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{{Infobox_character<br />
|name=Kyuubee<br />
|image=[[File:Kyuubey Chara Sheet.jpg|300px]]<br />
|jname=キュゥべえ (Kyuubee) <br />
|seiyuu=[http://anidb.net/perl-bin/animedb.pl?show=creator&creatorid=641 Emiri Katou]<br />
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'''Kyuubey''' is a {{nihongo|"Messenger of Magic"|魔法の使者|mahou no shisha}} who grants the wishes of young girls, but in exchange contracts their services as {{nihongo|Puella Magi|魔法少女|mahou shoujo|lit. Magical Girls}}. Girls who form a contract with him are tasked to defeat [[Witch|Witches]] -- bizarre entities that feed upon the hopes and dreams of normal people. Kyuubey features prominently as a character within the anime series of Madoka Magica.<br />
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==Trivia==<br />
*People still argue as to how to write is name. Is it Kyubey or Kyuubey?<br />
**His name is written in both Hiragana and Katakana as キュ''(kyu)''ゥ''(u)''べ''(be)''え''(e)'', so Kyuubee or Kyuubey would be most accurate as a romanization.<br />
**On the other hand, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Re0TB956D5E&feature=related the fifth commercial] has his name romanized as "Kyubey", which resulted in controversy. However, the lack of the extra u is probably just a use of the modified Hepburn system, which never accounts for extended vowels.<br />
**[[Translated_Official_Documents#Kyubey_cuteness|Urobuchi Gen joked]] that the "Kyu" comes from the katakana of the English word ''Cute'' so it could also be Cubey.<br />
**[[Episode 8]] suggests that his name comes from 'Incubator', which would be romanized as 'in'''kyubee'''taa.' In the same episode, it is revealed that he has multiple replacements.<br />
***During Kyubey's dialogues in episode 9, he keeps saying "we", meaning that he isn't the only Incubator.<br />
**Some fans of 2ch have taken to assigning the kanji 「九兵衛」 (''Kyūbē'', lit. ''nine protector soldiers'' or ''nine warriors in defense'') to his name, speculating that like Doraemon (whose name can be written as 「銅鑼衛門」), Kyuubey's naming might have been inspired by old Samurai dramas.<br />
**'QB' is short for 'Kyuubey' in Niconico Douga. This name is also common on 2ch.<br />
*Kyubey claims that he turns girls into magical girls (and thus eventually into witches) to keep a surplus of usable energy in the universe. He explains that through entropy, energy is gradually lost and the energy formed by the emotions of magical girls restocks that energy.<br />
*In one of the alternate timelines in episode 10, Kyubey remarks that Madoka's witch may be capable of destroying the entire planet. However, he doesn't care as he already got his surplus of energy.<br />
*Kyubey appears to be capable of teleportation. In episode 10, at the end of the first timeline, he appears to fade into reality above Homura.<br />
*A fanart meme tends to point out Kyubey's similarity to [http://prettycure.wikia.com/wiki/Hummy Hummy], the mascot of ''Suite Precure♪'', the other (much more traditional, child-friendly, and optimistic) magical girl series that began airing in Winter 2011. Due to the closeness of their airing dates, this is likely a coincidence, but it has not gone unnoticed and adds to the series' postmodernist deconstruction of the magical girl genre.<br />
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==Speculations==<br />
*When Kyubey gets shot by Homura in [[Episode 8]], another one appears and eats the dead body. It could either be another version of 'Kyubey' (as expected in some speculations), or the same Kyubey that respawned. After all, [[Wikipedia:Cat#History_and_mythology|cats are supposed to have 9 lives]], so what about him?<br />
*Many fans believe [[Speculah:Kyuubey_is_Evil_Theory|Kyuubey is evil]] and believe he/she should not be trusted.<br />
*According to the same theory, it is likely that Kyuubey is the messenger of a greater entity that has its own agenda.<br />
*Some think Kyubey's real form is that of a red devil and his/her white fur acts as a cover as indicated by tears rather than bleeding in Episode 1.<br />
** Additionally, when he gets shot full of holes in Episode 8, there are small drops that appear to be blood, but they do not spread out after he is hit. He also appears to have no bones or organs.<br />
** [[Gen Urobuchi]]'s [[Translated_Official_Documents#Chidamari|tweet]] "Yeah, that's terrible! We still haven't shown even a single scene with bloodshed!" (まだ今んとこ流血シーンなんてないのに、ひどいよね!) may refer to the fact that Kyuubey doesn't bleed.<br />
*The existence of multiple Kyuubey bodies that seem to share a single personality, his use of the pronoun "we" in referring to himself/the Incubator(s) in episode 9, and his in ability to comprehend the Magis' emotional distress at losing one of their own, suggests that the Incubators might be a hive mind (many individuals acting as an extension of a single consciousness).<br />
*It seem's that Kyubey never lies but he likes to hold back important information. An example for this is episode 9 in which he just says that nobody ever tried to turn a witch back into a human being what could in fact be true instead of saying that it's indeed possible what would be a lie as he reveals in the conversation with Homura at the end of the episode.<br />
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==Gallery==<br />
<gallery captionalign="left" position="center"><br />
File:Kyubey eats.jpg<br />
File:Kyubey.jpg|He stares into your soul.<br />
File:Kyubey Original Design.jpg|Original character design by Aoki Ume<br />
File:Incubator.jpg|Shot full of holes<br />
File:Kyubee_name.jpg|Offical site HTML show "Kyubee"<br />
File:20110125211127.jpg|Offical CM show "Kyubey"<br />
File:Qb-flaunting-the-goods.jpg|Kyubey being Kyubey.<br />
File:Kyuubey_aaah.PNG<br />
File:Kyuubey tastes like chicken.PNG|Great taste, less filling<br />
</gallery><br />
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==External links==<br />
*{{pixiv_tag|キュゥべえ}}<br />
*{{booru_tag|danbooru|kyubey}}<br />
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<div>Runes listing and translation for [[Episode 9]].<br />
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{|class="wikitable" style="line-height: 1.6em; width: 100%;"<br />
! style="text-align: center; background: #efefef; width: 35%;"|Screencap<br />
! style="text-align: center; background: #efefef; width: 30%;"|Transcription<br />
! style="text-align: center; background: #efefef; width: 30%;"|Explanation/Translation<br />
! style="text-align: left; width: 5%; background: #efefef;"|Time<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:E9-oktavia-first-line.jpg|300px]]<br />
|[Musical]<br><br>Unsch Hope Schicksal<br />
|The visible runes "unsch" possibly stand for Wunsch, German for "wish".<br>Schicksal is a German word that means "destiny."<br />
|00:20<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:E9-octavia-intro.JPG|300px]]<br />
|[Musical]<br><br>Oktavia<br>Von<br>Secken<br>Dorff<br><br>''under the notes:''<br>Hope Schicksal Oktavia Von Seckendorff<br />
|Probably Sayaka's witch name.<br>In real life, [http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karl_Siegmund_von_Seckendorff Karl Siegmund von Seckendorff] was a German poet and composer who set a text from Goethe's Faust to music.<br />
|00:20<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:E9-additional-octavia.JPG|300px]]<br />
|[Musical]<br><br>Oktavia Von Seckendorff<br />
|Additional runes seen throughout the episode displaying the witch's name.<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:E9-heraldry-runes.JPG|300px]]<br />
|[Archaic]<br><font size="4">{{Runes|OKTAVIA VON SEKNDORFF}}</font><br>Oktavia Von Sekndorff<br />
|The witch's heraldry bears horizontally mirrored runes reading "Oktavia Von Sekndorff". Even witches make typos.<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:E9-schicksal-hope.JPG|300px]]<br />
|[Musical]<br><br>Schicksal Hope<br />
|Schicksal is a German word that means "destiny."<br />
|00:20<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Ep9 poster back.jpg|300px]]<br />
|[Archaic]<br><font size="4">{{Runes|LOOK AT ME}}</font><br>Look at me (repeat)<br />
|Probably a reflection of [[Sayaka]]'s conscious and her yearn for [[Kamijou]]'s attention.<br />
|17:47<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Ep9 poster runes.jpg|300px]]<br />
|See pic<br />
|These are actually the air dates of the episode.<br>"Con Amore" at the bottom is a musical term and means "with love".<br />
|18:23<br />
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<div>__NOTOC__<br />
'''Uhrmann''' ({{Runes|UHRMANN}}) is a [[witch]] whose minions battle [[Sayaka]] in [[Episode 8]].<br />
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{{Card<br />
|name = Uhrmann<br />
|runes = UHRMANN<br />
|image = File:Card Uhrmann.png<br />
|japanese_desc = 犬の魔女。(未登場)その性質は渇望。誰からも誰よりも愛されたくてしょうがない犬の姿をした魔女。その結界内に入った人間はこの魔女に関心を抱かざるを得ない。この魔女を倒したくば偽りの愛をもって示せ。<br />
|english_desc = The witch of dog (did not debut in the episode). Her nature is craving. A witch who assumed the appearance of a dog that wants to be loved by anybody. The humans who enter the barrier of the witch can't help but to embrace her with concern. Those wanting to defeat this witch should pretend to love her.<br />
|type = Witch of Dogs<br />
|nature = Craving<br />
|episodes = None<br />
}}<br />
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== Minions ==<br />
{{Card<br />
|name = Bartels<br />
|runes = BARTELS<br />
|image = File:Card Bartels.png<br />
|japanese_desc = 犬の魔女の手下。その役割はインテリア。全く意思を持たずにただ回転しているだけのマネキン。誰からも愛されなかった犬の魔女は意思を持つ手下を創造することが出来なかった。<br />
|english_desc = Minions of the witch of dog. Their task is interior design. They have no will, just a mannequins that simply rotating around. The dog witch that wasn't loved by anybody was unable to create minions that have a will.<br />
|type = Minion of the Witch of Dogs<br />
|task = Interior design<br />
|episodes = [[Episode 8]]<br />
}}<br />
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== Observations ==<br />
* Uhrmann and Bartels are german family names instead of given names.<br />
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== External links ==<br />
*{{card_link|id=17}}<br />
*{{card_link|id=18|name=Bartels}}<br />
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<div>__NOTOC__<br />
'''Uhrmann''' ({{Runes|UHRMANN}}) is a [[witch]] whose minions battle [[Sayaka]] in [[Episode 8]].<br />
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{{Card<br />
|name = Uhrmann<br />
|runes = UHRMANN<br />
|image = File:Card Uhrmann.png<br />
|japanese_desc = 犬の魔女。(未登場)その性質は渇望。誰からも誰よりも愛されたくてしょうがない犬の姿をした魔女。その結界内に入った人間はこの魔女に関心を抱かざるを得ない。この魔女を倒したくば偽りの愛をもって示せ。<br />
|english_desc = The witch of dog (did not debut in the episode). Her nature is craving. A witch who assumed the appearance of a dog that wants to be loved by anybody. The humans who enter the barrier of the witch can't help but to embrace her with concern. Those wanting to defeat this witch should pretend to love her.<br />
|type = Witch of Dogs<br />
|nature = Craving<br />
|episodes = None<br />
}}<br />
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== Minions ==<br />
{{Card<br />
|name = Bartels<br />
|runes = BARTELS<br />
|image = File:Card19.png<br />
|japanese_desc = 犬の魔女の手下。その役割はインテリア。全く意思を持たずにただ回転しているだけのマネキン。誰からも愛されなかった犬の魔女は意思を持つ手下を創造することが出来なかった。<br />
|english_desc = Minions of the witch of dog. Their task is interior design. They have no will, just a mannequins that simply rotating around. The dog witch that wasn't loved by anybody was unable to create minions that have a will.<br />
|type = Minion of the Witch of Dogs<br />
|task = Interior design<br />
|episodes = [[Episode 8]]<br />
}}<br />
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== Observations ==<br />
* Uhrmann and Bartels are german family names instead of given names.<br />
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== External links ==<br />
*{{card_link|id=17}}<br />
*{{card_link|id=18|name=Bartels}}<br />
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<div>[[File:runes_translated.jpg|thumb|Runes as of Episode 2]]<br />
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The runes that randomly appear in the Magic World have nearly been solved. This page is meant to show the current works and discoveries in the domain, as well as the latest discussions and hypothesis.<br />
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==History==<br />
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Initial efforts at codebreaking began by identifying each unique rune and assigning it a random letter for identification. The general (correct) assumption was that each rune corresponded to a letter in German but at the time it was still possible that the text was encrypted, a newly constructed language or even that they were just scattered completely at random. German was chosen as the most likely candidate because it appeared as direct quotes from Goethe's Faust and the Cottonballs/Pringlemen/Anthony's were observed to be chanting in German. Other candidate languages were; Japanese, English and Latin (due to the use of "Puella" in the title).<br />
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A number of codebreaking methods were tried unsuccessfully. For example; attempts at identifying the letters through numerical analysis of their frequency failed, implying that the runic script was not really a language (see complications below). A more focused approach, taking a single word or short phrase and attempting to match an appropriate German word to it also failed due to large amount of possible matches.<br />
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After some urging to use the Faust quotes as a [[wikipedia:Rosetta Stone|Rosetta Stone]], an anonymous found and [http://green-oval.net/cgi-board.pl/a/thread/44782290#p44786690 posted] a line of runes which matched one of those quotes. The runes and the German sign they matched are marked in red on the translation chart for episodes one and two.<br />
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This discovery confirmed that the runic script was a direct substitution for German letters and provided an initial set of translated runes to work with. /a/ quickly got to work using this starting set to translate more lines and fill in the gaps. Within 21 hours of this discovery, the vast majority of runic text appearing in the first two episodes had been translated into German and English, all letters had been identified (except Q and X which are extremely rare in German).<br />
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==Complications==<br />
[[File:Runes_chart.gif|thumb|Rough reference sheet showing the different rune alphabets.]]<br />
Throughout the translation process, efforts were hampered by several complications:<br />
<br />
;Runic fonts<br />
:There are at least three structurally distinct variants of the runic script. The two most common variants are known as modern and archaic. Corresponding letters are generally quite similar with only mild variation in their overall structure but a few letters, such as T, are completely different from each other. The third and least common variant is constructed from elements found in musical scores, and many of the runes are unrecognizable.<br />
;Typos<br />
:Whether by mistake or on purpose (to frustrate codebreakers) approximately half of the lines of script contain one or more typos or misspelt words.<br />
;Spacing<br />
:Many lines of script have no spacing between the words or may be seperated in a deceptive manner. Also, some lines have multiple adjacent letters overlaid on the same space.<br />
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==Table of runes==<br />
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;" width="100%"<br />
! Alphabet<br />
! style="width:95px;"| Modern<br />
! style="width:95px;"| Archaic<br />
! style="width:95px;"| Musical<br />
! Alphabet<br />
! style="width:95px;"| Modern<br />
! style="width:95px;"| Archaic<br />
! style="width:95px;"| Musical<br />
|-<br />
! A<br />
| [[File:Modern A.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic A.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
! P<br />
| [[File:Modern P.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic P.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
! B<br />
| [[File:Modern B.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic B.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
! Q<br />
| <br />
| <br />
| <br />
|-<br />
! C<br />
| [[File:Modern C.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic C.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
