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{{Nihongo|'''''Puella Magi Madoka Magica'''''|魔法少女まどか☆マギカ|Mahō Shōjo Madoka Magika}} (© Magica Quartet/Aniplex, Madoka Partners, MBS) is an anime series by Magica Quartet, directed by [[Akiyuki Shinbo]], written by [[Gen Urobuchi]], with designs by [[Ume Aoki]] and [[Gekidan Inu Curry]], music by [[Yuki Kajiura]], and animation production by [http://www.shaft-web.co.jp/ SHAFT]. It was produced by [[Atsuhiro Iwakami]] of Aniplex. Madoka Partners is a production committee consisting of Aniplex, Hobunsha, Hakuhodo DY Media Partners, Nitroplus Movic, Shaft and MBS.
[[File:Madoka magica seyuu fanart.jpg|right|200px]]
{{Nihongo|'''''Puella Magi Madoka Magica'''''|魔法少女まどか☆マギカ|Mahō Shōjo Madoka Magika}} (© Magica Quartet/Aniplex, Madoka Partners, MBS) is an anime series by Magica Quartet, directed by [[Akiyuki Shinbo]], written by [[Gen Urobuchi]], with designs by [[Ume Aoki]] and [[Gekidan Inu Curry]], music by [[Yuki Kajiura]], and animation production by [[SHAFT]]. It was produced by [[Atsuhiro Iwakami]] of Aniplex. Madoka Partners is a production committee consisting of Aniplex, Hobunsha, Hakuhodo DY Media Partners, Nitroplus Movic, Shaft and MBS.


==Voice Actors==
==Voice Actors==
[[File:Seiyuu cast.jpg|center|thumb|720px|Seiyuu cast of the Main Characters. From left to right: [http://myanimelist.net/people/6686/Aoi_Yuuki Aoi Yuuki] ([[Madoka]]), [http://myanimelist.net/people/61/Chiwa_Saito Chiwa Saito] ([[Homura]]), [http://myanimelist.net/people/413/Eri_Kitamura Eri Kitamura] ([[Sayaka]]), [http://myanimelist.net/people/156/Kaori_Mizuhashi Kaori Mizuhashi] ([[Mami]]), [http://myanimelist.net/people/32/Ai_Nonaka Ai Nonaka] ([[Kyouko]]), and [http://myanimelist.net/people/52/Emiri_Kato Emiri Kato] ([[Kyubey]]).]]
[[File:Seiyuu cast.jpg|center|thumb|720px|<big>Seiyuu cast of the Main Characters. From left to right: [http://myanimelist.net/people/6686/Aoi_Yuuki Aoi Yuuki] ([[Madoka]]), [http://myanimelist.net/people/61/Chiwa_Saito Chiwa Saito] ([[Homura]]), [http://myanimelist.net/people/413/Eri_Kitamura Eri Kitamura] ([[Sayaka]]), [http://myanimelist.net/people/156/Kaori_Mizuhashi Kaori Mizuhashi] ([[Mami]]), [http://myanimelist.net/people/32/Ai_Nonaka Ai Nonaka] ([[Kyouko]]), and [http://myanimelist.net/people/52/Emiri_Kato Emiri Kato] ([[Kyubey]]).</big>]]


Supporting Character Voice Actors:
Supporting Character Voice Actors:
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*Seirou Ogino as [[Minor Characters | Factory manager]]
*Seirou Ogino as [[Minor Characters | Factory manager]]
*Tomoko Nakamura as [[Minor Characters | Nurse A]]
*Tomoko Nakamura as [[Minor Characters | Nurse A]]
*Kana Asumi as [[Nagisa Momoe]]


===Voice Actors not in Anime===
===Voice Actors not in Anime===
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*Banjou Ginga as Kyoko's father ([[Drama CD 3]] and [[Madoka Magica Portable]])
*Banjou Ginga as Kyoko's father ([[Drama CD 3]] and [[Madoka Magica Portable]])
*Mami Shitara as [[Momo Sakura]] ([[Drama CD 3]] and [[Madoka Magica Portable]])
*Mami Shitara as [[Momo Sakura]] ([[Drama CD 3]] and [[Madoka Magica Portable]])
*Kikuko Inoue as Kyoko's mother ([[Drama CD 3]])
*Kikuko Inoue(?) as Kyoko's mother ([[Drama CD 3]])


