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<blockquote>''"Wait..wait..wait... Wh..WHAT IS THIS?", Madoka continued yelling toward the mirror as she walked forward, extending a hand and touching the window. Truth was, you weren't Madoka, Madoka was an anime character. You were now Madoka.'' - Episode 1 of Revolution. </blockquote>

The Magia Series (aka Puella Magi anonymous Magica) is a series of Madoka CYOA threads by /a/nonymous magica. Set during the main timeline of the anime, what would happen if you were to one day wake up as Madoka Kaname, with knowledge of the events of the anime? What would happen when you let the anonymous folks at /a/ of 4chan take control over Madoka's body? That is the premise of this series of Choose Your Own Adventure threads from /a/. This is the story of the collective conscious of /a/ in Madoka's body, and their fate. ''See also [[fanworks]]''

'''IRC: #Magia @ Mibbit.com'''

== Characters ==
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=== Faust ===
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==== Revolution ====

With no memories of herself and her past life, Faust, the main protagonist /a/ controls, wakes up one day, only to find herself in the Madokaverse trapped in Madoka's body. Possessing nothing but the knowledge of the events of the anime, Faust decides to make it her life mission to save this timeline and the girls without resorting to using the anime wish.

After making contact with Madoka's mind, Faust vaguely remembers a bit of her past and herself. She once lived in a world where everyone had some sort of superpower, such as shooting fire or the ability to fly. Faust herself was looked down upon, made fun of, and excluded from everything, because she had what everyone thought a very useless power. Unlike anyone else, Faust has 1000 different minds or "voices" in her head that help guide her in making decisions. But since her power doesn't have any sort of practical use, Faust felt she was useless. One night, Faust dreamed that she wanted to make a difference in the world, when then suddenly a bright light engulfed her, beginning her journey. Faust then realized that she also had the power to leap into other people's minds. Faust's desire to make a difference, and Madoka being the center of everything in the Madokaverse, is what caused her to be trapped in Madoka's body. As Faust continues to fight to save the girls, her personality changes to be more similar to Madoka. The way Faust talked, her kindness to the other girls, her goals and desires, all became more and more similar to Madoka the longer Faust spent time in Madoka's body. This culminates in a dream sequence, where Faust and Madoka eventually come to terms to fully accepting each other, and agreeing that the both of them can change the future. This causes their minds to fully merge into one complete being.

Throughout Revolution, Faust's mind powers slowly developed and became more powerful. She learned to use Mind Bombs, in which she shoots an invisible dome of powerful force from her mind. Using her mind powers however cause her head trauma, potentially damaging her body permanently. Continued use of her powers however lessened the strain on her body. Faust's mind powers grew so powerful to the point that she was able to break causality, bringing TL3 Mami, Kyouko, Madoka, and Homura for the fight against Walpurgisnact, and merging all existing timelines into one. Faust was even able to entirely erase Walpurgisnacht from existence with just her mind. Faust reached the peak of her powers when she was able to access the powers of Madoka, Homura, Mami, Kyouko, and Sayaka without contracting in the battle against Ferocia, the witch of causality. The combination of those powers allowed her to defeat Ferocia and seemingly save the world. After Faust returns from the battle with Ferocia, Faust and Madoka's minds separate, with Faust also acquiring a body of her own in the form of Madoka's Goddess alter-ego. Despite the separation, Faust still maintains a similar personality and a small, weak connection to Madoka.

==== Rebuild ====

At the beginning of Rebuild, Faust is still the same person as she was when Revolution ended. She continued to live the rest of her life spending time with her only friends that she saved from a terrible fate in the events of Revolution. Rebuild starts off with her finally attending Mitakihara Middle School with the others, and the day started off seemingly normal, till suddenly, a new type of Witch, called an Infernal, appeared, about to attack the school.

Throughout the story, Faust struggles with her inability to help her friends and help herself. Faust lost most of her mind powers at the cost of defeating Ferocia and obtaining her separate body. She tries to handle the various events that befall her and her friends, despite her limited abilities. Because of this, she also comes in conflict with Homura, who believes that she is the source of these new witches. These struggles make Faust question herself as to who she really is. She thought she saved everyone, but now these terrible events happen. What was her purpose now? Why can't she do anything? Did she really save these girls? Who am I? The main theme of the story centers around these questions, as Faust desperately searches for a purpose and identity, and her attempts to protect the only people she has in her life. As she continues fighting both her outer and inner struggles, Faust develops her own personality, the voices in her head rarely influencing her, the similarties in personality between Madoka and her nonexistant. This can be evidenced when she no longer addresses each of the girls by Madoka's honorifics, preferring to call them informally by their first names. Her search for an identity also makes her grow to be more independant, as she repeatedly tries to handle everything by herself.

In the middle of the story, Faust makes a contract with Anbey, becoming a magical girl. Her outfit consists of a long, red and black longcoat covering her shoulders and arms, a black breastplate covering her upper body, while a black skirt falls beneath her knees. A belt is used to keep her outfit in place, wile brown, leather boots are used as her footwear. Her choice of weaponry is dual-wielding the Dreadmoon, a large, jet-black broadsword with jagged edges, and Veritas Luna, a long, sleek silver sword with runic engravings running down the blade. (Her whole outfit and weaponry is reminiscent of Archer/EMIYA from Fate/Stay Night). Although inexperienced, Faust demonstrates throughout the story that she is a very competent magical girl, thanks to her variety in powers.

Because of her unique contract with Anbey, Faust was granted a great power, her power associated with her friendship with the other girls. Each bond grants her a unique power that only grows stronger as her friendship with them grows (Reminiscent of Persona 3 and 4's Social Links). With Madoka, Faust has the ability to shoot her pink arrows. Faust can recover from her wounds like Sayaka. She can summon a great barrier as strong as Kyoko. She can rewind time like Homura, though with a range of only a couple of minutes. She has access to Kyouko's old powers, allowing her to create illusions and copies. With Mami, she can bind enemies with her ribbon magic. She can perform powerful healing magic via Yuma's bond. With the Pleiades Saints, she can directly copy any of her friends abilities, while her bond with Kazumi exclusively allows her to cast Limit Esterni. Oriko and Kirika grant her the powers of foresight and time slow respectively, and her mysterious connection to Anbey allowed her to regain her Mind Read and Mind Field powers.

Though most of her powers are reliant on the bonds of her friends, she has two powers not dependant on them. One is her Pseudo-Witch Barrier (or Reality Marblein Nasu terms.) The barrier at first resembled Ultimate Madoka's dimension as show in the anime. However, after creating the reality marble a second time, it came to resemble Starcrossed Place, the mysterious location that Faust repeatedly visits in her dreams. When her Pseudo-Witch barrier is up, the reality marble dramatically enhances her fighting abilities, increasing her speed, power, etc. She can also use any of her other abilities without worrying of corrupting her Soul Gem. However, summoning the barrier itself takes a great deal of magic, blackening her Soul Gem greatly. Faust's last and most powerful ability is her true weapon, the Spear of Destiny. By appearance, it greatly resembles the Lance of Longinus, the spear that pierced Jesus Christ at the cross. It is not known exactly how powerful the Spear of Destiny is. It was first and only used at the End of Magia, Faust forming her own Soul Gem into the legendary spear. With it, she defeats her own witch, causing a paradox. It is speculated that the spear's nature and power is to destroy miracles, as you could say Jesus being the Son of God is a "miracle," or that life in itself is also a miracle.

==== Resonance ====

Though she is trapped in Starcrossed Place, Faust seemingly has the ability to communicate with Sayaka, though very limited. Sayaka first sees her in a dream, catching glimpses of Starcrossed Place. During the conflict between Oriko and Kirika, Faust manages to stop Sayaka from killing Kyouko, convincing her to try and negotiate. However, it fails, Sayaka forced to kill the two rogue magical girls. The last time Faust makes an appearance is after Homura and Sayaka finish watching Giant Robot 2. The blue-haired girl wonders how such a movie could get funded, to which Faust replies in her head "Don't blame me." Sayaka thinks it's Madoka's voice talking to her, but quickly dismisses it. Faust's motivations in Resonance is ambiguous, and it is unknown if she has any major role or influence.

===== Social Links and Abilities (Level Range 0 - 8)=====
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!Source!!Level!!Name!!Effect
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|Madoka||8||Projectile Arrow||Leveling gains ricochet arrows, arrows usable as blades
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|Sayaka||8||Regeneration/Pain Resilience||Recover from wounds and ignore pain. Passive
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|Hitomi||2||Energy Field||Summon a barrier for protection
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|Homura||8||Rewind Time (1 min)||Leveling gains longer duration
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|Kyouko||2||Illusions|| Can solidify illusions into copies. Can also create tables in order to slam your hands down and yell as you point OBJECTION! Will expand as Faust levels up
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|Mami||8||Binding Magic||Bind enemies with ribbons.
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|Yuma||4||Healing||Heal others or herself
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|Kazumi||8||Magic Beam (Limit Esterni)||It's a magical fucking beam, I ain't gotta explain shit.
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|Oriko||6||Foresight||See the near future. Passive
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|Kirika||2||Time Slow||Slows time.
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|Pleiades Saints||3||Team Mimic||Copy an ability or attack from another person or magical girl Faust has a Social Link with.
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|Anbey||5||Mind Read, Mind Field||Read other minds and examine your surroundings. Passive
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|N/A||N/A||Reality Marble (Madokami Dimension and Starcrossed Place)||Faust erects a Psuedo witch barrier. Enhances Faust's fighting abilities to its limits and allows her to spam and use every one of her abilities (excluding the Spear of Destiny) with no MP cost at all. Consumes a plethora of MP.
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|N/A||N/A||Moonblade Tornado||Faust summons and shoots an onslaught of many swords.
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|N/A||N/A||Spear of Destiny (Lance of Longinus)||Faust forms her Soul Gem into the legendary lance for a single strike. Uses all MP.
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=== Kaname Madoka ===
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==== Revolution ====

The main protagonist of the anime and whose body Faust is in control of at the beginning of the story, Madoka herself at first doesn't appear in the story, her mind being unconsciously locked away by Faust. After a couple days in her body, Faust however manages to make contact and communicate with Madoka's mind. Faust tells Madoka who she is and and the whole truth about the events of the anime, and reassures her that she is here to help Madoka. Both of them then agree to share Madoka's body, with Faust being in control most of the time, with Madoka switching whenever its safe. Because Faust is the dominant mind in control, the amount of time Faust spends in Madoka's body affected Faust's personality, making her act more and more like Madoka. This is probably because Madoka's mind is unknowingly influencing Faust's own mind, and in turn her actions and personality. Madoka's influence on Faust culminates in a dream sequence in which the both of them fully accept each other for who they are and agree that they both have the power to change the future. This causes Madoka and Faust's minds to merge, creating one complete being. However, after the defeat of Ferocia, Faust and Madoka separate, with Faust acquiring her own body in the form of Madoka's Goddess alter-ego. Despite the separation, Faust still maintains a similar personality and a small, weak connection to Madoka.

==== Rebuild ====

Even after the defeat of Walpurgisnacht, Mitakihara seemingly in peace, Madoka continues to be plagued by her own self-deprecation. She pours out these feelings to Faust in episode 16, wanting to help Faust and her friends so badly. However, Faust declares that she will take over Madoka's stead, fight in her place. She reveals her memory loss to Madoka and how it's possible that she may disappear very soon. However, she assures her that she won't disappear until she ensures everyone a future, where everyone is happy. Madoka cries, not knowing what to do, but Faust tells her that just breathing and living her life is enough for her, for Homura, for everyone.

Towards the end of Rebuild, after the death of Faust and the birth of her witch, Madoka inherits Faust's powers. This is because of the link they share ever since the beginning of Revolution. Their souls were intertwined, and although Faust separates bodies from Madoka, a piece of her soul remained in her twin. This allowed Madoka to suddenly gain Faust's powers, and with it, the power to stop her twin sister's witch.

==== Resonance ====

Similar to the anime, because of both Homura and Sayaka's insistence for the pink-haired girl to remain uncontracted, Madoka exudes the same self-deprecation and worry she does in all the previous works. Although Sayaka tries to hide her status as a magical girl, Madoka immediately figures out she made a contract. However, Sayaka assures her that she will be strong, and shoulder everything for everyone, not just Madoka herself. Realizing Sayaka's determination, she gives her one of her red ribbons, symbolizing how they will always be together as friends. In exchange, Sayaka gives Madoka her hairclip.

In Remnant, it is revealed that after Homura and Alexus fail to bring Future Sayaka back home, Madoka was never the same person ever again. The death of Mami and Kyouko, and the disappearance of her best friend since childhood, all of it was too much for her. She now lived in a world where everything she loved was taken away from her. Only Homura remained, and she clings desperately to the raven-haired girl, her only reason left for living. Homura makes note of how mentally deranged Madoka is, hearing stories from Hitomi that Madoka tends to wake up suddenly from sleep, screaming loudly for her mother and Homura. Despite knowing how she's depending so much on Homura, she still wishes for the black-haired girl to find her own happiness. As Homura is about to reset the timeline once again, Madoka finds her, and tells her how she doesn't want to be a burden to her any longer, and encourages her to find her happiness, and create a better future for everyone.
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=== Miki Sayaka ===
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==== Revolution ====
Knowing that Sayaka is one of the major factors why Homura fails to save the girls in every timeline when Madoka contracts, Faust prioritizes preventing Sayaka from becoming a magical girl. Because of this, Sayaka does not change much as a character throughout the Magia series.

In Revolution, Faust knows of Sayaka's desire to heal Kyousuke's hand in every timeline she contracts. To prevent Sayaka from contracting, Faust instead had Mami heal the injured boy's hand. During the Oriko and Kirika confrontation, Sayaka would have contracted with Kyubey in order to protect her friends were it not for Faust's intervention by temporarily mind leaping into her body. Later in the story, Faust fully explains the details of the Magical Girl System to Sayaka to inform her the dangers of making a contract with Kyubey. After learning of the truth, Sayaka matures and becomes a stronger individual. Sayaka later tells Faust that she will only contract if she feels it is absolutely necessary to do so.

==== Rebuild ====

Sayaka is still a normal girl in Rebuild, living her life with the rest of the girls until their temporary peace gets destroyed by the appearance of Infernal Witches. She seems to have become very friendly with Faust in Rebuild, often being the first one to greet her and strike a conversation. Like in previous seasons, Sayaka is still a bystander in Rebuild as of now.

After Faust agrees to work with Oriko and Kirika, the bucket-head reveals that she plans to kill Madoka and Sayaka as well, probably seeing a future in which both girls destroy the world as Witches/Infernals.

Upon getting attacked and attempting to escape from an Infernal, a Puella Magi named Tamiko appears to kidnap Madoka and Sayaka. Although Faust manages to take control of the girl's mind, they still end up being taken to the kidnapper's headquarters, where Faust meets another magical girl named Ayume, and Anbey. Faust is knocked out and is left stranded in Asunaro City while Madoka and Sayaka are then tortured by Anbey's minions. Despite the intense pain and suffering the two girls go through, both resisted contracting and were eventually saved by Oriko.

==== Resonance ====

The main protagonist of Resonance. Though Sayaka personality-wise is still similar to her anime counterpart, she is much different in a few ways, such as her strength and her ideals. One of the key factors that makes Sayaka different in Resonance is that she chooses to give up on entering a relationship with Kyousuke. Though she see's him as one her best childhood friends and admires him for his strong passion in the violin, she realizes that her feelings towards him will not be returned, and she instead chooses to let Hitomi get together with him instead. Sayaka's idealism and dreams are also far more rooted than they were in the anime, always caring for the well-being of her friends, and even fighting to protect Madoka when she herself has not become a magical girl yet. Even when Sayaka finally makes a contract and becomes a magical girl, wishing to heal Kyousuke's hand and to protect everyone, her strong faith in herself prevents her from falling into the same route in previous timelines. Confident and strong, Sayaka in Resonance is a much more capable magical girl, displaying great fighting prowess. Though she is strong in her beliefs, Sayaka, unlike her anime counterpart, also isn't quick to judge, and is far more perceptive. She witnesses Homura and Madoka's talk that parallels the talk in episode 1 of the anime, and believes that the raven-haired girl has good intentions, despite her outward appearance. This first surprises Homura when Sayaka manages to convince Mami to work together with her. Instead of doubting Homura, Sayaka throughout Resonance continues to display faith in the black magical girl, always willing to work together with her. Slowly, a bond of trust develops between them, culminating when Homura pours out her true self to Sayaka in episode 18, revealing herself to be a time traveler.

Though Sayaka's will and strength is very much greater in Resonance, she is not infallible. The incident with Oriko and Kirika causes her to question her own beliefs. Did she really have to kill them? Was she right in doing so? Did it have to end this way? Though the death of Oriko and Kirika continues to plague her even after the incident, she finds the strength to move on and continue fighting for her friends and her dreams. She faces the same hurdles again when she fails to prevent Akemi Miyagi, a first-year also attending Mitakihara Middle School, from turning into a Witch, questioning herself as a hero of justice. But yet again, after confronting what seemingly was a Future version of herself from Oriko's vision, she manages to reconfirm her beliefs, citing her friends as her most precious treasure to her, and to continue being a hero, even though she knows she's being foolish.

It is revealed in the final episode, Remnant, that Homura has already experienced a timeline with Future Sayaka. Having defeated Homura and Alexus at the bridge incident, Sayaka continues roaming Japan again until by chance she stumbles upon Alexus at that same bridge. Though she taunts Alexus, the snow-haired girl's strength catches Sayaka off guard, and causes her to be completely beaten back. Revealing to Alexus that she was pulling a ruse all along, she was happy to learn that Alexus can finally defeat her, and asks her to kill her as her final wish. Alexus, deciding to fufill her wish, kills Sayaka, the blue-haired girl smiling in death, finally able to rest.
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=== Akemi Homura ===
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==== Revolution ====

The initial target of Faust's affection, Faust decides to tell Homura the truth as Madoka after the initial confrontation between Mami and Homura in the first episode of Revolution. Believing in Faust, Homura becomes renewed with hope, and decides to do anything for Faust, with becoming friends and cooperating with Mami as the first step.

It is quite apparent that Faust is in love with Homura throughout Revolution, making quite a few advances, spending as much quality time with her, and even desperately trying to preserve Homura's Soul Gem after her body gets brutally scissored by a familiar. Although Homura doesn't realize this throughout Revolution, she finally does learn of Faust after Faust and Madoka separate from returning from the battle against Ferocia. Knowing that Faust is the one that saved her and the others and changed their future, she thanks Faust for everything and in a moment of weakness, is about to give herself to Faust, still thinking Faust is Madoka. Faust ultimately rejects her own feelings for Homura and gives her to Madoka, saying that she isn't Madoka and that the one person Homura loves, the one person she always protected, the one person she should be with, is Madoka. Homura realizes that Faust is right, and goes to Madoka to confess her feelings.

==== Rebuild ====

Although with the interference of Faust, Walpurgisnacht is defeated and Mitakihara finds peace, with Madoka saved, things only take a turn for the worse, and Homura immediately manages to figure out why. Knowing that the presence of Faust is what caused the distortions from Revolution, she correctly comes to the conclusion that she is also responsible for the birth of the Infernals. Because of this, Homura gives Faust the cold shoulder, visibly displaying anger and hostility towards the long, pink-haired girl. This culminates when Faust returns from Asunaro City, the raven-haired girl revealing her frustrations, not knowing what to do even though Madoka was "saved." About to despair, Faust bluntly states that if she's already going to give up, she's even weaker than she is. Faust tells her that everything she's gone through is nothing compared to Homura, and that she could still do something, and that giving up is not what Madoka would want. With those words, Homura manages to relinquish her hostility to Faust, but it's not certain if she still see's her as a friend.

At the End of Rebuild, Homura is taken to Starcrossed Place with Faust after the long, pink-haired girl is suddenly revived in Madoka's body, and kills her own witch with the Spear of Destiny. There, she listens to Faust lament over everything, how she's messed everything up for Homura and everyone, how she only wanted to be with her friends, and have a family. Not knowing what she can do for Faust, Homura simply embraces the girl in an attempt to comfort her. As Faust says goodbye to Homura, about to send the raven-haired girl back home, Homura realizes that Faust only wanted to give her the happiness she deserves, that they all deserved. That she fought for them just as hard as she fought to save Madoka herself. Regretting that she hasn't realized Faust has always been a true friend to her until now, she screams out her name, not wanting to be separated from her, before the black void consumes her, and she is sent back into the real word.

==== Resonance ====

While Homura at the start of Resonance is very much like her anime-counterpart, stoic, cold, and aloof, this slowly starts to change when Sayaka displays trust in her not seen in any timeline. Though she's surprised at the many actions the blue-haired girl takes, she initially doesn't seem to think too much about it. But as Homura spends more time with Sayaka throughout Resonance, her trust in the blue-haired girl continued to grow. She starts acting a little more open and less cold, showing a slightly mischievous personality, taking pleasure in teasing Sayaka, much to the foolish girl's expense. After seeing that Sayaka regards her as a true comrade and friend, Homura completely opens up to Sayaka in episode 18, revealing her true side, and her status as a time traveler.

It is revealed in the final episode, Remnant, that Homura has already experienced a timeline with Future Sayaka. In this timeline, she fails to stop Future Sayaka and bring her back even with the help of Alexus. Events in the past causes the death of Kyouko and Mami, the red-head dying by Sayaka's own blade, while the blond commits suicide over the loss of both her friends. After the bridge incident, Homura returns to Mitakihara, living the rest of her days caring for a mentally broken Madoka. Devastated from her failure to bring back Sayaka, Homura herself becomes depressed, having contemplated suicidal thoughts, though she resolves to continue caring for Madoka. Upon the arrival of her old friend Alexus, they defeat a witch and have some dinner together at a fast food joint, having some small talk, the soft, kinder side of Homura rejuvenated slightly. However, after Alexus mysteriously disappears after sleeping over at Homura's apartment, she discovers a letter also containing Sayaka's red ribbon, discovering that Alexus killed Sayaka, and has also disappeared. Realizing she has nothing else left in the world besides Madoka, Homura breaks down, resolving to reset the timeline ONE more time, to fix everything, to fight one more time for a better future. Right as she's about to turn the dial, Madoka finds her, encouraging her to do what she wants to make herself happy, and to make a better future. Apologizing to Madoka, she resets the timeline, reciting how much she wants to forget all the loops, all the pain she experienced in Remnant. She then emerges at the beginning of the Resonance timeline. Though she has "forgotten" her memories of Remnant, she still subconsciously remembers everything, as the moment she hears Sayaka's voice, she uncontrollably sheds tears.

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=== Alexus Tanaka ===
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==== Resonance ====

First appearing as a mysterious girl in Sayaka's vision in episode 23, her identify is fully revealed in Remnant. Loud, cheerful, and somewhat foulmouthed, Lexi one day became a magical girl, wishing for a sword to protect everyone she holds dear. As a 16 year old magical girl at the time of Remnant, she was a victim of Future Sayaka's exploits throughout her travels in Japan. Seeking revenge and wanting to hunt down Sayaka, she one day crosses paths with Homura, who also seeks the blue-haired girl. Their meeting caused them to eventually team up and become partners, hunting for Sayaka. Before the present time in the Remnant timeline, Alexus and Homura eventually became close friends throughout their travels, and she learns all of Homura's past, and resolves to help the black-haired girl bring Sayaka back. However, their confrontation with Sayaka at the bridge ends in failure. A year after the incident, Alexus decides to return to Mitakihara to visit Homura. After defeating a witch, having a rather large dinner at a fast food joint, and sleeping at Homura's house for the night, she suddenly vanishes, leaving only a letter for Homura. Inside contained the red ribbon given to Sayaka from Madoka. It is then revealed that before coming back to Mitakihara, Alexus confronted Sayaka one more time at the bridge, defeating her, and in Sayaka's dying wish, kills her. Realizing that Sayaka wanted to die and was pulling a ruse the entire time, she questions the point of the fight. Who was she fighting? What was she fighting for? She then leaves to Mitakihara to deliver Homura the red ribbon, and disappears, never to be seen again.
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=== Anbey ===

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==== Rebuild ====

Anbey makes his reappearance in her Incubator form at the end of episode 4. It is unknown what is Anbey's current motivations or plans, other than she has an interest with two girls with great magical potential, presumably Faust and Madoka. Is is then revealed Anbey plans to contract Madoka and Sayaka. Anbey also brought two magical girls that work with him, Tamiko and Ayume. Tamiko attempts to capture Madoka and Sayaka, injuring Faust. Faust however manages to use Mind Projection on her, and orders her to take them to a safe place. Faust didn't think things through however, and they end up in Tamiko's apartment, where Ayume and Anbey also are. Faust is then knocked out and stranded in Asunaro City. In episode 12, it is revealed that Anbey is the one who granted Faust's new powers and that she actually contracted Faust as a "cultivated" puella magi, calling Faust her "prized tree" among her farm (energy).

As an Incubator with emotions, Anbey is perfectly capable of lying, although it's very hard for Faust to tell the difference between his truth and lies. Anbey's words tend to contradict each other. One point, Anbey tells Faust that the Freezer and Kazumi will be the host of the Walpurgisnacht. At another point, he then tells Faust that Ayume is actually the host of Walpurgisnacht. Anbey uses this to his advantage, making Faust go into an uncontrolled Rage Mode that nearly kills Yuma when he reveals that Faust is draining the magic and lifeforce of the other girls through her abilities. Despite his very evil and manipulative exterior, at one point, Anbey show's a very different side of himself to Faust, saying how nothing can stop Faust, and he finds the human race amazing because of their soul and spirit. Whether this side of Anbey is genuine, or is just another way to confuse Faust, is not entirely certain. After Faust easily defeats Ayume, Faust figures out that Anbey is trying to overthrow his own race, by destroying all forms of life, their sources of energy, with Faust being the catalyst to his plan.
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=== Tomoe Mami ===
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==== Revolution ====

After her initial confrontation with Homura, Mami becomes friends and cooperates with Homura by Faust's request. After Faust and Sayaka visit Kyousuke in the hospital, they find a Grief Seed about to hatch right outside the hospital, just like episode 3 in the anime. Faust, knowing Mami died during her fight with Charlotte in the anime, decides to contact Homura instead of Mami, preventing Mami's initial death.

Throughout Revolution, Mami maintains her older sister type role like she did in the anime. After becoming friends with Homura, Mami's apartment is often the place where Faust and the girls make their plans for the future. After the tragic death of Kyouko, Mami decides to continue fighting in Kyouko's place and becomes Yuma's new caretaker. When Faust went to Sakura Church to check on Yuma a few days before Walpurgisnacht, Yuma gets brutally impaled by a powered-up Elsa Maria, seemingly dying. Mami, who was also in the area, becomes enraged and is the first person to activate Rage mode. With it, Mami decimates Elsa Maria with a super-powered Tiro Finale. Yuma, who's Soul Gem was still intact, was still alive, and she tells Mami not to worry, for she's still here. With Yuma still alive, Mami deactivates her Rage mode, and she takes her back home.

The day of Walpurgisnacht, Mami and Yuma visit the Sakura Church once more, before the final battle. There they find what seemingly is the spirit of Kyouko in physical form. Mami and Yuma are shocked, their friend seemingly alive again. Kyouko thanks Mami for taking care of Yuma all this time and embraces the both of them, only to then reveal she is a witch imitating Kyouko's form. The witch then impales the both of them with her tendrils. Mami, fueled with rage again, transforms into her MG form, only for her head to be quickly decapitated and crushed by the witch, sealing her death.

Yuma is able to defeat the witch with her Rage form activated, but Mami was dead for good, never to be seen again until Faust managed to do the unthinkable, break causality. After defeating the Oktavia of another timeline, Faust and the girls find themselves in TL3 of the anime. They end up witnessing the scene in which Mami is about to kill Kyouko and Homura, only to be killed by Madoka. Faust decides to intervene and successfully stops Mami from killing Kyouko. After convincing Mami that everything will be alright, Faust decides to return to her original timeline, only for Kyouko to intervene and say she's coming too. The rest of the TL3 girls decide that they will also accompany Faust and her friends to help her defeat Walpurgisnacht. As Faust concentrates in transporting them back into her own world, Faust merges all existing timelines into her own, giving TL3 Mami and Kyouko the memories of Faust's timeline. After Faust returns from her battle with Ferocia and acquires her own body, Faust asks Mami if she can stay at her apartment since she has no home, with Mami being delighted at the idea of having company.

==== Rebuild ====

Mami plays a similar role as she did in Sketch. She is still Faust's roommate and the two still seem to be attracted to each other (Faust comments its probably because of Mami's mammies). Although they don't share any romantic kisses as of now, Mami has shown to be most concerned about Faust's well-being. When Faust faints from blood-loss from having her leg torn-off by an Infernal Witch, Mami immediately hugs Faust when she re-awakens at the nurse's office. She suggests that Faust stay back at her apartment for the day and get some rest. Although she follows Mami's suggestion at first, Faust decides to go out and watch a movie. This lands her in another dangerous situation as Faust gets trapped in a witch's barrier. Faust almost gets killed again, until Mami shows up at the last second and saves her. When Faust blacks out after her argument with Homura, Faust wakes up back in Mami's apartment, and finds Mami by her side, who has been taking care of her ever since. Faust tells Mami how she is so frustrated with herself by her inability to do anything. Mami makes a joke about how she would have no one to talk to if Faust wasn't here anymore, and tells her that she shouldn't feel this way, giving Faust a kiss on the forehead. Faust realizes she's been hurting the others, not just herself, and apologizes to Mami. Mami tells her to get a good night's rest, with Faust silently thanking Mami for everything.

Faust and Mami seemingly has been confirmed to have feelings for each other in episode 7. After the girls learn of Oriko and Kirika, and Faust reassures Sayaka that she will protect her, Mami approaches Faust and hugs her, being worried about everything Faust has went through. Faust then thinks how she loves all the girls, but especially Mami, and gives Mami a passionate kiss, much to the shock of the other girls.

In Episode 17, Faust ask's Mami's opinion of herself, to which Mami says that she's a close friend, and that they kissed. The blond reveals that while she would be ready to have a relationship with Faust, she can't go through it. Mami loves Faust, for keeping her company as her roommate, after being alone for so long. Because Mami knows Faust is going to disappear eventually someday, she doesn't want to be together with Faust. Despite that, she doesn't want Faust to disappear, the one person who's always been by her side. Faust assures her that even though she will vanish, she will live her life for the blond and all the other girls, because magical girls bring hope. Mami realizes Faust's words and embraces her, sorry for what she said and glad that she got to meet Faust.
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=== Sakura Kyouko ===
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==== Revolution ====

Kyouko makes her first appearance in episode 5 of Revolution along with Yuma, asking Mami if she heard about the magical girl killings. Faust also knows of the events of Oriko Magica and decides that all the girls should work together in hunting down Oriko and Kirika.

After Homura killed Kirika and the girls defeated Oriko, Kyouko decided to head deeper into the witch barrier finish off the blood witch. Upon the death of Oriko, Sayaka questions if the two girls really had to die. This almost led to Sayaka being contracted by Kyubey if it were not for Faust's intervention by temporarily mind leaping into her body. Despite barely preventing Sayaka from contracting, little did the girls know that letting Kyouko to handle the witch alone was a big mistake. A scream then is heard deep into the witch barrier. Faust and the girls track the source of the scream, worried about Kyouko, only to find her being impaled viciously by the blood witch, bursting her Soul Gem and ending her life.

Although Kyouko never makes a physical appearance for awhile after her quick, tragic death, she seemingly still has a presence throughout Revolution, particularly with Mami and Yuma. After Mami defeated Elsa Maria with her Rage mode, Faust asked her how did it feel, with Mami responding that she heard Kyouko's voice telling her to keep fighting and protect Yuma. Even after Mami dies at the hand of a witch imitating Kyouko, Yuma was also able to hear Kyouko's voice as she activated her Rage mode, saving her from turning completely mad.

Kyouko finally makes her physical reappearance after Faust does the unthinkable and breaks causality. After defeating the Oktavia of another timeline, Faust and the girls find themselves in TL3 of the anime. They end up witnessing the scene in which Mami is about to kill Kyouko and Homura, only to be killed by Madoka. Faust decides to intervene and successfully stops Mami from killing Kyouko. After convincing Mami that everything will be alright, Faust decides to return to her original timeline, only for Kyouko to intervene and say she's coming too. The rest of the TL3 girls decide that they will also accompany Faust and her friends to help her defeat Walpurgisnacht. As Faust concentrates in transporting them back into her own world, Faust merges all existing timelines into her own, giving TL3 Mami and Kyouko the memories of Faust's timeline.

==== Rebuild ====

After Faust recovers after the 2nd Witch attack, she along with Kyouko and Yuma decide to hunt for Ayase Souju, who has been hunting other magical girls for their Soul Gems. Although Kyouko and Yuma seemingly have the upper hand on Ayase, her dual Soul Gem personality catches them off-guard, knocking the both of them out. They are however saved by the appearance of Oriko and Kirika, who kill Ayase.

In episode 18, Faust goes into an uncontrolled Rage Mode because of Anbey's words and attacks Kyouko, Mami, and Yuma, impaling the small green-haired girl. Kyouko fights Faust head on, and despite Faust's vast array of powers, still manages to hold her own and even wound Faust. Faust is binded my Mami, and Kyouko ask's why the pink-haired girl attacked them, to which she says she gave into her anger because of Anbey. Yuma forgives Faust, knowing that Faust is a good person. Kyouko and Mami let Faust go, although at the cost of temporarily having their Social Links broken. Faust however restores her link with Kyouko, the red-haired girl already forgiving her because Yuma forgave her.
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=== Chitose Yuma ===
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==== Revolution ====
A young orphan under the care of Kyouko. She was tricked into contracting by Oriko, which provoked Kyouko into hunting Oriko and Kirika down.

Upon discovering Kyouko's brutalized corpse after dealing with Oriko and Kirika, Yuma was about to lose it and transform into a witch, if Faust didn't snap out of her own shock and quickly gave Yuma a grief seed and calmed her down, telling her that Kyouko would want her to live on and continue to fight, and that she can't give up. Mami also decides that she will fight and continue to live on in Kyouko's place, and becomes Yuma's new caretaker.

Yuma is shown to be a very fragile, dependent, and emotional child throughout Revolution, to the point where she seemed almost yandere as she is very prone to brief periods of madness and anger. When Mami was in danger by being killed by a witch during Sayaka's dinner date, she briefly became mad, shouting "NEVER TOUCH MY ONEE-CHAN!" Her madness seemingly made her stronger, as she was successfully able to prevent Mami from dying. After defeating the witch, Kyousuke's ungratefulness and fear of the witches and the magical girls angered Yuma. She almost wanted to tell him off, if she didn't realize that it wouldn't be worth it anyways.

The day of Walpurgisnacht, Mami and Yuma visit the Sakura Church once last time, before the final battle. There they find what seemingly is the spirit of Kyouko in physical form. Mami and Yuma are shocked, their friend seemingly alive again. Kyouko thanks Mami for taking care of Yuma all this time and embraces the both of them, only to then reveal she is a witch imitating Kyouko's form. The witch then impales the both of them with her tendrils. Mami, fueled with rage again, transforms into her MG form, only for her head to be quickly decapitated and crushed by the witch, sealing her death. Yuma, who now realized she lost both of her Onee-chans, activates her Rage mode, defeating the witch, and almost going completely mad, were it not for Kyouko's spirit and voice calming her down. Luckily for her, Mami and Kyouko are brought back with their memories thanks to Faust breaking causality and merging all timelines into one.

==== Rebuild ====

After Faust recovers after the 2nd Witch attack, she along with Kyouko and Yuma decide to hunt for Ayase Souju, who has been hunting other magical girls for their Soul Gems. Although Kyouko and Yuma seemingly have the upper hand on Ayase, her dual Soul Gem personality catches them off-guard, knocking the both of them out. They are however saved by the appearance of Oriko and Kirika, who kill Ayase.

Like her relationship with Kyouko, Yuma also see's Faust as an older sister figure. Yuma loves having piggy-back rides with Faust, and also likes to command Faust to do whatever she wishes, the pink-haired girl always obeying the green loli's orders. In Episode 18, Faust impales Yuma out of uncontrolled anger because of Anbey's words. Yuma however forgives Faust, knowing that deep down, the pink-haired girl is a good person. During the festival, despite what just happened recently, Kyouko forgives Faust because of Yuma, and the spend a little time hanging out and eat some taiyaki. As they eat Yuma says that she is happy that Faust is now happy, to which Faust tearfully thanks the small girl.

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=== Shizuki Hitomi ===
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==== Revolution ====

With Kyousuke isolating himself after the witch incident at the dinner date with Sayaka, and with Madoka and Sayaka seemingly ignoring her and hanging out with Mami and Homura instead, Hitomi has felt nothing but loneliness and neglect throughout Revolution. The potential despair Hitomi held piqued Kyubey's interest, and he decided she was eligible for a contract in episode 15, which was also the day of Walpurgisnacht. Kyubey tells Hitomi that her friends are in danger, and that he can grant her the powers to fight and protect them if she has a wish. Hitomi then wishes to protect everyone she holds dear, and becomes a magical girl.

Hitomi's abilities include having mastery over hand-to-hand fighting with her fists and legs, along with superhuman strength. Hitomi also has the ability to shoot pillars of strong flames from her hands as her primary ranged attack. Complimenting her strong CQC skills is her ability to create powerful barriers that can protect her and those around her.

At the end of Revolution, Hitomi is friends with Faust and the rest of the girls. She is a bit depressed over Kyousuke isolating himself from her and Sayaka, but Faust tells her that if he doesn't snap out of it, he's just a coward (not worth the effort).

==== Rebuild ====

Hitomi is still friends with Faust and the rest of the girls, but is still depressed over Kyousuke isolating himself. Faust cheers up Hitomi, saying Sayaka loved him, but was able to let go of him, and that she should too. She says the violin boy is definitely not worth the effort, and that if she ever needed anything, she and the rest of the girls are here for her. It is then explicitly stated that Hitomi started developing a crush on Faust. Her hopes are seemingly crushed however, when Faust gives a kiss to Mami in episode 7.

In episode 17, it is revealed that Hitomi got together with Kyousuke, being successful at easing the boy's fear of magical girls and witches. Faust doesn't take the news very well, although she accepts it, as long as the green-haired girl is happy.
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=== Kyubey ===
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==== Revolution ====

Kyubey maintains a similar as he did in the anime. Not knowing the existence of Faust, he questions Madoka's motives as to why she willingly let Homura kill him, instead of trying to save him in the first episode. Although he repeatedly tries to contract Madoka and Sayaka throughout Revolution similar to the anime, Faust's efforts prevents Kyubey from accomplishing anything. In fact, Kyubey becomes more like a butt monkey than an actual antagonist in Revolution. In many instances where Faust was in a dangerous situation, she often used Kyubey as distraction. This is especially apparent when Faust gets attacked by Walpurgisnacht's familiars. In combination with her Mind Bomb, Faust used a couple of Kyubey's bodies as a projectile, firing him at mach speed towards the familiars. This technique became known as the Kyubey Bullet. In another instance where Faust falls into a deep chasm inside Walpurgisnacht's clock tower, she uses Kyubey with her Mind Bomb again, this time however as a sort of catapult to launch herself back up. This technique became known as the Kyubeypult or Kyubeyrocket. After Ferocia is defeated, Kyubey tells Faust that Soul Gems no longer become corrupted, which means witches exist no longer, seemingly destroying the Magical Girl System. This is actually retconned in the new Revolution ending redux. The Magical Girl System still remains intact after the defeat of Ferocia. Witches can still exist, although a new type of witch also surfaced in Rebuild from Faust's distortions, the Infernals.

==== Rebuild ====

Kyubey's first appearance in Rebuild is similar in Revolution, as once again he is used as a diversion for Faust to avoid getting killed by familiars. After Kyubey tells Faust of Ayase Souju, a rogue magical girl who hunts other MGs and collects their Soul Gems, Faust and Kyubey try to find Mami, Kyouko, and Yuma and warn them about her. During their search, Faust stumbles upon a strange boy who calls himself Randy. Faust immediately notices that Randy LOOKED at Kyubey, and tells Kyubey to follow him and spy on him. Kyubey however comes up with nothing, the boy disappearing without a trace.

After Faust returns back to Mami's aparment upon the defeat of Tamiko, Kyubey reveals to Faust that another Walpurgisnacht is appearing, this time an actual gathering of Witches/Infernals.

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=== Mikuni Oriko and Kure Kirika ===
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==== Revolution ====

After Faust learns of Oriko and Kirika's presence in this timeline and the magical girl killings, she and the girls decide to hunt the two magical girls. After Homura effortlessly knocks out Kirika with her superior time manipulation, Oriko makes her entrance and fights of Homura, Mami, Kyouko, and Yuma. With her prescience powers, Oriko manages to fend off the four girls for a little while. However, Homura kills Kirika, leaving Oriko shocked and wide open to an attack. Before her execution, Faust assures Oriko that she won't let anything happen to this city, that she wants to protect the people she care about. Oriko realizes what she's done up to this point has been for naught, and that Kirika died meaninglessly. Oriko then accepts her fate as Homura shoots an RPG at her and kills her.

==== Rebuild ====

With Kyouko and Yuma knocked out by Ayase, Faust is left with no means to defend herself. Ayase prepares to kill Faust, only for Kirika to appear out of nowhere and destroy Ayase's two Soul Gems, killing her. Oriko then appears and asks Faust will she not contract. Despite being bewildered at seeing Oriko and Kirika alive again, Faust takes Oriko's offer and joins forces with her. Although she learns that Oriko plans to kill both Madoka and Sayaka to seemingly prevent the end of the world, Faust manages to convince her that she will prevent them from contracting at all costs. One night, while Faust, Madoka, and Sayaka are staying at Mami's apartment while the rest of the girls go witch hunting, Faust detects an Infernal right outside. Oriko and Kirika shows up to rescue them and tells the girls to run away as far as possible while they handle the Infernal. Faust, Madoka, and Sayaka get caught however by Anbey's magical girl minion, Tamiko. Faust becomes stranded in Asunaro City while Madoka and Sayaka remain captive with Anbey. While in Asunaro City, Faust has a vision of Madoka and Sayaka (especially) being brutally tortured by Tamiko and Ayume. In the vision, she witnesses Sayaka die as she maintains many deep cut wounds before being stabbed in the throat, seemingly killing her. However, upon Faust's return to Mitakihara, Sayaka and Madoka are discovered to be fine. This was because of Oriko's prescience powers, saving Madoka and Sayaka before Faust's vision could happen.
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=== Kazumi and The Pleiades Saints ===
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==== Revolution ====

Kazumi along with the Pleiades Saints makes their first appearance in episode 18, after learning the source of the familiars all around the world came from Walpurgisnacht at Mitakihara. Although Kazumi is friendly with Faust and the girls, the rest of the Pleiades Saints at don't cooperate with Faust at first, but eventually accept after it's apparent they themselves cannot defeat the super witch. Upon Walpurgisnacht's defeat, the Pleiades Saints returned to Asunaro City.

==== Rebuild ====

Upon being stranded in Asunaro City and gaining her new powers, Faust decides to look for Kazumi, the only trustworthy Pleiades Saint, for help. She stumbles upon the other Pleiades Saints, who are about to take another magical girl's Soul Gem. Faust manages to stop them, and after briefly lecturing them on their extreme, but good intentions, with force and OBJECTION, she manages them to temporarily get them on her side. Kaoru then takes Faust to Kazumi's place for the night. The next morning, Faust has breakfast with Kazumi, Umika, and Kaoru. Upon witnessing Faust chow down her breakfast with absolute disregard for table manners, Kazumi knows that Faust is a trustworthy person, which Umika and Kaoru eventually accepts. The three Saints then accompany Faust on her trip back to Mitakihara on Saki's order's to help the long pink-haired girl with Madoka and Sayaka.

In episode 12, Kazumi, Kaoru, and Umika are the first to ever hear of Faust talking about her past. They learn of Faust's severe memory loss, how she desperately tries to maintain those memories, the girls the only thing she has in this world to protect. Despite not knowing Faust for long, the three girls sympathize with Faust and embrace her. Kaoru tells Faust the truth of their orders as to why they came with her to Mitakihara, and says she doesn't want to fight her. She asks Faust if she would join the Pleiades Saints, to which Faust declines but insists that they spend as much time together in the present and forget about fighting. Meanwhile, in Hitomi's point of view, she is attacked by the other Saints, she being the next girl to be placed in the Freezer. Oriko and Kirika however intervene, save Hitomi, and drive off the Saints.

After Faust defeats Tamiko in episode 13 with her Pseudo-Witch Barrier power, the Pleiades Saints excluding Kazumi appear and confront Faust, ready to attack her. Before she attacks herself, Faust asks the Saints why they fight. Saki answers straight, to fight the system filled with contradictions, but it's clear she doesn't want to fight Faust. Umika and Kaoru also say the same, but proclaim they cannot fight Faust. Saki, not willing to fight against her teammates, let's Faust go, gives her a Grief Seed, and leaves with the other Saints, with Umika and Kaoru remaining with Faust.
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== Summaries ==

=== Revolution ===

One day, you wake up in Madoka's body, at the beginning of TL5. You have no memories of yourself, only knowing the events of the anime. You don't even know your own name. You eventually decide that you will try to change this future, and save the girls no matter what. You reveal to Homura your knowledge of the events, gaining her trust. With her by your side, you were able to work together with Mami peacefully and prevent her death in episode 3 of the anime. You also had Mami heal Kyousuke' hand to prevent Sayaka from contracting. You also were able to meet and communicate with Madoka within yourself, reveal everything to her, and let her entrust you with handling everything. She ask what is your name, with which you name yourself Faust. Faust's mind eventually merges with Madoka, making them one complete being. All was going well, but nothing is ever so simple. Kyouko makes her appearance along with Yuma and warns Faust of the magical girl killings going around town.

Faust already knew the killings were caused by Oriko and Kirika, so she gathers the girls and hunts for the two killers. She finds the two magical girls in a witch barrier, and although with the help of her friends she defeats and kill the two girls, Kyouko gets killed by the witch. Despite the sudden and tragic death, Faust saves Yuma from despairing, and still resolves to save this timeline. Fast forward just a couple days before Walpurgisnacht. Faust and Homura has planned and prepared for weeks, and decide to spend the remaining time relaxing with the other girls. Yet, relaxing is one thing fate will never grant. Mami is killed by a witch that impersonated Kyouko. Walpurgisnacht appears, but is MUCH stronger than the one even from the anime. In fact, all the witches Faust faced were more powerful than their anime counterparts, and even her friends were stronger than normal. She then realize all of this is because of herself.

Throughout the story, Faust discovers she has mind powers, and is the very reason why she is in Madoka's body in the first place: she leaped into her mind. As she struggled and fought, her mind powers developed and became stronger and stronger. However, those very powers were affecting the Madokaverse itself, creating distortions that made both witches and magical girls far stronger. Her powers became ridiculous to the point that as she and the others made their way to Walpurgisnacht, Faust accidentally sends everyone to TL3, witnessing Mami about to kill everyone after her Sayaka turned into a witch. Faust manages to stop her, and she convinces her and the other girls of this timeline to help the fight against Walpurgis. With Faust's powers, she then transport everyone back to your original timeline, with TL3 Mami and Kyouko gaining the memories of this timeline. With their help, along with the help of the Pleiades Saints, they distract Walpurgisnacht long enough for Faust to get close and erase her from existence with your own mind. The battle wasn't over however. Erasing Walpurgis suddenly pulled her into another dimension where she meets and fights the ultimate witch, Ferocia, witch of Causality. Temporarily, Faust was able to access the powers of her friends from the bonds she forged with them, using them and ultimately defeating Ferocia. Faust returns to Mitakihara, the world seemingly saved. Suddenly, she and Madoka separate and Faust acquires her own body in the form of Madoka's Goddess alter-ego. Although Faust lost the majority of her mind powers and the Puella Magi System remained intact and continued to exist, with the threat of Walpurgisnacht gone, she decides to live the rest of her new life peacefully with the friends she made.

=== Rebuild ===

It's been a couple weeks since the events of Revolution took place. Faust dreams of a terrifying witch attacking the town, the witch seemingly being herself. She wakes up, just passing it off as another nightmare. Faust continues to live her life with the girls, Mami being her roommate. It was Faust's first day of school today, and it continued like any other day, although Homura was acting very strange and distant towards her. Suddenly, Faust's eyes turned crimson red, detecting a witch. She runs outside the school to discover a witch without a barrier, which she names an Infernal. She immediately realizes the Infernals were of her doings, being created by the distortions set from her mind powers. These witches were born from a mixture of rage and grief, and don't use barriers to hide, preferring to attack anything in sight. Faust tries to handle the Infernal herself, wanting to gain independence and stop relying on the other girls. However, the loss of most of her mind powers restricted her from doing anything useful, and she was forced to be saved by Hitomi.

Being injured from the witch, Faust decide to stay home for the day, but her restlessness caused her to go out. She is attacked by a regular Witch, and still Faust is not able to do anything to help herself. She is barely saved by Mami, and falling ill due to seeing illusions, Faust stays back at home for the rest of the day. Before the day ends, Faust is notified by Kyubey that Ayase Souju is present in the city and is hunting magical girls. The next day, with Kyouko and Yuma's help, Faust decides to hunt for Ayase. Upon finding her, Kyouko and Yuma fight her and seemingly have the advantage, until Ayase reveals her dual Soul Gem personality and manages to knock out the two girls. The girl is ready to kill Faust until suddenly, Oriko and Kirika arrive and save her, killing Ayase. Oriko offers to work with Faust, remembering the words she spoke to her in Revolution. Despite her shock in seeing her alive again, Faust accepts her proposal. Oriko reveals her plan to kill Madoka and Sayaka, possibly seeing a future of them turning into immensely powerful witches. Faust convinces her to do otherwise, promising she will prevent them from contracting from all costs.

That night, Faust, Madoka and Sayaka stay at Mami's place while the other girls go Witch hunting when another Infernal appears outside the apartment. She and the two girls attempt to escape with the help of Oriko and Kirika, however, they are stopped and kidnapped by a mysterious magical girl named Tamiko. Faust briefly meets another magical girl named Ayume, and a sinister Incubator with emotions named Anbey before she is knocked out and left stranded in Asunaro City.

While in Asunaro City, Faust dreams of that same church you dreamed of back in Revolution. There she meets a mysterious girl who gives her the option of accepting new powers for the cost of her old ones, allowing her to "lose everything, and gain all." Faust accepts, growing frustrated with her inability to accomplish anything. The powers she gained are strengthened from the bonds she forged with her friends and will continue to grow stronger the deeper her bonds with them are. With her new powers, Faust decides to find Kazumi, the only trustworthy Pleiades Saint, to help her. Along the way, she meets the other Saints, and uses her powers to prevent them from kidnapping a magical girl, her confidence being restored. With some lecturing, Faust temporarily gets them on her side, and she stays at Kazumi's place for the night with Kaoru and Umika. The next morning, Faust returns to Mitakihara along with the three Saints, their orders being to help her with Madoka and Sayaka.

Upon returning, Faust discovers that Oriko and Kirika rescued Madoka and Sayaka, saving them before Sayaka dies from a vision she foresaw in Asunaro City. After speaking with the two girls, Faust confronts Homura, who's been harboring resentment towards her ever since the beginning. Faust learns that Homura believes she ruined everything, knowing that she is the source of all the problems. About to give up and turn into a Witch, Faust saves her once again, and brings her back into the light, restoring her relationship with Homura. Suddenly, a Soul Gem bursts from Faust's chest, revealing that she is a magical girl, and that the mysterious girl who gave her her powers was really Anbey.

Becoming worried about the recent turn of events, Faust goes out and looks for Hitomi with the three Saints, who went missing after she returned. While looking for the green-haired girl, Faust opens up to the Saints, revealing that she has memory loss and can only retain her memory for a couple of days. The only way for her to remember is to keep entries logged in a journal she's been writing in between the events of Revolution and Rebuild. The three girls sympathize with her, and Kaoru reveals the true intent of the Saints and asks Faust to join the Saints, to avoid fighting. Faust refuses, and insist that they spend what time they have left together. Suddenly, Faust detects a Witch and an Infernal, and she decides to take on the Infernal while the Saints deal with the Witch.

With her new powers, Faust defeats the Infernal with ease, and decides to find the Saints to back them up. Upon locating the witch, she stumbles upon Tamiko once again and fights her. Tamiko proved to be no match for Faust, as she reveals her power to create a Pseudo-Witch Barrier. All the Saints save Kazumi then confront Faust, ready to fight her. Kaoru and Umika manage to prevent it, the two girls have no intent on fighting Faust. After the rest of the Saints leave, Tamiko, who was cut in half and seemingly unconscious, unexpectedly attacks the three of them, stabbing Umika in the throat and crushing Kaoru's Soul Gem. Thankfully, however, Faust manages to use her powers to rewind time back to one minute, and kill Tamiko, preventing the other two from dying.

