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Talk:Puella Magi Madoka Magica Magia Exedra

2025-04-01T19:16:18Z

JhasmineWisheart:

What are the chances that this is an early sign of Magia Record planning to shut down? Also, is there any indication yet of whether the new game would have a localized version made available? ~ [[User:Celtic Minstrel|Celtic Minstrel]] ([[User talk:Celtic Minstrel|talk]]) 14:48, 21 April 2024 (UTC)

: As for MagiReco's canning... Hm. MadoMagi has had seven games so far, two of them (Portable and Battle Pentagram) were not long-term ones w/ constantly released content so they're irrelevant here. First there was Mobage in 2011-2012, then Online and Plus, which both ran 2012-2015 (Online was a browser game rather than a mobile game, though), then there was China-only Mobcast in 2016-2018 and now there's only MagiReco, 2017-?. There *have* been periods where more than one MadoMagi game ran before, though the only mobile-mobile pair was Mobcast/MagiReco, which differed by region and one clearly outlived the other by a long shot. I wouldn't say it's impossible, but also nothing is certain. I wouldn't think about EoS too much until it's actually announced.

: As for Exedra's localization, well, no. We know nothing about this game outside of it being for mobile devices and a part of the MadoMagi multiverse. We don't know if it'll be a Holy Quintet/Sextet-only game like Mobage/Online/Plus/Mobcast, or a unique cast game like MagiReco. We don't know if it'll be another 2D visual novel-ish game, or a grand 3D Genshinlike, or something else completely. We don't know if it'll be a gacha or not (but tbh it probably is gonna be a gacha because what else can an anime mobile game be in 2024). We don't know its regions (though the fact the annoucement was only made in Japanese wouldn't give me much hope for day 1 multilingual support). We don't know if it'll be fully voiced or not. Nothing. Maybe we'll have some more facts after the countdown ends. [[User:EPF|EPF]] ([[User talk:EPF|talk]]) 16:34, 21 April 2024 (UTC)

:: Its full(er?) title is '''Magia''' Exedra and it's by f4 too lmao MagiReco is toast. [[User:EPF|EPF]] ([[User talk:EPF|talk]]) 00:09, 22 April 2024 (UTC)

: Now that it's confirmed… what are the chances that the fan translator group manage to finish translating everything before it shuts down? Given that half of arc 2 still isn't done, nor the conclusion of Battle Museum, nor the scene 0 side stories… not to mention quite a few events and magical girl stories. In order to make the videos they've been making until now, they need the game to still be running, right? ~ [[User:Celtic Minstrel|Celtic Minstrel]] ([[User talk:Celtic Minstrel|talk]]) 01:24, 1 June 2024 (UTC)
:: They said they're planning on translating regardless of the shutdown, so there's that at least. Worst-case scenario all the dialogue will be recorded in text-only format, slightly-better scenario they could probably just release edited videos from the normal JP ver., and in the best-case scenario a private fan-server would be launched like [https://www.reddit.com/r/magiarecord/comments/jfrv7i/magia_record_na_private_server_prerelease/ this]. [[User:EPF|EPF]] ([[User talk:EPF|talk]]) 06:46, 1 June 2024 (UTC)

== Unknown Witch ==

I'm currently going through the trailer and adding the different labyrinths shown. I will continue tomorrow, but what witch is this? [[User:Amaterasu|Amaterasu]] ([[User talk:Amaterasu|talk]]) 23:29, 7 July 2024 (UTC)
[[File:UnknownLabyExedra.PNG|thumb]]

I believe it is Zenobia, if you brighten the image, you can see buckets and shovels in the background! [[User:CafeAuBandage|CafeAuBandage]] ([[User talk:CafeAuBandage|talk]]) 00:35, 8 July 2024 (UTC)

Thank you! That would make sense because the next labyrinth also belongs to Zenobia. [[User:Amaterasu|Amaterasu]] ([[User talk:Amaterasu|talk]]) 13:45, 8 July 2024 (UTC)

== Speculation of Witch Doors in Magia Day 2024 ==

[[File:Tumblr 54639e919851287fdc6544b74cdbb872 fc7d9e38 1280.jpg|thumb|Some doors]]
I am not sure if this is the right place, but judging from the picture uploaded by someone regarding to Witch Doors seen in Magia Day, it depicts 3 unfamiliar doors. The one with the traffic sign could be Gisela's barrier, but the other two aren't actually new witches either. One of these depicts Ulla('s head) and we could finally have a chance to see [[Suleika]] for real since her teased existence more than a decade ago, but what interests me most is the door depicting a hat with cards and a skeleton arm. This could be [[Latria]] - the witch form of [[Kirika Kure]].

However it would be exciting if new Witches do appear. [[User:RaviaVee|RaviaVee]] ([[User talk:RaviaVee|talk]]) 19:12, 29 August 2024 (UTC)

== Corporate merger ==
Apparently Pokelabo will go through a merger with WFS and GREE? I'm not that familiar with corpospeak and I read it with machine translators, but here's the article: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000390.000021973.html Also looks like Exedra might be planned for Fiscal Year 2025 based off this: https://gamebiz.jp/news/395323 . Can anyone more fluent in Japanese and corpospeak verify if my understanding is correct? [[User:EPF|EPF]] ([[User talk:EPF|talk]]) 11:41, 14 November 2024 (UTC)

: "Fiscal Year 2025"... and they did delay it. Hm. [[User:EPF|EPF]] ([[User talk:EPF|talk]]) 10:53, 20 November 2024 (UTC)

==Magia Et Cetera==
I thought it was just a gag? Like how in MagiRepo they formed an idol group... except they obviously didn't. If it was something "real" they'd announce it on Twitter and not just in the gag comic [[User:EPF|EPF]] ([[User talk:EPF|talk]]) 18:35, 4 December 2024 (UTC)
:Maybe. We'll have to wait and see, I guess. [[User:Amaterasu|Amaterasu]] ([[User talk:Amaterasu|talk]]) 19:05, 4 December 2024 (UTC)

==Multiple release Kioku per character==
Looking at some pre-release hype articles and promos, it seems like some characters are going to have multiple Kioku at launch. What should we do about this? [[User:EPF|EPF]] ([[User talk:EPF|talk]]) 18:36, 14 March 2025 (UTC)
<gallery>
File:GamerNe_Exedra_4.webp|3* Attacker Rika Kioku "梨花のキオク", "Rika no Kioku"
File:GameWith_Exedra_1.png|4* Buffer Rika Kioku "キラ？りビーム" (? is some kanji, but it's too small to read), "Kira ?ri Biimu"
</gallery>

:It could be the case of character rarities simply being different, from doing a deep dive on a bunch of the pre-release material I was able to spot that: 
:- Yuma and Kokoro has both a 3 and 4 star rarity, but not changes in between. 
:- Masara is light element in 3 star rarity but void in 4 star rarity. 
:- Like shown above, Rika is attacker specialty in 3 star rarity but buffer specialty in 4 star rarity. 
:From what I could tell, no other character was shown in other rarities yet. - [[User:MaidenOfHope1702|MaidenOfHope1702]]

:: I mean, I think there are some other relevant gameplay differences, outside of rarity, type and role. 3* Kioku don't seem to have MP bars, plus Masara has different animations for sure: https://videos.files.wordpress.com/fk7BUjdD/madodora-douga2.mp4 compare to https://youtu.be/gw6oOlm2mtw?t=2292 [[User:EPF|EPF]] ([[User talk:EPF|talk]]) 06:43, 15 March 2025 (UTC)

==After Release Timeline==
I just wanted to ask before I add anything, are we doing an after release timeline for exedra? I'd figure since we have a pre timeline we should have an after release timeline of some sort. - [[User:JhasmineWisheart|JhasmineWisheart]] 02:15 PM, 1 April 2025 (CST)

Puella Magi Madoka Magica Magia Exedra

2025-03-27T14:53:42Z

JhasmineWisheart: Minor spelling fixes

[[File:Magia Exedra Logo (English).png|thumb|right|The game's English logo]]
<blockquote>''"A place where the memories of Magical Girls illuminate the dark... The Lighthouse. Now a girl who's lost everything has wandered into its sanctum. 'Who am I...? How did I get here...?' She will relive key moments of countless Magical Girls by opening windows into their memories... Trusting she'll one day find her own lost light of remembrance."'' - [https://madoka-exedra.com/en/ Introduction from the Official Website]</blockquote>
{{nihongo|'''Puella Magi Madoka Magica Magia Exedra'''|魔法少女まどか☆マギカ　Magia Exedra|Mahō Shōjo Madoka Magika Magia Exedra}}, also abbreviated as {{nihongo|'''MagiDra'''|マギドラ|MagiDora}}, is an upcoming Puella Magi Madoka Magica mobile game, first announced on April 21st, 2024 at 12:06 PM (JST) in a [https://twitter.com/madoka_exedra/status/1781882113488461832 Tweet]. The game was originally announced to be released somewhere in 2024, but its delay to Spring 2025 was announced on [https://madoka-exedra.com/en/news/?id=66647 November 20th, 2024].

The iOS and Android versions are set to be released on March 27th, 2025.

Similarly to [[Magia Record]] before it, it has a weekly gag comic by [[PAPA]], titled [[Magia ☆ Et Cetera]].

==Pre-release timeline==
===April 21st, 2024===
:The game was first announced in a [https://twitter.com/madoka_exedra/status/1781882113488461832 tweet] from the new account @madoka_exedra, which was also retweeted to PMMM's main account, @madoka_magica, on April 21st, 2024 at 12:06 PM JST. The tweet contained a link to a [https://www.madoka-magica.com/newgame/ countdown page], with more information about the game being set to be released on April 22nd, 2024 at 10:00 AM JST.

===April 22nd, 2024===
:A [https://twitter.com/madoka_exedra/status/1782182529904050241 promotional image] was released on April 22nd, 2024 at 8:00 AM JST, noting that:
:* The game is set to be released in 2024,
:* More information would be released in that day's Yomiuri Shimbun (読売新聞), a Japanese newspaper,
:* Planning and distribution (企画・配信) were by Aniplex, development (開発) was by [https://pokelabo.co.jp/ Pokelabo] (ポケラボ) and f4samurai, and management (運営) was by Pokelabo,
:* The full title is likely "Magia Exedra".
:After the countdown, the game's [https://madoka-exedra.com/ site] was opened, revealing a key visual featuring Walpurgisnacht and the members of the Holy Quintet, along with a 3D animation featuring a green Kyubey.
:Pokelabo later that day released a [https://note.com/pokelabo/n/nee1aa473d550 blog post] mentioning the game will feature 3D graphics.

===May 31st, 2024===
:It was announced that [[Magia Record]] will end its service on July 31st, 2024, and its players will be able to obtain a linkage code to transfer their accounts to Magia Exedra ([https://magireco.com/news/?id=65420 Source)].

===June 17th, 2024===
:A teaser trailer for the game was released in both [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQ0nUbisCNs English] and [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZ6nA7vI2Nw Japanese], and an official English [https://x.com/madoka_exedraEN Twitter] account became open to the public.
:A YouTube live was announced on [https://x.com/madoka_exedra/status/1802627493498614180 Twitter], set to air on July 2nd, 2024 20:00 JST. The live will feature Momo Asakura, [[Iroha Tamaki]]'s VA, and Emiri Katou, [[Kyubey]]'s VA.

===July 2nd, 2024===
:During the [https://www.youtube.com/live/yYg_at5QXpw ''Magia Exedra Correspondence #1''] live broadcast, a promotional PV was [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_KwtjOarUI released] together with [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLy6AExK2VE character PV featuring Kaname Madoka] and [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DeMc7T-zwPg character PV featuring Tamaki Iroha]. The pre-registration also began on [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aniplex.magia.exedra.en Google Play] and [https://store.steampowered.com/app/2987800/Madoka_Magica_Magia_Exedra/ Steam].
:It has also been revealed that the game will feature a new character named {{nihongo|"[[Name (Magia Exedra)|Name]]"|ナマエ|Namae}} (voiced by Komiyama Akari) who has no memories. The player will collect {{nihongo|''Light of Memory''|記憶の光|Kioku no Hikari}} of magical girls through a {{nihongo|''Window of Memory''|記憶の窓|Kioku no Mado}} in {{nihongo|''[[Lighthouse Theatre]]''|灯台劇場|Todai Gekijo}} by playing through the events in the memory of those magical girls. The game will feature a green Kyubey named "[[A-Q]]" whom Name met in the Lighthouse Theatre. As the scenario progresses, the player will receive a ''Portrait'', an illustration card not unfamiliar to ''Magia Record'''s ''Memoria'', related to the scenario that can be equipped.
:Magia Day 2024 was announced, to be held on August 25th, 2024, from 16:45 to 17:30 JST. Outside of the live event, it would be streamed on YouTube. Several VAs, both from the 2011 anime and Magia Record, along with Name's VA, will be present.
:The English pre-registration page also revealed that the game is based on original ideas by Gekidan Inu Curry (Doroinu).
:The site's [https://madoka-exedra.com/en/ English] side was revealed.

===July 11th, 2024===
:A [[:File:Madokaexedranewart.jpg|promo image]] was released on [https://x.com/madoka_exedra/status/1811339653523415328 Twitter].

===July 13th, 2024===
:A [[:File:Magia_Exedra_Portrait_2024-07-13.jpg|promo image]] was released on [https://x.com/madoka_exedra/status/1812064432186429790 Twitter].

===July 18th, 2024===
:A [[:File:Magia Exedra Portrait 2024-07-18.jpg|promo image]] was released on [https://x.com/madoka_exedra/status/1813876374761009428 Twitter].

===July 20th, 2024===
:A [[:File:Magia Exedra Portrait 2024-07-20.jpg|promo image]] was released on [https://x.com/madoka_exedra/status/1814601146390225274 Twitter].

===July 25th, 2024===
:A [[:File:Magia Exedra Portrait 2024-07-25.jpg|promo image]] was released on [https://x.com/madoka_exedra/status/1819674578735489420 Twitter].

===July 27th, 2024===
:A [[:File:Magia Exedra Portrait 2024-07-27.jpg|promo image]] was released on [https://x.com/madoka_exedra/status/1818949802291519510 Twitter].

===July 31st, 2024===
:[[Magia Record]] ended its service, allowing the players to obtain the linkage code for Magia Exedra. The linkage code is simply the same as the transfer code that was used for changing devices during Magia Record's activity, and thus does not require the player to have the app installed as long as they had their transfer code saved. In Magia Record's Archive App, the Portrait illustration announced during the July 2nd stream can be seen.

===August 1st, 2024===
:A [[:File:Magia Exedra Portrait 2024-08-01.jpg|promo image]] was released on [https://x.com/madoka_exedra/status/1816413080735375790 Twitter].

===August 3rd, 2024===
:A [[:File:Magia Exedra Portrait 2024-08-03.jpg|promo image]] was released on [https://x.com/madoka_exedra/status/1817137858408550438 Twitter].

===August 5th, 2024===
:A character PV for Homura Akemi was released on [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-hD7o13AHQ YouTube] and [https://x.com/madoka_exedra/status/1820399354005303584 Twitter].

===August 6th, 2024===
:It was announced on [https://x.com/madoka_exedra/status/1820657197740925135 Twitter] that promotional posters for the game would be hanged at the Kokusai-Tenjijō Station of the Rinkai Line in Tokyo, set to last until August 12th, 2024.

===August 8th, 2024===
:A [[:File:Magia Exedra Portrait 2024-08-08.jpg|promo image]] was released on [https://x.com/madoka_exedra/status/1821486516956283117 Twitter].

===August 9th, 2024===
:A [[:File:Magia Exedra Portrait 2024-08-09.jpg|promo image]] was released on [https://x.com/madoka_exedra/status/1822211286404653524 Twitter].
:Minimal specs for the game on Android were [https://x.com/madoka_exedra/status/1821743207400530251 announced]:
** OS: Android 9.0 or later
** Processor: Snapdragon 845 or equivalent
** RAM: 4 GB or more
:A merchandise line to be released on Magia Day 2024 was [https://x.com/madoka_exedra/status/1821833995140919789 announced].

===August 9th, 2024===
:A [[:File:Magia Exedra Portrait 2024-08-09.jpg|promo image]] was released on [https://x.com/madoka_exedra/status/1822211286404653524 Twitter].

===August 15th, 2024===
:A [[:File:Magia Exedra Portrait 2024-08-15.jpg|promo image]] was released on [https://x.com/madoka_exedra/status/1824023227636555962 Twitter].

===August 16th, 2024===
: Magia Exedra and Walpurgisnacht:Rising are set to be discussed at [https://aniplex-online-fest.com Aniplex Online Fest 2024] on September 16th, 2024.

===August 17th, 2024===
:A [[:File:Magia Exedra Portrait 2024-08-17.jpg|promo image]] was released on [https://x.com/madoka_exedra/status/1824748002885713991 Twitter].

===August 19th, 2024===
:A link to the upcoming [https://www.youtube.com/live/dexIaE6W1Kk Magia Day 2024] live was [https://x.com/madoka_exedra/status/1825472783570424005 shared].

===August 25th, 2024===
:Magia Day 2024 was live streamed. During its run:
* Several live skits were performed by the VAs.
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gHPswszX4M Yachiyo's] and [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJbuH3Eeo_I Mami's] PVs were shared.
* A comic by PAPA that would serve as continuation to Magia Report was announced. It is set to start releasing in September 2024.
* A gameplay segment, from the presumed home screen to battle, was displayed, further explaining the combat mechanics.
* A VN-style story segment was displayed, using brand new Live2D models, illustrated CGs, and screenshots from the 2011 anime.
* A new key visual was displayed.
* Puella Magi Oriko Magica Sadness Prayer's logo was displayed in the game's user interface.
* Several new songs were played as background music.

===September 16th, 2024===
: Ashley Taylor is announced as a playable character on the Aniplex Online Fest 2024.

===September 17th, 2024===
: A [https://madoka-exedra.com/comic/ comic] by PAPA titled {{nihongo||いまからはじめるエクセドラ|[[Ima Kara Hajimeru Exedra|Ima Kara Hajimeru Ekusedora]]}} [https://x.com/madoka_exedra/status/1835967429396381932 started its release], following weekly. There appears to be no English release of the comic, and the English version of the site has no link to the comic page, unlike the Japanese one.

===September 26th, 2024===
: [https://x.com/madoka_exedra/status/1839109609782653437 Magia Exedra] is a part of Aniplex' booth at [https://www.aniplex.co.jp/tgs/ Tokyo Game Show 2024].

===October 2nd, 2024===
: Ima Kara Hajimeru Exedra [https://x.com/madoka_exedraEN/status/1841322563169071303 started release] under the English title of [https://madoka-exedra.com/en/comic/ Ready Set Exedra], with the first three episodes being released simultaneously, and the following ones being released weekly (a day after their Japanese release).

===October 14th, 2024===
:A character PV for Kyoko Sakura was released on [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIUSUv5kcxM YouTube] and [https://x.com/madoka_exedra/status/1845766497446359315 Twitter].

===November 4th, 2024===
:A character PV for Sayaka Miki was released on [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybYdGnHiNmU YouTube] and [https://x.com/madoka_exedra/status/1853376650353717367 Twitter]

===November 20th, 2024===
:The game's release delay to Spring 2025 was [https://x.com/madoka_exedraEN/status/1859144841055412511 announced].
:''Magia Exedra Correspondence #2'' will air on November 27th. ([https://x.com/madoka_exedra/status/1859144741843333507 Source])

===November 27th, 2024===
: ''Magia Exedra Correspondence #2'' aired.
:: iOS pre-registration [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/madoka-magica-magia-exedra/id6480402391 started]. The App Store page states that the expected release date is May 25th, 2025, and shows a [https://apptrailers.itunes.apple.com/itunes-assets/PurpleVideo221/v4/70/b0/ec/70b0ec48-73ee-2b7d-5c4e-fb55bb55bef5/P933558636_Anull_video_gr290_sdr_1920x886-.mp4 video teaser]. However, a [https://x.com/madoka_exedra/status/1861740119688159654 Tweet] informs that the release date shown on the Apple Store is not the actual planned release date.
:: [[Tsuruno Yui]]'s character PV was [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rhaa5fjRrkU shown].
:: [https://x.com/i/status/1861729956969230679 Two] [https://x.com/i/status/1861731091373330723 trailers] were shown.
:: A pre-registration campaign was announced, with tier rewards planned for 100 000, 200 000, 300 000, 400 000 and 500 000 pre-registrations, those being, in order: 1000 Magica Stones, a 5* Portrait, 1000 Magica Stones, 1000 Magica Stones, and a 5* Kioku "Lux Magica" Madoka Kaname. The 100 000 and 200 000 tiers have already been completed.
:: Magia Archive 3 was announced, set to be released somewhere in 2025.
:: An explanation of the game's combat system was provided, including elements and combat roles.
:: A gameplay battle was shown, displaying basic combat mechanics.
:: [[Masara Kagami]] and [[Kokoro Awane]] were shown to be playable.

===December 4th, 2024===
:In the weekly release of [[Ready Set Exedra]], it was revealed that on December 11th, 2024, ''Magia ☆ Et Cetera'' would begin, starring Iroha, Name, Madoka and Iroha as main characters.

===December 6th, 2024===
:An advertising campaign on [https://www.facebook.com/ads/library/?active_status=active&ad_type=all&country=US&is_targeted_country=false&media_type=all&search_type=page&view_all_page_id=330659626806216 Facebook] has launched.

===December 11th, 2024===
:It was revealed that ''Magia ☆ Et Cetera'' is simply a new name for [[Ready Set Exedra]]. The comic's logo on the page [https://madoka-exedra.com/comic/ changed].

===December 13th, 2024===
:The pre-registration campaign's 300 000 tier has been completed. ([https://x.com/madoka_exedra/status/1867494685616603642 Source])

===December 24th, 2024===
:It was announced that there will be no weekly issue of ''[[Magia ☆ Et Cetera]]'' released on December 31st, 2024, and that the next issue would release on January 7th, 2025. ([https://x.com/madoka_exedra/status/1871480948492992801 Source])

===December 28th 2024===
:The pre-registration campaign's 400 000 tier has been completed. ([https://x.com/madoka_exedra/status/1872945591099036062 Source])

===January 9th 2025===
:It was [https://x.com/madoka_magica/status/1877656640423653587 announced] that Magia Exedra will be part of a booth at Anime Japan, alongside [[Walpurgisnacht: Rising]]. More info about the booth will announced at a later date.

===January 27th, 2025===
: The pre-registration campaign's 500 000 tier has been completed. ([https://x.com/madoka_exedra/status/1883817475504066977 Source])
:The pre-registration campaign has been extended to include a 600 000 tier with 2 Magia Keys and a Fan Kit featuring Iroha, Yachiyo and Tsuruno; a 700 000 tier with 3 Magia Keys and a Fan Kit featuring Mami, Sayaka and Kyoko; and a 800 000 tier featuring 5 Magia Keys and a Fan Kit featuring Madoka and Homura. ([https://x.com/madoka_exedra/status/1883817475504066977 Source]). "Magia Keys" are used to draw from the Fate Weave, while the "Fan Kits" are sets of character wallpapers. ([https://x.com/madoka_exedraEN/status/1883923172002537863 Source]).
: Oriko Mikuni's [https://youtu.be/WR_Flt8rPbU character PV] has been released.
: Kirika Kure's [https://youtu.be/Bbf7lvzbcOU character PV] has been released.

===February 9th, 2025===
: The pre-registration campaign's 600 000 tier has been completed ([https://x.com/madoka_exedra/status/1888891408737796161 Source]). To celebrate, [https://x.com/madoka_exedra/status/1888891157255708713 Iroha Tamaki's], [https://x.com/madoka_exedra/status/1888891408737796161 Yachiyo Namami's] and [https://x.com/madoka_exedra/status/1888891660442255639 Tsuruno Yui's] wallpaper sets were released to be downloaded by the general public for PC and mobile.
: Ren Isuzu's [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wi6wkImNtY character PV] has been released.

===February 28th, 2025===
: A YouTube live was announced on [https://x.com/madoka_exedra/status/1895413887542919646/photo Twitter], set to air on March 8th, 2025 20:00 JST. The live will feature Akari Komiyama, [[Name]]'s VA, Chiwa Saito, [[Homura Akemi]]'s VA and Sora Amamiya, [[Yachiyo Nanami]]'s VA.

===March 3rd, 2025===
: The pre-registration campaign's 700 000 tier has been completed ([https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCprIf-GE_T1djzPBH00Ka1g/community?lb=UgkxiQoQMT0A3TZr546xncJKYAjPHIHJgL_- Source]) To celebrate, [https://x.com/madoka_exedraEN/status/1895519583731417117 Mami Tomoe's], [https://x.com/madoka_exedraEN/status/1895520087332818966 Kyoko Sakura's] and [https://x.com/madoka_exedraEN/status/1895519835364433972 Sayaka Miki's] wallpaper sets were released to be downloaded by the general public for PC and mobile.