==Artists==
==Artists==
*[[Gen Urobuchi]] wrote the screenplay for Madoka Magica. He is a writer at [[Nitroplus]] whose previous work includes Saya no Uta and Fate/Zero.
*[[Gen Urobuchi]] wrote the screenplay for Madoka Magica. He is a writer at [[wikipedia:Nitroplus | Nitroplus]] whose previous work includes Saya no Uta and Fate/Zero.
*[[Ume Aoki]] (aokiume) created the original character concepts and designs. She is the author of [[wikipedia:Hidamari Sketch|Hidamari Sketch]]. She produces doujinshi under the name apricot+.
*[[Ume Aoki]] (aokiume) created the original character concepts and designs. She is the author of [[wikipedia:Hidamari Sketch|Hidamari Sketch]]. She produces doujinshi under the name apricot+.
*[[Gekidan Inu Curry]] is an animation theater troupe consisting of Ayumi Shiraishi and Yousuke Anai. They conjured the parallel world design and monster designs for the witches and their barriers.
*[[Gekidan Inu Curry]] is an animation theater troupe consisting of Ayumi Shiraishi and Yousuke Anai. They conjured the parallel world design and monster designs for the witches and their barriers.
*[[Yuki Kajiura]] is the musician and composer responsible for Madoka Magica's soundtrack. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kalafina Kalafina] and  [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ClariS ClariS] performed the ending song, [[Magia]], and opening song, [[Connect]], respectively.
*[[Yuki Kajiura]] is the musician and composer responsible for Madoka Magica's soundtrack. [[wikipedia:Kalafina | Kalafina]] and  [[wikipedia:ClariS | ClariS]] performed the ending song, [[Magia]], and opening song, [[Connect]], respectively.




==SHAFT==
==SHAFT==
[[File:Shaft-office.jpg|righ|thumb|SHAFT's office.]]
[[File:Shaft-office.jpg|right|SHAFT's head office.]]
[[wikipedia:Shaft_%28company%29 | SHAFT]][http://www.shaft-web.co.jp/] is an animation studio based in Tokyo, Japan. It was founded in 1975 and has produced anime such as ''[[wikipedia:Hidamari Sketch|Hidamari Sketch]]'', ''[[wikipedia:Bakemonogatari|Bakemonogatari]]'', and Sayonara Zetsubo Sensei.
[[SHAFT]] is an animation studio based in Tokyo, Japan. [[wikipedia:Shaft_%28company%29 | The studio]] was founded in 1975 and has produced anime such as ''[[wikipedia:Hidamari Sketch|Hidamari Sketch]]'', ''[[wikipedia:Bakemonogatari|Bakemonogatari]]'', and ''[[wikipedia:Sayonara,_Zetsubou-Sensei | Sayonara Zetsubo Sensei]]''. It has [http://www.shaft-web.co.jp/ an official site] in Japanese.




[[Akiyuki Shinbo]] directed Madoka Magica and came up with the initial concept for the series along with Aniplex producer [[Atsuhiro Iwakami]].
[[Akiyuki Shinbo]] directed Madoka Magica and came up with the initial concept for the series along with Aniplex producer [[Atsuhiro Iwakami]].


Character Design: Takahiro Kishida
Character Design: [[Takahiro Kishida]]


Series Director: Yukihiro Miyamoto
Series Director: [[Yukihiro Miyamoto]]


Supervising Animation Director: Junichiro Taniguchi, Mika Takahashi
Supervising Animation Director: [[Junichiro Taniguchi]], [[Mika Takahashi]]


Action Director: Nozomu Abe, Tomohiro Kamitani
Action Director: [[Nozomu Abe]], [[Tomohiro Kamitani]]


Layout: Takao Maki
Layout: [[Takao Maki]]


Art Director: Kunihiko Inaba, Yuji Kaneko (#1-6), Ken Naito (#7-12)
Art Director: [[Kunihiko Inaba]], [[Yuji Kaneko]] (Ep 1-6), [[Ken Naito]] (Ep 7-12)


Production Design: Moriyoshi Ohara
Production Design: [[Moriyoshi Ohara]]


Color Setting: Hitoshi Hibino, Izumi Takizawa
Color Setting: [[Hitoshi Hibino]], [[Izumi Takizawa]]


