is a scene after {{spoiler|Homura recreates the world}} where Homura and Sayaka interact, that consists of Homura taunting and belittling Sayaka, getting a bit too close to Sayaka for comfort (and apparently ''staring at her breasts'' at one point), before finally {{spoiler|erasing Sayaka's memories}}. Some fanart relating to this scene depicts {{spoiler|Demon Homura toying with or touching a helpless yet aggressive Sayaka}}.

Due to the aggressive nature of their many interactions, many fans portray their relationship as a love-hate ship. Fans also usually portray Homura and Sayaka competing for Madoka.

The fan names for this pair are HomuSaya and SayaHomu.

====HomuSaya Screenshots====
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File:Homura-SayakaSoulGem.jpg|Homura retrieves Sayaka' Soul Gem in order to revive her....
File:Sayaka-is-revived.jpg|...and succeeds. However Homura admitted that she only did that for Madoka
File:Homura-about-to-kill-Sayaka.jpg|Knowing about Sayaka's fate, maybe Homura thought it was the best to kill her. She failed, however.
File:Homura-Sayaka-Episode_8.jpg
File:A hint of frustration.jpg|[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7v06xTJaR7s‎ Fight! Fight! Fight! Kiss kiss‎]
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====HomuSaya Manga Pages====
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File:Mahou-shoujo-madoka-magica-2390153.jpg
File:Mahou-shoujo-madoka-magica-2091255.jpg|For some reason, in the manga Homura had a sadisctic glee while about to kill Sayaka
File:Mahou-shoujo-madoka-magica-2091249.jpg
File:Mahou-shoujo-madoka-magica-2091247.jpg|Clearly more concerned than in the anime
File:Mahou-shoujo-oriko-magica-2431049.jpg|However, Sayaka considers Homura as friend, in Oriko Magica
File:Mahou-shoujo-oriko-magica-2431047.jpg
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====HomuSaya Official Art====
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====HomuSaya Fanart====
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File:Homusaya that pose not sure.jpg
File:Being popular is too much.jpg|''Being popular is suffering''
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File:Hidamari sayaka moemura.gif
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File:20031120 m.jpg|Speculation of the changing relationships between Homura and Sayaka
File:Homura sayaka too much tsun no dere.jpg
File:The sayalust is too much.jpg
File:Nisemonogatari sayahomu.jpg|Nisemonogatari reference
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===Hitomi and Sayaka===
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Despite Hitomi's outburst in Episode 2, "Girls can't love girls!", that hasn't stopped people shipping her with girls. As well as Homura, Hitomi is frequently shipped with Sayaka.

In the Kamijou/Sayaka/Hitomi triangle, Kamijou is usually booted in favour of HitoSaya.

The fan name for this pairing is HitoSaya.

====HitoSaya Screenshots====
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====HitoSaya Official Art====
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====HitoSaya Fanart====
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File:Hitomi sayaka fan art yuri.jpg
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====HitoSaya Trivia====
*This pairing has the nickname, "Girls CAN love girls after all!"

===Sayaka and Nagisa===
[[File:39609836 p6.png|right|thumb|200px|In the name of justice, Sayaka and Nagisa are here to save the day! Prepare yourself!]]

A new pairing thanks to ''[[The Rebellion Story|Rebellion]]''. Sayaka and Nagisa, otherwise known as SayaNagi, has gained quite a bit of popularity among fans.

This new pair is popular among fans for many reasons. They are both rather enthusiastic and cheerful characters, both are somewhat related to music (like Sayaka's overall theme and Nagisa's trumpet weapon). {{spoiler|They are also both heralds of Ultimate Madoka, on a double-mission to protect Madoka and investigate Homura's Witch barrier. Both are able to channel their Witch forms in some way, and summon hordes of their familiars (and other Witches').}} Finally, this pairing also forms a cutesy-young-girl and the cool-older-girl kind of couple, which is a rather popular type of couple.

It helps that Nagisa is quite similar in many ways to Madoka, who is already prominently shipped with Sayaka.

The fan names for this pairing are SayaNagi or NagiSaya.

====SayaNagi Screenshots====
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====SayaNagi Official Art====
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====SayaNagi Fanart====
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===Kyoko and Homura===
<blockquote>''"Man, you’re so mysterious. And so, can we win against Walpurgisnacht?"'' - Kyoko Sakura, [[Drama CD 3]].</blockquote>
<blockquote>''"We will win. The two of us can do it!"'' - Homura Akemi, [[Drama CD 3]].</blockquote>
<blockquote>''"Kyoko..."'' - Homura Akemi, [[Episode 9]].</blockquote>

A less popular pairing. From past experience, Homura believes Kyoko may be the only ally left to help her in stopping Walpurgis Night. They are often seen talking or discussing plans in Homura's house. Their relationship is more of a partnership than friendship. Homura is saddened after {{spoiler|Kyoko dies in order to not leave Sayaka alone}}, in both the anime and manga, but she denies it by saying that she just didn't wanted Kyoko to lose face, although her expression shows otherwise. However this seems to be one-sided, since Kyoko doesn't consider her a friend. Curiously, she is the only other person Homura calls by her first name, besides Madoka.

There is evidence that they had interacted on a more personal level in prior timelines, when at the start of episode 6 Homura says, "I'm on the side of those who maintain their composure, and I'm the enemy of idiots who initiate fights needlessly. Which are you, Sakura Kyoko?" It triggers a strong reaction from Kyoko, where she asks Homura if they'd ever met before.

The fan name for this pair is KyouHomu.

====KyōHomu Screenshots====
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File:Kyouko last words to Homura protect.png|Kyoko's last words to Homura. Kyoko later admits she failed to do that, maybe an admission that she failed to protect Sayaka.
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====KyōHomu Manga Pages====
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File:Mahou-shoujo-madoka-magica-2089523.jpg
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====KyōHomu Official Art====
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====KyōHomu Fanart====
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File:KyouHomu KnM.jpg|
File:21313778 p0.jpg|Fanwork of a theory of Episode 9
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File:Tea and snacks at homu residence.jpg|Eating at the HomuHome
File:Puella Magi Nichijou.png
File:Homura is popular sleepover chapter pg with homukyo.jpg|
File:Copia de Madoka A 1 015.jpg|from the Puella Magi Madoka Magica Anthology 1
File:Kyoko homura brofist.jpg
File:Homura kyouko serious fanart.jpg
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====KyōHomu Trivia====
*As seen in the anime, manga and PSP game, Homura is surprisingly mild toward Kyoko.
*The [[Madoka Magica Portable|PSP game]] explores more about their relationship.
** After Madoka dies in the Sayaka route against Walpurgis (mainly because Sayaka didn’t want to call Kyoko to the fight), Homura convinces herself that she should partner with Kyoko in future timelines to save Madoka.
** In Kyoko's route, when Kyoko comes to help Homura with her fight against Walpurgis Night (despite she was mad at Homura for killing Oktavia, she later felt guilt for breaking their promise to fight Walpurgis together) after she tells her that she is not fighting for her sake and claims that she wants grief seeds from Walpurgis, Homura simply smiles at her and calls her an idiot as she thanks her.

:'''Kyoko:''' Don’t get the wrong idea. It’s not like I came to help you out. And I’m not interested in saving people either. It’s just that my Soul Gem got corrupted thanks to Sayaka. And I just need a huge ass grief seed, okay?!

:'''Homura:''' *smiles* Idiot...

:'''Kyoko:''' Takes one to know one!

:'''Homura:''' Thank you

:'''Kyoko:''' I’ve do nothing to be thankful for!

:'''Homura:''' Are...we...friends?

:'''Kyoko:''' Let’s set that aside for now! We’ll talk after we beat that thing down!

* After that Homura later asks Kyoko if they are friends but Kyoko changes the topic. Later they are defeated by Walpurgis and Kyoko attempts to use her last attack, as she calls it, but a concerned Homura stops her from doing it so (probably believing that she would sacrifice herself) causing Kyoko to call her a creep. Homura openly shows concern when Kyoko is hurt by Walpurgis and later when she is killed by [[Kriemhild Gretchen]].
* For some strange reason in the True Ending, Homura calls Kyoko ''"Sakura-san"'' instead of her first name, like she did before when she was Moemura.

===Homura and Hitomi===
[[File:Gay for homura.jpg|right|thumb|150px|Not even Hitomi can resist Homura's charm[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUFgu-ol62g].]]
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During the gag bonus scenario of the PSP Game, Madoka and Sayaka recognize Homura as a strangely strict magical girl and are surprised when Homura transfers to their class. When they try to describe Homura's personality to Hitomi, she fawns over Homura and admires her.

The PSP Game has a CG of Homura comforting a heartbroken Hitomi when Hitomi lost a duel to Sayaka over Kyosuke. After that she's unusually attached to Homura. Even before that Hitomi went on how beautiful Homura was when talking to Sayaka and Madoka, what makes Sayaka ask if she "swings that way", to which Hitomi denies but admits being "a little interested".

In scenarios where (excluding Nagisa) Madoka, Kyoko, Sayaka and Mami and paired together, leaving Homura by herself, she is usually paired up with Hitomi.

The fan name for this ship is HomuHito.

====HomuHito Screenshots====
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File:Homu holding a Hitomi.jpg|CG from the PSP game, depicting Homura comforting a crying Hitomi.
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====HomuHito Official Art====
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====HomuHito Fanart====
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File:Hitomi My New Boyfriend!.jpg
File:Homuharem but that is forbidden.jpg|Hitomi is the only one left out from the Homurem, much to her distress.
File:Girls can love girls.jpg
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===Misc. Couples===
The section for other couples that either don't have a section above, or are incredibly rare or "crack" ships. Given the nature of some of these ships, most of them shouldn't be taken seriously.

Some examples are Madoka/Kyubey, Mami/Kyubey, Madoka/Oktavia, Madoka/Ophelia, Kyoko/Oktavia, Sayaka/Ophelia, Charlotte/Kirsten, Oktavia/Ophelia, Gretchen/Homulilly, and so on.

====Misc. Couples Official Art====
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File:Mami kyubey movie art official.jpg|Yep, it's real. And it doesn't help that Mami has that "gaze" on him. Don't ask (Kyubey is technically asexual).
File:Kalafina magica quartet madoka page sample art.jpg|Threesome?
File:Copia de 20111128 2151899.jpg
File:NewType 2012-04 01.jpg|Madoka and Mami and Sayaka
File:NewType 05.2012 01.jpg
File:Madoka homura and nagisa together official art.jpg|Nagisa wants some "fun time" with Madoka...
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====Misc. Couples Fanart====
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File:KirstenxCharlotte.jpg|Yes, even witches are paired up with other witches.
File:Mami homura madoka.jpg|It is Homura's duty to protect Madoka from witches, Kyubey, and romantic rivals.
File:Kyousaya mami threesome.jpg|You are not alone anymore, Mami.
File:Homura the Harem End.jpg|For the undecided, there is always the Harem end.
File:Homura the harem dream nightmare.jpg|Dammit Homura...
File:Homura harem route.png|The World Homura Only Knows.
File:Homura and junko yuri fanart.jpg|Homura and Junko!? Does Madoka know?
File:Junko kazuko fan doujin.jpg|Only MadoKami knows the truth about those rumors and she is not telling...
File:Coobilotte.jpg|Ok, now this is just wrong.
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File:Madoka coobie yuri.jpg|Fans have finally lost their minds...
File:Sayaka Kamijou genderbender yuri.png|Sayaka/Fem!Kamijou. A nice yuri alternative for Sayaka/Kamijou.
File:Clipgirl crush ver 2.jpg|Homura, lady killer.
File:Homura surrounded by girls.jpg|''"Ladies, please. One at a time".'' Hate the game, not the playa.
File:Homura moemura like a boss.jpg|Homura has her own personal lesbian harem in every universe.
File:Homura MC harem lead.jpg
File:Threesome with D and F chan.png|Every girl wants Homura.
File:Mami madoka homura threesome love triangle.jpg|
File:Madoka pimp playa womanizer.jpg|Being Meguka is suffering but it has its perks.
File:Perv homu lonely mami empty eyes fanart.jpg|Mami: Forever alone.
File:Hitomi madoka fanart punching rivals.jpg|Hitomi wins Madoka!
File:Witch victim from episode 2.jpg|That woman from [[episode 2]].
File:25061185 p32.jpg
File:Kyouko charlotte new friend.jpg|Frightening how much this makes sense...
File:Kyolotte fanart.jpg
File:Kyouko everybody loves kyouko.png
File:Mamis harem madoka sayaka fanart.jpg
File:You still have charlotte.jpg|"Mami forever alone"...
File:Clip girl and Miss A girl fanart yuri.jpg|Background characters need love too.
File:Miss A girl homura fanart yuri.png|Clip girl won't be happy.
File:Homuxjunko madokami fanart.jpg|Homura... and Junko!?
File:Mamibey ruined for marriage 0 0.jpg|Technically Kyubey has no gender... do we even wanna go there...?
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File:GretchLilly Love.jpg
File:Madonagi.png
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====Misc. Couples Other Images====
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File:4chan candeloro hard gay for madoka kyouko.jpg
File:Sales being sayaka is suffering.jpg|Being Sayaka is suffering.
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==Madoka Magica: The Battle Pentagram==
The upcoming game, ''Madoka Magica: The Battle Pentragram'', for the PlayStation Vita, promises a lot of fan pandering in the form of many yuri scenes and relationships. We don't mind.

===Max Level Relationship Scenes===
Videos for the max level relationship scenes.

*'''Madoka/Homura:''' "運命の人" -- "Person of Fate"
** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dJpdPyQtww Youtube Video.]
** [[Yuri_undertones#Homura_and_Madoka_in_Bed|Transcript]]
*'''Madoka/Sayaka:''' ”運命共同体” -- "Those With a Shared Destiny"
** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2h6-t7HPs8 YouTube Video.]
*'''Madoka/Kyoko:''' "憧れの存在” -- "A Yearned-for Existence"
** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQZ0FL20e3Q YouTube Video.]
*'''Madoka/Mami:''' "大好きな人" -- "Loved Person"
** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2J3BtYvVbM YouTube Video.]
*'''Mami/Kyoko:''' "心許せる存在" -- "An Existence of Trust"
** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3JWGdVzbqY YouTube Video.]
*'''Mami/Homura:''' "共に進む戦友" -- "Comrades Who Push Forward Together"
** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53kdjKi1CNA YouTube Video.]
*'''Sayaka/Mami:''' "背中を守る者" -- "The One Who's Got Your Back"
** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9Xh0iE_ajc YouTube Video.]
*'''Sayaka/Kyoko:''' "相思相愛" -- "Mutual Love"
** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CluEoQH1xow YouTube Video.]
*'''Sayaka/Homura:''' "認め合った仲" -- "Mutually Recognized Friendship"
** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-I5LOO7BR0I YouTube Video.]
*'''Kyoko/Homura:''' "最後の切り札" -- "The Final Trump Card"
** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ohf0n6ymcso YouTube Video.]
*'''All Relationships Max Slumber Party''' - Scene which plays when you max out all ten possible relationship values. Surgeon General's warning: may cause heart palpitations.
**[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgNne2zlVBQ YouTube Video.]
*'''Good Ending''' - The girls beat Walpurgisnacht! Everyone survived! Kyouko gets the girls to bathe in an open hot spring! The good ending, obtained by beating Walpurgisnacht with all relationships maxed out.
**[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yp08D7Siseg YouTube Video.]

====Observations====
*It should be noted that Mami straight-up asks Madoka out on a date. Not "let's go somewhere together" or anything more vague like that, but she directly uses the word "date", complete with Madoka giving her the "but we're both girls" excuse. And during said date, Mami tells Madoka that the way she feels about her is a secret. This could very well be the most strongly-suggested pair in the game.
*During the KyouSaya date event, Kyoko apologizes to Sayaka for making her go out with Kyoko in so many dates. Sayaka responds with ''"It's fun spending time with you."'' Perhaps a reference to Kyoko's last words, ''"Don't worry, Sayaka. It's lonely being by yourself... It's fine. I'll stay by your side, Sayaka."''
**For a game that fans have called "The Pandering Pentagram", this is the scene with the least amount of yuri innuendos. And this coming from a strong and favorite yuri pair...
*Mami seduces Kyoko with cakes.
*Kyoko tells Madoka that she met her in her dreams, Madoka tells the same to Kyokov. Remember what happened the last time Madoka dreamed about a girl?
**Perhaps this means -- in a scenario where Homura is out of the picture -- that Kyoko is Madoka's fated person?
*'''The Good Ending''' reveals that {{spoiler|the events in Pentagram were all a dream.}}
**{{spoiler|Which could explain the pandering yuri, they were all the product of Homura's mind.}}

===List of Relationship Levels===
{|class="wikitable" style="width:100%;text-align:center;border:none;"
!colspan="5"| Madoka
|-
| '''Relationship level'''
| '''Sayaka'''
| '''Mami'''
| '''Homura'''
| '''Kyouko'''
|-
| 1~3
| Close Friend 
| Senpai & Kouhai 
| Friend 
| Comrade 
|-
| 4~6
| Best Friend 
| Teacher & Disciple 
| Close Friend 
| Close Friend 
|-
| 7~9 (max)
| Those With a Shared Destiny 
| Loved Person 
| Person of Fate 
| A Yearned-for Existence 
|}

{|class="wikitable" style="width:100%;text-align:center;border:none;"
!colspan="5"| Sayaka
|-
| '''Relationship level'''
| '''Madoka'''
| '''Mami'''
| '''Homura'''
| '''Kyouko'''
|-
| 1~3
| Close Friend 
| Senpai & Kouhai 
| Comrade 
| Comrade 
|-
| 4~6
| Best Friend 
| Teacher & Disciple 
| Comrade-in-arms 
| Partner 
|-
| 7~9 (max)
| Those With a Shared Destiny 
| The One Who's Got Your Back 
| Mutually Recognized Friendship 
| Mutual Love 
|}

{|class="wikitable" style="width:100%;text-align:center;border:none;"
!colspan="5"| Mami
|-
| '''Relationship level'''
| '''Madoka'''
| '''Sayaka'''
| '''Homura'''
| '''Kyouko'''
|-
| 1 ~3
| Senpai & Kouhai 
| Senpai & Kouhai 
| Collaborator 
| Old friend 
|-
| 4~6
| Teacher & Disciple 
| Teacher & Disciple 
| Comrade 
| Close Friend 
|-
| 7~9 (max)
| Loved Person 
| The One Who's Got Your Back 
| Comrades Who Push Forward Together 
| An Existence of Trust 
|}

{|class="wikitable" style="width:100%;text-align:center;border:none;"
!colspan="5"| Homura
|-
| '''Relationship level'''
| '''Madoka'''
| '''Sayaka'''
| '''Mami'''
| '''Kyouko'''
|-
| 1 ~3
| Friend 
| Comrade 
| Collaborator 
| Collaborator 
|-
| 4~6
| Close Friend 
| Comrade-in-arms 
| Comrade 
| Comrade 
|-
| 7~9 (max)
| Person of Fate 
| Mutually Recognized Friendship 
| Comrades Who Push Forward Together 
| The Final Trump Card 
|}

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| '''Relationship level'''
| '''Madoka'''
| '''Sayaka'''
| '''Mami'''
| '''Homura'''
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| 1 ~3
| Comrade 
| Comrade 
| Old friend 
| Collaborator 
|-
| 4~6
| Close Friend 
| Partner 
| Close Friend 
| Comrade 
|-
| 7~9 (max)
| A Yearned-for Existence 
| Mutual Love 
| An Existence of Trust 
| The Final Trump Card 
|}

===Other and Notable Scenes===
====Homura and Madoka in Bed====
[[File:Madoka and homura in bed.png|right|thumb|300px|]]
The transcript for Homura and Madoka's Max Relationship Scene, "運命の人" -- "Person of Fate".

Obviously, this scene contains Homura/Madoka.

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dJpdPyQtww Youtube Video.]

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'''Madoka:''' This is my house.

'''Homura:''' Indeed.

'''Homura:''' What with your father's careful management of your vegetable garden and the excellent repair of the building, it truly is an excellent home.

'''Madoka:''' Y-you sure know a lot about it.

'''Homura:''' Anyway, is it alright for me to visit right now?

'''Madoka:''' Of course! Come on in!

'''Madoka:''' I'm home!

'''Homura:''' Hello.

'''Madoka:''' I guess they're out shopping? Want to have a bath before dinner?

'''Homura:''' Huh? Sure...

'''Homura:''' Madoka, you go ahead first. I can wait...

'''Madoka:''' Don't be silly. Let's bathe together!

'''Homura:''' Huh!? T-together?

'''Madoka:''' Ehehe. Just kidding!

'''Homura:''' Madoka...

'''[scene change to bed]'''

'''Homura:''' Hey, Madoka, are you still awake?

'''Madoka:''' Yeah. Sleeping in the same bed is a bit embarrassing, huh.

'''Homura:''' That's why I offered to sleep on the floor...

'''Madoka:''' No, this is nice. Plus, you're so warm.

'''Homura:''' So are you, Madoka.

'''Madoka:''' [laughs]

'''Homura:''' Why did you invite me to spend the night?

'''Madoka:''' When you told me you lived alone, you seemed so lonely.

'''Homura:''' I... seemed lonely?

'''Madoka:''' And so I kind of wanted to spend a lot of talking with you.

'''Homura:''' Madoka... Um, thank you.

'''Madoka:''' You shouldn't thank me for that.

'''Madoka:''' I'm so happy just spending time with you.

'''Homura:''' Me too.

'''Madoka:''' Can I sleep over at your place next time?

'''Homura:''' S-sure. There's not much there, but if you're okay with that...

'''Madoka:''' That's not true. You're there.

'''Homura:''' Madoka...

'''Madoka:''' I'm kind of tired now.

'''Homura:''' Me too. I think I'll get a good sleep tonight.

'''Madoka:''' Alright, I'm going to switch off the lights. Good night, Homura-chan.

'''Homura:''' Good night, Madoka.

>''You have earned a trophy!''

>''Achievement Unlocked: "My (other) best friend"''
|}

====Homura/Sayaka Scenes====
All Homura/Sayaka events can be seen in the below video, at the times listed below:

[http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm22568063 Nico-Nico Video.] 
'''Bonds Event #1:''' 00:00 
'''Bonds Event #2:''' 02:34 
'''Bonds Event #3:''' 05:19 
'''CM Learning Event:''' 07:46 
'''Bonus Event:''' 10:35 

=====Homura's Obsession=====
[[File:TBP - what did u say.png|right|thumb|300px|Talk, dammit!]]
Transcript of a scene between Homura and Sayaka, with them attempting to make conversation with each other. Homura, unfortunately, ends up talking about her idealized views of Madoka, and not focusing on the person she's ''supposed'' to be focusing on in this scene.

Includes Homura/Madoka and some very small hints of Homura/Sayaka.

[http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm22568063 Nico-Nico Video.]

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'''Sayaka:''' Homura, that you? Good morning.

'''Homura:''' Good morning, Sayaka.

'''Sayaka:''' So you pass by this street too? I never knew.

'''Homura:''' I've seen you several times.

'''Sayaka:''' Huh, really? Say something next time, alright?

'''Homura:''' I'll consider it.

'''Homura:''' ...

'''Sayaka:''' ...

'''Sayaka:''' Homura, say something.

'''Homura:''' Why?

'''Sayaka:''' Aren't friends supposed to have fun conversations while they walk to school!?

'''Homura:''' True.

'''Sayaka:''' ...

'''Homura:''' ...

'''Sayaka:''' Come on! Talk, talk!

'''Homura:''' ...

'''Sayaka:''' Sigh... well, should I try to find something we have in common?

'''Homura:''' Madoka-

'''Sayaka:''' Huh?

'''Homura:''' She's kind to everyone. She's a wonderful person who's very considerate to her friends.

'''Homura:''' She always takes what I say seriously, and acts accordingly.

'''Homura:''' The depths to her compassion are-

'''Sayaka:''' Wa-wait a minute, Homura. What are you talking about?

'''Homura:''' Madoka, of course.

'''Sayaka:''' A-aren't you idealizing her a bit?

'''Homura:''' Absolutely not. You surely know of her greatness as well, Sayaka.

'''Homura:''' Madoka's famed for being kind to even animals-

'''Sayaka:''' That's enough! Let's just go quietly, okay!?
|}

===Official Art Gallery===
<gallery>
File:TBP - HomuMado hand holding.jpg|Madoka and Homura in bed holding hands!
File:TBP - MadoKyo and sleepover.jpg|Madoka and Kyouko. She is blushing! How cute!
File:TBP - HomuMado onsen.jpg|Dat Homura resting her head on Madoka's shoulder.
File:TBP - fight.jpg|SayaMado, "I am going to make you my wife!"
File:TBP - homuhomu sayaka friendly.jpg|Sayaka being too friendly to the transfer student.
File:TBP - KyoSaya park.jpg|KyouSaya, 'nuff said.
File:TBP - KyoHomu sick.jpg|MamiSaya and HomuKyou
File:TBP - Tea Party.jpg|Tea Party Orgy
File:1387975149240.png|'''Kyouko:''' ''But... this is... your bed, isn't it?''
File:Madoka loves sayaka.jpg| '''Madoka:''' ''Sayaka-chan.'' '''Sayaka:''' ''Hm~? What~?'' '''Madoka:''' ''I love you.''
File:Madoka sayaka on a date TPB part 1.jpg|'''Madoka:''' ''Open wide, Sayaka-chan.'' '''Madoka:''' ''Oh, you have some cream on your cheek.'' '''Madoka:''' ''I'll take it off.'' '''Sayaka:''' ''Thanks, Madoka.''
File:Madoka sayaka on a date TPB part 2.jpg|'''Madoka:''' ''This cream is tasty~!'' '''Hitomi:''' ''How long has this been going on?'' '''Hitomi:''' ''Aren't the two of you... d-d-dating?'' '''Both:''' ''How did you come to that conclusion!?''
File:Madoka sayaka on a date TPB part 3.jpg|'''Hitomi:''' ''I noticed you were getting along well. It looks like I have no business getting in between you to.'' '''Both:''' ''Th-that's not it!'' '''Sayaka:''' ''Oh, man. Looks like we gave you the wrong idea, Hitomi.'' '''Madoka:''' ''Ehehe... but, you know, that makes me kind of happy.''
File:Madoka sayaka on a date TPB part 4.jpg|'''Madoka:''' ''I guess that means I've gotten that close to Sayaka-chan.'' '''Sayaka:''' ''Yeah, I... really like spending time with Madoka.'' '''Sayaka:''' ''I don't need to worry about anything, and I can kind of tell what she's thinking....'' '''Madoka:''' ''I hope we can be together forever and ever!''
File:Madoka sayaka on a date TPB part 5.jpg|'''Sayaka:''' ''I think Madoka would make a pretty good girlfriend.'' '''Sayaka:''' ''Madoka's a great girl! I've got to stake my claim on her while I can!'' '''Madoka:''' ''Oh, cut it out, Sayaka-chan!''
File:Homura and Sayaka conversation part 1.jpg|[[:file:Homura and Sayaka conversation part 1.jpg|translation]]
File:Homura and Sayaka conversation part 2.jpg|[[:file:Homura and Sayaka conversation part 2.jpg|translation]]
File:TBP - sleepover long.png|[[:file:TBP - sleepover long.png|translation]]
File:Mitakihara Onsen.jpg
</gallery>

==Oriko Magica==
Relationships found in ''Oriko Magica''. Given the fact that ''Oriko Magica'' introduced three new characters, and featured a relationship between two of them as prominent, this was inevitable.

===Oriko and Kirika===
<blockquote>''"Kirika, if you weren't here, I would be really broken."'' - [[Oriko Mikuni]] to [[Kirika Kure]], [[Oriko_Magica#Chapter_3:_Love_is_infinitely_finite|Oriko Magica, Chapter 3]].</blockquote>
<blockquote>''"Love is infinitely finite, so I'll devote myself infinitely to her."'' - [[Kirika]] speaking of [[Oriko]], [[Oriko_Magica#Chapter_4:_I.27ll_never_forgive_you|Oriko Magica, Chapter 4]].</blockquote>

Kirika, an antisocial yet shy girl, met Oriko, who helped Kirika collect her things that had spilled onto the ground when nobody cared. Kirika was charmed by her and decided to track her down. However, when she found her, she was too afraid and timid to call out to her, thinking that she wouldn't remember her. For Oriko, she made a contract with Kyubey and wished to change herself. With her new outgoing personality she talked to her and they became soon best friends. Kirika's priority was Oriko and did anything she asked of her, such as killing other magical girls after Oriko became a Puella Magi. She also claimed that her love for Oriko is infinitely finite. On Oriko's side, she shows to care about her and enjoys teasing her.

In Chapter 4, after Kirika was fatally wounded by Mami, Oriko rushed to save her and glared at Mami, paralyzing her. She seemed crushed after Kirika confessed her about her wish. After Kirika transformed into [[Margot]] (before transforming Kirika promised Oriko that she wouldn't attack her) and later killed by Kyouko, Mami and Yuma, she had a breakdown and went berserk. After they were killed and Homura resetted the timeline, Kirika and Oriko seemed to have a vague recolection of each other as Kirika says that she'll take half the burden and they then take each others hands and walk off, smiling.

Oriko and Kirika somehow resemble the friendship between Madoka and Homura. Both Madoka and Oriko were loyal to a kind girl who lacked confidence and wanted a purpose in life and Kirika and Homura both had control over time magic.

The fan name for this pairing is OriKiri.

====OriKiri Manga Pages====
<gallery>
File:KoriKo meeting for the first time.jpg|When Kirika met Oriko.
File:Oriko stalker.jpg|Look, Oriko! You have your own stalker!
File:KiriKo pillowlap.jpg|This pillow is one of a kind.
File:Kirika what is love.jpg|Kirika's words of wisdom regarding love tends to be terrifying to fans and characters alike for some reason.
File:Oriko saves a corpse.png|They both paid a heavy price to protect what they love...
File:Oriko meeting Kirika afterlife.jpg|They seem to remember each other despite this is a new timeline
File:Oriko Magica v02 c07 159.neuquant.png
File:Oriko Magica v02 c07 160.neuquant.png|
File:KirikaData.png|Kirika's limited memory is used for things about Oriko and nothing else.
File:KirikoChildTeasing.png|
File:KirikaQuotesOnOriko.png|Kirika is very vocal about her feelings for Oriko.
File:OrikoJealousy.png|Oriko seems to enjoy Kirika's (somewhat overzealous) attentions.
</gallery>

====OriKiri Official Art====
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</gallery>

====OriKiri Fanart====
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<gallery>
File:Kirika Oriko fanart together.png
File:KiriKo fanart u got my back.jpg
File:Oriko and Kirika Hold Hands.jpeg
File:Oriko Kiria tea party.jpg
File:KiriKoTackleQuoteFanart.jpeg
File:KirikaOrikoTransformedHugging.png
File:KirikaOrikoLapNapFanart.jpeg
File:KiriKo-And Im home.png|A fan recreation of Sayaka and Kyouko's infamous pose from the ending to Episode 9.
</gallery>

===Yuma and Kyouko===
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Yuma is another new character introduced in ''Oriko Magica''. Here, Yuma contracts to save Kyouko from dying. The two are usually portrayed in a sisterly relationship. This ship has many similarities to Kyouko/Madoka (see above).

====YumaKyou Manga Pages====
<gallery>
File:YumaBurnScars.png|Kyouko discovering Yuma's burn wounds.
</gallery>

====YumaKyou Official Art====
<gallery>
File:Yuma and kyouko official art.jpeg|Official art of Kyouko and Yuma from Oriko vol. 1.
</gallery>

====YumaKyou Fanart====
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<gallery>
File:Kyouko meets Yuma first time.jpg
File:Kyouko and Yuma together.jpg
File:Kyouko lap pillow yuma fanart.jpg
File:Yuma kyouko gaming.jpg
File:Kyouko yuma cooking.jpg
File:Kyouko yuma puellae magi.jpg
File:Cute chitose yuma puella magi.jpg
File:Lone Wolf and Cub.jpg
File:Kyouko yuma having fun.jpg
File:Kyoko Yuma hug.jpg
File:KyokoYumahug.jpg
File:Yuma_and_kyouko_headpat.jpg
File:Yuma kyoko holding hands fanart.png
File:Kyouko and crying yuma.jpg
</gallery>

===Misc. Couples in ''Oriko Magica''===
The section for couples from ''Oriko Magica'' not listed in sections above.

====Misc. Couples Fanart====
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File:Oriko and tomoe mami fanart.png
File:OrikoMamiFanart.png
File:KiriMami.jpg
File:YumaMadokaGundamparodyart.png
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==Kazumi Magica==
Relationships from ''Kazumi Magica''. ''Kazumi Magica'' features a whole new cast of girls to pair up, leading to many pairings in the fandom.

===Saki and Kazumi===
<blockquote>''"We trust in you, Kazumi. Just like you trusted in us."'' - [[Saki Asami]], [[Kazumi_Magica#Chapter_3:_.22Malefica Farce.22|Kazumi Magica, Chapter 3]].</blockquote>
<blockquote>''"I'll kill Kazumi...when Hell freezes over."'' - [[Saki Asami]], [[Kazumi_Magica#Chapter_13:_.22Magicallabbiata.22|Kazumi Magica, Chapter 13]].</blockquote>

Like all the other [[Pleiades Saints]], Saki cares for Kazumi, and tries to protect her innocence and keep the awful truths of their work away from her.

It is revealed by Satomi in chapters 13 and 14 that Saki loved [[Michiru Kazusa]], but she also cares for her clones as well, which Kazumi is one of. It's possible that Saki likes the clones (and Kazumi) for themselves, or Saki likes them because they are reminders of Michiru. However, Saki was also willing to kill Kazumi (who was starting to turn back into a witch) for the sake of Michiru. It is unknown what are Kazumi's feelings for Saki, but when Satomi asked her if she loved Saki, she didn't say anything nor does she deny it either. Also, when Kazumi went out of control and nearly becomes a witch, she only calmed down and returned back to normal after Saki hugged her.

Saki's love for Kazumi goes even beyond death/witchification. After killing Mirai, Kanna orders Saki's witch form to kill Kazumi. However the witch stops after hearing the sound of Kazumi's earrings and instead protects her from Ayase/Luca's witch form, resulting in her death.

====SakiKazu Manga Pages====
<gallery>
File:U017.jpg|Saki and Michiru, the original Kazumi
File:MâJ12 18.jpg|Saki and Michiru
File:K34.jpg
File:SakiKazumiHug.png
File:SakiKazumiUnderwear.png|Saki imagining a scene from chapter 2.
File:J10.jpg
File:J18.jpg
File:MJ13 19.jpg
File:Screen_shot_2012-02-04_at_1.28.33_PM.jpg
File:Screen_shot_2012-02-04_at_1.30.06_PM.jpg
File:Q010.jpg
File:Spg014.jpg
File:Spg015.jpg|Kazumi was shocked by the fact that Saki only loved her because she saw her as Michiru's clone.
File:J019_022.jpg|Saki's witch form recognizes Kazumi.
File:J019_023.jpg|Saki's witch form protects Kazumi at the cost of her life.
</gallery>

====SakiKazu Official Art====
<gallery>
File:Kazumi vol 4 Melon bonus.jpeg
</gallery>

====SakiKazu Fanart====
{{fanartSmall}}
<gallery>
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===Umika and Kaoru===
[needs expanding and images]

Umika and Kaoru are always seen together and even their attacks and transformations are combined. When they were trapped by the bookmobile witch and the Pleiades went to save them, they seemed okay and told the Pleiades not to rush in finding them. Curiously, when they first met (after they were dragged to a witch barrier by Kazumi) Umika rushed to protect Kaoru despite the fact they were strangers by that time.

====UmiKao Manga Pages====
<gallery>
File:UmikaKaoruDateNote.png|This note to Kazumi says that the two are out dating...(Turns out to be a bad translation. The official translation was that they were joking about the detective asking them to meet her.)
File:UmikaKaoruCoffeeShop.png|But there's no one with them in the coffee shop. Could they be dating each other? (No, they had a meeting with someone.)
File:UmikaKaoruHugginginsideBarrier.png|Umika and Kaoru trapped in a witch's barrier. Awfully close, aren't they?
File:UmikaKaoruImagineSpotByKazumi.png|Kazumi's version of the previous image.
File:UmikaKaoruCuddling.png|No need to rush and save them from a witch, guys. They'll find something to occupy themselves, I'm sure. (The official translation has Kaoru saying "Just come for us! No need for panic." which has a rather different nuance.)
File:K08.jpg
File:Copia de é®é©é¦â-âMâJ11 09.jpg
File:Gbcxxf.jpg
File:UmikaPowers.png
</gallery>

====UmiKao Official Art====
<gallery>
File:Img 1517482 62419947 2.jpeg
</gallery>

====UmiKao Fanart====
{{fanartSmall}}
<gallery>
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===Saki and Mirai===
<blockquote>''"You hurt my Sakiii!"'' - [[Mirai Wakaba]], [[Puella_Magi_Kazumi_Magica#Chapter_9:_.22The_Freezer.22|Kazumi Magica, Chapter 9]].</blockquote>
<blockquote>''"You protected us. Thank you."'' ''"Th... thank you, Saki!"'' - [[Saki Asami]] and [[Mirai Wakaba]], [[Puella_Magi_Kazumi_Magica#Chapter_12:_.22Pleiades.22|Kazumi Magica, Chapter 12]].</blockquote>
<blockquote>''"Mirai, thanks for covering for me."'' ''"Y...Yeah, it's not your fault, Saki. I know how you feel, Saki."'' - [[Saki Asami]] and [[Mirai Wakaba]], [[Puella_Magi_Kazumi_Magica#Chapter_15:_.22Ingredients_for_Satomi.22|Kazumi Magica, Chapter 15]].</blockquote>
<blockquote>''"Saki... I love you!"'' - [[Mirai Wakaba]], [[Puella_Magi_Kazumi_Magica#Chapter_18:_.22Connect.22|Kazumi Magica, Chapter 18]].</blockquote>
[[File:SakiMira.jpg|right|thumb|150px|Could you be holding on to Saki any tighter, Mirai?]]

Mirai, from the onset, has appeared to be very attached to Saki. In chapter 3, Mirai is seen clinging to Saki when the Pleiades Saints first appear, and she also seems gleeful at the fact she's paired with Saki and Kazumi in their search for a witch. These small signs mostly went unnoticed by the fans until chapter 9, when Saki's face received a minor injury by the witch form of Niko's spare while trying to protect Mirai. Seeing this, Mirai went berserk, killing the witch in a fit of rage for daring to hurt Saki. Mirai doesn't react the same way when Umika, Kaoru and Kazumi have been injured or endangered in far worse ways, showing that this reaction and the feelings that accompany her are for Saki's alone.

When Saki was feeling especially down, Mirai viciously defended her from the other Pleiades, despite seeming to agree that what Saki had done wasn't in their best interests. Still, Mirai instantly forgives her, and blushes and seems to be pleased when Saki thanks her for it.

These feelings, however, may in fact be one-sided on Mirai's part, as Saki seems to be more attached to Kazumi than Mirai, to the point it's even stated by Satomi that Saki loves Kazumi. Mirai is [[:file:Mirai jelly slut 4chan u.jpg|clearly jealous of Kazumi's closeness with Saki]], as seen in Chapter 12 and in subsequent chapters, she was willing to kill Kazumi, after she turned into a witch and she claimed that it was all for the sake of Saki. Saki compares Mirai to her sister, [[Miyuki]], when they first meet, which has no clear meaning. Miyuki had promised to marry Saki one day, but it's unknown if Saki had romantic feelings for her sister, or was just familial affection, and therefore she may have seen Mirai as a younger sister figure.

During another flashback, Saki blushes when she says Mirai reminds her of her younger self. She admits the comparison is strange since they are the same age, but she is happy to have Mirai beside her. This causes Mirai to later say that she is Saki, and Saki is her. When Saki becomes a witch, Mirai refuses to kill her and doesn't defend herself from Saki's witch, allowing herself to be decapitated. However, her love for Saki remains unrequited until the end.

{{spoiler|Mirai's love for Saki goes even beyond death/witchification. Mirai uses her magic to protect Saki's witch form from being hurt in chapter 19. However, Saki's witch form does not recognize her and decapitates her. Even so, Mirai's magic does not vanish after her death, and it continues to proect Saki's witch form.}}

====SakiMira Manga Pages====
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File:K13.jpg
File:H06.jpg
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File:H13.jpg
File:Gfgbvc.jpg
File:Dsfs.jpg
File:K 10.jpg
File:É®é©é¦â-âMâJ12 18.jpg| ''U Mad?''
File:12 11.jpg
File:Mirai_clings_to_Saki.jpg
File:Share_the_burden.jpg
File:Saki_turns_into_witch.jpg
File:We%27re_alike.jpg
File:Kazumi COMIC ZIN Bonus.jpeg|Saki certainly knows how to drive the girls wild.
File:Everything is fair in love and war.jpg
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====SakiMira Official Art====
<gallery>
File:SakiMiraiColor.png
File:Kazumi vol3 melonbooks bonus.jpg
File:Kazumi vol 4 Gamers bonus.jpeg|Are you going to be jealous of Niko next, Mirai?
</gallery>

====SakiMira Fanart====
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===Airi and Yuuri===
<blockquote>''"If you want to live, then I'll save you, no matter what."'' - [[Yuuri Asuka]], [[Kazumi_Magica#Chapter_5:_.22Magicallabbiata.22|Kazumi Magica, Chapter 5]].</blockquote>
<blockquote>''"My most precious treasure was taken away from me. That's why I'm going to kill their most precious treasure. '''You.'''"'' - "[[Yuuri]]" to [[Kazumi]], [[Kazumi_Magica#Chapter_5:_.22Magicallabbiata.22|Kazumi Magica, Chapter 5]].</blockquote>
[[File:Magical_spoon_2.png|right|thumb|300px|Two girls, willing to sacrifice everything for one another. Is it romantic, or just deep friendship?]]

[[Airi]] and [[Yuuri Asuka]] started out as ordinary classmates. Yuuri, a very avid cooking fan, tried cooking for her entire class, but was sent into shock when one of the students claimed they had gotten food poisoning from her cooking. She did not return to school the next day, and Airi went to check on her and helped prove the student was lying to try to frame Yuuri. The two became very close friends.

Two years later, Airi was diagnosed with an incurable disease that would surely take her life. Yuuri asked a [[Michiru Kazusa|magical girl]] who saved her from a witch to cure Airi, but the girl told Yuuri that she should make her own contract. Yuuri followed her advice and made a contract with [[Kyubey]] to save her friend.

Yuuri and Airi remained close afterwards, with Airi believing that Yuuri cured her using a magical charm in the form of a spoon. They both loved food, and spoke of cooking competitions and going out to eat together (which could be interpreted as a date).

Yuuri eventually turned into a witch and attacked Airi. The [[Pleiades Saints]] killed her. Airi was so brokenhearted and mentally unhinged by this that she made a contract with Kyubey herself to take over Yuuri's life, transforming her appearance into her friend's and swearing vengeance on the girls who killed Yuuri, even though they saved her life. The newly christened "Yuuri" even has a magical girl costume that calls out to her lost friend: it heavily features stripes and a frilled skirt, which were what Yuuri commonly wore when in casual dress, and mimics Yuuri's magical girl costume's color scheme. Airi even mimics Yuuri's style of dress, which is very different from her own before contracting, while not transformed, implying that she tries to keep her friend alive in her heart even in everyday life.

By the time Airi reached the end of the life that Yuuri had saved, Airi had become obsessed with avenging her. Airi even rebuffed an attempt by her perceived enemies to clean her soul gem (similar to Sayaka's reaction to Homura's offer of help in the anime). Airi's witch form is a heart, with the ability to broadcast her memories: specifically, those of her past with Yuuri. The obvious symbolism in this (with a heart representing love, often of a romantic nature, in many cultures) indicates that Airi's feelings for Yuuri remained strong.

One can read into these facts two ways: a deep friendship where two girls are willing to give everything up for the other, or a romantic relationship where even the thought of living without her partner is enough to drive each girl to desperation and despair (the main qualification for becoming a magical girl).

====YuuAiri Manga Pages====
<gallery>
File:Healing airi.png|Yuuri makes a contract with Kyubey for her wish: to heal Airi and save her from a fatal illness.
File:AiriYuuriHugging01.png|Yuuri and Airi sitting in a tree...
File:Airi's wish.png|Airi will not rest until she hunts down all the killers.
File:Memories of yuuri.png|...her last words.
File:AiriYuuriPairfaitYay.png|Kazumi imagining Yuuri and Airi eating a delicious parfait...
File:AiriYuuriPairfaiteating.png|But in reality, this will never come true for them.
File:Screen_shot_2012-02-09_at_5.41.10_PM.jpg
File:AiriYuuriClothesComparison.png|The real Yuuri and Airi after her transformation. The obvious mimicking of even Yuuri's style of dress shows Airi's deep feelings for her.
File:AiriYuuriPreciousPersonQuote.png|Airi speaking of Yuuri and calling her, "my most precious treasure."
</gallery>

====YuuAiri Official Art====
<gallery>
File:Airi_and_Yuuri_art.jpg|Airi after her transformation holding Yuuri. Note how similar their costumes are.
File:Kazumi_bonus.jpg
</gallery>

====YuuAiri Fanart====
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<gallery>
File:All-for-you.jpg
File:TwoYuurisFanart.png
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===Ayase and Luca===
[description and images needed]

====AyaLuca Manga Pages====
<gallery>
File:Luca Souju Puella Magi.png
File:AyaseLucaCombinedTransformation.png
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====AyaLuca Official Art====
<gallery>
File:SoujuInColor.png
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====AyaLuca Fanart====
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===Kazumi and Niko===
[description needed]

====KazuNiko Manga Pages====
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File:NicoKazumiPrincessCarry.png|Two different princess carries in a single chapter? Hiramatsu knows how to ship-tease.
File:LoversSuicideComment.png|Like with Kyoko and Sayaka, the Japanese ideal of a tragic lovers' suicide shows itself here.
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====KazuNiko Official Art====
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===Saki and Miyuki===
Miyuki promised to marry Saki in the future. [needs expanding and images]

====SakiMiyu Manga Pages====
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File:Miyuki and Saki childhood marriage promise manga page.jpg|Saki wins the heart of her sister. Is that wedding bells I hear?
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====SakiMiyu Official Art====
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===Misako and Remi===
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Very little is known about the relationship between Misako and Remi, other than they were friends since middle school. Remi Shiina was a magical girl who went missing during her third year of school. Remi's little sister, who was three at the time, claimed her sister was a magical girl who fought witches that brought disaster into the world. Misako's passion to find lost girls could be interpreted as her attempt to find Remi.

====MisaRemi Manga Pages====
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File:MisakoAndRemi.png|Misako and her old <s>friend</s> flame, Remi, at about the same age as the Pleiades.
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==Other==
The section for misc. things that don't fit into the above sections on relationships. This section also contains meta info and trivia on and related to ''Madoka Magica''.

===Gen Urobuchi's Views on Relationships in ''Madoka Magica''===
In an [[Shinjidai_no_Mixture_Magazine_BLACK_PAST|interview with Black Past]], Gen Urobuchi discussed his view of Homura and Madoka's relationship and his beliefs on same-sex relationships. Urobuchi clarified that while Homura's feelings for Madoka were present and unchanging throughout her timeloops, Madoka did not feel the same way prior to her wish, having only the experience of one time loop. Madoka made her wish not so much for Homura's sake but to save all mahou shoujo. However when Madoka made her wish, she learned about Homura's true feelings and only then was the bond between them established. Urobuchi even describes the circumstances of it is as a "little cruel" that it required Madoka leaving and becoming a goddess to understand Homura.

In talking about relationships in his body of works, Urobuchi revealed his beliefs about same sex relationships, "whatever relationship that could exist between male and female it should also exist between couples of same sex." Aside from the difference in body parts, he did not see a male and female relationship as special or unique. He believes that the same kind of love is possible between same sex couples as well. Urobuchi stated he may even write about a love relationship between two men in the future.

Because of the lack of evidence on-screen to establish Homura and Madoka as a canon yuri couple (or any other couple), the nature of their relationship is open to interpretation and debate. Even if we take into account evidence such as Urobuchi's views on sexuality, this relationship would not be considered canonical by some fans unless official recognition is given in future body of works that raises the yuri subtext to text on their relationship. One can speculate that this interview could add more fuel to the fanbase to produce more fan works out of frustration now that they are aware of Urobuchi's personal views.

In 2013, at a [[Nitro+ Q&A Panels at Animagic 2013|Nitro+ Q&A Panel]], Gen Urobuchi was asked the following questions, which he answered:

'''Q:''' Is Homura in love with Madoka? 
'''A:''' Probably.

'''Q:''' Why did you choose to portray a homosexual love? 
'''A:''' I don't think it is that special -- a really strong friendship turns into a lovelike-relationship without the sexual attraction, in their case.

There are few ways to interpret his response. One way is that he is saying that Madoka's and Homura's relationship is nothing special, in the sense that their relationship is no different than that from other people's relationship. That their relationship started from friendship which later evolved into love without the drive of sexual attraction, this could be interpreted as saying that their love is pure and innocent, based on an emotional bonding that is still developing, as they are still 12-year-old girls who are not sexually mature yet. It does not necessarily dismiss the notion of a relationship driven by romantic interest. How will that relationship turn later? It is still possible for their relationship to blossom into a homosexual relationship, but Urobuchi never states this so it is up to fan's interpretation. Urobuchi does indicate that Homura probably is in love with Madoka, but he doesn't specify the meaning or the nature of that affection, he tries to avoid in giving a clear answer.

Another way to interpret Urobuchi's answer is that he is saying that their relationship is based on friendship and admiration.

The answer has been considered to be vague by fans alike, one way to put it is that Urobuchi is leaving up to the fans to interpret their relationship without giving too much information. That he is trying to avoid being direct with their questions.

===Magazines, Articles, Interviews, and Related===
'''[[Puella Magi Madoka Magica Official Guidebook "You Are Not Alone"|Puella Magi Madoka Magica Official Guidebook "You Are Not Alone":]]''' An official guidebook with a compilation on a wide variety of information on Madoka Magica.
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File:Guidebook 0030.jpg|During the seiyuu interviews, [[Homura|Chiwa Saito]] and [[Madoka|Aoi Yuki]] get paired up, as well as [[Sayaka|Eri Kitamura]] and [[Kyouko|Ai Nonaka]] in joint interviews, but all the other seiyuu are interviewed alone. Clearly, nothing yuri sinister going on...
File:Guidebook 0031.jpg|And I'm sure nothing could possibly be implied by them writing "Chiwa Saito x Aoi Yuuki" and "Eri Kitamura X Ai Nonaka" in huge letters at the bottom of the interview pages either. I am sure there is a logical explanation that doesn't involved yuri as the main reason... clearly.
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See the [[Lily Megami Magazine 2011-12]]. ''(Translation in progress)''

===External Links===
*[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/HoYay/PuellaMagiMadokaMagica TV Tropes page] for the anime, which discusses a few of the relationships listed above, but not all of them.

[[Category:Articles]]
[[Category:Fanmade analysis]]

Community talk:Yuri undertones

2014-02-02T01:59:41Z

Ｙuri有理漢化組: /* About Kyouko Trivia and Eri Kitamura Trivia */ new section

== Category ==
I think this belongs to [[Articles]], no? - [[User:Prima|Prima]] 04:26, 16 May 2011 (UTC)
:Added. I'll also add a link on the articles page when there's no more placeholders. --[[User:Homerun-chan|Homerun-chan]] 09:07, 16 May 2011 (UTC)
==Spin-offs?==
Just wondering, but should the spin-off manga get sections on here as well? There's plenty of yuri subtext to go around in those, especially [[Oriko Magica]]. --[[User:CrownClown|CrownClown]] 23:02, 23 May 2011 (UTC)
:I guess we can make them into a subsection but we need to see alot of the materials and the manga is still running, so far I dont know if we have enough material to work on. --[[User:Mutopis|Mutopis]] 00:17, 24 May 2011 (UTC)
::Kazumi has it's share as well. Umika and Kaoru going out dating with... no one else, apparently; some "suspicious" hugs, etc. Speaking off, next chapter comes out tomorrow. To think that I'm going to have to update all the Kazumi pages.... bleh --[[User:BrickBreak|BrickBreak]] 00:24, 24 May 2011 (UTC)
::: I remember the debates regarding [http://wiki.puella-magi.net/File:Umika_and_Kaoru_dating.png this scene], some people interpreted the letter as Umika and Kaoru going on a date with guys and some yurifans went ape, until someone pointed out the cafe scene and there was no guys, then there were more debates with the anti-yuri saying maybe teh guys where on the bathroom etc... --[[User:Mutopis|Mutopis]] 03:30, 24 May 2011 (UTC)
::::That definitely falls under "yuri subtext", at least. The foe yay between Yuuri and Kazumi might, too, with all the manhandling the former does to the latter. --[[User:CrownClown|CrownClown]] 04:49, 24 May 2011 (UTC)

I think we need to work with Oriko and Kirika, specially with Kirika's crazy/twisted love. Also we need a comparison between HomuMado and KiriKo as a couple, their reasons, their failures, and their motivation. I will put some stuff but someone needs to work with the rest, I dont think I can do much on it since I dont feel much passion on writing on KiriKo couple. --[[User:Mutopis|Mutopis]] 06:38, 23 June 2011 (UTC)
:What I mean I am no fan of KiriKo, I just dont care much for them, not in the same way as KyouSaya or HomuMado... --[[User:Mutopis|Mutopis]] 06:42, 23 June 2011 (UTC)

==Interview==
I am not sure if I did justice to the interpretation of the interview, anyone is more than welcome to make changes to it. --[[User:Mutopis|Mutopis]] 21:35, 17 June 2011 (UTC)
:I'm puzzled as to why that much of the interview had to be quoted. Most of the time, people have been referencing interviews to support their argument. I'm also not sure why you'd think Gen Urobuchi is only talking about the emotional aspect of relationships when neither are skirting from the topic of sexual relationships. In fact, Uno brought it up earlier in the interview with the topic of them not having sex by the legal definition of it and being able to have children. I made the editor's note to show he's saying they can't have sex by procreation essentially, not saying they can't have sexual relations...in fact, in wording the way he did and the context of the interview, it's clear that he isn't ruling out the possibility of them having non-procreative sex, which is what would happen between two women. Gen never refutes that but only continues on to discuss the nature of Homura and Madoka's relationship. In the part you have quoted, Urobuchi is then very clear that he considers the love of a heterosexual couple to be possible for a same sex couple, "whatever relationship that could exist between male and female, it should also exist between couples of same sex." By implication, that also refers to the sexual aspect of things. Nowhere does Gen state or suggest in the interview is he believes only an emotional relationship would happen between two people of the same sex (e.g. Homura and Madoka). The only difference he made in the interview was the difference in body parts, e.g. "Other than the involvement of penis in traditional sex definition, I don't believe a male/female relationship is more special nor unique compared to other relationships." Is that clear now? I'll go ahead and change the section. --[[User:Randomanon|randomanon]] 23:43, 17 June 2011 (UTC)
::Which is why I wasnt sure if I was correct with the interpretation, I knew there was some confusion there... --[[User:Mutopis|Mutopis]] 23:54, 17 June 2011 (UTC)
:::Would it be stretching out to add (the possibility) that Homura was probably chasing a romantic/sexual non-reproductive relationship with Madoka if regard some of Urobuchi's word, or is there an issue of canon? --[[User:Mutopis|Mutopis]] 00:44, 18 June 2011 (UTC)
::::I think it would be speculation. Anything sexual is left off-screen for both the manga and anime, which is typical for a non-ecchi/hentai magical girl anime. Madoka deviated from some magical girl conventions, but this is one where they stayed true to form. You don't even hear Hitomi's confession to Kyousuke or see them do anything more intimate than holding hands. It's not unusual though to find out the background information on characters tell you things that are or would never be shown for one reason or another. Like we know for certain from interviews that Kyousuke didn't harbor romantic thoughts towards Sayaka. As interesting as this interview is about Gen's thoughts on Homura and Madoka, as well as his thoughts in general about same sex relationships, so far what we know about their relationship only is about the feelings and outcome of the end of the anime, which was one-sided by Homura until the end where, well a physical relationship would be impossible. There's been no evidence yet to talk about Homura and Madoka's past relationship (like say in timeline 2 or so) where there could have been something more there. By timeline 5, with them growing more and more distant, the evidence in both the manga and anime doesn't make it look like Homura had any notions of romantic pursuit in mind (although her feelings were always there)...she just wanted Madoka to not contract and let Homura protect her. There's the drama CDs, voice commentary for episode 10 and some very big interviews and an official fanbook coming out that might give some more insight. Right now, we don't have the evidence. --[[User:Randomanon|randomanon]] 01:11, 18 June 2011 (UTC)
::::: <s>''"well a physical relationship would be impossible"'' -- unless they make an OVA where Madoka visits Homura on her dreams and they end up having a "wet dream"</s> More incentive for them to make an OVA to answer some of these questions, even another Drama CD would be nice... I mean they can milk this thing if they wanted to! --[[User:Mutopis|Mutopis]] 01:19, 18 June 2011 (UTC)
::::::I should say a physical relationship impossible as of now. The anime left it open-ended as to how they'd meet again although Madoka is emphatic they would...and who is going to argue with omniscience? The manga and anime are known to deviate and even the manga ending doesn't preclude the possibility that they could meet in person in the physical world prior to meeting again in the afterlife. It would be just like Shinbo to come up with some way to bring those two together again in a future sequel. --[[User:Randomanon|randomanon]] 01:26, 18 June 2011 (UTC)
::::I think this case is like Sayaka killing the train guys, where he intentionally wrote it so that strict canon Nakazawas it and allows either interpretation. In both cases he was obviously considering the fun interpretations, and doesn't object to them, but would rather let the viewer decide which is "correct" since these are tangential to the point of the story, yet highly controversial, and he's more concerned with conveying the main point than risking viewers getting bogged down by inhibitions or moral objections.
::::As for physical stuff, magic can do a lot of things. [[User:KM|KM]] 03:12, 18 June 2011 (UTC)
:::::I removed most of the speculah and confusing things (like that QB joke) that was added to this. The interview is already long and possibly confusing on the issue of sex, I don't think it needs anything else added to make remo possibly confusing. It's also one of the clearest and most important official evidence of yuri that's been given on Madoka, so I think it should be treated as a newsworthy item, e.g. leave the speculah out put it in a different section....although I notice the page hasn't separated out canon analysis from speculah and fan-based things. --[[User:Randomanon|randomanon]] 12:33, 18 June 2011 (UTC)

==December Issue of Megami==
From 4chan: ''"In the December issue of Megami, out at the end of October, there will be a special feature on yuri, and specifically refers to Strike Witches and Madoka among the ones that will be covered."''

http://www.amiami.jp/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/230279

女の子たちの友情について“百合”をキーワードに妄想しちゃう1冊。表紙
で話題の「ゆるゆり」巻頭30ページで大特集！そのほか「魔法少女まどか☆
マギカ」や「ストライクウィッチーズ」など人気作品をこの本ならではの
切り口でご紹介いたします♪

More from 4chan:
2011年12月号別冊メガミマガジンリリィ

''It's an extra volume, so regular Megami mag for December should be sold separately. If AmiAmi description is correct, they're trying to launch a new and very much yuri, mag. I don't expect it to be monthly but they definitely have their chances with a bimonthly given how YuriHime sells out in the blink of eyes lately.''

*I would kill for a translation of that" --[[User:Mutopis|Mutopis]] 20:01, 2 October 2011 (UTC)

== A Comparison Between KiriKo and HomuMado ==
(I will try my best to write this, anyone is welcome to make changes to it) --[[User:Mutopis|Mutopis]] 09:46, 23 June 2011 (UTC)

Oriko:

Oriko seems to have more in common with Madoka than Homura in several points. Oriko comes from a privilege class and she was the daughter of an important politician. When Oriko learns that the end of the world is coming she hatches a plan to stop it from unfolding it to save countless lives.

Just like Madoka, we suspect Oriko's family was very warm and loving as Oriko held her father and mother with high regard and reverence. Because of her father's occupation or perhaps of their family's fortune it seems that Oriko was well taken care financially. And received an excellent education from a private school. There is no doubt that Oriko stared off as a well behaved daughter, respected by her peers, and attributed kindness toward others. She exhibited a desire to help others, perhaps to earn her father's respect and meet his expectations at a young age, it is possible that Oriko had a strong bond of respect with her father.

Madoka also has a loving family, you can notice it its warm feeling during their daily routine they have with their daughter and how much they love her. Madoka is not wealthy but her family is financially secure enough to live in a nice big house and they are able to provide for all her needs. We dont know what kind of school [[Mitakihara Middle School]] is, but it is certainly not the worst school in the city (if we dont take into account students like [[Sayaka]] or teachers like [[Kazuko]]) so Madoka's education must be sufficient. Madoka loves her family equally but it seems that she has great admiration and respect for her "cool" mother and wishes one day to share an alcoholic beverage with her once she becomes an adult. Madoka is known for being a good girl and she never lies to her parents. Madoka is the embodiment of kindness.

At this point the similarities will start to dissipate and we will notice few commonalities and more differences.

While Oriko was already helping her father to further his political career, in comparison Madoka didnt have any role in her life except to be a daughter and a student. There doesnt seem to be a strong pressure in the part of Madoka's family for Madoka to excel, instead they want her to do her best. Their only reasonable expectation from their part is for her daughter to be good, obedient, and happy so it is unlikely that Madoka's life was stressful. In part, Junko expects Madoka will make a few mistakes in her young life while growing as she believes this is good for the development of young children, learning from their mistakes and errors during their developing years will mold them into becoming into strong and healthy adults. It is because of this peaceful and perfect life that it is possible that Madoka felt she was useless as she lacked any responsibilities (or lacked any personal ambitions of her own). Perhaps Madoka was already looking to find a role in her life so she could prove her own worth. In contrast, Oriko as the daughter of a politician and as part of an elite class she must have already developed an image for herself and a sense of identity constructed by her family and her peers, allowing little room for improvement or mistakes. It is possible that because of her family's background and her class position she must have felt some pressure to live up to other people's expectations.

Identity crisis, issues of adaptation and coping.

Oriko's world came to a crashing halt when it was discovered her father was stealing funds from his political party, in short he was embezzling. Her father's crime and suicide was enough bring shame and humiliation to the Mikuni family. We dont know what happened to Oriko's mom but we can assume she passed away long ago. Because of the scandal Oriko lost her support network of friends and school classmates. We can only assume that any relatives Oriko has abandoned her so she was left alone. Not even the teachers wanted to do anything with her because of the scandal, in short she was betrayed by everyone. The only support she ever had ever since was her friend [[Kirika]] but their first encounter would happen much later in her life and she wasnt there for her during the critical moment. Without a support group Oriko lost her sense of identity and her reason to be. We can make few assumptions regarding the nature of Oriko's wish, one can interpret it as an attempt to reconstruct her life by seeing the future to learn the outcome of her actions, another reason is for her to see into the future and see what kind of life or existence she would lead. Perhaps an attempt to find an answer to the meaning of her existence. When she discovered that the world was coming to an end that is when Oriko found a new meaning to her existence, she believed it was her fate to save the world and the city.

Both girls suffered from critical situations that tossed their lives in turmoil. In the case of Madoka the pressured started to build up slowly from [[Episode 3]] furthering her sense of helplessness. Her only copoing mechanism was her friends and family during her troubling and sad times. Yet at the same time she tried to take actions in the hopes that she could turn an event for the better or even sought advice from others when she was lost. In the case of Mami's Madoka was left to grieve on her own, her brief conversation with Homura may have helped a little in dealing with the loss. When Madoka noticed that Sayaka was getting out of control she sought advice form her mother and she took a radical action to try to reason with her friend, even if would cost her friendship. The next case was learning the horrifying mechanism of the Puella Magi system and the price that ones pay for one's wish. Even after learning this horrifying truth Madoka still felt helpless but also willing to sacrifice her soul if it meant it would help her friends and save the city. Then there was her fight with Sayaka as well as losing her when she became a witch. In both cases she got help from Homura (who tried to stop Sayaka's transformation) and Kyouko who tried to rescue the old Sayaka in a dangerous gamble. In both cases Madoka continued to struggle to help her friends and even attempt a foolish rescue that would have killed her. Then add up the warped history lesson about how many girls had to suffer in wold history and add up the fact that the city will be destroyed soon you can see that Madoka is falling into a sense of helplessness and hopelessness. But we cannot forget that during her journey she never gave up, instead she tried to help and seek advice from others. There were two people who were of great asset in her life, her mother who trusted her daughter and who loved her and then there is Homura a stranger who was relentless in her mission to save Madoka.

We can observe that even when Madoka felt a sense of helplessness she still tried to reach for a miracle, she was hoping for a solution not to save herself but to save others. Madoka's wish at the end wasnt just to save Homura, it wasnt just to save the city, or to protect her family, it was to protect everyone. One can argue that Madoka's wish was selfless in nature, or that it was also selfish for she wanted the impossible and everything. Perhaps it is that paradox that makes it the more reason for her wish to negate Madoka's existance because it transcended the impossible. But more importantly Madoka was blessed to have a support network of friends and family members while the world was running into destruction. And perhaps one can say that Madoka was lucky. For even at the end Madoka still had a family to return to, a father and mother to get support and advice from. It was from them that she discovered her reason for being while the world was coming to an end, she wanted to protect everyone.

== HomuMami Third Time Line ==

It mentions in the article about a potential relationship here, and while I don't see I can understand how other's might. In reality this is explained by the fact that Mami just didn't want Homu-chan to stop time and save them. Since, as long as she's held in place even if she uses her power she can't do anything. [[User:KnightofDisorder|KnightofDisorder]] 09:44, 10 October 2012 (UTC)

==Pixiv Ranking (10-09-2013)==

Pixiv Pairing Ranking:

1. [http://www.pixiv.net/search.php?s_mode=s_tag&word=%E3%81%BB%E3%82%80%E3%81%BE%E3%81%A9 MadoHomu] - 10179 count

2. KyouSaya - 9033

3. MamiMado - 1071

4. MamiKyou - 1006

5. MadoSaya - 832

6. HomuKyou - 813

7. HomuMami - 788

8. HomuSaya - 443

9. MadoKyou - 332

10. MamiSaya - 244

==Mami X Nagisa==
Has Mami gone pedo? Those boobs could swallow the poor girl's head! --[[User:Derp101(3)|Derp101(3)]] 15:35, 28 October 2013 (UTC)

== Anecdote ==

Apparently it's physically possible to read this page in its entirety in one sitting. [http://victoryspoon.tumblr.com/post/71955457148/a-lot-of-you-are-very-passionate-about-this-whole] - [[User:Prima|Prima]] 04:15, 3 January 2014 (UTC)
:Well, I wont apologize for it, it was always my intention to turn this page into a trap to recruit would-be yuri fans. (is working! it is actually working!!) --[[User:Mutopis|Mutopis]] 07:08, 3 January 2014 (UTC)
::Create a page of your deepest desires to luring unsuspecting victims? Em... That sounds... Familiar - 08:19, 3 January 2014 (UTC)

== Chinese Translation ==
I am the organizer of Ｙuri有理 translating group and we are translating this article into Chinese. I plan to add it into [http://wiki.madomagi.info/%E9%A6%96%E9%A1%B5 魔法少女小圆维基] after finishing. Now the process is about 40%, but we found a serious problem that this article is edited nearly everyday! This article are changing so rapidly that we can not catch up with it. So, now I just don't know how to handle this...
We started last month. By then the "Sayaka and Kyoko" catalog dropped just after "HomuMado Trivia" catalog, but now the catalog structure have been completely changed.
--[[User:Ｙuri有理漢化組|Ｙuri有理漢化組]] 11:00, 22 January 2014 (UTC)
:congrats on your journey to all that is Madoka, yes, this article has seen some recent changes, but that is because the movie and the game has created new materials to work and to be added. I would recommend waiting for a while until things settle down. --[[User:Mutopis|Mutopis]] 11:09, 22 January 2014 (UTC)
::I can translate the present page and move to Chinese Madoka Wiki, and if this article is edited majorly then I will translate the added part and move again. It seems to be the only one approach since the number of canon media keeps increasing. Just looking forward to it. (Chinese title for this article: [http://wiki.madomagi.info/%E7%99%BE%E5%90%88%E6%88%90%E5%88%86 百合成分]). --[[User:Ｙuri有理漢化組|Ｙuri有理漢化組]] 14:10, 22 January 2014 (UTC)
:::I also recommend you not try to translate all the text quickly. Even only translating the most important points is enough. --[[User:Yorkwoo|Yorkwoo]] 15:37, 22 January 2014 (UTC)
:::You can always check the [http://wiki.puella-magi.net/index.php?title=Yuri_undertones&action=history page history] for any changes. - [[User:Prima|Prima]] 19:10, 22 January 2014 (UTC)

== Movement ==
Is there any particular reason for why KyouSaya, easily the secondmost popular pairing, is now so far down the page?[[Special:Contributions/69.181.76.108|69.181.76.108]] 03:44, 23 January 2014 (UTC)
:I found this weird thing, too. The structure of the catalog of CPs are now completely broken. It was edited into this shape at 08:03, 19 January 2014 by [[User:Sevv|Sevv]], yet the reason is unknown to me... --[[User:Ｙuri有理漢化組|Ｙuri有理漢化組]] 06:28, 23 January 2014 (UTC)
::moved them to proper place. --[[User:Mutopis|Mutopis]] 11:12, 23 January 2014 (UTC)

== About Kyouko Trivia and Eri Kitamura Trivia ==

These two sections were initially in KyouSaya catalog but then moved to the bottom of the article. I moved back to where they were but I also found these sections may not belong to this catalog, even this article, because these sections are not mainly about KyouSaya. Perhaps these sections should fall down to [[Kyouko Sakura]] and [[Sayaka Miki]]. --[[User:Ｙuri有理漢化組|Ｙuri有理漢化組]] 01:59, 2 February 2014 (UTC)

Community:Yuri undertones

2014-01-28T04:42:53Z

Ｙuri有理漢化組:

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[[File:Yuri relationship map.jpg|right|300px]]
Aside from its story and characters, ''Madoka Magica'' gained popularity among some fans for its "yuri" -- also known as "shoujo-ai" among Western fans, and "Girls' Love" among Eastern fans, meaning romantic relationships between women and girls -- subtext. Many yuri-loving fans tend to see pairings between the girls, such as Homura/Madoka and Kyoko/Sayaka. This page will try to explain what lead them to this conclusion, and what "evidence" there is in canon.

Please note, this section is ''very'' fanon-emphasized. As so, please take anything below that pertains to canon "with a grain of salt", as they say. Make up your own mind on the canonity status of the ships -- as much of them is left open for fan interpretation.

==About yuri==
[[File:Knm bandage blood.jpg|right|thumb|200px|This scene with the bloody bandage evokes the idea of the red string of fate.]]
[[File:The Yuri rank.jpg|right|150px]]
[[File:Couples chart madoka.jpg|right|150px]]

The scene where Madoka gives her ribbons to Homura is considered to be a good example of yuri subtext, but unless one is familiar with its significance, the [[User_talk:Nox#Yuri_evidence_at_the_end_of_Ep.12|meaning can be lost to someone who is unfamiliar]] to it. This section will try to explain to those who are unfamiliar when it comes to yuri. To understand how important the context is let us start with the example like the ribbons Madoka gives to Homura. To someone who doesn't know yuri, this wouldn't mean anything.

However, if you're a yuri fan, you recognize that as a reference to the scene that started the yuri shipping fandom for one of the most iconic/famous Mahou Shoujo yuri couples, Nanoha and Fate from the [[wikipedia: Magical_Girl_Lyrical_Nanoha_(series)|"Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha"]] franchise. There is a strong possibility that this was done intentionally because [http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=4576 Shinbo] directed both the Nanoha and the Madoka anime series.

For comparison you can [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmKTGB_QmKc follow this link] to observe this scene where (while it's nice to watch it all and see the similarity in long embraces and talk of friendship, just skip to 4:40) you can notice their similarities:

#[[:file:Madoka giving ribbons.gif|giving of ribbons]]
#stating the ribbons will be a way to remember the other person
#a promise they'll meet again.

This parallels what Madoka tells Homura as Madoka gives her the ribbons. On a side note, the red ribbons could be a symbolic reference to the [[wikipedia:Red_string_of_fate|'red string of fate']], people who are destined to be soul mates and will one day marry each other.

[[File:Madoka magica comparison knm.png|right|200px]]

The importance of context is also true with the nearly identical pose for Madoka and Homura's naked embrace in space to one of the most iconic scenes known in yuri (as an example of how well-known [[:file:KnM Madoka ver.jpg|this pose]] is, on /u/ there is a thread dedicated to nothing but this scene redone for dozens of yuri shipped couples, [http://danbooru.donmai.us/post/index?tags=miko_embrace of which 95% are pure fanart] because to see this actual pose in an anime or manga is actually quite rare). This original embrace was first aired in [[wikipedia:Kannazuki_no_Miko|"Kannazuki no Miko"]], one of the most well-known couples in yuri fandom. They share many parallels to Homura and Madoka. In "Kannazuki no Miko", the character of Chikane is very similar to Homura in being tall, dark-haired, competent, totally willing to sacrifice herself for another girl, etc. whose ways are mysterious to the sweet, naive Himeko (who Madoka resembles).

As it turns out, Chikane is the one who remembers her shared tragic fate with Himeko of repeating the same cycle of lives together over and over again (a cycle that always end in tragedy), with Himeko only discovering the full truth of their connection just before they are to be parted again, because they need to sacrifice themselves to save the world. And when this happens, Himeko gets to choose how she wants the next world to be remade, e.g. whether they are to forget about each other; or be able to remember their past memories and meet one another again in the next world (she chooses the second option).