===March 8th, 2025===
: ''Magia Exedra Correspondence #3'' aired.
:: The release date for iOS and Android versions will be March 27th, 2025. The release date for Steam is [https://x.com/madoka_exedra/status/1898331496005648413 still yet to be revealed, but will be releasing later than the iOS and Android versions].
:: Two original stories were [https://x.com/madoka_exedra/status/1898335519710527686 revealed].
:: [[Felicia Mitsuki]]'s Character PV was [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bd1rzhQmGhg shown].
:: A "Battle Mode" and "Player Match" will be included in the game. ([https://x.com/madoka_exedra/status/1898336332013031467 Source])
:: There will also be a "Community" function, allowing players to form Unions for chatting or co-op play. ([https://x.com/madoka_exedra/status/1898337144990814535 Source])
:: Besides the 13 playable characters revealed as Character PV and on ''Magia Exedra Correspondence #2'', 24 more characters are also revealed to be playable, totalling a number of 37 characters that will be playable on release. ([https://youtu.be/my9UuR7zZjk?t=1243 Source])
:: The theme song for Magia Exedra was revealed - "lighthouse", with the artist being FictionJunction feat. LINO LEIA. and written by Yuki Kajiura. ([https://x.com/madoka_exedra/status/1898346101805359141 Source])
:: An Art Contest for Magia Record will be held from March 21st to April 20th. More details and a special page will be revealed soon.
:: The pre-registration campaign's 800 000 tier has been completed. To celebrate, [https://x.com/madoka_exedraEN/status/1898524383553188068 Madoka Kaname's] and [https://x.com/madoka_exedraEN/status/1898524634833694795 Homura Akemi's] wallpaper sets were released to be downloaded by the general public for PC and mobile.
:: The pre-registration campaign has been extended to include a 900 000 tier with an in-game Starter Pack and fan kits for Name, A-Q and Nighthawk; and a 1 000 000 tier with a 5* Portrait "Glittering Memsparks" and a fan kit featuring the game's key visual. ([https://youtu.be/my9UuR7zZjk?t=623 Source], [https://x.com/madoka_exedraEN/status/1898524134705131708 alternate source])
: According to [https://x.com/gekidaninucurry/status/1898349558889164845 Gekidan Inu Curry], Witch Barriers and Minions that were only briefly shown in TV - including those that were only in concepts or settings - were also made in game. Early gameplay reviews shows that Witches such as [[Suleika]] have been completely redesigned as well.

===March 16th, 2025===
: [[Sana Futaba]]'s Character PV was [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-xatxYH7D8 shown].
: The pre-registration campaign's 900 000 tier has been completed.

===March 25th, 2025===
:Magia Correspondence #4 has been held.
:: The final PV has been released. You can watch it [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIzstSDGMcQ here].
:: An updated gameplay against [[Charlotte]] was showcased, following the story that happened during [[Episode 3]] of Madoka Magica.
:: The 1,000,000 pre-registrations goal has been reached.
:: Magia Exedra will be released one day early on Wednesday, March 26th. This early version will have some functional limits in place, but those limits will be removed when the game officially releases on the 27th. All data from the early release version will be carried over into the base game. The game can be downloaded before release on Tuesday, March 25th.
:: The list of countries the game will be available in at launch has been released. These countries are, in alphabetical order, Australia, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, the Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, the UK, and the USA. In some countries, release may be delayed in order to set in place extra measures, but the purpose of the measures and for which countries is unknown.
: A-Q was revealed to be voiced by [https://x.com/madoka_exedra/status/1904126699408941558 Ayana Taketatsu], who also voices [[Alina Gray]] in [[Magia Record]].

=== March 26th, 2025 ===
: Magia Exedra has pre-released on both IOS and Android.

==Characters==
''See [[Magia Exedra Characters]]''

==Gameplay==
''See [[/Gameplay]]''

==Etymology==
* An [[wikipedia:Exedra|exedra]] is an ancient Greek architectural form that served as a space for holding discussions.

==Speculation==
{{Theory/Header|status=unknown}}
*The logo of Magia Exedra shows the Lighthouse Theatre, symbolizing hope.
*The windows on the A-Q image have [[Ultimate Madoka]]'s logo and a stylized ribbon on it, possibly implying her involvement.
*In Magia Day 2024, Name can be seen "transforming" into Mami. It's possible that Name can become the Magical Girls that the player obtains and can delve into their memories.
*[[10^-43|10-43]]'s barrier has shown up in each character PV, hinting that she may be important to the game's overall story.
**It's possible Name is the remnants of the girl who became 10-43.
{{Theory/Footer}}

==Gallery==
''See [[Gallery:Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Magia Exedra]]''.

== External links ==
* [https://twitter.com/madoka_exedra Official X/Twitter profile] (Japanese)
* [https://twitter.com/madoka_exedraEN Official X/Twitter profile] (English)
* [https://www.youtube.com/@madoka_exedra Official YouTube profile]
* [https://madoka-exedra.com Official site]
* [https://store.steampowered.com/app/2987800/Madoka_Magica_Magia_Exedra/ Steam page]
* [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aniplex.magia.exedra.en Google Play Store (English)]
* [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aniplex.magia.exedra.jp Google Play Store (Japanese)]
[[Category:Video games]]

Puella Magi Madoka Magica Magia Exedra

2025-03-27T14:51:59Z

JhasmineWisheart: Updating timeline and fixed a minor spelling issue

[[File:Magia Exedra Logo (English).png|thumb|right|The game's English logo]]
<blockquote>''"A place where the memories of Magical Girls illuminate the dark... The Lighthouse. Now a girl who's lost everything has wandered into its sanctum. 'Who am I...? How did I get here...?' She will relive key moments of countless Magical Girls by opening windows into their memories... Trusting she'll one day find her own lost light of remembrance."'' - [https://madoka-exedra.com/en/ Introduction from the Official Website]</blockquote>
{{nihongo|'''Puella Magi Madoka Magica Magia Exedra'''|魔法少女まどか☆マギカ　Magia Exedra|Mahō Shōjo Madoka Magika Magia Exedra}}, also abbreviated as {{nihongo|'''MagiDra'''|マギドラ|MagiDora}}, is an upcoming Puella Magi Madoka Magica mobile game, first announced on April 21st, 2024 at 12:06 PM (JST) in a [https://twitter.com/madoka_exedra/status/1781882113488461832 Tweet]. The game was originally announced to be released somewhere in 2024, but its delay to Spring 2025 was announced on [https://madoka-exedra.com/en/news/?id=66647 November 20th, 2024].

The iOS and Android versions are set to be released on March 27th, 2025.

Similarly to [[Magia Record]] before it, it has a weekly gag comic by [[PAPA]], titled [[Magia ☆ Et Cetera]].

==Pre-release timeline==
===April 21st, 2024===
:The game was first announced in a [https://twitter.com/madoka_exedra/status/1781882113488461832 tweet] from the new account @madoka_exedra, which was also retweeted to PMMM's main account, @madoka_magica, on April 21st, 2024 at 12:06 PM JST. The tweet contained a link to a [https://www.madoka-magica.com/newgame/ countdown page], with more information about the game being set to be released on April 22nd, 2024 at 10:00 AM JST.

===April 22nd, 2024===
:A [https://twitter.com/madoka_exedra/status/1782182529904050241 promotional image] was released on April 22nd, 2024 at 8:00 AM JST, noting that:
:* The game is set to be released in 2024,
:* More information would be released in that day's Yomiuri Shimbun (読売新聞), a Japanese newspaper,
:* Planning and distribution (企画・配信) were by Aniplex, development (開発) was by [https://pokelabo.co.jp/ Pokelabo] (ポケラボ) and f4samurai, and management (運営) was by Pokelabo,
:* The full title is likely "Magia Exedra".
:After the countdown, the game's [https://madoka-exedra.com/ site] was opened, revealing a key visual featuring Walpurgisnacht and the members of the Holy Quintet, along with a 3D animation featuring a green Kyubey.
:Pokelabo later that day released a [https://note.com/pokelabo/n/nee1aa473d550 blog post] mentioning the game will feature 3D graphics.

===May 31st, 2024===
:It was announced that [[Magia Record]] will end its service on July 31st, 2024, and its players will be able to obtain a linkage code to transfer their accounts to Magia Exedra ([https://magireco.com/news/?id=65420 Source)].

===June 17th, 2024===
:A teaser trailer for the game was released in both [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQ0nUbisCNs English] and [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZ6nA7vI2Nw Japanese], and an official English [https://x.com/madoka_exedraEN Twitter] account became open to the public.
:A YouTube live was announced on [https://x.com/madoka_exedra/status/1802627493498614180 Twitter], set to air on July 2nd, 2024 20:00 JST. The live will feature Momo Asakura, [[Iroha Tamaki]]'s VA, and Emiri Katou, [[Kyubey]]'s VA.

===July 2nd, 2024===
:During the [https://www.youtube.com/live/yYg_at5QXpw ''Magia Exedra Correspondence #1''] live broadcast, a promotional PV was [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_KwtjOarUI released] together with [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLy6AExK2VE character PV featuring Kaname Madoka] and [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DeMc7T-zwPg character PV featuring Tamaki Iroha]. The pre-registration also began on [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aniplex.magia.exedra.en Google Play] and [https://store.steampowered.com/app/2987800/Madoka_Magica_Magia_Exedra/ Steam].
:It has also been revealed that the game will feature a new character named {{nihongo|"[[Name (Magia Exedra)|Name]]"|ナマエ|Namae}} (voiced by Komiyama Akari) who has no memories. The player will collect {{nihongo|''Light of Memory''|記憶の光|Kioku no Hikari}} of magical girls through a {{nihongo|''Window of Memory''|記憶の窓|Kioku no Mado}} in {{nihongo|''[[Lighthouse Theatre]]''|灯台劇場|Todai Gekijo}} by playing through the events in the memory of those magical girls. The game will feature a green Kyubey named "[[A-Q]]" whom Name met in the Lighthouse Theatre. As the scenario progresses, the player will receive a ''Portrait'', an illustration card not unfamiliar to ''Magia Record'''s ''Memoria'', related to the scenario that can be equipped.
:Magia Day 2024 was announced, to be held on August 25th, 2024, from 16:45 to 17:30 JST. Outside of the live event, it would be streamed on YouTube. Several VAs, both from the 2011 anime and Magia Record, along with Name's VA, will be present.
:The English pre-registration page also revealed that the game is based on original ideas by Gekidan Inu Curry (Doroinu).
:The site's [https://madoka-exedra.com/en/ English] side was revealed.

===July 11th, 2024===
:A [[:File:Madokaexedranewart.jpg|promo image]] was released on [https://x.com/madoka_exedra/status/1811339653523415328 Twitter].

===July 13th, 2024===
:A [[:File:Magia_Exedra_Portrait_2024-07-13.jpg|promo image]] was released on [https://x.com/madoka_exedra/status/1812064432186429790 Twitter].

===July 18th, 2024===
:A [[:File:Magia Exedra Portrait 2024-07-18.jpg|promo image]] was released on [https://x.com/madoka_exedra/status/1813876374761009428 Twitter].

===July 20th, 2024===
:A [[:File:Magia Exedra Portrait 2024-07-20.jpg|promo image]] was released on [https://x.com/madoka_exedra/status/1814601146390225274 Twitter].

===July 25th, 2024===
:A [[:File:Magia Exedra Portrait 2024-07-25.jpg|promo image]] was released on [https://x.com/madoka_exedra/status/1819674578735489420 Twitter].

===July 27th, 2024===
:A [[:File:Magia Exedra Portrait 2024-07-27.jpg|promo image]] was released on [https://x.com/madoka_exedra/status/1818949802291519510 Twitter].

===July 31st, 2024===
:[[Magia Record]] ended its service, allowing the players to obtain the linkage code for Magia Exedra. The linkage code is simply the same as the transfer code that was used for changing devices during Magia Record's activity, and thus does not require the player to have the app installed as long as they had their transfer code saved. In Magia Record's Archive App, the Portrait illustration announced during the July 2nd stream can be seen.

===August 1st, 2024===
:A [[:File:Magia Exedra Portrait 2024-08-01.jpg|promo image]] was released on [https://x.com/madoka_exedra/status/1816413080735375790 Twitter].

===August 3rd, 2024===
:A [[:File:Magia Exedra Portrait 2024-08-03.jpg|promo image]] was released on [https://x.com/madoka_exedra/status/1817137858408550438 Twitter].

===August 5th, 2024===
:A character PV for Homura Akemi was released on [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-hD7o13AHQ YouTube] and [https://x.com/madoka_exedra/status/1820399354005303584 Twitter].

===August 6th, 2024===
:It was announced on [https://x.com/madoka_exedra/status/1820657197740925135 Twitter] that promotional posters for the game would be hanged at the Kokusai-Tenjijō Station of the Rinkai Line in Tokyo, set to last until August 12th, 2024.

===August 8th, 2024===
:A [[:File:Magia Exedra Portrait 2024-08-08.jpg|promo image]] was released on [https://x.com/madoka_exedra/status/1821486516956283117 Twitter].

===August 9th, 2024===
:A [[:File:Magia Exedra Portrait 2024-08-09.jpg|promo image]] was released on [https://x.com/madoka_exedra/status/1822211286404653524 Twitter].
:Minimal specs for the game on Android were [https://x.com/madoka_exedra/status/1821743207400530251 announced]:
** OS: Android 9.0 or later
** Processor: Snapdragon 845 or equivalent
** RAM: 4 GB or more
:A merchandise line to be released on Magia Day 2024 was [https://x.com/madoka_exedra/status/1821833995140919789 announced].

===August 9th, 2024===
:A [[:File:Magia Exedra Portrait 2024-08-09.jpg|promo image]] was released on [https://x.com/madoka_exedra/status/1822211286404653524 Twitter].

===August 15th, 2024===
:A [[:File:Magia Exedra Portrait 2024-08-15.jpg|promo image]] was released on [https://x.com/madoka_exedra/status/1824023227636555962 Twitter].

===August 16th, 2024===
: Magia Exedra and Walpurgisnacht:Rising are set to be discussed at [https://aniplex-online-fest.com Aniplex Online Fest 2024] on September 16th, 2024.

===August 17th, 2024===
:A [[:File:Magia Exedra Portrait 2024-08-17.jpg|promo image]] was released on [https://x.com/madoka_exedra/status/1824748002885713991 Twitter].

===August 19th, 2024===
:A link to the upcoming [https://www.youtube.com/live/dexIaE6W1Kk Magia Day 2024] live was [https://x.com/madoka_exedra/status/1825472783570424005 shared].

===August 25th, 2024===
:Magia Day 2024 was livestreamed. During its run:
* Several live skits were performed by the VAs.
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gHPswszX4M Yachiyo's] and [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJbuH3Eeo_I Mami's] PVs were shared.
* A comic by PAPA that would serve as continuation to Magia Report was announced. It is set to start releasing in September 2024.
* A gameplay segment, from the presumed home screen to battle, was displayed, further explaining the combat mechanics.
* A VN-style story segment was displayed, using brand new Live2D models, illustrated CGs, and screenshots from the 2011 anime.
* A new key visual was displayed.
* Puella Magi Oriko Magica Sadness Prayer's logo was displayed in the game's user interface.
* Several new songs were played as background music.

===September 16th, 2024===
: Ashley Taylor is announced as a playable character on the Aniplex Online Fest 2024.

===September 17th, 2024===
: A [https://madoka-exedra.com/comic/ comic] by PAPA titled {{nihongo||いまからはじめるエクセドラ|[[Ima Kara Hajimeru Exedra|Ima Kara Hajimeru Ekusedora]]}} [https://x.com/madoka_exedra/status/1835967429396381932 started its release], following weekly. There appears to be no English release of the comic, and the English version of the site has no link to the comic page, unlike the Japanese one.

===September 26th, 2024===
: [https://x.com/madoka_exedra/status/1839109609782653437 Magia Exedra] is a part of Aniplex' booth at [https://www.aniplex.co.jp/tgs/ Tokyo Game Show 2024].

===October 2nd, 2024===
: Ima Kara Hajimeru Exedra [https://x.com/madoka_exedraEN/status/1841322563169071303 started release] under the English title of [https://madoka-exedra.com/en/comic/ Ready Set Exedra], with the first three episodes being released simultaneously, and the following ones being released weekly (a day after their Japanese release).

===October 14th, 2024===
:A character PV for Kyoko Sakura was released on [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIUSUv5kcxM YouTube] and [https://x.com/madoka_exedra/status/1845766497446359315 Twitter].

===November 4th, 2024===
:A character PV for Sayaka Miki was released on [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybYdGnHiNmU YouTube] and [https://x.com/madoka_exedra/status/1853376650353717367 Twitter]

===November 20th, 2024===
:The game's release delay to Spring 2025 was [https://x.com/madoka_exedraEN/status/1859144841055412511 announced].
:''Magia Exedra Correspondence #2'' will air on November 27th. ([https://x.com/madoka_exedra/status/1859144741843333507 Source])

===November 27th, 2024===
: ''Magia Exedra Correspondence #2'' aired.
:: iOS preregistration [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/madoka-magica-magia-exedra/id6480402391 started]. The App Store page states that the expected release date is May 25th, 2025, and shows a [https://apptrailers.itunes.apple.com/itunes-assets/PurpleVideo221/v4/70/b0/ec/70b0ec48-73ee-2b7d-5c4e-fb55bb55bef5/P933558636_Anull_video_gr290_sdr_1920x886-.mp4 video teaser]. However, a [https://x.com/madoka_exedra/status/1861740119688159654 Tweet] informs that the release date shown on the Apple Store is not the actual planned release date.
:: [[Tsuruno Yui]]'s character PV was [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rhaa5fjRrkU shown].
:: [https://x.com/i/status/1861729956969230679 Two] [https://x.com/i/status/1861731091373330723 trailers] were shown.
:: A pre-registration campaign was announced, with tier rewards planned for 100 000, 200 000, 300 000, 400 000 and 500 000 pre-registrations, those being, in order: 1000 Magica Stones, a 5* Portrait, 1000 Magica Stones, 1000 Magica Stones, and a 5* Kioku "Lux Magica" Madoka Kaname. The 100 000 and 200 000 tiers have already been completed.
:: Magia Archive 3 was announced, set to be released somewhere in 2025.
:: An explanation of the game's combat system was provided, including elements and combat roles.
:: A gameplay battle was shown, displaying basic combat mechanics.
:: [[Masara Kagami]] and [[Kokoro Awane]] were shown to be playable.

===December 4th, 2024===
:In the weekly release of [[Ready Set Exedra]], it was revealed that on December 11th, 2024, ''Magia ☆ Et Cetera'' would begin, starring Iroha, Name, Madoka and Iroha as main characters.

===December 6th, 2024===
:An advertising campaign on [https://www.facebook.com/ads/library/?active_status=active&ad_type=all&country=US&is_targeted_country=false&media_type=all&search_type=page&view_all_page_id=330659626806216 Facebook] has launched.

===December 11th, 2024===
:It was revealed that ''Magia ☆ Et Cetera'' is simply a new name for [[Ready Set Exedra]]. The comic's logo on the page [https://madoka-exedra.com/comic/ changed].

===December 13th, 2024===
:The pre-registration campaign's 300 000 tier has been completed. ([https://x.com/madoka_exedra/status/1867494685616603642 Source])

===December 24th, 2024===
:It was announced that there will be no weekly issue of ''[[Magia ☆ Et Cetera]]'' released on December 31st, 2024, and that the next issue would release on January 7th, 2025. ([https://x.com/madoka_exedra/status/1871480948492992801 Source])

===December 28th 2024===
:The pre-registration campaign's 400 000 tier has been completed. ([https://x.com/madoka_exedra/status/1872945591099036062 Source])

===January 9th 2025===
:It was [https://x.com/madoka_magica/status/1877656640423653587 announced] that Magia Exedra will be part of a booth at Anime Japan, alongside [[Walpurgisnacht: Rising]]. More info about the booth will announced at a later date.

===January 27th, 2025===
: The pre-registration campaign's 500 000 tier has been completed. ([https://x.com/madoka_exedra/status/1883817475504066977 Source])
:The pre-registration campaign has been extended to include a 600 000 tier with 2 Magia Keys and a Fan Kit featuring Iroha, Yachiyo and Tsuruno; a 700 000 tier with 3 Magia Keys and a Fan Kit featuring Mami, Sayaka and Kyoko; and a 800 000 tier featuring 5 Magia Keys and a Fan Kit featuring Madoka and Homura. ([https://x.com/madoka_exedra/status/1883817475504066977 Source]). "Magia Keys" are used to draw from the Fate Weave, while the "Fan Kits" are sets of character wallpapers. ([https://x.com/madoka_exedraEN/status/1883923172002537863 Source]).
: Oriko Mikuni's [https://youtu.be/WR_Flt8rPbU character PV] has been released.
: Kirika Kure's [https://youtu.be/Bbf7lvzbcOU character PV] has been released.

===Febuary 9th, 2025===
: The pre-registration campaign's 600 000 tier has been completed ([https://x.com/madoka_exedra/status/1888891408737796161 Source]). To celebrate, [https://x.com/madoka_exedra/status/1888891157255708713 Iroha Tamaki's], [https://x.com/madoka_exedra/status/1888891408737796161 Yachiyo Namami's] and [https://x.com/madoka_exedra/status/1888891660442255639 Tsuruno Yui's] wallpaper sets were released to be downloaded by the general public for PC and mobile.
: Ren Isuzu's [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wi6wkImNtY character PV] has been released.

===February 28th, 2025===
: A YouTube live was announced on [https://x.com/madoka_exedra/status/1895413887542919646/photo Twitter], set to air on March 8th, 2025 20:00 JST. The live will feature Akari Komiyama, [[Name]]'s VA, Chiwa Saito, [[Homura Akemi]]'s VA and Sora Amamiya, [[Yachiyo Nanami]]'s VA.

===March 3rd, 2025===
: The pre-registration campaign's 700 000 tier has been completed ([https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCprIf-GE_T1djzPBH00Ka1g/community?lb=UgkxiQoQMT0A3TZr546xncJKYAjPHIHJgL_- Source]) To celebrate, [https://x.com/madoka_exedraEN/status/1895519583731417117 Mami Tomoe's], [https://x.com/madoka_exedraEN/status/1895520087332818966 Kyoko Sakura's] and [https://x.com/madoka_exedraEN/status/1895519835364433972 Sayaka Miki's] wallpaper sets were released to be downloaded by the general public for PC and mobile.

===March 8th, 2025===
: ''Magia Exedra Correspondence #3'' aired.
:: The release date for iOS and Android versions will be March 27th, 2025. The release date for Steam is [https://x.com/madoka_exedra/status/1898331496005648413 still yet to be revealed, but will be releasing later than the iOS and Android versions].
:: Two original stories were [https://x.com/madoka_exedra/status/1898335519710527686 revealed].
:: [[Felicia Mitsuki]]'s Character PV was [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bd1rzhQmGhg shown].
:: A "Battle Mode" and "Player Match" will be included in the game. ([https://x.com/madoka_exedra/status/1898336332013031467 Source])
:: There will also be a "Community" function, allowing players to form Unions for chatting or co-op play. ([https://x.com/madoka_exedra/status/1898337144990814535 Source])
:: Besides the 13 playable characters revealed as Character PV and on ''Magia Exedra Correspondence #2'', 24 more characters are also revealed to be playable, totalling a number of 37 characters that will be playable on release. ([https://youtu.be/my9UuR7zZjk?t=1243 Source])
:: The theme song for Magia Exedra was revealed - "lighthouse", with the artist being FictionJunction feat. LINO LEIA. and written by Yuki Kajiura. ([https://x.com/madoka_exedra/status/1898346101805359141 Source])
:: An Art Contest for Magia Record will be held from March 21st to April 20th. More details and a special page will be revealed soon.
:: The pre-registration campaign's 800 000 tier has been completed. To celebrate, [https://x.com/madoka_exedraEN/status/1898524383553188068 Madoka Kaname's] and [https://x.com/madoka_exedraEN/status/1898524634833694795 Homura Akemi's] wallpaper sets were released to be downloaded by the general public for PC and mobile.
:: The pre-registration campaign has been extended to include a 900 000 tier with an in-game Starter Pack and fan kits for Name, A-Q and Nighthawk; and a 1 000 000 tier with a 5* Portrait "Glittering Memsparks" and a fan kit featuring the game's key visual. ([https://youtu.be/my9UuR7zZjk?t=623 Source], [https://x.com/madoka_exedraEN/status/1898524134705131708 alternate source])
: According to [https://x.com/gekidaninucurry/status/1898349558889164845 Gekidan Inu Curry], Witch Barriers and Minions that were only briefly shown in TV - including those that were only in concepts or settings - were also made in game. Early gameplay reviews shows that Witches such as [[Suleika]] have been completely redesigned as well.

