Madoka Magica Articles: Difference between revisions

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Deny the obvious. Uphold the inane.

Note: Please note that the speculations and theories have moved and have now their own page here.

This page serves as an archive for fan-created articles documenting analysis of Madoka Magica. The content below has been roughly ordered by topic. This section should only contain general, objective articles. For the subjective/hypothetical ones, please refer to Theories.

We welcome you to submit new articles as you deem necessary.

Deciphering

Glossary: The meaning of key terminology unique to Madoka Magica.

Deciphering the runes: Western fans were the first to decipher the Inu Curry runes used in the anime for witch barriers.

Deciphering the notes: Analysis of the notes in Sayaka's healing spell circles.

Madoka Magica Trivia: A collection of minor facts and observations about the series.

Plot and Setting

Puella Magi Madoka Magica The Beginning Story: In-Depth Look: A fan article highlighting the differences between the episodes and the first movie.

Ending Analysis: An in-depth analysis of the Ending Animation.

Magic: Detailed explanations and observations about magic in the Magica universe.

Walpurgis Night: Explanations on what is Walpurgis Night (in real-life and in canon), references to it, etc.

Yuri undertones: One of the reasons this show is popular among fans is for its yuri subtext. This page explains the references and evidence that lead to the most popular pairings.

Creative Intentions: Speculation and analysis based on information from or about the creative staff, as well as analysis of story elements and the show's design based on the creative staff's intentions, methods, and history.

Philosophical Observations: Speculative observation based on philosophical ideas and character analysis through the use of philosophical themes. (work in progress)

Paralleling Madoka Magica and Kazumi Magica: Speculative observation based on the events in Kazumi Magica, that resemble the events in the Madoka universe.

Population dynamics/Spatial simulation

Science

File:Scientist QB.png

QB explaining science

Architecture: Comparison between Architecture within the anime and real life landmarks.

Astronomy: Witches and Familiars as asteroids, Kyubey as an alien, ...

Mathematics: A page dedicated to solving the 'middle school level' Math questions that appears throughout the series.

Population dynamics: "Magical Girls are born from wishes. Witches are born from curses" (Kyubey, Episode 2). Let us see how both populations evolve over time, and whether or not the Earth has a chance of surviving against witches in the end.

Thermodynamics: Kyubey's speech about Entropy in Episode 9 led to an uproar among fans for its inacurracy. Let us see why.

Weapons: A rundown of both real-life firearms, explosives and others, and original weaponry present in the anime.

Intertextuality and Literature

Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Teaching Faust since 2011.

Faust: An analysis of the link between the anime series and the famous tragedy by Goethe.

Der Steppenwolf: A short comparison between Madoka and Harry Haller, the protagonist of "Der Steppenwolf", a novel by Hermann Hesse.

John Gabriel Borkman: An unlikely but interresting analysis of the links between Madoka Magica and Henrik Ibsen's "John Gabriel Borkman".