Another clear reference to yuri is from the classic, [[wikipedia:Yami_to_Bōshi_to_Hon_no_Tabibito|"Yami to Boshi"]]. Hazuki is the Homura-like character (tall, long dark hair, fighter, obsessive etc.) who obsessively travels across different worlds to track down her pure-hearted, sweet Hatsumi (Madoka-like character). They finally meet in this otherworldly place outside the rest of the universe, and Hazuki confesses her feelings to Hatsumi, only to find out Hatsumi is a god and so they cannot stay together. Hatsumi uses her god-like powers to reset Hazuki's world so she's suppose to forget her, but Hatzuki seems to have a vague recollection anyway, and yes, there's also a vague promise of meeting again one day.

So with that context of the similarity of these two couples, the embrace is basically hitting home the point of ''"yes, yuri fans, we're comparing these two to 'Kannazuki no Miko' if you haven't already noticed."'' Again, this is done intentionally (much like [[Episode 9]] similarities to the well-known anime series [[wikipedia:Revolutionary_Girl_Utena|"Revolutionary Girl Utena"]], because of the [[:file:Revolutionary Girl Utena and Madoka.png|yuri Utena symbolism]]). The studio (SHAFT), director (Shinbo), character designer (Ume) and among others on the production staff, are well-known for being very genre-savvy about yuri, and intentionally putting in yuri-subtext in their anime on a regular basis.

Viewers of the series may see something different in the anime, their views will always be subjective to themselves (to yuri and non-yuri fans), however, it doesn't change the symbolic meaning behind the pose in [[Episode 12]] nor the similarities of Homura and Madoka's situation to that in "Kannazuki no Miko".

==Madoka Magica==
The list of relationships found in ''Madoka Magica''. Their canon status is debatable, especially depending on the media discussed, but it is well agreed that there are very explicit and strong undertones in the show.

===Homura and Madoka===
====Homura's Love for Madoka====
Homura's affection toward Madoka seem to go beyond the normal boundaries of friendship. Homura wasn't just content with saving Madoka's life or stopping her fate, she also wanted her feelings for Madoka to be reciprocated and acknowledged by her (as seen in [[Episode 11]]). For each cycle that Homura created, their relationship became more alienated and distant, causing despair on Homura's part (as it was demonstrated briefly in [[Episode 8]]). Yet, regardless of Madoka's feelings toward Homura, she was willing to sacrifice anything for Madoka's sake, absent of any rewards, take any risks against all odds, driven to repeat an endless cycle of personal loss and suffering, and willing to hurt the feelings of other people (including Madoka's) to attain her goal.

=====[[:wikipedia:Philia|Philia]]=====

Philia is the concept of love among friends, a sense of brotherhood. According with Aristotle, there are three types of friendships, based on the motive for forming them: friendships of utility, friendships of pleasure and friendships of the good.

*Friendships of utility are relationships formed without regard to the other person at all. One could argue it is a type of shallow relationship for the sake of utility or using others, it could also be described as a form of business transaction.

*Friendships of pleasure are based on pure delight in the company of other people. This type of friendship could be described in terms of partaking together in social activities, the type developed with coworkers or classmates, they are playmates. However, these friends may also part—if they no longer enjoy the shared activity, or can no longer participate in it together.

*Friendships of the good are ones where both friends enjoy each other's characters. As long as both friends keep similar characters, the relationship will endure since the motive behind it is the care of the friend. This is the highest level of philia, and in modern English might be called true friendship

It can be argued that Homura's relationship with Madoka is the latter, the friendship of the good.

When Homura met Madoka for the first time, they were both strangers to each other. Homura was in a vulnerable mental state and with little self worth. Yet Madoka was willing to accept Homura, just as she was, as a friend. With time Homura started to get closer to Madoka and she started to gain self-confidence about herself, because of her interaction with Madoka. [[Madoka Magica Drama CD 1: Memories of You|''Memories of You'']] depicts the slow and progressive growth of admiration, appreciation, and respect that Homura has for Madoka (even if Madoka doesnt think she is deserving of such admiration). Their relationship leads to a blossoming friendship. This becomes the perfect example of Philia.

However, this description may not be totally accurate as we witness a transition within Homura's character as the story progresses. Her external transformation isnt the only thing that changes, perhaps her feelings for Madoka's does as well.

=====[[:wikipedia:Eros_(concept)|Eros]]=====

Eros refers to ''“intimate love”'' or romantic love, an affection of a sexual nature. In the classical world, erotic love was generally referred as a kind of madness or ''theia mania'' ("madness from the gods"). This passionate love was described through an elaborate metaphoric and mythological schema involving "love's arrows" or "love darts", the source of which was often the personified figure of Eros.

During Homura's transition of friendship, it is possible that she started to develop feelings of love for Madoka, perhaps it was a juvenile crush toward an object of admiration and respect. Perhaps it was this intimate love for Madoka that was the driving force for Homura to try to warn Madoka of Kyubey's schemes, and to try to stop Walpurgis Night. Prior to [[Episode_10#Timeline_4|timeline 4]], Homura's intention can be described to be noble and just, her attempt to save her friends, specially Madoka from the dangers to come. Homura was even willing to become a Witch together with Madoka if that was to be her fate.

However, all that changed when Madoka gave one last act of self-sacrifice and saved Homura's life with the grief seed that she had with her. Madoka made Homura promise her to stop her own self from making a contract with Kyubey and to save her from her own foolishness. This last act of kindness radically altered Homura, not just externally but perhaps even internally. One could argue that it also altered Homura's feelings for Madoka. It is after these events that Homura's noble act to save a friend became an obsession, an obsession that soon exposed the dark side of Eros, and Homura started to deploy less than noble ways to save Madoka from herself by any means necessary. That includes making enemies with the other girls, and even sacrificing them if they became a danger toward Madoka.

Homura's single goal wasn't just about to stop Walpurgis Night, but to stop Madoka from ever making a contract, and to do that she needed to defeat Walpurgis Night first. The reason that Homura would reset the timeline, was because either Madoka was dead or she became a witch, even when Walpurgis Night was defeated (setting aside the facts that the world would be destroyed by [[Kriemhild Gretchen|Gretchen]] when it happened).

=====[[:wikipedia:Agape|Agape]]=====

Agape is one of the Koine Greek words translated into English as love, one which became particularly appropriated in Christian theology as the love of God or Christ for humankind. It is understood to mean ''“selfless love”'', or ''“charity”'' as it is translated in the Christian scriptures (from the Latin caritas, dearness). Many have thought that this word represents divine, unconditional, self-sacrificing, active, volitional, and thoughtful love.

It is pretty clear that Homura doesnt represent the values of Agape. But Madoka, by [[Episode 12]], breaks the cycle of despair by displaying the values of love found in the Agape concept. It is hard to say if Madoka reciprocates Homura's feelings. Madoka as a higher being was able to see all of Homura's struggles, past events, her suffering and her sacrifices, as well as her drive and motive. Madoka recognizes all parts of Homura, from all times and all events, and as such she accepts Homura as herself unconditionally. Yet even during that brief moment we are unable to determine what are Madoka's feelings for Homura. One could argue that Madoka responds to Homura's Eros with Agape, yet it is not very clear.

It is debatable if Homura's feelings for Madoka could be considered selfless or selfish in nature (Homura faced many personal dangers and took many risks, yet at the same time she had disdain toward others who got in her way), as it is the debate regarding the nature of Homura's feelings for Madoka. Was Homura's love for Madoka driven by [[:wikipedia:Eros_(concept)|Eros]] or is it more consisting with the idea of [[:wikipedia:Philia|Philia]]? And was Madoka's acknowledgement of Homura's feelings for her a form of reciprocating those feelings, or was it a form of [[:wikipedia:Agape|Agape]] as she became a natural force of the Universe?

=====Platonic Ideal=====
Some fans have constructed Homura's and Madoka's relationship as a form of relationship that transcends the norms of lust and romantic love. That their relationship is at a higher plane of existance.

[[:wikipedia:Platonic_love|"Platonic ideals"]] [http://thethinkingasexual.wordpress.com/2012/06/06/platonic-love-is-a-problematic-term/] as they are defined by Plato's philosophies are the "pure, unadulterated" forms of those ideals. The phrase "platonic love" as defined by Plato means a deeply romantic attraction which transcends physical lust and thus drives the experiences of the deep romantic attraction to attain higher ideals of themselves. It may include love, but it specifically meant to define it as "a romantic love not adulterated by sexual intimacy." Homura's and Madoka's relationship cannot be described as non-romantic, non-sexual. Nor the focus of their relationship should be on sexuality or sex alone. Instead, the relationship needs to be understood within its own context and to be described as a higher form of intimacy, a pure relationship driven beyond sex or the satisfaction of lust.

Homura's love for Madoka inspires her to transcend space and time. Madoka's love for Homura causes her to become the Platonic Ideal of hope.

====Episode 11: Love Confession or Pledge of Friendship?====
[[File:Dimentional reaction.png|thumb|right|200px|<center>Déjà vu</center>]]
Fans are divided with the significance of this scene. Fans of yuri see it as Homura's love confession to Madoka and a promise to protect her life. Those who believe in [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ThePowerOfFriendship the power of friendship] see it as [[Episode_11#The_Power_of_Love_and_Friendship|Homura's pledge to protect her most precious friend]], Madoka, against a cruel fate. Fans of yuri see it as Homura promising to risk her life for Madoka's sake, even if it is an unrequited or one-sided love (Just like [[Yuri_undertones#Kyoko_and_Sayaka|Kyoko's case]]).

Is this scene depicting a powerful moment of friendship against all odds? Or is this Homura's attempt at a love confession where she promises to protect Madoka's life with her own life? Some believe this is a powerful love confession scene.

:'''Homura:''' There's no way I can tell you how I really feel.

:'''Madoka:''' Homura-chan...

:'''Homura:''' I mean... I mean... I'm living in a different time than you!

:I've come from the future, you know?

:I've met you over and over again, and each time, I've seen you die. How can I save you? How can I change your fate? I've been looking for that answer and that answer only. I've gone back and started from the beginning over and over again.

:'''Madoka:''' That means... Huh?
[[File:Homura gives Madoka a hung.gif|right|150px]]
:'''Homura:''' I'm sorry. I'm sure you don't get any of this. I'm sure you're put off (disgusted) by all of this. To you, I haven't even known you for a month - I'm just some transfer student. But to me, you...

:Each time I repeat all of this, the time you and I lived grows further apart--our feelings grow further apart, and my words stop reaching you. I think I lost myself a long time ago.

:'''Madoka:''' Homura-chan...

:'''Homura:''' My desire to save you: the first emotion I had that started this all. And now that I've come this far, the only star left that will help guide my way... You don't have to understand. My words don't have to resonate within you. But still, I beg you. Let me protect you.

The erotic undertones are confirmed if someone notices the similarities of Homura's house with Utena's school. In particular the infamous nude drawing scene in the movie, where Anthy draws a naked Utena and then rips off her clothes along with her secret [http://www.ohtori.nu/galerie2/v/movie/screenshots/cap3/Movie_Screen_0574.jpg.html][http://www.ohtori.nu/galerie2/v/movie/screenshots/cap3/Movie_Screen_0575.jpg.html]. Information boards in the same style can be seen in Utena's classroom as well. [http://www.ohtori.nu/galerie2/v/movie/screenshots/cap1/Movie_Screen_0032.jpg.html]- Utena and Anthy is one of the greatest and heavily debated yuri couples, although the movie made the romantic and sexual nature of their relationship overt.

=====Episode 11 Screenshots=====
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File:Surprise hug.png|A tender and emotional hug with a very surprised Madoka. Notice she is not pushing Homura away.
File:Homura and Madoka emotions.png|Holographic projections reacting to Homura's strong emotions
File:Homura and Madoka emotional scene ep 11.png|There is a great emotional build up with momentum at this scene.
File:Homura Madoka let me protect you ep 11.png|Homura promises to protect Madoka, even though to Madoka she is just a stranger. Is this love?
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=====Episode 11 Fanart=====
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File:Homura kisses Madoka fanart.jpg|A missed opportunity/scene that SHAFT will never animate.
File:Cruel Ending.png|But this is Urobuchi's world, where the power of love means nothing...
File:Homura game over.png|<s>Urobuchi hates yuri...</s> Urobuchi loves tragedy.
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=====Episode 11 Trivia=====
*In the audio commentary for [[Episode 11]], Chiwa Saito (Homura) found the confession scene to be touching and emotional, and left her with a huge impression. She confesses that she cried.
** Aoi Yuuki (Madoka) found the scene to be amazing and filled her with emotions. Aoi Yuuki felt that her and Madoka became synchronized during the emotional scene. Aoi Yuuki believes that, surely Madoka would have accepted Homura's feelings.

====Episode 12: Yuri End?====
<blockquote>''"Magical girls make hopes and dreams come true, after all. I'm sure if it's small enough, a real miracle just might happen. "Isn't that right?" --"Madoka, don't go!" "I'm sorry. I have to go meet up with everyone else. I'll be able to see you again someday. So until then, we'll be apart for a little bit." --"Madoka!!"'' - Madoka not saying "goodbye" but "see you later" to Homura. </blockquote>

[[File:Yuri evidence madoka.jpg|right|300px|thumb|The Yuri subtext is strong on this one]]
Just like the ending with [[Episode 9|Kyoko and Sayaka]], there is speculation with fans regarding Homura's relationship with Madoka and her willingness to sacrifice it all for her. {{spoiler|On this new world Sayaka dies but she has no regrets, and Kyoko laments her death just when they have become friends (fans have interpreted this in many ways).}}

In Episode 10, we learn that Homura was willing to create new timelines for all eternity just for Madoka. {{Spoiler|Once she learns that each new time line she creates only makes Madoka's fate into becoming a witch stronger, Homura starts to have doubts, but also becomes more resolute to save Madoka from her fate. Kyubey contests that Homura's hope is a trap, and that it is only a matter of time before despair consumes her. In Episode 11 Homura and Madoka have a conversation in which Homura confesses everything to Madoka: she professes her love for her, as well as how important Madoka is to her (this has been interpreted as a love confession, but others see it as a sign of deep friendship). At the end of Episode 11, Homura is tempted to travel back again for a "do-over," but she stops and gives up, knowing that it was her fault that Madoka now carries such a heavy cosmic karma. She realizes that the more she travels back in time the more certain it is that she will fail, as Homura has created a powerful reservoir of despair-based energy from different timelines -- all of them concentrating on Madoka. To end Madoka's suffering and her own, Homura comes close to becoming a witch; however, Madoka stops her and tells her to never stop hoping.}}

{{Spoiler|Once Madoka defeats the Witch version of herself, she creates a paradox: Madoka has become a deity of sorts, but at the cost that Madoka the person ceases to exist in her own world. Homura is not happy with this outcome, but Madoka promises to Homura that she will always be there for her, and that she hopes that one day they would meet again.}}
[[File:Madoka giving ribbons.gif|right]]

=====Episode 12 Screenshots=====
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File:KnM Madoka ver.jpg|Similarities between Kannazuki no Miko and Madoka
File:Homumado ep 12.jpg|Three words: Naked space hug.
File:Wewillmeetagain.jpg|Madoka promises Homura that they will meet again, someday.
File:Lilies.jpg|Lily petals. Can't get more yuri than that.
File:Chikane Himemiya and Akemi Homura yuri archers comparison.jpg|Homura possesses a new weapon in the new world, a magical bow.
File:Knm homura i miss u.jpg|''I wish I knew how to quit you...''
File:BD 6 Ep 12 SS 01.jpg|The Blu-ray version has "nudity" in naked space hugs, enhancing its yuri level up to over 9000.
File:BD 6 Ep 12 SS 02.jpg|Homura's happiness looks enhanced as well.
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====Episode 12 Trivia====
*It is indicated that in the original Japanese lines at least, there is no Yuri expression. The relationship between Madoka and Homura can be interpreted as being important friends to each other. There are fans who point out that the nature of Homura and Madoka's relationship can be expressed as "親友" (shin-yu or best friend) which is generally different from romantic relationships.
**Then again fans like to [[:File:Yuri_evidence_madoka.jpg|present their evidence]] of the existence of yuri subtext as a possibility.
**Aside from the Utena reference in episode 9, other evidence yuri fans have included the following: {{Spoiler|The similarity to the KnM pose during the Homura and Madoka's extended nude embrace scene in episode 12. The gift of red ribbons from Madoka to Homura, which is similar to director Shinbo's prior work of Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha between Nanoha and Fate, a favorite pairing among yuri fans, who also refer to each other as best friends. Some fans suggest the red ribbons may also represent the red string of fate, as "two people connected by the red thread are destined lovers, regardless of time, place or circumstances."}} Yuri fans also believe that Homura's single-minded, ceaseless desire to do anything for Madoka goes beyond friendship.
**Previous timelines (and [[Drama CD 1|Drama Cds]]) indicate that there were times when Homura was able to maintain a close relationship with Madoka. But with each reset, Madoka's feeling for Homura grew distant as key events started to change with each iteration, so their mutual feelings for each other that once existed in previous versions started to grow further and further apart (at least from Homura's perspective). In an interview with Urobuchi, he indicates that it required Madoka to acquire {{spoiler|godlike powers to finally fully understand Homura's feelings and her resolve to save her. But this outcome comes with a price for they must be separated once again.}} [[Shinjidai no Mixture Magazine BLACK PAST|According to Urobuchi]] "in a sense it is a cruel story". ''(even Urobuchi thinks he was too cruel).''
**Fans have pointed out that Kalafina's full lyrics of [[Magia]], from the second verse to the last chorus, has been interpreted as a love song from Homura to Madoka. The verses to "Connect" (コネクト, Konekuto?) by ClariS, playing at the end of episode 10, also strongly indicate this is sung from Homura's perspective.

*Yuri fan art depicting this pair have already existed for a while but it has increased after the airing of Episode 12, you can find most of them [http://www.pixiv.net/tags.php?tag=%E3%81%BB%E3%82%80%E3%81%BE%E3%81%A9 on pixiv.]

*Fans of yuri have ranked "Puella Magi Madoka Magica" [http://anime.biglobe.ne.jp/userranking/title/5306/ as #1] at the [http://www.sankakucomplex.com/2011/05/08/top-10-yuri-anime/ top ranking] of Yuri Anime, toppling [[Wikipedia:Kannazuki_no_Miko|Kannazuki no Miko]].

*In the audio commentary for [[Episode 12]], with the possibility of a second season, Chiwa Saito asks Gen Urobuchi for a love-love scene with Madoka.
**Aoi Yuuki agrees with Chiwa Saito by replying, ''"I want to be happy~"''.
***To their dismay, Ume Aoki warns Chiwa Saito and Aoi Yuuki that Gen Urobuchi doesn't give away happiness that easily.
****Then again, this is [[:file:Audio comm ep 12 4chan gen urobuchi troll.jpg|Gen Urobuchi we are speaking.]]

====Manga Differences====
The manga shows an additional scene that brings closure to the Madoka and Homura character. We don't know how their meeting was possible, if their encounter is taking place within the afterlife, or if it is the result of a miracle. All we know is that Homura finally reunites with Madoka, only this time Homura has been reverted to her original self (Moemura). It has been interpreted as a symbolic attempt to start over their relationship for their journey to the unknown.

One possible explanation as to why Homura's image and character was reverted is that Homura was always full of insecurities, that the tough exterior was a necessity to create a mask to cover her grief over the death of Madoka. Now that Homura has been freed from despair she reverts back to her old self, to a time when Madoka and Homura had their strongest emotional bond together before she ditched her glasses and braids. Some have interpreted the "cool Homura" image as something Homura associates with her time of bad memories and difficult struggles. Now that her struggle is over Homura ditches her cool image and she reverts back to her old self so she can continue her relationship with Madoka where it was left off.

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====''Madoka Magica'' PSP Portable: HomuSlap Event Transcript====
To Yuri fans this is considered an alternative (love) confession to [[Episode 11]] (or a parody of [[Episode 11]]), if events had been changed but the emotional bond had remained the same. Some fans have interpreted the scene as either Homura being honestly blunt or having a weird love confession toward Madoka:

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'''Madoka:''' Mami-san's going to release a CD... Everything's going great for Sayaka-chan with Kyōsuke-kun, too, and Kyoko-chan is getting along with Sayaka-chan.

'''Madoka:''' Everyone is changing in lots of ways... but what's changed for me?

'''Homura:''' Do you want to change something?

'''Madoka:''' Homura-chan... When did you...?

'''Homura:''' Never mind that. So, do you want to change, Madoka?

'''Madoka:''' I think maybe it's less like I want to change than like I feel like I have to change.

'''Madoka:''' See, there's nothing that I really want to be. Not like Mami-san, Sayaka-chan, or Kyoko-chan.

'''Madoka:''' But it's kind of hard just watching that.

'''Madoka:''' Because I... became a magical girl with nothing but "I want to be a magical girl"...

'''Madoka:''' I guess a girl who can't do anything except being a magical girl is no good.

'''Madoka:''' I guess I'm jealous of everyone seeming like they're having so much fun right now.

'''Madoka:''' I can't do anything at all besides being a magical girl. I'm a clumsy, slow... useless girl.

'''Homura:''' That's not true!

''(slap)''

'''Madoka:''' Kya!

'''Homura:''' Madoka, you're a clumsy and slow... and absolutely adorable magical girl! What else do you want?!

'''Madoka:''' That... isn't a compliment...

'''Homura:''' I... I... you.... over and over... That's why you have to stay you...

'''Homura:''' Never change, the way you are now... Have confidence in yourself!!

'''Homura:''' You... You're... someone very important and precious to me. Even though you may not remember.

'''Madoka:''' Um, Homura-chan. I don't really understand, but I think I kind of get it anyway.

'''Homura:''' Thank you... I'm sorry for hitting you even though you don't really understand.

'''Madoka:''' No, it's okay. You're just trying to get things across to me.

'''Madoka:''' I think it's probably my fault... But can I say just one thing?

'''Homura:''' What?

'''Madoka:''' ... I did want you to deny that I'm clumsy and slow, a little.

'''Homura:''' (automatically) I'm sorry...

'''Madoka:''' I knew it, you really do think that about me.

'''Homura:''' Uh, um, well...

''(Madoka's emotion value increased 20 points)''
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====''Madoka Magica'' PSP Portable: Homura's Sacrifice====

[[File:Madoka Portable Homura Goodnight.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Homura dies with a smile on her face.]]

In one of the alternate [[Madoka Magica Portable Homura Route|Homura route]]s of [[Madoka Magica Portable|Madoka Portable game]], Homura fights against Walpurgis Night by herself. The game subtext has a strong resonance to [[:wikipedia:Star-crossed|star-crossed lovers]], with a sad bittersweet ending.

Prior to Walpurgis' arrival, Madoka begs Homura to take her along with her. Homura refuses, telling her that it would be safer if she stays in the shelter. Madoka then asks Homura to promise her that she will return safely, and that if she can't promise her that, then to come back with her to the shelter. Apparently, Madoka cares more about Homura's survival than she does about Walpurgis destroying the city. Homura reassures Madoka that she will be fine, and promises her that she will return alive to her. However, Homura's inner thoughts reveal that this is a lie and apologizes to Madoka for lying to her as it is an impossible promise to keep.

Homura finally defeats Walpurgis Night, but it comes with a cost, the fight against the Witch was too much for Homura and she knows that she is dying from her injuries. Madoka finds Homura as she lays mortally wounded. She wants Homura to get some medical help, but Homura begs Madoka to stay with her on her last moments. Homura tells Madoka that she finally won, that she was able to finally save Madoka. Homura confesses that she is very happy, after repeating endless cycles, her real wish was finally granted: to be able to change Madoka's fate. Madoka, in tears, tells Homura that it doesn't mean anything without Homura by her side. She understands that Homura has been protecting her all this time, she pleads to Homura to don't leave her, to don't leave her by herself.

Homura tells Madoka that it will be ok, that Madoka wont be alone since she has other important people in her life. Then Homura asks Madoka not to grieve so much, because it hurts her to see Madoka sad. Then on Homura's last words, she tells her that she is very glad to have Madoka there for her in her last moments, and thanks Madoka for letting Homura protect her like she always wished. Homura dies in Madoka's arms, with her last thoughts being that she got the wish she always wanted, she has no regrets nor doubts about sacrificing herself for Madoka. Homura dies with no regrets within her heart.
*There is a suspicion that there is a correlation between a magical girl dying while having regrets in their hearts, and becoming witches in the process. Since Homura died with no regrets in her heart, she never became a Witch. This implies that Homura's love for Madoka was able to overcome the transformation process and that she was sincere on saving the person she loved.
*If Homura fails to defeat Walpurgis Night, she becomes a witch... [[Homulilly|her naming]] lacks subtlety but it is clever:

[[wikipedia:Lycoris_radiata#Legends|Stories and Legends Regarding the Red Spider Lily]]

:Since these scarlet flowers usually bloom near cemeteries around the autumnal equinox, they are described in Chinese and Japanese translations of the [[wikipedia:Lotus_Sutra|Lotus Sutra]] as ominous flowers that grow in [[wikipedia:Diyu|Diyu]] (also known as Hell), or Huángquán (Simplified Chinese: 黄泉; Traditional Chinese: 黃泉), and guide the dead into the next reincarnation. 
:When the flowers of ''lycoris'' bloom, their leaves would have fallen; when their leaves grow, the flowers would have wilted. This habit gave rise to various legends. A famous one is the legend of two elves: Mañju (Simplified Chinese: 曼珠; Traditional Chinese: 曼珠), who guarded the flower, and Saka (Simplified Chinese: 沙华; Traditional Chinese: 沙華), who guarded the leaves. Out of curiosity, they defied their fate of guarding the herb alone, and managed to meet each other. At first sight, they fell in love with each other. [[wikipedia:Amaterasu|Amaterasu]], exasperated by their waywardness, separated the miserable couple, and laid a curse on them as a punishment: the flowers of Mañju shall never meet the leaves of Saka again. It was said that when the couple met after death in Diyu, they vowed to meet each other after reincarnation. However, neither of them could keep their words. In commemoration of the couple, some call the herbs 'Mañjusaka' (Simplified Chinese:曼珠沙华; Traditional Chinese: 曼珠沙華), a mixture of 'Mañju' and 'Saka', instead of their scientific name. The same name is used in Japanese, in which it is pronounced ''manjushage''. 
:Some other legends have it that when you see someone that you may never meet again, these flowers, also called red spider lilies, would bloom along the path. Perhaps because of these sorrowful legends, Japanese people often used these flowers in funerals. The popular Japanese name {{nihongo|''Higanbana''|彼岸花|Higan bana}} for lycoris radiata literally means [[wikipedia:higan|higan]] (the other or that shore of [[wikipedia:Sanzu_River|Sanzu River]]) flower, decorate and enjoyable, flower of afterlife in {{nihongo|''gokuraku jyōdo''|極楽浄土|gokuraku jyōdo}}. 

====''Madoka Magica'' Movies: HomuMado Subtext====
[[File:HomuMado cute cheek rubbing.gif|right|thumb|200px|Cheek rubbing has never been so cute!]]
The movies have more of that subtext yuri, sparkly naked space hugs included! [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e42qcWyYN_Q&t=27s Take a look for yourself].

=====HomuMado Subtext in ''The Rebellion Story''=====
If Madoka represents hope for Humanity (selfless love for many), then Homura represents her love for Madoka, (or selfish love for one). It is Homura's selfish love for Madoka that drives her to trap Madoka into a new reality to give her the happy life that Madoka denied to herself because of her noble sacrifice.

Some have interpreted Homura's action to that of [[wikipedia:Lucifer#Islam|Lucifer]]. According with the Islamic interpretation, Lucifer loved God but he refused to prostrate before Adam, an inferior and sinning creature not worthy of God's love. As a result Lucifer was evicted out of Heaven for his disobedience, because he loved God too much. Some would interpret Homura's actions as being driven by jealousy, and her attempt to turn magical girls away from Madoka is a way to monopolize Madoka's affection for herself. However, that is not the case, as Homura could have done just that by removing Sayaka, Kyoko, Mami, or anyone who could become a target of Madoka's affections or any attempt to monopolize her feelings for themselves. Instead, Homura allows their existence and their current friendship with her to keep Madoka happy. In addition, Homura admits to Madoka that one day they could become enemies to maintain Madoka's happiness. For Madoka's sake, Homura is risking any close bonds with her in order to protect Madoka's happiness. However, this does not mean Homura is acting selflessly. Rather, Homura is pursuing her desire to make Madoka happy at the expense of anything else, even if it means "rebelling" against Madoka's will.

Previous interpretations of the Anime ending regarded the series' message to be interpreted as the triumph of Madoka's hope over the hopeless and despairing of the Mahou Shoujo system. However, [[The Rebellion Story|"The Rebellion Story"]] seems to take a different meaningful approach to that ending. This new interpretation seems to suggest that instead of a hopeful ending it was actually a failure, a failure in part of Homura in trying to save Madoka, and her failure to make Madoka happy even if the end result was the complete alteration of the Mahou Shoujo System for the betterment of mankind. When Madoka became the embodiment of hope, the world was fine for most people, but it came at the cost of Madoka's freedom and happiness. To Homura this ending was not satisfactory once she realized the terrible cost, and it was only the beginning of her journey to save Madoka from her own noble sacrifice. She was trying to save Madoka from ''"her foolish self"''.

According with Shinbou, the Madoka inside Homura's world is the real Madoka, ''"who has lost her memories of becoming a god. She’s not a fake or Homura’s creation. What she says in the field of flowers is what she’s really feeling at the time. That scene may seem overly sentimental at first glance, but if you think of everything Homura does afterward, her feelings will come across more easily."''[http://feral-phoenix.livejournal.com/685568.html#|]. If the [[The Rebellion Story/Transcript|flower bed scene]] really does involve the real Madoka with her real feelings, then that is the moment that Homura realizes that she must save Madoka from her foolish self.

The interesting part is that in the flower bed scene may have been Madoka's true feelings at the time, but we must also remember that that Madoka has no recollection of previous events. Would Madoka's feelings remained unchanged if she was aware of her past? Or would they differ if she had remembered why she became Ultima Madoka? According with Urobuchi, Madoka lost fragments of her memory, memories that were too inconvenient for Homura[http://feral-phoenix.livejournal.com/685568.html#] if Madoka remembered. To Urobuchi people are shaped by their memories, and this version of Madoka conveniently does not remember the awful past that drover her to make her noble sacrifice. We are seeing three different aspects of Madoka: The Madoka who has no memories of the past and who would never abandon her family and friends; the noble Madoka who became Ultimate Madoka that brought hope for the good of mankind; and the Madoka who moved to America who used to be Ultimate Madoka but now she is prisoner into an ideal happy world created by Homura. They are all the same person, and yet at the same time they are not.

In the flower bed scene Homura confesses to Madoka that she thought she was a figment of Homura's mind, yet Homura realized that she is the real Madoka. Homura takes Madoka's feelings at heart and she believes that she should have done more to stop her from being separated from her family and from those she loves. Homura knows that given the choice, Madoka would do the same noble sacrifice again to save the world no matter how difficult the choice. But thanks to Madoka's words, Homura is also reminded that Madoka loves her family and her friends a lot, and that given the choice she would never abandon them. These two conflicting messages are not a discrepancy but the result of Madoka's personality. Madoka is too kind to other people to ever think about hurting them intentionally or to voluntarily abandon them, yet too noble not to do the right thing in order to protect what is precious to her. Which is why Homura feels compelled to interfere to save Madoka once again. Homura wants to [[The_Rebellion_Story/Spoiler#Junko.27s_Words_of_Wisdom:|make Madoka's decision for her.]] Even if the feelings are coming from a Madoka who has no recollection of past events. Of course, we dont know if Homura is aware that the feelings coming from an amnesic Madoka would differ from Ultimate Madoka, yet it probably doesnt matter to Homura since the feelings are coming from the real Madoka, regardless if she remembers past events.

As a result we can agree that Homura's actions were driven by the flower bed event, but it is difficult to justify her actions based on a Madoka who has no recollection of past events.

=====Observations=====
Considering that Homura's mind created the dream world that she was trapped within (which is in fact her witch's barrier), it is safe to assume that the fantasy world she created reflected Homura's wishes, desires, and expectations. As a consequence we see that in the mind of Homura she made not only Sayaka and Kyoko friends, but she made them to live together. It is clear that in Homura's mind, she believes that these two belong together. Mami also had a companion given to her, in the form of Bebe--actually [[Nagisa Momoe]] in disguise--the [[Charlotte|Dessert Witch]]. This can be interpreted as Homura giving Mami a friend to be with, given how lonely Mami was previously and desperate wanting friends and a family to be with. The effect of having a good friend by her side had an incredibly positive effect on Mami, as seen in the movie itself--Mami lost all her negative self-esteem, her loneliness, and her issues, and became a ''very'' competent and strong fighter--it is safe to say she may have even become ''the'' strongest of the Puella Magi, without her crippling loneliness keeping her down, given she was even able to stand up to and confound ''Homura'', of all people.

Another interesting observation is that in the witch's barrier, Homura assumes her original "Moemura" personality, instead of the cool and confident Homura image she had become over time. Since this was the image and person that met Madoka originally, this was likely an attempt to recreate their first meeting in more pleasant terms, and to fulfill their magical girl fantasy. The cool and confident Homura was too intimidating and demeaning towards Madoka, as seen in the anime, and Madoka wouldn't feel confident in saving and defending such a powerful personality. But since Moemura is more timid, more kinder and friendlier, and overall easier to approach, then she is the right personality to cement Homura's and Madoka's friendship--the one that deteriorated during the time loops of the anime, as Homura's personality gradually changed overtime.

=====HomuMado Rebellion Trivia=====
[[File:Rebellion Runes - 010208 - ICH MOCHTE UNSEREN KUNDEN DANKEN.jpg|right|thumb|200px|15th [[Clara Dolls|Clara Doll]], Ai (love), wearing a black dress. Ai represents Madoka, which is why she is wearing Madoka's magical girl outfit.]]
*Madoka is literally a prisoner of Homura's love.
*Homura becomes the opposite existence of Madoka.
**The new entity known as Demon Homura is neither a magical girl nor a Witch. She is neither the product of hope/wish nor despair, she is the product of love.
***But what type of love? Ai is described as the love that is always giving, and Koi the love that is always wanting. However, as Homura is acting out of her own desire to see Madoka happy, and is willing to rebel against Madoka's will to accomplish this, one cannot say her love is selfless.
***Demon Homura is the product of selfish love, the opposite to Ultimate Madoka, the product of hope, which is usually associated with selfless love.
*The voice actresses in the film feel like Homura's feelings are very intense in the new movie.[http://feral-phoenix.livejournal.com/685936.html#|]
**Miyamoto wasn't sure if she should actually say all of her lines when Homura had to confess her feelings to Madoka. She consulted Shinbou about it. They felt insecure about Homura's original confession line and came to the conclusion of altering her lines to what it is now on screen.
**Saitou thinks Homura's feelings are too intense to be just "friendship" and perhaps even scary.
**Yuuki thinks Homura's feelings are selfish and possessive.
**Chiwa Saito outrightely suggests that Homura's feelings are romantic.
*Homura's new earring looks suspiciously like the [[wikipedia:LGBT_symbols#Lambda|Lambda]] symbol, a symbol of LGBT rights.

====HomuMado Screenshots====
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File:Madoka hug Homura.gif|Madoka hugs Homura
File:Homura with Madoka.gif
File:Homura embracing madoka ep 11 confession.gif
File:Comparison utena movie madoka movie.jpg|Comparison of the Utena dance scene with Luminous OP.
File:Madoka homura take my hand.gif
File:Homumado hands are super touching.gif
File:Madokami will never braid your hair.gif
File:K-kaname-san they'll hear us.jpg
File:Homura madoka boat scene.png
</gallery>

====HomuMado Manga Pages====
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File:Manga chapter illustrating a HomuMado Pair.png|Manga Sample: Unlike the anime version. The manga version seems to have a not so subtle HomuMado illustration constructed in the imaginative mind of Sayaka. Clearly, she is a fan.
</gallery>

====HomuMado Official Art====
<gallery>
File:Madoka and homura naked space hug art novel page.jpg|Oh, yeah! Naked space hugs in the NitroPlus novel!
File:Disc 1.jpg
File:MadokaMagica Vol 3.jpg
File:Guidebook ep 11 confession scene.jpg|From the [[Puella Magi Madoka Magica Official Guidebook "You Are Not Alone"]]. Reaction to the ''"confession"'' scene.
File:Homura Madoka illustration sample.jpg|Official Illustration: Subtext yuri/friendship sells, and SHAFT knows it. They have cornered the "Friendship" and "Yuri" market.
File:Sample official art madoka homura dressing.jpg|
File:Mahou-shoujo-madoka-magica-2418699.jpg
File:NewType 05.2011 Scan 1.jpg|Moemura + Yuri = Profit.
File:Front cover homumado - you are not alone.jpg
File:Guidebook Early Illustrations 03.jpg
File:Gfdddf.jpg
File:Copia de Guidebook Early Illustrations 04.jpg
File:Source TBD Scan 1.jpg|Card reads: ''"Dear Kaname Madoka."'' ''"...."'' ''by Homura''. The red circle says, ''"What Saitou Chiwa-san imagined Homura's Valentine's message would be"'' and the card underneath (I assume a quote from Saitou Chiwa herself) reads, ''"She's the type to overthink it and end up unable to properly say what she wants to say (laugh)."''
File:Madoka and that other girl.jpg
File:Sdfsdf.jpg
File:Homura madoka Vol 05.jpg
File:Copia de Guidebook Early Illustrations 07.jpg
File:MM 11.2011 01.jpg|Notice Homura's [[:file:Homura dat gaze.jpg|loving gaze]].
File:Magia Anime Cover.jpg|The official artwork that started it all.
File:Connect Anime Cover.jpg
File:Megami Lily.jpg|If you look hard enough you will see the homumado.
File:MadoHomu Lily megami improved scan.jpg|The HomuMado pairing in full display.
File:NyanType 01.2012 poster.jpg
File:Copia de 20111128 2151899.jpg
File:Newtype magazine cover clean version homura madokami photoshop.jpg
File:NewType 02.2012 01.jpg|NewType magazine, Feb 2012 issue, ''"I'm always waiting for you."'' Why choose when she can have both?
File:Ume Aoki Homura Madoka.jpg|Ume Aoki ships Homumado too!
File:HomuMado mobage Valentine edited and translated.jpg|Homura gives Madoka [[Mobage_Madoka_Magica_Mobile_Game#Translation:_Homura_Gives_Madoka_Valentine.27s_Chocolates|Valentine's Chocolates.]]
File:Homura madoka artwork clean version.jpg
File:Translated and edited lines Being a Bride is a Girl's Dream.jpg|Actual lines from the [[Mobage_Madoka_Magica_Mobile_Game#Translation:_Being_a_Bride_is_a_Girl.27s_Dream|Mobage game.]]
File:Www.dotup.org2727331.jpg|Behold, the yuri now in merchandise form.
File:HomuMado Bed.jpg|Seriously, Shaft. You are not even trying to hide it anymore, are you?
File:Madoka Portable - Madoka invites Homura for dinner English translation.png|Guess who's coming for dinner to meet her future in-laws?
File:Art from Megami Magazine Spirits July 2012.jpg
File:43 Megami Magazine Deluxe.jpg
File:Sample-ee2b70f5aad4c27c3f1996aa2279bac3.jpg
File:Sample-631d2de2e6f2f546941073713b221ae2.jpg
File:Madoka homura movie art official.jpg|Official art from the movie. with 100% yuri vision.
File:MegamiSpecialBook2012.jpg|Hands held while wrapped in Madoka's second red ribbon. The symbolism just reached new heights of unsubtle.
File:Homumado ultima madoka cd cover.jpg
File:Madoka homura calendar 2013 jul-aug.jpg|Homura and Madoka on the beach, notice the blushing in Homura's face.
File:FIG-COL-05720.jpg|Subtlety is a dead art form at this point.
File:Madoka magica guide you with you.jpg
File:Signboard madohomu.jpg
File:HomuMado By the Supervising Animation Director, Junichiro Taniguchi.jpg
File:Puella Magi Madoka Magica LOVE! Madoka & Homura Version Poster.jpg
File:Puella Magi Madoka Magica LOVE! Madoka & Homura Version Keychain.jpg
</gallery>

====HomuMado Fanart====
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<gallery>
File:Madoka homura field of flowers fanart.jpg|Madoka and Homura in Yuri Heaven.
File:Episode 12 Yuri Wedding.jpg|According with some fans Madoka could be wearing a wedding dress. Homura's has this black/purple theme that makes it look like a groom's suit.
File:KnM Madoka style.jpg|'nuff said
File:Kn M take two.jpg|so yuri it created an alternate
File:Fanart naked space hug.jpg|Naked space hug...
File:KamiDoka & Homura yuri pose.png
File:HomuMado fanart of ep 12.jpg|Thank Madokami for the Internet!
File:Madohomu iconic pic fanart.jpg
File:MadoKami is watching over you.jpg|Experts believe that Madoka as a transcended being has witnessed all events in the past, present, and future making her all knowing. Same experts hope that Madoka is a forgiving and benevolent God and less of the wrathful kind.
File:Friendzonedmadohomu.jpg|Some fans perceive Madoka referring to Homura as a best friend as evidence against yuri.
File:Madoka Get.jpg|Fans of yuri perceive friendship to be the next stepping stone into a more serious relationship.
File:Homura waifu Madoka Waifu.jpg|Badass Homura in a wedding dress. Have yurifans gone too far?
File:Tall, Dark and Bishoujo archetype update.jpg|It is still not too late for SHAFT to release an "adult" version of Episode 12 to finish this chart!
File:HomuMado Kiss fanart black and white.jpg|
File:Homumado oh my stars.jpg
File:Madokami nanofate.jpg|FUND IT.
File:Homumado magial baby.jpg|How are babies made between girls? With magic!
File:20954053 p9.jpg|Not even Kyubey knows where magic babies come from.
File:(Hikari) MadoHomu Pajama.png|This fan work brought you by takeallmymoney.jpg
File:Amazon shipping HomuMado.jpg|Amazon frequently ships these two together.
File:Junko approves homumado.jpg
File:Namori fanart pixiv.jpg|art by [http://www.pixiv.net/member.php?id=124923 Namori]
File:Homura chikane we are the same.png|Fans have noticed several similarities between Chikane and Homura, except "there".
File:20898811 p4.jpg
File:Homura homumado desk.png
File:Homumado together crying fanart.jpg
File:Homuhomu home comic.jpg
File:Homurambo gets all the Madokas even witches too.jpg
File:Homuhomu play Madoka.gif
File:I stole it.jpg
File:Madoka is that way moemura.jpg
File:Puella magi madoka homura magica.jpg
File:Moemura with madoka in space.jpg|Sacrilige! No naked space hugs!
File:Homura kisses madoka doujin.jpg
File:Madoka wants her moemura doujin.jpg
File:Homu homu same sex marriage madokami homura fanart.jpg
File:Audio com ep 11 and 12 4chan.jpg|
File:The bizarre adventures of homuhomu.jpg
File:GretchLilly Love.jpg|Cthulhu approves!
File:Colonel aki - what fans want.jpg|Homu approves!
File:Magical Girl Mating Ritual.jpg|This is pretty much what yuri fans saw in the movie, the rest is just filler.
File:Mom yuri goggles.png
File:Homumado japanese yuri fans.jpg
File:HomuMado what are you doing madoka.jpg
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File:Yuri math.jpg
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====HomuMado Trivia====
*Yurifans call Homura's affection for Madoka as the ''"Homulust"''.
**Sometimes fans refer Homura's sexual orientation as being ''"Madosexual"''.
*This yuri pair is usually called HomuMado by fans, indicating Homura to be the dominant in the relationship and Madoka to be the submissive one. Sometimes fans of yuri create or see a role reversal on this pair, in which case the pair is labeled as MadoHomu or also known as the ''"Reverse Homulust"''.
*The premise of the story in Hanokage's comic in [[Puella Magi Madoka Magica Anthology 1|Puella Magi Madoka Magica Anthology]] is that Homura built a simulation game to interact with real life people and of course Homura uses it to interact with a virtual Madoka.
*Ume-tentei is not above adding yuri subtext in her [[Ume_Aoki#Doujin_Gallery|Madoka doujin]].
*The audio at the [[Movic Madoka Magica Exhibit]] has [[Movic_Madoka_Magica_Exhibit#Audio_Translation|Madoka going homusexual for Moemura]].
**Apparently, the exhibit makes it sound like Madoka has a [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/Meganekko Meganekko] fetish.
*Homura and Madoka take first place as a yuri couple at the [[Megami 2012-02|Megami reader's poll]].
*In the Audio Commentary for [[Episode 7]], Chiwa Saito said the following words, ''[[:file:Chiwa Saito madoka love.jpg|"I'm already... Madoka Love"]]''.
*In the [[Madoka Magica Portable|PSP game]], when Madoka invites Homura to dinner with her family, her dad comments that Homura is beautiful as they were told by Madoka. Junto then mentions that Madoka has been talking a lot about Homura, [[:file:Madoka Portable - Madoka invites Homura for dinner English translation.png|almost like she's in love!]] Madoka gets embarrassed by this comment and tells her not to say such things in front of her friend. (Fans would point out that Madoka didn't deny what her mom said!)
**When Junko meets Homura, she states, "She looks and acts just like me when I was her age…"
***[[100_Questions#Madoka_2|Madoka's Questionare:]]
::Do you have any marriage desires?
::Madoka: "Would be nice if I can find a cool husband like [that resembles] my Mama..."
*In the [[Madoka Magica Portable|PSP game]], Madoka with her low self-esteem tells Homura that she feels worthless. Homura slaps Madoka telling her, "Madoka, you're a clumsy and slow... and absolutely adorable magical girl! What else do you want?!". Making it into an awkward love confession.
**Madoka was actually hoping Homura would deny Madoka's self-deprecating statement. Instead, Madoka confronts Homura that she sees her that way, which puts Homura in an awkward position.
***We can add clumsy, slow, and absolutely adorable in Homura's likes.
*On April 1, 2012 at the Nico Nico stream of the April 1st talk show, Chiwa Saito mentions that she ships MadoHomu, her fellow seiyuu's echo the same sentiment.
*In the [[Madoka Magica Portable Mami Route|Mami route]] of the [[Madoka Magica Portable|PSP game]], glasses Homura tries to get closer to Madoka after being saved from a witch. Sayaka and Mami start to notice how close glasses Homura and Madoka are getting, so much so that they look adorable. This makes Sayaka and Mami jealous of them. Homura can only think about how wonderful and cool Madoka is (Mami is not even an afterthought, in her own route no less and Homura only sees her as a kind senior).
**Sayaka is so jealous, that she even turned down an offer from [[Kyousuke Kamijou|Kamijou]] to walk home together, or have lunch with him.
***Even Hitomi thinks there is something going on when she sees Madoka getting closer to Homura. After mentioning the possibility of "forbidden love" between girls, Hitomi adds that she thought Madoka had a forbidden relationship with Sayaka, but now Madoka was having an illicit relationship with Homura after they just met, "Is this what they call a love triangle?!"
*There is a role reversal in [[Madoka Magica Portable|the game]] where magical girl Madoka becomes the stalker to human glasses Homura.
**The first day when Homura arrives at school, Madoka keeps looking for Homura, even following her to the roof. Every time Madoka sees Homura, she wants to take her to the nurse's office.
***Homura is too self-conscious and doesn't want to project the idea that she is helpless, so she keeps turning down Madoka's offer, but this doesn't deter Madoka's will. In fact, it only encourages Madoka to keep trying as she cannot leave Homura alone.
**Homura is so attached to Madoka that she wants to join her on her hunt for witches as a human, she even decides to buy a golf club so Madoka doesn't have to worry about Homura's safety so Madoka can concentrate on her own fights.
***Kyubey notices that Homura and Madoka are very close to each other. With Homura at Madoka's side, Madoka is more determined to become stronger as a magical girl so she can protect Homura. This is a huge role reversal from the original series.
****If Homura learns the truth about witches before she contracts, she would still desire to save Madoka knowing full well the consequences. It demonstrates a strong devotion that Homura has for Madoka.
*In the [[Madoka Magica Portable Sayaka Route|Sayaka route of the PSP game]], Homura tells Madoka that she enjoys spending time with her while making bombs with Madoka's help. Homura realizes that it is strange that she is having fun while the two of them are doing something so dangerous like making bombs. Madoka refutes her, telling her it is not weird at all and that she considers Homura to be more than a classmate, to Madoka she is an important friend.
*On the day when all the girls are fighting against Walpurgis, when Madoka shows up, Homura would tells her that they are all fighting to protect everyone. However, Homura adds that she is personally fighting to protect Madoka. This is how everyone's response is in the game:
::Mami: !!
::Sayaka: !!
::Kyoko: !!
**The only one who isn't showing a response is Madoka as she already knew.
***Then Homura adds that she wouldn't know what to fight for if Madoka died. It almost feels a little bit like a love confession.
*In the PSP game when [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UPG-lnbaLk&feature=youtu.be&hd=1 Hitomi tries to get closer to Homura], Madoka notices that these two [[:file:Hitomi My New Boyfriend!.jpg|are getting along.]]
*In the [[Madoka Magica Drama CD 4: Summer Magical Girl Training Camp!!|Drama CD 4: ''"Summer Magical Girl Training Camp!!"'']], Sayaka asks Madoka if there is someone she likes. Homura shows a suspicious interest to Madoka's response.
**Madoka responds that it would be nice to have someone to like in the future, which means no.
***Homura: ''"Oh I see."''
*In episode 4,the teacher of Madoka,Sayaka and Homura class,was teaching something related to the age who one can love,saying ''Well,the age appropiated to have childs can be declared with medicine,but that doesn't mean that you have to calcule it in reverse for determinate the age of marry for womans.Because that,a girl who have more than 30 years have the law undisputed to love and get married.And that is why that everyone have to use the present progressive,instead of pasted time''.In the moment,Madoka and Sayaka were sad for Mami's death,and Homura was sawing Madoka.It can be because she is currently watching her,be worried because she looks sad,or that she is sawing her because the subject of the class.
*"Luminous" has become a slang term that refers to the cheek-rubbing scene from the movie's opening--whose song is titled ルミナス "Ruminasu"/"Luminous"
**The cheek-rubbing scene is tagged as (っ´ω`(´ω`c)ﾙﾐﾅｽ on pixiv. Those last 4 characters are ル=ru, ミ=mi, ナ=na, ス=su. ルミナス "Ruminasu"="Luminous"
*From an interview with Gen Urobuchi (see below in the Other section for more details):
::'''Q:''' Is Homura in love with Madoka?
::'''A:''' Probably.
*In another interview, Urobuchi revealed that ''Madoka Magica'' was started and revolved around the concept "where Homura saves Madoka". This concept may or may not include yuri subtext, especially as it is given without any context to go by. Not that that's going to stop fans.

===Kyoko and Sayaka===
<blockquote>''"Don't worry, Sayaka." "It's lonely being by yourself." "It's fine. I'll stay by your side, Sayaka."'' - [[Kyoko Sakura]] dying with [[Sayaka Miki]] in [[Episode 9]]</blockquote>

[[File:Great minds think alike.jpg|right|thumb|250px|]]

It is common to find yuri subtext in the magical girl genre, sometimes it develops into shippings or pairings created by fans, even if it was not part of the creator's original intention. The creators of the show may have been aware of this phenomenon, so they decided to exploit the same yuri subtext phenomenon when it came to the relationship between Kyoko and Sayaka. However, the yuri subtext mostly comes from Kyoko, making it one-sided; while it is officially recognized that Kyoko has feelings for Sayaka, it is uncertain what types of feelings they are. Fans would argue that Sayaka just never had the chance to return these feelings, and Kyoko was never really good in articulating them.

Many fans point out that the reason these two are paired up together is because of their opposing personalities. Sayaka and Kyoko differ not only philosophically but their personalities are bound to cause clashes; yet they are not that dissimilar once you study these characters. Sayaka is an idealist who pursues the path of a hero of justice, she wants to emulate Mami as an example of an ideal Puella Magi. To Sayaka the gift of being a Puella Magi was something sacred to be used for good only and not for selfish acts. Kyoko on the other hand is more of a rogue who would only use her powers to satiate her base desires. Kyoko scoffs at the idea of using her powers to help others, instead she believes a Puella Magi should only help herself (even at the expense of others). To Kyoko there are no rules except her own.

This unlikely pair started out as enemies and Kyoko was close on killing Sayaka, but as the story progressed it was Kyoko who took the first step to close their gap of distrust. Kyoko even went so far as to explain to Sayaka her painful past and to why she believes Sayaka is making a mistake with her life. But Sayaka refuses Kyoko's advice and subtly proclaims she will be a better Puella Magi than her, that she will still follow a righteous path. Sayaka's arrogance at first seems to anger Kyoko (it is not known if she is angry at Sayaka, at herself, or both) but this doesn't stop her from continually pursuing Sayaka to stop her from furthering her mistakes. (Some fans like to suggest that this moment would have alienated any other character from trying to pursue a friendship with Sayaka, yet it seems to have an opposite effect with Kyoko).

[[File:Kyouko sayaka madoka homura.jpg|right|thumb|400px|Fanart interpretation of [[Episode 9]].]]
Soon the roles are reversed in Episode 8 and 9. Sayaka finally admits that deep down she was no different from others, that she had selfish desires that were never fulfilled and that she regrets her decision on becoming a Puella Magi (like the love of a boy that went unfulfilled, or the jealous regret of saving a friend's life). She starts to see society as a selfish group who would only exploit others with no remorse for those who suffer. Sayaka finally understands that her decision brought nothing but unhappiness and regrets on her part. Betrayed by the world and by her ideals she soon falls into despair and darkness. It is because of this event that Kyoko soon starts to reveal a different side of her.

With the loss of Sayaka, Kyoko starts to reclaim her older self. She admits to Madoka that there was a time she used to idealize stories of love, friendship, and courage but she abandoned those ideals when she lost her family. After seeing Sayaka's despair, Kyoko decides that she wants to save her and get the old Sayaka back. Kyoko was putting her faith on romantic ideals, a move that many would like to point out as being irrational and dangerous (even [[Kyubey]] agrees such a notion is illogical). Once Kyoko realizes that there is no way to save Sayaka, she decides to sacrifice her life so they could both be together. That way Sayaka wont be alone anymore. There is a division among fans regarding Kyoko's decision to die with Sayaka. There are those who say Kyoko did it as an act of love (the tragic yuri pair or maybe an act of friendship), others say Kyoko knew that even if she did survive it would only be a matter of time before she became a witch so she wanted to end her life her own way (a self sacrifice with practical motives). However, the reason that Kyoko would give up her own life to avoid becoming a witch looks a little unstable, as there is a scene in the episode where what appears to be the souls of both girls, colored respectively in blue and red, embracing each other tenderly before disappearing for good. By this logic, it is unlikely that Kyoko will make one last attempt to reach out to Sayaka before they both faded away if she never saw Sayaka as someone who is more than just a friend, and that the only purpose of her death was to escape her eventual fate of being a Puella Magi.

To fans that support the yuri relationship, the reason that they find this pair strong and attractive is because they want Sayaka to be with someone who can love her and protect her. Kyoko was the only character who understood Sayaka's true nature (and her pain) since Kyoko admitted to her that she saw a fragment of herself in Sayaka. Kyoko was also the only one who chased after her to the bitter end, no matter the obstacles or how obstinate Sayaka was, Kyoko was still there for her. Last but not least, another strong indicator of Kyoko's feelings for Sayaka is shown in the last episode of the anime, where she is the only one who takes Sayaka's death the most personally, in spite of trying to brush it off as simply because they "finally had a chance to become friends". Kyoko fits the perfect role as Sayaka's protector and savior.

The relationship between Kyoko and Sayaka may have not been accidental or a tease but created to heighten emotional investments by the viewers. It is possible that this was part of the creator's intention to emotionally move groups of hardcore fans who support a Sayaka/Kyoko pairing, thus making their demise in Episode 9 more tragic (or as fans put it a "Yuri Tragedy" ending).

[[File:21354222 p8.png|right|thumb|200px|Trivia: Prior to the mid 19th century, [http://www.underwatertimes.com/news.php?article_id=05297681013 lonely delirious mariners] referred to [[wikipedia:Manatee#Culture|manatees as mermaids]].]]

====The Melusine Legend and Kyoko's Soul Gem====
There is a [[wikipedia:Melusine|Melusine]] legend that indicates that ''"a Melusina surfaces briefly every seven years as a beautiful woman or as a serpent, holding a small golden key in her mouth. Whoever takes the key from her will set her free and may claim her as his bride."'' In Episode 9, Kyoko undoes her hair and then uses her hairpin to pray, it is uncertain but it seems that her Soul Gem and her hairpin were fused together to create a new hairpin with a shape that resembles that of her father's religious symbol. After Sayaka's prayer she kisses the newly formed hairpin and tosses it into the air (before she destroys it with her spear), maybe as an offering to Sayaka to free her from her Witch form by sacrificing Kyoko's soul. The shape of the normal hairpin and of the Soul Gem fused hairpin looks like of a golden key. Sayaka's witch form could also be a reference to the [http://pastebin.com/gCGG8Ljf Little Mermaid story.]

====The Legend of Unicorns and Magical Horns====
During the Blu-ray version of [[Episode 9]], there were wind-chimes depicting a Mermaid and a Unicorn. The unicorn is considered to be a wild, powerful, temperamental beast that could only be tamed by a maiden. A unicorn's horn is said to have the power to cleanse poisoned water and heal sickness. Another of its magical properties is the ability to lift curses and break illusions. It is suspected that Kyoko is compared to the unicorn because of its characteristics as well as the horn's magical properties. Both Kyoko and the unicorn are wild and temperamental creatures, free to roam and do whatever they want. Kyoko at one time had the power of illusion as well as the ability to break them (''"shining light on illusions"'', according to a [[Megami_Magazine_2011-07|magazine article]]). The Unicorn's magical properties resides within its horn, and Kyoko's magical weapon is a spear. Fans speculate that Kyoko's spear could be a reference to a unicorn's horn. Another comparison is Kyoko's attempt to break Sayaka's curse during [[Episode 9]]. Since a unicorn's horn can magically cleanse poisoned water and the mermaid has connotation to the elements of water (in this case, the elements of water corrupted by the witch form), it could be interpreted as her attempt to purify its element back to its original form (in this case turn Sayaka back to normal). It is suggested that Sayaka is the maiden because she was the only one who was able to "tame" Kyoko. As Kyoko explained before, the only reason she got close to Sayaka was because Sayaka's idealism reminded Kyoko of her innocent, naive yet idealistic self.

The Unicorn symbolism seems to be implied in the [[Puella Magi Madoka Magica Portable]] game. See [[Ophelia]].

====Manga Differences====
In the anime, when Kyoko dies in the explosion, it is the end of her story. However, in the manga, after Kyoko dies, we are presented with an image of Sayaka's back as she is sitting on the floor, presumably waiting for someone. Kyoko approaches Sayaka from behind her with an [[wikipedia:Umaibō|Umaibō]] in hand as a sign that Kyoko wants to start all over again with Sayaka (the same way she did [[Episode_9#Speculation|with Madoka]]; and perhaps redo her offering of food in [[Episode 8]]). But Sayaka, wearing a mischievous expression, instead grabs Kyoko's hand and pulls her down with her. This has been interpreted as Sayaka accepting Kyoko's affection for her; it can also be interpreted as Sayaka's preference to have Kyoko on the menu over the [[wikipedia:Umaibō|Umaibō]].

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File:Kyosaya protect your precious manga.jpg|Kyoko finally understands what is like to protect someone precious to her.
File:Kyousaya ready to die manga.jpg|Several changes were made to this scene, yet the emotional impact remains the same.
File:Kyousaya meeting you manga.jpg|This emotional afterlife encounter was not in the anime, not that I am complaining.
File:KyoSaya afterlife manga.jpg|Kyoko Sakura, welcome to the afterlife.
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====KyōSaya Subtext in ''The Rebellion Story''====
At the beginning of ''[[The Rebellion Story]]'' movie, Sayaka and Kyoko are shown to be Madoka's classmates, and it's later revealed that Kyoko is staying at Sayaka's place. The girls have a much friendlier relationship where Sayaka essentially acts as a the straight man to Kyoko's fool. They also fight as a team together in battles. Unfortunately, this world is an illusion created by a witch's barrier. Interestingly, it's revealed to be Homura's witch barrier, which suggests that on some level Homura wants Sayaka and Kyoko to be together.

Later on it's revealed that Sayaka came back from the Law of Cycles, and she is implied to have memories from previous timelines. This suggests that she has become aware of how much Kyoko cared for her, and how upset Kyoko became when she turned into a witch or vanished. (This creates an interesting parallel with Madoka and Homura's relationship - Sayaka could only understand Kyoko's feelings when she became part of the Law of Cycles, just as Madoka could only understand Homura's feelings when she became the Law of Cycles itself.) During the battle against [[Homulilly]], Kyoko rescues Sayaka from a familiar, and she seems upset when she says that she remembered Sayaka was supposed to be dead. Sayaka comforts Kyoko and admits that while she thought she had no regrets when she died, it turned out she had one: Leaving Kyoko behind. They share a moment holding hands before Nagisa ruins it, much to Sayaka's displeasure. Kyoko seems to shed a single tear on her spear before she and Sayaka fight together against Homulilly's familiars. Later, Sayaka's witch Oktavia is shown fighting with Kyoko's spear, a clear indication of the bond between the two. After the battle finishes and Homulilly's barrier vanishes, Kyoko is shown to be unhappy that Sayaka has vanished again.

At the end of the movie Homura creates a new universe where all the girls live happy lives. One of the scenes at the end of the movie has Sayaka and Kyoko enjoying a box of pocky together.

Ultimately, ''Rebellion'' shows that Sayaka is now aware of Kyoko's feelings for her, whatever they may be, and to some extent she returns those feelings. At the very least, Kyoko and Sayaka have become friends who don't want to be separated again. ''Rebellion'' also shows that Kyoko and Sayaka would have become close friends under different circumstances.

====KyōSaya Screenshots====
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File:Revolutionary Girl Utena and Madoka.png|The image on the left is from Revolutionary Girl Utena, the image on the right is from Episode 9 with Sayaka and Kyoko
File:Sayaka and Kyoko.gif|This image, according to [[Magical Girl Magazine (Otona Anime)|Otona Anime]], means Kyoko wants to save Sayaka but finally is in vain, represented by the blue breaking down when the red touches it.
File:Melusine hairpin key 2.png|There seems to be a connection between the Melusine legend and Kyoko's hairpin/soul gem and her father's religious symbol [[Yuri_undertones#Kyoko_and_Sayaka|(see above)]]
File:Blu ray mermaid unicorn ep 9.jpg|Kyoko as an [[wikipedia:unicorn|unicorn]] and Sayaka as a [[wikipedia:mermaid|mermaid]], symbolically represented in wind-chimes. See above for more details.
File:MadoMagi PSP PV2 001.jpg|KyōSaya CG in 2nd PV of the PSP game
File:Ending 1.gif|The ending of Rebellion was very yuri friendly
File:Holding hands 3.gif|VERY.
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====KyōSaya Official Art====
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File:Den_Lille_Havfrue.JPG|[[:wikipedia:The_Little_Mermaid|Den Lille Havfrue (The Little Mermaid)]]
File:BD Cover 4.jpg
File:Manga Vol.2 Cover.jpg
File:NitroPlus Novel 01.jpg|NitroPlus Novel.
File:Kyoko sayaka art novel page.jpg|Kyoko and Sayaka. NitroPlus Novel.
File: Sayaka kyouko pocky game Nitroplus.jpg|From Nitroplus's Staff Blog: ''If they were to try to settle things peacefully, things would have gone more like this.''
File:Manga extra Kyouko and Sayaka.jpg
File:KyoSaya Hanokage.jpg|TL: "Sayakaaaaa-". From Hanokage [http://twitpic.com/4sa5yo twitter] (the author of the Madoka manga).
File:Kyosaya ume aoki doujin art fan colored.png|Ume Aoki supports a KyoSaya pairing (fan colored with official Ume Aoki's work).
File:Sleepover.jpg|This official art seems to subtlety pair each girl with their respective partners (notice how Mami is alone)
File:10.jpg|Ume shipping Kyoko and Sayaka in her doujin
File:Apricot +9.jpg|Fan translation of Kyoko/Sayaka page 1
File:Yuri fan art pixiv growing.png|Yuri fans of KyoSaya seem to be pleased with these results
File:Madoka BD 5 Menu Art 2.jpg|From Volume 5 of the Blu-Ray, courtesy of Ume Aoki
File:Kyosaya i'm home pose and knm pose.jpg|A blatant attempt to evoke images of Kannazuki no Miko, or just mere artistic expression?
File:Megami poster KyouSaya.jpg|Megami poster.
File:Kyousaya sample official art.jpg|Kyousaya official art samples.
File:Twitter comment.jpg|Aipon (Kyoko's VA): I wanna get all lovey-dovey with Sayaka. KitaEri (Sayaka's VA): I wanna stick it in Aipon.
File:4chan comment living sayaka.jpg|Eri Kitamura is going to make Ai Nonaka jelly.
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File:Mobage New Years Sayaka Horrible Fortune.jpg|Sayaka's horrible fortune. [[Mobage_Madoka_Magica_Mobile_Game#Translation:_Sayaka.27s_Bad_Fortune|It's not good to be alone.]]
File:PM MDK WONDA-4.jpg
File:NyanType 04.2012 01.jpg|NyanType 2012-04
File:Series official card anime shots.jpg|Official card from the [http://www.carddas.com/madoka-magica/product/product03.html Madoka PSP game], they even added the Utena Symbolism.
File:PSP WitchKissAndGriefSeed Ophelia.jpg|The witch kiss of Kyoko's witch form has the colors of Kyoko and Sayaka
File:Sample-ee2b70f5aad4c27c3f1996aa2279bac3.jpg
File:Sample-631d2de2e6f2f546941073713b221ae2.jpg
File:Sayaka kyoko movie art official.jpg
File:Psp true end yurisubtxt.jpg
File:Sayaka Kyoko Dakimakura.jpg
File:Puella Magi Madoka Magica LOVE! Sayaka & Kyouko Version Illustration.jpg|Pandering? Why yes.
Oktavia wielding [[:file:Witches Artwork 07.jpg|Kyoko's spear]].
File:Ume-sensei's letter to kyousaya.jpg
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====KyōSaya Fanart====
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File: Sayaka kyouko spinoff.jpg|[http://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.php?mode=manga&illust_id=17167336 Source]
File: Kyoko sayaka more spinoff ova.jpg [http://hutehuteni.blog54.fc2.com/ Author's site]
File:Kyouko meets sayaka afterlife fan.gif
File:Kyouko sayaka playing.gif
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File:Sayaka kissing kyouko's neck.gif
File:Kyousaya doujin soul gem sexing.png|A Yuri Doujin depicting the Kyoko/Sayaka pair with some steamy Soul Gem sexing
File:Yuma has two mommies.jpg|The family that Kyoko always wanted (minus Mami). Are you listening SHAFT? It is not too late for an OVA.
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File:Sample-9a9057abaeb41e47b400e68766de0075.jpg
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File:21289667 - and i'm home.jpg|a blatant interpretation of [[and I'm Home|"and I'm Home"]].
File:BD 5 ED Yuri Fan Interpretation.jpg|Illogical? Extreme? Nay, I say this is the next step to its logical conclusion.
File:Kyosaya almost 69.jpg
File:Kyosaya mermaid fanart.jpg|The Little Mermaid finally gets her prince...''err''...cess.
File:Kyouko and sayaka casual clothes on a date.jpg|Fanart response from the Megami poster.
File:KyouSaya (gumichoco).jpg|the fans even made a comic as a response from the Megami poster.
File:KyouSaya (gumichoco) p2.jpg
File:KyouSaya (gumichoco) p3.jpg
File:Kyoko sayaka dog collar.jpg
File:Sayaka and kyouko cat.gif
File:KyouSaya animated.gif
File:Ophelia oktavia adorable horse fanart.jpg|Witches need love, too!
File:Witch Love.jpg|Aw honey, let's kill some humans! <3
File:KyoSaya Ending.jpg|This is how Madoka Magica ended, it's true!
File:KyoSaya sunset art.jpg
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====KyōSaya Trivia====
*This pair is labeled as KyouSaya by yurifans. Kyoko is seen as a tomboy who is usually depicted in the prince role and Sayaka as the tough yet feminine maiden.
*In [[Episode 9]] near Oktavia's barrier there is a graffiti of a heart and inside it we can read the words "Love Me Do" which is the name of a Beatle's song. This song probably represents Kyoko's feelings towards Sayaka.
**"Love Me Do" is written purposely wrong according with the English grammar.
***A verse of the lyrics: "Love, Love Me Do/You know I love you/I'll always be true/So please, Love Me Do"
****When you read "Love Me Do" out loud, it can be "miss understood" as "Love Me Too".
*Hanokage's comic in the [[Puella Magi Madoka Magica Anthology 1|Puella Magi Madoka Magica Anthology]] has Kyoko using Homura's game simulator to interact with a virtual Sayaka. Kyoko ends up playing the game for hours.
*Ume-tentei ships Kyoko and Sayaka [[Ume_Aoki#Doujin_Gallery|in her doujin]].
*The [[Movic_Madoka_Magica_Exhibit#Audio_Translation|audio]] at the [[Movic Madoka Magica Exhibit|Madoka Magica Exhibit]] makes Sayaka tsundere for Kyoko.
*In the PSP game, if Sayaka's Soul Gem is returned on time, Kyoko would try to console a depressed Sayaka as she has seen Kyōsuke and Hitomi together. An upset Sayaka runs into Kyoko and cries in her arms (in case you're wondering why she doesn't go to Madoka, her best friend, is because she's always with Homura now). Kyoko talks to her, opens up about her past, and unlike in the anime, Sayaka really listens to Kyoko. You should hear how she says, "Kyoko...". Kyoko saves Sayaka, a 300 pt emotion value drops and Sayaka is almost her old cheerful self. Sayaka even suggests to Kyoko that they should be a magical girl combi (duo). Then they go fight a witch together.
*In the In the [[Madoka Magica Portable Kyouko Route|Kyoko route of the PSP game]], Sayaka becomes a witch and Kyoko tries to turn Sayaka back to normal. When Homura kills Oktavia, Kyoko falls into despair after seeing Oktavia's dead.
**In an alternate event, Kyoko will calm down when she remembers Sayaka's last words, ''"I'll bear the burden of the curse for both of us"''.
*In the [http://youtu.be/KDG5X0S0Ovk?t=15m10s True Ending] of the [[Madoka Magica Portable|Madoka Portable]], Kyoko gets jealous from Sayaka's comment about how Mami would make a great wife. She tells Sayaka it is not her fault that she is sloppy.
**Sayaka forcibly strips a protesting Kyoko to have her wear Mami's school uniform (the screen goes black with Sayaka talking about how she's taking it all off), the two of them end up fighting about their lack of breast sizes.
*In the anime, Sayaka never uses the honorific "-chan". However in the PSP game, Sayaka does use "-chan" occasionally to refer to herself and Kyoko. Sayaka never uses "-chan" for anyone else.
*In the movie ''[[The Rebellion Story/Spoiler|Rebellion Story]]'' Kyoko and Sayaka live together.
**Holy sh#t! Are they reading our fanfics?!
*** Given the beginning and ending of the movie? Most likely. But they seem to be parodying them.
*Oktavia wielding [[:file:Witches Artwork 07.jpg|Kyoko's spear]].
*The double-suicide is considered typical in romantic endings for two tragic lovers in Japanese storytelling. Many fans would point this fact as evidence for making this couple canon.
*After the airing of [[Episode 9]], yuri artwork of this pair exploded on [http://www.pixiv.net/tags.php?tag=%E6%9D%8F%E3%81%95%E3%82%84 Pixiv].
*Listen to the duet character song "[[And I'm Home]]" with [[Kyoko Sakura]] and [[Sayaka Miki]] ([http://myanimelist.net/people/32/Ai_Nonaka Ai Nonaka] and [http://myanimelist.net/people/413/Eri_Kitamura Eri Kitamura]). Many fans have interpreted the lyrics to contains yuri elements.
*Kyoko addresses Sayaka by her first name only from [[Episode 8]] and afterwards. Some suggest this is an indication of how important Sayaka is to Kyoko.
** However, it should also be noted that this period of time is when Sayaka is at her worst mental state--as she is near to becoming a witch--or dead/turned into a witch. This means Kyoko's name addressing may have other implications.

====Kyouko Trivia====
[[File:Kyoko choose one.jpg|right|thumb|200px|You two timing...!]]
*Every seiyuu is gay for Kyouko.
**Aoi Yuuki ([[Madoka]]) claims Kyouko to be her ''waifu'' with extreme infatuation.
***Aoi Yuuki ([[Madoka]]) declared her love for Kyouko in [[:Talk:Drama_CD_2#Info_and_DL|Magical Girls Tea Party]] CD and her desire to marry her in the audio commentary for [[Episode 5]]. Ai Nonaka questions her choice and informs her all she ever does is eat. Aoi Yuki is ok with this and declares she would just adjust.
****In same comentary Chiwa Saitou ([[Homura]]) sounds annoyed, some suggested perhaps she is jealous. But the question is, jealous of whom?
***Aoi Yuuki ([[Madoka]]) [[:file:Going gaga for kyouko.jpg|goes even more gaga]] for Kyouko in the audio commentary for [[Episode 7]], "The one I love, it's Kyouko-tan." "Kyouko-tan is the absolute best!" "it's like she isn't trying to be cool, but she's still REALLY cool."
****[http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm14889810 we are not kidding].
***In the [[Talk:Key_Animation_Note|"C81 Aniplex Madoka Special Talk CD"]], not even two minutes has passed and Aoi Yuki's already fangirling over Kyouko-tan~
**Chiwa Saito ([[Homura]]) is gay for Kyouko too.
**It turns out that Ryouko Shintani ([[Hitomi]]) who is the guest for the [[Episode 7]] commentary, is another one that's gay for Kyouko too. "I love Kyouko."
**Eri Kitamura ([[Sayaka]]) is the [[:file:Twitter comment.jpg|Seme]] to Kyouko's Uke.
**Chiwa Saito ([[Homura]]) confesses that when she saw [[Episode 9|Kyouko's sacrifice scene]] with Aoi Yuuki ([[Madoka]]) and Emiri Kato ([[Kyubey]]), they all cried. They found the scene moving.