After burying the corpse of Tamiko, the three girls return back to Mami's apartment, where Faust meets Oriko and Kirika once again and learns that they saved Hitomi earlier from an attack by the Saints. Although she knows that Faust contracted, Oriko continues to work with her, unwilling to fight Faust and wanting to help her save this world. Kyubey appears, and notifies Faust of an event happening soon, Walpurgisnacht. Baffled, Faust angrily demands how is Walpurgisnacht appearing again, to which Kyubey responds its a different one. This Walpurgisnacht is literally a gathering of witches, Infernal Witches to be exact. This sudden turn of events shocks Faust, and makes her question whether everything she's done up to this point has really helped anything.

While trying to process everything that has been revealed to her, Anbey makes his appearance again and tells Faust how he contracted her for energy and for his sole entertainment. He also reveals that Jubey is working on the creation of the new Walpurgisnacht, the Freezer and Kazumi being the host. In order to stop it's birth, both Kazumi and the Soul Gems must be destroyed.

The next day, Faust along with Kyouko, Yuma, and Madoka go witch hunting, while the rest of the girls at Mami's apartment discuss about Walpurgisnacht. After defeating the witch and having a short bonding moment with Yuma, Faust decides to stay at Madoka's place for the night before the school festival tomorrow. During her stay, Faust finds and reads Madoka's campus notebook, that reveal that Madoka, despite everything Faust and Homura has said to her, has remained the same, blaming herself for her uselessness and wishing she could contract so she could help somehow. While taking a bath together, Madoka embraces Faust in tears, revealing her feelings about her own uselessness. Faust tells Madoka that she will do everything in Madoka's stead, and reveals about her memory loss and her theory that she will disappear once her memories fade entirely. Faust assures Madoka that she won't disappear until she knows she made the world a better place for everyone, but Madoka can't help but cry, not wanting the twin sister she loved to disappear. Madoka asks what she can do, to which Faust replies that just living and breathing is enough for her and everyone else. Madoka, realizing Faust's words, and thanks Faust, the bond between them maxed and unbreakable.

It's early morning and the festival has already started. After leaving the Kaname residence, Faust and Mami, along with Kazumi, Kaoru, and Umika decide to take a peek at the festivities. While they check things out, Mami reveals to everyone that Madoka told her that Faust will disappear. Although the girls were worried, Faust brushes it off, saying she will be fine. Kazumi and the two Saints then leave Mami and Faust alone, continuing to enjoy the festivities. Faust and Mami decide to head back home to get ready for the night festivities. While they eat some breakfast together, Faust ask's Mami's opinion of herself, to which Mami says that she's a close friend, and that they kissed. The blond reveals that while she would be ready to have a relationship with Faust, she can't go through it. Mami loves Faust, for keeping her company as her roommate, after being alone for so long. Because Mami knows Faust is going to disappear eventually someday, she doesn't want to be together with Faust. Despite that, she doesn't want Faust to disappear, the one person who's always been by her side. Faust assures her that even though she will vanish, she will live her life for the blond and all the other girls, because magical girls bring hope. Mami realizes Faust's words and embraces her, sorry for what she said and glad that she got to meet Faust.

After finally getting dressed for the festival, with still three hours of time left to spare before everyone meets up, Faust and Mami decide to go and hang at Sayaka's place for awhile. While on the way, the two girls meet Kyouko and Yuma at the Sakura Church, and Faust convinces Kyouko to go to the festival for Sayaka. Before making their way to Sayaka's place, Faust is interrupted by Anbey yet again. Faust decides to talk to the black Incubator, to see if he has anything useful to say. Anbey then reveals information that seems to contradict his previous statements: Faust is actually the host for Walpurgisnacht. He also reveals that Ayume, one of his underlings, is also a cultivated magical girl just like Faust. Anbey plans on defeating Jubey's Walpurgisnacht with Ayume, then letting Ayume turn witch for even more energy. Anbey then reveals one last kicker that pushes Faust over the curve: that her abilities are actually draining the magic and lifeforce from her friends. Whether anything Anbey said was truth is not certain, but Faust couldn't take the reveal and goes into an uncontrolled Rage Mode.

Filled with bloodlust, Faust wants to hunt down and kill Ayume, but because she has no idea where she is, she decides to kill the nearest target, Yuma. Faust manages to impale Yuma, but she is ultimately stopped and defeated by Mami and Kyouko. Regaining her sanity, Faust tells the two girls the truth as to why she went out of control, the black Incubator manipulating her emotions. Yuma, who healed herself from Faust's attack, believes Faust and forgives her, knowing that deep down, the pink-haired girl is a good person. Mami and Kyouko let Faust go, although temporarily, the bonds they share with Faust are broken. Faust then wanders aimlessly before the festival, thinking about what she just did. While she sits at a bench, Anbey speaks to her once again, although with a completely different personality. Sitting quietly, Faust listens as Anbey talks about how he nothing can stop Faust, and how he finds the human race amazing because of their soul and spirit. Whether this side of Anbey is genuine, or is just another way to confuse Faust, is not entirely certain.

Faust finally heads to the festival, wanting to celebrate despite what happened earlier. She meets Kyouko and Yuma who are together with Sayaka and decides to spend some time with them. Kyouko tells Faust that she already forgave her when Yuma did, their bond being restored. After spending some time with the three girls, Faust looks for Mami, finding her on the roof. The blond also forgives Faust, and they spend some time hanging out with Oriko and Kirika and then practicing their routine for a dance competition.

The PoV is then switched to Madoka's perspective. Madoka and Homura go together to the festival. As Madoka searches for Faust, she gets a phone call from Mami, telling her to find a safe place. Confused, Madoka asks what she's talking about, until suddenly, Ayume, who is under Anbey's control, attacks the two girls. Homura tries to cover Madoka, but both of the girls end up getting stabbed by the onslaught of rapiers. Just when Madoka was about to die, Faust rewinds time and manages to prevent the two girl's deaths, then engages Ayume. After meeting up with Mami and finding a safe place to hide, Madoka tells Homura to go help Faust. Even though the psychopathic girl contained 13 Soul Gems and also possessed a Reality Marble, Faust together with the help of Homura easily defeats and kills Ayume. Upon defeating Ayume, Anbey appears, and after an exchange of words, Faust figures out that the black Incubator is planning to overthrow his own race.

Although Ayume, who was apparently a host for Walpurgisnacht, was defeated, Anbey still proclaims he is always a step ahead of Faust. After the Incubator is shot dead by Homura, Faust falls down exhausted, realizing that the magic she used in the fight was draining the time left in her body, and that she will disappear tonight. While Oriko and Madoka go to Mami's apartment to fetch Faust's journal, Faust spends the rest of her remaining time with the other girls on the school roof. However, after noticing that Oriko and Madoka haven't come back, she rushes to find them, locating them trapped inside a Witch Barrier. With her powers, Faust saves the two girls and defeats the Witch easily. The use of her powers however took a greater toll on her body, and made her realize that she won't just disappear, she will turn into a Witch before she vanishes entirely. Homura attempts to do a Time Rest, being pained by seeing Faust, who is essentially Madoka, turning into a Witch right in front of her very eyes, like previous timelines. Faust manages to convince her to stay, saying she already saved Madoka, and that she isn't alone anymore. Faust then experiences great pain, her Soul Gem about to burst into a Grief Seed and form a Witch. Despite all odds, Faust manages to maintain herself, and calls Anbey to talk to him. Faust then uses the Team Mimic ability to her advantage on Anbey, regenerating her body's lifeforce. Faust then tells the other girls she won't disappear, seemingly averting her death. However, after an unspecified amount of time, Faust finds herself in Starcrossed Place, her being alive or dead uncertain.

Episode 22 reveals that the end of episode 21 was all an illusion. Faust takes a last journey to Starcrossed Place moments before her death, speaking to unknown voice. She despairs after answering the voice's question, her Soul Gem bursting into a Grief Seed and giving birth to the Witch of Infinity. The PoV is then switched to Madoka. With the help of Homura, the two girls manages to escape from Faust's barrier for the time being. Madoka asks Anbey what are his motivations and intentions, telling her it is exactly what just happened, turning Faust into a witch. According to him, the Witch of Infinity contains the same properties as Walpurgisnacht and will produce a "Domino Effect." Madoka wants to know if there's any way of saving Faust, in which Anbey replies that she shouldn't try unless she wants to die. Curious as to why Anbey cares about her being, Madoka asks why he wants her to stay alive, in which Anbey reveals that she inherited the burden of Faust. Kyubey then tells her specifically that she contains two souls, one of them being Faust's soul. This is because when Faust initially separated from Madoka in Revolution, while most of her soul moved into her new body, a small portion of her soul remained in Madoka, establishing the connection between them. However, since the "Faust" the girls know is dead, Madoka cannot communicate with Faust's soul. Rather, it has completely merged with her. Upon learning this revelation, Madoka decides to confront Faust's witch, the future that lay before her uncertain.

Upon re-entering the barrier with Homura and Hitomi, the three girls immediately wander into Candeloro's barrier, immediately realizing Mami is dead. They find Kyouko and Yuma fighting Candeloro and her familiars. Hitomi decides to help the two girls fight Candeloro, while Madoka and Homura decide to head further into Faust's barrier and confront her. Before confronting Faust's witch, Madoka hears her voice one more time, giving her a shimmer of hope. The two then enter, finding Oriko, Kirika, Kazumi, and Sayaka fighting the witch. Oriko and Kirika quickly fall in a matter of seconds to the Witch. In a moment of desperation, Madoka thoughtlessly runs towards Kazumi and Sayaka to save them, only to realize she inherited Faust's powers, and turns back time to just after Faust turned into a Witch. Madoka then transforms, wearing Faust's Puella Magi outfit and a white Soul Gem that contained Faust's remaining soul. She then searches the barrier to find Mami before she turns into a Witch.

While searching, Madoka finds Faust's journal and what appeared to be her room. After inspecting a suspicious drawer, Oriko, Kirika, Kazumi, and Sayaka then appear and reunite with her. The group then finds Mami alone fighting familiars, her Soul Gem almost completely corrupted. Madoka manages to bring back Mami into the light by showing her Faust's journal, making her understand Faust's true feelings. Mami, along with Oriko and Kirika decide to fight off the familiars, while Kazumi escorts Sayaka safely out of the barrier, and Madoka finds Homura and confronts Faust one final time. Along the way, Madoka chats with Anbey one last time, who reveals his entire plan: Destroy Faust's Witch to cause a paradox that will break the distortions Faust created and the bonded timeline. Madoka then reunites with Homura, who is shocked to see her in Faust's Puella Magi form, but resolves to protect her regardless. The two then confront Faust's Witch again, the final battle begins.

With Faust's powers and Homura's support, Madoka held her ground against the Witch, fighting with everything she had. One mistake would cost her everything, as she is still technically a normal human. After using quite a bit of magic, Madoka yells at Homura to toss a Grief Seed to her, only to get stricken by the Witch's dark tendrils. Madoka dies, with her last moments watching Homura cry her name in anguish, watching her best friend die before her yet again. Homura, completely stricken with grief, walks slowly towards Madoka's side in tears, ignoring the tendrils that then pierced her arms and legs. Right when she was about to turn back time once again, Madoka's body comes back to life, revealing Faust to still be alive. Upon waking up, Faust realized Madoka died, and it was all her fault. She continuously apologizes to Homura for what she has done, and resolves to fix everything in return, forming her own Soul Gem into the Spear of Destiny. Homura realizes what Faust is about to do and tries to stop her, only for Faust to knock her out cold. Faust then forms Homura's bow and shoots the Spear like an arrow. The spear kills her witch, causing a massive paradox. Everything that was born from Faust's distortions to Faust's existence then broke, the world devoured by an infinite black abyss.

Homura witnessing all of this, then finds herself in Starcrossed Place with Faust one last time. Homura asks Faust if they failed, to which she replied everything will be fine. The girl who looked like Madoka then confesses her regrets to the black-haired girl, but thanks Homura and everyone for being her friends, her family, and that she was glad she at least saved them. She asks Homura to protect Madoka and the rest of the girls in her place. Homura embraces Faust, trying to comfort her, despite the fact that she will cease to exist and never be with her and the other girls ever again. She then realizes that Faust was a friend just as much as the others were. She protected Madoka more than any of the other girls, she was her comrade. Homura did not want Faust to disappear upon this realization, but fate is never so kind. She realized she couldn't save her, just as how she couldn't save Madoka. Homura and Faust finally separate, the black-haired girl entering a new world. Emerging, she finds a young pink-haired girl with golden eyes before her. The pink-haired girl turns to her and smiles, saying, "Homura-chan, thank you."

Homura then finds herself alone in a train station, the lights flashing as her eyes fall into the ground before her.

== Backstory ==
===Third Axis: Rage ===
Due to Faust's distortions in the universe, a third function was 'hacked' into the Soul Gem. Now, when a Puella Magi experiences intense fluctuations of rage, their magical capacity increases. This offers a boost in combat. However, reliance on this power can prove to be quite dangerous. Both Grief and Rage can coexist in the Soul Gem, making for catastrophic results. It can cause a large explosion, consuming the entire surrounding area. An overflow of Rage can cause something covered down below.

===Infernal Witches/Infernal ===
An Infernal is a Puella Magi that has been consumed by Rage. The Soul Gem becomes a bright red before becoming a dark brown. The Soul Gem explodes, causing the body of the original Puella Magi to disintegrate in the blast. The nature of an Infernal Witch is far different than that of a regular witch. Instead of hiding in a barrier, Infernal's will directly attack their targets. They aren't afraid of Puellae Magi and have no interest in hiding. They're a physical manifestation of the Puella Magi's hate for the world. Their behavior is linked to the source of their Rage. For instance, if Homura transformed she would destroy everything but Madoka. Anything that would cause the girl sadness, she would obliterate it without remorse.

===Ferocia===
Witch of Causality

Nature: To Balance

Ferocia is a witch that was given life after the erasing of Walpurgisnacht. Ferocia is essentially a super powerful Walpurgisnacht caused by Faust's distortions in the timeline. Upon being erased, Walpurgisnacht was sent to another plane of existence outside the bounds of reality. Faust fell victim to her own distortions, being teleported to the same plane. Due to the fact that Faust's fears gave birth to this monstrous distortion, it's her responsibility to defeat it. All of Faust's activity in the Madokaverse was balanced out by the birth of Ferocia. The despair caused by Faust's distortions take the form of Grief Seeds that pile into the witch, strengthening it to the point of some kind of god. Ferocia has properites of witches that were born, are born, and are going to be born from all timelines, creating the strongest being in existence.

===Faust's Witch===

Witch of Infinity

Nature: To Wonder

Faust's unnamed witch that appears at the climax of Magia Rebuild. It has a barrier and still hides from the world, meaning that it isn't as powerful as it seems. It's only strength is its constantly shifting barrier and form.

===Starcrossed Place===

A place first visited by Faust seemingly though a dream, its purpose and location is unknown. The vast majority of the area is made up of an endless sea, with two small islands making up the only land, and nearby, a great white tree rooted in the water, extending all the way up into the gray sky. Faust at first emerges on one island's beach shore. From there, a small path running through a forest leads up to an eerie, yet ordinary church. By using the roots of the great white tree, one can cross to the 2nd island which is entirely made up of a large field of flowers. It is speculated that Starcrossed Place is an area not bounded by the Madoka universe or by time, as Faust at the end of Rebuild ends up staying at the mysterious place for hundreds of years in solitude.

== Archived Threads ==
<div style="border: 1px solid #989898; padding: 8px 10px; margin-bottom: 1em; background: #F6F6F6;">'''Note:''' Magia Covenant and Sketch are Alternate Universe sequels to Revolution, while Rebuild is the true direct sequel to Revolution. Also, if you would like to communicate with the author and the other participants, join the IRC channel #magia on mibbit. 
All of the anonkun links have been replaced by fiction.live backups.</div>
=== Magia Revolution (Season 1) ===
<blockquote>''"This is my dream... this is my one hope... I will change it! I'll destroy fate, I'll go beyond fate and destiny, I'll obliterate causality, I'll do it with my own two hands!"''</blockquote>

Season 1 of Magia. Has been ported to anonkun. Link [http://fiction.live/stories/Magia-Revolution/65706ee8-caec-43a0-816d-64c194ebf8a3 here]

*[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/53946344 Episodes 1-3]
*[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/53955444 Episode 4]
*[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/53959562 Pre-Episode 5 Discussion]
*[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/53970954 Episodes 5 and 6]
*[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/53977713 Episode 6 cont.]
**[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/53985470 Cont.]
*[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/53988553 Episode 7]
*[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/54003957 Episode 8]
**[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/54008306 Cont.]
**[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/54015132 Cont.]
*[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/54019623 Episode 9]
**[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/54020199 Cont.]
*[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/54061092 Episode 10]
**[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/54067892 Cont.]
*[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/54103145 Episode 11]
**[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/54111020 Cont.]
*[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/54149433 Episode 12]
**[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/54151863 Cont. (Spammed)]
**[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/54153349 Cont. (Spammed)]
**[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/54155763 Cont.]
**[http://desuarchive.org/tg/thread/16149864 Cont. (/tg/)]
*[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/54186379 Episode 13]
**[http://desuarchive.org/tg/thread/16159327 Episode 13 and 14.]
*[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/54224768 Episode 14 Cont.]
**[http://desuarchive.org/tg/thread/16168561 Episode 14 and 15]
*[http://desuarchive.org/tg/thread/16172309 Episode 16]
*[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/54273083 Episode 17]
**[http://desuarchive.org/tg/thread/16181888 Episode 17 and 18]
*[http://desuarchive.org/tg/thread/16185286 Episode 19]
*[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/54315812 Episode 20]
**[http://desuarchive.org/tg/thread/16194071 Episode 20 and 21]
*[http://desuarchive.org/tg/thread/16198151 Episode 21]
**[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/54365212 Episode 21 and 22]
**[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/54371343 Episode 22]
*[http://desuarchive.org/tg/thread/16208590 Episode 22 and 23]
*[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/54403288 Episode 23 (Final Episode) cont.]
**[http://desuarchive.org/tg/thread/16218708 Cont.]
*[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/54447948 Revolution Afterword]

=== Magia Covenant (Alternate Universe) ===
<blockquote>''"Seven minutes. Seven minutes is all I can spare to play with you."''</blockquote>

An interquel taking place right after the events of Revolution and before the events of Sketch, through the eyes of an Incubator named Anbey.

*[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/54652837 Episode 1]
*[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/54686219 Episode 2]
*[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/54720342 Episode 3 and 4]
*[http://desuarchive.org/tg/thread/16309297 Episode 4]
*[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/54753102 Episode 5 (Final Episode) and a Homura One-Shot]

=== Magia Sketch (Alternate Universe) ===
<blockquote>''"I don't need anyone else...I have...OUROBOROS!"''</blockquote>

*[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/54521168 Episode 1]
**[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/54523500 Cont. (Spammed)]
**[http://desuarchive.org/tg/thread/16249579 Cont.]
*[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/54566809 Episode 2]
**[http://desuarchive.org/tg/thread/16260667 Cont.]
*[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/54582898 Episode 3 (Read Covenant once you finish this episode)]
*[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/54796909 Episode 4]
**[http://desuarchive.org/tg/thread/16332245 Episode 4 and 5 and 6]
*[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/54840310 Episode 7 and 8]
**[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/54854386 Episode 8 and 9]
*[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/55005474 Love (Anbey Special)]
*[http://pastebin.com/8GEE8a4m Ouroboro's Monologue (Read this after reading Love)]
*[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/55077083 Episode 10 and 11]
*[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/55092996 Episode 11 and 12 (Final Episode. Also be sure to read the last post in thread.)]
*[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/55119718 Magia: Afterstory (SoL sequel One-Shot to Sketch)]

=== Magia Rebuild (Season 2) ===
<blockquote>''"With a single hand out. A smile without meaning. A starving truth. A road with untouched light. A place where we touch. A faraway dream...that we can obtain if we just believe."''</blockquote>

Season 2 of Magia. Has been ported to anonkun. Link [http://fiction.live/stories/Magia-Rebuild/393f5313-f105-4d72-a263-97cb7f18fdc0 here]

*[http://pastebin.com/2n6e5DCu Changes in Revolution's Ending for Rebuild and Other Important Information]
*[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/55344116 Episode 1]
**[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/55346785 Cont.]
**[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/55349652 Episode 1 and 2]
**[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/55361695 Episode 2 and 3]
*[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/55392088 Episode 3]
**[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/55396860 Cont.]
*[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/55403195 Episode 4]
**[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/55444400 Episode 4 and 5]
*[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/55529950 Episode 5 and 6]
*[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/55613423 Episode 7]
**[http://desuarchive.org/tg/thread/16554085 Cont.]
**[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/55657258 Cont.]
*[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/55701133 Episode 8 (Bad End)]
*[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/55957722 Episode 8 (Redo) and 9]
*[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/55981038 Episode 9]
**[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/56020050 Cont. (Spammed)]
**[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/56021436 Cont.]
*[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/56059047 Episode 10 (Also a tragic tale of Sayaka and dubs)]
**[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/56099232 Cont.]
*[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/56381056 Episode 11]
**[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/56794766 Cont.]
**[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/57083691 Episode 11 and 12]
*[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/57105839 Episode 12]
**[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/57139743 Cont.]
**[http://desuarchive.org/tg/thread/16931394 Cont.]
**[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/57162357 Episode 12 and 13]
*[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/57168012 Episode 13]
**[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/57170972 Cont.]
**[http://desuarchive.org/tg/thread/16938471 Episode 13 and 14]
*[http://pastebin.com/niZyEYQV Faust's Journal Entries (Fan-made, but DO NOT READ till after finishing Episode 13)]
*[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/57174198 Episode 14]
**[http://desuarchive.org/tg/thread/16939694 Cont.]
**[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/57199423 Cont.]
**[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/57229591 Episode 14 and 15]
*[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/57234495 Episode 15]
**[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/57281617 Cont.]
**[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/57359136 Cont.]
**[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/57361590 Episode 15 and 16]
*[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/57365211 Episode 16]
**[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/57370223 Cont.]
**[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/57374485 Cont.]
*[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/57415002 Episode 17]
**[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/57416375 Cont.]
**[http://desuarchive.org/tg/thread/16993288 Cont.]
**[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/57489514 Cont.]
**[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/57494985 Episode 17 and 18]
*[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/57533540 Episode 18]
*[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/57568819 Episode 19]
**[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/57573314 Cont.]
**[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/57573649 Cont.]
**[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/57573649 Cont. (Butthurt Janitor is butthurt)]
**[http://desuarchive.org/tg/thread/17020420 Cont.]
*[http://pastebin.com/C6bVR08g Faust vs. Randy]
*[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/57609267 Episode 20]
**[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/57612906 Cont.]
**[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/57617643 Cont.]
*[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/57925191 Episode 21]
**[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/57927971 Cont.]
**[http://desuarchive.org/tg/thread/17099129 Cont.]
**[http://desuarchive.org/tg/thread/17147086 Cont.]
**[http://desuarchive.org/tg/thread/17173236 Cont.]
*[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/59701079 Episode 22]
**[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/59936510 Cont.]
**[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/59982631 Cont.]
*[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/60110947 Episode 23]
*[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/60162049 Episode 24]
**[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/60273800 Cont.]
*[https://fiction.live/stories/Magia-Rebuild/393f5313-f105-4d72-a263-97cb7f18fdc0/End-of-Magia-Final-/f6b588f9-1036-465c-9b69-eb104ea5d2e3 End of Magia]
*[https://fiction.live/stories/Magia-Rebuild/393f5313-f105-4d72-a263-97cb7f18fdc0/Verus-Licentia-Epilogue-/9af75f0f-355c-4c1a-8df4-4b7784c84d31 Verus Licentia]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20140812115200/http://sharetext.org/ZzzH Far Away Dream]
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=== Magia: Price of Justice ===

==== Magia Resonance (Season 3) ====
<blockquote>''"A true friend is worth more than the whole world."''</blockquote>

The first part of Price of Justice. After episode 20, Resonance was hosted at anonkun.

*[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/73028025 Episode 1]
*[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/73083155 Episode 2]
*[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/73134584 Episode 3]
**[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/73189020 Cont.]
*[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/73238218 Episode 4]
*[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/73290992 Episode 5]
**[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/73347077 Cont.]
*[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/73467904 Episode 6]
*[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/73521484 Episode 7]
*[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/73576369 Episode 8]
*[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/73587231 Episode 9]
*[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/73631714 Episode 10]
*[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/73958963 Episode 11]
*[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/74070527 Episode 12]
**[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/74128877 Cont.]
*[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/74301164 Episode 13]
*[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/74348692 Episode 14]
*[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/74403841 Episode 15]
**[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/74416057 Cont.]
*[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/74629479 Episode 16]
*[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/74681372 Episode 17]
**[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/74735297 Cont.]
*[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/74785378/ Episode 18]
**[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/75019584 Cont.]
*[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/75242900 Episode 19]
**[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/75461721 Cont.]
*[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/75520810 Episode 20]
**[https://fiction.live/stories/Magia-Resonance/4aa69733-8793-419b-89dd-4c07adcce505/home Episode 20 (Redo at fiction.live)]
*[https://fiction.live/stories/Magia-Resonance/4aa69733-8793-419b-89dd-4c07adcce505/Episode-21-Praise-/3321578e-f55d-43b7-89d0-c5ecbce7e6e0 Episode 21]
*[https://fiction.live/stories/Magia-Resonance/4aa69733-8793-419b-89dd-4c07adcce505/Episode-22-Revelation-/2165d4f1-51c2-46a5-86f5-37dd13f473fb Episode 22]
*[https://fiction.live/stories/Magia-Resonance/4aa69733-8793-419b-89dd-4c07adcce505/Episode-23-Doubt-/6fa19a5a-2be0-4d09-899b-f1a02c89d290 Episode 23]
*[http://fiction.live/stories/Magia-Resonance-/4aa69733-8793-419b-89dd-4c07adcce505/Remnant/9f7d03b3-b29c-4f6d-bdb7-40d83277a0fb Remnant (End)]

==== Magia Requiem (Season 4) ====
<blockquote>''"I spin the dial. Through time again. For time immemorial I've done this.''"</blockquote>

The 2nd part of Price of Justice. Also hosted at anon-kun.com at 7pm EST on the weekdays~

*[http://pastebin.com/QWn7QVz5 Alexus Q&A]
*[http://fiction.live/stories/Magia-Requiem/9ec607e9-f2b3-4957-a79c-8d175e1c291a Act 1: Episode 1]
*[http://fiction.live/stories/Magia-Requiem/9ec607e9-f2b3-4957-a79c-8d175e1c291a/Act-1-Episode-2/7c7490b3-b900-410b-97c9-bca3e4a15316 Act 1: Episode 2]
*[http://fiction.live/stories/Magia-Requiem/9ec607e9-f2b3-4957-a79c-8d175e1c291a/Act-1-Episode-3/bf05ddf0-b5fe-487e-8c11-97f94fe74d93 Act 1: Episode 3]
*[http://fiction.live/stories/Magia-Requiem/9ec607e9-f2b3-4957-a79c-8d175e1c291a/Act-1-Episode-4/26c404ef-fe8c-4b9c-8435-4a79836b7588 Act 1: Episode 4]
*[http://fiction.live/stories/Magia-Requiem/9ec607e9-f2b3-4957-a79c-8d175e1c291a/Act-2-Episode-1/e74a5814-9344-4e2c-b473-b7e281130444 Act 2: Episode 1]
*[http://fiction.live/stories/Magia-Requiem/9ec607e9-f2b3-4957-a79c-8d175e1c291a/Act-2-Episode-2/ffb3ff4e-d016-45bf-86d9-732a317ba7b4 Act 2: Episode 2]
*[http://fiction.live/stories/Magia-Requiem/9ec607e9-f2b3-4957-a79c-8d175e1c291a/Recollection/01c1f393-ab9a-4b61-b5bf-1809612cc225 Recollection]
*[http://fiction.live/stories/Magia-Requiem/9ec607e9-f2b3-4957-a79c-8d175e1c291a/Act-2-Episode-3/06c59ab2-3aa6-4a66-864a-1df578851783 Act 2: Episode 3]

==== Magia Requiem: End of the Journey ====

<blockquote>''"This is the end of the tale.''</blockquote>
<blockquote>''There will be no more, once my story is done.''</blockquote>
<blockquote>''But when my time finally comes, I will welcome it with open arms.''"</blockquote>

Continuation of Magia Requiem.

*[http://fiction.live/stories/Magia-Requiem:-End-of-the-Journey/ssmr7ia3uJ9yb4ku4/Episode-1/-J13R3ntjIbUDHCbWl9t Episode 1]
*[http://fiction.live/stories/Magia-Requiem:-End-of-the-Journey/ssmr7ia3uJ9yb4ku4/Episode-2/-J1wt7k8bNzAcqz3Qaw7 Episode 2]
*[http://fiction.live/stories/Magia-Requiem:-End-of-the-Journey/ssmr7ia3uJ9yb4ku4/Episode-3/-J2kjHRgNcvfIPeCaWd6 Episode 3]

=== Magia Recount ===

Short stories set in the universe of Magia that are treated as side material.

=== LBxMagia ===
A crossover between the Little Buster's cast and Magia cast. Hosted at anon-kun.com.

*[http://fiction.live/stories/LBxMagia%3A-Connected-Dreams---Act-1/e0935c27-7228-44c3-880f-dac087bcff4b Connected Dreams]

=== Magia;Rapture ===

A non-canon Steins;Gate/Madoka crossover one-shot.

*[http://desuarchive.org/a/thread/54885070 El Psy Congroo]
|}

Madoka Kaname in Magia Record

2024-10-15T23:39:17Z

Spica2008:

{{Infobox_character
|name=Madoka Kaname
|image=[[File:madoka_magia_record_profile.png|300px]]
|jname=鹿目まどか (Kaname Madoka)
|surname=Kaname
|magicalgirl=yes
|voices=Japanese: [http://anidb.net/perl-bin/animedb.pl?show=creator&creatorid=1625 Aoi Yuuki]
|id=2001
|release1=JP:August 22, 2017
|release2=NA:June 25, 2019
}}
{{SeeMainBio|[[Madoka Kaname]]}}

==General Info==
{{Magical Girl Details
|age=14
|birth=October 3
|height=Slightly less than 150cm (4'11"). Production Note shows a [[:Media:PN_10.jpg|height revision]] to 152cm (5'0").
|eyes=Pink
|hair=Pink
|blood=A
|likes=Her dad's special hot chocolate
|shoe=22 JP (Women's 5.5 US, Children's 4 US, 36 EU, 3 UK)
|origin=[[Mitakihara City]]
|soulgem=Pink Teardrop located at base of her neck
|weapon=Bow
|witch=Kriemhild Gretchen
|pronoun={{nihongo||わたし|watashi}}
|relatives=[[Tomohisa Kaname]] (father), [[Junko Kaname]] (mother), [[Tatsuya Kaname]] (younger brother)
|school=[[Mitakihara Middle School]] Second Year
|wish=[[Madoka Kaname#Wish|Depends on the timeline]]
|mainpage=Madoka Kaname
}}

==Game Info==
{{Magia Record Stats
|type=Heal|attribute=light
|hp0=5363|atk0=1508|def0=2043
|hp4=19306|atk4=5428|def4=7354
|hp5=24336|atk5=6832|def5=9276
|hpmax=30970|atkmax=8625|defmax=12060
|disk1=accele|disk3=blast-|disk4=blast!|disk5=charge
|connect=I'll Shoulder Your Burden
|connecttype=support-restore-hp
|connect4=HP Restore [VI] & MP Restore [VI] '''& MP Restore to [[Homura Akemi (Eyeglass ver.)|Homura Akemi (Eyeglass Ver.)]]'''
|connect5=HP Restore [VIII] & MP Restore [VIII] '''& MP Restore to [[Homura Akemi (Eyeglass ver.)|Homura Akemi (Eyeglass Ver.)]]'''
|magia=Pluvia☆Magica <ref>Originally her Magia attack was named ''Puruwia☆Magica'' before it was changed in an update included with the 2018 New Year's event.</ref>
|magiapat=all
|magia4=Damage to All Enemies [IV] & MP Restore (All)
|magia5=Damage to All Enemies [VI] & MP Restore (All) & Damage Cut (All / 3T)
|doppel=Kriemhild Gretchen
|doppelpat=all
|doppel5=Damage to All Enemies [VIII] & MP Restore (All) & Damage Cut (All / 3T)
}}{{Magia Record Spirit Enhancement
|hp4=6|atk4=7|def4=5|accele4=6|blast4=6|charge4=4
|hp5=7|atk5=8|def5=6|accele5=7|blast5=7|charge5=5
|hpmax=7|atkmax=8|defmax=6|accelemax=13|blastmax=13|chargemax=10
|icons=buff-doppelmp, buff-doppel, buff-doppelmp, buff-doppel, buff-resistance, effect-hpregen, buff-magia, buff-charged, buff-defense, effect-damage-witch, buff-blast, effect-negate-cut
|MP Boost: MP Gain UP When Over 100 MP [II]
|Doppel Adept: Doppel Damage UP [I] & Magia Damage UP [I]
|MP Boost: MP Gain UP When Over 100 MP [II]
|Doppel Adept: Doppel Damage UP [I] & Magia Damage UP [I]
|Resist Adept: Status Ailment Resistance UP [II]
|Regenerate Adept: Regenerate HP [IV]
|Magia Adept: Magia Damage UP [II]
|Charge Adept: Charged Attack Damage UP [II]
|Guard Adept: Defense UP [III]
|Argent Adept: Damage UP Versus Witches [III]
|Blast Adept: Blast Damage UP [III]
|Estock Adept: Chance to Ignore Damage Cut [IV]
|activename=Ignore Debuff Circle
|activetype=effect-negate-debuffs
|active=Anti-Debuff [2 Debuffs] (All / 1T)
|cooldown=8
}}

==Summary==
A Magical Girl with extraordinary potential who lives in Mitakihara with her parents and younger brother. She is a second year at Mitakihara Middle School. Gentle and caring, she is always surrounded by friends. She uses a bow and arrow in battle.

===Doppel Description===
[[File:Mini_200100_dd.png|thumb|right|150px|Kriemhild Gretchen, Madoka's doppel]]
The Doppel of mercy. Its form is salvation. The master of this emotion tries to save all of existence. This Doppel appears as a huge floating Soul Gem. Once it is summoned, it creates an existence within which all things around it are consumed, and then takes control of everything within that existence. After that, it floats higher into the air and a shower of light arrows rains down. While all of this is happening, the master of this emotion sleeps inside the huge Soul Gem.
{{-}}

===Side Story===
{{Spoilerbox|
Madoka and [[Homura Akemi]] arrive in [[Kamihama City]]. They decide to go to a shrine Madoka saw in a magazine. However, the two are stopped when they sense a witch. The girls head into the barrier and find a magical girl fighting it. Before they can help, the witch escapes and the barrier vanishes. Madoka and Homura go up to the girl and asks if she's alright. The girl says not to worry and leaves. Madoka apologizes to Homura and runs off to look for the magical girl.

Elsewhere, the magical girl feels tired as she used too much magic. Madoka appears and tells her to rest, offering to take her to a bench. Madoka offers to buy the girl a drink. She asks for iced tea, which prompts Homura to appear and offer to buy it. Homura says she'll gladly do it for Madoka. The magical girl thanks Madoka for helping her, and introduces herself as [[Shizuku Hozumi]]. She asks why Madoka came to help. Madoka says it's because Shizuku looked like she was in pain and that she randomly decided to help. Shizuku says Madoka is a kind persona and tells her not to worry. Madoka says it's bad to be alone, since if you're alone there's no one who can help you bear painful things.

Shizuku says it's fine even if she's alone, and she'll find a place where she'll belong. Madoka says that as things are, it will always remain painful. Shizuku says that Madoka is trying to help her even if she's a stranger. Madoka humbly dismisses Shizuku's compliments, and then realizes Shizuku herself could create her own place to belong. Homura then returns with drinks. Afterward, Shizuku asks Madoka why she became a magical girl. Madoka says she wants to be useful to someone, as she doesn't have a subject or talent she's good at. She became a magical girl to change that about herself, and that's why she was glad to help Shizuku. Shizuku thinks that Madoka made a place where she belonged by becoming a magical girl, and thinks she could do the same someday. She then thanks Madoka for giving her hope and leaves. Madoka thinks she's lucky to fight alongside the people that are important to her, and goes off with Homura.

Madoka makes an offering to a shrine, praying for everyone's happiness, health, and the ability for her to protect everyone. It then starts raining, leaving Madoka wet when it stops. A girl offers Madoka a handkerchief and explains they just missed the bus. Madoka notices the girl has a book called "Waltz of the [[wikipedia:Maneki-neko|Maneki-neko]]", which is a book she likes. The other girl admits it's her favorite book. Madoka introduces herself to the girl, who says her name is [[Kako Natsume]]. The two spend the time talking about the book, eventually going their separate ways.

Madoka goes to a bookstore at the shopping mall and buys "Tango of the Maneki-neko", the sequel to the book she talked about with Kako. Kako herself is in the bookstore, to Madoka's surprise. Kako asks Madoka if she's a magical girl, saying she saw Madoka's Soul Gem ring. She reveals she is one as well. Madoka thinks this must be the Maneki-neko's work. Later, Kako invites Madoka to come on a night-time adventure at her school. The next week, Kako and Madoka meet at the school, preparing to go to the roof. As they try to go inside, the girls are startled by a cat.

Kako says they can't seem to enter the school, so instead she suggests transforming and using their powers to hop to the roof. Once there, Kako tells Madoka to look up at the starry sky. Kako explains that on this day of the year "you can see the most beautiful stars". She says she learned that from "Waltz of the Maneki-neko". Kako claims the school rooftop is the best place to watch the stars. Madoka thanks Kako. Kako admits she's shy and has trouble talking to people, but somehow she can talk properly to Madoka. Kako says this star viewing is her thanks. Madoka says that Kako's honest feelings got through to her. The girls affirm their friendship.

Sometime later, Madoka and [[Mami Tomoe]] fight a witch. Madoka sees a normal person was kidnapped by the witch and brought into her barrier. Mami tells Madoka to bring the person out of there while she handles the witch. A magical girl appears and says she's impressed that Madoka's helping people. She introduces herself as [[Sasara Minagi]], "the 'knight' who protects this city". Sasara says to be precise she's a knight that protects everyone, and asks Madoka to leave saving the victim to her. She points out Madoka can then go help her own friend fight the witch. Madoka agrees and returns to help Mami. Together, they defeat the witch.

The barrier vanishes and the duo meet Sasara outside. Sasara says she brought the victim to the hospital. Madoka thanks her, and Sasara says her and Mami are quite strong. Sasara says they can call her if they're in trouble. She says that rescuing people is her specialty, and wonders if it would be easier to say she's a magical girl rescue worker. She says that protecting everyone is her creed, though admits that when she says it like that, it's embarrassing. Madoka says she's cool. Sasara says she happy to meet magical girls like Mami and Madoka. She explains that with Kamihama having more witches, more magical girls have come to fight them - but they only care about fighting witches, not saving people. Sasara says she wanted to become a knight because she can't accept people being sacrificed in the process of defeating witches.

Mami agrees with Sasara's opinion. Sasara admits she knew there were people who thought the same way, but almost never met any. Madoka says she became a magical girl to help people and says she's like Sasara herself. Sasara says Madoka is an incredible magical girl. Mami says Madoka might be [[Madoka_Magica_Episode_12:_My_Best_Friend|the strongest magical girl someday]]...but she has a long way to go. Sasara says both girls are worthy of taking the title of "knight". When Mami points out they use projectile weapons, Sasara says they can be a rescue team. She offers to team up with them, but Madoka and Mami point out they're not always in Kamihama. Madoka offers to help Sasara if she's in trouble and they're in Kamihama. Sasara thanks them and departs.

Afterward, Mami says that Madoka is too kind and too honest. She wonders if Madoka is walking a path of battle. Madoka points out Mami is walking the same path. She says she aspired to be like Mami, who is her ideal magical girl. Mami thanks Madoka but tells her if she's truly in danger it's better to run away. Madoka says it's fine, because [[The_Rebellion_Story|she doesn't have the courage to sacrifice herself]]. Mami invites Madoka for tea once they return to Mitakihara. Madoka narrates how she wants to protect everyone with her own power.
}}

===Costume Stories===
<div class="tabs" style="min-height:300px">
{{Tab Content|title=Winter Outfit|[[File:Madoka valentine costume.png|thumb|right|150px]]
Madoka, Homura, and Sayaka arrive in Kamihama City to go shopping for Christmas. Homura and Sayaka notice that Madoka doesn't bring her coat and they are scared, because they think that she forgot her coat on the train. Madoka clarifies that she is actually a little hot and she only brought her scarf because of that, but Homura and Sayaka warn her that it will be cold at night. The girls walk through the shops in Kamihama and are amazed by the lights once it gets dark, so they decide to go to a park to observe the stars, although Madoka begins to feel cold and thinks that Homura and Sayaka were right about the coat. Sayaka and Homura notice that Madoka is cold, and Homura offers to give her coat to Madoka, but she refuses. Sayaka hugs Madoka from the side and takes Homura by her arm, so that both the three girls end up hugging with Madoka being in the middle. Madoka and Homura blush at this as Sayaka says that between her and Homura they can warm Madoka up with their coats and that it was better this way because Madoka was too stubborn to accept the coats of any of them. Sayaka later tells Madoka to play a childhood game, Oshikura Manju, while the three of them still embrace, and the two proceed to teach Homura the game. Madoka is happy because, despite being wrong, she can play a game from her childhood with her two best friends.
}}

{{Tab Content|title=Swimsuit (2018)|[[File:Madoka Swimsuit.png|thumb|right|150px]]
While watching evening fireworks on the beach, Madoka and company run into some other magical girls and decide to watch fireworks together. Madoka, [[Ren Isuzu]] and [[Kyoko Sakura]] pick out fireworks. Madoka then goes over to Homura and asks if she's tired. Homura says she never thought she would set fireworks with so many people, and says she's very happy. Madoka agrees, and says she wishes it could last forever. Madoka then says that eventually the fireworks will run out and they'll be too tired to play, so they should all enjoy the present. Homura agrees.

Elsewhere, [[Hinano Miyako]] scolds [[Emiri Kisaki]] for pointing fireworks at other people. Emiri says they have too much energy and accidentally let's one off. The firework nearly hits [[Sayaka Miki]]. Mami runs over to see if she's ok. Madoka and Homura chuckle on seeing this. Madoka says they should set off their own fireworks and proceed to do so. The girls say the fireworks are pretty.
}}

{{Tab Content|title=Pajamas|[[File:Madoka Pajamas.png|thumb|right|150px]]
Madoka and Sayaka have their first sleepover at Madoka's house. Both girls are excited because it has been a long time since their last sleepover. Sayaka is sad that Hitomi and Homura couldn't go to the party, but Madoka tells her that the two of them had homework, which makes Sayaka sad, but Madoka tells her that next time the four of them will have a sleepover together. Madoka says to start the sleepover, but realizes that she doesn't know what things are normally done at a sleepover, so Sayaka suggests looking at the things in Madoka's room, asking for photos of Madoka when she was little, but Madoka blushes and says It's too embarrassing to show that to Sayaka. The two girls play card games, but Sayaka defeats Madoka each time, but Sayaka mentions her speed and how Madoka in the game thinks before throwing her moves. Madoka excitedly says that now she wants to play cards with the rest of her magical girl group and proposes that they have a sleepover with the five of them.

At that moment [[Junko Kaname]], Madoka's mother, arrives home, being greeted by Madoka's father, [[Tomohisa Kaname]]. Tomohisa gives Junko water because she came home drunk again while she says how much she loves him. Madoka excitedly says that her mother returned from work, Sayaka insists on greeting her, but Madoka tells her that it is not necessary because she told her the day before that Sayaka would go to a sleepover at her house, and she believes that since she is a little drunk at that moment, her mother wouldn't stop hugging Sayaka. Madoka then remembers that her mother told her something about their teacher, [[Kazuko Saotome]]. After telling the story the two don't stop laughing and Sayaka says that it's been a while since the two of them laughed like that together, while Madoka says that she wishes Homura, Mami and their other friends were there. Sayaka thinks that with Nagisa and Kyoko there would be a lot of noise but she thinks it would be a lot of fun, so Madoka suggests that Sayaka to have a sleepover for everyone, and even invite Iroha and her other friends from Mikazuki Village, but Sayaka doesn't think that everyone can fit in Madoka's room...
}}
</div>

==Appearances==

* [[Magia Record Main Story#Part One|Main Story Part 1]]: [[Magia Record Main Story Prologue|Prologue]], [[Magia Record Main Story Chapter 5|Chapter 5]], [[Magia Record Main Story Chapter 6|Chapter 6]], [[Magia Record Main Story Chapter 8|Chapter 8]], [[Magia Record Main Story Chapter 9|Chapter 9]], [[Magia Record Main Story Chapter 10|Chapter 10]]
*[[Magia Record Story Last Magia|The Last Magia]]
* [[Magia Record Another Story#Part One|Another Story Part 1]]: [[Magia Record Another Story Chapter 5|Chapter 5]], [[Magia Record Another Story Chapter 6|Chapter 6]], [[Magia Record Another Story Chapter 7|Chapter 7]], [[Magia Record Another Story Chapter 8|Chapter 8]], [[Magia Record Another Story Chapter 9|Chapter 9]], [[Magia Record Another Story Chapter 10|Chapter 10]]

===Event Appearances===
*[[Magia Record Story Happy New Year at the Mizuna Shrine!|New Year’s at Mizuna Shrine]]
*[[Magia Record Story A la Carte Valentine|A la Carte Valentine]]
*[[Magia Record Story April Fool's 2018|April Fool's 2018]]
*[[Magia Record Story Mitama's Special Training - Homura Episode|Mitama's Special Training - Homura Episode]]
*[[Magia Record Story The Ribbon at the Brink Where the Waves Break|Beachside Bonds]]
*[[Magia Record Story Beginning and Eternal: The Lost Record|Endless Beginnings]]
*[[Magia Record Story Kamihama Twinkle Rarity Star|Kamihama Twinkle Rarity Star]]
*[[Magia Record Story Unknown Story ~ The Midsummer Magic and Tomorrow's Memories ~|Unknown Story ~ The Midsummer Magic and Tomorrow's Memories ~]]
*[[Magia Record Story Let's go to Zen Shin Sai! ~ Our Small Break Time ~|Let's go to Zen Shin Sai! ~ Our Small Break Time ~]]
*[[Magia Record Story Night Fairytale ～You Were At the Water's Edge～|Night Fairytale ~ You were at the water's edge]]
*[[Magia Record Story The Great Banquet that Transcends Time|The Great Banquet that Transcends Time]]
*[[Magia_Record_Story_Otsukimi_is_Slumbering_Pajama_Party|Otsukimi is a Slumbering Pajama Party]]
*[[Magia Record Story Homecoming ~ Three Days of Kyoko Sakura|Homecoming ~ Three Days of Kyoko Sakura]]

===Magical Girl Story Appearances===
* [[Mami Tomoe in Magia Record|Mami Tomoe]]
* [[Oriko Mikuni in Magia Record|Oriko Mikuni]]
* [[Homura Akemi (Eyeglass ver.)|Homura Akemi (Eyeglass version)]]

===Other Appearances===
*See [[Madoka Kaname (Haregi ver.)]]
*See [[Ultimate Madoka in Magia Record|Ultimate Madoka]]
*See [[Madoka-senpai]]
*See [[Ultimate Madoka-senpai]]
*See [[Madoka・Iroha]]
*See [[Madoka Kaname (Swimsuit ver.)]]
*See [[Madoka Kaname (Scene 0 ver.)]]

==Trivia==
* The illustrator of her Four Star card is [https://anidb.net/perl-bin/animedb.pl?show=creator&creatorid=46267 Sasagi Koushi], and her Five Star card is illustrated by [[Aoki Ume]].
* Her magia is Latin for "Magical rain"
* On the cover of DA VINCI Magazine 2020 for October, Madoka is holding the book ''[[wikipedia:The_Neverending_Story|The Neverending Story]]'' while Iroha is holding ''[[wikipedia:Little_Women|Little Women]]''.
* Madoka's doppel is based off of [[Kriemhild Gretchen]]'s concept art from [[Puella Magi Madoka Magica Portable|Madoka Portable]]. This form was seen in the middle of Kriemhild's body and might be her true body.
* The Papa New Year's Memoria refers to a "yakuman". This is a particularly high-value hand in mahjong that is extremely difficult to achieve, akin to a royal flush.

