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Amy first appeared in the [[Connect|anime's opening]] during the scene where Madoka is lying on top of a lake. In that scene, Madoka is holding Amy to her chest. She never appeared in the anime proper. | Amy first appeared in the [[Connect|anime's opening]] during the scene where Madoka is lying on top of a lake. In that scene, Madoka is holding Amy to her chest. She never appeared in the anime proper. | ||
Amy's story was eventually revealed in the first Drama CD. After being released from the hospital, Homura was walking to school and met Amy along the way. Homura talked to her for a bit before offering her a cookie. | Amy's story was eventually revealed in the first Drama CD. After being released from the hospital, Homura was walking to school and met Amy along the way. Homura talked to her for a bit before offering her a cookie. Afterwards, Amy appeared again while Homura was being guided by Madoka to the nurse's office. Madoka revealed she knew the cat and that her name was Amy. | ||
She appeared a third time while Homura and Madoka were discussing the possibility of Homura becoming a [[Glossary|magical girl]]. Her appearance prompted Madoka to explain that her wish was to save Amy from being run over by a car. After Madoka warned Homura to not use up her wish | She appeared a third time while Homura and Madoka were discussing the possibility of Homura becoming a [[Glossary|magical girl]]. Her appearance prompted Madoka to explain that her wish was to save Amy from being run over by a car. After Madoka warned Homura to not use up her wish for such a tiny purpose, Amy jumped into Homura's arms and licked her face, much to Madoka's joy. She then congratulates Amy for making a new friend in Homura. Madoka asked Homura to take care of Amy if anything should happen to her. | ||
Some time later | Some time later, [[Walpurgisnacht|a powerful storm]] forms outside while Homura is at home, leading her to wonder if Amy will be okay. After some quick research, Homura deduced that Madoka might very well be in trouble. Worried, she rushed outside into the storm, trying to find her. Amy comes to her aid, guiding her towards Madoka's location. It is unknown what happened to Amy later. | ||
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
* When Homura met Amy for the first time, she nicknamed her ''Kuroneko'' (black cat), before she learned Amy's name from Madoka. | * When Homura met Amy for the first time, she nicknamed her ''Kuroneko'' (black cat), before she learned Amy's name from Madoka. | ||
* In an interview with [[Gen Urobuchi]], he admits that he was not aware of any cat and that he was surprised when he saw it | * In an interview with [[Gen Urobuchi]], he admits that he was not aware of any cat and that he was surprised when he saw it on the storyboard of the OP. The cat was never part of the original storyline, being a creation of SHAFT for the OP of the anime. However, SHAFT approached Urobuchi for the Drama CD and asked him to include the cat in it. | ||
* Amy made her first official appearance in the Drama CD ''Memories of you''. It is speculated that she reappears again in the second Drama CD, [[Drama CD 2|''Sunny Day Life'']]. | * Amy made her first official appearance in the Drama CD ''Memories of you''. It is speculated that she reappears again in the second Drama CD, [[Drama CD 2|''Sunny Day Life'']]. | ||
* Amy's name was inspired by [[NewType Voice 2011-07|Aoi Yuuki's cat]] because of their similarities. | * Amy's name was inspired by [[NewType Voice 2011-07|Aoi Yuuki's cat]] because of their similarities. | ||