====Eri Kitamura Trivia====
* Eri Kitamura (Sayaka's VA) [[:file:4chan comment living sayaka.jpg|likes the company of other seiyuu]], besides Ai Nonaka ([[Kyouko]]).
** That is putting it too mildly, she actually enjoys [http://ambiseiy.com/2010/10/07/hayane-hayaoki-kanamemo-radio-8/ flirting] with other female seiyuu, when she isn't [http://ambiseiy.com/2010/07/26/kitamura-eri-no-choraji-175/ ogling them in their sleep or traveling with them in what she calls their honeymoon-ish] travels.

===Madoka and Sayaka===
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<blockquote>''"You're cute, but I won't let you become popular with the guys. You're going to be my wife!"'' - '''[[Sayaka]]''' declaring [[Madoka]] to be her wife in [[Episode 1]].</blockquote>

In the [[Episode 1]], Sayaka says that she will make Madoka her wife. After watching them communicate telepathically in [[Episode 2]], [[Hitomi]] thinks that they are communicating simply through eye contact and must have become a couple, which she calls forbidden love. The two maintain a close friendship for most of the series.

In the [[Puella Magi Madoka Magica: The Different Story|Different Story]], it is revealed that Madoka and Sayaka have been extremely close friends since elementary, and Sayaka usually protected Madoka from bullies and other mean people. Madoka and Sayaka were also a very close friend pairing before Hitomi came in, and even after they still remain fairly close.

The light novel, "[[Mahou Shoujo Madoka☆Magica NitroPlus Novel|Puella Magi Madoka☆Magica NitroPlus Novel]]", explores Madoka's early childhood and her first encounter with a tomboyish Sayaka.

The fan name for this pair is MadoSaya.

====MadoSaya Screenshots====
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File:Sayaka pointing madoka face.gif|Sayaka pokes Madoka's face
File:MadoSaya is a lie.png|YOU'RE GOING TO BE MY WIFE!
File:Sayaka-Madoka08.jpg
File:Madoka-dead Sayaka.jpg
File:MadoSaya-Ep12.jpg
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File:Puella magi madoka magica-02-madoka-sayaka.jpg
File:Madoka 05 3.png
File:Puella magi madoka magica-04-madoka-sayaka-hug.jpg
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====MadoSaya Official Art====
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File:NitroPlus Novel 02.jpg|Art from the light novel.
File:Sayaka madoka art novel page.jpg
File:20130730185103 952 1.jpg
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====MadoSaya Fanart====
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File:18754643 m.jpg|The people who saw the two last episodes would understand this.
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File:Madosaya HidaSketchx365 parody fanart.gif
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File:MadoSaya Walking.gif
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File:Sayamado prince princess fanart.jpg
File:Madosaya naughty girls fanart.png
File:Madoka sayaka children protective.jpg|Sayaka, acting as Madoka's protector.
File:MadoSaya_Loop03_Another.jpg|The reason why Sayaka complains in another timeline.
File:Madosaya.png|MadoSaya: The cutest pairing in existence. It's so sweet I'm getting cavities.
File:Madosaya2.png
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====MadoSaya Trivia====
*For most fans who don't ship Homura/Madoka, MadoSaya is usually ''the'' go-to ship for Madoka, provided Sayaka isn't already shipped with someone else in the scenario.
*"Forbidden love" is occasionally used as a nickname for this pair, and Madoka yuri in general.

===Kyoko and Madoka===
[[File:Madoka kyouko sharing pocky fanart.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Food, a popular way into other's hearts (and stomachs)]]
<blockquote>''"I've always followed behind, never been useful for anything. But please, take me with you."'' — Madoka Kaname(smiling) ''"You're a really weird girl."'' — Kyoko Sakura</blockquote>

====In the Anime====
In the little time Kyoko and Madoka interacted in the anime, they both were on good terms. Kyoko expressed concern for Madoka's safety and well being, and she tells her that she should not become a magical girl as she already has a perfect life. During their interaction Madoka shared her food with Kyoko as a way to bond with each other, considering how much Kyoko loves to eat. In the battle against Oktavia, Kyoko constantly protects Madoka against her attacks, expressing distress over Madoka's safety when endangered. This enrages Kyoko, and she eventually sacrifices her own life to save Madoka. Kyoko is also motivated to help Sayaka, because Madoka is concerned with Sayaka's well being, even thought Kyoko and Sayaka were on bad terms. Kyoko even goes so far as bringing Sayaka's lifeless body to Madoka after she became a Witch, and is seen showing a painful expression on her face when Madoka comes running, suggesting she does not wish to see Madoka's grief at the loss of her best friend. (Notably, Kyoko yelled at Homura for being so cold and callous over the situation).

Given Momo's resemblance to Madoka (both being small, young-looking, with pink hair and twin-tails, and also wearing pink clothes), it is also possible that some of Kyoko's feelings towards Madoka can be interpreted as Kyoko's feelings being projected to her dead little sister. That she is actually projecting her feelings to someone who resembles her dead sibling, as a result Kyoko is trying to stop Madoka from becoming a magical girl so she doesn't suffer the same twisted fate that Kyoko went through. Adding to this, Madoka and Kyoko resemble each other somewhat, with the colors (red and pink being similar colors), wearing their hair in tails, and using ribbons (and a clip in Kyoko's case). Both also became Puella Magi for their strong sense to help others in similar situations, and wielding pointy weapons (Madoka arrows, Kyoko spear). Thus a lot can be contributed to the "sisterly bond/affection" theory.

Also, when Madoka offers Kyoko her hand to shake, Kyoko laughs and instead gives her a candy bar. At first this seems like Kyoko being... Kyoko, but when you consider Kyoko's attitude towards food you will realise that that giving Madoka that candy bar was Kyoko showing Madoka that she had her deepest respect.

====In ''The Different Story''====
In ''The Different Story'', after Kyoko's death, Madoka visits Mami's place. Madoka confesses to her that she met Kyoko a few days earlier, and became friends sharing many conversations, secrets, and fears.

Madoka tells Mami that the reason Kyoko left Mami's side was because she was afraid that the two of them could never reconcile for what happened. Kyoko admitted that she should have been happy for Mami for finding new friends, but instead they just bickered because of their ideological differences, just as she feared. Kyoko had told Madoka that she regrets her choice of words, but she believes that it is too late to mend their relationship. However, she promises to Madoka that she would check on Mami and Sayaka if anything ever happens to them.

The fan names for this pairing are KyoMado and MadoKyo.

====KyoMado Screenshots====
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====KyoMado Official Art====
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File:Tumblr inline mywygfoWFJ1qjwka0.png|The cutest ship in all of ''Madoka Magica''.
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====KyoMado Fanart====
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File:Madoka fake sayaka kyouko fanart.jpg|Sneaky tactic, Madoka!
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File:40237983.png|Obviously, KyoMado is the cutest ship in all of existence.
File:31212075.jpg|''The'' cutest.
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File:Kyoumado2.png|Parody of "Nisemonogatari".
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====KyoMado Trivia====
* It should also be noted that Madoka's VA, Aoi Yuuki, [[Yuri_undertones#Kyoko_Trivia|has expressed her love for Kyoko on many points]]. Technically it would be considered an Aoi Yuuki/Kyoko ship, though.
** Don't laugh. Aoi Yuuki (Madoka) is actually in love with Kyoko and promised that she would make her her wife.
** Their love will live forever [http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm14889810 on the internet.]

===Madoka and Mami===
A somewhat less popular pair due to Mami's lack of appearances for most of the series. In [[Episode 3]], Madoka tells Mami that she wants to become a magical girl because of her admiration of Mami (admiration of an older sister figure is very common in yuri-themed works). Mami discourages her at her first, saying that she is not someone to admire because despite her trying to appear as a strong mentor, she is weak and lonely. When Madoka tells her that she will stay by her side, Mami is brought to tears. The two hold hands and face each other, and Madoka tells Mami that she really will stay with Mami and fight together with her. During the battle with the witch afterward, Mami states in her internal monologue that she has never been happier while fighting before, and that she no longer has any fears, no doubt due to joy from Madoka's confession. This attitude combined with overconfidence ultimately leads to {{spoiler|Mami's untimely demise}}, but nonetheless many fans saw Madoka's confession and Mami's reaction as evidence of yuri feelings between the two girls.

In the first timeline of episode 10, Mami and Madoka fight as a pair and rescue Homura. Some fans believe that, because Madoka was already close with Mami before meeting Homura, Mami and Madoka were a couple in that timeline. It is revealed in the PSP game that in one of the timelines (probably the first or second) Mami died because she protected Madoka from an attack of Walpurgis Night.

Love triangle style scenarios in which Mami and Homura compete for Madoka's affection, occasionally with Sayaka brought in as well, are somewhat common in fanworks.

The fan name for this pair is MadoMami.

====MadoMami Screenshots====
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====MadoMami Official Art====
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File:NyanType 03.2011 Pin-up.jpg|Official pin-up artwork from NyanType magazine, March 2011 issue.
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====MadoMami Fanart====
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File:MamiMado.jpg|This is how [[Episode 3]] should have ended.
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====MadoMami Trivia====
*The [[Madoka Magica Portable|PSP game]] explores more about their relationship.
**In Mami's route, Mami saves Madoka from Gertrud. Madoka becomes a magical girl and returns the favor by turning up to save Mami from Charlotte.
***Mami starts getting jealous that Madoka spends more time with Homura than her. Her jealousy is expressed in the form of depression that affects the mood of the scene when it happens. When Madoka drops by Mami's class, she gives Mami a pound cake that she made as a thank you for having her on Mami's tea parties. When Madoka mentions that Homura was involved in the making of the cake, the music stops and the mood changes, so much so that Mami's jealousy festers with dark thoughts.
****Because of Mami's fragile mind, Mami goes witch when she gets [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/NetorareGenre NTR] by HomuMado.

===Kyoko and Mami===
====The Farewell Story====
<blockquote>''"Thank you, Mami-san. Please take care of me!"'' - Kyoko Sakura, [[Drama CD 3]].</blockquote>
<blockquote>''"I already told you. I have no intention of using my magic for anyone else’s sake. That’s why we can’t fight witches or familiars together. But… If something were to happen to you, you would still share a grief seed with me. I can’t stand the thought of abusing your kindness."'' - Kyoko Sakura, [[Drama CD 3]].</blockquote>
<blockquote>''"I’m not your enemy! After all… After all, you were… the first magical girl who shared the same ideals as I did!"'' - Mami Tomoe, [[Drama CD 3]].</blockquote>

[[File:Kyomami cakes.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Fans suspect that Mami seduced Kyoko with promises of cakes.]]

In [[Drama CD 3|Drama CD 3, titled ''The Farewell Story'']], Mami and Kyoko's first meeting is detailed. The two fought witches together, and Kyoko even introduced Mami to her family, reminiscent of a girl bringing home a prospective spouse to meet her parents. Their early relationship could be described as between a senpai and kōhai (as Kyoko and Mami themselves describe it), but yuri fans suspect there is more to it. Sadly, Kyoko never calls her senpai the much coveted title [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/OneeSama "Onee-sama"] (that is, until the events of "Different Story").

After Kyoko's family tragedy she tries to leave Mitakihara, intending to work alone. She had lost her "Rosso Phantasma" ability (named by Mami), and got injured by a witch. Mami, worried about Kyoko, doesn't want her to leave, as she had grown very attached to the younger girl. But Kyoko refuses to listen to her so they both end up fighting each other and Kyoko wins. Kyoko warns Mami that she won't be merciful next time; she leaves while Mami cries over her loss realizing that she is alone once again. Before Kyoko leaves, she reassures Mami that she will meet other girls who are suited to her expectations.

In the anime timeline, they never meet again. Kyoko only returns to Mitakihara after Mami's passing, which may imply that she regretted her past actions and wished to avoid another confrontation with her former senpai by entering her territory again.

Some fans suspect that the reason Kyoko fought with Mami was so she could end her relationship with her early, before it turned ugly. It is indicated by Kyoko that if they continued to stay together, they would only fight and bicker with each other because of their differences in their beliefs, and perhaps end up hating each other in the process. Others suspect that because Kyoko lost her secondary power, she feared that she would be putting Mami at risk, so she didn't want to become a burden. Perhaps Kyoko was afraid that Mami would also end up dead because of her, just like her family was.

Fans suspect that Mami's interaction as a senpai with Sayaka and Madoka was a bit distant, and that Mami might still have carried the lingering memory that she shared with Kyoko and feared it would become painful if she got too close with her new kôhai. Another possibility is that Mami feared she would be alone again once [[Madoka]] and [[Sayaka]] saw how difficult the world of a Puella Magi was; or maybe Mami was still hopeful that Kyoko would come back to her.

====The Different Story====
<blockquote>''"I guess I was never anything more than your senpai, but I always wanted to be your friend, not some distant person."'' - Mami Tomoe, [[Puella Magi Madoka Magica: The Different Story]]</blockquote>
<blockquote>''"I think I see you a little differently than I would see a friend..."'' - Kyoko Sakura about Mami Tomoe, [[Puella Magi Madoka Magica: The Different Story]]</blockquote>

[[File:Hanokage new otp kyomami.jpg|right|thumb|150px|Very intimate choice of words there, Mami.]]

[[Puella Magi Madoka Magica: The Different Story]] further explores their relationship in a different timeline, the tragic events from [[Drama CD 3|the Drama CD, ''"Farewell Story"'']] are the same, but the manga adds further information to their backstory, making their relationship and their quarrel even more tragic. Both of them lost their family and both of them are alone/lonely, yet because of their ideological differences, both of them think they will never be able to reconcile and be friends again. Mami is afraid that she will be betrayed and abandoned by those that she get close to, and Kyoko thinks that she will be hated and never be forgiven for her sins. The two of them think their views are irreconcilable with each other and would only cause pain, so they avoid each other's territory.

Mami confesses to Kyoko that she always wanted to be more than just a senpai to her, but she never had the courage to get closer to Kyoko. Then Mami begs Kyoko to finish her off before she becomes a witch, but Kouko refuses. Kyoko confesses to Mami on how Mami saved her from her own despair, without Mami's help and her friendship Kyouko thinks she would have become a witch long ago. Kyoko tells her that their relationship goes beyond that of a senpai and a kōhai, to Kyoko, Mami is her ''"onee-sama"'' -- "big sister" -- and she thinks of Mami as being part of her family. Kyoko then admits to Mami that the real reason she came to town was to check on her to make sure she would be happy with the new magical girls.

It is speculated that the reason Kyoko was unhappy is that Kyoko was worried that Mami's beliefs would only hurt her and Sayaka, while others suspect that Kyoko was just jealous that she found a new magical girl to work with. When Kyuoko goes to confront Oktavia, Mami asks Kyoko to swear to her that she would never leave her again. Kyoko gives Mami her ribbon and her hair-pin, letting her hair down and swearing that she would not die, that she would return once she is done to reclaim her belongings. On the fight with Oktavia, Kyoko becomes aware that she must choose between saving Sayaka or saving Mami. Kyoko doesn't take the act of killing Oktavia lightly, but her priority is saving Mami, a person that she cares deeply. Once Kyoko obtains Oktavia's Grief Seed, she uses it on Mami, fully aware that she is running out of magic.

When Mami wakes up from her sleep she learns from Kyubey that Kyoko was low on magic and she died in a witch's labyrinth while trying to find a new Grief Seed for herself. Kyoko's demise means that her friend failed to keep her promise with Mami. On her despair, Mami asks Homura to kill her but she refuses, she tries to convince Mami to live and help her defeat [[Walpurgisnacht]]. When Homura leaves, Madoka arrives and confesses to Mami she met Kyoko a few days earlier, and became friends sharing many conversations, secrets, and fears.

Madoka tells Mami that the reason Kyoko left Mami's side was because she was afraid that the two of them could never reconcile for what happened. Kyoko admitted that she should have been happy for Mami for finding new friends, but instead they just bickered because of their ideological differences, just as she feared. Kyoko had told Madoka that she regrets her choice of words, but she believes that it is too late to mend their relationship. However, she promises to Madoka that she would check on Mami and Sayaka if anything ever happens to them.

Like a tragic story, after her conversation with Madoka and by the end of the storyline, Mami decides that she cannot live anymore, so she breaks her Soul Gem while holding Kyoko's ribbon and hair pin, also leaving a letter explaining herself. This image is interpreted as Mami killing herself so her spirit could follow that of Kyoko's, as Mami doesn't want to be left alone again, since Kyoko promised to her that they would be together.

====KyōMami Screenshots====
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File:Hira080946.jpg|Mami and Kyoko fighting together in the PSP game.
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====KyōMami Manga Pages====
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File:Madokatdsc 084.png|Mami confesses her desire to be friends with Kyoko, but that she was too afraid to get closer.
File:Mami is my oneesama.jpg|Kyoko tells Mami that she is her only remaining family.
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File:Madokatdsc 158.png|Mami commits suicide, while holding Kyoko's belongings.
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====KyōMami Official Art====
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File:Close-up.jpg|From the Oriko manga series.
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====KyōMami Fanart====
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File:Mami kyoko happy fanart.jpg|"Who is a good kôhai? For doing a good job you are getting cake tonight... and for ''dessert''..."
File:5111c8ef9864b465aa105bd042335050.jpeg|I predict a lot of senpai-kôhai interactions in doujin form after this.
File:Kyomami fanart.jpg|Sorry, Sayaka. But Mami promised me a lifetime supply of cakes.
File:Kyomami one at a time girls.jpg|Now Mami will never be alone again.
File:Yurifan reaction kyomami drama cd.jpg|One example of fan reaction to Kyomami.
File:Senior's Meeting - buchi maru pg 9.jpg|Kyomami was cool way before the release of the drama CD.
File:(Kasumi) Mami is yours if she's drunk.png|A drunken Mami is fine too. A confused Sayaka not so much.
File:Sleeping face of an angel (Aotori)04.jpg|Of course there is always the threesome route. ''~You can say that again, Kyoko.''
File:Mami Kyoko Laughing.jpeg|Once, Mami and Kyoko were like this. But as always, being meguca is suffering.
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File:Homura Sure Is Popular - Sleepover Chapter (sanaemaru) 04.jpg|Considering how fragile Mami's state of mind is, we have to wonder if Kyoko has to worry if she is the jealous type.
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File:4chan candeloro hard gay for madoka kyouko.jpg|Candeloro's familiars are her cute kōhai.
File:Kyomami looking at her panties.jpg|Perhaps Mami takes her role as a Senpai too far.
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File:Sayaka kyouko mami threesome sharing fanart.jpg|A love triangle.
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====KyōMami Trivia====
*According with [[Drama CD 3|Kyoko's mother]], Mami is the first ''"friend"'' Kyoko ever brought home. The significance is clearly important for yuri fans.
** It's particularly notable that Akio said a similar thing of Utena when Anthy introduced them in ''Revolutionary Girl Utena.''
*It should be noted that in [[Oriko Magica]], while their interactions in chapter 3 weren't particularly friendly, they don't seem to be in bad terms either. Given their status as magical girls and their differences (which in most cases may lead to fights or competition for the Grief Seeds), it could be suspected that they decided to maintain an unspoken truce.
** It should also be noted that despite Kyoko's distance from Mami, she (along with [[Yuma]]) came to her aid when Kyubey told them of the situation, implying that Kyoko still cares at least somewhat for her former senpai.
*The [[Madoka Magica Portable|PSP game]] explores more about their relationship after they got separated
** In Mami's route, Kyoko returns to Mitakihara to meet her, but they don't make up. Kyoko even asks Mami about her new companion, Madoka, but Mami thinks Kyoko will try to harm her, so she warns Kyoko not to come near them. Kyoko then returns to Kazamino, with regrets as to why she could not have been more straight-forward with Mami.
** In Kyoko's route, she makes a grave for Mami and leaves a teddy bear beside it.
** In Homura's route, while Oktavia's death upsets Kyoko, she will still help Homura in the fight against Walpurgisnacht. However, if Mami kills herself after knowing the truth about magical girls and witches, Kyoko will not show up and Homura will end up fighting alone.
*Prior to Mami being ship with a strong candidate (with the HomuxMado/KyoxSaya fans growing, leaving little to no room - unless you count [[Charlotte]]), she was the odd girl left out that it intensified the meme "Mami forever alone", intensifying her loneliness. That was [[Drama CD 3|until the Drama CD 3 came out.]] Plus with Sayaka being dead in the New World, it leaves the potential for these two characters to being together.
*In chapter 9 of the [[Madoka Magica Online|online game]], Kyoko is living in Mami's apartment. Kyoko says Mami invited her to practice a new "finishing pose" for their spells and takes Mami's homemade snacks with her on witch hunts. She embarrassingly blurts out that she stays there because she felt sorry for Mami living alone. Mami is pleased to have her company, even if her home is now a mess with Kyoko living in it. Madoka and Sayaka congratulate them and tease Kyoko on their "friendship". However, Homura considers their relationship to be a jarring irregularity since she knows they were never that close in timelines similar to the anime or drama CD continuity.
*In [[Puella Magi Madoka Magica: The Different Story]], Kyoko reveals that she sees Mami as different than a friend. To Kyoko, Mami is her ''"onee-sama"''!
**Just like Madoka, Kyoko gives Mami her hair ribbon and tells Mami she will be back for it.
***In the Anime version, Kyoko took out her hair pin and her ribbon before dying with Sayaka. In Different Story she gives Mami her hair ribbon and her hair pin before she goes to die in a Witch labyrinth.

===Mami and Charlotte===
In Episode 3, {{spoiler|Mami gets her head bitten off by Charlotte.}} Despite this, a lot of fanart was drawn of [[Charlotte]] and Mami together, partially due to their inevitable association and partially because Charlotte is rather cute compared to other witches. Eventually fans began to draw human versions of all the witches including Charlotte, and would draw Mami paired together with the human version of Charlotte. The revelation in [[Episode 8]] that {{spoiler|magical girls turn into witches}} gave these human forms another meaning and the additional plot points of {{spoiler|timelines and the witch-free world created by Madoka}} gave potential for Charlotte and Mami to meet in a less hostile context.

Also popular simply because the other four main characters are typically paired up together, leaving Mami alone unless paired with Charlotte.

See also MamiNagi above in the Main Relationships section.

The fan name for this pair is MamiLotte.

====MamiLotte Screenshots====
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File:Mami and a charlotte doll.jpg|Mami and Bebe (Charlotte) from ''Rebellion Story''
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====MamiLotte Official Art====
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File:Hanokage mami alone forever.jpg|Mami is all alone.
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====MamiLotte Fanart====
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File:Mamilotte Fanart Kiss.jpg|You are not alone Mami, you still have Charlotte! (minus losing the head).
File:Mami Madoka and Charlotte together.jpg|For those torn between MamiMado and MamiLotte there is always the threesome.
File:Mami charlotte jelly qb fanart.jpg|Charlotte looks jelly.
File:Mamilotte badass duo fanart.jpg
File:Mami has a tea party with charlotte.jpg|Tea Party
File:Mami charlotte pocky kiss fanart.jpg
File:MadoMagi family (aotori) mami charlotte.jpg|Charlotte: ''"Mami was my first..."'' (Do the right thing, Mami. And take responsibility.)
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====MamiLotte Trivia====
*There was strong speculation that Charlotte could return in the new Madoka movie, [[The Rebellion Story]], and this fueled the possibility of pairing these two. {{spoiler|And those speculations were right.}}

===Mami and Nagisa===
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[[Nagisa Momoe]] is a new character that appears in the ''[[The Rebellion Story|Rebellion]]'' movie. Fans have already shipped Nagisa with Mami out of convenience. It doesn't help that [[:file:Ume Aoki Rebellion Pics.jpg|official art work by Ume-tentei]] is already adding fire to the shipping fuel. {{spoiler|In fact, this is an extension of the Mami/Charlotte ship; Nagisa is revealed in the movie to be Charlotte's original human form.}}

See also the Mami/Charlotte section.

The fan name for this pairing is MamiNagi.

====MamiNagi Screenshots====
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====MamiNagi Official Art====
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File:1381238992622.jpg|Madoka/Homura, Sayaka/Kyoko, Mami/Nagisa
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====MamiNagi Fanart====
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====MamiNagi Trivia====
*This ship is known as "Cheesecake" by some fans, due to Mami and Nagisa's associated foods being cake and cheese respectively.
*Due to the fact that Nagisa is a 10-year old elementary student, and Mami is a 14-year old third-year middle school student, given the difference in ages, some people have since backed away from shipping this and MamiLotte.

===Homura and Mami===
<blockquote>''"I failed to save her again."'' - Homura Akemi, [[Madoka Magica Portable]].</blockquote>

A somewhat less popular pair due to Mami's lack of appearances for most of the series. In the first timeline of episode 10, Mami and Madoka fight as a pair and rescue Homura. Much like the other girls, Homura seems to admire Mami and she is affected the first time she dies. They seem to be good friends, but not as much as Homura' friendship with Madoka. However this clashes in the third timeline, in which {{spoiler|Mami breaks down after knowing the truth of the Puella Magi, kills Kyoko, and then restraints Homura with ribbons to kill her, but she is killed by Madoka}}.

It should also be noted that, as shown in the PSP game, Homura still cares for her, but they are enemies in the other timelines, because of Kyubey's interference. This is shown when it is revealed that Homura was thinking of defeating Gertrud and giving the Grief Seed to Mami, to form a token of friendship, but it backfired because of Kyubey.

Love triangle style scenarios in which Mami and Homura compete for Madoka's affection, occasionally with Homura ignoring Mami in order to be with Madoka.

The fan name for this pair is HomuMami.

====HomuMami Screenshots====
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====HomuMami Official Art====
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File:Game Mami TiroFinale11.jpg|From the Mami's Heart Pounding Tiro Finale
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====HomuMami Fanart====
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File:Homura Tomoe pic dubs.jpg|Either Homura and Mami gay married in America or the US Dubs is making its own ship (or Torinone's in charge of the script).
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===Mami and Sayaka===
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Mami is also shipped with the other kouhai she took under her wing, Sayaka. Sayaka admired Mami largely, was angry at Homura after Mami's death, then sad with Madoka.

The two are usually portrayed as partners in battle.

Notably, the two worked together as a close pair in ''The Different Story''.

The fan name for this pair is MamiSaya.

====MamiSaya Screenshots====
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File:Mamisaya3.png|A ''boat ride'' together? Well, you know what they say about boat rides...
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====MamiSaya Official Art====
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====MamiSaya Fanart====
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File:Mamisaya2.png|They did the thing! Congratulations!
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====MamiSaya Trivia====
*Unfortunately, this pairing seems to be the least popular of the pairings between the Puella Magi (excluding Nagisa). It is a sad time for MamiSaya shippers.

===Homura and Sayaka===
<blockquote>''"She should not have agreed to the contract. That was my mistake. I should have kept as close an eye on her as I did on [[Madoka Kaname|you]]."'' Homura Akemi, [[Episode 5]].</blockquote>
<blockquote>''"Madoka, what are you going to do after you get there? [...] I don't know why Homura is fighting against those things. But there is no way you can help, Madoka. You'll just slow down Homura. That's why...I'll go help her!"'' - Sayaka Miki, [[Puella Magi Oriko Magica]], [[Oriko Magica#Chapter 7, the final chapter: To protect my world|Chapter 7]].</blockquote>

This pairing is quite well-known for being one that changes up a lot -- depending on the media/timeline discussed -- due to the fact that the relationship between the two changes according to Homura's attitude during the timelines, and because Sayaka judges based on first impressions and makes rash assumptions. When she first saw her, in Episode 1, she though Homura was pretty. However, after Homura's actions after {{spoiler|Mami's death}}, she believes that Homura waited for Mami to fall in order to get the Grief Seed and distrusts her. In Episode 5, a concerned Madoka asks her to protect Sayaka as much as possible, since she became a Puella Magi. But Homura refuses to do it. However, she expresses a bit of regret of not protecting her before, since in the other timelines, she met Sayaka when she was already a Puella Magi.

In Episode 6, she rushes to retrieve Sayaka' Soul Gem, after Madoka threw her away and brings it back to Sayaka in order to revive her. Like Kyoko and Madoka, she expresses concern for Sayaka in Episode 8. She even tries to reason with her and gives her a Grief Seed, so her Soul Gem woudn't have to be tainted. Sayaka rejects the Grief Seed and accuses Homura of putting up false pretenses and always lying to them. Homura changes her attitude and admits she is just doing things for Madoka's sake, knowing that Sayaka's actions will contribute to Madoka's fate, Sayaka seems shocked and surprised and comments "''This is all for her sake''?" (Manga only). Homura decides to kill Sayaka until she was rescued by Kyoko.

She seemed unsurprised when Sayaka transformed into a witch, not out of concern, but her experience in the other timelines. She knew that {{spoiler|everytime Sayaka contracts, she becomes a witch and she couldn't be saved}}. In the Episode 10, in Timeline 3, Sayaka still distrusts Homura's warning about witches, but they seem to get along lately as Homura seems sad the first time Sayaka dies.

However, in [[Oriko Magica]], Homura befriends Madoka, Sayaka and Hitomi. When Madoka goes to save Homura (who is fighting against Oriko) by herself, Sayaka seems to be surprised that Homura is a Puella Magi, but she decides to go help her, considering Homura a friend. In the [[Drama CD 2]], they seem to get along.

Despite this, it is heavily implied that her concern for Sayaka was just as a by product of all the attention she heaps on Madoka.

In [[The Rebellion Story|Rebellion Story]], the two have more primary interactions with each other; however, these ones are still rather aggressive. In particular, there is a scene after {{spoiler|Homura recreates the world}} where Homura and Sayaka interact, that consists of Homura taunting and belittling Sayaka, getting a bit too close to Sayaka for comfort (and apparently ''staring at her breasts'' at one point), before finally {{spoiler|erasing Sayaka's memories}}. Some fanart relating to this scene depicts {{spoiler|Demon Homura toying with or touching a helpless yet aggressive Sayaka}}.

Due to the aggressive nature of their many interactions, many fans portray their relationship as a love-hate ship. Fans also usually portray Homura and Sayaka competing for Madoka.

The fan names for this pair are HomuSaya and SayaHomu.

====HomuSaya Screenshots====
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File:Homura-SayakaSoulGem.jpg|Homura retrieves Sayaka' Soul Gem in order to revive her....
File:Sayaka-is-revived.jpg|...and succeeds. However Homura admitted that she only did that for Madoka
File:Homura-about-to-kill-Sayaka.jpg|Knowing about Sayaka's fate, maybe Homura thought it was the best to kill her. She failed, however.
File:Homura-Sayaka-Episode_8.jpg
File:A hint of frustration.jpg|[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7v06xTJaR7s‎ Fight! Fight! Fight! Kiss kiss‎]
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====HomuSaya Manga Pages====
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File:Mahou-shoujo-madoka-magica-2390153.jpg
File:Mahou-shoujo-madoka-magica-2091255.jpg|For some reason, in the manga Homura had a sadisctic glee while about to kill Sayaka
File:Mahou-shoujo-madoka-magica-2091249.jpg
File:Mahou-shoujo-madoka-magica-2091247.jpg|Clearly more concerned than in the anime
File:Mahou-shoujo-oriko-magica-2431049.jpg|However, Sayaka considers Homura as friend, in Oriko Magica
File:Mahou-shoujo-oriko-magica-2431047.jpg
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====HomuSaya Official Art====
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====HomuSaya Fanart====
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File:Homusaya that pose not sure.jpg
File:Being popular is too much.jpg|''Being popular is suffering''
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File:Homura sayaka fighting together fanart.jpg
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File:Hidamari sayaka moemura.gif
File:Homura sayaka magazine cover meganekko.jpg
File:20031120 m.jpg|Speculation of the changing relationships between Homura and Sayaka
File:Homura sayaka too much tsun no dere.jpg
File:The sayalust is too much.jpg
File:Nisemonogatari sayahomu.jpg|Nisemonogatari reference
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===Hitomi and Sayaka===
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Despite Hitomi's outburst in Episode 2, "Girls can't love girls!", that hasn't stopped people shipping her with girls. As well as Homura, Hitomi is frequently shipped with Sayaka.

In the Kamijou/Sayaka/Hitomi triangle, Kamijou is usually booted in favour of HitoSaya.

The fan name for this pairing is HitoSaya.

====HitoSaya Screenshots====
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====HitoSaya Official Art====
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====HitoSaya Fanart====
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File:Hitomi sayaka fan art yuri.jpg
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====HitoSaya Trivia====
*This pairing has the nickname, "Girls CAN love girls after all!"

===Sayaka and Nagisa===
[[File:39609836 p6.png|right|thumb|200px|In the name of justice, Sayaka and Nagisa are here to save the day! Prepare yourself!]]

A new pairing thanks to ''[[The Rebellion Story|Rebellion]]''. Sayaka and Nagisa, otherwise known as SayaNagi, has gained quite a bit of popularity among fans.

This new pair is popular among fans for many reasons. They are both rather enthusiastic and cheerful characters, both are somewhat related to music (like Sayaka's overall theme and Nagisa's trumpet weapon). {{spoiler|They are also both heralds of Ultimate Madoka, on a double-mission to protect Madoka and investigate Homura's Witch barrier. Both are able to channel their Witch forms in some way, and summon hordes of their familiars (and other Witches').}} Finally, this pairing also forms a cutesy-young-girl and the cool-older-girl kind of couple, which is a rather popular type of couple.

It helps that Nagisa is quite similar in many ways to Madoka, who is already prominently shipped with Sayaka.

The fan names for this pairing are SayaNagi or NagiSaya.

====SayaNagi Screenshots====
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====SayaNagi Official Art====
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====SayaNagi Fanart====
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===Kyoko and Homura===
<blockquote>''"Man, you’re so mysterious. And so, can we win against Walpurgisnacht?"'' - Kyoko Sakura, [[Drama CD 3]].</blockquote>
<blockquote>''"We will win. The two of us can do it!"'' - Homura Akemi, [[Drama CD 3]].</blockquote>
<blockquote>''"Kyoko..."'' - Homura Akemi, [[Episode 9]].</blockquote>

A less popular pairing. From past experience, Homura believes Kyoko may be the only ally left to help her in stopping Walpurgis Night. They are often seen talking or discussing plans in Homura's house. Their relationship is more of a partnership than friendship. Homura is saddened after {{spoiler|Kyoko dies in order to not leave Sayaka alone}}, in both the anime and manga, but she denies it by saying that she just didn't wanted Kyoko to lose face, although her expression shows otherwise. However this seems to be one-sided, since Kyoko doesn't consider her a friend. Curiously, she is the only other person Homura calls by her first name, besides Madoka.

There is evidence that they had interacted on a more personal level in prior timelines, when at the start of episode 6 Homura says, "I'm on the side of those who maintain their composure, and I'm the enemy of idiots who initiate fights needlessly. Which are you, Sakura Kyoko?" It triggers a strong reaction from Kyoko, where she asks Homura if they'd ever met before.

The fan name for this pair is KyouHomu.

====KyōHomu Screenshots====
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File:Kyokohomura0602.jpg
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File:Kyouko last words to Homura protect.png|Kyoko's last words to Homura. Kyoko later admits she failed to do that, maybe an admission that she failed to protect Sayaka.
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====KyōHomu Manga Pages====
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====KyōHomu Official Art====
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====KyōHomu Fanart====
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File:KyouHomu KnM.jpg|
File:21313778 p0.jpg|Fanwork of a theory of Episode 9
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File:Tea and snacks at homu residence.jpg|Eating at the HomuHome
File:Puella Magi Nichijou.png
File:Homura is popular sleepover chapter pg with homukyo.jpg|
File:Copia de Madoka A 1 015.jpg|from the Puella Magi Madoka Magica Anthology 1
File:Kyoko homura brofist.jpg
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====KyōHomu Trivia====
*As seen in the anime, manga and PSP game, Homura is surprisingly mild toward Kyoko.
*The [[Madoka Magica Portable|PSP game]] explores more about their relationship.
** After Madoka dies in the Sayaka route against Walpurgis (mainly because Sayaka didn’t want to call Kyoko to the fight), Homura convinces herself that she should partner with Kyoko in future timelines to save Madoka.
** In Kyoko's route, when Kyoko comes to help Homura with her fight against Walpurgis Night (despite she was mad at Homura for killing Oktavia, she later felt guilt for breaking their promise to fight Walpurgis together) after she tells her that she is not fighting for her sake and claims that she wants grief seeds from Walpurgis, Homura simply smiles at her and calls her an idiot as she thanks her.

:'''Kyoko:''' Don’t get the wrong idea. It’s not like I came to help you out. And I’m not interested in saving people either. It’s just that my Soul Gem got corrupted thanks to Sayaka. And I just need a huge ass grief seed, okay?!

:'''Homura:''' *smiles* Idiot...

:'''Kyoko:''' Takes one to know one!

:'''Homura:''' Thank you

:'''Kyoko:''' I’ve do nothing to be thankful for!

:'''Homura:''' Are...we...friends?

:'''Kyoko:''' Let’s set that aside for now! We’ll talk after we beat that thing down!

* After that Homura later asks Kyoko if they are friends but Kyoko changes the topic. Later they are defeated by Walpurgis and Kyoko attempts to use her last attack, as she calls it, but a concerned Homura stops her from doing it so (probably believing that she would sacrifice herself) causing Kyoko to call her a creep. Homura openly shows concern when Kyoko is hurt by Walpurgis and later when she is killed by [[Kriemhild Gretchen]].
* For some strange reason in the True Ending, Homura calls Kyoko ''"Sakura-san"'' instead of her first name, like she did before when she was Moemura.

===Homura and Hitomi===
[[File:Gay for homura.jpg|right|thumb|150px|Not even Hitomi can resist Homura's charm[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUFgu-ol62g].]]
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During the gag bonus scenario of the PSP Game, Madoka and Sayaka recognize Homura as a strangely strict magical girl and are surprised when Homura transfers to their class. When they try to describe Homura's personality to Hitomi, she fawns over Homura and admires her.

The PSP Game has a CG of Homura comforting a heartbroken Hitomi when Hitomi lost a duel to Sayaka over Kyosuke. After that she's unusually attached to Homura. Even before that Hitomi went on how beautiful Homura was when talking to Sayaka and Madoka, what makes Sayaka ask if she "swings that way", to which Hitomi denies but admits being "a little interested".

In scenarios where (excluding Nagisa) Madoka, Kyoko, Sayaka and Mami and paired together, leaving Homura by herself, she is usually paired up with Hitomi.

The fan name for this ship is HomuHito.

====HomuHito Screenshots====
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File:Homu holding a Hitomi.jpg|CG from the PSP game, depicting Homura comforting a crying Hitomi.
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====HomuHito Official Art====
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====HomuHito Fanart====
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File:Hitomi My New Boyfriend!.jpg
File:Homuharem but that is forbidden.jpg|Hitomi is the only one left out from the Homurem, much to her distress.
File:Girls can love girls.jpg
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===Misc. Couples===
The section for other couples that either don't have a section above, or are incredibly rare or "crack" ships. Given the nature of some of these ships, most of them shouldn't be taken seriously.

Some examples are Madoka/Kyubey, Mami/Kyubey, Madoka/Oktavia, Madoka/Ophelia, Kyoko/Oktavia, Sayaka/Ophelia, Charlotte/Kirsten, Oktavia/Ophelia, Gretchen/Homulilly, and so on.

====Misc. Couples Official Art====
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File:Mami kyubey movie art official.jpg|Yep, it's real. And it doesn't help that Mami has that "gaze" on him. Don't ask (Kyubey is technically asexual).
File:Kalafina magica quartet madoka page sample art.jpg|Threesome?
File:Copia de 20111128 2151899.jpg
File:NewType 2012-04 01.jpg|Madoka and Mami and Sayaka
File:NewType 05.2012 01.jpg
File:Madoka homura and nagisa together official art.jpg|Nagisa wants some "fun time" with Madoka...
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====Misc. Couples Fanart====
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File:KirstenxCharlotte.jpg|Yes, even witches are paired up with other witches.
File:Mami homura madoka.jpg|It is Homura's duty to protect Madoka from witches, Kyubey, and romantic rivals.
File:Kyousaya mami threesome.jpg|You are not alone anymore, Mami.
File:Homura the Harem End.jpg|For the undecided, there is always the Harem end.
File:Homura the harem dream nightmare.jpg|Dammit Homura...
File:Homura harem route.png|The World Homura Only Knows.
File:Homura and junko yuri fanart.jpg|Homura and Junko!? Does Madoka know?
File:Junko kazuko fan doujin.jpg|Only MadoKami knows the truth about those rumors and she is not telling...
File:Coobilotte.jpg|Ok, now this is just wrong.
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File:Madoka coobie yuri.jpg|Fans have finally lost their minds...
File:Sayaka Kamijou genderbender yuri.png|Sayaka/Fem!Kamijou. A nice yuri alternative for Sayaka/Kamijou.
File:Clipgirl crush ver 2.jpg|Homura, lady killer.
File:Homura surrounded by girls.jpg|''"Ladies, please. One at a time".'' Hate the game, not the playa.
File:Homura moemura like a boss.jpg|Homura has her own personal lesbian harem in every universe.
File:Homura MC harem lead.jpg
File:Threesome with D and F chan.png|Every girl wants Homura.
File:Mami madoka homura threesome love triangle.jpg|
File:Madoka pimp playa womanizer.jpg|Being Meguka is suffering but it has its perks.
File:Perv homu lonely mami empty eyes fanart.jpg|Mami: Forever alone.
File:Hitomi madoka fanart punching rivals.jpg|Hitomi wins Madoka!
File:Witch victim from episode 2.jpg|That woman from [[episode 2]].
File:25061185 p32.jpg
File:Kyouko charlotte new friend.jpg|Frightening how much this makes sense...
File:Kyolotte fanart.jpg
File:Kyouko everybody loves kyouko.png
File:Mamis harem madoka sayaka fanart.jpg
File:You still have charlotte.jpg|"Mami forever alone"...
File:Clip girl and Miss A girl fanart yuri.jpg|Background characters need love too.
File:Miss A girl homura fanart yuri.png|Clip girl won't be happy.
File:Homuxjunko madokami fanart.jpg|Homura... and Junko!?
File:Mamibey ruined for marriage 0 0.jpg|Technically Kyubey has no gender... do we even wanna go there...?
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File:GretchLilly Love.jpg
File:Madonagi.png
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====Misc. Couples Other Images====
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File:4chan candeloro hard gay for madoka kyouko.jpg
File:Sales being sayaka is suffering.jpg|Being Sayaka is suffering.
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==Madoka Magica: The Battle Pentagram==
The upcoming game, ''Madoka Magica: The Battle Pentragram'', for the PlayStation Vita, promises a lot of fan pandering in the form of many yuri scenes and relationships. We don't mind.

===Max Level Relationship Scenes===
Videos for the max level relationship scenes.

*'''Madoka/Homura:''' "運命の人" -- "Person of Fate"
** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dJpdPyQtww Youtube Video.]
** [[Yuri_undertones#Homura_and_Madoka_in_Bed|Transcript]]
*'''Madoka/Sayaka:''' ”運命共同体” -- "Those With a Shared Destiny"
** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2h6-t7HPs8 YouTube Video.]
*'''Madoka/Kyoko:''' "憧れの存在” -- "A Yearned-for Existence"
** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQZ0FL20e3Q YouTube Video.]
*'''Madoka/Mami:''' "大好きな人" -- "Loved Person"
** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2J3BtYvVbM YouTube Video.]
*'''Mami/Kyoko:''' "心許せる存在" -- "An Existence of Trust"
** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3JWGdVzbqY YouTube Video.]
*'''Mami/Homura:''' "共に進む戦友" -- "Comrades Who Push Forward Together"
** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53kdjKi1CNA YouTube Video.]
*'''Sayaka/Mami:''' "背中を守る者" -- "The One Who's Got Your Back"
** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9Xh0iE_ajc YouTube Video.]
*'''Sayaka/Kyoko:''' "相思相愛" -- "Mutual Love"
** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CluEoQH1xow YouTube Video.]
*'''Sayaka/Homura:''' "認め合った仲" -- "Mutually Recognized Friendship"
** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-I5LOO7BR0I YouTube Video.]
*'''Kyoko/Homura:''' "最後の切り札" -- "The Final Trump Card"
** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ohf0n6ymcso YouTube Video.]
*'''All Relationships Max Slumber Party''' - Scene which plays when you max out all ten possible relationship values. Surgeon General's warning: may cause heart palpitations.
**[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgNne2zlVBQ YouTube Video.]

====Observations====
*It should be noted that Mami straight-up asks Madoka out on a date. Not "let's go somewhere together" or anything more vague like that, but she directly uses the word "date", complete with Madoka giving her the "but we're both girls" excuse. And during said date, Mami tells Madoka that the way she feels about her is a secret. This could very well be the most strongly-suggested pair in the game.
*During the KyouSaya date event, Kyoko apologizes to Sayaka for making her go out with Kyoko in so many dates. Sayaka responds with ''"It's fun spending time with you."'' Perhaps a reference to Kyoko's last words, ''"Don't worry, Sayaka. It's lonely being by yourself... It's fine. I'll stay by your side, Sayaka."''
**For a game that fans have called "The Pandering Pentagram", this is the scene with the least amount of yuri innuendos. And this coming from a strong and favorite yuri pair...
*Mami seduces Kyoko with cakes.
*Kyoko tells Madoka that she met her in her dreams, Madoka tells the same to Kyokov. Remember what happened the last time Madoka dreamed about a girl?
**Perhaps this means -- in a scenario where Homura is out of the picture -- that Kyoko is Madoka's fated person?

===List of Relationship Levels===
{|class="wikitable" style="width:100%;text-align:center;border:none;"
!colspan="5"| Madoka
|-
| '''Relationship level'''
| '''Sayaka'''
| '''Mami'''
| '''Homura'''
| '''Kyouko'''
|-
| 1~3
| Close Friend 
| Senpai & Kouhai 
| Friend 
| Comrade 
|-
| 4~6
| Best Friend 
| Teacher & Disciple 
| Close Friend 
| Close Friend 
|-
| 7~9 (max)
| Those With a Shared Destiny 
| Loved Person 
| Person of Fate 
| A Yearned-for Existence 
|}

{|class="wikitable" style="width:100%;text-align:center;border:none;"
!colspan="5"| Sayaka
|-
| '''Relationship level'''
| '''Madoka'''
| '''Mami'''
| '''Homura'''
| '''Kyouko'''
|-
| 1~3
| Close Friend 
| Senpai & Kouhai 
| Comrade 
| Comrade 
|-
| 4~6
| Best Friend 
| Teacher & Disciple 
| Comrade-in-arms 
| Partner 
|-
| 7~9 (max)
| Those With a Shared Destiny 
| The One Who's Got Your Back 
| Mutually Recognized Friendship 
| Mutual Love 
|}

{|class="wikitable" style="width:100%;text-align:center;border:none;"
!colspan="5"| Mami
|-
| '''Relationship level'''
| '''Madoka'''
| '''Sayaka'''
| '''Homura'''
| '''Kyouko'''
|-
| 1 ~3
| Senpai & Kouhai 
| Senpai & Kouhai 
| Collaborator 
| Old friend 
|-
| 4~6
| Teacher & Disciple 
| Teacher & Disciple 
| Comrade 
| Close Friend 
|-
| 7~9 (max)
| Loved Person 
| The One Who's Got Your Back 
| Comrades Who Push Forward Together 
| An Existence of Trust 
|}

{|class="wikitable" style="width:100%;text-align:center;border:none;"
!colspan="5"| Homura
|-
| '''Relationship level'''
| '''Madoka'''
| '''Sayaka'''
| '''Mami'''
| '''Kyouko'''
|-
| 1 ~3
| Friend 
| Comrade 
| Collaborator 
| Collaborator 
|-
| 4~6
| Close Friend 
| Comrade-in-arms 
| Comrade 
| Comrade 
|-
| 7~9 (max)
| Person of Fate 
| Mutually Recognized Friendship 
| Comrades Who Push Forward Together 
| The Final Trump Card 
|}

{|class="wikitable" style="width:100%;text-align:center;border:none;"
!colspan="5"| Kyouko
|-
| '''Relationship level'''
| '''Madoka'''
| '''Sayaka'''
| '''Mami'''
| '''Homura'''
|-
| 1 ~3
| Comrade 
| Comrade 
| Old friend 
| Collaborator 
|-
| 4~6
| Close Friend 
| Partner 
| Close Friend 
| Comrade 
|-
| 7~9 (max)
| A Yearned-for Existence 
| Mutual Love 
| An Existence of Trust 
| The Final Trump Card 
|}

===Other and Notable Scenes===
====Homura and Madoka in Bed====
[[File:Madoka and homura in bed.png|right|thumb|300px|]]
The transcript for Homura and Madoka's Max Relationship Scene, "運命の人" -- "Person of Fate".

Obviously, this scene contains Homura/Madoka.

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dJpdPyQtww Youtube Video.]

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!style="text-align:left; padding:10px;"|Full transcript of the Homura and Madoka Bed Scene:
|-
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'''Madoka:''' This is my house.

'''Homura:''' Indeed.

'''Homura:''' What with your father's careful management of your vegetable garden and the excellent repair of the building, it truly is an excellent home.

'''Madoka:''' Y-you sure know a lot about it.

'''Homura:''' Anyway, is it alright for me to visit right now?

'''Madoka:''' Of course! Come on in!

'''Madoka:''' I'm home!

'''Homura:''' Hello.

'''Madoka:''' I guess they're out shopping? Want to have a bath before dinner?

'''Homura:''' Huh? Sure...

'''Homura:''' Madoka, you go ahead first. I can wait...

'''Madoka:''' Don't be silly. Let's bathe together!

'''Homura:''' Huh!? T-together?

'''Madoka:''' Ehehe. Just kidding!

'''Homura:''' Madoka...

'''[scene change to bed]'''

'''Homura:''' Hey, Madoka, are you still awake?

'''Madoka:''' Yeah. Sleeping in the same bed is a bit embarrassing, huh.

'''Homura:''' That's why I offered to sleep on the floor...

'''Madoka:''' No, this is nice. Plus, you're so warm.

'''Homura:''' So are you, Madoka.

'''Madoka:''' [laughs]

'''Homura:''' Why did you invite me to spend the night?

'''Madoka:''' When you told me you lived alone, you seemed so lonely.

'''Homura:''' I... seemed lonely?

'''Madoka:''' And so I kind of wanted to spend a lot of talking with you.

'''Homura:''' Madoka... Um, thank you.

'''Madoka:''' You shouldn't thank me for that.

'''Madoka:''' I'm so happy just spending time with you.

'''Homura:''' Me too.

'''Madoka:''' Can I sleep over at your place next time?

'''Homura:''' S-sure. There's not much there, but if you're okay with that...

'''Madoka:''' That's not true. You're there.

'''Homura:''' Madoka...

'''Madoka:''' I'm kind of tired now.

'''Homura:''' Me too. I think I'll get a good sleep tonight.

'''Madoka:''' Alright, I'm going to switch off the lights. Good night, Homura-chan.

'''Homura:''' Good night, Madoka.

>''You have earned a trophy!''

>''Achievement Unlocked: "My (other) best friend"''
|}

====Homura/Sayaka Scenes====
All Homura/Sayaka events can be seen in the below video, at the times listed below:

[http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm22568063 Nico-Nico Video.] 
'''Bonds Event #1:''' 00:00 
'''Bonds Event #2:''' 02:34 
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=====Homura's Obsession=====
[[File:TBP - what did u say.png|right|thumb|300px|Talk, dammit!]]
Transcript of a scene between Homura and Sayaka, with them attempting to make conversation with each other. Homura, unfortunately, ends up talking about her idealized views of Madoka, and not focusing on the person she's ''supposed'' to be focusing on in this scene.

Includes Homura/Madoka and some very small hints of Homura/Sayaka.

[http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm22568063 Nico-Nico Video.]

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'''Sayaka:''' Homura, that you? Good morning.

'''Homura:''' Good morning, Sayaka.

'''Sayaka:''' So you pass by this street too? I never knew.

'''Homura:''' I've seen you several times.

'''Sayaka:''' Huh, really? Say something next time, alright?

'''Homura:''' I'll consider it.

'''Homura:''' ...

'''Sayaka:''' ...

'''Sayaka:''' Homura, say something.

'''Homura:''' Why?

'''Sayaka:''' Aren't friends supposed to have fun conversations while they walk to school!?

'''Homura:''' True.

'''Sayaka:''' ...

'''Homura:''' ...

'''Sayaka:''' Come on! Talk, talk!

'''Homura:''' ...

'''Sayaka:''' Sigh... well, should I try to find something we have in common?

'''Homura:''' Madoka-

'''Sayaka:''' Huh?

'''Homura:''' She's kind to everyone. She's a wonderful person who's very considerate to her friends.

'''Homura:''' She always takes what I say seriously, and acts accordingly.

'''Homura:''' The depths to her compassion are-

'''Sayaka:''' Wa-wait a minute, Homura. What are you talking about?

'''Homura:''' Madoka, of course.

'''Sayaka:''' A-aren't you idealizing her a bit?

'''Homura:''' Absolutely not. You surely know of her greatness as well, Sayaka.

'''Homura:''' Madoka's famed for being kind to even animals-

'''Sayaka:''' That's enough! Let's just go quietly, okay!?
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===Official Art Gallery===
<gallery>
File:TBP - HomuMado hand holding.jpg|Madoka and Homura in bed holding hands!
File:TBP - MadoKyo and sleepover.jpg|Madoka and Kyouko. She is blushing! How cute!
File:TBP - HomuMado onsen.jpg|Dat Homura resting her head on Madoka's shoulder.
File:TBP - fight.jpg|SayaMado, "I am going to make you my wife!"
File:TBP - homuhomu sayaka friendly.jpg|Sayaka being too friendly to the transfer student.
File:TBP - KyoSaya park.jpg|KyouSaya, 'nuff said.
File:TBP - KyoHomu sick.jpg|MamiSaya and HomuKyou
File:TBP - Tea Party.jpg|Tea Party Orgy
File:1387975149240.png|'''Kyouko:''' ''But... this is... your bed, isn't it?''
File:Madoka loves sayaka.jpg| '''Madoka:''' ''Sayaka-chan.'' '''Sayaka:''' ''Hm~? What~?'' '''Madoka:''' ''I love you.''
File:Madoka sayaka on a date TPB part 1.jpg|'''Madoka:''' ''Open wide, Sayaka-chan.'' '''Madoka:''' ''Oh, you have some cream on your cheek.'' '''Madoka:''' ''I'll take it off.'' '''Sayaka:''' ''Thanks, Madoka.''
File:Madoka sayaka on a date TPB part 2.jpg|'''Madoka:''' ''This cream is tasty~!'' '''Hitomi:''' ''How long has this been going on?'' '''Hitomi:''' ''Aren't the two of you... d-d-dating?'' '''Both:''' ''How did you come to that conclusion!?''
File:Madoka sayaka on a date TPB part 3.jpg|'''Hitomi:''' ''I noticed you were getting along well. It looks like I have no business getting in between you to.'' '''Both:''' ''Th-that's not it!'' '''Sayaka:''' ''Oh, man. Looks like we gave you the wrong idea, Hitomi.'' '''Madoka:''' ''Ehehe... but, you know, that makes me kind of happy.''
File:Madoka sayaka on a date TPB part 4.jpg|'''Madoka:''' ''I guess that means I've gotten that close to Sayaka-chan.'' '''Sayaka:''' ''Yeah, I... really like spending time with Madoka.'' '''Sayaka:''' ''I don't need to worry about anything, and I can kind of tell what she's thinking....'' '''Madoka:''' ''I hope we can be together forever and ever!''
File:Madoka sayaka on a date TPB part 5.jpg|'''Sayaka:''' ''I think Madoka would make a pretty good girlfriend.'' '''Sayaka:''' ''Madoka's a great girl! I've got to stake my claim on her while I can!'' '''Madoka:''' ''Oh, cut it out, Sayaka-chan!''
File:Homura and Sayaka conversation part 1.jpg|[[:file:Homura and Sayaka conversation part 1.jpg|translation]]
File:Homura and Sayaka conversation part 2.jpg|[[:file:Homura and Sayaka conversation part 2.jpg|translation]]
File:TBP - sleepover long.png|[[:file:TBP - sleepover long.png|translation]]
File:Mitakihara Onsen.jpg
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==Oriko Magica==
Relationships found in ''Oriko Magica''. Given the fact that ''Oriko Magica'' introduced three new characters, and featured a relationship between two of them as prominent, this was inevitable.

===Oriko and Kirika===
<blockquote>''"Kirika, if you weren't here, I would be really broken."'' - [[Oriko Mikuni]] to [[Kirika Kure]], [[Oriko_Magica#Chapter_3:_Love_is_infinitely_finite|Oriko Magica, Chapter 3]].</blockquote>
<blockquote>''"Love is infinitely finite, so I'll devote myself infinitely to her."'' - [[Kirika]] speaking of [[Oriko]], [[Oriko_Magica#Chapter_4:_I.27ll_never_forgive_you|Oriko Magica, Chapter 4]].</blockquote>

Kirika, an antisocial yet shy girl, met Oriko, who helped Kirika collect her things that had spilled onto the ground when nobody cared. Kirika was charmed by her and decided to track her down. However, when she found her, she was too afraid and timid to call out to her, thinking that she wouldn't remember her. For Oriko, she made a contract with Kyubey and wished to change herself. With her new outgoing personality she talked to her and they became soon best friends. Kirika's priority was Oriko and did anything she asked of her, such as killing other magical girls after Oriko became a Puella Magi. She also claimed that her love for Oriko is infinitely finite. On Oriko's side, she shows to care about her and enjoys teasing her.

In Chapter 4, after Kirika was fatally wounded by Mami, Oriko rushed to save her and glared at Mami, paralyzing her. She seemed crushed after Kirika confessed her about her wish. After Kirika transformed into [[Margot]] (before transforming Kirika promised Oriko that she wouldn't attack her) and later killed by Kyouko, Mami and Yuma, she had a breakdown and went berserk. After they were killed and Homura resetted the timeline, Kirika and Oriko seemed to have a vague recolection of each other as Kirika says that she'll take half the burden and they then take each others hands and walk off, smiling.

Oriko and Kirika somehow resemble the friendship between Madoka and Homura. Both Madoka and Oriko were loyal to a kind girl who lacked confidence and wanted a purpose in life and Kirika and Homura both had control over time magic.

The fan name for this pairing is OriKiri.

====OriKiri Manga Pages====
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File:KoriKo meeting for the first time.jpg|When Kirika met Oriko.
File:Oriko stalker.jpg|Look, Oriko! You have your own stalker!
File:KiriKo pillowlap.jpg|This pillow is one of a kind.
File:Kirika what is love.jpg|Kirika's words of wisdom regarding love tends to be terrifying to fans and characters alike for some reason.
File:Oriko saves a corpse.png|They both paid a heavy price to protect what they love...
File:Oriko meeting Kirika afterlife.jpg|They seem to remember each other despite this is a new timeline
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File:Oriko Magica v02 c07 160.neuquant.png|
File:KirikaData.png|Kirika's limited memory is used for things about Oriko and nothing else.
File:KirikoChildTeasing.png|
File:KirikaQuotesOnOriko.png|Kirika is very vocal about her feelings for Oriko.
File:OrikoJealousy.png|Oriko seems to enjoy Kirika's (somewhat overzealous) attentions.
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====OriKiri Official Art====
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====OriKiri Fanart====
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File:Kirika Oriko fanart together.png
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File:Oriko and Kirika Hold Hands.jpeg
File:Oriko Kiria tea party.jpg
File:KiriKoTackleQuoteFanart.jpeg
File:KirikaOrikoTransformedHugging.png
File:KirikaOrikoLapNapFanart.jpeg
File:KiriKo-And Im home.png|A fan recreation of Sayaka and Kyouko's infamous pose from the ending to Episode 9.
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===Yuma and Kyouko===
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Yuma is another new character introduced in ''Oriko Magica''. Here, Yuma contracts to save Kyouko from dying. The two are usually portrayed in a sisterly relationship. This ship has many similarities to Kyouko/Madoka (see above).

====YumaKyou Manga Pages====
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File:YumaBurnScars.png|Kyouko discovering Yuma's burn wounds.
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====YumaKyou Official Art====
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File:Yuma and kyouko official art.jpeg|Official art of Kyouko and Yuma from Oriko vol. 1.
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====YumaKyou Fanart====
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File:Kyouko meets Yuma first time.jpg
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File:Kyouko yuma cooking.jpg
File:Kyouko yuma puellae magi.jpg
File:Cute chitose yuma puella magi.jpg
File:Lone Wolf and Cub.jpg
File:Kyouko yuma having fun.jpg
File:Kyoko Yuma hug.jpg
File:KyokoYumahug.jpg
File:Yuma_and_kyouko_headpat.jpg
File:Yuma kyoko holding hands fanart.png
File:Kyouko and crying yuma.jpg
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===Misc. Couples in ''Oriko Magica''===
The section for couples from ''Oriko Magica'' not listed in sections above.

====Misc. Couples Fanart====
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==Kazumi Magica==
Relationships from ''Kazumi Magica''. ''Kazumi Magica'' features a whole new cast of girls to pair up, leading to many pairings in the fandom.

===Saki and Kazumi===
<blockquote>''"We trust in you, Kazumi. Just like you trusted in us."'' - [[Saki Asami]], [[Kazumi_Magica#Chapter_3:_.22Malefica Farce.22|Kazumi Magica, Chapter 3]].</blockquote>
<blockquote>''"I'll kill Kazumi...when Hell freezes over."'' - [[Saki Asami]], [[Kazumi_Magica#Chapter_13:_.22Magicallabbiata.22|Kazumi Magica, Chapter 13]].</blockquote>

Like all the other [[Pleiades Saints]], Saki cares for Kazumi, and tries to protect her innocence and keep the awful truths of their work away from her.

It is revealed by Satomi in chapters 13 and 14 that Saki loved [[Michiru Kazusa]], but she also cares for her clones as well, which Kazumi is one of. It's possible that Saki likes the clones (and Kazumi) for themselves, or Saki likes them because they are reminders of Michiru. However, Saki was also willing to kill Kazumi (who was starting to turn back into a witch) for the sake of Michiru. It is unknown what are Kazumi's feelings for Saki, but when Satomi asked her if she loved Saki, she didn't say anything nor does she deny it either. Also, when Kazumi went out of control and nearly becomes a witch, she only calmed down and returned back to normal after Saki hugged her.

Saki's love for Kazumi goes even beyond death/witchification. After killing Mirai, Kanna orders Saki's witch form to kill Kazumi. However the witch stops after hearing the sound of Kazumi's earrings and instead protects her from Ayase/Luca's witch form, resulting in her death.

====SakiKazu Manga Pages====
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File:U017.jpg|Saki and Michiru, the original Kazumi
File:MâJ12 18.jpg|Saki and Michiru
File:K34.jpg
File:SakiKazumiHug.png
File:SakiKazumiUnderwear.png|Saki imagining a scene from chapter 2.
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File:MJ13 19.jpg
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File:Spg015.jpg|Kazumi was shocked by the fact that Saki only loved her because she saw her as Michiru's clone.
File:J019_022.jpg|Saki's witch form recognizes Kazumi.
File:J019_023.jpg|Saki's witch form protects Kazumi at the cost of her life.
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====SakiKazu Official Art====
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File:Kazumi vol 4 Melon bonus.jpeg
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====SakiKazu Fanart====
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===Umika and Kaoru===
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Umika and Kaoru are always seen together and even their attacks and transformations are combined. When they were trapped by the bookmobile witch and the Pleiades went to save them, they seemed okay and told the Pleiades not to rush in finding them. Curiously, when they first met (after they were dragged to a witch barrier by Kazumi) Umika rushed to protect Kaoru despite the fact they were strangers by that time.

====UmiKao Manga Pages====
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File:UmikaKaoruDateNote.png|This note to Kazumi says that the two are out dating...(Turns out to be a bad translation. The official translation was that they were joking about the detective asking them to meet her.)
File:UmikaKaoruCoffeeShop.png|But there's no one with them in the coffee shop. Could they be dating each other? (No, they had a meeting with someone.)
File:UmikaKaoruHugginginsideBarrier.png|Umika and Kaoru trapped in a witch's barrier. Awfully close, aren't they?
File:UmikaKaoruImagineSpotByKazumi.png|Kazumi's version of the previous image.
File:UmikaKaoruCuddling.png|No need to rush and save them from a witch, guys. They'll find something to occupy themselves, I'm sure. (The official translation has Kaoru saying "Just come for us! No need for panic." which has a rather different nuance.)
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File:UmikaPowers.png
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====UmiKao Official Art====
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====UmiKao Fanart====
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===Saki and Mirai===
<blockquote>''"You hurt my Sakiii!"'' - [[Mirai Wakaba]], [[Puella_Magi_Kazumi_Magica#Chapter_9:_.22The_Freezer.22|Kazumi Magica, Chapter 9]].</blockquote>
<blockquote>''"You protected us. Thank you."'' ''"Th... thank you, Saki!"'' - [[Saki Asami]] and [[Mirai Wakaba]], [[Puella_Magi_Kazumi_Magica#Chapter_12:_.22Pleiades.22|Kazumi Magica, Chapter 12]].</blockquote>
<blockquote>''"Mirai, thanks for covering for me."'' ''"Y...Yeah, it's not your fault, Saki. I know how you feel, Saki."'' - [[Saki Asami]] and [[Mirai Wakaba]], [[Puella_Magi_Kazumi_Magica#Chapter_15:_.22Ingredients_for_Satomi.22|Kazumi Magica, Chapter 15]].</blockquote>
<blockquote>''"Saki... I love you!"'' - [[Mirai Wakaba]], [[Puella_Magi_Kazumi_Magica#Chapter_18:_.22Connect.22|Kazumi Magica, Chapter 18]].</blockquote>
[[File:SakiMira.jpg|right|thumb|150px|Could you be holding on to Saki any tighter, Mirai?]]

Mirai, from the onset, has appeared to be very attached to Saki. In chapter 3, Mirai is seen clinging to Saki when the Pleiades Saints first appear, and she also seems gleeful at the fact she's paired with Saki and Kazumi in their search for a witch. These small signs mostly went unnoticed by the fans until chapter 9, when Saki's face received a minor injury by the witch form of Niko's spare while trying to protect Mirai. Seeing this, Mirai went berserk, killing the witch in a fit of rage for daring to hurt Saki. Mirai doesn't react the same way when Umika, Kaoru and Kazumi have been injured or endangered in far worse ways, showing that this reaction and the feelings that accompany her are for Saki's alone.

When Saki was feeling especially down, Mirai viciously defended her from the other Pleiades, despite seeming to agree that what Saki had done wasn't in their best interests. Still, Mirai instantly forgives her, and blushes and seems to be pleased when Saki thanks her for it.

These feelings, however, may in fact be one-sided on Mirai's part, as Saki seems to be more attached to Kazumi than Mirai, to the point it's even stated by Satomi that Saki loves Kazumi. Mirai is [[:file:Mirai jelly slut 4chan u.jpg|clearly jealous of Kazumi's closeness with Saki]], as seen in Chapter 12 and in subsequent chapters, she was willing to kill Kazumi, after she turned into a witch and she claimed that it was all for the sake of Saki. Saki compares Mirai to her sister, [[Miyuki]], when they first meet, which has no clear meaning. Miyuki had promised to marry Saki one day, but it's unknown if Saki had romantic feelings for her sister, or was just familial affection, and therefore she may have seen Mirai as a younger sister figure.

During another flashback, Saki blushes when she says Mirai reminds her of her younger self. She admits the comparison is strange since they are the same age, but she is happy to have Mirai beside her. This causes Mirai to later say that she is Saki, and Saki is her. When Saki becomes a witch, Mirai refuses to kill her and doesn't defend herself from Saki's witch, allowing herself to be decapitated. However, her love for Saki remains unrequited until the end.

{{spoiler|Mirai's love for Saki goes even beyond death/witchification. Mirai uses her magic to protect Saki's witch form from being hurt in chapter 19. However, Saki's witch form does not recognize her and decapitates her. Even so, Mirai's magic does not vanish after her death, and it continues to proect Saki's witch form.}}

====SakiMira Manga Pages====
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File:É®é©é¦â-âMâJ12 18.jpg| ''U Mad?''
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File:Mirai_clings_to_Saki.jpg
File:Share_the_burden.jpg
File:Saki_turns_into_witch.jpg
File:We%27re_alike.jpg
File:Kazumi COMIC ZIN Bonus.jpeg|Saki certainly knows how to drive the girls wild.
File:Everything is fair in love and war.jpg
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====SakiMira Official Art====
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File:SakiMiraiColor.png
File:Kazumi vol3 melonbooks bonus.jpg
File:Kazumi vol 4 Gamers bonus.jpeg|Are you going to be jealous of Niko next, Mirai?
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====SakiMira Fanart====
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===Airi and Yuuri===
<blockquote>''"If you want to live, then I'll save you, no matter what."'' - [[Yuuri Asuka]], [[Kazumi_Magica#Chapter_5:_.22Magicallabbiata.22|Kazumi Magica, Chapter 5]].</blockquote>
<blockquote>''"My most precious treasure was taken away from me. That's why I'm going to kill their most precious treasure. '''You.'''"'' - "[[Yuuri]]" to [[Kazumi]], [[Kazumi_Magica#Chapter_5:_.22Magicallabbiata.22|Kazumi Magica, Chapter 5]].</blockquote>
[[File:Magical_spoon_2.png|right|thumb|300px|Two girls, willing to sacrifice everything for one another. Is it romantic, or just deep friendship?]]

[[Airi]] and [[Yuuri Asuka]] started out as ordinary classmates. Yuuri, a very avid cooking fan, tried cooking for her entire class, but was sent into shock when one of the students claimed they had gotten food poisoning from her cooking. She did not return to school the next day, and Airi went to check on her and helped prove the student was lying to try to frame Yuuri. The two became very close friends.

Two years later, Airi was diagnosed with an incurable disease that would surely take her life. Yuuri asked a [[Michiru Kazusa|magical girl]] who saved her from a witch to cure Airi, but the girl told Yuuri that she should make her own contract. Yuuri followed her advice and made a contract with [[Kyubey]] to save her friend.

Yuuri and Airi remained close afterwards, with Airi believing that Yuuri cured her using a magical charm in the form of a spoon. They both loved food, and spoke of cooking competitions and going out to eat together (which could be interpreted as a date).

Yuuri eventually turned into a witch and attacked Airi. The [[Pleiades Saints]] killed her. Airi was so brokenhearted and mentally unhinged by this that she made a contract with Kyubey herself to take over Yuuri's life, transforming her appearance into her friend's and swearing vengeance on the girls who killed Yuuri, even though they saved her life. The newly christened "Yuuri" even has a magical girl costume that calls out to her lost friend: it heavily features stripes and a frilled skirt, which were what Yuuri commonly wore when in casual dress, and mimics Yuuri's magical girl costume's color scheme. Airi even mimics Yuuri's style of dress, which is very different from her own before contracting, while not transformed, implying that she tries to keep her friend alive in her heart even in everyday life.

By the time Airi reached the end of the life that Yuuri had saved, Airi had become obsessed with avenging her. Airi even rebuffed an attempt by her perceived enemies to clean her soul gem (similar to Sayaka's reaction to Homura's offer of help in the anime). Airi's witch form is a heart, with the ability to broadcast her memories: specifically, those of her past with Yuuri. The obvious symbolism in this (with a heart representing love, often of a romantic nature, in many cultures) indicates that Airi's feelings for Yuuri remained strong.

One can read into these facts two ways: a deep friendship where two girls are willing to give everything up for the other, or a romantic relationship where even the thought of living without her partner is enough to drive each girl to desperation and despair (the main qualification for becoming a magical girl).

====YuuAiri Manga Pages====
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File:Healing airi.png|Yuuri makes a contract with Kyubey for her wish: to heal Airi and save her from a fatal illness.
File:AiriYuuriHugging01.png|Yuuri and Airi sitting in a tree...
File:Airi's wish.png|Airi will not rest until she hunts down all the killers.
File:Memories of yuuri.png|...her last words.
File:AiriYuuriPairfaitYay.png|Kazumi imagining Yuuri and Airi eating a delicious parfait...
File:AiriYuuriPairfaiteating.png|But in reality, this will never come true for them.
File:Screen_shot_2012-02-09_at_5.41.10_PM.jpg
File:AiriYuuriClothesComparison.png|The real Yuuri and Airi after her transformation. The obvious mimicking of even Yuuri's style of dress shows Airi's deep feelings for her.
File:AiriYuuriPreciousPersonQuote.png|Airi speaking of Yuuri and calling her, "my most precious treasure."
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====YuuAiri Official Art====
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File:Airi_and_Yuuri_art.jpg|Airi after her transformation holding Yuuri. Note how similar their costumes are.
File:Kazumi_bonus.jpg
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====YuuAiri Fanart====
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===Ayase and Luca===
[description and images needed]

====AyaLuca Manga Pages====
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File:Luca Souju Puella Magi.png
File:AyaseLucaCombinedTransformation.png
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====AyaLuca Official Art====
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File:SoujuInColor.png
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====AyaLuca Fanart====
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===Kazumi and Niko===
[description needed]

====KazuNiko Manga Pages====
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File:NicoKazumiPrincessCarry.png|Two different princess carries in a single chapter? Hiramatsu knows how to ship-tease.
File:LoversSuicideComment.png|Like with Kyoko and Sayaka, the Japanese ideal of a tragic lovers' suicide shows itself here.
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====KazuNiko Official Art====
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====KazuNiko Fanart====
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===Saki and Miyuki===
Miyuki promised to marry Saki in the future. [needs expanding and images]

====SakiMiyu Manga Pages====
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File:Miyuki and Saki childhood marriage promise manga page.jpg|Saki wins the heart of her sister. Is that wedding bells I hear?
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====SakiMiyu Official Art====
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====SakiMiyu Fanart====
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===Misako and Remi===
[needs expanding and images]

Very little is known about the relationship between Misako and Remi, other than they were friends since middle school. Remi Shiina was a magical girl who went missing during her third year of school. Remi's little sister, who was three at the time, claimed her sister was a magical girl who fought witches that brought disaster into the world. Misako's passion to find lost girls could be interpreted as her attempt to find Remi.