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+[[File:Madoka thread statistics.jpg|thumb|300px|Deny the obvious.  Uphold the inane.]]
-{{Note|For actual, consistent facts about the show, please refer to [[Facts and Observations]]|margin-right:207px;}}
+{{Note|Please note that the speculations and theories have moved and have now their own page [[Theories|here]].|margin-right:330px;}}
-This page serves as an archive for fan-created articles documenting analysis and theories on Madoka Magica. The contents below are not to be considered facts or a part of the official canon of the series. We welcome you to submit new articles as you deem necessary.
+This page serves as an archive for fan-created articles documenting analysis of Madoka Magica. The content below has been roughly ordered by topic. This section should only contain general, objective articles. For the subjective/hypothetical ones, please refer to [[Theories]].
-==Theories & Speculations==
+We welcome you to submit new articles as you deem necessary.
-[[File:Madoka speculation.png|thumb|right|150px]]
-[[File:Madoka-witch-speculah.PNG|thumb|right|150px]]
-The list below is organized by topic.
-===Plot===
+== Deciphering ==
+;[[Glossary]]
+:The meaning of key terminology unique to Madoka Magica.
-Plot theories attempt to explain or anticipate underlying structures or parts of the plot.
+;[[Deciphering the runes]]
+:Western fans were the first to decipher the Inu Curry runes used in the anime for witch barriers.
-;{{theory_inline|page=The Global Reset Theory}}
+;[[Deciphering the notes]]
-:Theory stating that the world has been re-created at some point to avoid a fatal outcome.
+:Analysis of the notes in Sayaka's healing spell circles.
-;{{theory_inline|page=The Time Travel Theory}}
+;[[Madoka Magica Trivia]]
-: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!)
+:A collection of minor facts and observations about the series.
-;{{theory_inline|page=The War Between Good Guys Theory}}
+==Plot and Setting==
-:Theory suggesting that the witches believe themselves to be the good guys.
+;* [[Puella Magi Madoka Magica The Beginning Story: In-Depth Look]]
+:A fan article highlighting the differences between the episodes and the first movie.
-;{{theory_inline|page=Pillar System Theory|title=The Pillar System Theory}}
+;[[Speculah:Ending Analysis|Ending Analysis]]
-:Theory positing that witches serve as the 'goddesses' of multiple realities. Possibly an elaboration of the 'War Between Good Guys Theory' and the 'Witches as Fallen Magical Girls Theory.'
+:An in-depth analysis of the Ending Animation.
-;{{theory_inline|page=Symbolic and Freudian Theory|title=The Symbolic and Freudian Analysis of Compensated Dating Theory}}
+;[[Magic]]
-:Theory positing that the subversion of magical girl genre is approached via the Freudian and Symbolic.  Lacan and Zizek's concept of the terrifying real, combined with adult responsibility indicate that witches are girls whose purity has ceased, and, becoming women, enter the world of Satan and Sin.
+:Detailed explanations and observations about magic in the Magica universe.
-===Character===
+;[[Speculah:Walpurgis Night|Walpurgis Night]]
+:Explanations on what is Walpurgis Night (in real-life and in canon), references to it, etc.
-The articles listed below attempt to provide analysis or speculate on the roles and natures of the characters.
+;[[Yuri undertones]]
+:One of the reasons this show is popular among fans is for its yuri subtext. This page explains the references and evidence that lead to the most popular pairings.
-;{{theory_inline|page=Name}}
+;[[Creative Intentions]]
-:Speculations about the meaning, implication, and secret of each character's name
+:Speculation and analysis based on information from or about the creative staff, as well as analysis of story elements and the show's design based on the creative staff's intentions, methods, and history.
-;{{theory_inline|page=Make a Wish}}
+;[[Talk:Philosophical Observations|Philosophical Observations]]
-:Speculations in regard to each character's wish
+:Speculative observation based on philosophical ideas and character analysis through the use of philosophical themes.  ''(work in progress)''
-;{{theory_inline|page=Kyuubey is Evil Theory|episode=8}}
+;[[Speculah:Paralleling Madoka Magica and Kazumi Magica|Paralleling Madoka Magica and Kazumi Magica]]
-:Theory foreshadowing Kyuubey as having an evil agenda
+:Speculative observation based on the events in [[Kazumi Magica]], that resemble the events in the Madoka universe.
-;{{theory_inline|page=Kyuubey created Mami and uses her to make more Magical girls|title=Mami as a Magical Girl Generator|episode=6}}
+;[[Population dynamics/Spatial simulation]]
-:Theory positing that Mami was created by Kyuubey as a mechanism to create more magic girls.
-;{{theory_inline|page=The Questing Beast Theory}}
+==Science==
-:Theory positing that Kyuubey's design and naming may be related to the Questing Beast of Arthurian Legend.