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*In Western superstition, black cats are a sign of bad luck and they are normally associated with witches<sup><ref>[http://www.best-cat-art.com/black-cats.html Black Cats - The Supersitions]</ref></sup>. This is the opposite in Japan, where they are considered to be good luck.<sup><ref>[http://www.csicop.org/superstition/library/black_cats The Committee for Skeptical Inquiry]</ref></sup> | *In Western superstition, black cats are a sign of bad luck and they are normally associated with witches<sup><ref>[http://www.best-cat-art.com/black-cats.html Black Cats - The Supersitions]</ref></sup>. This is the opposite in Japan, where they are considered to be good luck.<sup><ref>[http://www.csicop.org/superstition/library/black_cats The Committee for Skeptical Inquiry]</ref></sup> | ||
*Amy is usually found around [[Mitakihara]], be it the town or school. | *Amy is usually found around [[Mitakihara]], be it the town or school. | ||
*Amy is referenced/paralleled by an [https://wiki.puella-magi.net/File:Episode_1_Boxwood_35.png unnamed white cat] in the [[Magia Record Episode 1: Have You Heard? That Rumor About the Magical Girls|first episode]] of ''[[Magia Record|Magia Record's]]'' [[Magia Record Anime|anime adaptation]]. This cat was also saved by [[Iroha Tamaki]] and [[Kuroe]], but only after they had both already become Magical Girls. While Amy is implied to be a stray cat, this one [https://wiki.puella-magi.net/File:Episode_1_Takarazaki_Train_23.png belongs to a young girl]. | |||
*Amy is referenced during a live recording session of [[Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Scene 0|Scene 0]], where [[Homura Akemi]] requested to [[Aki Mabayu]] to draw a latte art of a black cat she had seen around the café Mabayu worked in. Mabayu mentioned that the cat is named Amy and the café owner is trying to pet her.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlQnKVpBty0&t=8317 Magia Day 2023 - Live Recording Session]</ref> | |||
== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
===Official Art=== | |||
<gallery position="center" captionalign="left"> | <gallery position="center" captionalign="left"> | ||
File:Madoka and Amy OP.png|Madoka and Amy in the anime opening. | File:Madoka and Amy OP.png|Madoka and Amy in the anime opening. | ||
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File:Madoka amy wish psp.png|Madoka and Amy in the PSP game | File:Madoka amy wish psp.png|Madoka and Amy in the PSP game | ||
File:8286 - akemi homura cat puella magi madoka magica.jpeg|Official art of Homura and Amy. | File:8286 - akemi homura cat puella magi madoka magica.jpeg|Official art of Homura and Amy. | ||
File:Img amy.png|Close-up | |||
File:Ep10-ending-group.jpg|Amy is seen in the last shot of the opening sequence on [[Sayaka|Sayaka's]] lap. | File:Ep10-ending-group.jpg|Amy is seen in the last shot of the opening sequence on [[Sayaka|Sayaka's]] lap. | ||
File:Aoi Yuuki cat Amy.jpg|Close up of Aoi Yuuki with her cat Amy. | File:Aoi Yuuki cat Amy.jpg|Close up of Aoi Yuuki with her cat Amy. | ||
File:Aoi Yuuki cat.jpg|Article on Aoi Yuuki with photos of her cat. | File:Aoi Yuuki cat.jpg|Article on Aoi Yuuki with photos of her cat. | ||
File:MadokaBirthdayBannerMagiaRecord.jpg|[https://twitter.com/magireco/status/914867830239227906 Source] | File:MadokaBirthdayBannerMagiaRecord.jpg|[https://twitter.com/magireco/status/914867830239227906 Source] | ||
File:AmyComiket.jpg|Amy as seen in the back of the limited edition of Key Animation Notes Vol. 1. | |||
</gallery> | |||
===[[Magia Record]]=== | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:Amy MagiReco.png|Amy's sprite in [[Magia Record]] | |||
File:Film02 scene02.jpg | |||
File:Memoria 1962 c.png|Memoria featuring Amy. | |||
File:Memoria 1962.jpg | |||
File:Memoria 1963 c.png | |||
File:Memoria 1963.jpg | |||
File:Memoria 1964 c.png | |||
File:Memoria 1964.jpg | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
{{reflist}} | |||
[[Category:Characters]] | [[Category:Characters]] | ||
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Please refrain from reading if you are not yet familiar with all the latest media released.| Amy | |
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| Japanese Name | エイミー (Eimī) |
| Seiyū | Voiced by Ryouko Shintani. |
"Meow."
"I've got a cookie. Want it?"
"Meow!"