===March 16th, 2025===
: [[Sana Futaba]]'s Character PV was [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-xatxYH7D8 shown].
: The pre-registration campaign's 900 000 tier has been completed.

===March 25th, 2025===
:Magia Correspondence #4 has been held.
:: The final PV has been released. You can watch it [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIzstSDGMcQ here].
:: An updated gameplay against [[Charlotte]] was showcased, following the story that happened during [[Episode 3]] of Madoka Magica.
:: The 1,000,000 pre-registrations goal has been reached.
:: Magia Exedra will be released one day early on Wednesday, March 26th. This early version will have some functional limits in place, but those limits will be removed when the game officially releases on the 27th. All data from the early release version will be carried over into the base game. The game can be downloaded before release on Tuesday, March 25th.
:: The list of countries the game will be available in at launch has been released. These countries are, in alphabetical order, Australia, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, the Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, the UK, and the USA. In some countries, release may be delayed in order to set in place extra measures, but the purpose of the measures and for which countries is unknown.
: A-Q was revealed to be voiced by [https://x.com/madoka_exedra/status/1904126699408941558 Ayana Taketatsu], who also voices [[Alina Gray]] in [[Magia Record]].

=== March 26th, 2025 ===
: Magia Exedra has pre-released on both IOS and Android.

==Characters==
''See [[Magia Exedra Characters]]''

==Gameplay==
''See [[/Gameplay]]''

==Etymology==
* An [[wikipedia:Exedra|exedra]] is an ancient Greek architectural form that served as a space for holding discussions.

==Speculation==
{{Theory/Header|status=unknown}}
*The logo of Magia Exedra shows the Lighthouse Theatre, symbolizing hope.
*The windows on the A-Q image have [[Ultimate Madoka]]'s logo and a stylized ribbon on it, possibly implying her involvement.
*In Magia Day 2024, Name can be seen "transforming" into Mami. It's possible that Name can become the Magical Girls that the player obtains and can delve into their memories.
*[[10^-43|10-43]]'s barrier has shown up in each character PV, hinting that she may be important to the game's overall story.
**It's possible Name is the remnants of the girl who became 10-43.
{{Theory/Footer}}

==Gallery==
''See [[Gallery:Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Magia Exedra]]''.

== External links ==
* [https://twitter.com/madoka_exedra Official X/Twitter profile] (Japanese)
* [https://twitter.com/madoka_exedraEN Official X/Twitter profile] (English)
* [https://www.youtube.com/@madoka_exedra Official YouTube profile]
* [https://madoka-exedra.com Official site]
* [https://store.steampowered.com/app/2987800/Madoka_Magica_Magia_Exedra/ Steam page]
* [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aniplex.magia.exedra.en Google Play Store (English)]
* [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aniplex.magia.exedra.jp Google Play Store (Japanese)]
[[Category:Video games]]

News

2025-01-27T15:35:46Z

JhasmineWisheart: minor spelling correction

== Latest news ==
<onlyinclude>
<includeonly>{{#ev:youtube|CxTenVJOw_o|300}}{{#ev:youtube|A5bbsBgezQc|300}}</includeonly>
;January 27th, 2024
:[[Magia Exedra]] PVs for [[Oriko Mikuni]] and [[Kirika Kure]] have released for on Youtube. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fanVonPjfo Oriko PV] [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vo-vfBfiJlg Kirika PV]
;December 27th, 2024
:A ''[[Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story]]'' pachislot game by ''Universal Entertainment'' has [https://x.com/univerfreaks/status/1872568104691400825?s=46 been revealed].
;December 3th, 2024
:''[[Magia ☆ Et Cetera]]'' will begin on December 11th, 2024 ([https://madoka-exedra.com/en/comic/ Source (#12)]). It is simply Ready Set Exedra but with a new name.
;November 27th, 2024
:''Magia Correspondence #2'' has aired.
::[[Masara Kagami]] and [[Kokoro Awane]] will be playable in [[Magia Exedra]].
::More info about the combat was revealed (See [[Magia Exedra/Gameplay]] for more details).
::[[Puella Magi Madoka Magica]] will begin airing on Youtube starting on January 7th, 2025 at 21:00 JST.
::Pre-registration for Apple devices has started. The date shown, May 25th 2025, is not accurate. An iOS of 13.0 or later is needed to pre-register.
;November 20th, 2024
:[[Magia Exedra]] was delayed from 2024 to Spring 2025. ([https://x.com/madoka_exedraEN/status/1859144841055412511 Source])
:''Magia Exedra Correspondence #2'' will air on November 27th. ([https://x.com/madoka_exedra/status/1859144741843333507 Source])
;November 4th, 2024
:A [[Magia Exedra]] character PV for [[Sayaka Miki]] was released on [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybYdGnHiNmU YouTube] and [https://x.com/madoka_exedra/status/1853376650353717367 Twitter]
;November 1st, 2024
:The October 25th trailer for [[Walpurgisnacht: Rising]] has been released in [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxTenVJOw_o English] and [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFhiaRoBCZE Japanese]. Notably, a new character was shown.
;October 31st, 2024
:The October 25th trailer will be shared to the general public on [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFhiaRoBCZE YouTube] on November 1st, 2024, 18:00 JST. ([https://x.com/madoka_magica/status/1851957542483824852 Source])
;October 25th, 2024
:Japan-exclusive [[Rebellion]] re-screening started. At its end, a new trailer for [[Walpurgisnacht: Rising]] was shown.
;October 14th, 2024
:A character PV for Kyoko Sakura was released on [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIUSUv5kcxM YouTube] and [https://x.com/madoka_exedra/status/1845766497446359315 Twitter].
;October 10th, 2024
:[[Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story: Magia Record Manga]] Volume 10 has released in Japanese.
;September 17th, 2024
:[[Ima Kara Hajimeru Exedra]] gag comic by [[PAPA]] started its release.
;September 16th, 2024
:[https://www.youtube.com/live/_tuBI6PS1w0 Aniplex Online Fest 2024] has commenced, with Sally Amaki and Hisanori Yoshida as MCs.
:[[Ashley Taylor]]'s [[Magia Exedra]] character PV was released. Similarly to [[Magia Record]], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpqTjI_Ctyg Japanese] and [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AR1pOpjpb_g English] versions have different audio.
:[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htNvpTfYMdk A new trailer] for [[Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Walpurgisnacht Rising]] was showcased, notably displaying 2 new characters.
:[[Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie|Beginnings]], [[Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie|Eternal]] and [[Rebellion]] will have a Japan-exclusive [https://madoka-magica.com/uhdbd/ Blu-ray] re-release on January 25th, 2025, featuring a 4K HDR upscale with Dolby-Atmos enhanced sound.
:[[Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Rebellion]] will have a Japan-exclusive [https://www.madoka-magica.com/news/?id=66200 theatrical re-screening] from October 25th to October 31st, 2024, at select few cinemas. There will also be a special limited supply gift for viewers attending the event.
</onlyinclude>

== 2024 ==
;August 16th, 2024
:[[Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Walpurgisnacht Rising]] was delayed from Winter 2024 to Winter 2025 ([https://x.com/madoka_magica/status/1824370519837380632 Source]).
:Both Magia Exedra and Walpurgisnacht: Rising are set to be discussed at [https://aniplex-online-fest.com/ Aniplex Online Fest 2024] on September 16th, 2024.
;July 31st, 2024
:[[Magia Record]] ended its service, allowing the players to obtain the linkage code for Magia Exedra. The linkage code is simply the same as the transfer code that was used for changing devices during Magia Record's activity, and thus does not require the player to have the app installed as long as they had their transfer code saved.
;July 2nd, 2024
: A promotional PV for [[Magia Exedra]] was [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_KwtjOarUI released] alongside with pre-registration on [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aniplex.magia.exedra.en Google Play] and [https://store.steampowered.com/app/2987800/Madoka_Magica_Magia_Exedra/ Steam]
: It has been announced in ''Magia Exedra Correspondence #1'' that [[Magia Record]]'s main story scenarios will be uploaded to YouTube at a later date.
: Magia Day 2024 is set to be held on August 25th, 2024, from 16:45 to 17:30 JST.
;June 17th, 2024
: A teaser for [[Magia Exedra]] was [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQ0nUbisCNs released], notably available in English and featuring Magia Record characters.
: Additionally, a YouTube live for Magia Exedra was announced on [https://x.com/madoka_exedra/status/1802627493498614180 Twitter], set to air on July 2nd, 2024 20:00 JST. The live will feature Momo Asakura, [[Iroha Tamaki]]'s VA, and Emiri Katou, [[Kyubey]]'s VA.
;May 31st, 2024
: [[Magia Record]]'s service termination was announced. Its set to end its service on July 1st, 2024 for PC and July 31st, 2024 for mobile devices ([https://x.com/magireco/status/1796451683662447008 Source]). The players will be able to obtain a linkage code for Magia Exedra to transfer their accounts ([https://magireco.com/news/?id=65420 Source]).
;April 22nd, 2024
:Magia Exedra is set to be released in 2024. It is being developed by Pokelabo and f4samurai.
;April 21st, 2024
:A new game titled [[Magia Exedra]] has been announced on [https://twitter.com/madoka_exedra/status/1781882113488461832 X/Twitter], with more news set to be released [https://www.madoka-magica.com/newgame/ a day after].

== 2023 ==

;October 29th, 2023
:An [https://youtu.be/vSdolbHyvkA extended version] of PV 1 of ''[[Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Walpurgisnacht Rising]]'' was revealed during a Comeback screening of ''[[Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Rebellion]]'' at Shinjuku Wald 9 in Tokyo.
;October 3rd, 2023
:'''[[Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Scene 0]]''' has begun as part of [[Magia Record]]'s content.
;September 24th, 2023
:'''[[Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Scene 0]]''' is set to begin on October 3rd as part of [[Magia Record]], as a prequel story to ''[[Puella Magi Madoka Magica|Madoka Magica]]''.
:The [https://youtu.be/uO1SMBeziAk first PV] for [[Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Scene 0]] has been released.
;September 13th, 2023
:Magia Record has [https://twitter.com/magireco/status/1701883510230057013 announced] a collaboration with [[wikipedia:Lycoris_Recoil|Lycoris Recoil]], which features [[Chisato Nishigiki]] and [[Takina Inoue]] as Magical Girls.
;September 10th, 2023
:'''[[Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Walpurgisnacht Rising]]''' to be released in theater in '''Winter 2024'''.
:The [https://youtu.be/TGxyrO-27dQ first PV] for [[Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Walpurgisnacht Rising]] has been released.
;August 19th
:The sixth anniversary unit for [[Magia Record]] was revealed and released. The special unit is [[Devil Homura in Magia Record|Devil Homura]].
;August 14th
:The official Madoka Magica "X" account has revealed that more information pertaining to [[Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Walpurgisnacht Rising]] will be revealed on September 10th, 2023.
:'''[[Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Scene 0]]''' is slated to have more information revealed on ''Magia Day 2023'', or September 24th.

== 2022 ==

;April 3rd
:''Dawn of a Shallow Dream'', the final season of [[Magia Record Anime|Magia Record]], premiered all four episodes.
;March 16th
:''Dawn of a Shallow Dream'', the final season of [[Magia Record Anime|Magia Record]], will premiere all four episodes on April 3, 2022.

== 2021 ==

;December 14th
:The final season of [[Magia Record Anime|Magia Record]], has been [https://twitter.com/magireco/status/1470302469137776644 postponed] from October 2021 to Spring 2022.
;October 22nd
:Season 2 of [[Magia Record Anime|Magia Record]] has finished airing.
;August 8th
:Season 2 of [[Magia Record Anime|Magia Record]] has begun airing.
;July 16th
:Season 3, the final season of [[Magia Record Anime|Magia Record]], was also announced with a tentative air date of October 2021.
;June 10th
:Season 2 of [[Magia Record Anime|Magia Record]] has been [https://anime.magireco.com/news/?id=57639 announced]. It is scheduled to air Summer 2021.
;April 25th
:A sequel anime film, '''[[Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Walpurgisnacht Rising]]''' has been announced.
:A new project by Nitroplus and f4samurai, '''[[Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Scene 0]]''' has been [https://magireco.com/madoka-magica-scene0/ announced].
;January 9th
:An official website commemorating the original series' 10th anniversary was [https://10th.madoka-magica.com/ created]

== 2015 ==
;December 8th
: SHAFT CEO Mitsutoshi Kubota [http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2015-12-08/madoka-magica-concept-movie-will-be-core-of-new-project/.96224 clarified] that the concept movie leads to a new Madoka Magica project.
;November 27th
: A short [[Puella Magi Madoka Magica Concept Movie|four-minute concept film]] for a new story premiered at Studio SHAFT's 40th anniversary event, Madogatari展.

== 2014 ==
;April 2nd
: ''[[The Rebellion Story]]'' is released on Blu-Ray and DVD on April 2nd.

== 2013 ==
;''[[The Rebellion Story]]'' begins screening in Japan on October 26, 2013.
:See [[The_Rebellion_Story#International_release|International Release]] for details about screenings in other countries.
:The Rebellion Story [http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2013-10-28/madoka-magica-tops-box-office-with-over-400-million-yen debuts #1 in Japan]; [http://mantan-web.jp/2013/12/20/20131220dog00m200027000c.html highest grossing late-night anime movie of all time]; and [http://www.bunkatsushin.com/news/article.aspx?id=83795 Warner Brothers' most successful movie in Japan for 2013].
:The Rebellion Story [http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2013/20131105.html has been submitted for Oscar consideration.] Ganbatte, Madoka!
:See also: [[The Rebellion Story#Spoilers|Movie Details]], [[The Rebellion Story/Spoiler|Spoilers]], [[Witch Runes/The Rebellion Story|Runes]], and [[Witches Artwork|Translations]]
;Official Site of ''[[The Rebellion Story|Madoka Magica Movie: Rebellion]]'' now open!
:[http://www.madoka-magica.com/puella.html Gekijouban Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica: Hangyaku no Monogatari]
:The movie is set for October 2013 screening.
;Reservation for ''[[Madoka Magica Movie]]'' Blu-ray/DVD begins!
:Released on '''July 24, 2013'''.
:'''Blu-ray release''' available in two versions (1 disc):
:: [http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B00C3E3ISM/ Puella Magi Madoka Magica Beginning/Eternal ''Limited Edition''] (11,550 Yen)
:: [http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B00C3EDY68/ Puella Magi Madoka Magica Beginning/Eternal ''Standard Edition''] (9,450 Yen)
:'''DVD release''' available in one version (2 discs):
:: [http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B00C3EAOES/ Puella Magi Madoka Magica Beginning ''Standard Edition''] (4,410 Yen)
:: [http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B00C3EGNVG/ Puella Magi Madoka Magica Eternal ''Standard Edition''] (4,410 Yen)
:Releases contains:
:: Original Soundtrack (Limited Edition only)
:: Special Booklet (Limited Edition only)
:: Digipak Packaging (Limited Edition only)
:: Creditless OP and more
:: CM collection
:: Audio commentary
:Please see [http://www.madoka-magica.com/blu-ray_dvd/tokuten.html official page] for store specials [if you order them from the 20 different stores listed here, you will get an autographed Key animation note].
:Also being offered [http://www.madokamagicausa.com/movie.php internationally].

== 2012 ==
;June 7th
:New '''''[[Madoka Magica Manga]]''''' to Release Simultaneously with Movie. Announced in [[Manga Time Kirara Magica]]: new comicalization by Hanokage is set to start alongside with the movie with more information to follow in Vol.2. Extra episode of ''[[Oriko Magica]]'' title '''''Mahou Shoujo Oriko Magica: Noisy Citrine''''' is set to be published in Kirara Magica Vol.2.

;June 6th
:Release Date for First Two [[Madoka Magica Movie]]s Announced. ''The Beginning Story'' set for October 6, 2012 and ''The Eternal Story'' set for October 13, 2012.

;May 23th
:More Information About '''''[[Madoka Magica Online]]''''' Posted. New information includes gameplay style: a board game where player moves by rolling dice, avatar customization of over 400,000 possible combinations, Urobuchi Gen's supervised quests as well as close beta notice, which will start recruiting on June 1st, 2012.

;April 23th
:'''''[[Manga Time Kirara Magica]]''''' a bimonthly ''Madoka'' magazine announced. First issue schedule for June 8, 2012.

;April 6th
:Premiere of English-dubbed episode 5 for US, Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada at [http://live.niconico.com/watch/lv85885951 Nico2] (English)

;April 1st
:'''''[[Madoka Magica Movie|Puella Magi Madoka Magica The Movie]]''''' announcement in Anime Contents Expo 2012. Official subtitles are {{Nihongo|The Beginning Story|始まりの物語}} and {{Nihongo|The Everlasting Story|永遠の物語}}. Both are set for Autumn 2012.

;March 28th
:Countdown to ''[[Madoka Magica]]'' stage at [http://www.animecontentsexpo.jp/stageinfo/index.html#stage_41 Anime Contents Expo 2012] at ''Makuhari Messe'' on April 1. Broadcast at [http://live.nicovideo.jp/gate/lv84329450 Nicovideo].
;March 15th
:A roguelike RPG based on ''[[Madoka Magica]]'' story, ''[[Madoka Magica Portable|Puella Magi Madoka Magica Portable]]'' went on sale in Japan.

;February 10th
:Premiere of English-dubbed episode 1 for US, Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand and Japan at [http://live.niconico.com/watch/lv79795448 Nico2] (English) or [http://live.nicovideo.jp/watch/lv79795448 Nicovideo] (Japanese).

;February 15th
:Puella Magi Madoka Magica starts streaming in North America on [http://www.crunchyroll.com/madoka CrunchyRoll].

;February 16th
:Puella Magi Madoka Magica received a Best TV Animation Award at the [[2012 Tokyo International Anime Fair]].

;January 14th
:''The Puella Magi Wiki'' is One Year Old! It has been one year since this wiki started, the day after [[Episode 2]] aired. At that time, the wiki was mainly meant to gather the theories, speculation and findings discussed in the [[Threads|Madoka Threads]], and not that much of canon or official information. It is only after that that it started to grow and include other kinds of information.
;January 7th
:''Puella Magi Madoka Magica'' One Year Anniversary: It has been one year since Madoka Magica initial airing!

== 2011 ==
;December 21st
:A browser-based, multi-player ''[[Puella Magi Madoka Magica Online]]'' announced. More information at the [http://mm.my-gg.com/ official website].
;December 15th
:Puella Magi Madoka Magica [http://twitter.com/#!/madoka_magica/status/147168054927826945 awarded] 2011 Animation Grand Prize in the [[Japan Media Arts Festival 2011|Japanese Media Arts Festival]].

;November 25th
:[[Madoka Secret Project]] announced.

;November 7th
:Puella Magi Madoka Magica movie series announced! More information in [[NewType 2011-12|this month's issue of NewType Magazine]].

;October 14
:Puella Magi Madoka Magica has had a three-volume BD/DVD release confirmed by Aniplex USA, with a special collector's box announced and Madoka's, Kyuubey's, and Sayaka's VAs announced. Pre-orders go up Oct. 17th, and the first volume will be released February 14th. [http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2011-10-14/madoka-magica-to-get-english-bds-starting-february-14 Details here].

;October 8th
:Puella Magi Madoka Magica won awards in twelve categories, including best TV animation and director, in [http://yaraon.blog109.fc2.com/?no=4471 NewType's new annual anime awards]. Madoka previously won another award this year, [[Animation Kobe 2011|Anime Kobe 2011 TV Feature Award]].

;October 3rd
:Happy birthday Madoka!

;September 21st
:The sixth (and last) volume of ''Puella Magi Madoka Magica'' is now available in Japan. Along with the two last episodes of the series, and the usual [[Blu-Ray_Volume_6_Booklet|booklet]] (including Ume Aoki's 4koma), this volume is also shipped with the third part of the [[Soundtrack#OST_Volume_3|soundtrack]] (containing some of the most-awaited tracks of the series). [[Products#Blu-Ray_Discs|More information]] -- [http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B004XCMYEG/ Buy at Amazon Japan]

;September 3rd
:The official website announced that '''Puella Magi Madoka Magica''' has won the Best Television award at the 2011 (16th) Animation Kobe Awards.[[http://www.anime-kobe.jp/anime-kobe/ Details]]

;August 24th
:The fifth Blu-Ray/DVD volume is out! It contains Episodes [[Episode 9|9]] and [[Episode 10|10]], as well as the third [[Drama CD 3|Drama CD]], Sayaka and Kyoko's character song, and the usual [[Blu-Ray_Volume_5_Booklet#Ume_Aoki_.2F_4koma_Part_Five|4koma]] by Aoki Ume. [[Products#Blu-Ray_Discs|More information]] -- [http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B004RCJJFE/ Buy at Amazon Japan]

;August 8th
:On the 8th of August a PSP game was announced. The game will be a dungeon adventure RPG featuring the original storyline including new plots. There are 2 editions planned: Regular edition: 6480 yen Limited Edition: 11900 yen. Includes a figma (Madoka School Uniform ver.), BD, QB Pouch, Handkerchief and more
:''(source needed)''

;August 2nd
:Aniplex announced they would release a 496-pages-long archive book ("Puella Magi Madoka Magica Production Notes") at Comiket 80 (Aug. 12-14, Tokyo). [http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2011-08-02/madoka-magica-496-page-archive-weighs-in-at-1.6-kg More information at animenewsnetwork]

;July 31st
:Aniplex of America announced at Otakon that Madoka Magica would get an English dub. [[Aniplex_USA_Madoka_Premiere#Summary_of_Observations_of_the_Iwakami_Q.26A|More information]]

;July 30th
:Madoka Magica has now premiered in the US, at Otakon (Baltimore, Maryland). [[Aniplex USA Madoka Premiere|More information]]

;July, 27th
:Madoka Magica BD/DVD vol. 4 is out. Along with [[Episode 7]] and [[Episode 8|8]], this volume also features the long-awaited [[Soundtrack#OST_Volume_2|Original Soundtrack, Volume 2]] 
:[[Products#Blu-Ray_Discs|More information]] -- [http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B004P4RTKQ/ Buy at Amazon Japan]

News

2025-01-27T15:33:35Z

JhasmineWisheart: Added the Magia Exedra PV's in latest news

== Latest news ==
<onlyinclude>
<includeonly>{{#ev:youtube|CxTenVJOw_o|300}}{{#ev:youtube|A5bbsBgezQc|300}}</includeonly>
;January 27th, 2024
:[[Magia Exedra]] PV for [[Oriko Mikuni]] and [[Kirika Kure]] have released for on Youtube. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fanVonPjfo Oriko PV] [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vo-vfBfiJlg Kirika PV]
;December 27th, 2024
:A ''[[Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story]]'' pachislot game by ''Universal Entertainment'' has [https://x.com/univerfreaks/status/1872568104691400825?s=46 been revealed].
;December 3th, 2024
:''[[Magia ☆ Et Cetera]]'' will begin on December 11th, 2024 ([https://madoka-exedra.com/en/comic/ Source (#12)]). It is simply Ready Set Exedra but with a new name.
;November 27th, 2024
:''Magia Correspondence #2'' has aired.
::[[Masara Kagami]] and [[Kokoro Awane]] will be playable in [[Magia Exedra]].
::More info about the combat was revealed (See [[Magia Exedra/Gameplay]] for more details).
::[[Puella Magi Madoka Magica]] will begin airing on Youtube starting on January 7th, 2025 at 21:00 JST.
::Pre-registration for Apple devices has started. The date shown, May 25th 2025, is not accurate. An iOS of 13.0 or later is needed to pre-register.
;November 20th, 2024
:[[Magia Exedra]] was delayed from 2024 to Spring 2025. ([https://x.com/madoka_exedraEN/status/1859144841055412511 Source])
:''Magia Exedra Correspondence #2'' will air on November 27th. ([https://x.com/madoka_exedra/status/1859144741843333507 Source])
;November 4th, 2024
:A [[Magia Exedra]] character PV for [[Sayaka Miki]] was released on [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybYdGnHiNmU YouTube] and [https://x.com/madoka_exedra/status/1853376650353717367 Twitter]
;November 1st, 2024
:The October 25th trailer for [[Walpurgisnacht: Rising]] has been released in [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxTenVJOw_o English] and [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFhiaRoBCZE Japanese]. Notably, a new character was shown.
;October 31st, 2024
:The October 25th trailer will be shared to the general public on [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFhiaRoBCZE YouTube] on November 1st, 2024, 18:00 JST. ([https://x.com/madoka_magica/status/1851957542483824852 Source])
;October 25th, 2024
:Japan-exclusive [[Rebellion]] re-screening started. At its end, a new trailer for [[Walpurgisnacht: Rising]] was shown.
;October 14th, 2024
:A character PV for Kyoko Sakura was released on [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIUSUv5kcxM YouTube] and [https://x.com/madoka_exedra/status/1845766497446359315 Twitter].
;October 10th, 2024
:[[Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story: Magia Record Manga]] Volume 10 has released in Japanese.
;September 17th, 2024
:[[Ima Kara Hajimeru Exedra]] gag comic by [[PAPA]] started its release.
;September 16th, 2024
:[https://www.youtube.com/live/_tuBI6PS1w0 Aniplex Online Fest 2024] has commenced, with Sally Amaki and Hisanori Yoshida as MCs.
:[[Ashley Taylor]]'s [[Magia Exedra]] character PV was released. Similarly to [[Magia Record]], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpqTjI_Ctyg Japanese] and [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AR1pOpjpb_g English] versions have different audio.
:[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htNvpTfYMdk A new trailer] for [[Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Walpurgisnacht Rising]] was showcased, notably displaying 2 new characters.
:[[Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie|Beginnings]], [[Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie|Eternal]] and [[Rebellion]] will have a Japan-exclusive [https://madoka-magica.com/uhdbd/ Blu-ray] re-release on January 25th, 2025, featuring a 4K HDR upscale with Dolby-Atmos enhanced sound.
:[[Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Rebellion]] will have a Japan-exclusive [https://www.madoka-magica.com/news/?id=66200 theatrical re-screening] from October 25th to October 31st, 2024, at select few cinemas. There will also be a special limited supply gift for viewers attending the event.
</onlyinclude>

== 2024 ==
;August 16th, 2024
:[[Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Walpurgisnacht Rising]] was delayed from Winter 2024 to Winter 2025 ([https://x.com/madoka_magica/status/1824370519837380632 Source]).
:Both Magia Exedra and Walpurgisnacht: Rising are set to be discussed at [https://aniplex-online-fest.com/ Aniplex Online Fest 2024] on September 16th, 2024.
;July 31st, 2024
:[[Magia Record]] ended its service, allowing the players to obtain the linkage code for Magia Exedra. The linkage code is simply the same as the transfer code that was used for changing devices during Magia Record's activity, and thus does not require the player to have the app installed as long as they had their transfer code saved.
;July 2nd, 2024
: A promotional PV for [[Magia Exedra]] was [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_KwtjOarUI released] alongside with pre-registration on [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aniplex.magia.exedra.en Google Play] and [https://store.steampowered.com/app/2987800/Madoka_Magica_Magia_Exedra/ Steam]
: It has been announced in ''Magia Exedra Correspondence #1'' that [[Magia Record]]'s main story scenarios will be uploaded to YouTube at a later date.
: Magia Day 2024 is set to be held on August 25th, 2024, from 16:45 to 17:30 JST.
;June 17th, 2024
: A teaser for [[Magia Exedra]] was [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQ0nUbisCNs released], notably available in English and featuring Magia Record characters.
: Additionally, a YouTube live for Magia Exedra was announced on [https://x.com/madoka_exedra/status/1802627493498614180 Twitter], set to air on July 2nd, 2024 20:00 JST. The live will feature Momo Asakura, [[Iroha Tamaki]]'s VA, and Emiri Katou, [[Kyubey]]'s VA.
;May 31st, 2024
: [[Magia Record]]'s service termination was announced. Its set to end its service on July 1st, 2024 for PC and July 31st, 2024 for mobile devices ([https://x.com/magireco/status/1796451683662447008 Source]). The players will be able to obtain a linkage code for Magia Exedra to transfer their accounts ([https://magireco.com/news/?id=65420 Source]).
;April 22nd, 2024
:Magia Exedra is set to be released in 2024. It is being developed by Pokelabo and f4samurai.
;April 21st, 2024
:A new game titled [[Magia Exedra]] has been announced on [https://twitter.com/madoka_exedra/status/1781882113488461832 X/Twitter], with more news set to be released [https://www.madoka-magica.com/newgame/ a day after].

