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(→Episode 8: 15 rounds is the standard capacity for civilian, military, and LE models; this alone would not suggest it was stolen from the US base (though that speculation is still warranted)) |
(→Episode 10: 1) the desert eagle is commonly used for long-range (at least, for handguns) target shooting and hunting. it actually has an excellent reputation for accuracy. 2) similar claims of popularity are common for 7.62x39, 5.56, and .22LR.) |
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|<center>[[wikipedia:IMI_Desert_Eagle#Variants|Desert Eagle Mark XIX]]</center> | |<center>[[wikipedia:IMI_Desert_Eagle#Variants|Desert Eagle Mark XIX]]</center> | ||
|<center>A very large caliber handgun, chambered for [[wikipedia:.50 Action Express|.50AE]]. | |<center>A very large caliber handgun, chambered for [[wikipedia:.50 Action Express|.50AE]]. It rose to fame by its use in roughly 500 motion pictures and television broadcasts, most notably as [[wikipedia:Agent (The Matrix)|The Agents]]' weapon in the [[wikipedia:The Matrix (franchise)|Matrix triology]]. It is very powerful, on par with most magnum revolvers, but possesses little value on the battlefield: it is very unwieldy, being exceedingly large and heavy, and its magazine hold only seven rounds, due to their large size. Furthermore, it produces a monstrous recoil, making it very difficult to control. [[Homura]]'s switch from this to the Beretta 92 can be seen as a sign of maturity and weapon expertise.<br>Stolen from Shafuto Industries.</center> | ||
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|<center>[[wikipedia:9x19mm Parabellum|9mm ammunition]]</center> | |<center>[[wikipedia:9x19mm Parabellum|9mm ammunition]]</center> | ||
|<center>A box of 9x19mm Parabellum ammo, containing 50 bullets. The [[wikipedia:NATO|NATO]] standard for handguns and submachine guns, it is | |<center>A box of 9x19mm Parabellum ammo, containing 50 bullets. The [[wikipedia:NATO|NATO]] standard for handguns and submachine guns, it is among the most common cartridges in the world.<br>Stolen from Shafuto Industries. Note that fact that neither weapon stolen from the locker is chambered for this round: the only weapon in the series that uses it is the Beretta 92, which [[Homura]] likely did not possess yet.</center> | ||
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Revision as of 05:28, 6 August 2013
One of the typical "magical girl" anime characteristics that Madoka Magica stands out from is weaponry. While most such series feature weapons such as magical staffs and rods (when they show weapons at all), all heavily magic-related weaponry in Madoka is far more mundane, with the main characters using weapons such as bows, swords and spears.
Homura Akemi is particularly notable for using real-life firearms and explosives to great effect, lacking weapons of her own.
Appearance
Weapons listed by order of appearance in the episode: images do no necessarily follow this order.
Episode 1
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Official artwork of this weapon has been released, and can be seen at the bottom of the page. |
Episode 2
Image | Name | Description |
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Episode 3
Image | Name | Description |
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Episode 4
Image | Name | Description |
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Official artwork of this weapon has been released, and can be seen at the bottom of the page. |
Episode 5
Image | Name | Description |
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Official artwork of this weapon has been released, and can be seen at the bottom of the page. |
Episode 6
Image | Name | Description |
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Episode 7
Image | Name | Description |
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Episode 8
Image | Name | Description |
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With it, Homura is pinpoint accurate: she connected exactly fifteen shots, a standard full magazine of the 92 series. As the 92FS was adopted by the US military as the M9 pistol, it led to speculation that it might have been stolen from a US base in Japan. |
Episode 9
Image | Name | Description |
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Episode 10
Image | Name | Description |
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Stolen from Shafuto Industries. | ||
Stolen from Shafuto Industries. | ||
Stolen from Shafuto Industries. Note that fact that neither weapon stolen from the locker is chambered for this round: the only weapon in the series that uses it is the Beretta 92, which Homura likely did not possess yet. | ||
Stolen from a JSDF base. | ||
Stolen from a JSDF base. | ||
Interestingly, the homonymous Roberta from Black Lagoon is known to use exactly this model, being able to deploy several of them from her skirt. | ||
Episode 11
Image | Name | Description |
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Stolen from Shafuto Industries. | ||
Likely stolen from a JSDF base. | ||
Stolen from a JSDF base. | ||
Episode 12
Image | Name | Description |
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Here used by several pikemen, guarding Joan of Arc's execution by burning at the stake. | ||
Stolen from Shafuto Industries. | ||
Official artwork
Official artwork of some of the characters' weapons has been relesed.