Visual Effects: Motoi Sakai
Visual Effects: [[Motoi Sakai]]


SFX Director: Shinichiro Eto
SFX Director: [[Shinichiro Eto]]


Editing: Rie Matsubara
Editing: [[Rie Matsubara]]


Sound Director: Yota Tsuruoka
Sound Director: [[Yota Tsuruoka]]


Storyboards: [[Yoshiharu Ashino]] (Episodes 1,2,3), [[Shinichi Omata]] (5,8), [[Shinsaku Sasaki]] (4,6,10,12), [[Masayoshi Nishita]] (7), [[Noriko Shichishima]] (9), [[Tomohiko Itou]] (11)
Episode Directors: [[Yukihiro Miyamoto]] (Episodes 1,12), [[Masahiro Mukai]] (2,9), [[Yuki Yase]] (3,10), [[Shinichi Omata]] (4), [[Takahiro Majima]] (5), [[Fujiaki Asari]] (6), [[Satoaki Kidokoro]] (7), [[Takashi Kawabata]] (8), [[Kotono Watanabe]] (11)
Animation Directors:
[[Ryouma Ebata]] (Ep 1),
[[Junichi Fukunaga]] (Ep 6),
[[Toshiyuki Fujisawa]] (Ep 11),
[[Mino Honda]] (Ep 5),
[[Yoshiaki Itou]] (Ep 11),
[[Noboru Jitsuhara]] (Ep 2),
[[Tomoaki Kado]] (Ep 7),
[[Tomohiro Kamitani]] (Ep 3),
[[Miyuki Katayama]] (Ep 9),
[[Ryou Kobayashi]] (Ep 7),
[[Yuuji Kondou]] (Ep 8),
[[Kazuhisa Kosuga]] (Ep 5),
[[Shin'ichi Miyamae]] (Ep 11),
[[Hitoshi Miyashima]] (Ep 6),
[[Mayuko Matsumoto]] (Ep 5),
[[Tomoyuki Matsumoto]] (Ep 8),
[[Miyabi Ozeki]] (Ep 4),
[[Kazuya Shiotsuki]] (Ep 3, 10),
[[Mika Takahashi]] (Ep 1, 12),
[[Junichiro Taniguchi]] (Ep 12),
[[Fuyumi Toriyama]] (Ep 2)


==Production==
==Production==
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*[[Masaki Hiramatsu]] wrote and [[Takashi Tensugi]] illustrated the spinoff manga [[Kazumi Magica]], published by Hobunsha. Hiramatsu also wrote the scripts for [[Drama CD 1]] and [[Drama CD 3]].
*[[Masaki Hiramatsu]] wrote and [[Takashi Tensugi]] illustrated the spinoff manga [[Kazumi Magica]], published by Hobunsha. Hiramatsu also wrote the scripts for [[Drama CD 1]] and [[Drama CD 3]].
*[[Kuroe Mura]] created the spinoff manga [[Oriko Magica]], published by Hobunsha.
*[[Kuroe Mura]] created the spinoff manga [[Oriko Magica]], published by Hobunsha.
*[[Hajime Ninomae]] wrote and [[Yupon]] illustrated the novel adaptation of Madoka Magica, published by [[Nitroplus]].
*Hajime Ninomae wrote and Yupon illustrated the [[Mahou Shoujo Madoka☆Magica NitroPlus Novel | novel adaptation of Madoka Magica]], published by [[wikipedia:Nitroplus | Nitroplus]].
*[[wikipedia:Banpresto | Banpresto]] developed the Puella Magi Madoka Magica Portable game, published by Namco Bandai and [[Nitroplus]].
*[[wikipedia:Banpresto | Banpresto]] developed the [[Puella Magi Madoka Magica Portable]] game, published by Namco Bandai and [[wikipedia:Nitroplus | Nitroplus]].
:*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4582584/ Yusuke Tomizawa] [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4626552/] of Bandai Namco Games and [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4000512/ Yoshinao Doi] of Nitroplus produced the PSP game.




==International Licensing==
==International Licensing==
===US Version===
===US Version===
The [[Licensing in USA | US English version of Madoka Magica]][http://madokamagicausa.com/product-combo2.php] was dubbed by [[wikipedia:Bang_zoom_entertainment Bang Zoom! Entertainment]] and licensed by Aniplex of America.
[[File:Madoka-Magica-V1-Assets_USA_Aniplex.jpg|300px|right]]
The [[Licensing in USA | US English version of Madoka Magica]] was dubbed by [[wikipedia:Bang_zoom_entertainment | Bang Zoom! Entertainment]] and licensed by Aniplex of America.