==Gallery==
===Game Gallery===
<gallery>
File:madoka_4Star.png|Magia Record 4 Star card
File:madoka_5Star.png|Magia Record 5 Star card
File:Mini 200100 s.png|In-battle Sprite
File:Mini 200100 dd.png|Doppel Sprite. See [[Kriemhild Gretchen]]
File:Kriemhild magireco card.png|Doppel bio
File:Kriemhild_Gretchen_English_description.png|Doppel bio (English)
File:Mr madoka doppel 1.png
File:Mr madoka doppel 2.png
File:Madoka PM.png|Character talk sprite
File:Madoka School.png|School uniform
File:Madoka valentine costume.png|Valentine Event costume
File:Madoka Swimsuit.png|Swimsuit costume
File:Madoka Pajamas.png|Pajamas costume
File:Madoka (Haregi).png|[[Madoka Kaname (Haregi ver.)|Haregi costume]]
File:Madoka Swimsuit ver.png|[[Madoka Kaname (Swimsuit ver.)|Swimsuit version]]
File:Madoka yellow ribbon.png|Yellow Ribbon
File:Madoka Scene Zero Casual.png|[[Madoka Kaname (Scene 0 ver.)|Scene Zero]] Casual Clothing]]
File:Madoka Scene 0 Maid.png|Maid clothes
File:Madoka_Magireco_April_Fools.png|April Fool's sprite
File:Madoka Papa Seal 2019 01.jpg|Magical Girl Seal #1
File:Madoka Papa Seal 2019 02.jpg|Magical Girl Seal #2
File:Madoka Papa Seal 2019 03.jpg|Magical Girl Seal #3
File:Madoka (Haregi) Papa Seal 2019.jpg|Magical Girl Seal 2019 ([[Madoka Kaname (Haregi ver.)|Haregi ver.]])
File:Madoka Swimsuit Papa Seal 2023.png|Magical Girl Seal 2023 ([[Madoka Kaname (Swimsuit ver.)|Swimsuit ver.]])
File:Mad0ka with overflowing MP.png|Magical Girl Seal 2024 ([[Madoka Kaname (Scene 0 ver.)|Scene 0 ver.]])
File:Pinkettes unite.png|Magical Girl Seal 2024 ([[Madoka・Iroha]] ver.)
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===Official Art===
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File:Madoka 01.jpg|Art from [[Magia Archive Volume 1]]
File:Madoka 02.jpg
File:Madoka 03.jpg
File:Madoka 04.jpg
File:Doppel - Kriemhild Gretchen.jpg|Anime Japan 2017 Doppel card.
File:Madoka transform.jpg|Madoka transformation sequence production art. (Adult Madoka)
File:Madoka transform 2.jpg
File:Madoka transform 3.jpg
File:Madoka transform 4.jpg
File:Madoka transform 5.jpg
File:Magireco 03.jpg|Madoka, with Iroha and Felicia
File:christmas_mami_madoka_picture.jpg|[https://twitter.com/magireco/status/941593703881228288/photo/1 Christmas card by Ume Aoki]
File:magireco_sega_cafe_maids.jpg|[http://sega-collabocafe.com/magireco.html SEGA cafe collaboration]
File:iroha_madoka_shaft_exhibition_art.jpg|[https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DboL0JoUQAMKRxC.jpg Source]
File:A Short Rest Full.jpg|[https://twitter.com/magireco/status/1024461378956840960 T card collaboration art]
File:Cancelledd 2018 comiket swimsuits.jpg|[https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2018-08-09/shaft-cancels-madoka-game-planned-swimsuit-comiket-merchandise/.135299 Cancelled swimsuit merchandise]
File:magorecopapachart.jpg|[https://twitter.com/papa0123/status/1025352983301636096 Art by PAPA]
File:1535156824540.jpg|[https://twitter.com/umeaoki/status/1033147865772646400 Magia Record 1st anniversary art by Ume Aoki]
File:magia_record_anime_poster.png|Promotional image for Magia Record's anime adaptation
File:Magireco Madogatari crossover poster.jpg
File:DsL7-l2U4AEojmZ.jpg|[https://twitter.com/aniplex_plus/status/1063718389095399424 Mini Shikishi drawn and autographed by Ume Aoki]
File:118776620 932520423899894 4239367617543799082 o.jpg|DA VINCI Magazine 2020 OCT cover
File:1599214190441.jpg|[https://twitter.com/shaft_official/status/1301823996351062016 Magazine cover sketch, by Junichiro Taniguchi]
File:1599214565844.jpg|Parody by PAPA
File:133737856 2810256019188057 4740173630100636715 n.jpg
File:Magia.Record .Mahou.Shoujo.Madoka☆Magica.Gaiden.full.3340793.png
File:tumblr_452b6417db552f474dae92d06b0f392d_d6434306_500.jpg
File:megamioctoberissue.jpg
File:IVeGEdco1Zfh0YNBcRYFe9jxDTdEPQXV1jTPUs0WbMTgGhLowDSCWfDN3bAcTzBJ.jpg
File:FGQHvqUXoAIu4fs.jpg
File:E9tWp8AUYAQqwFI.jpg
File:Magia Report insert.png
File:Scene 0.jpg|A promotional image for Scene 0.
File:Shaft official 2023-12-31 1741474337419575632.jpg|[https://twitter.com/shaft_official/status/1741474337419575632/photo/1 Art by] [[Shaft]]
</gallery>

===Memoria/Chapter Art===
<gallery>
File:Mr madoka transform 2.png|Madoka with the main cast of Magia Record from her transformation
File:Mr madoka transform 5.png|Homura from Madoka's transformation
File:Mr madoka transform 7.png|Adult Madoka from Madoka's transformation
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File:Mr madoka transform 11.png
File:Mr madoka transform 12.png
File:Mr sayaka transform 7.png|Madoka from [[Sayaka Miki in Magia Record|Sayaka]]'s transformation
File:Mr homura transform 7.png|Madoka from [[Homura Akemi in Magia Record|Homura]]'s transformation
File:Homura Swimsuit transform scene 1.png|Madoka from [[Homura Akemi (Swimsuit ver.)|Swimsuit Homura]]'s transformation
File:Homura Swimsuit transform scene 2.png
File:Homura Swimsuit transform scene 3.png
File:Homura Swimsuit transform scene 4.jpg

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File:madoka_memoria_fullsize.png
File:madoka_christmas_memoria_full.png
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File:Film03 scene03 01.jpg
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File:Film05 scene07.jpg
File:32402 old photo.jpg
File:GCrzVL9bQAAmooz.jpg|Art by Papa. ([https://twitter.com/magireco/status/1741474530282074232 Source])
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File:Film14 scene34.jpg
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===Anime===
<gallery>
File:Vlcsnap-2020-01-05-17h26m51s105.png|Madoka in the first opening
File:Magia record anime madoka transformation 1.gif|Episode 14 transformation
File:Magia record anime madoka transformation 2.gif
File:Magia record anime madoka transformation 3.gif
File:S2E8 Connect3.jpg|Madoka from episode 21
File:S2E8 Mami 2-5.PNG
File:S2E8 Team1.jpg
</gallery>

==Memoria Cards==
{{Magia Record Memoria Header}}
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{{File:Ultimate madoka personal memoria.png}}
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{{Magia Record Memoria Footer}}{{Magia Record Memoria Header|source=Chinese}}
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{{Magia Record Memoria Footer|source=Chinese}}

==External links==
*[http://magireco.com Official Magia Record Website - Japanese]
*[https://magiarecord-en.com/ Official Magia Record Website - English]

===Gameplay Videos===
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yng-OtuINc Recording of Madoka's Transformation Video on Youtube (JP)]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIwbCoIjkg4 Recording of Madoka's Magia Video on Youtube (JP)]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EyH02eaNxmk Recording of Madoka's Doppel Video on Youtube (JP)]

===Side Story and Costume Story Videos===
*Recording of Madoka's MSS on Youtube (JP): [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qL_6mgzruWg Episode 1/3], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9i5O1wEws_g Episode 2/3], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlQzJ-iucQg Episode 3/3]
**[https://youtu.be/YuleQh1vYJw Recording of Madoka's MSS on Youtube (NA)]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPG3-IdGsJY Recording of Madoka's Winter Outfit Story on Youtube (JP)]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUU-_0AjTJ0 Recording of Madoka's Swimsuit Story on Youtube (JP) '''(Subtitled)''']

===Dialogue Lines===
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQKptbCZh3A Recording of Madoka's Dialogue lines on Youtube (JP)]
**[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_oJPiAFb5ho Recording of Madoka's Swimsuit Dialogue on Youtube (NA)]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCOijX7dHZM Recording of Madoka's Pajama outfit Dialogue lines on Youtube (JP)]
[[Category:Magical girls]]
[[Category:Characters]]

Sayaka Miki in Magia Record

2024-10-15T23:31:02Z

Spica2008:

{{Infobox_character
|name=Sayaka Miki
|image=[[File:sayaka_magireco_l.png|300px]]
|jname=美樹さやか (Miki Sayaka)
|voices=Japanese: [http://anidb.net/perl-bin/animedb.pl?show=creator&creatorid=401 Eri Kitamura]
|id=2004
|release1=JP:January 22, 2018
|release2=NA:August 29, 2019
}}
{{SeeMainBio|[[Sayaka Miki]]}}

==General Info==
{{Magical Girl Details|
|age=14
|height=[[:Media:PN 10.jpg|158-160 cm]]
|eyes=Blue
|hair=Blue
|origin=[[Mitakihara City]]
|soulgem=C-shape, similar to a crescent moon {{spoiler|or a mermaid's tail}} on her abdomen
|weapon=Cutlass
|wish=To heal the arm of [[Kyosuke Kamijo]] (exact wording unknown)
|witch=Oktavia von Seckendorff
|powers=Treatment (Accelerated Healing)
|pronoun={{nihongo||あたし|atashi}}
|relatives= Unnamed mother and unnamed aunt
|school=[[Mitakihara Middle School]], Second Year
|mainpage=Sayaka Miki
}}

==Game Info==
{{Magia Record Stats
|type=Defense|attribute=aqua
|hp0=6545|atk0=1640|def0=2138
|hp4=23221|atk4=6031|def4=7530
|hp5=29266|atk5=7595|def5=9493
|hpmax=36525|atkmax=9947|defmax=13145
|disk1=accele|disk3=blast-|disk4=charge
|connect=This is where I come in!
|connecttype=effect-hpregen
|connect4=Regenerate HP [VII] (3T) & Attack UP [VII]
|connect5=Regenerate HP [IX] (3T) & Attack UP [IX]
|magia=Prestissimo Agitato
|magiapat=one
|magia4=Damage to Single Enemy [V] & Survive (Self / 3T) & Guaranteed Critical (Self / 2T)
|magia5=Damage to Single Enemy [VII] & Survive (Self / 3T) & Guaranteed Critical (Self / 2T) & Guaranteed Counter (Self / 2T)
|doppel=Oktavia von Seckendorff
|doppelpat=one
|doppel5=Damage to Single enemy [IX] & Survive (Self / 3T) & Guaranteed Critical (Self / 2 T) & Counter (Self / 2 T)
}}{{Magia Record Spirit Enhancement
|hp4=6|atk4=4|def4=8|accele4=6|blast4=4|charge4=6
|hp5=7|atk5=5|def5=9|accele5=7|blast5=5|charge5=7
|hpmax=7|atkmax=5|defmax=9|accelemax=13|blastmax=9|chargemax=15
|icons=buff-doppelmp, buff-doppel, buff-magia, support-survive, buff-doppel, effect-taunt, effect-cut, effect-hpregen, effect-cut-accele, buff-doppelmp, buff-charge, effect-critical
|MP Boost: MP Gain UP When Over 100 MP [II]
|Doppel Adept: Doppel Damage UP [IV] & Magia Damage UP [II]
|Magia Adept: Magia Damage UP [III]
|Survive Adept: Survive [I] (Quest only)
|Doppel Adept: Doppel Damage UP [IV] & Magia Damage UP [II]
|Provoke Adept: Chance to Provoke [II]
|Shield Adept: Damage Cut [II]
|Regeneration Adept: Regenerate HP [IV]
|Astal Shield: Accele Damage Cut [II] & Magia Damage Cut [IV]
|MP Boost: MP Gain UP When Over 100 MP [II]
|Technical Adept: Charge Disc Damage UP [III]
|Critical Adept: Chance to Critical Hit [II]
|activename=Survive
|activetype=support-survive
|active=Survive (Self / 1T)
|cooldown=10
}}

==Summary==
A straightforward Magical Girl with a strong sense of justice. She is a dear friend of Madoka and looks up to her Magical Girl senpai, Mami, whose fighting style of mass-conjuring weapons resembles her own. She used to visit her childhood friend Kyosuke in the hospital often.

===Doppel Description===
[[File:Sayaka_doppel.png|thumb|right|150px|Oktavia von Seckendorff, Sayaka's doppel]]
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.
{{-}}

===Side Story===
{{Spoilerbox|
Sayaka arrives at [[Kamihama City]] to go shopping with [[Kyousuke Kamijou]]. Sayaka insists it's not a date - Kyousuke is looking for a CD by one of his favorite violinists, while Sayaka is looking for fancy clothes (or something). Suddenly Sayaka hears a scream. Wondering if it's a witch, she runs towards it and finds herself in an empty elementary school. Finding it empty, she hears groaning and comes across [[Hinano Miyako]]. Sayaka asks if she's alrght, and Hinano says she is. The girls introduce themselves. Hinano explains she got bumped on the back of the head while setting things up for the chemistry lab. Hinano suspects the culprit is still around.

Sayaka decides that "Great Detective Sayaka-chan" will help. Sayaka gives a faux case summary and asks Hinano if anyone else was around. Hinano says today's an off day so there aren't any teachers or students around, and the kids who would come to the lab wouldn't be here so early. Hinano wonders if it's a witch, then tells Sayaka she's just talking to herself. Sayaka asks if Hinano is a magical girl, and reveals she's one herself. Hinano says she didn't detect a witch's presence. Sayaka agrees, and said that she only ran to the school because she only thought a witch could be there when she heard screaming.

Hinano wonders if the witch hit her and ran. Sayaka says the door was closed when she got there, and Hinano says it should have been closed the whole time she was preparing in the lab. Hinano asks the "Magical Detective" what she think happened. Sayaka thinks the culprit must have entered through the room's window, since it was on the first floor. Sayaka notes that when she came in the curtains were fluttering. Sayaka figures that the culprit has already escaped, so catching them will be difficult. Hinano says that they have a lead, and with her scientific expertise she's going to shoot fire.

Hinano uses a blacklight to show the footprints left on the floor. Turning off the light reveals many footprints. Hinano says she knows what the footprints of the school's indoor shoes are, and the ones that don't match the others belong to the culprit. They find some footprints that don't match, but Sayaka points out it could belong to a teacher. Suddenly she sees a strange mark on the floor. After seeing where the mark leads to, Sayaka starts laughing and says she's cracked the case.

The culprit is...a baseball. Sayaka explains that after the baseball hit Hinano it left a mark on the floor and rolled into the corner of the room. Sayaka guesses it came from the baseball club that is out practicing on the playing field, pointing out that they can hear the children's voices. Sayaka also says that the room is directly facing the playing field and it must have entered through the window after a kid hit it. Suddenly a child enters the room and asks for the ball back. Hinano returns it and tells the kid to be careful from now on. Sayaka says both Hinano and the child are so mature even though they both look like grade school students. Hinano asks if Sayaka said something, but Sayaka denies it.

With the case solved, Sayaka decides to head back. She says that she plans on shopping and trying on some Western-style clothes the next day. Hinano asks if Sayaka is going on a date, but Sayaka insists it isn't. Disbelieving her, Hinano gives her a gift and uses her chemicals to make Sayaka a perfume. She wishes Sayaka good luck on her date, though Sayaka insists it isn't. Sayaka narrates that something unexpectedly cool happened because she helped someone out. She then narrates that "Magical Detective Sayaka-chan" can solve any problem.

Having arrived in the shopping district, Sayaka goes clothes shopping but can't pick something to buy. Suddenly [[Emiri Kisaki]] comes by, having smelled the perfume Sayaka was given by Hinano. Thinking Sayaka is Hinano, Emiri is surprised to find someone else. When Emiri explains she smelled Hinano's perfumes, Sayaka says she's met her a little while ago. Emiri says she has a "unique relationship" with Hinano, but then says she's just joking. Sayaka says the mystery is solved, and explains she was just letting out her inner detective.

Sayaka then says she has to get back to shopping. Emiri asks if she's looking for dating attire, claiming to have learned that because she's super-perceptive. Sayaka insists it's not actually a date, but Emiri barely listens. Claiming to be the "Cutest in the World", Emiri declares she will coordinate Sayaka's wardrobe. Sayaka points out they didn't introduce themselves yet. She soon learns that Emiri is also a magical girl. Sayaka says it's unusual to meet two in one day, but Emiri says there's tons of magical girls in Kamihama.

Emiri shows Sayaka clothing with the year's new color: "Salmon Pink". She calls it the fashion of little devils. Sayaka thinks pink doesn't look good on her. Emiri thinks she's wrong and has her try on pink accessories. Sayaka says she'd like a more subdued outfit. Emiri then shows her another outfit. When Sayaka says it's just more Sweet Pink, Emiri insists it's the more adultlike "Bitter Pink". Sayaka doesn't understand the difference. Emiri tells her to try it on, claiming the path to Cuteness is a trying one. Sayaka says it's too trying.

Despite all the things Sayaka tries on, she's not satisfied. Sayaka decides that cute just isn't her thing. Emiri insists it's not true. Sayaka said that she's happy Emiri is telling her nice things, but if she can't get into it she'll just be uncomfortable during her date. Sayaka also says that the person she likes doesn't care about clothing or appearances. Sayaka says she believes they prefer to see people for who they are on the inside. Emiri says that person sounds nice. Sayaka says he's also a music-loving nerd, but that part of him is cool. Emiri says that "Lovely-dovey Sayakyan is so Cyuute!"

Emiri decides to take Sayaka to a special place, explaining that the location of the date is important. She claims this location will make guys fall head-over-heels in love. Emiri takes Sayaka to the top of a tower. Before they reach it, Emiri tells Sayaka to close her eyes. When they finally reach the spot, Emiri tells Sayaka to open her eyes and turn around. Sayaka sees a beautiful view of the city at night. Emiri calls it the number one spot in Kamihama. Sayaka agrees. Emiri says that her guy will have to fall in love with her if she takes him to this spot. Sayaka says she wants to see it with him even if he doesn't fall in love with her.

Sayaka thanks Emiri, and Emiri says Sayaka is pure and wishes her good luck. She says that Sayaka's cuteness is "up to standards". Sayaka says she'll try her hardest. Suddenly she realizes it's late and says she has to head back. Emiri offers to take her back to the train station, claiming that an adorable lady requires an escort. The girls leave. Sayaka narrates that the perfume she got led her to another encounter where she was told about a beautiful place. Sayaka says that with her love supported by the magical girls of Kamihama she'll do her best. She still insists it wasn't anything like a date.

The day of Sayaka's "date" with Kyosuke has arrived. Sayaka narrates that after they bought a CD and walked around for a bit, she got a message from Kyosuke. He says that the train is running late, and it'll take him an hour to get to where Sayaka is. Sayaka tells him not to worry and wonders what she will do for an hour. Suddenly she senses a witch and decides to fight it. Sayaka enters the barrier at the same time as another magical girl, who introduces herself as [[Kokoro Awane]]. Sayaka admits she's relieved to have help, since she usually fights with her friends. Kokoro says the same is true for her.

The girls defeat the witch. Sayaka gives Kokoro the Grief Seed, saying that she had to defeat the witch anyway before she could meet with her precious person. Sayaka claims the Grief Seed is her way of thanking Kokoro. Sayaka then admits she still has an hour to kill. Kokoro then invites Sayaka for tea, as thanks for the Grief Seed. Sayaka jokes she'll order something expensive. At the cafe, Sayaka tells Kokoro that she became a magical girl to heal someone she loved. Kokoro says she's shocked to hear that. Sayaka says she sometimes wondered if things would be okay, but when she saw Kyosuke play the violin she felt that everything was how it should be. Kokoro asks if Sayaka is meeting the person she made a wish for today. When Sayaka says they're buying a violin CD, Kokoro says Sayaka has a deep love for music and tells her to do her best.

Sayaka asks Kokoro what she wished for. Kokoro says she wished to bring her family together again, so they could live happily. However, Kokoro admits she probably isn't happy because even after bringing her family back together there were still problems. Kokoro says that in the past she used to worry about it and wondered if her wish was a mistake. However, she claims to be fine with it now and that she already said goodbye to that past self of her. Kokoro says that she won't let her wish be in vain and that she will bring her family's hearts together. Sayaka says Kokoro is strong, but Kokoro says she spent most of her time sulking until recently. Kokoro says she decided to start thinking positive, and Sayaka says after hearing that she feels like she can think more positively herself.

Sayaka says that one can change a person's heart with their own power. Kokoro says that's what she believes in. Sayaka says she'll treasure her wish and believe in herself. Kokoro tells Sayaka to make her date a success. Suddenly Sayaka gets another message from Kyosuke, saying he'll be there soon. Sayaka says she should get going, and that someday soon her and Kokoro should go for tea again. Kokoro agrees, and then comments on Sayaka's perfume. Sayaka explains where it came from, and Kokoro says it'll "level up" her "first impression stat". Sayaka points out that Kyosuke's only passion is music.

Kokoro then asks what Sayaka will do after buying the CD with Kyosuke. Sayaka tells her about the spot Emiri told her about. Kokoro says that sounds beautiful. Sayaka then says she has to leave to see Kyosuke. Kokoro says it will work out, and that any boy Sayaka meets will fall head-over-heels for her. A disbelieving Sayaka says that would be nice. She then bids Kokoro goodbye and runs to the station. Sayaka feels like she's going to have a good day today. She's surprised to see her magical girl life has turned out this way.
}}

===Costume Stories===
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{{Tab Content|title=Winter Clothes|[[File:Sayaka valentine costume.png|thumb|right|150px]]
Sayaka, [[Madoka Kaname]] and [[Homura Akemi]] visit Kamihama for Christmas. The girls decide to get something to eat, and find a man selling crepes. Sayaka is shocked to see the man is selling a "strawberry kimchi tomato" crepe, but the girls all order something else. Sayaka wonders if eating the other crepe would have made the day more memorable, but decides it was perfect already.
}}

{{Tab Content|title=Swimsuit (2018)|[[File:Sayaka Swimsuit.png|thumb|right|150px]]
Sayaka and Hinano try to light fireworks, but find their lighters aren't working. Sayaka decides to buy a new one, and [[Mami Tomoe]] offers to come with her. While walking to a convenience store, Sayaka notices Mami seems nervous. Mami then freaks out over a strange noise, which turns out to be [[Kyoko Sakura]] playing a prank. Both Kyoko and Sayaka help Mami recover. Sayaka admits she was scared herself, but somehow felt better when Kyoko came with them.
}}
{{Tab Content|title=Pajamas|[[File:Sayaka Pajamas.png|thumb|right|150px]]
Sayaka motivates Mami, Madoka, and Homura as they study for an test at Mami's house, one night before the day of the test. Madoka and Homura ask Sayaka for answers while Mami serves them tea, but at that moment Nagisa appears, who asks Sayaka to teach her mathematics. However, Sayaka realizes that Nagisa's problems are simultaneous equations and Sayaka does not understand why Nagisa studies something so advanced that is only teached beyond high school. However, Kyoko appears and solves the math problem for Nagisa. Madoka suddenly asks Sayaka for help with her physical education test while Homura insists on using her time magic to stop time and have more time to study while Nagisa shouts that she wants to eat cheese.

Sayaka gets stressed and Kyoko offers her some of the cookies that Mami made for her, which makes Sayaka realize that something is wrong because Kyoko is being too nice to her, and the others are acting out of character too. Sayaka believes she is in a witch's barrier, but then realizes that she is just dreaming. Sayaka wakes up and realizes that it was really just a dream, but at that moment she receives a message from Madoka reminding her about the test, and Sayaka realizes that she fell asleep at her desk while studying for the test and wonders why she couldn't dream about the test.
}}
</div>

==Appearances==

* [[Magia Record Main Story#Part One|Main Story Part 1]]: [[Magia Record Main Story Chapter 6|Chapter 6]], [[Magia Record Main Story Chapter 8|Chapter 8]], [[Magia Record Main Story Chapter 9|Chapter 9]], [[Magia Record Main Story Chapter 10|Chapter 10]]
* [[Magia Record Story Last Magia|The Last Magia]]
* [[Magia Record Another Story#Part One|Another Story Part 1]]: [[Magia Record Another Story Chapter 6|Chapter 6]], [[Magia Record Another Story Chapter 7|Chapter 7]], [[Magia Record Another Story Chapter 8|Chapter 8]], [[Magia Record Another Story Chapter 9|Chapter 9]], [[Magia Record Another Story Chapter 10|Chapter 10]]

===Event Appearances===
*[[Magia Record Story A la Carte Valentine|A la Carte Valentine]]
*[[Magia Record Story April Fool's 2018|April Fool's 2018]]
*[[Magia Record Story Mitama's Special Training - Homura Episode|Mitama's Special Training - Homura Episode]]
*[[Magia Record Story The Ribbon at the Brink Where the Waves Break|Beachside Bonds]]
*[[Magia Record Story Beginning and Eternal: The Lost Record|Endless Beginnings]]
*[[Magia Record Story A La Carte Valentine 2nd ~What If That Girl Took the Lead Role On This Day?~|A La Carte Valentine 2nd ~What If That Girl Took the Lead Role On This Day?~]]
*[[Magia Record Story Unknown Story ~ The Midsummer Magic and Tomorrow's Memories ~|Unknown Story ~ The Midsummer Magic and Tomorrow's Memories ~]]
*[[Magia Record Story Let's go to Zen Shin Sai! ~ Our Small Break Time ~|Let's go to Zen Shin Sai! ~ Our Small Break Time ~]]
*[[Magia Record Story The Great Banquet that Transcends Time|The Great Banquet that Transcends Time]]
*[[Magia_Record_Story_Otsukimi_is_Slumbering_Pajama_Party|Otsukimi is a Slumbering Pajama Party]]
*[[Magia Record Story Homecoming ~ Three Days of Kyoko Sakura|Homecoming ~ Three Days of Kyoko Sakura]]

===Magical Girl Story Appearances===
* [[Mami Tomoe in Magia Record|Mami Tomoe]]

===Other Appearances===
*See [[Sayaka Miki (Haregi ver.)]]
*See [[Sayaka Miki (Surfer ver.)]]
*See [[Sayaka Miki (Scene 0 ver.)]]

==Trivia==
* Her illustrators are [[Aoki Ume]] and [https://anidb.net/perl-bin/animedb.pl?show=creator&creatorid=46267 Sasagi Koushi].
* In the PAPA comics she was referred to as "The threat of 0% gacha" due to her late release.
* Her doppel is based on [https://wiki.puella-magi.net/File:Sayaka%27s_Doppel_in_Rebellion.jpg a piece of concept art] that can be seen in [[Rebellion Production Note]].
* Sayaka has made three cameos in other Magical Girls' Magias:
** In [[Homura Akemi (Swimsuit ver.)|Homura Akemi Swimsuit]]'s Magia, she appears with Oktavia after being fished by Homura.
** In [[Kyoko Sakura (Swimsuit ver.)|Kyoko Sakura Swimsuit]]'s Magia, she appears alongside Kyoko after she first throws the ball, and then high-five together.
*** In some occasions, Sayaka will appear with her swimsuit or with her suit made by Kanoko.
** In [[Rena-chan (Idol ver.)|Rena-chan]]'s Magia, she appears, in her Magia Report version, as one of the Magical Girls who assist to [[Kamiha☆Magica]]'s concert.
* Her magia "Prestissimo Agitato" is a reference to a directive to perform a passage of composition in a speed faster than Presto (Prestissimo; presto is a tempo played at high speed with presto being 168 to 200 BPM and prestissimo being roughly 200 to 208 BPM.), that's played in a very agitated mannerism (Agitato).
* Despite not being the version featured in the [[Magia Record Timeline|game's timeline]], the [[Homura Akemi in Magia Record|Homura Akemi as depicted in the original series]] appears in Sayaka's introduction video instead of the [[Homura Akemi (Eyeglass ver.)|Glasses version native to this timeline]].

==Gallery==
===Game Gallery===
<gallery>
File:Sayaka 4 star card.png|Magia Record 4 Star card
File:Sayaka 5 star.jpg|Magia Record 5 Star card
File:sayaka_magireco_sprite.png|In-battle sprite
File:Sayaka doppel.png|Doppel Sprite. See [[Oktavia von Seckendorff]]
File:Sayaka doppel card.png|Doppel bio
File:Oktavia_von_Seckendorff_English_description.png|Doppel bio (English)
File:Sayaka PM.png|Character talk sprite
File:Sayaka School.png|School uniform
File:Sayaka valentine costume.png|Valentine Event costume
File:Sayaka Swimsuit.png|Ribbon Event costume
File:Sayaka Pajamas.png|Pajamas costume
File:Sayaka Mermyngii・Miracle Swimmer.png|Sayaka wearing one of Kanoko's functional mascot designs
File:Sayaka Haregi PM.png|[[Sayaka Miki (Haregi ver.)|Haregi Outfit]]
File:Sayaka Surfer PM.png|[[Sayaka Miki (Surfer ver.)|Surfer ver.]]
File:Sayaka Scene Zero Casual Clothes.png|[[Sayaka Miki (Scene 0 ver.)|Scene 0 Casual Clothes]]
File:Sayaka Scene 0 Maid.png
File:Sayaka_Magireco_April_Fools.png|April Fool's sprite
File:Sayaka Papa Seal 2019 01.jpg|Magical Girl Seal #1
File:Sayaka Papa Seal 2019 02.jpg|Magical Girl Seal #2
File:S0yaka without the broken arm.png|Magical Girl Seal 2024 (Scene 0 ver.)
File:Film07 sayaka soulgem.png
File:Film03 sayaka muddy soulgem.png
File:Mr sayaka doppel 1.png
File:Mr sayaka doppel 2.png
File:Mr sayaka transform 2.png|Mermaid Sayaka from Sayaka's transformation
File:Mr sayaka transform 4.png|Mami from Sayaka's transformation
File:Mr sayaka transform 7.png|Madoka from Sayaka's transformation
File:Mr sayaka transform 11.png|Homura from Sayaka's transformation
File:Sayaka transform kyoko.gif|Kyoko from Sayaka's transformation
File:Mr sayaka transform 18.png|Adult Sayaka
File:Mr sayaka transform 20.png
File:32002 sayaka image.jpg
</gallery>

===Official Art===
<gallery>
File:Sayaka 01.jpg|Art from [[Magia Archive Volume 1]]
File:Sayaka 02.jpg
File:Sayaka 03.jpg
File:Sayaka 04.jpg
File:Nagisa 03.jpg
File:Sayaka transform 1.jpg|Sayaka transformation sequence production art. According to the notes, Sayaka ages during the sequence from 14 to 16 years old
File:Sayaka transform 2.jpg|She transforms to an adult (20 years old)
File:Sayaka transform 5.jpg
File:Sayaka transform 3.jpg|-before returning to 14 years old
File:Sayaka transform 4.jpg
File:Sayaka transformation 6.jpg

File:Oktavia_concept_art.jpg
File:Sayaka's Doppel in Rebellion.jpg|Concept art from [[Rebellion Production Note]] that resemble's Sayaka's doppel
File:Memoria_1017.jpg
File:Memoria 1017 2.jpg
File:Memoria 1020.jpg
File:Guidebook Early Illustrations 10.jpg
File:papa_madoka_iroha_sayaka_in_a_bag.jpg|[https://twitter.com/magireco/status/947482745436979207/photo/1 New Years 2018 artwork]
File:kyoko_sayaka_ume_magireco.jpg|[https://twitter.com/umeaoki/status/954301656098734081/photo/1 Art] by [[Ume Aoki]]
File:sayaka_4_star_card_full.png
File:sayaka_magireco_ad.jpg
File:sayaka_magireco_shaft.jpg|[https://twitter.com/shaft_official/status/955345206995402752/photo/1 Art] by [[Shaft]] to celebrate Sayaka becoming a playable character
File:Magireco-quintet-volleyball-memo-full.jpg
File:32300_sayaka_doppel_02.jpg
File:32300_sayaka_doppel_01.jpg
File:Vlcsnap-2020-01-05-17h26m51s105.png|Anime Magia Record Opening
File:Memoria 1526.jpg
File:51108 hanabi1.jpg
File:Memoria 1536.jpg
File:Memoria 1637.jpg
File:Memoria 1848.jpg
File:Memoria 1917.jpg
File:32402 old photo.jpg
File:Film06 scene10.jpg
File:Film07 sayaka surprised.jpg
File:Memoria 1985 01.jpg
File:Memoria 1985 02.jpg
File:Memoria 1986 01.jpg
File:Memoria 1986 02.jpg
File:Memoria 1987.jpg
File:Film14 scene34.jpg
</gallery>

===[[Gallery:Sayaka Anime Screenshots]]===

==Memoria Cards==
{{Magia Record Memoria Header}}
{{File:Sayaka personal memoria.png}}
{{File:Homura mami sayaka memoria.png}}
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{{File:Kyoko sayaka memoria 1.png}}
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{{File:Homura kyoko mami sayaka memoria.png}}
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{{File:Sayaka kyoko memoria.png}}
{{File:Sayaka memoria.png}}
{{File:Magireco-mami-kyo-saya-swimsuit-memo.png}}
{{File:Magireco homura volleyball memo.png}}
{{File:Memoria 1324 c.png}}
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{{File:Memoria 1637 c.png}}
{{File:Memoria 1848 c.png}}
{{File:Memoria 1903 c.png}}
{{File:Memoria 1917 c.png}}
{{File:Memoria 1985 c.png}}
{{File:Memoria 1986 c.png}}
{{File:Memoria 1987 c.png}}
{{File:Memoria 2015 c.png}}
{{File:Memoria 2045 c.png}}
{{Magia Record Memoria Footer}}{{Magia Record Memoria Header|source=Chinese}}
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{{Magia Record Memoria Footer|source=Chinese}}

==External links==
*[http://magireco.com Official Magia Record Website - Japanese]
*[https://magiarecord-en.com/ Official Magia Record Website - English]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20180119093005/http://180119.magireco.com/sayaka_debut.html Promotional website (Wayback Machine)].

===Gameplay Videos===
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzODg1r1Lz0 Recording of Sayaka's Transformation Video on Youtube (JP)]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKZZKuxNM_s Recording of Sayaka's Magia Video on Youtube (JP)]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P130orDAY2Y Recording of Sayaka's Doppel Video on Youtube (JP)]

===Side Story and Costume Story Videos===
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTTwHIogv_I Recording of Sayaka's MSS on Youtube (JP)]
**[https://youtu.be/2y8Nohg9p78 Recording of Sayaka's MSS on Youtube (NA)]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3shTCG2uqA Recording of Sayaka's Winter Outfit Story on Youtube (JP) '''(Subtitled)''']
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBJ3gsu98rI Recording of Sayaka's Swimsuit Story on Youtube (JP) '''(Subtitled)''']

===Dialogue Lines===
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxZiVwH93Cg Recording of Sayaka's Dialogue lines on Youtube (NA)]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UITLC_JojBc Recording of Sayaka's Swimsuit Dialogue lines on Youtube (NA)]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odr75GaBpXY Recording of Sayaka's Pajama outfit Dialogue lines on Youtube] (JP)
[[Category:Magical girls]]
[[Category:Characters]]

Mami Tomoe in Magia Record

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{{Infobox_character
|name =Mami Tomoe
|image =[[File:mami_magia_record_profile.png|300px]]
|jname ={{lang|ja|巴マミ}} (''Tomoe Mami'')
|voices =Japanese: [http://anidb.net/perl-bin/animedb.pl?show=creator&creatorid=591 Kaori Mizuhashi]
English: Carrie Keranen
|id=2005
|release1=JP:August 22, 2017
|release2=NA:June 25, 2019
}}
{{SeeMainBio|[[Mami Tomoe]]}}

==General Info==
{{Magical Girl Details
|age=15
|height=[[:Media:PN 10.jpg|156-159 cm]]
|eyes=Yellow
|hair=Blonde
|origin=[[Mitakihara City]]
|soulgem=Yellow flower on right side of her head
|weapon=Ribbons (Turned into Percussion-lock rifled muskets)
|wish={{Q|I want to live.}}
|powers=Restraint magic
|witch=Candeloro
|pronoun={{nihongo||私|watashi}}
|relatives= Unnamed parents (deceased)
|school=[[Mitakihara Middle School]] (Third Year)
|mainpage=Mami Tomoe
}}

==Game Info==
{{Magia Record Stats
|type=Magia|attribute=forest
|hp0=4687|atk0=2079|def0=1480
|hp4=16629|atk4=7646|def4=5212
|hp5=20941|atk5=9652|def5=6553
|hpmax=26135|atkmax=12034|defmax=8892
|disk1=accele|disk3=blast-|disk4=charge
|connect=Tiro Duet!
|connecttype=buff-damage
|connect4=Damage UP [VII] & Guaranteed Bind & Guaranteed Burn
|connect5=Damage UP [IX] & Guaranteed Bind & Guaranteed Burn
|magia=Tiro Finale
|magiapat=all
|magia4=Damage to All Enemies [VI] & Chance to Bind (All / 1T) & Defense DOWN (Self / 1T) ''& Skill Quicken (All / 1T)<ref name="naref">[NA only]</ref>''
|magia5=Damage to All Enemies [VIII] & Chance Bind (All / 1T) & Chance Burn (All / 3T) & Defense DOWN (Self / 1T) ''& Skill Quicken (All / 1T)<ref name="naref" />''
|doppel=Candeloro
|doppelpat=all
|doppel5=Damage to All Enemies [X] & Chance to Bind (All / 1T) & Chance to Burn (All / 3T)
}}{{Magia Record Spirit Enhancement
|hp4=6|atk4=7|def4=5|accele4=6|blast4=4|charge4=6
|hp5=7|atk5=8|def5=6|accele5=7|blast5=5|charge5=7
|hpmax=7|atkmax=8|defmax=6|accelemax=13|blastmax=9|chargemax=12
|icons=buff-doppelmp, buff-doppel, buff-doppelmp, buff-doppelmp, buff-magia, effect-evade, buff-doppel, buff-doppel, buff-charge, effect-add-skill-seal, effect-negate-skill-seal, buff-magia, buff-accele
|MP Boost: MP Gain UP When Over 100 MP [II]
|Doppel Adept: Doppel Damage UP [I] & Magia Damage UP [I]
|MP Boost: MP Gain UP When Over 100 MP [II]
|MP Boost: MP Gain UP When Over 100 MP [III]
|Magia Adept: Magia Damage UP [II]
|Parry Adept: Chance to Evade [II]
|Doppel Adept: Doppel Damage UP [I] & Magia Damage UP [I]
|Doppel Adept: Doppel Damage UP [I] & Magia Damage UP [I]
|Technical Adept: Charge Disc Damage UP [III]
|Jammer Edge: Chance to Skill Seal on Attack [III] (1T)
|Anti-Jammer: Chance to Anti-Skill Seal [X]
|Magia Adept: Magia Damage UP [III]
|Accele Adept: Accele MP Gain UP [III]
|activename=Bind
|activetype=status-bind
|active=Guaranteed Bind (Single / 1T)
|cooldown=10
}}

==Summary==
A Magical Girl who has been fighting Witches in Mitakihara longer than the others. A 3rd year at Mitakihara Middle School. She is experienced and takes care of Madoka and her friends. She is proud of being able to save people, and loves tea.

===Doppel Description===
[[File:MagiaRecordMamiDoppel.png|thumb|right|150px|Candeloro, Mami's doppel]]
The Doppel of invitations. Its form is dressing up. The master of this emotion doesn't trust it but battles on, regardless of its presence. This Doppel is very small compared to other Doppels and always sits on its master's head, so the master is hardly aware of it. It is doubtful that they communicate, so its master fights normally while it supports her. It is small and looks unreliable, but its vines are powerful enough to penetrate any enemy.
{{-}}

===Side Story===
{{Spoilerbox|
In Kamihama City, Mami is unsure of what to investigate first. Sensing a witch, she enters a barrier and finds a magical girl fighting familiars. Mami saves the girl and they defeat the familiars together, with Mami using Tiro Finale. Afterward, the magical girl introduces herself as [[Kanoko Yayoi]] and thanks Mami. Kanoko says it's been awhile since she's gone hunting so she has a bad time. Mami says she can't agree with that, feeling that witch hunting is not something to be done half-heartedly. She tells Kanoko not to be reckless with her life.

Kanoko says she can't help but be reckless because she has something more important. Mami realizes Kanoko didn't really want to be a magical girl, but rather had to be one. Mami apologizes to Kanoko, though Kanoko insists it's alright. Kanoko reveals her dream is to become a fashion designer. She shows Mami her book of designs, which are very odd. One of the designs has mushrooms on it. Mami tactfully says they are original and wishes Kanoko good luck. She also tells Kanoko not to push herself too hard when fighting witches. Kanoko then asks Mami for advice on hunting witches. Mami says to analyze and record witches, and to practice her magic. Mami also says there's one important shortcut to becoming a great magical girl: Naming your own moves!

Mami says that naming your moves can give you courage. Kanoko then practices saying Tiro Finale, and says it's super stylish. She asks Mami to name one of her moves. Mami asks Kanoko about her magic, which is sewing. Mami thinks a bit and says that Kanoko should think up names herself, like a signature. Kanoko decides on the name "Yayoi Collection" (her in-game Magia move). Mami tactfully says it's an original name. Kanoko thanks Mami and they depart.

On a later day, Mami returns to Kamihama and drinks tea. She overheards a girl talking to another about a necklace. Mami thinks they're too loud. They leave, and Mami prepares to enjoy her tea until she sees the girl, [[Rika Ayano]], has come up to her. Rika says that she saw Mami fighting the other day (with Kanoko) and praises Mami for saving other people. Rika asks Mami to be her friend, which Mami is fine with. She also reveals she's a third year in middle school, like Mami. Rika then gets a phone call from someone who had to cancel their plans with Rika. Since she now has time, Rika asks Mami to help out.

While shopping, Mami asks Rika why she was invited. Rika says there was no reason. They stop at a clothes shop, and then an arcade. Mami turns out to be really good at the arcade games, despite not playing them often. Mami wonders if it's because she's a magical girl. Mami tells Rika it's been awhile since she played around like this. Rika tells Mami she should enjoy her youth, even if she is a veteran. After leaving the arcade, Rika asks Mami if she had fun. Mami said she did, and that Rika reminds her of the first magical girl friend she made - [[Kyoko Sakura]]. Rika asks if they're still friends, but Mami admits they aren't close anymore. Mami thinks they could have stayed together if she was stronger. However, Rika think it was just a misunderstanding. She believes Mami is already a strong and kind person, so it can't be the reason she lost her friend.

Rika then says Mami must have other friends, which reminds Mami of [[Madoka Kaname]], [[Sayaka Miki]] and [[Homura Akemi]]. Mami says they're her adorable juniors. She says she has to be the best as their senior, but she was able to be herself today. Mami thanks Rika, who finds it embarassing. Rika said she had fun too, and asks Mami not to be too stressed out. She takes Mami's contact information and says she'll call when she wants to do a group date. Mami is shocked and says she wouldn't go to one. Rika laughs and asks Mami to hang out again sometime. Before leaving, she says that if Mami ever gets a boyfriend they should have a double date. Rika says that Mami's homework is finding a boyfriend.

On another day, Mami fights off a swarm of familiars. Afterward, she's confronted by [[Nanaka Tokiwa]]. Nanaka introduces herself and says that she wanted to meet Mami because of the rumors. According to these rumors, the strongest magical girl came from Mitakihara, a real monster who has never been to [[Mitama Yakumo|the Adjuster]] even once. Nanaka wants Mami to team up with her to help fight witches. Mami says she's on a team already, and she doesn't come to Kamihama that often. Nanaka then asks Mami to fight her.

As Mami puzzles over Nanaka's request, [[Akira Shinobu]] arrives. Akira recognizes Mami from a rumor where she reportedly cut a hundred people down. Nanaka explains that Mami uses rifles, which causes Akira to think she shot a hundred people. She asks to fight Mami as well. Mami explains she's not the strongest, nor has she cut down a hundred people. However, the girls insist. Mami decides she'll accept the challenge on one condition: They have to have tea with her. At the cafe, Nanaka and Akira ask Mami why she wants tea time. Mami says it's fun. Mami then says she notices Akira is a kind person, the sort who can't leave someone in trouble. Akira says she feels if someone is counting on her, then she wants to save, but thinks that's just a no-brainer. Nanaka says it isn't and agrees Akira is a kind magical girl; in fact it's an observable fact! Akira gives her own observable fact: Nanaka's a strategic genius. Akira says that Nanaka's strategies help save everyone, which make her one rank higher than Akira. Nanaka says she never thought about it that way.

Mami says the girls make a good team. She explains she was alone until recently, but really admires and is jealous of the partnership the girls have. Nanaka is surprised, while Akira admits it's a bit flattering. Mami again thinks of Madoka, Sayaka, and Homura. She wonders if there's a wall between herself and the other three. She thinks it's because she's forcing herself to play the role of their senior. She decides that maybe she can be herself, just a bit.

Afterward, the girls leave the cafe. Mami offers to fight them now, but Akira thinks they should save it for another day. Akira says she realized that Nanaka is her best friend, that this alone is enough for today, and that she owes Mami for making her realize that. Nanaka agrees. Mami says the girls are wonderful friends, and while she won't form an alliance on a whim, she's willing to work with them. She also says she's willing to fight them if they want. While she couldn't become their ally on the spot, she's willing to help them now that they know each other better. Nanaka realizes that this is why Mami wanted to have tea with them and looks forward to their future cooperation. Mami says they'll have tea again next time she comes to Kamihama and departs. Mami thinks that when she gets back to Mitakihara, she needs to tell others about the people she met.
}}

===Costume Stories===
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{{Tab Content|title=Swimsuit (2018)|[[File:Mami Swimsuit.png|thumb|right|150px]]
While playing beach volleyball with Madoka, Sayaka, Homura and Kyoko, Mami hits Homura with a ball. Sayaka and Mami go to the beach house to get ice for Homura. Thinking it's not enough, Mami then buys something else. Mami returns to Madoka and Homura, saying that Sayaka ran off to find Kyoko. Mami then gives Homura the ice for her injury, as well as coconut juice. Homura thanks Mami for the gift. Mami says it's supposed to be an apology, but Homura says she's happy Mami cares. Homura then suggests they share the coconut juice. Madoka agrees, saying that delicious things are meant to be shared. Mami thanks the girls, and muses that when she was alone, she never could have imagined times like this.
}}

{{Tab Content|title=Winter Outfit|[[File:Mami_Winter_Clothes.png|thumb|right|150px]]
Mami has gone out shopping for a super sale and managed to make it in time. The bitter shill in the winter air has Mami blowing on her hands for warmth when she hears [[Madoka Kaname in Magia Record|Madoka’s]] voice calling to her. She looks over and sees her and [[Homura Akemi in Magia Record|Homura]] walking toward her. They greet each and Madoka tells her she had just finished bumping into Homura as well. They were talking about going somewhere nice for a short trip and wanted to know if Mami would like to come along with them. Mami doesn’t want to impose, but when they assure her they’re always happy to have her come along, she graciously accepts their invitation. Madoka mentions that someone in her class had told her about the mochi maki they’d be doing at a shrine in the neighboring town later that afternoon. Before she can go into further detail, however, Madoka begins to sneeze. Mami asks if she isn’t catching a cold and Homura begins to question if they should just go home for the day, but Madoka doesn’t want to trouble them. That’s when Mami suggests they have tea at her place until it’s time for the mochi maki. She recently bought some tea with spices in it that’s perfect for the winter weather. She promises the girls that the spices won’t make the tea too bitter since she can add milk and honey to it. The girls happily agree and they all head over to Mami’s place together. Mami thinks to herself that it’s really not too cold today.
}}

{{Tab Content|title=New Year's Haregi|[[File:Mami Haregi.png|thumb|right|150px]]
}}

{{Tab Content|title=Pajamas|[[File:Mami Pajamas.png|thumb|right|150px]]
Mami invited Madoka, Homura, Sayaka, and Kyoko to a sleepover, so she sets out to be a great guest. Madoka and Sayaka are excited and Homura can't wait, but Kyoko is not a fan of noisy crowded places with many people, but she agrees to be part of the party just because Mami tried hard, but Sayaka scolds her saying that she should help Mami, but She says that she prepared everything herself and that they should just relax with their desserts, tea and games that she has prepared for the night. Madoka and Kyoko love Mami's pastries, but Homura wonders if it's okay for them to eat so much sugar at night and Sayaka agrees by saying that they can get fat, but Mami offers to serve them more tea, so Homura and Sayaka agree to have a slice. more of cake. The girls play poker, in which Mami ends up defeating everyone in three games in a row, so Kyoko gives up and already wants to go to sleep because it's after 1AM, although Mami has planned more things that they haven't done yet and they continue with the activities... Madoka eventually wakes up and realizes that everyone had fallen asleep except Mami, who seems sad.

Madoka asks Mami if she is sad but she tells her that she is not and goes to make her a hot drink. Mami thinks she wasn't really sad, but when everyone fell asleep she thought about how happy she was, but then remembered how at home she is always alone when she is awake listens to every detail of her apartment like the little sounds her electronic devices make. Mami was afraid she would feel the same even with her friends, but she doesn't think she can tell this to Madoka, but then she appears and offers to help Mami, showing her that hospitality can be reciprocated. Mami really enjoyed her sleepover although it didn't last as long as she expected.
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==Appearances==

* [[Magia Record Main Story#Part One|Main Story Part 1]]: [[Magia Record Main Story Prologue|Prologue]], [[Magia Record Main Story Chapter 2|Chapter 2]], [[Magia Record Main Story Chapter 3|Chapter 3]], [[Magia Record Main Story Chapter 4|Chapter 4]], [[Magia Record Main Story Chapter 6|Chapter 6]], [[Magia Record Main Story Chapter 8|Chapter 8]], [[Magia Record Main Story Chapter 9|Chapter 9]], [[Magia Record Main Story Chapter 10|Chapter 10]]
* [[Magia Record Story Last Magia|The Last Magia]]
* [[Magia Record Another Story#Part One|Another Story Part 1]]: [[Magia Record Another Story Chapter 2|Chapter 2]], [[Magia Record Another Story Chapter 3|Chapter 3]], [[Magia Record Another Story Chapter 4|Chapter 4]], [[Magia Record Another Story Chapter 5|Chapter 5]], [[Magia Record Another Story Chapter 6|Chapter 6]], [[Magia Record Another Story Chapter 7|Chapter 7]], [[Magia Record Another Story Chapter 8|Chapter 8]], [[Magia Record Another Story Chapter 9|Chapter 9]], [[Magia Record Another Story Chapter 10|Chapter 10]]

===Event Appearances===
*[[Magia Record Story A la Carte Valentine|A la Carte Valentine]]
*[[Magia Record Story Mitama's Special Training - Homura Episode|Mitama's Special Training - Homura Episode]]
*[[Magia Record Story The Ribbon at the Brink Where the Waves Break|Beachside Bonds]]
*[[Magia Record Story Beginning and Eternal: The Lost Record|Endless Begininngs]]
*[[Magia Record Story A La Carte Valentine 2nd ~What If That Girl Took the Lead Role On This Day?~|A La Carte Valentine 2nd ~What If That Girl Took the Lead Role On This Day?~]]
*[[Magia Record Story The Purity of Haregi|The Purity of Haregi]]
*[[Magia Record Story Chocolatier in Mirror Country|Chocolatier in Mirror Country]]
*[[Magia Record Story Unknown Story ~ The Midsummer Magic and Tomorrow's Memories ~|Unknown Story ~ The Midsummer Magic and Tomorrow's Memories ~]]
*[[Magia Record Story Let's go to Zen Shin Sai! ~ Our Small Break Time ~|Let's go to Zen Shin Sai! ~ Our Small Break Time ~]]
*[[Magia Record Story Night Fairytale ～You Were At the Water's Edge～|Night Fairytale ~ You were at the water's edge]]
*[[Magia Record Story The Great Banquet that Transcends Time|The Great Banquet that Transcends Time]]
*[[Magia_Record_Story_Otsukimi_is_Slumbering_Pajama_Party|Otsukimi is a Slumbering Pajama Party]]
*[[Magia Record Story Homecoming ~ Three Days of Kyoko Sakura|Homecoming ~ Three Days of Kyoko Sakura]]

===Magical Girl Story Appearances===
* [[Kirika Kure in Magia Record|Kirika Kure]]
* [[Madoka Kaname in Magia Record|Madoka Kaname]]
* [[Nagisa Momoe in Magia Record|Nagisa Momoe]]
* [[Oriko Mikuni in Magia Record|Oriko Mikuni]]
* [[Homura Akemi (Eyeglass ver.)|Homura Akemi (Eyeglass version)]]

===Other Appearances===
*See [[Holy Mami]]
*See [[Mami Tomoe (Swimsuit ver.)]]
*See [[Mami Tomoe (Scene 0 ver.)]]

==Trivia==
* Her illustrator is [[Aoki Ume]]
* Tiro Finale is Italian for "Final Shot". Ironically, Tiro Finale was used many times in the Madoka Magica anime.
*Mochi Maki is an event held when a building is renovated. The owners prepare mochi to throw off of the building to the crowd gathered below. It is said to bring good luck and promotes the building to the locals.