! R<br />
| [[File:Modern R.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic R.svg|95x95px]]<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
! D<br />
| [[File:Modern D.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic D.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
! S<br />
| [[File:Modern S.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic S.svg|95x95px]]<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
! E<br />
| [[File:Modern E.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic E.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
! T<br />
| [[File:Modern T.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic T.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
! F<br />
| <br />
| [[File:Archaic F.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
! U<br />
| [[File:Modern U.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic U.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Musical U.png|95x95px]] <br />
|-<br />
! G<br />
| [[File:Modern G.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic G.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
! V<br />
|<br />
| [[File:Archaic V.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic V.svg|95x95px]] <!--- is this confirmed? that the musical v is archaic v? ---><br />
|-<br />
! H<br />
| [[File:Modern H.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic H.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
! W<br />
| <br />
| [[File:Archaic W.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
! I<br />
| [[File:Modern I.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic I.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
! X<br />
| <br />
| <br />
| <br />
|-<br />
! J<br />
| [[File:Modern J.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic J.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
! Y<br />
| <br />
| [[File:Archaic Y.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
! K<br />
| [[File:Modern K.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic K.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
! Z<br />
|<br />
| [[File:Archaic Z.svg|95x95px]]<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
! L<br />
| [[File:Modern L.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic L.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
! Ä<br />
| [[File:Modern Ä.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic Ä.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
! M<br />
| [[File:Modern M.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic M.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
! Ö<br />
| [[File:Modern Ö.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic Ö.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
! N<br />
| [[File:Modern N.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic N.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
! Ü<br />
| [[File:Modern Ü.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic Ü.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
! O<br />
| [[File:Modern O.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic O.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
! ß<br />
| [[File:Modern_SS.svg|90x90px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic_SS.png|95x95px]]<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
! Numbers<br />
! style="width:95px;"| Modern<br />
! style="width:95px;"| Archaic<br />
! style="width:95px;"| Musical<br />
! Numbers<br />
! style="width:95px;"| Modern<br />
! style="width:95px;"| Archaic<br />
! style="width:95px;"| Musical<br />
|-<br />
! 0<br />
|<br />
| [[File:Runes_0.svg|95x95px]]<br />
|<br />
! 5<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
! 1<br />
|<br />
| [[File:Runes_1.svg|90x90px]]<br />
|<br />
! 6<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
! 2<br />
|<br />
| [[File:Runes_2.svg|95x95px]]<br />
|<br />
! 7<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
! 3<br />
|<br />
| [[File:Runes_3.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
! 8<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
! 4<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
! 9<br />
|<br />
| <br />
|<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Translated runes by episode==<br />
*[[Runes:Episode 1|Episode 1]]<br />
*[[Runes:Episode 2|Episode 2]]<br />
*[[Runes:Episode 3|Episode 3]]<br />
*[[Runes:Episode 4|Episode 4]]<br />
*[[Runes:Episode 5|Episode 5]]<br />
*No runes were featured in [[Episode 6]].<br />
*[[Runes:Episode 7|Episode 7]]<br />
*[[Runes:Episode 8|Episode 8]]<br />
<br />
==Extras==<br />
=== Runic Font ===<br />
<br />
[[File:Shaftspeak.jpg|thumb|right|300px|"This is so cool, I can write in Runespeak!"]]<br />
<br />
A custom font had been created using the Runic characters and a Greasemonkey script allowed 4channers to communicate on the board in Runespeak.<br />
<br />
*[http://www.mediafire.com/?0hy5iatt48g31sg Download TTF font] (Last Update: 02-17-2011)<br />
*[http://www.mediafire.com/?2i1swqecae4v84n Single Letters (SVG)]<br />
*[http://userscripts.org/scripts/show/94741 Greasemonkey script] (replace spoilers by Runespeak)<br />
*[http://dl.dropbox.com/u/6792608/madoka_tag.user.js Greasemonkey script] (replace spoilers and [madoka] tags -- please refrain from using [madoka] tags though)<br />
*[http://p.mcfog.com/madoka-runes/ Online Converter] (just type and get runic text immediately)<br />
<br />
=== Using runes on this wiki ===<br />
You can also use runes on this wiki with the <nowiki>{{Runes}}</nowiki> template, e.g. <nowiki>{{Runes|DENY THE OBVIOUS, UPHOLD THE INANE}}</nowiki> becomes {{Runes|DENY THE OBVIOUS, UPHOLD THE INANE}} (use uppercase for archaic variant and lowercase for modern variant).<br />
<br />
=== Special Characters ===<br />
Aside from the basic alphabet, runic numerals 0, 1, 2 and 3 are included in the font, as well as a number of special characters which can be viewed using ?, ~, ®, @ and #.<br />
<br />
=== Using Greasemonkey scripts ===<br />
#Download and install the Greasemonkey add-on:<br />
#*[http://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/748 Greasemonkey add-on for Firefox]<br />
#*[http://d.hatena.ne.jp/os0x/20100612/1276330696 NinjaKit extension for Safari]<br />
#*Chrome natively supports userscripts<br />
#Download and install the MadokaRunes font<br />
#Install the script<br />
#Restart your browser if necessary<br />
#Spoilers and/or [madoka] tags will now be displayed in runic script<br />
<br />
[[Category:Community Content]]<br />
[[Category:Runes]]</div>AnthonyBothttps://wiki.puella-magi.net/w/index.php?title=Deciphering_the_runes&diff=4263Deciphering the runes2011-02-24T20:50:39Z<p>AnthonyBot: Resolving redirects: File:Ü archaic.svg => File:Archaic Ü.svg.</p>
<hr />
<div>[[File:runes_translated.jpg|thumb|Runes as of Episode 2]]<br />
<br />
The runes that randomly appear in the Magic World have nearly been solved. This page is meant to show the current works and discoveries in the domain, as well as the latest discussions and hypothesis.<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
<br />
Initial efforts at codebreaking began by identifying each unique rune and assigning it a random letter for identification. The general (correct) assumption was that each rune corresponded to a letter in German but at the time it was still possible that the text was encrypted, a newly constructed language or even that they were just scattered completely at random. German was chosen as the most likely candidate because it appeared as direct quotes from Goethe's Faust and the Cottonballs/Pringlemen/Anthony's were observed to be chanting in German. Other candidate languages were; Japanese, English and Latin (due to the use of "Puella" in the title).<br />
<br />
A number of codebreaking methods were tried unsuccessfully. For example; attempts at identifying the letters through numerical analysis of their frequency failed, implying that the runic script was not really a language (see complications below). A more focused approach, taking a single word or short phrase and attempting to match an appropriate German word to it also failed due to large amount of possible matches.<br />
<br />
After some urging to use the Faust quotes as a [[wikipedia:Rosetta Stone|Rosetta Stone]], an anonymous found and [http://green-oval.net/cgi-board.pl/a/thread/44782290#p44786690 posted] a line of runes which matched one of those quotes. The runes and the German sign they matched are marked in red on the translation chart for episodes one and two.<br />
<br />
This discovery confirmed that the runic script was a direct substitution for German letters and provided an initial set of translated runes to work with. /a/ quickly got to work using this starting set to translate more lines and fill in the gaps. Within 21 hours of this discovery, the vast majority of runic text appearing in the first two episodes had been translated into German and English, all letters had been identified (except Q and X which are extremely rare in German).<br />
<br />
==Complications==<br />
[[File:Runes_chart.gif|thumb|Rough reference sheet showing the different rune alphabets.]]<br />
Throughout the translation process, efforts were hampered by several complications:<br />
<br />
;Runic fonts<br />
:There are at least three structurally distinct variants of the runic script. The two most common variants are known as modern and archaic. Corresponding letters are generally quite similar with only mild variation in their overall structure but a few letters, such as T, are completely different from each other. The third and least common variant is constructed from elements found in musical scores, and many of the runes are unrecognizable.<br />
;Typos<br />
:Whether by mistake or on purpose (to frustrate codebreakers) approximately half of the lines of script contain one or more typos or misspelt words.<br />
;Spacing<br />
:Many lines of script have no spacing between the words or may be seperated in a deceptive manner. Also, some lines have multiple adjacent letters overlaid on the same space.<br />
<br />
==Table of runes==<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;" width="100%"<br />
! Alphabet<br />
! style="width:95px;"| Modern<br />
! style="width:95px;"| Archaic<br />
! style="width:95px;"| Musical<br />
! Alphabet<br />
! style="width:95px;"| Modern<br />
! style="width:95px;"| Archaic<br />
! style="width:95px;"| Musical<br />
|-<br />
! A<br />
| [[File:Modern A.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic A.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
! P<br />
| [[File:Modern P.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic P.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
! B<br />
| [[File:Modern B.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic B.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
! Q<br />
| <br />
| <br />
| <br />
|-<br />
! C<br />
| [[File:Modern C.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic C.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
! R<br />
| [[File:Modern R.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic R.svg|95x95px]]<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
! D<br />
| [[File:Modern D.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic D.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
! S<br />
| [[File:Modern S.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic S.svg|95x95px]]<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
! E<br />
| [[File:Modern E.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic E.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
! T<br />
| [[File:Modern T.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic T.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
! F<br />
| <br />
| [[File:Archaic F.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
! U<br />
| [[File:Modern U.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic U.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Musical U.png|95x95px]] <br />
|-<br />
! G<br />
| [[File:Modern G.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic G.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
! V<br />
|<br />
| [[File:Archaic V.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic V.svg|95x95px]] <!--- is this confirmed? that the musical v is archaic v? ---><br />
|-<br />
! H<br />
| [[File:Modern H.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic H.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
! W<br />
| <br />
| [[File:Archaic W.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
! I<br />
| [[File:Modern I.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic I.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
! X<br />
| <br />
| <br />
| <br />
|-<br />
! J<br />
| [[File:Modern J.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic J.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
! Y<br />
| <br />
| [[File:Archaic Y.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
! K<br />
| [[File:Modern K.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic K.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
! Z<br />
|<br />
| [[File:Archaic Z.svg|95x95px]]<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
! L<br />
| [[File:Modern L.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic L.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
! Ä<br />
| [[File:Modern Ä.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic Ä.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
! M<br />
| [[File:Modern M.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic M.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
! Ö<br />
| [[File:Modern Ö.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic Ö.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
! N<br />
| [[File:Modern N.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic N.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
! Ü<br />
| [[File:Ü_modern.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic Ü.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
! O<br />
| [[File:Modern O.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic O.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
! ß<br />
| [[File:Modern_SS.svg|90x90px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic_SS.png|95x95px]]<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
! Numbers<br />
! style="width:95px;"| Modern<br />
! style="width:95px;"| Archaic<br />
! style="width:95px;"| Musical<br />
! Numbers<br />
! style="width:95px;"| Modern<br />
! style="width:95px;"| Archaic<br />
! style="width:95px;"| Musical<br />
|-<br />
! 0<br />
|<br />
| [[File:Runes_0.svg|95x95px]]<br />
|<br />
! 5<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
! 1<br />
|<br />
| [[File:Runes_1.svg|90x90px]]<br />
|<br />
! 6<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
! 2<br />
|<br />
| [[File:Runes_2.svg|95x95px]]<br />
|<br />
! 7<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
! 3<br />
|<br />
| [[File:Runes_3.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
! 8<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
! 4<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
! 9<br />
|<br />
| <br />
|<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Translated runes by episode==<br />
*[[Runes:Episode 1|Episode 1]]<br />
*[[Runes:Episode 2|Episode 2]]<br />
*[[Runes:Episode 3|Episode 3]]<br />
*[[Runes:Episode 4|Episode 4]]<br />
*[[Runes:Episode 5|Episode 5]]<br />
*No runes were featured in [[Episode 6]].<br />
*[[Runes:Episode 7|Episode 7]]<br />
*[[Runes:Episode 8|Episode 8]]<br />
<br />
==Extras==<br />
=== Runic Font ===<br />
<br />
[[File:Shaftspeak.jpg|thumb|right|300px|"This is so cool, I can write in Runespeak!"]]<br />
<br />
A custom font had been created using the Runic characters and a Greasemonkey script allowed 4channers to communicate on the board in Runespeak.<br />
<br />
*[http://www.mediafire.com/?0hy5iatt48g31sg Download TTF font] (Last Update: 02-17-2011)<br />
*[http://www.mediafire.com/?2i1swqecae4v84n Single Letters (SVG)]<br />
*[http://userscripts.org/scripts/show/94741 Greasemonkey script] (replace spoilers by Runespeak)<br />
*[http://dl.dropbox.com/u/6792608/madoka_tag.user.js Greasemonkey script] (replace spoilers and [madoka] tags -- please refrain from using [madoka] tags though)<br />
*[http://p.mcfog.com/madoka-runes/ Online Converter] (just type and get runic text immediately)<br />
<br />
=== Using runes on this wiki ===<br />
You can also use runes on this wiki with the <nowiki>{{Runes}}</nowiki> template, e.g. <nowiki>{{Runes|DENY THE OBVIOUS, UPHOLD THE INANE}}</nowiki> becomes {{Runes|DENY THE OBVIOUS, UPHOLD THE INANE}} (use uppercase for archaic variant and lowercase for modern variant).<br />