*Alex von David adapted the script and directed the English dubbing for Madoka Magica.
*Alex von David adapted the script and directed the English dubbing for Madoka Magica.
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*Esra Vural as Sayaka Miki
*Esra Vural as Sayaka Miki
*Julia Meynen as Mami Tomoe
*Julia Meynen as Mami Tomoe
*Ilona Brokowski as Kyoko Sakura
*Josephine Schmidt as Hitomi Shizuki
*Katrin Zimmermann as Junko Kaname
*Jaron Löwenberg as Tomohisa Kaname
*Silvia Mißbach as Kazuko Saotome




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==Other Staff==
==Other Staff==
See [http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=12120 this Anime News Network Staff and Cast List] for other staff not named above.
See [http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=12120 this Anime News Network Staff and Cast List] for other staff not named above.


==External Links==
==External Links==
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*[http://www.madoka-magica.com/staff/index.html Official Japanese Website Staff and Cast Page]
*[http://www.madoka-magica.com/staff/index.html Official Japanese Website Staff and Cast Page]
*[http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=12120 Anime News Network Staff and Cast List]
*[http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=12120 Anime News Network Staff and Cast List]
*[http://www.shaft-web.co.jp/ SHAFT]
==See Also==
*[[Animedia_2011-05#Eri_Kitamura_.28Sayaka.29_Data_File|Eri Kitamura Data file]]
*[[Eri Kitamura February 2011 Radio Interview]]
==== Staff Gallery ====
<gallery>
File:BLT Aoi Yuki.jpg|Aoi Yuki. BLT magazine, 2011-6.
File:Animedia 05.2011 Aoi Yuki DATA FILE.png|Aoi Yuki [[Animedia_2011-05|Data file]].
File:Aoi yuki madoka.jpg
File:Seiyuu aoi yuuki 2008 article picture.jpg
File:Magical Girl Otona Anime 08.jpg
</gallery>


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Revision as of 21:57, 17 August 2015

Puella Magi Madoka Magica (魔法少女まどか☆マギカ Mahō Shōjo Madoka Magika) (© Magica Quartet/Aniplex, Madoka Partners, MBS) is an anime series by Magica Quartet, directed by Akiyuki Shinbo, written by Gen Urobuchi, with designs by Ume Aoki and Gekidan Inu Curry, music by Yuki Kajiura, and animation production by SHAFT. It was produced by Atsuhiro Iwakami of Aniplex. Madoka Partners is a production committee consisting of Aniplex, Hobunsha, Hakuhodo DY Media Partners, Nitroplus Movic, Shaft and MBS.

Voice Actors

Seiyuu cast of the Main Characters. From left to right: Aoi Yuuki (Madoka), Chiwa Saito (Homura), Eri Kitamura (Sayaka), Kaori Mizuhashi (Mami), Ai Nonaka (Kyouko), and Emiri Kato (Kyubey).

Supporting Character Voice Actors:

Voice Actors not in Anime

Although they are not in the anime, they are in other official products.

Artists

  • Gen Urobuchi wrote the screenplay for Madoka Magica. He is a writer at Nitroplus whose previous work includes Saya no Uta and Fate/Zero.
  • Ume Aoki (aokiume) created the original character concepts and designs. She is the author of Hidamari Sketch. She produces doujinshi under the name apricot+.
  • Gekidan Inu Curry is an animation theater troupe consisting of Ayumi Shiraishi and Yousuke Anai. They conjured the parallel world design and monster designs for the witches and their barriers.
  • Yuki Kajiura is the musician and composer responsible for Madoka Magica's soundtrack. Kalafina and ClariS performed the ending song, Magia, and opening song, Connect, respectively.


SHAFT

SHAFT's head office.

SHAFT is an animation studio based in Tokyo, Japan. The studio was founded in 1975 and has produced anime such as Hidamari Sketch, Bakemonogatari, and Sayonara Zetsubo Sensei. It has an official site in Japanese.


Akiyuki Shinbo directed Madoka Magica and came up with the initial concept for the series along with Aniplex producer Atsuhiro Iwakami.