== 2023 ==

;October 29th, 2023
:An [https://youtu.be/vSdolbHyvkA extended version] of PV 1 of ''[[Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Walpurgisnacht Rising]]'' was revealed during a Comeback screening of ''[[Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Rebellion]]'' at Shinjuku Wald 9 in Tokyo.
;October 3rd, 2023
:'''[[Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Scene 0]]''' has begun as part of [[Magia Record]]'s content.
;September 24th, 2023
:'''[[Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Scene 0]]''' is set to begin on October 3rd as part of [[Magia Record]], as a prequel story to ''[[Puella Magi Madoka Magica|Madoka Magica]]''.
:The [https://youtu.be/uO1SMBeziAk first PV] for [[Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Scene 0]] has been released.
;September 13th, 2023
:Magia Record has [https://twitter.com/magireco/status/1701883510230057013 announced] a collaboration with [[wikipedia:Lycoris_Recoil|Lycoris Recoil]], which features [[Chisato Nishigiki]] and [[Takina Inoue]] as Magical Girls.
;September 10th, 2023
:'''[[Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Walpurgisnacht Rising]]''' to be released in theater in '''Winter 2024'''.
:The [https://youtu.be/TGxyrO-27dQ first PV] for [[Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Walpurgisnacht Rising]] has been released.
;August 19th
:The sixth anniversary unit for [[Magia Record]] was revealed and released. The special unit is [[Devil Homura in Magia Record|Devil Homura]].
;August 14th
:The official Madoka Magica "X" account has revealed that more information pertaining to [[Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Walpurgisnacht Rising]] will be revealed on September 10th, 2023.
:'''[[Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Scene 0]]''' is slated to have more information revealed on ''Magia Day 2023'', or September 24th.

== 2022 ==

;April 3rd
:''Dawn of a Shallow Dream'', the final season of [[Magia Record Anime|Magia Record]], premiered all four episodes.
;March 16th
:''Dawn of a Shallow Dream'', the final season of [[Magia Record Anime|Magia Record]], will premiere all four episodes on April 3, 2022.

== 2021 ==

;December 14th
:The final season of [[Magia Record Anime|Magia Record]], has been [https://twitter.com/magireco/status/1470302469137776644 postponed] from October 2021 to Spring 2022.
;October 22nd
:Season 2 of [[Magia Record Anime|Magia Record]] has finished airing.
;August 8th
:Season 2 of [[Magia Record Anime|Magia Record]] has begun airing.
;July 16th
:Season 3, the final season of [[Magia Record Anime|Magia Record]], was also announced with a tentative air date of October 2021.
;June 10th
:Season 2 of [[Magia Record Anime|Magia Record]] has been [https://anime.magireco.com/news/?id=57639 announced]. It is scheduled to air Summer 2021.
;April 25th
:A sequel anime film, '''[[Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Walpurgisnacht Rising]]''' has been announced.
:A new project by Nitroplus and f4samurai, '''[[Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Scene 0]]''' has been [https://magireco.com/madoka-magica-scene0/ announced].
;January 9th
:An official website commemorating the original series' 10th anniversary was [https://10th.madoka-magica.com/ created]

== 2015 ==
;December 8th
: SHAFT CEO Mitsutoshi Kubota [http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2015-12-08/madoka-magica-concept-movie-will-be-core-of-new-project/.96224 clarified] that the concept movie leads to a new Madoka Magica project.
;November 27th
: A short [[Puella Magi Madoka Magica Concept Movie|four-minute concept film]] for a new story premiered at Studio SHAFT's 40th anniversary event, Madogatari展.

== 2014 ==
;April 2nd
: ''[[The Rebellion Story]]'' is released on Blu-Ray and DVD on April 2nd.

== 2013 ==
;''[[The Rebellion Story]]'' begins screening in Japan on October 26, 2013.
:See [[The_Rebellion_Story#International_release|International Release]] for details about screenings in other countries.
:The Rebellion Story [http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2013-10-28/madoka-magica-tops-box-office-with-over-400-million-yen debuts #1 in Japan]; [http://mantan-web.jp/2013/12/20/20131220dog00m200027000c.html highest grossing late-night anime movie of all time]; and [http://www.bunkatsushin.com/news/article.aspx?id=83795 Warner Brothers' most successful movie in Japan for 2013].
:The Rebellion Story [http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2013/20131105.html has been submitted for Oscar consideration.] Ganbatte, Madoka!
:See also: [[The Rebellion Story#Spoilers|Movie Details]], [[The Rebellion Story/Spoiler|Spoilers]], [[Witch Runes/The Rebellion Story|Runes]], and [[Witches Artwork|Translations]]
;Official Site of ''[[The Rebellion Story|Madoka Magica Movie: Rebellion]]'' now open!
:[http://www.madoka-magica.com/puella.html Gekijouban Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica: Hangyaku no Monogatari]
:The movie is set for October 2013 screening.
;Reservation for ''[[Madoka Magica Movie]]'' Blu-ray/DVD begins!
:Released on '''July 24, 2013'''.
:'''Blu-ray release''' available in two versions (1 disc):
:: [http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B00C3E3ISM/ Puella Magi Madoka Magica Beginning/Eternal ''Limited Edition''] (11,550 Yen)
:: [http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B00C3EDY68/ Puella Magi Madoka Magica Beginning/Eternal ''Standard Edition''] (9,450 Yen)
:'''DVD release''' available in one version (2 discs):
:: [http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B00C3EAOES/ Puella Magi Madoka Magica Beginning ''Standard Edition''] (4,410 Yen)
:: [http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B00C3EGNVG/ Puella Magi Madoka Magica Eternal ''Standard Edition''] (4,410 Yen)
:Releases contains:
:: Original Soundtrack (Limited Edition only)
:: Special Booklet (Limited Edition only)
:: Digipak Packaging (Limited Edition only)
:: Creditless OP and more
:: CM collection
:: Audio commentary
:Please see [http://www.madoka-magica.com/blu-ray_dvd/tokuten.html official page] for store specials [if you order them from the 20 different stores listed here, you will get an autographed Key animation note].
:Also being offered [http://www.madokamagicausa.com/movie.php internationally].

== 2012 ==
;June 7th
:New '''''[[Madoka Magica Manga]]''''' to Release Simultaneously with Movie. Announced in [[Manga Time Kirara Magica]]: new comicalization by Hanokage is set to start alongside with the movie with more information to follow in Vol.2. Extra episode of ''[[Oriko Magica]]'' title '''''Mahou Shoujo Oriko Magica: Noisy Citrine''''' is set to be published in Kirara Magica Vol.2.

;June 6th
:Release Date for First Two [[Madoka Magica Movie]]s Announced. ''The Beginning Story'' set for October 6, 2012 and ''The Eternal Story'' set for October 13, 2012.

;May 23th
:More Information About '''''[[Madoka Magica Online]]''''' Posted. New information includes gameplay style: a board game where player moves by rolling dice, avatar customization of over 400,000 possible combinations, Urobuchi Gen's supervised quests as well as close beta notice, which will start recruiting on June 1st, 2012.

;April 23th
:'''''[[Manga Time Kirara Magica]]''''' a bimonthly ''Madoka'' magazine announced. First issue schedule for June 8, 2012.

;April 6th
:Premiere of English-dubbed episode 5 for US, Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada at [http://live.niconico.com/watch/lv85885951 Nico2] (English)

;April 1st
:'''''[[Madoka Magica Movie|Puella Magi Madoka Magica The Movie]]''''' announcement in Anime Contents Expo 2012. Official subtitles are {{Nihongo|The Beginning Story|始まりの物語}} and {{Nihongo|The Everlasting Story|永遠の物語}}. Both are set for Autumn 2012.

;March 28th
:Countdown to ''[[Madoka Magica]]'' stage at [http://www.animecontentsexpo.jp/stageinfo/index.html#stage_41 Anime Contents Expo 2012] at ''Makuhari Messe'' on April 1. Broadcast at [http://live.nicovideo.jp/gate/lv84329450 Nicovideo].
;March 15th
:A roguelike RPG based on ''[[Madoka Magica]]'' story, ''[[Madoka Magica Portable|Puella Magi Madoka Magica Portable]]'' went on sale in Japan.

;February 10th
:Premiere of English-dubbed episode 1 for US, Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand and Japan at [http://live.niconico.com/watch/lv79795448 Nico2] (English) or [http://live.nicovideo.jp/watch/lv79795448 Nicovideo] (Japanese).

;February 15th
:Puella Magi Madoka Magica starts streaming in North America on [http://www.crunchyroll.com/madoka CrunchyRoll].

;February 16th
:Puella Magi Madoka Magica received a Best TV Animation Award at the [[2012 Tokyo International Anime Fair]].

;January 14th
:''The Puella Magi Wiki'' is One Year Old! It has been one year since this wiki started, the day after [[Episode 2]] aired. At that time, the wiki was mainly meant to gather the theories, speculation and findings discussed in the [[Threads|Madoka Threads]], and not that much of canon or official information. It is only after that that it started to grow and include other kinds of information.
;January 7th
:''Puella Magi Madoka Magica'' One Year Anniversary: It has been one year since Madoka Magica initial airing!

== 2011 ==
;December 21st
:A browser-based, multi-player ''[[Puella Magi Madoka Magica Online]]'' announced. More information at the [http://mm.my-gg.com/ official website].
;December 15th
:Puella Magi Madoka Magica [http://twitter.com/#!/madoka_magica/status/147168054927826945 awarded] 2011 Animation Grand Prize in the [[Japan Media Arts Festival 2011|Japanese Media Arts Festival]].

;November 25th
:[[Madoka Secret Project]] announced.

;November 7th
:Puella Magi Madoka Magica movie series announced! More information in [[NewType 2011-12|this month's issue of NewType Magazine]].

;October 14
:Puella Magi Madoka Magica has had a three-volume BD/DVD release confirmed by Aniplex USA, with a special collector's box announced and Madoka's, Kyuubey's, and Sayaka's VAs announced. Pre-orders go up Oct. 17th, and the first volume will be released February 14th. [http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2011-10-14/madoka-magica-to-get-english-bds-starting-february-14 Details here].

;October 8th
:Puella Magi Madoka Magica won awards in twelve categories, including best TV animation and director, in [http://yaraon.blog109.fc2.com/?no=4471 NewType's new annual anime awards]. Madoka previously won another award this year, [[Animation Kobe 2011|Anime Kobe 2011 TV Feature Award]].

;October 3rd
:Happy birthday Madoka!

;September 21st
:The sixth (and last) volume of ''Puella Magi Madoka Magica'' is now available in Japan. Along with the two last episodes of the series, and the usual [[Blu-Ray_Volume_6_Booklet|booklet]] (including Ume Aoki's 4koma), this volume is also shipped with the third part of the [[Soundtrack#OST_Volume_3|soundtrack]] (containing some of the most-awaited tracks of the series). [[Products#Blu-Ray_Discs|More information]] -- [http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B004XCMYEG/ Buy at Amazon Japan]

;September 3rd
:The official website announced that '''Puella Magi Madoka Magica''' has won the Best Television award at the 2011 (16th) Animation Kobe Awards.[[http://www.anime-kobe.jp/anime-kobe/ Details]]

;August 24th
:The fifth Blu-Ray/DVD volume is out! It contains Episodes [[Episode 9|9]] and [[Episode 10|10]], as well as the third [[Drama CD 3|Drama CD]], Sayaka and Kyoko's character song, and the usual [[Blu-Ray_Volume_5_Booklet#Ume_Aoki_.2F_4koma_Part_Five|4koma]] by Aoki Ume. [[Products#Blu-Ray_Discs|More information]] -- [http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B004RCJJFE/ Buy at Amazon Japan]

;August 8th
:On the 8th of August a PSP game was announced. The game will be a dungeon adventure RPG featuring the original storyline including new plots. There are 2 editions planned: Regular edition: 6480 yen Limited Edition: 11900 yen. Includes a figma (Madoka School Uniform ver.), BD, QB Pouch, Handkerchief and more
:''(source needed)''

;August 2nd
:Aniplex announced they would release a 496-pages-long archive book ("Puella Magi Madoka Magica Production Notes") at Comiket 80 (Aug. 12-14, Tokyo). [http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2011-08-02/madoka-magica-496-page-archive-weighs-in-at-1.6-kg More information at animenewsnetwork]

;July 31st
:Aniplex of America announced at Otakon that Madoka Magica would get an English dub. [[Aniplex_USA_Madoka_Premiere#Summary_of_Observations_of_the_Iwakami_Q.26A|More information]]

;July 30th
:Madoka Magica has now premiered in the US, at Otakon (Baltimore, Maryland). [[Aniplex USA Madoka Premiere|More information]]

;July, 27th
:Madoka Magica BD/DVD vol. 4 is out. Along with [[Episode 7]] and [[Episode 8|8]], this volume also features the long-awaited [[Soundtrack#OST_Volume_2|Original Soundtrack, Volume 2]] 
:[[Products#Blu-Ray_Discs|More information]] -- [http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B004P4RTKQ/ Buy at Amazon Japan]

Misato (Real Escape Game)

2024-12-16T19:44:42Z

JhasmineWisheart: Changed the soul gem color to green because in one of the images, it's shown to be green.

{{Infobox_character
|name=Misato
|image=[[File:Misato.jpg|200px]]
|jname=ミサト (Misato)
|portray=[https://realdgame.jp/madoka-magica/ ''Real Escape Game Created by SCRAP'' staff] from each escape room
|magicalgirl=yes
}}

{{nihongo|'''Misato'''|ミサト}} is a character exclusive to the ''[[Puella Magi Madoka Magica]]'' crossover with the Japanese real escape game ''[https://realdgame.jp/madoka-magica/ Real Escape Game Created by SCRAP''].

==General Info==
{{Magical Girl Details
|approxage=14
|eyes=Unknown
|hair=Unknown
|origin=Uncertain, but possibly [[Mitakihara City]]
|pronoun=TBA
|soulgem=Green
|weapon=TBA
|wish="I want to be helpful to everyone."
|powers= TBA
|school=[[Mitakihara Middle School]], Second Year
}}

==Personality==
Misato is a hardworking and compassionate girl, always trying to help anyone in any way she can.

==Summary==
A hardworking girl who has a strong desire to help everyone she can. She serves as the president of her class at Mitakihara Middle School. She always wears her trademark green headband.

===Story===

==Powers and Abilities==
TBA

==Etymology==
Her name, ''Misato'' (ミサト), is spelled in katakana and has no particular meaning. However, when spelled in kanji (美里), the name means "''beautiful village''".

==Trivia==
TBA

==Gallery==
===Official art===
<gallery>
File:Misato Profile.jpg|Misato's profile
File:Misato Normal.jpg|Staff (Yuko Furesawa) dressed as Misato, normal form
File:Misato Magical Girl 1.jpg|Staff (Yuko Furesawa) dressed as Misato, Magical Girl form
File:Misato Magical Girl 2.jpg
File:Misato ＆ Pyotr.jpg|Misato and Pyotr
File:Misato ＆ Kyubey.jpg|Misato and Kyubey
File:Misato SG.jpg|Misato and her Soul Gem
</gallery>

==External links==
* [https://www.scrapmagazine.com/column/madoka-report-tarareba/ Crossover Report]
* [https://www.scrapmagazine.com/column/madoka-magica-interview/ Crossover Interview]
* [https://spice.eplus.jp/articles/296857 Crossover Report]
* [https://x.com/furesawa_yuko/status/1559539317370155008 Staff Twitter]

[[Category:Characters]]
[[Category:Crossover]]

Witch Runes

2024-12-12T17:43:24Z

JhasmineWisheart: /* Official Translation */ Minor spelling fixes

[[File:Production Note New Edition page 187.png|thumb|450px|Puella Magi Madoka Magica Production Note New Edition, page 187 Features all English alphabet letters in the Archaic variant, in order. Numerals, punctuation and German letters were not included.]]
'''''Runes''''' (unofficial name, officially referred to as {{nihongo|''[[Witch]] Characters''|マジョ文字|Majo Moji}}<ref>[[Puella Magi Production Note|Puella Magi Madoka Magica Production Note New Edition]], page 187</ref>) are a recurring element in the Madoka Magica franchise. Runes are used by [[Witches]] and can be read by magical girls. Four different runic alphabets exist, which were named '''''Modern''''', '''''Archaic''''', '''''Musical''''' and '''''Latin''''' by fans. The runic characters correspond to letters of the real-life Latin and Cyrillic alphabets (with extra letters with German diacritics also being known), Arabic numerals, and punctuation marks. The alphabet was at first [[Deciphering the runes|deciphered by fans]], and the findings were eventually partially confirmed through the [[Puella Magi Production Note|Puella Magi Madoka Magica Production Note]].

==Table of runes==

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;" width="100%"
! Roman
! Cyrillic
! style="width:95px;"| Modern
! style="width:95px;"| Archaic
! style="width:95px;"| Musical
! Roman
! Cyrillic
! style="width:95px;"| Modern
! style="width:95px;"| Archaic
! style="width:95px;"| Musical
|-
! A
! А
| [[File:Modern A.svg|95x95px]]
| [[File:Archaic A.svg|95x95px]]
| [[File:Musical A.svg|95x95px]]
! P
! Р
| [[File:Modern P (update).png|95x95px]]
| [[File:Archaic P.svg|95x95px]]
| [[File:Musical P.svg|95x95px]]
|-
! B
!
| [[File:Modern B.svg|95x95px]]
| [[File:Archaic B.svg|95x95px]]
| [[File:Musical B.svg|95x95px]]
! Q
!
| [[File:Modern Q.svg|95x95px]]
| [[File:Archaic Q.svg|95x95px]]
|
|-
! C
! С
| [[File:Modern C.svg|95x95px]]
| [[File:Archaic C.svg|95x95px]]
| [[File:Musical C.svg|95x95px]]
! R
!
| [[File:Modern R.svg|95x95px]]
| [[File:Archaic R.svg|95x95px]]
| [[File:Musical R.svg|95x95px]]
|-
! D
!
| [[File:Modern D.svg|95x95px]]
| [[File:Archaic D.svg|95x95px]]
| [[File:Musical D.svg|95x95px]]
! S
!
| [[File:Modern S.svg|95x95px]]
| [[File:Archaic S.svg|95x95px]]
| [[File:Musical S.svg|95x95px]]
|-
! E
!
| [[File:Modern E.svg|95x95px]]
| [[File:Archaic E.svg|95x95px]]
| [[File:Musical E.svg|95x95px]]
! T
!
| [[File:Modern T.svg|95x95px]]
| [[File:Archaic T.svg|95x95px]]
| [[File:Musical T.svg|95x95px]]
|-
! F
!
| [[File:Modern F.svg|95x95px]]
| [[File:Archaic F.svg|95x95px]]
| [[File:Musical F.svg|95x95px]]
! U
!
| [[File:Modern U.svg|95x95px]]
| [[File:Archaic U.svg|95x95px]]
| [[File:Musical U.svg|95x95px]]
|-
! G
!
| [[File:Modern G.svg|95x95px]]
| [[File:Archaic G.svg|95x95px]]
| [[File:Musical G.svg|95x95px]]
! V
!
|
| [[File:Archaic V.svg|95x95px]]
| [[File:Musical V.svg|95x95px]]
|-
! H
!
| [[File:Modern H.svg|95x95px]]
| [[File:Archaic H.svg|95x95px]]
| [[File:Musical H.svg|95x95px]]
! W
!
| [[File:Modern W.svg|95x95px]]
| [[File:Archaic W.svg|95x95px]]
|
|-
! I
!
| [[File:Modern I.svg|95x95px]]
| [[File:Archaic I.svg|95x95px]]
| [[File:Musical I.svg|95x95px]]
! X
!
|
| [[File:Archaic X.svg|95x95px]]
|
|-
! J
!
| [[File:Modern J.svg|95x95px]]
| [[File:Archaic J.svg|95x95px]]
|
! Y
! У
| [[File:Modern Y.svg|95x95px]]
| [[File:Archaic Y.svg|95x95px]]
| [[File:Musical Y.svg|95x95px]]
|-
! K
!
| [[File:Modern K.svg|95x95px]]
| [[File:Archaic K.svg|95x95px]]
| [[File:Musical K.svg|95x95px]]
! Z
!
| [[File:Modern Z.svg|95x95px]]
| [[File:Archaic Z.svg|95x95px]]
| [[File:Musical Z.svg|95x95px]]
|-
! L
!
| [[File:Modern L.svg|95x95px]]
| [[File:Archaic L.svg|95x95px]]
| [[File:Musical L.svg|95x95px]]
! Ä
!
| [[File:Modern Ä.svg|95x95px]]
| [[File:Archaic Ä.svg|95x95px]]
|
|-
! M
! М
| [[File:Modern M.svg|95x95px]]
| [[File:Archaic M.svg|95x95px]]
| [[File:Musical M.svg|95x95px]]
! Ö
!
| [[File:Modern Ö.svg|95x95px]]
| [[File:Archaic Ö.svg|95x95px]]
|
|-
! N
!
| [[File:Modern N.svg|95x95px]]
| [[File:Archaic N.svg|95x95px]]
| [[File:Musical N.svg|95x95px]]
! Ü
!
| [[File:Modern Ü.svg|95x95px]]
| [[File:Archaic Ü.svg|95x95px]]
|
|-
! O
!
| [[File:Modern O.svg|95x95px]]
| [[File:Archaic O.svg|95x95px]]
| [[File:Musical O.svg|95x95px]]
! ß(ẞ)
!
| [[File:Modern_SS.svg|95x95px]]
| [[File:Archaic_SS.svg|95x95px]]
|
|-
!
! Я
|
| <div style="transform:scale(-1,1)">[[File:Archaic R.svg|95x95px]]</div>
|
! Unidentified (Possibly an "N" variant)
!
|
| [[File:Archaic_unidentified.svg|95x95px]]
|-
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=== Official Translation ===
* [[Gertrud]], [[Charlotte]] and [[Oktavia von Seckendorff|Oktavia]]'s names were typed in Japanese for some products and merchandises.
* In the English dub of the [[Magia Record Anime]], Some Witch's name are translated in English. When a Witch's name is displayed in runes, its name is also shown in English-styled runes.
**This was eventually provided for the English dub of the original series as well.
** Witches that were given official translations are:
* In the [[Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story : Magia Record TV Anime Official Guidebook Vol.1|Magia Record Anime Official Guidebook Vol.1]], [[Box Wood]]'s name is translated in English.