<br />
=== Special Characters ===<br />
Aside from the basic alphabet, runic numerals 0, 1, 2 and 3 are included in the font, as well as a number of special characters which can be viewed using ?, ~, ®, @ and #.<br />
<br />
=== Using Greasemonkey scripts ===<br />
#Download and install the Greasemonkey add-on:<br />
#*[http://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/748 Greasemonkey add-on for Firefox]<br />
#*[http://d.hatena.ne.jp/os0x/20100612/1276330696 NinjaKit extension for Safari]<br />
#*Chrome natively supports userscripts<br />
#Download and install the MadokaRunes font<br />
#Install the script<br />
#Restart your browser if necessary<br />
#Spoilers and/or [madoka] tags will now be displayed in runic script<br />
<br />
[[Category:Community Content]]<br />
[[Category:Runes]]</div>AnthonyBothttps://wiki.puella-magi.net/w/index.php?title=Deciphering_the_runes&diff=4262Deciphering the runes2011-02-24T20:50:36Z<p>AnthonyBot: Resolving redirects: File:Ö modern.svg => File:Modern Ö.svg.</p>
<hr />
<div>[[File:runes_translated.jpg|thumb|Runes as of Episode 2]]<br />
<br />
The runes that randomly appear in the Magic World have nearly been solved. This page is meant to show the current works and discoveries in the domain, as well as the latest discussions and hypothesis.<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
<br />
Initial efforts at codebreaking began by identifying each unique rune and assigning it a random letter for identification. The general (correct) assumption was that each rune corresponded to a letter in German but at the time it was still possible that the text was encrypted, a newly constructed language or even that they were just scattered completely at random. German was chosen as the most likely candidate because it appeared as direct quotes from Goethe's Faust and the Cottonballs/Pringlemen/Anthony's were observed to be chanting in German. Other candidate languages were; Japanese, English and Latin (due to the use of "Puella" in the title).<br />
<br />
A number of codebreaking methods were tried unsuccessfully. For example; attempts at identifying the letters through numerical analysis of their frequency failed, implying that the runic script was not really a language (see complications below). A more focused approach, taking a single word or short phrase and attempting to match an appropriate German word to it also failed due to large amount of possible matches.<br />
<br />
After some urging to use the Faust quotes as a [[wikipedia:Rosetta Stone|Rosetta Stone]], an anonymous found and [http://green-oval.net/cgi-board.pl/a/thread/44782290#p44786690 posted] a line of runes which matched one of those quotes. The runes and the German sign they matched are marked in red on the translation chart for episodes one and two.<br />
<br />
This discovery confirmed that the runic script was a direct substitution for German letters and provided an initial set of translated runes to work with. /a/ quickly got to work using this starting set to translate more lines and fill in the gaps. Within 21 hours of this discovery, the vast majority of runic text appearing in the first two episodes had been translated into German and English, all letters had been identified (except Q and X which are extremely rare in German).<br />
<br />
==Complications==<br />
[[File:Runes_chart.gif|thumb|Rough reference sheet showing the different rune alphabets.]]<br />
Throughout the translation process, efforts were hampered by several complications:<br />
<br />
;Runic fonts<br />
:There are at least three structurally distinct variants of the runic script. The two most common variants are known as modern and archaic. Corresponding letters are generally quite similar with only mild variation in their overall structure but a few letters, such as T, are completely different from each other. The third and least common variant is constructed from elements found in musical scores, and many of the runes are unrecognizable.<br />
;Typos<br />
:Whether by mistake or on purpose (to frustrate codebreakers) approximately half of the lines of script contain one or more typos or misspelt words.<br />
;Spacing<br />
:Many lines of script have no spacing between the words or may be seperated in a deceptive manner. Also, some lines have multiple adjacent letters overlaid on the same space.<br />
<br />
==Table of runes==<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;" width="100%"<br />
! Alphabet<br />
! style="width:95px;"| Modern<br />
! style="width:95px;"| Archaic<br />
! style="width:95px;"| Musical<br />
! Alphabet<br />
! style="width:95px;"| Modern<br />
! style="width:95px;"| Archaic<br />
! style="width:95px;"| Musical<br />
|-<br />
! A<br />
| [[File:Modern A.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic A.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
! P<br />
| [[File:Modern P.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic P.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
! B<br />
| [[File:Modern B.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic B.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
! Q<br />
| <br />
| <br />
| <br />
|-<br />
! C<br />
| [[File:Modern C.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic C.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
! R<br />
| [[File:Modern R.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic R.svg|95x95px]]<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
! D<br />
| [[File:Modern D.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic D.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
! S<br />
| [[File:Modern S.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic S.svg|95x95px]]<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
! E<br />
| [[File:Modern E.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic E.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
! T<br />
| [[File:Modern T.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic T.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
! F<br />
| <br />
| [[File:Archaic F.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
! U<br />
| [[File:Modern U.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic U.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Musical U.png|95x95px]] <br />
|-<br />
! G<br />
| [[File:Modern G.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic G.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
! V<br />
|<br />
| [[File:Archaic V.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic V.svg|95x95px]] <!--- is this confirmed? that the musical v is archaic v? ---><br />
|-<br />
! H<br />
| [[File:Modern H.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic H.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
! W<br />
| <br />
| [[File:Archaic W.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
! I<br />
| [[File:Modern I.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic I.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
! X<br />
| <br />
| <br />
| <br />
|-<br />
! J<br />
| [[File:Modern J.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic J.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
! Y<br />
| <br />
| [[File:Archaic Y.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
! K<br />
| [[File:Modern K.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic K.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
! Z<br />
|<br />
| [[File:Archaic Z.svg|95x95px]]<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
! L<br />
| [[File:Modern L.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic L.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
! Ä<br />
| [[File:Modern Ä.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic Ä.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
! M<br />
| [[File:Modern M.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic M.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
! Ö<br />
| [[File:Modern Ö.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic Ö.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
! N<br />
| [[File:Modern N.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic N.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
! Ü<br />
| [[File:Ü_modern.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Ü_archaic.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
! O<br />
| [[File:Modern O.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic O.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
! ß<br />
| [[File:Modern_SS.svg|90x90px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic_SS.png|95x95px]]<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
! Numbers<br />
! style="width:95px;"| Modern<br />
! style="width:95px;"| Archaic<br />
! style="width:95px;"| Musical<br />
! Numbers<br />
! style="width:95px;"| Modern<br />
! style="width:95px;"| Archaic<br />
! style="width:95px;"| Musical<br />
|-<br />
! 0<br />
|<br />
| [[File:Runes_0.svg|95x95px]]<br />
|<br />
! 5<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
! 1<br />
|<br />
| [[File:Runes_1.svg|90x90px]]<br />
|<br />
! 6<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
! 2<br />
|<br />
| [[File:Runes_2.svg|95x95px]]<br />
|<br />
! 7<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
! 3<br />
|<br />
| [[File:Runes_3.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
! 8<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
! 4<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
! 9<br />
|<br />
| <br />
|<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Translated runes by episode==<br />
*[[Runes:Episode 1|Episode 1]]<br />
*[[Runes:Episode 2|Episode 2]]<br />
*[[Runes:Episode 3|Episode 3]]<br />
*[[Runes:Episode 4|Episode 4]]<br />
*[[Runes:Episode 5|Episode 5]]<br />
*No runes were featured in [[Episode 6]].<br />
*[[Runes:Episode 7|Episode 7]]<br />
*[[Runes:Episode 8|Episode 8]]<br />
<br />
==Extras==<br />
=== Runic Font ===<br />
<br />
[[File:Shaftspeak.jpg|thumb|right|300px|"This is so cool, I can write in Runespeak!"]]<br />
<br />
A custom font had been created using the Runic characters and a Greasemonkey script allowed 4channers to communicate on the board in Runespeak.<br />
<br />
*[http://www.mediafire.com/?0hy5iatt48g31sg Download TTF font] (Last Update: 02-17-2011)<br />
*[http://www.mediafire.com/?2i1swqecae4v84n Single Letters (SVG)]<br />
*[http://userscripts.org/scripts/show/94741 Greasemonkey script] (replace spoilers by Runespeak)<br />
*[http://dl.dropbox.com/u/6792608/madoka_tag.user.js Greasemonkey script] (replace spoilers and [madoka] tags -- please refrain from using [madoka] tags though)<br />
*[http://p.mcfog.com/madoka-runes/ Online Converter] (just type and get runic text immediately)<br />
<br />
=== Using runes on this wiki ===<br />
You can also use runes on this wiki with the <nowiki>{{Runes}}</nowiki> template, e.g. <nowiki>{{Runes|DENY THE OBVIOUS, UPHOLD THE INANE}}</nowiki> becomes {{Runes|DENY THE OBVIOUS, UPHOLD THE INANE}} (use uppercase for archaic variant and lowercase for modern variant).<br />
<br />
=== Special Characters ===<br />
Aside from the basic alphabet, runic numerals 0, 1, 2 and 3 are included in the font, as well as a number of special characters which can be viewed using ?, ~, ®, @ and #.<br />
<br />
=== Using Greasemonkey scripts ===<br />
#Download and install the Greasemonkey add-on:<br />
#*[http://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/748 Greasemonkey add-on for Firefox]<br />
#*[http://d.hatena.ne.jp/os0x/20100612/1276330696 NinjaKit extension for Safari]<br />
#*Chrome natively supports userscripts<br />
#Download and install the MadokaRunes font<br />
#Install the script<br />
#Restart your browser if necessary<br />
#Spoilers and/or [madoka] tags will now be displayed in runic script<br />
<br />
[[Category:Community Content]]<br />
[[Category:Runes]]</div>AnthonyBothttps://wiki.puella-magi.net/w/index.php?title=Deciphering_the_runes&diff=4261Deciphering the runes2011-02-24T20:50:32Z<p>AnthonyBot: Resolving redirects: File:Ö archaic.svg => File:Archaic Ö.svg.</p>
<hr />
<div>[[File:runes_translated.jpg|thumb|Runes as of Episode 2]]<br />
<br />
The runes that randomly appear in the Magic World have nearly been solved. This page is meant to show the current works and discoveries in the domain, as well as the latest discussions and hypothesis.<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
<br />
Initial efforts at codebreaking began by identifying each unique rune and assigning it a random letter for identification. The general (correct) assumption was that each rune corresponded to a letter in German but at the time it was still possible that the text was encrypted, a newly constructed language or even that they were just scattered completely at random. German was chosen as the most likely candidate because it appeared as direct quotes from Goethe's Faust and the Cottonballs/Pringlemen/Anthony's were observed to be chanting in German. Other candidate languages were; Japanese, English and Latin (due to the use of "Puella" in the title).<br />
<br />
A number of codebreaking methods were tried unsuccessfully. For example; attempts at identifying the letters through numerical analysis of their frequency failed, implying that the runic script was not really a language (see complications below). A more focused approach, taking a single word or short phrase and attempting to match an appropriate German word to it also failed due to large amount of possible matches.<br />
<br />
After some urging to use the Faust quotes as a [[wikipedia:Rosetta Stone|Rosetta Stone]], an anonymous found and [http://green-oval.net/cgi-board.pl/a/thread/44782290#p44786690 posted] a line of runes which matched one of those quotes. The runes and the German sign they matched are marked in red on the translation chart for episodes one and two.<br />
<br />
This discovery confirmed that the runic script was a direct substitution for German letters and provided an initial set of translated runes to work with. /a/ quickly got to work using this starting set to translate more lines and fill in the gaps. Within 21 hours of this discovery, the vast majority of runic text appearing in the first two episodes had been translated into German and English, all letters had been identified (except Q and X which are extremely rare in German).<br />
<br />
==Complications==<br />
[[File:Runes_chart.gif|thumb|Rough reference sheet showing the different rune alphabets.]]<br />
Throughout the translation process, efforts were hampered by several complications:<br />
<br />
;Runic fonts<br />
:There are at least three structurally distinct variants of the runic script. The two most common variants are known as modern and archaic. Corresponding letters are generally quite similar with only mild variation in their overall structure but a few letters, such as T, are completely different from each other. The third and least common variant is constructed from elements found in musical scores, and many of the runes are unrecognizable.<br />
;Typos<br />
:Whether by mistake or on purpose (to frustrate codebreakers) approximately half of the lines of script contain one or more typos or misspelt words.<br />
;Spacing<br />
:Many lines of script have no spacing between the words or may be seperated in a deceptive manner. Also, some lines have multiple adjacent letters overlaid on the same space.<br />
<br />
==Table of runes==<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;" width="100%"<br />
! Alphabet<br />
! style="width:95px;"| Modern<br />
! style="width:95px;"| Archaic<br />
! style="width:95px;"| Musical<br />
! Alphabet<br />
! style="width:95px;"| Modern<br />
! style="width:95px;"| Archaic<br />
! style="width:95px;"| Musical<br />
|-<br />
! A<br />
| [[File:Modern A.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic A.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
! P<br />
| [[File:Modern P.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic P.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
! B<br />
| [[File:Modern B.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic B.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
! Q<br />
| <br />
| <br />
| <br />
|-<br />
! C<br />
| [[File:Modern C.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic C.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
! R<br />
| [[File:Modern R.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic R.svg|95x95px]]<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
! D<br />
| [[File:Modern D.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic D.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
! S<br />