====MisaRemi Manga Pages====
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File:MisakoAndRemi.png|Misako and her old <s>friend</s> flame, Remi, at about the same age as the Pleiades.
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====MisaRemi Official Art====
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====MisaRemi Fanart====
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==Other==
The section for misc. things that don't fit into the above sections on relationships. This section also contains meta info and trivia on and related to ''Madoka Magica''.

===Gen Urobuchi's Views on Relationships in ''Madoka Magica''===
In an [[Shinjidai_no_Mixture_Magazine_BLACK_PAST|interview with Black Past]], Gen Urobuchi discussed his view of Homura and Madoka's relationship and his beliefs on same-sex relationships. Urobuchi clarified that while Homura's feelings for Madoka were present and unchanging throughout her timeloops, Madoka did not feel the same way prior to her wish, having only the experience of one time loop. Madoka made her wish not so much for Homura's sake but to save all mahou shoujo. However when Madoka made her wish, she learned about Homura's true feelings and only then was the bond between them established. Urobuchi even describes the circumstances of it is as a "little cruel" that it required Madoka leaving and becoming a goddess to understand Homura.

In talking about relationships in his body of works, Urobuchi revealed his beliefs about same sex relationships, "whatever relationship that could exist between male and female it should also exist between couples of same sex." Aside from the difference in body parts, he did not see a male and female relationship as special or unique. He believes that the same kind of love is possible between same sex couples as well. Urobuchi stated he may even write about a love relationship between two men in the future.

Because of the lack of evidence on-screen to establish Homura and Madoka as a canon yuri couple (or any other couple), the nature of their relationship is open to interpretation and debate. Even if we take into account evidence such as Urobuchi's views on sexuality, this relationship would not be considered canonical by some fans unless official recognition is given in future body of works that raises the yuri subtext to text on their relationship. One can speculate that this interview could add more fuel to the fanbase to produce more fan works out of frustration now that they are aware of Urobuchi's personal views.

In 2013, at a [[Nitro+ Q&A Panels at Animagic 2013|Nitro+ Q&A Panel]], Gen Urobuchi was asked the following questions, which he answered:

'''Q:''' Is Homura in love with Madoka? 
'''A:''' Probably.

'''Q:''' Why did you choose to portray a homosexual love? 
'''A:''' I don't think it is that special -- a really strong friendship turns into a lovelike-relationship without the sexual attraction, in their case.

There are few ways to interpret his response. One way is that he is saying that Madoka's and Homura's relationship is nothing special, in the sense that their relationship is no different than that from other people's relationship. That their relationship started from friendship which later evolved into love without the drive of sexual attraction, this could be interpreted as saying that their love is pure and innocent, based on an emotional bonding that is still developing, as they are still 12-year-old girls who are not sexually mature yet. It does not necessarily dismiss the notion of a relationship driven by romantic interest. How will that relationship turn later? It is still possible for their relationship to blossom into a homosexual relationship, but Urobuchi never states this so it is up to fan's interpretation. Urobuchi does indicate that Homura probably is in love with Madoka, but he doesn't specify the meaning or the nature of that affection, he tries to avoid in giving a clear answer.

Another way to interpret Urobuchi's answer is that he is saying that their relationship is based on friendship and admiration.

The answer has been considered to be vague by fans alike, one way to put it is that Urobuchi is leaving up to the fans to interpret their relationship without giving too much information. That he is trying to avoid being direct with their questions.

===Magazines, Articles, Interviews, and Related===
'''[[Puella Magi Madoka Magica Official Guidebook "You Are Not Alone"|Puella Magi Madoka Magica Official Guidebook "You Are Not Alone":]]''' An official guidebook with a compilation on a wide variety of information on Madoka Magica.
<gallery>
File:Guidebook 0030.jpg|During the seiyuu interviews, [[Homura|Chiwa Saito]] and [[Madoka|Aoi Yuki]] get paired up, as well as [[Sayaka|Eri Kitamura]] and [[Kyouko|Ai Nonaka]] in joint interviews, but all the other seiyuu are interviewed alone. Clearly, nothing yuri sinister going on...
File:Guidebook 0031.jpg|And I'm sure nothing could possibly be implied by them writing "Chiwa Saito x Aoi Yuuki" and "Eri Kitamura X Ai Nonaka" in huge letters at the bottom of the interview pages either. I am sure there is a logical explanation that doesn't involved yuri as the main reason... clearly.
File:Guidebook 0034.jpg|
File:Guidebook 0037.jpg
</gallery>

See the [[Lily Megami Magazine 2011-12]]. ''(Translation in progress)''

===External Links===
*[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/HoYay/PuellaMagiMadokaMagica TV Tropes page] for the anime, which discusses a few of the relationships listed above, but not all of them.

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2014-01-28T04:41:54Z

Ｙuri有理漢化組:

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Aside from its story and characters, ''Madoka Magica'' gained popularity among some fans for its "yuri" -- also known as "shoujo-ai" among Western fans, and "Girls' Love" among Eastern fans, meaning romantic relationships between women and girls -- subtext. Many yuri-loving fans tend to see pairings between the girls, such as Homura/Madoka and Kyoko/Sayaka. This page will try to explain what lead them to this conclusion, and what "evidence" there is in canon.

Please note, this section is ''very'' fanon-emphasized. As so, please take anything below that pertains to canon "with a grain of salt", as they say. Make up your own mind on the canonity status of the ships -- as much of them is left open for fan interpretation.

==About yuri==
[[File:Knm bandage blood.jpg|right|thumb|200px|This scene with the bloody bandage evokes the idea of the red string of fate.]]
[[File:The Yuri rank.jpg|right|150px]]
[[File:Couples chart madoka.jpg|right|150px]]

The scene where Madoka gives her ribbons to Homura is considered to be a good example of yuri subtext, but unless one is familiar with its significance, the [[User_talk:Nox#Yuri_evidence_at_the_end_of_Ep.12|meaning can be lost to someone who is unfamiliar]] to it. This section will try to explain to those who are unfamiliar when it comes to yuri. To understand how important the context is let us start with the example like the ribbons Madoka gives to Homura. To someone who doesn't know yuri, this wouldn't mean anything.

However, if you're a yuri fan, you recognize that as a reference to the scene that started the yuri shipping fandom for one of the most iconic/famous Mahou Shoujo yuri couples, Nanoha and Fate from the [[wikipedia: Magical_Girl_Lyrical_Nanoha_(series)|"Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha"]] franchise. There is a strong possibility that this was done intentionally because [http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=4576 Shinbo] directed both the Nanoha and the Madoka anime series.

For comparison you can [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmKTGB_QmKc follow this link] to observe this scene where (while it's nice to watch it all and see the similarity in long embraces and talk of friendship, just skip to 4:40) you can notice their similarities:

#[[:file:Madoka giving ribbons.gif|giving of ribbons]]
#stating the ribbons will be a way to remember the other person
#a promise they'll meet again.

This parallels what Madoka tells Homura as Madoka gives her the ribbons. On a side note, the red ribbons could be a symbolic reference to the [[wikipedia:Red_string_of_fate|'red string of fate']], people who are destined to be soul mates and will one day marry each other.

[[File:Madoka magica comparison knm.png|right|200px]]

The importance of context is also true with the nearly identical pose for Madoka and Homura's naked embrace in space to one of the most iconic scenes known in yuri (as an example of how well-known [[:file:KnM Madoka ver.jpg|this pose]] is, on /u/ there is a thread dedicated to nothing but this scene redone for dozens of yuri shipped couples, [http://danbooru.donmai.us/post/index?tags=miko_embrace of which 95% are pure fanart] because to see this actual pose in an anime or manga is actually quite rare). This original embrace was first aired in [[wikipedia:Kannazuki_no_Miko|"Kannazuki no Miko"]], one of the most well-known couples in yuri fandom. They share many parallels to Homura and Madoka. In "Kannazuki no Miko", the character of Chikane is very similar to Homura in being tall, dark-haired, competent, totally willing to sacrifice herself for another girl, etc. whose ways are mysterious to the sweet, naive Himeko (who Madoka resembles).

As it turns out, Chikane is the one who remembers her shared tragic fate with Himeko of repeating the same cycle of lives together over and over again (a cycle that always end in tragedy), with Himeko only discovering the full truth of their connection just before they are to be parted again, because they need to sacrifice themselves to save the world. And when this happens, Himeko gets to choose how she wants the next world to be remade, e.g. whether they are to forget about each other; or be able to remember their past memories and meet one another again in the next world (she chooses the second option).

Another clear reference to yuri is from the classic, [[wikipedia:Yami_to_Bōshi_to_Hon_no_Tabibito|"Yami to Boshi"]]. Hazuki is the Homura-like character (tall, long dark hair, fighter, obsessive etc.) who obsessively travels across different worlds to track down her pure-hearted, sweet Hatsumi (Madoka-like character). They finally meet in this otherworldly place outside the rest of the universe, and Hazuki confesses her feelings to Hatsumi, only to find out Hatsumi is a god and so they cannot stay together. Hatsumi uses her god-like powers to reset Hazuki's world so she's suppose to forget her, but Hatzuki seems to have a vague recollection anyway, and yes, there's also a vague promise of meeting again one day.

So with that context of the similarity of these two couples, the embrace is basically hitting home the point of ''"yes, yuri fans, we're comparing these two to 'Kannazuki no Miko' if you haven't already noticed."'' Again, this is done intentionally (much like [[Episode 9]] similarities to the well-known anime series [[wikipedia:Revolutionary_Girl_Utena|"Revolutionary Girl Utena"]], because of the [[:file:Revolutionary Girl Utena and Madoka.png|yuri Utena symbolism]]). The studio (SHAFT), director (Shinbo), character designer (Ume) and among others on the production staff, are well-known for being very genre-savvy about yuri, and intentionally putting in yuri-subtext in their anime on a regular basis.

Viewers of the series may see something different in the anime, their views will always be subjective to themselves (to yuri and non-yuri fans), however, it doesn't change the symbolic meaning behind the pose in [[Episode 12]] nor the similarities of Homura and Madoka's situation to that in "Kannazuki no Miko".

==Madoka Magica==
The list of relationships found in ''Madoka Magica''. Their canon status is debatable, especially depending on the media discussed, but it is well agreed that there are very explicit and strong undertones in the show.

===Homura and Madoka===
====Homura's Love for Madoka====
Homura's affection toward Madoka seem to go beyond the normal boundaries of friendship. Homura wasn't just content with saving Madoka's life or stopping her fate, she also wanted her feelings for Madoka to be reciprocated and acknowledged by her (as seen in [[Episode 11]]). For each cycle that Homura created, their relationship became more alienated and distant, causing despair on Homura's part (as it was demonstrated briefly in [[Episode 8]]). Yet, regardless of Madoka's feelings toward Homura, she was willing to sacrifice anything for Madoka's sake, absent of any rewards, take any risks against all odds, driven to repeat an endless cycle of personal loss and suffering, and willing to hurt the feelings of other people (including Madoka's) to attain her goal.

=====[[:wikipedia:Philia|Philia]]=====

Philia is the concept of love among friends, a sense of brotherhood. According with Aristotle, there are three types of friendships, based on the motive for forming them: friendships of utility, friendships of pleasure and friendships of the good.

*Friendships of utility are relationships formed without regard to the other person at all. One could argue it is a type of shallow relationship for the sake of utility or using others, it could also be described as a form of business transaction.

*Friendships of pleasure are based on pure delight in the company of other people. This type of friendship could be described in terms of partaking together in social activities, the type developed with coworkers or classmates, they are playmates. However, these friends may also part—if they no longer enjoy the shared activity, or can no longer participate in it together.

*Friendships of the good are ones where both friends enjoy each other's characters. As long as both friends keep similar characters, the relationship will endure since the motive behind it is the care of the friend. This is the highest level of philia, and in modern English might be called true friendship

It can be argued that Homura's relationship with Madoka is the latter, the friendship of the good.

When Homura met Madoka for the first time, they were both strangers to each other. Homura was in a vulnerable mental state and with little self worth. Yet Madoka was willing to accept Homura, just as she was, as a friend. With time Homura started to get closer to Madoka and she started to gain self-confidence about herself, because of her interaction with Madoka. [[Madoka Magica Drama CD 1: Memories of You|''Memories of You'']] depicts the slow and progressive growth of admiration, appreciation, and respect that Homura has for Madoka (even if Madoka doesnt think she is deserving of such admiration). Their relationship leads to a blossoming friendship. This becomes the perfect example of Philia.

However, this description may not be totally accurate as we witness a transition within Homura's character as the story progresses. Her external transformation isnt the only thing that changes, perhaps her feelings for Madoka's does as well.

=====[[:wikipedia:Eros_(concept)|Eros]]=====

Eros refers to ''“intimate love”'' or romantic love, an affection of a sexual nature. In the classical world, erotic love was generally referred as a kind of madness or ''theia mania'' ("madness from the gods"). This passionate love was described through an elaborate metaphoric and mythological schema involving "love's arrows" or "love darts", the source of which was often the personified figure of Eros.

During Homura's transition of friendship, it is possible that she started to develop feelings of love for Madoka, perhaps it was a juvenile crush toward an object of admiration and respect. Perhaps it was this intimate love for Madoka that was the driving force for Homura to try to warn Madoka of Kyubey's schemes, and to try to stop Walpurgis Night. Prior to [[Episode_10#Timeline_4|timeline 4]], Homura's intention can be described to be noble and just, her attempt to save her friends, specially Madoka from the dangers to come. Homura was even willing to become a Witch together with Madoka if that was to be her fate.

However, all that changed when Madoka gave one last act of self-sacrifice and saved Homura's life with the grief seed that she had with her. Madoka made Homura promise her to stop her own self from making a contract with Kyubey and to save her from her own foolishness. This last act of kindness radically altered Homura, not just externally but perhaps even internally. One could argue that it also altered Homura's feelings for Madoka. It is after these events that Homura's noble act to save a friend became an obsession, an obsession that soon exposed the dark side of Eros, and Homura started to deploy less than noble ways to save Madoka from herself by any means necessary. That includes making enemies with the other girls, and even sacrificing them if they became a danger toward Madoka.

Homura's single goal wasn't just about to stop Walpurgis Night, but to stop Madoka from ever making a contract, and to do that she needed to defeat Walpurgis Night first. The reason that Homura would reset the timeline, was because either Madoka was dead or she became a witch, even when Walpurgis Night was defeated (setting aside the facts that the world would be destroyed by [[Kriemhild Gretchen|Gretchen]] when it happened).

=====[[:wikipedia:Agape|Agape]]=====

Agape is one of the Koine Greek words translated into English as love, one which became particularly appropriated in Christian theology as the love of God or Christ for humankind. It is understood to mean ''“selfless love”'', or ''“charity”'' as it is translated in the Christian scriptures (from the Latin caritas, dearness). Many have thought that this word represents divine, unconditional, self-sacrificing, active, volitional, and thoughtful love.

It is pretty clear that Homura doesnt represent the values of Agape. But Madoka, by [[Episode 12]], breaks the cycle of despair by displaying the values of love found in the Agape concept. It is hard to say if Madoka reciprocates Homura's feelings. Madoka as a higher being was able to see all of Homura's struggles, past events, her suffering and her sacrifices, as well as her drive and motive. Madoka recognizes all parts of Homura, from all times and all events, and as such she accepts Homura as herself unconditionally. Yet even during that brief moment we are unable to determine what are Madoka's feelings for Homura. One could argue that Madoka responds to Homura's Eros with Agape, yet it is not very clear.

It is debatable if Homura's feelings for Madoka could be considered selfless or selfish in nature (Homura faced many personal dangers and took many risks, yet at the same time she had disdain toward others who got in her way), as it is the debate regarding the nature of Homura's feelings for Madoka. Was Homura's love for Madoka driven by [[:wikipedia:Eros_(concept)|Eros]] or is it more consisting with the idea of [[:wikipedia:Philia|Philia]]? And was Madoka's acknowledgement of Homura's feelings for her a form of reciprocating those feelings, or was it a form of [[:wikipedia:Agape|Agape]] as she became a natural force of the Universe?

=====Platonic Ideal=====
Some fans have constructed Homura's and Madoka's relationship as a form of relationship that transcends the norms of lust and romantic love. That their relationship is at a higher plane of existance.

[[:wikipedia:Platonic_love|"Platonic ideals"]] [http://thethinkingasexual.wordpress.com/2012/06/06/platonic-love-is-a-problematic-term/] as they are defined by Plato's philosophies are the "pure, unadulterated" forms of those ideals. The phrase "platonic love" as defined by Plato means a deeply romantic attraction which transcends physical lust and thus drives the experiences of the deep romantic attraction to attain higher ideals of themselves. It may include love, but it specifically meant to define it as "a romantic love not adulterated by sexual intimacy." Homura's and Madoka's relationship cannot be described as non-romantic, non-sexual. Nor the focus of their relationship should be on sexuality or sex alone. Instead, the relationship needs to be understood within its own context and to be described as a higher form of intimacy, a pure relationship driven beyond sex or the satisfaction of lust.

Homura's love for Madoka inspires her to transcend space and time. Madoka's love for Homura causes her to become the Platonic Ideal of hope.

====Episode 11: Love Confession or Pledge of Friendship?====
[[File:Dimentional reaction.png|thumb|right|200px|<center>Déjà vu</center>]]
Fans are divided with the significance of this scene. Fans of yuri see it as Homura's love confession to Madoka and a promise to protect her life. Those who believe in [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ThePowerOfFriendship the power of friendship] see it as [[Episode_11#The_Power_of_Love_and_Friendship|Homura's pledge to protect her most precious friend]], Madoka, against a cruel fate. Fans of yuri see it as Homura promising to risk her life for Madoka's sake, even if it is an unrequited or one-sided love (Just like [[Yuri_undertones#Kyoko_and_Sayaka|Kyoko's case]]).

Is this scene depicting a powerful moment of friendship against all odds? Or is this Homura's attempt at a love confession where she promises to protect Madoka's life with her own life? Some believe this is a powerful love confession scene.

:'''Homura:''' There's no way I can tell you how I really feel.

:'''Madoka:''' Homura-chan...

:'''Homura:''' I mean... I mean... I'm living in a different time than you!

:I've come from the future, you know?

:I've met you over and over again, and each time, I've seen you die. How can I save you? How can I change your fate? I've been looking for that answer and that answer only. I've gone back and started from the beginning over and over again.

:'''Madoka:''' That means... Huh?
[[File:Homura gives Madoka a hung.gif|right|150px]]
:'''Homura:''' I'm sorry. I'm sure you don't get any of this. I'm sure you're put off (disgusted) by all of this. To you, I haven't even known you for a month - I'm just some transfer student. But to me, you...

:Each time I repeat all of this, the time you and I lived grows further apart--our feelings grow further apart, and my words stop reaching you. I think I lost myself a long time ago.

:'''Madoka:''' Homura-chan...

:'''Homura:''' My desire to save you: the first emotion I had that started this all. And now that I've come this far, the only star left that will help guide my way... You don't have to understand. My words don't have to resonate within you. But still, I beg you. Let me protect you.

The erotic undertones are confirmed if someone notices the similarities of Homura's house with Utena's school. In particular the infamous nude drawing scene in the movie, where Anthy draws a naked Utena and then rips off her clothes along with her secret [http://www.ohtori.nu/galerie2/v/movie/screenshots/cap3/Movie_Screen_0574.jpg.html][http://www.ohtori.nu/galerie2/v/movie/screenshots/cap3/Movie_Screen_0575.jpg.html]. Information boards in the same style can be seen in Utena's classroom as well. [http://www.ohtori.nu/galerie2/v/movie/screenshots/cap1/Movie_Screen_0032.jpg.html]- Utena and Anthy is one of the greatest and heavily debated yuri couples, although the movie made the romantic and sexual nature of their relationship overt.

=====Episode 11 Screenshots=====
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File:Surprise hug.png|A tender and emotional hug with a very surprised Madoka. Notice she is not pushing Homura away.
File:Homura and Madoka emotions.png|Holographic projections reacting to Homura's strong emotions
File:Homura and Madoka emotional scene ep 11.png|There is a great emotional build up with momentum at this scene.
File:Homura Madoka let me protect you ep 11.png|Homura promises to protect Madoka, even though to Madoka she is just a stranger. Is this love?
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=====Episode 11 Fanart=====
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File:Homura kisses Madoka fanart.jpg|A missed opportunity/scene that SHAFT will never animate.
File:Cruel Ending.png|But this is Urobuchi's world, where the power of love means nothing...
File:Homura game over.png|<s>Urobuchi hates yuri...</s> Urobuchi loves tragedy.
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=====Episode 11 Trivia=====
*In the audio commentary for [[Episode 11]], Chiwa Saito (Homura) found the confession scene to be touching and emotional, and left her with a huge impression. She confesses that she cried.
** Aoi Yuuki (Madoka) found the scene to be amazing and filled her with emotions. Aoi Yuuki felt that her and Madoka became synchronized during the emotional scene. Aoi Yuuki believes that, surely Madoka would have accepted Homura's feelings.

====Episode 12: Yuri End?====
<blockquote>''"Magical girls make hopes and dreams come true, after all. I'm sure if it's small enough, a real miracle just might happen. "Isn't that right?" --"Madoka, don't go!" "I'm sorry. I have to go meet up with everyone else. I'll be able to see you again someday. So until then, we'll be apart for a little bit." --"Madoka!!"'' - Madoka not saying "goodbye" but "see you later" to Homura. </blockquote>

[[File:Yuri evidence madoka.jpg|right|300px|thumb|The Yuri subtext is strong on this one]]
Just like the ending with [[Episode 9|Kyoko and Sayaka]], there is speculation with fans regarding Homura's relationship with Madoka and her willingness to sacrifice it all for her. {{spoiler|On this new world Sayaka dies but she has no regrets, and Kyoko laments her death just when they have become friends (fans have interpreted this in many ways).}}

In Episode 10, we learn that Homura was willing to create new timelines for all eternity just for Madoka. {{Spoiler|Once she learns that each new time line she creates only makes Madoka's fate into becoming a witch stronger, Homura starts to have doubts, but also becomes more resolute to save Madoka from her fate. Kyubey contests that Homura's hope is a trap, and that it is only a matter of time before despair consumes her. In Episode 11 Homura and Madoka have a conversation in which Homura confesses everything to Madoka: she professes her love for her, as well as how important Madoka is to her (this has been interpreted as a love confession, but others see it as a sign of deep friendship). At the end of Episode 11, Homura is tempted to travel back again for a "do-over," but she stops and gives up, knowing that it was her fault that Madoka now carries such a heavy cosmic karma. She realizes that the more she travels back in time the more certain it is that she will fail, as Homura has created a powerful reservoir of despair-based energy from different timelines -- all of them concentrating on Madoka. To end Madoka's suffering and her own, Homura comes close to becoming a witch; however, Madoka stops her and tells her to never stop hoping.}}

{{Spoiler|Once Madoka defeats the Witch version of herself, she creates a paradox: Madoka has become a deity of sorts, but at the cost that Madoka the person ceases to exist in her own world. Homura is not happy with this outcome, but Madoka promises to Homura that she will always be there for her, and that she hopes that one day they would meet again.}}
[[File:Madoka giving ribbons.gif|right]]

=====Episode 12 Screenshots=====
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File:KnM Madoka ver.jpg|Similarities between Kannazuki no Miko and Madoka
File:Homumado ep 12.jpg|Three words: Naked space hug.
File:Wewillmeetagain.jpg|Madoka promises Homura that they will meet again, someday.
File:Lilies.jpg|Lily petals. Can't get more yuri than that.
File:Chikane Himemiya and Akemi Homura yuri archers comparison.jpg|Homura possesses a new weapon in the new world, a magical bow.
File:Knm homura i miss u.jpg|''I wish I knew how to quit you...''
File:BD 6 Ep 12 SS 01.jpg|The Blu-ray version has "nudity" in naked space hugs, enhancing its yuri level up to over 9000.
File:BD 6 Ep 12 SS 02.jpg|Homura's happiness looks enhanced as well.
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====Episode 12 Trivia====
*It is indicated that in the original Japanese lines at least, there is no Yuri expression. The relationship between Madoka and Homura can be interpreted as being important friends to each other. There are fans who point out that the nature of Homura and Madoka's relationship can be expressed as "親友" (shin-yu or best friend) which is generally different from romantic relationships.
**Then again fans like to [[:File:Yuri_evidence_madoka.jpg|present their evidence]] of the existence of yuri subtext as a possibility.
**Aside from the Utena reference in episode 9, other evidence yuri fans have included the following: {{Spoiler|The similarity to the KnM pose during the Homura and Madoka's extended nude embrace scene in episode 12. The gift of red ribbons from Madoka to Homura, which is similar to director Shinbo's prior work of Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha between Nanoha and Fate, a favorite pairing among yuri fans, who also refer to each other as best friends. Some fans suggest the red ribbons may also represent the red string of fate, as "two people connected by the red thread are destined lovers, regardless of time, place or circumstances."}} Yuri fans also believe that Homura's single-minded, ceaseless desire to do anything for Madoka goes beyond friendship.
**Previous timelines (and [[Drama CD 1|Drama Cds]]) indicate that there were times when Homura was able to maintain a close relationship with Madoka. But with each reset, Madoka's feeling for Homura grew distant as key events started to change with each iteration, so their mutual feelings for each other that once existed in previous versions started to grow further and further apart (at least from Homura's perspective). In an interview with Urobuchi, he indicates that it required Madoka to acquire {{spoiler|godlike powers to finally fully understand Homura's feelings and her resolve to save her. But this outcome comes with a price for they must be separated once again.}} [[Shinjidai no Mixture Magazine BLACK PAST|According to Urobuchi]] "in a sense it is a cruel story". ''(even Urobuchi thinks he was too cruel).''
**Fans have pointed out that Kalafina's full lyrics of [[Magia]], from the second verse to the last chorus, has been interpreted as a love song from Homura to Madoka. The verses to "Connect" (コネクト, Konekuto?) by ClariS, playing at the end of episode 10, also strongly indicate this is sung from Homura's perspective.

*Yuri fan art depicting this pair have already existed for a while but it has increased after the airing of Episode 12, you can find most of them [http://www.pixiv.net/tags.php?tag=%E3%81%BB%E3%82%80%E3%81%BE%E3%81%A9 on pixiv.]

*Fans of yuri have ranked "Puella Magi Madoka Magica" [http://anime.biglobe.ne.jp/userranking/title/5306/ as #1] at the [http://www.sankakucomplex.com/2011/05/08/top-10-yuri-anime/ top ranking] of Yuri Anime, toppling [[Wikipedia:Kannazuki_no_Miko|Kannazuki no Miko]].

*In the audio commentary for [[Episode 12]], with the possibility of a second season, Chiwa Saito asks Gen Urobuchi for a love-love scene with Madoka.
**Aoi Yuuki agrees with Chiwa Saito by replying, ''"I want to be happy~"''.
***To their dismay, Ume Aoki warns Chiwa Saito and Aoi Yuuki that Gen Urobuchi doesn't give away happiness that easily.
****Then again, this is [[:file:Audio comm ep 12 4chan gen urobuchi troll.jpg|Gen Urobuchi we are speaking.]]

====Manga Differences====
The manga shows an additional scene that brings closure to the Madoka and Homura character. We don't know how their meeting was possible, if their encounter is taking place within the afterlife, or if it is the result of a miracle. All we know is that Homura finally reunites with Madoka, only this time Homura has been reverted to her original self (Moemura). It has been interpreted as a symbolic attempt to start over their relationship for their journey to the unknown.

One possible explanation as to why Homura's image and character was reverted is that Homura was always full of insecurities, that the tough exterior was a necessity to create a mask to cover her grief over the death of Madoka. Now that Homura has been freed from despair she reverts back to her old self, to a time when Madoka and Homura had their strongest emotional bond together before she ditched her glasses and braids. Some have interpreted the "cool Homura" image as something Homura associates with her time of bad memories and difficult struggles. Now that her struggle is over Homura ditches her cool image and she reverts back to her old self so she can continue her relationship with Madoka where it was left off.

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====''Madoka Magica'' PSP Portable: HomuSlap Event Transcript====
To Yuri fans this is considered an alternative (love) confession to [[Episode 11]] (or a parody of [[Episode 11]]), if events had been changed but the emotional bond had remained the same. Some fans have interpreted the scene as either Homura being honestly blunt or having a weird love confession toward Madoka:

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'''Madoka:''' Mami-san's going to release a CD... Everything's going great for Sayaka-chan with Kyōsuke-kun, too, and Kyoko-chan is getting along with Sayaka-chan.

'''Madoka:''' Everyone is changing in lots of ways... but what's changed for me?

'''Homura:''' Do you want to change something?

'''Madoka:''' Homura-chan... When did you...?

'''Homura:''' Never mind that. So, do you want to change, Madoka?

'''Madoka:''' I think maybe it's less like I want to change than like I feel like I have to change.

'''Madoka:''' See, there's nothing that I really want to be. Not like Mami-san, Sayaka-chan, or Kyoko-chan.

'''Madoka:''' But it's kind of hard just watching that.

'''Madoka:''' Because I... became a magical girl with nothing but "I want to be a magical girl"...

'''Madoka:''' I guess a girl who can't do anything except being a magical girl is no good.

'''Madoka:''' I guess I'm jealous of everyone seeming like they're having so much fun right now.

'''Madoka:''' I can't do anything at all besides being a magical girl. I'm a clumsy, slow... useless girl.

'''Homura:''' That's not true!

''(slap)''

'''Madoka:''' Kya!

'''Homura:''' Madoka, you're a clumsy and slow... and absolutely adorable magical girl! What else do you want?!

'''Madoka:''' That... isn't a compliment...

'''Homura:''' I... I... you.... over and over... That's why you have to stay you...

'''Homura:''' Never change, the way you are now... Have confidence in yourself!!

'''Homura:''' You... You're... someone very important and precious to me. Even though you may not remember.

'''Madoka:''' Um, Homura-chan. I don't really understand, but I think I kind of get it anyway.

'''Homura:''' Thank you... I'm sorry for hitting you even though you don't really understand.

'''Madoka:''' No, it's okay. You're just trying to get things across to me.

'''Madoka:''' I think it's probably my fault... But can I say just one thing?

'''Homura:''' What?

'''Madoka:''' ... I did want you to deny that I'm clumsy and slow, a little.

'''Homura:''' (automatically) I'm sorry...

'''Madoka:''' I knew it, you really do think that about me.

'''Homura:''' Uh, um, well...

''(Madoka's emotion value increased 20 points)''
|}

====''Madoka Magica'' PSP Portable: Homura's Sacrifice====

[[File:Madoka Portable Homura Goodnight.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Homura dies with a smile on her face.]]

In one of the alternate [[Madoka Magica Portable Homura Route|Homura route]]s of [[Madoka Magica Portable|Madoka Portable game]], Homura fights against Walpurgis Night by herself. The game subtext has a strong resonance to [[:wikipedia:Star-crossed|star-crossed lovers]], with a sad bittersweet ending.

Prior to Walpurgis' arrival, Madoka begs Homura to take her along with her. Homura refuses, telling her that it would be safer if she stays in the shelter. Madoka then asks Homura to promise her that she will return safely, and that if she can't promise her that, then to come back with her to the shelter. Apparently, Madoka cares more about Homura's survival than she does about Walpurgis destroying the city. Homura reassures Madoka that she will be fine, and promises her that she will return alive to her. However, Homura's inner thoughts reveal that this is a lie and apologizes to Madoka for lying to her as it is an impossible promise to keep.

Homura finally defeats Walpurgis Night, but it comes with a cost, the fight against the Witch was too much for Homura and she knows that she is dying from her injuries. Madoka finds Homura as she lays mortally wounded. She wants Homura to get some medical help, but Homura begs Madoka to stay with her on her last moments. Homura tells Madoka that she finally won, that she was able to finally save Madoka. Homura confesses that she is very happy, after repeating endless cycles, her real wish was finally granted: to be able to change Madoka's fate. Madoka, in tears, tells Homura that it doesn't mean anything without Homura by her side. She understands that Homura has been protecting her all this time, she pleads to Homura to don't leave her, to don't leave her by herself.

Homura tells Madoka that it will be ok, that Madoka wont be alone since she has other important people in her life. Then Homura asks Madoka not to grieve so much, because it hurts her to see Madoka sad. Then on Homura's last words, she tells her that she is very glad to have Madoka there for her in her last moments, and thanks Madoka for letting Homura protect her like she always wished. Homura dies in Madoka's arms, with her last thoughts being that she got the wish she always wanted, she has no regrets nor doubts about sacrificing herself for Madoka. Homura dies with no regrets within her heart.
*There is a suspicion that there is a correlation between a magical girl dying while having regrets in their hearts, and becoming witches in the process. Since Homura died with no regrets in her heart, she never became a Witch. This implies that Homura's love for Madoka was able to overcome the transformation process and that she was sincere on saving the person she loved.
*If Homura fails to defeat Walpurgis Night, she becomes a witch... [[Homulilly|her naming]] lacks subtlety but it is clever:

[[wikipedia:Lycoris_radiata#Legends|Stories and Legends Regarding the Red Spider Lily]]

:Since these scarlet flowers usually bloom near cemeteries around the autumnal equinox, they are described in Chinese and Japanese translations of the [[wikipedia:Lotus_Sutra|Lotus Sutra]] as ominous flowers that grow in [[wikipedia:Diyu|Diyu]] (also known as Hell), or Huángquán (Simplified Chinese: 黄泉; Traditional Chinese: 黃泉), and guide the dead into the next reincarnation. 
:When the flowers of ''lycoris'' bloom, their leaves would have fallen; when their leaves grow, the flowers would have wilted. This habit gave rise to various legends. A famous one is the legend of two elves: Mañju (Simplified Chinese: 曼珠; Traditional Chinese: 曼珠), who guarded the flower, and Saka (Simplified Chinese: 沙华; Traditional Chinese: 沙華), who guarded the leaves. Out of curiosity, they defied their fate of guarding the herb alone, and managed to meet each other. At first sight, they fell in love with each other. [[wikipedia:Amaterasu|Amaterasu]], exasperated by their waywardness, separated the miserable couple, and laid a curse on them as a punishment: the flowers of Mañju shall never meet the leaves of Saka again. It was said that when the couple met after death in Diyu, they vowed to meet each other after reincarnation. However, neither of them could keep their words. In commemoration of the couple, some call the herbs 'Mañjusaka' (Simplified Chinese:曼珠沙华; Traditional Chinese: 曼珠沙華), a mixture of 'Mañju' and 'Saka', instead of their scientific name. The same name is used in Japanese, in which it is pronounced ''manjushage''. 
:Some other legends have it that when you see someone that you may never meet again, these flowers, also called red spider lilies, would bloom along the path. Perhaps because of these sorrowful legends, Japanese people often used these flowers in funerals. The popular Japanese name {{nihongo|''Higanbana''|彼岸花|Higan bana}} for lycoris radiata literally means [[wikipedia:higan|higan]] (the other or that shore of [[wikipedia:Sanzu_River|Sanzu River]]) flower, decorate and enjoyable, flower of afterlife in {{nihongo|''gokuraku jyōdo''|極楽浄土|gokuraku jyōdo}}. 

====''Madoka Magica'' Movies: HomuMado Subtext====
[[File:HomuMado cute cheek rubbing.gif|right|thumb|200px|Cheek rubbing has never been so cute!]]
The movies have more of that subtext yuri, sparkly naked space hugs included! [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e42qcWyYN_Q&t=27s Take a look for yourself].

=====HomuMado Subtext in ''The Rebellion Story''=====
If Madoka represents hope for Humanity (selfless love for many), then Homura represents her love for Madoka, (or selfish love for one). It is Homura's selfish love for Madoka that drives her to trap Madoka into a new reality to give her the happy life that Madoka denied to herself because of her noble sacrifice.

Some have interpreted Homura's action to that of [[wikipedia:Lucifer#Islam|Lucifer]]. According with the Islamic interpretation, Lucifer loved God but he refused to prostrate before Adam, an inferior and sinning creature not worthy of God's love. As a result Lucifer was evicted out of Heaven for his disobedience, because he loved God too much. Some would interpret Homura's actions as being driven by jealousy, and her attempt to turn magical girls away from Madoka is a way to monopolize Madoka's affection for herself. However, that is not the case, as Homura could have done just that by removing Sayaka, Kyoko, Mami, or anyone who could become a target of Madoka's affections or any attempt to monopolize her feelings for themselves. Instead, Homura allows their existence and their current friendship with her to keep Madoka happy. In addition, Homura admits to Madoka that one day they could become enemies to maintain Madoka's happiness. For Madoka's sake, Homura is risking any close bonds with her in order to protect Madoka's happiness. However, this does not mean Homura is acting selflessly. Rather, Homura is pursuing her desire to make Madoka happy at the expense of anything else, even if it means "rebelling" against Madoka's will.

Previous interpretations of the Anime ending regarded the series' message to be interpreted as the triumph of Madoka's hope over the hopeless and despairing of the Mahou Shoujo system. However, [[The Rebellion Story|"The Rebellion Story"]] seems to take a different meaningful approach to that ending. This new interpretation seems to suggest that instead of a hopeful ending it was actually a failure, a failure in part of Homura in trying to save Madoka, and her failure to make Madoka happy even if the end result was the complete alteration of the Mahou Shoujo System for the betterment of mankind. When Madoka became the embodiment of hope, the world was fine for most people, but it came at the cost of Madoka's freedom and happiness. To Homura this ending was not satisfactory once she realized the terrible cost, and it was only the beginning of her journey to save Madoka from her own noble sacrifice. She was trying to save Madoka from ''"her foolish self"''.

According with Shinbou, the Madoka inside Homura's world is the real Madoka, ''"who has lost her memories of becoming a god. She’s not a fake or Homura’s creation. What she says in the field of flowers is what she’s really feeling at the time. That scene may seem overly sentimental at first glance, but if you think of everything Homura does afterward, her feelings will come across more easily."''[http://feral-phoenix.livejournal.com/685568.html#|]. If the [[The Rebellion Story/Transcript|flower bed scene]] really does involve the real Madoka with her real feelings, then that is the moment that Homura realizes that she must save Madoka from her foolish self.

The interesting part is that in the flower bed scene may have been Madoka's true feelings at the time, but we must also remember that that Madoka has no recollection of previous events. Would Madoka's feelings remained unchanged if she was aware of her past? Or would they differ if she had remembered why she became Ultima Madoka? According with Urobuchi, Madoka lost fragments of her memory, memories that were too inconvenient for Homura[http://feral-phoenix.livejournal.com/685568.html#] if Madoka remembered. To Urobuchi people are shaped by their memories, and this version of Madoka conveniently does not remember the awful past that drover her to make her noble sacrifice. We are seeing three different aspects of Madoka: The Madoka who has no memories of the past and who would never abandon her family and friends; the noble Madoka who became Ultimate Madoka that brought hope for the good of mankind; and the Madoka who moved to America who used to be Ultimate Madoka but now she is prisoner into an ideal happy world created by Homura. They are all the same person, and yet at the same time they are not.

In the flower bed scene Homura confesses to Madoka that she thought she was a figment of Homura's mind, yet Homura realized that she is the real Madoka. Homura takes Madoka's feelings at heart and she believes that she should have done more to stop her from being separated from her family and from those she loves. Homura knows that given the choice, Madoka would do the same noble sacrifice again to save the world no matter how difficult the choice. But thanks to Madoka's words, Homura is also reminded that Madoka loves her family and her friends a lot, and that given the choice she would never abandon them. These two conflicting messages are not a discrepancy but the result of Madoka's personality. Madoka is too kind to other people to ever think about hurting them intentionally or to voluntarily abandon them, yet too noble not to do the right thing in order to protect what is precious to her. Which is why Homura feels compelled to interfere to save Madoka once again. Homura wants to [[The_Rebellion_Story/Spoiler#Junko.27s_Words_of_Wisdom:|make Madoka's decision for her.]] Even if the feelings are coming from a Madoka who has no recollection of past events. Of course, we dont know if Homura is aware that the feelings coming from an amnesic Madoka would differ from Ultimate Madoka, yet it probably doesnt matter to Homura since the feelings are coming from the real Madoka, regardless if she remembers past events.

As a result we can agree that Homura's actions were driven by the flower bed event, but it is difficult to justify her actions based on a Madoka who has no recollection of past events.

=====Observations=====
Considering that Homura's mind created the dream world that she was trapped within (which is in fact her witch's barrier), it is safe to assume that the fantasy world she created reflected Homura's wishes, desires, and expectations. As a consequence we see that in the mind of Homura she made not only Sayaka and Kyoko friends, but she made them to live together. It is clear that in Homura's mind, she believes that these two belong together. Mami also had a companion given to her, in the form of Bebe--actually [[Nagisa Momoe]] in disguise--the [[Charlotte|Dessert Witch]]. This can be interpreted as Homura giving Mami a friend to be with, given how lonely Mami was previously and desperate wanting friends and a family to be with. The effect of having a good friend by her side had an incredibly positive effect on Mami, as seen in the movie itself--Mami lost all her negative self-esteem, her loneliness, and her issues, and became a ''very'' competent and strong fighter--it is safe to say she may have even become ''the'' strongest of the Puella Magi, without her crippling loneliness keeping her down, given she was even able to stand up to and confound ''Homura'', of all people.

Another interesting observation is that in the witch's barrier, Homura assumes her original "Moemura" personality, instead of the cool and confident Homura image she had become over time. Since this was the image and person that met Madoka originally, this was likely an attempt to recreate their first meeting in more pleasant terms, and to fulfill their magical girl fantasy. The cool and confident Homura was too intimidating and demeaning towards Madoka, as seen in the anime, and Madoka wouldn't feel confident in saving and defending such a powerful personality. But since Moemura is more timid, more kinder and friendlier, and overall easier to approach, then she is the right personality to cement Homura's and Madoka's friendship--the one that deteriorated during the time loops of the anime, as Homura's personality gradually changed overtime.

=====HomuMado Rebellion Trivia=====
[[File:Rebellion Runes - 010208 - ICH MOCHTE UNSEREN KUNDEN DANKEN.jpg|right|thumb|200px|15th [[Clara Dolls|Clara Doll]], Ai (love), wearing a black dress. Ai represents Madoka, which is why she is wearing Madoka's magical girl outfit.]]
*Madoka is literally a prisoner of Homura's love.
*Homura becomes the opposite existence of Madoka.
**The new entity known as Demon Homura is neither a magical girl nor a Witch. She is neither the product of hope/wish nor despair, she is the product of love.
***But what type of love? Ai is described as the love that is always giving, and Koi the love that is always wanting. However, as Homura is acting out of her own desire to see Madoka happy, and is willing to rebel against Madoka's will to accomplish this, one cannot say her love is selfless.
***Demon Homura is the product of selfish love, the opposite to Ultimate Madoka, the product of hope, which is usually associated with selfless love.
*The voice actresses in the film feel like Homura's feelings are very intense in the new movie.[http://feral-phoenix.livejournal.com/685936.html#|]
**Miyamoto wasn't sure if she should actually say all of her lines when Homura had to confess her feelings to Madoka. She consulted Shinbou about it. They felt insecure about Homura's original confession line and came to the conclusion of altering her lines to what it is now on screen.
**Saitou thinks Homura's feelings are too intense to be just "friendship" and perhaps even scary.
**Yuuki thinks Homura's feelings are selfish and possessive.
**Chiwa Saito outrightely suggests that Homura's feelings are romantic.
*Homura's new earring looks suspiciously like the [[wikipedia:LGBT_symbols#Lambda|Lambda]] symbol, a symbol of LGBT rights.

====HomuMado Screenshots====
<gallery>
File:Madoka hug Homura.gif|Madoka hugs Homura
File:Homura with Madoka.gif
File:Homura embracing madoka ep 11 confession.gif
File:Comparison utena movie madoka movie.jpg|Comparison of the Utena dance scene with Luminous OP.
File:Madoka homura take my hand.gif
File:Homumado hands are super touching.gif
File:Madokami will never braid your hair.gif
File:K-kaname-san they'll hear us.jpg
File:Homura madoka boat scene.png
</gallery>

====HomuMado Manga Pages====
<gallery>
File:Manga chapter illustrating a HomuMado Pair.png|Manga Sample: Unlike the anime version. The manga version seems to have a not so subtle HomuMado illustration constructed in the imaginative mind of Sayaka. Clearly, she is a fan.
</gallery>

====HomuMado Official Art====
<gallery>
File:Madoka and homura naked space hug art novel page.jpg|Oh, yeah! Naked space hugs in the NitroPlus novel!
File:Disc 1.jpg
File:MadokaMagica Vol 3.jpg
File:Guidebook ep 11 confession scene.jpg|From the [[Puella Magi Madoka Magica Official Guidebook "You Are Not Alone"]]. Reaction to the ''"confession"'' scene.
File:Homura Madoka illustration sample.jpg|Official Illustration: Subtext yuri/friendship sells, and SHAFT knows it. They have cornered the "Friendship" and "Yuri" market.
File:Sample official art madoka homura dressing.jpg|
File:Mahou-shoujo-madoka-magica-2418699.jpg
File:NewType 05.2011 Scan 1.jpg|Moemura + Yuri = Profit.
File:Front cover homumado - you are not alone.jpg
File:Guidebook Early Illustrations 03.jpg
File:Gfdddf.jpg
File:Copia de Guidebook Early Illustrations 04.jpg
File:Source TBD Scan 1.jpg|Card reads: ''"Dear Kaname Madoka."'' ''"...."'' ''by Homura''. The red circle says, ''"What Saitou Chiwa-san imagined Homura's Valentine's message would be"'' and the card underneath (I assume a quote from Saitou Chiwa herself) reads, ''"She's the type to overthink it and end up unable to properly say what she wants to say (laugh)."''
File:Madoka and that other girl.jpg
File:Sdfsdf.jpg
File:Homura madoka Vol 05.jpg
File:Copia de Guidebook Early Illustrations 07.jpg
File:MM 11.2011 01.jpg|Notice Homura's [[:file:Homura dat gaze.jpg|loving gaze]].
File:Magia Anime Cover.jpg|The official artwork that started it all.
File:Connect Anime Cover.jpg
File:Megami Lily.jpg|If you look hard enough you will see the homumado.
File:MadoHomu Lily megami improved scan.jpg|The HomuMado pairing in full display.
File:NyanType 01.2012 poster.jpg
File:Copia de 20111128 2151899.jpg
File:Newtype magazine cover clean version homura madokami photoshop.jpg
File:NewType 02.2012 01.jpg|NewType magazine, Feb 2012 issue, ''"I'm always waiting for you."'' Why choose when she can have both?
File:Ume Aoki Homura Madoka.jpg|Ume Aoki ships Homumado too!
File:HomuMado mobage Valentine edited and translated.jpg|Homura gives Madoka [[Mobage_Madoka_Magica_Mobile_Game#Translation:_Homura_Gives_Madoka_Valentine.27s_Chocolates|Valentine's Chocolates.]]
File:Homura madoka artwork clean version.jpg
File:Translated and edited lines Being a Bride is a Girl's Dream.jpg|Actual lines from the [[Mobage_Madoka_Magica_Mobile_Game#Translation:_Being_a_Bride_is_a_Girl.27s_Dream|Mobage game.]]
File:Www.dotup.org2727331.jpg|Behold, the yuri now in merchandise form.
File:HomuMado Bed.jpg|Seriously, Shaft. You are not even trying to hide it anymore, are you?
File:Madoka Portable - Madoka invites Homura for dinner English translation.png|Guess who's coming for dinner to meet her future in-laws?
File:Art from Megami Magazine Spirits July 2012.jpg
File:43 Megami Magazine Deluxe.jpg
File:Sample-ee2b70f5aad4c27c3f1996aa2279bac3.jpg
File:Sample-631d2de2e6f2f546941073713b221ae2.jpg
File:Madoka homura movie art official.jpg|Official art from the movie. with 100% yuri vision.
File:MegamiSpecialBook2012.jpg|Hands held while wrapped in Madoka's second red ribbon. The symbolism just reached new heights of unsubtle.
File:Homumado ultima madoka cd cover.jpg
File:Madoka homura calendar 2013 jul-aug.jpg|Homura and Madoka on the beach, notice the blushing in Homura's face.
File:FIG-COL-05720.jpg|Subtlety is a dead art form at this point.
File:Madoka magica guide you with you.jpg
File:Signboard madohomu.jpg
File:HomuMado By the Supervising Animation Director, Junichiro Taniguchi.jpg
File:Puella Magi Madoka Magica LOVE! Madoka & Homura Version Poster.jpg
File:Puella Magi Madoka Magica LOVE! Madoka & Homura Version Keychain.jpg
</gallery>

====HomuMado Fanart====
{{fanartSmall}}
<gallery>
File:Madoka homura field of flowers fanart.jpg|Madoka and Homura in Yuri Heaven.
File:Episode 12 Yuri Wedding.jpg|According with some fans Madoka could be wearing a wedding dress. Homura's has this black/purple theme that makes it look like a groom's suit.
File:KnM Madoka style.jpg|'nuff said
File:Kn M take two.jpg|so yuri it created an alternate
File:Fanart naked space hug.jpg|Naked space hug...
File:KamiDoka & Homura yuri pose.png
File:HomuMado fanart of ep 12.jpg|Thank Madokami for the Internet!
File:Madohomu iconic pic fanart.jpg
File:MadoKami is watching over you.jpg|Experts believe that Madoka as a transcended being has witnessed all events in the past, present, and future making her all knowing. Same experts hope that Madoka is a forgiving and benevolent God and less of the wrathful kind.
File:Friendzonedmadohomu.jpg|Some fans perceive Madoka referring to Homura as a best friend as evidence against yuri.
File:Madoka Get.jpg|Fans of yuri perceive friendship to be the next stepping stone into a more serious relationship.
File:Homura waifu Madoka Waifu.jpg|Badass Homura in a wedding dress. Have yurifans gone too far?
File:Tall, Dark and Bishoujo archetype update.jpg|It is still not too late for SHAFT to release an "adult" version of Episode 12 to finish this chart!
File:HomuMado Kiss fanart black and white.jpg|
File:Homumado oh my stars.jpg
File:Madokami nanofate.jpg|FUND IT.
File:Homumado magial baby.jpg|How are babies made between girls? With magic!
File:20954053 p9.jpg|Not even Kyubey knows where magic babies come from.
File:(Hikari) MadoHomu Pajama.png|This fan work brought you by takeallmymoney.jpg
File:Amazon shipping HomuMado.jpg|Amazon frequently ships these two together.
File:Junko approves homumado.jpg
File:Namori fanart pixiv.jpg|art by [http://www.pixiv.net/member.php?id=124923 Namori]
File:Homura chikane we are the same.png|Fans have noticed several similarities between Chikane and Homura, except "there".
File:20898811 p4.jpg
File:Homura homumado desk.png
File:Homumado together crying fanart.jpg
File:Homuhomu home comic.jpg
File:Homurambo gets all the Madokas even witches too.jpg
File:Homuhomu play Madoka.gif
File:I stole it.jpg
File:Madoka is that way moemura.jpg
File:Puella magi madoka homura magica.jpg
File:Moemura with madoka in space.jpg|Sacrilige! No naked space hugs!
File:Homura kisses madoka doujin.jpg
File:Madoka wants her moemura doujin.jpg
File:Homu homu same sex marriage madokami homura fanart.jpg
File:Audio com ep 11 and 12 4chan.jpg|
File:The bizarre adventures of homuhomu.jpg
File:GretchLilly Love.jpg|Cthulhu approves!
File:Colonel aki - what fans want.jpg|Homu approves!
File:Magical Girl Mating Ritual.jpg|This is pretty much what yuri fans saw in the movie, the rest is just filler.
File:Mom yuri goggles.png
File:Homumado japanese yuri fans.jpg
File:HomuMado what are you doing madoka.jpg
File:39568865.jpg
File:40989785 p25.png
File:Yuri math.jpg
</gallery>

====HomuMado Trivia====
*Yurifans call Homura's affection for Madoka as the ''"Homulust"''.
**Sometimes fans refer Homura's sexual orientation as being ''"Madosexual"''.
*This yuri pair is usually called HomuMado by fans, indicating Homura to be the dominant in the relationship and Madoka to be the submissive one. Sometimes fans of yuri create or see a role reversal on this pair, in which case the pair is labeled as MadoHomu or also known as the ''"Reverse Homulust"''.
*The premise of the story in Hanokage's comic in [[Puella Magi Madoka Magica Anthology 1|Puella Magi Madoka Magica Anthology]] is that Homura built a simulation game to interact with real life people and of course Homura uses it to interact with a virtual Madoka.
*Ume-tentei is not above adding yuri subtext in her [[Ume_Aoki#Doujin_Gallery|Madoka doujin]].
*The audio at the [[Movic Madoka Magica Exhibit]] has [[Movic_Madoka_Magica_Exhibit#Audio_Translation|Madoka going homusexual for Moemura]].
**Apparently, the exhibit makes it sound like Madoka has a [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/Meganekko Meganekko] fetish.
*Homura and Madoka take first place as a yuri couple at the [[Megami 2012-02|Megami reader's poll]].
*In the Audio Commentary for [[Episode 7]], Chiwa Saito said the following words, ''[[:file:Chiwa Saito madoka love.jpg|"I'm already... Madoka Love"]]''.
*In the [[Madoka Magica Portable|PSP game]], when Madoka invites Homura to dinner with her family, her dad comments that Homura is beautiful as they were told by Madoka. Junto then mentions that Madoka has been talking a lot about Homura, [[:file:Madoka Portable - Madoka invites Homura for dinner English translation.png|almost like she's in love!]] Madoka gets embarrassed by this comment and tells her not to say such things in front of her friend. (Fans would point out that Madoka didn't deny what her mom said!)
**When Junko meets Homura, she states, "She looks and acts just like me when I was her age…"
***[[100_Questions#Madoka_2|Madoka's Questionare:]]
::Do you have any marriage desires?
::Madoka: "Would be nice if I can find a cool husband like [that resembles] my Mama..."
*In the [[Madoka Magica Portable|PSP game]], Madoka with her low self-esteem tells Homura that she feels worthless. Homura slaps Madoka telling her, "Madoka, you're a clumsy and slow... and absolutely adorable magical girl! What else do you want?!". Making it into an awkward love confession.
**Madoka was actually hoping Homura would deny Madoka's self-deprecating statement. Instead, Madoka confronts Homura that she sees her that way, which puts Homura in an awkward position.
***We can add clumsy, slow, and absolutely adorable in Homura's likes.
*On April 1, 2012 at the Nico Nico stream of the April 1st talk show, Chiwa Saito mentions that she ships MadoHomu, her fellow seiyuu's echo the same sentiment.
*In the [[Madoka Magica Portable Mami Route|Mami route]] of the [[Madoka Magica Portable|PSP game]], glasses Homura tries to get closer to Madoka after being saved from a witch. Sayaka and Mami start to notice how close glasses Homura and Madoka are getting, so much so that they look adorable. This makes Sayaka and Mami jealous of them. Homura can only think about how wonderful and cool Madoka is (Mami is not even an afterthought, in her own route no less and Homura only sees her as a kind senior).
**Sayaka is so jealous, that she even turned down an offer from [[Kyousuke Kamijou|Kamijou]] to walk home together, or have lunch with him.
***Even Hitomi thinks there is something going on when she sees Madoka getting closer to Homura. After mentioning the possibility of "forbidden love" between girls, Hitomi adds that she thought Madoka had a forbidden relationship with Sayaka, but now Madoka was having an illicit relationship with Homura after they just met, "Is this what they call a love triangle?!"
*There is a role reversal in [[Madoka Magica Portable|the game]] where magical girl Madoka becomes the stalker to human glasses Homura.
**The first day when Homura arrives at school, Madoka keeps looking for Homura, even following her to the roof. Every time Madoka sees Homura, she wants to take her to the nurse's office.
***Homura is too self-conscious and doesn't want to project the idea that she is helpless, so she keeps turning down Madoka's offer, but this doesn't deter Madoka's will. In fact, it only encourages Madoka to keep trying as she cannot leave Homura alone.
**Homura is so attached to Madoka that she wants to join her on her hunt for witches as a human, she even decides to buy a golf club so Madoka doesn't have to worry about Homura's safety so Madoka can concentrate on her own fights.
***Kyubey notices that Homura and Madoka are very close to each other. With Homura at Madoka's side, Madoka is more determined to become stronger as a magical girl so she can protect Homura. This is a huge role reversal from the original series.
****If Homura learns the truth about witches before she contracts, she would still desire to save Madoka knowing full well the consequences. It demonstrates a strong devotion that Homura has for Madoka.
*In the [[Madoka Magica Portable Sayaka Route|Sayaka route of the PSP game]], Homura tells Madoka that she enjoys spending time with her while making bombs with Madoka's help. Homura realizes that it is strange that she is having fun while the two of them are doing something so dangerous like making bombs. Madoka refutes her, telling her it is not weird at all and that she considers Homura to be more than a classmate, to Madoka she is an important friend.
*On the day when all the girls are fighting against Walpurgis, when Madoka shows up, Homura would tells her that they are all fighting to protect everyone. However, Homura adds that she is personally fighting to protect Madoka. This is how everyone's response is in the game:
::Mami: !!
::Sayaka: !!
::Kyoko: !!
**The only one who isn't showing a response is Madoka as she already knew.
***Then Homura adds that she wouldn't know what to fight for if Madoka died. It almost feels a little bit like a love confession.
*In the PSP game when [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UPG-lnbaLk&feature=youtu.be&hd=1 Hitomi tries to get closer to Homura], Madoka notices that these two [[:file:Hitomi My New Boyfriend!.jpg|are getting along.]]
*In the [[Madoka Magica Drama CD 4: Summer Magical Girl Training Camp!!|Drama CD 4: ''"Summer Magical Girl Training Camp!!"'']], Sayaka asks Madoka if there is someone she likes. Homura shows a suspicious interest to Madoka's response.
**Madoka responds that it would be nice to have someone to like in the future, which means no.
***Homura: ''"Oh I see."''
*In episode 4,the teacher of Madoka,Sayaka and Homura class,was teaching something related to the age who one can love,saying ''Well,the age appropiated to have childs can be declared with medicine,but that doesn't mean that you have to calcule it in reverse for determinate the age of marry for womans.Because that,a girl who have more than 30 years have the law undisputed to love and get married.And that is why that everyone have to use the present progressive,instead of pasted time''.In the moment,Madoka and Sayaka were sad for Mami's death,and Homura was sawing Madoka.It can be because she is currently watching her,be worried because she looks sad,or that she is sawing her because the subject of the class.
*"Luminous" has become a slang term that refers to the cheek-rubbing scene from the movie's opening--whose song is titled ルミナス "Ruminasu"/"Luminous"
**The cheek-rubbing scene is tagged as (っ´ω`(´ω`c)ﾙﾐﾅｽ on pixiv. Those last 4 characters are ル=ru, ミ=mi, ナ=na, ス=su. ルミナス "Ruminasu"="Luminous"
*From an interview with Gen Urobuchi (see below in the Other section for more details):
::'''Q:''' Is Homura in love with Madoka?
::'''A:''' Probably.
*In another interview, Urobuchi revealed that ''Madoka Magica'' was started and revolved around the concept "where Homura saves Madoka". This concept may or may not include yuri subtext, especially as it is given without any context to go by. Not that that's going to stop fans.

===Kyoko and Sayaka===
<blockquote>''"Don't worry, Sayaka." "It's lonely being by yourself." "It's fine. I'll stay by your side, Sayaka."'' - [[Kyoko Sakura]] dying with [[Sayaka Miki]] in [[Episode 9]]</blockquote>

[[File:Great minds think alike.jpg|right|thumb|250px|]]

It is common to find yuri subtext in the magical girl genre, sometimes it develops into shippings or pairings created by fans, even if it was not part of the creator's original intention. The creators of the show may have been aware of this phenomenon, so they decided to exploit the same yuri subtext phenomenon when it came to the relationship between Kyoko and Sayaka. However, the yuri subtext mostly comes from Kyoko, making it one-sided; while it is officially recognized that Kyoko has feelings for Sayaka, it is uncertain what types of feelings they are. Fans would argue that Sayaka just never had the chance to return these feelings, and Kyoko was never really good in articulating them.

Many fans point out that the reason these two are paired up together is because of their opposing personalities. Sayaka and Kyoko differ not only philosophically but their personalities are bound to cause clashes; yet they are not that dissimilar once you study these characters. Sayaka is an idealist who pursues the path of a hero of justice, she wants to emulate Mami as an example of an ideal Puella Magi. To Sayaka the gift of being a Puella Magi was something sacred to be used for good only and not for selfish acts. Kyoko on the other hand is more of a rogue who would only use her powers to satiate her base desires. Kyoko scoffs at the idea of using her powers to help others, instead she believes a Puella Magi should only help herself (even at the expense of others). To Kyoko there are no rules except her own.

This unlikely pair started out as enemies and Kyoko was close on killing Sayaka, but as the story progressed it was Kyoko who took the first step to close their gap of distrust. Kyoko even went so far as to explain to Sayaka her painful past and to why she believes Sayaka is making a mistake with her life. But Sayaka refuses Kyoko's advice and subtly proclaims she will be a better Puella Magi than her, that she will still follow a righteous path. Sayaka's arrogance at first seems to anger Kyoko (it is not known if she is angry at Sayaka, at herself, or both) but this doesn't stop her from continually pursuing Sayaka to stop her from furthering her mistakes. (Some fans like to suggest that this moment would have alienated any other character from trying to pursue a friendship with Sayaka, yet it seems to have an opposite effect with Kyoko).

[[File:Kyouko sayaka madoka homura.jpg|right|thumb|400px|Fanart interpretation of [[Episode 9]].]]
Soon the roles are reversed in Episode 8 and 9. Sayaka finally admits that deep down she was no different from others, that she had selfish desires that were never fulfilled and that she regrets her decision on becoming a Puella Magi (like the love of a boy that went unfulfilled, or the jealous regret of saving a friend's life). She starts to see society as a selfish group who would only exploit others with no remorse for those who suffer. Sayaka finally understands that her decision brought nothing but unhappiness and regrets on her part. Betrayed by the world and by her ideals she soon falls into despair and darkness. It is because of this event that Kyoko soon starts to reveal a different side of her.

With the loss of Sayaka, Kyoko starts to reclaim her older self. She admits to Madoka that there was a time she used to idealize stories of love, friendship, and courage but she abandoned those ideals when she lost her family. After seeing Sayaka's despair, Kyoko decides that she wants to save her and get the old Sayaka back. Kyoko was putting her faith on romantic ideals, a move that many would like to point out as being irrational and dangerous (even [[Kyubey]] agrees such a notion is illogical). Once Kyoko realizes that there is no way to save Sayaka, she decides to sacrifice her life so they could both be together. That way Sayaka wont be alone anymore. There is a division among fans regarding Kyoko's decision to die with Sayaka. There are those who say Kyoko did it as an act of love (the tragic yuri pair or maybe an act of friendship), others say Kyoko knew that even if she did survive it would only be a matter of time before she became a witch so she wanted to end her life her own way (a self sacrifice with practical motives). However, the reason that Kyoko would give up her own life to avoid becoming a witch looks a little unstable, as there is a scene in the episode where what appears to be the souls of both girls, colored respectively in blue and red, embracing each other tenderly before disappearing for good. By this logic, it is unlikely that Kyoko will make one last attempt to reach out to Sayaka before they both faded away if she never saw Sayaka as someone who is more than just a friend, and that the only purpose of her death was to escape her eventual fate of being a Puella Magi.

To fans that support the yuri relationship, the reason that they find this pair strong and attractive is because they want Sayaka to be with someone who can love her and protect her. Kyoko was the only character who understood Sayaka's true nature (and her pain) since Kyoko admitted to her that she saw a fragment of herself in Sayaka. Kyoko was also the only one who chased after her to the bitter end, no matter the obstacles or how obstinate Sayaka was, Kyoko was still there for her. Last but not least, another strong indicator of Kyoko's feelings for Sayaka is shown in the last episode of the anime, where she is the only one who takes Sayaka's death the most personally, in spite of trying to brush it off as simply because they "finally had a chance to become friends". Kyoko fits the perfect role as Sayaka's protector and savior.

The relationship between Kyoko and Sayaka may have not been accidental or a tease but created to heighten emotional investments by the viewers. It is possible that this was part of the creator's intention to emotionally move groups of hardcore fans who support a Sayaka/Kyoko pairing, thus making their demise in Episode 9 more tragic (or as fans put it a "Yuri Tragedy" ending).

[[File:21354222 p8.png|right|thumb|200px|Trivia: Prior to the mid 19th century, [http://www.underwatertimes.com/news.php?article_id=05297681013 lonely delirious mariners] referred to [[wikipedia:Manatee#Culture|manatees as mermaids]].]]

====The Melusine Legend and Kyoko's Soul Gem====
There is a [[wikipedia:Melusine|Melusine]] legend that indicates that ''"a Melusina surfaces briefly every seven years as a beautiful woman or as a serpent, holding a small golden key in her mouth. Whoever takes the key from her will set her free and may claim her as his bride."'' In Episode 9, Kyoko undoes her hair and then uses her hairpin to pray, it is uncertain but it seems that her Soul Gem and her hairpin were fused together to create a new hairpin with a shape that resembles that of her father's religious symbol. After Sayaka's prayer she kisses the newly formed hairpin and tosses it into the air (before she destroys it with her spear), maybe as an offering to Sayaka to free her from her Witch form by sacrificing Kyoko's soul. The shape of the normal hairpin and of the Soul Gem fused hairpin looks like of a golden key. Sayaka's witch form could also be a reference to the [http://pastebin.com/gCGG8Ljf Little Mermaid story.]

====The Legend of Unicorns and Magical Horns====
During the Blu-ray version of [[Episode 9]], there were wind-chimes depicting a Mermaid and a Unicorn. The unicorn is considered to be a wild, powerful, temperamental beast that could only be tamed by a maiden. A unicorn's horn is said to have the power to cleanse poisoned water and heal sickness. Another of its magical properties is the ability to lift curses and break illusions. It is suspected that Kyoko is compared to the unicorn because of its characteristics as well as the horn's magical properties. Both Kyoko and the unicorn are wild and temperamental creatures, free to roam and do whatever they want. Kyoko at one time had the power of illusion as well as the ability to break them (''"shining light on illusions"'', according to a [[Megami_Magazine_2011-07|magazine article]]). The Unicorn's magical properties resides within its horn, and Kyoko's magical weapon is a spear. Fans speculate that Kyoko's spear could be a reference to a unicorn's horn. Another comparison is Kyoko's attempt to break Sayaka's curse during [[Episode 9]]. Since a unicorn's horn can magically cleanse poisoned water and the mermaid has connotation to the elements of water (in this case, the elements of water corrupted by the witch form), it could be interpreted as her attempt to purify its element back to its original form (in this case turn Sayaka back to normal). It is suggested that Sayaka is the maiden because she was the only one who was able to "tame" Kyoko. As Kyoko explained before, the only reason she got close to Sayaka was because Sayaka's idealism reminded Kyoko of her innocent, naive yet idealistic self.

The Unicorn symbolism seems to be implied in the [[Puella Magi Madoka Magica Portable]] game. See [[Ophelia]].

====Manga Differences====
In the anime, when Kyoko dies in the explosion, it is the end of her story. However, in the manga, after Kyoko dies, we are presented with an image of Sayaka's back as she is sitting on the floor, presumably waiting for someone. Kyoko approaches Sayaka from behind her with an [[wikipedia:Umaibō|Umaibō]] in hand as a sign that Kyoko wants to start all over again with Sayaka (the same way she did [[Episode_9#Speculation|with Madoka]]; and perhaps redo her offering of food in [[Episode 8]]). But Sayaka, wearing a mischievous expression, instead grabs Kyoko's hand and pulls her down with her. This has been interpreted as Sayaka accepting Kyoko's affection for her; it can also be interpreted as Sayaka's preference to have Kyoko on the menu over the [[wikipedia:Umaibō|Umaibō]].

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File:Kyosaya protect your precious manga.jpg|Kyoko finally understands what is like to protect someone precious to her.
File:Kyousaya ready to die manga.jpg|Several changes were made to this scene, yet the emotional impact remains the same.
File:Kyousaya meeting you manga.jpg|This emotional afterlife encounter was not in the anime, not that I am complaining.
File:KyoSaya afterlife manga.jpg|Kyoko Sakura, welcome to the afterlife.
</gallery>

====KyōSaya Subtext in ''The Rebellion Story''====
At the beginning of ''[[The Rebellion Story]]'' movie, Sayaka and Kyoko are shown to be Madoka's classmates, and it's later revealed that Kyoko is staying at Sayaka's place. The girls have a much friendlier relationship where Sayaka essentially acts as a the straight man to Kyoko's fool. They also fight as a team together in battles. Unfortunately, this world is an illusion created by a witch's barrier. Interestingly, it's revealed to be Homura's witch barrier, which suggests that on some level Homura wants Sayaka and Kyoko to be together.

Later on it's revealed that Sayaka came back from the Law of Cycles, and she is implied to have memories from previous timelines. This suggests that she has become aware of how much Kyoko cared for her, and how upset Kyoko became when she turned into a witch or vanished. (This creates an interesting parallel with Madoka and Homura's relationship - Sayaka could only understand Kyoko's feelings when she became part of the Law of Cycles, just as Madoka could only understand Homura's feelings when she became the Law of Cycles itself.) During the battle against [[Homulilly]], Kyoko rescues Sayaka from a familiar, and she seems upset when she says that she remembered Sayaka was supposed to be dead. Sayaka comforts Kyoko and admits that while she thought she had no regrets when she died, it turned out she had one: Leaving Kyoko behind. They share a moment holding hands before Nagisa ruins it, much to Sayaka's displeasure. Kyoko seems to shed a single tear on her spear before she and Sayaka fight together against Homulilly's familiars. Later, Sayaka's witch Oktavia is shown fighting with Kyoko's spear, a clear indication of the bond between the two. After the battle finishes and Homulilly's barrier vanishes, Kyoko is shown to be unhappy that Sayaka has vanished again.

At the end of the movie Homura creates a new universe where all the girls live happy lives. One of the scenes at the end of the movie has Sayaka and Kyoko enjoying a box of pocky together.

Ultimately, ''Rebellion'' shows that Sayaka is now aware of Kyoko's feelings for her, whatever they may be, and to some extent she returns those feelings. At the very least, Kyoko and Sayaka have become friends who don't want to be separated again. ''Rebellion'' also shows that Kyoko and Sayaka would have become close friends under different circumstances.