===Trivia===
*The runes are an original art by Inu Curry.
*During the [[Aniplex USA Madoka Premiere]], the production staff was very surprised when overseas fans cracked the runes. It was stated that even obsessive Japanese fans had not gone that far.
*Even though punctuation marks rarely appear in runic texts, it is notable that the marks don't receive new arts and will be similar to their actual symbols. As of now, exclamation marks, caret characters, negative symbols and question marks are the only punctuation marks to have been seen in Runes.
*The Latin runes resemble the actual letters they represent more than the normal runes.
*Latin O takes the appearance of a Soul Gem.
*There are many minor alterations used by witches and familiars. One such alteration can be seen [[:File:Anja_A.svg|here]].

==Runes by appearance==
* TV series
** [[Runes:Opening|Opening]]
** [[Runes:Episode 1|Episode 1]]
** [[Runes:Episode 2|Episode 2]]
** [[Runes:Episode 3|Episode 3]]
** [[Runes:Episode 4|Episode 4]]
** [[Runes:Episode 5|Episode 5]]
** No runes were featured in [[episode 6]].
** [[Runes:Episode 7|Episode 7]]
** [[Runes:Episode 8|Episode 8]]
** [[Runes:Episode 9|Episode 9]]
** [[Runes:Episode 10|Episode 10]]
** [[Runes:Episode 11|Episode 11]]
** [[Runes:Episode 12|Episode 12]]
* Movies
** [[Runes:Beginnings and Eternal|''Beginnings'' and ''Eternal'']]
** ''[[Runes:Rebellion|Rebellion]]''
** ''[[Runes:Walpurgisnacht Rising|Walpurgisnacht Rising]]''
* Other sources
** [[Runes:Manga|Manga]]
** [[Runes:Novel|Novel]]
** ''[[Runes:Kazumi Magica|Puella Magi Kazumi Magica]]''
** [[Characters#Witches|Cards of witches and familiars]]
** [[Madoka_Magica_Café#Runes|Madoka Café, promotional uses]]
** [[Runes:Tiro Finale Book|Tiro Finale Book]]
** [[Runes:Magia Record Game|Magia Record Game]]
** [[Runes:Magia Record Season 1|Magia Record Anime Season 1]]
** [[Runes:Magia Record Season 2|Magia Record Anime Season 2]]
** [[Runes:Magia Record Season 3|Magia Record Anime Season 3]]

== Using runes on this wiki ==
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To use musical runes, add <tt><nowiki>|variant=musical</nowiki></tt> to the template, eg. <nowiki>{{Runes|OKTAVIA VON SECKENDORFF|variant=musical}}</nowiki> becomes {{Runes|OKTAVIA VON SECKENDORFF|variant=musical}}. The font does not distinguish uppercase and lowercase letters, so either will produce the same results.

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Oktavia von Seckendorff

2024-11-18T18:40:06Z

JhasmineWisheart: /* Trivia */ Added the trivia about the Mobage event. Put it in as a spoiler just to be safe.

{{spoilers}}
'''Oktavia von Seckendorff''' ({{Runes|OKTAVIA VON SECKENDORFF|variant=musical}}) is the [[witch]] form {{Spoiler|of [[Sayaka Miki]].}} She briefly appears at the end of [[Episode 8]] and battles with [[Kyoko Sakura]] in [[Episode 9]]. Oktavia with a new colour scheme and familiars also appears in one of the alternate timelines of [[Episode 10]].

Oktavia appears again in ''[[Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Rebellion]]''. Sayaka Miki has gained the power to summon and control Oktavia due to being part of the Law of Cycles.

She also appears in [[Madoka Magica Portable]], [[Madoka Magica Mobage]], [[Madoka Magica Online]], [[Madoka Magica - The Battle Pentagram|The Battle Pentagram]] and [[Magia Record]] as Sayaka's doppel.

==Witch Cards==
{{Card
|name = Oktavia (Main timeline)
|runes = OKTAVIA
|runes_variant = musical
|image = File:Card_Oktavia.png
|japanese_desc = 人魚の魔女。その性質は恋慕。在りし日の感動を夢見ながらコンサートホールごと移動する魔女。回る運命は思い出だけを乗せてもう未来へは転がらない。もう何も届かない。もう何も知ることなどない。今はただ手下達の演奏を邪魔する存在を許さない。
|english_desc = The mermaid witch. Her nature is to fall in love. Looking for the feeling that moved her so long ago, she moves with the entire concert hall. Her fortune only turns under the weight of memories and no longer moves toward the future. Nothing will reach her any longer. She will come to know nothing more. She simply allows no one to disturb her minions' playing.
|type = Mermaid witch
|nature = Falling in love
|episodes = [[Episode 8]], [[Episode 9]], [[Madoka Mobage]], [[The Different Story]], [[Madoka Portable]], [[Madoka Online]], [[The Battle Pentagram]]
}}

{{Card
|name = Oktavia (Timeline 3)
|runes = OKTAVIA
|runes_variant = musical
|image = File:Card_Oktavia_2.png
|japanese_desc = 人魚の魔女。その性質は恋慕。ギターが鳴り響くコンサートホールの中で在りし日の感動を夢見続ける魔女。繰り返す時間の中で僅かな違いこそあれど、運命の車輪は冷徹に回る。
|english_desc = The mermaid witch. Her nature is to fall in love. The witch continues to dream of a guitar resounding in the middle of a concert hall, a deeply moving impression from past days. Repeating within that time with little but sure differences, her wheels of fate move around calmly.
|type = Mermaid witch
|nature = Falling in love
|episodes = [[Episode 10]], [[Madoka Mobage]], [[Madoka Online]], [[Magia Record]]
}}

{{Card
|name = Oktavia (''Rebellion'')
|runes = OKTAVIA
|runes_variant = musical
|image = File:Oktavia Rebellion Card.png
|japanese_desc = 人魚の魔女。かつて恋慕の夢を見た。この魔女は円環の理の一部から再び個として切り離された。お菓子の魔女とは違い、人間体と魔女体でそれぞれ別行動が可能。この魔女は水さえあればどこからでも現れる。
|english_desc = The mermaid witch. Once dreamt of love. This witch was cut loose once again from a part of the Law of Cycles. Unlike the witch of sweets, the human and witch's body can act independently. She can appear anywhere as long as there is water.
|type = Mermaid witch
|nature = Falling in love
|episodes = ''[[Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Rebellion]]''
}}

{{Card
|name = Oktavia with Spear (''Rebellion'')
|runes = OKTAVIA
|runes_variant = musical
|image = File:Oktavia Rebellion w Kyouko Spear Card.png
|japanese_desc = 人魚の魔女。かつて恋慕の夢を見た。円環の理は、その魂のいくつかを切り離し地上へおよこしになりました。ひとつはお菓子の姿。もうひとつは人魚の姿。そしてさらにはご自身までもが、夜露がそっと零れるよりも恭しく地上へと降りられたのです。その姿はまるで、いつかあった少女のようでした。
|english_desc = The mermaid witch. Once dreamt of love. The Law of the Cycle split off some of its souls and sent them to the earth. One of them took the form of sweets. Another took on the form of a mermaid. And the Law of Cycles itself descended upon the surface, more reverently than the morning dew. Her form was like that of a magical girl who once was.
|type = Mermaid witch
|nature = Falling in love
|episodes = ''[[Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Rebellion]]''
}}

== Minions ==
{{Card
|name = Holger
|runes = HOLGER
|runes_variant = musical
|image = File:Card_Holger.png
|japanese_desc = 人魚の魔女の手下。その役割は演奏。魔女のために音楽を奏で続ける虚ろな楽団。その音を長く聞き続けた者は魂を抜き取られてしまう。この楽団は魔女のためだけに存在し、魔女には楽団が全て。
|english_desc = The mermaid witch's minion, whose duty is to perform. Several of them form a hollow orchestra that continually plays music for the witch. People who listen to their music for long enough will lose their soul. This orchestra only exists for its witch; to her, the orchestra is everything.
|type = Mermaid witch's minion
|task = Performing
|episodes = [[Episode 8]], [[Episode 9]], [[Madoka Mobage]], ''[[Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Rebellion]]'', [[The Battle Pentagram]]
}}

{{Card
|name = Klarissa
|runes = KLARISSA
|image = File:Card_Klarissa.png
|japanese_desc = 人魚の魔女の手下。その役割はバックダンサー。魔女の後ろで陽気に踊り続けるだけの存在。
|english_desc = The mermaid witch's minion, whose duty is a backup dancer. She only exists to dance cheerfully behind the witch.
|type = Mermaid witch's minion
|task = Backup dancer
|episodes = [[Episode 10]], [[Madoka Mobage]], [[Madoka Portable]], [[Madoka Online]],
}}

{{Card
|name = Anthony (Rental ver.)
|runes = ANTHONY
|image = File:Anthony_Rebellion_Card.png
|japanese_desc = 　薔薇園の魔女の手下（レンタルver.）。その役割は造園。魔女の手下達の中ではかなり従順で数も多いため、ほむら救出の主戦力として薔薇園の魔女から派遣されて来た。直接的に人魚の魔女の指揮下へ入っているため、その魔女の影響で以前とは容姿が少し異なる。胸に付けた勲章は薔薇園の魔女から付けてもらった宝物。
|english_desc = Servants of the rose garden witch (rental ver.). They take the role of gardeners. As they are relatively docile and numerous, as far as familiars go, the rose garden witch dispatched them as the main combat force for saving Homura. As they are under the direct command of the mermaid witch, the influence of her magic has changed their appearances. The medals on their chests are a treasure added by the rose garden witch.
|type = Rose garden witch's minion (rental ver.)
|nature = Landscaping
|episodes = ''[[Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Rebellion]]''
}}

==History==
===Original Anime===
Oktavia makes her first appearance at the end of [[Episode 8]] when {{Spoiler|Sayaka finally falls into despair and becomes a witch.}} Most of her body is covered by her cape in her first appearance. She makes her full appearance in [[Episode 9]] when [[Kyoko]] takes [[Madoka]] to her labyrinth to try and save Sayaka. Her familiars: Holger make an appearance in her labyrinth but never seem to attack. As Madoka tries to speak to {{Spoiler|Sayaka to bring her back,}} Oktavia screams at the girls and attacks them with wheels. Even when Kyoko cuts off one of her hands, she doesn't seem to notice. [[Homura]] arrives as the floor of the labyrinth crumbles and she catches Madoka. Kyoko tells her to take Madoka to safety as she plans to defeat Oktavia herself. She creates a giant spear and throws her [[Soul Gem]] into the attack, killing both of them but allowing her to be with {{Spoiler|Sayaka.}}

Oktavia appears again in [[Episode 10]] in an alternate timeline. In this timeline her labyrinth and theme is much more like a rock concert than an orchestra. She also has different familiars: Klarissa, that resemble [[Hitomi]]. Instead of orchestra members like Holger, they are backup dancers. All four girls try to defeat Oktavia in this timeline to save {{Spoiler|Sayaka}} but Homura defeats her with explosives to quickly protect Madoka.

===The Rebellion Story===
Oktavia makes a reappearance in [[The Rebellion Story]] as part of Sayaka's army. She fights {{Spoiler|Homulilly}} with the magical girls.

===Madoka Mobage===
In the event [[The Hollow Little Mermaid]], [[Elise (Mobage)|Elise]] uses her unique magic to save Sayaka, who had just become Oktavia von Seckendorff. Because of this, Elise dies and becomes Oktavia von Seckendorff in her place and Sayaka lives as a result of Elise's sacrifice.

===Magia Record===
====In-Game ([[Sayaka Miki in Magia Record|Normal]] version) description====
The Doppel of unrequited love. Its form is a mermaid.
The master of this emotion suffered from young love and chose a fate so harsh that she could not bear it alone. As such, the Doppel dreams of love while it swims effortlessly through the air, playing a song for its master from its vast hollow body. It can control several swords to attack its enemies with the soundwaves that emanate from its body, but as long as the master uses it, she cannot flee from the discontent that troubles her heart.

====[[Sayaka Miki (Haregi ver.)|Haregi]] version description====
The Doppel of romance. Its form is a mermaid. Though the master of this emotion has been anguished by love all the way to the year’s end, she’s positively delighted by this opportunity to don her favorite formal wear. Even so, the unease born out of her unchanging love still lurks within her heart, quietly tormenting its master. Her Doppel has been just as lovesick, but when clad in these auspicious symbols, its confidence soars. Its glow practically seems to bestow good fortune and ward off disaster, and it fearlessly charges forward no matter what obstacles may lay in its path. Those crushed by its sheer force will witness the sun and Mount Fuji in their final moments, and will surely be able to put the sight into a masterful piece of brushwork.

====[[Sayaka Miki (Surfer ver.)|Surfer]] version description====
The Doppel of romantic yearning. Its form is a mermaid. The master of this emotion averts her eyes from the fundamental truth that “unannounced feelings cannot reach their recipient,” and continues to wait for a coincidental opportunity– her “big wave of summer”– to arrive. As such, this Doppel has an overabundance of free time, and begins swimming around exuberantly as soon as it’s set free. Its offensive techniques are a pure combination of kinetic and potential energy, utilizing the accelerating passion of summer and the overwhelming mass of a lovesick heart to crush its enemies into dust. After the relief that accompanies this momentary expulsion of emotion, the Doppel’s master will most likely continue trying to convince herself that “her ideal opportunity still hasn’t arrived”.

===Madogatari===
====Songs====
'''Auditorium Caution-Evoking Announcement''' (場内注意喚起放送) (Main timeline version) 
<table border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="1" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-color: #ddd; margin-top: 20px;">
<tr>
<th style="text-align: right; background: #efefef;">Original text</th>
<th style="text-align: left; background: #efefef;">Translation</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
本日は御足元の悪いなか 
ご来場ありがとうございます。 
皆々様にお願い申し上げます。 
ホーム内での 
飲食、視認、恨み言はご遠慮下さい。 
また、心音、吐息は 
お切り下さいますよう 
ご協力お願い致します。 
まもなく開演時間です。 
御骨の方は 
お早めに御鑑定下さい。 <td>
Thank you for attending today 
despite the poor weather. 
We ask that you all refrain 
from eating, seeing, or begrudging 
on the train platform. 
Also, we would appreciate 
your cooperation in ceasing 
all heartbeats and respiration. 
The performance is about to begin. 
All skeletal remains in the audience, 
please sit and observe at once. 
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
</table> 

'''MAGICA''' (M・A・G・I・C・A) (Timeline 3 version) 
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<th style="text-align: right; background: #efefef;">Original text</th>
<th style="text-align: left; background: #efefef;">Translation</th>
</tr>
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<td>
＊英文字部分は「エム」「エー」「ジー」「アイ」「シー」「エー」と掛け声で 

M・A・G・I・C・A「望み」 
M・A・G・I・C・A「叫べ」 

Hi　消えてしまう　その前に！ 

M・A・G・I・C・A「喚（わめ）け」 
M・A・G・I・C・A「共に」 

Hi　奇跡はまだ　ひとつじゃない 

M・A・G・I・C・A「もっと」「光を」 
M・A・G・I・C・A「もっと」「光を」 <td>
＊The letters are shouted out in English from the crowd 

M-A-G-I-C-A "Desire!" 
M-A-G-I-C-A "Scream!" 

Hiii...! Before we fade away! 

M-A-G-I-C-A "Wail!" 
M-A-G-I-C-A "As one!" 

Hiii...! There's not just one miracle-- not yet! 

M-A-G-I-C-A "More!" "Light!" 
M-A-G-I-C-A "More!" "Light!" 
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
</table> 
==Observations==
*[[wikipedia:Karl Siegmund von Seckendorff|Karl Sigmund von Seckendorff]] was a German poet who was inspired by Goethe; he enjoyed composing music for several of his poems before they were even published, and translated ''The Sorrows of Young Werther'' into French. In this story, the titular man is ultimately driven to suicide by his unrequited love, as he is unable to harm or murder others to resolve the love triangle at the source of his despair. However, Goethe thought little of his work.
**He also wrote a book called ''The Wheel of Fate'' (''Das Rad des Schicksals''), and could explain Sayaka's wheel attack.
*Seckendorff was also the name of a [[:file:Close up Sayaka coats of arm and the Seckendorff family coats of arm.png|Frankish knight from a noble family]] .
*Oktavia is the German form of the Latin name ''Octavia'' which means "the eighth" (child, month or musical interval) or "from the family Octavia". It is the direct root of [[Wikipedia:Octave|octave]] in English (an octave being the eight interval of a scale). The name was most likely chosen because of the link between Sayaka and music.
** It might also reflect how her first appearance was in episode eight.
*[[wikipedia:Holger (given name)|Holger]] is a Scandinavian masculine given name derived from the Old Norse name ''Hólmgeirr'', the prefix ''hólmr'' meaning "island", and the suffix ''geirr'' meaning "spear". It is most common amongst Danish people.
*''‘Herr Holger’'' is an old Swedish song [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjmq6KI0D_o] performed by the dark folk band [[wikipedia:Garmarna|Garmarna]]. Its central character, Sir Holger, gets beheaded for his crimes and buried, but then turns undead and goes back to his wife to warn her against going to Hell. Yet the lady won't listen to the warning: ''"Go to Hell with your squires, ... And I will follow with my maidens"''.
*[[wikipedia:Holger_Simon_Paulli|Holger Simon Paulli]] was a Danish conductor and composer who contributed to the spread of Richard Wagner's work with his performances of ''Lohengrin'' and ''Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg''.
*The Movie version has new runes, in it Oktavia's barrier has [[:file:New runes sayaka barrier.jpg|runes that read]], "[[wikipedia:Summis desiderantes affectibus|Desiderantes Affectibus]]": Summis desiderantes affectibus (Latin: ''"Desiring with supreme ardor"'') was a papal bull issued by Pope Innocent VIII on December 5, 1484. The bull was written in response to the request of Dominican Inquisitor Heinrich Kramer for explicit authority to prosecute witchcraft in Germany, after he was refused assistance by the local ecclesiastical authorities. The bull recognized the existence of witches.
**The bull, which synthesized the spiritual and the secular crimes of witchcraft, is often viewed as opening the door for the witch hunts of the early modern period.
*The musical notes on Oktavia's grief seed also resemble crescent moons. They are symbols of femininity and the moon is commonly associated with water, which relates back to Oktavia being a mermaid.
*The pink ribbon around Oktavia's neck may be a reference to the pink ribbons that Madoka wears in the series.
**They could also represent the witch wanting affection and attention as the color pink is normally seen as a color associated with love.
*Oktavia's barrier shows rail tracks (as well as wheels, that may be there for the same reason), which is possibly due to what Sayaka heard from two men in the train right before she turned into a witch.
* In [[Episode 9]] when [[Kyoko]] passes through Sayaka's barrier, it is shown that when Oktavia shouts, a distorted scream is also heard and is known to be Sayaka's voice. This most likely meant Sayaka wanted to express her feelings but she could not because of her broken state. As seen before her transformation to be a witch, she had issues speaking to Kyoko. With her life reaching its end, she could not help herself in the situation.

==Trivia==
*The entrance to her barrier has the sayings ''Love Me Do'' which is, incidentally, a Beatles song.
*In the beginning of episode 9 near the name of the witch, there are floating notes of "Symposium Magarum".
*Oktavia is briefly shown in Kazumi Magica as background when Juubey explains how a magical girl becomes a witch.
*It appears Sayaka Miki is the only magical girl that has been shown to be able to separate from her Witch, as in Rebellion Oktavia fights along Sayaka as a separate being meaning Sayaka no longer has to turn into her.
*Oktavia appears in all timelines in which Sayaka makes a contract.
*The specific runic font used for Oktavia and Holger's cards resembles musical instruments and notation.
*One of the alternate timelines shown in episode 10 gives her barrier a slightly different appearance with familiars that resemble [[Hitomi]]. Some design documents also indicate that [[Puella Magi Production Note#Oktavia von Seckendorff, Timeline 3 Version|Kamijou is a guitarist rather than a violinist]] in the alternate timeline.
*{{spoiler| In [[Madoka Magica Mobage Story The Hollow Little Mermaid|Madoka Magica Mobage Story The Hollow Little Mermaid]] a magical girl named [[Elise (Mobage)]] used her magical girl ability and became Oktavia in exchange for Sayaka reverting back to a magical girl.}}

==Gallery==
See [[Gallery:Oktavia von Seckendorff]]

==Memoria Cards==
{{Magia Record Memoria Header}}
{{File:Homura unique memoria.png}}
{{Magia Record Memoria Footer}}

== External Links ==
*{{card_link|id=19}}
*{{card_link|id=25}} (Alternative card)
*{{card_link|id=20|name=Holger}}
*{{card_link|id=26|name=Klarissa}}
[[Category:Witches]]

Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: —Walpurgisnacht: Rising—

2024-11-07T18:23:20Z

JhasmineWisheart: /* Trailer 2 SIDE Homura Leak */ Realized I messed up the image order. So I fixed it

[[File:WalpugisnachtRising.png|400px|right]]
<blockquote>''{{Q|And so, let the curtain rise on tonight’s dream.}}'' - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGxyrO-27dQ September 10th 2023 Trailer].</blockquote>
{{Nihongo|'''''Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Walpurgisnacht Rising'''''|劇場版魔法少女まどか☆マギカ〈ワルプルギスの廻天〉|Gekijouban Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica Walpurgis no Kaiten}} is an upcoming movie and a sequel to ''[[Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Rebellion]]''. The project was officially announced on April 25th, 2021 during the ''[[Madoka 10th Anniversary]]'' event. More information was revealed during the ''Aniplex Online Fest 2023'' on September 10th, 2023, which included a new trailer and an approximated release date of Winter 2024. On August 16th, 2024, it was announced that the movie had been delayed to Winter 2025.

==Development==
''Walpurgisnacht Rising'' was first announced during the Anniversary Stage as part of the ''[[Madoka 10th Anniversary]]'' event. The first teaser shown the return of the main staff; [[Akiyuki Shinbo]] as Chief Director, [[Gen Urobuchi]] as a scriptwriter, [[Aoki Ume]] as an original character designer, [[Shaft]] as an animation production, [[Junichiro Taniguchi]] as a character designer, [[Gekidan Inu Curry]] as a designer of the parallel world, and music by [[Yuki Kajiura]]. After the announcement, [[Gen Urobuchi]] revealed that the script for the movie was finished sometime between 2014 and 2016.<ref>[https://twitter.com/Butch_Gen/status/1386278371189936129 @Butch_Gen's Tweet]: The scenario for Walpurgisnacht Rising was done right after I finished ''Kamen Rider Gaim'' and before I started ''Thunderbolt Fantasy''. Looking back, that was the last script when I could still write a line for cute girls. I'm glad for it to finally see the light of day! ワルプルギスの廻天、脚本は鎧武を終えた直後、東離劍遊紀にとりかかる直前に脱稿してたので、思えばまだ私が自力で可愛い女の子の台詞を書けていた頃の最後の本になります。ついに日の目を見る時が来て嬉しいです！</ref>

The first trailer was revealed as an ending to the ''Aniplex Online Fest 2023'' and featured the first animation reveal along with a new key visual and the Winter 2024 release date. The trailer also revealed that [[Yukihiro Miyamoto]] will return as a director, resuming his position from ''Rebellion''.

On August 16, 2024 it was revealed on the official Madoka Magica X (twitter) account that that movie was delayed due to production circumstances. <ref>[https://x.com/madoka_magica/status/1824370519837380632 Deley Tweet:] Notice of postponement of release of “Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Walpurgis Kaiten” Due to production circumstances, the scheduled release date will be changed as follows. We sincerely apologize to everyone who has been looking forward to the release of this work.『劇場版魔法少女まどか☆マギカ〈ワルプルギスの廻天〉』公開延期のお知らせ制作上の都合により、下記の通り公開予定時期を変更とさせて頂きます。本作の公開を楽しみにお待ちいただいていた皆様には心よりお詫び申し上げます。</ref>

The second trailer was released during ''Aniplex Online Fest 2024'' revealing the new release date of winter 2025.