| [[File:Modern S.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic S.svg|95x95px]]<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
! E<br />
| [[File:Modern E.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic E.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
! T<br />
| [[File:Modern T.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic T.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
! F<br />
| <br />
| [[File:Archaic F.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
! U<br />
| [[File:Modern U.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic U.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Musical U.png|95x95px]] <br />
|-<br />
! G<br />
| [[File:Modern G.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic G.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
! V<br />
|<br />
| [[File:Archaic V.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic V.svg|95x95px]] <!--- is this confirmed? that the musical v is archaic v? ---><br />
|-<br />
! H<br />
| [[File:Modern H.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic H.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
! W<br />
| <br />
| [[File:Archaic W.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
! I<br />
| [[File:Modern I.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic I.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
! X<br />
| <br />
| <br />
| <br />
|-<br />
! J<br />
| [[File:Modern J.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic J.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
! Y<br />
| <br />
| [[File:Archaic Y.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
! K<br />
| [[File:Modern K.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic K.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
! Z<br />
|<br />
| [[File:Archaic Z.svg|95x95px]]<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
! L<br />
| [[File:Modern L.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic L.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
! Ä<br />
| [[File:Modern Ä.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic Ä.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
! M<br />
| [[File:Modern M.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic M.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
! Ö<br />
| [[File:Ö_modern.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic Ö.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
! N<br />
| [[File:Modern N.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic N.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
! Ü<br />
| [[File:Ü_modern.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Ü_archaic.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
! O<br />
| [[File:Modern O.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic O.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
! ß<br />
| [[File:Modern_SS.svg|90x90px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic_SS.png|95x95px]]<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
! Numbers<br />
! style="width:95px;"| Modern<br />
! style="width:95px;"| Archaic<br />
! style="width:95px;"| Musical<br />
! Numbers<br />
! style="width:95px;"| Modern<br />
! style="width:95px;"| Archaic<br />
! style="width:95px;"| Musical<br />
|-<br />
! 0<br />
|<br />
| [[File:Runes_0.svg|95x95px]]<br />
|<br />
! 5<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
! 1<br />
|<br />
| [[File:Runes_1.svg|90x90px]]<br />
|<br />
! 6<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
! 2<br />
|<br />
| [[File:Runes_2.svg|95x95px]]<br />
|<br />
! 7<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
! 3<br />
|<br />
| [[File:Runes_3.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
! 8<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
! 4<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
! 9<br />
|<br />
| <br />
|<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Translated runes by episode==<br />
*[[Runes:Episode 1|Episode 1]]<br />
*[[Runes:Episode 2|Episode 2]]<br />
*[[Runes:Episode 3|Episode 3]]<br />
*[[Runes:Episode 4|Episode 4]]<br />
*[[Runes:Episode 5|Episode 5]]<br />
*No runes were featured in [[Episode 6]].<br />
*[[Runes:Episode 7|Episode 7]]<br />
*[[Runes:Episode 8|Episode 8]]<br />
<br />
==Extras==<br />
=== Runic Font ===<br />
<br />
[[File:Shaftspeak.jpg|thumb|right|300px|"This is so cool, I can write in Runespeak!"]]<br />
<br />
A custom font had been created using the Runic characters and a Greasemonkey script allowed 4channers to communicate on the board in Runespeak.<br />
<br />
*[http://www.mediafire.com/?0hy5iatt48g31sg Download TTF font] (Last Update: 02-17-2011)<br />
*[http://www.mediafire.com/?2i1swqecae4v84n Single Letters (SVG)]<br />
*[http://userscripts.org/scripts/show/94741 Greasemonkey script] (replace spoilers by Runespeak)<br />
*[http://dl.dropbox.com/u/6792608/madoka_tag.user.js Greasemonkey script] (replace spoilers and [madoka] tags -- please refrain from using [madoka] tags though)<br />
*[http://p.mcfog.com/madoka-runes/ Online Converter] (just type and get runic text immediately)<br />
<br />
=== Using runes on this wiki ===<br />
You can also use runes on this wiki with the <nowiki>{{Runes}}</nowiki> template, e.g. <nowiki>{{Runes|DENY THE OBVIOUS, UPHOLD THE INANE}}</nowiki> becomes {{Runes|DENY THE OBVIOUS, UPHOLD THE INANE}} (use uppercase for archaic variant and lowercase for modern variant).<br />
<br />
=== Special Characters ===<br />
Aside from the basic alphabet, runic numerals 0, 1, 2 and 3 are included in the font, as well as a number of special characters which can be viewed using ?, ~, ®, @ and #.<br />
<br />
=== Using Greasemonkey scripts ===<br />
#Download and install the Greasemonkey add-on:<br />
#*[http://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/748 Greasemonkey add-on for Firefox]<br />
#*[http://d.hatena.ne.jp/os0x/20100612/1276330696 NinjaKit extension for Safari]<br />
#*Chrome natively supports userscripts<br />
#Download and install the MadokaRunes font<br />
#Install the script<br />
#Restart your browser if necessary<br />
#Spoilers and/or [madoka] tags will now be displayed in runic script<br />
<br />
[[Category:Community Content]]<br />
[[Category:Runes]]</div>AnthonyBothttps://wiki.puella-magi.net/w/index.php?title=Deciphering_the_runes&diff=4260Deciphering the runes2011-02-24T20:50:28Z<p>AnthonyBot: Resolving redirects: File:Ä modern.svg => File:Modern Ä.svg.</p>
<hr />
<div>[[File:runes_translated.jpg|thumb|Runes as of Episode 2]]<br />
<br />
The runes that randomly appear in the Magic World have nearly been solved. This page is meant to show the current works and discoveries in the domain, as well as the latest discussions and hypothesis.<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
<br />
Initial efforts at codebreaking began by identifying each unique rune and assigning it a random letter for identification. The general (correct) assumption was that each rune corresponded to a letter in German but at the time it was still possible that the text was encrypted, a newly constructed language or even that they were just scattered completely at random. German was chosen as the most likely candidate because it appeared as direct quotes from Goethe's Faust and the Cottonballs/Pringlemen/Anthony's were observed to be chanting in German. Other candidate languages were; Japanese, English and Latin (due to the use of "Puella" in the title).<br />
<br />
A number of codebreaking methods were tried unsuccessfully. For example; attempts at identifying the letters through numerical analysis of their frequency failed, implying that the runic script was not really a language (see complications below). A more focused approach, taking a single word or short phrase and attempting to match an appropriate German word to it also failed due to large amount of possible matches.<br />
<br />
After some urging to use the Faust quotes as a [[wikipedia:Rosetta Stone|Rosetta Stone]], an anonymous found and [http://green-oval.net/cgi-board.pl/a/thread/44782290#p44786690 posted] a line of runes which matched one of those quotes. The runes and the German sign they matched are marked in red on the translation chart for episodes one and two.<br />
<br />
This discovery confirmed that the runic script was a direct substitution for German letters and provided an initial set of translated runes to work with. /a/ quickly got to work using this starting set to translate more lines and fill in the gaps. Within 21 hours of this discovery, the vast majority of runic text appearing in the first two episodes had been translated into German and English, all letters had been identified (except Q and X which are extremely rare in German).<br />
<br />
==Complications==<br />
[[File:Runes_chart.gif|thumb|Rough reference sheet showing the different rune alphabets.]]<br />
Throughout the translation process, efforts were hampered by several complications:<br />
<br />
;Runic fonts<br />
:There are at least three structurally distinct variants of the runic script. The two most common variants are known as modern and archaic. Corresponding letters are generally quite similar with only mild variation in their overall structure but a few letters, such as T, are completely different from each other. The third and least common variant is constructed from elements found in musical scores, and many of the runes are unrecognizable.<br />
;Typos<br />
:Whether by mistake or on purpose (to frustrate codebreakers) approximately half of the lines of script contain one or more typos or misspelt words.<br />
;Spacing<br />
:Many lines of script have no spacing between the words or may be seperated in a deceptive manner. Also, some lines have multiple adjacent letters overlaid on the same space.<br />
<br />
==Table of runes==<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;" width="100%"<br />
! Alphabet<br />
! style="width:95px;"| Modern<br />
! style="width:95px;"| Archaic<br />
! style="width:95px;"| Musical<br />
! Alphabet<br />
! style="width:95px;"| Modern<br />
! style="width:95px;"| Archaic<br />
! style="width:95px;"| Musical<br />
|-<br />
! A<br />
| [[File:Modern A.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic A.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
! P<br />
| [[File:Modern P.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic P.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
! B<br />
| [[File:Modern B.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic B.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
! Q<br />
| <br />
| <br />
| <br />
|-<br />
! C<br />
| [[File:Modern C.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic C.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
! R<br />
| [[File:Modern R.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic R.svg|95x95px]]<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
! D<br />
| [[File:Modern D.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic D.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
! S<br />
| [[File:Modern S.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic S.svg|95x95px]]<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
! E<br />
| [[File:Modern E.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic E.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
! T<br />
| [[File:Modern T.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic T.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
! F<br />
| <br />
| [[File:Archaic F.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
! U<br />
| [[File:Modern U.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic U.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Musical U.png|95x95px]] <br />
|-<br />
! G<br />
| [[File:Modern G.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic G.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
! V<br />
|<br />
| [[File:Archaic V.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic V.svg|95x95px]] <!--- is this confirmed? that the musical v is archaic v? ---><br />
|-<br />
! H<br />
| [[File:Modern H.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic H.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
! W<br />
| <br />
| [[File:Archaic W.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
! I<br />
| [[File:Modern I.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic I.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
! X<br />
| <br />
| <br />
| <br />
|-<br />
! J<br />
| [[File:Modern J.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic J.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
! Y<br />
| <br />
| [[File:Archaic Y.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
! K<br />
| [[File:Modern K.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic K.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
! Z<br />
|<br />
| [[File:Archaic Z.svg|95x95px]]<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
! L<br />
| [[File:Modern L.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic L.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
! Ä<br />
| [[File:Modern Ä.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic Ä.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
! M<br />
| [[File:Modern M.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic M.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
! Ö<br />
| [[File:Ö_modern.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Ö_archaic.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
! N<br />
| [[File:Modern N.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic N.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
! Ü<br />
| [[File:Ü_modern.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Ü_archaic.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
! O<br />
| [[File:Modern O.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic O.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
! ß<br />
| [[File:Modern_SS.svg|90x90px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic_SS.png|95x95px]]<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
! Numbers<br />
! style="width:95px;"| Modern<br />
! style="width:95px;"| Archaic<br />
! style="width:95px;"| Musical<br />
! Numbers<br />
! style="width:95px;"| Modern<br />
! style="width:95px;"| Archaic<br />
! style="width:95px;"| Musical<br />
|-<br />
! 0<br />
|<br />
| [[File:Runes_0.svg|95x95px]]<br />
|<br />
! 5<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
! 1<br />
|<br />
| [[File:Runes_1.svg|90x90px]]<br />
|<br />
! 6<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
! 2<br />
|<br />
| [[File:Runes_2.svg|95x95px]]<br />
|<br />
! 7<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
! 3<br />
|<br />
| [[File:Runes_3.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
! 8<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
! 4<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
! 9<br />
|<br />
| <br />
|<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Translated runes by episode==<br />
*[[Runes:Episode 1|Episode 1]]<br />
*[[Runes:Episode 2|Episode 2]]<br />
*[[Runes:Episode 3|Episode 3]]<br />
*[[Runes:Episode 4|Episode 4]]<br />
*[[Runes:Episode 5|Episode 5]]<br />
*No runes were featured in [[Episode 6]].<br />
*[[Runes:Episode 7|Episode 7]]<br />
*[[Runes:Episode 8|Episode 8]]<br />
<br />
==Extras==<br />
=== Runic Font ===<br />
<br />
[[File:Shaftspeak.jpg|thumb|right|300px|"This is so cool, I can write in Runespeak!"]]<br />
<br />
A custom font had been created using the Runic characters and a Greasemonkey script allowed 4channers to communicate on the board in Runespeak.<br />
<br />
*[http://www.mediafire.com/?0hy5iatt48g31sg Download TTF font] (Last Update: 02-17-2011)<br />
*[http://www.mediafire.com/?2i1swqecae4v84n Single Letters (SVG)]<br />
*[http://userscripts.org/scripts/show/94741 Greasemonkey script] (replace spoilers by Runespeak)<br />
*[http://dl.dropbox.com/u/6792608/madoka_tag.user.js Greasemonkey script] (replace spoilers and [madoka] tags -- please refrain from using [madoka] tags though)<br />
*[http://p.mcfog.com/madoka-runes/ Online Converter] (just type and get runic text immediately)<br />
<br />
=== Using runes on this wiki ===<br />
You can also use runes on this wiki with the <nowiki>{{Runes}}</nowiki> template, e.g. <nowiki>{{Runes|DENY THE OBVIOUS, UPHOLD THE INANE}}</nowiki> becomes {{Runes|DENY THE OBVIOUS, UPHOLD THE INANE}} (use uppercase for archaic variant and lowercase for modern variant).<br />
<br />
=== Special Characters ===<br />
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<div>[[File:runes_translated.jpg|thumb|Runes as of Episode 2]]<br />