==Gallery==
===Game Gallery===
<gallery>
File:mami_4star.png|Magia Record 4 Star card
File:mami_5star.png|Magia Record 5 Star card
File:Mini 200500 s.png|In-battle Sprite
File:MagiaRecordMamiDoppel.png|Doppel Sprite. See [[Candeloro]]
File:Mami doppel card.png|Doppel bio
File:Candeloro_English_description.png|Doppel bio (English)
File:Mami PM.png|Character talk sprite
File:Mami School.png|School uniform
File:Mami Swimsuit.png|Ribbon Event costume
File:Mami Pajamas.png|Pajamas costume
File:Mami_Winter_Clothes.png|Valentine's costume
File:Holy Mami PM.png|[[Holy Mami]]
File:Holy Mami Magius.png|Holy Mami wearing a Magius Pendant
File:Holy Mami anime ver.png|[[Holy Mami (Anime ver.)]]
File:Mami swimsuit PM.png|[[Mami Tomoe (Swimsuit ver.)|Swimsuit]] costume
File:Mami Haregi.png|New Year's 2021 Haregi
File:Mami Scene Zero casual.png|[[Scene 0]] Casual Clothing
File:Mami Scene 0 Maid.png|Maid uniform
File:Mami grafitti.png
File:Mami_Magireco_April_Fools.png|April Fool's sprite
File:Mami Papa Seal 2019.jpg|Magical Girl Seal 2019
File:(disk) manipulative m0mi.png|Magical Girl Seal 2024 ([[Mami Tomoe (Scene 0 ver.)|Scene 0 ver.)]]
File:2058 mami doppel.jpg
File:Mr mami doppel 2.png
File:Mr mami doppel 3.png
File:Mr mami doppel 4.png
File:Mr mami doppel 5.png
File:mr mami transform 3.png
File:mr mami transform 4.png
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File:mr mami transform 7.png
File:mr mami transform 8.png
File:mr mami transform 9.png
File:Mr mami transform 12.png
File:Mr mami transform 13.png
File:Mr sayaka transform 4.png|Mami from [[Sayaka Miki in Magia Record|Sayaka]]'s transformation
</gallery>

===Official Art===
<gallery>
File:Mami 01.jpg|Art from [[Magia Archive Volume 1]]
File:Mami 02.jpg
File:Mami 03.jpg
File:Mami 04.jpg
File:Doppel - Candelora.jpg|Anime Japan 2017 Doppel card
File:Mami transform 1.jpg|Mami transformation sequence production art. (Adult Mami)
File:Mami transform 2.jpg
File:Mami transform 3.jpg
File:Mami transform 4.jpg
File:Memoria_1017.jpg
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File:Magireco-quintet-volleyball-memo-full.jpg
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File:Another Story Comics Vol.1.png|Another Story Comics Vol.1
File:AprilFoolsDay-Developers-Studios-Games-2020-35.png|Mami as part of the [[Kamiha☆Magica]] Idol group.
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File:Film02 mami soulgem destruction.jpg
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File:Film13 mami angry.jpg
File:Film13 mami seriously.jpg
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File:Film13 mami musket.jpg
File:Film13 mami musket firing.jpg
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</gallery>

===[[Gallery:Mami Anime Screenshots|Mami Anime Screenshots]]===

==Memoria Cards==
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{{File:Mamí Madoka Halloween memoria.png}}
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{{File:Magireco homura volleyball memo.png}}
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{{Magia Record Memoria Footer}}{{Magia Record Memoria Header|source=Chinese}}
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{{Magia Record Memoria Footer|source=Chinese}}

==External links==
*[http://magireco.com Official Magia Record Website - Japanese]
*[https://magiarecord-en.com/ Official Magia Record Website - English]

===Gameplay Videos===
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2JRnquW6pc Recording of Mami's Transformation Video on Youtube (JP)]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruIaJyy7Vlo Recording of Mami's Magia Video on Youtube (JP)]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LET_x2YyNPQ Recording of Mami's Doppel Video on Youtube (JP)]

===Side Story and Costume Story Videos===
*Recording of Mami's MSS on Youtube (JP): [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0F258wQXjWg Episode 1/3], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpEcxWLceLw Episode 2/3], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPXjFBw2TiQ Episode 3/3]
**[https://youtu.be/6F8k0p8jXlE Recording of Mami's MSS on Youtube (NA)]
*[https://youtu.be/tqA_vPHKBSQ Recording of Mami's Swimsuit Story on Youtube (JP)]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qk6inHh6FVY Recording of Mami's Winter Outfit Story on Youtube (JP)]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3x2xTbQ7sM Recording of Mami's New Year's Haregi Story on Youtube (JP)]

===Dialogue Lines===
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObHT2qEsb3o Recording of Mami's Dialogue lines on Youtube (NA)]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkBxCw9nKQE Recording of Mami's Swimsuit Dialogue lines on Youtube (NA)]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0hyDSNLrHo Recording of Mami's New Year's Haregi Dialogue lines on Youtube (JP)]
**[https://youtu.be/7PSiM2yrMBE Recording of Mami's New Year's Haregi Dialogue lines on Youtube (JP) '''(Translated)''']
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZhHZl6dLyY Recording of Mami's Pajama outfit dialogue lines on Youtube (JP)]
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[[Category:Wings of the Magius members]]
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Mami Tomoe

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{{Infobox_character
|name =Mami Tomoe
|image =[[File:Mami Chara Sheet.jpg|300px]]
|jname ={{lang|ja|巴マミ}} (''Tomoe Mami'')
|surname=Tomoe
|magicalgirl=yes
|voices =Japanese: [http://anidb.net/perl-bin/animedb.pl?show=creator&creatorid=591 Kaori Mizuhashi] English: [http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=8519 Carrie Keranen] Italian: [http://myanimelist.net/people/1676/Maria_Letizia_Scifoni Maria Letizia Scifoni] Cantonese: Cing Man Yi French: Emma Darmon Russian: Yekaterina Popova (in Magia Record) German: [https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=22745 Julia Meynen] Spanish: [https://myanimelist.net/people/26511/Violeta_Bibiloni Violeta Bibiloni] Mexican Spanish: [https://doblaje.fandom.com/es/wiki/María_José_Guerrero María José Guerrero] (in Magia Record) Brazilian Portuguese: Mariana Pozatto (in Magia Record)
}}
<blockquote>''"I’m Mami Tomoe." "I am a third year student at Mitakihara Middle School."'' ''And… once I made a contract with Kyubey, I became a Magical Girl."'' - Mami Tomoe, [[Episode 2]].</blockquote>

'''Mami Tomoe''' is a magical girl who rescues [[Madoka]] and [[Sayaka]] from a [[witch]] in [[episode 1]]. She is already contracted to [[Kyubey]] and offers to act as a mentor to the pair should they choose to become [[magical girl]]s. She is a powerful veteran who fights with summoned muskets and ribbons, as well as a ladylike older sister figure who enjoys tea. Mami, eager to acquire new friends, demonstrates the glory and heady thrill of magical heroism, but also shows Madoka and Sayaka the terrible danger inherent in going into the teeth of a witch's domain.

In the spin-off manga [[Puella Magi Madoka Magica: The Different Story]], Mami serves as the main protagonist alongside [[Kyoko Sakura]].

==General Info==

{{Magical Girl Details
|age=15
|height=[[:Media:PN 10.jpg|156-159 cm]]
|eyes=Yellow
|hair=Blonde
|origin=[[Mitakihara City]]
|soulgem=Yellow flower on right side of her head
|weapon=Ribbons (Turned into Percussion-lock rifled muskets), threads (in The Different Story)
|wish={{Q|I want to live.}} <ref>Her 10th Anniversary Exhibition profile lists her wish as this. Although these profiles seem to use the girl's exact phrasing, sometimes parts of the wish are omitted. [[Megami Magazine 2011-07|An interview]] says her wish was to 'connect to life', but this may not have been intended as her literal words. </ref>
|powers=Restraint magic
|witch=Candeloro
|pronoun={{nihongo||私|watashi}}
|relatives= Unnamed parents (deceased)
|school=[[Mitakihara Middle School]] (Third Year)
}}

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==Personality==
[[File:Mami tea party cakes.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Mami loves her tea parties, just as much as she loves the company.]]
Mami first appears as an older, more experienced girl, and is one of the first magical girls introduced in the series. She is shown to have feminine tastes, such as drinking tea and dressing with flower clips in her hair and bows on her shoes. Mami enjoys hosting tea parties. She has been shown to be a rather good cook, especially when it comes to dessert. A kind senior to Madoka, she’s the helpful, sisterly type. She lives alone in an apartment after her parents died in a car accident.

She has a strong sense of personal justice, which keeps her on the path of helping innocents despite gaining little reward for it. This sense of justice also makes it difficult for her to team up with other magical girls for more than short periods, as many will only fight witches for the chance of finding a Grief Seed or in self-defense, and many others are against teaming up with their "competition" in hunting witches. These circumstances compound with her lonely nature as an orphan who has trouble making friends at school due to her having little time for much outside of witch hunting, which has turned Mami into a very isolated person looking for friends. While she appears to be mentally strong, Mami is emotionally much frailer than she seems to be. In episode 3 Mami admits it openly to Madoka, and in the manga rendition of said scene she said that she cries a lot when on her own, declaring that she is not a good role model for anyone before Madoka tells her she's not alone.

She has been shown to take the harsh truths of the magical girl system quite badly depending on the circumstances, and at times has proven to be unstable and dangerous when confronted with them.

Mami always uses honorifics and calls people by their surname with the honorific '-san'. This shows her age and emotional distance to the other girls, who are younger than her and closer in age to each another.

==Story==
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===Mami in the [[Puella Magi Madoka Magica|Anime]]===
At the end of Episode 1, Mami meets [[Madoka]] and [[Sayaka]] in the barrier of the witch [[Gertrud]]. She saves them from the familiars, chasing off the witch for the time being. [[Homura]] appears, and Mami advises her to chase after the witch to prevent an immediate conflict. Mami then introduces Madoka and Sayaka to Kyubey and explains the magical girl system, offering to bring them on her witch hunts to learn and experience the life of a magical girl. Acting as their mentor, she advises them to choose their wishes carefully. Mami searches for and defeats Gertrud upon their next encounter, saving the life of a woman committing suicide. She offers to share Gertrud's Grief Seed with Homura, but is rebuffed. Suspicious of Homura's motives in preventing Madoka from contracting, attempts to resolve differences with Homura fail.

When entering [[Charlotte|Charlotte's]] [[Barrier|barrier]], Mami and Madoka are confronted by Homura, who volunteers to take down Charlotte. Mami, still suspicious of Homura, ignores her warning that Charlotte is different from most witches and ties her up with ''Regale''. After Madoka agrees to contract, she was overwhelmed by the realization that she would be no longer be fighting alone. Drunk on the "Power of Friendship", she is careless and reckless in her battle with Charlotte and is killed.

As revealed in episode 10, Mami has had multiple different demises in different timelines. Her death in the first timeline was when fighting Walpurgis Night. In the third timeline, upon learning about the fate of magical girls, Mami decides to kill her companions and herself before they can become witches, and Madoka kills her in order to save Homura and herself. 

'''Mami's actions in Timeline 3'''
* In episode 10, learning the awful truth about magical girls after fighting Sayaka/Oktavia makes Mami from Timeline 3 lose her mind, since her whole view of the world is shattered. She breaks down in tears, killing Kyoko by shooting her Soul Gem, then wraps Homura in ribbons and tries to kill her, genuinely thinking that she is saving them from a fate worse than death. Madoka, destroys Mami's Soul Gem with a beam arrow, killing her to stop her rampage.
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* In "[[Key Animation Note|Key Animation Note Volume 5]], P194", Yukihiro Miyamoto (the series director of Puella Magi Madoka Magica) says that Mami binds Homura and kills Kyoko "in calm judgment." Mami thus may have been calmer than she first seemed, especially since she did not despair and turn into a witch immediately. Her method of attack was also strategic. She began by killing Kyoko, who is a close-range combat expert possessing high speed and agility, then tying up Homura to prevent her from using time manipulation and leaving Madoka, who is timid and held much admiration for her (and thus was not expected to react so quickly) to last. Thus it is likely that Mami of Timeline 3 doesn't actually lose her mind.
** Yukihiro Miyamoto's quote is "I like Mami's calm judgment. Firstly, she binds Homura who has the ability to manipulate time. Subsequently, she kills Kyoko who has the powerful offensive power. Mami's only miscalculation is that Madoka's　mind is stronger than she assumed."

'''Mami's fate in Timeline 4'''
*While Mami does not appear in Timeline 4, circumstance seems to imply that she was killed by Charlotte. In both Timeline 4 and Timeline 5, Madoka does not immediately contract with Kyubey, and Homura in Timeline 4 was determined to battle the witches by herself. Without any meaningful back-up, Mami failed to realize that Charlotte made use of a decoy doll until it was too late. This may have been what Homura meant when she tries to warn Mami in Episode 3 that Charlotte is different from the witches she'd dealt with so far.

'''New World''' 
* Mami's death is negated in Episode 12 when Madoka's wish changes the laws of the universe. She now works together with Homura and Kyoko to defeat demons.
*Little is known about Mami in the new world created by Madoka's [[Madoka#Important_Plot_Points|wish]], but she is aware of something called the "Law of Cycles", suggesting that she is aware of the facts and consequences of becoming a magical girl.
**[[Gen Urobuchi]] [[Puella_Magi_Madoka_Magica_Official_Guidebook_"You_Are_Not_Alone"#Episode_Commentaries|explains]] that the "Law of Cycles" is a legend that is passed down orally among the magical girls. Urobuchi [[Otona_Anime_Vol.21|states]] that Mami would not be the only one who knew about it, Kyoko and perhaps Sayaka knew about it as well.

===Mami in [[Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Wraith Arc|Wraith Arc]]===
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Mami makes her first appearance in chapter 1 alongside Kyoko as they hunt down wraiths in the city, with Kyoko complaining about letting a large 'trophy' wraith get away from them earlier. After Sayaka encounters and is unsuccessful in capturing the giant wraith, Mami lectures her on not fighting alone as Kyoko taunts and teases her until the two girls end up in a small scuffle, in which Kyoko is victorious. Mami watches and while somewhat concerned about how well Sayaka and Kyoko get along, she decides to brush aside her worries. The next day at school, Mami telepathically communicates with Sayaka to check on her as well as to try to smooth things over between her and Kyoko. After more battles in the following days, Kyoko is seen coming to Sayaka's rescue against several wraiths. Sayaka has been distracted lately and it's effecting them in battle. Afterwards, Mami offers some grief cubes to Sayaka who declines them despite having been in the battle with them. Kyoko is angry and yells at Sayaka for being distracted lately, however Sayaka reassures Mami she'll do better in the future. Mami warns Sayaka about the nature of wraiths and heads for home.

Some time later, Mami and Kyoko await at the station at the appointed time. Sayaka is late and as they wait, Mami asks Kyoko about the state of Sayaka's soul gem. Kyoko is surprised that Mami is aware of the second battle they had and Mami lectures Kyoko on being a bully. They discuss the state of Sayaka with Mami expressing concern over how quickly her soul gem became polluted. She tosses some grief cubes at Kyoko and tells her to give them to Sayaka and to apologize to her. As soon as Kyoko leaves, Mami is ambush by a number of wraiths. As the fight escalates, Kyoko and Sayaka appear at her side to help her. Mami comes up with a plan where her and Kyoko distract the wraiths while Sayaka closes in on the giant wraith. But the plan fails and Sayaka is captured by the wraiths instead. Mami and Kyoko yell encouraging words to Sayaka who manages to escape, but not before using up her magic and being led away by the Law of Cycles.

The following day, Mami and Kyoko meet up with Homura on the school's roof, Kyoko having borrowed a school uniform to better blend in. They tell Homura about the giant wraith that has been seen lately and agree not to hunt it on their own. After several days of combing the city for the giant wraith and hunting down other more common wraiths, Homura encounters the giant wraith alone and attempts to defeat it herself. Mami and Kyoko run into the aftermath of the fight where they find Homura laying unconscious on the streets.

Homura wakes up in Mami's apartment, with Mami bringing her a tray of tea and many lecturing words. She asks Homura to transform into a magical girl, which she does successfully, and then to summon her weapon, which she cannot. Mami concludes that the wraiths stole a portion of Homura's power but has no idea on how to retrieve it. Homura is impatient to go and retrieve her powers, but Mami cautions her to play it safe and leave everything up to her and Kyoko. Homura alters her memories slightly before thanking Mami and leaving. The next day, as Mami is coming home from school, she senses the miasma of wraiths before opening her apartment door and seeing her parents. That night, Mami meets with Kyoko at the station and asks her what she would do were she to meet with her dead family again. Kyoko has no answer for her and Mami leaves.

As Mami walks through the park at night, Mami is talking to her parents and telling them of the hardships she went through when they died. She transforms into a magical girl and destroys the mutant wraiths that had transformed into her parents. In another part of the park, Mami fires at another mutant wraith that had taken on the form of Kyoko just as it was about to attack Homura. Mami summons several muskets and together her and Homura are able to hold off the wraiths but not for long. After a voice gives Homura advice, the two magical girls are able to overcome the wraiths' time-stopping ability and seemingly defeat the Wraith-Kyoko with her Tiro Finale. After, the real Kyoko appears and informs them of the fake Sayaka and they agree on rules in order to limit their ability to be taken by surprise by the mutant wraiths.

After several weeks of searching for the giant wraith, the girls decide to begin their search from the beginning. Mami is upset to find that Homura had been searching for the giant wraith alone and worries that something may happen to her. Homura snaps at both Mami and Kyoko before taking off. Later, Mami and Kyoko run into Homura who has been searching alongside a mutant wraith in the form of Madoka. However, to Mami and Kyoko she looks nothing like Madoka and only has the form of a mutant wraith wrapped around Homura. They transform into magical girls and prepare to rescue Homura, but Homura instead begs the wraith to save her from being a magical girl. The wraith takes Homura's soul gem and teleports them from the area, leaving Mami and Kyoko behind.

Some time later, Mami and Kyoko sit in the park at night as they discuss Homura's recent disappearance and lack of clues leading to the giant wraith. Kyoko comes up with the idea of reminding Homura what her wish was in order to bring her back to normal. As they talk, a parade of wraiths swarm around them, however the wraiths take no notice of the two girls. Mami and Kyoko transform into magical girls and follow after the wraiths, coming across a city full of dead people. They're suddenly ambushed by Wraith-Sayaka. Kyoko stays behind to fight her off and allow Mami to continue chasing after the other wraiths. However, Mami herself is soon ambushed by Wraith-Kyoko and another mutant wraith taking on Mami's form. Mami tries her best against the two wraiths but is soon overwhelmed. Before Wraith-Mami can unleash her own Tiro Finale on Mami, the Wraith-Madoka jumps into the battle and protects Mami, now looking more in appearance as Madoka to Mami thanks to the ribbon she took from Homura. Together the wraith and Mami are able to work together to take down the two imposters.

By this time the giant wraith has been consumed by the power it took from Homura and transforms into a witch-like creature complete with familiars. As the familiars began to overrun the city, one of the witch's large braids swings at Mami, nearly killing her. However Kyoko has appeared just in time to pull Mami out of danger. Mami introduces to Kyoko the Wraith-Madoka and Kyoko hands to Mami the last grief cubes she has. Before Mami can finish using them, a braid has trapped Kyoko. Wraith-Madoka frees her with an arrow but it is too late: the witch has taken away her soul completely the moment it touched her. A familiar appears and looms over Mami, but Mami uses the last of the grief cubes and together with Wraith-Madoka destroys several of the familiars. They turn their efforts towards the witch but several of its braids fly straight at Mami, killing her.

At the end of the story, after Madoka has reset this universe's timeline so the curses of the previous world don't interfere, Mami is shown alive and well with no memories of the previous timeline.
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===Mami in [[The Rebellion Story]]===

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Prior to the events of the movie, the Incubators trapped Homura's Soul Gem in an Isolation Field that blocks the Law of Cycles. Homura creates a witch barrier inside her own Soul Gem, which is an idealized version of Mitakihara. Along with Kyoko and other characters, Mami is taken into the barrier and has her memories altered.

Within the barrier, Mami is still a student at Mitakihara Middle School and fights with the other magical girls against [[Nightmare]]s, monsters created by the barrier in order to provide the magical girls with opponents. However, Mami is now living with [[Bebe]], a creature that resembles the witch [[Charlotte]]. Due to her altered memories, Mami believes that Bebe was the first friend she made after becoming a magical girl, and credits Bebe for keeping her from being lonely. While Bebe reciprocates Mami's friendship, in reality she is actually [[Nagisa Momoe]], the magical girl who became Charlotte. Nagisa entered the barrier from the Law of Cycles and disguised herself as her witch form as part of Madoka's plan to stop the Incubators from achieving their goals.

Eventually Homura begins to realize that the false Mitakihara is actually a witch's barrier (while unaware of being the witch in question). She immediately suspects Bebe, recognizing her as Charlotte. In order to question Bebe, Homura goes to Mami's house with Madoka and has tea with them. After talking with Mami for a little while, Homura contrives to get Mami to leave the room they're in by asking for more tea. However, Mami has become suspicious of Homura and ties her ribbon to Homura's leg, making her immune to Homura's time stops. Homura then stops time and questions Bebe, eventually leaving Mami's apartment to interrogate Bebe further. At this point Mami appears to confront Homura. In fact, it is later revealed that this is actually a ribbon duplicate under Mami's control. The duplicate rescues Bebe and questions Homura. Homura attempts to convince "Mami" that Bebe is tricking her, but isn't believed. Since the ribbon tied to Homura's leg vanishes when she tries to shoot it, Homura and the duplicate then proceed to have a gun duel with time alternately starting and stopping. Homura is eventually able to shoot a bullet through the ribbon while it is materialized, freezing the duplicate Mami in time. She aims to attack Mami's Soul Gem, but then decides to incapacitate her instead by shooting her leg. As this point the duplicate falls apart into ribbons and entraps Homura.

Once again, Mami asks Homura about her motivations. Homura insists that Bebe is a witch. Mami responds by saying she doesn't know what a witch is, but begins remembering that the monster she fights are supposed to be wraiths, not Nightmares. At this point Sayaka rescues Homura by using the smoke from a fire hydrant; when Mami clears the smoke she finds Homura is gone. She then finds that Bebe has transformed back into Nagisa Momoe. Nagisa apologizes for deceiving Mami and explains to her the truth of the situation.

Eventually Homura realizes she is the witch and transforms into [[Homulilly]]. In the ensuing battle, Mami fights off Homulilly's familiars so that Madoka and Nagisa can break through Homulilly's barrier and expose Kyubey's Isolation Field. Madoka then reaches out to Homura's remaining humanity and together they destroy the Field from within, causing the barrier to vanish.

Back in the real world, Mami place Homura's Soul Gem on her body, and watches as Madoka, Sayaka and Nagisa descend from the sky to take Homura into the Law of Cycles. Just as Madoka is about to touch Homura's Soul Gem, Homura grabs onto her hands and begins altering the universe. Mami is engulfed by the colors that spill out of Homura's Soul Gem and spread out over the universe.

Homura, now calling herself a demon, creates a new world. In this world, Mami is initially seen in her school uniform on the road to Mitakihara Middle School. She holds out her hand to catch falling cherry blossoms. Homura, who is sitting in a chair behind Mami, reaches her hand forward, pushing a tea cup out of the way. Mami turns around and see no-one there, and finds that she's caught a black feather instead of a cherry blossom.

At the end of the movie Mami is shown rescuing Nagisa from falling packages of cheese, indicating that they will become friends again in Homura's new universe.
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===Mami in [[The Different Story]]===
The beginning of The Different Story follows the drama CD [[Drama CD 3|Farewell Story]] rather faithfully until the end of the first volume, where it begins a new timeline. In this timeline, Mami survives her battle with Charlotte thanks to Sayaka, and intervenes in the fight where Kyoko and Sayaka first meet.

Sayaka made a contract just in time to save Mami from being killed by Charlotte, and from then on, the two partner up to battle witches. When Sayaka is distracted during a fight, causing Mami to get hurt, Sayaka begins to lose confidence in herself as a "defender of justice".

Sayaka doesn't think she's worthy of being Mami's partner after ignoring Hitomi and her odd behavior, which she didn't realize at the time was caused because of a witch's kiss. Mami tries to reason with her, but Sayaka responds that she won't respect Mami anymore if she still wants to partner with Sayaka.

When Mami catches up to Sayaka and saves her from the witch [[Elsa Maria]], admitting to her junior that she is a selfish and lonely girl who can't stand being alone. Mami decides to quit being "a champion of justice" for Sayaka. She wants Sayaka back as her partner, which Sayaka claims makes her happy, just as her Soul Gem explodes and she becomes the witch [[Oktavia von Seckendorff]]. Mami escapes the barrier, and Kyubey reveals to her that it's the fault of Kyoko, Homura and Mami herself that Sayaka became a witch.

When Mami learns the truth of the magical girl system, she spends a while thinking on her past interactions with other magical girls. Reference is made to her encounter with [[Michiru Kazusa]] from [[Kazumi Magica]], the new magical girls from the fist volume, and Kyoko's past with Mami in this flashback. Mami is so badly shaken that she decides to die with Oktavia. When Kyoko comes to stop her, she fights Kyoko without reserving her magic. It seems that she ties up Kyoko and kills her.

When Mami opens Oktavia's barrier, her magic is exhausted and she is knocked to the ground. Her Soul Gem is rapidly darkening and she has little strength left. Mami flashbacks again to her past with Kyoko, which morphs into a hallucination where a younger version of herself (implied to be [[Candeloro]]) comes to her with visions of a witch's barrier and familiars that look like Kyoko and Sayaka. She thinks, "If I become a witch, I'll be able to make everyone stay by me always."

When Mami wakes up from this dream, Kyoko appears, showing that the Kyoko that was killed by Mami was just an illusion created with magic. Mami requests Kyoko to kill her since she is about to become a witch. Kyoko confesses to her that she thinks of Mami as her sister. Mami sees Kyoko using a Grief Seed to cleanse her Soul Gem before leaving to fight Oktavia. Kyoko leaves her black hair ribbon in Mami's hands.

Mami next wakes up in her apartment, where she is greeted with a hug by Madoka and sees Homura. Homura was the one to find Mami on the street and took her home. Madoka leaves, and Homura and Mami talk about what happened. Kyubey comes to tell them that Kyoko is dead. He also admits that it is beneficial to him if both Mami and Kyoko become witches. Hearing that, Mami summons a pistol from her Soul Gem, pointing it at Kyubey, ready to shoot him. But Kyubey depresses her, making her stop. Homura then slaps her, saying that she is too easily provoked. Then Homura seeks her help to fight Walpurgisnacht.

Madoka then returns to Mami's apartment and tells her her decision. She wants to bring back Sayaka, and is willing to protect the city for Mami. Mami cries and tells Madoka that she doesn't want to fight any more and Madoka promises Mami she won't have to fight because she'll fight for her.

Walpurgisnacht comes with Madoka, Sayaka and Homura ready to fight her, Madoka thinks about Mami before they face the witch. It is then shown that Mami shattered her own Soul Gem to kill herself in her apartment but died with a smile and Kyoko's hair ribbon in her hand.

===Mami in Farewell Story===
Some time before the start of the anime, Mami made her wish after she was in a car accident with her parents. She was most likely very badly wounded, as her parents died on the scene, and Mami only survived due to making a wish with [[Kyubey]], who appeared at just that moment, leaving Mami little time to consider her wish. For some time after that, Mami fought to save people from witches by herself.

It is established in the prequel drama CD [[Drama CD 3|Farewell Story]] that approximately a year later, she meets [[Kyoko Sakura]], a girl who had made her wish at about the same time as Mami, but is far less experienced. Mami saves her from a powerful witch that was too much for Kyoko to defeat alone. Kyoko admires Mami's skill and ideals, and she is the first one Mami has met who thought in a similar way as she did. They become a team, fighting witches and saving people together. Mami meets [[Sakura Family|Kyoko's family]], and the two girls become very close.

Some time after they begin working together, Kyoko's father discovers that Kyoko had made her wish to give him followers for his church, which caused him to have a mental breakdown in which he killed himself and everyone in the family, except Kyoko. This event causes Kyoko to change idealistically, and she breaks her alliance with Mami, saying she will fight only for herself from now on. Mami thinks that she can change Kyoko's mind and refuses to let her go off alone, which leads to a clash between them in which they battle using their magic. Kyoko finishes the battle by forcing Mami to give up or seriously hurt her junior, and they separate for good. Mami is alone again except for Kyubey until the anime series starts.

===Mami in the [[Puella Magi Madoka Magica Portable|PSP Game]]===
*In Mami's route, Madoka becomes a magical girl. We also see information about Mami's past, extending as far back as her time with her family, before the accident that left Mami an orphan.
*Mami can become the witch [[Candeloro]].
*It is possible to save Mami in the [[Dengeki_PlayStation_2012-03-29#Notes_on_the_game|Homura route of the PSP Game.]]
*In the Bonus Route, Mami becomes a magical girl idol.

===Mami in [[Kazumi Magica]]===
<blockquote>''"It's just tough being a magical girl, huh?"'' - Mami, [[Kazumi_Magica#Chapter_11:_.22Dead_or_A-rice.22|Puella Magi Kazumi Magica, Chapter 11]].</blockquote>
* Mami made a brief appearance in chapter 11 of Kazumi Magica. She saved [[Michiru Kazusa]] from a Witch's attack's while apparently on vacation in Asunaro city. Mami protects Michiru with her magical ribbons, attacking the witch with her smaller guns and finishing it off with Tiro Finale. The reasons are unknown, but she was with [[Jubey]] instead of Kyubey at the time, and consequently was the reason Jubey met Michiru. {{Spoiler|Later chapter revealed that Mami was with Kyubey, but the memories of that encounter were modified by Umika.}}
* Mami made a brief, [[:File:Kazumi-Mami.jpg|one-panel cameo]] in chapter 12, showing that her daring rescue inspired Michiru to name all the Pleiades' attacks in Italian.

===Mami in [[Oriko Magica]]===
<blockquote>''"That was close... A person could get killed letting her guard down."'' - Mami, [[Oriko_Magica#Chapter_3:_Love_is_infinitely_finite|Puella Magi Oriko Magica, Chapter 3]].</blockquote>
Mami first appears in the third chapter of Oriko Magica.
* In Orika Magica, Mami does not die, unlike in the anime. In the third chapter, she fights Charlotte again, this time surviving the battle. She learns of the recent deaths of magical girls from Kyubey, who tells her that these deaths were caused by a black magical girl, not a witch. Mami decides to investigate, and she asks [[Kyoko]] for information. Kyoko doesn't know much more than Mami, but asks her about a white magical girl named [[Oriko]]. Mami doesn't know her, but when she probes for more information, Kyoko rebuffs her. [[Yuma]] believes the blonde is bullying Kyoko, and flips her skirt in retaliation, making Mami cry. Mami later crosses paths with Homura and tries to warn her about murders, but Homura tells her to stay away from "us" (presumably Homura, Madoka and Sayaka). She then meets [[Kirika Kure]], who has lost a precious stuffed toy given to her by someone important. Mami finds the toy and returns it to Kirika, who claims that Mami is her savior and treats her to crepes. Mami accidentally sets Kirika off by saying that she must "be affectionate" towards the person who gave Kirika the doll. A witch appears, surrounding Kirika. As Mami is contemplating how to kill it without hurting Kirika, the girl destroys the witch herself. Kirika, who turns out to be the black magical girl, attacks Mami to prove her devotion to her love.
* Chapters 4 details the fight between the two further, with Mami coming out the victor.
* In chapters 5 to 7, Oriko and Kirika set familiars in [[Mitakihara Middle School]]. Mami tried to stop them to save students but got into their trap. Fortunately Kyoko and Yuma saved her. The three then fight against Kirika. The fact that a magical girl will become a witch made her despair, but Yuma's words unite them again and they finally defeat Kirika{{spoiler|'s witch form}}.
===Mami in [[Magia Record]]===
See [[Mami Tomoe in Magia Record]]

==Weapons, Abilities, Powers and Fighting Style ==
[[File:Mami_rifles_ep1.png|right|280px|thumb|''Tiro Volley!'']]
[[File:Finale_Cannon_2.png|right|280px|thumb|''Tiro Finale!'']]
Mami is a veteran and is the most experienced magical girl in Madoka Magica, with Kyubey claiming in Episode 4 that that was the reason why she could afford to battle familiars as well as witches. However, whether she is the most powerful magical girl (discounting Ultimate Madoka), is up to debate. Mami names her attacks in Italian and announces them when she uses them. Her friends and fellow magical girls like to make fun of this habit however. 

Mami herself gained magical ribbons as her ability from making her wish. The ribbons themselves can be summoned seemingly on command from nowhere or from Mami's clothing when she is transformed. These ribbons can be utilised in a number of different ways however. Firstly, the ribbons can be used to cut through enemies as they have proven to be very durable. The ribbons can also be used to bind enemies and hold them in place as shown by Mami using them to restrain Homura in Episode 3. The ribbons appear to also be able to be formed into different configurations and platforms which allow Mami to catch allies or help them traverse to new areas. Her ribbons can also be formed into defensive barriers or shields which can protect herself or allies from oncoming attacks. She can also use her ribbons to create a web that can catch falling people. One notable use of the ribbons is that it allowed Mami to be immune to Homura's time stop because it allowed her to maintain physical contact with Homura from a distance. Another notable use was when Mami used her ribbons to create a duplicate of herself, the duplicate was so life-like that it fooled Homura throughout the entire fight.

It is shown that Mami can also bestow parts of her ribbons onto other allies which gives them the ability to control and manipulate these ribbons in battle to a limited extent. They will aid the ally if they get into trouble.

Mami has shown herself to be able to create old fashioned muskets and ammunition from her ribbons, these muskets however can only fire one magical bullet before she has to summon another one. The muskets themselves however can be used as a makeshift melee weapon up close. The muskets have been shown to be summoned in very large amounts which can create showers of bullets upon enemies that decimates them instantly. Her special skill with the muskets however is the ability to transform them into large cannons that shoot very powerful projectiles from them. Her finisher 'Tiro Finale' ('Final Shot') is capable of instantly finishing off a witch. Though it seems the canons can vary depending on what use Mami intends for them to have at the time. The ammunition however that is expended can also summon ribbons from it which have the same abilities as her naturally summoned ribbons.

In the Magia Record universe, Mami is able to summon her doppel, Candeloro when her soul gem turns black. Despite it's small size, Candeloro is able to extend it's ribbon arms to crush enemies with or block attacks from coming too close to Mami. When she was infused with the Rumor of the Holy Maiden however - simultaneously becoming [[Holy Mami]] - her powers are increased exponentially allowing her to summon hundreds of muskets at once and barraging other magical girls with constant gunfire. Her rumor is capable of generating ribbon arms much like Candeloro and protecting Mami from attacks or helping move her around with it's ribbon arms.

When alone Mami is a notoriously talented fighter, her concentration and focus need to be at the forefront of everything she does in combat because potentially distracting her could be fatal. Any reckless behaviour seems to make Mami not able to fight properly and as a result she needs to be observant and disciplined when in combat. Yet, the fact she has been a magical girl for so many years suggests that she is able to conserve her magic better, thus it is less likely to get fully corrupted quickly.

==Observations==
*Given her status as a senior student and magical girl, both Madoka and Sayaka use a respectful tone when talking to Mami, and the honorific '-san' with her first name (which is attributed to their close but respectful relationship). Both Kyoko and Homura did the same in the past.
*It was implied in the series that she knew [[Kyoko]] and learnt what her wish was. In Episode 2, Mami talks about how magical girls can view each other as competition. She displays hidden eyes when saying this, suggesting she had a very bad personal experience. In Episode 3, after Kyubey said that someone had previously made a wish for someone else, Mami claims that the wish didn't have a happy ending and has a pained expression. It seems that she is talking about Kyoko in both cases, who views other magical girls as competition and who also made a wish for someone else. The [[Drama CD 3|drama CD "Farewell Story"]] confirmed this with Kyoko and Mami having had a master-disciple relationship prior to the events of the anime.
*In episode 6, Kyoko implied that Walpurgis Night's approach cannot be predicted. However, in episode 10, Mami from Timeline 1 seems to know that Walpurgis Night is coming.
*[[Episode 10]], the Bonus CD and the Blu-ray edition of [[Episode 2]] radically modify [[Mami's Residence|Mami's apartment]]. In the early episodes, her apartment looked rather desolate, reinforcing the idea that she lives by herself with no one to support her, emphasizing her loneliness. The later revisions fill her room with beautifully decorated objects and very nice furniture (and it's also implied that it is a two-story accommodation with an internal staircase). This may be to reinforce her rich background
** Mami's apartment appears to be rather large, and is clearly a maisonette in subsequent revisions. Japan, being a very densely populated nation has some of the highest real estate prices in the world. To own and mantain such a large flat in Japan, let alone in a downtown zone of a large city, means the Tomoes must have had quite a bit of money. On the other hand, every person in the anime seems to have large houses.
*It is likely that Mami inherited her family's assets and probably insurance money. The way she dresses and talks, as well as her Ojou Ringlets, indicates that she comes from a wealthy family. The decorations at her place are consistent with that image.
*She feels the most "traditional" of the girls in terms of femininity and being a Magical Girl. She's the only girl in the series (before Rebellion) to call out her attack names, while taking out enemies with style and grace. While at home she cooks and puts a lot of effort into presentation of both her home and herself. This more traditional style might be used because Mami fights as a Magical Girl before Madoka becomes a Magical Girl. Just like Magical Girls of course existed before Madoka Magica.
**From this viewpoint, {{spoiler|Mami being killed by the Witch Charlotte signifies the death of the traditional view of a Magical Girl within the series. With Madoka leaving her notebook at Mami's home symbolically representing her burying this dream. Only for it to be later returned by Mami in episode 12 as she offers her approval of Madoka's choice.}}

==Etymology==
*Her first name is written in katakana, which has no particular meaning. No official kanji of her name exists. When written in kanji, it can be read hundreds of ways. The official [[Licensing in Taiwan|Chinese translation]] uses one of the most commonly and traditionally used kanji (麻美), "beautiful hemp", as the hanzi for her first name.
** She may be named after the titular character of the magical girl anime ''[[wikipedia:Creamy_Mami,_the_Magic_Angel|Creamy Mami, the Magical Angel]]''. The series had a crossover with ''[[wikipedia:Magical_Princess_Minky_Momo|Magical Princess Minky Momo]]'', focusing on a young princess of a world of fairy tales in danger of disappearing because the people of Earth were losing their dreams and hope. Momo is sent to Earth by her parents in an effort to help humanity regain their hope, and for a time is successful. However, she later loses her powers and is soon after killed by an oncoming truck (similar to Mami's parents) and is reborn as a baby to be cared for by her adoptive parents on Earth, where she now has her own hopes and dreams to realize as she grows up.
**Her name itself has been thought to be a play on the word "mommy". Considering her innate role as a motherly figure towards Madoka, it would be logical to call her "Mami". In ''Rebellion'' she has a companion named "[[Bebe]]" - "baby".
**An anagram for "Mami" is "maim", meaning to mutilate. {{Spoiler|In episode three, she had her head severed by Charlotte.}}
*The character for her last name (巴) literally means "comma design," a Japanese swirl pattern. More info [[wikipedia:Tomoe|here]].
** She may be named after [[wikipedia:Sailor_Saturn|Hotaru Tomoe]], also known as Sailor Saturn, of the magical girl franchise ''[[wikipedia:Sailor_Moon|Sailor Moon]]''. Fitting with the planet she is associated with and with ''Madoka Magica's'' themes, Sailor Saturn possesses powers of "silence, ruin, nothingness, destruction, death, and rebirth", and is capable of destroying or resetting a universe's existence and evolution.
** She may also be named after [[wikipedia:Tomoe_Gozen|Tomoe Gozen]], a famous onna-bugeisha known for her battle prowess.
** Her last name can also be used as a first name.

==Trivia==
* Mami's drinking tea from a teacup after her fight with [[Gertrud]] was an original idea added by [[Puella_Magi_Madoka_Magica_Official_Guidebook_"You_Are_Not_Alone"#Page_121|Inu Curry.]]
*Mami Tomoe and Charlotte could be linked to the story “Hansel and Gretel". In most versions of this story, Gretel is portrayed as a girl with blonde hair in two braids or curls, similar to Mami’s. The witch in Hansel and Gretel lives in a house made of gingerbread, cake and candy, similar to Charlotte’s barrier. The witch’s intent is to eat the children, which is also like Charlotte’s behavior.
* Mami won the 2011 [[wikipedia:Moe_%28slang%29#Saimoe|Anime Saimoe]].
* Mami is one of two characters who have speaking roles in all three series in the franchise (the second being Kyubey).
* In her short appearance in [[Kazumi Magica]], Mami is shown wearing white tights instead of dark brown tights. This matches her original design by [[Ume Aoki]], but not her finalized one from the anime.
** In fact, because Kazumi Magica, Madoka Magica anime and manga were all being written simultaneously (proven in Kazumi Magica settei found in Magia Archive), Kazumi and Madoka manga used the original designs unlike the anime.
*In [[The_Rebellion_Story/Synopsis#Act_1|"The Rebellion Story"]] movie, immediately prior to the second fight, Mami is seen brushing her hair in her apartment, while humming the first few notes of her character theme music, [[Soundtrack |Credens Justitiam]], which is usually played during her transformation sequences, when battling witches, or sometimes in a dual attack with Madoka.
*She is the only character whose first name is written in katakana (contrasting with Madoka, Sayaka and Homura, whose names are written in Hiragana). This could imply that "Mami" has foreign origins, in line with the "Western flavor" Ume Aoki gave to Mami's magical girl outfit.
*One possible explanation with regards to Mami's ribbon powers is that it is related to Mami's original wish and its relation to Buddhist beliefs. One of the ideas in Buddhism is that the life we are living right now is just a temporary phase. Death is not the end, instead it is the time for your soul to begin a new journey. And thus "wanting to live" equates to "have a lot of attachment to this world" under the Buddhist philosophy, rather than "fear of dying". Mami's wish was generated from her strong attachment to life, and her power took the form of a literal interpretation: to be able to tie things together.
*She has characteristic [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/OjouRinglets Ojou Ringlets] at the sides of her face. According to [[Ume Aoki|Ms. Aoki]]’s [[Megami Magazine 2011-01|design notes]]: "Her twisty, curly hair and floral hairpin make her seem like a big sister", "Mami’s design was definitely centered around her image as a gunner" and "Her boots give her a western flavor which her cap accentuates."
*Mami bears some similarities to ''Sailor Moon'':
**She may be named after Hotaru Tomoe (Sailor Saturn).
**Her twin ringlets are notably similar to the iconic twin ponytails of Usagi Tsukino (the titular Sailor Moon).
**Similarly, her ribbon magic and transformation motif may be a reference to the ribon motif in Sailor Moon's own transformation sequence.
**Her relationship with [[Nagisa Momoe]] as of [[Rebellion]] may be a reference to the (literal) mother/daughter relationship between Usagi and her daughter Chibiusa (Sailor Chibi Moon).

==See Also==
*August 2012 [[Kirara Magica Interview Mizuhashi Kaori|Kirara Magica Interviews Mizuhashi Kaori]] about her Mami Tomoe character.
*[[Mami's Residence]]

==Gallery==

See [[Gallery:Mami]]

==External links==
*{{pixiv_tag|巴マミ}}
*{{booru_tag|danbooru|tomoe_mami}}
*[http://ask-magical-girl-mami.tumblr.com/ ask magical girl Mami]
*[http://askheadlessmami.tumblr.com/post/12085235412/oh-a-visit-from-pervy-homura-she-sent-me-such-a Ask headless Mami]
*[http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:f4hz-itJ4ysJ:fc03.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2011/348/b/1/mami_tomoe__2ch_ast_2011_by_bongaboi-d4f5scz.html+&cd=3&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us&client=firefox-a Saimoe 2011: Mami's victory speech]
*[http://www.animeotakucorner.com/2011/12/28/madoka-magicas-mami-tomoe-in-a-pinch/ Mami's Nendoroid losing her head]
*[http://www.pixiv.net/search.php?s_mode=s_tag&word=%E3%83%9E%E3%83%9F%E3%81%95%E3%82%93%E3%82%92%E6%95%91%E3%81%84%E9%9A%8A ''Save Mami-san'' at Pixiv image repository]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpeN5hNrjQA Video of Tomoe Mami's transformation].
* Videos regarding Mami's musket replicas:[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPFLYsj0yT4&feature=related Video one] and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZzmAUqtCyI&feature=player_embedded Video two].
*http://www.madoka-magica.com/sp/character/

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Madoka Kaname

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{{Infobox_character
|name=Madoka Kaname
|image=[[File:Madoka Chara Sheet.jpg|300px]]
|jname=鹿目まどか (Kaname Madoka)
|surname=Kaname
|magicalgirl=yes
|voices=
Japanese: [[Aoi Yūki|Aoi Yuuki]] English: [https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=95337 Christine Marie Cabanos] Italian: [https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=70851 Joy Saltarelli] Spanish: [https://www.eldoblaje.com/datos/FichaActorDoblaje.asp?id=12813 Carmen Ambrós] Cantonese: Wong Zi Haan French: Caroline Combes Mexican Spanish: [https://doblaje.fandom.com/es/wiki/Amanda_Hinojosa Amanda Hinojosa] (in Magia Record) Brazilian Portuguese: Carol Ruis (Magia Record)
}}
<blockquote>''"If someone ever tells me it's a mistake to have hope, well, then, I'll just tell them they're wrong. And I'll keep telling them 'til they believe! No matter how many times it takes."'' - Madoka Kaname, [[Episode 12]].</blockquote>

'''Madoka Kaname''', the viewpoint and title character, is a gentle and friendly 14-year old girl. Living an ordinary life, Madoka has a loving family and is surrounded by good friends. One day she has a dream of a mysterious girl fighting an ominous creature. The next day, [[Homura Akemi]], the girl from her dream, comes to her class as a transfer student.

==General Info==

{{Magical Girl Details
|age=14
|birth=October 3rd
|height=[[:Media:PN_10.jpg|152cm]]
|eyes=Pink
|hair=Pink
|blood=A
|likes=Her dad's special hot chocolate
|shoe=22 JP (Women's 5.5 US, Children's 4 US, 36 EU, 3 UK)
|origin=[[Mitakihara City]]
|soulgem=Pink Teardrop located at base of her neck (Original), pink orb at the center of her chest/ribbon ([[Walpurgisnacht: Rising]])
|weapon=Bow
|witch=Kriemhild Gretchen
|pronoun={{nihongo||わたし|watashi}}
|relatives=[[Tomohisa Kaname]] (father), [[Junko Kaname]] (mother), [[Tatsuya Kaname]] (younger brother)
|school=[[Mitakihara Middle School]] Second Year
|wish=[[#Wish|Depends on the timeline]]
}}

For further details, a [[100 Questions|100 Question Survey]] has been published revealing details about Madoka such as her likes, dislikes, hobbies, and physical attributes.

===Wish===
In episode 10, it is revealed that this Madoka is one of many, each one before her having died in their respective timelines. Due to the changing timeline, Madoka's wish that makes her into a magical girl is different depending on which timeline she is from. However, her wishes have always stemmed from her kindness.

From what we know until now, she contracted with [[Kyubey]] in order to:
* '''Timeline 1-4 ([[Scene_0_Film_0#Day_3|Film 0]], [[Scene_0_Film_1#Day_3|Film 1]], [[Scene_0_Film_2#Day_3|Film 2]], [[Scene_0_Film_3#Day_3|Film 3]]): '''"[[:File:Madoka's wish film 0.png|Please, Kyubey! Save it, Amy's life!]]" (To revive [[Amy|a cat]] who had just died in front of her after being hit by a car.) The cat's death was caused by the influence of a familiar (Coco). Her original wish remained identical through the first 4 timelines according to Scene 0.
** This also seems to be Madoka's wish in [[Magia Record]], as she wasn't prevented by Homura from making her contract – in this Record (universe), Homura continued her loops without changing due to lacking the courage to attempt revealing the truth of witches.
* '''Timeline 5 ([[Scene_0_Film_4#Day_15|Film 4]]): ''' "I don't want [[Charlotte|that witch]] to fall into despair anymore." (For [[Nagisa Momoe]] to be free from her regrets).
* '''Timeline 6 ([[Scene_0_Film_5#Day_22|Film 5]]): '''To stop [[Sayaka]] from "fighting" against [[Homura]] and [[Mabayu Aki]] (exact wording unknown).
* '''Timeline 7 ([[Scene_0_Film_6#Day_23|Film 6]]): ''' "Sign a contract with me... Please save Sayaka-chan!" (To recover [[Sayaka]]'s soul gem after she threw it from a bridge and it got far away from her body).
* '''Timeline 8 ([[Scene_0_Film_7#Day_32|Film 7]]): '''To prevent Sayaka from turning into a [[Oktavia von Seckendorff|Witch]] (exact wording unknown).
* '''Timeline 9-12 ([[Scene_0_Film_8#Day_32|Film 8]], [[Scene_0_Film_9#Day_32|Film 9]], [[Scene_0_Film_10#Day_32|Film 10]], [[Scene_0_Film_11#Day_32|Film 11]]): '''{{spoiler|Like in the penultimate timeline, to either save Homura from [[Walpurgisnacht]] or obtain the power to defeat Walpurgisnacht. Only the last part of her wish is known: "... I will change the future".}}
* '''Timeline 13 ([[Scene_0_Film_12#Film_MT_Day_17|Film 12]]): ''' {{spoiler|"Please save Mabayu-san from despair!"}}
*'''Unknown Timelines'''
** For her family to be happy in the ''[[Madoka Magica Portable Sayaka Route]]'' (exact wording unknown).
** Revive [[Sayaka]] in the timeline from ''[[The Different Story]]'' (exact wording unknown).
** [[Homura's Revenge]]: "Please... make me... into a Magical Girl... and make sure that Homura... lives!"
* '''Penultimate Timeline: ''' Either save Homura from [[Walpurgisnacht]] or obtain the power to defeat Walpurgisnacht (exact wording unknown).
**{{spoiler|In Scene 0 it's revealed the last part of her wish to be: "... I will change the future". This seems to be the same wish made by Madoka each time Homura fights Walpurgis on her own, having the same outcome of Madoka turning into a witch that will destroy the Earth in 10 days.)}}
* '''Final Timeline (Before the new universe)''':
{{spoiler| "I wish to erase all witches before they are born. All the witches in all the universes, both past and future with my own hands! I don't care what I become. All those who have fought against witches, who believed in hope as magical girls, I don't want to see them cry. I want them to be smiling to the very end. If any rule or law stands in the way of that, I will destroy it. I will rewrite it. That is my prayer... That is my wish. Now! Grant my wish Incubator!!"}}

She also asked to accompany Sayaka on her witch hunt just so that if the latter was ever in danger, she could make a wish and rescue Sayaka. She nearly made this wish in [[Episode 8]], but was stopped by Homura.

==Design==
* [[Ume Aoki|Ms. Aoki]]’s [[Megami Magazine 2011-01|design notes]]
** "Even her bow-wielding magical girl form projects an air of kind friendliness. Her choker bears a pink gem."
** "Of the heroines shown here, Madoka has the most childish body. Her legs are clad in pure, virginal white over-knee socks."
** "I drew her keeping in mind that as the main character she needs to be average, but also an exceptionally good girl. Hence her puffy, high-placed twin tails. The design and color of her ribbons took a lot of work, but in the end calmed down to something simple."
** "Magical girl outfit: Madoka was drawn to be the very image of a magical girl. I added an almost fairy tale-ish hints, so hopefully female viewers will be charmed by her as well."
*** "Full of tiny frills, with ribbons arranged at the neck, waist, and on the shoes. It’s perfectly 'cute', and seemingly unsuited for combat, but…"
** "School uniform: Designed to convey the classy image of a private girls’ school, while not being -too- normal. Its distinguishing point is the small hole at the nape of the neck."

'''Concept'''
* According to a [[NewType 2011-07|interview]] with [[Gen Urobuchi]], the character Madoka was based on Yunocchi from [https://hidamarisketch.fandom.com/wiki/Hidamari_Sketch_(Manga) Hidamari Sketch] (An Aoki Ume creation), to the extent that he was prepared for seiyuu Asumi (Kana)-san (Yuno's seiyuu) to voice Madoka.
* He commented that Madoka, the protagonist, is a pretty unusual character for his writing style - "A foreign character that did not exist inside myself."
*"I imagined all the other characters by starting from “Madoka = Yuno”."
*"And every time I got Yunocchi to cry I got hated by the Hidamari fans more."

==Personality==
Madoka first appears to a naive, gentle girl from a kind family. Though sometimes shy, she makes friends without much difficulty and treats others gently and with respect. She is shown to be a level-headed person, capable of making decisions on her own. In the [[Pre-Broadcast November Advertisement|pre-broadcast November promotional video]], she is described as, "A gentle 2nd year middle school girl who thinks of friends before herself." Madoka's mother, [[Junko Kaname|Junko]], commented that she has always been a good child and never lies.

She has low self-confidence, and she believes she does not have much to offer the world unless she is helping people, which makes becoming a magical girl appealing to her. She has been known to become flustered easily, and in certain circumstances, she can be easily manipulated by others playing on her insecurity and desire to help. As a magical girl, she is more obviously confident in herself than before her wish.

Madoka always tries to call other main characters their first names with postfix (-chan or -san) if possible, and boys by their family name with the suffix "-kun". It may indicate that she is eager to get close to others. The only exception is Kamijou. Madoka might think it is not a good idea to get too close to him since she believes he could potentially become Sayaka's boyfriend. This is confirmed in the PSP, when Madoka finally calls him by his first name, after Sayaka made advances with him in one of the endings.

Madoka often tries to help and understand others, even if it doesn’t end particularly well. She’s anxious, scared, and doesn’t fully understand The whole situation, but she desperately tries her best to do so.

*'''Character Development:''' Fans have complained that the Madoka character is weak, powerless, and useless. That her inaction caused many of her friends die. However, we later learn that this version of Madoka is complete different from the Timeline in [[Episode 10]] or from the [[Madoka Magica Drama CD 1: Memories of You|Drama CD Memories of You]]. This radical alteration is the result of Homura's interference by preventing her from becoming a magical girl that caused a role reversal. Making Homura, not Madoka, the main character until we see a transition or shift taking place during the later part of the series where Madoka truly becomes the main character by trying to change the fate of magical girls.