On October 25th, 2024, during the Japan exclusive re-screening of [[Rebellion]], towards the end of the movie itself, the [https://x.com/_Akkrio_/status/1850560221128855866 third movie trailer] was revealed.

On November 1, 2024 the third trailer was released to the public on Youtube. This trailer was the first given a name, with the name being called "Trailer 2 SIDE: Homura" despite it technically being the third trailer.

==Videos==

===Teaser===
Walpurgisnacht Rising was first announced during the Anniversary Stage as part of the Madoka 10th Anniversary event.

{{#ev:youtube|coczqqQVQtM|300}}{{#ev:youtube|gAR0CMwEfes|300}}

===Trailer 1===
Trailer 1 was revealed during ''Aniplex Online Fest 2023'' on September 10th, 2023.

{{#ev:youtube|TGxyrO-27dQ|300}} {{#ev:youtube|AXpnlROHu78|300}}

===Trailer 1.1===
Trailer 1.1 was revealed during a 10th Anniversary Comeback Screening of ''[[Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Rebellion]]'' on October 29th, 2023 featuring an extra scene at the end of the PV.

{{#ev:youtube|vSdolbHyvkA|300}}

===Trailer 2===
Trailer 2 was revealed during ''Aniplex Online Fest 2024'' on September 16th, 2024.

{{#ev:youtube|htNvpTfYMdk|300}} {{#ev:youtube|TXRlggMPGLs|300}}

===Trailer 2 SIDE Homura===
Trailer 2 SIDE Homura was revealed during special ''Rebellion'' rescreening on October 25th, 2024, and a recording of it was shared by @_Akkrio_ on [https://x.com/_Akkrio_/status/1850560221128855866 Twitter].

On November 1st, 2024 it finally was officially uploaded to YouTube.

{{#ev:youtube|CxTenVJOw_o|300}} {{#ev:youtube|cFhiaRoBCZE|300}}

==Speculation==
{{Theory/Header|status=unknown}}
*It is likely that the [[Concept movie]] became ''Walpurgisnacht: Rising''.
*The recent trailer and its poster shows multiple [[Homura]]'s in a single shot. It is possible that the movie deals with either a multiverse or doppelgangers.
**Alternatively, multiple timelines could be merging together.
**Alternatively, based on similar costume elements such as the design of one Homura's headband, the [[Clara Dolls]] are capable of assuming her form.
**Almost all of the returning girls have a new form/design. This may further promote this theory.
* The cast list mentions that Gekidan Inu Curry is designing the "parallel world", possibly relating to some sort of alternate dimension created by [[Devil Homura]]. This could explain why the Holy Quintet has different designs.
*The new magical girl incorporates design elements from most of the [[Holy Quintet]]:
** She may be related to them somehow.
** Her amalgamate outfit and her lack of a defined face in the trailer may suggest that she is intended to be a representation for the average Magical Girl in Homura's new universe.
*Madoka has a different outfit in the teaser poster and in the 1.1 visual. The poster could be Homura grasping for her old life, and the new Madoka design representing the coming future (which Homura has shackled, as shown by the padlock).
*The official site says that the movie is "the beginning of a new chapter". This probably means this will not be the finale to the series.
*It's possible that [[Homulilly]] transforms into Walpurgisnacht. Devil Homura is the opposite of Ultimate Madoka just as Walpurgisnacht is the opposite of [[Kriemhild Gretchen]]. Additionally, Homulilly's head is cut off just like Walpurgisnacht's head. Furthermore, the gears under Walpurgisnacht's dress could also correlate with Homura's old power of time manipulation.
*The new orange-haired girl seen alongside Kyubey in the trailer could be the bear girl from [[Episode 12]].
**The bear girl was also seen in the [[Concept Movie]].
*The new magical girls could be the human forms of witches from the original anime.
**The green-haired girl could be the human form of [[Elsa Maria]], as evidenced by the trees and rays of sunlight surrounding her, both elements present in Elsa Maria's labyrinth. The plant motif could also allude to her being [[Gertrud]].
**The orange-haired girl could be the human form of [[Albertine]], as her being depicted in a ball pit with Nagisa implies she may be similar in age, or is at least childish. Bright colors, like the balls she's surrounded by, are also a key feature of [[Elly]]'s labyrinth.
**It's also possible the new girls are part of [[Walpurgisnacht]] herself.
*The orange-haired girl may possibly be based on the bear girl from [[Episode 12]] and in the Concept Movie.
{{Theory/Footer}}

==Trivia==
*The scene in the September 10th 2023 trailer of Homura holding an umbrella while standing on a stepped waterfall is reminiscent of the painting ''[[wikipedia:File:The_Umbrella_Girl_by_Banksy_New_Orleans_2008_01.jpg|The Umbrella Girl]]'' by the artist Banksy, depicting a little girl holding an umbrella and extending her hand out to feel the rain, while the rain is instead pouring down on her from within the umbrella.
*The green-haired girl seen in the September 15th trailer was also seen in the Concept Movie, albeit without glasses.
*In the first trailer, Homura is shown to be in front of the 18th tarot card, The Moon. The Moon card represents, illusion, dreams, vagueness, instability, deception, anxiety, fear, misconception, subconscious,and insecurity <ref>https://www.thetarotguide.com/the-moon/</ref>

==Gallery==
===Promotional Visuals===
<gallery>
File:WalpugisnachtRising.png|English logo.
File:WalpurgisNoKaiten.png|Japanese logo.
File:Puella Magi Madoka Magica Walpurgis no Kaiten Poster.png|1st teaser visual.
File:Puella_Magi_Madoka_Magica_Walpurgis_no_Kaiten_Poster_textless.jpg|1st teaser visual, textless version.
File:Walpurgisnacht_Rising_2nd_visual_text_ver.jpg|2nd teaser visual.
File:Walpurgisnacht_Rising_2nd_visual_english_text_ver.jpg|2nd teaser visual, English version.
File:Walpurgisnacht_Rising_2nd_visual.jpg|2nd teaser visual, textless version.
File:Walpurgisnacht_Rising_trailer_thumbnail.jpg|Trailer's YouTube thumbnail.
</gallery>
===Screenshots===
====Trailer 1====
<gallery>
File:LizardHomura.png
File:Screenshot 2023-09-10 10.24.57 AM.png
File:HomuraPhone.png
File:MechanicalMoon.png|The 18th Tarot card: The Moon
File:HomuraMoon.png
File:HomuraMoonFullmura.png
File:WalpurgisnachtinTrailer.png
File:StageWitchdescription.png
File:NewMAgiWeapon.png|A new magical girl wielding a bow, similar to Homura's in [[Wraith Arc]].
File:NewMagi.png|A better view of her.
File:LoCWR.jpg
File:MadokaJump.png|The new girl jumping into a cloud which may have been created by a witch.
File:WitchCloud.jpg|The cloud after enveloping the girl
File:AnotherNewMagi.png|The new magical girl being attacked
File:MGensnared.png
File:MGgrab.png
File:MadokawalkWNKT.png
File:MadokasmileWNKT.png
File:HomuhappyWNK.png
File:HomuunbrellaWNKT.png
File:NewKyokoWNKT.png|[[Kyoko]]'s new form.
File:NewMamiWNKT.png|[[Mami]]'s new form.
File:InjuredSayakaWNKT.png|[[Sayaka]]'s new form.
File:HomutowerWNKT.png
File:MoretowerWNKT.png
File:HomuraChair.jpg
File:HomusadWNKT.png
File:HomuraTowerFULL.png|The tower in full, stitched together
File:CreditsGirlWR.jpg|A credits frame that seems to show a trapped magical girl
File:MadokaWNKNormalGrey.png
File:MadokaPMWR1.1.png
File:MadokaPMFront1.1.png|[[Madoka]]'s new form. Notice the padlock crossing her stomach.
File:MadokaFullPMWR1.1.png
</gallery>

====Trailer 2====
<gallery>
File:Wnkhomura.png
File:Wnkhomura2.png
File:Wnkmadohomudance.png|Madoka and a red-eyed Homura dancing
File:Wnkmadohomudance2.png
File:Wnkklaradoll.png|Ibari (Pride) Clara Doll
File:Wnkdummevenus.png | Note: "dumme" is German for "fool"
File:Wnkdevilhomura.png | Devil Homura's new form
File:Wnkgreengirl.png | New girl with green hair and glasses
File:Wnkgreengirl2.png | A closer look at the New girl with Green hair, Notice the mark on her finger
File:Wnknagisa.png
File:Wnkblondegirl.png | New girl with strawberry blonde pigtails, reminiscent of [[Gallery:Nagisa#/media/File:Rebellion_Guidebook_Nagisa_Original_Design.jpg|an early design for Nagisa]] or [[Madoka_Magica_Episode_12:_My_Very_Best_Friend#/media/File:Bear_girl_2.png|the bear magical girl from Episode 12]]
File:Wnkstatue.png | Note: Sayaka is walking right next to the statue
File:Wnkkyoko.png | Another Kyoko form. Notably different from the outfit shown in the previous trailer.
File:Wnksayaka1.png | Another look at Sayaka's new form
File:Wnksayakaoktavia.png | A Shot of Sayaka's new form with [[Oktavia von Seckendorff]] appearing in the background for a brief moment
File:Wnksayaka2.png | Another look at Sayaka's new form
File:Wnkorangegirl.png | Kyubey on the shoulder of the girl from the earlier scene with Nagisa
File:Wnksalamanderarm.png
</gallery>

====Trailer 2 SIDE Homura====
<gallery>
File:Screenshot 2024-11-07 8.34.05 AM.png |
File:SIDEhomura_screenshot2.png |
File:SIDEhomura_screenshot3.png |
File:SIDEhomura_screenshot4.png |
File:SIDEhomura_screenshot5.png |
File:SIDEhomura_screenshot6.png |
File:SIDEhomura_screenshot7.png |
File:SIDEhomura_screenshot8.png |
File:SIDEhomura_screenshot9.png |
File:SIDEhomura_screenshot10.png |
File:SIDEhomura_screenshot11.png |
File:SIDEhomura_screenshot12.png |
File:SIDEhomura_screenshot14.png |
File:SIDEhomura_screenshot13.png |
File:SIDEhomura_screenshot15.png |
File:SIDEhomura_screenshot16.png |
File:SIDEhomura_screenshot17.png |
File:SIDEhomura_screenshot18.png |
File:SIDEhomura_screenshot19.png |
File:SIDEhomura_screenshot20.png |
File:SIDEhomura_screenshot21.png |
File:Screenshot 2024-11-07 8.35.01 AM.png |
</gallery>

====Trailer 2 SIDE Homura Leak====
On October 25th, 2024, the trailer was leaked on twitter/X. This is here simply to document the leak
<gallery>
File:SIDEhomura leak screenshot1.png |
File:SIDEhomura leak screenshot2.png |
File:SIDEhomura leak screenshot4.png |
File:SIDEhomura leak screenshot5.png |
File:SIDEhomura leak screenshot3.png |
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File:SIDEhomura leak screenshot10.png |
File:SIDEhomura leak screenshot11.png |
File:SIDEhomura leak screenshot12.png |
File:SIDEhomura leak screenshot13.png |
File:SIDEhomura leak screenshot14.png |
File:SIDEhomura leak screenshot15.png |
File:SIDEhomura leak screenshot16.png |
File:SIDEhomura leak screenshot17.png |
File:SIDEhomura leak screenshot18.png |
File:SIDEhomura leak screenshot19.png |
File:SIDEhomura leak screenshot20.png |
File:SIDEhomura leak screenshot21.png |
File:SIDEhomura leak screenshot22.png |
</gallery>

<table class="wikitable" style="width:100%;margin:1em auto;text-align:center;line-spacing:100%;">
<tr><th colspan="3">Movies</th></tr>
<tr>
<th style="width:33%;">Previous Movie</th>
<th style="width:33%;">Current Movie</th>
<th style="width:33%;">Next Movie</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="padding:5px;">[[Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Rebellion]]</td>
<td style="padding:5px;">Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Walpurgisnacht Rising</td>
<td style="padding:5px;">-</td>
</tr>
</table>

==References==
{{reflist}}

==See also==
* [https://www.madoka-magica.com/ Official website]
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[[Category:Anime]]

Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: —Walpurgisnacht: Rising—

2024-11-07T17:32:10Z

JhasmineWisheart: Fixed image issue.

[[File:WalpugisnachtRising.png|400px|right]]
<blockquote>''{{Q|And so, let the curtain rise on tonight’s dream.}}'' - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGxyrO-27dQ September 10th 2023 Trailer].</blockquote>
{{Nihongo|'''''Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Walpurgisnacht Rising'''''|劇場版魔法少女まどか☆マギカ〈ワルプルギスの廻天〉|Gekijouban Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica Walpurgis no Kaiten}} is an upcoming movie and a sequel to ''[[Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Rebellion]]''. The project was officially announced on April 25th, 2021 during the ''[[Madoka 10th Anniversary]]'' event. More information was revealed during the ''Aniplex Online Fest 2023'' on September 10th, 2023, which included a new trailer and an approximated release date of Winter 2024. On August 16th, 2024, it was announced that the movie had been delayed to Winter 2025.

==Development==
''Walpurgisnacht Rising'' was first announced during the Anniversary Stage as part of the ''[[Madoka 10th Anniversary]]'' event. The first teaser shown the return of the main staff; [[Akiyuki Shinbo]] as Chief Director, [[Gen Urobuchi]] as a scriptwriter, [[Aoki Ume]] as an original character designer, [[Shaft]] as an animation production, [[Junichiro Taniguchi]] as a character designer, [[Gekidan Inu Curry]] as a designer of the parallel world, and music by [[Yuki Kajiura]]. After the announcement, [[Gen Urobuchi]] revealed that the script for the movie was finished sometime between 2014 and 2016.<ref>[https://twitter.com/Butch_Gen/status/1386278371189936129 @Butch_Gen's Tweet]: The scenario for Walpurgisnacht Rising was done right after I finished ''Kamen Rider Gaim'' and before I started ''Thunderbolt Fantasy''. Looking back, that was the last script when I could still write a line for cute girls. I'm glad for it to finally see the light of day! ワルプルギスの廻天、脚本は鎧武を終えた直後、東離劍遊紀にとりかかる直前に脱稿してたので、思えばまだ私が自力で可愛い女の子の台詞を書けていた頃の最後の本になります。ついに日の目を見る時が来て嬉しいです！</ref>

The first trailer was revealed as an ending to the ''Aniplex Online Fest 2023'' and featured the first animation reveal along with a new key visual and the Winter 2024 release date. The trailer also revealed that [[Yukihiro Miyamoto]] will return as a director, resuming his position from ''Rebellion''.

On August 16, 2024 it was revealed on the official Madoka Magica X (twitter) account that that movie was delayed due to production circumstances. <ref>[https://x.com/madoka_magica/status/1824370519837380632 Deley Tweet:] Notice of postponement of release of “Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Walpurgis Kaiten” Due to production circumstances, the scheduled release date will be changed as follows. We sincerely apologize to everyone who has been looking forward to the release of this work.『劇場版魔法少女まどか☆マギカ〈ワルプルギスの廻天〉』公開延期のお知らせ制作上の都合により、下記の通り公開予定時期を変更とさせて頂きます。本作の公開を楽しみにお待ちいただいていた皆様には心よりお詫び申し上げます。</ref>

The second trailer was released during ''Aniplex Online Fest 2024'' revealing the new release date of winter 2025.

On October 25th, 2024, during the Japan exclusive re-screening of [[Rebellion]], towards the end of the movie itself, the [https://x.com/_Akkrio_/status/1850560221128855866 third movie trailer] was revealed.

On November 1, 2024 the third trailer was released to the public on Youtube. This trailer was the first given a name, with the name being called "Trailer 2 SIDE: Homura" despite it technically being the third trailer.

==Videos==

===Teaser===
Walpurgisnacht Rising was first announced during the Anniversary Stage as part of the Madoka 10th Anniversary event.

{{#ev:youtube|coczqqQVQtM|300}}{{#ev:youtube|gAR0CMwEfes|300}}

===Trailer 1===
Trailer 1 was revealed during ''Aniplex Online Fest 2023'' on September 10th, 2023.

{{#ev:youtube|TGxyrO-27dQ|300}} {{#ev:youtube|AXpnlROHu78|300}}

===Trailer 1.1===
Trailer 1.1 was revealed during a 10th Anniversary Comeback Screening of ''[[Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Rebellion]]'' on October 29th, 2023 featuring an extra scene at the end of the PV.

{{#ev:youtube|vSdolbHyvkA|300}}

===Trailer 2===
Trailer 2 was revealed during ''Aniplex Online Fest 2024'' on September 16th, 2024.

{{#ev:youtube|htNvpTfYMdk|300}} {{#ev:youtube|TXRlggMPGLs|300}}

===Trailer 2 SIDE Homura===
Trailer 2 SIDE Homura was revealed during special ''Rebellion'' rescreening on October 25th, 2024, and a recording of it was shared by @_Akkrio_ on [https://x.com/_Akkrio_/status/1850560221128855866 Twitter].

On November 1st, 2024 it finally was officially uploaded to YouTube.

{{#ev:youtube|CxTenVJOw_o|300}} {{#ev:youtube|cFhiaRoBCZE|300}}

==Speculation==
{{Theory/Header|status=unknown}}
*It is likely that the [[Concept movie]] became ''Walpurgisnacht: Rising''.
*The recent trailer and its poster shows multiple [[Homura]]'s in a single shot. It is possible that the movie deals with either a multiverse or doppelgangers.
**Alternatively, multiple timelines could be merging together.
**Alternatively, based on similar costume elements such as the design of one Homura's headband, the [[Clara Dolls]] are capable of assuming her form.
**Almost all of the returning girls have a new form/design. This may further promote this theory.
* The cast list mentions that Gekidan Inu Curry is designing the "parallel world", possibly relating to some sort of alternate dimension created by [[Devil Homura]]. This could explain why the Holy Quintet has different designs.
*The new magical girl incorporates design elements from most of the [[Holy Quintet]]:
** She may be related to them somehow.
** Her amalgamate outfit and her lack of a defined face in the trailer may suggest that she is intended to be a representation for the average Magical Girl in Homura's new universe.
*Madoka has a different outfit in the teaser poster and in the 1.1 visual. The poster could be Homura grasping for her old life, and the new Madoka design representing the coming future (which Homura has shackled, as shown by the padlock).
*The official site says that the movie is "the beginning of a new chapter". This probably means this will not be the finale to the series.
*It's possible that [[Homulilly]] transforms into Walpurgisnacht. Devil Homura is the opposite of Ultimate Madoka just as Walpurgisnacht is the opposite of [[Kriemhild Gretchen]]. Additionally, Homulilly's head is cut off just like Walpurgisnacht's head. Furthermore, the gears under Walpurgisnacht's dress could also correlate with Homura's old power of time manipulation.
*The new orange-haired girl seen alongside Kyubey in the trailer could be the bear girl from [[Episode 12]].
**The bear girl was also seen in the [[Concept Movie]].
*The new magical girls could be the human forms of witches from the original anime.
**The green-haired girl could be the human form of [[Elsa Maria]], as evidenced by the trees and rays of sunlight surrounding her, both elements present in Elsa Maria's labyrinth. The plant motif could also allude to her being [[Gertrud]].
**The orange-haired girl could be the human form of [[Albertine]], as her being depicted in a ball pit with Nagisa implies she may be similar in age, or is at least childish. Bright colors, like the balls she's surrounded by, are also a key feature of [[Elly]]'s labyrinth.
**It's also possible the new girls are part of [[Walpurgisnacht]] herself.
*The orange-haired girl may possibly be based on the bear girl from [[Episode 12]] and in the Concept Movie.
{{Theory/Footer}}

==Trivia==
*The scene in the September 10th 2023 trailer of Homura holding an umbrella while standing on a stepped waterfall is reminiscent of the painting ''[[wikipedia:File:The_Umbrella_Girl_by_Banksy_New_Orleans_2008_01.jpg|The Umbrella Girl]]'' by the artist Banksy, depicting a little girl holding an umbrella and extending her hand out to feel the rain, while the rain is instead pouring down on her from within the umbrella.
*The green-haired girl seen in the September 15th trailer was also seen in the Concept Movie, albeit without glasses.
*In the first trailer, Homura is shown to be in front of the 18th tarot card, The Moon. The Moon card represents, illusion, dreams, vagueness, instability, deception, anxiety, fear, misconception, subconscious,and insecurity <ref>https://www.thetarotguide.com/the-moon/</ref>

==Gallery==
===Promotional Visuals===
<gallery>
File:WalpugisnachtRising.png|English logo.
File:WalpurgisNoKaiten.png|Japanese logo.
File:Puella Magi Madoka Magica Walpurgis no Kaiten Poster.png|1st teaser visual.
File:Puella_Magi_Madoka_Magica_Walpurgis_no_Kaiten_Poster_textless.jpg|1st teaser visual, textless version.
File:Walpurgisnacht_Rising_2nd_visual_text_ver.jpg|2nd teaser visual.
File:Walpurgisnacht_Rising_2nd_visual_english_text_ver.jpg|2nd teaser visual, English version.
File:Walpurgisnacht_Rising_2nd_visual.jpg|2nd teaser visual, textless version.
File:Walpurgisnacht_Rising_trailer_thumbnail.jpg|Trailer's YouTube thumbnail.
</gallery>
===Screenshots===
====Trailer 1====
<gallery>
File:LizardHomura.png
File:Screenshot 2023-09-10 10.24.57 AM.png
File:HomuraPhone.png
File:MechanicalMoon.png|The 18th Tarot card: The Moon
File:HomuraMoon.png
File:HomuraMoonFullmura.png
File:WalpurgisnachtinTrailer.png
File:StageWitchdescription.png
File:NewMAgiWeapon.png|A new magical girl wielding a bow, similar to Homura's in [[Wraith Arc]].
File:NewMagi.png|A better view of her.
File:LoCWR.jpg
File:MadokaJump.png|The new girl jumping into a cloud which may have been created by a witch.
File:WitchCloud.jpg|The cloud after enveloping the girl
File:AnotherNewMagi.png|The new magical girl being attacked
File:MGensnared.png
File:MGgrab.png
File:MadokawalkWNKT.png
File:MadokasmileWNKT.png
File:HomuhappyWNK.png
File:HomuunbrellaWNKT.png
File:NewKyokoWNKT.png|[[Kyoko]]'s new form.
File:NewMamiWNKT.png|[[Mami]]'s new form.
File:InjuredSayakaWNKT.png|[[Sayaka]]'s new form.
File:HomutowerWNKT.png
File:MoretowerWNKT.png
File:HomuraChair.jpg
File:HomusadWNKT.png
File:HomuraTowerFULL.png|The tower in full, stitched together
File:CreditsGirlWR.jpg|A credits frame that seems to show a trapped magical girl
File:MadokaWNKNormalGrey.png
File:MadokaPMWR1.1.png
File:MadokaPMFront1.1.png|[[Madoka]]'s new form. Notice the padlock crossing her stomach.
File:MadokaFullPMWR1.1.png
</gallery>

====Trailer 2====
<gallery>
File:Wnkhomura.png
File:Wnkhomura2.png
File:Wnkmadohomudance.png|Madoka and a red-eyed Homura dancing
File:Wnkmadohomudance2.png
File:Wnkklaradoll.png|Ibari (Pride) Clara Doll
File:Wnkdummevenus.png | Note: "dumme" is German for "fool"
File:Wnkdevilhomura.png | Devil Homura's new form
File:Wnkgreengirl.png | New girl with green hair and glasses
File:Wnkgreengirl2.png | A closer look at the New girl with Green hair, Notice the mark on her finger
File:Wnknagisa.png
File:Wnkblondegirl.png | New girl with strawberry blonde pigtails, reminiscent of [[Gallery:Nagisa#/media/File:Rebellion_Guidebook_Nagisa_Original_Design.jpg|an early design for Nagisa]] or [[Madoka_Magica_Episode_12:_My_Very_Best_Friend#/media/File:Bear_girl_2.png|the bear magical girl from Episode 12]]
File:Wnkstatue.png | Note: Sayaka is walking right next to the statue
File:Wnkkyoko.png | Another Kyoko form. Notably different from the outfit shown in the previous trailer.
File:Wnksayaka1.png | Another look at Sayaka's new form
File:Wnksayakaoktavia.png | A Shot of Sayaka's new form with [[Oktavia von Seckendorff]] appearing in the background for a brief moment
File:Wnksayaka2.png | Another look at Sayaka's new form
File:Wnkorangegirl.png | Kyubey on the shoulder of the girl from the earlier scene with Nagisa
File:Wnksalamanderarm.png
</gallery>