====KyōSaya Screenshots====
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File:Revolutionary Girl Utena and Madoka.png|The image on the left is from Revolutionary Girl Utena, the image on the right is from Episode 9 with Sayaka and Kyoko
File:Sayaka and Kyoko.gif|This image, according to [[Magical Girl Magazine (Otona Anime)|Otona Anime]], means Kyoko wants to save Sayaka but finally is in vain, represented by the blue breaking down when the red touches it.
File:Melusine hairpin key 2.png|There seems to be a connection between the Melusine legend and Kyoko's hairpin/soul gem and her father's religious symbol [[Yuri_undertones#Kyoko_and_Sayaka|(see above)]]
File:Blu ray mermaid unicorn ep 9.jpg|Kyoko as an [[wikipedia:unicorn|unicorn]] and Sayaka as a [[wikipedia:mermaid|mermaid]], symbolically represented in wind-chimes. See above for more details.
File:MadoMagi PSP PV2 001.jpg|KyōSaya CG in 2nd PV of the PSP game
File:Ending 1.gif|The ending of Rebellion was very yuri friendly
File:Holding hands 3.gif|VERY.
File:Kyosaya rebellion.jpg
File:Kyosaya handholding.jpg
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====KyōSaya Official Art====
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File:Den_Lille_Havfrue.JPG|[[:wikipedia:The_Little_Mermaid|Den Lille Havfrue (The Little Mermaid)]]
File:BD Cover 4.jpg
File:Manga Vol.2 Cover.jpg
File:NitroPlus Novel 01.jpg|NitroPlus Novel.
File:Kyoko sayaka art novel page.jpg|Kyoko and Sayaka. NitroPlus Novel.
File: Sayaka kyouko pocky game Nitroplus.jpg|From Nitroplus's Staff Blog: ''If they were to try to settle things peacefully, things would have gone more like this.''
File:Manga extra Kyouko and Sayaka.jpg
File:KyoSaya Hanokage.jpg|TL: "Sayakaaaaa-". From Hanokage [http://twitpic.com/4sa5yo twitter] (the author of the Madoka manga).
File:Kyosaya ume aoki doujin art fan colored.png|Ume Aoki supports a KyoSaya pairing (fan colored with official Ume Aoki's work).
File:Sleepover.jpg|This official art seems to subtlety pair each girl with their respective partners (notice how Mami is alone)
File:10.jpg|Ume shipping Kyoko and Sayaka in her doujin
File:Apricot +9.jpg|Fan translation of Kyoko/Sayaka page 1
File:Yuri fan art pixiv growing.png|Yuri fans of KyoSaya seem to be pleased with these results
File:Madoka BD 5 Menu Art 2.jpg|From Volume 5 of the Blu-Ray, courtesy of Ume Aoki
File:Kyosaya i'm home pose and knm pose.jpg|A blatant attempt to evoke images of Kannazuki no Miko, or just mere artistic expression?
File:Megami poster KyouSaya.jpg|Megami poster.
File:Kyousaya sample official art.jpg|Kyousaya official art samples.
File:Twitter comment.jpg|Aipon (Kyoko's VA): I wanna get all lovey-dovey with Sayaka. KitaEri (Sayaka's VA): I wanna stick it in Aipon.
File:4chan comment living sayaka.jpg|Eri Kitamura is going to make Ai Nonaka jelly.
File:20111128 2151899.jpg
File:Mobage New Years Sayaka Horrible Fortune.jpg|Sayaka's horrible fortune. [[Mobage_Madoka_Magica_Mobile_Game#Translation:_Sayaka.27s_Bad_Fortune|It's not good to be alone.]]
File:PM MDK WONDA-4.jpg
File:NyanType 04.2012 01.jpg|NyanType 2012-04
File:Series official card anime shots.jpg|Official card from the [http://www.carddas.com/madoka-magica/product/product03.html Madoka PSP game], they even added the Utena Symbolism.
File:PSP WitchKissAndGriefSeed Ophelia.jpg|The witch kiss of Kyoko's witch form has the colors of Kyoko and Sayaka
File:Sample-ee2b70f5aad4c27c3f1996aa2279bac3.jpg
File:Sample-631d2de2e6f2f546941073713b221ae2.jpg
File:Sayaka kyoko movie art official.jpg
File:Psp true end yurisubtxt.jpg
File:Sayaka Kyoko Dakimakura.jpg
File:Puella Magi Madoka Magica LOVE! Sayaka & Kyouko Version Illustration.jpg|Pandering? Why yes.
Oktavia wielding [[:file:Witches Artwork 07.jpg|Kyoko's spear]].
File:Ume-sensei's letter to kyousaya.jpg
</gallery>

====KyōSaya Fanart====
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File: Sayaka kyouko spinoff.jpg|[http://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.php?mode=manga&illust_id=17167336 Source]
File: Kyoko sayaka more spinoff ova.jpg [http://hutehuteni.blog54.fc2.com/ Author's site]
File:Kyouko meets sayaka afterlife fan.gif
File:Kyouko sayaka playing.gif
File:Kyosaya ear licking fanart.jpg
File:Sayaka kissing kyouko's neck.gif
File:Kyousaya doujin soul gem sexing.png|A Yuri Doujin depicting the Kyoko/Sayaka pair with some steamy Soul Gem sexing
File:Yuma has two mommies.jpg|The family that Kyoko always wanted (minus Mami). Are you listening SHAFT? It is not too late for an OVA.
File:Kyosaya KnM.jpg
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File:Sample-9a9057abaeb41e47b400e68766de0075.jpg
File:50aada98012e97e93f3cc07261320a73.jpg
File:21289667 - and i'm home.jpg|a blatant interpretation of [[and I'm Home|"and I'm Home"]].
File:BD 5 ED Yuri Fan Interpretation.jpg|Illogical? Extreme? Nay, I say this is the next step to its logical conclusion.
File:Kyosaya almost 69.jpg
File:Kyosaya mermaid fanart.jpg|The Little Mermaid finally gets her prince...''err''...cess.
File:Kyouko and sayaka casual clothes on a date.jpg|Fanart response from the Megami poster.
File:KyouSaya (gumichoco).jpg|the fans even made a comic as a response from the Megami poster.
File:KyouSaya (gumichoco) p2.jpg
File:KyouSaya (gumichoco) p3.jpg
File:Kyoko sayaka dog collar.jpg
File:Sayaka and kyouko cat.gif
File:KyouSaya animated.gif
File:Ophelia oktavia adorable horse fanart.jpg|Witches need love, too!
File:Witch Love.jpg|Aw honey, let's kill some humans! <3
File:KyoSaya Ending.jpg|This is how Madoka Magica ended, it's true!
File:KyoSaya sunset art.jpg
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====KyōSaya Trivia====
*This pair is labeled as KyouSaya by yurifans. Kyoko is seen as a tomboy who is usually depicted in the prince role and Sayaka as the tough yet feminine maiden.
*In [[Episode 9]] near Oktavia's barrier there is a graffiti of a heart and inside it we can read the words "Love Me Do" which is the name of a Beatle's song. This song probably represents Kyoko's feelings towards Sayaka.
**"Love Me Do" is written purposely wrong according with the English grammar.
***A verse of the lyrics: "Love, Love Me Do/You know I love you/I'll always be true/So please, Love Me Do"
****When you read "Love Me Do" out loud, it can be "miss understood" as "Love Me Too".
*Hanokage's comic in the [[Puella Magi Madoka Magica Anthology 1|Puella Magi Madoka Magica Anthology]] has Kyoko using Homura's game simulator to interact with a virtual Sayaka. Kyoko ends up playing the game for hours.
*Ume-tentei ships Kyoko and Sayaka [[Ume_Aoki#Doujin_Gallery|in her doujin]].
*The [[Movic_Madoka_Magica_Exhibit#Audio_Translation|audio]] at the [[Movic Madoka Magica Exhibit|Madoka Magica Exhibit]] makes Sayaka tsundere for Kyoko.
*In the PSP game, if Sayaka's Soul Gem is returned on time, Kyoko would try to console a depressed Sayaka as she has seen Kyōsuke and Hitomi together. An upset Sayaka runs into Kyoko and cries in her arms (in case you're wondering why she doesn't go to Madoka, her best friend, is because she's always with Homura now). Kyoko talks to her, opens up about her past, and unlike in the anime, Sayaka really listens to Kyoko. You should hear how she says, "Kyoko...". Kyoko saves Sayaka, a 300 pt emotion value drops and Sayaka is almost her old cheerful self. Sayaka even suggests to Kyoko that they should be a magical girl combi (duo). Then they go fight a witch together.
*In the In the [[Madoka Magica Portable Kyouko Route|Kyoko route of the PSP game]], Sayaka becomes a witch and Kyoko tries to turn Sayaka back to normal. When Homura kills Oktavia, Kyoko falls into despair after seeing Oktavia's dead.
**In an alternate event, Kyoko will calm down when she remembers Sayaka's last words, ''"I'll bear the burden of the curse for both of us"''.
*In the [http://youtu.be/KDG5X0S0Ovk?t=15m10s True Ending] of the [[Madoka Magica Portable|Madoka Portable]], Kyoko gets jealous from Sayaka's comment about how Mami would make a great wife. She tells Sayaka it is not her fault that she is sloppy.
**Sayaka forcibly strips a protesting Kyoko to have her wear Mami's school uniform (the screen goes black with Sayaka talking about how she's taking it all off), the two of them end up fighting about their lack of breast sizes.
*In the anime, Sayaka never uses the honorific "-chan". However in the PSP game, Sayaka does use "-chan" occasionally to refer to herself and Kyoko. Sayaka never uses "-chan" for anyone else.
*In the movie ''[[The Rebellion Story/Spoiler|Rebellion Story]]'' Kyoko and Sayaka live together.
**Holy sh#t! Are they reading our fanfics?!
*** Given the beginning and ending of the movie? Most likely. But they seem to be parodying them.
*Oktavia wielding [[:file:Witches Artwork 07.jpg|Kyoko's spear]].
*The double-suicide is considered typical in romantic endings for two tragic lovers in Japanese storytelling. Many fans would point this fact as evidence for making this couple canon.
*After the airing of [[Episode 9]], yuri artwork of this pair exploded on [http://www.pixiv.net/tags.php?tag=%E6%9D%8F%E3%81%95%E3%82%84 Pixiv].
*Listen to the duet character song "[[And I'm Home]]" with [[Kyoko Sakura]] and [[Sayaka Miki]] ([http://myanimelist.net/people/32/Ai_Nonaka Ai Nonaka] and [http://myanimelist.net/people/413/Eri_Kitamura Eri Kitamura]). Many fans have interpreted the lyrics to contains yuri elements.
*Kyoko addresses Sayaka by her first name only from [[Episode 8]] and afterwards. Some suggest this is an indication of how important Sayaka is to Kyoko.
** However, it should also be noted that this period of time is when Sayaka is at her worst mental state--as she is near to becoming a witch--or dead/turned into a witch. This means Kyoko's name addressing may have other implications.

===Kyouko Trivia===
[[File:Kyoko choose one.jpg|right|thumb|200px|You two timing...!]]
*Every seiyuu is gay for Kyouko.
**Aoi Yuuki ([[Madoka]]) claims Kyouko to be her ''waifu'' with extreme infatuation.
***Aoi Yuuki ([[Madoka]]) declared her love for Kyouko in [[:Talk:Drama_CD_2#Info_and_DL|Magical Girls Tea Party]] CD and her desire to marry her in the audio commentary for [[Episode 5]]. Ai Nonaka questions her choice and informs her all she ever does is eat. Aoi Yuki is ok with this and declares she would just adjust.
****In same comentary Chiwa Saitou ([[Homura]]) sounds annoyed, some suggested perhaps she is jealous. But the question is, jealous of whom?
***Aoi Yuuki ([[Madoka]]) [[:file:Going gaga for kyouko.jpg|goes even more gaga]] for Kyouko in the audio commentary for [[Episode 7]], "The one I love, it's Kyouko-tan." "Kyouko-tan is the absolute best!" "it's like she isn't trying to be cool, but she's still REALLY cool."
****[http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm14889810 we are not kidding].
***In the [[Talk:Key_Animation_Note|"C81 Aniplex Madoka Special Talk CD"]], not even two minutes has passed and Aoi Yuki's already fangirling over Kyouko-tan~
**Chiwa Saito ([[Homura]]) is gay for Kyouko too.
**It turns out that Ryouko Shintani ([[Hitomi]]) who is the guest for the [[Episode 7]] commentary, is another one that's gay for Kyouko too. "I love Kyouko."
**Eri Kitamura ([[Sayaka]]) is the [[:file:Twitter comment.jpg|Seme]] to Kyouko's Uke.
**Chiwa Saito ([[Homura]]) confesses that when she saw [[Episode 9|Kyouko's sacrifice scene]] with Aoi Yuuki ([[Madoka]]) and Emiri Kato ([[Kyubey]]), they all cried. They found the scene moving.

===Eri Kitamura Trivia===
* Eri Kitamura (Sayaka's VA) [[:file:4chan comment living sayaka.jpg|likes the company of other seiyuu]], besides Ai Nonaka ([[Kyouko]]).
** That is putting it too mildly, she actually enjoys [http://ambiseiy.com/2010/10/07/hayane-hayaoki-kanamemo-radio-8/ flirting] with other female seiyuu, when she isn't [http://ambiseiy.com/2010/07/26/kitamura-eri-no-choraji-175/ ogling them in their sleep or traveling with them in what she calls their honeymoon-ish] travels.

===Madoka and Sayaka===
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<blockquote>''"You're cute, but I won't let you become popular with the guys. You're going to be my wife!"'' - '''[[Sayaka]]''' declaring [[Madoka]] to be her wife in [[Episode 1]].</blockquote>

In the [[Episode 1]], Sayaka says that she will make Madoka her wife. After watching them communicate telepathically in [[Episode 2]], [[Hitomi]] thinks that they are communicating simply through eye contact and must have become a couple, which she calls forbidden love. The two maintain a close friendship for most of the series.

In the [[Puella Magi Madoka Magica: The Different Story|Different Story]], it is revealed that Madoka and Sayaka have been extremely close friends since elementary, and Sayaka usually protected Madoka from bullies and other mean people. Madoka and Sayaka were also a very close friend pairing before Hitomi came in, and even after they still remain fairly close.

The light novel, "[[Mahou Shoujo Madoka☆Magica NitroPlus Novel|Puella Magi Madoka☆Magica NitroPlus Novel]]", explores Madoka's early childhood and her first encounter with a tomboyish Sayaka.

The fan name for this pair is MadoSaya.

====MadoSaya Screenshots====
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File:Sayaka pointing madoka face.gif|Sayaka pokes Madoka's face
File:MadoSaya is a lie.png|YOU'RE GOING TO BE MY WIFE!
File:Sayaka-Madoka08.jpg
File:Madoka-dead Sayaka.jpg
File:MadoSaya-Ep12.jpg
File:Snapshot - 37.jpg
File:Puella magi madoka magica-02-madoka-sayaka.jpg
File:Madoka 05 3.png
File:Puella magi madoka magica-04-madoka-sayaka-hug.jpg
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====MadoSaya Official Art====
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File:NitroPlus Novel 02.jpg|Art from the light novel.
File:Sayaka madoka art novel page.jpg
File:20130730185103 952 1.jpg
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====MadoSaya Fanart====
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File:18754643 m.jpg|The people who saw the two last episodes would understand this.
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File:Madoka sayaka children protective.jpg|Sayaka, acting as Madoka's protector.
File:MadoSaya_Loop03_Another.jpg|The reason why Sayaka complains in another timeline.
File:Madosaya.png|MadoSaya: The cutest pairing in existence. It's so sweet I'm getting cavities.
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====MadoSaya Trivia====
*For most fans who don't ship Homura/Madoka, MadoSaya is usually ''the'' go-to ship for Madoka, provided Sayaka isn't already shipped with someone else in the scenario.
*"Forbidden love" is occasionally used as a nickname for this pair, and Madoka yuri in general.

===Kyoko and Madoka===
[[File:Madoka kyouko sharing pocky fanart.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Food, a popular way into other's hearts (and stomachs)]]
<blockquote>''"I've always followed behind, never been useful for anything. But please, take me with you."'' — Madoka Kaname(smiling) ''"You're a really weird girl."'' — Kyoko Sakura</blockquote>

====In the Anime====
In the little time Kyoko and Madoka interacted in the anime, they both were on good terms. Kyoko expressed concern for Madoka's safety and well being, and she tells her that she should not become a magical girl as she already has a perfect life. During their interaction Madoka shared her food with Kyoko as a way to bond with each other, considering how much Kyoko loves to eat. In the battle against Oktavia, Kyoko constantly protects Madoka against her attacks, expressing distress over Madoka's safety when endangered. This enrages Kyoko, and she eventually sacrifices her own life to save Madoka. Kyoko is also motivated to help Sayaka, because Madoka is concerned with Sayaka's well being, even thought Kyoko and Sayaka were on bad terms. Kyoko even goes so far as bringing Sayaka's lifeless body to Madoka after she became a Witch, and is seen showing a painful expression on her face when Madoka comes running, suggesting she does not wish to see Madoka's grief at the loss of her best friend. (Notably, Kyoko yelled at Homura for being so cold and callous over the situation).

Given Momo's resemblance to Madoka (both being small, young-looking, with pink hair and twin-tails, and also wearing pink clothes), it is also possible that some of Kyoko's feelings towards Madoka can be interpreted as Kyoko's feelings being projected to her dead little sister. That she is actually projecting her feelings to someone who resembles her dead sibling, as a result Kyoko is trying to stop Madoka from becoming a magical girl so she doesn't suffer the same twisted fate that Kyoko went through. Adding to this, Madoka and Kyoko resemble each other somewhat, with the colors (red and pink being similar colors), wearing their hair in tails, and using ribbons (and a clip in Kyoko's case). Both also became Puella Magi for their strong sense to help others in similar situations, and wielding pointy weapons (Madoka arrows, Kyoko spear). Thus a lot can be contributed to the "sisterly bond/affection" theory.

Also, when Madoka offers Kyoko her hand to shake, Kyoko laughs and instead gives her a candy bar. At first this seems like Kyoko being... Kyoko, but when you consider Kyoko's attitude towards food you will realise that that giving Madoka that candy bar was Kyoko showing Madoka that she had her deepest respect.

====In ''The Different Story''====
In ''The Different Story'', after Kyoko's death, Madoka visits Mami's place. Madoka confesses to her that she met Kyoko a few days earlier, and became friends sharing many conversations, secrets, and fears.

Madoka tells Mami that the reason Kyoko left Mami's side was because she was afraid that the two of them could never reconcile for what happened. Kyoko admitted that she should have been happy for Mami for finding new friends, but instead they just bickered because of their ideological differences, just as she feared. Kyoko had told Madoka that she regrets her choice of words, but she believes that it is too late to mend their relationship. However, she promises to Madoka that she would check on Mami and Sayaka if anything ever happens to them.

The fan names for this pairing are KyoMado and MadoKyo.

====KyoMado Screenshots====
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====KyoMado Official Art====
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File:Tumblr inline mywygfoWFJ1qjwka0.png|The cutest ship in all of ''Madoka Magica''.
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====KyoMado Fanart====
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File:Madoka fake sayaka kyouko fanart.jpg|Sneaky tactic, Madoka!
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File:40237983.png|Obviously, KyoMado is the cutest ship in all of existence.
File:31212075.jpg|''The'' cutest.
File:21493123 big p10.jpg|In all of existence.
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File:Tumblr ms8w5zMiRa1qa1njao1 1280.jpg|Madoka looks cute in Kyoko's clothes!
File:Kyoumado2.png|Parody of "Nisemonogatari".
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====KyoMado Trivia====
* It should also be noted that Madoka's VA, Aoi Yuuki, [[Yuri_undertones#Kyoko_Trivia|has expressed her love for Kyoko on many points]]. Technically it would be considered an Aoi Yuuki/Kyoko ship, though.
** Don't laugh. Aoi Yuuki (Madoka) is actually in love with Kyoko and promised that she would make her her wife.
** Their love will live forever [http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm14889810 on the internet.]

===Madoka and Mami===
A somewhat less popular pair due to Mami's lack of appearances for most of the series. In [[Episode 3]], Madoka tells Mami that she wants to become a magical girl because of her admiration of Mami (admiration of an older sister figure is very common in yuri-themed works). Mami discourages her at her first, saying that she is not someone to admire because despite her trying to appear as a strong mentor, she is weak and lonely. When Madoka tells her that she will stay by her side, Mami is brought to tears. The two hold hands and face each other, and Madoka tells Mami that she really will stay with Mami and fight together with her. During the battle with the witch afterward, Mami states in her internal monologue that she has never been happier while fighting before, and that she no longer has any fears, no doubt due to joy from Madoka's confession. This attitude combined with overconfidence ultimately leads to {{spoiler|Mami's untimely demise}}, but nonetheless many fans saw Madoka's confession and Mami's reaction as evidence of yuri feelings between the two girls.

In the first timeline of episode 10, Mami and Madoka fight as a pair and rescue Homura. Some fans believe that, because Madoka was already close with Mami before meeting Homura, Mami and Madoka were a couple in that timeline. It is revealed in the PSP game that in one of the timelines (probably the first or second) Mami died because she protected Madoka from an attack of Walpurgis Night.

Love triangle style scenarios in which Mami and Homura compete for Madoka's affection, occasionally with Sayaka brought in as well, are somewhat common in fanworks.

The fan name for this pair is MadoMami.

====MadoMami Screenshots====
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====MadoMami Official Art====
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File:NyanType 03.2011 Pin-up.jpg|Official pin-up artwork from NyanType magazine, March 2011 issue.
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====MadoMami Fanart====
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File:MamiMado.jpg|This is how [[Episode 3]] should have ended.
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====MadoMami Trivia====
*The [[Madoka Magica Portable|PSP game]] explores more about their relationship.
**In Mami's route, Mami saves Madoka from Gertrud. Madoka becomes a magical girl and returns the favor by turning up to save Mami from Charlotte.
***Mami starts getting jealous that Madoka spends more time with Homura than her. Her jealousy is expressed in the form of depression that affects the mood of the scene when it happens. When Madoka drops by Mami's class, she gives Mami a pound cake that she made as a thank you for having her on Mami's tea parties. When Madoka mentions that Homura was involved in the making of the cake, the music stops and the mood changes, so much so that Mami's jealousy festers with dark thoughts.
****Because of Mami's fragile mind, Mami goes witch when she gets [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/NetorareGenre NTR] by HomuMado.

===Kyoko and Mami===
====The Farewell Story====
<blockquote>''"Thank you, Mami-san. Please take care of me!"'' - Kyoko Sakura, [[Drama CD 3]].</blockquote>
<blockquote>''"I already told you. I have no intention of using my magic for anyone else’s sake. That’s why we can’t fight witches or familiars together. But… If something were to happen to you, you would still share a grief seed with me. I can’t stand the thought of abusing your kindness."'' - Kyoko Sakura, [[Drama CD 3]].</blockquote>
<blockquote>''"I’m not your enemy! After all… After all, you were… the first magical girl who shared the same ideals as I did!"'' - Mami Tomoe, [[Drama CD 3]].</blockquote>

[[File:Kyomami cakes.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Fans suspect that Mami seduced Kyoko with promises of cakes.]]

In [[Drama CD 3|Drama CD 3, titled ''The Farewell Story'']], Mami and Kyoko's first meeting is detailed. The two fought witches together, and Kyoko even introduced Mami to her family, reminiscent of a girl bringing home a prospective spouse to meet her parents. Their early relationship could be described as between a senpai and kōhai (as Kyoko and Mami themselves describe it), but yuri fans suspect there is more to it. Sadly, Kyoko never calls her senpai the much coveted title [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/OneeSama "Onee-sama"] (that is, until the events of "Different Story").

After Kyoko's family tragedy she tries to leave Mitakihara, intending to work alone. She had lost her "Rosso Phantasma" ability (named by Mami), and got injured by a witch. Mami, worried about Kyoko, doesn't want her to leave, as she had grown very attached to the younger girl. But Kyoko refuses to listen to her so they both end up fighting each other and Kyoko wins. Kyoko warns Mami that she won't be merciful next time; she leaves while Mami cries over her loss realizing that she is alone once again. Before Kyoko leaves, she reassures Mami that she will meet other girls who are suited to her expectations.

In the anime timeline, they never meet again. Kyoko only returns to Mitakihara after Mami's passing, which may imply that she regretted her past actions and wished to avoid another confrontation with her former senpai by entering her territory again.

Some fans suspect that the reason Kyoko fought with Mami was so she could end her relationship with her early, before it turned ugly. It is indicated by Kyoko that if they continued to stay together, they would only fight and bicker with each other because of their differences in their beliefs, and perhaps end up hating each other in the process. Others suspect that because Kyoko lost her secondary power, she feared that she would be putting Mami at risk, so she didn't want to become a burden. Perhaps Kyoko was afraid that Mami would also end up dead because of her, just like her family was.

Fans suspect that Mami's interaction as a senpai with Sayaka and Madoka was a bit distant, and that Mami might still have carried the lingering memory that she shared with Kyoko and feared it would become painful if she got too close with her new kôhai. Another possibility is that Mami feared she would be alone again once [[Madoka]] and [[Sayaka]] saw how difficult the world of a Puella Magi was; or maybe Mami was still hopeful that Kyoko would come back to her.

====The Different Story====
<blockquote>''"I guess I was never anything more than your senpai, but I always wanted to be your friend, not some distant person."'' - Mami Tomoe, [[Puella Magi Madoka Magica: The Different Story]]</blockquote>
<blockquote>''"I think I see you a little differently than I would see a friend..."'' - Kyoko Sakura about Mami Tomoe, [[Puella Magi Madoka Magica: The Different Story]]</blockquote>

[[File:Hanokage new otp kyomami.jpg|right|thumb|150px|Very intimate choice of words there, Mami.]]

[[Puella Magi Madoka Magica: The Different Story]] further explores their relationship in a different timeline, the tragic events from [[Drama CD 3|the Drama CD, ''"Farewell Story"'']] are the same, but the manga adds further information to their backstory, making their relationship and their quarrel even more tragic. Both of them lost their family and both of them are alone/lonely, yet because of their ideological differences, both of them think they will never be able to reconcile and be friends again. Mami is afraid that she will be betrayed and abandoned by those that she get close to, and Kyoko thinks that she will be hated and never be forgiven for her sins. The two of them think their views are irreconcilable with each other and would only cause pain, so they avoid each other's territory.

Mami confesses to Kyoko that she always wanted to be more than just a senpai to her, but she never had the courage to get closer to Kyoko. Then Mami begs Kyoko to finish her off before she becomes a witch, but Kouko refuses. Kyoko confesses to Mami on how Mami saved her from her own despair, without Mami's help and her friendship Kyouko thinks she would have become a witch long ago. Kyoko tells her that their relationship goes beyond that of a senpai and a kōhai, to Kyoko, Mami is her ''"onee-sama"'' -- "big sister" -- and she thinks of Mami as being part of her family. Kyoko then admits to Mami that the real reason she came to town was to check on her to make sure she would be happy with the new magical girls.

It is speculated that the reason Kyoko was unhappy is that Kyoko was worried that Mami's beliefs would only hurt her and Sayaka, while others suspect that Kyoko was just jealous that she found a new magical girl to work with. When Kyuoko goes to confront Oktavia, Mami asks Kyoko to swear to her that she would never leave her again. Kyoko gives Mami her ribbon and her hair-pin, letting her hair down and swearing that she would not die, that she would return once she is done to reclaim her belongings. On the fight with Oktavia, Kyoko becomes aware that she must choose between saving Sayaka or saving Mami. Kyoko doesn't take the act of killing Oktavia lightly, but her priority is saving Mami, a person that she cares deeply. Once Kyoko obtains Oktavia's Grief Seed, she uses it on Mami, fully aware that she is running out of magic.

When Mami wakes up from her sleep she learns from Kyubey that Kyoko was low on magic and she died in a witch's labyrinth while trying to find a new Grief Seed for herself. Kyoko's demise means that her friend failed to keep her promise with Mami. On her despair, Mami asks Homura to kill her but she refuses, she tries to convince Mami to live and help her defeat [[Walpurgisnacht]]. When Homura leaves, Madoka arrives and confesses to Mami she met Kyoko a few days earlier, and became friends sharing many conversations, secrets, and fears.

Madoka tells Mami that the reason Kyoko left Mami's side was because she was afraid that the two of them could never reconcile for what happened. Kyoko admitted that she should have been happy for Mami for finding new friends, but instead they just bickered because of their ideological differences, just as she feared. Kyoko had told Madoka that she regrets her choice of words, but she believes that it is too late to mend their relationship. However, she promises to Madoka that she would check on Mami and Sayaka if anything ever happens to them.

Like a tragic story, after her conversation with Madoka and by the end of the storyline, Mami decides that she cannot live anymore, so she breaks her Soul Gem while holding Kyoko's ribbon and hair pin, also leaving a letter explaining herself. This image is interpreted as Mami killing herself so her spirit could follow that of Kyoko's, as Mami doesn't want to be left alone again, since Kyoko promised to her that they would be together.

====KyōMami Screenshots====
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File:Hira080946.jpg|Mami and Kyoko fighting together in the PSP game.
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====KyōMami Manga Pages====
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File:Madokatdsc 084.png|Mami confesses her desire to be friends with Kyoko, but that she was too afraid to get closer.
File:Mami is my oneesama.jpg|Kyoko tells Mami that she is her only remaining family.
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File:Madokatdsc 158.png|Mami commits suicide, while holding Kyoko's belongings.
File:Candeloro's new familiars.jpg|You two-timing witch!
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====KyōMami Official Art====
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File:Close-up.jpg|From the Oriko manga series.
File:TDS Mami and Kyoko Handholding.png|The two holding hands, from The Different Story manga.
File:The_Different_Story_1_Cover.jpg|First cover of The Different Story manga.
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====KyōMami Fanart====
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File:Mami kyoko happy fanart.jpg|"Who is a good kôhai? For doing a good job you are getting cake tonight... and for ''dessert''..."
File:5111c8ef9864b465aa105bd042335050.jpeg|I predict a lot of senpai-kôhai interactions in doujin form after this.
File:Kyomami fanart.jpg|Sorry, Sayaka. But Mami promised me a lifetime supply of cakes.
File:Kyomami one at a time girls.jpg|Now Mami will never be alone again.
File:Yurifan reaction kyomami drama cd.jpg|One example of fan reaction to Kyomami.
File:Senior's Meeting - buchi maru pg 9.jpg|Kyomami was cool way before the release of the drama CD.
File:(Kasumi) Mami is yours if she's drunk.png|A drunken Mami is fine too. A confused Sayaka not so much.
File:Sleeping face of an angel (Aotori)04.jpg|Of course there is always the threesome route. ''~You can say that again, Kyoko.''
File:Mami Kyoko Laughing.jpeg|Once, Mami and Kyoko were like this. But as always, being meguca is suffering.
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File:Homura Sure Is Popular - Sleepover Chapter (sanaemaru) 04.jpg|Considering how fragile Mami's state of mind is, we have to wonder if Kyoko has to worry if she is the jealous type.
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File:Mami angel kyouko devil halloween fanart.jpg
File:4chan candeloro hard gay for madoka kyouko.jpg|Candeloro's familiars are her cute kōhai.
File:Kyomami looking at her panties.jpg|Perhaps Mami takes her role as a Senpai too far.
File:Kyomami sayaka jelly fanart.jpg
File:Sayaka kyouko mami threesome sharing fanart.jpg|A love triangle.
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====KyōMami Trivia====
*According with [[Drama CD 3|Kyoko's mother]], Mami is the first ''"friend"'' Kyoko ever brought home. The significance is clearly important for yuri fans.
** It's particularly notable that Akio said a similar thing of Utena when Anthy introduced them in ''Revolutionary Girl Utena.''
*It should be noted that in [[Oriko Magica]], while their interactions in chapter 3 weren't particularly friendly, they don't seem to be in bad terms either. Given their status as magical girls and their differences (which in most cases may lead to fights or competition for the Grief Seeds), it could be suspected that they decided to maintain an unspoken truce.
** It should also be noted that despite Kyoko's distance from Mami, she (along with [[Yuma]]) came to her aid when Kyubey told them of the situation, implying that Kyoko still cares at least somewhat for her former senpai.
*The [[Madoka Magica Portable|PSP game]] explores more about their relationship after they got separated
** In Mami's route, Kyoko returns to Mitakihara to meet her, but they don't make up. Kyoko even asks Mami about her new companion, Madoka, but Mami thinks Kyoko will try to harm her, so she warns Kyoko not to come near them. Kyoko then returns to Kazamino, with regrets as to why she could not have been more straight-forward with Mami.
** In Kyoko's route, she makes a grave for Mami and leaves a teddy bear beside it.
** In Homura's route, while Oktavia's death upsets Kyoko, she will still help Homura in the fight against Walpurgisnacht. However, if Mami kills herself after knowing the truth about magical girls and witches, Kyoko will not show up and Homura will end up fighting alone.
*Prior to Mami being ship with a strong candidate (with the HomuxMado/KyoxSaya fans growing, leaving little to no room - unless you count [[Charlotte]]), she was the odd girl left out that it intensified the meme "Mami forever alone", intensifying her loneliness. That was [[Drama CD 3|until the Drama CD 3 came out.]] Plus with Sayaka being dead in the New World, it leaves the potential for these two characters to being together.
*In chapter 9 of the [[Madoka Magica Online|online game]], Kyoko is living in Mami's apartment. Kyoko says Mami invited her to practice a new "finishing pose" for their spells and takes Mami's homemade snacks with her on witch hunts. She embarrassingly blurts out that she stays there because she felt sorry for Mami living alone. Mami is pleased to have her company, even if her home is now a mess with Kyoko living in it. Madoka and Sayaka congratulate them and tease Kyoko on their "friendship". However, Homura considers their relationship to be a jarring irregularity since she knows they were never that close in timelines similar to the anime or drama CD continuity.
*In [[Puella Magi Madoka Magica: The Different Story]], Kyoko reveals that she sees Mami as different than a friend. To Kyoko, Mami is her ''"onee-sama"''!
**Just like Madoka, Kyoko gives Mami her hair ribbon and tells Mami she will be back for it.
***In the Anime version, Kyoko took out her hair pin and her ribbon before dying with Sayaka. In Different Story she gives Mami her hair ribbon and her hair pin before she goes to die in a Witch labyrinth.

===Mami and Charlotte===
In Episode 3, {{spoiler|Mami gets her head bitten off by Charlotte.}} Despite this, a lot of fanart was drawn of [[Charlotte]] and Mami together, partially due to their inevitable association and partially because Charlotte is rather cute compared to other witches. Eventually fans began to draw human versions of all the witches including Charlotte, and would draw Mami paired together with the human version of Charlotte. The revelation in [[Episode 8]] that {{spoiler|magical girls turn into witches}} gave these human forms another meaning and the additional plot points of {{spoiler|timelines and the witch-free world created by Madoka}} gave potential for Charlotte and Mami to meet in a less hostile context.

Also popular simply because the other four main characters are typically paired up together, leaving Mami alone unless paired with Charlotte.

See also MamiNagi above in the Main Relationships section.

The fan name for this pair is MamiLotte.

====MamiLotte Screenshots====
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File:Mami and a charlotte doll.jpg|Mami and Bebe (Charlotte) from ''Rebellion Story''
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====MamiLotte Official Art====
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File:Hanokage mami alone forever.jpg|Mami is all alone.
File:Madoplus 16.jpg|Mamilotte forever.
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====MamiLotte Fanart====
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File:Mamilotte Fanart Kiss.jpg|You are not alone Mami, you still have Charlotte! (minus losing the head).
File:Mami Madoka and Charlotte together.jpg|For those torn between MamiMado and MamiLotte there is always the threesome.
File:Mami charlotte jelly qb fanart.jpg|Charlotte looks jelly.
File:Mamilotte badass duo fanart.jpg
File:Mami has a tea party with charlotte.jpg|Tea Party
File:Mami charlotte pocky kiss fanart.jpg
File:MadoMagi family (aotori) mami charlotte.jpg|Charlotte: ''"Mami was my first..."'' (Do the right thing, Mami. And take responsibility.)
File:Charlotte spirit with mami stars fanart.jpg
File:Mami and charlotte love fanart together.jpg
File:Charlotte mami together dark fanart.jpg
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====MamiLotte Trivia====
*There was strong speculation that Charlotte could return in the new Madoka movie, [[The Rebellion Story]], and this fueled the possibility of pairing these two. {{spoiler|And those speculations were right.}}

===Mami and Nagisa===
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[[Nagisa Momoe]] is a new character that appears in the ''[[The Rebellion Story|Rebellion]]'' movie. Fans have already shipped Nagisa with Mami out of convenience. It doesn't help that [[:file:Ume Aoki Rebellion Pics.jpg|official art work by Ume-tentei]] is already adding fire to the shipping fuel. {{spoiler|In fact, this is an extension of the Mami/Charlotte ship; Nagisa is revealed in the movie to be Charlotte's original human form.}}

See also the Mami/Charlotte section.

The fan name for this pairing is MamiNagi.

====MamiNagi Screenshots====
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====MamiNagi Official Art====
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File:1381238992622.jpg|Madoka/Homura, Sayaka/Kyoko, Mami/Nagisa
File:Signboard mamimomoe.jpg
File:Megami 2013-12 Cover.jpg
File:Megami 2013-12 Spread MamiMomoe.jpg
File:Mami nagisa hand holding lewd.jpg
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====MamiNagi Fanart====
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====MamiNagi Trivia====
*This ship is known as "Cheesecake" by some fans, due to Mami and Nagisa's associated foods being cake and cheese respectively.
*Due to the fact that Nagisa is a 10-year old elementary student, and Mami is a 14-year old third-year middle school student, given the difference in ages, some people have since backed away from shipping this and MamiLotte.

===Homura and Mami===
<blockquote>''"I failed to save her again."'' - Homura Akemi, [[Madoka Magica Portable]].</blockquote>

A somewhat less popular pair due to Mami's lack of appearances for most of the series. In the first timeline of episode 10, Mami and Madoka fight as a pair and rescue Homura. Much like the other girls, Homura seems to admire Mami and she is affected the first time she dies. They seem to be good friends, but not as much as Homura' friendship with Madoka. However this clashes in the third timeline, in which {{spoiler|Mami breaks down after knowing the truth of the Puella Magi, kills Kyoko, and then restraints Homura with ribbons to kill her, but she is killed by Madoka}}.

It should also be noted that, as shown in the PSP game, Homura still cares for her, but they are enemies in the other timelines, because of Kyubey's interference. This is shown when it is revealed that Homura was thinking of defeating Gertrud and giving the Grief Seed to Mami, to form a token of friendship, but it backfired because of Kyubey.

Love triangle style scenarios in which Mami and Homura compete for Madoka's affection, occasionally with Homura ignoring Mami in order to be with Madoka.

The fan name for this pair is HomuMami.

====HomuMami Screenshots====
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====HomuMami Official Art====
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File:Game Mami TiroFinale11.jpg|From the Mami's Heart Pounding Tiro Finale
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====HomuMami Fanart====
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File:Homura with glasses mami.jpg
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File:Mami_and_homura_ribbons.jpg
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File:Sample-d99936152d41dc067d65116f738e4574.jpg
File:Homucat hnnnngggg mami.jpg
File:Moemura mami cute couple fanart.jpg
File:21f0c977274497a9a82b1b93a4d65d64.jpg
File:Homura Tomoe pic dubs.jpg|Either Homura and Mami gay married in America or the US Dubs is making its own ship (or Torinone's in charge of the script).
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===Mami and Sayaka===
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Mami is also shipped with the other kouhai she took under her wing, Sayaka. Sayaka admired Mami largely, was angry at Homura after Mami's death, then sad with Madoka.

The two are usually portrayed as partners in battle.

Notably, the two worked together as a close pair in ''The Different Story''.

The fan name for this pair is MamiSaya.

====MamiSaya Screenshots====
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File:Mamisaya3.png|A ''boat ride'' together? Well, you know what they say about boat rides...
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====MamiSaya Official Art====
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====MamiSaya Fanart====
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File:Mamisaya.png
File:Mamisaya2.png|They did the thing! Congratulations!
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====MamiSaya Trivia====
*Unfortunately, this pairing seems to be the least popular of the pairings between the Puella Magi (excluding Nagisa). It is a sad time for MamiSaya shippers.

===Homura and Sayaka===
<blockquote>''"She should not have agreed to the contract. That was my mistake. I should have kept as close an eye on her as I did on [[Madoka Kaname|you]]."'' Homura Akemi, [[Episode 5]].</blockquote>
<blockquote>''"Madoka, what are you going to do after you get there? [...] I don't know why Homura is fighting against those things. But there is no way you can help, Madoka. You'll just slow down Homura. That's why...I'll go help her!"'' - Sayaka Miki, [[Puella Magi Oriko Magica]], [[Oriko Magica#Chapter 7, the final chapter: To protect my world|Chapter 7]].</blockquote>

This pairing is quite well-known for being one that changes up a lot -- depending on the media/timeline discussed -- due to the fact that the relationship between the two changes according to Homura's attitude during the timelines, and because Sayaka judges based on first impressions and makes rash assumptions. When she first saw her, in Episode 1, she though Homura was pretty. However, after Homura's actions after {{spoiler|Mami's death}}, she believes that Homura waited for Mami to fall in order to get the Grief Seed and distrusts her. In Episode 5, a concerned Madoka asks her to protect Sayaka as much as possible, since she became a Puella Magi. But Homura refuses to do it. However, she expresses a bit of regret of not protecting her before, since in the other timelines, she met Sayaka when she was already a Puella Magi.

In Episode 6, she rushes to retrieve Sayaka' Soul Gem, after Madoka threw her away and brings it back to Sayaka in order to revive her. Like Kyoko and Madoka, she expresses concern for Sayaka in Episode 8. She even tries to reason with her and gives her a Grief Seed, so her Soul Gem woudn't have to be tainted. Sayaka rejects the Grief Seed and accuses Homura of putting up false pretenses and always lying to them. Homura changes her attitude and admits she is just doing things for Madoka's sake, knowing that Sayaka's actions will contribute to Madoka's fate, Sayaka seems shocked and surprised and comments "''This is all for her sake''?" (Manga only). Homura decides to kill Sayaka until she was rescued by Kyoko.

She seemed unsurprised when Sayaka transformed into a witch, not out of concern, but her experience in the other timelines. She knew that {{spoiler|everytime Sayaka contracts, she becomes a witch and she couldn't be saved}}. In the Episode 10, in Timeline 3, Sayaka still distrusts Homura's warning about witches, but they seem to get along lately as Homura seems sad the first time Sayaka dies.

However, in [[Oriko Magica]], Homura befriends Madoka, Sayaka and Hitomi. When Madoka goes to save Homura (who is fighting against Oriko) by herself, Sayaka seems to be surprised that Homura is a Puella Magi, but she decides to go help her, considering Homura a friend. In the [[Drama CD 2]], they seem to get along.

Despite this, it is heavily implied that her concern for Sayaka was just as a by product of all the attention she heaps on Madoka.

In [[The Rebellion Story|Rebellion Story]], the two have more primary interactions with each other; however, these ones are still rather aggressive. In particular, there is a scene after {{spoiler|Homura recreates the world}} where Homura and Sayaka interact, that consists of Homura taunting and belittling Sayaka, getting a bit too close to Sayaka for comfort (and apparently ''staring at her breasts'' at one point), before finally {{spoiler|erasing Sayaka's memories}}. Some fanart relating to this scene depicts {{spoiler|Demon Homura toying with or touching a helpless yet aggressive Sayaka}}.

Due to the aggressive nature of their many interactions, many fans portray their relationship as a love-hate ship. Fans also usually portray Homura and Sayaka competing for Madoka.

The fan names for this pair are HomuSaya and SayaHomu.

====HomuSaya Screenshots====
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File:Homura-SayakaSoulGem.jpg|Homura retrieves Sayaka' Soul Gem in order to revive her....
File:Sayaka-is-revived.jpg|...and succeeds. However Homura admitted that she only did that for Madoka
File:Homura-about-to-kill-Sayaka.jpg|Knowing about Sayaka's fate, maybe Homura thought it was the best to kill her. She failed, however.
File:Homura-Sayaka-Episode_8.jpg
File:A hint of frustration.jpg|[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7v06xTJaR7s‎ Fight! Fight! Fight! Kiss kiss‎]
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====HomuSaya Manga Pages====
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File:Mahou-shoujo-madoka-magica-2390153.jpg
File:Mahou-shoujo-madoka-magica-2091255.jpg|For some reason, in the manga Homura had a sadisctic glee while about to kill Sayaka
File:Mahou-shoujo-madoka-magica-2091249.jpg
File:Mahou-shoujo-madoka-magica-2091247.jpg|Clearly more concerned than in the anime
File:Mahou-shoujo-oriko-magica-2431049.jpg|However, Sayaka considers Homura as friend, in Oriko Magica
File:Mahou-shoujo-oriko-magica-2431047.jpg
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====HomuSaya Official Art====
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====HomuSaya Fanart====
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File:Homusaya that pose not sure.jpg
File:Being popular is too much.jpg|''Being popular is suffering''
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File:Homura sayaka fighting together fanart.jpg
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File:Hidamari sayaka moemura.gif
File:Homura sayaka magazine cover meganekko.jpg
File:20031120 m.jpg|Speculation of the changing relationships between Homura and Sayaka
File:Homura sayaka too much tsun no dere.jpg
File:The sayalust is too much.jpg
File:Nisemonogatari sayahomu.jpg|Nisemonogatari reference
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===Hitomi and Sayaka===
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Despite Hitomi's outburst in Episode 2, "Girls can't love girls!", that hasn't stopped people shipping her with girls. As well as Homura, Hitomi is frequently shipped with Sayaka.

In the Kamijou/Sayaka/Hitomi triangle, Kamijou is usually booted in favour of HitoSaya.

The fan name for this pairing is HitoSaya.

====HitoSaya Screenshots====
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====HitoSaya Official Art====
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====HitoSaya Fanart====
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File:Hitomi sayaka fan art yuri.jpg
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====HitoSaya Trivia====
*This pairing has the nickname, "Girls CAN love girls after all!"

===Sayaka and Nagisa===
[[File:39609836 p6.png|right|thumb|200px|In the name of justice, Sayaka and Nagisa are here to save the day! Prepare yourself!]]

A new pairing thanks to ''[[The Rebellion Story|Rebellion]]''. Sayaka and Nagisa, otherwise known as SayaNagi, has gained quite a bit of popularity among fans.

This new pair is popular among fans for many reasons. They are both rather enthusiastic and cheerful characters, both are somewhat related to music (like Sayaka's overall theme and Nagisa's trumpet weapon). {{spoiler|They are also both heralds of Ultimate Madoka, on a double-mission to protect Madoka and investigate Homura's Witch barrier. Both are able to channel their Witch forms in some way, and summon hordes of their familiars (and other Witches').}} Finally, this pairing also forms a cutesy-young-girl and the cool-older-girl kind of couple, which is a rather popular type of couple.

It helps that Nagisa is quite similar in many ways to Madoka, who is already prominently shipped with Sayaka.

The fan names for this pairing are SayaNagi or NagiSaya.

====SayaNagi Screenshots====
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====SayaNagi Official Art====
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====SayaNagi Fanart====
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===Kyoko and Homura===
<blockquote>''"Man, you’re so mysterious. And so, can we win against Walpurgisnacht?"'' - Kyoko Sakura, [[Drama CD 3]].</blockquote>
<blockquote>''"We will win. The two of us can do it!"'' - Homura Akemi, [[Drama CD 3]].</blockquote>
<blockquote>''"Kyoko..."'' - Homura Akemi, [[Episode 9]].</blockquote>

A less popular pairing. From past experience, Homura believes Kyoko may be the only ally left to help her in stopping Walpurgis Night. They are often seen talking or discussing plans in Homura's house. Their relationship is more of a partnership than friendship. Homura is saddened after {{spoiler|Kyoko dies in order to not leave Sayaka alone}}, in both the anime and manga, but she denies it by saying that she just didn't wanted Kyoko to lose face, although her expression shows otherwise. However this seems to be one-sided, since Kyoko doesn't consider her a friend. Curiously, she is the only other person Homura calls by her first name, besides Madoka.

There is evidence that they had interacted on a more personal level in prior timelines, when at the start of episode 6 Homura says, "I'm on the side of those who maintain their composure, and I'm the enemy of idiots who initiate fights needlessly. Which are you, Sakura Kyoko?" It triggers a strong reaction from Kyoko, where she asks Homura if they'd ever met before.

The fan name for this pair is KyouHomu.

====KyōHomu Screenshots====
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File:Kyokohomura0602.jpg
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File:Kyouko last words to Homura protect.png|Kyoko's last words to Homura. Kyoko later admits she failed to do that, maybe an admission that she failed to protect Sayaka.
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====KyōHomu Manga Pages====
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File:Mahou-shoujo-madoka-magica-2089523.jpg
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====KyōHomu Official Art====
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====KyōHomu Fanart====
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File:KyouHomu KnM.jpg|
File:21313778 p0.jpg|Fanwork of a theory of Episode 9
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File:23c06af7fa254c30442ec312105b6df1.jpg
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File:Tea and snacks at homu residence.jpg|Eating at the HomuHome
File:Puella Magi Nichijou.png
File:Homura is popular sleepover chapter pg with homukyo.jpg|
File:Copia de Madoka A 1 015.jpg|from the Puella Magi Madoka Magica Anthology 1
File:Kyoko homura brofist.jpg
File:Homura kyouko serious fanart.jpg
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====KyōHomu Trivia====
*As seen in the anime, manga and PSP game, Homura is surprisingly mild toward Kyoko.
*The [[Madoka Magica Portable|PSP game]] explores more about their relationship.
** After Madoka dies in the Sayaka route against Walpurgis (mainly because Sayaka didn’t want to call Kyoko to the fight), Homura convinces herself that she should partner with Kyoko in future timelines to save Madoka.
** In Kyoko's route, when Kyoko comes to help Homura with her fight against Walpurgis Night (despite she was mad at Homura for killing Oktavia, she later felt guilt for breaking their promise to fight Walpurgis together) after she tells her that she is not fighting for her sake and claims that she wants grief seeds from Walpurgis, Homura simply smiles at her and calls her an idiot as she thanks her.

:'''Kyoko:''' Don’t get the wrong idea. It’s not like I came to help you out. And I’m not interested in saving people either. It’s just that my Soul Gem got corrupted thanks to Sayaka. And I just need a huge ass grief seed, okay?!

:'''Homura:''' *smiles* Idiot...

:'''Kyoko:''' Takes one to know one!

:'''Homura:''' Thank you

:'''Kyoko:''' I’ve do nothing to be thankful for!

:'''Homura:''' Are...we...friends?

:'''Kyoko:''' Let’s set that aside for now! We’ll talk after we beat that thing down!

* After that Homura later asks Kyoko if they are friends but Kyoko changes the topic. Later they are defeated by Walpurgis and Kyoko attempts to use her last attack, as she calls it, but a concerned Homura stops her from doing it so (probably believing that she would sacrifice herself) causing Kyoko to call her a creep. Homura openly shows concern when Kyoko is hurt by Walpurgis and later when she is killed by [[Kriemhild Gretchen]].
* For some strange reason in the True Ending, Homura calls Kyoko ''"Sakura-san"'' instead of her first name, like she did before when she was Moemura.

===Homura and Hitomi===
[[File:Gay for homura.jpg|right|thumb|150px|Not even Hitomi can resist Homura's charm[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUFgu-ol62g].]]
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During the gag bonus scenario of the PSP Game, Madoka and Sayaka recognize Homura as a strangely strict magical girl and are surprised when Homura transfers to their class. When they try to describe Homura's personality to Hitomi, she fawns over Homura and admires her.

The PSP Game has a CG of Homura comforting a heartbroken Hitomi when Hitomi lost a duel to Sayaka over Kyosuke. After that she's unusually attached to Homura. Even before that Hitomi went on how beautiful Homura was when talking to Sayaka and Madoka, what makes Sayaka ask if she "swings that way", to which Hitomi denies but admits being "a little interested".

In scenarios where (excluding Nagisa) Madoka, Kyoko, Sayaka and Mami and paired together, leaving Homura by herself, she is usually paired up with Hitomi.

The fan name for this ship is HomuHito.

====HomuHito Screenshots====
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File:Homu holding a Hitomi.jpg|CG from the PSP game, depicting Homura comforting a crying Hitomi.
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====HomuHito Official Art====
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====HomuHito Fanart====
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File:Hitomi My New Boyfriend!.jpg
File:Homuharem but that is forbidden.jpg|Hitomi is the only one left out from the Homurem, much to her distress.
File:Girls can love girls.jpg
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===Misc. Couples===
The section for other couples that either don't have a section above, or are incredibly rare or "crack" ships. Given the nature of some of these ships, most of them shouldn't be taken seriously.

Some examples are Madoka/Kyubey, Mami/Kyubey, Madoka/Oktavia, Madoka/Ophelia, Kyoko/Oktavia, Sayaka/Ophelia, Charlotte/Kirsten, Oktavia/Ophelia, Gretchen/Homulilly, and so on.

====Misc. Couples Official Art====
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File:Mami kyubey movie art official.jpg|Yep, it's real. And it doesn't help that Mami has that "gaze" on him. Don't ask (Kyubey is technically asexual).
File:Kalafina magica quartet madoka page sample art.jpg|Threesome?
File:Copia de 20111128 2151899.jpg
File:NewType 2012-04 01.jpg|Madoka and Mami and Sayaka
File:NewType 05.2012 01.jpg
File:Madoka homura and nagisa together official art.jpg|Nagisa wants some "fun time" with Madoka...
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====Misc. Couples Fanart====
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File:KirstenxCharlotte.jpg|Yes, even witches are paired up with other witches.
File:Mami homura madoka.jpg|It is Homura's duty to protect Madoka from witches, Kyubey, and romantic rivals.
File:Kyousaya mami threesome.jpg|You are not alone anymore, Mami.
File:Homura the Harem End.jpg|For the undecided, there is always the Harem end.
File:Homura the harem dream nightmare.jpg|Dammit Homura...
File:Homura harem route.png|The World Homura Only Knows.
File:Homura and junko yuri fanart.jpg|Homura and Junko!? Does Madoka know?
File:Junko kazuko fan doujin.jpg|Only MadoKami knows the truth about those rumors and she is not telling...
File:Coobilotte.jpg|Ok, now this is just wrong.
File:21016568 m.jpg
File:Madoka coobie yuri.jpg|Fans have finally lost their minds...
File:Sayaka Kamijou genderbender yuri.png|Sayaka/Fem!Kamijou. A nice yuri alternative for Sayaka/Kamijou.
File:Clipgirl crush ver 2.jpg|Homura, lady killer.
File:Homura surrounded by girls.jpg|''"Ladies, please. One at a time".'' Hate the game, not the playa.
File:Homura moemura like a boss.jpg|Homura has her own personal lesbian harem in every universe.
File:Homura MC harem lead.jpg
File:Threesome with D and F chan.png|Every girl wants Homura.
File:Mami madoka homura threesome love triangle.jpg|
File:Madoka pimp playa womanizer.jpg|Being Meguka is suffering but it has its perks.
File:Perv homu lonely mami empty eyes fanart.jpg|Mami: Forever alone.
File:Hitomi madoka fanart punching rivals.jpg|Hitomi wins Madoka!
File:Witch victim from episode 2.jpg|That woman from [[episode 2]].
File:25061185 p32.jpg
File:Kyouko charlotte new friend.jpg|Frightening how much this makes sense...
File:Kyolotte fanart.jpg
File:Kyouko everybody loves kyouko.png
File:Mamis harem madoka sayaka fanart.jpg
File:You still have charlotte.jpg|"Mami forever alone"...
File:Clip girl and Miss A girl fanart yuri.jpg|Background characters need love too.
File:Miss A girl homura fanart yuri.png|Clip girl won't be happy.
File:Homuxjunko madokami fanart.jpg|Homura... and Junko!?
File:Mamibey ruined for marriage 0 0.jpg|Technically Kyubey has no gender... do we even wanna go there...?
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File:GretchLilly Love.jpg
File:Madonagi.png
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====Misc. Couples Other Images====
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File:4chan candeloro hard gay for madoka kyouko.jpg
File:Sales being sayaka is suffering.jpg|Being Sayaka is suffering.
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==Madoka Magica: The Battle Pentagram==
The upcoming game, ''Madoka Magica: The Battle Pentragram'', for the PlayStation Vita, promises a lot of fan pandering in the form of many yuri scenes and relationships. We don't mind.

===Max Level Relationship Scenes===
Videos for the max level relationship scenes.

*'''Madoka/Homura:''' "運命の人" -- "Person of Fate"
** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dJpdPyQtww Youtube Video.]
** [[Yuri_undertones#Homura_and_Madoka_in_Bed|Transcript]]
*'''Madoka/Sayaka:''' ”運命共同体” -- "Those With a Shared Destiny"
** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2h6-t7HPs8 YouTube Video.]
*'''Madoka/Kyoko:''' "憧れの存在” -- "A Yearned-for Existence"
** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQZ0FL20e3Q YouTube Video.]
*'''Madoka/Mami:''' "大好きな人" -- "Loved Person"
** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2J3BtYvVbM YouTube Video.]
*'''Mami/Kyoko:''' "心許せる存在" -- "An Existence of Trust"
** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3JWGdVzbqY YouTube Video.]
*'''Mami/Homura:''' "共に進む戦友" -- "Comrades Who Push Forward Together"
** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53kdjKi1CNA YouTube Video.]
*'''Sayaka/Mami:''' "背中を守る者" -- "The One Who's Got Your Back"
** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9Xh0iE_ajc YouTube Video.]
*'''Sayaka/Kyoko:''' "相思相愛" -- "Mutual Love"
** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CluEoQH1xow YouTube Video.]
*'''Sayaka/Homura:''' "認め合った仲" -- "Mutually Recognized Friendship"
** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-I5LOO7BR0I YouTube Video.]
*'''Kyoko/Homura:''' "最後の切り札" -- "The Final Trump Card"
** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ohf0n6ymcso YouTube Video.]
*'''All Relationships Max Slumber Party''' - Scene which plays when you max out all ten possible relationship values. Surgeon General's warning: may cause heart palpitations.
**[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgNne2zlVBQ YouTube Video.]

====Observations====
*It should be noted that Mami straight-up asks Madoka out on a date. Not "let's go somewhere together" or anything more vague like that, but she directly uses the word "date", complete with Madoka giving her the "but we're both girls" excuse. And during said date, Mami tells Madoka that the way she feels about her is a secret. This could very well be the most strongly-suggested pair in the game.
*During the KyouSaya date event, Kyoko apologizes to Sayaka for making her go out with Kyoko in so many dates. Sayaka responds with ''"It's fun spending time with you."'' Perhaps a reference to Kyoko's last words, ''"Don't worry, Sayaka. It's lonely being by yourself... It's fine. I'll stay by your side, Sayaka."''
**For a game that fans have called "The Pandering Pentagram", this is the scene with the least amount of yuri innuendos. And this coming from a strong and favorite yuri pair...
*Mami seduces Kyoko with cakes.
*Kyoko tells Madoka that she met her in her dreams, Madoka tells the same to Kyokov. Remember what happened the last time Madoka dreamed about a girl?
**Perhaps this means -- in a scenario where Homura is out of the picture -- that Kyoko is Madoka's fated person?

===List of Relationship Levels===
{|class="wikitable" style="width:100%;text-align:center;border:none;"
!colspan="5"| Madoka
|-
| '''Relationship level'''
| '''Sayaka'''
| '''Mami'''
| '''Homura'''
| '''Kyouko'''
|-
| 1~3
| Close Friend 
| Senpai & Kouhai 
| Friend 
| Comrade 
|-
| 4~6
| Best Friend 
| Teacher & Disciple 
| Close Friend 
| Close Friend 
|-
| 7~9 (max)
| Those With a Shared Destiny 
| Loved Person 
| Person of Fate 
| A Yearned-for Existence 
|}

{|class="wikitable" style="width:100%;text-align:center;border:none;"
!colspan="5"| Sayaka
|-
| '''Relationship level'''
| '''Madoka'''
| '''Mami'''
| '''Homura'''
| '''Kyouko'''
|-
| 1~3
| Close Friend 
| Senpai & Kouhai 
| Comrade 
| Comrade 
|-
| 4~6
| Best Friend 
| Teacher & Disciple 
| Comrade-in-arms 
| Partner 
|-
| 7~9 (max)
| Those With a Shared Destiny 
| The One Who's Got Your Back 
| Mutually Recognized Friendship 
| Mutual Love 
|}

{|class="wikitable" style="width:100%;text-align:center;border:none;"
!colspan="5"| Mami
|-
| '''Relationship level'''
| '''Madoka'''
| '''Sayaka'''
| '''Homura'''
| '''Kyouko'''
|-
| 1 ~3
| Senpai & Kouhai 
| Senpai & Kouhai 
| Collaborator 
| Old friend 
|-
| 4~6
| Teacher & Disciple 
| Teacher & Disciple 
| Comrade 
| Close Friend 
|-
| 7~9 (max)
| Loved Person 
| The One Who's Got Your Back 
| Comrades Who Push Forward Together 
| An Existence of Trust 
|}

{|class="wikitable" style="width:100%;text-align:center;border:none;"
!colspan="5"| Homura
|-
| '''Relationship level'''
| '''Madoka'''
| '''Sayaka'''
| '''Mami'''
| '''Kyouko'''
|-
| 1 ~3
| Friend 
| Comrade 
| Collaborator 
| Collaborator 
|-
| 4~6
| Close Friend 
| Comrade-in-arms 
| Comrade 
| Comrade 
|-
| 7~9 (max)
| Person of Fate 
| Mutually Recognized Friendship 
| Comrades Who Push Forward Together 
| The Final Trump Card 
|}

{|class="wikitable" style="width:100%;text-align:center;border:none;"
!colspan="5"| Kyouko
|-
| '''Relationship level'''
| '''Madoka'''
| '''Sayaka'''
| '''Mami'''
| '''Homura'''
|-
| 1 ~3
| Comrade 
| Comrade 
| Old friend 
| Collaborator 
|-
| 4~6
| Close Friend 
| Partner 
| Close Friend 
| Comrade 
|-
| 7~9 (max)
| A Yearned-for Existence 
| Mutual Love 
| An Existence of Trust 
| The Final Trump Card 
|}

===Other and Notable Scenes===
====Homura and Madoka in Bed====
[[File:Madoka and homura in bed.png|right|thumb|300px|]]
The transcript for Homura and Madoka's Max Relationship Scene, "運命の人" -- "Person of Fate".

Obviously, this scene contains Homura/Madoka.

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dJpdPyQtww Youtube Video.]

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!style="text-align:left; padding:10px;"|Full transcript of the Homura and Madoka Bed Scene:
|-
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'''Madoka:''' This is my house.

'''Homura:''' Indeed.

'''Homura:''' What with your father's careful management of your vegetable garden and the excellent repair of the building, it truly is an excellent home.

'''Madoka:''' Y-you sure know a lot about it.

'''Homura:''' Anyway, is it alright for me to visit right now?

'''Madoka:''' Of course! Come on in!

'''Madoka:''' I'm home!

'''Homura:''' Hello.

'''Madoka:''' I guess they're out shopping? Want to have a bath before dinner?

'''Homura:''' Huh? Sure...

'''Homura:''' Madoka, you go ahead first. I can wait...

'''Madoka:''' Don't be silly. Let's bathe together!

'''Homura:''' Huh!? T-together?

'''Madoka:''' Ehehe. Just kidding!

'''Homura:''' Madoka...

'''[scene change to bed]'''

'''Homura:''' Hey, Madoka, are you still awake?

'''Madoka:''' Yeah. Sleeping in the same bed is a bit embarrassing, huh.

'''Homura:''' That's why I offered to sleep on the floor...

'''Madoka:''' No, this is nice. Plus, you're so warm.

'''Homura:''' So are you, Madoka.

'''Madoka:''' [laughs]

'''Homura:''' Why did you invite me to spend the night?

'''Madoka:''' When you told me you lived alone, you seemed so lonely.

'''Homura:''' I... seemed lonely?

'''Madoka:''' And so I kind of wanted to spend a lot of talking with you.

'''Homura:''' Madoka... Um, thank you.

'''Madoka:''' You shouldn't thank me for that.

'''Madoka:''' I'm so happy just spending time with you.

'''Homura:''' Me too.

'''Madoka:''' Can I sleep over at your place next time?

'''Homura:''' S-sure. There's not much there, but if you're okay with that...

'''Madoka:''' That's not true. You're there.

'''Homura:''' Madoka...

'''Madoka:''' I'm kind of tired now.

'''Homura:''' Me too. I think I'll get a good sleep tonight.

'''Madoka:''' Alright, I'm going to switch off the lights. Good night, Homura-chan.

'''Homura:''' Good night, Madoka.

>''You have earned a trophy!''

>''Achievement Unlocked: "My (other) best friend"''
|}

====Homura/Sayaka Scenes====
All Homura/Sayaka events can be seen in the below video, at the times listed below:

[http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm22568063 Nico-Nico Video.] 
'''Bonds Event #1:''' 00:00 
'''Bonds Event #2:''' 02:34 
'''Bonds Event #3:''' 05:19 
'''CM Learning Event:''' 07:46 
'''Bonus Event:''' 10:35 

=====Homura's Obsession=====
[[File:TBP - what did u say.png|right|thumb|300px|Talk, dammit!]]
Transcript of a scene between Homura and Sayaka, with them attempting to make conversation with each other. Homura, unfortunately, ends up talking about her idealized views of Madoka, and not focusing on the person she's ''supposed'' to be focusing on in this scene.

Includes Homura/Madoka and some very small hints of Homura/Sayaka.

[http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm22568063 Nico-Nico Video.]

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'''Sayaka:''' Homura, that you? Good morning.

'''Homura:''' Good morning, Sayaka.

'''Sayaka:''' So you pass by this street too? I never knew.

'''Homura:''' I've seen you several times.

'''Sayaka:''' Huh, really? Say something next time, alright?

'''Homura:''' I'll consider it.

'''Homura:''' ...

'''Sayaka:''' ...

'''Sayaka:''' Homura, say something.

'''Homura:''' Why?

'''Sayaka:''' Aren't friends supposed to have fun conversations while they walk to school!?

'''Homura:''' True.

'''Sayaka:''' ...

'''Homura:''' ...

'''Sayaka:''' Come on! Talk, talk!

'''Homura:''' ...

'''Sayaka:''' Sigh... well, should I try to find something we have in common?

'''Homura:''' Madoka-

'''Sayaka:''' Huh?

'''Homura:''' She's kind to everyone. She's a wonderful person who's very considerate to her friends.

'''Homura:''' She always takes what I say seriously, and acts accordingly.

'''Homura:''' The depths to her compassion are-

'''Sayaka:''' Wa-wait a minute, Homura. What are you talking about?

'''Homura:''' Madoka, of course.

'''Sayaka:''' A-aren't you idealizing her a bit?

'''Homura:''' Absolutely not. You surely know of her greatness as well, Sayaka.

'''Homura:''' Madoka's famed for being kind to even animals-

'''Sayaka:''' That's enough! Let's just go quietly, okay!?
|}

===Official Art Gallery===
<gallery>
File:TBP - HomuMado hand holding.jpg|Madoka and Homura in bed holding hands!
File:TBP - MadoKyo and sleepover.jpg|Madoka and Kyouko. She is blushing! How cute!
File:TBP - HomuMado onsen.jpg|Dat Homura resting her head on Madoka's shoulder.
File:TBP - fight.jpg|SayaMado, "I am going to make you my wife!"
File:TBP - homuhomu sayaka friendly.jpg|Sayaka being too friendly to the transfer student.
File:TBP - KyoSaya park.jpg|KyouSaya, 'nuff said.
File:TBP - KyoHomu sick.jpg|MamiSaya and HomuKyou
File:TBP - Tea Party.jpg|Tea Party Orgy
File:1387975149240.png|'''Kyouko:''' ''But... this is... your bed, isn't it?''
File:Madoka loves sayaka.jpg| '''Madoka:''' ''Sayaka-chan.'' '''Sayaka:''' ''Hm~? What~?'' '''Madoka:''' ''I love you.''
File:Madoka sayaka on a date TPB part 1.jpg|'''Madoka:''' ''Open wide, Sayaka-chan.'' '''Madoka:''' ''Oh, you have some cream on your cheek.'' '''Madoka:''' ''I'll take it off.'' '''Sayaka:''' ''Thanks, Madoka.''
File:Madoka sayaka on a date TPB part 2.jpg|'''Madoka:''' ''This cream is tasty~!'' '''Hitomi:''' ''How long has this been going on?'' '''Hitomi:''' ''Aren't the two of you... d-d-dating?'' '''Both:''' ''How did you come to that conclusion!?''
File:Madoka sayaka on a date TPB part 3.jpg|'''Hitomi:''' ''I noticed you were getting along well. It looks like I have no business getting in between you to.'' '''Both:''' ''Th-that's not it!'' '''Sayaka:''' ''Oh, man. Looks like we gave you the wrong idea, Hitomi.'' '''Madoka:''' ''Ehehe... but, you know, that makes me kind of happy.''
File:Madoka sayaka on a date TPB part 4.jpg|'''Madoka:''' ''I guess that means I've gotten that close to Sayaka-chan.'' '''Sayaka:''' ''Yeah, I... really like spending time with Madoka.'' '''Sayaka:''' ''I don't need to worry about anything, and I can kind of tell what she's thinking....'' '''Madoka:''' ''I hope we can be together forever and ever!''
File:Madoka sayaka on a date TPB part 5.jpg|'''Sayaka:''' ''I think Madoka would make a pretty good girlfriend.'' '''Sayaka:''' ''Madoka's a great girl! I've got to stake my claim on her while I can!'' '''Madoka:''' ''Oh, cut it out, Sayaka-chan!''
File:Homura and Sayaka conversation part 1.jpg|[[:file:Homura and Sayaka conversation part 1.jpg|translation]]
File:Homura and Sayaka conversation part 2.jpg|[[:file:Homura and Sayaka conversation part 2.jpg|translation]]
File:TBP - sleepover long.png|[[:file:TBP - sleepover long.png|translation]]
File:Mitakihara Onsen.jpg
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==Oriko Magica==
Relationships found in ''Oriko Magica''. Given the fact that ''Oriko Magica'' introduced three new characters, and featured a relationship between two of them as prominent, this was inevitable.

===Oriko and Kirika===
<blockquote>''"Kirika, if you weren't here, I would be really broken."'' - [[Oriko Mikuni]] to [[Kirika Kure]], [[Oriko_Magica#Chapter_3:_Love_is_infinitely_finite|Oriko Magica, Chapter 3]].</blockquote>
<blockquote>''"Love is infinitely finite, so I'll devote myself infinitely to her."'' - [[Kirika]] speaking of [[Oriko]], [[Oriko_Magica#Chapter_4:_I.27ll_never_forgive_you|Oriko Magica, Chapter 4]].</blockquote>

Kirika, an antisocial yet shy girl, met Oriko, who helped Kirika collect her things that had spilled onto the ground when nobody cared. Kirika was charmed by her and decided to track her down. However, when she found her, she was too afraid and timid to call out to her, thinking that she wouldn't remember her. For Oriko, she made a contract with Kyubey and wished to change herself. With her new outgoing personality she talked to her and they became soon best friends. Kirika's priority was Oriko and did anything she asked of her, such as killing other magical girls after Oriko became a Puella Magi. She also claimed that her love for Oriko is infinitely finite. On Oriko's side, she shows to care about her and enjoys teasing her.

In Chapter 4, after Kirika was fatally wounded by Mami, Oriko rushed to save her and glared at Mami, paralyzing her. She seemed crushed after Kirika confessed her about her wish. After Kirika transformed into [[Margot]] (before transforming Kirika promised Oriko that she wouldn't attack her) and later killed by Kyouko, Mami and Yuma, she had a breakdown and went berserk. After they were killed and Homura resetted the timeline, Kirika and Oriko seemed to have a vague recolection of each other as Kirika says that she'll take half the burden and they then take each others hands and walk off, smiling.

Oriko and Kirika somehow resemble the friendship between Madoka and Homura. Both Madoka and Oriko were loyal to a kind girl who lacked confidence and wanted a purpose in life and Kirika and Homura both had control over time magic.

The fan name for this pairing is OriKiri.

====OriKiri Manga Pages====
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File:KoriKo meeting for the first time.jpg|When Kirika met Oriko.
File:Oriko stalker.jpg|Look, Oriko! You have your own stalker!
File:KiriKo pillowlap.jpg|This pillow is one of a kind.
File:Kirika what is love.jpg|Kirika's words of wisdom regarding love tends to be terrifying to fans and characters alike for some reason.
File:Oriko saves a corpse.png|They both paid a heavy price to protect what they love...
File:Oriko meeting Kirika afterlife.jpg|They seem to remember each other despite this is a new timeline
File:Oriko Magica v02 c07 159.neuquant.png
File:Oriko Magica v02 c07 160.neuquant.png|
File:KirikaData.png|Kirika's limited memory is used for things about Oriko and nothing else.
File:KirikoChildTeasing.png|
File:KirikaQuotesOnOriko.png|Kirika is very vocal about her feelings for Oriko.
File:OrikoJealousy.png|Oriko seems to enjoy Kirika's (somewhat overzealous) attentions.
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====OriKiri Official Art====
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====OriKiri Fanart====
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File:Kirika Oriko fanart together.png
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File:Oriko and Kirika Hold Hands.jpeg
File:Oriko Kiria tea party.jpg
File:KiriKoTackleQuoteFanart.jpeg
File:KirikaOrikoTransformedHugging.png
File:KirikaOrikoLapNapFanart.jpeg
File:KiriKo-And Im home.png|A fan recreation of Sayaka and Kyouko's infamous pose from the ending to Episode 9.
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===Yuma and Kyouko===
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Yuma is another new character introduced in ''Oriko Magica''. Here, Yuma contracts to save Kyouko from dying. The two are usually portrayed in a sisterly relationship. This ship has many similarities to Kyouko/Madoka (see above).

====YumaKyou Manga Pages====
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File:YumaBurnScars.png|Kyouko discovering Yuma's burn wounds.
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====YumaKyou Official Art====
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File:Yuma and kyouko official art.jpeg|Official art of Kyouko and Yuma from Oriko vol. 1.
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====YumaKyou Fanart====
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File:Kyouko meets Yuma first time.jpg
File:Kyouko and Yuma together.jpg
File:Kyouko lap pillow yuma fanart.jpg
File:Yuma kyouko gaming.jpg
File:Kyouko yuma cooking.jpg
File:Kyouko yuma puellae magi.jpg
File:Cute chitose yuma puella magi.jpg
File:Lone Wolf and Cub.jpg
File:Kyouko yuma having fun.jpg
File:Kyoko Yuma hug.jpg
File:KyokoYumahug.jpg
File:Yuma_and_kyouko_headpat.jpg
File:Yuma kyoko holding hands fanart.png
File:Kyouko and crying yuma.jpg
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===Misc. Couples in ''Oriko Magica''===
The section for couples from ''Oriko Magica'' not listed in sections above.

====Misc. Couples Fanart====
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File:Oriko and tomoe mami fanart.png
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==Kazumi Magica==
Relationships from ''Kazumi Magica''. ''Kazumi Magica'' features a whole new cast of girls to pair up, leading to many pairings in the fandom.

===Saki and Kazumi===
<blockquote>''"We trust in you, Kazumi. Just like you trusted in us."'' - [[Saki Asami]], [[Kazumi_Magica#Chapter_3:_.22Malefica Farce.22|Kazumi Magica, Chapter 3]].</blockquote>
<blockquote>''"I'll kill Kazumi...when Hell freezes over."'' - [[Saki Asami]], [[Kazumi_Magica#Chapter_13:_.22Magicallabbiata.22|Kazumi Magica, Chapter 13]].</blockquote>

Like all the other [[Pleiades Saints]], Saki cares for Kazumi, and tries to protect her innocence and keep the awful truths of their work away from her.

It is revealed by Satomi in chapters 13 and 14 that Saki loved [[Michiru Kazusa]], but she also cares for her clones as well, which Kazumi is one of. It's possible that Saki likes the clones (and Kazumi) for themselves, or Saki likes them because they are reminders of Michiru. However, Saki was also willing to kill Kazumi (who was starting to turn back into a witch) for the sake of Michiru. It is unknown what are Kazumi's feelings for Saki, but when Satomi asked her if she loved Saki, she didn't say anything nor does she deny it either. Also, when Kazumi went out of control and nearly becomes a witch, she only calmed down and returned back to normal after Saki hugged her.

Saki's love for Kazumi goes even beyond death/witchification. After killing Mirai, Kanna orders Saki's witch form to kill Kazumi. However the witch stops after hearing the sound of Kazumi's earrings and instead protects her from Ayase/Luca's witch form, resulting in her death.