Character Design: Takahiro Kishida

Series Director: Yukihiro Miyamoto

Supervising Animation Director: Junichiro Taniguchi, Mika Takahashi

Action Director: Nozomu Abe, Tomohiro Kamitani

Layout: Takao Maki

Art Director: Kunihiko Inaba, Yuji Kaneko (Ep 1-6), Ken Naito (Ep 7-12)

Production Design: Moriyoshi Ohara

Color Setting: Hitoshi Hibino, Izumi Takizawa

Visual Effects: Motoi Sakai

SFX Director: Shinichiro Eto

Editing: Rie Matsubara

Sound Director: Yota Tsuruoka

Storyboards: Yoshiharu Ashino (Episodes 1,2,3), Shinichi Omata (5,8), Shinsaku Sasaki (4,6,10,12), Masayoshi Nishita (7), Noriko Shichishima (9), Tomohiko Itou (11)

Episode Directors: Yukihiro Miyamoto (Episodes 1,12), Masahiro Mukai (2,9), Yuki Yase (3,10), Shinichi Omata (4), Takahiro Majima (5), Fujiaki Asari (6), Satoaki Kidokoro (7), Takashi Kawabata (8), Kotono Watanabe (11)

Animation Directors: Ryouma Ebata (Ep 1), Junichi Fukunaga (Ep 6), Toshiyuki Fujisawa (Ep 11), Mino Honda (Ep 5), Yoshiaki Itou (Ep 11), Noboru Jitsuhara (Ep 2), Tomoaki Kado (Ep 7), Tomohiro Kamitani (Ep 3), Miyuki Katayama (Ep 9), Ryou Kobayashi (Ep 7), Yuuji Kondou (Ep 8), Kazuhisa Kosuga (Ep 5), Shin'ichi Miyamae (Ep 11), Hitoshi Miyashima (Ep 6), Mayuko Matsumoto (Ep 5), Tomoyuki Matsumoto (Ep 8), Miyabi Ozeki (Ep 4), Kazuya Shiotsuki (Ep 3, 10), Mika Takahashi (Ep 1, 12), Junichiro Taniguchi (Ep 12), Fuyumi Toriyama (Ep 2)

Production

Madoka Magica was produced by Aniplex, an anime and music production company owned by Sony.

Sound Production: Rakuonsha


Related Works


International Licensing

US Version

Madoka-Magica-V1-Assets USA Aniplex.jpg

The US English version of Madoka Magica was dubbed by Bang Zoom! Entertainment and licensed by Aniplex of America.


Italian Version

The Italian version of Madoka Magica was dubbed by Studio P.V. - Milano and Ad Libitum.

  • Alessia Amendola as Homura Akemi
  • Joy Saltarelli as Madoka Kaname
  • Loretta Di Pisa as Kyubey
  • Debora Magnaghi as Kazuko Saotome
  • Debora Morese as Hitomi Shizuki
  • Francesca Bielli as Tatsuya Kaname
  • Gea Riva as Sayaka Miki
  • Luca Ghignone as Tomohisa Kaname
  • Maddalena Vadacca as Junko Kaname
  • Maria Letizia Scifoni as Mami Tomoe
  • Renato Novara as Kyousuke Kamijou
  • Veronica Puccio as Kyoko Sakura


German Version

The German version of Madoka Magica was licensed by Universum Anime.

  • Kaya Möller as Homura Akemi
  • Lydia Morgenstern as Madoka Kaname
  • Rubina Kuraoka as Kyubey
  • Esra Vural as Sayaka Miki
  • Julia Meynen as Mami Tomoe
  • Ilona Brokowski as Kyoko Sakura
  • Josephine Schmidt as Hitomi Shizuki
  • Katrin Zimmermann as Junko Kaname
  • Jaron Löwenberg as Tomohisa Kaname
  • Silvia Mißbach as Kazuko Saotome


Taiwanese Version

The Taiwanese version of Madoka Magica was licensed by Muse Communication Co., Ltd.


Korean Version

The Korean version of Madoka Magica was licensed by ANIPLUS.


Australian Version

The Australian version of Madoka Magica was licensed by Madman Entertainment.


Other Staff

See this Anime News Network Staff and Cast List for other staff not named above.

External Links

See Also

Staff Gallery