====Trailer 2 SIDE Homura====
<gallery>
File:Screenshot 2024-11-07 8.34.05 AM.png |
File:SIDEhomura_screenshot2.png |
File:SIDEhomura_screenshot3.png |
File:SIDEhomura_screenshot4.png |
File:SIDEhomura_screenshot5.png |
File:SIDEhomura_screenshot6.png |
File:SIDEhomura_screenshot7.png |
File:SIDEhomura_screenshot8.png |
File:SIDEhomura_screenshot9.png |
File:SIDEhomura_screenshot10.png |
File:SIDEhomura_screenshot11.png |
File:SIDEhomura_screenshot12.png |
File:SIDEhomura_screenshot14.png |
File:SIDEhomura_screenshot13.png |
File:SIDEhomura_screenshot15.png |
File:SIDEhomura_screenshot16.png |
File:SIDEhomura_screenshot17.png |
File:SIDEhomura_screenshot18.png |
File:SIDEhomura_screenshot19.png |
File:SIDEhomura_screenshot20.png |
File:SIDEhomura_screenshot21.png |
File:Screenshot 2024-11-07 8.35.01 AM.png |
</gallery>

====Trailer 2 SIDE Homura Leak====
On October 25th, 2024, the trailer was leaked on twitter/X. This is here simply to document the leak
<gallery>
File:SIDEhomura leak screenshot1.png |
File:SIDEhomura leak screenshot2.png |
File:SIDEhomura leak screenshot3.png |
File:SIDEhomura leak screenshot4.png |
File:SIDEhomura leak screenshot5.png |
File:SIDEhomura leak screenshot6.png |
File:SIDEhomura leak screenshot7.png |
File:SIDEhomura leak screenshot8.png |
File:SIDEhomura leak screenshot9.png |
File:SIDEhomura leak screenshot10.png |
File:SIDEhomura leak screenshot11.png |
File:SIDEhomura leak screenshot12.png |
File:SIDEhomura leak screenshot13.png |
File:SIDEhomura leak screenshot14.png |
File:SIDEhomura leak screenshot15.png |
File:SIDEhomura leak screenshot16.png |
File:SIDEhomura leak screenshot17.png |
File:SIDEhomura leak screenshot18.png |
File:SIDEhomura leak screenshot19.png |
File:SIDEhomura leak screenshot20.png |
File:SIDEhomura leak screenshot21.png |
File:SIDEhomura leak screenshot22.png |
</gallery>

<table class="wikitable" style="width:100%;margin:1em auto;text-align:center;line-spacing:100%;">
<tr><th colspan="3">Movies</th></tr>
<tr>
<th style="width:33%;">Previous Movie</th>
<th style="width:33%;">Current Movie</th>
<th style="width:33%;">Next Movie</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="padding:5px;">[[Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Rebellion]]</td>
<td style="padding:5px;">Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Walpurgisnacht Rising</td>
<td style="padding:5px;">-</td>
</tr>
</table>

==References==
{{reflist}}

==See also==
* [https://www.madoka-magica.com/ Official website]
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[[Category:Anime]]

User talk:JhasmineWisheart

2024-11-07T17:28:43Z

JhasmineWisheart:

You do know that Side Homura Rising trailer did get an official YouTube release, right? There are no differences between it and the Twitter one. [[User:EPF|EPF]] ([[User talk:EPF|talk]]) 15:15, 7 November 2024 (UTC)
:Yeah I know. I thought we were still going to upload the images to document it though? I can delete it if this is no longer the plan. [[User:JhasmineWisheart|JhasmineWisheart]] ([[User talk:JhasmineWisheart|talk]]) 9:23 AM, 7 November 2024 (CST)
::Ah, then it shouldn't hurt, then. Also, for the YouTube ver of the trailer's screenshots: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1qXyuorT2Dgamo9q1YtTsvIIqbT1TzYIm?usp=drive_link has all frames exported at maximum quality, under folder name sidehomu. [[User:EPF|EPF]] ([[User talk:EPF|talk]]) 17:21, 7 November 2024 (UTC)
::: Okay thank you. I'll probably change out the images I uploaded for the YT ver for the ones you've provided later. Thank you again! [[User:JhasmineWisheart|JhasmineWisheart]] ([[User talk:JhasmineWisheart|talk]]) 11:28 AM, 7 November 2024 (CST)

Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: —Walpurgisnacht: Rising—

2024-11-07T17:26:06Z

JhasmineWisheart: Put the screenshots for the SIDE Houmra trailer

[[File:WalpugisnachtRising.png|400px|right]]
<blockquote>''{{Q|And so, let the curtain rise on tonight’s dream.}}'' - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGxyrO-27dQ September 10th 2023 Trailer].</blockquote>
{{Nihongo|'''''Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Walpurgisnacht Rising'''''|劇場版魔法少女まどか☆マギカ〈ワルプルギスの廻天〉|Gekijouban Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica Walpurgis no Kaiten}} is an upcoming movie and a sequel to ''[[Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Rebellion]]''. The project was officially announced on April 25th, 2021 during the ''[[Madoka 10th Anniversary]]'' event. More information was revealed during the ''Aniplex Online Fest 2023'' on September 10th, 2023, which included a new trailer and an approximated release date of Winter 2024. On August 16th, 2024, it was announced that the movie had been delayed to Winter 2025.

==Development==
''Walpurgisnacht Rising'' was first announced during the Anniversary Stage as part of the ''[[Madoka 10th Anniversary]]'' event. The first teaser shown the return of the main staff; [[Akiyuki Shinbo]] as Chief Director, [[Gen Urobuchi]] as a scriptwriter, [[Aoki Ume]] as an original character designer, [[Shaft]] as an animation production, [[Junichiro Taniguchi]] as a character designer, [[Gekidan Inu Curry]] as a designer of the parallel world, and music by [[Yuki Kajiura]]. After the announcement, [[Gen Urobuchi]] revealed that the script for the movie was finished sometime between 2014 and 2016.<ref>[https://twitter.com/Butch_Gen/status/1386278371189936129 @Butch_Gen's Tweet]: The scenario for Walpurgisnacht Rising was done right after I finished ''Kamen Rider Gaim'' and before I started ''Thunderbolt Fantasy''. Looking back, that was the last script when I could still write a line for cute girls. I'm glad for it to finally see the light of day! ワルプルギスの廻天、脚本は鎧武を終えた直後、東離劍遊紀にとりかかる直前に脱稿してたので、思えばまだ私が自力で可愛い女の子の台詞を書けていた頃の最後の本になります。ついに日の目を見る時が来て嬉しいです！</ref>

The first trailer was revealed as an ending to the ''Aniplex Online Fest 2023'' and featured the first animation reveal along with a new key visual and the Winter 2024 release date. The trailer also revealed that [[Yukihiro Miyamoto]] will return as a director, resuming his position from ''Rebellion''.

On August 16, 2024 it was revealed on the official Madoka Magica X (twitter) account that that movie was delayed due to production circumstances. <ref>[https://x.com/madoka_magica/status/1824370519837380632 Deley Tweet:] Notice of postponement of release of “Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Walpurgis Kaiten” Due to production circumstances, the scheduled release date will be changed as follows. We sincerely apologize to everyone who has been looking forward to the release of this work.『劇場版魔法少女まどか☆マギカ〈ワルプルギスの廻天〉』公開延期のお知らせ制作上の都合により、下記の通り公開予定時期を変更とさせて頂きます。本作の公開を楽しみにお待ちいただいていた皆様には心よりお詫び申し上げます。</ref>

The second trailer was released during ''Aniplex Online Fest 2024'' revealing the new release date of winter 2025.

On October 25th, 2024, during the Japan exclusive re-screening of [[Rebellion]], towards the end of the movie itself, the [https://x.com/_Akkrio_/status/1850560221128855866 third movie trailer] was revealed.

On November 1, 2024 the third trailer was released to the public on Youtube. This trailer was the first given a name, with the name being called "Trailer 2 SIDE: Homura" despite it technically being the third trailer.

==Videos==

===Teaser===
Walpurgisnacht Rising was first announced during the Anniversary Stage as part of the Madoka 10th Anniversary event.

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===Trailer 1===
Trailer 1 was revealed during ''Aniplex Online Fest 2023'' on September 10th, 2023.

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===Trailer 1.1===
Trailer 1.1 was revealed during a 10th Anniversary Comeback Screening of ''[[Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Rebellion]]'' on October 29th, 2023 featuring an extra scene at the end of the PV.

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===Trailer 2===
Trailer 2 was revealed during ''Aniplex Online Fest 2024'' on September 16th, 2024.

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===Trailer 2 SIDE Homura===
Trailer 2 SIDE Homura was revealed during special ''Rebellion'' rescreening on October 25th, 2024, and a recording of it was shared by @_Akkrio_ on [https://x.com/_Akkrio_/status/1850560221128855866 Twitter].

On November 1st, 2024 it finally was officially uploaded to YouTube.

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==Speculation==
{{Theory/Header|status=unknown}}
*It is likely that the [[Concept movie]] became ''Walpurgisnacht: Rising''.
*The recent trailer and its poster shows multiple [[Homura]]'s in a single shot. It is possible that the movie deals with either a multiverse or doppelgangers.
**Alternatively, multiple timelines could be merging together.
**Alternatively, based on similar costume elements such as the design of one Homura's headband, the [[Clara Dolls]] are capable of assuming her form.
**Almost all of the returning girls have a new form/design. This may further promote this theory.
* The cast list mentions that Gekidan Inu Curry is designing the "parallel world", possibly relating to some sort of alternate dimension created by [[Devil Homura]]. This could explain why the Holy Quintet has different designs.
*The new magical girl incorporates design elements from most of the [[Holy Quintet]]:
** She may be related to them somehow.
** Her amalgamate outfit and her lack of a defined face in the trailer may suggest that she is intended to be a representation for the average Magical Girl in Homura's new universe.
*Madoka has a different outfit in the teaser poster and in the 1.1 visual. The poster could be Homura grasping for her old life, and the new Madoka design representing the coming future (which Homura has shackled, as shown by the padlock).
*The official site says that the movie is "the beginning of a new chapter". This probably means this will not be the finale to the series.
*It's possible that [[Homulilly]] transforms into Walpurgisnacht. Devil Homura is the opposite of Ultimate Madoka just as Walpurgisnacht is the opposite of [[Kriemhild Gretchen]]. Additionally, Homulilly's head is cut off just like Walpurgisnacht's head. Furthermore, the gears under Walpurgisnacht's dress could also correlate with Homura's old power of time manipulation.
*The new orange-haired girl seen alongside Kyubey in the trailer could be the bear girl from [[Episode 12]].
**The bear girl was also seen in the [[Concept Movie]].
*The new magical girls could be the human forms of witches from the original anime.
**The green-haired girl could be the human form of [[Elsa Maria]], as evidenced by the trees and rays of sunlight surrounding her, both elements present in Elsa Maria's labyrinth. The plant motif could also allude to her being [[Gertrud]].
**The orange-haired girl could be the human form of [[Albertine]], as her being depicted in a ball pit with Nagisa implies she may be similar in age, or is at least childish. Bright colors, like the balls she's surrounded by, are also a key feature of [[Elly]]'s labyrinth.
**It's also possible the new girls are part of [[Walpurgisnacht]] herself.
*The orange-haired girl may possibly be based on the bear girl from [[Episode 12]] and in the Concept Movie.
{{Theory/Footer}}

==Trivia==
*The scene in the September 10th 2023 trailer of Homura holding an umbrella while standing on a stepped waterfall is reminiscent of the painting ''[[wikipedia:File:The_Umbrella_Girl_by_Banksy_New_Orleans_2008_01.jpg|The Umbrella Girl]]'' by the artist Banksy, depicting a little girl holding an umbrella and extending her hand out to feel the rain, while the rain is instead pouring down on her from within the umbrella.
*The green-haired girl seen in the September 15th trailer was also seen in the Concept Movie, albeit without glasses.
*In the first trailer, Homura is shown to be in front of the 18th tarot card, The Moon. The Moon card represents, illusion, dreams, vagueness, instability, deception, anxiety, fear, misconception, subconscious,and insecurity <ref>https://www.thetarotguide.com/the-moon/</ref>

==Gallery==
===Promotional Visuals===
<gallery>
File:WalpugisnachtRising.png|English logo.
File:WalpurgisNoKaiten.png|Japanese logo.
File:Puella Magi Madoka Magica Walpurgis no Kaiten Poster.png|1st teaser visual.
File:Puella_Magi_Madoka_Magica_Walpurgis_no_Kaiten_Poster_textless.jpg|1st teaser visual, textless version.
File:Walpurgisnacht_Rising_2nd_visual_text_ver.jpg|2nd teaser visual.
File:Walpurgisnacht_Rising_2nd_visual_english_text_ver.jpg|2nd teaser visual, English version.
File:Walpurgisnacht_Rising_2nd_visual.jpg|2nd teaser visual, textless version.
File:Walpurgisnacht_Rising_trailer_thumbnail.jpg|Trailer's YouTube thumbnail.
</gallery>
===Screenshots===
====Trailer 1====
<gallery>
File:LizardHomura.png
File:Screenshot 2023-09-10 10.24.57 AM.png
File:HomuraPhone.png
File:MechanicalMoon.png|The 18th Tarot card: The Moon
File:HomuraMoon.png
File:HomuraMoonFullmura.png
File:WalpurgisnachtinTrailer.png
File:StageWitchdescription.png
File:NewMAgiWeapon.png|A new magical girl wielding a bow, similar to Homura's in [[Wraith Arc]].
File:NewMagi.png|A better view of her.
File:LoCWR.jpg
File:MadokaJump.png|The new girl jumping into a cloud which may have been created by a witch.
File:WitchCloud.jpg|The cloud after enveloping the girl
File:AnotherNewMagi.png|The new magical girl being attacked
File:MGensnared.png
File:MGgrab.png
File:MadokawalkWNKT.png
File:MadokasmileWNKT.png
File:HomuhappyWNK.png
File:HomuunbrellaWNKT.png
File:NewKyokoWNKT.png|[[Kyoko]]'s new form.
File:NewMamiWNKT.png|[[Mami]]'s new form.
File:InjuredSayakaWNKT.png|[[Sayaka]]'s new form.
File:HomutowerWNKT.png
File:MoretowerWNKT.png
File:HomuraChair.jpg
File:HomusadWNKT.png
File:HomuraTowerFULL.png|The tower in full, stitched together
File:CreditsGirlWR.jpg|A credits frame that seems to show a trapped magical girl
File:MadokaWNKNormalGrey.png
File:MadokaPMWR1.1.png
File:MadokaPMFront1.1.png|[[Madoka]]'s new form. Notice the padlock crossing her stomach.
File:MadokaFullPMWR1.1.png
</gallery>

====Trailer 2====
<gallery>
File:Wnkhomura.png
File:Wnkhomura2.png
File:Wnkmadohomudance.png|Madoka and a red-eyed Homura dancing
File:Wnkmadohomudance2.png
File:Wnkklaradoll.png|Ibari (Pride) Clara Doll
File:Wnkdummevenus.png | Note: "dumme" is German for "fool"
File:Wnkdevilhomura.png | Devil Homura's new form
File:Wnkgreengirl.png | New girl with green hair and glasses
File:Wnkgreengirl2.png | A closer look at the New girl with Green hair, Notice the mark on her finger
File:Wnknagisa.png
File:Wnkblondegirl.png | New girl with strawberry blonde pigtails, reminiscent of [[Gallery:Nagisa#/media/File:Rebellion_Guidebook_Nagisa_Original_Design.jpg|an early design for Nagisa]] or [[Madoka_Magica_Episode_12:_My_Very_Best_Friend#/media/File:Bear_girl_2.png|the bear magical girl from Episode 12]]
File:Wnkstatue.png | Note: Sayaka is walking right next to the statue
File:Wnkkyoko.png | Another Kyoko form. Notably different from the outfit shown in the previous trailer.
File:Wnksayaka1.png | Another look at Sayaka's new form
File:Wnksayakaoktavia.png | A Shot of Sayaka's new form with [[Oktavia von Seckendorff]] appearing in the background for a brief moment
File:Wnksayaka2.png | Another look at Sayaka's new form
File:Wnkorangegirl.png | Kyubey on the shoulder of the girl from the earlier scene with Nagisa
File:Wnksalamanderarm.png
</gallery>

====Trailer 2 SIDE Homura====
<gallery>
File:Screenshot 2024-11-07 8.34.05 AM.png |
File:SIDEhomura_screenshot2.png |
File:SIDEhomura_screenshot3.png |
File:SIDEhomura_screenshot4.png |
File:SIDEhomura_screenshot5.png |
File:SIDEhomura_screenshot6.png |
File:SIDEhomura_screenshot7.png |
File:SIDEhomura_screenshot8.png |
File:SIDEhomura_screenshot9.png |
File:SIDEhomura_screenshot10.png |
File:SIDEhomura_screenshot11.png |
File:SIDEhomura_screenshot12.png |
File:SIDEhomura_screenshot14.png |
File:SIDEhomura_screenshot13.png |
File:SIDEhomura_screenshot15.png |
File:SIDEhomura_screenshot16.png |
File:SIDEhomura_screenshot17.png |
File:SIDEhomura_screenshot18.png |
File:SIDEhomura_screenshot19.png |
File:SIDEhomura_screenshot20.png |
File:SIDEhomura_screenshot21.png |
File:SIDEhomura_screenshot22.png |
</gallery>

====Trailer 2 SIDE Homura Leak====
On October 25th, 2024, the trailer was leaked on twitter/X. This is here simply to document the leak
<gallery>
File:SIDEhomura leak screenshot1.png |
File:SIDEhomura leak screenshot2.png |
File:SIDEhomura leak screenshot3.png |
File:SIDEhomura leak screenshot4.png |
File:SIDEhomura leak screenshot5.png |
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File:SIDEhomura leak screenshot10.png |
File:SIDEhomura leak screenshot11.png |
File:SIDEhomura leak screenshot12.png |
File:SIDEhomura leak screenshot13.png |
File:SIDEhomura leak screenshot14.png |
File:SIDEhomura leak screenshot15.png |
File:SIDEhomura leak screenshot16.png |
File:SIDEhomura leak screenshot17.png |
File:SIDEhomura leak screenshot18.png |
File:SIDEhomura leak screenshot19.png |
File:SIDEhomura leak screenshot20.png |
File:SIDEhomura leak screenshot21.png |
File:SIDEhomura leak screenshot22.png |
</gallery>

<table class="wikitable" style="width:100%;margin:1em auto;text-align:center;line-spacing:100%;">
<tr><th colspan="3">Movies</th></tr>
<tr>
<th style="width:33%;">Previous Movie</th>
<th style="width:33%;">Current Movie</th>
<th style="width:33%;">Next Movie</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="padding:5px;">[[Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Rebellion]]</td>
<td style="padding:5px;">Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Walpurgisnacht Rising</td>
<td style="padding:5px;">-</td>
</tr>
</table>

==References==
{{reflist}}

==See also==
* [https://www.madoka-magica.com/ Official website]
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2024-11-07T17:21:04Z

JhasmineWisheart:

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2024-11-07T17:20:47Z

JhasmineWisheart:

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JhasmineWisheart:

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JhasmineWisheart:

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JhasmineWisheart:

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JhasmineWisheart:

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JhasmineWisheart:

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JhasmineWisheart:

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JhasmineWisheart:

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JhasmineWisheart:

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JhasmineWisheart:

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JhasmineWisheart:

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JhasmineWisheart:

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JhasmineWisheart:

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JhasmineWisheart:

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JhasmineWisheart:

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JhasmineWisheart:

File:SIDEhomura screenshot5.png

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JhasmineWisheart: Image credits: https://x.com/_Akkrio_/status/1850560221128855866

== Summary ==
Image credits: https://x.com/_Akkrio_/status/1850560221128855866

File:SIDEhomura screenshot4.png

2024-11-07T17:10:40Z

JhasmineWisheart: Image credits: https://x.com/_Akkrio_/status/1850560221128855866

== Summary ==
Image credits: https://x.com/_Akkrio_/status/1850560221128855866

File:SIDEhomura screenshot3.png

2024-11-07T17:10:13Z

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== Summary ==
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File:SIDEhomura screenshot2.png

2024-11-07T17:09:43Z

JhasmineWisheart: Image credits: https://x.com/_Akkrio_/status/1850560221128855866

== Summary ==
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2024-11-07T17:08:55Z

JhasmineWisheart: Image credits: https://x.com/_Akkrio_/status/1850560221128855866

== Summary ==
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Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: —Walpurgisnacht: Rising—

2024-11-07T15:30:09Z

JhasmineWisheart: /* Trailer 2 SIDE Homura */ got rid of the second heading for SIDE homura

[[File:WalpugisnachtRising.png|400px|right]]
<blockquote>''{{Q|And so, let the curtain rise on tonight’s dream.}}'' - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGxyrO-27dQ September 10th 2023 Trailer].</blockquote>
{{Nihongo|'''''Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Walpurgisnacht Rising'''''|劇場版魔法少女まどか☆マギカ〈ワルプルギスの廻天〉|Gekijouban Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica Walpurgis no Kaiten}} is an upcoming movie and a sequel to ''[[Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Rebellion]]''. The project was officially announced on April 25th, 2021 during the ''[[Madoka 10th Anniversary]]'' event. More information was revealed during the ''Aniplex Online Fest 2023'' on September 10th, 2023, which included a new trailer and an approximated release date of Winter 2024. On August 16th, 2024, it was announced that the movie had been delayed to Winter 2025.

==Development==
''Walpurgisnacht Rising'' was first announced during the Anniversary Stage as part of the ''[[Madoka 10th Anniversary]]'' event. The first teaser shown the return of the main staff; [[Akiyuki Shinbo]] as Chief Director, [[Gen Urobuchi]] as a scriptwriter, [[Aoki Ume]] as an original character designer, [[Shaft]] as an animation production, [[Junichiro Taniguchi]] as a character designer, [[Gekidan Inu Curry]] as a designer of the parallel world, and music by [[Yuki Kajiura]]. After the announcement, [[Gen Urobuchi]] revealed that the script for the movie was finished sometime between 2014 and 2016.<ref>[https://twitter.com/Butch_Gen/status/1386278371189936129 @Butch_Gen's Tweet]: The scenario for Walpurgisnacht Rising was done right after I finished ''Kamen Rider Gaim'' and before I started ''Thunderbolt Fantasy''. Looking back, that was the last script when I could still write a line for cute girls. I'm glad for it to finally see the light of day! ワルプルギスの廻天、脚本は鎧武を終えた直後、東離劍遊紀にとりかかる直前に脱稿してたので、思えばまだ私が自力で可愛い女の子の台詞を書けていた頃の最後の本になります。ついに日の目を見る時が来て嬉しいです！</ref>

The first trailer was revealed as an ending to the ''Aniplex Online Fest 2023'' and featured the first animation reveal along with a new key visual and the Winter 2024 release date. The trailer also revealed that [[Yukihiro Miyamoto]] will return as a director, resuming his position from ''Rebellion''.

On August 16, 2024 it was revealed on the official Madoka Magica X (twitter) account that that movie was delayed due to production circumstances. <ref>[https://x.com/madoka_magica/status/1824370519837380632 Deley Tweet:] Notice of postponement of release of “Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Walpurgis Kaiten” Due to production circumstances, the scheduled release date will be changed as follows. We sincerely apologize to everyone who has been looking forward to the release of this work.『劇場版魔法少女まどか☆マギカ〈ワルプルギスの廻天〉』公開延期のお知らせ制作上の都合により、下記の通り公開予定時期を変更とさせて頂きます。本作の公開を楽しみにお待ちいただいていた皆様には心よりお詫び申し上げます。</ref>

The second trailer was released during ''Aniplex Online Fest 2024'' revealing the new release date of winter 2025.

On October 25th, 2024, during the Japan exclusive re-screening of [[Rebellion]], towards the end of the movie itself, the [https://x.com/_Akkrio_/status/1850560221128855866 third movie trailer] was revealed.

On November 1, 2024 the third trailer was released to the public on Youtube. This trailer was the first given a name, with the name being called "Trailer 2 SIDE: Homura" despite it technically being the third trailer.

==Videos==

===Teaser===
Walpurgisnacht Rising was first announced during the Anniversary Stage as part of the Madoka 10th Anniversary event.

{{#ev:youtube|coczqqQVQtM|300}}{{#ev:youtube|gAR0CMwEfes|300}}

===Trailer 1===
Trailer 1 was revealed during ''Aniplex Online Fest 2023'' on September 10th, 2023.

{{#ev:youtube|TGxyrO-27dQ|300}} {{#ev:youtube|AXpnlROHu78|300}}

===Trailer 1.1===
Trailer 1.1 was revealed during a 10th Anniversary Comeback Screening of ''[[Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Rebellion]]'' on October 29th, 2023 featuring an extra scene at the end of the PV.