====SakiKazu Manga Pages====
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File:U017.jpg|Saki and Michiru, the original Kazumi
File:MâJ12 18.jpg|Saki and Michiru
File:K34.jpg
File:SakiKazumiHug.png
File:SakiKazumiUnderwear.png|Saki imagining a scene from chapter 2.
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File:MJ13 19.jpg
File:Screen_shot_2012-02-04_at_1.28.33_PM.jpg
File:Screen_shot_2012-02-04_at_1.30.06_PM.jpg
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File:Spg015.jpg|Kazumi was shocked by the fact that Saki only loved her because she saw her as Michiru's clone.
File:J019_022.jpg|Saki's witch form recognizes Kazumi.
File:J019_023.jpg|Saki's witch form protects Kazumi at the cost of her life.
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====SakiKazu Official Art====
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File:Kazumi vol 4 Melon bonus.jpeg
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====SakiKazu Fanart====
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===Umika and Kaoru===
[needs expanding and images]

Umika and Kaoru are always seen together and even their attacks and transformations are combined. When they were trapped by the bookmobile witch and the Pleiades went to save them, they seemed okay and told the Pleiades not to rush in finding them. Curiously, when they first met (after they were dragged to a witch barrier by Kazumi) Umika rushed to protect Kaoru despite the fact they were strangers by that time.

====UmiKao Manga Pages====
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File:UmikaKaoruDateNote.png|This note to Kazumi says that the two are out dating...(Turns out to be a bad translation. The official translation was that they were joking about the detective asking them to meet her.)
File:UmikaKaoruCoffeeShop.png|But there's no one with them in the coffee shop. Could they be dating each other? (No, they had a meeting with someone.)
File:UmikaKaoruHugginginsideBarrier.png|Umika and Kaoru trapped in a witch's barrier. Awfully close, aren't they?
File:UmikaKaoruImagineSpotByKazumi.png|Kazumi's version of the previous image.
File:UmikaKaoruCuddling.png|No need to rush and save them from a witch, guys. They'll find something to occupy themselves, I'm sure. (The official translation has Kaoru saying "Just come for us! No need for panic." which has a rather different nuance.)
File:K08.jpg
File:Copia de é®é©é¦â-âMâJ11 09.jpg
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File:UmikaPowers.png
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====UmiKao Official Art====
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====UmiKao Fanart====
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===Saki and Mirai===
<blockquote>''"You hurt my Sakiii!"'' - [[Mirai Wakaba]], [[Puella_Magi_Kazumi_Magica#Chapter_9:_.22The_Freezer.22|Kazumi Magica, Chapter 9]].</blockquote>
<blockquote>''"You protected us. Thank you."'' ''"Th... thank you, Saki!"'' - [[Saki Asami]] and [[Mirai Wakaba]], [[Puella_Magi_Kazumi_Magica#Chapter_12:_.22Pleiades.22|Kazumi Magica, Chapter 12]].</blockquote>
<blockquote>''"Mirai, thanks for covering for me."'' ''"Y...Yeah, it's not your fault, Saki. I know how you feel, Saki."'' - [[Saki Asami]] and [[Mirai Wakaba]], [[Puella_Magi_Kazumi_Magica#Chapter_15:_.22Ingredients_for_Satomi.22|Kazumi Magica, Chapter 15]].</blockquote>
<blockquote>''"Saki... I love you!"'' - [[Mirai Wakaba]], [[Puella_Magi_Kazumi_Magica#Chapter_18:_.22Connect.22|Kazumi Magica, Chapter 18]].</blockquote>
[[File:SakiMira.jpg|right|thumb|150px|Could you be holding on to Saki any tighter, Mirai?]]

Mirai, from the onset, has appeared to be very attached to Saki. In chapter 3, Mirai is seen clinging to Saki when the Pleiades Saints first appear, and she also seems gleeful at the fact she's paired with Saki and Kazumi in their search for a witch. These small signs mostly went unnoticed by the fans until chapter 9, when Saki's face received a minor injury by the witch form of Niko's spare while trying to protect Mirai. Seeing this, Mirai went berserk, killing the witch in a fit of rage for daring to hurt Saki. Mirai doesn't react the same way when Umika, Kaoru and Kazumi have been injured or endangered in far worse ways, showing that this reaction and the feelings that accompany her are for Saki's alone.

When Saki was feeling especially down, Mirai viciously defended her from the other Pleiades, despite seeming to agree that what Saki had done wasn't in their best interests. Still, Mirai instantly forgives her, and blushes and seems to be pleased when Saki thanks her for it.

These feelings, however, may in fact be one-sided on Mirai's part, as Saki seems to be more attached to Kazumi than Mirai, to the point it's even stated by Satomi that Saki loves Kazumi. Mirai is [[:file:Mirai jelly slut 4chan u.jpg|clearly jealous of Kazumi's closeness with Saki]], as seen in Chapter 12 and in subsequent chapters, she was willing to kill Kazumi, after she turned into a witch and she claimed that it was all for the sake of Saki. Saki compares Mirai to her sister, [[Miyuki]], when they first meet, which has no clear meaning. Miyuki had promised to marry Saki one day, but it's unknown if Saki had romantic feelings for her sister, or was just familial affection, and therefore she may have seen Mirai as a younger sister figure.

During another flashback, Saki blushes when she says Mirai reminds her of her younger self. She admits the comparison is strange since they are the same age, but she is happy to have Mirai beside her. This causes Mirai to later say that she is Saki, and Saki is her. When Saki becomes a witch, Mirai refuses to kill her and doesn't defend herself from Saki's witch, allowing herself to be decapitated. However, her love for Saki remains unrequited until the end.

{{spoiler|Mirai's love for Saki goes even beyond death/witchification. Mirai uses her magic to protect Saki's witch form from being hurt in chapter 19. However, Saki's witch form does not recognize her and decapitates her. Even so, Mirai's magic does not vanish after her death, and it continues to proect Saki's witch form.}}

====SakiMira Manga Pages====
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File:É®é©é¦â-âMâJ12 18.jpg| ''U Mad?''
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File:Mirai_clings_to_Saki.jpg
File:Share_the_burden.jpg
File:Saki_turns_into_witch.jpg
File:We%27re_alike.jpg
File:Kazumi COMIC ZIN Bonus.jpeg|Saki certainly knows how to drive the girls wild.
File:Everything is fair in love and war.jpg
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====SakiMira Official Art====
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File:SakiMiraiColor.png
File:Kazumi vol3 melonbooks bonus.jpg
File:Kazumi vol 4 Gamers bonus.jpeg|Are you going to be jealous of Niko next, Mirai?
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====SakiMira Fanart====
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===Airi and Yuuri===
<blockquote>''"If you want to live, then I'll save you, no matter what."'' - [[Yuuri Asuka]], [[Kazumi_Magica#Chapter_5:_.22Magicallabbiata.22|Kazumi Magica, Chapter 5]].</blockquote>
<blockquote>''"My most precious treasure was taken away from me. That's why I'm going to kill their most precious treasure. '''You.'''"'' - "[[Yuuri]]" to [[Kazumi]], [[Kazumi_Magica#Chapter_5:_.22Magicallabbiata.22|Kazumi Magica, Chapter 5]].</blockquote>
[[File:Magical_spoon_2.png|right|thumb|300px|Two girls, willing to sacrifice everything for one another. Is it romantic, or just deep friendship?]]

[[Airi]] and [[Yuuri Asuka]] started out as ordinary classmates. Yuuri, a very avid cooking fan, tried cooking for her entire class, but was sent into shock when one of the students claimed they had gotten food poisoning from her cooking. She did not return to school the next day, and Airi went to check on her and helped prove the student was lying to try to frame Yuuri. The two became very close friends.

Two years later, Airi was diagnosed with an incurable disease that would surely take her life. Yuuri asked a [[Michiru Kazusa|magical girl]] who saved her from a witch to cure Airi, but the girl told Yuuri that she should make her own contract. Yuuri followed her advice and made a contract with [[Kyubey]] to save her friend.

Yuuri and Airi remained close afterwards, with Airi believing that Yuuri cured her using a magical charm in the form of a spoon. They both loved food, and spoke of cooking competitions and going out to eat together (which could be interpreted as a date).

Yuuri eventually turned into a witch and attacked Airi. The [[Pleiades Saints]] killed her. Airi was so brokenhearted and mentally unhinged by this that she made a contract with Kyubey herself to take over Yuuri's life, transforming her appearance into her friend's and swearing vengeance on the girls who killed Yuuri, even though they saved her life. The newly christened "Yuuri" even has a magical girl costume that calls out to her lost friend: it heavily features stripes and a frilled skirt, which were what Yuuri commonly wore when in casual dress, and mimics Yuuri's magical girl costume's color scheme. Airi even mimics Yuuri's style of dress, which is very different from her own before contracting, while not transformed, implying that she tries to keep her friend alive in her heart even in everyday life.

By the time Airi reached the end of the life that Yuuri had saved, Airi had become obsessed with avenging her. Airi even rebuffed an attempt by her perceived enemies to clean her soul gem (similar to Sayaka's reaction to Homura's offer of help in the anime). Airi's witch form is a heart, with the ability to broadcast her memories: specifically, those of her past with Yuuri. The obvious symbolism in this (with a heart representing love, often of a romantic nature, in many cultures) indicates that Airi's feelings for Yuuri remained strong.

One can read into these facts two ways: a deep friendship where two girls are willing to give everything up for the other, or a romantic relationship where even the thought of living without her partner is enough to drive each girl to desperation and despair (the main qualification for becoming a magical girl).

====YuuAiri Manga Pages====
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File:Healing airi.png|Yuuri makes a contract with Kyubey for her wish: to heal Airi and save her from a fatal illness.
File:AiriYuuriHugging01.png|Yuuri and Airi sitting in a tree...
File:Airi's wish.png|Airi will not rest until she hunts down all the killers.
File:Memories of yuuri.png|...her last words.
File:AiriYuuriPairfaitYay.png|Kazumi imagining Yuuri and Airi eating a delicious parfait...
File:AiriYuuriPairfaiteating.png|But in reality, this will never come true for them.
File:Screen_shot_2012-02-09_at_5.41.10_PM.jpg
File:AiriYuuriClothesComparison.png|The real Yuuri and Airi after her transformation. The obvious mimicking of even Yuuri's style of dress shows Airi's deep feelings for her.
File:AiriYuuriPreciousPersonQuote.png|Airi speaking of Yuuri and calling her, "my most precious treasure."
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====YuuAiri Official Art====
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File:Airi_and_Yuuri_art.jpg|Airi after her transformation holding Yuuri. Note how similar their costumes are.
File:Kazumi_bonus.jpg
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====YuuAiri Fanart====
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File:All-for-you.jpg
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===Ayase and Luca===
[description and images needed]

====AyaLuca Manga Pages====
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File:Luca Souju Puella Magi.png
File:AyaseLucaCombinedTransformation.png
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====AyaLuca Official Art====
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File:SoujuInColor.png
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====AyaLuca Fanart====
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===Kazumi and Niko===
[description needed]

====KazuNiko Manga Pages====
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File:NicoKazumiPrincessCarry.png|Two different princess carries in a single chapter? Hiramatsu knows how to ship-tease.
File:LoversSuicideComment.png|Like with Kyoko and Sayaka, the Japanese ideal of a tragic lovers' suicide shows itself here.
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====KazuNiko Official Art====
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File:Kazumi vol 4 Melon bonus.jpeg
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====KazuNiko Fanart====
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===Saki and Miyuki===
Miyuki promised to marry Saki in the future. [needs expanding and images]

====SakiMiyu Manga Pages====
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File:Miyuki and Saki childhood marriage promise manga page.jpg|Saki wins the heart of her sister. Is that wedding bells I hear?
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====SakiMiyu Official Art====
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====SakiMiyu Fanart====
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===Misako and Remi===
[needs expanding and images]

Very little is known about the relationship between Misako and Remi, other than they were friends since middle school. Remi Shiina was a magical girl who went missing during her third year of school. Remi's little sister, who was three at the time, claimed her sister was a magical girl who fought witches that brought disaster into the world. Misako's passion to find lost girls could be interpreted as her attempt to find Remi.

====MisaRemi Manga Pages====
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File:MisakoAndRemi.png|Misako and her old <s>friend</s> flame, Remi, at about the same age as the Pleiades.
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====MisaRemi Official Art====
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====MisaRemi Fanart====
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==Other==
The section for misc. things that don't fit into the above sections on relationships. This section also contains meta info and trivia on and related to ''Madoka Magica''.

===Gen Urobuchi's Views on Relationships in ''Madoka Magica''===
In an [[Shinjidai_no_Mixture_Magazine_BLACK_PAST|interview with Black Past]], Gen Urobuchi discussed his view of Homura and Madoka's relationship and his beliefs on same-sex relationships. Urobuchi clarified that while Homura's feelings for Madoka were present and unchanging throughout her timeloops, Madoka did not feel the same way prior to her wish, having only the experience of one time loop. Madoka made her wish not so much for Homura's sake but to save all mahou shoujo. However when Madoka made her wish, she learned about Homura's true feelings and only then was the bond between them established. Urobuchi even describes the circumstances of it is as a "little cruel" that it required Madoka leaving and becoming a goddess to understand Homura.

In talking about relationships in his body of works, Urobuchi revealed his beliefs about same sex relationships, "whatever relationship that could exist between male and female it should also exist between couples of same sex." Aside from the difference in body parts, he did not see a male and female relationship as special or unique. He believes that the same kind of love is possible between same sex couples as well. Urobuchi stated he may even write about a love relationship between two men in the future.

Because of the lack of evidence on-screen to establish Homura and Madoka as a canon yuri couple (or any other couple), the nature of their relationship is open to interpretation and debate. Even if we take into account evidence such as Urobuchi's views on sexuality, this relationship would not be considered canonical by some fans unless official recognition is given in future body of works that raises the yuri subtext to text on their relationship. One can speculate that this interview could add more fuel to the fanbase to produce more fan works out of frustration now that they are aware of Urobuchi's personal views.

In 2013, at a [[Nitro+ Q&A Panels at Animagic 2013|Nitro+ Q&A Panel]], Gen Urobuchi was asked the following questions, which he answered:

'''Q:''' Is Homura in love with Madoka? 
'''A:''' Probably.

'''Q:''' Why did you choose to portray a homosexual love? 
'''A:''' I don't think it is that special -- a really strong friendship turns into a lovelike-relationship without the sexual attraction, in their case.

There are few ways to interpret his response. One way is that he is saying that Madoka's and Homura's relationship is nothing special, in the sense that their relationship is no different than that from other people's relationship. That their relationship started from friendship which later evolved into love without the drive of sexual attraction, this could be interpreted as saying that their love is pure and innocent, based on an emotional bonding that is still developing, as they are still 12-year-old girls who are not sexually mature yet. It does not necessarily dismiss the notion of a relationship driven by romantic interest. How will that relationship turn later? It is still possible for their relationship to blossom into a homosexual relationship, but Urobuchi never states this so it is up to fan's interpretation. Urobuchi does indicate that Homura probably is in love with Madoka, but he doesn't specify the meaning or the nature of that affection, he tries to avoid in giving a clear answer.

Another way to interpret Urobuchi's answer is that he is saying that their relationship is based on friendship and admiration.

The answer has been considered to be vague by fans alike, one way to put it is that Urobuchi is leaving up to the fans to interpret their relationship without giving too much information. That he is trying to avoid being direct with their questions.

===Magazines, Articles, Interviews, and Related===
'''[[Puella Magi Madoka Magica Official Guidebook "You Are Not Alone"|Puella Magi Madoka Magica Official Guidebook "You Are Not Alone":]]''' An official guidebook with a compilation on a wide variety of information on Madoka Magica.
<gallery>
File:Guidebook 0030.jpg|During the seiyuu interviews, [[Homura|Chiwa Saito]] and [[Madoka|Aoi Yuki]] get paired up, as well as [[Sayaka|Eri Kitamura]] and [[Kyouko|Ai Nonaka]] in joint interviews, but all the other seiyuu are interviewed alone. Clearly, nothing yuri sinister going on...
File:Guidebook 0031.jpg|And I'm sure nothing could possibly be implied by them writing "Chiwa Saito x Aoi Yuuki" and "Eri Kitamura X Ai Nonaka" in huge letters at the bottom of the interview pages either. I am sure there is a logical explanation that doesn't involved yuri as the main reason... clearly.
File:Guidebook 0034.jpg|
File:Guidebook 0037.jpg
</gallery>

See the [[Lily Megami Magazine 2011-12]]. ''(Translation in progress)''

===External Links===
*[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/HoYay/PuellaMagiMadokaMagica TV Tropes page] for the anime, which discusses a few of the relationships listed above, but not all of them.

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2014-01-23T06:49:22Z

Ｙuri有理漢化組: /* Homura's Love for Madoka */

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Aside from its story and characters, ''Madoka Magica'' gained popularity among some fans for its "yuri" -- also known as "shoujo-ai" among Western fans, and "Girls' Love" among Eastern fans, meaning romantic relationships between women and girls -- subtext. Many yuri-loving fans tend to see pairings between the girls, such as Homura/Madoka and Kyoko/Sayaka. This page will try to explain what lead them to this conclusion, and what "evidence" there is in canon.

Please note, this section is ''very'' fanon-emphasized. As so, please take anything below that pertains to canon "with a grain of salt", as they say. Make up your own mind on the canonity status of the ships -- as much of them is left open for fan interpretation.

==About yuri==
[[File:Knm bandage blood.jpg|right|thumb|200px|This scene with the bloody bandage evokes the idea of the red string of fate.]]
[[File:The Yuri rank.jpg|right|150px]]
[[File:Couples chart madoka.jpg|right|150px]]

The scene where Madoka gives her ribbons to Homura is considered to be a good example of yuri subtext, but unless one is familiar with its significance, the [[User_talk:Nox#Yuri_evidence_at_the_end_of_Ep.12|meaning can be lost to someone who is unfamiliar]] to it. This section will try to explain to those who are unfamiliar when it comes to yuri. To understand how important the context is let us start with the example like the ribbons Madoka gives to Homura. To someone who doesn't know yuri, this wouldn't mean anything.

However, if you're a yuri fan, you recognize that as a reference to the scene that started the yuri shipping fandom for one of the most iconic/famous Mahou Shoujo yuri couples, Nanoha and Fate from the [[wikipedia: Magical_Girl_Lyrical_Nanoha_(series)|"Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha"]] franchise. There is a strong possibility that this was done intentionally because [http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=4576 Shinbo] directed both the Nanoha and the Madoka anime series.

For comparison you can [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmKTGB_QmKc follow this link] to observe this scene where (while it's nice to watch it all and see the similarity in long embraces and talk of friendship, just skip to 4:40) you can notice their similarities:

#[[:file:Madoka giving ribbons.gif|giving of ribbons]]
#stating the ribbons will be a way to remember the other person
#a promise they'll meet again.

This parallels what Madoka tells Homura as Madoka gives her the ribbons. On a side note, the red ribbons could be a symbolic reference to the [[wikipedia:Red_string_of_fate|'red string of fate']], people who are destined to be soul mates and will one day marry each other.

[[File:Madoka magica comparison knm.png|right|200px]]

The importance of context is also true with the nearly identical pose for Madoka and Homura's naked embrace in space to one of the most iconic scenes known in yuri (as an example of how well-known [[:file:KnM Madoka ver.jpg|this pose]] is, on /u/ there is a thread dedicated to nothing but this scene redone for dozens of yuri shipped couples, [http://danbooru.donmai.us/post/index?tags=miko_embrace of which 95% are pure fanart] because to see this actual pose in an anime or manga is actually quite rare). This original embrace was first aired in [[wikipedia:Kannazuki_no_Miko|"Kannazuki no Miko"]], one of the most well-known couples in yuri fandom. They share many parallels to Homura and Madoka. In "Kannazuki no Miko", the character of Chikane is very similar to Homura in being tall, dark-haired, competent, totally willing to sacrifice herself for another girl, etc. whose ways are mysterious to the sweet, naive Himeko (who Madoka resembles).

As it turns out, Chikane is the one who remembers her shared tragic fate with Himeko of repeating the same cycle of lives together over and over again (a cycle that always end in tragedy), with Himeko only discovering the full truth of their connection just before they are to be parted again, because they need to sacrifice themselves to save the world. And when this happens, Himeko gets to choose how she wants the next world to be remade, e.g. whether they are to forget about each other; or be able to remember their past memories and meet one another again in the next world (she chooses the second option).

Another clear reference to yuri is from the classic, [[wikipedia:Yami_to_Bōshi_to_Hon_no_Tabibito|"Yami to Boshi"]]. Hazuki is the Homura-like character (tall, long dark hair, fighter, obsessive etc.) who obsessively travels across different worlds to track down her pure-hearted, sweet Hatsumi (Madoka-like character). They finally meet in this otherworldly place outside the rest of the universe, and Hazuki confesses her feelings to Hatsumi, only to find out Hatsumi is a god and so they cannot stay together. Hatsumi uses her god-like powers to reset Hazuki's world so she's suppose to forget her, but Hatzuki seems to have a vague recollection anyway, and yes, there's also a vague promise of meeting again one day.

So with that context of the similarity of these two couples, the embrace is basically hitting home the point of ''"yes, yuri fans, we're comparing these two to 'Kannazuki no Miko' if you haven't already noticed."'' Again, this is done intentionally (much like [[Episode 9]] similarities to the well-known anime series [[wikipedia:Revolutionary_Girl_Utena|"Revolutionary Girl Utena"]], because of the [[:file:Revolutionary Girl Utena and Madoka.png|yuri Utena symbolism]]). The studio (SHAFT), director (Shinbo), character designer (Ume) and among others on the production staff, are well-known for being very genre-savvy about yuri, and intentionally putting in yuri-subtext in their anime on a regular basis.

Viewers of the series may see something different in the anime, their views will always be subjective to themselves (to yuri and non-yuri fans), however, it doesn't change the symbolic meaning behind the pose in [[Episode 12]] nor the similarities of Homura and Madoka's situation to that in "Kannazuki no Miko".

==Madoka Magica==
The list of relationships found in ''Madoka Magica''. Their canon status is debatable, especially depending on the media discussed, but it is well agreed that there are very explicit and strong undertones in the show.

===Homura and Madoka===
====Homura's Love for Madoka====
Homura's affection toward Madoka seem to go beyond the normal boundaries of friendship. Homura wasn't just content with saving Madoka's life or stopping her fate, she also wanted her feelings for Madoka to be reciprocated and acknowledged by her (as seen in [[Episode 11]]). For each cycle that Homura created, their relationship became more alienated and distant, causing despair on Homura's part (as it was demonstrated briefly in [[Episode 8]]). Yet, regardless of Madoka's feelings toward Homura, she was willing to sacrifice anything for Madoka's sake, absent of any rewards, take any risks against all odds, driven to repeat an endless cycle of personal loss and suffering, and willing to hurt the feelings of other people (including Madoka's) to attain her goal.

=====[[:wikipedia:Philia|Philia]]=====

Philia is the concept of love among friends, a sense of brotherhood. According with Aristotle, there are three types of friendships, based on the motive for forming them: friendships of utility, friendships of pleasure and friendships of the good.

*Friendships of utility are relationships formed without regard to the other person at all. One could argue it is a type of shallow relationship for the sake of utility or using others, it could also be described as a form of business transaction.

*Friendships of pleasure are based on pure delight in the company of other people. This type of friendship could be described in terms of partaking together in social activities, the type developed with coworkers or classmates, they are playmates. However, these friends may also part—if they no longer enjoy the shared activity, or can no longer participate in it together.

*Friendships of the good are ones where both friends enjoy each other's characters. As long as both friends keep similar characters, the relationship will endure since the motive behind it is the care of the friend. This is the highest level of philia, and in modern English might be called true friendship

It can be argued that Homura's relationship with Madoka is the latter, the friendship of the good.

When Homura met Madoka for the first time, they were both strangers to each other. Homura was in a vulnerable mental state and with little self worth. Yet Madoka was willing to accept Homura, just as she was, as a friend. With time Homura started to get closer to Madoka and she started to gain self-confidence about herself, because of her interaction with Madoka. [[Madoka Magica Drama CD 1: Memories of You|''Memories of You'']] depicts the slow and progressive growth of admiration, appreciation, and respect that Homura has for Madoka (even if Madoka doesnt think she is deserving of such admiration). Their relationship leads to a blossoming friendship. This becomes the perfect example of Philia.

However, this description may not be totally accurate as we witness a transition within Homura's character as the story progresses. Her external transformation isnt the only thing that changes, perhaps her feelings for Madoka's does as well.

=====[[:wikipedia:Eros_(concept)|Eros]]=====

Eros refers to ''“intimate love”'' or romantic love, an affection of a sexual nature. In the classical world, erotic love was generally referred as a kind of madness or ''theia mania'' ("madness from the gods"). This passionate love was described through an elaborate metaphoric and mythological schema involving "love's arrows" or "love darts", the source of which was often the personified figure of Eros.

During Homura's transition of friendship, it is possible that she started to develop feelings of love for Madoka, perhaps it was a juvenile crush toward an object of admiration and respect. Perhaps it was this intimate love for Madoka that was the driving force for Homura to try to warn Madoka of Kyubey's schemes, and to try to stop Walpurgis Night. Prior to [[Episode_10#Timeline_4|timeline 4]], Homura's intention can be described to be noble and just, her attempt to save her friends, specially Madoka from the dangers to come. Homura was even willing to become a Witch together with Madoka if that was to be her fate.

However, all that changed when Madoka gave one last act of self-sacrifice and saved Homura's life with the grief seed that she had with her. Madoka made Homura promise her to stop her own self from making a contract with Kyubey and to save her from her own foolishness. This last act of kindness radically altered Homura, not just externally but perhaps even internally. One could argue that it also altered Homura's feelings for Madoka. It is after these events that Homura's noble act to save a friend became an obsession, an obsession that soon exposed the dark side of Eros, and Homura started to deploy less than noble ways to save Madoka from herself by any means necessary. That includes making enemies with the other girls, and even sacrificing them if they became a danger toward Madoka.

Homura's single goal wasn't just about to stop Walpurgis Night, but to stop Madoka from ever making a contract, and to do that she needed to defeat Walpurgis Night first. The reason that Homura would reset the timeline, was because either Madoka was dead or she became a witch, even when Walpurgis Night was defeated (setting aside the facts that the world would be destroyed by [[Kriemhild Gretchen|Gretchen]] when it happened).

=====[[:wikipedia:Agape|Agape]]=====

Agape is one of the Koine Greek words translated into English as love, one which became particularly appropriated in Christian theology as the love of God or Christ for humankind. It is understood to mean ''“selfless love”'', or ''“charity”'' as it is translated in the Christian scriptures (from the Latin caritas, dearness). Many have thought that this word represents divine, unconditional, self-sacrificing, active, volitional, and thoughtful love.

It is pretty clear that Homura doesnt represent the values of Agape. But Madoka, by [[Episode 12]], breaks the cycle of despair by displaying the values of love found in the Agape concept. It is hard to say if Madoka reciprocates Homura's feelings. Madoka as a higher being was able to see all of Homura's struggles, past events, her suffering and her sacrifices, as well as her drive and motive. Madoka recognizes all parts of Homura, from all times and all events, and as such she accepts Homura as herself unconditionally. Yet even during that brief moment we are unable to determine what are Madoka's feelings for Homura. One could argue that Madoka responds to Homura's Eros with Agape, yet it is not very clear.

It is debatable if Homura's feelings for Madoka could be considered selfless or selfish in nature (Homura faced many personal dangers and took many risks, yet at the same time she had disdain toward others who got in her way), as it is the debate regarding the nature of Homura's feelings for Madoka. Was Homura's love for Madoka driven by [[:wikipedia:Eros_(concept)|Eros]] or is it more consisting with the idea of [[:wikipedia:Philia|Philia]]? And was Madoka's acknowledgement of Homura's feelings for her a form of reciprocating those feelings, or was it a form of [[:wikipedia:Agape|Agape]] as she became a natural force of the Universe?

=====Platonic Ideal=====
Some fans have constructed Homura's and Madoka's relationship as a form of relationship that transcends the norms of lust and romantic love. That their relationship is at a higher plane of existance.

[[:wikipedia:Platonic_love|"Platonic ideals"]] [http://thethinkingasexual.wordpress.com/2012/06/06/platonic-love-is-a-problematic-term/] as they are defined by Plato's philosophies are the "pure, unadulterated" forms of those ideals. The phrase "platonic love" as defined by Plato means a deeply romantic attraction which transcends physical lust and thus drives the experiences of the deep romantic attraction to attain higher ideals of themselves. It may include love, but it specifically meant to define it as "a romantic love not adulterated by sexual intimacy." Homura's and Madoka's relationship cannot be described as non-romantic, non-sexual. Nor the focus of their relationship should be on sexuality or sex alone. Instead, the relationship needs to be understood within its own context and to be described as a higher form of intimacy, a pure relationship driven beyond sex or the satisfaction of lust.

Homura's love for Madoka inspires her to transcend space and time. Madoka's love for Homura causes her to become the Platonic Ideal of hope.

====Episode 11: Love Confession or Pledge of Friendship?====
[[File:Dimentional reaction.png|thumb|right|200px|<center>Déjà vu</center>]]
Fans are divided with the significance of this scene. Fans of yuri see it as Homura's love confession to Madoka and a promise to protect her life. Those who believe in [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ThePowerOfFriendship the power of friendship] see it as [[Episode_11#The_Power_of_Love_and_Friendship|Homura's pledge to protect her most precious friend]], Madoka, against a cruel fate. Fans of yuri see it as Homura promising to risk her life for Madoka's sake, even if it is an unrequited or one-sided love (Just like [[Yuri_undertones#Kyoko_and_Sayaka|Kyoko's case]]).

Is this scene depicting a powerful moment of friendship against all odds? Or is this Homura's attempt at a love confession where she promises to protect Madoka's life with her own life? Some believe this is a powerful love confession scene.

:'''Homura:''' There's no way I can tell you how I really feel.

:'''Madoka:''' Homura-chan...

:'''Homura:''' I mean... I mean... I'm living in a different time than you!

:I've come from the future, you know?

:I've met you over and over again, and each time, I've seen you die. How can I save you? How can I change your fate? I've been looking for that answer and that answer only. I've gone back and started from the beginning over and over again.

:'''Madoka:''' That means... Huh?
[[File:Homura gives Madoka a hung.gif|right|150px]]
:'''Homura:''' I'm sorry. I'm sure you don't get any of this. I'm sure you're put off (disgusted) by all of this. To you, I haven't even known you for a month - I'm just some transfer student. But to me, you...

:Each time I repeat all of this, the time you and I lived grows further apart--our feelings grow further apart, and my words stop reaching you. I think I lost myself a long time ago.

:'''Madoka:''' Homura-chan...

:'''Homura:''' My desire to save you: the first emotion I had that started this all. And now that I've come this far, the only star left that will help guide my way... You don't have to understand. My words don't have to resonate within you. But still, I beg you. Let me protect you.

The erotic undertones are confirmed if someone notices the similarities of Homura's house with Utena's school. In particular the infamous nude drawing scene in the movie, where Anthy draws a naked Utena and then rips off her clothes along with her secret [http://www.ohtori.nu/galerie2/v/movie/screenshots/cap3/Movie_Screen_0574.jpg.html][http://www.ohtori.nu/galerie2/v/movie/screenshots/cap3/Movie_Screen_0575.jpg.html]. Information boards in the same style can be seen in Utena's classroom as well. [http://www.ohtori.nu/galerie2/v/movie/screenshots/cap1/Movie_Screen_0032.jpg.html]- Utena and Anthy is one of the greatest and heavily debated yuri couples, although the movie made the romantic and sexual nature of their relationship overt.

=====Episode 11 Screenshots=====
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File:Surprise hug.png|A tender and emotional hug with a very surprised Madoka. Notice she is not pushing Homura away.
File:Homura and Madoka emotions.png|Holographic projections reacting to Homura's strong emotions
File:Homura and Madoka emotional scene ep 11.png|There is a great emotional build up with momentum at this scene.
File:Homura Madoka let me protect you ep 11.png|Homura promises to protect Madoka, even though to Madoka she is just a stranger. Is this love?
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=====Episode 11 Fanart=====
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File:Homura kisses Madoka fanart.jpg|A missed opportunity/scene that SHAFT will never animate.
File:Cruel Ending.png|But this is Urobuchi's world, where the power of love means nothing...
File:Homura game over.png|<s>Urobuchi hates yuri...</s> Urobuchi loves tragedy.
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=====Episode 11 Trivia=====
*In the audio commentary for [[Episode 11]], Chiwa Saito (Homura) found the confession scene to be touching and emotional, and left her with a huge impression. She confesses that she cried.
** Aoi Yuuki (Madoka) found the scene to be amazing and filled her with emotions. Aoi Yuuki felt that her and Madoka became synchronized during the emotional scene. Aoi Yuuki believes that, surely Madoka would have accepted Homura's feelings.

====Episode 12: Yuri End?====
<blockquote>''"Magical girls make hopes and dreams come true, after all. I'm sure if it's small enough, a real miracle just might happen. "Isn't that right?" --"Madoka, don't go!" "I'm sorry. I have to go meet up with everyone else. I'll be able to see you again someday. So until then, we'll be apart for a little bit." --"Madoka!!"'' - Madoka not saying "goodbye" but "see you later" to Homura. </blockquote>

[[File:Yuri evidence madoka.jpg|right|300px|thumb|The Yuri subtext is strong on this one]]
Just like the ending with [[Episode 9|Kyoko and Sayaka]], there is speculation with fans regarding Homura's relationship with Madoka and her willingness to sacrifice it all for her. {{spoiler|On this new world Sayaka dies but she has no regrets, and Kyoko laments her death just when they have become friends (fans have interpreted this in many ways).}}

In Episode 10, we learn that Homura was willing to create new timelines for all eternity just for Madoka. {{Spoiler|Once she learns that each new time line she creates only makes Madoka's fate into becoming a witch stronger, Homura starts to have doubts, but also becomes more resolute to save Madoka from her fate. Kyubey contests that Homura's hope is a trap, and that it is only a matter of time before despair consumes her. In Episode 11 Homura and Madoka have a conversation in which Homura confesses everything to Madoka: she professes her love for her, as well as how important Madoka is to her (this has been interpreted as a love confession, but others see it as a sign of deep friendship). At the end of Episode 11, Homura is tempted to travel back again for a "do-over," but she stops and gives up, knowing that it was her fault that Madoka now carries such a heavy cosmic karma. She realizes that the more she travels back in time the more certain it is that she will fail, as Homura has created a powerful reservoir of despair-based energy from different timelines -- all of them concentrating on Madoka. To end Madoka's suffering and her own, Homura comes close to becoming a witch; however, Madoka stops her and tells her to never stop hoping.}}

{{Spoiler|Once Madoka defeats the Witch version of herself, she creates a paradox: Madoka has become a deity of sorts, but at the cost that Madoka the person ceases to exist in her own world. Homura is not happy with this outcome, but Madoka promises to Homura that she will always be there for her, and that she hopes that one day they would meet again.}}
[[File:Madoka giving ribbons.gif|right]]

=====Episode 12 Screenshots=====
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File:KnM Madoka ver.jpg|Similarities between Kannazuki no Miko and Madoka
File:Homumado ep 12.jpg|Three words: Naked space hug.
File:Wewillmeetagain.jpg|Madoka promises Homura that they will meet again, someday.
File:Lilies.jpg|Lily petals. Can't get more yuri than that.
File:Chikane Himemiya and Akemi Homura yuri archers comparison.jpg|Homura possesses a new weapon in the new world, a magical bow.
File:Knm homura i miss u.jpg|''I wish I knew how to quit you...''
File:BD 6 Ep 12 SS 01.jpg|The Blu-ray version has "nudity" in naked space hugs, enhancing its yuri level up to over 9000.
File:BD 6 Ep 12 SS 02.jpg|Homura's happiness looks enhanced as well.
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====Episode 12 Trivia====
*It is indicated that in the original Japanese lines at least, there is no Yuri expression. The relationship between Madoka and Homura can be interpreted as being important friends to each other. There are fans who point out that the nature of Homura and Madoka's relationship can be expressed as "親友" (shin-yu or best friend) which is generally different from romantic relationships.
**Then again fans like to [[:File:Yuri_evidence_madoka.jpg|present their evidence]] of the existence of yuri subtext as a possibility.
**Aside from the Utena reference in episode 9, other evidence yuri fans have included the following: {{Spoiler|The similarity to the KnM pose during the Homura and Madoka's extended nude embrace scene in episode 12. The gift of red ribbons from Madoka to Homura, which is similar to director Shinbo's prior work of Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha between Nanoha and Fate, a favorite pairing among yuri fans, who also refer to each other as best friends. Some fans suggest the red ribbons may also represent the red string of fate, as "two people connected by the red thread are destined lovers, regardless of time, place or circumstances."}} Yuri fans also believe that Homura's single-minded, ceaseless desire to do anything for Madoka goes beyond friendship.
**Previous timelines (and [[Drama CD 1|Drama Cds]]) indicate that there were times when Homura was able to maintain a close relationship with Madoka. But with each reset, Madoka's feeling for Homura grew distant as key events started to change with each iteration, so their mutual feelings for each other that once existed in previous versions started to grow further and further apart (at least from Homura's perspective). In an interview with Urobuchi, he indicates that it required Madoka to acquire {{spoiler|godlike powers to finally fully understand Homura's feelings and her resolve to save her. But this outcome comes with a price for they must be separated once again.}} [[Shinjidai no Mixture Magazine BLACK PAST|According to Urobuchi]] "in a sense it is a cruel story". ''(even Urobuchi thinks he was too cruel).''
**Fans have pointed out that Kalafina's full lyrics of [[Magia]], from the second verse to the last chorus, has been interpreted as a love song from Homura to Madoka. The verses to "Connect" (コネクト, Konekuto?) by ClariS, playing at the end of episode 10, also strongly indicate this is sung from Homura's perspective.

*Yuri fan art depicting this pair have already existed for a while but it has increased after the airing of Episode 12, you can find most of them [http://www.pixiv.net/tags.php?tag=%E3%81%BB%E3%82%80%E3%81%BE%E3%81%A9 on pixiv.]

*Fans of yuri have ranked "Puella Magi Madoka Magica" [http://anime.biglobe.ne.jp/userranking/title/5306/ as #1] at the [http://www.sankakucomplex.com/2011/05/08/top-10-yuri-anime/ top ranking] of Yuri Anime, toppling [[Wikipedia:Kannazuki_no_Miko|Kannazuki no Miko]].

*In the audio commentary for [[Episode 12]], with the possibility of a second season, Chiwa Saito asks Gen Urobuchi for a love-love scene with Madoka.
**Aoi Yuuki agrees with Chiwa Saito by replying, ''"I want to be happy~"''.
***To their dismay, Ume Aoki warns Chiwa Saito and Aoi Yuuki that Gen Urobuchi doesn't give away happiness that easily.
****Then again, this is [[:file:Audio comm ep 12 4chan gen urobuchi troll.jpg|Gen Urobuchi we are speaking.]]

====Manga Differences====
The manga shows an additional scene that brings closure to the Madoka and Homura character. We don't know how their meeting was possible, if their encounter is taking place within the afterlife, or if it is the result of a miracle. All we know is that Homura finally reunites with Madoka, only this time Homura has been reverted to her original self (Moemura). It has been interpreted as a symbolic attempt to start over their relationship for their journey to the unknown.

One possible explanation as to why Homura's image and character was reverted is that Homura was always full of insecurities, that the tough exterior was a necessity to create a mask to cover her grief over the death of Madoka. Now that Homura has been freed from despair she reverts back to her old self, to a time when Madoka and Homura had their strongest emotional bond together before she ditched her glasses and braids. Some have interpreted the "cool Homura" image as something Homura associates with her time of bad memories and difficult struggles. Now that her struggle is over Homura ditches her cool image and she reverts back to her old self so she can continue her relationship with Madoka where it was left off.

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====''Madoka Magica'' PSP Portable: HomuSlap Event Transcript====
To Yuri fans this is considered an alternative (love) confession to [[Episode 11]] (or a parody of [[Episode 11]]), if events had been changed but the emotional bond had remained the same. Some fans have interpreted the scene as either Homura being honestly blunt or having a weird love confession toward Madoka:

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'''Madoka:''' Mami-san's going to release a CD... Everything's going great for Sayaka-chan with Kyōsuke-kun, too, and Kyoko-chan is getting along with Sayaka-chan.

'''Madoka:''' Everyone is changing in lots of ways... but what's changed for me?

'''Homura:''' Do you want to change something?

'''Madoka:''' Homura-chan... When did you...?

'''Homura:''' Never mind that. So, do you want to change, Madoka?

'''Madoka:''' I think maybe it's less like I want to change than like I feel like I have to change.

'''Madoka:''' See, there's nothing that I really want to be. Not like Mami-san, Sayaka-chan, or Kyoko-chan.

'''Madoka:''' But it's kind of hard just watching that.

'''Madoka:''' Because I... became a magical girl with nothing but "I want to be a magical girl"...

'''Madoka:''' I guess a girl who can't do anything except being a magical girl is no good.

'''Madoka:''' I guess I'm jealous of everyone seeming like they're having so much fun right now.

'''Madoka:''' I can't do anything at all besides being a magical girl. I'm a clumsy, slow... useless girl.

'''Homura:''' That's not true!

''(slap)''

'''Madoka:''' Kya!

'''Homura:''' Madoka, you're a clumsy and slow... and absolutely adorable magical girl! What else do you want?!

'''Madoka:''' That... isn't a compliment...

'''Homura:''' I... I... you.... over and over... That's why you have to stay you...

'''Homura:''' Never change, the way you are now... Have confidence in yourself!!

'''Homura:''' You... You're... someone very important and precious to me. Even though you may not remember.

'''Madoka:''' Um, Homura-chan. I don't really understand, but I think I kind of get it anyway.

'''Homura:''' Thank you... I'm sorry for hitting you even though you don't really understand.

'''Madoka:''' No, it's okay. You're just trying to get things across to me.

'''Madoka:''' I think it's probably my fault... But can I say just one thing?

'''Homura:''' What?

'''Madoka:''' ... I did want you to deny that I'm clumsy and slow, a little.

'''Homura:''' (automatically) I'm sorry...

'''Madoka:''' I knew it, you really do think that about me.

'''Homura:''' Uh, um, well...

''(Madoka's emotion value increased 20 points)''
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====''Madoka Magica'' PSP Portable: Homura's Sacrifice====

[[File:Madoka Portable Homura Goodnight.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Homura dies with a smile on her face.]]

In one of the alternate [[Madoka Magica Portable Homura Route|Homura route]]s of [[Madoka Magica Portable|Madoka Portable game]], Homura fights against Walpurgis Night by herself. The game subtext has a strong resonance to [[:wikipedia:Star-crossed|star-crossed lovers]], with a sad bittersweet ending.

Prior to Walpurgis' arrival, Madoka begs Homura to take her along with her. Homura refuses, telling her that it would be safer if she stays in the shelter. Madoka then asks Homura to promise her that she will return safely, and that if she can't promise her that, then to come back with her to the shelter. Apparently, Madoka cares more about Homura's survival than she does about Walpurgis destroying the city. Homura reassures Madoka that she will be fine, and promises her that she will return alive to her. However, Homura's inner thoughts reveal that this is a lie and apologizes to Madoka for lying to her as it is an impossible promise to keep.

Homura finally defeats Walpurgis Night, but it comes with a cost, the fight against the Witch was too much for Homura and she knows that she is dying from her injuries. Madoka finds Homura as she lays mortally wounded. She wants Homura to get some medical help, but Homura begs Madoka to stay with her on her last moments. Homura tells Madoka that she finally won, that she was able to finally save Madoka. Homura confesses that she is very happy, after repeating endless cycles, her real wish was finally granted: to be able to change Madoka's fate. Madoka, in tears, tells Homura that it doesn't mean anything without Homura by her side. She understands that Homura has been protecting her all this time, she pleads to Homura to don't leave her, to don't leave her by herself.

Homura tells Madoka that it will be ok, that Madoka wont be alone since she has other important people in her life. Then Homura asks Madoka not to grieve so much, because it hurts her to see Madoka sad. Then on Homura's last words, she tells her that she is very glad to have Madoka there for her in her last moments, and thanks Madoka for letting Homura protect her like she always wished. Homura dies in Madoka's arms, with her last thoughts being that she got the wish she always wanted, she has no regrets nor doubts about sacrificing herself for Madoka. Homura dies with no regrets within her heart.
*There is a suspicion that there is a correlation between a magical girl dying while having regrets in their hearts, and becoming witches in the process. Since Homura died with no regrets in her heart, she never became a Witch. This implies that Homura's love for Madoka was able to overcome the transformation process and that she was sincere on saving the person she loved.
*If Homura fails to defeat Walpurgis Night, she becomes a witch... [[Homulilly|her naming]] lacks subtlety but it is clever:

[[wikipedia:Lycoris_radiata#Legends|Stories and Legends Regarding the Red Spider Lily]]

:Since these scarlet flowers usually bloom near cemeteries around the autumnal equinox, they are described in Chinese and Japanese translations of the [[wikipedia:Lotus_Sutra|Lotus Sutra]] as ominous flowers that grow in [[wikipedia:Diyu|Diyu]] (also known as Hell), or Huángquán (Simplified Chinese: 黄泉; Traditional Chinese: 黃泉), and guide the dead into the next reincarnation. 
:When the flowers of ''lycoris'' bloom, their leaves would have fallen; when their leaves grow, the flowers would have wilted. This habit gave rise to various legends. A famous one is the legend of two elves: Mañju (Simplified Chinese: 曼珠; Traditional Chinese: 曼珠), who guarded the flower, and Saka (Simplified Chinese: 沙华; Traditional Chinese: 沙華), who guarded the leaves. Out of curiosity, they defied their fate of guarding the herb alone, and managed to meet each other. At first sight, they fell in love with each other. [[wikipedia:Amaterasu|Amaterasu]], exasperated by their waywardness, separated the miserable couple, and laid a curse on them as a punishment: the flowers of Mañju shall never meet the leaves of Saka again. It was said that when the couple met after death in Diyu, they vowed to meet each other after reincarnation. However, neither of them could keep their words. In commemoration of the couple, some call the herbs 'Mañjusaka' (Simplified Chinese:曼珠沙华; Traditional Chinese: 曼珠沙華), a mixture of 'Mañju' and 'Saka', instead of their scientific name. The same name is used in Japanese, in which it is pronounced ''manjushage''. 
:Some other legends have it that when you see someone that you may never meet again, these flowers, also called red spider lilies, would bloom along the path. Perhaps because of these sorrowful legends, Japanese people often used these flowers in funerals. The popular Japanese name {{nihongo|''Higanbana''|彼岸花|Higan bana}} for lycoris radiata literally means [[wikipedia:higan|higan]] (the other or that shore of [[wikipedia:Sanzu_River|Sanzu River]]) flower, decorate and enjoyable, flower of afterlife in {{nihongo|''gokuraku jyōdo''|極楽浄土|gokuraku jyōdo}}. 

====''Madoka Magica'' Movies: HomuMado Subtext====
[[File:HomuMado cute cheek rubbing.gif|right|thumb|200px|Cheek rubbing has never been so cute!]]
The movies have more of that subtext yuri, sparkly naked space hugs included! [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e42qcWyYN_Q&t=27s Take a look for yourself].

=====HomuMado Subtext in ''The Rebellion Story''=====
If Madoka represents hope for Humanity (selfless love for many), then Homura represents her love for Madoka, (or selfish love for one). It is Homura's selfish love for Madoka that drives her to trap Madoka into a new reality to give her the happy life that Madoka denied to herself because of her noble sacrifice.

Some have interpreted Homura's action to that of [[wikipedia:Lucifer#Islam|Lucifer]]. According with the Islamic interpretation, Lucifer loved God but he refused to prostrate before Adam, an inferior and sinning creature not worthy of God's love. As a result Lucifer was evicted out of Heaven for his disobedience, because he loved God too much. Some would interpret Homura's actions as being driven by jealousy, and her attempt to turn magical girls away from Madoka is a way to monopolize Madoka's affection for herself. However, that is not the case, as Homura could have done just that by removing Sayaka, Kyoko, Mami, or anyone who could become a target of Madoka's affections or any attempt to monopolize her feelings for themselves. Instead, Homura allows their existence and their current friendship with her to keep Madoka happy. In addition, Homura admits to Madoka that one day they could become enemies to maintain Madoka's happiness. For Madoka's sake, Homura is risking any close bonds with her in order to protect Madoka's happiness. However, this does not mean Homura is acting selflessly. Rather, Homura is pursuing her desire to make Madoka happy at the expense of anything else, even if it means "rebelling" against Madoka's will.

Previous interpretations of the Anime ending regarded the series' message to be interpreted as the triumph of Madoka's hope over the hopeless and despairing of the Mahou Shoujo system. However, [[The Rebellion Story|"The Rebellion Story"]] seems to take a different meaningful approach to that ending. This new interpretation seems to suggest that instead of a hopeful ending it was actually a failure, a failure in part of Homura in trying to save Madoka, and her failure to make Madoka happy even if the end result was the complete alteration of the Mahou Shoujo System for the betterment of mankind. When Madoka became the embodiment of hope, the world was fine for most people, but it came at the cost of Madoka's freedom and happiness. To Homura this ending was not satisfactory once she realized the terrible cost, and it was only the beginning of her journey to save Madoka from her own noble sacrifice. She was trying to save Madoka from ''"her foolish self"''.

According with Shinbou, the Madoka inside Homura's world is the real Madoka, ''"who has lost her memories of becoming a god. She’s not a fake or Homura’s creation. What she says in the field of flowers is what she’s really feeling at the time. That scene may seem overly sentimental at first glance, but if you think of everything Homura does afterward, her feelings will come across more easily."''[http://feral-phoenix.livejournal.com/685568.html#|]. If the [[The Rebellion Story/Transcript|flower bed scene]] really does involve the real Madoka with her real feelings, then that is the moment that Homura realizes that she must save Madoka from her foolish self.

The interesting part is that in the flower bed scene may have been Madoka's true feelings at the time, but we must also remember that that Madoka has no recollection of previous events. Would Madoka's feelings remained unchanged if she was aware of her past? Or would they differ if she had remembered why she became Ultima Madoka? According with Urobuchi, Madoka lost fragments of her memory, memories that were too inconvenient for Homura[http://feral-phoenix.livejournal.com/685568.html#] if Madoka remembered. To Urobuchi people are shaped by their memories, and this version of Madoka conveniently does not remember the awful past that drover her to make her noble sacrifice. We are seeing three different aspects of Madoka: The Madoka who has no memories of the past and who would never abandon her family and friends; the noble Madoka who became Ultimate Madoka that brought hope for the good of mankind; and the Madoka who moved to America who used to be Ultimate Madoka but now she is prisoner into an ideal happy world created by Homura. They are all the same person, and yet at the same time they are not.

In the flower bed scene Homura confesses to Madoka that she thought she was a figment of Homura's mind, yet Homura realized that she is the real Madoka. Homura takes Madoka's feelings at heart and she believes that she should have done more to stop her from being separated from her family and from those she loves. Homura knows that given the choice, Madoka would do the same noble sacrifice again to save the world no matter how difficult the choice. But thanks to Madoka's words, Homura is also reminded that Madoka loves her family and her friends a lot, and that given the choice she would never abandon them. These two conflicting messages are not a discrepancy but the result of Madoka's personality. Madoka is too kind to other people to ever think about hurting them intentionally or to voluntarily abandon them, yet too noble not to do the right thing in order to protect what is precious to her. Which is why Homura feels compelled to interfere to save Madoka once again. Homura wants to [[The_Rebellion_Story/Spoiler#Junko.27s_Words_of_Wisdom:|make Madoka's decision for her.]] Even if the feelings are coming from a Madoka who has no recollection of past events. Of course, we dont know if Homura is aware that the feelings coming from an amnesic Madoka would differ from Ultimate Madoka, yet it probably doesnt matter to Homura since the feelings are coming from the real Madoka, regardless if she remembers past events.

As a result we can agree that Homura's actions were driven by the flower bed event, but it is difficult to justify her actions based on a Madoka who has no recollection of past events.

=====Observations=====
Considering that Homura's mind created the dream world that she was trapped within (which is in fact her witch's barrier), it is safe to assume that the fantasy world she created reflected Homura's wishes, desires, and expectations. As a consequence we see that in the mind of Homura she made not only Sayaka and Kyoko friends, but she made them to live together. It is clear that in Homura's mind, she believes that these two belong together. Mami also had a companion given to her, in the form of Bebe--actually [[Nagisa Momoe]] in disguise--the [[Charlotte|Dessert Witch]]. This can be interpreted as Homura giving Mami a friend to be with, given how lonely Mami was previously and desperate wanting friends and a family to be with. The effect of having a good friend by her side had an incredibly positive effect on Mami, as seen in the movie itself--Mami lost all her negative self-esteem, her loneliness, and her issues, and became a ''very'' competent and strong fighter--it is safe to say she may have even become ''the'' strongest of the Puella Magi, without her crippling loneliness keeping her down, given she was even able to stand up to and confound ''Homura'', of all people.

Another interesting observation is that in the witch's barrier, Homura assumes her original "Moemura" personality, instead of the cool and confident Homura image she had become over time. Since this was the image and person that met Madoka originally, this was likely an attempt to recreate their first meeting in more pleasant terms, and to fulfill their magical girl fantasy. The cool and confident Homura was too intimidating and demeaning towards Madoka, as seen in the anime, and Madoka wouldn't feel confident in saving and defending such a powerful personality. But since Moemura is more timid, more kinder and friendlier, and overall easier to approach, then she is the right personality to cement Homura's and Madoka's friendship--the one that deteriorated during the time loops of the anime, as Homura's personality gradually changed overtime.

=====HomuMado Rebellion Trivia=====
[[File:Rebellion Runes - 010208 - ICH MOCHTE UNSEREN KUNDEN DANKEN.jpg|right|thumb|200px|15th [[Clara Dolls|Clara Doll]], Ai (love), wearing a black dress. Ai represents Madoka, which is why she is wearing Madoka's magical girl outfit.]]
*Madoka is literally a prisoner of Homura's love.
*Homura becomes the opposite existence of Madoka.
**The new entity known as Demon Homura is neither a magical girl nor a Witch. She is neither the product of hope/wish nor despair, she is the product of love.
***But what type of love? Ai is described as the love that is always giving, and Koi the love that is always wanting. However, as Homura is acting out of her own desire to see Madoka happy, and is willing to rebel against Madoka's will to accomplish this, one cannot say her love is selfless.
***Demon Homura is the product of selfish love, the opposite to Ultimate Madoka, the product of hope, which is usually associated with selfless love.
*The voice actresses in the film feel like Homura's feelings are very intense in the new movie.[http://feral-phoenix.livejournal.com/685936.html#|]
**Miyamoto wasn't sure if she should actually say all of her lines when Homura had to confess her feelings to Madoka. She consulted Shinbou about it. They felt insecure about Homura's original confession line and came to the conclusion of altering her lines to what it is now on screen.
**Saitou thinks Homura's feelings are too intense to be just "friendship" and perhaps even scary.
**Yuuki thinks Homura's feelings are selfish and possessive.
**Chiwa Saito outrightely suggests that Homura's feelings are romantic.
*Homura's new earring looks suspiciously like the [[wikipedia:LGBT_symbols#Lambda|Lambda]] symbol, a symbol of LGBT rights.

====HomuMado Screenshots====
<gallery>
File:Madoka hug Homura.gif|Madoka hugs Homura
File:Homura with Madoka.gif
File:Homura embracing madoka ep 11 confession.gif
File:Comparison utena movie madoka movie.jpg|Comparison of the Utena dance scene with Luminous OP.
File:Madoka homura take my hand.gif
File:Homumado hands are super touching.gif
File:Madokami will never braid your hair.gif
File:K-kaname-san they'll hear us.jpg
File:Homura madoka boat scene.png
</gallery>

====HomuMado Manga Pages====
<gallery>
File:Manga chapter illustrating a HomuMado Pair.png|Manga Sample: Unlike the anime version. The manga version seems to have a not so subtle HomuMado illustration constructed in the imaginative mind of Sayaka. Clearly, she is a fan.
</gallery>

====HomuMado Official Art====
<gallery>
File:Madoka and homura naked space hug art novel page.jpg|Oh, yeah! Naked space hugs in the NitroPlus novel!
File:Disc 1.jpg
File:MadokaMagica Vol 3.jpg
File:Guidebook ep 11 confession scene.jpg|From the [[Puella Magi Madoka Magica Official Guidebook "You Are Not Alone"]]. Reaction to the ''"confession"'' scene.
File:Homura Madoka illustration sample.jpg|Official Illustration: Subtext yuri/friendship sells, and SHAFT knows it. They have cornered the "Friendship" and "Yuri" market.
File:Sample official art madoka homura dressing.jpg|
File:Mahou-shoujo-madoka-magica-2418699.jpg
File:NewType 05.2011 Scan 1.jpg|Moemura + Yuri = Profit.
File:Front cover homumado - you are not alone.jpg
File:Guidebook Early Illustrations 03.jpg
File:Gfdddf.jpg
File:Copia de Guidebook Early Illustrations 04.jpg
File:Source TBD Scan 1.jpg|Card reads: ''"Dear Kaname Madoka."'' ''"...."'' ''by Homura''. The red circle says, ''"What Saitou Chiwa-san imagined Homura's Valentine's message would be"'' and the card underneath (I assume a quote from Saitou Chiwa herself) reads, ''"She's the type to overthink it and end up unable to properly say what she wants to say (laugh)."''
File:Madoka and that other girl.jpg
File:Sdfsdf.jpg
File:Homura madoka Vol 05.jpg
File:Copia de Guidebook Early Illustrations 07.jpg
File:MM 11.2011 01.jpg|Notice Homura's [[:file:Homura dat gaze.jpg|loving gaze]].
File:Magia Anime Cover.jpg|The official artwork that started it all.
File:Connect Anime Cover.jpg
File:Megami Lily.jpg|If you look hard enough you will see the homumado.
File:MadoHomu Lily megami improved scan.jpg|The HomuMado pairing in full display.
File:NyanType 01.2012 poster.jpg
File:Copia de 20111128 2151899.jpg
File:Newtype magazine cover clean version homura madokami photoshop.jpg
File:NewType 02.2012 01.jpg|NewType magazine, Feb 2012 issue, ''"I'm always waiting for you."'' Why choose when she can have both?
File:Ume Aoki Homura Madoka.jpg|Ume Aoki ships Homumado too!
File:HomuMado mobage Valentine edited and translated.jpg|Homura gives Madoka [[Mobage_Madoka_Magica_Mobile_Game#Translation:_Homura_Gives_Madoka_Valentine.27s_Chocolates|Valentine's Chocolates.]]
File:Homura madoka artwork clean version.jpg
File:Translated and edited lines Being a Bride is a Girl's Dream.jpg|Actual lines from the [[Mobage_Madoka_Magica_Mobile_Game#Translation:_Being_a_Bride_is_a_Girl.27s_Dream|Mobage game.]]
File:Www.dotup.org2727331.jpg|Behold, the yuri now in merchandise form.
File:HomuMado Bed.jpg|Seriously, Shaft. You are not even trying to hide it anymore, are you?
File:Madoka Portable - Madoka invites Homura for dinner English translation.png|Guess who's coming for dinner to meet her future in-laws?
File:Art from Megami Magazine Spirits July 2012.jpg
File:43 Megami Magazine Deluxe.jpg
File:Sample-ee2b70f5aad4c27c3f1996aa2279bac3.jpg
File:Sample-631d2de2e6f2f546941073713b221ae2.jpg
File:Madoka homura movie art official.jpg|Official art from the movie. with 100% yuri vision.
File:MegamiSpecialBook2012.jpg|Hands held while wrapped in Madoka's second red ribbon. The symbolism just reached new heights of unsubtle.
File:Homumado ultima madoka cd cover.jpg
File:Madoka homura calendar 2013 jul-aug.jpg|Homura and Madoka on the beach, notice the blushing in Homura's face.
File:FIG-COL-05720.jpg|Subtlety is a dead art form at this point.
File:Madoka magica guide you with you.jpg
File:Signboard madohomu.jpg
File:HomuMado By the Supervising Animation Director, Junichiro Taniguchi.jpg
File:Puella Magi Madoka Magica LOVE! Madoka & Homura Version Poster.jpg
File:Puella Magi Madoka Magica LOVE! Madoka & Homura Version Keychain.jpg
</gallery>

====HomuMado Fanart====
{{fanartSmall}}
<gallery>
File:Madoka homura field of flowers fanart.jpg|Madoka and Homura in Yuri Heaven.
File:Episode 12 Yuri Wedding.jpg|According with some fans Madoka could be wearing a wedding dress. Homura's has this black/purple theme that makes it look like a groom's suit.
File:KnM Madoka style.jpg|'nuff said
File:Kn M take two.jpg|so yuri it created an alternate
File:Fanart naked space hug.jpg|Naked space hug...
File:KamiDoka & Homura yuri pose.png
File:HomuMado fanart of ep 12.jpg|Thank Madokami for the Internet!
File:Madohomu iconic pic fanart.jpg
File:MadoKami is watching over you.jpg|Experts believe that Madoka as a transcended being has witnessed all events in the past, present, and future making her all knowing. Same experts hope that Madoka is a forgiving and benevolent God and less of the wrathful kind.
File:Friendzonedmadohomu.jpg|Some fans perceive Madoka referring to Homura as a best friend as evidence against yuri.
File:Madoka Get.jpg|Fans of yuri perceive friendship to be the next stepping stone into a more serious relationship.
File:Homura waifu Madoka Waifu.jpg|Badass Homura in a wedding dress. Have yurifans gone too far?
File:Tall, Dark and Bishoujo archetype update.jpg|It is still not too late for SHAFT to release an "adult" version of Episode 12 to finish this chart!
File:HomuMado Kiss fanart black and white.jpg|
File:Homumado oh my stars.jpg
File:Madokami nanofate.jpg|FUND IT.
File:Homumado magial baby.jpg|How are babies made between girls? With magic!
File:20954053 p9.jpg|Not even Kyubey knows where magic babies come from.
File:(Hikari) MadoHomu Pajama.png|This fan work brought you by takeallmymoney.jpg
File:Amazon shipping HomuMado.jpg|Amazon frequently ships these two together.
File:Junko approves homumado.jpg
File:Namori fanart pixiv.jpg|art by [http://www.pixiv.net/member.php?id=124923 Namori]
File:Homura chikane we are the same.png|Fans have noticed several similarities between Chikane and Homura, except "there".
File:20898811 p4.jpg
File:Homura homumado desk.png
File:Homumado together crying fanart.jpg
File:Homuhomu home comic.jpg
File:Homurambo gets all the Madokas even witches too.jpg
File:Homuhomu play Madoka.gif
File:I stole it.jpg
File:Madoka is that way moemura.jpg
File:Puella magi madoka homura magica.jpg
File:Moemura with madoka in space.jpg|Sacrilige! No naked space hugs!
File:Homura kisses madoka doujin.jpg
File:Madoka wants her moemura doujin.jpg
File:Homu homu same sex marriage madokami homura fanart.jpg
File:Audio com ep 11 and 12 4chan.jpg|
File:The bizarre adventures of homuhomu.jpg
File:GretchLilly Love.jpg|Cthulhu approves!
File:Colonel aki - what fans want.jpg|Homu approves!
File:Magical Girl Mating Ritual.jpg|This is pretty much what yuri fans saw in the movie, the rest is just filler.
File:Mom yuri goggles.png
File:Homumado japanese yuri fans.jpg
File:HomuMado what are you doing madoka.jpg
File:39568865.jpg
File:40989785 p25.png
File:Yuri math.jpg
</gallery>

====HomuMado Trivia====
*Yurifans call Homura's affection for Madoka as the ''"Homulust"''.
**Sometimes fans refer Homura's sexual orientation as being ''"Madosexual"''.
*This yuri pair is usually called HomuMado by fans, indicating Homura to be the dominant in the relationship and Madoka to be the submissive one. Sometimes fans of yuri create or see a role reversal on this pair, in which case the pair is labeled as MadoHomu or also known as the ''"Reverse Homulust"''.
*The premise of the story in Hanokage's comic in [[Puella Magi Madoka Magica Anthology 1|Puella Magi Madoka Magica Anthology]] is that Homura built a simulation game to interact with real life people and of course Homura uses it to interact with a virtual Madoka.
*Ume-tentei is not above adding yuri subtext in her [[Ume_Aoki#Doujin_Gallery|Madoka doujin]].
*The audio at the [[Movic Madoka Magica Exhibit]] has [[Movic_Madoka_Magica_Exhibit#Audio_Translation|Madoka going homusexual for Moemura]].
**Apparently, the exhibit makes it sound like Madoka has a [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/Meganekko Meganekko] fetish.
*Homura and Madoka take first place as a yuri couple at the [[Megami 2012-02|Megami reader's poll]].
*In the Audio Commentary for [[Episode 7]], Chiwa Saito said the following words, ''[[:file:Chiwa Saito madoka love.jpg|"I'm already... Madoka Love"]]''.
*In the [[Madoka Magica Portable|PSP game]], when Madoka invites Homura to dinner with her family, her dad comments that Homura is beautiful as they were told by Madoka. Junto then mentions that Madoka has been talking a lot about Homura, [[:file:Madoka Portable - Madoka invites Homura for dinner English translation.png|almost like she's in love!]] Madoka gets embarrassed by this comment and tells her not to say such things in front of her friend. (Fans would point out that Madoka didn't deny what her mom said!)
**When Junko meets Homura, she states, "She looks and acts just like me when I was her age…"
***[[100_Questions#Madoka_2|Madoka's Questionare:]]
::Do you have any marriage desires?
::Madoka: "Would be nice if I can find a cool husband like [that resembles] my Mama..."
*In the [[Madoka Magica Portable|PSP game]], Madoka with her low self-esteem tells Homura that she feels worthless. Homura slaps Madoka telling her, "Madoka, you're a clumsy and slow... and absolutely adorable magical girl! What else do you want?!". Making it into an awkward love confession.
**Madoka was actually hoping Homura would deny Madoka's self-deprecating statement. Instead, Madoka confronts Homura that she sees her that way, which puts Homura in an awkward position.
***We can add clumsy, slow, and absolutely adorable in Homura's likes.
*On April 1, 2012 at the Nico Nico stream of the April 1st talk show, Chiwa Saito mentions that she ships MadoHomu, her fellow seiyuu's echo the same sentiment.
*In the [[Madoka Magica Portable Mami Route|Mami route]] of the [[Madoka Magica Portable|PSP game]], glasses Homura tries to get closer to Madoka after being saved from a witch. Sayaka and Mami start to notice how close glasses Homura and Madoka are getting, so much so that they look adorable. This makes Sayaka and Mami jealous of them. Homura can only think about how wonderful and cool Madoka is (Mami is not even an afterthought, in her own route no less and Homura only sees her as a kind senior).
**Sayaka is so jealous, that she even turned down an offer from [[Kyousuke Kamijou|Kamijou]] to walk home together, or have lunch with him.
***Even Hitomi thinks there is something going on when she sees Madoka getting closer to Homura. After mentioning the possibility of "forbidden love" between girls, Hitomi adds that she thought Madoka had a forbidden relationship with Sayaka, but now Madoka was having an illicit relationship with Homura after they just met, "Is this what they call a love triangle?!"
*There is a role reversal in [[Madoka Magica Portable|the game]] where magical girl Madoka becomes the stalker to human glasses Homura.
**The first day when Homura arrives at school, Madoka keeps looking for Homura, even following her to the roof. Every time Madoka sees Homura, she wants to take her to the nurse's office.
***Homura is too self-conscious and doesn't want to project the idea that she is helpless, so she keeps turning down Madoka's offer, but this doesn't deter Madoka's will. In fact, it only encourages Madoka to keep trying as she cannot leave Homura alone.
**Homura is so attached to Madoka that she wants to join her on her hunt for witches as a human, she even decides to buy a golf club so Madoka doesn't have to worry about Homura's safety so Madoka can concentrate on her own fights.
***Kyubey notices that Homura and Madoka are very close to each other. With Homura at Madoka's side, Madoka is more determined to become stronger as a magical girl so she can protect Homura. This is a huge role reversal from the original series.
****If Homura learns the truth about witches before she contracts, she would still desire to save Madoka knowing full well the consequences. It demonstrates a strong devotion that Homura has for Madoka.
*In the [[Madoka Magica Portable Sayaka Route|Sayaka route of the PSP game]], Homura tells Madoka that she enjoys spending time with her while making bombs with Madoka's help. Homura realizes that it is strange that she is having fun while the two of them are doing something so dangerous like making bombs. Madoka refutes her, telling her it is not weird at all and that she considers Homura to be more than a classmate, to Madoka she is an important friend.
*On the day when all the girls are fighting against Walpurgis, when Madoka shows up, Homura would tells her that they are all fighting to protect everyone. However, Homura adds that she is personally fighting to protect Madoka. This is how everyone's response is in the game:
::Mami: !!
::Sayaka: !!
::Kyoko: !!
**The only one who isn't showing a response is Madoka as she already knew.
***Then Homura adds that she wouldn't know what to fight for if Madoka died. It almost feels a little bit like a love confession.
*In the PSP game when [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UPG-lnbaLk&feature=youtu.be&hd=1 Hitomi tries to get closer to Homura], Madoka notices that these two [[:file:Hitomi My New Boyfriend!.jpg|are getting along.]]
*In the [[Madoka Magica Drama CD 4: Summer Magical Girl Training Camp!!|Drama CD 4: ''"Summer Magical Girl Training Camp!!"'']], Sayaka asks Madoka if there is someone she likes. Homura shows a suspicious interest to Madoka's response.
**Madoka responds that it would be nice to have someone to like in the future, which means no.
***Homura: ''"Oh I see."''
*In episode 4,the teacher of Madoka,Sayaka and Homura class,was teaching something related to the age who one can love,saying ''Well,the age appropiated to have childs can be declared with medicine,but that doesn't mean that you have to calcule it in reverse for determinate the age of marry for womans.Because that,a girl who have more than 30 years have the law undisputed to love and get married.And that is why that everyone have to use the present progressive,instead of pasted time''.In the moment,Madoka and Sayaka were sad for Mami's death,and Homura was sawing Madoka.It can be because she is currently watching her,be worried because she looks sad,or that she is sawing her because the subject of the class.
*"Luminous" has become a slang term that refers to the cheek-rubbing scene from the movie's opening--whose song is titled ルミナス "Ruminasu"/"Luminous"
**The cheek-rubbing scene is tagged as (っ´ω`(´ω`c)ﾙﾐﾅｽ on pixiv. Those last 4 characters are ル=ru, ミ=mi, ナ=na, ス=su. ルミナス "Ruminasu"="Luminous"
*From an interview with Gen Urobuchi (see below in the Other section for more details):
::'''Q:''' Is Homura in love with Madoka?
::'''A:''' Probably.
*In another interview, Urobuchi revealed that ''Madoka Magica'' was started and revolved around the concept "where Homura saves Madoka". This concept may or may not include yuri subtext, especially as it is given without any context to go by. Not that that's going to stop fans.

===Kyoko and Sayaka===
[[File:Kyouko sayaka madoka homura.jpg|right|thumb|400px|Fanart interpretation of [[Episode 9]].]]

<blockquote>''"Don't worry, Sayaka." "It's lonely being by yourself." "It's fine. I'll stay by your side, Sayaka."'' - [[Kyoko Sakura]] dying with [[Sayaka Miki]] in [[Episode 9]]</blockquote>

[[File:Great minds think alike.jpg|right|thumb|250px|]]

It is common to find yuri subtext in the magical girl genre, sometimes it develops into shippings or pairings created by fans, even if it was not part of the creator's original intention. The creators of the show may have been aware of this phenomenon, so they decided to exploit the same yuri subtext phenomenon when it came to the relationship between Kyoko and Sayaka. However, the yuri subtext mostly comes from Kyoko, making it one-sided; while it is officially recognized that Kyoko has feelings for Sayaka, it is uncertain what types of feelings they are. Fans would argue that Sayaka just never had the chance to return these feelings, and Kyoko was never really good in articulating them.

Many fans point out that the reason these two are paired up together is because of their opposing personalities. Sayaka and Kyoko differ not only philosophically but their personalities are bound to cause clashes; yet they are not that dissimilar once you study these characters. Sayaka is an idealist who pursues the path of a hero of justice, she wants to emulate Mami as an example of an ideal Puella Magi. To Sayaka the gift of being a Puella Magi was something sacred to be used for good only and not for selfish acts. Kyoko on the other hand is more of a rogue who would only use her powers to satiate her base desires. Kyoko scoffs at the idea of using her powers to help others, instead she believes a Puella Magi should only help herself (even at the expense of others). To Kyoko there are no rules except her own.

This unlikely pair started out as enemies and Kyoko was close on killing Sayaka, but as the story progressed it was Kyoko who took the first step to close their gap of distrust. Kyoko even went so far as to explain to Sayaka her painful past and to why she believes Sayaka is making a mistake with her life. But Sayaka refuses Kyoko's advice and subtly proclaims she will be a better Puella Magi than her, that she will still follow a righteous path. Sayaka's arrogance at first seems to anger Kyoko (it is not known if she is angry at Sayaka, at herself, or both) but this doesn't stop her from continually pursuing Sayaka to stop her from furthering her mistakes. (Some fans like to suggest that this moment would have alienated any other character from trying to pursue a friendship with Sayaka, yet it seems to have an opposite effect with Kyoko).

Soon the roles are reversed in Episode 8 and 9. Sayaka finally admits that deep down she was no different from others, that she had selfish desires that were never fulfilled and that she regrets her decision on becoming a Puella Magi (like the love of a boy that went unfulfilled, or the jealous regret of saving a friend's life). She starts to see society as a selfish group who would only exploit others with no remorse for those who suffer. Sayaka finally understands that her decision brought nothing but unhappiness and regrets on her part. Betrayed by the world and by her ideals she soon falls into despair and darkness. It is because of this event that Kyoko soon starts to reveal a different side of her.