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The runes that randomly appear in the Magic World have nearly been solved. This page is meant to show the current works and discoveries in the domain, as well as the latest discussions and hypothesis.<br />
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==History==<br />
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Initial efforts at codebreaking began by identifying each unique rune and assigning it a random letter for identification. The general (correct) assumption was that each rune corresponded to a letter in German but at the time it was still possible that the text was encrypted, a newly constructed language or even that they were just scattered completely at random. German was chosen as the most likely candidate because it appeared as direct quotes from Goethe's Faust and the Cottonballs/Pringlemen/Anthony's were observed to be chanting in German. Other candidate languages were; Japanese, English and Latin (due to the use of "Puella" in the title).<br />
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A number of codebreaking methods were tried unsuccessfully. For example; attempts at identifying the letters through numerical analysis of their frequency failed, implying that the runic script was not really a language (see complications below). A more focused approach, taking a single word or short phrase and attempting to match an appropriate German word to it also failed due to large amount of possible matches.<br />
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After some urging to use the Faust quotes as a [[wikipedia:Rosetta Stone|Rosetta Stone]], an anonymous found and [http://green-oval.net/cgi-board.pl/a/thread/44782290#p44786690 posted] a line of runes which matched one of those quotes. The runes and the German sign they matched are marked in red on the translation chart for episodes one and two.<br />
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This discovery confirmed that the runic script was a direct substitution for German letters and provided an initial set of translated runes to work with. /a/ quickly got to work using this starting set to translate more lines and fill in the gaps. Within 21 hours of this discovery, the vast majority of runic text appearing in the first two episodes had been translated into German and English, all letters had been identified (except Q and X which are extremely rare in German).<br />
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==Complications==<br />
[[File:Runes_chart.gif|thumb|Rough reference sheet showing the different rune alphabets.]]<br />
Throughout the translation process, efforts were hampered by several complications:<br />
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;Runic fonts<br />
:There are at least three structurally distinct variants of the runic script. The two most common variants are known as modern and archaic. Corresponding letters are generally quite similar with only mild variation in their overall structure but a few letters, such as T, are completely different from each other. The third and least common variant is constructed from elements found in musical scores, and many of the runes are unrecognizable.<br />
;Typos<br />
:Whether by mistake or on purpose (to frustrate codebreakers) approximately half of the lines of script contain one or more typos or misspelt words.<br />
;Spacing<br />
:Many lines of script have no spacing between the words or may be seperated in a deceptive manner. Also, some lines have multiple adjacent letters overlaid on the same space.<br />
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==Table of runes==<br />
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;" width="100%"<br />
! Alphabet<br />
! style="width:95px;"| Modern<br />
! style="width:95px;"| Archaic<br />
! style="width:95px;"| Musical<br />
! Alphabet<br />
! style="width:95px;"| Modern<br />
! style="width:95px;"| Archaic<br />
! style="width:95px;"| Musical<br />
|-<br />
! A<br />
| [[File:Modern A.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic A.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
! P<br />
| [[File:Modern P.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic P.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
! B<br />
| [[File:Modern B.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic B.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
! Q<br />
| <br />
| <br />
| <br />
|-<br />
! C<br />
| [[File:Modern C.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic C.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
! R<br />
| [[File:Modern R.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic R.svg|95x95px]]<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
! D<br />
| [[File:Modern D.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic D.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
! S<br />
| [[File:Modern S.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic S.svg|95x95px]]<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
! E<br />
| [[File:Modern E.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic E.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
! T<br />
| [[File:Modern T.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic T.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
! F<br />
| <br />
| [[File:Archaic F.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
! U<br />
| [[File:Modern U.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic U.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Musical U.png|95x95px]] <br />
|-<br />
! G<br />
| [[File:Modern G.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic G.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
! V<br />
|<br />
| [[File:Archaic V.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic V.svg|95x95px]] <!--- is this confirmed? that the musical v is archaic v? ---><br />
|-<br />
! H<br />
| [[File:Modern H.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic H.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
! W<br />
| <br />
| [[File:Archaic W.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
! I<br />
| [[File:Modern I.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic I.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
! X<br />
| <br />
| <br />
| <br />
|-<br />
! J<br />
| [[File:Modern J.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic J.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
! Y<br />
| <br />
| [[File:Archaic Y.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
! K<br />
| [[File:Modern K.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic K.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
! Z<br />
|<br />
| [[File:Archaic Z.svg|95x95px]]<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
! L<br />
| [[File:Modern L.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic L.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
! Ä<br />
| [[File:Ä_modern.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic Ä.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
! M<br />
| [[File:Modern M.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic M.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
! Ö<br />
| [[File:Ö_modern.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Ö_archaic.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
! N<br />
| [[File:Modern N.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic N.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
! Ü<br />
| [[File:Ü_modern.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Ü_archaic.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
! O<br />
| [[File:Modern O.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic O.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
! ß<br />
| [[File:Modern_SS.svg|90x90px]]<br />
| [[File:Archaic_SS.png|95x95px]]<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
! Numbers<br />
! style="width:95px;"| Modern<br />
! style="width:95px;"| Archaic<br />
! style="width:95px;"| Musical<br />
! Numbers<br />
! style="width:95px;"| Modern<br />
! style="width:95px;"| Archaic<br />
! style="width:95px;"| Musical<br />
|-<br />
! 0<br />
|<br />
| [[File:Runes_0.svg|95x95px]]<br />
|<br />
! 5<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
! 1<br />
|<br />
| [[File:Runes_1.svg|90x90px]]<br />
|<br />
! 6<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
! 2<br />
|<br />
| [[File:Runes_2.svg|95x95px]]<br />
|<br />
! 7<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
! 3<br />
|<br />
| [[File:Runes_3.svg|95x95px]]<br />
| <br />
! 8<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
! 4<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
! 9<br />
|<br />
| <br />
|<br />
|}<br />
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==Translated runes by episode==<br />
*[[Runes:Episode 1|Episode 1]]<br />
*[[Runes:Episode 2|Episode 2]]<br />
*[[Runes:Episode 3|Episode 3]]<br />
*[[Runes:Episode 4|Episode 4]]<br />
*[[Runes:Episode 5|Episode 5]]<br />
*No runes were featured in [[Episode 6]].<br />
*[[Runes:Episode 7|Episode 7]]<br />
*[[Runes:Episode 8|Episode 8]]<br />
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==Extras==<br />
=== Runic Font ===<br />
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[[File:Shaftspeak.jpg|thumb|right|300px|"This is so cool, I can write in Runespeak!"]]<br />
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A custom font had been created using the Runic characters and a Greasemonkey script allowed 4channers to communicate on the board in Runespeak.<br />
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*[http://www.mediafire.com/?0hy5iatt48g31sg Download TTF font] (Last Update: 02-17-2011)<br />
*[http://www.mediafire.com/?2i1swqecae4v84n Single Letters (SVG)]<br />
*[http://userscripts.org/scripts/show/94741 Greasemonkey script] (replace spoilers by Runespeak)<br />
*[http://dl.dropbox.com/u/6792608/madoka_tag.user.js Greasemonkey script] (replace spoilers and [madoka] tags -- please refrain from using [madoka] tags though)<br />
*[http://p.mcfog.com/madoka-runes/ Online Converter] (just type and get runic text immediately)<br />
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=== Using runes on this wiki ===<br />
You can also use runes on this wiki with the <nowiki>{{Runes}}</nowiki> template, e.g. <nowiki>{{Runes|DENY THE OBVIOUS, UPHOLD THE INANE}}</nowiki> becomes {{Runes|DENY THE OBVIOUS, UPHOLD THE INANE}} (use uppercase for archaic variant and lowercase for modern variant).<br />
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=== Special Characters ===<br />
Aside from the basic alphabet, runic numerals 0, 1, 2 and 3 are included in the font, as well as a number of special characters which can be viewed using ?, ~, ®, @ and #.<br />
<br />
=== Using Greasemonkey scripts ===<br />
#Download and install the Greasemonkey add-on:<br />
#*[http://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/748 Greasemonkey add-on for Firefox]<br />
#*[http://d.hatena.ne.jp/os0x/20100612/1276330696 NinjaKit extension for Safari]<br />
#*Chrome natively supports userscripts<br />
#Download and install the MadokaRunes font<br />
#Install the script<br />
#Restart your browser if necessary<br />
#Spoilers and/or [madoka] tags will now be displayed in runic script<br />
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|name = I'm Not Afraid Anymore<br />
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Sayaka visits a terminally ill boy named Kyōsuke Kamijō, who was a violin player she admired when she was little. After another witch hunt, Mami tells Madoka and Sayaka that she was involved in a traffic accident and didn't have time to think about her wish. She also lets Sayaka know about the precedents of wishing for other people's sakes. Later that night, as Madoka helps her drunk mother and talks with her father, Mami is approached by Homura, who warns her about making Madoka a magical girl. The next day whilst visiting the hospital, Madoka and Sayaka find a Grief Seed that is close to activating, so Madoka goes in search of Mami whilst Sayaka and Kyubey enter the portal ahead of them. As Madoka and Mami catch up with them, Homura tries to warn Mami about the witch she intends to face, but Mami places her in a bind to stop her from following them. As they continue, Madoka mentions her wish is to simply be a magical girl and help others. Mami laments that her job as a magical girl has left her lonely and afraid, but feels relieved that Madoka wishes to fight alongside her. The Grief Seed begins to activate and Mami fights off the creatures and appears to kill the witch. However the witch suddenly transforms into a giant caterpillar, catching her off-guard and killing her. Homura, her bonds dissolving with Mami's demise, steps in and defeats the witch, claiming the Grief Seed, as Madoka and Sayaka become saddened by Mami's death. ([[wikipedia:Puella Magi Madoka Magica#ep03|Wikipedia]])<br />
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== Trivia ==<br />
* The music piece that [[Sayaka Miki]] and [[Kamijou]] heard in the hospital is Sergei Rachmaninoff's ''[[wikipedia:Vocalise_(Rachmaninoff)|Vocalise]]''. The cover with the violinist ''Dawd Ostrakh'' is a reference to the soviet violinist [[wikipedia:David Oistrakh|David Oistrakh]] (or Oistrach).<br />
* Mami mentioned in [[Episode 1]] that witches also appear in hospitals.<br />
* There's a [[Facts_and_Observations#Production_errors|drawing error]] after the fight with charlotte.<br />
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==Runes==<br />
See also [[Runes:Episode 3|Runes of episode 3]]<br />
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==Images==<br />
<gallery position="center" captionalign="left"><br />
File:Op_comparison.png|Comparison of old OP to new episode 3 OP<br />
File:Ep3_Madoka_OP_compare.jpg|OP comparison<br />
File:OP and ED parallels.jpg|2ch examines parallels between the ED and the OP<br />
File:Episode 3 runes.jpg<br />
File:Ep 3 german.png|The runes read "Charlotte". The German says "I love cheese. I want only cheese. There is no cheese anywhere."<br />
File:Madoka jazz.png<br />
File:Ep3 Charlotte Cage.jpg<br />
File:There_is_something_on_the_ring.jpg|there is something on the ring (looks like "Mami")<br />
File:'in_operation'_as_in_surgery.jpg|'in operation' as in surgery<br />
File:Ep3 Barcode Runes.png|In-progress Barcode runes deciphering<br />
File:Ep3 Charlotte Fake.jpg|Theory stating the real Charlotte is just a doll sitting on the platform<br />
File:Ep3_Goof01.jpg|Homura should be wearing her school uniform<br />
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'''Gertrud''' ({{Runes|GERTRUD}}) is a witch born from negative emotions, who loves roses more than anything else--her [[barrier]] is full of them. She uses humans' life energy to feed her roses and hates humans entering her barrier. Her minions are [[Anthony]] and [[Adelbert]]. She and her barrier are presented in a surreal manner with bizarre cut-and-paste-style photo collages. She also seems to like mustaches as both of her minions have some. The special page has confirmed that the mustaches are set by the witch herself. Her "body" has parts from a butterfly, and butterflies are seen in her barrier at many points.<br />
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{{Card<br />
|original=薔薇園の魔女。性質は不信。なによりも薔薇が大事。その力の全ては美しい薔薇のために。結界に迷い込んだ人間の生命力を奪い薔薇に分け与えているが、人間に結界内を踏み荒らされることは大嫌い。<br />
|translation= The witch of the rose garden. Her nature is distrustful. Roses are more important to her than anything else. She uses all of her power for the sake of beautiful roses. She steals the life force from humans who get lost in her barrier and shares it with the roses, but she hates her barrier being trodden and ruined by humans.<br />
}}<br />
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==Gertrud's barrier==<br />
===Episode 1===<br />
<gallery captionalign="left" position="center"><br />
File:Witch homura.jpg|Gertrud's barrier appears in front of Homura<br />
File:Witch ep1.jpg|Madoka and Sayaka running around in the barrier<br />
</gallery><br />
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===Episode 2===<br />
<br />
See [[Gertrud's_lair|Gertrude's lair]].<br />
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{{-}}<br />
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<gallery captionalign="left" position="center"><br />
File:Witch ep2 entering.jpg|Madoka and friends entering the barrier of the witch<br />
File:Witch ep2.jpg|The barrier in Episode 2is different to the one in Episode 1 (Perhaps due to the fact that in Episode 1 the witch was hidden from view)<br />
File:Gertrud encounter.png|The girls' first encounter with Gertrud<br />
File:Gertrud ep2.jpg|Gertrud as seen in the "final room" of the barrier<br />