==History==
===Madoka in the Anime===

* After Mami's death, Madoka changed her mind about becoming a magical girl.
*In [[Episode 6]], Junko and Madoka had a conversation on how difficult it is to do the right thing, even when no one is in the wrong (per say). Junko's advice was for Madoka to be on the wrong against her friend to solve the problem, even if it means that her friend would hate her for it.
* [[Episode 8]]: Kyubey claimed Madoka's power to be godlike, to the point where she could even change the laws of the universe if she wished for it.
* [[Episode 10]]: {{spoiler|In the first timeline, Madoka along with Mami saved Homura from a familiar. She died during the fight with Walpurgis Night. In the second timeline, Madoka turned into a witch for the first time, revealing to Homura the link between magical girls and Witches. In a later timeline, Madoka killed Mami in order to save Homura, as Mami lost control of herself and had just killed Kyoko. This is also the timeline in which Madoka asked Homura to go back in time to prevent her from becoming a magical girl.}} Madoka's power increased exponentially {{spoiler|after every timeline. The first time showed she was an ordinary magical girl. In later timeline she had enough power to defeat Walpurgis in one shot, was capable of destroying the entire planet within 10 days in her witch form, and satisfied all Kyubey's energy quotas of the Earth.}}
* [[Episode 11]]: Junko confronts Madoka to stop her from getting into the danger of the storm, Madoka reminds her mother that she is a good girl and never does anything wrong but she tells her she needs to do this, a throwback to their earlier conversation. Madoka knows that what she is doing will worry her family, but she also knows that she must disobey her mother to save her family and her town. This conversation between Junko and Madoka earns her mother's trust.{{spoiler|Homura's time repeats had linked multiple parallel universes together with Madoka's fate as their center. With every reset, Homura would force yet another parallel universe to be centered around Madoka. The accumulated karma is the reason why Madoka's potential power is so great.}} Hearing the revelations from Kyubey regarding the history of Magical Girls, Madoka was deeply hurt and thus wanted to save these girls from despair.
* [[Episode 12]]: Madoka {{spoiler|wished to erase all witches in every dimension, in every timeline, with her own hands. This created a paradox because Madoka would eventually erase her own witch self, while she must continue to exist and destroy other witches. This paradox resulted in Madoka escaping the bounds of reality and ascending to godhood as [[Ultimate Madoka]]. Since Madoka never existed as a human in this new reality, she is no longer remembered by anyone, except for Homura, and Tatsuya for some reason. Sayaka also remembers her after she passes on and becomes a part of the [[Law of Cycles]], as Sayaka confesses to her in episode 12 that she has caused her best friend a lot of trouble; this could be interpreted as Sayaka having learnt of her unfortunate fate of turning into a witch in the other timelines, an outcome which clearly inflicted a great deal of emotional hurt on Madoka. }}

===Madoka in [[Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Wraith Arc|Wraith Arc]]===
Madoka only makes a few small cameo appearance in Wraith Arc. In the beginning she is seen bidding farewell to Homura and giving her her ribbons. In chapter 2 she is seen taking Sayaka once she's used up her magic and in Chapter 9 she {{spoiler|is seen helping Homura to destroy the time shield and resetting the timeline so the curses of the previous universe don't interfere with the current one.}}

A mutant wraith disguises itself in Madoka's form and helps to assist Homura throughout the story, even going so far as to join in the battle against the mutant wraiths.

===Madoka in [[The Rebellion Story|Rebellion]]===
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At the end of the anime, Madoka becomes known as the Law of Cycles - the power that brings salvation to magical girls. However, Homura tells Kyubey about the witch system, and Kyubey decides to use Homura's Soul Gem in an experiment. Kyubey places Homura's Soul Gem in an Isolation Field - a space that blocks out all external influence, including the Law of Cycles. However, the Isolation Field prevents Homura from being born as a witch, meaning that Madoka's wish is not invalidated. (Although not directly stated, its implied that by creating a space where the Law of Cycles cannot enter, Kyubey blocks Madoka's omniscience.) Ultimately, a witch barrier forms inside Homura's Soul Gem. Kyubey allows the barrier to draw in victims, including Mami, Kyoko, and Madoka's family. Kyubey believes that this will eventually cause the Law of Cycles to materialize in the barrier. Kyubey's goal is to observe the Law of Cycles, which would ultimately allow him to interfere with and control it.

However, Madoka is aware of Kyubey's plan. She enters Homura's barrier with Sayaka and [[Nagisa Momoe]] (the magical girl who became [[Charlotte]]). Sayaka and Nagisa are now part of the Law of Cycles and are capable of invoking the power of their witch forms (since their witches were also absorbed by the Law of Cycles before they were born.) Madoka entrusts them with her memories and powers in order to fool Kyubey, and allows Homura's barrier to alter her memories and suppress her powers.

Within Homura's barrier, Madoka believes that she is an ordinary magical girl. She is reunited with her family, who were also taken into Homura's barrier and had their memories altered. Along with Sayaka, Kyoko, Mami, and [[Bebe]] (a disguised Nagisa), Madoka fights [[Nightmare]]s, monsters created by Homura's barrier. Kyubey recognizes Madoka as the Law of Cycles but is unable to determine the nature of her powers. He decides to stay close to Madoka, pretending to be a harmless animal-like helper. Eventually Homura appears in her barrier and joins the other magical girls. Homura is unaware that she is a witch, but she soon realizes that she's in a witch barrier and resolves to discover the truth.

Homura's journey brings her into contact and conflict with the other magical girls. Madoka comes to Homura and offers to listen to her problems. Homura tries to tell Madoka about her fate at the end of the anime, framing it as a dream she had. Madoka tells Homura that it sounds like a bad dream, and reassures Homura that she would never want to go away to a place where she can't see anyone again. Homura then believes that Madoka isn't happy being the Law of Cycles(or isn't as happy as she could be), and exclaims that she have stopped Madoka from sacrificing herself. Homura then decides to believe that Madoka is real (having wondered if Madoka was an illusion), and begins to realize that she herself is the witch.

Ultimately, Homura learns about Kyubey's plot, and decides to foil it by dying in her barrier. Homura transforms into her witch form, [[Homulilly]], and marches to her death. Fortunately, Sayaka and Nagisa have explained everything to the other magical girls, and they have a plan to save Homura. Sayaka summons her witch self [[Oktavia]] and an army of familiars. Madoka and Nagisa use their magic to attack the ceiling of Homulilly's barrier, while the other magical girls, the summoned familiars, and Oktavia hold off Homulilly and her army of familiars. Ultimately, Madoka destroys the ceiling of the barrier, revealing Kyubey's Isolation Field. Madoka then reaches out Homura's humanity and the two girls combine their powers to destroy the Isolation Field from the inside, completely foiling Kyubey's plan.

With the Isolation Field destroys, all the magical girls reappear in the real world. Sayaka and Nagisa return Madoka's memories and powers to her and she transforms into Ultimate Madoka. However, Madoka is still in a human form (which means she lacks omniscience and can be seen by others). As she comes down to take Homura's Soul Gem into the Law of Cycles, Homura grabs Madoka's hands before her Soul Gem can be purified. Homura's Soul Gem turns black, and then fills with a new color. (It's unclear if this color was something that had already existed in Homura's Soul Gem, or if it is the result of Homura grabbing Madoka and interfering with the Law of Cycles). Homura's actions causes reality to crack. Madoka is then separated from Ultimate Madoka (it is unclear if Homura deliberately caused this, or if it is the result of Homura's interference). The colors inside Homura's Soul Gem explode outward. The cracks perpetuate throughout reality, followed by the colors of Homura's Soul Gem, which engulfs the universe.

Homura has now become a new existence, which she defines as a demon. She explains that she took a piece of the Law of Cycles, which corresponds to Madoka's existence as a person before she became the Law of Cycles. Homura creates a new world where the magical girls can be alive and happy, although she alters their memories to fit with the new world. In this new reality, Madoka believes she has spent three years in America with her family, and they have just moved back to Japan. Madoka transfers into her class from the original reality, reversing her role with Homura's. Homura introduces herself to Madoka and offers to show her around the school. As they walk together, Homura asks Madoka how she feels returning to her hometown. Madoka says it feels familiar, but something feels different. As the keep walking, Madoka realizes that the thing that feels different is herself. Her eyes glow gold, her yellow hair ribbons untie themselves, and reality changes. Homura grabs onto Madoka and says that Madoka is her true self right now, returning Madoka and reality to normal. Homura asks Madoka if she thinks the world is precious, and if she thinks either laws or desires are more important. Madoka thinks that law is more important, saying that selfishly breaking the law is a bad thing. Homura takes off the hair ribbon she received from Madoka and says that she and Madoka might become enemies someday. She ties the ribbon into Madoka's hair, saying that she doesn't care about being Madoka's enemy as she just wants a world where Madoka can be happy. In one of the final scenes of the movie, Madoka is shown happily unpacking boxes with her family.
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===Madoka in the Drama CDs===
* From [[Drama CD 1|Drama CD 1 ''"Memories of you"'']], the reason Madoka became a Magical Girl in the first timeline is to save a cat which had been run over by a car. Madoka also treated Homura very nicely from the beginning, who at that time was being bullied. We also learn that whenever Madoka made a contract and become a Magical Girl, she would act much more confident since it gave her a sense of purpose. Madoka's kindness in this first timeline towards Homura is one of the major reasons why Homura is so drawn to her. Homura's interventions during the course of the anime prevented this change.
* In the [[Drama CD 2|Drama CD 2''"Sunny Day Life"'']] Madoka ''used'' to get good grades, but her duties as a magical girl are interfering with her studies.
** For what is worth, Madoka's grades are still better than Sayaka's.

===Madoka in [[Puella Magi Madoka Magica: The Different Story|The Different Story]]===
<blockquote>''"Mami-san, does that mean to save yourself, you have to give up on all the magical girls who aren't your friends...?"'' - Madoka, [[Puella Magi Madoka Magica: The Different Story|Puella Magi Madoka Magica: The Different Story, Chapter 5]].</blockquote>
Madoka first appears at the very end of volume 1, waking Mami up in her apartment in order to get her help stop Kyoko and Sayaka's fight. She has not contracted yet in this timeline, but accompanies Mami and Sayaka on their witch hunts.
* Madoka is worried about Sayaka, and always thinks how to help her. She tells Kyousuke about how his wrist was healed with Sayaka's wish. This doesn't help Sayaka in the end, however.
* Madoka makes her wish {{spoiler|to revive Sayaka}} and becomes a magical girl at the very end of this story, this causes Homura to give up on this timeline.
** Madoka doesn't know the truth about the magical girl system. She thinks Sayaka was killed by witches because Homura told her so.
** Madoka meets Kyoko after being helped by her and Homura. They become friends secretly and tell each other about another side of Sayaka and Mami.

===Madoka in [[Puella Magi Kazumi Magica|Kazumi Magica]]===
[[File:Kazumi madoka.jpg|right|200px]]
Madoka's silhouette appeared once during Juubey's explanation about Magical Girl system. She also makes a single-panel cameo in the extra pages in the first volume of the collected edition.

===Madoka In [[Puella Magi Oriko Magica|Oriko Magica]]===
<blockquote>''"How can you act so calm about all this? Why? Why am I the only one you're saving? You've got so much power Homura-chan!!" "If you plan to let all the others die...then it'd be better if you didn't save me...!"'' - Madoka, [[Oriko_Magica#Chapter_5:_That.27s_what_I.27m_here_for|Puella Magi Oriko Magica, Chapter 5]].</blockquote>
* Madoka appears in Chapter 3, asking [[Homura]] to go home with her, along with [[Sayaka]] and [[Hitomi]]. She is well protected by Homura and isn't aware of Magical Girl system.
* She appears in Chapter 4 for one page. She is shown with her friends Homura, Sayaka and Hitomi going out for snacks after school.
* In chapters 5 through 7, Mitakihara Junior High is attacked by [[Oriko]] and [[Kirika]]. Oriko speaks to the school through the school's broadcast system, and seems to give a threatening look to Madoka as she claims she will defeat a creature of ultimate despair that will descend upon them. As a witch's barrier forms over the school, Madoka is separated from her friends attacked by familiars. Homura saves her in time, but Madoka demands to know why she does not help the other students. Homura knows she cannot save everyone, and wanted to try to save Madoka anyway. Madoka apologizes as Homura puts her in a protective barrier so familiars cannot attack her and leaves to defeat the perpetrators. Madoka escapes from the protective barrier created by Homura and tries to help Homura with Sayaka and Hitomi. {{spoiler|Madoka was Oriko's real target. The white magical girl wanted to kill her before she could contract and become a magical girl herself, and then the most powerful witch ever. She is killed by Oriko at the very end. Oriko uses a shard of Kirika's witch body to impale Madoka through the torso. Once Oriko dies and the witch barrier is lifted, Hitomi and Sayaka are seen mourning for Madoka.}}
*In the final chapter of [[Puella Magi Oriko Magica: Sadness Prayer|Sadness Prayer]], Madoka appears in her goddess form before Oriko and Kirika after both of them die at the end of the manga.

===Madoka in [[Puella Magi Tart Magica|Tart Magica]]===
Madoka appears in the last chapter (Chapter 21), as [[Ultimate Madoka]] when [[Melissa de Vignolles]] tells [[Eliza Celjska]] that her preach about [[Tart]] being saved and redeemed in the future will be possible.

===Madoka in [[Puella Magi Madoka Magica Portable|Madoka Magica Portable]]===
====Madoka's Route====
In [[Madoka Magica Portable Madoka Route|Madoka's Route]], the story plays out similarly to the anime except from the ending where it acts out like in Episdoe 8 where Kyubey asks Madoka to make a wish to save Sayaka. Homura does not make it in time to stop Madoka contracting and she resets. There are also a few minor differences. Madoka remembers her dream of Walpurgisnacht and Homura far more vividly and tells her family at breakfast about it but not Sayaka and Hitomi. She is also visibly distraught about the witch kissed victims - especially Hitomi - after Sayaka defeats H.N. Elly. She encourages Hitomi to pursue her love interest, not realising it's Kyosuke. She encounters Kyosuke's father after Kyosuke tells him to throw away his violin and persuades him otherwise.

====Mami's Route====
In [[Madoka Magica Portable Mami Route|Mami's Route]], Madoka is already a magical girl and saves Mami from Charlotte. They decide to team up with Mami teaching Madoka. It is revealed that Madoka's wish during this route was to save Amy. The route then plays out like Episode 10 with Homura and Madoka growing close.

If Mami calls for Madoka's help with a witch kissed victim, the two of them fight [[Gisela]] together. Mami explains her insecurities about Madoka and Homura growing close and perhaps leaving her out and the two of them manage to talk through her feelings, growing closer because of it. Later, the two of them fight Walpurgisnacht together. Mami sacrifices herself to save Madoka and the route plays out just like Episode 10 where Madoka dies and Homura makes her wish.

If Mami does not call for Madoka's help, she fights Gisela alone. Although she defeats the witch, she falls into despair, becoming [[Candeloro]]. Madoka has to defeat Candeloro but can also die during the fight, causing Homura to make the same wish as if she dies to Walpurgisnacht. Afterwards, Madoka mourns not being able to find a way to turn Candeloro back into Mami.

====Sayaka's Route====
In [[Madoka Magica Portable Sayaka Route|Sayaka's Route]], Madoka is already a magical girl alongside Mami and Homura still with her glasses. During the route, the three of them intercept a fight between Sayaka and Kyoko. The team were unaware Sayaka was a magical girl and they team up. Later, after Sayaka and Kyoko escape Charlotte's labyrinth, Sayaka discards her Soul Gem, thinking she is worthless as a magical girl. Madoka and Homura find her unconscious and seemingly dead. The two of them go hunting for Sayaka's Soul Gem which ended up in Charlotte's labyrinth.

If her Soul Gem is found, Sayaka fights Walpurgisnacht with Madoka and Homura. The three of them aren't able to defeat Walpurgisnacht but the town is evacuated in time. Both Madoka and Sayaka die and Homura resets.

If Sayaka doesn't meet with Kyoko after regaining her Soul Gem, she falls into despair and turns into Oktavia. The route plays out similar to Episode 9 where Kyoko sacrifices herself to defeat Oktavia. After this, Madoka falls into a deep depression, locking herself in her room. Homura manages to get through to her and they prepare for Walpurgisnacht but it plays out the same way.

If Sayaka's Soul Gem isn't found by Madoka and Homura, Kyoko finds it instead and Sayaka awakens. However, since so much time had passed, Sayaka's body had begun to rot. She unknowingly visits Kyosuke in this state and very quickly falls into despair with the events playing out like the previous path.

====Kyoko's Route====
In [[Madoka Magica Portable Kyoko Route|Kyoko's Route]], Madoka first plays a vital role when she throws Sayaka's Soul Gem just like in the anime with the same results. Madoka tries to console Sayaka about the new discovery but Sayaka is already torn up about Hitomi telling her her feelings for Kyosuke. Madoka ponders making a contract with Kyubey but both Sayaka and Kyoko tell her not to. The route then plays out similarly to Episode 9 where Sayaka becomes Oktavia at the train station and Kyoko and Madoka try to turn her back however Homura has already killed Oktavia when they arrive.

If Kyoko's Soul Gem isn't too dark, Madoka manages to stop Kyoko from advancing on Homura and she leaves. Madoka and Kyoko converse in Kyoko's father's church, the two growing closer. Kyoko and Homura attempt to defeat Walpurgisnacht but fail with Madoka contracting and becoming Kriemhild Gretchen.

If Kyoko's Soul Gem is too dark after Homura kills Oktavia, she transforms into her witch [[Ophelia]] which Homura kills. Madoka becomes depressed after both Sayaka and Kyoko were killed in such a short time and tries to visit Homura. Homura continues to tell her not to contract and also asks her not to visit her anymore. Walpurgisnacht comes and the events play out similarly to any failed timeline.

====Homura's Route====
In [[Madoka Magica Portable Homura Route|Homura's Route]], Madoka and Sayaka are called by Kyubey to help just like in the anime.

If Homura chooses to capture Kyubey, Homura tells the two of them to leave as she defeats Gertrud in the abandoned building. The next day Kyubey explains magical girls to the two girls, explaining that Homura is a magical girl herself. Homura however soon arrives, sending Kyubey away and warning that becoming a magical girl means giving up on everything else except your wish. Later in the evening, Homura visits Madoka's home to warn her further. Just like in the anime, Mami suggests to Madoka and Sayaka that they join her on a witch hunt to understand magical girls but differently, Homura stops this idea. That night, Homura meets Madoka and Sayaka on the street and has dinner with them. Homura, in her own words, tells them about magical girls. She also tells them that she became a magical girl to save an important friend. If Homura instead chooses to kill Kyubey on the first day, another Kyubey merely appears and approaches Madoka similarly to the anime.

Homura has to stop Sayaka from contracting. If Homura asks Madoka to deal with it she visits her home. Although Madoka is busy when Homura visits, she promises to contact Sayaka. Despite both their best efforts, Sayaka contracts anyway. Madoka is surprised and concerned but Sayaka states that she is confident with her decision. If Homura instead decides to stop Sayaka contracting herself, Sayaka refuses Kyubey's offer realising there may be another way to help Kyosuke. The next day Homura finds Hitomi and Madoka along with people affected by a witch's kiss attempting to commit mass suicide. Homura defeats the witch after asking Madoka to leave. Later, Homura stops Kyosuke from committing suicide and decides its best to look after Sayaka. She can either look after her herself or ask Madoka. If Homura looks after Sayaka herself she will contract.

If Sayaka has contracted, Kyubey begins to approach Madoka to usher her into becoming a magical girl to aid Sayaka. Homura continues to stop Kyubey's efforts. Madoka is worried about Sayaka and Homura meets her to talk. Their talk is similar to what occurs in episode five; however, this time, Homura promises to take care of Sayaka and Mami, warning Madoka once again not to make a contract. Later, Homura finds the barrier of the Albertine's familiars, and discovers Sayaka and Kyoko fighting inside. Even worse, Madoka is also present, so she goes to separate them. She then asks Madoka to bring the hurt Sayaka away and consults Kyoko on what to do next. Kyoko says she has no interest in fighting familiars so she leaves everything to Homura. The next evening, Homura finds Madoka coming to her for help. Kyoko and Sayaka are fighting on the overpass. Homura requests Kyoko fight her instead. Kyoko thinks it almost impossible to win, so she pretends to give up. However, she strikes Sayaka's Soul Gem when Homura is off guard. Sayaka's Soul Gem drops onto a truck, continuing the story as per the anime. If Mami is alive, instead, her Soul Gem is knocked away. The next day, Hitomi confesses her feelings to Sayaka with both Madoka and Homura trying to console her but Sayaka insists on being left alone. Homura finds Madoka having an argument with Hitomi. Hitomi refuses Madoka's suggestions and leaves. Madoka wonders if Sayaka won't listen to her because she isn't a magical girl. Homura says that Sayaka wouldn't listen even if she were, and counsels that they just keep watch for now. Later, Sayaka is missing with nobody knowing where she is and her Soul Gem in a darkened state.

If Homura goes to search for Sayaka with Kyoko, Sayaka is found easily and the four magical girls plan for Walpurgisnacht. Kyubey comes to Madoka's house and tells her the history of magical girls and witches and the theory of energy transformation. Madoka visits Homura because she is worried about her and the other girls. Homura acts the same way as she did in the anime, hugging Madoka and confessing her true identity. Walpurgisnacht comes to Mitakihara and all of the magical girls are ready to fight. Madoka is with them, wishing to be of help. Homura then tells Madoka and everyone else that the very person she wishes to save and who she made her contract for is Madoka. Everything is meaningless for Homura if something bad happens to Madoka. Madoka agrees to leave, consoling herself by praying for the girls' safety. The fight against Walpurgisnacht begins. After Walpurgisnacht is defeated, Madoka meets up with the others and is dismayed to see everyone badly wounded. Homura reassures her that magic can heal them all. Sometime later, on the way to school, Sayaka mentions that the number of witches has greatly declined of late. Madoka worries that this might lead to a lack of Grief Seeds, but Homura has ensured that the girls have plenty stockpiled: since they won't have to use their magic to fight witches, the Grief Seeds that are left will last them a long time. Mami holds a tea party, claiming it is going to be an operational meeting. Everyone goes to Mami's tea party and Sayaka forces Kyoko to put on one of Mami's spare school uniforms. The scenario ends with a picture of the girls having their tea party, with the line 'This is my prayer, my wish...' written in English appearing on the screen.

If Homura goes to search for Sayaka with Madoka, the two of them search at a resteraunt where they meet Kyousuke and Hitomi hand in hand. Madoka congratulates them and leaves, upset that Kyousuke doesn't know Sayaka's feelings for him. Homura replies that a magical girl should not expect a reward. The next day, Homura finds Sayaka, who has just finished fighting familiars. Sayaka refuses Homura's offer of a Grief Seed, and she critizes Madoka for not understanding her (as in episode eight). She then runs away, and Homura knows that it is impossible to rescue her.

If Homura goes to search for Sayaka with Mami they find her in the park. This route gives a similar result as if Homura searched with Madoka. Sayaka falls into despair, becoming Oktavia. Homura can either kill the witch immediately or tell the other girls the truth about witches.

If Homura decides to kill Oktavia, she tells the others that Sayaka is already dead, with Oktavia killing her and that they must avenge her. Madoka arrives once Oktavia is dead. Homura tells Madoka to remember the pain she feels upon hearing of Sayaka's death, so that she should never think about becoming a magical girl again. The next day, Madoka and Homura are walking together to school, and they see Hitomi asking if Sayaka has appeared today. They don't tell her that she is gone. Madoka, Homura, Mami and Kyoko hold a funeral for Sayaka. Since Madoka can't say goodbye to Sayaka, Mami suggests they make new resolutions for the future. Some time later, Kyubey comes to Madoka's room to tell her that Sayaka had become a witch, and so too will the other magical girls. Madoka doesn't understand it, so she goes to Homura. Homura explains that Kyubey is an Incubator, an alien with inhuman codes of morality. She then explains what Kyubey should have said to Madoka. Homura says she only hopes to change Madoka's fate and breaks into tears as in episode eleven. After Madoka leaves, Kyubey comes to tell Homura why Madoka can become such an extraordinary magical girl. This route ends with the girls being unable to defeat Walpurgisnacht and Madoka contracting.

If Homura tells them the truth about witches they leave Oktavia's barrier. Madoka arrives with Homura still holding Sayaka's body so she has to tell her the truth as well. Madoak runs away, unable to face the situation. After this, Homura can either kill Oktavia herself or follow Madoka and Kyoko into her barrier.

If Homura decides to kill Oktavia herself, Kyoko is furious and wants to kill Homura for destroying her last hope of saving Sayaka but Madoka stops her, saying it won't bring Sayaka back to life. Kyoko cuts all ties with Homura then and there, saying she never wants to see her again before leaving. The next day, Madoka asks why Homura killed Sayaka. Homura explains that it was impossible to bring Sayaka back and that Kyoko would have just put Madoka in danger for no reason. They have the same meeting as in episode 11. When Walpurgisnacht comes, Madoka comes to Homura. Homura asks her to go to the refuge, but Madoka says she doesn't want to forget her time spent with Homura; that she doesn't want the happiness of an ordinary girl. Homura replies that Madoka is her only hope, so she has to survive. Homura finally defeats Walpurgisnacht and ends up dying to save Madoka. After her last words Kyubey remarks that, although Homura stopped his plans this time, he need only wait until another crisis strikes Mitakihara.

If Homura instead follows the two girls she interferes before Oktavia attacks Madoka. With no other choice, she kills Oktavia. She tells the two that Sayaka's Soul Gem didn't emerge and Kyoko leaves, distraught. Madoka reminds Homura that Mami is shocked, too, so they go to Mami's place. Since she isn't at home, Madoka thinks she must be in the park. When they arrive at the park, they see Mami preparing to commit suicide. Madoka stops her, and Homura reassures Mami that she can always call on her fellow magical girls. They still have a mission: to defeat Walpurgisnacht and protect the people of Mitakihara. Finally Mami is convinced and agrees to prepare for Walpurgisnacht. This route ends with Madoka making a contract.

If Sayaka doesn't contract, Hitomi offers Kyosuke help from a doctor her father knows who has helped an injured musician before. Sayaka realises her feelings for Kyosuke and tells him with him accepting her confession. Now that Sayaka and Kyosuke are together, Madoka grows lonely so one day visits the music store with Homura. Madoka tells Homura that she feels like they have met somewhere before, and recently she has seen Homura in her dreams. Homura answers that they hadn't met one another until she transferred into Mitakihara Middle School. Homura keeps a distance between herself and Madoka, so as not to let Madoka grow attached enough to her to make a contract for her. Several days later, however, Kyoko tells Homura that Kyubey had told her that Madoka has vast [[potential]] as a magical girl. Homura interrupts, saying she won't allow Madoka to become a magical girl. Kyoko finally knows the person Homura wants to protect is Madoka. She tells Homura that it is useless for her to convince Madoka not to make a contract. Madoka invites Homura to her home for dinner. Although Homura originally thinks it is a bad idea, she is finally convinced and eats dinner with the Kaname family. After dinner, Madoka tells Homura that she is welcome to come and visit her any time. Homura thinks this will be okay, after she defeats Walpurgisnacht. By now, Kyubey is anxious because Madoka seems to have no interest in making a contract. As such, he decides to tell everything to her. As in the anime, Madoka visits Homura's house afterwards. Homura defeats Walpurgisnacht and Madoka never contracts.

====Bonus Route====
In the [[Madoka Magica Portable Bonus Route|Bonus Route]] Homura strives to help each girl individually. Madoka sees how everyone has changed themselves and she is worried about herself. However, she doesn't know how she should change. Homura comes to her room and slaps her after Madoka talks about how useless she feels. Homura requests that Madoka not change herself. Although Homura is closer to everyone in this timeline, their efforts are still not enough and she resets.

===Madoka in [[Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story: Magia Record|Magia Record]]===
* See [[Madoka Kaname in Magia Record]]

==Powers and Abilities==
When contracted as a magical girl, Madoka has displayed the ability to create arrows of energy to attack with and even fire several at once to attack several enemies. {{spoiler|It is also to be noted that the amount of power she has seems to depend on the timeline her incarnation is located in as in earlier timelines she had less potential. The stronger her potential, the more power and damage she is seen to inflict upon her foes.}}
*Madoka can also fire an arrow into the sky onto a huge magical sigil which can fire hundreds of arrows at once.
**Alternatively, she may charge one arrow which will split into several arrows mid-flight. These trigger a series of explosions once they reach their target as shown in [[Magia Record]].
She can also use her bow in creative ways during challenging battles.
*She can use it as a support to descend from ropes, just like in [[Patricia]]'s labyrinth. Additionally, one more person may hang onto her body to descend with her.
*She can use it to "fire" her teammates instead as a projectile. The person will be thrown at a high speed leaving a pink streak behind and may trigger the explosive power at contact just like her regular arrows.
*While in staff mode, she can throw the bow in a javeline-fashion and pierce the enemy.
*Though not shown in the anime, she can use her bow as a melee weapon just like in the [[Battle Pentagram]].

Madoka's exact main magical ability in Madoka Magica is never shown, thus it is unknown what it actually was. In the timeline [[Magia Record]] takes place, it is postulated that Madoka and [[Iroha Tamaki]]'s magic are very similar. As Iroha has healing magic, and Madoka is known to have wished to heal a cat in previous anime timelines, it is highly likely that she possesses healing magic in this timeline.

{{spoiler|In her ultimate form, Madoka is seen to be able to remove the corruption from Soul Gems without the need of a grief seed. This causes the Soul Gem in question to dissipate and the magical girl in question to die but this also prevents her from becoming a Witch.
She has also been seen to appear in several places at once as a projection via her arrows. It is assumed that as a Goddess she also has knowledge of other timelines and the ability to observe other timelines without issue. Additionally, it has been hinted in Magia Record that she may be able to interfere with timelines if conditions are right.}}

==Observations==
* Up until Magia Record, Madoka is the only one without a transformation sequence as a magical girl within the anime series; however during the anime's opening scenes, she does appear in a transformation sequence.
*It is suggested that the reason Madoka is so miserable is that she wishes for power in order to be selfless so that she won't be miserable any more. Kyubey uses this to manipulate Madoka's thinking into making her wish through her guilt. He tries to manipulate Madoka into a belief that she can be free from her misery by making a selfless wish.
**Without the wish and the life experience as a magical girl, Madoka's character never grows and develops into a courageous heroine. However, her life experience as a scared teenage girl, constantly crying and mourning the death of so many, always wanting to do what's right yet feeling powerless, the failure of attempting to save friends and strangers, and the sorrow she feels for the victims of innocent girls {{spoiler|deceived by a calculating cold alien allows Madoka to finally develop the courage to confront her fears to save Homura and the world, instead of succumbing to despair and running away. In other words Madoka finally grows up. The scene with her mother in Episode 11 leaves that impression.}}
* It is speculated that any wish Madoka ever made would be twisted because of the nature of the wish, according with [[Episode 11]]. Kyubey suspects that as long as the motives are selfish, the wish will always be twisted because the wishers' desire would always fail to meet their expectation.
** Madoka may have realized that as long as her thinking was selfish or incorrect, then her wish would also be twisted. It is suspected that Madoka contemplates what to do to save Homura and her town in [[Episode 11]], without being caught into the snare of the wish's trap. {{spoiler|It is suspected that Madoka goes from wanting to be selfless for selfish reasons to wanting to be selfless for selflessness itself. By removing Madoka's selfish desire from her wish, she literally removes her self and her physical presence as a consequence.}}
*** A philosophical analysis tries to determine Madoka's motive [[Talk:Philosophical_Observations#Madoka_and_Minding_her_Motive|here]].
*An argument can be said that Madoka has two ways to develop her courage. One is through Kyubey by magic (which is the easiest path); the other way is more difficult and hurtful, the painful life experience and lessons she receives through friends, family members, and from strangers. But the most influential character in Madoka's life would be her mother; her source of wisdom, courage, and strength.

==Etymology==
* The characters of her last name mean "deer" (鹿) and "eye"(目), respectively.
* Her last name can also be used as a first name.
* Her last name sounds the same as (要), a word which means "keystone" or "hub".
* Madoka could also mean "wish" or "ambition" or "flower".
** The name Madoka can be written with the character for "circle" or "round" in kanji (円) reflecting {{spoiler|the cyclical nature of the magical girl-witch incubator relationship as well as the circular repetition of timelines that revolve around her}}. It could also be written with the character for "wish" or "ambition"; the connotations of that should be obvious. Her last name, Kaname, can also be read as "pivot" or "vital point", which is apt to say the least due to {{spoiler|Homura's time-meddling making Madoka's existence the pivotal point of every timeline she creates}}.

==Trivia==
* Madoka owns many stuffed animals in [[Madoka's House#Madoka's Room|her room]].
** One of Madoka's stuffed animals resembles Lady from Disney's movie "Lady and the Tramp".
* Madoka loves cats like Homura.
*According with Urobuchi, he made Junko a [[Blu-Ray_Volume_4_Booklet#Gen_Urobuchi_.28Screenplay_for_All_Episodes.29_.26_Akiyuki_Shinbo_.28Director.29_Conversation_Part_1|strong woman]] so Madoka would want to emulate her strength and courage.
*Madoka's last form is known as [[Blu-Ray_Volume_6_Booklet#Original_Design_Artworks_Six|Ultimate Madoka]]. Prior to this information, fans called her form "MadoKami", Godoka, or Goddess Madoka.
**In one of the original artwork designs, it is noted that Madoka is holding a [[wikipedia:Shinai|shinai sword]] or a bow.
*Wehihihi ♥ "ウェヒヒヒヒ" is an onomatopoeia for Madoka's trademark laughter. You can hear it [https://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm14436710 here.] [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwjQpkGcUX4 (Or here.)]
*Gen Urobuchi [https://twitter.com/Butch_Gen/status/253300831032582144 tweeted] that he chose October 3 as Madoka's birthday, because that was the day when the ‘Mahou Shoujo Apocalypse Madoka☆Magica Project’ document was created[https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2012-10-03/madoka-magica-urobuchi-tells-why-october-3-is-madoka-birthday].
**The project was developed under the working title ''"Mahou Shoujo Mokushiroku Madoka☆Magica"'' (''"Magical Girl Apocalypse Madoka☆Magica"''), a reference to [https://ohtori.nu/audiology/Absolute_Destiny.html Revolutionary Girl Utena].
*There was a [https://www.change.org/petitions/international-astronomical-union-change-the-official-name-of-nebula-ngc-6357-to-the-madokami-nebula petition to change] the official name of the NGC 6357 nebula to the [[:file:NGC 6357 aka goddoka.png|"Madokami nebula"]].
*As an adult, she looks similar to her Ultimate Madoka form, though without the pigtails.
*In her design concept she is described as a smart, ideal heroine. However, in the final series, she describes herself as "average".
*When she was younger, she had a pet [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myna myna bird].

==Gallery==

See [[Gallery:Madoka]]

==See also==
* [[GetNavi 2011-12|GetNavi 2011-12]]
* [[Magical Girl Magazine (Otona Anime)|Magical Girl Magazine (Otona Anime)]]
* [[Animedia_2011-05#Aoi_Yuki_.28Madoka.29_Data_File|Aoi Yuki's Data file]]
* [[NewType_2011-07#Madoka_Character_Description|July 2011 NewType article]] concerning Madoka.

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Madoka Magica Episode 12: My Very Best Friend

2024-07-22T16:40:32Z

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<blockquote> ''"Don't forget. Always, somewhere, someone is fighting for you. --As long as you remember her, you are not alone."'' - ending sequence.</blockquote>

{{Infobox_episode
|name = My Very Best Friend
|jname = わたしの、最高の友達
|date = 21 April 2011
|script = [[Gen Urobuchi]]
|storyboard = Shinsaku Sasaki
|director = Yukihiro Miyamoto
|adirector = Jun'ichirō Taniguchi Mika Takahashi
}}
== Summary ==
The episode starts with Madoka comforting an injured Homura, telling her that she finally understands what Homura had gone through and promising to take care of everything, despite Homura's anguish at the prospect of seeing Madoka become a witch. Madoka then stands up and, at Incubator's urging, finally [[Wish_theories#Madoka.27s_Wish|makes her wish]]: {{spoiler|"II wish I had the power to erase witches before they’re born. Every single witch from the past, present and future, everywhere."}}. As promised by Kyubey,<ref>Normally such a wish would be impossible to fulfill as stated by Kyubey, ''"You are the center of karmic destiny from many different timelines. So, no matter how enormous your wish, it most definitely will come true."'' The system as it is set up would normally reject granting such a wish as it has to be proportional to a girl's cosmic karma or power (actually, it is possible that the wish would be granted as Kyubey is still contractually obligated to grant any wish, but it would instead go unfulfilled as it would fail to meet the required energy input to attain the desired output). Normally, a girl like Madoka with an ordinary life would only be allowed to attain an ordinary but still powerful wish, but in Madoka's case it is an exception because she is an anomaly. Usually people with large karmic burden are historical figures that posses a destiny that could change history, but even at that level it would still be quite literally impossible for such a wish to be fulfilled as it would fail to meet the energy requirement to have such a powerful wish granted. It is thanks to Homura's countless time travels that Madoka has accumulated such a large reservoir of cosmic karma, the amount was unprecedented enough to grant her a wish that was powerful enough to rewrite the current laws of the universe that concluded with a paradox. This is an event that literally goes against all odds of ever repeating again. No other girl in history could have such a wish granted, not unless their power/karma was proportional to it, and that doesn't happen naturally.</ref> her wish is granted and she becomes a [[Ultimate Madoka|goddess]], breaking the Incubators' system at the same time. The next half of the episode is an in-depth animation of said transformation.

The first sequence is a short discussion with [[Kyoko]] and [[Mami]]: Mami warns Madoka of the consequences of her wish, while Kyoko encourages her in her usual forceful way. Madoka is then seen travelling through space and time, healing defeated magical girls (among which we can see historical figures such as [[:File:Anne Frank.png|Anne Frank]], [[:File:Cleopatra.png|Cleopatra]], and [[:File:Tart in Anime.jpg|Joan of Arc]]).

The consequence of her becoming a Magical Girl quickly follows the "rescue" of the other magical girls: due to her wish, the laws of nature have been altered, and the old world will be put to an end in order for a new one to take its place. Homura witnesses the Earth being swallowed in despair from the moon, where she also sees Madoka's soul gem, now the size of an asteroid, traveling through space.

The gigantic soul gem collapses into a Grief Seed and Madoka's new planet-sized Witch form is unleashed: However, true to her word, she erases [[Her own Witch]] from existence. The resulting paradox removes Madoka from the universe.

The cosmic sequence continues with Madoka losing her physical humanity to become a force of nature, detached from mankind; however, she is now suspended in inter-dimensional space, in contact with everyone and everything. After a sequence highly open to interpretation, she finally parts with a tearful Homura, giving her her ribbons as a souvenir with the promise that they may meet again.

The scene cuts to an audition where Kyousuke is playing Charles Gounod's ''[[wikipedia:Ave_Maria_%28Gounod%29|Ave Maria]]''. In two of the seats in the audience are the spirits of Madoka and Sayaka. Madoka apologizes for causing Sayaka trouble, and says that she believes her sacrifices were not in vain. Sayaka responds that she only wanted to hear Kyousuke play one last time, as many more would come to see him in many years to come; she states that she has no regrets and that she believes Hitomi (who is hiding behind the curtain watching the performance) and Kyousuke will be a happy couple, and that while it still hurts a little to see them together, she cannot hold it against them anymore. The two get up and depart, and the scene cuts to Kyousuke as a famous violinist; as the audience applauds for him, he is struck by a memory of the hospital and says Sayaka's name.

Mami and Kyoko, now alive, fight a creature together (revealed later to be a "wraith"), and find that Sayaka had used the last of her magic to help Kyousuke and thus disappeared from existence. Mami reflects on how the fate of a magical girl is to disappear before they can cause grief; Homura, wearing the ribbon and thinking of Madoka, says her name and starts crying, and it is revealed that nobody in this world remembers Madoka but her. Homura later sees Tatsuya drawing a picture of Madoka in the sand; she talks to Madoka's parents and find that they also have no memory of their daughter, though she seems to manifest as Tatsuya's imaginary friend. Junko comments that the name Madoka feels nostalgic.

Homura then discusses her story with Kyubey, who says that it's possible everything Homura went through could be her imagination, and there would be no way to prove otherwise. However, he remarks that the concept of harvesting witches for energy would be more efficient than the new method: because there is still grief in the world, it manifests in the form of wraiths that the magical girls must fight, who upon defeat drop cube-shaped pieces much like Grief Seeds. Homura reflects on the new universe, thinking that this corrupted, grief-filled world is what Madoka sought to protect -- but she will never forget Madoka's wish. She then leaps upon the wraiths, extending wings of light from her back and carrying a bow and arrow.

After the credits, Homura walks through what looks like either a wasteland or a barrier towards a bunch of wraiths. Black wings sprout from her back, containing distorted images that resemble those of a witch's barrier; Madoka's voice encourages her, and Homura springs upon them to fight.

And with [[:File:Madoka Christ.jpg|some hopeful words]], Puella Magi Madoka Magica [[Runes:Episode_12|comes to an end]].

== Runes ==

See [[Runes:Episode 12|Runes of episode 12]]

== Audio Commentary ==

<blockquote>See Also: ''[[Guidebook#episode 12|Guidebook staff commentary]] from the '''[[Main Page/About|Magica Quartet]]'''''</blockquote>

{{:Audio Commentary/Episode 12}}

==Trivia==
*At a [[Nico Character Chat with Kazuo Koike and Gen Urobuchi|Nico Character interview]], Urobuchi defined Madoka {{spoiler|after her wish as becoming "the rules that governed the world of the series" and Homura as "an evangelist who is the only person within the world she lives in who understands Madoka's existence and role."}}
*{{spoiler|In the Audio Commentary for Episode 12, Urobuchi explained that the reason Tatsuya knows about Madoka is because he can see her. He says it's how little children can see things they're not suppose to, because they don't know they're not suppose to see it. Sadly, Urobuchi also said when he grows up, he won't be able to anymore and will likely forget all about it.}}
*Urobuchi doesn't know the meaning of Homura's black wings as they were never mentioned in his script, and instead they were added by Gekidan Inu Curry, the production designers for the series. He hinted that the meaning behind the wings may be explained in the Madoka Magica movie trilogy.
*In the Audio Commentary for Episode 12, when Madoka meets Mami and Kyoko for the last time, Urobuchi states that Madoka is meeting with [[:file:Ep 12 audio comm gen urobuchi farewell.jpg|people that have nothing to do with space and time]]. This can be interpreted as Madoka meeting with their spirits as a final farewell.
*Urobuchi states in the commentary that Madoka erased the existence of Witches but did not erase curses themselves.
*When [[Ume Aoki]] asked [[Gen Urobuchi]] if Kyubey would still hide the fact that a Soul Gem would disappear if a magical girl dies. Gen Urobuchi responded that Kyubey may actually mention that information to girls making a contract. He also added that Kyubey would carefully word it to an extent as it would be cumbersome to have girls trying go around without their Soul Gem.
*In the official subs and the English dub, the demons are called "Wraiths".

== Observations ==
* Once again, this episode used [[Connect]] as an ending song. However, there was no animation sequence, as instead the credits rolled in black on a white background.
** This episode doesn't have a proper opening either.

*This episode ends with a sequence showing first the backs of Madoka, Kyoko, Sayaka, Homura, and Mami followed by the silhouettes of all magical girls which appeared in the anime -- even those which were only shown in their witch forms. After that, Madoka´s ribbon falls, and her soul gem is shown for a second.

* According with some fans the end of Episode 12 is considered a "[[wikipedia:Serial_Experiments_Lain|Lain]]" ending. Madoka is the Jesus figure, Homura is her prophet, and Kyubey is the Devil (analogous to the Temptation of Christ). Others have dubbed the ending a "Reverse Evangelion" ending. In ''Neon Genesis Evangelion'', all of humanity becomes a higher being except the protagonist(s), while in ''Madoka'''s ending, the protagonist becomes a higher being while everyone else maintains a regular existence.
**[[Mami]], as the veteran and Madoka's mentor, could be considered a [[wikipedia:John_the_Baptist|John the Baptist]] figure for obvious reasons.

*In a [[4Gamer Urobuchi Interview|recent interview]], Urobuchi clarified the following about the ending:
**The setting is not in Japan
**Homura is continuing to battle on in the rest of the world
**Scene is a homage to "Blade"
**Fan theories in interpreting the ending, such as "Homura is the only magical girl remaining," surprised him.

* Even if there are no witches in the world, the magical girls have to fight against wraiths now. Therefore Kyubey can still gain energy to fight against entropy.

* The Incubators have been on the earth since the stone ages. According to Kyubey, humans would still live in caves if his species had not granted girls' wishes over time.

* Madoka has changed the laws of the universe, thus changing the magical girl system and humanity's relationship with Incubators: Witches do not exist on that world as spent Soul Gems disappear mysteriously before they can curse the world. However, curses continue to haunt humanity in the form of Magical Beasts or Wraiths of unknown origin; it is the role of magical girls to defeat these monsters, gather their curses in the forms of small cubic fragments (Grief Cubes?), and have them harvested to slow the effects of entropy. Magical girls who overexert their magical powers will die (or disappear), so they must use the dark cubes to purify their Soul Gems before that happens. Apparently, Homura and Kyubey now have a better relationship in this new reality because of the new nature of the universe. Since Incubators cannot harvest Grief Seeds from Witches (as they do not exist), they don't induce despair from magical girls for it has no effect on fixing entropy; Kyubey admits that if it was the opposite, the nature of Incubators would be a kind of different.
** According with magazine interviews, all magical girls share [[Shinjidai no Mixture Magazine BLACK PAST|the same fate of fading away]], the same will be true with Homura, Kyoko, and Mami. It is stated that Madoka will take their spirits to [[Animedia_2011-06#Fate_of_Magical_Girls_in_the_New_World|"another universe"]], many interpret this other universe to be an afterlife.
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|A girl with her head covered, praying with her Soul Gem in her hands in the middle of a modern battlefield. Identity unknown, but speculated to be Muslim as she is wearing a hijab. She could perhaps be [[wikipedia:Afghan_Girl|National Geographic's "Afghan Girl"]], Sharbat Gula
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|[[File:Anne Frank.png|275px]]
|A Jewish girl wearing a yellow star on her clothes and holding a Soul Gem while riding a cargo train to a concentration camp. Fans believe she could be the Jewish-German [[wikipedia:Anne_Frank|Anneliese Marie "Anne" Frank]], riding a train towards [[wikipedia:Betrayal_of_Anne_Frank|Bergen Belsen Concentration camp]].
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|[[File:Himiko.png|275px]]
|[[wikipedia:Himiko|Queen Himiko]]. A girl with long black hair and robes similar to those used by Shinto priestesses in modern Japan. Himiko was the head shaman and queen of Yamataikoku, one of the first realms in what would later become Japan, and a controversial figure in Japanese history ever since the Tokugawa period.
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|[[File:Cleopatra.png|275px]]
|Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt. Possibly getting ready to face the [[wikipedia:Battle_of_Actium|Battle of Actium]].
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|[[File:Joan of Arc.png|275px]]
|Joan of Arc, before she is burned alive on May 30, 1431.
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|[[File:Green haired girl.png|275px]]
|Madoka's first rescue. This girl is speculated to be the [[wikipedia:Dakini|Dakini]] princess who, according to Himalayan legend, came from Arunachal Pradesh in northeast India to Tashiyangtse, [[wikipedia:Bhutan|Bhutan]] in the 18th century. She is supposed to have subdued a wraith by allowing herself to be entombed alive in [[wikipedia:Chorten_Kora|Chorten Kora]], the white monument shown behind her. Also, there are the [[wikipedia:Prayer flag|Himalayan prayer flags]].
|-
|[[File:Girl on savanna.png|275px]]
|This girl is located on a savanna.
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|[[File:Bear girl 2.png|275px]]
|A girl wearing a bear costume located in a futuristic city or theme park.
|-
|[[File:Viking girl.png|275px]]
|A girl wearing stereotypical viking garb positioned on a beach or island. It is unknown whether she is an actual viking or not, but judging by the weapons strewn about her, the theory is likely.
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|[[File:Purple girl.png|275px]]
|A girl in a purple dress located in a volcanic region. It's speculated said volcano may be either [[wikipedia:Mount Vesuvius|Mount Vesuvius]] (of Pompeii fame) or [[wikipedia:Mount_Etna|Mount Etna]].
|}

=== Production errors ===
Even though Shaft had an extra month to check the quality of the episodes, the TV broadcast had at least one production error.
<gallery>
File:Six-fingered Homura.jpg|Homura has 6 fingers here
</gallery>

== Speculations ==
{{Theory/Header|status=unknown}}
*Cleopatra and Joan d'arc were magical girls. ...perhaps Anne Frank too?
**There is one sequence where a girl inside a train cargo is wearing a yellow star, fans assume she could be Anne Frank as she shares some similarities.([[Episode_12#Other_Magical_Girls|See Above]])
*Though Madoka purifies every curse before it bears a witch, still there must be a causal kickback of each wished miracle. Curses accumulate in Madoka's gem but she can interrupt even her own corruption. One possible origin of wraiths is those wandering despair, and it should lead as followed; as magical girls increase (whether in number or power), so do wraiths.
**Kyubey informs Homura that the wraiths have been agitated as of late, causing more frequent attacks on humans. He doesn't explain the reasons for it as he probably doesnt know the cause...
** As the producer explained that "witches were eliminated but not curses", "wraiths" might just be manifestations of those curses in an alternative form. Nothing very complex here.
*Mami describes the process in which magical girls vanish as "円環の理 (Enkan no Kotowari: Law of Cycles)", roughly corresponding with the name of 鹿目まどか (Kaname Madoka: Vital Circle).
**It is suggested that girls prior to becoming magical girls are aware of the consequences and the process involved of becoming one. Girls are given the option to consent once they are fully aware of the consequences.
*There are many speculations regarding the ending. One camp says that Homura is living in an apocalyptic future after a thousand years has passed (the actual year is unknown), whereas another says Homura is actually inside a barrier. Another theory maintains that Homura is about to die, as she can feel Madoka's presence and hear her voice; this would mean that Madoka has come for Homura's Soul Gem before it can cause harm on the world. (However, as Homura was with Madoka during the destruction and recreation of the new world, Madoka may simply be using their special bond to encourage Homura to do her best.) There is also speculation that Homura is carrying Madoka's spirit with her, as indicated by the strange wings she possesses and her new magical bow (similar to Madoka's magical weapon). Some suggest that the epilogue was left open ended for the possibility for a second season or maybe an entirely new series.[http://animapple.blogspot.com/2011/03/madoka-shinbo-akiyuki-i-want-to-make.html]
**Conversely, Homura may have taken on the concept of Madoka as an 'imaginary friend' figure, and could simply be imagining her voice for support.
**In an [[4Gamer Urobuchi Interview|interview with 4Gamer]] Urobuchi stated that the ending scene was a homage to "Blade", to emphasize the idea that Homura's battles are not over.
***It is perhaps possible that Homura is geographically "not in Japan" and instead we are observing Homura to be in a different geographical location hunting down the new threat, expanding her hunting operations globally.
*According to some fans Madoka has become a [[wikipedia:Bodhisattva|Bodhisattva]]. Instead of a deity, she is a person who abstains from potential Buddhahood and perfect enlightenment in order to help others attain Nirvana. Another way to see it is that Madoka has become a type of Valkyrie for the magical girls, collecting their Soul Gems to be purified so she can lead them to their final rest in Valhalla. Because of Madoka's white wings she looks like an archangel; it is possible she fits the role of the angel of Death. In the Roman Catholic tradition [[wikipedia:Michael_%28archangel%29#Christian_tradition|St. Michael]] is both an archangel and the angel of death, whose role is to carry the souls of all the deceased to heaven.
**An article from [[Spa_Weekly!_2011-07-19#Tetsuya_Miyazaki_.28commentator.29|Spa Weekly!]] agrees with the Bodhisattva observation, it even depicts Kyubey to be a ''Bad Buddhist''.
*In the previous world there was competition among magical girls for Grief Seeds, because Witches drop only one Grief Seed with limited repeated uses. The Grief Seeds became a precious commodity for those seeking to purify their Soul Gems to avoid running out of power or becoming Witches themselves, so magical girls would rarely team up with each other as there were conflicts of interest (and ideological clashes). There seems to be less conflict among magical girls on the new world with the new system in place. It seems that the Wraiths drop plenty of energy cubes (Grief Cubes?), allowing plenty of bounty among magical girls to share (of course, this is at the expense of energy efficiency pointed out by Kyubey). This encourages girls to team up and fight the Wraiths together, leading to possibly lower casualty rates among magical girls and maybe lower attrition rates.
*'''Dualism:''' Prior to Madoka's transcendence into the universe, Kyubey acted as the sole representative of hope for girls seeking wishes to change their lives. The show seems to wraithstrate a sense of duality, not of good and evil, but of hope and despair that are part of the mechanism that governs the series universe. But the dual system has an unfair flaw, as it is wraithstrated by Kyubey's actions and deception, along with the unwanted consequences from wishes. As a result of this hope can be turned into despair but despair cannot be turned back into hope. Some would argue this is not Kyubey's fault and instead put the blame on the cruel nature of the universe, human shortsightedness, and the selfishness of humanity. This deceptive duality could only create a negative feedback loop whose purpose was to turn hope into despair without a way to reverse the process. Madoka's wish reverses some of the effects and changes the mechanism of the system in the New World. However, even with the new changes in place, giving the universe a new hope, it is not enough to deter the fate of all magical girls when they die or run out of magic. Madoka cannot deny their wishes, but it can take away their despair to restore their hope.
**The first explicit conception of dualism came from the Ancient Persian Religion of [[wikipedia:Zoroastrianism|Zoroastrianism]] around the mid-fifth century BC. Zoroastrianism is a monotheistic religion that believes that [[wikipedia:Ahura_Mazda|Ahura Mazda]] is the eternal creator of all good things. Any violations of Ahura Mazda's order arise from ''[[wikipedia:Druj|druj]]'' (lie), which is everything uncreated. From this comes a significant choice for humans to make. Either they fully participate in human life for Ahura Mazda or they do not and give '''druj''' power.
* One way to interpret Sayaka's wish to heal Kyousuke was her attempt to chase the same feelings she had while listening to his playing in her childhood. What Sayaka was chasing was not romance but a distant memory of the past, a strong emotion she that developed and confused it with love. Realizing this, Sayaka admits that now she wants many people to listen to Kyousuke's play and experience those same feelings so they can understand how beautiful Kyousuke's play is. One can interpret it as Sayaka wanting to share Kyousuke with the world, even with Hitomi (even if it pains her).
* When Madoka made her wish, she began glowing brightly while Kyubey was still attempting to discuss the implications of her wish. This suggests that the wish was already being granted, and Kyubey merely activates a wisher, allowing the girl to implement the wish using her own power and will. It is likely that Kyubey is unable to abort a wish once that activation occurs.
* It is possible that Kyousuke playing Ave Maria is a reference to the Disney film ''[[wikipedia:Fantasia_(1940 film)|Fantasia]]''. In both the anime and in Fantasia, Walpurgisnacht is represented as forces of evil only seeking to destroy, and in both, Ave Maria is played after it to show that things are now better.