+[[File:Scientist QB.png|thumb|QB explaining science]]
+;[[Mitakihara_Town#Architecture_in_the_Anime_versus_Real-Life_Architecture|Architecture]]
+:Comparison between Architecture within the anime and real life landmarks.
-;{{theory_inline|page=Archer theory|title=Archer Theory}}
+;[[Astronomy]]
-:Theory positing the Homura is a future version of Madoka.
+:Witches and Familiars as asteroids, Kyubey as an alien, ...
-;{{theory_inline|page=Count Kyouko Theory}}
+;[[Mathematics of Madoka Magica|Mathematics]]
-:Theory positing that Kyouko's ability is vampiric in nature and allows her to "suck" magical energy out of other Puella Magi.
+:A page dedicated to solving the 'middle school level' Math questions that appears throughout the series.
-;{{theory_inline|page=Kyuubey is Madoka's Familiar Theory|title=Kyuubey Familiar Theory}}
+;[[Population dynamics]]
-:Theory positing that Kyuubey is already Madoka's familiar.
+:"Magical Girls are born from wishes. Witches are born from curses" ([[Kyubey]], [[Episode 2]]). Let us see how both populations evolve over time, and whether or not the Earth has a chance of surviving against witches in the end.
-;{{theory_inline|page=Homura Identity Swap Theory}}
+;[[Thermodynamics|Thermodynamics]]
-:A non-time-travel/non-reset theory positing that Homura may be Puella Magi who swapped bodies.
+:Kyubey's speech about Entropy in [[Episode 9]] led to an uproar among fans for its inacurracy. Let us see why.
-;{{theory_inline|page=Puella Magi Don't Age}}
+;[[Weapons]]
-:Theory positing that Puella Magi don't age based on several evidence provided by Kyouko Sakura.
+:A rundown of both real-life firearms, explosives and others, and original weaponry present in the anime.
-===Animation & Art===
+==Intertextuality and Literature==
+[[File:Madoka made me read faust shorter facebook.jpg|right|100px|thumb|Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Teaching ''Faust'' since 2011.]]
-The articles below provide analysis or speculation on the visual media of the series
+;[[Speculah:Madoka Magica and Faust|Faust]]
+:An analysis of the link between the anime series and the famous tragedy by Goethe.
-;[[Speculah:Ending Analysis|Ending Analysis]]
-:An in-depth analysis of the Ending Animation.
-;[[Speculah:Of_butterflies_and_spiders|Of Butterflies and Spiders]]
-:Speculations pertaining to the visual symbolism of butterflies and spiderwebs.
-;[[Speculah:What is Lord Humungus Doing at the ED|Lord Humungus]]
-:Speculations regarding the presence of Lord Humungus (Mad Max 2) in a guest art following the Ending Animation.
-===Witches & Puella Magi===
-The following theories concern the natures of magical girls, witches, and magic, or posit links between them.
-;{{theory_inline|page=Witches as Fallen Magical Girls Theory|episode=8}}
-:Theory suggesting that witches are former mahou shoujo who have lost their way.
-;{{theory_inline|page=Human Soul and Magic}}
-:Theory regarding the nature of the magic employed by mahou shoujo and witches.
-;{{theory_inline|page=Witches are generated by Magical Girls|title=Witches as Byproducts of Magical Girls}}
-:Theory suggesting witches to be a byproduct of a mahou shoujo's magic.
-;{{theory_inline|page=Magical Girls as Devil Pacters}}
-:Theory suggesting that the design of mahou shoujo is based on legends and mythology regarding pacts with devils.
-;{{theory_inline|page=Magical Powers}}
-:Theory regarding magical powers girls get by forming a contract.
-==Intertextuality & Literature==
-The following articles pertain to the intertextuality of the series and references or allusions made to works of literature.
 ;[[Speculah:Madoka Magica and Der Steppenwolf|Der Steppenwolf]]
+:A short comparison between Madoka and Harry Haller, the protagonist of "Der Steppenwolf", a novel by Hermann Hesse.
-;[[Speculah:Madoka Magica and Faust|Faust]]
 ;[[Speculah:Madoka Magica and John Gabriel Borkman|John Gabriel Borkman]]
+:An unlikely but interresting analysis of the links between Madoka Magica and Henrik Ibsen's "John Gabriel Borkman".
-;[[Speculah:Walpurgis Night|Walpurgis Night]]
+<!--Uncomment when a page is actually created
 ;[[Speculah:Parsifal|Parsifal]]
-;[[Speculah:Lolita|Vladimir Nabokov's Lolita]]
+;[[Speculah:Lolita|Vladimir Nabokov's Lolita]]-->
-;[http://www.multivax.com/last_question.html Last question by Isaac Azimov]
-==External articles==
-* [http://www.thatanimeblog.com/index.php/2011/01/mahou-shoujo-madoka-magica-2-when-did-mahou-shoujos-become-so-dark/ "Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica 2 – When did Mahou Shoujos Become So Dark" on Thatanimeblog.com]
-* [http://disp.cc/b/21-ZqQ Animations by the art director of the Witch's Labyrinth sequences (Chinese Language)]
-* [http://rebecca-kalista.livejournal.com/29351.html A few speculations as of episode 8 (LiveJournal)]
-[[Category:Community Content]]
+[[Category:Articles]]

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