With the loss of Sayaka, Kyoko starts to reclaim her older self. She admits to Madoka that there was a time she used to idealize stories of love, friendship, and courage but she abandoned those ideals when she lost her family. After seeing Sayaka's despair, Kyoko decides that she wants to save her and get the old Sayaka back. Kyoko was putting her faith on romantic ideals, a move that many would like to point out as being irrational and dangerous (even [[Kyubey]] agrees such a notion is illogical). Once Kyoko realizes that there is no way to save Sayaka, she decides to sacrifice her life so they could both be together. That way Sayaka wont be alone anymore. There is a division among fans regarding Kyoko's decision to die with Sayaka. There are those who say Kyoko did it as an act of love (the tragic yuri pair or maybe an act of friendship), others say Kyoko knew that even if she did survive it would only be a matter of time before she became a witch so she wanted to end her life her own way (a self sacrifice with practical motives). However, the reason that Kyoko would give up her own life to avoid becoming a witch looks a little unstable, as there is a scene in the episode where what appears to be the souls of both girls, colored respectively in blue and red, embracing each other tenderly before disappearing for good. By this logic, it is unlikely that Kyoko will make one last attempt to reach out to Sayaka before they both faded away if she never saw Sayaka as someone who is more than just a friend, and that the only purpose of her death was to escape her eventual fate of being a Puella Magi.

To fans that support the yuri relationship, the reason that they find this pair strong and attractive is because they want Sayaka to be with someone who can love her and protect her. Kyoko was the only character who understood Sayaka's true nature (and her pain) since Kyoko admitted to her that she saw a fragment of herself in Sayaka. Kyoko was also the only one who chased after her to the bitter end, no matter the obstacles or how obstinate Sayaka was, Kyoko was still there for her. Last but not least, another strong indicator of Kyoko's feelings for Sayaka is shown in the last episode of the anime, where she is the only one who takes Sayaka's death the most personally, in spite of trying to brush it off as simply because they "finally had a chance to become friends". Kyoko fits the perfect role as Sayaka's protector and savior.

The relationship between Kyoko and Sayaka may have not been accidental or a tease but created to heighten emotional investments by the viewers. It is possible that this was part of the creator's intention to emotionally move groups of hardcore fans who support a Sayaka/Kyoko pairing, thus making their demise in Episode 9 more tragic (or as fans put it a "Yuri Tragedy" ending).

[[File:21354222 p8.png|right|thumb|200px|Trivia: Prior to the mid 19th century, [http://www.underwatertimes.com/news.php?article_id=05297681013 lonely delirious mariners] referred to [[wikipedia:Manatee#Culture|manatees as mermaids]]. I am not kidding.]]

====The Melusine Legend and Kyoko's Soul Gem====
There is a [[wikipedia:Melusine|Melusine]] legend that indicates that ''"a Melusina surfaces briefly every seven years as a beautiful woman or as a serpent, holding a small golden key in her mouth. Whoever takes the key from her will set her free and may claim her as his bride."'' In Episode 9, Kyoko undoes her hair and then uses her hairpin to pray, it is uncertain but it seems that her Soul Gem and her hairpin were fused together to create a new hairpin with a shape that resembles that of her father's religious symbol. After Sayaka's prayer she kisses the newly formed hairpin and tosses it into the air (before she destroys it with her spear), maybe as an offering to Sayaka to free her from her Witch form by sacrificing Kyoko's soul. The shape of the normal hairpin and of the Soul Gem fused hairpin looks like of a golden key. Sayaka's witch form could also be a reference to the [http://pastebin.com/gCGG8Ljf Little Mermaid story.]

====The Legend of Unicorns and Magical Horns====
During the Blu-ray version of [[Episode 9]], there were wind-chimes depicting a Mermaid and a Unicorn. The unicorn is considered to be a wild, powerful, temperamental beast that could only be tamed by a maiden. A unicorn's horn is said to have the power to cleanse poisoned water and heal sickness. Another of its magical properties is the ability to lift curses and break illusions. It is suspected that Kyoko is compared to the unicorn because of its characteristics as well as the horn's magical properties. Both Kyoko and the unicorn are wild and temperamental creatures, free to roam and do whatever they want. Kyoko at one time had the power of illusion as well as the ability to break them (''"shining light on illusions"'', according to a [[Megami_Magazine_2011-07|magazine article]]). The Unicorn's magical properties resides within its horn, and Kyoko's magical weapon is a spear. Fans speculate that Kyoko's spear could be a reference to a unicorn's horn. Another comparison is Kyoko's attempt to break Sayaka's curse during [[Episode 9]]. Since a unicorn's horn can magically cleanse poisoned water and the mermaid has connotation to the elements of water (in this case, the elements of water corrupted by the witch form), it could be interpreted as her attempt to purify its element back to its original form (in this case turn Sayaka back to normal). It is suggested that Sayaka is the maiden because she was the only one who was able to "tame" Kyoko. As Kyoko explained before, the only reason she got close to Sayaka was because Sayaka's idealism reminded Kyoko of her innocent, naive yet idealistic self.

The Unicorn symbolism seems to be implied in the [[Puella Magi Madoka Magica Portable]] game. See [[Ophelia]].

====Manga Differences====
In the anime, when Kyoko dies in the explosion, it is the end of her story. However, in the manga, after Kyoko dies, we are presented with an image of Sayaka's back as she is sitting on the floor, presumably waiting for someone. Kyoko approaches Sayaka from behind her with an [[wikipedia:Umaibō|Umaibō]] in hand as a sign that Kyoko wants to start all over again with Sayaka (the same way she did [[Episode_9#Speculation|with Madoka]]; and perhaps redo her offering of food in [[Episode 8]]). But Sayaka, wearing a mischievous expression, instead grabs Kyoko's hand and pulls her down with her. This has been interpreted as Sayaka accepting Kyoko's affection for her; it can also be interpreted as Sayaka's preference to have Kyoko on the menu over the [[wikipedia:Umaibō|Umaibō]].

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File:Kyosaya protect your precious manga.jpg|Kyoko finally understands what is like to protect someone precious to her.
File:Kyousaya ready to die manga.jpg|Several changes were made to this scene, yet the emotional impact remains the same.
File:Kyousaya meeting you manga.jpg|This emotional afterlife encounter was not in the anime, not that I am complaining.
File:KyoSaya afterlife manga.jpg|Kyoko Sakura, welcome to the afterlife.
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====KyōSaya Subtext in ''The Rebellion Story''====
At the beginning of ''[[The Rebellion Story]]'' movie, Sayaka and Kyoko are shown to be Madoka's classmates, and it's later revealed that Kyoko is staying at Sayaka's place. The girls have a much friendlier relationship where Sayaka essentially acts as a the straight man to Kyoko's fool. They also fight as a team together in battles. Unfortunately, this world is an illusion created by a witch's barrier. Interestingly, it's revealed to be Homura's witch barrier, which suggests that on some level Homura wants Sayaka and Kyoko to be together.

Later on it's revealed that Sayaka came back from the Law of Cycles, and she is implied to have memories from previous timelines. This suggests that she has become aware of how much Kyoko cared for her, and how upset Kyoko became when she turned into a witch or vanished. (This creates an interesting parallel with Madoka and Homura's relationship - Sayaka could only understand Kyoko's feelings when she became part of the Law of Cycles, just as Madoka could only understand Homura's feelings when she became the Law of Cycles itself.) During the battle against [[Homulilly]], Kyoko rescues Sayaka from a familiar, and she seems upset when she says that she remembered Sayaka was supposed to be dead. Sayaka comforts Kyoko and admits that while she thought she had no regrets when she died, it turned out she had one: Leaving Kyoko behind. They share a moment holding hands before Nagisa ruins it, much to Sayaka's displeasure. Kyoko seems to shed a single tear on her spear before she and Sayaka fight together against Homulilly's familiars. Later, Sayaka's witch Oktavia is shown fighting with Kyoko's spear, a clear indication of the bond between the two. After the battle finishes and Homulilly's barrier vanishes, Kyoko is shown to be unhappy that Sayaka has vanished again.

At the end of the movie Homura creates a new universe where all the girls live happy lives. One of the scenes at the end of the movie has Sayaka and Kyoko enjoying a box of pocky together.

Ultimately, ''Rebellion'' shows that Sayaka is now aware of Kyoko's feelings for her, whatever they may be, and to some extent she returns those feelings. At the very least, Kyoko and Sayaka have become friends who don't want to be separated again. ''Rebellion'' also shows that Kyoko and Sayaka would have become close friends under different circumstances.

====KyōSaya Screenshots====
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File:Revolutionary Girl Utena and Madoka.png|The image on the left is from Revolutionary Girl Utena, the image on the right is from Episode 9 with Sayaka and Kyoko
File:Sayaka and Kyoko.gif|This image, according to [[Magical Girl Magazine (Otona Anime)|Otona Anime]], means Kyoko wants to save Sayaka but finally is in vain, represented by the blue breaking down when the red touches it.
File:Melusine hairpin key 2.png|There seems to be a connection between the Melusine legend and Kyoko's hairpin/soul gem and her father's religious symbol [[Yuri_undertones#Kyoko_and_Sayaka|(see above)]]
File:Blu ray mermaid unicorn ep 9.jpg|Kyoko as an [[wikipedia:unicorn|unicorn]] and Sayaka as a [[wikipedia:mermaid|mermaid]], symbolically represented in wind-chimes. See above for more details.
File:MadoMagi PSP PV2 001.jpg|KyōSaya CG in 2nd PV of the PSP game
File:Ending 1.gif|The ending of Rebellion was very yuri friendly
File:Holding hands 3.gif|VERY.
File:Kyosaya rebellion.jpg
File:Kyosaya handholding.jpg
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====KyōSaya Official Art====
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File:Den_Lille_Havfrue.JPG|[[:wikipedia:The_Little_Mermaid|Den Lille Havfrue (The Little Mermaid)]]
File:BD Cover 4.jpg
File:Manga Vol.2 Cover.jpg
File:NitroPlus Novel 01.jpg|NitroPlus Novel.
File:Kyoko sayaka art novel page.jpg|Kyoko and Sayaka. NitroPlus Novel.
File: Sayaka kyouko pocky game Nitroplus.jpg|From Nitroplus's Staff Blog: ''If they were to try to settle things peacefully, things would have gone more like this.''
File:Manga extra Kyouko and Sayaka.jpg
File:KyoSaya Hanokage.jpg|TL: "Sayakaaaaa-". From Hanokage [http://twitpic.com/4sa5yo twitter] (the author of the Madoka manga).
File:Kyosaya ume aoki doujin art fan colored.png|Ume Aoki supports a KyoSaya pairing (fan colored with official Ume Aoki's work).
File:Sleepover.jpg|This official art seems to subtlety pair each girl with their respective partners (notice how Mami is alone)
File:10.jpg|Ume shipping Kyoko and Sayaka in her doujin
File:Apricot +9.jpg|Fan translation of Kyoko/Sayaka page 1
File:Yuri fan art pixiv growing.png|Yuri fans of KyoSaya seem to be pleased with these results
File:Madoka BD 5 Menu Art 2.jpg|From Volume 5 of the Blu-Ray, courtesy of Ume Aoki
File:Kyosaya i'm home pose and knm pose.jpg|A blatant attempt to evoke images of Kannazuki no Miko, or just mere artistic expression?
File:Megami poster KyouSaya.jpg|Megami poster.
File:Kyousaya sample official art.jpg|Kyousaya official art samples.
File:Twitter comment.jpg|Aipon (Kyoko's VA): I wanna get all lovey-dovey with Sayaka. KitaEri (Sayaka's VA): I wanna stick it in Aipon.
File:4chan comment living sayaka.jpg|Eri Kitamura is going to make Ai Nonaka jelly.
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File:Mobage New Years Sayaka Horrible Fortune.jpg|Sayaka's horrible fortune. [[Mobage_Madoka_Magica_Mobile_Game#Translation:_Sayaka.27s_Bad_Fortune|It's not good to be alone.]]
File:PM MDK WONDA-4.jpg
File:NyanType 04.2012 01.jpg|NyanType 2012-04
File:Series official card anime shots.jpg|Official card from the [http://www.carddas.com/madoka-magica/product/product03.html Madoka PSP game], they even added the Utena Symbolism.
File:PSP WitchKissAndGriefSeed Ophelia.jpg|The witch kiss of Kyoko's witch form has the colors of Kyoko and Sayaka
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File:Puella Magi Madoka Magica LOVE! Sayaka & Kyouko Version Illustration.jpg|Pandering? Why yes.
Oktavia wielding [[:file:Witches Artwork 07.jpg|Kyoko's spear]].
File:Ume-sensei's letter to kyousaya.jpg
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====KyōSaya Fanart====
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File: Sayaka kyouko spinoff.jpg|[http://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.php?mode=manga&illust_id=17167336 Source]
File: Kyoko sayaka more spinoff ova.jpg [http://hutehuteni.blog54.fc2.com/ Author's site]
File:Kyouko meets sayaka afterlife fan.gif
File:Kyouko sayaka playing.gif
File:Kyosaya ear licking fanart.jpg
File:Sayaka kissing kyouko's neck.gif
File:Kyousaya doujin soul gem sexing.png|A Yuri Doujin depicting the Kyoko/Sayaka pair with some steamy Soul Gem sexing
File:Yuma has two mommies.jpg|The family that Kyoko always wanted (minus Mami). Are you listening SHAFT? It is not too late for an OVA.
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File:Sample-9a9057abaeb41e47b400e68766de0075.jpg
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File:21289667 - and i'm home.jpg|a blatant interpretation of [[and I'm Home|"and I'm Home"]].
File:BD 5 ED Yuri Fan Interpretation.jpg|Illogical? Extreme? Nay, I say this is the next step to its logical conclusion.
File:Kyosaya almost 69.jpg
File:Kyosaya mermaid fanart.jpg|The Little Mermaid finally gets her prince...''err''...cess.
File:Kyouko and sayaka casual clothes on a date.jpg|Fanart response from the Megami poster.
File:KyouSaya (gumichoco).jpg|the fans even made a comic as a response from the Megami poster.
File:KyouSaya (gumichoco) p2.jpg
File:KyouSaya (gumichoco) p3.jpg
File:Kyoko sayaka dog collar.jpg
File:Sayaka and kyouko cat.gif
File:KyouSaya animated.gif
File:Ophelia oktavia adorable horse fanart.jpg|Witches need love, too!
File:Witch Love.jpg|Aw honey, let's kill some humans! <3
File:KyoSaya Ending.jpg|This is how Madoka Magica ended, it's true!
File:KyoSaya sunset art.jpg
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====KyōSaya Trivia====
*This pair is labeled as KyouSaya by yurifans. Kyoko is seen as a tomboy who is usually depicted in the prince role and Sayaka as the tough yet feminine maiden.
*In [[Episode 9]] near Oktavia's barrier there is a graffiti of a heart and inside it we can read the words "Love Me Do" which is the name of a Beatle's song. This song probably represents Kyoko's feelings towards Sayaka.
**"Love Me Do" is written purposely wrong according with the English grammar.
***A verse of the lyrics: "Love, Love Me Do/You know I love you/I'll always be true/So please, Love Me Do"
****When you read "Love Me Do" out loud, it can be "miss understood" as "Love Me Too".
*Hanokage's comic in the [[Puella Magi Madoka Magica Anthology 1|Puella Magi Madoka Magica Anthology]] has Kyoko using Homura's game simulator to interact with a virtual Sayaka. Kyoko ends up playing the game for hours.
*Ume-tentei ships Kyoko and Sayaka [[Ume_Aoki#Doujin_Gallery|in her doujin]].
*The [[Movic_Madoka_Magica_Exhibit#Audio_Translation|audio]] at the [[Movic Madoka Magica Exhibit|Madoka Magica Exhibit]] makes Sayaka tsundere for Kyoko.
*In the PSP game, if Sayaka's Soul Gem is returned on time, Kyoko would try to console a depressed Sayaka as she has seen Kyōsuke and Hitomi together. An upset Sayaka runs into Kyoko and cries in her arms (in case you're wondering why she doesn't go to Madoka, her best friend, is because she's always with Homura now). Kyoko talks to her, opens up about her past, and unlike in the anime, Sayaka really listens to Kyoko. You should hear how she says, "Kyoko...". Kyoko saves Sayaka, a 300 pt emotion value drops and Sayaka is almost her old cheerful self. Sayaka even suggests to Kyoko that they should be a magical girl combi (duo). Then they go fight a witch together.
*In the In the [[Madoka Magica Portable Kyouko Route|Kyoko route of the PSP game]], Sayaka becomes a witch and Kyoko tries to turn Sayaka back to normal. When Homura kills Oktavia, Kyoko falls into despair after seeing Oktavia's dead.
**In an alternate event, Kyoko will calm down when she remembers Sayaka's last words, ''"I'll bear the burden of the curse for both of us"''.
*In the [http://youtu.be/KDG5X0S0Ovk?t=15m10s True Ending] of the [[Madoka Magica Portable|Madoka Portable]], Kyoko gets jealous from Sayaka's comment about how Mami would make a great wife. She tells Sayaka it is not her fault that she is sloppy.
**Sayaka forcibly strips a protesting Kyoko to have her wear Mami's school uniform (the screen goes black with Sayaka talking about how she's taking it all off), the two of them end up fighting about their lack of breast sizes.
*In the anime, Sayaka never uses the honorific "-chan". However in the PSP game, Sayaka does use "-chan" occasionally to refer to herself and Kyoko. Sayaka never uses "-chan" for anyone else.
*In the movie ''[[The Rebellion Story/Spoiler|Rebellion Story]]'' Kyoko and Sayaka live together.
**Holy sh#t! Are they reading our fanfics?!
*** Given the beginning and ending of the movie? Most likely. But they seem to be parodying them.
*Oktavia wielding [[:file:Witches Artwork 07.jpg|Kyoko's spear]].
*The double-suicide is considered typical in romantic endings for two tragic lovers in Japanese storytelling. Many fans would point this fact as evidence for making this couple canon.
*After the airing of [[Episode 9]], yuri artwork of this pair exploded on [http://www.pixiv.net/tags.php?tag=%E6%9D%8F%E3%81%95%E3%82%84 Pixiv].
*Listen to the duet character song "[[And I'm Home]]" with [[Kyoko Sakura]] and [[Sayaka Miki]] ([http://myanimelist.net/people/32/Ai_Nonaka Ai Nonaka] and [http://myanimelist.net/people/413/Eri_Kitamura Eri Kitamura]). Many fans have interpreted the lyrics to contains yuri elements.
*Kyoko addresses Sayaka by her first name only from [[Episode 8]] and afterwards. Some suggest this is an indication of how important Sayaka is to Kyoko.
** However, it should also be noted that this period of time is when Sayaka is at her worst mental state--as she is near to becoming a witch--or dead/turned into a witch. This means Kyoko's name addressing may have other implications.

===Madoka and Sayaka===
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<blockquote>''"You're cute, but I won't let you become popular with the guys. You're going to be my wife!"'' - ''[[Sayaka]]'' declaring [[Madoka]] to be her wife in [[Episode 1]].</blockquote>

In the [[Episode 1]], Sayaka says that she will make Madoka her wife. After watching them communicate telepathically in [[Episode 2]], [[Hitomi]] thinks that they are communicating simply through eye contact and must have become a couple, which she calls forbidden love. The two maintain a close friendship for most of the series.

In the [[Puella Magi Madoka Magica: The Different Story|Different Story]], it is revealed that Madoka and Sayaka have been extremely close friends since elementary, and Sayaka usually protected Madoka from bullies and other mean people. Madoka and Sayaka were also a very close friend pairing before Hitomi came in, and even after they still remain fairly close.

The light novel, "[[Mahou Shoujo Madoka☆Magica NitroPlus Novel|Puella Magi Madoka☆Magica NitroPlus Novel]]", explores Madoka's early childhood and her first encounter with a tomboyish Sayaka.

The fan name for this pair is MadoSaya.

====MadoSaya Screenshots====
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File:Sayaka pointing madoka face.gif|Sayaka pokes Madoka's face
File:MadoSaya is a lie.png|YOU'RE GOING TO BE MY WIFE!
File:Sayaka-Madoka08.jpg
File:Madoka-dead Sayaka.jpg
File:MadoSaya-Ep12.jpg
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File:Puella magi madoka magica-02-madoka-sayaka.jpg
File:Madoka 05 3.png
File:Puella magi madoka magica-04-madoka-sayaka-hug.jpg
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====MadoSaya Official Art====
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File:NitroPlus Novel 02.jpg|Art from the light novel.
File:Sayaka madoka art novel page.jpg
File:20130730185103 952 1.jpg
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====MadoSaya Fanart====
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File:Madoka sayaka children protective.jpg|Sayaka, acting as Madoka's protector.
File:MadoSaya_Loop03_Another.jpg|The reason why Sayaka complains in another timeline.
File:Madosaya.png|MadoSaya: The cutest pairing in existence. It's so sweet I'm getting cavities.
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====MadoSaya Trivia====
*For most fans who don't ship Homura/Madoka, MadoSaya is usually ''the'' go-to ship for Madoka, provided Sayaka isn't already shipped with someone else in the scenario.
*"Forbidden love" is occasionally used as a nickname for this pair, and Madoka yuri in general.

===Kyoko and Madoka===
[[File:Madoka kyouko sharing pocky fanart.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Food, a popular way into other's hearts (and stomachs)]]

====In the Anime====
In the little time Kyoko and Madoka interacted in the anime, they both were on good terms. Kyoko expressed concern for Madoka's safety and well being, and she tells her that she should not become a magical girl as she already has a perfect life. During their interaction Madoka shared her food with Kyoko as a way to bond with each other, considering how much Kyoko loves to eat. In the battle against Oktavia, Kyoko constantly protects Madoka against her attacks, expressing distress over Madoka's safety when endangered. This enrages Kyoko, and she eventually sacrifices her own life to save Madoka. Kyoko is also motivated to help Sayaka, because Madoka is concerned with Sayaka's well being, even thought Kyoko and Sayaka were on bad terms. Kyoko even goes so far as bringing Sayaka's lifeless body to Madoka after she became a Witch, and is seen showing a painful expression on her face when Madoka comes running, suggesting she does not wish to see Madoka's grief at the loss of her best friend. (Notably, Kyoko yelled at Homura for being so cold and callous over the situation).

Given Momo's resemblance to Madoka (both being small, young-looking, with pink hair and twin-tails, and also wearing pink clothes), it is also possible that some of Kyoko's feelings towards Madoka can be interpreted as Kyoko's feelings being projected to her dead little sister. That she is actually projecting her feelings to someone who resembles her dead sibling, as a result Kyoko is trying to stop Madoka from becoming a magical girl so she doesn't suffer the same twisted fate that Kyoko went through. Adding to this, Madoka and Kyoko resemble each other somewhat, with the colors (red and pink being similar colors), wearing their hair in tails, and using ribbons (and a clip in Kyoko's case). Both also became Puella Magi for their strong sense to help others in similar situations, and wielding pointy weapons (Madoka arrows, Kyoko spear). Thus a lot can be contributed to the "sisterly bond/affection" theory.

Also, when Madoka offers Kyoko her hand to shake, Kyoko laughs and instead gives her a candy bar. At first this seems like Kyoko being... Kyoko, but when you consider Kyoko's attitude towards food you will realise that that giving Madoka that candy bar was Kyoko showing Madoka that she had her deepest respect.

====In ''The Different Story''====
In ''The Different Story'', after Kyoko's death, Madoka visits Mami's place. Madoka confesses to her that she met Kyoko a few days earlier, and became friends sharing many conversations, secrets, and fears.

Madoka tells Mami that the reason Kyoko left Mami's side was because she was afraid that the two of them could never reconcile for what happened. Kyoko admitted that she should have been happy for Mami for finding new friends, but instead they just bickered because of their ideological differences, just as she feared. Kyoko had told Madoka that she regrets her choice of words, but she believes that it is too late to mend their relationship. However, she promises to Madoka that she would check on Mami and Sayaka if anything ever happens to them.

The fan names for this pairing are KyōMado and MadoKyō.

====KyōMado Screenshots====
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====KyōMado Official Art====
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====KyōMado Fanart====
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File:Madoka fake sayaka kyouko fanart.jpg|Sneaky tactic, Madoka!
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====KyōMado Trivia====
* It should also be noted that Madoka's VA, Aoi Yuuki, [[Yuri_undertones#Kyoko_Trivia|has expressed her love for Kyoko on many points]]. Technically it would be considered an Aoi Yuuki/Kyoko ship, though.
** Don't laugh. Aoi Yuuki (Madoka) is actually in love with Kyoko and promised that she would make her her wife.
** Their love will live forever [http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm14889810 on the internet.]

===Madoka and Mami===
A somewhat less popular pair due to Mami's lack of appearances for most of the series. In [[Episode 3]], Madoka tells Mami that she wants to become a magical girl because of her admiration of Mami (admiration of an older sister figure is very common in yuri-themed works). Mami discourages her at her first, saying that she is not someone to admire because despite her trying to appear as a strong mentor, she is weak and lonely. When Madoka tells her that she will stay by her side, Mami is brought to tears. The two hold hands and face each other, and Madoka tells Mami that she really will stay with Mami and fight together with her. During the battle with the witch afterward, Mami states in her internal monologue that she has never been happier while fighting before, and that she no longer has any fears, no doubt due to joy from Madoka's confession. This attitude combined with overconfidence ultimately leads to {{spoiler|Mami's untimely demise}}, but nonetheless many fans saw Madoka's confession and Mami's reaction as evidence of yuri feelings between the two girls.

In the first timeline of episode 10, Mami and Madoka fight as a pair and rescue Homura. Some fans believe that, because Madoka was already close with Mami before meeting Homura, Mami and Madoka were a couple in that timeline. It is revealed in the PSP game that in one of the timelines (probably the first or second) Mami died because she protected Madoka from an attack of Walpurgis Night.

Love triangle style scenarios in which Mami and Homura compete for Madoka's affection, occasionally with Sayaka brought in as well, are somewhat common in fanworks.

The fan name for this pair is MadoMami.

====MadoMami Screenshots====
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====MadoMami Official Art====
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File:NyanType 03.2011 Pin-up.jpg|Official pin-up artwork from NyanType magazine, March 2011 issue.
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====MadoMami Fanart====
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File:MamiMado.jpg|This is how [[Episode 3]] should have ended.
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====MadoMami Trivia====
*The [[Madoka Magica Portable|PSP game]] explores more about their relationship.
**In Mami's route, Mami saves Madoka from Gertrud. Madoka becomes a magical girl and returns the favor by turning up to save Mami from Charlotte.
***Mami starts getting jealous that Madoka spends more time with Homura than her. Her jealousy is expressed in the form of depression that affects the mood of the scene when it happens. When Madoka drops by Mami's class, she gives Mami a pound cake that she made as a thank you for having her on Mami's tea parties. When Madoka mentions that Homura was involved in the making of the cake, the music stops and the mood changes, so much so that Mami's jealousy festers with dark thoughts.
****Because of Mami's fragile mind, Mami goes witch when she gets [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/NetorareGenre NTR] by HomuMado.

===Kyoko and Mami===
====The Farewell Story====
<blockquote>''"Thank you, Mami-san. Please take care of me!"'' - Kyoko Sakura, [[Drama CD 3]].</blockquote>
<blockquote>''"I already told you. I have no intention of using my magic for anyone else’s sake. That’s why we can’t fight witches or familiars together. But… If something were to happen to you, you would still share a grief seed with me. I can’t stand the thought of abusing your kindness."'' - Kyoko Sakura, [[Drama CD 3]].</blockquote>
<blockquote>''"I’m not your enemy! After all… After all, you were… the first magical girl who shared the same ideals as I did!"'' - Mami Tomoe, [[Drama CD 3]].</blockquote>

[[File:Kyomami cakes.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Fans suspect that Mami seduced Kyoko with promises of cakes.]]

In [[Drama CD 3|Drama CD 3, titled ''The Farewell Story'']], Mami and Kyoko's first meeting is detailed. The two fought witches together, and Kyoko even introduced Mami to her family, reminiscent of a girl bringing home a prospective spouse to meet her parents. Their early relationship could be described as between a senpai and kōhai (as Kyoko and Mami themselves describe it), but yuri fans suspect there is more to it. Sadly, Kyoko never calls her senpai the much coveted title [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/OneeSama "Onee-sama"] (that is, until the events of "Different Story").

After Kyoko's family tragedy she tries to leave Mitakihara, intending to work alone. She had lost her "Rosso Phantasma" ability (named by Mami), and got injured by a witch. Mami, worried about Kyoko, doesn't want her to leave, as she had grown very attached to the younger girl. But Kyoko refuses to listen to her so they both end up fighting each other and Kyoko wins. Kyoko warns Mami that she won't be merciful next time; she leaves while Mami cries over her loss realizing that she is alone once again. Before Kyoko leaves, she reassures Mami that she will meet other girls who are suited to her expectations.

In the anime timeline, they never meet again. Kyoko only returns to Mitakihara after Mami's passing, which may imply that she regretted her past actions and wished to avoid another confrontation with her former senpai by entering her territory again.

Some fans suspect that the reason Kyoko fought with Mami was so she could end her relationship with her early, before it turned ugly. It is indicated by Kyoko that if they continued to stay together, they would only fight and bicker with each other because of their differences in their beliefs, and perhaps end up hating each other in the process. Others suspect that because Kyoko lost her secondary power, she feared that she would be putting Mami at risk, so she didn't want to become a burden. Perhaps Kyoko was afraid that Mami would also end up dead because of her, just like her family was.

Fans suspect that Mami's interaction as a senpai with Sayaka and Madoka was a bit distant, and that Mami might still have carried the lingering memory that she shared with Kyoko and feared it would become painful if she got too close with her new kôhai. Another possibility is that Mami feared she would be alone again once [[Madoka]] and [[Sayaka]] saw how difficult the world of a Puella Magi was; or maybe Mami was still hopeful that Kyoko would come back to her.

====The Different Story====
<blockquote>''"I guess I was never anything more than your senpai, but I always wanted to be your friend, not some distant person."'' - Mami Tomoe, [[Puella Magi Madoka Magica: The Different Story]]</blockquote>
<blockquote>''"I think I see you a little differently than I would see a friend..."'' - Kyoko Sakura about Mami Tomoe, [[Puella Magi Madoka Magica: The Different Story]]</blockquote>

[[File:Hanokage new otp kyomami.jpg|right|thumb|150px|Very intimate choice of words there, Mami.]]

[[Puella Magi Madoka Magica: The Different Story]] further explores their relationship in a different timeline, the tragic events from [[Drama CD 3|the Drama CD, ''"Farewell Story"'']] are the same, but the manga adds further information to their backstory, making their relationship and their quarrel even more tragic. Both of them lost their family and both of them are alone/lonely, yet because of their ideological differences, both of them think they will never be able to reconcile and be friends again. Mami is afraid that she will be betrayed and abandoned by those that she get close to, and Kyoko thinks that she will be hated and never be forgiven for her sins. The two of them think their views are irreconcilable with each other and would only cause pain, so they avoid each other's territory.

Mami confesses to Kyoko that she always wanted to be more than just a senpai to her, but she never had the courage to get closer to Kyoko. Then Mami begs Kyoko to finish her off before she becomes a witch, but Kouko refuses. Kyoko confesses to Mami on how Mami saved her from her own despair, without Mami's help and her friendship Kyouko thinks she would have become a witch long ago. Kyoko tells her that their relationship goes beyond that of a senpai and a kōhai, to Kyoko, Mami is her ''"onee-sama"'' -- "big sister" -- and she thinks of Mami as being part of her family. Kyoko then admits to Mami that the real reason she came to town was to check on her to make sure she would be happy with the new magical girls.

It is speculated that the reason Kyoko was unhappy is that Kyoko was worried that Mami's beliefs would only hurt her and Sayaka, while others suspect that Kyoko was just jealous that she found a new magical girl to work with. When Kyuoko goes to confront Oktavia, Mami asks Kyoko to swear to her that she would never leave her again. Kyoko gives Mami her ribbon and her hair-pin, letting her hair down and swearing that she would not die, that she would return once she is done to reclaim her belongings. On the fight with Oktavia, Kyoko becomes aware that she must choose between saving Sayaka or saving Mami. Kyoko doesn't take the act of killing Oktavia lightly, but her priority is saving Mami, a person that she cares deeply. Once Kyoko obtains Oktavia's Grief Seed, she uses it on Mami, fully aware that she is running out of magic.

When Mami wakes up from her sleep she learns from Kyubey that Kyoko was low on magic and she died in a witch's labyrinth while trying to find a new Grief Seed for herself. Kyoko's demise means that her friend failed to keep her promise with Mami. On her despair, Mami asks Homura to kill her but she refuses, she tries to convince Mami to live and help her defeat [[Walpurgisnacht]]. When Homura leaves, Madoka arrives and confesses to Mami she met Kyoko a few days earlier, and became friends sharing many conversations, secrets, and fears.

Madoka tells Mami that the reason Kyoko left Mami's side was because she was afraid that the two of them could never reconcile for what happened. Kyoko admitted that she should have been happy for Mami for finding new friends, but instead they just bickered because of their ideological differences, just as she feared. Kyoko had told Madoka that she regrets her choice of words, but she believes that it is too late to mend their relationship. However, she promises to Madoka that she would check on Mami and Sayaka if anything ever happens to them.

Like a tragic story, after her conversation with Madoka and by the end of the storyline, Mami decides that she cannot live anymore, so she breaks her Soul Gem while holding Kyoko's ribbon and hair pin, also leaving a letter explaining herself. This image is interpreted as Mami killing herself so her spirit could follow that of Kyoko's, as Mami doesn't want to be left alone again, since Kyoko promised to her that they would be together.

====KyōMami Screenshots====
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File:Hira080946.jpg|Mami and Kyoko fighting together in the PSP game.
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====KyōMami Manga Pages====
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File:Madokatdsc 084.png|Mami confesses her desire to be friends with Kyoko, but that she was too afraid to get closer.
File:Mami is my oneesama.jpg|Kyoko tells Mami that she is her only remaining family.
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File:Madokatdsc 158.png|Mami commits suicide, while holding Kyoko's belongings.
File:Candeloro's new familiars.jpg|You two-timing witch!
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====KyōMami Official Art====
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File:Close-up.jpg|From the Oriko manga series.
File:TDS Mami and Kyoko Handholding.png|The two holding hands, from The Different Story manga.
File:The_Different_Story_1_Cover.jpg|First cover of The Different Story manga.
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====KyōMami Fanart====
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File:Mami kyoko happy fanart.jpg|"Who is a good kôhai? For doing a good job you are getting cake tonight... and for ''dessert''..."
File:5111c8ef9864b465aa105bd042335050.jpeg|I predict a lot of senpai-kôhai interactions in doujin form after this.
File:Kyomami fanart.jpg|Sorry, Sayaka. But Mami promised me a lifetime supply of cakes.
File:Kyomami one at a time girls.jpg|Now Mami will never be alone again.
File:Yurifan reaction kyomami drama cd.jpg|One example of fan reaction to Kyomami.
File:Senior's Meeting - buchi maru pg 9.jpg|Kyomami was cool way before the release of the drama CD.
File:(Kasumi) Mami is yours if she's drunk.png|A drunken Mami is fine too. A confused Sayaka not so much.
File:Sleeping face of an angel (Aotori)04.jpg|Of course there is always the threesome route. ''~You can say that again, Kyoko.''
File:Mami Kyoko Laughing.jpeg|Once, Mami and Kyoko were like this. But as always, being meguca is suffering.
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File:Kyoko mami lovers friends fanart pencil.jpg
File:Homura Sure Is Popular - Sleepover Chapter (sanaemaru) 04.jpg|Considering how fragile Mami's state of mind is, we have to wonder if Kyoko has to worry if she is the jealous type.
File:Kyomami sleeping last night fanart.png
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File:Mami angel kyouko devil halloween fanart.jpg
File:4chan candeloro hard gay for madoka kyouko.jpg|Candeloro's familiars are her cute kōhai.
File:Kyomami looking at her panties.jpg|Perhaps Mami takes her role as a Senpai too far.
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File:Sayaka kyouko mami threesome sharing fanart.jpg|A love triangle.
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====KyōMami Trivia====
*According with [[Drama CD 3|Kyoko's mother]], Mami is the first ''"friend"'' Kyoko ever brought home. The significance is clearly important for yuri fans.
** It's particularly notable that Akio said a similar thing of Utena when Anthy introduced them in ''Revolutionary Girl Utena.''
*It should be noted that in [[Oriko Magica]], while their interactions in chapter 3 weren't particularly friendly, they don't seem to be in bad terms either. Given their status as magical girls and their differences (which in most cases may lead to fights or competition for the Grief Seeds), it could be suspected that they decided to maintain an unspoken truce.
** It should also be noted that despite Kyoko's distance from Mami, she (along with [[Yuma]]) came to her aid when Kyubey told them of the situation, implying that Kyoko still cares at least somewhat for her former senpai.
*The [[Madoka Magica Portable|PSP game]] explores more about their relationship after they got separated
** In Mami's route, Kyoko returns to Mitakihara to meet her, but they don't make up. Kyoko even asks Mami about her new companion, Madoka, but Mami thinks Kyoko will try to harm her, so she warns Kyoko not to come near them. Kyoko then returns to Kazamino, with regrets as to why she could not have been more straight-forward with Mami.
** In Kyoko's route, she makes a grave for Mami and leaves a teddy bear beside it.
** In Homura's route, while Oktavia's death upsets Kyoko, she will still help Homura in the fight against Walpurgisnacht. However, if Mami kills herself after knowing the truth about magical girls and witches, Kyoko will not show up and Homura will end up fighting alone.
*Prior to Mami being ship with a strong candidate (with the HomuxMado/KyoxSaya fans growing, leaving little to no room - unless you count [[Charlotte]]), she was the odd girl left out that it intensified the meme "Mami forever alone", intensifying her loneliness. That was [[Drama CD 3|until the Drama CD 3 came out.]] Plus with Sayaka being dead in the New World, it leaves the potential for these two characters to being together.
*In chapter 9 of the [[Madoka Magica Online|online game]], Kyoko is living in Mami's apartment. Kyoko says Mami invited her to practice a new "finishing pose" for their spells and takes Mami's homemade snacks with her on witch hunts. She embarrassingly blurts out that she stays there because she felt sorry for Mami living alone. Mami is pleased to have her company, even if her home is now a mess with Kyoko living in it. Madoka and Sayaka congratulate them and tease Kyoko on their "friendship". However, Homura considers their relationship to be a jarring irregularity since she knows they were never that close in timelines similar to the anime or drama CD continuity.
*In [[Puella Magi Madoka Magica: The Different Story]], Kyoko reveals that she sees Mami as different than a friend. To Kyoko, Mami is her ''"onee-sama"''!
**Just like Madoka, Kyoko gives Mami her hair ribbon and tells Mami she will be back for it.
***In the Anime version, Kyoko took out her hair pin and her ribbon before dying with Sayaka. In Different Story she gives Mami her hair ribbon and her hair pin before she goes to die in a Witch labyrinth.

===Mami and Charlotte===
In Episode 3, {{spoiler|Mami gets her head bitten off by Charlotte.}} Despite this, a lot of fanart was drawn of [[Charlotte]] and Mami together, partially due to their inevitable association and partially because Charlotte is rather cute compared to other witches. Eventually fans began to draw human versions of all the witches including Charlotte, and would draw Mami paired together with the human version of Charlotte. The revelation in [[Episode 8]] that {{spoiler|magical girls turn into witches}} gave these human forms another meaning and the additional plot points of {{spoiler|timelines and the witch-free world created by Madoka}} gave potential for Charlotte and Mami to meet in a less hostile context.

Also popular simply because the other four main characters are typically paired up together, leaving Mami alone unless paired with Charlotte.

See also MamiNagi above in the Main Relationships section.

The fan name for this pair is MamiLotte.

====MamiLotte Screenshots====
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File:Mami and a charlotte doll.jpg|Mami and Bebe (Charlotte) from ''Rebellion Story''
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====MamiLotte Official Art====
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File:Hanokage mami alone forever.jpg|Mami is all alone.
File:Madoplus 16.jpg|Mamilotte forever.
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====MamiLotte Fanart====
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File:Mamilotte Fanart Kiss.jpg|You are not alone Mami, you still have Charlotte! (minus losing the head).
File:Mami Madoka and Charlotte together.jpg|For those torn between MamiMado and MamiLotte there is always the threesome.
File:Mami charlotte jelly qb fanart.jpg|Charlotte looks jelly.
File:Mamilotte badass duo fanart.jpg
File:Mami has a tea party with charlotte.jpg|Tea Party
File:Mami charlotte pocky kiss fanart.jpg
File:MadoMagi family (aotori) mami charlotte.jpg|Charlotte: ''"Mami was my first..."'' (Do the right thing, Mami. And take responsibility.)
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====MamiLotte Trivia====
*There was strong speculation that Charlotte could return in the new Madoka movie, [[The Rebellion Story]], and this fueled the possibility of pairing these two. {{spoiler|And those speculations were right.}}

===Mami and Nagisa===
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[[Nagisa Momoe]] is a new character that appears in the ''[[The Rebellion Story|Rebellion]]'' movie. Fans have already shipped Nagisa with Mami out of convenience. It doesn't help that [[:file:Ume Aoki Rebellion Pics.jpg|official art work by Ume-tentei]] is already adding fire to the shipping fuel. {{spoiler|In fact, this is an extension of the Mami/Charlotte ship; Nagisa is revealed in the movie to be Charlotte's original human form.}}

See also the Mami/Charlotte section.

The fan name for this pairing is MamiNagi.

====MamiNagi Screenshots====
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====MamiNagi Official Art====
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File:1381238992622.jpg|Madoka/Homura, Sayaka/Kyoko, Mami/Nagisa
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File:Mami nagisa hand holding lewd.jpg
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====MamiNagi Fanart====
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====MamiNagi Trivia====
*This ship is known as "Cheesecake" by some fans, due to Mami and Nagisa's associated foods being cake and cheese respectively.
*Due to the fact that Nagisa is a 10-year old elementary student, and Mami is a 14-year old third-year middle school student, given the difference in ages, some people have since backed away from shipping this and MamiLotte.

===Homura and Mami===
<blockquote>''"I failed to save her again."'' - Homura Akemi, [[Madoka Magica Portable]].</blockquote>

A somewhat less popular pair due to Mami's lack of appearances for most of the series. In the first timeline of episode 10, Mami and Madoka fight as a pair and rescue Homura. Much like the other girls, Homura seems to admire Mami and she is affected the first time she dies. They seem to be good friends, but not as much as Homura' friendship with Madoka. However this clashes in the third timeline, in which {{spoiler|Mami breaks down after knowing the truth of the Puella Magi, kills Kyoko, and then restraints Homura with ribbons to kill her, but she is killed by Madoka}}.

It should also be noted that, as shown in the PSP game, Homura still cares for her, but they are enemies in the other timelines, because of Kyubey's interference. This is shown when it is revealed that Homura was thinking of defeating Gertrud and giving the Grief Seed to Mami, to form a token of friendship, but it backfired because of Kyubey.

Love triangle style scenarios in which Mami and Homura compete for Madoka's affection, occasionally with Homura ignoring Mami in order to be with Madoka.

The fan name for this pair is HomuMami.

====HomuMami Screenshots====
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====HomuMami Official Art====
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File:Game Mami TiroFinale11.jpg|From the Mami's Heart Pounding Tiro Finale
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====HomuMami Fanart====
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File:Homura with glasses mami.jpg
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File:Mami_and_homura_ribbons.jpg
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File:Sample-d99936152d41dc067d65116f738e4574.jpg
File:Homucat hnnnngggg mami.jpg
File:Moemura mami cute couple fanart.jpg
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File:Homura Tomoe pic dubs.jpg|Either Homura and Mami gay married in America or the US Dubs is making its own ship (or Torinone's in charge of the script).
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===Mami and Sayaka===
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Mami is also shipped with the other kouhai she took under her wing, Sayaka. Sayaka admired Mami largely, was angry at Homura after Mami's death, then sad with Madoka.

The two are usually portrayed as partners in battle.

Notably, the two worked together as a close pair in ''The Different Story''.

The fan name for this pair is MamiSaya.

====MamiSaya Screenshots====
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File:Mamisaya3.png|A ''boat ride'' together? Well, you know what they say about boat rides...
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====MamiSaya Official Art====
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====MamiSaya Fanart====
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File:Mamisaya.png
File:Mamisaya2.png|They did the thing! Congratulations!
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====MamiSaya Trivia====
*Unfortunately, this pairing seems to be the least popular of the pairings between the Puella Magi (excluding Nagisa). It is a sad time for MamiSaya shippers.

===Homura and Sayaka===
<blockquote>''"She should not have agreed to the contract. That was my mistake. I should have kept as close an eye on her as I did on [[Madoka Kaname|you]]."'' Homura Akemi, [[Episode 5]].</blockquote>
<blockquote>''"Madoka, what are you going to do after you get there? [...] I don't know why Homura is fighting against those things. But there is no way you can help, Madoka. You'll just slow down Homura. That's why...I'll go help her!"'' - Sayaka Miki, [[Puella Magi Oriko Magica]], [[Oriko Magica#Chapter 7, the final chapter: To protect my world|Chapter 7]].</blockquote>

This pairing is quite well-known for being one that changes up a lot -- depending on the media/timeline discussed -- due to the fact that the relationship between the two changes according to Homura's attitude during the timelines, and because Sayaka judges based on first impressions and makes rash assumptions. When she first saw her, in Episode 1, she though Homura was pretty. However, after Homura's actions after {{spoiler|Mami's death}}, she believes that Homura waited for Mami to fall in order to get the Grief Seed and distrusts her. In Episode 5, a concerned Madoka asks her to protect Sayaka as much as possible, since she became a Puella Magi. But Homura refuses to do it. However, she expresses a bit of regret of not protecting her before, since in the other timelines, she met Sayaka when she was already a Puella Magi.

In Episode 6, she rushes to retrieve Sayaka' Soul Gem, after Madoka threw her away and brings it back to Sayaka in order to revive her. Like Kyoko and Madoka, she expresses concern for Sayaka in Episode 8. She even tries to reason with her and gives her a Grief Seed, so her Soul Gem woudn't have to be tainted. Sayaka rejects the Grief Seed and accuses Homura of putting up false pretenses and always lying to them. Homura changes her attitude and admits she is just doing things for Madoka's sake, knowing that Sayaka's actions will contribute to Madoka's fate, Sayaka seems shocked and surprised and comments "''This is all for her sake''?" (Manga only). Homura decides to kill Sayaka until she was rescued by Kyoko.

She seemed unsurprised when Sayaka transformed into a witch, not out of concern, but her experience in the other timelines. She knew that {{spoiler|everytime Sayaka contracts, she becomes a witch and she couldn't be saved}}. In the Episode 10, in Timeline 3, Sayaka still distrusts Homura's warning about witches, but they seem to get along lately as Homura seems sad the first time Sayaka dies.

However, in [[Oriko Magica]], Homura befriends Madoka, Sayaka and Hitomi. When Madoka goes to save Homura (who is fighting against Oriko) by herself, Sayaka seems to be surprised that Homura is a Puella Magi, but she decides to go help her, considering Homura a friend. In the [[Drama CD 2]], they seem to get along.

Despite this, it is heavily implied that her concern for Sayaka was just as a by product of all the attention she heaps on Madoka.

In [[The Rebellion Story|Rebellion Story]], the two have more primary interactions with each other; however, these ones are still rather aggressive. In particular, there is a scene after {{spoiler|Homura recreates the world}} where Homura and Sayaka interact, that consists of Homura taunting and belittling Sayaka, getting a bit too close to Sayaka for comfort (and apparently ''staring at her breasts'' at one point), before finally {{spoiler|erasing Sayaka's memories}}. Some fanart relating to this scene depicts {{spoiler|Demon Homura toying with or touching a helpless yet aggressive Sayaka}}.

Due to the aggressive nature of their many interactions, many fans portray their relationship as a love-hate ship. Fans also usually portray Homura and Sayaka competing for Madoka.

The fan names for this pair are HomuSaya and SayaHomu.

====HomuSaya Screenshots====
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File:Homura-SayakaSoulGem.jpg|Homura retrieves Sayaka' Soul Gem in order to revive her....
File:Sayaka-is-revived.jpg|...and succeeds. However Homura admitted that she only did that for Madoka
File:Homura-about-to-kill-Sayaka.jpg|Knowing about Sayaka's fate, maybe Homura thought it was the best to kill her. She failed, however.
File:Homura-Sayaka-Episode_8.jpg
File:A hint of frustration.jpg|[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7v06xTJaR7s‎ Fight! Fight! Fight! Kiss kiss‎]
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====HomuSaya Manga Pages====
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File:Mahou-shoujo-madoka-magica-2390153.jpg
File:Mahou-shoujo-madoka-magica-2091255.jpg|For some reason, in the manga Homura had a sadisctic glee while about to kill Sayaka
File:Mahou-shoujo-madoka-magica-2091249.jpg
File:Mahou-shoujo-madoka-magica-2091247.jpg|Clearly more concerned than in the anime
File:Mahou-shoujo-oriko-magica-2431049.jpg|However, Sayaka considers Homura as friend, in Oriko Magica
File:Mahou-shoujo-oriko-magica-2431047.jpg
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====HomuSaya Official Art====
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====HomuSaya Fanart====
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File:Homusaya that pose not sure.jpg
File:Being popular is too much.jpg|''Being popular is suffering''
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File:Homura sayaka fighting together fanart.jpg
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File:Hidamari sayaka moemura.gif
File:Homura sayaka magazine cover meganekko.jpg
File:20031120 m.jpg|Speculation of the changing relationships between Homura and Sayaka
File:Homura sayaka too much tsun no dere.jpg
File:The sayalust is too much.jpg
File:Nisemonogatari sayahomu.jpg|Nisemonogatari reference
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===Hitomi and Sayaka===
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Despite Hitomi's outburst in Episode 2, "Girls can't love girls!", that hasn't stopped people shipping her with girls. As well as Homura, Hitomi is frequently shipped with Sayaka.

In the Kamijou/Sayaka/Hitomi triangle, Kamijou is usually booted in favour of HitoSaya.

The fan name for this pairing is HitoSaya.

====HitoSaya Screenshots====
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====HitoSaya Official Art====
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====HitoSaya Fanart====
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File:Hitomi sayaka fan art yuri.jpg
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====HitoSaya Trivia====
*This pairing has the nickname, "Girls CAN love girls after all!"

===Sayaka and Nagisa===
[[File:39609836 p6.png|right|thumb|200px|In the name of justice, Sayaka and Nagisa are here to save the day! Prepare yourself!]]

A new pairing thanks to ''[[The Rebellion Story|Rebellion]]''. Sayaka and Nagisa, otherwise known as SayaNagi, has gained quite a bit of popularity among fans.

This new pair is popular among fans for many reasons. They are both rather enthusiastic and cheerful characters, both are somewhat related to music (like Sayaka's overall theme and Nagisa's trumpet weapon). {{spoiler|They are also both heralds of Ultimate Madoka, on a double-mission to protect Madoka and investigate Homura's Witch barrier. Both are able to channel their Witch forms in some way, and summon hordes of their familiars (and other Witches').}} Finally, this pairing also forms a cutesy-young-girl and the cool-older-girl kind of couple, which is a rather popular type of couple.

It helps that Nagisa is quite similar in many ways to Madoka, who is already prominently shipped with Sayaka.

The fan names for this pairing are SayaNagi or NagiSaya.

====SayaNagi Screenshots====
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====SayaNagi Official Art====
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====SayaNagi Fanart====
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===Kyoko and Homura===
<blockquote>''"Man, you’re so mysterious. And so, can we win against Walpurgisnacht?"'' - Kyoko Sakura, [[Drama CD 3]].</blockquote>
<blockquote>''"We will win. The two of us can do it!"'' - Homura Akemi, [[Drama CD 3]].</blockquote>
<blockquote>''"Kyoko..."'' - Homura Akemi, [[Episode 9]].</blockquote>

A less popular pairing. From past experience, Homura believes Kyoko may be the only ally left to help her in stopping Walpurgis Night. They are often seen talking or discussing plans in Homura's house. Their relationship is more of a partnership than friendship. Homura is saddened after {{spoiler|Kyoko dies in order to not leave Sayaka alone}}, in both the anime and manga, but she denies it by saying that she just didn't wanted Kyoko to lose face, although her expression shows otherwise. However this seems to be one-sided, since Kyoko doesn't consider her a friend. Curiously, she is the only other person Homura calls by her first name, besides Madoka.

There is evidence that they had interacted on a more personal level in prior timelines, when at the start of episode 6 Homura says, "I'm on the side of those who maintain their composure, and I'm the enemy of idiots who initiate fights needlessly. Which are you, Sakura Kyoko?" It triggers a strong reaction from Kyoko, where she asks Homura if they'd ever met before.

The fan name for this pair is KyouHomu.

====KyōHomu Screenshots====
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File:Kyokohomura0602.jpg
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File:Kyouko last words to Homura protect.png|Kyoko's last words to Homura. Kyoko later admits she failed to do that, maybe an admission that she failed to protect Sayaka.
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====KyōHomu Manga Pages====
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File:Mahou-shoujo-madoka-magica-2089523.jpg
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====KyōHomu Official Art====
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====KyōHomu Fanart====
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File:KyouHomu KnM.jpg|
File:21313778 p0.jpg|Fanwork of a theory of Episode 9
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File:23c06af7fa254c30442ec312105b6df1.jpg
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File:Tea and snacks at homu residence.jpg|Eating at the HomuHome
File:Puella Magi Nichijou.png
File:Homura is popular sleepover chapter pg with homukyo.jpg|
File:Copia de Madoka A 1 015.jpg|from the Puella Magi Madoka Magica Anthology 1
File:Kyoko homura brofist.jpg
File:Homura kyouko serious fanart.jpg
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====KyōHomu Trivia====
*As seen in the anime, manga and PSP game, Homura is surprisingly mild toward Kyoko.
*The [[Madoka Magica Portable|PSP game]] explores more about their relationship.
** After Madoka dies in the Sayaka route against Walpurgis (mainly because Sayaka didn’t want to call Kyoko to the fight), Homura convinces herself that she should partner with Kyoko in future timelines to save Madoka.
** In Kyoko's route, when Kyoko comes to help Homura with her fight against Walpurgis Night (despite she was mad at Homura for killing Oktavia, she later felt guilt for breaking their promise to fight Walpurgis together) after she tells her that she is not fighting for her sake and claims that she wants grief seeds from Walpurgis, Homura simply smiles at her and calls her an idiot as she thanks her.

:'''Kyoko:''' Don’t get the wrong idea. It’s not like I came to help you out. And I’m not interested in saving people either. It’s just that my Soul Gem got corrupted thanks to Sayaka. And I just need a huge ass grief seed, okay?!

:'''Homura:''' *smiles* Idiot...

:'''Kyoko:''' Takes one to know one!

:'''Homura:''' Thank you

:'''Kyoko:''' I’ve do nothing to be thankful for!

:'''Homura:''' Are...we...friends?

:'''Kyoko:''' Let’s set that aside for now! We’ll talk after we beat that thing down!

* After that Homura later asks Kyoko if they are friends but Kyoko changes the topic. Later they are defeated by Walpurgis and Kyoko attempts to use her last attack, as she calls it, but a concerned Homura stops her from doing it so (probably believing that she would sacrifice herself) causing Kyoko to call her a creep. Homura openly shows concern when Kyoko is hurt by Walpurgis and later when she is killed by [[Kriemhild Gretchen]].
* For some strange reason in the True Ending, Homura calls Kyoko ''"Sakura-san"'' instead of her first name, like she did before when she was Moemura.

===Homura and Hitomi===
[[File:Gay for homura.jpg|right|thumb|150px|Not even Hitomi can resist Homura's charm[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUFgu-ol62g].]]
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During the gag bonus scenario of the PSP Game, Madoka and Sayaka recognize Homura as a strangely strict magical girl and are surprised when Homura transfers to their class. When they try to describe Homura's personality to Hitomi, she fawns over Homura and admires her.

The PSP Game has a CG of Homura comforting a heartbroken Hitomi when Hitomi lost a duel to Sayaka over Kyosuke. After that she's unusually attached to Homura. Even before that Hitomi went on how beautiful Homura was when talking to Sayaka and Madoka, what makes Sayaka ask if she "swings that way", to which Hitomi denies but admits being "a little interested".

In scenarios where (excluding Nagisa) Madoka, Kyoko, Sayaka and Mami and paired together, leaving Homura by herself, she is usually paired up with Hitomi.

The fan name for this ship is HomuHito.

====HomuHito Screenshots====
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File:Homu holding a Hitomi.jpg|CG from the PSP game, depicting Homura comforting a crying Hitomi.
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====HomuHito Official Art====
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====HomuHito Fanart====
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File:Hitomi My New Boyfriend!.jpg
File:Homuharem but that is forbidden.jpg|Hitomi is the only one left out from the Homurem, much to her distress.
File:Girls can love girls.jpg
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===Misc. Couples===
The section for other couples that either don't have a section above, or are incredibly rare or "crack" ships. Given the nature of some of these ships, most of them shouldn't be taken seriously.

Some examples are Madoka/Kyubey, Mami/Kyubey, Madoka/Oktavia, Kyoko/Oktavia, Sayaka/Ophelia, Charlotte/Kirsten, Oktavia/Ophelia, Gretchen/Homulilly, and so on.

====Misc. Couples Official Art====
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File:Mami kyubey movie art official.jpg|Yep, it's real. And it doesn't help that Mami has that "gaze" on him. Don't ask (Kyubey is technically asexual).
File:Kalafina magica quartet madoka page sample art.jpg|Threesome?
File:Copia de 20111128 2151899.jpg
File:NewType 2012-04 01.jpg|Madoka and Mami and Sayaka
File:NewType 05.2012 01.jpg
File:Madoka homura and nagisa together official art.jpg|Nagisa wants some "fun time" with Madoka...
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====Misc. Couples Fanart====
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File:KirstenxCharlotte.jpg|Yes, even witches are paired up with other witches.
File:Mami homura madoka.jpg|It is Homura's duty to protect Madoka from witches, Kyubey, and romantic rivals.
File:Kyousaya mami threesome.jpg|You are not alone anymore, Mami.
File:Homura the Harem End.jpg|For the undecided, there is always the Harem end.
File:Homura the harem dream nightmare.jpg|Dammit Homura...
File:Homura harem route.png|The World Homura Only Knows.
File:Homura and junko yuri fanart.jpg|Homura and Junko!? Does Madoka know?
File:Junko kazuko fan doujin.jpg|Only MadoKami knows the truth about those rumors and she is not telling...
File:Coobilotte.jpg|Ok, now this is just wrong.
File:21016568 m.jpg
File:Madoka coobie yuri.jpg|Fans have finally lost their minds...
File:Sayaka Kamijou genderbender yuri.png|Sayaka/Fem!Kamijou. A nice yuri alternative for Sayaka/Kamijou.
File:Clipgirl crush ver 2.jpg|Homura, lady killer.
File:Homura surrounded by girls.jpg|''"Ladies, please. One at a time".'' Hate the game, not the playa.
File:Homura moemura like a boss.jpg|Homura has her own personal lesbian harem in every universe.
File:Homura MC harem lead.jpg
File:Threesome with D and F chan.png|Every girl wants Homura.
File:Mami madoka homura threesome love triangle.jpg|
File:Madoka pimp playa womanizer.jpg|Being Meguka is suffering but it has its perks.
File:Perv homu lonely mami empty eyes fanart.jpg|Mami: Forever alone.
File:Hitomi madoka fanart punching rivals.jpg|Hitomi wins Madoka!
File:Witch victim from episode 2.jpg|That woman from [[episode 2]].
File:25061185 p32.jpg
File:Kyouko charlotte new friend.jpg|Frightening how much this makes sense...
File:Kyolotte fanart.jpg
File:Kyouko everybody loves kyouko.png
File:Mamis harem madoka sayaka fanart.jpg
File:You still have charlotte.jpg|"Mami forever alone"...
File:Clip girl and Miss A girl fanart yuri.jpg|Background characters need love too.
File:Miss A girl homura fanart yuri.png|Clip girl won't be happy.
File:Homuxjunko madokami fanart.jpg|Homura... and Junko!?
File:Mamibey ruined for marriage 0 0.jpg|Technically Kyubey has no gender... do we even wanna go there...?
File:40260109.jpg
File:GretchLilly Love.jpg
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====Misc. Couples Other Images====
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File:4chan candeloro hard gay for madoka kyouko.jpg
File:Sales being sayaka is suffering.jpg|Being Sayaka is suffering.
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==Madoka Magica: The Battle Pentagram==
The upcoming game, ''Madoka Magica: The Battle Pentragram'', for the PlayStation Vita, is promising a lot of fan pandering in the form of many yuri scenes and relationships. We don't mind.

===Max Level Relationship Scenes===
Videos for the max level relationship scenes.

*'''Madoka/Homura:''' "運命の人" -- "Person of Fate"
** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dJpdPyQtww Youtube Video.]
** [[Yuri_undertones#Homura_and_Madoka_in_Bed|Transcript]]
*'''Madoka/Sayaka:''' ”運命共同体” -- "Those With a Shared Destiny"
** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2h6-t7HPs8 YouTube Video.]
*'''Madoka/Kyoko:''' "憧れの存在” -- "A Yearned-for Existence"
** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQZ0FL20e3Q YouTube Video.]
*'''Madoka/Mami:''' "大好きな人" -- "Loved Person"
** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2J3BtYvVbM YouTube Video.]
*'''Mami/Kyoko:''' "心許せる存在" -- "An Existence of Trust"
** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3JWGdVzbqY YouTube Video.]
*'''Mami/Homura:''' "共に進む戦友" -- "Comrades Who Push Forward Together"
** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53kdjKi1CNA YouTube Video.]
*'''Sayaka/Mami:''' "背中を守る者" -- "The One Who's Got Your Back"
** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9Xh0iE_ajc YouTube Video.]
*'''Sayaka/Kyoko:''' "相思相愛" -- "Mutual Love"
** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CluEoQH1xow YouTube Video.]
*'''Sayaka/Homura:''' "認め合った仲" -- "Mutually Recognized Friendship"
** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-I5LOO7BR0I YouTube Video.]
*'''Kyoko/Homura:''' "最後の切り札" -- "The Final Trump Card"
** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ohf0n6ymcso YouTube Video.]

====Observations====
*It should be noted that Mami straight-up asks Madoka out on a date. Not "let's go somewhere together" or anything more vague like that, but she directly uses the word "date", complete with Madoka giving her the "but we're both girls" excuse. And during said date, Mami tells Madoka that the way she feels about her is a secret. This could very well be the most strongly-suggested pair in the game.
*During the KyouSaya date event, Kyoko apologizes to Sayaka for making her go out with Kyoko in so many dates. Sayaka responds with ''"It's fun spending time with you."'' Perhaps a reference to Kyoko's last words, ''"Don't worry, Sayaka. It's lonely being by yourself... It's fine. I'll stay by your side, Sayaka."''
**For a game that fans have called "The Pandering Pentagram", this is the scene with the least amount of yuri innuendos. And this coming from a strong and favorite yuri pair...
*Mami seduces Kyoko with cakes.
*Kyoko tells Madoka that she met her in her dreams, Madoka tells the same to Kyokov. Remember what happened the last time Madoka dreamed about a girl?
**Perhaps this means -- in a scenario where Homura is out of the picture -- that Kyoko is Madoka's fated person?

===List of Relationship Levels===
{|class="wikitable" style="width:100%;text-align:center;border:none;"
!colspan="5"| Madoka
|-
| '''Relationship level'''
| '''Sayaka'''
| '''Mami'''
| '''Homura'''
| '''Kyouko'''
|-
| 1~3
| Close Friend 
| Senpai & Kouhai 
| Friend 
| Comrade 
|-
| 4~6
| Best Friend 
| Teacher & Disciple 
| Close Friend 
| Close Friend 
|-
| 7~9 (max)
| Those With a Shared Destiny 
| Loved Person 
| Person of Fate 
| A Yearned-for Existence 
|}

{|class="wikitable" style="width:100%;text-align:center;border:none;"
!colspan="5"| Sayaka
|-
| '''Relationship level'''
| '''Madoka'''
| '''Mami'''
| '''Homura'''
| '''Kyouko'''
|-
| 1~3
| Close Friend 
| Senpai & Kouhai 
| Comrade 
| Comrade 
|-
| 4~6
| Best Friend 
| Teacher & Disciple 
| Comrade-in-arms 
| Partner 
|-
| 7~9 (max)
| Those With a Shared Destiny 
| The One Who's Got Your Back 
| Mutually Recognized Friendship 
| Mutual Love 
|}

{|class="wikitable" style="width:100%;text-align:center;border:none;"
!colspan="5"| Mami
|-
| '''Relationship level'''
| '''Madoka'''
| '''Sayaka'''
| '''Homura'''
| '''Kyouko'''
|-
| 1 ~3
| Senpai & Kouhai 
| Senpai & Kouhai 
| Collaborator 
| Old friend 
|-
| 4~6
| Teacher & Disciple 
| Teacher & Disciple 
| Comrade 
| Close Friend 
|-
| 7~9 (max)
| Loved Person 
| The One Who's Got Your Back 
| Comrades Who Push Forward Together 
| An Existence of Trust 
|}

{|class="wikitable" style="width:100%;text-align:center;border:none;"
!colspan="5"| Homura
|-
| '''Relationship level'''
| '''Madoka'''
| '''Sayaka'''
| '''Mami'''
| '''Kyouko'''
|-
| 1 ~3
| Friend 
| Comrade 
| Collaborator 
| Collaborator 
|-
| 4~6
| Close Friend 
| Comrade-in-arms 
| Comrade 
| Comrade 
|-
| 7~9 (max)
| Person of Fate 
| Mutually Recognized Friendship 
| Comrades Who Push Forward Together 
| The Final Trump Card 
|}

{|class="wikitable" style="width:100%;text-align:center;border:none;"
!colspan="5"| Kyouko
|-
| '''Relationship level'''
| '''Madoka'''
| '''Sayaka'''
| '''Mami'''
| '''Homura'''
|-
| 1 ~3
| Comrade 
| Comrade 
| Old friend 
| Collaborator 
|-
| 4~6
| Close Friend 
| Partner 
| Close Friend 
| Comrade 
|-
| 7~9 (max)
| A Yearned-for Existence 
| Mutual Love 
| An Existence of Trust 
| The Final Trump Card 
|}

===Other and Notable Scenes===
====Homura and Madoka in Bed====
[[File:Madoka and homura in bed.png|right|thumb|300px|]]
The transcript for Homura and Madoka's Max Relationship Scene, "運命の人" -- "Person of Fate".

Obviously, this scene contains Homura/Madoka.

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dJpdPyQtww Youtube Video.]

{|class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable" style="width:100%;"
|-
!style="text-align:left; padding:10px;"|Full transcript of the Homura and Madoka Bed Scene:
|-
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'''Madoka:''' This is my house.

'''Homura:''' Indeed.

'''Homura:''' What with your father's careful management of your vegetable garden and the excellent repair of the building, it truly is an excellent home.

'''Madoka:''' Y-you sure know a lot about it.

'''Homura:''' Anyway, is it alright for me to visit right now?

'''Madoka:''' Of course! Come on in!

'''Madoka:''' I'm home!

'''Homura:''' Hello.

'''Madoka:''' I guess they're out shopping? Want to have a bath before dinner?

'''Homura:''' Huh? Sure...

'''Homura:''' Madoka, you go ahead first. I can wait...

'''Madoka:''' Don't be silly. Let's bathe together!

'''Homura:''' Huh!? T-together?

'''Madoka:''' Ehehe. Just kidding!

'''Homura:''' Madoka...

'''[scene change to bed]'''

'''Homura:''' Hey, Madoka, are you still awake?

'''Madoka:''' Yeah. Sleeping in the same bed is a bit embarrassing, huh.

'''Homura:''' That's why I offered to sleep on the floor...

'''Madoka:''' No, this is nice. Plus, you're so warm.

'''Homura:''' So are you, Madoka.

'''Madoka:''' [laughs]

'''Homura:''' Why did you invite me to spend the night?

'''Madoka:''' When you told me you lived alone, you seemed so lonely.

'''Homura:''' I... seemed lonely?

'''Madoka:''' And so I kind of wanted to spend a lot of talking with you.

'''Homura:''' Madoka... Um, thank you.

'''Madoka:''' You shouldn't thank me for that.

'''Madoka:''' I'm so happy just spending time with you.

'''Homura:''' Me too.

'''Madoka:''' Can I sleep over at your place next time?

'''Homura:''' S-sure. There's not much there, but if you're okay with that...

'''Madoka:''' That's not true. You're there.

'''Homura:''' Madoka...

'''Madoka:''' I'm kind of tired now.

'''Homura:''' Me too. I think I'll get a good sleep tonight.

'''Madoka:''' Alright, I'm going to switch off the lights. Good night, Homura-chan.

'''Homura:''' Good night, Madoka.

>''You have earned a trophy!''

>''Achievement Unlocked: "My (other) best friend"''
|}

====Homura/Sayaka Scenes====
All Homura/Sayaka events can be seen in the below video, at the times listed below:

[http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm22568063 Nico-Nico Video.] 
'''Bonds Event #1:''' 00:00 
'''Bonds Event #2:''' 02:34 
'''Bonds Event #3:''' 05:19 
'''CM Learning Event:''' 07:46 
'''Bonus Event:''' 10:35 

=====Homura's Obsession=====
[[File:TBP - what did u say.png|right|thumb|300px|Talk, dammit!]]
Transcript of a scene between Homura and Sayaka, with them attempting to make conversation with each other. Homura, unfortunately, ends up talking about her idealized views of Madoka, and not focusing on the person she's ''supposed'' to be focusing on in this scene.

Includes Homura/Madoka and some very small hints of Homura/Sayaka.

[http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm22568063 Nico-Nico Video.]

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'''Sayaka:''' Homura, that you? Good morning.

'''Homura:''' Good morning, Sayaka.

'''Sayaka:''' So you pass by this street too? I never knew.

'''Homura:''' I've seen you several times.

'''Sayaka:''' Huh, really? Say something next time, alright?

'''Homura:''' I'll consider it.

'''Homura:''' ...

'''Sayaka:''' ...

'''Sayaka:''' Homura, say something.

'''Homura:''' Why?

'''Sayaka:''' Aren't friends supposed to have fun conversations while they walk to school!?

'''Homura:''' True.

'''Sayaka:''' ...

'''Homura:''' ...

'''Sayaka:''' Come on! Talk, talk!

'''Homura:''' ...

'''Sayaka:''' Sigh... well, should I try to find something we have in common?

'''Homura:''' Madoka-

'''Sayaka:''' Huh?

'''Homura:''' She's kind to everyone. She's a wonderful person who's very considerate to her friends.

'''Homura:''' She always takes what I say seriously, and acts accordingly.

'''Homura:''' The depths to her compassion are-

'''Sayaka:''' Wa-wait a minute, Homura. What are you talking about?

'''Homura:''' Madoka, of course.

'''Sayaka:''' A-aren't you idealizing her a bit?

'''Homura:''' Absolutely not. You surely know of her greatness as well, Sayaka.

'''Homura:''' Madoka's famed for being kind to even animals-

'''Sayaka:''' That's enough! Let's just go quietly, okay!?
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===Official Art Gallery===
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File:TBP - HomuMado hand holding.jpg|Madoka and Homura in bed holding hands!
File:TBP - MadoKyo and sleepover.jpg|Madoka and Kyouko. She is blushing! How cute!
File:TBP - HomuMado onsen.jpg|Dat Homura resting her head on Madoka's shoulder.
File:TBP - fight.jpg|SayaMado, "I am going to make you my wife!"
File:TBP - homuhomu sayaka friendly.jpg|Sayaka being too friendly to the transfer student.
File:TBP - KyoSaya park.jpg|KyouSaya, 'nuff said.
File:TBP - KyoHomu sick.jpg|MamiSaya and HomuKyou
File:TBP - Tea Party.jpg|Tea Party Orgy
File:1387975149240.png|'''Kyouko:''' ''But... this is... your bed, isn't it?''
File:Madoka loves sayaka.jpg| '''Madoka:''' ''Sayaka-chan.'' '''Sayaka:''' ''Hm~? What~?'' '''Madoka:''' ''I love you.''
File:Madoka sayaka on a date TPB part 1.jpg|'''Madoka:''' ''Open wide, Sayaka-chan.'' '''Madoka:''' ''Oh, you have some cream on your cheek.'' '''Madoka:''' ''I'll take it off.'' '''Sayaka:''' ''Thanks, Madoka.''
File:Madoka sayaka on a date TPB part 2.jpg|'''Madoka:''' ''This cream is tasty~!'' '''Hitomi:''' ''How long has this been going on?'' '''Hitomi:''' ''Aren't the two of you... d-d-dating?'' '''Both:''' ''How did you come to that conclusion!?''
File:Madoka sayaka on a date TPB part 3.jpg|'''Hitomi:''' ''I noticed you were getting along well. It looks like I have no business getting in between you to.'' '''Both:''' ''Th-that's not it!'' '''Sayaka:''' ''Oh, man. Looks like we gave you the wrong idea, Hitomi.'' '''Madoka:''' ''Ehehe... but, you know, that makes me kind of happy.''
File:Madoka sayaka on a date TPB part 4.jpg|'''Madoka:''' ''I guess that means I've gotten that close to Sayaka-chan.'' '''Sayaka:''' ''Yeah, I... really like spending time with Madoka.'' '''Sayaka:''' ''I don't need to worry about anything, and I can kind of tell what she's thinking....'' '''Madoka:''' ''I hope we can be together forever and ever!''
File:Madoka sayaka on a date TPB part 5.jpg|'''Sayaka:''' ''I think Madoka would make a pretty good girlfriend.'' '''Sayaka:''' ''Madoka's a great girl! I've got to stake my claim on her while I can!'' '''Madoka:''' ''Oh, cut it out, Sayaka-chan!''
File:Homura and Sayaka conversation part 1.jpg|[[:file:Homura and Sayaka conversation part 1.jpg|translation]]
File:Homura and Sayaka conversation part 2.jpg|[[:file:Homura and Sayaka conversation part 2.jpg|translation]]
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==Oriko Magica==
Relationships found in ''Oriko Magica''. Given the fact that ''Oriko Magica'' introduced three new characters, and featured a relationship between two of them as prominent, this was inevitable.

