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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.
{{Note|Please note that the speculations and theories have moved and have now their own page [[Theories|here]].|margin-right:330px;}}


==Plot Theories==
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]].


Plot theories are theories explaining parts of the plot.
We welcome you to submit new articles as you deem necessary.


;[[Speculah:The Global Reset Theory|The Global Reset Theory]]
== Deciphering ==
:Theory stating that the world has been re-created at some point to avoid a fatal outcome.
;[[Glossary]]
:The meaning of key terminology unique to Madoka Magica.


;[[Speculah:The Time Travel Theory|The Time Travel Theory]]
;[[Deciphering the runes]]
: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!)
:Western fans were the first to decipher the Inu Curry runes used in the anime for witch barriers.


==Settings Theories==
;[[Deciphering the notes]]
:Analysis of the notes in Sayaka's healing spell circles.


;[[Speculah:Witches as Fallen Magical Girls Theory|Witches as Fallen Magical Girls Theory]]
;[[Madoka Magica Trivia]]
:A collection of minor facts and observations about the series.


;[[Speculah:Human Soul and Magic|Human Soul and Magic]]
==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.


==Characters Relations==
;[[Speculah:Ending Analysis|Ending Analysis]]
:An in-depth analysis of the Ending Animation.


;[[Speculah:Kyuubey is Evil Theory|Kyuubey is Evil Theory]]
;[[Magic]]
:Detailed explanations and observations about magic in the Magica universe.


;[[Speculah:Who is Kamijou|Who is Kamijou]]
;[[Speculah:Walpurgis Night|Walpurgis Night]]
:Explanations on what is Walpurgis Night (in real-life and in canon), references to it, etc.


;[[Speculah:What is Lord Humungus Doing at the ED|What is Lord Humungus Doing at the ED]]
;[[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.


==German Literature==
;[[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.
 
;[[Talk:Philosophical Observations|Philosophical Observations]]
:Speculative observation based on philosophical ideas and character analysis through the use of philosophical themes.  ''(work in progress)''
 
;[[Speculah:Paralleling Madoka Magica and Kazumi Magica|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==
;[[Mitakihara_Town#Architecture_in_the_Anime_versus_Real-Life_Architecture|Architecture]]
:Comparison between Architecture within the anime and real life landmarks.
 
;[[Astronomy]]
:Witches and Familiars as asteroids, Kyubey as an alien, etc...
 
;[[Mathematics of Madoka Magica|Mathematics]]
:A page dedicated to solving the 'middle school level' Math questions that appears throughout the series.
 
;[[Population dynamics]]
:"If magical girls are said to be born from wishes, then witches are creatures 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==
[[File:Madoka made me read faust shorter facebook.jpg|right|100px|thumb|Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Teaching ''Faust'' since 2011.]]
;[[Speculah:Madoka Magica and Faust|Faust]]
:An analysis of the link between the anime series and the famous tragedy by Goethe.


;[[Speculah:Madoka Magica and Der Steppenwolf|Der Steppenwolf]]
;[[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".
 
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;[[Speculah:Parsifal|Parsifal]]
 
;[[Speculah:Lolita|Vladimir Nabokov's Lolita]]-->


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Latest revision as of 16:46, 11 April 2024

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

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

Architecture
Comparison between Architecture within the anime and real life landmarks.
Astronomy
Witches and Familiars as asteroids, Kyubey as an alien, etc...
Mathematics
A page dedicated to solving the 'middle school level' Math questions that appears throughout the series.
Population dynamics
"If magical girls are said to be born from wishes, then witches are creatures 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".