{{#ev:youtube|vSdolbHyvkA|300}}

===Trailer 2===
Trailer 2 was revealed during ''Aniplex Online Fest 2024'' on September 16th, 2024.

{{#ev:youtube|htNvpTfYMdk|300}} {{#ev:youtube|TXRlggMPGLs|300}}

===Trailer 2 SIDE Homura===
Trailer 2 SIDE Homura was revealed during special ''Rebellion'' rescreening on October 25th, 2024, and a recording of it was shared by @_Akkrio_ on [https://x.com/_Akkrio_/status/1850560221128855866 Twitter].

On November 1st, 2024 it finally was officially uploaded to YouTube.

{{#ev:youtube|CxTenVJOw_o|300}} {{#ev:youtube|cFhiaRoBCZE|300}}

==Speculation==
{{Theory/Header|status=unknown}}
*It is likely that the [[Concept movie]] became ''Walpurgisnacht: Rising''.
*The recent trailer and its poster shows multiple [[Homura]]'s in a single shot. It is possible that the movie deals with either a multiverse or doppelgangers.
**Alternatively, multiple timelines could be merging together.
**Alternatively, based on similar costume elements such as the design of one Homura's headband, the [[Clara Dolls]] are capable of assuming her form.
**Almost all of the returning girls have a new form/design. This may further promote this theory.
* The cast list mentions that Gekidan Inu Curry is designing the "parallel world", possibly relating to some sort of alternate dimension created by [[Devil Homura]]. This could explain why the Holy Quintet has different designs.
*The new magical girl incorporates design elements from most of the [[Holy Quintet]]:
** She may be related to them somehow.
** Her amalgamate outfit and her lack of a defined face in the trailer may suggest that she is intended to be a representation for the average Magical Girl in Homura's new universe.
*Madoka has a different outfit in the teaser poster and in the 1.1 visual. The poster could be Homura grasping for her old life, and the new Madoka design representing the coming future (which Homura has shackled, as shown by the padlock).
*The official site says that the movie is "the beginning of a new chapter". This probably means this will not be the finale to the series.
*It's possible that [[Homulilly]] transforms into Walpurgisnacht. Devil Homura is the opposite of Ultimate Madoka just as Walpurgisnacht is the opposite of [[Kriemhild Gretchen]]. Additionally, Homulilly's head is cut off just like Walpurgisnacht's head. Furthermore, the gears under Walpurgisnacht's dress could also correlate with Homura's old power of time manipulation.
*The new orange-haired girl seen alongside Kyubey in the trailer could be the bear girl from [[Episode 12]].
**The bear girl was also seen in the [[Concept Movie]].
*The new magical girls could be the human forms of witches from the original anime.
**The green-haired girl could be the human form of [[Elsa Maria]], as evidenced by the trees and rays of sunlight surrounding her, both elements present in Elsa Maria's labyrinth. The plant motif could also allude to her being [[Gertrud]].
**The orange-haired girl could be the human form of [[Albertine]], as her being depicted in a ball pit with Nagisa implies she may be similar in age, or is at least childish. Bright colors, like the balls she's surrounded by, are also a key feature of [[Elly]]'s labyrinth.
**It's also possible the new girls are part of [[Walpurgisnacht]] herself.
*The orange-haired girl may possibly be based on the bear girl from [[Episode 12]] and in the Concept Movie.
{{Theory/Footer}}

==Trivia==
*The scene in the September 10th 2023 trailer of Homura holding an umbrella while standing on a stepped waterfall is reminiscent of the painting ''[[wikipedia:File:The_Umbrella_Girl_by_Banksy_New_Orleans_2008_01.jpg|The Umbrella Girl]]'' by the artist Banksy, depicting a little girl holding an umbrella and extending her hand out to feel the rain, while the rain is instead pouring down on her from within the umbrella.
*The green-haired girl seen in the September 15th trailer was also seen in the Concept Movie, albeit without glasses.
*In the first trailer, Homura is shown to be in front of the 18th tarot card, The Moon. The Moon card represents, illusion, dreams, vagueness, instability, deception, anxiety, fear, misconception, subconscious,and insecurity <ref>https://www.thetarotguide.com/the-moon/</ref>

==Gallery==
===Promotional Visuals===
<gallery>
File:WalpugisnachtRising.png|English logo.
File:WalpurgisNoKaiten.png|Japanese logo.
File:Puella Magi Madoka Magica Walpurgis no Kaiten Poster.png|1st teaser visual.
File:Puella_Magi_Madoka_Magica_Walpurgis_no_Kaiten_Poster_textless.jpg|1st teaser visual, textless version.
File:Walpurgisnacht_Rising_2nd_visual_text_ver.jpg|2nd teaser visual.
File:Walpurgisnacht_Rising_2nd_visual_english_text_ver.jpg|2nd teaser visual, English version.
File:Walpurgisnacht_Rising_2nd_visual.jpg|2nd teaser visual, textless version.
File:Walpurgisnacht_Rising_trailer_thumbnail.jpg|Trailer's YouTube thumbnail.
</gallery>
===Screenshots===
====Trailer 1====
<gallery>
File:LizardHomura.png
File:Screenshot 2023-09-10 10.24.57 AM.png
File:HomuraPhone.png
File:MechanicalMoon.png|The 18th Tarot card: The Moon
File:HomuraMoon.png
File:HomuraMoonFullmura.png
File:WalpurgisnachtinTrailer.png
File:StageWitchdescription.png
File:NewMAgiWeapon.png|A new magical girl wielding a bow, similar to Homura's in [[Wraith Arc]].
File:NewMagi.png|A better view of her.
File:LoCWR.jpg
File:MadokaJump.png|The new girl jumping into a cloud which may have been created by a witch.
File:WitchCloud.jpg|The cloud after enveloping the girl
File:AnotherNewMagi.png|The new magical girl being attacked
File:MGensnared.png
File:MGgrab.png
File:MadokawalkWNKT.png
File:MadokasmileWNKT.png
File:HomuhappyWNK.png
File:HomuunbrellaWNKT.png
File:NewKyokoWNKT.png|[[Kyoko]]'s new form.
File:NewMamiWNKT.png|[[Mami]]'s new form.
File:InjuredSayakaWNKT.png|[[Sayaka]]'s new form.
File:HomutowerWNKT.png
File:MoretowerWNKT.png
File:HomuraChair.jpg
File:HomusadWNKT.png
File:HomuraTowerFULL.png|The tower in full, stitched together
File:CreditsGirlWR.jpg|A credits frame that seems to show a trapped magical girl
File:MadokaWNKNormalGrey.png
File:MadokaPMWR1.1.png
File:MadokaPMFront1.1.png|[[Madoka]]'s new form. Notice the padlock crossing her stomach.
File:MadokaFullPMWR1.1.png
</gallery>

====Trailer 2====
<gallery>
File:Wnkhomura.png
File:Wnkhomura2.png
File:Wnkmadohomudance.png|Madoka and a red-eyed Homura dancing
File:Wnkmadohomudance2.png
File:Wnkklaradoll.png|Ibari (Pride) Clara Doll
File:Wnkdummevenus.png | Note: "dumme" is German for "fool"
File:Wnkdevilhomura.png | Devil Homura's new form
File:Wnkgreengirl.png | New girl with green hair and glasses
File:Wnkgreengirl2.png | A closer look at the New girl with Green hair, Notice the mark on her finger
File:Wnknagisa.png
File:Wnkblondegirl.png | New girl with strawberry blonde pigtails, reminiscent of [[Gallery:Nagisa#/media/File:Rebellion_Guidebook_Nagisa_Original_Design.jpg|an early design for Nagisa]] or [[Madoka_Magica_Episode_12:_My_Very_Best_Friend#/media/File:Bear_girl_2.png|the bear magical girl from Episode 12]]
File:Wnkstatue.png | Note: Sayaka is walking right next to the statue
File:Wnkkyoko.png | Another Kyoko form. Notably different from the outfit shown in the previous trailer.
File:Wnksayaka1.png | Another look at Sayaka's new form
File:Wnksayakaoktavia.png | A Shot of Sayaka's new form with [[Oktavia von Seckendorff]] appearing in the background for a brief moment
File:Wnksayaka2.png | Another look at Sayaka's new form
File:Wnkorangegirl.png | Kyubey on the shoulder of the girl from the earlier scene with Nagisa
File:Wnksalamanderarm.png
</gallery>

====Trailer 2 SIDE Homura====

====Trailer 2 SIDE Homura Leak====
On October 25th, 2024, the trailer was leaked on twitter/X. This is here simply to document the leak
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</gallery>

<table class="wikitable" style="width:100%;margin:1em auto;text-align:center;line-spacing:100%;">
<tr><th colspan="3">Movies</th></tr>
<tr>
<th style="width:33%;">Previous Movie</th>
<th style="width:33%;">Current Movie</th>
<th style="width:33%;">Next Movie</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="padding:5px;">[[Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Rebellion]]</td>
<td style="padding:5px;">Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Walpurgisnacht Rising</td>
<td style="padding:5px;">-</td>
</tr>
</table>

==References==
{{reflist}}

==See also==
* [https://www.madoka-magica.com/ Official website]
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2024-11-07T15:24:38Z

JhasmineWisheart:

Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: —Walpurgisnacht: Rising—

2024-11-07T15:22:08Z

JhasmineWisheart: Added the gallery for the leak SIDE Homura trailer. I will upload the images for the normal trailer later and put them here.

[[File:WalpugisnachtRising.png|400px|right]]
<blockquote>''{{Q|And so, let the curtain rise on tonight’s dream.}}'' - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGxyrO-27dQ September 10th 2023 Trailer].</blockquote>
{{Nihongo|'''''Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Walpurgisnacht Rising'''''|劇場版魔法少女まどか☆マギカ〈ワルプルギスの廻天〉|Gekijouban Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica Walpurgis no Kaiten}} is an upcoming movie and a sequel to ''[[Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Rebellion]]''. The project was officially announced on April 25th, 2021 during the ''[[Madoka 10th Anniversary]]'' event. More information was revealed during the ''Aniplex Online Fest 2023'' on September 10th, 2023, which included a new trailer and an approximated release date of Winter 2024. On August 16th, 2024, it was announced that the movie had been delayed to Winter 2025.

==Development==
''Walpurgisnacht Rising'' was first announced during the Anniversary Stage as part of the ''[[Madoka 10th Anniversary]]'' event. The first teaser shown the return of the main staff; [[Akiyuki Shinbo]] as Chief Director, [[Gen Urobuchi]] as a scriptwriter, [[Aoki Ume]] as an original character designer, [[Shaft]] as an animation production, [[Junichiro Taniguchi]] as a character designer, [[Gekidan Inu Curry]] as a designer of the parallel world, and music by [[Yuki Kajiura]]. After the announcement, [[Gen Urobuchi]] revealed that the script for the movie was finished sometime between 2014 and 2016.<ref>[https://twitter.com/Butch_Gen/status/1386278371189936129 @Butch_Gen's Tweet]: The scenario for Walpurgisnacht Rising was done right after I finished ''Kamen Rider Gaim'' and before I started ''Thunderbolt Fantasy''. Looking back, that was the last script when I could still write a line for cute girls. I'm glad for it to finally see the light of day! ワルプルギスの廻天、脚本は鎧武を終えた直後、東離劍遊紀にとりかかる直前に脱稿してたので、思えばまだ私が自力で可愛い女の子の台詞を書けていた頃の最後の本になります。ついに日の目を見る時が来て嬉しいです！</ref>

The first trailer was revealed as an ending to the ''Aniplex Online Fest 2023'' and featured the first animation reveal along with a new key visual and the Winter 2024 release date. The trailer also revealed that [[Yukihiro Miyamoto]] will return as a director, resuming his position from ''Rebellion''.

On August 16, 2024 it was revealed on the official Madoka Magica X (twitter) account that that movie was delayed due to production circumstances. <ref>[https://x.com/madoka_magica/status/1824370519837380632 Deley Tweet:] Notice of postponement of release of “Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Walpurgis Kaiten” Due to production circumstances, the scheduled release date will be changed as follows. We sincerely apologize to everyone who has been looking forward to the release of this work.『劇場版魔法少女まどか☆マギカ〈ワルプルギスの廻天〉』公開延期のお知らせ制作上の都合により、下記の通り公開予定時期を変更とさせて頂きます。本作の公開を楽しみにお待ちいただいていた皆様には心よりお詫び申し上げます。</ref>

The second trailer was released during ''Aniplex Online Fest 2024'' revealing the new release date of winter 2025.

On October 25th, 2024, during the Japan exclusive re-screening of [[Rebellion]], towards the end of the movie itself, the [https://x.com/_Akkrio_/status/1850560221128855866 third movie trailer] was revealed.

On November 1, 2024 the third trailer was released to the public on Youtube. This trailer was the first given a name, with the name being called "Trailer 2 SIDE: Homura" despite it technically being the third trailer.

==Videos==

===Teaser===
Walpurgisnacht Rising was first announced during the Anniversary Stage as part of the Madoka 10th Anniversary event.

{{#ev:youtube|coczqqQVQtM|300}}{{#ev:youtube|gAR0CMwEfes|300}}

===Trailer 1===
Trailer 1 was revealed during ''Aniplex Online Fest 2023'' on September 10th, 2023.

{{#ev:youtube|TGxyrO-27dQ|300}} {{#ev:youtube|AXpnlROHu78|300}}

===Trailer 1.1===
Trailer 1.1 was revealed during a 10th Anniversary Comeback Screening of ''[[Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Rebellion]]'' on October 29th, 2023 featuring an extra scene at the end of the PV.

{{#ev:youtube|vSdolbHyvkA|300}}

===Trailer 2===
Trailer 2 was revealed during ''Aniplex Online Fest 2024'' on September 16th, 2024.

{{#ev:youtube|htNvpTfYMdk|300}} {{#ev:youtube|TXRlggMPGLs|300}}

===Trailer 2 SIDE Homura===
Trailer 2 SIDE Homura was revealed during special ''Rebellion'' rescreening on October 25th, 2024, and a recording of it was shared by @_Akkrio_ on [https://x.com/_Akkrio_/status/1850560221128855866 Twitter].

On November 1st, 2024 it finally was officially uploaded to YouTube.

{{#ev:youtube|CxTenVJOw_o|300}} {{#ev:youtube|cFhiaRoBCZE|300}}

==Speculation==
{{Theory/Header|status=unknown}}
*It is likely that the [[Concept movie]] became ''Walpurgisnacht: Rising''.
*The recent trailer and its poster shows multiple [[Homura]]'s in a single shot. It is possible that the movie deals with either a multiverse or doppelgangers.
**Alternatively, multiple timelines could be merging together.
**Alternatively, based on similar costume elements such as the design of one Homura's headband, the [[Clara Dolls]] are capable of assuming her form.
**Almost all of the returning girls have a new form/design. This may further promote this theory.
* The cast list mentions that Gekidan Inu Curry is designing the "parallel world", possibly relating to some sort of alternate dimension created by [[Devil Homura]]. This could explain why the Holy Quintet has different designs.
*The new magical girl incorporates design elements from most of the [[Holy Quintet]]:
** She may be related to them somehow.
** Her amalgamate outfit and her lack of a defined face in the trailer may suggest that she is intended to be a representation for the average Magical Girl in Homura's new universe.
*Madoka has a different outfit in the teaser poster and in the 1.1 visual. The poster could be Homura grasping for her old life, and the new Madoka design representing the coming future (which Homura has shackled, as shown by the padlock).
*The official site says that the movie is "the beginning of a new chapter". This probably means this will not be the finale to the series.
*It's possible that [[Homulilly]] transforms into Walpurgisnacht. Devil Homura is the opposite of Ultimate Madoka just as Walpurgisnacht is the opposite of [[Kriemhild Gretchen]]. Additionally, Homulilly's head is cut off just like Walpurgisnacht's head. Furthermore, the gears under Walpurgisnacht's dress could also correlate with Homura's old power of time manipulation.
*The new orange-haired girl seen alongside Kyubey in the trailer could be the bear girl from [[Episode 12]].
**The bear girl was also seen in the [[Concept Movie]].
*The new magical girls could be the human forms of witches from the original anime.
**The green-haired girl could be the human form of [[Elsa Maria]], as evidenced by the trees and rays of sunlight surrounding her, both elements present in Elsa Maria's labyrinth. The plant motif could also allude to her being [[Gertrud]].
**The orange-haired girl could be the human form of [[Albertine]], as her being depicted in a ball pit with Nagisa implies she may be similar in age, or is at least childish. Bright colors, like the balls she's surrounded by, are also a key feature of [[Elly]]'s labyrinth.
**It's also possible the new girls are part of [[Walpurgisnacht]] herself.
*The orange-haired girl may possibly be based on the bear girl from [[Episode 12]] and in the Concept Movie.
{{Theory/Footer}}

==Trivia==
*The scene in the September 10th 2023 trailer of Homura holding an umbrella while standing on a stepped waterfall is reminiscent of the painting ''[[wikipedia:File:The_Umbrella_Girl_by_Banksy_New_Orleans_2008_01.jpg|The Umbrella Girl]]'' by the artist Banksy, depicting a little girl holding an umbrella and extending her hand out to feel the rain, while the rain is instead pouring down on her from within the umbrella.
*The green-haired girl seen in the September 15th trailer was also seen in the Concept Movie, albeit without glasses.
*In the first trailer, Homura is shown to be in front of the 18th tarot card, The Moon. The Moon card represents, illusion, dreams, vagueness, instability, deception, anxiety, fear, misconception, subconscious,and insecurity <ref>https://www.thetarotguide.com/the-moon/</ref>

==Gallery==
===Promotional Visuals===
<gallery>
File:WalpugisnachtRising.png|English logo.
File:WalpurgisNoKaiten.png|Japanese logo.
File:Puella Magi Madoka Magica Walpurgis no Kaiten Poster.png|1st teaser visual.
File:Puella_Magi_Madoka_Magica_Walpurgis_no_Kaiten_Poster_textless.jpg|1st teaser visual, textless version.
File:Walpurgisnacht_Rising_2nd_visual_text_ver.jpg|2nd teaser visual.
File:Walpurgisnacht_Rising_2nd_visual_english_text_ver.jpg|2nd teaser visual, English version.
File:Walpurgisnacht_Rising_2nd_visual.jpg|2nd teaser visual, textless version.
File:Walpurgisnacht_Rising_trailer_thumbnail.jpg|Trailer's YouTube thumbnail.
</gallery>
===Screenshots===
====Trailer 1====
<gallery>
File:LizardHomura.png
File:Screenshot 2023-09-10 10.24.57 AM.png
File:HomuraPhone.png
File:MechanicalMoon.png|The 18th Tarot card: The Moon
File:HomuraMoon.png
File:HomuraMoonFullmura.png
File:WalpurgisnachtinTrailer.png
File:StageWitchdescription.png
File:NewMAgiWeapon.png|A new magical girl wielding a bow, similar to Homura's in [[Wraith Arc]].
File:NewMagi.png|A better view of her.
File:LoCWR.jpg
File:MadokaJump.png|The new girl jumping into a cloud which may have been created by a witch.
File:WitchCloud.jpg|The cloud after enveloping the girl
File:AnotherNewMagi.png|The new magical girl being attacked
File:MGensnared.png
File:MGgrab.png
File:MadokawalkWNKT.png
File:MadokasmileWNKT.png
File:HomuhappyWNK.png
File:HomuunbrellaWNKT.png
File:NewKyokoWNKT.png|[[Kyoko]]'s new form.
File:NewMamiWNKT.png|[[Mami]]'s new form.
File:InjuredSayakaWNKT.png|[[Sayaka]]'s new form.
File:HomutowerWNKT.png
File:MoretowerWNKT.png
File:HomuraChair.jpg
File:HomusadWNKT.png
File:HomuraTowerFULL.png|The tower in full, stitched together
File:CreditsGirlWR.jpg|A credits frame that seems to show a trapped magical girl
File:MadokaWNKNormalGrey.png
File:MadokaPMWR1.1.png
File:MadokaPMFront1.1.png|[[Madoka]]'s new form. Notice the padlock crossing her stomach.
File:MadokaFullPMWR1.1.png
</gallery>

====Trailer 2====
<gallery>
File:Wnkhomura.png
File:Wnkhomura2.png
File:Wnkmadohomudance.png|Madoka and a red-eyed Homura dancing
File:Wnkmadohomudance2.png
File:Wnkklaradoll.png|Ibari (Pride) Clara Doll
File:Wnkdummevenus.png | Note: "dumme" is German for "fool"
File:Wnkdevilhomura.png | Devil Homura's new form
File:Wnkgreengirl.png | New girl with green hair and glasses
File:Wnkgreengirl2.png | A closer look at the New girl with Green hair, Notice the mark on her finger
File:Wnknagisa.png
File:Wnkblondegirl.png | New girl with strawberry blonde pigtails, reminiscent of [[Gallery:Nagisa#/media/File:Rebellion_Guidebook_Nagisa_Original_Design.jpg|an early design for Nagisa]] or [[Madoka_Magica_Episode_12:_My_Very_Best_Friend#/media/File:Bear_girl_2.png|the bear magical girl from Episode 12]]
File:Wnkstatue.png | Note: Sayaka is walking right next to the statue
File:Wnkkyoko.png | Another Kyoko form. Notably different from the outfit shown in the previous trailer.
File:Wnksayaka1.png | Another look at Sayaka's new form
File:Wnksayakaoktavia.png | A Shot of Sayaka's new form with [[Oktavia von Seckendorff]] appearing in the background for a brief moment
File:Wnksayaka2.png | Another look at Sayaka's new form
File:Wnkorangegirl.png | Kyubey on the shoulder of the girl from the earlier scene with Nagisa
File:Wnksalamanderarm.png
</gallery>

====Trailer 2 SIDE Homura====

====Trailer 2 SIDE Homura Leak====
On October 25th, 2024, the trailer was leaked on twitter/X. This is here simply to document the leak
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====Trailer 2 SIDE Homura====

<table class="wikitable" style="width:100%;margin:1em auto;text-align:center;line-spacing:100%;">
<tr><th colspan="3">Movies</th></tr>
<tr>
<th style="width:33%;">Previous Movie</th>
<th style="width:33%;">Current Movie</th>
<th style="width:33%;">Next Movie</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="padding:5px;">[[Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Rebellion]]</td>
<td style="padding:5px;">Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Walpurgisnacht Rising</td>
<td style="padding:5px;">-</td>
</tr>
</table>

==References==
{{reflist}}

==See also==
* [https://www.madoka-magica.com/ Official website]
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File:SIDEhomura leak screenshot22.png

2024-11-07T15:12:59Z

JhasmineWisheart: Image credits: https://x.com/_Akkrio_/status/1850560221128855866

== Summary ==
Image credits: https://x.com/_Akkrio_/status/1850560221128855866

File:SIDEhomura leak screenshot21.png

2024-11-07T15:12:31Z

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== Summary ==
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File:SIDEhomura leak screenshot20.png

2024-11-07T15:12:03Z

JhasmineWisheart: Image credits: https://x.com/_Akkrio_/status/1850560221128855866

== Summary ==
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File:SIDEhomura leak screenshot19.png

2024-11-07T15:11:18Z

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== Summary ==
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File:SIDEhomura leak screenshot18.png

2024-11-07T15:10:49Z

JhasmineWisheart: Image credits: https://x.com/_Akkrio_/status/1850560221128855866

== Summary ==
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File:SIDEhomura leak screenshot17.png

2024-11-07T15:10:20Z

JhasmineWisheart: Image credits: https://x.com/_Akkrio_/status/1850560221128855866

== Summary ==
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File:SIDEhomura leak screenshot16.png

2024-11-07T15:09:50Z

JhasmineWisheart: Image credits: https://x.com/_Akkrio_/status/1850560221128855866

== Summary ==
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File:SIDEhomura leak screenshot15.png

2024-11-07T15:09:19Z

JhasmineWisheart: Image credits: https://x.com/_Akkrio_/status/1850560221128855866

== Summary ==
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File:SIDEhomura leak screenshot14.png

2024-11-07T15:08:49Z

JhasmineWisheart: Image credits: https://x.com/_Akkrio_/status/1850560221128855866

== Summary ==
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File:SIDEhomura leak screenshot13.png

2024-11-07T15:07:24Z

JhasmineWisheart: Image credits: https://x.com/_Akkrio_/status/1850560221128855866

== Summary ==
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File:SIDEhomura leak screenshot12.png

2024-11-07T15:06:50Z

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== Summary ==
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File:SIDEhomura leak screenshot11.png

2024-11-07T15:05:49Z

JhasmineWisheart: Image credits: https://x.com/_Akkrio_/status/1850560221128855866

== Summary ==
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File:SIDEhomura leak screenshot10.png

2024-11-07T15:05:17Z

JhasmineWisheart: Image credits: https://x.com/_Akkrio_/status/1850560221128855866

== Summary ==
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