File:Shot0023.png|Mami fighting Gertrud in the "final room" of the barrier<br />
File:Gertrud attacks.png|Gertrud displays what may be her original magical girl symbol overlaid with the witch's kiss symbol while attempting to attack Mami.<br />
File:Grief seed.png|The [http://wiki.puella-magi.net/Glossary#Grief_seed Grief Seed] Gertrud dropped is a round ball decorated with thorned vines and topped by the rose and butterfly symbol.<br />
</gallery><br />
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{{-}}<br />
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==Minions==<br />
=== Anthony ({{Runes|ANTHONY}})===<br />
[[File:Card Anthony.png|right|thumb|200px| Anthony]]<br />
In Episode 1 they are seen surrounding Sayaka and Madoka (for an unknown reason) and yelling the following German phrases in a distorted manner:<br />
{{Card<br />
|original=<br />
Das sind mir unbekannte Blumen.<br />Ja, sie sind mir auch unbekannt.<br />Schneiden wir sie ab.<br />Ja schneiden doch sie ab.<br />Die Rosen schenken wir unserer Königin.<br />
|translation=<br />
Those are unknown flowers to me.<br />Yes, they are unknown to me too.<br />Let's cut them off.<br />Yes, let's just cut them off.<br />We present the roses to our queen.<br />
}}<br />
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The card on the official website describes them reads:<br />
{{Card<br />
|original=魔女の手下。その役割は造園。<br /><br />
おヒゲは魔女にセットしてもらう。<br />
|translation=The witch's minions. Their duty is landscaping.<br /><br />
Their mustaches are set by the witch.<br />
}}<br />
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====Pictures====<br />
<gallery captionalign="left" position="center"><br />
File:Anthony scary.jpg<br />
File:Anthony normal.jpg<br />
File:Anthony helping.jpg<br />
File:Ep2 Anthony Dies.jpg|When Antonies dies only their upper body disappears, the bottom butterfly-part just flies away and Gertrud burst into butterflies when Mami killed her.<br />
</gallery><br />
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{{-}}<br />
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=== Adelbert ({{Runes|ADELBERT}}) ===<br />
[[File:Card Adelbert.png|right|thumb|200px|Adelbert]]<br />
Adelberts appear in episode 2. They are the main enemies of Mami in the barrier. Mami has no difficulty defeating them.<br />
{{Card<br />
|original=薔薇園の魔女の手下。 その役割は警戒。人間を見つけると、ベルのような警戒音を鳴らし、容赦ない頭突きを食らわせる。視力は 2.5。 小さなタイプは侵入者を阻む薔薇の蔦に変身可能。<br />
|translation=The underlings of the witch of the rose garden. Their role is to give warnings. When they see humans, they ring their warning bell and headbutt without mercy. They have 20/8 (2.5) vision. The small type can be turned into a vine of roses to thwart intruders.<br />
}}<br />
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====Pictures====<br />
<gallery captionalign="left" position="center"><br />
File:Adelbert_flying.jpg|Adelberts flying around in the barrier<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
==Trivia==<br />
*Her name may be a reference to Gertrud Barkhorn from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strike_Witches Strike Witches].<br />
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This page is about facts and various trivia spotted through the episodes.<br />
==General==<br />
===Puella Magi Madoka Magica===<br />
"Puella Magi" is Latin for Magical Girl. However, the phrase is wrong as it should be "Puella Maga."<br />
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==Episode 1==<br />
===Checkerboards and Chains===<br />
Although it may be coincidental, "dark scenes" within Episode 1 include many chains and checkerboard patterns, symbols usually associated with Black★Rock Shooter.<br />
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===Architecture===<br />
See [[Mitakihara_Town#Architecture_in_the_Anime_versus_Real-Life_Architecture|Architecture in the Anime versus Real-Life Architecture]].<br />
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==Episode 2==<br />
===References to Faust===<br />
[[File:Ep2 Goethe Quote.jpg|thumb|300px|Goethe quote in episode 2]]<br />
The texts on the school building's entrance wall in episode 2 are quotes from Goethe's [[wikipedia:Faust|Faust]]. Please also refer to [[Speculah:Madoka_Magica_and_Faust|This page]] for more information. Here is a translation of the portion that is quoted.<br />
{| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="1" style="width: 640px; border-collapse: collapse; border-color: #ddd;"<br />
! style="text-align: right; width: 50%; background: #efefef;"|Original text<br />
! style="text-align: left; width: 50%; background: #efefef;"|Translation<br />
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| style="text-align: right; line-height: 160%;"|Weh! Weh!<br />Du hast sie zerstört,<br />Die schöne Welt,<br />Mit mächtiger Faust;<br />Sie stürzt, sie zerfällt!<br />Ein Halbgott hat sie zerschlagen!<br />Wir tragen<br />Die Trümmern ins Nichts hinüber,<br />Und klagen<br />Über die verlorne Schöne.<br />Mächtiger<br />Der Erdensöhne,<br />Prächtiger<br />Baue sie wieder,<br />In deinem Busen baue sie auf!<br />Neuen Lebenslauf<br />Beginne,<br />Mit hellem Sinne,<br />Und neue Lieder<br />Tönen darauf!<br />
| style="text-align: left; line-height: 160%;"|Woe! woe!<br />Thou hast it destroyed,<br />The beautiful world,<br />With powerful fist:<br />In ruin ’tis hurled,<br />By the blow of a demigod shattered!<br />The scattered<br />Fragments into the Void we carry,<br />Deploring<br />The beauty perished beyond restoring.<br />Mightier<br />For the children of men,<br />Brightlier<br />Build it again,<br />In thine own bosom build it anew!<br />Bid the new career<br />Commence,<br />With clearer sense,<br />And the new songs of cheer<br />Be sung thereto!<br />
|}<br />
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===Madoka's Sketches===<br />
[[File:Madoka Sketch.jpg|thumb|250px]]<br />
Madoka's sketches of her magical outfit were done by [http://anidb.net/perl-bin/animedb.pl?show=creator&creatorid=1625 Aoi Yuuki], her voice actor. She is [[:File:Aoi_Yuuki_Credits.jpg|properly credited]] in the ending.<br />
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==Episode 3==<br />
[[File:Charlotte_aux_fraises.JPG|thumb|250px|A real-life strawberry Charlotte (Charlotte aux fraises) -- pic from Wikipedia]]<br />
===Witches and desserts===<br />
The witch's name is [[Charlotte]], which is also [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlotte_%28dessert%29]. It can be served hot or cold. Classically, stale bread dipped in butter was used as the lining. The filling may be covered with a thin layer of similarly flavored gelatin. <br />
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The relationship between the cake and the witch is emphasized in the Witch World (just like [[Gertrud]] and flowers in the previous episode)<br />
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===Production errors===<br />
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In the original airing of this episode, after the fight with Charlotte, Homura jumps down and reverts back to her schoolgirl clothes. But then there is a single shot of her wearing her magical girl costume again, before she's back in her school uniform.<br />
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File:Ep03goof_03.jpg|Just a little glitch in the matrix.<br />
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|name=Kyuubee<br />
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|jname=キュゥべえ (Kyuubee) <br />
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'''Kyuubey''' is a "familiar," endued with the power to grant any wish for exchange of a contract-- for the person the wish is bestowed upon to become a Mahou Shoujo (magical girl). These magical girls are then tasked with the defeating of [[Witch|Witches]]. Kyuubey features prominently in the official release artwork first two episodes and is central to the current story.<br />
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==Fun Facts==<br />
*In Japanese, his name is a mixture of hiragana and katakana.<br />
*People still argue as to how to write is name. Is it Kyubey or Kyuubey?<br />
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==Speculations==<br />
*Many fans believe [[Speculah:Kyuubey_is_Evil_Theory|Kyuubey is evil]] and believe he/she should not be trusted.<br />
*According to the same theory, it is likely that Kyuubey is the messenger of a greater entity that has its own agenda.<br />
*Some think Kyubey's real form is that of a red devil and his/her white fur acts as a cover as indicated by tears rather than bleeding in Episode 1.<br />
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==Gallery==<br />
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File:The devil you know.png|Kyubey shares Kagami from [[wikipedia:Lucky Star|Lucky Star]]'s voice actor.<br />
File:Kyubegami.png|The ever adorable Kyubegami~ desu<br />
File:Kyubey chip.png|Kyubey eating his chip, foo<br />
File:Multi-eye-kyubey.jpg|Oh exploited!<br />
File:Kyubey eats.jpg<br />
File:Kyubey.jpg|He stares into your soul.<br />
File:Pmmmk_l.jpg|Original character design by Aoki Ume<br />
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<div>[[File:Card Gertrud.png|thumb|300px|right|Gertrud special card, as shown on the Madoka website]]<br />
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File:Mitakihara sc.png|View of Mitakihara from school<br />
File:Mitakihara ground.png|Ground-level view of the city at sunset.<br />
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|image=[[File:Sayaka Chara Sheet.png|300px]]<br />
|jname=美樹さやか (Miki Sayaka) <br />
|seiyuu=[http://anidb.net/perl-bin/animedb.pl?show=creator&creatorid=401 Eri Kitamura]<br />
|age=13-14 (estimated)<br />
|weapon=Sword/Club(?)<br />
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==Official Info==<br />
* Madoka’s classmate and good friend. Energetic and lively, which is perhaps why her sword is the only melee weapon among the four.<br />
* Ms. Aoki’s Design Check!: Her personality is so boyish that I had to be careful not to make her look too boyish too. So I gave her hair a diagonal line in back, to straddle the line between short and medium length.<br />
* Magical girl outfit: Sayaka’s outfit is the closest to combat gear. Since her sword is a melee weapon, I paid attention to that while designing her clothes. (Aoki)<br />
* Her outfit features diagonal-cut skirt and shoulderless top for ease of movement. Add a cape, and she’s a picturesque swordswoman.<br />
* School uniform: Her figure is flat and plain, but her chest is bigger than Madoka’s. Her hairbow is a stitched design. Below, she wears simple navy-blue high socks.<br />
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==Fun Facts==<br />
*The first character in her last name (美) means "beauty". The last character (樹) means "tree". Her name could also be written 幹 (tree trunk) or 神酒 (sake offered to the gods).<br />
*Her first name is written in hiragana, which has no special meaning. However, "sayaka" could also be written 明か (obvious) or 清か (clear).<br />
*She describes herself as having been born "Petit bourgeois." which is French for "petty bourgeois" or, essentially, middle class.<br />
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==Speculations==<br />
*Many fans believe Sayaka is the witch in Madoka's dream at the beginning of Episode 1. More information about the theory [[Witch_from_the_dream_in_episode_one|here]]<br />
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==Gallery==<br />
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File:Sayaka Miki Anime Design.jpg<br />
File:Sayaka Miki Original Design.jpg|Original character design by Aoki Ume<br />
File:Sayaka Madoka ep1.jpg|Protecting Madoka in episode one.<br />
File:Ep2 Sayaka Bat.jpg|the moment Sayaka swung the bat it turned into a spiked bat<br />
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<div>[[File:Ep2 Goethe Quote.jpg|thumb|300px|Goethe quote in episode 2]]This page is about facts and various trivia spotted through the episodes<br />
==Trivia==<br />
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===General===<br />
*"Puella Magi" is Latin for Magical Girl. However, the phrase is wrong as it should be "Puella Maga."<br />
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===Episode 1===<br />
*Although it may be coincidental, episode 1 "dark scenes" heavily rely on chains and chessboard patterns, which are usually associated with Black★Rock Shooter.<br />
*The "Anthonies" (witch's minions, also called "Gardeners" "Cottonballs" or jokingly "Pringle Monsters") in episode 1 are believed to be speaking German. An approximation of their spoken words can be found [[#What_.22Anthonies.22_say_in_Episode_1|below]].<br />
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*A prominent feature of the cityscape is the [[wikipedia:Burj_Khalifa|Burj Khalifa]]: A skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and the tallest man-made structure ever built.<br />
[[File:Burj_khalifa.png|thumb|Burj Khalifa in real life and in the opening animation of Madoka. This is not the only real building to appear in the show's skylines.]]<br />
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*The shopping mall Madoka and Sayaka go to after school resembles the [[wikipedia:Weltstadthaus_%28K%C3%B6ln%29|Weltstadthaus]], a German shopping mall in Cologne (Köln) with the same architecture<br />
[[File:Weltstadthaus Compare.png|thumb|Shopping mall in episode 1 and Weltstadthaus [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Schildergasse+65-67,+K%C3%B6ln&sll=50.98429,6.91183&sspn=0.163396,0.326157&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Schildergasse+65,+K%C3%B6ln+50667+K%C3%B6ln,+Nordrhein-Westfalen,+Germany&ll=50.935748,6.952667&spn=0.002556,0.005096&t=h&z=18 Google maps link]]]<br />
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*The pictured sign, which is half in German and half in Runic script, translates to: "The lush branches impede good ventilation." The red symbol is one of two symbols associated with the witch in Ep 2.<br />
[[File:Ep1 Ventilation Sign.png|thumb|German text in episode 1]]<br />
===Episode 2===<br />
*The texts on the school building's entrance wall in episode 2 are quotes from Goethe's Faust. ([[:File:Runes_translated.jpg|translations]])<br />
*Madoka's [[:File:Madoka Sketch.jpg|sketches of her magical outfit]] were done by [http://anidb.net/perl-bin/animedb.pl?show=creator&creatorid=1625 Aoi Yuuki], her voice actor. She is [[:File:Aoi Yuuki Credits.jpg|properly credited in the ending]].<br />
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==Quotes and cameo==<br />
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===What "Anthonies" say in episode 1===<br />
The witch's minions, or gardeners, say the following when they appear in episode 1. Please note that this may not be entirely accurate.<br />
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! style="text-align: right; width: 50%; background: #efefef;"|Original text<br />
! style="text-align: left; width: 50%; background: #efefef;"|Translation<br />
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| style="text-align: right; line-height: 160%;"|Das sind mir unbekannte Blumen.<br />Ja, sie sind mir auch unbekannt.<br />Schneiden wir sie ab.<br />Ja schneiden doch sie ab.<br />Die Rosen schenken wir unserer Königin.<br />
| style="text-align: left; line-height: 160%;"|Those are unknown flowers to me.<br />Yes, they are unknown to me too.<br />Let's cut them off.<br />Yes, let's just cut them off.<br />We present the roses to our queen.<br />
|}<br />
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===Goethe's Faust in episode 2===<br />
{| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="1" style="width: 640px; border-collapse: collapse; border-color: #ddd;"<br />
! style="text-align: right; width: 50%; background: #efefef;"|Original text<br />
! style="text-align: left; width: 50%; background: #efefef;"|Translation<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: right; line-height: 160%;"|Weh! Weh!<br />Du hast sie zerstört,<br />Die schöne Welt,<br />Mit mächtiger Faust;<br />Sie stürzt, sie zerfällt!<br />Ein Halbgott hat sie zerschlagen!<br />Wir tragen<br />Die Trümmern ins Nichts hinüber,<br />Und klagen<br />Über die verlorne Schöne.<br />Mächtiger<br />Der Erdensöhne,<br />Prächtiger<br />Baue sie wieder,<br />In deinem Busen baue sie auf!<br />Neuen Lebenslauf<br />Beginne,<br />Mit hellem Sinne,<br />Und neue Lieder<br />Tönen darauf!<br />