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== About the ending==
<blockquote>''"That wish… Once it’s granted, it will unravel the fabric of time itself! It violates the laws of karmic destiny! Huh, are you trying to become a god?"'' ~ Kyubey</blockquote>
===The New World===
The new world is the same as the old but with few changes: there are no more witches, magical girls don't become witches when they die, and despair won't transform them into witches. The whole magical girl system used to collect energy to stop entropy has been altered. Now magical girls really are "girls of justice" fighting wraiths to stop spreading curses; conveniently, those curses become dark energy cubes (Grief Cubes?), which recharge Soul Gems and slow down entropy. Madoka has become a deity whose role is to collect and purify spent Soul Gems before they become Grief Seeds, thus allowing magical girls to die without cursing the world. However, while she now shoulders the burdens of magical girls, she does not shoulder those of the world, which is why curses are still rampant: the way the world fundamentally functioned has not been altered, and to do otherwise would have required to erase all evil. The issue of entropy has not been fixed, either, but the new system solves it without sacrificing the souls of the girls or forcing them into a contract that will cause them despair and regret. Because of these new changes the relationship between humans and Incubators has been radically altered: for one, they are more friendly and respectful toward each other.

===Platonic Love or Yuri End?===
[[File:Yuri evidence madoka.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Yuri subtext]]
Just like the ending with Kyoko and Sayaka, there is speculation with fans regarding Homura's relationship with Madoka and her willingness to sacrifice it all for her. On this new world Sayaka dies but she has no regrets, and Kyoko laments her death just when they have become friends (fans have interpreted this in many ways).

To read more details, [[Yuri_undertones#Episode_12:_Yuri_End|see here.]]

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===Sayaka's Concert Scene===
* Regarding Sayaka's death. Madoka explains that she could have changed Sayaka's fate but not without changing Kyousuke's as well. Madoka tells Sayaka that she left their fate unchanged to respect her sacrifice, Sayaka agrees with Madoka's decision.
** Many fans dislike what happened to Sayaka on the grounds that she sacrificed her life for someone that wouldn't reciprocate any romantic feelings for her. There is also the issue that she left a family behind (albeit we don't know what kind of relationship she had with them).
*** Still, it is because of these reasons that some people are interpreting Sayaka's sacrifice to be either misguided or beautiful and it is open to interpretation.
* Sayaka's sacrifice and death is much closer to [[wikipedia:The_Little_Mermaid|the Little Mermaid's story]], in this version, Sayaka passes away with no regrets or hatred toward anyone, only sadness but she accepts it willingly. Unlike [[Episode 8]] where Sayaka felt great despair and regret toward her decision.
* Sayaka's death is also important to illustrate the changes on the new magical girl system, not only does it show that death is still possible for magical girls, but it also wraithstrates that Madoka has a presence in the system to help the spirits of the death to pass away. There are still many questions and mysteries regarding these changes but the impact allows the viewer to see that there is closure for characters like Sayaka.
** Many fans suggest that Sayaka's soul, although erased from the world, now resides in the same plane of existence that Madoka inhabits, where she will watch over all the other magical girls along with Madoka.
** Alternatively, Madoka's presence is there to help Sayaka to move on, to help her ease her ending so she would have no regrets. This would more line up with the confirmation that Madoka guides the souls of all dead magical girls to [[Animedia_2011-06#Fate_of_Magical_Girls_in_the_New_World|"another universe"]] after death.

==Magazine Articles==
*[[Spa Weekly! 2011-07-19|Spa Weekly! July 19, 2011]]

== Initial broadcast and delays ==

This episode was scheduled to air on 24 March 2011 but has been pulled due to the [[Wikipedia:2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami|2011 Sendai earthquake and tsunami]]. On April 10, 2011 it was announced that Madoka was scheduled to resume its broadcasting [http://www.animenewsnetwork.co.uk/news/2011-04-10/madoka-magica-anime-to-resume-on-april-21 on the 21 of April 2011] and it would air the last two episodes back-to-back.

*MBS (Kansai area): 11th & 12th episodes on Thursday, April 21 at 26:40 (effectively Friday, April 22 at 2:40 a.m.)
*TBS (Tokyo's Kanto area): 10th, 11th, and 12th episodes on Thursday, April 21 at 27:00 (Friday, April 22 at 3:00 a.m.) TBS had preempted its airing of the 10th episode due to its news coverage of the earthquake.
*CBC (central Japan): 10th, 11th, and 12th episodes on Sunday, April 24 at 26:45 (Monday, April 25 at 2:45 a.m.).

* The fact that this episode aired during Good Friday, and the similarity between both events, led to jokes and far-fetched speculation from the fanbase.

==Gallery==
===Madoka as a witch===
<gallery position="center" captionalign="left">
File:Soul Gem size asteroid.png|Madoka's corrupted Soul Gem
File:The end of the world.jpg|The Ultimate Witch's arms forming
File:Madoka the Ultimate Witch.jpg|Madoka's Ultimate Witch form wearing a mask
</gallery>

=== Madoka as a Magical Girl ===
<gallery position="center" captionalign="left">
File:Madokamercy.jpg
File:Bear girl.jpeg
File:Savannah girl.jpeg
File:Tibetan girl.jpeg
File:Madoka the Ultimate Puella Magi.png|Madoka's Ultimate Magical Girl form
File:Ultimate Madoka 2.png|Close up
File:Ultimate Madoka 3.png|Madoka with wings
File:Madoka 12 goddess.jpg
File:MadoKami fight.gif
</gallery>

=== End sequence ===
<gallery position="center" captionalign="left">
File:Madoka Christ.jpg|''Don't forget. Always, somewhere, someone is fighting for you. As long as you remember her, you are not alone.''
File:Group pic last scene.jpg|All the main characters of the series
File:Puellamagis.png|All the magical girls of the show, including the girls that only were shown as witches.
File:Madoka ending sequence message.jpg
File:Thank you for watching the end.jpg
</gallery>

=== Homura's new power ===
<gallery position="center" captionalign="left">
File:Homura archer ep 12.jpg|Homura's new weapon, a bow much like Madoka's
File:Homura Angel Wings.png|Homura with angel-like wings
File:Homura wings 1.jpg| Homura with witch-like wings
File:Homura wings 2.jpg|
</gallery>

=== Other ===
<gallery position="center" captionalign="left">
File:Madoka magiccircle.jpg|The magic sigil that Madoka uses to destroy witches
File:Pet antony.gif|Madoka petting an Anthony
File:Madokamadokamadoka.jpg|Kyubey stated that Madoka the human being has ceased to exist physically and in memory. He was only partially right
File:Soul Gem and Grief Seed Cubic Form.png|Grief Seeds from Witches have been replaced with Grief Cubes(?) from Wraiths
</gallery>

=== Official Sketches ===
<gallery>
File:Demons.png|A concept drawing of the {{Nihongo|Wraiths|魔獣|Majū}}.
File:Episode 3 Storyboards.jpg
File:Ep. 11 Storyboard.jpg
File:Ep. 12 Storyboard.jpg
File:Guidebook 0065.jpg|Puella Magi Madoka Magica Official Guidebook "You Are Not Alone"
</gallery>

==Annotations==
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==External links==
* [http://www.madoka-magica.com/story/index.html ''Episode 12'' summary at official website] (Japanese)
* [http://imperialx.wordpress.com/2011/04/22/madoka-doesnt-need-a-sequel-to-explain-itself/ An unofficial FAQ about the ending]
* [http://listlessink.wordpress.com/2011/04/23/birth-of-a-goddess-madokas-path-to-nirvana-a-study-of-buddhism/ Birth of a Goddess, Madoka’s Path to Nirvana – A Study of Buddhism]
* [http://anime.biglobe.ne.jp/userranking/title/6242/ Puella Magi Madoka Magica voted #1 Shaft Anime by Shaft fans]
* [http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2011-08-16/japanese-stores-list-madoka-magica-no.12-director-edit Episode 12 will have a bonus extra: Director's cut]

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Madoka Magica Episode 12: My Very Best Friend

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{{spoilers|media=anime}}
<blockquote> ''"Don't forget. Always, somewhere, someone is fighting for you. --As long as you remember her, you are not alone."'' - ending sequence.</blockquote>

{{Infobox_episode
|name = My Very Best Friend
|jname = わたしの、最高の友達
|date = 21 April 2011
|script = [[Gen Urobuchi]]
|storyboard = Shinsaku Sasaki
|director = Yukihiro Miyamoto
|adirector = Jun'ichirō Taniguchi Mika Takahashi
}}
== Summary ==
The episode starts with Madoka comforting an injured Homura, telling her that she finally understands what Homura had gone through and promising to take care of everything, despite Homura's anguish at the prospect of seeing Madoka become a witch. Madoka then stands up and, at Incubator's urging, finally [[Wish_theories#Madoka.27s_Wish|makes her wish]]: {{spoiler|"II wish I had the power to erase witches before they’re born. Every single witch from the past, present and future, everywhere."}}. As promised by Kyubey,<ref>Normally such a wish would be impossible to fulfill as stated by Kyubey, ''"You are the center of karmic destiny from many different timelines. So, no matter how enormous your wish, it most definitely will come true."'' The system as it is set up would normally reject granting such a wish as it has to be proportional to a girl's cosmic karma or power (actually, it is possible that the wish would be granted as Kyubey is still contractually obligated to grant any wish, but it would instead go unfulfilled as it would fail to meet the required energy input to attain the desired output). Normally, a girl like Madoka with an ordinary life would only be allowed to attain an ordinary but still powerful wish, but in Madoka's case it is an exception because she is an anomaly. Usually people with large karmic burden are historical figures that posses a destiny that could change history, but even at that level it would still be quite literally impossible for such a wish to be fulfilled as it would fail to meet the energy requirement to have such a powerful wish granted. It is thanks to Homura's countless time travels that Madoka has accumulated such a large reservoir of cosmic karma, the amount was unprecedented enough to grant her a wish that was powerful enough to rewrite the current laws of the universe that concluded with a paradox. This is an event that literally goes against all odds of ever repeating again. No other girl in history could have such a wish granted, not unless their power/karma was proportional to it, and that doesn't happen naturally.</ref> her wish is granted and she becomes a [[Ultimate Madoka|goddess]], breaking the Incubators' system at the same time. The next half of the episode is an in-depth animation of said transformation.

The first sequence is a short discussion with [[Kyoko]] and [[Mami]]: Mami warns Madoka of the consequences of her wish, while Kyoko encourages her in her usual forceful way. Madoka is then seen travelling through space and time, healing defeated magical girls (among which we can see historical figures such as [[:File:Anne Frank.png|Anne Frank]], [[:File:Cleopatra.png|Cleopatra]], and [[:File:Tart in Anime.jpg|Joan of Arc]]).

The consequence of her becoming a Magical Girl quickly follows the "rescue" of the other magical girls: due to her wish, the laws of nature have been altered, and the old world will be put to an end in order for a new one to take its place. Homura witnesses the Earth being swallowed in despair from the moon, where she also sees Madoka's soul gem, now the size of an asteroid, traveling through space.

The gigantic soul gem collapses into a Grief Seed and Madoka's new planet-sized Witch form is unleashed: However, true to her word, she erases [[her own Witch|Krienhild Gretchen]] from existence. The resulting paradox removes Madoka from the universe.

The cosmic sequence continues with Madoka losing her physical humanity to become a force of nature, detached from mankind; however, she is now suspended in inter-dimensional space, in contact with everyone and everything. After a sequence highly open to interpretation, she finally parts with a tearful Homura, giving her her ribbons as a souvenir with the promise that they may meet again.

The scene cuts to an audition where Kyousuke is playing Charles Gounod's ''[[wikipedia:Ave_Maria_%28Gounod%29|Ave Maria]]''. In two of the seats in the audience are the spirits of Madoka and Sayaka. Madoka apologizes for causing Sayaka trouble, and says that she believes her sacrifices were not in vain. Sayaka responds that she only wanted to hear Kyousuke play one last time, as many more would come to see him in many years to come; she states that she has no regrets and that she believes Hitomi (who is hiding behind the curtain watching the performance) and Kyousuke will be a happy couple, and that while it still hurts a little to see them together, she cannot hold it against them anymore. The two get up and depart, and the scene cuts to Kyousuke as a famous violinist; as the audience applauds for him, he is struck by a memory of the hospital and says Sayaka's name.

Mami and Kyoko, now alive, fight a creature together (revealed later to be a "wraith"), and find that Sayaka had used the last of her magic to help Kyousuke and thus disappeared from existence. Mami reflects on how the fate of a magical girl is to disappear before they can cause grief; Homura, wearing the ribbon and thinking of Madoka, says her name and starts crying, and it is revealed that nobody in this world remembers Madoka but her. Homura later sees Tatsuya drawing a picture of Madoka in the sand; she talks to Madoka's parents and find that they also have no memory of their daughter, though she seems to manifest as Tatsuya's imaginary friend. Junko comments that the name Madoka feels nostalgic.

Homura then discusses her story with Kyubey, who says that it's possible everything Homura went through could be her imagination, and there would be no way to prove otherwise. However, he remarks that the concept of harvesting witches for energy would be more efficient than the new method: because there is still grief in the world, it manifests in the form of wraiths that the magical girls must fight, who upon defeat drop cube-shaped pieces much like Grief Seeds. Homura reflects on the new universe, thinking that this corrupted, grief-filled world is what Madoka sought to protect -- but she will never forget Madoka's wish. She then leaps upon the wraiths, extending wings of light from her back and carrying a bow and arrow.

After the credits, Homura walks through what looks like either a wasteland or a barrier towards a bunch of wraiths. Black wings sprout from her back, containing distorted images that resemble those of a witch's barrier; Madoka's voice encourages her, and Homura springs upon them to fight.

And with [[:File:Madoka Christ.jpg|some hopeful words]], Puella Magi Madoka Magica [[Runes:Episode_12|comes to an end]].

== Runes ==

See [[Runes:Episode 12|Runes of episode 12]]

== Audio Commentary ==

<blockquote>See Also: ''[[Guidebook#episode 12|Guidebook staff commentary]] from the '''[[Main Page/About|Magica Quartet]]'''''</blockquote>

{{:Audio Commentary/Episode 12}}

==Trivia==
*At a [[Nico Character Chat with Kazuo Koike and Gen Urobuchi|Nico Character interview]], Urobuchi defined Madoka {{spoiler|after her wish as becoming "the rules that governed the world of the series" and Homura as "an evangelist who is the only person within the world she lives in who understands Madoka's existence and role."}}
*{{spoiler|In the Audio Commentary for Episode 12, Urobuchi explained that the reason Tatsuya knows about Madoka is because he can see her. He says it's how little children can see things they're not suppose to, because they don't know they're not suppose to see it. Sadly, Urobuchi also said when he grows up, he won't be able to anymore and will likely forget all about it.}}
*Urobuchi doesn't know the meaning of Homura's black wings as they were never mentioned in his script, and instead they were added by Gekidan Inu Curry, the production designers for the series. He hinted that the meaning behind the wings may be explained in the Madoka Magica movie trilogy.
*In the Audio Commentary for Episode 12, when Madoka meets Mami and Kyoko for the last time, Urobuchi states that Madoka is meeting with [[:file:Ep 12 audio comm gen urobuchi farewell.jpg|people that have nothing to do with space and time]]. This can be interpreted as Madoka meeting with their spirits as a final farewell.
*Urobuchi states in the commentary that Madoka erased the existence of Witches but did not erase curses themselves.
*When [[Ume Aoki]] asked [[Gen Urobuchi]] if Kyubey would still hide the fact that a Soul Gem would disappear if a magical girl dies. Gen Urobuchi responded that Kyubey may actually mention that information to girls making a contract. He also added that Kyubey would carefully word it to an extent as it would be cumbersome to have girls trying go around without their Soul Gem.
*In the official subs and the English dub, the demons are called "Wraiths".

== Observations ==
* Once again, this episode used [[Connect]] as an ending song. However, there was no animation sequence, as instead the credits rolled in black on a white background.
** This episode doesn't have a proper opening either.

*This episode ends with a sequence showing first the backs of Madoka, Kyoko, Sayaka, Homura, and Mami followed by the silhouettes of all magical girls which appeared in the anime -- even those which were only shown in their witch forms. After that, Madoka´s ribbon falls, and her soul gem is shown for a second.

* According with some fans the end of Episode 12 is considered a "[[wikipedia:Serial_Experiments_Lain|Lain]]" ending. Madoka is the Jesus figure, Homura is her prophet, and Kyubey is the Devil (analogous to the Temptation of Christ). Others have dubbed the ending a "Reverse Evangelion" ending. In ''Neon Genesis Evangelion'', all of humanity becomes a higher being except the protagonist(s), while in ''Madoka'''s ending, the protagonist becomes a higher being while everyone else maintains a regular existence.
**[[Mami]], as the veteran and Madoka's mentor, could be considered a [[wikipedia:John_the_Baptist|John the Baptist]] figure for obvious reasons.

*In a [[4Gamer Urobuchi Interview|recent interview]], Urobuchi clarified the following about the ending:
**The setting is not in Japan
**Homura is continuing to battle on in the rest of the world
**Scene is a homage to "Blade"
**Fan theories in interpreting the ending, such as "Homura is the only magical girl remaining," surprised him.

* Even if there are no witches in the world, the magical girls have to fight against wraiths now. Therefore Kyubey can still gain energy to fight against entropy.

* The Incubators have been on the earth since the stone ages. According to Kyubey, humans would still live in caves if his species had not granted girls' wishes over time.

* Madoka has changed the laws of the universe, thus changing the magical girl system and humanity's relationship with Incubators: Witches do not exist on that world as spent Soul Gems disappear mysteriously before they can curse the world. However, curses continue to haunt humanity in the form of Magical Beasts or Wraiths of unknown origin; it is the role of magical girls to defeat these monsters, gather their curses in the forms of small cubic fragments (Grief Cubes?), and have them harvested to slow the effects of entropy. Magical girls who overexert their magical powers will die (or disappear), so they must use the dark cubes to purify their Soul Gems before that happens. Apparently, Homura and Kyubey now have a better relationship in this new reality because of the new nature of the universe. Since Incubators cannot harvest Grief Seeds from Witches (as they do not exist), they don't induce despair from magical girls for it has no effect on fixing entropy; Kyubey admits that if it was the opposite, the nature of Incubators would be a kind of different.
** According with magazine interviews, all magical girls share [[Shinjidai no Mixture Magazine BLACK PAST|the same fate of fading away]], the same will be true with Homura, Kyoko, and Mami. It is stated that Madoka will take their spirits to [[Animedia_2011-06#Fate_of_Magical_Girls_in_the_New_World|"another universe"]], many interpret this other universe to be an afterlife.
=== Other Magical Girls ===
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!Notes
|-
|[[File:Battlefield girl.png|275px]]
|A girl with her head covered, praying with her Soul Gem in her hands in the middle of a modern battlefield. Identity unknown, but speculated to be Muslim as she is wearing a hijab. She could perhaps be [[wikipedia:Afghan_Girl|National Geographic's "Afghan Girl"]], Sharbat Gula
|-
|[[File:Anne Frank.png|275px]]
|A Jewish girl wearing a yellow star on her clothes and holding a Soul Gem while riding a cargo train to a concentration camp. Fans believe she could be the Jewish-German [[wikipedia:Anne_Frank|Anneliese Marie "Anne" Frank]], riding a train towards [[wikipedia:Betrayal_of_Anne_Frank|Bergen Belsen Concentration camp]].
|-
|[[File:Himiko.png|275px]]
|[[wikipedia:Himiko|Queen Himiko]]. A girl with long black hair and robes similar to those used by Shinto priestesses in modern Japan. Himiko was the head shaman and queen of Yamataikoku, one of the first realms in what would later become Japan, and a controversial figure in Japanese history ever since the Tokugawa period.
|-
|[[File:Cleopatra.png|275px]]
|Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt. Possibly getting ready to face the [[wikipedia:Battle_of_Actium|Battle of Actium]].
|-
|[[File:Joan of Arc.png|275px]]
|Joan of Arc, before she is burned alive on May 30, 1431.
|-
|[[File:Green haired girl.png|275px]]
|Madoka's first rescue. This girl is speculated to be the [[wikipedia:Dakini|Dakini]] princess who, according to Himalayan legend, came from Arunachal Pradesh in northeast India to Tashiyangtse, [[wikipedia:Bhutan|Bhutan]] in the 18th century. She is supposed to have subdued a wraith by allowing herself to be entombed alive in [[wikipedia:Chorten_Kora|Chorten Kora]], the white monument shown behind her. Also, there are the [[wikipedia:Prayer flag|Himalayan prayer flags]].
|-
|[[File:Girl on savanna.png|275px]]
|This girl is located on a savanna.
|-
|[[File:Bear girl 2.png|275px]]
|A girl wearing a bear costume located in a futuristic city or theme park.
|-
|[[File:Viking girl.png|275px]]
|A girl wearing stereotypical viking garb positioned on a beach or island. It is unknown whether she is an actual viking or not, but judging by the weapons strewn about her, the theory is likely.
|-
|[[File:Purple girl.png|275px]]
|A girl in a purple dress located in a volcanic region. It's speculated said volcano may be either [[wikipedia:Mount Vesuvius|Mount Vesuvius]] (of Pompeii fame) or [[wikipedia:Mount_Etna|Mount Etna]].
|}

=== Production errors ===
Even though Shaft had an extra month to check the quality of the episodes, the TV broadcast had at least one production error.
<gallery>
File:Six-fingered Homura.jpg|Homura has 6 fingers here
</gallery>

== Speculations ==
{{Theory/Header|status=unknown}}
*Cleopatra and Joan d'arc were magical girls. ...perhaps Anne Frank too?
**There is one sequence where a girl inside a train cargo is wearing a yellow star, fans assume she could be Anne Frank as she shares some similarities.([[Episode_12#Other_Magical_Girls|See Above]])
*Though Madoka purifies every curse before it bears a witch, still there must be a causal kickback of each wished miracle. Curses accumulate in Madoka's gem but she can interrupt even her own corruption. One possible origin of wraiths is those wandering despair, and it should lead as followed; as magical girls increase (whether in number or power), so do wraiths.
**Kyubey informs Homura that the wraiths have been agitated as of late, causing more frequent attacks on humans. He doesn't explain the reasons for it as he probably doesnt know the cause...
** As the producer explained that "witches were eliminated but not curses", "wraiths" might just be manifestations of those curses in an alternative form. Nothing very complex here.
*Mami describes the process in which magical girls vanish as "円環の理 (Enkan no Kotowari: Law of Cycles)", roughly corresponding with the name of 鹿目まどか (Kaname Madoka: Vital Circle).
**It is suggested that girls prior to becoming magical girls are aware of the consequences and the process involved of becoming one. Girls are given the option to consent once they are fully aware of the consequences.
*There are many speculations regarding the ending. One camp says that Homura is living in an apocalyptic future after a thousand years has passed (the actual year is unknown), whereas another says Homura is actually inside a barrier. Another theory maintains that Homura is about to die, as she can feel Madoka's presence and hear her voice; this would mean that Madoka has come for Homura's Soul Gem before it can cause harm on the world. (However, as Homura was with Madoka during the destruction and recreation of the new world, Madoka may simply be using their special bond to encourage Homura to do her best.) There is also speculation that Homura is carrying Madoka's spirit with her, as indicated by the strange wings she possesses and her new magical bow (similar to Madoka's magical weapon). Some suggest that the epilogue was left open ended for the possibility for a second season or maybe an entirely new series.[http://animapple.blogspot.com/2011/03/madoka-shinbo-akiyuki-i-want-to-make.html]
**Conversely, Homura may have taken on the concept of Madoka as an 'imaginary friend' figure, and could simply be imagining her voice for support.
**In an [[4Gamer Urobuchi Interview|interview with 4Gamer]] Urobuchi stated that the ending scene was a homage to "Blade", to emphasize the idea that Homura's battles are not over.
***It is perhaps possible that Homura is geographically "not in Japan" and instead we are observing Homura to be in a different geographical location hunting down the new threat, expanding her hunting operations globally.
*According to some fans Madoka has become a [[wikipedia:Bodhisattva|Bodhisattva]]. Instead of a deity, she is a person who abstains from potential Buddhahood and perfect enlightenment in order to help others attain Nirvana. Another way to see it is that Madoka has become a type of Valkyrie for the magical girls, collecting their Soul Gems to be purified so she can lead them to their final rest in Valhalla. Because of Madoka's white wings she looks like an archangel; it is possible she fits the role of the angel of Death. In the Roman Catholic tradition [[wikipedia:Michael_%28archangel%29#Christian_tradition|St. Michael]] is both an archangel and the angel of death, whose role is to carry the souls of all the deceased to heaven.
**An article from [[Spa_Weekly!_2011-07-19#Tetsuya_Miyazaki_.28commentator.29|Spa Weekly!]] agrees with the Bodhisattva observation, it even depicts Kyubey to be a ''Bad Buddhist''.
*In the previous world there was competition among magical girls for Grief Seeds, because Witches drop only one Grief Seed with limited repeated uses. The Grief Seeds became a precious commodity for those seeking to purify their Soul Gems to avoid running out of power or becoming Witches themselves, so magical girls would rarely team up with each other as there were conflicts of interest (and ideological clashes). There seems to be less conflict among magical girls on the new world with the new system in place. It seems that the Wraiths drop plenty of energy cubes (Grief Cubes?), allowing plenty of bounty among magical girls to share (of course, this is at the expense of energy efficiency pointed out by Kyubey). This encourages girls to team up and fight the Wraiths together, leading to possibly lower casualty rates among magical girls and maybe lower attrition rates.
*'''Dualism:''' Prior to Madoka's transcendence into the universe, Kyubey acted as the sole representative of hope for girls seeking wishes to change their lives. The show seems to wraithstrate a sense of duality, not of good and evil, but of hope and despair that are part of the mechanism that governs the series universe. But the dual system has an unfair flaw, as it is wraithstrated by Kyubey's actions and deception, along with the unwanted consequences from wishes. As a result of this hope can be turned into despair but despair cannot be turned back into hope. Some would argue this is not Kyubey's fault and instead put the blame on the cruel nature of the universe, human shortsightedness, and the selfishness of humanity. This deceptive duality could only create a negative feedback loop whose purpose was to turn hope into despair without a way to reverse the process. Madoka's wish reverses some of the effects and changes the mechanism of the system in the New World. However, even with the new changes in place, giving the universe a new hope, it is not enough to deter the fate of all magical girls when they die or run out of magic. Madoka cannot deny their wishes, but it can take away their despair to restore their hope.
**The first explicit conception of dualism came from the Ancient Persian Religion of [[wikipedia:Zoroastrianism|Zoroastrianism]] around the mid-fifth century BC. Zoroastrianism is a monotheistic religion that believes that [[wikipedia:Ahura_Mazda|Ahura Mazda]] is the eternal creator of all good things. Any violations of Ahura Mazda's order arise from ''[[wikipedia:Druj|druj]]'' (lie), which is everything uncreated. From this comes a significant choice for humans to make. Either they fully participate in human life for Ahura Mazda or they do not and give '''druj''' power.
* One way to interpret Sayaka's wish to heal Kyousuke was her attempt to chase the same feelings she had while listening to his playing in her childhood. What Sayaka was chasing was not romance but a distant memory of the past, a strong emotion she that developed and confused it with love. Realizing this, Sayaka admits that now she wants many people to listen to Kyousuke's play and experience those same feelings so they can understand how beautiful Kyousuke's play is. One can interpret it as Sayaka wanting to share Kyousuke with the world, even with Hitomi (even if it pains her).
* When Madoka made her wish, she began glowing brightly while Kyubey was still attempting to discuss the implications of her wish. This suggests that the wish was already being granted, and Kyubey merely activates a wisher, allowing the girl to implement the wish using her own power and will. It is likely that Kyubey is unable to abort a wish once that activation occurs.
* It is possible that Kyousuke playing Ave Maria is a reference to the Disney film ''[[wikipedia:Fantasia_(1940 film)|Fantasia]]''. In both the anime and in Fantasia, Walpurgisnacht is represented as forces of evil only seeking to destroy, and in both, Ave Maria is played after it to show that things are now better.

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== About the ending==
<blockquote>''"That wish… Once it’s granted, it will unravel the fabric of time itself! It violates the laws of karmic destiny! Huh, are you trying to become a god?"'' ~ Kyubey</blockquote>
===The New World===
The new world is the same as the old but with few changes: there are no more witches, magical girls don't become witches when they die, and despair won't transform them into witches. The whole magical girl system used to collect energy to stop entropy has been altered. Now magical girls really are "girls of justice" fighting wraiths to stop spreading curses; conveniently, those curses become dark energy cubes (Grief Cubes?), which recharge Soul Gems and slow down entropy. Madoka has become a deity whose role is to collect and purify spent Soul Gems before they become Grief Seeds, thus allowing magical girls to die without cursing the world. However, while she now shoulders the burdens of magical girls, she does not shoulder those of the world, which is why curses are still rampant: the way the world fundamentally functioned has not been altered, and to do otherwise would have required to erase all evil. The issue of entropy has not been fixed, either, but the new system solves it without sacrificing the souls of the girls or forcing them into a contract that will cause them despair and regret. Because of these new changes the relationship between humans and Incubators has been radically altered: for one, they are more friendly and respectful toward each other.

===Platonic Love or Yuri End?===
[[File:Yuri evidence madoka.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Yuri subtext]]
Just like the ending with Kyoko and Sayaka, there is speculation with fans regarding Homura's relationship with Madoka and her willingness to sacrifice it all for her. On this new world Sayaka dies but she has no regrets, and Kyoko laments her death just when they have become friends (fans have interpreted this in many ways).

To read more details, [[Yuri_undertones#Episode_12:_Yuri_End|see here.]]

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===Sayaka's Concert Scene===
* Regarding Sayaka's death. Madoka explains that she could have changed Sayaka's fate but not without changing Kyousuke's as well. Madoka tells Sayaka that she left their fate unchanged to respect her sacrifice, Sayaka agrees with Madoka's decision.
** Many fans dislike what happened to Sayaka on the grounds that she sacrificed her life for someone that wouldn't reciprocate any romantic feelings for her. There is also the issue that she left a family behind (albeit we don't know what kind of relationship she had with them).
*** Still, it is because of these reasons that some people are interpreting Sayaka's sacrifice to be either misguided or beautiful and it is open to interpretation.
* Sayaka's sacrifice and death is much closer to [[wikipedia:The_Little_Mermaid|the Little Mermaid's story]], in this version, Sayaka passes away with no regrets or hatred toward anyone, only sadness but she accepts it willingly. Unlike [[Episode 8]] where Sayaka felt great despair and regret toward her decision.
* Sayaka's death is also important to illustrate the changes on the new magical girl system, not only does it show that death is still possible for magical girls, but it also wraithstrates that Madoka has a presence in the system to help the spirits of the death to pass away. There are still many questions and mysteries regarding these changes but the impact allows the viewer to see that there is closure for characters like Sayaka.
** Many fans suggest that Sayaka's soul, although erased from the world, now resides in the same plane of existence that Madoka inhabits, where she will watch over all the other magical girls along with Madoka.
** Alternatively, Madoka's presence is there to help Sayaka to move on, to help her ease her ending so she would have no regrets. This would more line up with the confirmation that Madoka guides the souls of all dead magical girls to [[Animedia_2011-06#Fate_of_Magical_Girls_in_the_New_World|"another universe"]] after death.

==Magazine Articles==
*[[Spa Weekly! 2011-07-19|Spa Weekly! July 19, 2011]]

== Initial broadcast and delays ==

This episode was scheduled to air on 24 March 2011 but has been pulled due to the [[Wikipedia:2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami|2011 Sendai earthquake and tsunami]]. On April 10, 2011 it was announced that Madoka was scheduled to resume its broadcasting [http://www.animenewsnetwork.co.uk/news/2011-04-10/madoka-magica-anime-to-resume-on-april-21 on the 21 of April 2011] and it would air the last two episodes back-to-back.

*MBS (Kansai area): 11th & 12th episodes on Thursday, April 21 at 26:40 (effectively Friday, April 22 at 2:40 a.m.)
*TBS (Tokyo's Kanto area): 10th, 11th, and 12th episodes on Thursday, April 21 at 27:00 (Friday, April 22 at 3:00 a.m.) TBS had preempted its airing of the 10th episode due to its news coverage of the earthquake.
*CBC (central Japan): 10th, 11th, and 12th episodes on Sunday, April 24 at 26:45 (Monday, April 25 at 2:45 a.m.).

* The fact that this episode aired during Good Friday, and the similarity between both events, led to jokes and far-fetched speculation from the fanbase.

==Gallery==
===Madoka as a witch===
<gallery position="center" captionalign="left">
File:Soul Gem size asteroid.png|Madoka's corrupted Soul Gem
File:The end of the world.jpg|The Ultimate Witch's arms forming
File:Madoka the Ultimate Witch.jpg|Madoka's Ultimate Witch form wearing a mask
</gallery>

=== Madoka as a Magical Girl ===
<gallery position="center" captionalign="left">
File:Madokamercy.jpg
File:Bear girl.jpeg
File:Savannah girl.jpeg
File:Tibetan girl.jpeg
File:Madoka the Ultimate Puella Magi.png|Madoka's Ultimate Magical Girl form
File:Ultimate Madoka 2.png|Close up
File:Ultimate Madoka 3.png|Madoka with wings
File:Madoka 12 goddess.jpg
File:MadoKami fight.gif
</gallery>

=== End sequence ===
<gallery position="center" captionalign="left">
File:Madoka Christ.jpg|''Don't forget. Always, somewhere, someone is fighting for you. As long as you remember her, you are not alone.''
File:Group pic last scene.jpg|All the main characters of the series
File:Puellamagis.png|All the magical girls of the show, including the girls that only were shown as witches.
File:Madoka ending sequence message.jpg
File:Thank you for watching the end.jpg
</gallery>

=== Homura's new power ===
<gallery position="center" captionalign="left">
File:Homura archer ep 12.jpg|Homura's new weapon, a bow much like Madoka's
File:Homura Angel Wings.png|Homura with angel-like wings
File:Homura wings 1.jpg| Homura with witch-like wings
File:Homura wings 2.jpg|
</gallery>

=== Other ===
<gallery position="center" captionalign="left">
File:Madoka magiccircle.jpg|The magic sigil that Madoka uses to destroy witches
File:Pet antony.gif|Madoka petting an Anthony
File:Madokamadokamadoka.jpg|Kyubey stated that Madoka the human being has ceased to exist physically and in memory. He was only partially right
File:Soul Gem and Grief Seed Cubic Form.png|Grief Seeds from Witches have been replaced with Grief Cubes(?) from Wraiths
</gallery>

=== Official Sketches ===
<gallery>
File:Demons.png|A concept drawing of the {{Nihongo|Wraiths|魔獣|Majū}}.
File:Episode 3 Storyboards.jpg
File:Ep. 11 Storyboard.jpg
File:Ep. 12 Storyboard.jpg
File:Guidebook 0065.jpg|Puella Magi Madoka Magica Official Guidebook "You Are Not Alone"
</gallery>

==Annotations==
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==External links==
* [http://www.madoka-magica.com/story/index.html ''Episode 12'' summary at official website] (Japanese)
* [http://imperialx.wordpress.com/2011/04/22/madoka-doesnt-need-a-sequel-to-explain-itself/ An unofficial FAQ about the ending]
* [http://listlessink.wordpress.com/2011/04/23/birth-of-a-goddess-madokas-path-to-nirvana-a-study-of-buddhism/ Birth of a Goddess, Madoka’s Path to Nirvana – A Study of Buddhism]
* [http://anime.biglobe.ne.jp/userranking/title/6242/ Puella Magi Madoka Magica voted #1 Shaft Anime by Shaft fans]
* [http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2011-08-16/japanese-stores-list-madoka-magica-no.12-director-edit Episode 12 will have a bonus extra: Director's cut]

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Homura Akemi

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{{Infobox_character
|name=Homura Akemi
|image=[[File:Homura Chara Sheet.jpg|300px]]
|jname=暁美ほむら (Akemi Homura)
|surname=Akemi
|magicalgirl=yes
|voices=Japanese: [http://anidb.net/perl-bin/animedb.pl?show=creator&creatorid=305 Chiwa Saitou] English: [http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=53287 Cristina Vee] Italian: [http://myanimelist.net/people/14583/Alessia_Amendola Alessia Amendola] (show, first 2 movies); [http://myanimelist.net/people/23531/Emanuela_Damasio Emanuela Damasio] (Rebellion) Spanish: [http://www.eldoblaje.com/datos/FichaActorDoblaje.asp?id=13908 Ariadna Jiménez] Mexican Spanish: [https://doblaje.fandom.com/es/wiki/Fernanda_Ornelas Fernanda Ornelas] (Magia Record) Brazilian Portuguese: Samantha Rossetti (Magia Record) Cantonese: An Chung Yi
}}
<blockquote>''"A person becomes naïve if they're too kind. Careless if they're too bold. And no matter how hard you try to protect others, there's no gratitude. Those who can't comprehend such things aren't fit to be magical girls."'' — Homura Akemi, [[episode 5]].</blockquote>

'''Homura Akemi''' is one of the main characters in ''[[Puella Magi Madoka Magica]]''. She is first seen by Madoka in a dream of her fighting a monster in a desolate landscape of skyscrapers. The day after the dream, Homura has transferred to Madoka's school where she gives her ominous warnings.

==General Info==

{{Magical Girl Details
|age=14
|height=[[:Media:PN 10.jpg|155-158cm]]
|eyes=Purple
|hair=Black
|origin=[[Mitakihara City]]
|soulgem=Diamond located on the back of her left hand
|weapon=Shield (storage and timejump device). ({{spoiler|Episode 12 and Wraith Arc show her using a bow}}) Homura has been shown using golf club, pipe bombs, IMI Desert Eagle, FN Minimi, Beretta 92FS, Remington 870, Howa Type 89, M26 frag grenades, flashbang grenades, RPG-7, AT-4, C-4 explosives
|wish={{spoiler|{{Q|I wish... I can meet Ms. Kaname all over again. But this time, instead of her protecting me, I want to be strong enough to protect her!}}}} In Wraith Arc: {{spoiler|{{Q|...That's...my love for Madoka. So I need your strength again. Not as the shield that protects Madoka...but as the power that can pierce everything that threatens Madoka...Lend it to me...!}}}}
|powers=Time Manipulation (Series) {{spoiler|Memory Manipulation}} (Wraith Arc)
|witch=Homulilly
|pronoun={{nihongo||私|watashi}}
|school=Attended a Christian/Catholic school in Tokyo before transferring to [[Mitakihara Middle School]].
}}

[[Ume Aoki|Ms. Aoki]]’s Design Check:
* A blunt girl. I tried to let this shine through in her design. Her distinguishing point is her silky long hair.
* Magical girl outfit: Homura was designed with her personality and combat style in mind. I found her fascinating right away.
* The sharp lines of her upper back and jacket evoke her personality. Overall rather monochromatic. Her black tights have a diamond pattern.
* School uniform: She wears black tights in uniform too, leaving her overall feel just like in her magical girl outfit. She gives off the air of a silent beauty.

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

In the original timeline where her journey began, however, Homura is portrayed as meek, shy, timid, clumsy and is known around the school for her lack of confidence. She was also known for her physical incapability of performing in P.E. class; she would get dizzy upon doing even the simplest of warm-up exercises. This had the unfortunate result of her being a target of bullying, as heard on [[Drama CD 1]]. Overwhelmed by her perceived uselessness, she begins questioning her existence and until she begins her fated friendship with Madoka, her feelings do not change. Madoka, alongside [[Mami Tomoe]], shows her the ropes and dangers of becoming a magical girl and notes that Madoka's own attitude became much healthier with every witch battle. In an ironic twist, in the anime timeline we see how frail and meek Madoka is, compared to the current Homura whose personality had performed a complete 180-degree turn due to her experiences in multiple timelines. This is probably because Madoka being a magical girl boosted her confidence to speak to others by a lot even cheering a depressed Homura up telling her to live up to her name also asking her to call her by Madoka also saying if she could do the same by calling Homura by her first name. For each timeline Homura blocks the contract from occurring at the start, Madoka is just a really selfless girl who cares about others more than herself which causes her to take risks for others but feels hopeless and because of that Homura needs to keep an eye on her to make sure she doesn’t make a contract.

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

* '''Character development:''' Prior to the events of episode 1 (or timeline), from the very beginning Homura considered herself to be useless, and worthless. She didn't think people would miss her if she were to die or disappear. But Madoka was probably the first person to see Homura differently, for the good person that she was and opened her eyes that changed her way thinking about herself. With each timeline, we start to see a transformation not only in Homura but with Madoka as well, where there is a role reversal. It is now Madoka who believes she is powerless and worthless, someone who can't even do anything to save her friends, and it is Homura who believes that Madoka is too kind and reckless for trying to do to much for others.

==History==
===Background===
Homura's backstory was revealed in [[episode 10]]. She was a transfer student who was hospitalized for a long period of time due to heart disease. The whereabouts and status of her family is unknown, as they are never mentioned in the series. In the original timeline, Homura at this point is physically frail and weak most likely due to her illness. She wears glasses and braided hair in her early insecure depiction shown in episode 10. Later in that episode with renewed determination she undoes her braids and uses her soul gem to correct her vision and to heal her heart condition. From then on she no longer required the use of glasses.

===Homura in the [[Puella Magi Madoka Magica|Anime]]===
[[File:Timeline Chart.png|thumb|200px|The sequences of events in each timeline.]]
====The original universe====
Homura's time-loop officially starts on the [http://31.media.tumblr.com/37ba5111020188f08ea2a4c30d23dd9d/tumblr_n2ioz9qOj31qf874go1_1280.png 16th of the month in the anime] ([[Timeline|speculated to be sometime between March and April]]). She was released from the hospital on the 16th, and transferred to Mitakihara Middle School on the 25th. In the original timeline, she is attacked by a witch and saved by Madoka and Mami. Sometime during the next month, during [[Walpurgisnacht]], she becomes a magical girl while wishing to redo her meeting with Madoka, thus gaining the power to pause and/or rewind time one month.

It is estimated Homura repeated the same month starting on the 16th nearly 100 times before the present timeline in the TV anime. Within these timelines, Homura was able to gradually improve her abilities and acquire items (such as ammunition and weapons from the Japanese military) to prepare for the battle with Walpurgisnacht. She was also able to memorize and deduce through statistics the major events that would occur within all timelines, giving her incredible knowledge about most of her adversaries. The corollary, however, was that Homura experienced the deaths of many of her friends repeatedly, often horrifically. As a general trend, Homura became increasingly distant to Madoka with each repeat of the month.

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

====By the Anime's Finale====
After Madoka's revision of the universe, Homura is the only known character to retain her memories of the previous universe. She has possession of Madoka's ribbon, and has a new black bow as her weapon similar to Madoka's weapon. It is unknown if she retained her abilities to manipulate time and space. Homura is shown to have a much closer relationship with Kyuubey, so much so she even confides an entire account about how the old universe worked. She also has the ability to create wings of energy, forming angelic wings when confronting Wraiths in the city, and jagged dark wings when walking through the desert.

===Homura in [[Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Wraith Arc|Wraith Arc]]===
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Homura appears in the first pages of chapter 1 in flashback. She is shown saying her goodbyes to Madoka as in the last episode of the anime, with Madoka promising to meet her again and giving Homura her ribbons. She doesn't appear again until the end of chapter 2 after Sayaka has been led away by the Law of Cycles and Mami and Kyoko are standing at the station. Homura is introduced as the new transfer student and she leaves the class in order to meet with Mami and Kyoko on the rooftop, Homura wiping away a tear as she remembers meeting Madoka for the first time. They tell Homura about the giant wraith that has been seen lately and agree not to hunt it on their own.
After several days of combing the city for the giant wraith and hunting down other more common wraiths, Homura has a short discussion with Kyubey about Madoka and the previous universe. Soon after, she encounters the giant wraith alone and attempts to defeat it herself by unleashing a large arrow of magic at it which takes on the form of a bird. However the giant wraith withstands the attack and is able to surprise Homura and overwhelm her, stealing a portion of her power. A smaller wraith steals Madoka's ribbon from her as well.

After a nightmare, Homura wakes up in Mami's apartment, with Mami bringing her a tray of tea and many lecturing words. She asks Homura to transform into a magical girl, which she does successfully, and then to summon her weapon, which she cannot. Mami concludes that the wraiths stole a portion of Homura's power but has no idea on how to retrieve it. Homura is impatient to go and retrieve her powers, but Mami cautions her to play it safe and leave everything up to her and Kyoko. Homura alters her memories slightly before thanking Mami and leaving. In the city, Homura talks with Kyubey about the memory-manipulation magic she now has and her lack of time-stopping ability. She takes off to search the city when Kyoko runs into Homura while patrolling the streets. She assures Homura she won't tell Mami she saw her up and about knowing Mami would only lecture her further. When asked why she remains in the city despite Sayaka having disappeared, Kyoko responds she is still here to avenge Sayaka. Kyoko agrees to help Homura in finding and defeating the wraith provided she is the one to give the final blow.

Despite using grief cubes, Homura finds her magical power has yet to recover which Kyubey explains is due to her soul gem's lack of capacity after the wraiths stole some of her power. As Homura sits in the park at night, Kyoko walks up to her telling her she's found a clue about the wraiths. Before Homura can come closer, Mami appears and fires at Kyoko, revealing her to be another mutant wraith that had taken on the form of Kyoko with the intent of attacking Homura. Mami summons several muskets and together her and Homura are able to hold off the wraiths but not for long. During the fight, Homura realizes the wraith is using time-manipulation magic. After a voice gives Homura advice, the two magical girls are able to overcome the wraiths' time-stopping ability and seemingly defeat the Wraith-Kyoko with Mami's Tiro Finale. After, the real Kyoko appears and informs them of the fake Sayaka and they agree on rules in order to limit their ability to be taken by surprise by the mutant wraiths. Mami and Kyoko leave, leaving Homura alone. She hears the voice from earlier once more and turns to see Madoka standing before her. However, this is not the real Madoka but a wraith who has taken on her form. She returns Madoka's ribbon to Homura before asking for her help in stopping the giant wraith. The fake Madoka explains how wraiths really work before explaining that the magic they took from Homura corrupted the wraiths, resulting in the mutant wraiths that take on human form. Despite Homura's reluctance in believing her story, she has the wraith follow her back to her apartment. There, Kyubey examines the wraith and confirms it carries a part of Homura's power in her.

After several weeks of searching for the giant wraith, Homura and Wraith-Madoka are no closer to finding the whereabouts of the giant wraith. Wraith-Madoka asks Homura what she really thinks of her since she is taking the form of her most precious friend. Homura snaps at the wraith, telling her she is nothing more than a fake for which Homura holds no shred of emotion for and threatens to kill her for insulting Madoka's wish. But the wraith tells her she is lying to herself and that she is not only a wraith but also Homura's heart.

Mami and Kyoko decide to begin their search from the beginning. Mami is upset to find that Homura had been searching for the giant wraith alone and worries that something may happen to her. Homura snaps at both Mami and Kyoko before taking off. Alone, Homura asks Kyubey what she wished for in order to become a magical girl but Kyubey doesn't know the answer to that. Homura worries that she may have used her memory-altering magic on herself in order to turn her dream of Madoka into memories instead. Wraith-Madoka catches up with Homura and offers to walk her home but not before Mami and Kyoko run into them. However, to Mami and Kyoko the wraith looks nothing like Madoka and only has the form of a mutant wraith wrapped around Homura. They transform into magical girls and prepare to rescue Homura, but Homura instead begs the wraith to save her from being a magical girl. The wraith takes Homura's soul gem and teleports them from the area, leaving Mami and Kyoko behind.

At Homura's apartment, Homura and Wraith-Madoka sit in front of her many monitors and watch as a flashback plays out in which Homura makes her original wish to Kyubey to protect Madoka. Kyubey appears only to admonish Homura for having a wraith eat all of her emotions in order to avoid meeting the Law of Cycles. Outside, the wraiths begin their attack on the city, leaving people dead rather than simply emotionless. As Mami and Kyoko fight their respective battles, Wraith-Madoka and Homura watch from a nearby rooftop. Before the wraiths can bring the final blow to Mami, Wraith-Madoka takes the ribbon from Homura and unleashes several arrows from the air in Madoka's characteristic attack, protecting Mami. The wraith appears as Madoka to even Mami now that she has her ribbon. Together the wraith and Mami are able to work together to take down the two imposters.

By this time the giant wraith has been consumed by the power it took from Homura and transforms into a witch-like creature complete with familiars. The wraith and Mami fight off the familiars but not before Kyoko and Mami are killed by the giant wraith. Wraith-Madoka continues in her struggle to defeat the witch-like wraith alone, but is overwhelmed and soon plummets to her death. Homura watches the battle dispassionately until she suddenly recovers herself and runs to catch the falling wraith. She realizes that Madoka is not a dream as the witch that stands before her is the proof that Madoka existed.

Homura regains her original memories. Upon arriving to the new universe, she discovered that her time-manipulation shield no longer worked and she initially discarded it only to have the shield open a small portal to another world. Homura jumps into the world inside her shield and discovers Kriemhild Gretchen inside. Before she can destroy the shield, she realizes that if a witch is inside her shield then Madoka may also be inside fighting the witch. Instead, Homura used her magic to alter her own memories and causes herself to forget the existence of the time shield.

After Homura and Wraith-Madoka land on the streets below, Homura reaches for the ribbon the wraith is holding and finds herself transported to another world. Her appearance changes to her original appearance with glasses and braids. There, she meets a doppelganger of herself who introduces itself as the personification of Homura's power that was stolen by the wraiths. It explains they are inside the world of her soul gem and that it was freed when the wraith that housed it was destroyed. After being stolen by the wraiths, her magical power was able to take control of one of the mutant wraiths in order to assist Homura. Homura asks her magical power what caused the wraiths to go rogue and her magic explains that it was due to the time manipulation magic coming from another universe with different laws. When Madoka and Homura parted ways in the space outside of the universe, their feelings for each other were so strong that a true miracle occurred and their feelings crystallized into a new soul gem for Homura. Because a miracle was granted to a magical girl without a normal exchange, it became separate from the laws of the universe and was considered in incomplete magic. After some time, this new magic began to interfere with her original magic, causing her shield and Madoka to suddenly link up. After Homura erased her memories of the shield, the wraiths stole the shield and were consumed by the curses that were contained within. Because the curses were a form of emotional energy not known in this universe, it corrupted the wraiths and caused the giant wraith to become a witch destined to destroy the world. Homura's thoughts take on the form of Sayaka, Kyoko and Mami who voice her self doubts in having rewritten her own memories rather than lose the shield and her proof of Madoka's existence. Homura takes off her glasses and undoes her braids, filled with a new resolve to protect Madoka even at the cost of her shield. She asks her magic to lend her power once more and her magic power takes on the form of her soul gem.