"You're this little and yet you're all alone. Just like me." - Homura and Amy meeting for the first time in Drama CD "Memories of you".
Amy (エイミー Eimī) is a black cat, featured in the anime opening, whose story is told in the Drama CD "Memories of you".
General Info
Physical features
Amy is a short-haired cat whose fur is a purplish-black with white whiskers. The insides of her ears are light pink. Her sclerae are beige with light green irises.
Personality
Madoka states that she's tried to bring her home, but Amy wouldn't go with her, implying that Amy prefers staying on the streets. Apparently, she isn't very fond of most people, as evidenced when Madoka was surprised she jumped to Homura's arms willingly.
History
Amy first appeared in the anime's opening during the scene where Madoka is lying on top of a lake. In that scene, Madoka is holding Amy to her chest. She never appeared in the anime proper.
Amy's story was eventually revealed in the first Drama CD. After being released from the hospital, Homura was walking to school and met Amy along the way. Homura talked to her for a bit before offering her a cookie. Afterwards, Amy appeared again while Homura was being guided by Madoka to the nurse's office. Madoka revealed she knew the cat and that her name was Amy.
She appeared a third time while Homura and Madoka were discussing the possibility of Homura becoming a magical girl. Her appearance prompted Madoka to explain that her wish was to save Amy from being run over by a car. After Madoka warned Homura to not use up her wish for such a tiny purpose, Amy jumped into Homura's arms and licked her face, much to Madoka's joy. She then congratulates Amy for making a new friend in Homura. Madoka asked Homura to take care of Amy if anything should happen to her.
Some time later, a powerful storm forms outside while Homura is at home, leading her to wonder if Amy will be okay. After some quick research, Homura deduced that Madoka might very well be in trouble. Worried, she rushed outside into the storm, trying to find her. Amy comes to her aid, guiding her towards Madoka's location. It is unknown what happened to Amy later.
Trivia
- When Homura met Amy for the first time, she nicknamed her Kuroneko (black cat), before she learned Amy's name from Madoka.
- In an interview with Gen Urobuchi, he admits that he was not aware of any cat and that he was surprised when he saw it on the storyboard of the OP. The cat was never part of the original storyline, being a creation of SHAFT for the OP of the anime. However, SHAFT approached Urobuchi for the Drama CD and asked him to include the cat in it.
- Amy made her first official appearance in the Drama CD Memories of you. It is speculated that she reappears again in the second Drama CD, Sunny Day Life.
- Amy's name was inspired by Aoi Yuuki's cat because of their similarities.
- Originally it was the fans who named the cat Amy during the show's period of high speculation regarding the truth about the black cat. The staff decided to go along with it.
- In Western superstition, black cats are a sign of bad luck and they are normally associated with witches[1]. This is the opposite in Japan, where they are considered to be good luck.[2]
- Amy is usually found around Mitakihara, be it the town or school.
- Amy is referenced/paralleled by an unnamed white cat in the first episode of Magia Record's anime adaptation. This cat was also saved by Iroha Tamaki and Kuroe, but only after they had both already become Magical Girls. While Amy is implied to be a stray cat, this one belongs to a young girl.
- Amy is referenced during a live recording session of Scene 0, where Homura Akemi requested to Aki Mabayu to draw a latte art of a black cat she had seen around the café Mabayu worked in. Mabayu mentioned that the cat is named Amy and the café owner is trying to pet her.[3]
Gallery
Official Art
Madoka and Amy in the anime opening.
Close up of Madoka and Amy.
Madoka and Amy in the PSP game
Official art of Homura and Amy.
Close-up
Amy is seen in the last shot of the opening sequence on Sayaka's lap.
Close up of Aoi Yuuki with her cat Amy.
Article on Aoi Yuuki with photos of her cat.
Amy as seen in the back of the limited edition of Key Animation Notes Vol. 1.
Magia Record
Amy's sprite in Magia Record
Memoria featuring Amy.