===Oriko and Kirika===
<blockquote>''"Kirika, if you weren't here, I would be really broken."'' - [[Oriko Mikuni]] to [[Kirika Kure]], [[Oriko_Magica#Chapter_3:_Love_is_infinitely_finite|Oriko Magica, Chapter 3]].</blockquote>
<blockquote>''"Love is infinitely finite, so I'll devote myself infinitely to her."'' - [[Kirika]] speaking of [[Oriko]], [[Oriko_Magica#Chapter_4:_I.27ll_never_forgive_you|Oriko Magica, Chapter 4]].</blockquote>

Kirika, an antisocial yet shy girl, met Oriko, who helped Kirika collect her things that had spilled onto the ground when nobody cared. Kirika was charmed by her and decided to track her down. However, when she found her, she was too afraid and timid to call out to her, thinking that she wouldn't remember her. For Oriko, she made a contract with Kyubey and wished to change herself. With her new outgoing personality she talked to her and they became soon best friends. Kirika's priority was Oriko and did anything she asked of her, such as killing other magical girls after Oriko became a Puella Magi. She also claimed that her love for Oriko is infinitely finite. On Oriko's side, she shows to care about her and enjoys teasing her.

In Chapter 4, after Kirika was fatally wounded by Mami, Oriko rushed to save her and glared at Mami, paralyzing her. She seemed crushed after Kirika confessed her about her wish. After Kirika transformed into [[Margot]] (before transforming Kirika promised Oriko that she wouldn't attack her) and later killed by Kyouko, Mami and Yuma, she had a breakdown and went berserk. After they were killed and Homura resetted the timeline, Kirika and Oriko seemed to have a vague recolection of each other as Kirika says that she'll take half the burden and they then take each others hands and walk off, smiling.

Oriko and Kirika somehow resemble the friendship between Madoka and Homura. Both Madoka and Oriko were loyal to a kind girl who lacked confidence and wanted a purpose in life and Kirika and Homura both had control over time magic.

The fan name for this pairing is OriKiri.

====OriKiri Manga Pages====
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File:KoriKo meeting for the first time.jpg|When Kirika met Oriko.
File:Oriko stalker.jpg|Look, Oriko! You have your own stalker!
File:KiriKo pillowlap.jpg|This pillow is one of a kind.
File:Kirika what is love.jpg|Kirika's words of wisdom regarding love tends to be terrifying to fans and characters alike for some reason.
File:Oriko saves a corpse.png|They both paid a heavy price to protect what they love...
File:Oriko meeting Kirika afterlife.jpg|They seem to remember each other despite this is a new timeline
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File:KirikaData.png|Kirika's limited memory is used for things about Oriko and nothing else.
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File:KirikaQuotesOnOriko.png|Kirika is very vocal about her feelings for Oriko.
File:OrikoJealousy.png|Oriko seems to enjoy Kirika's (somewhat overzealous) attentions.
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====OriKiri Official Art====
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====OriKiri Fanart====
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File:KiriKo-And Im home.png|A fan recreation of Sayaka and Kyouko's infamous pose from the ending to Episode 9.
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===Yuma and Kyouko===
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Yuma is another new character introduced in ''Oriko Magica''. Here, Yuma contracts to save Kyouko from dying. The two are usually portrayed in a sisterly relationship. This ship has many similarities to Kyouko/Madoka (see above).

====YumaKyou Manga Pages====
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File:YumaBurnScars.png|Kyouko discovering Yuma's burn wounds.
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====YumaKyou Official Art====
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File:Yuma and kyouko official art.jpeg|Official art of Kyouko and Yuma from Oriko vol. 1.
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====YumaKyou Fanart====
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===Misc. Couples in ''Oriko Magica''===
The section for couples from ''Oriko Magica'' not listed in sections above.

====Misc. Couples Fanart====
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==Kazumi Magica==
Relationships from ''Kazumi Magica''. ''Kazumi Magica'' features a whole new cast of girls to pair up, leading to many pairings in the fandom.

===Saki and Kazumi===
<blockquote>''"We trust in you, Kazumi. Just like you trusted in us."'' - [[Saki Asami]], [[Kazumi_Magica#Chapter_3:_.22Malefica Farce.22|Kazumi Magica, Chapter 3]].</blockquote>
<blockquote>''"I'll kill Kazumi...when Hell freezes over."'' - [[Saki Asami]], [[Kazumi_Magica#Chapter_13:_.22Magicallabbiata.22|Kazumi Magica, Chapter 13]].</blockquote>

Like all the other [[Pleiades Saints]], Saki cares for Kazumi, and tries to protect her innocence and keep the awful truths of their work away from her.

It is revealed by Satomi in chapters 13 and 14 that Saki loved [[Michiru Kazusa]], but she also cares for her clones as well, which Kazumi is one of. It's possible that Saki likes the clones (and Kazumi) for themselves, or Saki likes them because they are reminders of Michiru. However, Saki was also willing to kill Kazumi (who was starting to turn back into a witch) for the sake of Michiru. It is unknown what are Kazumi's feelings for Saki, but when Satomi asked her if she loved Saki, she didn't say anything nor does she deny it either. Also, when Kazumi went out of control and nearly becomes a witch, she only calmed down and returned back to normal after Saki hugged her.

Saki's love for Kazumi goes even beyond death/witchification. After killing Mirai, Kanna orders Saki's witch form to kill Kazumi. However the witch stops after hearing the sound of Kazumi's earrings and instead protects her from Ayase/Luca's witch form, resulting in her death.

====SakiKazu Manga Pages====
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File:U017.jpg|Saki and Michiru, the original Kazumi
File:MâJ12 18.jpg|Saki and Michiru
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File:SakiKazumiHug.png
File:SakiKazumiUnderwear.png|Saki imagining a scene from chapter 2.
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File:Spg015.jpg|Kazumi was shocked by the fact that Saki only loved her because she saw her as Michiru's clone.
File:J019_022.jpg|Saki's witch form recognizes Kazumi.
File:J019_023.jpg|Saki's witch form protects Kazumi at the cost of her life.
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====SakiKazu Official Art====
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====SakiKazu Fanart====
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===Umika and Kaoru===
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Umika and Kaoru are always seen together and even their attacks and transformations are combined. When they were trapped by the bookmobile witch and the Pleiades went to save them, they seemed okay and told the Pleiades not to rush in finding them. Curiously, when they first met (after they were dragged to a witch barrier by Kazumi) Umika rushed to protect Kaoru despite the fact they were strangers by that time.

====UmiKao Manga Pages====
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File:UmikaKaoruDateNote.png|This note to Kazumi says that the two are out dating...(Turns out to be a bad translation. The official translation was that they were joking about the detective asking them to meet her.)
File:UmikaKaoruCoffeeShop.png|But there's no one with them in the coffee shop. Could they be dating each other? (No, they had a meeting with someone.)
File:UmikaKaoruHugginginsideBarrier.png|Umika and Kaoru trapped in a witch's barrier. Awfully close, aren't they?
File:UmikaKaoruImagineSpotByKazumi.png|Kazumi's version of the previous image.
File:UmikaKaoruCuddling.png|No need to rush and save them from a witch, guys. They'll find something to occupy themselves, I'm sure. (The official translation has Kaoru saying "Just come for us! No need for panic." which has a rather different nuance.)
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====UmiKao Official Art====
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====UmiKao Fanart====
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===Saki and Mirai===
<blockquote>''"You hurt my Sakiii!"'' - [[Mirai Wakaba]], [[Puella_Magi_Kazumi_Magica#Chapter_9:_.22The_Freezer.22|Kazumi Magica, Chapter 9]].</blockquote>
<blockquote>''"You protected us. Thank you."'' ''"Th... thank you, Saki!"'' - [[Saki Asami]] and [[Mirai Wakaba]], [[Puella_Magi_Kazumi_Magica#Chapter_12:_.22Pleiades.22|Kazumi Magica, Chapter 12]].</blockquote>
<blockquote>''"Mirai, thanks for covering for me."'' ''"Y...Yeah, it's not your fault, Saki. I know how you feel, Saki."'' - [[Saki Asami]] and [[Mirai Wakaba]], [[Puella_Magi_Kazumi_Magica#Chapter_15:_.22Ingredients_for_Satomi.22|Kazumi Magica, Chapter 15]].</blockquote>
<blockquote>''"Saki... I love you!"'' - [[Mirai Wakaba]], [[Puella_Magi_Kazumi_Magica#Chapter_18:_.22Connect.22|Kazumi Magica, Chapter 18]].</blockquote>
[[File:SakiMira.jpg|right|thumb|150px|Could you be holding on to Saki any tighter, Mirai?]]

Mirai, from the onset, has appeared to be very attached to Saki. In chapter 3, Mirai is seen clinging to Saki when the Pleiades Saints first appear, and she also seems gleeful at the fact she's paired with Saki and Kazumi in their search for a witch. These small signs mostly went unnoticed by the fans until chapter 9, when Saki's face received a minor injury by the witch form of Niko's spare while trying to protect Mirai. Seeing this, Mirai went berserk, killing the witch in a fit of rage for daring to hurt Saki. Mirai doesn't react the same way when Umika, Kaoru and Kazumi have been injured or endangered in far worse ways, showing that this reaction and the feelings that accompany her are for Saki's alone.

When Saki was feeling especially down, Mirai viciously defended her from the other Pleiades, despite seeming to agree that what Saki had done wasn't in their best interests. Still, Mirai instantly forgives her, and blushes and seems to be pleased when Saki thanks her for it.

These feelings, however, may in fact be one-sided on Mirai's part, as Saki seems to be more attached to Kazumi than Mirai, to the point it's even stated by Satomi that Saki loves Kazumi. Mirai is [[:file:Mirai jelly slut 4chan u.jpg|clearly jealous of Kazumi's closeness with Saki]], as seen in Chapter 12 and in subsequent chapters, she was willing to kill Kazumi, after she turned into a witch and she claimed that it was all for the sake of Saki. Saki compares Mirai to her sister, [[Miyuki]], when they first meet, which has no clear meaning. Miyuki had promised to marry Saki one day, but it's unknown if Saki had romantic feelings for her sister, or was just familial affection, and therefore she may have seen Mirai as a younger sister figure.

During another flashback, Saki blushes when she says Mirai reminds her of her younger self. She admits the comparison is strange since they are the same age, but she is happy to have Mirai beside her. This causes Mirai to later say that she is Saki, and Saki is her. When Saki becomes a witch, Mirai refuses to kill her and doesn't defend herself from Saki's witch, allowing herself to be decapitated. However, her love for Saki remains unrequited until the end.

{{spoiler|Mirai's love for Saki goes even beyond death/witchification. Mirai uses her magic to protect Saki's witch form from being hurt in chapter 19. However, Saki's witch form does not recognize her and decapitates her. Even so, Mirai's magic does not vanish after her death, and it continues to proect Saki's witch form.}}

====SakiMira Manga Pages====
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File:Kazumi COMIC ZIN Bonus.jpeg|Saki certainly knows how to drive the girls wild.
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====SakiMira Official Art====
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File:Kazumi vol 4 Gamers bonus.jpeg|Are you going to be jealous of Niko next, Mirai?
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====SakiMira Fanart====
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===Airi and Yuuri===
<blockquote>''"If you want to live, then I'll save you, no matter what."'' - [[Yuuri Asuka]], [[Kazumi_Magica#Chapter_5:_.22Magicallabbiata.22|Kazumi Magica, Chapter 5]].</blockquote>
<blockquote>''"My most precious treasure was taken away from me. That's why I'm going to kill their most precious treasure. '''You.'''"'' - "[[Yuuri]]" to [[Kazumi]], [[Kazumi_Magica#Chapter_5:_.22Magicallabbiata.22|Kazumi Magica, Chapter 5]].</blockquote>
[[File:Magical_spoon_2.png|right|thumb|300px|Two girls, willing to sacrifice everything for one another. Is it romantic, or just deep friendship?]]

[[Airi]] and [[Yuuri Asuka]] started out as ordinary classmates. Yuuri, a very avid cooking fan, tried cooking for her entire class, but was sent into shock when one of the students claimed they had gotten food poisoning from her cooking. She did not return to school the next day, and Airi went to check on her and helped prove the student was lying to try to frame Yuuri. The two became very close friends.

Two years later, Airi was diagnosed with an incurable disease that would surely take her life. Yuuri asked a [[Michiru Kazusa|magical girl]] who saved her from a witch to cure Airi, but the girl told Yuuri that she should make her own contract. Yuuri followed her advice and made a contract with [[Kyubey]] to save her friend.

Yuuri and Airi remained close afterwards, with Airi believing that Yuuri cured her using a magical charm in the form of a spoon. They both loved food, and spoke of cooking competitions and going out to eat together (which could be interpreted as a date).

Yuuri eventually turned into a witch and attacked Airi. The [[Pleiades Saints]] killed her. Airi was so brokenhearted and mentally unhinged by this that she made a contract with Kyubey herself to take over Yuuri's life, transforming her appearance into her friend's and swearing vengeance on the girls who killed Yuuri, even though they saved her life. The newly christened "Yuuri" even has a magical girl costume that calls out to her lost friend: it heavily features stripes and a frilled skirt, which were what Yuuri commonly wore when in casual dress, and mimics Yuuri's magical girl costume's color scheme. Airi even mimics Yuuri's style of dress, which is very different from her own before contracting, while not transformed, implying that she tries to keep her friend alive in her heart even in everyday life.

By the time Airi reached the end of the life that Yuuri had saved, Airi had become obsessed with avenging her. Airi even rebuffed an attempt by her perceived enemies to clean her soul gem (similar to Sayaka's reaction to Homura's offer of help in the anime). Airi's witch form is a heart, with the ability to broadcast her memories: specifically, those of her past with Yuuri. The obvious symbolism in this (with a heart representing love, often of a romantic nature, in many cultures) indicates that Airi's feelings for Yuuri remained strong.

One can read into these facts two ways: a deep friendship where two girls are willing to give everything up for the other, or a romantic relationship where even the thought of living without her partner is enough to drive each girl to desperation and despair (the main qualification for becoming a magical girl).

====YuuAiri Manga Pages====
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File:Healing airi.png|Yuuri makes a contract with Kyubey for her wish: to heal Airi and save her from a fatal illness.
File:AiriYuuriHugging01.png|Yuuri and Airi sitting in a tree...
File:Airi's wish.png|Airi will not rest until she hunts down all the killers.
File:Memories of yuuri.png|...her last words.
File:AiriYuuriPairfaitYay.png|Kazumi imagining Yuuri and Airi eating a delicious parfait...
File:AiriYuuriPairfaiteating.png|But in reality, this will never come true for them.
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File:AiriYuuriClothesComparison.png|The real Yuuri and Airi after her transformation. The obvious mimicking of even Yuuri's style of dress shows Airi's deep feelings for her.
File:AiriYuuriPreciousPersonQuote.png|Airi speaking of Yuuri and calling her, "my most precious treasure."
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====YuuAiri Official Art====
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File:Airi_and_Yuuri_art.jpg|Airi after her transformation holding Yuuri. Note how similar their costumes are.
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====YuuAiri Fanart====
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===Ayase and Luca===
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====AyaLuca Manga Pages====
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====AyaLuca Official Art====
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===Kazumi and Niko===
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====KazuNiko Manga Pages====
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File:NicoKazumiPrincessCarry.png|Two different princess carries in a single chapter? Hiramatsu knows how to ship-tease.
File:LoversSuicideComment.png|Like with Kyoko and Sayaka, the Japanese ideal of a tragic lovers' suicide shows itself here.
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====KazuNiko Official Art====
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===Saki and Miyuki===
Miyuki promised to marry Saki in the future. [needs expanding and images]

====SakiMiyu Manga Pages====
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File:Miyuki and Saki childhood marriage promise manga page.jpg|Saki wins the heart of her sister. Is that wedding bells I hear?
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====SakiMiyu Official Art====
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===Misako and Remi===
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Very little is known about the relationship between Misako and Remi, other than they were friends since middle school. Remi Shiina was a magical girl who went missing during her third year of school. Remi's little sister, who was three at the time, claimed her sister was a magical girl who fought witches that brought disaster into the world. Misako's passion to find lost girls could be interpreted as her attempt to find Remi.

====MisaRemi Manga Pages====
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File:MisakoAndRemi.png|Misako and her old <s>friend</s> flame, Remi, at about the same age as the Pleiades.
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==Other==
The section for misc. things that don't fit into the above sections on relationships. This section also contains meta info and trivia on and related to ''Madoka Magica''.

===Gen Urobuchi's Views on Relationships in ''Madoka Magica''===
In an [[Shinjidai_no_Mixture_Magazine_BLACK_PAST|interview with Black Past]], Gen Urobuchi discussed his view of Homura and Madoka's relationship and his beliefs on same-sex relationships. Urobuchi clarified that while Homura's feelings for Madoka were present and unchanging throughout her timeloops, Madoka did not feel the same way prior to her wish, having only the experience of one time loop. Madoka made her wish not so much for Homura's sake but to save all mahou shoujo. However when Madoka made her wish, she learned about Homura's true feelings and only then was the bond between them established. Urobuchi even describes the circumstances of it is as a "little cruel" that it required Madoka leaving and becoming a goddess to understand Homura.

In talking about relationships in his body of works, Urobuchi revealed his beliefs about same sex relationships, "whatever relationship that could exist between male and female it should also exist between couples of same sex." Aside from the difference in body parts, he did not see a male and female relationship as special or unique. He believes that the same kind of love is possible between same sex couples as well. Urobuchi stated he may even write about a love relationship between two men in the future.

Because of the lack of evidence on-screen to establish Homura and Madoka as a canon yuri couple (or any other couple), the nature of their relationship is open to interpretation and debate. Even if we take into account evidence such as Urobuchi's views on sexuality, this relationship would not be considered canonical by some fans unless official recognition is given in future body of works that raises the yuri subtext to text on their relationship. One can speculate that this interview could add more fuel to the fanbase to produce more fan works out of frustration now that they are aware of Urobuchi's personal views.

In 2013, at a [[Nitro+ Q&A Panels at Animagic 2013|Nitro+ Q&A Panel]], Gen Urobuchi was asked the following questions, which he answered:

'''Q:''' Is Homura in love with Madoka? 
'''A:''' Probably.

'''Q:''' Why did you choose to portray a homosexual love? 
'''A:''' I don't think it is that special -- a really strong friendship turns into a lovelike-relationship without the sexual attraction, in their case.

There are few ways to interpret his response. One way is that he is saying that Madoka's and Homura's relationship is nothing special, in the sense that their relationship is no different than that from other people's relationship. That their relationship started from friendship which later evolved into love without the drive of sexual attraction, this could be interpreted as saying that their love is pure and innocent, based on an emotional bonding that is still developing, as they are still 12-year-old girls who are not sexually mature yet. It does not necessarily dismiss the notion of a relationship driven by romantic interest. How will that relationship turn later? It is still possible for their relationship to blossom into a homosexual relationship, but Urobuchi never states this so it is up to fan's interpretation. Urobuchi does indicate that Homura probably is in love with Madoka, but he doesn't specify the meaning or the nature of that affection, he tries to avoid in giving a clear answer.

Another way to interpret Urobuchi's answer is that he is saying that their relationship is based on friendship and admiration.

The answer has been considered to be vague by fans alike, one way to put it is that Urobuchi is leaving up to the fans to interpret their relationship without giving too much information. That he is trying to avoid being direct with their questions.

===Magazines, Articles, Interviews, and Related===
'''[[Puella Magi Madoka Magica Official Guidebook "You Are Not Alone"|Puella Magi Madoka Magica Official Guidebook "You Are Not Alone":]]''' An official guidebook with a compilation on a wide variety of information on Madoka Magica.
<gallery>
File:Guidebook 0030.jpg|During the seiyuu interviews, [[Homura|Chiwa Saito]] and [[Madoka|Aoi Yuki]] get paired up, as well as [[Sayaka|Eri Kitamura]] and [[Kyouko|Ai Nonaka]] in joint interviews, but all the other seiyuu are interviewed alone. Clearly, nothing yuri sinister going on...
File:Guidebook 0031.jpg|And I'm sure nothing could possibly be implied by them writing "Chiwa Saito x Aoi Yuuki" and "Eri Kitamura X Ai Nonaka" in huge letters at the bottom of the interview pages either. I am sure there is a logical explanation that doesn't involved yuri as the main reason... clearly.
File:Guidebook 0034.jpg|
File:Guidebook 0037.jpg
</gallery>

See the [[Lily Megami Magazine 2011-12]]. ''(Translation in progress)''

===Kyouko Trivia===
[[File:Kyoko choose one.jpg|right|thumb|200px|You two timing...!]]
*Every seiyuu is gay for Kyouko.
**Aoi Yuuki ([[Madoka]]) claims Kyouko to be her ''waifu'' with extreme infatuation.
***Aoi Yuuki ([[Madoka]]) declared her love for Kyouko in [[:Talk:Drama_CD_2#Info_and_DL|Magical Girls Tea Party]] CD and her desire to marry her in the audio commentary for [[Episode 5]]. Ai Nonaka questions her choice and informs her all she ever does is eat. Aoi Yuki is ok with this and declares she would just adjust.
****In same comentary Chiwa Saitou ([[Homura]]) sounds annoyed, some suggested perhaps she is jealous. But the question is, jealous of whom?
***Aoi Yuuki ([[Madoka]]) [[:file:Going gaga for kyouko.jpg|goes even more gaga]] for Kyouko in the audio commentary for [[Episode 7]], "The one I love, it's Kyouko-tan." "Kyouko-tan is the absolute best!" "it's like she isn't trying to be cool, but she's still REALLY cool."
****[http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm14889810 we are not kidding].
***In the [[Talk:Key_Animation_Note|"C81 Aniplex Madoka Special Talk CD"]], not even two minutes has passed and Aoi Yuki's already fangirling over Kyouko-tan~
**Chiwa Saito ([[Homura]]) is gay for Kyouko too.
**It turns out that Ryouko Shintani ([[Hitomi]]) who is the guest for the [[Episode 7]] commentary, is another one that's gay for Kyouko too. "I love Kyouko."
**Eri Kitamura ([[Sayaka]]) is the [[:file:Twitter comment.jpg|Seme]] to Kyouko's Uke.
**Chiwa Saito ([[Homura]]) confesses that when she saw [[Episode 9|Kyouko's sacrifice scene]] with Aoi Yuuki ([[Madoka]]) and Emiri Kato ([[Kyubey]]), they all cried. They found the scene moving.

===Eri Kitamura Trivia===
* Eri Kitamura (Sayaka's VA) [[:file:4chan comment living sayaka.jpg|likes the company of other seiyuu]], besides Ai Nonaka ([[Kyouko]]).
** That is putting it too mildly, she actually enjoys [http://ambiseiy.com/2010/10/07/hayane-hayaoki-kanamemo-radio-8/ flirting] with other female seiyuu, when she isn't [http://ambiseiy.com/2010/07/26/kitamura-eri-no-choraji-175/ ogling them in their sleep or traveling with them in what she calls their honeymoon-ish] travels.

===External Links===
*[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/HoYay/PuellaMagiMadokaMagica TV Tropes page] for the anime, which discusses a few of the relationships listed above, but not all of them.

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== Category ==
I think this belongs to [[Articles]], no? - [[User:Prima|Prima]] 04:26, 16 May 2011 (UTC)
:Added. I'll also add a link on the articles page when there's no more placeholders. --[[User:Homerun-chan|Homerun-chan]] 09:07, 16 May 2011 (UTC)
==Spin-offs?==
Just wondering, but should the spin-off manga get sections on here as well? There's plenty of yuri subtext to go around in those, especially [[Oriko Magica]]. --[[User:CrownClown|CrownClown]] 23:02, 23 May 2011 (UTC)
:I guess we can make them into a subsection but we need to see alot of the materials and the manga is still running, so far I dont know if we have enough material to work on. --[[User:Mutopis|Mutopis]] 00:17, 24 May 2011 (UTC)
::Kazumi has it's share as well. Umika and Kaoru going out dating with... no one else, apparently; some "suspicious" hugs, etc. Speaking off, next chapter comes out tomorrow. To think that I'm going to have to update all the Kazumi pages.... bleh --[[User:BrickBreak|BrickBreak]] 00:24, 24 May 2011 (UTC)
::: I remember the debates regarding [http://wiki.puella-magi.net/File:Umika_and_Kaoru_dating.png this scene], some people interpreted the letter as Umika and Kaoru going on a date with guys and some yurifans went ape, until someone pointed out the cafe scene and there was no guys, then there were more debates with the anti-yuri saying maybe teh guys where on the bathroom etc... --[[User:Mutopis|Mutopis]] 03:30, 24 May 2011 (UTC)
::::That definitely falls under "yuri subtext", at least. The foe yay between Yuuri and Kazumi might, too, with all the manhandling the former does to the latter. --[[User:CrownClown|CrownClown]] 04:49, 24 May 2011 (UTC)

I think we need to work with Oriko and Kirika, specially with Kirika's crazy/twisted love. Also we need a comparison between HomuMado and KiriKo as a couple, their reasons, their failures, and their motivation. I will put some stuff but someone needs to work with the rest, I dont think I can do much on it since I dont feel much passion on writing on KiriKo couple. --[[User:Mutopis|Mutopis]] 06:38, 23 June 2011 (UTC)
:What I mean I am no fan of KiriKo, I just dont care much for them, not in the same way as KyouSaya or HomuMado... --[[User:Mutopis|Mutopis]] 06:42, 23 June 2011 (UTC)

==Interview==
I am not sure if I did justice to the interpretation of the interview, anyone is more than welcome to make changes to it. --[[User:Mutopis|Mutopis]] 21:35, 17 June 2011 (UTC)
:I'm puzzled as to why that much of the interview had to be quoted. Most of the time, people have been referencing interviews to support their argument. I'm also not sure why you'd think Gen Urobuchi is only talking about the emotional aspect of relationships when neither are skirting from the topic of sexual relationships. In fact, Uno brought it up earlier in the interview with the topic of them not having sex by the legal definition of it and being able to have children. I made the editor's note to show he's saying they can't have sex by procreation essentially, not saying they can't have sexual relations...in fact, in wording the way he did and the context of the interview, it's clear that he isn't ruling out the possibility of them having non-procreative sex, which is what would happen between two women. Gen never refutes that but only continues on to discuss the nature of Homura and Madoka's relationship. In the part you have quoted, Urobuchi is then very clear that he considers the love of a heterosexual couple to be possible for a same sex couple, "whatever relationship that could exist between male and female, it should also exist between couples of same sex." By implication, that also refers to the sexual aspect of things. Nowhere does Gen state or suggest in the interview is he believes only an emotional relationship would happen between two people of the same sex (e.g. Homura and Madoka). The only difference he made in the interview was the difference in body parts, e.g. "Other than the involvement of penis in traditional sex definition, I don't believe a male/female relationship is more special nor unique compared to other relationships." Is that clear now? I'll go ahead and change the section. --[[User:Randomanon|randomanon]] 23:43, 17 June 2011 (UTC)
::Which is why I wasnt sure if I was correct with the interpretation, I knew there was some confusion there... --[[User:Mutopis|Mutopis]] 23:54, 17 June 2011 (UTC)
:::Would it be stretching out to add (the possibility) that Homura was probably chasing a romantic/sexual non-reproductive relationship with Madoka if regard some of Urobuchi's word, or is there an issue of canon? --[[User:Mutopis|Mutopis]] 00:44, 18 June 2011 (UTC)
::::I think it would be speculation. Anything sexual is left off-screen for both the manga and anime, which is typical for a non-ecchi/hentai magical girl anime. Madoka deviated from some magical girl conventions, but this is one where they stayed true to form. You don't even hear Hitomi's confession to Kyousuke or see them do anything more intimate than holding hands. It's not unusual though to find out the background information on characters tell you things that are or would never be shown for one reason or another. Like we know for certain from interviews that Kyousuke didn't harbor romantic thoughts towards Sayaka. As interesting as this interview is about Gen's thoughts on Homura and Madoka, as well as his thoughts in general about same sex relationships, so far what we know about their relationship only is about the feelings and outcome of the end of the anime, which was one-sided by Homura until the end where, well a physical relationship would be impossible. There's been no evidence yet to talk about Homura and Madoka's past relationship (like say in timeline 2 or so) where there could have been something more there. By timeline 5, with them growing more and more distant, the evidence in both the manga and anime doesn't make it look like Homura had any notions of romantic pursuit in mind (although her feelings were always there)...she just wanted Madoka to not contract and let Homura protect her. There's the drama CDs, voice commentary for episode 10 and some very big interviews and an official fanbook coming out that might give some more insight. Right now, we don't have the evidence. --[[User:Randomanon|randomanon]] 01:11, 18 June 2011 (UTC)
::::: <s>''"well a physical relationship would be impossible"'' -- unless they make an OVA where Madoka visits Homura on her dreams and they end up having a "wet dream"</s> More incentive for them to make an OVA to answer some of these questions, even another Drama CD would be nice... I mean they can milk this thing if they wanted to! --[[User:Mutopis|Mutopis]] 01:19, 18 June 2011 (UTC)
::::::I should say a physical relationship impossible as of now. The anime left it open-ended as to how they'd meet again although Madoka is emphatic they would...and who is going to argue with omniscience? The manga and anime are known to deviate and even the manga ending doesn't preclude the possibility that they could meet in person in the physical world prior to meeting again in the afterlife. It would be just like Shinbo to come up with some way to bring those two together again in a future sequel. --[[User:Randomanon|randomanon]] 01:26, 18 June 2011 (UTC)
::::I think this case is like Sayaka killing the train guys, where he intentionally wrote it so that strict canon Nakazawas it and allows either interpretation. In both cases he was obviously considering the fun interpretations, and doesn't object to them, but would rather let the viewer decide which is "correct" since these are tangential to the point of the story, yet highly controversial, and he's more concerned with conveying the main point than risking viewers getting bogged down by inhibitions or moral objections.
::::As for physical stuff, magic can do a lot of things. [[User:KM|KM]] 03:12, 18 June 2011 (UTC)
:::::I removed most of the speculah and confusing things (like that QB joke) that was added to this. The interview is already long and possibly confusing on the issue of sex, I don't think it needs anything else added to make remo possibly confusing. It's also one of the clearest and most important official evidence of yuri that's been given on Madoka, so I think it should be treated as a newsworthy item, e.g. leave the speculah out put it in a different section....although I notice the page hasn't separated out canon analysis from speculah and fan-based things. --[[User:Randomanon|randomanon]] 12:33, 18 June 2011 (UTC)

==December Issue of Megami==
From 4chan: ''"In the December issue of Megami, out at the end of October, there will be a special feature on yuri, and specifically refers to Strike Witches and Madoka among the ones that will be covered."''

http://www.amiami.jp/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/230279

女の子たちの友情について“百合”をキーワードに妄想しちゃう1冊。表紙
で話題の「ゆるゆり」巻頭30ページで大特集！そのほか「魔法少女まどか☆
マギカ」や「ストライクウィッチーズ」など人気作品をこの本ならではの
切り口でご紹介いたします♪

More from 4chan:
2011年12月号別冊メガミマガジンリリィ

''It's an extra volume, so regular Megami mag for December should be sold separately. If AmiAmi description is correct, they're trying to launch a new and very much yuri, mag. I don't expect it to be monthly but they definitely have their chances with a bimonthly given how YuriHime sells out in the blink of eyes lately.''

*I would kill for a translation of that" --[[User:Mutopis|Mutopis]] 20:01, 2 October 2011 (UTC)

== A Comparison Between KiriKo and HomuMado ==
(I will try my best to write this, anyone is welcome to make changes to it) --[[User:Mutopis|Mutopis]] 09:46, 23 June 2011 (UTC)

Oriko:

Oriko seems to have more in common with Madoka than Homura in several points. Oriko comes from a privilege class and she was the daughter of an important politician. When Oriko learns that the end of the world is coming she hatches a plan to stop it from unfolding it to save countless lives.

Just like Madoka, we suspect Oriko's family was very warm and loving as Oriko held her father and mother with high regard and reverence. Because of her father's occupation or perhaps of their family's fortune it seems that Oriko was well taken care financially. And received an excellent education from a private school. There is no doubt that Oriko stared off as a well behaved daughter, respected by her peers, and attributed kindness toward others. She exhibited a desire to help others, perhaps to earn her father's respect and meet his expectations at a young age, it is possible that Oriko had a strong bond of respect with her father.

Madoka also has a loving family, you can notice it its warm feeling during their daily routine they have with their daughter and how much they love her. Madoka is not wealthy but her family is financially secure enough to live in a nice big house and they are able to provide for all her needs. We dont know what kind of school [[Mitakihara Middle School]] is, but it is certainly not the worst school in the city (if we dont take into account students like [[Sayaka]] or teachers like [[Kazuko]]) so Madoka's education must be sufficient. Madoka loves her family equally but it seems that she has great admiration and respect for her "cool" mother and wishes one day to share an alcoholic beverage with her once she becomes an adult. Madoka is known for being a good girl and she never lies to her parents. Madoka is the embodiment of kindness.

At this point the similarities will start to dissipate and we will notice few commonalities and more differences.

While Oriko was already helping her father to further his political career, in comparison Madoka didnt have any role in her life except to be a daughter and a student. There doesnt seem to be a strong pressure in the part of Madoka's family for Madoka to excel, instead they want her to do her best. Their only reasonable expectation from their part is for her daughter to be good, obedient, and happy so it is unlikely that Madoka's life was stressful. In part, Junko expects Madoka will make a few mistakes in her young life while growing as she believes this is good for the development of young children, learning from their mistakes and errors during their developing years will mold them into becoming into strong and healthy adults. It is because of this peaceful and perfect life that it is possible that Madoka felt she was useless as she lacked any responsibilities (or lacked any personal ambitions of her own). Perhaps Madoka was already looking to find a role in her life so she could prove her own worth. In contrast, Oriko as the daughter of a politician and as part of an elite class she must have already developed an image for herself and a sense of identity constructed by her family and her peers, allowing little room for improvement or mistakes. It is possible that because of her family's background and her class position she must have felt some pressure to live up to other people's expectations.

Identity crisis, issues of adaptation and coping.

Oriko's world came to a crashing halt when it was discovered her father was stealing funds from his political party, in short he was embezzling. Her father's crime and suicide was enough bring shame and humiliation to the Mikuni family. We dont know what happened to Oriko's mom but we can assume she passed away long ago. Because of the scandal Oriko lost her support network of friends and school classmates. We can only assume that any relatives Oriko has abandoned her so she was left alone. Not even the teachers wanted to do anything with her because of the scandal, in short she was betrayed by everyone. The only support she ever had ever since was her friend [[Kirika]] but their first encounter would happen much later in her life and she wasnt there for her during the critical moment. Without a support group Oriko lost her sense of identity and her reason to be. We can make few assumptions regarding the nature of Oriko's wish, one can interpret it as an attempt to reconstruct her life by seeing the future to learn the outcome of her actions, another reason is for her to see into the future and see what kind of life or existence she would lead. Perhaps an attempt to find an answer to the meaning of her existence. When she discovered that the world was coming to an end that is when Oriko found a new meaning to her existence, she believed it was her fate to save the world and the city.

Both girls suffered from critical situations that tossed their lives in turmoil. In the case of Madoka the pressured started to build up slowly from [[Episode 3]] furthering her sense of helplessness. Her only copoing mechanism was her friends and family during her troubling and sad times. Yet at the same time she tried to take actions in the hopes that she could turn an event for the better or even sought advice from others when she was lost. In the case of Mami's Madoka was left to grieve on her own, her brief conversation with Homura may have helped a little in dealing with the loss. When Madoka noticed that Sayaka was getting out of control she sought advice form her mother and she took a radical action to try to reason with her friend, even if would cost her friendship. The next case was learning the horrifying mechanism of the Puella Magi system and the price that ones pay for one's wish. Even after learning this horrifying truth Madoka still felt helpless but also willing to sacrifice her soul if it meant it would help her friends and save the city. Then there was her fight with Sayaka as well as losing her when she became a witch. In both cases she got help from Homura (who tried to stop Sayaka's transformation) and Kyouko who tried to rescue the old Sayaka in a dangerous gamble. In both cases Madoka continued to struggle to help her friends and even attempt a foolish rescue that would have killed her. Then add up the warped history lesson about how many girls had to suffer in wold history and add up the fact that the city will be destroyed soon you can see that Madoka is falling into a sense of helplessness and hopelessness. But we cannot forget that during her journey she never gave up, instead she tried to help and seek advice from others. There were two people who were of great asset in her life, her mother who trusted her daughter and who loved her and then there is Homura a stranger who was relentless in her mission to save Madoka.

We can observe that even when Madoka felt a sense of helplessness she still tried to reach for a miracle, she was hoping for a solution not to save herself but to save others. Madoka's wish at the end wasnt just to save Homura, it wasnt just to save the city, or to protect her family, it was to protect everyone. One can argue that Madoka's wish was selfless in nature, or that it was also selfish for she wanted the impossible and everything. Perhaps it is that paradox that makes it the more reason for her wish to negate Madoka's existance because it transcended the impossible. But more importantly Madoka was blessed to have a support network of friends and family members while the world was running into destruction. And perhaps one can say that Madoka was lucky. For even at the end Madoka still had a family to return to, a father and mother to get support and advice from. It was from them that she discovered her reason for being while the world was coming to an end, she wanted to protect everyone.

== HomuMami Third Time Line ==

It mentions in the article about a potential relationship here, and while I don't see I can understand how other's might. In reality this is explained by the fact that Mami just didn't want Homu-chan to stop time and save them. Since, as long as she's held in place even if she uses her power she can't do anything. [[User:KnightofDisorder|KnightofDisorder]] 09:44, 10 October 2012 (UTC)

==Pixiv Ranking (10-09-2013)==

Pixiv Pairing Ranking:

1. [http://www.pixiv.net/search.php?s_mode=s_tag&word=%E3%81%BB%E3%82%80%E3%81%BE%E3%81%A9 MadoHomu] - 10179 count

2. KyouSaya - 9033

3. MamiMado - 1071

4. MamiKyou - 1006

5. MadoSaya - 832

6. HomuKyou - 813

7. HomuMami - 788

8. HomuSaya - 443

9. MadoKyou - 332

10. MamiSaya - 244

==Mami X Nagisa==
Has Mami gone pedo? Those boobs could swallow the poor girl's head! --[[User:Derp101(3)|Derp101(3)]] 15:35, 28 October 2013 (UTC)

== Anecdote ==

Apparently it's physically possible to read this page in its entirety in one sitting. [http://victoryspoon.tumblr.com/post/71955457148/a-lot-of-you-are-very-passionate-about-this-whole] - [[User:Prima|Prima]] 04:15, 3 January 2014 (UTC)
:Well, I wont apologize for it, it was always my intention to turn this page into a trap to recruit would-be yuri fans. (is working! it is actually working!!) --[[User:Mutopis|Mutopis]] 07:08, 3 January 2014 (UTC)
::Create a page of your deepest desires to luring unsuspecting victims? Em... That sounds... Familiar - 08:19, 3 January 2014 (UTC)

== Chinese Translation ==
I am the organizer of Ｙuri有理 translating group and we are translating this article into Chinese. I plan to add it into [http://wiki.madomagi.info/%E9%A6%96%E9%A1%B5 魔法少女小圆维基] after finishing. Now the process is about 40%, but we found a serious problem that this article is edited nearly everyday! This article are changing so rapidly that we can not catch up with it. So, now I just don't know how to handle this...
We started last month. By then the "Sayaka and Kyoko" catalog dropped just after "HomuMado Trivia" catalog, but now the catalog structure have been completely changed.
--[[User:Ｙuri有理漢化組|Ｙuri有理漢化組]] 11:00, 22 January 2014 (UTC)
:congrats on your journey to all that is Madoka, yes, this article has seen some recent changes, but that is because the movie and the game has created new materials to work and to be added. I would recommend waiting for a while until things settle down. --[[User:Mutopis|Mutopis]] 11:09, 22 January 2014 (UTC)
::I can translate the present page and move to Chinese Madoka Wiki (Chinese title for this article: [http://wiki.madomagi.info/%E7%99%BE%E5%90%88%E6%88%90%E5%88%86 百合成分]), and if this article is edited majorly then I will translate the added part and move again. It seems to be the only one approach since the number of canon media keeps increasing. Just looking forward to it. --[[User:Ｙuri有理漢化組|Ｙuri有理漢化組]] 13:37, 22 January 2014 (UTC)

Community talk:Yuri undertones

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== Category ==
I think this belongs to [[Articles]], no? - [[User:Prima|Prima]] 04:26, 16 May 2011 (UTC)
:Added. I'll also add a link on the articles page when there's no more placeholders. --[[User:Homerun-chan|Homerun-chan]] 09:07, 16 May 2011 (UTC)
==Spin-offs?==
Just wondering, but should the spin-off manga get sections on here as well? There's plenty of yuri subtext to go around in those, especially [[Oriko Magica]]. --[[User:CrownClown|CrownClown]] 23:02, 23 May 2011 (UTC)
:I guess we can make them into a subsection but we need to see alot of the materials and the manga is still running, so far I dont know if we have enough material to work on. --[[User:Mutopis|Mutopis]] 00:17, 24 May 2011 (UTC)
::Kazumi has it's share as well. Umika and Kaoru going out dating with... no one else, apparently; some "suspicious" hugs, etc. Speaking off, next chapter comes out tomorrow. To think that I'm going to have to update all the Kazumi pages.... bleh --[[User:BrickBreak|BrickBreak]] 00:24, 24 May 2011 (UTC)
::: I remember the debates regarding [http://wiki.puella-magi.net/File:Umika_and_Kaoru_dating.png this scene], some people interpreted the letter as Umika and Kaoru going on a date with guys and some yurifans went ape, until someone pointed out the cafe scene and there was no guys, then there were more debates with the anti-yuri saying maybe teh guys where on the bathroom etc... --[[User:Mutopis|Mutopis]] 03:30, 24 May 2011 (UTC)
::::That definitely falls under "yuri subtext", at least. The foe yay between Yuuri and Kazumi might, too, with all the manhandling the former does to the latter. --[[User:CrownClown|CrownClown]] 04:49, 24 May 2011 (UTC)

I think we need to work with Oriko and Kirika, specially with Kirika's crazy/twisted love. Also we need a comparison between HomuMado and KiriKo as a couple, their reasons, their failures, and their motivation. I will put some stuff but someone needs to work with the rest, I dont think I can do much on it since I dont feel much passion on writing on KiriKo couple. --[[User:Mutopis|Mutopis]] 06:38, 23 June 2011 (UTC)
:What I mean I am no fan of KiriKo, I just dont care much for them, not in the same way as KyouSaya or HomuMado... --[[User:Mutopis|Mutopis]] 06:42, 23 June 2011 (UTC)

==Interview==
I am not sure if I did justice to the interpretation of the interview, anyone is more than welcome to make changes to it. --[[User:Mutopis|Mutopis]] 21:35, 17 June 2011 (UTC)
:I'm puzzled as to why that much of the interview had to be quoted. Most of the time, people have been referencing interviews to support their argument. I'm also not sure why you'd think Gen Urobuchi is only talking about the emotional aspect of relationships when neither are skirting from the topic of sexual relationships. In fact, Uno brought it up earlier in the interview with the topic of them not having sex by the legal definition of it and being able to have children. I made the editor's note to show he's saying they can't have sex by procreation essentially, not saying they can't have sexual relations...in fact, in wording the way he did and the context of the interview, it's clear that he isn't ruling out the possibility of them having non-procreative sex, which is what would happen between two women. Gen never refutes that but only continues on to discuss the nature of Homura and Madoka's relationship. In the part you have quoted, Urobuchi is then very clear that he considers the love of a heterosexual couple to be possible for a same sex couple, "whatever relationship that could exist between male and female, it should also exist between couples of same sex." By implication, that also refers to the sexual aspect of things. Nowhere does Gen state or suggest in the interview is he believes only an emotional relationship would happen between two people of the same sex (e.g. Homura and Madoka). The only difference he made in the interview was the difference in body parts, e.g. "Other than the involvement of penis in traditional sex definition, I don't believe a male/female relationship is more special nor unique compared to other relationships." Is that clear now? I'll go ahead and change the section. --[[User:Randomanon|randomanon]] 23:43, 17 June 2011 (UTC)
::Which is why I wasnt sure if I was correct with the interpretation, I knew there was some confusion there... --[[User:Mutopis|Mutopis]] 23:54, 17 June 2011 (UTC)
:::Would it be stretching out to add (the possibility) that Homura was probably chasing a romantic/sexual non-reproductive relationship with Madoka if regard some of Urobuchi's word, or is there an issue of canon? --[[User:Mutopis|Mutopis]] 00:44, 18 June 2011 (UTC)
::::I think it would be speculation. Anything sexual is left off-screen for both the manga and anime, which is typical for a non-ecchi/hentai magical girl anime. Madoka deviated from some magical girl conventions, but this is one where they stayed true to form. You don't even hear Hitomi's confession to Kyousuke or see them do anything more intimate than holding hands. It's not unusual though to find out the background information on characters tell you things that are or would never be shown for one reason or another. Like we know for certain from interviews that Kyousuke didn't harbor romantic thoughts towards Sayaka. As interesting as this interview is about Gen's thoughts on Homura and Madoka, as well as his thoughts in general about same sex relationships, so far what we know about their relationship only is about the feelings and outcome of the end of the anime, which was one-sided by Homura until the end where, well a physical relationship would be impossible. There's been no evidence yet to talk about Homura and Madoka's past relationship (like say in timeline 2 or so) where there could have been something more there. By timeline 5, with them growing more and more distant, the evidence in both the manga and anime doesn't make it look like Homura had any notions of romantic pursuit in mind (although her feelings were always there)...she just wanted Madoka to not contract and let Homura protect her. There's the drama CDs, voice commentary for episode 10 and some very big interviews and an official fanbook coming out that might give some more insight. Right now, we don't have the evidence. --[[User:Randomanon|randomanon]] 01:11, 18 June 2011 (UTC)
::::: <s>''"well a physical relationship would be impossible"'' -- unless they make an OVA where Madoka visits Homura on her dreams and they end up having a "wet dream"</s> More incentive for them to make an OVA to answer some of these questions, even another Drama CD would be nice... I mean they can milk this thing if they wanted to! --[[User:Mutopis|Mutopis]] 01:19, 18 June 2011 (UTC)
::::::I should say a physical relationship impossible as of now. The anime left it open-ended as to how they'd meet again although Madoka is emphatic they would...and who is going to argue with omniscience? The manga and anime are known to deviate and even the manga ending doesn't preclude the possibility that they could meet in person in the physical world prior to meeting again in the afterlife. It would be just like Shinbo to come up with some way to bring those two together again in a future sequel. --[[User:Randomanon|randomanon]] 01:26, 18 June 2011 (UTC)
::::I think this case is like Sayaka killing the train guys, where he intentionally wrote it so that strict canon Nakazawas it and allows either interpretation. In both cases he was obviously considering the fun interpretations, and doesn't object to them, but would rather let the viewer decide which is "correct" since these are tangential to the point of the story, yet highly controversial, and he's more concerned with conveying the main point than risking viewers getting bogged down by inhibitions or moral objections.
::::As for physical stuff, magic can do a lot of things. [[User:KM|KM]] 03:12, 18 June 2011 (UTC)
:::::I removed most of the speculah and confusing things (like that QB joke) that was added to this. The interview is already long and possibly confusing on the issue of sex, I don't think it needs anything else added to make remo possibly confusing. It's also one of the clearest and most important official evidence of yuri that's been given on Madoka, so I think it should be treated as a newsworthy item, e.g. leave the speculah out put it in a different section....although I notice the page hasn't separated out canon analysis from speculah and fan-based things. --[[User:Randomanon|randomanon]] 12:33, 18 June 2011 (UTC)

==December Issue of Megami==
From 4chan: ''"In the December issue of Megami, out at the end of October, there will be a special feature on yuri, and specifically refers to Strike Witches and Madoka among the ones that will be covered."''

http://www.amiami.jp/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/230279

女の子たちの友情について“百合”をキーワードに妄想しちゃう1冊。表紙
で話題の「ゆるゆり」巻頭30ページで大特集！そのほか「魔法少女まどか☆
マギカ」や「ストライクウィッチーズ」など人気作品をこの本ならではの
切り口でご紹介いたします♪

More from 4chan:
2011年12月号別冊メガミマガジンリリィ

''It's an extra volume, so regular Megami mag for December should be sold separately. If AmiAmi description is correct, they're trying to launch a new and very much yuri, mag. I don't expect it to be monthly but they definitely have their chances with a bimonthly given how YuriHime sells out in the blink of eyes lately.''

*I would kill for a translation of that" --[[User:Mutopis|Mutopis]] 20:01, 2 October 2011 (UTC)

== A Comparison Between KiriKo and HomuMado ==
(I will try my best to write this, anyone is welcome to make changes to it) --[[User:Mutopis|Mutopis]] 09:46, 23 June 2011 (UTC)

Oriko:

Oriko seems to have more in common with Madoka than Homura in several points. Oriko comes from a privilege class and she was the daughter of an important politician. When Oriko learns that the end of the world is coming she hatches a plan to stop it from unfolding it to save countless lives.

Just like Madoka, we suspect Oriko's family was very warm and loving as Oriko held her father and mother with high regard and reverence. Because of her father's occupation or perhaps of their family's fortune it seems that Oriko was well taken care financially. And received an excellent education from a private school. There is no doubt that Oriko stared off as a well behaved daughter, respected by her peers, and attributed kindness toward others. She exhibited a desire to help others, perhaps to earn her father's respect and meet his expectations at a young age, it is possible that Oriko had a strong bond of respect with her father.

Madoka also has a loving family, you can notice it its warm feeling during their daily routine they have with their daughter and how much they love her. Madoka is not wealthy but her family is financially secure enough to live in a nice big house and they are able to provide for all her needs. We dont know what kind of school [[Mitakihara Middle School]] is, but it is certainly not the worst school in the city (if we dont take into account students like [[Sayaka]] or teachers like [[Kazuko]]) so Madoka's education must be sufficient. Madoka loves her family equally but it seems that she has great admiration and respect for her "cool" mother and wishes one day to share an alcoholic beverage with her once she becomes an adult. Madoka is known for being a good girl and she never lies to her parents. Madoka is the embodiment of kindness.

At this point the similarities will start to dissipate and we will notice few commonalities and more differences.

While Oriko was already helping her father to further his political career, in comparison Madoka didnt have any role in her life except to be a daughter and a student. There doesnt seem to be a strong pressure in the part of Madoka's family for Madoka to excel, instead they want her to do her best. Their only reasonable expectation from their part is for her daughter to be good, obedient, and happy so it is unlikely that Madoka's life was stressful. In part, Junko expects Madoka will make a few mistakes in her young life while growing as she believes this is good for the development of young children, learning from their mistakes and errors during their developing years will mold them into becoming into strong and healthy adults. It is because of this peaceful and perfect life that it is possible that Madoka felt she was useless as she lacked any responsibilities (or lacked any personal ambitions of her own). Perhaps Madoka was already looking to find a role in her life so she could prove her own worth. In contrast, Oriko as the daughter of a politician and as part of an elite class she must have already developed an image for herself and a sense of identity constructed by her family and her peers, allowing little room for improvement or mistakes. It is possible that because of her family's background and her class position she must have felt some pressure to live up to other people's expectations.

Identity crisis, issues of adaptation and coping.

Oriko's world came to a crashing halt when it was discovered her father was stealing funds from his political party, in short he was embezzling. Her father's crime and suicide was enough bring shame and humiliation to the Mikuni family. We dont know what happened to Oriko's mom but we can assume she passed away long ago. Because of the scandal Oriko lost her support network of friends and school classmates. We can only assume that any relatives Oriko has abandoned her so she was left alone. Not even the teachers wanted to do anything with her because of the scandal, in short she was betrayed by everyone. The only support she ever had ever since was her friend [[Kirika]] but their first encounter would happen much later in her life and she wasnt there for her during the critical moment. Without a support group Oriko lost her sense of identity and her reason to be. We can make few assumptions regarding the nature of Oriko's wish, one can interpret it as an attempt to reconstruct her life by seeing the future to learn the outcome of her actions, another reason is for her to see into the future and see what kind of life or existence she would lead. Perhaps an attempt to find an answer to the meaning of her existence. When she discovered that the world was coming to an end that is when Oriko found a new meaning to her existence, she believed it was her fate to save the world and the city.

Both girls suffered from critical situations that tossed their lives in turmoil. In the case of Madoka the pressured started to build up slowly from [[Episode 3]] furthering her sense of helplessness. Her only copoing mechanism was her friends and family during her troubling and sad times. Yet at the same time she tried to take actions in the hopes that she could turn an event for the better or even sought advice from others when she was lost. In the case of Mami's Madoka was left to grieve on her own, her brief conversation with Homura may have helped a little in dealing with the loss. When Madoka noticed that Sayaka was getting out of control she sought advice form her mother and she took a radical action to try to reason with her friend, even if would cost her friendship. The next case was learning the horrifying mechanism of the Puella Magi system and the price that ones pay for one's wish. Even after learning this horrifying truth Madoka still felt helpless but also willing to sacrifice her soul if it meant it would help her friends and save the city. Then there was her fight with Sayaka as well as losing her when she became a witch. In both cases she got help from Homura (who tried to stop Sayaka's transformation) and Kyouko who tried to rescue the old Sayaka in a dangerous gamble. In both cases Madoka continued to struggle to help her friends and even attempt a foolish rescue that would have killed her. Then add up the warped history lesson about how many girls had to suffer in wold history and add up the fact that the city will be destroyed soon you can see that Madoka is falling into a sense of helplessness and hopelessness. But we cannot forget that during her journey she never gave up, instead she tried to help and seek advice from others. There were two people who were of great asset in her life, her mother who trusted her daughter and who loved her and then there is Homura a stranger who was relentless in her mission to save Madoka.

We can observe that even when Madoka felt a sense of helplessness she still tried to reach for a miracle, she was hoping for a solution not to save herself but to save others. Madoka's wish at the end wasnt just to save Homura, it wasnt just to save the city, or to protect her family, it was to protect everyone. One can argue that Madoka's wish was selfless in nature, or that it was also selfish for she wanted the impossible and everything. Perhaps it is that paradox that makes it the more reason for her wish to negate Madoka's existance because it transcended the impossible. But more importantly Madoka was blessed to have a support network of friends and family members while the world was running into destruction. And perhaps one can say that Madoka was lucky. For even at the end Madoka still had a family to return to, a father and mother to get support and advice from. It was from them that she discovered her reason for being while the world was coming to an end, she wanted to protect everyone.

== HomuMami Third Time Line ==

It mentions in the article about a potential relationship here, and while I don't see I can understand how other's might. In reality this is explained by the fact that Mami just didn't want Homu-chan to stop time and save them. Since, as long as she's held in place even if she uses her power she can't do anything. [[User:KnightofDisorder|KnightofDisorder]] 09:44, 10 October 2012 (UTC)

==Pixiv Ranking (10-09-2013)==

Pixiv Pairing Ranking:

1. [http://www.pixiv.net/search.php?s_mode=s_tag&word=%E3%81%BB%E3%82%80%E3%81%BE%E3%81%A9 MadoHomu] - 10179 count

2. KyouSaya - 9033

3. MamiMado - 1071

4. MamiKyou - 1006

5. MadoSaya - 832

6. HomuKyou - 813

7. HomuMami - 788

8. HomuSaya - 443

9. MadoKyou - 332

10. MamiSaya - 244

==Mami X Nagisa==
Has Mami gone pedo? Those boobs could swallow the poor girl's head! --[[User:Derp101(3)|Derp101(3)]] 15:35, 28 October 2013 (UTC)

== Anecdote ==

Apparently it's physically possible to read this page in its entirety in one sitting. [http://victoryspoon.tumblr.com/post/71955457148/a-lot-of-you-are-very-passionate-about-this-whole] - [[User:Prima|Prima]] 04:15, 3 January 2014 (UTC)
:Well, I wont apologize for it, it was always my intention to turn this page into a trap to recruit would-be yuri fans. (is working! it is actually working!!) --[[User:Mutopis|Mutopis]] 07:08, 3 January 2014 (UTC)
::Create a page of your deepest desires to luring unsuspecting victims? Em... That sounds... Familiar - 08:19, 3 January 2014 (UTC)

== Chinese Translation ==
I am the organizer of Ｙuri有理 translating group and we are translating this article into Chinese. I plan to add it into [http://wiki.madomagi.info/%E9%A6%96%E9%A1%B5 魔法少女小圆维基] after finishing. Now the process is about 40%, but we found a serious problem that this article is edited nearly everyday! This article are changing so rapidly that we can not catch up with it. So, now I just don't know how to handle this...
We started last month. By then the "Sayaka and Kyoko" catalog dropped just after "HomuMado Trivia" catalog, but now the catalog structure have been completely changed.
--[[User:Ｙuri有理漢化組|Ｙuri有理漢化組]] 11:00, 22 January 2014 (UTC)
:congrats on your journey to all that is Madoka, yes, this article has seen some recent changes, but that is because the movie and the game has created new materials to work and to be added. I would recommend waiting for a while until things settle down. --[[User:Mutopis|Mutopis]] 11:09, 22 January 2014 (UTC)
::I can translate the present page and move to Chinese Madoka Wiki, and if this article is edited majorly then I will translate the added part and move again. It seems to be the only one approach since the number of canon media keeps increasing. Just looking forward to it. --[[User:Ｙuri有理漢化組|Ｙuri有理漢化組]] 13:37, 22 January 2014 (UTC)

Community talk:Yuri undertones

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Community talk:Yuri undertones

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Ｙuri有理漢化組:

== Category ==
I think this belongs to [[Articles]], no? - [[User:Prima|Prima]] 04:26, 16 May 2011 (UTC)
:Added. I'll also add a link on the articles page when there's no more placeholders. --[[User:Homerun-chan|Homerun-chan]] 09:07, 16 May 2011 (UTC)
==Spin-offs?==
Just wondering, but should the spin-off manga get sections on here as well? There's plenty of yuri subtext to go around in those, especially [[Oriko Magica]]. --[[User:CrownClown|CrownClown]] 23:02, 23 May 2011 (UTC)
:I guess we can make them into a subsection but we need to see alot of the materials and the manga is still running, so far I dont know if we have enough material to work on. --[[User:Mutopis|Mutopis]] 00:17, 24 May 2011 (UTC)
::Kazumi has it's share as well. Umika and Kaoru going out dating with... no one else, apparently; some "suspicious" hugs, etc. Speaking off, next chapter comes out tomorrow. To think that I'm going to have to update all the Kazumi pages.... bleh --[[User:BrickBreak|BrickBreak]] 00:24, 24 May 2011 (UTC)
::: I remember the debates regarding [http://wiki.puella-magi.net/File:Umika_and_Kaoru_dating.png this scene], some people interpreted the letter as Umika and Kaoru going on a date with guys and some yurifans went ape, until someone pointed out the cafe scene and there was no guys, then there were more debates with the anti-yuri saying maybe teh guys where on the bathroom etc... --[[User:Mutopis|Mutopis]] 03:30, 24 May 2011 (UTC)
::::That definitely falls under "yuri subtext", at least. The foe yay between Yuuri and Kazumi might, too, with all the manhandling the former does to the latter. --[[User:CrownClown|CrownClown]] 04:49, 24 May 2011 (UTC)

I think we need to work with Oriko and Kirika, specially with Kirika's crazy/twisted love. Also we need a comparison between HomuMado and KiriKo as a couple, their reasons, their failures, and their motivation. I will put some stuff but someone needs to work with the rest, I dont think I can do much on it since I dont feel much passion on writing on KiriKo couple. --[[User:Mutopis|Mutopis]] 06:38, 23 June 2011 (UTC)
:What I mean I am no fan of KiriKo, I just dont care much for them, not in the same way as KyouSaya or HomuMado... --[[User:Mutopis|Mutopis]] 06:42, 23 June 2011 (UTC)

==Interview==
I am not sure if I did justice to the interpretation of the interview, anyone is more than welcome to make changes to it. --[[User:Mutopis|Mutopis]] 21:35, 17 June 2011 (UTC)
:I'm puzzled as to why that much of the interview had to be quoted. Most of the time, people have been referencing interviews to support their argument. I'm also not sure why you'd think Gen Urobuchi is only talking about the emotional aspect of relationships when neither are skirting from the topic of sexual relationships. In fact, Uno brought it up earlier in the interview with the topic of them not having sex by the legal definition of it and being able to have children. I made the editor's note to show he's saying they can't have sex by procreation essentially, not saying they can't have sexual relations...in fact, in wording the way he did and the context of the interview, it's clear that he isn't ruling out the possibility of them having non-procreative sex, which is what would happen between two women. Gen never refutes that but only continues on to discuss the nature of Homura and Madoka's relationship. In the part you have quoted, Urobuchi is then very clear that he considers the love of a heterosexual couple to be possible for a same sex couple, "whatever relationship that could exist between male and female, it should also exist between couples of same sex." By implication, that also refers to the sexual aspect of things. Nowhere does Gen state or suggest in the interview is he believes only an emotional relationship would happen between two people of the same sex (e.g. Homura and Madoka). The only difference he made in the interview was the difference in body parts, e.g. "Other than the involvement of penis in traditional sex definition, I don't believe a male/female relationship is more special nor unique compared to other relationships." Is that clear now? I'll go ahead and change the section. --[[User:Randomanon|randomanon]] 23:43, 17 June 2011 (UTC)
::Which is why I wasnt sure if I was correct with the interpretation, I knew there was some confusion there... --[[User:Mutopis|Mutopis]] 23:54, 17 June 2011 (UTC)
:::Would it be stretching out to add (the possibility) that Homura was probably chasing a romantic/sexual non-reproductive relationship with Madoka if regard some of Urobuchi's word, or is there an issue of canon? --[[User:Mutopis|Mutopis]] 00:44, 18 June 2011 (UTC)
::::I think it would be speculation. Anything sexual is left off-screen for both the manga and anime, which is typical for a non-ecchi/hentai magical girl anime. Madoka deviated from some magical girl conventions, but this is one where they stayed true to form. You don't even hear Hitomi's confession to Kyousuke or see them do anything more intimate than holding hands. It's not unusual though to find out the background information on characters tell you things that are or would never be shown for one reason or another. Like we know for certain from interviews that Kyousuke didn't harbor romantic thoughts towards Sayaka. As interesting as this interview is about Gen's thoughts on Homura and Madoka, as well as his thoughts in general about same sex relationships, so far what we know about their relationship only is about the feelings and outcome of the end of the anime, which was one-sided by Homura until the end where, well a physical relationship would be impossible. There's been no evidence yet to talk about Homura and Madoka's past relationship (like say in timeline 2 or so) where there could have been something more there. By timeline 5, with them growing more and more distant, the evidence in both the manga and anime doesn't make it look like Homura had any notions of romantic pursuit in mind (although her feelings were always there)...she just wanted Madoka to not contract and let Homura protect her. There's the drama CDs, voice commentary for episode 10 and some very big interviews and an official fanbook coming out that might give some more insight. Right now, we don't have the evidence. --[[User:Randomanon|randomanon]] 01:11, 18 June 2011 (UTC)
::::: <s>''"well a physical relationship would be impossible"'' -- unless they make an OVA where Madoka visits Homura on her dreams and they end up having a "wet dream"</s> More incentive for them to make an OVA to answer some of these questions, even another Drama CD would be nice... I mean they can milk this thing if they wanted to! --[[User:Mutopis|Mutopis]] 01:19, 18 June 2011 (UTC)
::::::I should say a physical relationship impossible as of now. The anime left it open-ended as to how they'd meet again although Madoka is emphatic they would...and who is going to argue with omniscience? The manga and anime are known to deviate and even the manga ending doesn't preclude the possibility that they could meet in person in the physical world prior to meeting again in the afterlife. It would be just like Shinbo to come up with some way to bring those two together again in a future sequel. --[[User:Randomanon|randomanon]] 01:26, 18 June 2011 (UTC)
::::I think this case is like Sayaka killing the train guys, where he intentionally wrote it so that strict canon Nakazawas it and allows either interpretation. In both cases he was obviously considering the fun interpretations, and doesn't object to them, but would rather let the viewer decide which is "correct" since these are tangential to the point of the story, yet highly controversial, and he's more concerned with conveying the main point than risking viewers getting bogged down by inhibitions or moral objections.
::::As for physical stuff, magic can do a lot of things. [[User:KM|KM]] 03:12, 18 June 2011 (UTC)
:::::I removed most of the speculah and confusing things (like that QB joke) that was added to this. The interview is already long and possibly confusing on the issue of sex, I don't think it needs anything else added to make remo possibly confusing. It's also one of the clearest and most important official evidence of yuri that's been given on Madoka, so I think it should be treated as a newsworthy item, e.g. leave the speculah out put it in a different section....although I notice the page hasn't separated out canon analysis from speculah and fan-based things. --[[User:Randomanon|randomanon]] 12:33, 18 June 2011 (UTC)

==December Issue of Megami==
From 4chan: ''"In the December issue of Megami, out at the end of October, there will be a special feature on yuri, and specifically refers to Strike Witches and Madoka among the ones that will be covered."''

http://www.amiami.jp/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/230279

女の子たちの友情について“百合”をキーワードに妄想しちゃう1冊。表紙
で話題の「ゆるゆり」巻頭30ページで大特集！そのほか「魔法少女まどか☆
マギカ」や「ストライクウィッチーズ」など人気作品をこの本ならではの
切り口でご紹介いたします♪

More from 4chan:
2011年12月号別冊メガミマガジンリリィ

''It's an extra volume, so regular Megami mag for December should be sold separately. If AmiAmi description is correct, they're trying to launch a new and very much yuri, mag. I don't expect it to be monthly but they definitely have their chances with a bimonthly given how YuriHime sells out in the blink of eyes lately.''

*I would kill for a translation of that" --[[User:Mutopis|Mutopis]] 20:01, 2 October 2011 (UTC)

== A Comparison Between KiriKo and HomuMado ==
(I will try my best to write this, anyone is welcome to make changes to it) --[[User:Mutopis|Mutopis]] 09:46, 23 June 2011 (UTC)

Oriko:

Oriko seems to have more in common with Madoka than Homura in several points. Oriko comes from a privilege class and she was the daughter of an important politician. When Oriko learns that the end of the world is coming she hatches a plan to stop it from unfolding it to save countless lives.

Just like Madoka, we suspect Oriko's family was very warm and loving as Oriko held her father and mother with high regard and reverence. Because of her father's occupation or perhaps of their family's fortune it seems that Oriko was well taken care financially. And received an excellent education from a private school. There is no doubt that Oriko stared off as a well behaved daughter, respected by her peers, and attributed kindness toward others. She exhibited a desire to help others, perhaps to earn her father's respect and meet his expectations at a young age, it is possible that Oriko had a strong bond of respect with her father.

Madoka also has a loving family, you can notice it its warm feeling during their daily routine they have with their daughter and how much they love her. Madoka is not wealthy but her family is financially secure enough to live in a nice big house and they are able to provide for all her needs. We dont know what kind of school [[Mitakihara Middle School]] is, but it is certainly not the worst school in the city (if we dont take into account students like [[Sayaka]] or teachers like [[Kazuko]]) so Madoka's education must be sufficient. Madoka loves her family equally but it seems that she has great admiration and respect for her "cool" mother and wishes one day to share an alcoholic beverage with her once she becomes an adult. Madoka is known for being a good girl and she never lies to her parents. Madoka is the embodiment of kindness.

At this point the similarities will start to dissipate and we will notice few commonalities and more differences.

While Oriko was already helping her father to further his political career, in comparison Madoka didnt have any role in her life except to be a daughter and a student. There doesnt seem to be a strong pressure in the part of Madoka's family for Madoka to excel, instead they want her to do her best. Their only reasonable expectation from their part is for her daughter to be good, obedient, and happy so it is unlikely that Madoka's life was stressful. In part, Junko expects Madoka will make a few mistakes in her young life while growing as she believes this is good for the development of young children, learning from their mistakes and errors during their developing years will mold them into becoming into strong and healthy adults. It is because of this peaceful and perfect life that it is possible that Madoka felt she was useless as she lacked any responsibilities (or lacked any personal ambitions of her own). Perhaps Madoka was already looking to find a role in her life so she could prove her own worth. In contrast, Oriko as the daughter of a politician and as part of an elite class she must have already developed an image for herself and a sense of identity constructed by her family and her peers, allowing little room for improvement or mistakes. It is possible that because of her family's background and her class position she must have felt some pressure to live up to other people's expectations.

Identity crisis, issues of adaptation and coping.

Oriko's world came to a crashing halt when it was discovered her father was stealing funds from his political party, in short he was embezzling. Her father's crime and suicide was enough bring shame and humiliation to the Mikuni family. We dont know what happened to Oriko's mom but we can assume she passed away long ago. Because of the scandal Oriko lost her support network of friends and school classmates. We can only assume that any relatives Oriko has abandoned her so she was left alone. Not even the teachers wanted to do anything with her because of the scandal, in short she was betrayed by everyone. The only support she ever had ever since was her friend [[Kirika]] but their first encounter would happen much later in her life and she wasnt there for her during the critical moment. Without a support group Oriko lost her sense of identity and her reason to be. We can make few assumptions regarding the nature of Oriko's wish, one can interpret it as an attempt to reconstruct her life by seeing the future to learn the outcome of her actions, another reason is for her to see into the future and see what kind of life or existence she would lead. Perhaps an attempt to find an answer to the meaning of her existence. When she discovered that the world was coming to an end that is when Oriko found a new meaning to her existence, she believed it was her fate to save the world and the city.

Both girls suffered from critical situations that tossed their lives in turmoil. In the case of Madoka the pressured started to build up slowly from [[Episode 3]] furthering her sense of helplessness. Her only copoing mechanism was her friends and family during her troubling and sad times. Yet at the same time she tried to take actions in the hopes that she could turn an event for the better or even sought advice from others when she was lost. In the case of Mami's Madoka was left to grieve on her own, her brief conversation with Homura may have helped a little in dealing with the loss. When Madoka noticed that Sayaka was getting out of control she sought advice form her mother and she took a radical action to try to reason with her friend, even if would cost her friendship. The next case was learning the horrifying mechanism of the Puella Magi system and the price that ones pay for one's wish. Even after learning this horrifying truth Madoka still felt helpless but also willing to sacrifice her soul if it meant it would help her friends and save the city. Then there was her fight with Sayaka as well as losing her when she became a witch. In both cases she got help from Homura (who tried to stop Sayaka's transformation) and Kyouko who tried to rescue the old Sayaka in a dangerous gamble. In both cases Madoka continued to struggle to help her friends and even attempt a foolish rescue that would have killed her. Then add up the warped history lesson about how many girls had to suffer in wold history and add up the fact that the city will be destroyed soon you can see that Madoka is falling into a sense of helplessness and hopelessness. But we cannot forget that during her journey she never gave up, instead she tried to help and seek advice from others. There were two people who were of great asset in her life, her mother who trusted her daughter and who loved her and then there is Homura a stranger who was relentless in her mission to save Madoka.

We can observe that even when Madoka felt a sense of helplessness she still tried to reach for a miracle, she was hoping for a solution not to save herself but to save others. Madoka's wish at the end wasnt just to save Homura, it wasnt just to save the city, or to protect her family, it was to protect everyone. One can argue that Madoka's wish was selfless in nature, or that it was also selfish for she wanted the impossible and everything. Perhaps it is that paradox that makes it the more reason for her wish to negate Madoka's existance because it transcended the impossible. But more importantly Madoka was blessed to have a support network of friends and family members while the world was running into destruction. And perhaps one can say that Madoka was lucky. For even at the end Madoka still had a family to return to, a father and mother to get support and advice from. It was from them that she discovered her reason for being while the world was coming to an end, she wanted to protect everyone.

== HomuMami Third Time Line ==

It mentions in the article about a potential relationship here, and while I don't see I can understand how other's might. In reality this is explained by the fact that Mami just didn't want Homu-chan to stop time and save them. Since, as long as she's held in place even if she uses her power she can't do anything. [[User:KnightofDisorder|KnightofDisorder]] 09:44, 10 October 2012 (UTC)

==Pixiv Ranking (10-09-2013)==

Pixiv Pairing Ranking:

1. [http://www.pixiv.net/search.php?s_mode=s_tag&word=%E3%81%BB%E3%82%80%E3%81%BE%E3%81%A9 MadoHomu] - 10179 count

2. KyouSaya - 9033

3. MamiMado - 1071

4. MamiKyou - 1006

5. MadoSaya - 832

6. HomuKyou - 813

7. HomuMami - 788

8. HomuSaya - 443

9. MadoKyou - 332

10. MamiSaya - 244

==Mami X Nagisa==
Has Mami gone pedo? Those boobs could swallow the poor girl's head! --[[User:Derp101(3)|Derp101(3)]] 15:35, 28 October 2013 (UTC)

== Anecdote ==

Apparently it's physically possible to read this page in its entirety in one sitting. [http://victoryspoon.tumblr.com/post/71955457148/a-lot-of-you-are-very-passionate-about-this-whole] - [[User:Prima|Prima]] 04:15, 3 January 2014 (UTC)
:Well, I wont apologize for it, it was always my intention to turn this page into a trap to recruit would-be yuri fans. (is working! it is actually working!!) --[[User:Mutopis|Mutopis]] 07:08, 3 January 2014 (UTC)
::Create a page of your deepest desires to luring unsuspecting victims? Em... That sounds... Familiar - 08:19, 3 January 2014 (UTC)

== Chinese Translation ==
I am the organizer of Ｙuri有理 translating group and we are translating this article into Chinese. I plan to add it into [http://wiki.madomagi.info/%E9%A6%96%E9%A1%B5 魔法少女小圆维基] after finishing. Now the process is about 40%, but we found a serious problem that this article is edited nearly everyday! This article are changing so rapidly that we can not catch up with it. So, now I just don't know how to handle this...
--[[User:Ｙuri有理漢化組|Ｙuri有理漢化組]] 10:23, 22 January 2014 (UTC)

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