Filled with power once more, Homura unleashes several hundred arrows that destroy the smaller wraiths and familiars before firing a single large arrow at the witch. As she drives the arrow further in, the witch cracks open and reveals the face of Kriemhild Gretchen and her shield inside. As Homura reaches for her shield, the witch uses its power to stab Homura through several times in an attempt to stop her. But Madoka appears before Homura and helps push her the last few inches towards the shield. As Homura touches the shield, it crumbles to pieces and the witch is obliterated. Back inside her soul gem, her magical power incarnate holds a sleeping Homura in her hands as she explains that Madoka has reset the timeline of this universe in order to prevent the curses of the previous world from interfering. Unlike last time however, Homura will lose her memories of the previous timeline.

Homura snaps to alertness as she realizes she is standing at the station with Mami and Kyoko, Sayaka having just been led away by the Law of Cycles. Some time later, Homura is having the same discussion with Kyubey concerning Madoka and the previous universe. As Homura drops down to destroy the wraiths in the streets below, Kyubey reveals a piece of Homura's shield it managed to salvage and explains how he kept his memories of the previous timeline. Now that he has a piece of the shield and proof of Homura's story concerning the Law of Cycles, he and the other Incubators can now plan for a way in which they can capture Madoka.

The chapter ends as Homura is walking in the desert, ready to take on a hoard of wraiths as several Incubators watch from atop some nearby ruins.
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===Homura in [[The Rebellion Story]]===
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<blockquote>''"Without a doubt, this place is a witch's barrier."''</blockquote>
In events prior to ''[[The Rebellion Story]]'' Homura was captured by the [[Kyuubey|Incubators]], and her Soul Gem was placed in an Isolation Field that blocked out the Law of Cycles. This strain led Homura to transform partially into a witch without her knowledge. In this form, she also unconsciously created a labyrinth that was a near-perfect replica of Mitakihara City, and unconsciously lured her former acquaintances into it. She even drew in Madoka from the Law of Cycles, who entered the barrier along with Sayaka and [[Nagisa Momoe]]. In this dream world, Homura unconsciously distorted almost everyone's memories (including her own) so that they believed they were living in the real world fighting new enemies called [[Nightmare]]s. In order to stop the Incubators from fulfilling their goal, Madoka entrusted her memories and powers to Sayaka and Nagisa. Sayaka only pretended to have her memories altered, while Nagisa disguised herself as [[Charlotte]]/[[Bebe]].

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

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

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

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

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

Homura is presently holding a fraction of the Goddess Madoka captive--specifically, the part that was Madoka Kaname before she became the Law of Cycles. It is also implied she is placing the world's curses onto Kyubey. Despite proclaiming herself as a demon, Madoka, Sayaka, Kyoko, Mami, and Nagisa are all given happy lives in her new world.
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===Homura in the [[Puella Magi Madoka Magica Manga|Manga]]===
<blockquote>''"Homura-chan. We were already friends. From now on, and forever. Always."'' -
Madoka Kaname, Chapter 12 </blockquote>
* Homura's role in the manga follows the anime exactly up until the final chapter.
* Instead of wandering through a desert towards a group of wraiths, the epilogue of the manga Homura is shown being reunited with Madoka.

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

===Homura in the [[Dengeki_PlayStation_2012-03-29#Notes_on_the_game|PSP Game]]===
*If certain conditions are met, the Homura route will be available for playing.
*Homura can save Mami from Charlotte.
**By telling Mami she will leave Charlotte to her, Homura can avoid being tied up in ribbons. Homura can then secretly follow and save Mami in time.
***Mami apologizes to Homura for misjudging her and forms a bond with Homura.
***With Mami alive, there is a scene where she fights against Kyoko.
*Homura can save Sayaka, by choosing Kyoko to talk to Sayaka and prevent her from becoming a witch.
**Sayaka will join the group in fighting against Walpurgis.
*Kyouko will team up with Homura in most cases.
*If Homura successfully avoids Mami's death and none of the magical girls become witches, then it is possible for Homura to challenge Walpurgis with four magical girls without having Madoka contracting with Kyubey.
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMt3YnpKqxg The PSP game has a transformation scene for glasses Homura]

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

===Homura in [[Magia Record]]===
See [[Homura Akemi in Magia Record]]

==Powers and Abilities==
* In episode 9, it was revealed that Homura can stop time. However, anyone she touches while the ability is under effect will not be stopped. Along with stopping time, Homura can also reverse time to before her meeting with Madoka.
**According to an interview in Otona Anime Vol. 20, translated by symbv, here is what Gen Urobuchi said on more of Homura's power: "The weapon that looks like Homura's shield is actually a sand timer. When the flow of the sand is blocked, time is stopped. And when there is no sand on the upper part of the sand timer and then the timer is reverted, one month's worth of time is turned back. But before that stage is reached, only time stopping is possible. This means the special power of Homura is the ability to manipulate one month's time's worth of sand in the sand timer. As for the time passed and then turned back, since it was not the focus in this work, I did not think it through very thoroughly. I think you can say that the world split up and became parallel worlds there." In episode 11, we see Homura's sand run out in the middle of her fight with Walpurgisnacht, verifying this limitation of her time stop powers.
**[[NewType_2011-05#Homura.27s_shield|Gen Urobuchi stated that he didn't really think too much about the mechanics of Homura's time loops]], so the nature of Homura's power is not only a mystery, but it is not fully understood not even by the creative source.
* Homura's shield is able to store a countless amount of weapons, as demonstrated by the many pistols, light machineguns, shotguns, rocket launchers, and boxes of ammunition packed inside it. Note that her shield is relatively small and she is able to wear it around her wrist, much like a watch.

'''Wraith Arc''' 
After Madoka resets the universe, their feelings for each other crystallized into Homura's new soul gem and Homura was granted a new wish. Homura now has the ability to alter people's memories and owing to her new abilities Homura's weapon is instead a black bow similiar to Madoka's. Her shield is no longer able to reset time, however when wraiths stole Homura's power they were shown with the ability to stop time. When Homura uses her black bow to fire arrows, she summons the same magic symbol Madoka does, however her symbol has diamond shapes rather than circles. She has been shown transforming her arrows into birdlike forms and combining them into a crossbow-like form for added power. Homura also has the ability to create wings of energy, shown forming angelic wings when confronting Wraiths in the city and jagged dark wings when walking through the desert.

==Observations==
* She appears to live by herself; her [[Homura Residence|residence]] only has her name on the nameplate, much like [[Mami]]'s. In episode 10, when she wakes up in the hospital, no-one is there with her, and she seems to have been filling out the school transfer forms on her own.
* Her [[Homura_Residence|house]] has a wall display of documents relating to witches.
* She is visibly upset when Madoka uses her last name or honorifics instead of the more intimate "Homura".
* Homura calls everyone by their full name, giving the impression of being distant to people. This is most likely an attempt of her part to distance herself emotionally with everyone.
** In [[episode 10]], Homura goes from formal to first name basis with Madoka.
** In [[episode 9]] when Kyoko sacrifices herself to save Sayaka, Homura calls her by her first name.
** The way she calls Sayaka varies on timelines. And she always refers to Mami as by her full name or Tomoe-san, probably because she is her senior.
* Homura's appearance in episode 12 (in the new timeline) from the manga is different than her appearance from the anime. In the anime, her clothes and hairstyle remain the same, with Madoka's ribbon as her accessories. However, in the manga, she wears a new dress, changes her hairstyle to two pigtails with the ribbons Madoka gave her.
*Homura may actually be Faust, as Faust in the play tries all his might to save Gretchen (Madoka) from dying but in the end she perishes anyways as Mephistopheles (QB) tries to tempt her to form a contract with him.
** There's also the fact that in the Goethe version, Faust would only lose his soul if he ever had a moment of perfect happiness that made him wish he could stop time at that moment forever. Homura's power, of course, is to stop time. As such, it's entirely possible that the Homura and Faust parallels will be taken to its logical conclusion: She will have a moment of perfect happiness, she will stop time at that moment, and then she will die or become a witch. However, it should be mentioned that Faust manages to escape Mephistopheles and enter heaven because he found his moment of happiness in helping others, and not in anything Mephistopheles gave him. On the other hand, there is a [[Kriemhild Gretchen|witch that tries to create heaven on Earth.]]
** In the story of Faust, the devil grants him "magical powers" for 24 years, "one year for each hour of the day," and the deal was at the end of the "24 years," the devil would claim his soul. Homura's "weapon" is an hourglass, and her hourglass can reset time by one month. Given the strong parallels to Faust, and how at the end of the last loop, Homura was about to lose her soul (by giving in to Kyuubey's master plan and her Soul Gem becoming corrupted), it is entirely probable that her loop lasted for a total of 24 months/loop attempts as a reasonable conservative estimate, and the full Faustian 24 years as a more gruesome estimate. Given how radically her personality has changed since the first loop attempt, and how she seems to have memorized most of the key events of the loop, 24 months seems like a plausible number.
* The reason why Homura can't prevent Madoka from being a magical girl may be interpreted that it is Madoka becoming a magical girl that makes Homura become magical girl. If Homura really did, there will be a paradox. But effect can't change the cause. Therefore, no matter how many times she tries, she is destined to fail.
** Another evidence may support this idea. In the end of episode 12, Homura is still a magic girl and she knows the existence of Madoka. It is because Homura became a magic girl and her trying hundreds of times to save Madoka that gives Madoka the ability to become Ultimate Madoka. Even Ultimate Madoka can't change what she is based on to exist. The effect can't change the cause.
*In Rebellion, {{spoiler|before Homura transforms into Akuma Homura, she smashes her Soul Gem between her teeth, like a nutcracker. Given this, it seems likely she is still the Nutcracker Witch despite Madoka's intervention}}
**This idea seems further supported by Kyubey's referring to her as {{spoiler|"neither a Magical Girl, nor a Witch". As it is likely she is now both, since she contains features both of them have, like a human appearance, a Soul Gem, familiars, and a barrier.}}

==Etymology==
* Her first name is written in hiragana, which has no special meaning. However, when written in kanji, it can mean:
** flame, blaze (炎 or 焔)
** heart on fire (心火)
* Though only 焔, 炎, and 心火 are actually Japanese given names.
* The official [[Licensing in Taiwan|Chinese translation]] uses (焔) "flame, blaze" as the characters for her first name. However, no official kanji of her name exists in the original Japanese version. Madoka says at one point to Homura that she should act badass to match it and Sayaka even uses a firehose on her in {{spoiler|a timeline}}. In ''Rebellion'', there are many scenes of fire and {{spoiler|parallels are made between her and the name of Lucifer, since both are references to fire.}} It can also refer to how assumed witches were burned at the stake.
* The first character for Akemi (暁) means "daybreak", while the second one (美) means beauty which is a common letter in girl's names.
** In an early production sketch, her surname was given as (暁海) "daybreak sea" instead of (暁美). Both are read as Akemi.
** Her last name can also be used as a first name.
* When her full name is written vertically in hiragana (あけみほむら) and covering the left half at a certain angle, it could be read as カナメまどか which is Kaname written in katakana and Madoka written in hiragana.

==Trivia==
*At a [[Nitro+ Q&A Panels at Animagic 2013|Nitro+ Q&A Panel]] it was revealed that Homura went through almost 100 timelines. Q: How many timelines did Homura go through? A: Approaching 100.
** If Homura really did loop the same month and a half nearly 100 times, she would technically be around 26-years old, having spent 12 years looping time. (Calculations [http://homura.tumblr.com/post/57010494639/when-asked-how-many-timelines-did-homura-go here].) However, since her body is always reset along with time, she is still only 14-years old physically. In some interpretations, this would make Homura about twelve years older mentally than Madoka.
*** Since Homura's body stayed the same physical age throughout the loops, this implies that her brain does as well, and as such she would not have had the intervening 12 years of neurological development, and instead only an amount of extra memories from the loops that adds up to 12 years and the accompanying trauma.
* Homura finds a manual on how to make bombs from the internet. According to the [[wikipedia:ja:腹腹時計#.E5.89.B5.E4.BD.9C.E7.89.A9.E3.81.B8.E3.81.AE.E7.99.BB.E5.A0.B4|Japanese Wikipedia]], the manual is titled {{Nihongo|'''Hara Hara Tokei'''|腹腹時計|[[wikipedia:Hara_Hara_Tokei|Hara Hara Tokei]]}}, published in March 1974 by a [[wikipedia:East_Asia_Anti-Japan_Armed_Front|far-left terrorist organization]].
** Incidentally, the manual explains with illustrations that ''“Anyone with a middle-school level knowledge of chemistry can do it”''.
* Homura is frequently referred to as "Homerun-chan" amongst Western fans, due to the similarity of the two names in Japanese, however she is frequently referred as "Homuhomu" (ほむほむ) within Japanese community. Homuhomu likely originated from the [[Runes:Episode_3|runes in Episode 3]], one of which translates to "Homuhomu". Interestingly, when a [[wikipedia:Home_run|homerun]] is enacted in sports, you (in addition to gaining a point/level) {{spoiler|essentially get back where you started}}.
** "Homuhomu" can be used as a verb as "do Homuhomu" (ほむほむする) which means to caress, console or take care of. The action of "do Homuhomu" is not defined exactly.
** Originally started by the fan community it has been embraced and adopted by the industry to become [[Puella_Magi_Madoka_Magica_Portable#Interview_with_the_PSP_Game_producers|part of the official language and usage.]]
** Sometimes also jokingly refered to as "Homurika" due to {{spoiler|shared similarity of circumstances (having to go through many timelines to prevent a tragedy) with Rika Furude (Higurashi No Naku Koro Ni)}} '''Higurashi No Naku Koro Ni spoilers'''.
* Some folks in 2ch nicknamed [[Homura Residence|Homura's Residence]] {{nihongo|Homu-home|ほむホーム|Homuhōmu}} since Homu is a nickname for Homura, and Hōmu is "home" rendered in the Japanese syllabary. It should be noted that "homu" is more often used for dog houses and similar structures, with the English word "home" expressed using "uchi" (うち, which refers to one's own house or household), "ie" (いえ, which can refer to a physical house or a family lineage), or the honorific "otaku" (お宅, which refers to someone else's house or household).
* Apparently there is a [http://extrovertedotaku.blogspot.com/2011/04/akemi-homuras-weapon-gallery.html rumor on the net] that some weapons went "missing" at the [[wikipedia:Japan_Self-Defense_Forces|JSDF]] and [[wikipedia:United_States_Forces_Japan|US military bases in Japan]]. There is only one [[wikipedia:ja:玖珠駐屯地武器亡失事件|official report]] regarding the missing/stolen weapons. It is not known if the rumors of the <s>stolen</s> missing weapons inspired their appearance in the series.
* In the [[Puella Magi Madoka Magica Official Guidebook "You Are Not Alone"]] Hanokage jokingly describes Homura as "Hommando" in her After-Recording Report comic, because of the excessive vast arsenal of weaponry she unleashes in [[Episode 11]]. Apparently the smörgåsbord of weaponry was added later, they were not originally depicted in the early stages of the screenplay.
** One fan estimates that Homura used ¥ 1,383,040,300 Yen worth of military weaponry & equipment (that's $17,037,114 USD in today's dollars).[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oE4b5yPG5qg&feature=player_embedded]
* Homura is the strongest of the magical girls as long as [[Nitro+ Q&A Panels at Animagic 2013|no one discovers the nature of her power.]]
* In Audio commentary for [[Episode 4]], Urobuchi liked Chiwa Saitou for the role because she had a "Dark Beauty" feeling.
** In the Audio commentary for [[Episode 7]], Chiwa Saitou explains she tried the role of Kyubey and Kyousuke first, until Gen Urobuchi convinced her to try the role of Homura.
** Chiwa Saito explains that she found the character of Homura to be strong but also to be a weak/delicate girl. Aoi Yuuki adds that the Homura character had no other choice but to become strong.
*** Ryouko Shintani states that would be true for a character that has something or someone important to protect.

==Gallery==

See [[Gallery:Homura]]

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

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

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

==References==
{{reflist}}

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

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[[Category:Magical girls with Witches]]

Homura Akemi

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|jname=暁美ほむら (Akemi Homura)
|surname=Akemi
|magicalgirl=yes
|voices=Japanese: [http://anidb.net/perl-bin/animedb.pl?show=creator&creatorid=305 Chiwa Saitou] English: [http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=53287 Cristina Vee] Italian: [http://myanimelist.net/people/14583/Alessia_Amendola Alessia Amendola] (show, first 2 movies); [http://myanimelist.net/people/23531/Emanuela_Damasio Emanuela Damasio] (Rebellion) Spanish: [http://www.eldoblaje.com/datos/FichaActorDoblaje.asp?id=13908 Ariadna Jiménez] Mexican Spanish: [https://doblaje.fandom.com/es/wiki/Fernanda_Ornelas Fernanda Ornelas] (Magia Record) Brazilian Portuguese: Samantha Rossetti (Magia Record) Cantonese: An Chung Yi
}}
<blockquote>''"A person becomes naïve if they're too kind. Careless if they're too bold. And no matter how hard you try to protect others, there's no gratitude. Those who can't comprehend such things aren't fit to be magical girls."'' — Homura Akemi, [[episode 5]].</blockquote>

'''Homura Akemi''' is one of the main characters in ''[[Puella Magi Madoka Magica]]''. She is first seen by Madoka in a dream of her fighting a monster in a desolate landscape of skyscrapers. The day after the dream, Homura has transferred to Madoka's school where she gives her ominous warnings.

==General Info==

{{Magical Girl Details
|age=14
|height=[[:Media:PN 10.jpg|155-158cm]]
|eyes=Purple
|hair=Black
|origin=[[Mitakihara City]]
|soulgem=Diamond located on the back of her left hand
|weapon=Shield (storage and timejump device). ({{spoiler|Episode 12 and Wraith Arc show her using a bow}}) Homura has been shown using golf club, pipe bombs, IMI Desert Eagle, FN Minimi, Beretta 92FS, Remington 870, Howa Type 89, M26 frag grenades, flashbang grenades, RPG-7, AT-4, C-4 explosives
|wish={{spoiler|{{Q|I wish... I can meet Ms. Kaname all over again. But this time, instead of her protecting me, I want to be strong enough to protect her!}}}} In Wraith Arc: {{spoiler|{{Q|...That's...my love for Madoka. So I need your strength again. Not as the shield that protects Madoka...but as the power that can pierce everything that threatens Madoka...Lend it to me...!}}}}
|powers=Time Manipulation (Series) {{spoiler|Memory Manipulation}} (Wraith Arc)
|witch=Homulilly
|pronoun={{nihongo||私|watashi}}
|school=Attended a Christian/Catholic school in Tokyo before transferring to [[Mitakihara Middle School]].
}}

[[Ume Aoki|Ms. Aoki]]’s Design Check:
* A blunt girl. I tried to let this shine through in her design. Her distinguishing point is her silky long hair.
* Magical girl outfit: Homura was designed with her personality and combat style in mind. I found her fascinating right away.
* The sharp lines of her upper back and jacket evoke her personality. Overall rather monochromatic. Her black tights have a diamond pattern.
* School uniform: She wears black tights in uniform too, leaving her overall feel just like in her magical girl outfit. She gives off the air of a silent beauty.

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

In the original timeline where her journey began, however, Homura is portrayed as meek, shy, timid, clumsy and is known around the school for her lack of confidence. She was also known for her physical incapability of performing in P.E. class; she would get dizzy upon doing even the simplest of warm-up exercises. This had the unfortunate result of her being a target of bullying, as heard on [[Drama CD 1]]. Overwhelmed by her perceived uselessness, she begins questioning her existence and until she begins her fated friendship with Madoka, her feelings do not change. Madoka, alongside [[Mami Tomoe]], shows her the ropes and dangers of becoming a magical girl and notes that Madoka's own attitude became much healthier with every witch battle. In an ironic twist, in the anime timeline we see how frail and meek Madoka is, compared to the current Homura whose personality had performed a complete 180-degree turn due to her experiences in multiple timelines. This is probably because Madoka being a magical girl boosted her confidence to speak to others by a lot even cheering a depressed Homura up telling her to live up to her name also asking her to call her by Madoka also saying if she could do the same by calling Homura by her first name. For each timeline Homura blocks the contract from occurring at the start, Madoka is just a really selfless girl who cares about others more than herself which causes her to take risks for others but feels hopeless and because of that Homura needs to keep an eye on her to make sure she doesn’t make a contract.

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

* '''Character development:''' Prior to the events of episode 1 (or timeline), from the very beginning Homura considered herself to be useless, and worthless. She didn't think people would miss her if she were to die or disappear. But Madoka was probably the first person to see Homura differently, for the good person that she was and opened her eyes that changed her way thinking about herself. With each timeline, we start to see a transformation not only in Homura but with Madoka as well, where there is a role reversal. It is now Madoka who believes she is powerless and worthless, someone who can't even do anything to save her friends, and it is Homura who believes that Madoka is too kind and reckless for trying to do to much for others.

==History==
===Background===
Homura's backstory was revealed in [[episode 10]]. She was a transfer student who was hospitalized for a long period of time due to heart disease. The whereabouts and status of her family is unknown, as they are never mentioned in the series. In the original timeline, Homura at this point is physically frail and weak most likely due to her illness. She wears glasses and braided hair in her early insecure depiction shown in episode 10. Later in that episode with renewed determination she undoes her braids and uses her soul gem to correct her vision and to heal her heart condition. From then on she no longer required the use of glasses.

===Homura in the [[Puella Magi Madoka Magica|Anime]]===
[[File:Timeline Chart.png|thumb|200px|The sequences of events in each timeline.]]
====The original universe====
Homura's time-loop officially starts on the [http://31.media.tumblr.com/37ba5111020188f08ea2a4c30d23dd9d/tumblr_n2ioz9qOj31qf874go1_1280.png 16th of the month in the anime] ([[Timeline|speculated to be sometime between March and April]]). She was released from the hospital on the 16th, and transferred to Mitakihara Middle School on the 25th. In the original timeline, she is attacked by a witch and saved by Madoka and Mami. Sometime during the next month, during [[Walpurgisnacht]], she becomes a magical girl while wishing to redo her meeting with Madoka, thus gaining the power to pause and/or rewind time one month.

It is estimated Homura repeated the same month starting on the 16th nearly 100 times before the present timeline in the TV anime. Within these timelines, Homura was able to gradually improve her abilities and acquire items (such as ammunition and weapons from the Japanese military) to prepare for the battle with Walpurgisnacht. She was also able to memorize and deduce through statistics the major events that would occur within all timelines, giving her incredible knowledge about most of her adversaries. The corollary, however, was that Homura experienced the deaths of many of her friends repeatedly, often horrifically. As a general trend, Homura became increasingly distant to Madoka with each repeat of the month.

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

====By the Anime's Finale====
After Madoka's revision of the universe, Homura is the only known character to retain her memories of the previous universe. She has possession of Madoka's ribbon, and has a new black bow as her weapon similar to Madoka's weapon. It is unknown if she retained her abilities to manipulate time and space. Homura is shown to have a much closer relationship with Kyuubey, so much so she even confides an entire account about how the old universe worked. She also has the ability to create wings of energy, forming angelic wings when confronting Wraiths in the city, and jagged dark wings when walking through the desert.

===Homura in [[Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Wraith Arc|Wraith Arc]]===
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Homura appears in the first pages of chapter 1 in flashback. She is shown saying her goodbyes to Madoka as in the last episode of the anime, with Madoka promising to meet her again and giving Homura her ribbons. She doesn't appear again until the end of chapter 2 after Sayaka has been led away by the Law of Cycles and Mami and Kyoko are standing at the station. Homura is introduced as the new transfer student and she leaves the class in order to meet with Mami and Kyoko on the rooftop, Homura wiping away a tear as she remembers meeting Madoka for the first time. They tell Homura about the giant wraith that has been seen lately and agree not to hunt it on their own.
After several days of combing the city for the giant wraith and hunting down other more common wraiths, Homura has a short discussion with Kyubey about Madoka and the previous universe. Soon after, she encounters the giant wraith alone and attempts to defeat it herself by unleashing a large arrow of magic at it which takes on the form of a bird. However the giant wraith withstands the attack and is able to surprise Homura and overwhelm her, stealing a portion of her power. A smaller wraith steals Madoka's ribbon from her as well.

After a nightmare, Homura wakes up in Mami's apartment, with Mami bringing her a tray of tea and many lecturing words. She asks Homura to transform into a magical girl, which she does successfully, and then to summon her weapon, which she cannot. Mami concludes that the wraiths stole a portion of Homura's power but has no idea on how to retrieve it. Homura is impatient to go and retrieve her powers, but Mami cautions her to play it safe and leave everything up to her and Kyoko. Homura alters her memories slightly before thanking Mami and leaving. In the city, Homura talks with Kyubey about the memory-manipulation magic she now has and her lack of time-stopping ability. She takes off to search the city when Kyoko runs into Homura while patrolling the streets. She assures Homura she won't tell Mami she saw her up and about knowing Mami would only lecture her further. When asked why she remains in the city despite Sayaka having disappeared, Kyoko responds she is still here to avenge Sayaka. Kyoko agrees to help Homura in finding and defeating the wraith provided she is the one to give the final blow.

Despite using grief cubes, Homura finds her magical power has yet to recover which Kyubey explains is due to her soul gem's lack of capacity after the wraiths stole some of her power. As Homura sits in the park at night, Kyoko walks up to her telling her she's found a clue about the wraiths. Before Homura can come closer, Mami appears and fires at Kyoko, revealing her to be another mutant wraith that had taken on the form of Kyoko with the intent of attacking Homura. Mami summons several muskets and together her and Homura are able to hold off the wraiths but not for long. During the fight, Homura realizes the wraith is using time-manipulation magic. After a voice gives Homura advice, the two magical girls are able to overcome the wraiths' time-stopping ability and seemingly defeat the Wraith-Kyoko with Mami's Tiro Finale. After, the real Kyoko appears and informs them of the fake Sayaka and they agree on rules in order to limit their ability to be taken by surprise by the mutant wraiths. Mami and Kyoko leave, leaving Homura alone. She hears the voice from earlier once more and turns to see Madoka standing before her. However, this is not the real Madoka but a wraith who has taken on her form. She returns Madoka's ribbon to Homura before asking for her help in stopping the giant wraith. The fake Madoka explains how wraiths really work before explaining that the magic they took from Homura corrupted the wraiths, resulting in the mutant wraiths that take on human form. Despite Homura's reluctance in believing her story, she has the wraith follow her back to her apartment. There, Kyubey examines the wraith and confirms it carries a part of Homura's power in her.

After several weeks of searching for the giant wraith, Homura and Wraith-Madoka are no closer to finding the whereabouts of the giant wraith. Wraith-Madoka asks Homura what she really thinks of her since she is taking the form of her most precious friend. Homura snaps at the wraith, telling her she is nothing more than a fake for which Homura holds no shred of emotion for and threatens to kill her for insulting Madoka's wish. But the wraith tells her she is lying to herself and that she is not only a wraith but also Homura's heart.

Mami and Kyoko decide to begin their search from the beginning. Mami is upset to find that Homura had been searching for the giant wraith alone and worries that something may happen to her. Homura snaps at both Mami and Kyoko before taking off. Alone, Homura asks Kyubey what she wished for in order to become a magical girl but Kyubey doesn't know the answer to that. Homura worries that she may have used her memory-altering magic on herself in order to turn her dream of Madoka into memories instead. Wraith-Madoka catches up with Homura and offers to walk her home but not before Mami and Kyoko run into them. However, to Mami and Kyoko the wraith looks nothing like Madoka and only has the form of a mutant wraith wrapped around Homura. They transform into magical girls and prepare to rescue Homura, but Homura instead begs the wraith to save her from being a magical girl. The wraith takes Homura's soul gem and teleports them from the area, leaving Mami and Kyoko behind.

At Homura's apartment, Homura and Wraith-Madoka sit in front of her many monitors and watch as a flashback plays out in which Homura makes her original wish to Kyubey to protect Madoka. Kyubey appears only to admonish Homura for having a wraith eat all of her emotions in order to avoid meeting the Law of Cycles. Outside, the wraiths begin their attack on the city, leaving people dead rather than simply emotionless. As Mami and Kyoko fight their respective battles, Wraith-Madoka and Homura watch from a nearby rooftop. Before the wraiths can bring the final blow to Mami, Wraith-Madoka takes the ribbon from Homura and unleashes several arrows from the air in Madoka's characteristic attack, protecting Mami. The wraith appears as Madoka to even Mami now that she has her ribbon. Together the wraith and Mami are able to work together to take down the two imposters.

By this time the giant wraith has been consumed by the power it took from Homura and transforms into a witch-like creature complete with familiars. The wraith and Mami fight off the familiars but not before Kyoko and Mami are killed by the giant wraith. Wraith-Madoka continues in her struggle to defeat the witch-like wraith alone, but is overwhelmed and soon plummets to her death. Homura watches the battle dispassionately until she suddenly recovers herself and runs to catch the falling wraith. She realizes that Madoka is not a dream as the witch that stands before her is the proof that Madoka existed.

Homura regains her original memories. Upon arriving to the new universe, she discovered that her time-manipulation shield no longer worked and she initially discarded it only to have the shield open a small portal to another world. Homura jumps into the world inside her shield and discovers Kriemhild Gretchen inside. Before she can destroy the shield, she realizes that if a witch is inside her shield then Madoka may also be inside fighting the witch. Instead, Homura used her magic to alter her own memories and causes herself to forget the existence of the time shield.

After Homura and Wraith-Madoka land on the streets below, Homura reaches for the ribbon the wraith is holding and finds herself transported to another world. Her appearance changes to her original appearance with glasses and braids. There, she meets a doppelganger of herself who introduces itself as the personification of Homura's power that was stolen by the wraiths. It explains they are inside the world of her soul gem and that it was freed when the wraith that housed it was destroyed. After being stolen by the wraiths, her magical power was able to take control of one of the mutant wraiths in order to assist Homura. Homura asks her magical power what caused the wraiths to go rogue and her magic explains that it was due to the time manipulation magic coming from another universe with different laws. When Madoka and Homura parted ways in the space outside of the universe, their feelings for each other were so strong that a true miracle occurred and their feelings crystallized into a new soul gem for Homura. Because a miracle was granted to a magical girl without a normal exchange, it became separate from the laws of the universe and was considered in incomplete magic. After some time, this new magic began to interfere with her original magic, causing her shield and Madoka to suddenly link up. After Homura erased her memories of the shield, the wraiths stole the shield and were consumed by the curses that were contained within. Because the curses were a form of emotional energy not known in this universe, it corrupted the wraiths and caused the giant wraith to become a witch destined to destroy the world. Homura's thoughts take on the form of Sayaka, Kyoko and Mami who voice her self doubts in having rewritten her own memories rather than lose the shield and her proof of Madoka's existence. Homura takes off her glasses and undoes her braids, filled with a new resolve to protect Madoka even at the cost of her shield. She asks her magic to lend her power once more and her magic power takes on the form of her soul gem.

Filled with power once more, Homura unleashes several hundred arrows that destroy the smaller wraiths and familiars before firing a single large arrow at the witch. As she drives the arrow further in, the witch cracks open and reveals the face of Kriemhild Gretchen and her shield inside. As Homura reaches for her shield, the witch uses its power to stab Homura through several times in an attempt to stop her. But Madoka appears before Homura and helps push her the last few inches towards the shield. As Homura touches the shield, it crumbles to pieces and the witch is obliterated. Back inside her soul gem, her magical power incarnate holds a sleeping Homura in her hands as she explains that Madoka has reset the timeline of this universe in order to prevent the curses of the previous world from interfering. Unlike last time however, Homura will lose her memories of the previous timeline.

Homura snaps to alertness as she realizes she is standing at the station with Mami and Kyoko, Sayaka having just been led away by the Law of Cycles. Some time later, Homura is having the same discussion with Kyubey concerning Madoka and the previous universe. As Homura drops down to destroy the wraiths in the streets below, Kyubey reveals a piece of Homura's shield it managed to salvage and explains how he kept his memories of the previous timeline. Now that he has a piece of the shield and proof of Homura's story concerning the Law of Cycles, he and the other Incubators can now plan for a way in which they can capture Madoka.

The chapter ends as Homura is walking in the desert, ready to take on a hoard of wraiths as several Incubators watch from atop some nearby ruins.
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===Homura in [[The Rebellion Story]]===
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<blockquote>''"Without a doubt, this place is a witch's barrier."''</blockquote>
In events prior to ''[[The Rebellion Story]]'' Homura was captured by the [[Kyuubey|Incubators]], and her Soul Gem was placed in an Isolation Field that blocked out the Law of Cycles. This strain led Homura to transform partially into a witch without her knowledge. In this form, she also unconsciously created a labyrinth that was a near-perfect replica of Mitakihara City, and unconsciously lured her former acquaintances into it. She even drew in Madoka from the Law of Cycles, who entered the barrier along with Sayaka and [[Nagisa Momoe]]. In this dream world, Homura unconsciously distorted almost everyone's memories (including her own) so that they believed they were living in the real world fighting new enemies called [[Nightmare]]s. In order to stop the Incubators from fulfilling their goal, Madoka entrusted her memories and powers to Sayaka and Nagisa. Sayaka only pretended to have her memories altered, while Nagisa disguised herself as [[Charlotte]]/[[Bebe]].

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

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

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

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

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

Homura is presently holding a fraction of the Goddess Madoka captive--specifically, the part that was Madoka Kaname before she became the Law of Cycles. It is also implied she is placing the world's curses onto Kyubey. Despite proclaiming herself as a demon, Madoka, Sayaka, Kyoko, Mami, and Nagisa are all given happy lives in her new world.
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===Homura in the [[Puella Magi Madoka Magica Manga|Manga]]===
<blockquote>''"Homura-chan. We were already friends. From now on, and forever. Always."'' - [[Ultimate Madoka]],
''Puella Magi Madoka Magica'', Chapter 12 </blockquote>
* Homura's role in the manga follows the anime exactly up until the final chapter.
* Instead of wandering through a desert towards a group of wraiths, the epilogue of the manga Homura is shown being reunited with Madoka.

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

===Homura in the [[Dengeki_PlayStation_2012-03-29#Notes_on_the_game|PSP Game]]===
*If certain conditions are met, the Homura route will be available for playing.
*Homura can save Mami from Charlotte.
**By telling Mami she will leave Charlotte to her, Homura can avoid being tied up in ribbons. Homura can then secretly follow and save Mami in time.
***Mami apologizes to Homura for misjudging her and forms a bond with Homura.
***With Mami alive, there is a scene where she fights against Kyoko.
*Homura can save Sayaka, by choosing Kyoko to talk to Sayaka and prevent her from becoming a witch.
**Sayaka will join the group in fighting against Walpurgis.
*Kyouko will team up with Homura in most cases.
*If Homura successfully avoids Mami's death and none of the magical girls become witches, then it is possible for Homura to challenge Walpurgis with four magical girls without having Madoka contracting with Kyubey.
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMt3YnpKqxg The PSP game has a transformation scene for glasses Homura]

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

===Homura in [[Magia Record]]===
See [[Homura Akemi in Magia Record]]

==Powers and Abilities==
* In episode 9, it was revealed that Homura can stop time. However, anyone she touches while the ability is under effect will not be stopped. Along with stopping time, Homura can also reverse time to before her meeting with Madoka.
**According to an interview in Otona Anime Vol. 20, translated by symbv, here is what Gen Urobuchi said on more of Homura's power: "The weapon that looks like Homura's shield is actually a sand timer. When the flow of the sand is blocked, time is stopped. And when there is no sand on the upper part of the sand timer and then the timer is reverted, one month's worth of time is turned back. But before that stage is reached, only time stopping is possible. This means the special power of Homura is the ability to manipulate one month's time's worth of sand in the sand timer. As for the time passed and then turned back, since it was not the focus in this work, I did not think it through very thoroughly. I think you can say that the world split up and became parallel worlds there." In episode 11, we see Homura's sand run out in the middle of her fight with Walpurgisnacht, verifying this limitation of her time stop powers.
**[[NewType_2011-05#Homura.27s_shield|Gen Urobuchi stated that he didn't really think too much about the mechanics of Homura's time loops]], so the nature of Homura's power is not only a mystery, but it is not fully understood not even by the creative source.
* Homura's shield is able to store a countless amount of weapons, as demonstrated by the many pistols, light machineguns, shotguns, rocket launchers, and boxes of ammunition packed inside it. Note that her shield is relatively small and she is able to wear it around her wrist, much like a watch.

'''Wraith Arc''' 
After Madoka resets the universe, their feelings for each other crystallized into Homura's new soul gem and Homura was granted a new wish. Homura now has the ability to alter people's memories and owing to her new abilities Homura's weapon is instead a black bow similiar to Madoka's. Her shield is no longer able to reset time, however when wraiths stole Homura's power they were shown with the ability to stop time. When Homura uses her black bow to fire arrows, she summons the same magic symbol Madoka does, however her symbol has diamond shapes rather than circles. She has been shown transforming her arrows into birdlike forms and combining them into a crossbow-like form for added power. Homura also has the ability to create wings of energy, shown forming angelic wings when confronting Wraiths in the city and jagged dark wings when walking through the desert.

==Observations==
* She appears to live by herself; her [[Homura Residence|residence]] only has her name on the nameplate, much like [[Mami]]'s. In episode 10, when she wakes up in the hospital, no-one is there with her, and she seems to have been filling out the school transfer forms on her own.
* Her [[Homura_Residence|house]] has a wall display of documents relating to witches.
* She is visibly upset when Madoka uses her last name or honorifics instead of the more intimate "Homura".
* Homura calls everyone by their full name, giving the impression of being distant to people. This is most likely an attempt of her part to distance herself emotionally with everyone.
** In [[episode 10]], Homura goes from formal to first name basis with Madoka.
** In [[episode 9]] when Kyoko sacrifices herself to save Sayaka, Homura calls her by her first name.
** The way she calls Sayaka varies on timelines. And she always refers to Mami as by her full name or Tomoe-san, probably because she is her senior.
* Homura's appearance in episode 12 (in the new timeline) from the manga is different than her appearance from the anime. In the anime, her clothes and hairstyle remain the same, with Madoka's ribbon as her accessories. However, in the manga, she wears a new dress, changes her hairstyle to two pigtails with the ribbons Madoka gave her.
*Homura may actually be Faust, as Faust in the play tries all his might to save Gretchen (Madoka) from dying but in the end she perishes anyways as Mephistopheles (QB) tries to tempt her to form a contract with him.
** There's also the fact that in the Goethe version, Faust would only lose his soul if he ever had a moment of perfect happiness that made him wish he could stop time at that moment forever. Homura's power, of course, is to stop time. As such, it's entirely possible that the Homura and Faust parallels will be taken to its logical conclusion: She will have a moment of perfect happiness, she will stop time at that moment, and then she will die or become a witch. However, it should be mentioned that Faust manages to escape Mephistopheles and enter heaven because he found his moment of happiness in helping others, and not in anything Mephistopheles gave him. On the other hand, there is a [[Kriemhild Gretchen|witch that tries to create heaven on Earth.]]
** In the story of Faust, the devil grants him "magical powers" for 24 years, "one year for each hour of the day," and the deal was at the end of the "24 years," the devil would claim his soul. Homura's "weapon" is an hourglass, and her hourglass can reset time by one month. Given the strong parallels to Faust, and how at the end of the last loop, Homura was about to lose her soul (by giving in to Kyuubey's master plan and her Soul Gem becoming corrupted), it is entirely probable that her loop lasted for a total of 24 months/loop attempts as a reasonable conservative estimate, and the full Faustian 24 years as a more gruesome estimate. Given how radically her personality has changed since the first loop attempt, and how she seems to have memorized most of the key events of the loop, 24 months seems like a plausible number.
* The reason why Homura can't prevent Madoka from being a magical girl may be interpreted that it is Madoka becoming a magical girl that makes Homura become magical girl. If Homura really did, there will be a paradox. But effect can't change the cause. Therefore, no matter how many times she tries, she is destined to fail.
** Another evidence may support this idea. In the end of episode 12, Homura is still a magic girl and she knows the existence of Madoka. It is because Homura became a magic girl and her trying hundreds of times to save Madoka that gives Madoka the ability to become Ultimate Madoka. Even Ultimate Madoka can't change what she is based on to exist. The effect can't change the cause.
*In Rebellion, {{spoiler|before Homura transforms into Akuma Homura, she smashes her Soul Gem between her teeth, like a nutcracker. Given this, it seems likely she is still the Nutcracker Witch despite Madoka's intervention}}
**This idea seems further supported by Kyubey's referring to her as {{spoiler|"neither a Magical Girl, nor a Witch". As it is likely she is now both, since she contains features both of them have, like a human appearance, a Soul Gem, familiars, and a barrier.}}

==Etymology==
* Her first name is written in hiragana, which has no special meaning. However, when written in kanji, it can mean:
** flame, blaze (炎 or 焔)
** heart on fire (心火)
* Though only 焔, 炎, and 心火 are actually Japanese given names.
* The official [[Licensing in Taiwan|Chinese translation]] uses (焔) "flame, blaze" as the characters for her first name. However, no official kanji of her name exists in the original Japanese version. Madoka says at one point to Homura that she should act badass to match it and Sayaka even uses a firehose on her in {{spoiler|a timeline}}. In ''Rebellion'', there are many scenes of fire and {{spoiler|parallels are made between her and the name of Lucifer, since both are references to fire.}} It can also refer to how assumed witches were burned at the stake.
* The first character for Akemi (暁) means "daybreak", while the second one (美) means beauty which is a common letter in girl's names.
** In an early production sketch, her surname was given as (暁海) "daybreak sea" instead of (暁美). Both are read as Akemi.
** Her last name can also be used as a first name.
* When her full name is written vertically in hiragana (あけみほむら) and covering the left half at a certain angle, it could be read as カナメまどか which is Kaname written in katakana and Madoka written in hiragana.

==Trivia==
*At a [[Nitro+ Q&A Panels at Animagic 2013|Nitro+ Q&A Panel]] it was revealed that Homura went through almost 100 timelines. Q: How many timelines did Homura go through? A: Approaching 100.
** If Homura really did loop the same month and a half nearly 100 times, she would technically be around 26-years old, having spent 12 years looping time. (Calculations [http://homura.tumblr.com/post/57010494639/when-asked-how-many-timelines-did-homura-go here].) However, since her body is always reset along with time, she is still only 14-years old physically. In some interpretations, this would make Homura about twelve years older mentally than Madoka.
*** Since Homura's body stayed the same physical age throughout the loops, this implies that her brain does as well, and as such she would not have had the intervening 12 years of neurological development, and instead only an amount of extra memories from the loops that adds up to 12 years and the accompanying trauma.
* Homura finds a manual on how to make bombs from the internet. According to the [[wikipedia:ja:腹腹時計#.E5.89.B5.E4.BD.9C.E7.89.A9.E3.81.B8.E3.81.AE.E7.99.BB.E5.A0.B4|Japanese Wikipedia]], the manual is titled {{Nihongo|'''Hara Hara Tokei'''|腹腹時計|[[wikipedia:Hara_Hara_Tokei|Hara Hara Tokei]]}}, published in March 1974 by a [[wikipedia:East_Asia_Anti-Japan_Armed_Front|far-left terrorist organization]].
** Incidentally, the manual explains with illustrations that ''“Anyone with a middle-school level knowledge of chemistry can do it”''.
* Homura is frequently referred to as "Homerun-chan" amongst Western fans, due to the similarity of the two names in Japanese, however she is frequently referred as "Homuhomu" (ほむほむ) within Japanese community. Homuhomu likely originated from the [[Runes:Episode_3|runes in Episode 3]], one of which translates to "Homuhomu". Interestingly, when a [[wikipedia:Home_run|homerun]] is enacted in sports, you (in addition to gaining a point/level) {{spoiler|essentially get back where you started}}.
** "Homuhomu" can be used as a verb as "do Homuhomu" (ほむほむする) which means to caress, console or take care of. The action of "do Homuhomu" is not defined exactly.
** Originally started by the fan community it has been embraced and adopted by the industry to become [[Puella_Magi_Madoka_Magica_Portable#Interview_with_the_PSP_Game_producers|part of the official language and usage.]]
** Sometimes also jokingly refered to as "Homurika" due to {{spoiler|shared similarity of circumstances (having to go through many timelines to prevent a tragedy) with Rika Furude (Higurashi No Naku Koro Ni)}} '''Higurashi No Naku Koro Ni spoilers'''.
* Some folks in 2ch nicknamed [[Homura Residence|Homura's Residence]] {{nihongo|Homu-home|ほむホーム|Homuhōmu}} since Homu is a nickname for Homura, and Hōmu is "home" rendered in the Japanese syllabary. It should be noted that "homu" is more often used for dog houses and similar structures, with the English word "home" expressed using "uchi" (うち, which refers to one's own house or household), "ie" (いえ, which can refer to a physical house or a family lineage), or the honorific "otaku" (お宅, which refers to someone else's house or household).
* Apparently there is a [http://extrovertedotaku.blogspot.com/2011/04/akemi-homuras-weapon-gallery.html rumor on the net] that some weapons went "missing" at the [[wikipedia:Japan_Self-Defense_Forces|JSDF]] and [[wikipedia:United_States_Forces_Japan|US military bases in Japan]]. There is only one [[wikipedia:ja:玖珠駐屯地武器亡失事件|official report]] regarding the missing/stolen weapons. It is not known if the rumors of the <s>stolen</s> missing weapons inspired their appearance in the series.
* In the [[Puella Magi Madoka Magica Official Guidebook "You Are Not Alone"]] Hanokage jokingly describes Homura as "Hommando" in her After-Recording Report comic, because of the excessive vast arsenal of weaponry she unleashes in [[Episode 11]]. Apparently the smörgåsbord of weaponry was added later, they were not originally depicted in the early stages of the screenplay.
** One fan estimates that Homura used ¥ 1,383,040,300 Yen worth of military weaponry & equipment (that's $17,037,114 USD in today's dollars).[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oE4b5yPG5qg&feature=player_embedded]
* Homura is the strongest of the magical girls as long as [[Nitro+ Q&A Panels at Animagic 2013|no one discovers the nature of her power.]]
* In Audio commentary for [[Episode 4]], Urobuchi liked Chiwa Saitou for the role because she had a "Dark Beauty" feeling.
** In the Audio commentary for [[Episode 7]], Chiwa Saitou explains she tried the role of Kyubey and Kyousuke first, until Gen Urobuchi convinced her to try the role of Homura.
** Chiwa Saito explains that she found the character of Homura to be strong but also to be a weak/delicate girl. Aoi Yuuki adds that the Homura character had no other choice but to become strong.
*** Ryouko Shintani states that would be true for a character that has something or someone important to protect.

==Gallery==

See [[Gallery:Homura]]

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

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

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

==References==
{{reflist}}

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

[[Category:Characters]]
[[Category:Magical girls]]
[[Category:Magical girls with Witches]]

Noi!

2024-07-06T22:33:42Z

Spica2008:

[[File:Rebellion_Image_Note_163_Noi.jpg|thumb|200px|Original "Noi!" lyrics from [[Rebellion Production Note]]]]

'''"Noi!"''' is an insert song from ''[[Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Rebellion]]'', based on original German lyrics by [[Gekidan Inu Curry]]. It is located on the [[Madoka Magica Soundtrack#Movie 3 OST|original soundtrack CD for ''Rebellion'']].

* Music/Arrangement: [[Yuki Kajiura]]
* Lyrics: [[Gekidan Inu Curry]]
* Chorus: [[wikipedia:ja:杉並児童合唱団|Suginami Junior Chorus]]

==Lyrics==
{| class="wikitable" style="line-height: 1.6em;width: 100%;""
! style="width: 33%;" | German
! style="width: 33%;" | English Translation
! style="width: 34%;" | Japanese Translation
|-
|Wo ist eine lange Nadel?
|Where is a long needle?
|「ノィ」　ながい針どこだ？
|-
|Wo ist eine kurze Nadel?
|Where is a short needle?
|「ノィ」　みじか針どこだ？
|-
|Auf Wiedersehen Bestrafungshügel
|We'll meet again on the hill of punishment
|また会うときは　刑の丘
|-
|Das Fenster genau geschlossen?
|Did you close the window tight?
|窓はきちんと閉じたかい？　シャン
|-
|Der Schlüssel genau befestigt?
|Did you give up on turning the key?
|鍵は回して諦めたかい？　シャン
|-
|"Noi" Zuerst gebe ich Zwei
|"Noi" First I'll give you two needles
|「ノィ」　まず2本は　くれてやる
|-
|"Noi" Diese Zwei sind statt deinen Tränen
|"Noi" to use as tears
|「ノィ」　この2本が　涙の代わりに
|-
|Yai yai fallen
|Yai yai, let them fall
|ヤィ　ヤィ　おとせ
|-
|Yai yai yai springen
|yai yai yai, jumping
|ヤィ　ヤィ　ヤィ　はねる
|-
|Mit den letzten zwei Versprechen
|With the last two needles, take the promise and
|さいごの2本で　約束を
|-
|Yai yai fallen
|Yai yai, let it fall
|ヤィ　ヤィ　おとせ
|-
|Yai yai yai springen
|yai yai yai, jumping
|ヤィ　ヤィ　ヤィ　はねる
|-
|Yai yai fallen
|Yai yai, let it fall
|ヤィ　ヤィ　おとせ
|-
|Yai yai yai springen
|yai yai yai, jumping
|ヤィ　ヤィ　ヤィ　はねる
|-
|Yaaaa.....
|Yaaaaaa~
|「ヤーー！」
|-
|}

==See also==
* [[Yuki Kajiura]]
* [[Gekidan Inu Curry]]
* [[Soundtrack]]

[[Category:Music]]

Madoka Magica Episode 12: My Very Best Friend

2024-06-23T00:39:09Z

Spica2008:

{{spoilers|media=anime}}
<blockquote> ''"Don't forget. Always, somewhere, someone is fighting for you. --As long as you remember her, you are not alone."'' - ending sequence.</blockquote>

{{Infobox_episode
|name = My Very Best Friend
|jname = わたしの、最高の友達
|date = 21 April 2011
|script = [[Gen Urobuchi]]
|storyboard = Shinsaku Sasaki
|director = Yukihiro Miyamoto
|adirector = Jun'ichirō Taniguchi Mika Takahashi
}}
== Summary ==
The episode starts with Madoka comforting an injured Homura, telling her that she finally understands what Homura had gone through and promising to take care of everything, despite Homura's anguish at the prospect of seeing Madoka become a witch. Madoka then stands up and, at Incubator's urging, finally [[Wish_theories#Madoka.27s_Wish|makes her wish]]: {{spoiler|"II wish I had the power to erase witches before they’re born. Every single witch from the past, present and future, everywhere."}}. As promised by Kyubey,<ref>Normally such a wish would be impossible to fulfill as stated by Kyubey, ''"You are the center of karmic destiny from many different timelines. So, no matter how enormous your wish, it most definitely will come true."'' The system as it is set up would normally reject granting such a wish as it has to be proportional to a girl's cosmic karma or power (actually, it is possible that the wish would be granted as Kyubey is still contractually obligated to grant any wish, but it would instead go unfulfilled as it would fail to meet the required energy input to attain the desired output). Normally, a girl like Madoka with an ordinary life would only be allowed to attain an ordinary but still powerful wish, but in Madoka's case it is an exception because she is an anomaly. Usually people with large karmic burden are historical figures that posses a destiny that could change history, but even at that level it would still be quite literally impossible for such a wish to be fulfilled as it would fail to meet the energy requirement to have such a powerful wish granted. It is thanks to Homura's countless time travels that Madoka has accumulated such a large reservoir of cosmic karma, the amount was unprecedented enough to grant her a wish that was powerful enough to rewrite the current laws of the universe that concluded with a paradox. This is an event that literally goes against all odds of ever repeating again. No other girl in history could have such a wish granted, not unless their power/karma was proportional to it, and that doesn't happen naturally.</ref> her wish is granted and she becomes a [[Ultimate Madoka|goddess]], breaking the Incubators' system at the same time. The next half of the episode is an in-depth animation of said transformation.

The first sequence is a short discussion with [[Kyoko]] and [[Mami]]: Mami warns Madoka of the consequences of her wish, while Kyoko encourages her in her usual forceful way. Madoka is then seen travelling through space and time, healing defeated magical girls (among which we can see historical figures such as [[:File:Anne Frank.png|Anne Frank]], [[:File:Cleopatra.png|Cleopatra]], and [[:File:Tart in Anime.jpg|Joan of Arc]]).