| style="text-align: left; line-height: 160%;"|Woe! woe!<br />Thou hast it destroyed,<br />The beautiful world,<br />With powerful fist:<br />In ruin ’tis hurled,<br />By the blow of a demigod shattered!<br />The scattered<br />Fragments into the Void we carry,<br />Deploring<br />The beauty perished beyond restoring.<br />Mightier<br />For the children of men,<br />Brightlier<br />Build it again,<br />In thine own bosom build it anew!<br />Bid the new career<br />Commence,<br />With clearer sense,<br />And the new songs of cheer<br />Be sung thereto!<br />
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|name=Sayaka Miki<br />
|image=[[File:Sayaka Chara Sheet.png|300px]]<br />
|jname=美樹さやか (Miki Sayaka) <br />
|seiyuu=[http://anidb.net/perl-bin/animedb.pl?show=creator&creatorid=401 Eri Kitamura]<br />
|age=13-14 (estimated)<br />
|weapon=Sword/Club(?)<br />
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==Official Info==<br />
* Madoka’s classmate and good friend. Energetic and lively, which is perhaps why her sword is the only melee weapon among the four.<br />
* Ms. Aoki’s Design Check!: Her personality is so boyish that I had to be careful not to make her look too boyish too. So I gave her hair a diagonal line in back, to straddle the line between short and medium length.<br />
* Magical girl outfit: Sayaka’s outfit is the closest to combat gear. Since her sword is a melee weapon, I paid attention to that while designing her clothes. (Aoki)<br />
* Her outfit features diagonal-cut skirt and shoulderless top for ease of movement. Add a cape, and she’s a picturesque swordswoman.<br />
* School uniform: Her figure is flat and plain, but her chest is bigger than Madoka’s. Her hairbow is a stitched design. Below, she wears simple navy-blue high socks.<br />
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==Fun Facts==<br />
*The first character in her last name (美) means "beauty". The last character (樹) means "tree". Her name could also be written 幹 (tree trunk) or 神酒 (sake offered to the gods).<br />
*Her first name is written in hiragana, which has no special meaning. However, "sayaka" could also be written 明か (obvious) or 清か (clear).<br />
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==Speculations==<br />
*Many fans believe Sayaka is the witch in Madoka's dream at the beginning of Episode 1. More information about the theory [[Witch_from_the_dream_in_episode_one|here]]<br />
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==Gallery==<br />
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File:Sayaka Miki Anime Design.jpg<br />
File:Sayaka Miki Original Design.jpg|Original character design by Aoki Ume<br />
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|image=[[File:Sayaka_Miki.png|300px]]<br />
|jname=美樹さやか (Miki Sayaka) <br />
|seiyuu=[http://anidb.net/perl-bin/animedb.pl?show=creator&creatorid=401 Eri Kitamura]<br />
|age=13-14 (estimated)<br />
|weapon=Sword/Club(?)<br />
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==Official Info==<br />
* Madoka’s classmate and good friend. Energetic and lively, which is perhaps why her sword is the only melee weapon among the four.<br />
* Ms. Aoki’s Design Check!: Her personality is so boyish that I had to be careful not to make her look too boyish too. So I gave her hair a diagonal line in back, to straddle the line between short and medium length.<br />
* Magical girl outfit: Sayaka’s outfit is the closest to combat gear. Since her sword is a melee weapon, I paid attention to that while designing her clothes. (Aoki)<br />
* Her outfit features diagonal-cut skirt and shoulderless top for ease of movement. Add a cape, and she’s a picturesque swordswoman.<br />
* School uniform: Her figure is flat and plain, but her chest is bigger than Madoka’s. Her hairbow is a stitched design. Below, she wears simple navy-blue high socks.<br />
<br />
==Fun Facts==<br />
*The first character in her last name (美) means "beauty". The last character (樹) means "tree". Her name could also be written 幹 (tree trunk) or 神酒 (sake offered to the gods).<br />
*Her first name is written in hiragana, which has no special meaning. However, "sayaka" could also be written 明か (obvious) or 清か (clear).<br />
<br />
==Speculations==<br />
*Many fans believe Sayaka is the witch in Madoka's dream at the beginning of Episode 1. More information about the theory [[Witch_from_the_dream_in_episode_one|here]]<br />
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==Gallery==<br />
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File:Sayaka Miki Anime Design.jpg<br />
File:Sayaka Miki Original Design.jpg|Original character design by Aoki Ume<br />
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|jname=巴マミ (Tomoe Mami) <br />
|seiyuu=[http://anidb.net/perl-bin/animedb.pl?show=creator&creatorid=591 Kaori Mizuhashi]<br />
|age=14-15 (estimated)<br />
|weapon=Muskets<br />
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Mami Tomoe is a magical girl who appears to Madoka and Sayaka as they are attacked by a [[Witch]] in the first episode. She is already contracted to [[Kyuubey]] and offers to act as a mentor to the pair if they so chose to become magical girls themselves.<br />
==Official Info==<br />
A ninth-grader who attends Madoka’s school. A kind senior to Madoka, she’s the helpful, sisterly type. However, the gun she wields contrasts with that image.<br />
* Ms. Aoki’s Design Check: Her twisty, curly hair and floral hairpin make her seem like a big sister. Also, I gave her pretty big boobs. {tl note: Never change, Ume-tentei.}<br />
* Magical girl outfit: Mami’s design was definiely centered around her image as a gunner. The second thing that stands out are her breasts. (Aoki)<br />
* Her bustier and boots give her a Western flavor which her cap accentuates.<br />
* School uniform: Her style stands out even in uniform. Just as Ms. Aoki says, her breasts are the largest of the four. She wears pure white tights. (However, in the final design, she's seen wearing dark color tights.)<br />
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==Fun Facts==<br />
*The character for her last name (巴) literally means "comma design," a Japanese swirl pattern. More info [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomoe here].<br />
*Her first name is written in katakana, which has no particular meaning. When written in kanji, it can be read as:<br />
**graceful jewel (雅珠)<br />
**light of love (愛光)<br />
**true heart (真心)<br />
**sea of the heavens (天海)<br />
**dancing beauty (舞美)<br />
**dancing light (舞光)<br />
**polished beauty (磨美)<br />
**sparkling purple (晶紫)<br />
**magical beauty (魔美)<br />
**magical charm (魔魅)<br />
**intense hemp (麻深)<br />
*She is the only character whose first name is written in katakana.<br />
*the finishing move Mami used on the witch Gertrude voiced out as "tiro finale" where 'tiro' in Italian means "shoot."<br />
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==Speculations==<br />
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==Gallery==<br />
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File:Mami Tomoe Anime Design.jpg<br />
File:Mami Tomoe Original Design.jpg|Original character design by Aoki Ume<br />
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<div>{{Infobox_character<br />
|name=Mami Tomoe<br />
|image=[[File:Mami Chara Sheet.jpg|300px]]<br />
|jname=巴マミ (Tomoe Mami) <br />
|seiyuu=[http://anidb.net/perl-bin/animedb.pl?show=creator&creatorid=591 Kaori Mizuhashi]<br />
|age=14-15 (estimated)<br />
|weapon=Muskets<br />
}}<br />
Mami Tomoe is a magical girl who appears to Madoka and Sayaka as they are attacked by a [[Witch]] in the first episode. She is already contracted to [[Kyuubey]] and offers to act as a mentor to the pair if they so chose to become magical girls themselves.<br />
==Official Info==<br />
A ninth-grader who attends Madoka’s school. A kind senior to Madoka, she’s the helpful, sisterly type. However, the gun she wields contrasts with that image.<br />
* Ms. Aoki’s Design Check: Her twisty, curly hair and floral hairpin make her seem like a big sister. Also, I gave her pretty big boobs. {tl note: Never change, Ume-tentei.}<br />
* Magical girl outfit: Mami’s design was definiely centered around her image as a gunner. The second thing that stands out are her breasts. (Aoki)<br />
* Her bustier and boots give her a Western flavor which her cap accentuates.<br />
* School uniform: Her style stands out even in uniform. Just as Ms. Aoki says, her breasts are the largest of the four. She wears pure white tights. (However, in the final design, she's seen wearing dark color tights.)<br />
<br />
==Fun Facts==<br />
*The character for her last name (巴) literally means "comma design," a Japanese swirl pattern. More info [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomoe here].<br />
*Her first name is written in katakana, which has no particular meaning. When written in kanji, it can be read as:<br />
**graceful jewel (雅珠)<br />
**light of love (愛光)<br />
**true heart (真心)<br />
**sea of the heavens (天海)<br />
**dancing beauty (舞美)<br />
**dancing light (舞光)<br />
**polished beauty (磨美)<br />
**sparkling purple (晶紫)<br />
**magical beauty (魔美)<br />
**magical charm (魔魅)<br />
**intense hemp (麻深)<br />
*She is the only character whose first name is written in katakana.<br />
*the finishing move Mami used on the witch Gertrude voiced out as "tiro finale" where 'tiro' in Italian means "shoot."<br />
<br />
==Speculations==<br />
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==Gallery==<br />
<gallery captionalign="left" position="center"><br />
File:Mami_char2.jpg<br />
File:Mami Tomoe Original Design.jpg|Original character design by Aoki Ume<br />
</gallery><br />
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<div>{{Infobox_album<br />
|title=Magia<br />
|artist=Kalafina<br />
|cover=[[File:Magia ED Cover.jpg|300px]]<br />
|date=02/16/2011<br />
|tracklist= <br />
*Magia<br />
*snow falling<br />
*Magia (instrumental)<br />
}}<br />
{{Infobox_album<br />
|title=Magia (Anime version)<br />
|artist=Kalafina<br />
|cover=[[File:Magia Anime Cover.jpg|300px]]<br />
|date=02/16/2011<br />
|tracklist= <br />
*Magia<br />
*Magia (magic mix)<br />
*Magia (TV Version)<br />
*Magia (instrumental)<br />
}}<br />
'''Magia''' by Kalafina is the series' ED single.<br />
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The song is also used as a background music in the the dream scene at the beginning of Episode 1 (seems to be a slowed down version) and in the battle scene during Episode 2.<br />
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{| class="wikitable sortable collapsible" style="width: 100%;"<br />
! Product type<br />
! Title<br />
! Release date<br />
! Price<br />
|-<br />
| CD<br />
| [http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B004DGD400/ ClariS: Connect Limited Edition]<br />
| 2011-02-02<br />
| ¥ 1,575<br />
|-<br />
| CD<br />
| [http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B004DGD4FU/ ClariS: Connect Anime Edition]<br />
| 2011-02-02<br />
| ¥ 1,300<br />
|-<br />
| CD<br />
| [http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B004DGD4AA/ ClariS: Connect Regular Edition]<br />
| 2011-02-02<br />
| ¥ 1,223<br />
|-<br />
| Manga<br />
| [http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4832279904/ Puella Magi Madoka☆Magica Vol.1]<br />
| 2011-02-12<br />
| ¥ 690<br />
|-<br />
| CD<br />
| [http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B004DGD45A/ Kalafina: Magia Limited Edition]<br />
| 2011-02-16<br />
| ¥ 1,575<br />
|-<br />
| CD<br />
| [http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B004DGD4QE/ Kalafina: Magia Anime Edition]<br />
| 2011-02-16<br />
| ¥ 1,300<br />
|-<br />
| CD<br />
| [http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B004DGD4NM/ Kalafina: Magia Regular Edition]<br />
| 2011-02-16<br />
| ¥ 1,223<br />
|-<br />
| Blu-ray<br />
| [http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B004INGZAE/ Puella Magi Madoka☆Magica Vol.1 Limited Edition]<br />
| 2011-03-30<br />
| ¥ 7,350<br />
|-<br />
| DVD<br />
| [http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B004INGZCC/ Puella Magi Madoka☆Magica Vol.1 Limited Edition]<br />
| 2011-03-30<br />
| ¥ 6,300<br />
|-<br />
| DVD<br />
| [http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B004INGZLS/ Puella Magi Madoka☆Magica Vol.1 Regular Edition]<br />
| 2011-03-30<br />
| ¥ 5,250<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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==Blu-Rays==<br />
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 100%; vertical-align: top;"<br />
! style="width: 300px;" | Cover<br />
! Description<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Disc 1.jpg|300px]]<br />
| style="vertical-align:top; padding: 10px;" |<br />
;[http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B004INGZAE Puella Magi Madoka☆Magica Vol.1 Blu-ray]<br />
:'''Release date''': March 30, 2011<br />
:'''Price''': ¥ 7,350 (~90 USD)<br />
:'''Running time''': 60 minutes<br />
:'''Package contents''':<br />
:*Blu-ray disc (episode 1, 2)<br />
:*Special CD<br />
:*#Urobuchi Gen-Supervised Drama CD<br />
:*#Kaname Madoka Character Song (ED theme for episode 1, 2)<br />
:*Tri-fold clear case<br />
:*Package illustration by Kishida Takahiro<br />
:*Special booklet<br />
:'''Extra contents''':<br />
:#Unbroadcasted original ending theme version<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Singles==<br />
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 100%; vertical-align: top;"<br />
! style="width: 300px;" | Cover<br />
! Description<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Connect Anime Cover.jpg|300px]]<br />
| style="vertical-align:top; padding: 10px;" |<br />
;[http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B004DGD4FU ClariS: Connect (Anime Edition)]<br />
:'''Release date''': February 2, 2011<br />
:'''Price''': ¥ 1,300 (~15 USD)<br />
:'''Tracklist''':<br />
:#コネクト (Connect)<br />
:#Dreamin’<br />
:#キミとふたり (Kimi to futari)<br />
:#コネクト (Connect) -Instrumental-<br />
:'''Package contents''':<br />
:*Audio CD<br />
:*Anime character design package illustration<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Connect OP Cover.jpg|300px]]<br />
| style="vertical-align:top; padding: 10px;" |<br />
;[http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B004DGD400 ClariS: Connect (Limited Edition)]<br />
:'''Release date''': February 2, 2011<br />
:'''Price''': ¥ 1,575 (~19 USD)<br />
:'''Tracklist''':<br />
:#コネクト (Connect)<br />
:#Dreamin’<br />
:#キミとふたり (Kimi to futari)<br />
:#コネクト (Connect) -Instrumental-<br />
:'''Package contents''':<br />
:*Audio CD<br />
:*Music video DVD<br />
:*Anime character design illustration sticker<br />
|-<br />
! Cover<br />
! Description<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Magia Anime Cover.jpg|300px]]<br />
| style="vertical-align:top; padding: 10px;" |<br />
;[http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B004DGD4QE Kalafina: Magia ED (Anime Edition)]<br />
:'''Release date''': February 2, 2011<br />
:'''Price''': ¥ 1,300 (~15 USD)<br />
:'''Tracklist''':<br />
:#Magia<br />
:#Magia (magic mix)<br />
:#Magia (TV Version)<br />
:#Magia (instrumental)<br />
:'''Package contents''':<br />
:*Audio CD<br />
:*Digipak case<br />
:*Anime character design package illustration<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Magia ED Cover.jpg|300px]]<br />
| style="vertical-align:top; padding: 10px;" |<br />
;[http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B004DGD45A Kalafina - Magia ED (Limited Edition)]<br />
:'''Release date''': February 16, 2011<br />
:'''Price''': ¥ 1,575 (~19 USD)<br />
:'''Tracklist''':<br />
:#Magia<br />
:#snow falling<br />
:#Magia (instrumental)<br />
:'''Package contents''':<br />
:*Audio CD<br />
:*Music video DVD<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Manga==<br />
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 100%; vertical-align: top;"<br />
! style="width: 300px;" | Cover<br />
! Description<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align: center;" | No cover<br />
| style="vertical-align:top; padding: 10px;" |<br />
;[http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4832279904 Puella Magi Madoka☆Magica Vol.1]<br />
:'''Release date''': February 12, 2011<br />
:'''Price''': ¥ 690 (~8 USD)<br />
:'''Artist''': Hanokage<br />
:'''Publisher''': Houbunsha<br />
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<div>{{Infobox_character<br />
|name=Madoka Kaname<br />
|image=[[File:Madoka Chara Sheet.jpg|300px]]<br />
|jname=鹿目 まどか (Kaname Madoka) <br />
|seiyuu=[http://anidb.net/perl-bin/animedb.pl?show=creator&creatorid=1625 Aoi Yuuki]<br />
|age=13-14 (estimated)<br />
|weapon=Bow(?)<br />
}}<br />
==Official Info==<br />
* An average eighth-grader, the kind you could find anywhere. Even her bow-wielding magical girl form projects an air of kind friendliness. Her choker bears an impressively-sized red gem.<br />