The consequence of her becoming a Magical Girl quickly follows the "rescue" of the other magical girls: due to her wish, the laws of nature have been altered, and the old world will be put to an end in order for a new one to take its place. Homura witnesses the Earth being swallowed in despair from the moon, where she also sees Madoka's soul gem, now the size of an asteroid, traveling through space.

The gigantic soul gem collapses into a Grief Seed and Madoka's new planet-sized Witch form is unleashed: However, true to her word, she erases [[her own Witch|Kriemhild Gretchen]] from existence. The resulting paradox removes Madoka from the universe.

The cosmic sequence continues with Madoka losing her physical humanity to become a force of nature, detached from mankind; however, she is now suspended in inter-dimensional space, in contact with everyone and everything. After a sequence highly open to interpretation, she finally parts with a tearful Homura, giving her her ribbons as a souvenir with the promise that they may meet again.

The scene cuts to an audition where Kyousuke is playing Charles Gounod's ''[[wikipedia:Ave_Maria_%28Gounod%29|Ave Maria]]''. In two of the seats in the audience are the spirits of Madoka and Sayaka. Madoka apologizes for causing Sayaka trouble, and says that she believes her sacrifices were not in vain. Sayaka responds that she only wanted to hear Kyousuke play one last time, as many more would come to see him in many years to come; she states that she has no regrets and that she believes Hitomi (who is hiding behind the curtain watching the performance) and Kyousuke will be a happy couple, and that while it still hurts a little to see them together, she cannot hold it against them anymore. The two get up and depart, and the scene cuts to Kyousuke as a famous violinist; as the audience applauds for him, he is struck by a memory of the hospital and says Sayaka's name.

Mami and Kyoko, now alive, fight a creature together (revealed later to be a "wraith"), and find that Sayaka had used the last of her magic to help Kyousuke and thus disappeared from existence. Mami reflects on how the fate of a magical girl is to disappear before they can cause grief; Homura, wearing the ribbon and thinking of Madoka, says her name and starts crying, and it is revealed that nobody in this world remembers Madoka but her. Homura later sees Tatsuya drawing a picture of Madoka in the sand; she talks to Madoka's parents and find that they also have no memory of their daughter, though she seems to manifest as Tatsuya's imaginary friend. Junko comments that the name Madoka feels nostalgic.

Homura then discusses her story with Kyubey, who says that it's possible everything Homura went through could be her imagination, and there would be no way to prove otherwise. However, he remarks that the concept of harvesting witches for energy would be more efficient than the new method: because there is still grief in the world, it manifests in the form of wraiths that the magical girls must fight, who upon defeat drop cube-shaped pieces much like Grief Seeds. Homura reflects on the new universe, thinking that this corrupted, grief-filled world is what Madoka sought to protect -- but she will never forget Madoka's wish. She then leaps upon the wraiths, extending wings of light from her back and carrying a bow and arrow.

After the credits, Homura walks through what looks like either a wasteland or a barrier towards a bunch of wraiths. Black wings sprout from her back, containing distorted images that resemble those of a witch's barrier; Madoka's voice encourages her, and Homura springs upon them to fight.

And with [[:File:Madoka Christ.jpg|some hopeful words]], Puella Magi Madoka Magica [[Runes:Episode_12|comes to an end]].

== Runes ==

See [[Runes:Episode 12|Runes of episode 12]]

== Audio Commentary ==

<blockquote>See Also: ''[[Guidebook#episode 12|Guidebook staff commentary]] from the '''[[Main Page/About|Magica Quartet]]'''''</blockquote>

{{:Audio Commentary/Episode 12}}

==Trivia==
*At a [[Nico Character Chat with Kazuo Koike and Gen Urobuchi|Nico Character interview]], Urobuchi defined Madoka {{spoiler|after her wish as becoming "the rules that governed the world of the series" and Homura as "an evangelist who is the only person within the world she lives in who understands Madoka's existence and role."}}
*{{spoiler|In the Audio Commentary for Episode 12, Urobuchi explained that the reason Tatsuya knows about Madoka is because he can see her. He says it's how little children can see things they're not suppose to, because they don't know they're not suppose to see it. Sadly, Urobuchi also said when he grows up, he won't be able to anymore and will likely forget all about it.}}
*Urobuchi doesn't know the meaning of Homura's black wings as they were never mentioned in his script, and instead they were added by Gekidan Inu Curry, the production designers for the series. He hinted that the meaning behind the wings may be explained in the Madoka Magica movie trilogy.
*In the Audio Commentary for Episode 12, when Madoka meets Mami and Kyoko for the last time, Urobuchi states that Madoka is meeting with [[:file:Ep 12 audio comm gen urobuchi farewell.jpg|people that have nothing to do with space and time]]. This can be interpreted as Madoka meeting with their spirits as a final farewell.
*Urobuchi states in the commentary that Madoka erased the existence of Witches but did not erase curses themselves.
*When [[Ume Aoki]] asked [[Gen Urobuchi]] if Kyubey would still hide the fact that a Soul Gem would disappear if a magical girl dies. Gen Urobuchi responded that Kyubey may actually mention that information to girls making a contract. He also added that Kyubey would carefully word it to an extent as it would be cumbersome to have girls trying go around without their Soul Gem.
*In the official subs and the English dub, the demons are called "Wraiths".

== Observations ==
* Once again, this episode used [[Connect]] as an ending song. However, there was no animation sequence, as instead the credits rolled in black on a white background.
** This episode doesn't have a proper opening either.

*This episode ends with a sequence showing first the backs of Madoka, Kyoko, Sayaka, Homura, and Mami followed by the silhouettes of all magical girls which appeared in the anime -- even those which were only shown in their witch forms. After that, Madoka´s ribbon falls, and her soul gem is shown for a second.

* According with some fans the end of Episode 12 is considered a "[[wikipedia:Serial_Experiments_Lain|Lain]]" ending. Madoka is the Jesus figure, Homura is her prophet, and Kyubey is the Devil (analogous to the Temptation of Christ). Others have dubbed the ending a "Reverse Evangelion" ending. In ''Neon Genesis Evangelion'', all of humanity becomes a higher being except the protagonist(s), while in ''Madoka'''s ending, the protagonist becomes a higher being while everyone else maintains a regular existence.
**[[Mami]], as the veteran and Madoka's mentor, could be considered a [[wikipedia:John_the_Baptist|John the Baptist]] figure for obvious reasons.

*In a [[4Gamer Urobuchi Interview|recent interview]], Urobuchi clarified the following about the ending:
**The setting is not in Japan
**Homura is continuing to battle on in the rest of the world
**Scene is a homage to "Blade"
**Fan theories in interpreting the ending, such as "Homura is the only magical girl remaining," surprised him.

* Even if there are no witches in the world, the magical girls have to fight against wraiths now. Therefore Kyubey can still gain energy to fight against entropy.

* The Incubators have been on the earth since the stone ages. According to Kyubey, humans would still live in caves if his species had not granted girls' wishes over time.

* Madoka has changed the laws of the universe, thus changing the magical girl system and humanity's relationship with Incubators: Witches do not exist on that world as spent Soul Gems disappear mysteriously before they can curse the world. However, curses continue to haunt humanity in the form of Magical Beasts or Wraiths of unknown origin; it is the role of magical girls to defeat these monsters, gather their curses in the forms of small cubic fragments (Grief Cubes?), and have them harvested to slow the effects of entropy. Magical girls who overexert their magical powers will die (or disappear), so they must use the dark cubes to purify their Soul Gems before that happens. Apparently, Homura and Kyubey now have a better relationship in this new reality because of the new nature of the universe. Since Incubators cannot harvest Grief Seeds from Witches (as they do not exist), they don't induce despair from magical girls for it has no effect on fixing entropy; Kyubey admits that if it was the opposite, the nature of Incubators would be a kind of different.
** According with magazine interviews, all magical girls share [[Shinjidai no Mixture Magazine BLACK PAST|the same fate of fading away]], the same will be true with Homura, Kyoko, and Mami. It is stated that Madoka will take their spirits to [[Animedia_2011-06#Fate_of_Magical_Girls_in_the_New_World|"another universe"]], many interpret this other universe to be an afterlife.
=== Other Magical Girls ===
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!Notes
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|[[File:Battlefield girl.png|275px]]
|A girl with her head covered, praying with her Soul Gem in her hands in the middle of a modern battlefield. Identity unknown, but speculated to be Muslim as she is wearing a hijab. She could perhaps be [[wikipedia:Afghan_Girl|National Geographic's "Afghan Girl"]], Sharbat Gula
|-
|[[File:Anne Frank.png|275px]]
|A Jewish girl wearing a yellow star on her clothes and holding a Soul Gem while riding a cargo train to a concentration camp. Fans believe she could be the Jewish-German [[wikipedia:Anne_Frank|Anneliese Marie "Anne" Frank]], riding a train towards [[wikipedia:Betrayal_of_Anne_Frank|Bergen Belsen Concentration camp]].
|-
|[[File:Himiko.png|275px]]
|[[wikipedia:Himiko|Queen Himiko]]. A girl with long black hair and robes similar to those used by Shinto priestesses in modern Japan. Himiko was the head shaman and queen of Yamataikoku, one of the first realms in what would later become Japan, and a controversial figure in Japanese history ever since the Tokugawa period.
|-
|[[File:Cleopatra.png|275px]]
|Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt. Possibly getting ready to face the [[wikipedia:Battle_of_Actium|Battle of Actium]].
|-
|[[File:Joan of Arc.png|275px]]
|Joan of Arc, before she is burned alive on May 30, 1431.
|-
|[[File:Green haired girl.png|275px]]
|Madoka's first rescue. This girl is speculated to be the [[wikipedia:Dakini|Dakini]] princess who, according to Himalayan legend, came from Arunachal Pradesh in northeast India to Tashiyangtse, [[wikipedia:Bhutan|Bhutan]] in the 18th century. She is supposed to have subdued a wraith by allowing herself to be entombed alive in [[wikipedia:Chorten_Kora|Chorten Kora]], the white monument shown behind her. Also, there are the [[wikipedia:Prayer flag|Himalayan prayer flags]].
|-
|[[File:Girl on savanna.png|275px]]
|This girl is located on a savanna.
|-
|[[File:Bear girl 2.png|275px]]
|A girl wearing a bear costume located in a futuristic city or theme park.
|-
|[[File:Viking girl.png|275px]]
|A girl wearing stereotypical viking garb positioned on a beach or island. It is unknown whether she is an actual viking or not, but judging by the weapons strewn about her, the theory is likely.
|-
|[[File:Purple girl.png|275px]]
|A girl in a purple dress located in a volcanic region. It's speculated said volcano may be either [[wikipedia:Mount Vesuvius|Mount Vesuvius]] (of Pompeii fame) or [[wikipedia:Mount_Etna|Mount Etna]].
|}

=== Production errors ===
Even though Shaft had an extra month to check the quality of the episodes, the TV broadcast had at least one production error.
<gallery>
File:Six-fingered Homura.jpg|Homura has 6 fingers here
</gallery>

== Speculations ==
{{Theory/Header|status=unknown}}
*Cleopatra and Joan d'arc were magical girls. ...perhaps Anne Frank too?
**There is one sequence where a girl inside a train cargo is wearing a yellow star, fans assume she could be Anne Frank as she shares some similarities.([[Episode_12#Other_Magical_Girls|See Above]])
*Though Madoka purifies every curse before it bears a witch, still there must be a causal kickback of each wished miracle. Curses accumulate in Madoka's gem but she can interrupt even her own corruption. One possible origin of wraiths is those wandering despair, and it should lead as followed; as magical girls increase (whether in number or power), so do wraiths.
**Kyubey informs Homura that the wraiths have been agitated as of late, causing more frequent attacks on humans. He doesn't explain the reasons for it as he probably doesnt know the cause...
** As the producer explained that "witches were eliminated but not curses", "wraiths" might just be manifestations of those curses in an alternative form. Nothing very complex here.
*Mami describes the process in which magical girls vanish as "円環の理 (Enkan no Kotowari: Law of Cycles)", roughly corresponding with the name of 鹿目まどか (Kaname Madoka: Vital Circle).
**It is suggested that girls prior to becoming magical girls are aware of the consequences and the process involved of becoming one. Girls are given the option to consent once they are fully aware of the consequences.
*There are many speculations regarding the ending. One camp says that Homura is living in an apocalyptic future after a thousand years has passed (the actual year is unknown), whereas another says Homura is actually inside a barrier. Another theory maintains that Homura is about to die, as she can feel Madoka's presence and hear her voice; this would mean that Madoka has come for Homura's Soul Gem before it can cause harm on the world. (However, as Homura was with Madoka during the destruction and recreation of the new world, Madoka may simply be using their special bond to encourage Homura to do her best.) There is also speculation that Homura is carrying Madoka's spirit with her, as indicated by the strange wings she possesses and her new magical bow (similar to Madoka's magical weapon). Some suggest that the epilogue was left open ended for the possibility for a second season or maybe an entirely new series.[http://animapple.blogspot.com/2011/03/madoka-shinbo-akiyuki-i-want-to-make.html]
**Conversely, Homura may have taken on the concept of Madoka as an 'imaginary friend' figure, and could simply be imagining her voice for support.
**In an [[4Gamer Urobuchi Interview|interview with 4Gamer]] Urobuchi stated that the ending scene was a homage to "Blade", to emphasize the idea that Homura's battles are not over.
***It is perhaps possible that Homura is geographically "not in Japan" and instead we are observing Homura to be in a different geographical location hunting down the new threat, expanding her hunting operations globally.
*According to some fans Madoka has become a [[wikipedia:Bodhisattva|Bodhisattva]]. Instead of a deity, she is a person who abstains from potential Buddhahood and perfect enlightenment in order to help others attain Nirvana. Another way to see it is that Madoka has become a type of Valkyrie for the magical girls, collecting their Soul Gems to be purified so she can lead them to their final rest in Valhalla. Because of Madoka's white wings she looks like an archangel; it is possible she fits the role of the angel of Death. In the Roman Catholic tradition [[wikipedia:Michael_%28archangel%29#Christian_tradition|St. Michael]] is both an archangel and the angel of death, whose role is to carry the souls of all the deceased to heaven.
**An article from [[Spa_Weekly!_2011-07-19#Tetsuya_Miyazaki_.28commentator.29|Spa Weekly!]] agrees with the Bodhisattva observation, it even depicts Kyubey to be a ''Bad Buddhist''.
*In the previous world there was competition among magical girls for Grief Seeds, because Witches drop only one Grief Seed with limited repeated uses. The Grief Seeds became a precious commodity for those seeking to purify their Soul Gems to avoid running out of power or becoming Witches themselves, so magical girls would rarely team up with each other as there were conflicts of interest (and ideological clashes). There seems to be less conflict among magical girls on the new world with the new system in place. It seems that the Wraiths drop plenty of energy cubes (Grief Cubes?), allowing plenty of bounty among magical girls to share (of course, this is at the expense of energy efficiency pointed out by Kyubey). This encourages girls to team up and fight the Wraiths together, leading to possibly lower casualty rates among magical girls and maybe lower attrition rates.
*'''Dualism:''' Prior to Madoka's transcendence into the universe, Kyubey acted as the sole representative of hope for girls seeking wishes to change their lives. The show seems to wraithstrate a sense of duality, not of good and evil, but of hope and despair that are part of the mechanism that governs the series universe. But the dual system has an unfair flaw, as it is wraithstrated by Kyubey's actions and deception, along with the unwanted consequences from wishes. As a result of this hope can be turned into despair but despair cannot be turned back into hope. Some would argue this is not Kyubey's fault and instead put the blame on the cruel nature of the universe, human shortsightedness, and the selfishness of humanity. This deceptive duality could only create a negative feedback loop whose purpose was to turn hope into despair without a way to reverse the process. Madoka's wish reverses some of the effects and changes the mechanism of the system in the New World. However, even with the new changes in place, giving the universe a new hope, it is not enough to deter the fate of all magical girls when they die or run out of magic. Madoka cannot deny their wishes, but it can take away their despair to restore their hope.
**The first explicit conception of dualism came from the Ancient Persian Religion of [[wikipedia:Zoroastrianism|Zoroastrianism]] around the mid-fifth century BC. Zoroastrianism is a monotheistic religion that believes that [[wikipedia:Ahura_Mazda|Ahura Mazda]] is the eternal creator of all good things. Any violations of Ahura Mazda's order arise from ''[[wikipedia:Druj|druj]]'' (lie), which is everything uncreated. From this comes a significant choice for humans to make. Either they fully participate in human life for Ahura Mazda or they do not and give '''druj''' power.
* One way to interpret Sayaka's wish to heal Kyousuke was her attempt to chase the same feelings she had while listening to his playing in her childhood. What Sayaka was chasing was not romance but a distant memory of the past, a strong emotion she that developed and confused it with love. Realizing this, Sayaka admits that now she wants many people to listen to Kyousuke's play and experience those same feelings so they can understand how beautiful Kyousuke's play is. One can interpret it as Sayaka wanting to share Kyousuke with the world, even with Hitomi (even if it pains her).
* When Madoka made her wish, she began glowing brightly while Kyubey was still attempting to discuss the implications of her wish. This suggests that the wish was already being granted, and Kyubey merely activates a wisher, allowing the girl to implement the wish using her own power and will. It is likely that Kyubey is unable to abort a wish once that activation occurs.
* It is possible that Kyousuke playing Ave Maria is a reference to the Disney film ''[[wikipedia:Fantasia_(1940 film)|Fantasia]]''. In both the anime and in Fantasia, Walpurgisnacht is represented as forces of evil only seeking to destroy, and in both, Ave Maria is played after it to show that things are now better.

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== About the ending==
<blockquote>''"That wish… Once it’s granted, it will unravel the fabric of time itself! It violates the laws of karmic destiny! Huh, are you trying to become a god?"'' ~ Kyubey</blockquote>
===The New World===
The new world is the same as the old but with few changes: there are no more witches, magical girls don't become witches when they die, and despair won't transform them into witches. The whole magical girl system used to collect energy to stop entropy has been altered. Now magical girls really are "girls of justice" fighting wraiths to stop spreading curses; conveniently, those curses become dark energy cubes (Grief Cubes?), which recharge Soul Gems and slow down entropy. Madoka has become a deity whose role is to collect and purify spent Soul Gems before they become Grief Seeds, thus allowing magical girls to die without cursing the world. However, while she now shoulders the burdens of magical girls, she does not shoulder those of the world, which is why curses are still rampant: the way the world fundamentally functioned has not been altered, and to do otherwise would have required to erase all evil. The issue of entropy has not been fixed, either, but the new system solves it without sacrificing the souls of the girls or forcing them into a contract that will cause them despair and regret. Because of these new changes the relationship between humans and Incubators has been radically altered: for one, they are more friendly and respectful toward each other.

===Platonic Love or Yuri End?===
[[File:Yuri evidence madoka.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Yuri subtext]]
Just like the ending with Kyoko and Sayaka, there is speculation with fans regarding Homura's relationship with Madoka and her willingness to sacrifice it all for her. On this new world Sayaka dies but she has no regrets, and Kyoko laments her death just when they have become friends (fans have interpreted this in many ways).

To read more details, [[Yuri_undertones#Episode_12:_Yuri_End|see here.]]

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===Sayaka's Concert Scene===
* Regarding Sayaka's death. Madoka explains that she could have changed Sayaka's fate but not without changing Kyousuke's as well. Madoka tells Sayaka that she left their fate unchanged to respect her sacrifice, Sayaka agrees with Madoka's decision.
** Many fans dislike what happened to Sayaka on the grounds that she sacrificed her life for someone that wouldn't reciprocate any romantic feelings for her. There is also the issue that she left a family behind (albeit we don't know what kind of relationship she had with them).
*** Still, it is because of these reasons that some people are interpreting Sayaka's sacrifice to be either misguided or beautiful and it is open to interpretation.
* Sayaka's sacrifice and death is much closer to [[wikipedia:The_Little_Mermaid|the Little Mermaid's story]], in this version, Sayaka passes away with no regrets or hatred toward anyone, only sadness but she accepts it willingly. Unlike [[Episode 8]] where Sayaka felt great despair and regret toward her decision.
* Sayaka's death is also important to illustrate the changes on the new magical girl system, not only does it show that death is still possible for magical girls, but it also wraithstrates that Madoka has a presence in the system to help the spirits of the death to pass away. There are still many questions and mysteries regarding these changes but the impact allows the viewer to see that there is closure for characters like Sayaka.
** Many fans suggest that Sayaka's soul, although erased from the world, now resides in the same plane of existence that Madoka inhabits, where she will watch over all the other magical girls along with Madoka.
** Alternatively, Madoka's presence is there to help Sayaka to move on, to help her ease her ending so she would have no regrets. This would more line up with the confirmation that Madoka guides the souls of all dead magical girls to [[Animedia_2011-06#Fate_of_Magical_Girls_in_the_New_World|"another universe"]] after death.

==Magazine Articles==
*[[Spa Weekly! 2011-07-19|Spa Weekly! July 19, 2011]]

== Initial broadcast and delays ==

This episode was scheduled to air on 24 March 2011 but has been pulled due to the [[Wikipedia:2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami|2011 Sendai earthquake and tsunami]]. On April 10, 2011 it was announced that Madoka was scheduled to resume its broadcasting [http://www.animenewsnetwork.co.uk/news/2011-04-10/madoka-magica-anime-to-resume-on-april-21 on the 21 of April 2011] and it would air the last two episodes back-to-back.

*MBS (Kansai area): 11th & 12th episodes on Thursday, April 21 at 26:40 (effectively Friday, April 22 at 2:40 a.m.)
*TBS (Tokyo's Kanto area): 10th, 11th, and 12th episodes on Thursday, April 21 at 27:00 (Friday, April 22 at 3:00 a.m.) TBS had preempted its airing of the 10th episode due to its news coverage of the earthquake.
*CBC (central Japan): 10th, 11th, and 12th episodes on Sunday, April 24 at 26:45 (Monday, April 25 at 2:45 a.m.).

* The fact that this episode aired during Good Friday, and the similarity between both events, led to jokes and far-fetched speculation from the fanbase.

==Gallery==

</gallery>

=== Madoka as a Magical Girl ===
<gallery position="center" captionalign="left">
File:Madokamercy.jpg
File:Bear girl.jpeg
File:Savannah girl.jpeg
File:Tibetan girl.jpeg
File:Madoka the Ultimate Puella Magi.png|Madoka's Ultimate Magical Girl form
File:Ultimate Madoka 2.png|Close up
File:Ultimate Madoka 3.png|Madoka with wings
File:Madoka 12 goddess.jpg
File:MadoKami fight.gif
</gallery>

=== End sequence ===
<gallery position="center" captionalign="left">
File:Madoka Christ.jpg|''Don't forget. Always, somewhere, someone is fighting for you. As long as you remember her, you are not alone.''
File:Group pic last scene.jpg|All the main characters of the series
File:Puellamagis.png|All the magical girls of the show, including the girls that only were shown as witches.
File:Madoka ending sequence message.jpg
File:Thank you for watching the end.jpg
</gallery>

=== Homura's new power ===
<gallery position="center" captionalign="left">
File:Homura archer ep 12.jpg|Homura's new weapon, a bow much like Madoka's
File:Homura Angel Wings.png|Homura with angel-like wings
File:Homura wings 1.jpg| Homura with witch-like wings
File:Homura wings 2.jpg|
</gallery>

=== Other ===
<gallery position="center" captionalign="left">
File:Madoka magiccircle.jpg|The magic sigil that Madoka uses to destroy witches
File:Pet antony.gif|Madoka petting an Anthony
File:Madokamadokamadoka.jpg|Kyubey stated that Madoka the human being has ceased to exist physically and in memory. He was only partially right
File:Soul Gem and Grief Seed Cubic Form.png|Grief Seeds from Witches have been replaced with Grief Cubes(?) from Wraiths
</gallery>

=== Official Sketches ===
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File:Demons.png|A concept drawing of the {{Nihongo|Wraiths|魔獣|Majū}}.
File:Episode 3 Storyboards.jpg
File:Ep. 11 Storyboard.jpg
File:Ep. 12 Storyboard.jpg
File:Guidebook 0065.jpg|Puella Magi Madoka Magica Official Guidebook "You Are Not Alone"
</gallery>

==Annotations==
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==External links==
* [http://www.madoka-magica.com/story/index.html ''Episode 12'' summary at official website] (Japanese)
* [http://imperialx.wordpress.com/2011/04/22/madoka-doesnt-need-a-sequel-to-explain-itself/ An unofficial FAQ about the ending]
* [http://listlessink.wordpress.com/2011/04/23/birth-of-a-goddess-madokas-path-to-nirvana-a-study-of-buddhism/ Birth of a Goddess, Madoka’s Path to Nirvana – A Study of Buddhism]
* [http://anime.biglobe.ne.jp/userranking/title/6242/ Puella Magi Madoka Magica voted #1 Shaft Anime by Shaft fans]
* [http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2011-08-16/japanese-stores-list-madoka-magica-no.12-director-edit Episode 12 will have a bonus extra: Director's cut]

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[[Category:Episodes]]

Madoka Magica Episode 12: My Very Best Friend

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{{spoilers|media=anime}}
<blockquote> ''"Don't forget. Always, somewhere, someone is fighting for you. --As long as you remember her, you are not alone."'' - ending sequence.</blockquote>

{{Infobox_episode
|name = My Very Best Friend
|jname = わたしの、最高の友達
|date = 21 April 2011
|script = [[Gen Urobuchi]]
|storyboard = Shinsaku Sasaki
|director = Yukihiro Miyamoto
|adirector = Jun'ichirō Taniguchi Mika Takahashi
}}
== Summary ==
The episode starts with Madoka comforting an injured Homura, telling her that she finally understands what Homura had gone through and promising to take care of everything, despite Homura's anguish at the prospect of seeing Madoka become a witch. Madoka then stands up and, at Incubator's urging, finally [[Wish_theories#Madoka.27s_Wish|makes her wish]]: {{spoiler|"II wish I had the power to erase witches before they’re born. Every single witch from the past, present and future, everywhere."}}. As promised by Kyubey,<ref>Normally such a wish would be impossible to fulfill as stated by Kyubey, ''"You are the center of karmic destiny from many different timelines. So, no matter how enormous your wish, it most definitely will come true."'' The system as it is set up would normally reject granting such a wish as it has to be proportional to a girl's cosmic karma or power (actually, it is possible that the wish would be granted as Kyubey is still contractually obligated to grant any wish, but it would instead go unfulfilled as it would fail to meet the required energy input to attain the desired output). Normally, a girl like Madoka with an ordinary life would only be allowed to attain an ordinary but still powerful wish, but in Madoka's case it is an exception because she is an anomaly. Usually people with large karmic burden are historical figures that posses a destiny that could change history, but even at that level it would still be quite literally impossible for such a wish to be fulfilled as it would fail to meet the energy requirement to have such a powerful wish granted. It is thanks to Homura's countless time travels that Madoka has accumulated such a large reservoir of cosmic karma, the amount was unprecedented enough to grant her a wish that was powerful enough to rewrite the current laws of the universe that concluded with a paradox. This is an event that literally goes against all odds of ever repeating again. No other girl in history could have such a wish granted, not unless their power/karma was proportional to it, and that doesn't happen naturally.</ref> her wish is granted and she becomes a [[Ultimate Madoka|goddess]], breaking the Incubators' system at the same time. The next half of the episode is an in-depth animation of said transformation.

The first sequence is a short discussion with [[Kyoko]] and [[Mami]]: Mami warns Madoka of the consequences of her wish, while Kyoko encourages her in her usual forceful way. Madoka is then seen travelling through space and time, healing defeated magical girls (among which we can see historical figures such as [[:File:Anne Frank.png|Anne Frank]], [[:File:Cleopatra.png|Cleopatra]], and [[:File:Tart in Anime.jpg|Joan of Arc]]).

The consequence of her becoming a Magical Girl quickly follows the "rescue" of the other magical girls: due to her wish, the laws of nature have been altered, and the old world will be put to an end in order for a new one to take its place. Homura witnesses the Earth being swallowed in despair from the moon, where she also sees Madoka's soul gem, now the size of an asteroid, traveling through space.

The cosmic sequence continues with Madoka losing her physical humanity to become a force of nature, detached from mankind; however, she is now suspended in inter-dimensional space, in contact with everyone and everything. After a sequence highly open to interpretation, she finally parts with a tearful Homura, giving her her ribbons as a souvenir with the promise that they may meet again.

The scene cuts to an audition where Kyousuke is playing Charles Gounod's ''[[wikipedia:Ave_Maria_%28Gounod%29|Ave Maria]]''. In two of the seats in the audience are the spirits of Madoka and Sayaka. Madoka apologizes for causing Sayaka trouble, and says that she believes her sacrifices were not in vain. Sayaka responds that she only wanted to hear Kyousuke play one last time, as many more would come to see him in many years to come; she states that she has no regrets and that she believes Hitomi (who is hiding behind the curtain watching the performance) and Kyousuke will be a happy couple, and that while it still hurts a little to see them together, she cannot hold it against them anymore. The two get up and depart, and the scene cuts to Kyousuke as a famous violinist; as the audience applauds for him, he is struck by a memory of the hospital and says Sayaka's name.

Mami and Kyoko, now alive, fight a creature together (revealed later to be a "wraith"), and find that Sayaka had used the last of her magic to help Kyousuke and thus disappeared from existence. Mami reflects on how the fate of a magical girl is to disappear before they can cause grief; Homura, wearing the ribbon and thinking of Madoka, says her name and starts crying, and it is revealed that nobody in this world remembers Madoka but her. Homura later sees Tatsuya drawing a picture of Madoka in the sand; she talks to Madoka's parents and find that they also have no memory of their daughter, though she seems to manifest as Tatsuya's imaginary friend. Junko comments that the name Madoka feels nostalgic.

Homura then discusses her story with Kyubey, who says that it's possible everything Homura went through could be her imagination, and there would be no way to prove otherwise. However, he remarks that the concept of harvesting witches for energy would be more efficient than the new method: because there is still grief in the world, it manifests in the form of wraiths that the magical girls must fight, who upon defeat drop cube-shaped pieces much like Grief Seeds. Homura reflects on the new universe, thinking that this corrupted, grief-filled world is what Madoka sought to protect -- but she will never forget Madoka's wish. She then leaps upon the wraiths, extending wings of light from her back and carrying a bow and arrow.

After the credits, Homura walks through what looks like either a wasteland or a barrier towards a bunch of wraiths. Black wings sprout from her back, containing distorted images that resemble those of a witch's barrier; Madoka's voice encourages her, and Homura springs upon them to fight.

And with [[:File:Madoka Christ.jpg|some hopeful words]], Puella Magi Madoka Magica [[Runes:Episode_12|comes to an end]].

== Runes ==

See [[Runes:Episode 12|Runes of episode 12]]

== Audio Commentary ==

<blockquote>See Also: ''[[Guidebook#episode 12|Guidebook staff commentary]] from the '''[[Main Page/About|Magica Quartet]]'''''</blockquote>

{{:Audio Commentary/Episode 12}}

==Trivia==
*At a [[Nico Character Chat with Kazuo Koike and Gen Urobuchi|Nico Character interview]], Urobuchi defined Madoka {{spoiler|after her wish as becoming "the rules that governed the world of the series" and Homura as "an evangelist who is the only person within the world she lives in who understands Madoka's existence and role."}}
*{{spoiler|In the Audio Commentary for Episode 12, Urobuchi explained that the reason Tatsuya knows about Madoka is because he can see her. He says it's how little children can see things they're not suppose to, because they don't know they're not suppose to see it. Sadly, Urobuchi also said when he grows up, he won't be able to anymore and will likely forget all about it.}}
*Urobuchi doesn't know the meaning of Homura's black wings as they were never mentioned in his script, and instead they were added by Gekidan Inu Curry, the production designers for the series. He hinted that the meaning behind the wings may be explained in the Madoka Magica movie trilogy.
*In the Audio Commentary for Episode 12, when Madoka meets Mami and Kyoko for the last time, Urobuchi states that Madoka is meeting with [[:file:Ep 12 audio comm gen urobuchi farewell.jpg|people that have nothing to do with space and time]]. This can be interpreted as Madoka meeting with their spirits as a final farewell.
*Urobuchi states in the commentary that Madoka erased the existence of Witches but did not erase curses themselves.
*When [[Ume Aoki]] asked [[Gen Urobuchi]] if Kyubey would still hide the fact that a Soul Gem would disappear if a magical girl dies. Gen Urobuchi responded that Kyubey may actually mention that information to girls making a contract. He also added that Kyubey would carefully word it to an extent as it would be cumbersome to have girls trying go around without their Soul Gem.
*In the official subs and the English dub, the demons are called "Wraiths".

== Observations ==
* Once again, this episode used [[Connect]] as an ending song. However, there was no animation sequence, as instead the credits rolled in black on a white background.
** This episode doesn't have a proper opening either.

*This episode ends with a sequence showing first the backs of Madoka, Kyoko, Sayaka, Homura, and Mami followed by the silhouettes of all magical girls which appeared in the anime -- even those which were only shown in their witch forms. After that, Madoka´s ribbon falls, and her soul gem is shown for a second.

* According with some fans the end of Episode 12 is considered a "[[wikipedia:Serial_Experiments_Lain|Lain]]" ending. Madoka is the Jesus figure, Homura is her prophet, and Kyubey is the Devil (analogous to the Temptation of Christ). Others have dubbed the ending a "Reverse Evangelion" ending. In ''Neon Genesis Evangelion'', all of humanity becomes a higher being except the protagonist(s), while in ''Madoka'''s ending, the protagonist becomes a higher being while everyone else maintains a regular existence.
**[[Mami]], as the veteran and Madoka's mentor, could be considered a [[wikipedia:John_the_Baptist|John the Baptist]] figure for obvious reasons.

*In a [[4Gamer Urobuchi Interview|recent interview]], Urobuchi clarified the following about the ending:
**The setting is not in Japan
**Homura is continuing to battle on in the rest of the world
**Scene is a homage to "Blade"
**Fan theories in interpreting the ending, such as "Homura is the only magical girl remaining," surprised him.

* Even if there are no witches in the world, the magical girls have to fight against wraiths now. Therefore Kyubey can still gain energy to fight against entropy.

* The Incubators have been on the earth since the stone ages. According to Kyubey, humans would still live in caves if his species had not granted girls' wishes over time.

* Madoka has changed the laws of the universe, thus changing the magical girl system and humanity's relationship with Incubators: Witches do not exist on that world as spent Soul Gems disappear mysteriously before they can curse the world. However, curses continue to haunt humanity in the form of Magical Beasts or Wraiths of unknown origin; it is the role of magical girls to defeat these monsters, gather their curses in the forms of small cubic fragments (Grief Cubes?), and have them harvested to slow the effects of entropy. Magical girls who overexert their magical powers will die (or disappear), so they must use the dark cubes to purify their Soul Gems before that happens. Apparently, Homura and Kyubey now have a better relationship in this new reality because of the new nature of the universe. Since Incubators cannot harvest Grief Seeds from Witches (as they do not exist), they don't induce despair from magical girls for it has no effect on fixing entropy; Kyubey admits that if it was the opposite, the nature of Incubators would be a kind of different.
** According with magazine interviews, all magical girls share [[Shinjidai no Mixture Magazine BLACK PAST|the same fate of fading away]], the same will be true with Homura, Kyoko, and Mami. It is stated that Madoka will take their spirits to [[Animedia_2011-06#Fate_of_Magical_Girls_in_the_New_World|"another universe"]], many interpret this other universe to be an afterlife.
=== Other Magical Girls ===
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|[[File:Battlefield girl.png|275px]]
|A girl with her head covered, praying with her Soul Gem in her hands in the middle of a modern battlefield. Identity unknown, but speculated to be Muslim as she is wearing a hijab. She could perhaps be [[wikipedia:Afghan_Girl|National Geographic's "Afghan Girl"]], Sharbat Gula
|-
|[[File:Anne Frank.png|275px]]
|A Jewish girl wearing a yellow star on her clothes and holding a Soul Gem while riding a cargo train to a concentration camp. Fans believe she could be the Jewish-German [[wikipedia:Anne_Frank|Anneliese Marie "Anne" Frank]], riding a train towards [[wikipedia:Betrayal_of_Anne_Frank|Bergen Belsen Concentration camp]].
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|[[File:Himiko.png|275px]]
|[[wikipedia:Himiko|Queen Himiko]]. A girl with long black hair and robes similar to those used by Shinto priestesses in modern Japan. Himiko was the head shaman and queen of Yamataikoku, one of the first realms in what would later become Japan, and a controversial figure in Japanese history ever since the Tokugawa period.
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|[[File:Cleopatra.png|275px]]
|Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt. Possibly getting ready to face the [[wikipedia:Battle_of_Actium|Battle of Actium]].
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|[[File:Joan of Arc.png|275px]]
|Joan of Arc, before she is burned alive on May 30, 1431.
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|[[File:Green haired girl.png|275px]]
|Madoka's first rescue. This girl is speculated to be the [[wikipedia:Dakini|Dakini]] princess who, according to Himalayan legend, came from Arunachal Pradesh in northeast India to Tashiyangtse, [[wikipedia:Bhutan|Bhutan]] in the 18th century. She is supposed to have subdued a wraith by allowing herself to be entombed alive in [[wikipedia:Chorten_Kora|Chorten Kora]], the white monument shown behind her. Also, there are the [[wikipedia:Prayer flag|Himalayan prayer flags]].
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|[[File:Girl on savanna.png|275px]]
|This girl is located on a savanna.
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|[[File:Bear girl 2.png|275px]]
|A girl wearing a bear costume located in a futuristic city or theme park.
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|[[File:Viking girl.png|275px]]
|A girl wearing stereotypical viking garb positioned on a beach or island. It is unknown whether she is an actual viking or not, but judging by the weapons strewn about her, the theory is likely.
|-
|[[File:Purple girl.png|275px]]
|A girl in a purple dress located in a volcanic region. It's speculated said volcano may be either [[wikipedia:Mount Vesuvius|Mount Vesuvius]] (of Pompeii fame) or [[wikipedia:Mount_Etna|Mount Etna]].
|}

=== Production errors ===
Even though Shaft had an extra month to check the quality of the episodes, the TV broadcast had at least one production error.
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File:Six-fingered Homura.jpg|Homura has 6 fingers here
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== Speculations ==
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*Cleopatra and Joan d'arc were magical girls. ...perhaps Anne Frank too?
**There is one sequence where a girl inside a train cargo is wearing a yellow star, fans assume she could be Anne Frank as she shares some similarities.([[Episode_12#Other_Magical_Girls|See Above]])
*Though Madoka purifies every curse before it bears a witch, still there must be a causal kickback of each wished miracle. Curses accumulate in Madoka's gem but she can interrupt even her own corruption. One possible origin of wraiths is those wandering despair, and it should lead as followed; as magical girls increase (whether in number or power), so do wraiths.
**Kyubey informs Homura that the wraiths have been agitated as of late, causing more frequent attacks on humans. He doesn't explain the reasons for it as he probably doesnt know the cause...
** As the producer explained that "witches were eliminated but not curses", "wraiths" might just be manifestations of those curses in an alternative form. Nothing very complex here.
*Mami describes the process in which magical girls vanish as "円環の理 (Enkan no Kotowari: Law of Cycles)", roughly corresponding with the name of 鹿目まどか (Kaname Madoka: Vital Circle).
**It is suggested that girls prior to becoming magical girls are aware of the consequences and the process involved of becoming one. Girls are given the option to consent once they are fully aware of the consequences.
*There are many speculations regarding the ending. One camp says that Homura is living in an apocalyptic future after a thousand years has passed (the actual year is unknown), whereas another says Homura is actually inside a barrier. Another theory maintains that Homura is about to die, as she can feel Madoka's presence and hear her voice; this would mean that Madoka has come for Homura's Soul Gem before it can cause harm on the world. (However, as Homura was with Madoka during the destruction and recreation of the new world, Madoka may simply be using their special bond to encourage Homura to do her best.) There is also speculation that Homura is carrying Madoka's spirit with her, as indicated by the strange wings she possesses and her new magical bow (similar to Madoka's magical weapon). Some suggest that the epilogue was left open ended for the possibility for a second season or maybe an entirely new series.[http://animapple.blogspot.com/2011/03/madoka-shinbo-akiyuki-i-want-to-make.html]
**Conversely, Homura may have taken on the concept of Madoka as an 'imaginary friend' figure, and could simply be imagining her voice for support.
**In an [[4Gamer Urobuchi Interview|interview with 4Gamer]] Urobuchi stated that the ending scene was a homage to "Blade", to emphasize the idea that Homura's battles are not over.
***It is perhaps possible that Homura is geographically "not in Japan" and instead we are observing Homura to be in a different geographical location hunting down the new threat, expanding her hunting operations globally.
*According to some fans Madoka has become a [[wikipedia:Bodhisattva|Bodhisattva]]. Instead of a deity, she is a person who abstains from potential Buddhahood and perfect enlightenment in order to help others attain Nirvana. Another way to see it is that Madoka has become a type of Valkyrie for the magical girls, collecting their Soul Gems to be purified so she can lead them to their final rest in Valhalla. Because of Madoka's white wings she looks like an archangel; it is possible she fits the role of the angel of Death. In the Roman Catholic tradition [[wikipedia:Michael_%28archangel%29#Christian_tradition|St. Michael]] is both an archangel and the angel of death, whose role is to carry the souls of all the deceased to heaven.
**An article from [[Spa_Weekly!_2011-07-19#Tetsuya_Miyazaki_.28commentator.29|Spa Weekly!]] agrees with the Bodhisattva observation, it even depicts Kyubey to be a ''Bad Buddhist''.
*In the previous world there was competition among magical girls for Grief Seeds, because Witches drop only one Grief Seed with limited repeated uses. The Grief Seeds became a precious commodity for those seeking to purify their Soul Gems to avoid running out of power or becoming Witches themselves, so magical girls would rarely team up with each other as there were conflicts of interest (and ideological clashes). There seems to be less conflict among magical girls on the new world with the new system in place. It seems that the Wraiths drop plenty of energy cubes (Grief Cubes?), allowing plenty of bounty among magical girls to share (of course, this is at the expense of energy efficiency pointed out by Kyubey). This encourages girls to team up and fight the Wraiths together, leading to possibly lower casualty rates among magical girls and maybe lower attrition rates.
*'''Dualism:''' Prior to Madoka's transcendence into the universe, Kyubey acted as the sole representative of hope for girls seeking wishes to change their lives. The show seems to wraithstrate a sense of duality, not of good and evil, but of hope and despair that are part of the mechanism that governs the series universe. But the dual system has an unfair flaw, as it is wraithstrated by Kyubey's actions and deception, along with the unwanted consequences from wishes. As a result of this hope can be turned into despair but despair cannot be turned back into hope. Some would argue this is not Kyubey's fault and instead put the blame on the cruel nature of the universe, human shortsightedness, and the selfishness of humanity. This deceptive duality could only create a negative feedback loop whose purpose was to turn hope into despair without a way to reverse the process. Madoka's wish reverses some of the effects and changes the mechanism of the system in the New World. However, even with the new changes in place, giving the universe a new hope, it is not enough to deter the fate of all magical girls when they die or run out of magic. Madoka cannot deny their wishes, but it can take away their despair to restore their hope.
**The first explicit conception of dualism came from the Ancient Persian Religion of [[wikipedia:Zoroastrianism|Zoroastrianism]] around the mid-fifth century BC. Zoroastrianism is a monotheistic religion that believes that [[wikipedia:Ahura_Mazda|Ahura Mazda]] is the eternal creator of all good things. Any violations of Ahura Mazda's order arise from ''[[wikipedia:Druj|druj]]'' (lie), which is everything uncreated. From this comes a significant choice for humans to make. Either they fully participate in human life for Ahura Mazda or they do not and give '''druj''' power.
* One way to interpret Sayaka's wish to heal Kyousuke was her attempt to chase the same feelings she had while listening to his playing in her childhood. What Sayaka was chasing was not romance but a distant memory of the past, a strong emotion she that developed and confused it with love. Realizing this, Sayaka admits that now she wants many people to listen to Kyousuke's play and experience those same feelings so they can understand how beautiful Kyousuke's play is. One can interpret it as Sayaka wanting to share Kyousuke with the world, even with Hitomi (even if it pains her).
* When Madoka made her wish, she began glowing brightly while Kyubey was still attempting to discuss the implications of her wish. This suggests that the wish was already being granted, and Kyubey merely activates a wisher, allowing the girl to implement the wish using her own power and will. It is likely that Kyubey is unable to abort a wish once that activation occurs.
* It is possible that Kyousuke playing Ave Maria is a reference to the Disney film ''[[wikipedia:Fantasia_(1940 film)|Fantasia]]''. In both the anime and in Fantasia, Walpurgisnacht is represented as forces of evil only seeking to destroy, and in both, Ave Maria is played after it to show that things are now better.

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== About the ending==
<blockquote>''"That wish… Once it’s granted, it will unravel the fabric of time itself! It violates the laws of karmic destiny! Huh, are you trying to become a god?"'' ~ Kyubey</blockquote>
===The New World===
The new world is the same as the old but with few changes: there are no more witches, magical girls don't become witches when they die, and despair won't transform them into witches. The whole magical girl system used to collect energy to stop entropy has been altered. Now magical girls really are "girls of justice" fighting wraiths to stop spreading curses; conveniently, those curses become dark energy cubes (Grief Cubes?), which recharge Soul Gems and slow down entropy. Madoka has become a deity whose role is to collect and purify spent Soul Gems before they become Grief Seeds, thus allowing magical girls to die without cursing the world. However, while she now shoulders the burdens of magical girls, she does not shoulder those of the world, which is why curses are still rampant: the way the world fundamentally functioned has not been altered, and to do otherwise would have required to erase all evil. The issue of entropy has not been fixed, either, but the new system solves it without sacrificing the souls of the girls or forcing them into a contract that will cause them despair and regret. Because of these new changes the relationship between humans and Incubators has been radically altered: for one, they are more friendly and respectful toward each other.

===Platonic Love or Yuri End?===
[[File:Yuri evidence madoka.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Yuri subtext]]
Just like the ending with Kyoko and Sayaka, there is speculation with fans regarding Homura's relationship with Madoka and her willingness to sacrifice it all for her. On this new world Sayaka dies but she has no regrets, and Kyoko laments her death just when they have become friends (fans have interpreted this in many ways).

To read more details, [[Yuri_undertones#Episode_12:_Yuri_End|see here.]]

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===Sayaka's Concert Scene===
* Regarding Sayaka's death. Madoka explains that she could have changed Sayaka's fate but not without changing Kyousuke's as well. Madoka tells Sayaka that she left their fate unchanged to respect her sacrifice, Sayaka agrees with Madoka's decision.
** Many fans dislike what happened to Sayaka on the grounds that she sacrificed her life for someone that wouldn't reciprocate any romantic feelings for her. There is also the issue that she left a family behind (albeit we don't know what kind of relationship she had with them).
*** Still, it is because of these reasons that some people are interpreting Sayaka's sacrifice to be either misguided or beautiful and it is open to interpretation.
* Sayaka's sacrifice and death is much closer to [[wikipedia:The_Little_Mermaid|the Little Mermaid's story]], in this version, Sayaka passes away with no regrets or hatred toward anyone, only sadness but she accepts it willingly. Unlike [[Episode 8]] where Sayaka felt great despair and regret toward her decision.
* Sayaka's death is also important to illustrate the changes on the new magical girl system, not only does it show that death is still possible for magical girls, but it also wraithstrates that Madoka has a presence in the system to help the spirits of the death to pass away. There are still many questions and mysteries regarding these changes but the impact allows the viewer to see that there is closure for characters like Sayaka.
** Many fans suggest that Sayaka's soul, although erased from the world, now resides in the same plane of existence that Madoka inhabits, where she will watch over all the other magical girls along with Madoka.
** Alternatively, Madoka's presence is there to help Sayaka to move on, to help her ease her ending so she would have no regrets. This would more line up with the confirmation that Madoka guides the souls of all dead magical girls to [[Animedia_2011-06#Fate_of_Magical_Girls_in_the_New_World|"another universe"]] after death.

==Magazine Articles==
*[[Spa Weekly! 2011-07-19|Spa Weekly! July 19, 2011]]

== Initial broadcast and delays ==

This episode was scheduled to air on 24 March 2011 but has been pulled due to the [[Wikipedia:2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami|2011 Sendai earthquake and tsunami]]. On April 10, 2011 it was announced that Madoka was scheduled to resume its broadcasting [http://www.animenewsnetwork.co.uk/news/2011-04-10/madoka-magica-anime-to-resume-on-april-21 on the 21 of April 2011] and it would air the last two episodes back-to-back.

*MBS (Kansai area): 11th & 12th episodes on Thursday, April 21 at 26:40 (effectively Friday, April 22 at 2:40 a.m.)
*TBS (Tokyo's Kanto area): 10th, 11th, and 12th episodes on Thursday, April 21 at 27:00 (Friday, April 22 at 3:00 a.m.) TBS had preempted its airing of the 10th episode due to its news coverage of the earthquake.
*CBC (central Japan): 10th, 11th, and 12th episodes on Sunday, April 24 at 26:45 (Monday, April 25 at 2:45 a.m.).

* The fact that this episode aired during Good Friday, and the similarity between both events, led to jokes and far-fetched speculation from the fanbase.

==Gallery==
===Madoka as a witch===
<gallery position="center" captionalign="left">
File:Soul Gem size asteroid.png|Madoka's corrupted Soul Gem
File:The end of the world.jpg|The Ultimate Witch's arms forming
File:Madoka the Ultimate Witch.jpg|Madoka's Ultimate Witch form wearing a mask
</gallery>

=== Madoka as a Magical Girl ===
<gallery position="center" captionalign="left">
File:Madokamercy.jpg
File:Bear girl.jpeg
File:Savannah girl.jpeg
File:Tibetan girl.jpeg
File:Madoka the Ultimate Puella Magi.png|Madoka's Ultimate Magical Girl form
File:Ultimate Madoka 2.png|Close up
File:Ultimate Madoka 3.png|Madoka with wings
File:Madoka 12 goddess.jpg
File:MadoKami fight.gif
</gallery>

=== End sequence ===
<gallery position="center" captionalign="left">
File:Madoka Christ.jpg|''Don't forget. Always, somewhere, someone is fighting for you. As long as you remember her, you are not alone.''
File:Group pic last scene.jpg|All the main characters of the series
File:Puellamagis.png|All the magical girls of the show, including the girls that only were shown as witches.
File:Madoka ending sequence message.jpg
File:Thank you for watching the end.jpg
</gallery>

=== Homura's new power ===
<gallery position="center" captionalign="left">
File:Homura archer ep 12.jpg|Homura's new weapon, a bow much like Madoka's
File:Homura Angel Wings.png|Homura with angel-like wings
File:Homura wings 1.jpg| Homura with witch-like wings
File:Homura wings 2.jpg|
</gallery>

=== Other ===
<gallery position="center" captionalign="left">
File:Madoka magiccircle.jpg|The magic sigil that Madoka uses to destroy witches
File:Pet antony.gif|Madoka petting an Anthony
File:Madokamadokamadoka.jpg|Kyubey stated that Madoka the human being has ceased to exist physically and in memory. He was only partially right
File:Soul Gem and Grief Seed Cubic Form.png|Grief Seeds from Witches have been replaced with Grief Cubes(?) from Wraiths
</gallery>

=== Official Sketches ===
<gallery>
File:Demons.png|A concept drawing of the {{Nihongo|Wraiths|魔獣|Majū}}.
File:Episode 3 Storyboards.jpg
File:Ep. 11 Storyboard.jpg
File:Ep. 12 Storyboard.jpg
File:Guidebook 0065.jpg|Puella Magi Madoka Magica Official Guidebook "You Are Not Alone"
</gallery>

==Annotations==
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==External links==
* [http://www.madoka-magica.com/story/index.html ''Episode 12'' summary at official website] (Japanese)
* [http://imperialx.wordpress.com/2011/04/22/madoka-doesnt-need-a-sequel-to-explain-itself/ An unofficial FAQ about the ending]
* [http://listlessink.wordpress.com/2011/04/23/birth-of-a-goddess-madokas-path-to-nirvana-a-study-of-buddhism/ Birth of a Goddess, Madoka’s Path to Nirvana – A Study of Buddhism]
* [http://anime.biglobe.ne.jp/userranking/title/6242/ Puella Magi Madoka Magica voted #1 Shaft Anime by Shaft fans]
* [http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2011-08-16/japanese-stores-list-madoka-magica-no.12-director-edit Episode 12 will have a bonus extra: Director's cut]

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