* Ms. Aoki’s Design Check!: 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.<br />
* Magical girl outfit: Madoka was drawn to be the very image of a magical girl. I added an almost fairytale-ish hints, so hopefully female viewers will be charmed by her as well. (Aoki)<br />
* 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…<br />
* 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. (Aoki)<br />
* Of the heroines shown here, Madoka has the most childish body. Her legs are clad in pure, virginal white over-knee socks.<br />
<br />
==Fun Facts==<br />
*The first character of her last name (鹿) means "deer". The last character (目) means "eye."<br />
*Her first name is written in hiragana, which has no particular meaning. However, when written in kanji, it can mean "round" or "tranquil" (円か).<br />
<br />
==Speculations==<br />
<br />
==Gallery==<br />
<gallery captionalign="left" position="center"><br />
File:Madoka Kaname Anime Design.jpg<br />
File:Madoka Kaname Original Design.jpg|Original character design by Aoki Ume<br />
</gallery><br />
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<div>{{Infobox_character<br />
|name=Kyuubee<br />
|image=[[File:Kyuubey Chara Sheet.jpg|300px]]<br />
|jname=キュゥべえ (Kyuubee) <br />
|seiyuu=[http://anidb.net/perl-bin/animedb.pl?show=creator&creatorid=641 Katou Emiri]<br />
}}<br />
'''Kyuubey''' is a "familiar," endued with the power to grant any wish for exchange of a contract-- for the person the wish is bestowed upon to become a Mahou Shoujo (magical girl). These magical girls are then tasked with the defeating of [[Witch|Witches]]. Kyuubey features prominently in the official release artwork first two episodes and is central to the current story.<br />
<br />
==Fun Facts==<br />
*In Japanese, his name is a mixture of hiragana and katakana.<br />
<br />
==Speculations==<br />
*Many fans believe [[Speculah:Kyuubey_is_Evil_Theory|Kuuybey is evil]] and believe he/she should not be trusted.<br />
*According to the same theory, it is likely that Kyuubey is the messenger of a greater entity that has its own agenda.<br />
*Kyubey's real form is that of a red devil and his/her white fur acts as a cover as indicated by tears rather than bleeding in Episode 1.<br />
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==Gallery==<br />
<gallery captionalign="left" position="center"><br />
File:The devil you know.png|Kyubey shares Kagmi from [[wikipedia:Lucky Star|Lucky Star]]'s voice actor.<br />
File:Kyubegami.png|The ever adorable Kyubegami~ desu<br />
File:Kyubey chip.png|Kyubey eating his chip, foo<br />
File:Multi-eye-kyubey.jpg|Oh exploited!<br />
File:Kyubey eats.jpg<br />
File:Kyubey.jpg|He stares into your soul.<br />
</gallery><br />
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<div>{{Infobox_character<br />
|name=Homura Akemi<br />
|image=[[File:Homura Chara Sheet.jpg|300px]]<br />
|jname=暁美ほむら (Akemi Homura) <br />
|seiyuu=[http://anidb.net/perl-bin/animedb.pl?show=creator&creatorid=305 Chiwa Saitou]<br />
|age=13-14 (estimated)<br />
|weapon=Shield(?)<br />
}}<br />
Homura 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.<br />
==Official Info==<br />
A smart, graceful, athletically-talented girl. Cool if not chilly, her personality even can even be seen in her posture. Her weapon appears to be a bow, the same as Madoka?<br />
* 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.<br />
* Magical girl outfit: Homura was designed with her personality and combat style in mind. I found her fascinating right away. (Aoki)<br />
* The sharp lines of her upper back and jacket evoke her personality. Overall rather monochromatic. Her black tights have a diamond pattern.<br />
* 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.<br />
<br />
==Fun Facts==<br />
*Homura is frequently referred to as "Homerun-chan" amongst fans, due to the similarity of the two names in Japanese.<br />
*The first character for Akemi (暁) means "daybreak", while the second one (美) means beauty.<br />
*Her first name is written in hiragana, which has no special meaning. However, when written in kanji, it can mean:<br />
**inflammation, blaze (炎 or 焔)<br />
**heart on fire (心火)<br />
**village protector (保村)<br /><br />
<br />
==Observations==<br />
*She wants to stop [[Madoka Kaname|Madoka]] from making a contract with [[Kyuubey]]<br />
*She has much knowledge about [[Mitakihara Middle School]].<br />
*As of Episode 2, she is never seen fighting a [[Witch]] and only seems hostile towards [[Kyuubey]].<br />
<br />
==Speculations==<br />
*Currently (episode 2) Homura appears to be the antagonist, though may become an ally and/or mentor of Madoka's in the future<br />
*If the theory about witches and magical girls is true (see [[Speculah:Theories|Speculations and theories]]), then it is fairly possible that Homura is on the brink of becoming a witch, which could be why Mami wanted to share her Grief Seed with her in episode 2<br />
*The thought of her being a former magical girl that lost or has had her contract revoked is becoming more and more popular among fans.<br />
<br />
==Gallery==<br />
<gallery captionalign="left" position="center"><br />
File:Homura Akemi Anime Design.jpg<br />
File:Homura Akemi Original Design.jpg|Original character design by Aoki Ume<br />
File:Why_Homerun-chan.jpg|How Homura became Homerun-chan<br />
File:Homerun-chan2.png|2ch's reaction<br />
</gallery><br />
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<div>{{Infobox_character<br />
|name=Homura Akemi<br />
|image=[[File:Homura_char.jpg|300px]]<br />
|jname=暁美ほむら (Akemi Homura) <br />
|seiyuu=[http://anidb.net/perl-bin/animedb.pl?show=creator&creatorid=305 Chiwa Saitou]<br />
|age=13-14 (estimated)<br />
|weapon=Shield(?)<br />
}}<br />
Homura 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.<br />
==Official Info==<br />
A smart, graceful, athletically-talented girl. Cool if not chilly, her personality even can even be seen in her posture. Her weapon appears to be a bow, the same as Madoka?<br />
* 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.<br />
* Magical girl outfit: Homura was designed with her personality and combat style in mind. I found her fascinating right away. (Aoki)<br />
* The sharp lines of her upper back and jacket evoke her personality. Overall rather monochromatic. Her black tights have a diamond pattern.<br />
* 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.<br />
<br />
==Fun Facts==<br />
*Homura is frequently referred to as "Homerun-chan" amongst fans, due to the similarity of the two names in Japanese.<br />
*The first character for Akemi (暁) means "daybreak", while the second one (美) means beauty.<br />
*Her first name is written in hiragana, which has no special meaning. However, when written in kanji, it can mean:<br />
**inflammation, blaze (炎 or 焔)<br />
**heart on fire (心火)<br />
**village protector (保村)<br /><br />
<br />
==Observations==<br />
*She wants to stop [[Madoka Kaname|Madoka]] from making a contract with [[Kyuubey]]<br />
*She has much knowledge about [[Mitakihara Middle School]].<br />
*As of Episode 2, she is never seen fighting a [[Witch]] and only seems hostile towards [[Kyuubey]].<br />
<br />
==Speculations==<br />
*Currently (episode 2) Homura appears to be the antagonist, though may become an ally and/or mentor of Madoka's in the future<br />
*If the theory about witches and magical girls is true (see [[Speculah:Theories|Speculations and theories]]), then it is fairly possible that Homura is on the brink of becoming a witch, which could be why Mami wanted to share her Grief Seed with her in episode 2<br />
*The thought of her being a former magical girl that lost or has had her contract revoked is becoming more and more popular among fans.<br />
<br />
==Gallery==<br />
<gallery captionalign="left" position="center"><br />
File:Homura Akemi Anime Design.jpg<br />
File:Homura Akemi Original Design.jpg|Original character design by Aoki Ume<br />
File:Why_Homerun-chan.jpg|How Homura became Homerun-chan<br />
File:Homerun-chan2.png|2ch's reaction<br />
</gallery><br />
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<div>{{Infobox_character<br />
|name=Hitomi Shizuki<br />
|image=[[File:Hitomi Chara Sheet.png|300px]]<br />
|jname=志筑仁美(Shizuki Hitomi)<br />
|seiyuu=[http://anidb.net/perl-bin/animedb.pl?show=creator&creatorid=357 Shintani Ryouko]<br />
|age=13-14 (estimated)<br />
|weapon=Unknown<br />
}}<br />
==Official Info==<br />
* Sayaka is a close friend of Madoka. A girl who likes piano, classical Japanese dance, tea, and so on, she is able to learn a lot and is quite rich.<br />
<br />
==Fun Facts==<br />
*The first character in her last name (志) means "purpose" or "will." The last character (筑) means "architecture."<br />
*Her first name is written using a combination of the kanji 仁 (meaning "charity" or "benevolence") and 美 (meaning "beauty").<br />
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<div>[[File:Madoka Speculah.jpg|thumb]]<br />
<br />
This page present fan-made theories. These are not considered as facts and should not be taken seriously. It is mainly the result of fans speculating. More theories may have been discussed as of late, in which case you are very welcome to add them to the list below.<br />
<br />
==Plot Theories==<br />
<br />
Plot theories are theories explaining parts of the plot.<br />
<br />
;[[Speculah:The Global Reset Theory|The Global Reset Theory]]<br />
:Theory stating that the world has been re-created at some point to avoid a fatal outcome.<br />
<br />
;[[Speculah:The Time Travel Theory|The Time Travel Theory]]<br />
:Theory according to which one of the characters may be a time traveller going back in time to stop Madoka from becoming a Magical Girl. (Yeah, seriously!)<br />
<br />
==Settings Theories==<br />
<br />
;[[Speculah:Witches as Fallen Magical Girls Theory|Witches as Fallen Magical Girls Theory]]<br />
<br />
;[[Speculah:Human Soul and Magic|Human Soul and Magic]]<br />
<br />
==Characters Relations==<br />
<br />
;[[Speculah:Kyuubey is Evil Theory|Kyuubey is Evil Theory]]<br />
<br />
;[[Speculah:Who is Kamijou|Who is Kamijou]]<br />
<br />
;[[Speculah:What is Lord Humungus Doing at the ED|What is Lord Humungus Doing at the ED]]<br />
<br />
==German Literature==<br />
<br />
;[[Speculah:Madoka Magica and Der Steppenwolf|Der Steppenwolf]]<br />
<br />
;[[Speculah:Madoka Magica and Faust|Faust]]<br />
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'''''Puella Magi Madoka Magica''''' (魔法少女まどか☆マギカ, ''Mahou Shoujo Madoka☆Magika'') is a production of studio SHAFT and Aniplex (under Iwakami Atsuhiro as main producer) directed by [[wikipedia:Akiyuki Shinbo|Akiyuki Shinbo]], and written by [[wikipedia:Gen Urobuchi|Gen Urobuchi]] with original character designs by [[wikipedia:Ume Aoki|Ume Aoki]] together they formed a temporary company "Madoka Partners". Character design adaptation by Takahiro Kishida and music by [[wikipedia:Yuki Kajiura|Yuki Kajiura]]. It is an original story anime from which three manga spin-off series are planned. Puella Magi Madoka Magica began development after Akiyuki Shinbo expressed his desire to work on a new magical girl series to producer Atsuhiro Iwakami while they were working on Hidamari Sketch and Bakemonogatari. (Wikipedia)<br />
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=== Plot ===<br />
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There exist familiars who have the power to grant one wish to a chosen girl. However, that girl must then become a magical girl and fight against witches, evil creatures born from curses that are responsible for murders and suicides. A schoolgirl named [[Madoka Kaname]] and her friend [[Sayaka Miki]] are approached by a familiar named [[Kyuubey]] and magical girl named [[Mami Tomoe]] with offers of becoming magical girls, while another magical girl [[Homura Akemi]] tries to prevent Madoka and friends from making such a deal...</div>AnthonyBothttps://wiki.puella-magi.net/w/index.php?title=Sayaka_Miki&diff=928Sayaka Miki2011-01-19T05:17:08Z<p>AnthonyBot: Resolving image redirects using bot.</p>
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<div>{{Infobox_character<br />
|name=Sayaka Miki<br />
|image=[[File:Sayaka_Miki.png|300px]]<br />
|jname=美樹さやか (Miki Sayaka) <br />
|seiyuu=[http://anidb.net/perl-bin/animedb.pl?show=creator&creatorid=401 Eri Kitamura]<br />
|age=13-14 (estimated)<br />
|weapon=Sword/Club(?)<br />
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==Official Info==<br />
* Madoka’s classmate and good friend. Energetic and lively, which is perhaps why her sword is the only melee weapon among the four.<br />
* Ms. Aoki’s Design Check!: Her personality is so boyish that I had to be careful not to make her look too boyish too. So I gave her hair a diagonal line in back, to straddle the line between short and medium length.<br />
* Magical girl outfit: Sayaka’s outfit is the closest to combat gear. Since her sword is a melee weapon, I paid attention to that while designing her clothes. (Aoki)<br />
* Her outfit features diagonal-cut skirt and shoulderless top for ease of movement. Add a cape, and she’s a picturesque swordswoman.<br />
* School uniform: Her figure is flat and plain, but her chest is bigger than Madoka’s. Her hairbow is a stitched design. Below, she wears simple navy-blue high socks.<br />
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==Fun Facts==<br />
*The first character in her last name (美) means "beauty". The last character (樹) means "tree". Her name could also be written 幹 (tree trunk) or 神酒 (sake offered to the gods).<br />
*Her first name is written in hiragana, which has no special meaning. However, "sayaka" could also be written 明か (obvious) or 清か (clear).<br />
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==Speculations==<br />
*Many fans believe Sayaka is the witch in Madoka's dream at the beginning of Episode 1. More information about the theory [[Witch_from_the_dream_in_episode_one|here]]<br />
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File:Sayaka Miki Original Design.jpg|Original character design by Aoki Ume<br />
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|name=Mami Tomoe<br />
|image=[[File:Mami_char.jpg|300px]]<br />
|jname=巴マミ (Tomoe Mami) <br />
|seiyuu=[http://anidb.net/perl-bin/animedb.pl?show=creator&creatorid=591 Kaori Mizuhashi]<br />
|age=14-15 (estimated)<br />
|weapon=Muskets<br />
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Mami Tomoe is a magical girl who appears to Madoka and Sayaka as they are attacked by a [[Witch]] in the first episode. She is already contracted to [[Kyuubey]] and offers to act as a mentor to the pair if they so chose to become magical girls themselves.<br />
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A ninth-grader who attends Madoka’s school. A kind senior to Madoka, she’s the helpful, sisterly type. However, the gun she wields contrasts with that image.<br />
* Ms. Aoki’s Design Check: Her twisty, curly hair and floral hairpin make her seem like a big sister. Also, I gave her pretty big boobs. {tl note: Never change, Ume-tentei.}<br />
* Magical girl outfit: Mami’s design was definiely centered around her image as a gunner. The second thing that stands out are her breasts. (Aoki)<br />
* Her bustier and boots give her a Western flavor which her cap accentuates.<br />
* School uniform: Her style stands out even in uniform. Just as Ms. Aoki says, her breasts are the largest of the four. She wears pure white tights. (However, in the final design, she's seen wearing dark color tights.)<br />
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==Fun Facts==<br />
*The character for her last name (巴) literally means "comma design," a Japanese swirl pattern. More info [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomoe here].<br />
*Her first name is written in katakana, which has no particular meaning. When written in kanji, it can be read as:<br />
**graceful jewel (雅珠)<br />
**light of love (愛光)<br />
**true heart (真心)<br />
**sea of the heavens (天海)<br />
**dancing beauty (舞美)<br />
**dancing light (舞光)<br />
**polished beauty (磨美)<br />
**sparkling purple (晶紫)<br />
**magical beauty (魔美)<br />
**magical charm (魔魅)<br />
**intense hemp (麻深)<br />
*She is the only character whose first name is written in katakana.<br />
*the finishing move Mami used on the witch Gertrude voiced out as "tiro finale" where 'tiro' in Italian means "shoot."<br />
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==Speculations==<br />
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File:Mami Tomoe Original Design.jpg|Original character design by Aoki Ume<br />
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