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{{Note|For actual, consistent facts about the show, please refer to [[Facts and Observations]]. For longer articles about the franchise, please refer to [[Articles]].|margin-right:207px;}} | {{Note|For actual, consistent facts about the show, please refer to [[Facts and Observations]]. For longer articles about the franchise, please refer to [[Articles]].|margin-right:207px;}} | ||
This page serves as an archive for fan-created articles documenting popular theories and speculations about the franchise. The content below has been roughly ordered by topic and likelihood. Theories that were proven right have been marked with a green <span style="color:green;">✔</span> | This page serves as an archive for fan-created articles documenting popular theories and speculations about the franchise. The content below has been roughly ordered by topic and likelihood. Theories that were proven right have been marked with a green <span style="color:green;">✔</span> and those that have been proven wrong bear a red <span style="color:#e00;">✖</span>. All the other theories are unconfirmed, and hence should be considered as nothing more than theories. | ||
Regarding the confirmed theories, please bear in mind that the version posted on these pages is the one that was popular ''before'' being confirmed. This means that some of these theories might look | Regarding the confirmed theories, please bear in mind that the version posted on these pages is the one that was popular ''before'' being confirmed. This means that some of these theories might look inaccurate with regards to the actual story. | ||
We welcome you to submit new articles as you deem necessary. | We welcome you to submit new articles as you deem necessary. | ||
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;{{theory_inline|page=The Time Travel Theory|episode=10}} | ;{{theory_inline|page=The Time Travel Theory|episode=10}} | ||
:Theory according to which one of the characters may be a time | :Theory according to which one of the characters may be a time traveler going back in time to stop Madoka from becoming a Magical Girl. (Yeah, seriously!) | ||
;{{theory_inline|page=The War Between Good Guys Theory}} | ;{{theory_inline|page=The War Between Good Guys Theory}} | ||
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;{{theory_inline|page=Pillar System Theory|title=The Pillar System Theory}} | ;{{theory_inline|page=Pillar System Theory|title=The Pillar System Theory}} | ||
: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.' | :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.' | ||
;{{theory_inline|page=Let's Predict the Ending|title=Ending Speculahs}} | |||
:Summaries of various ending speculations. | |||
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The articles listed below attempt to provide analysis or speculate on the roles and natures of the characters. | The articles listed below attempt to provide analysis or speculate on the roles and natures of the characters. | ||
;{{theory_inline|page= | ;{{theory_inline|page=Kyubey is Evil Theory|episode=8}} | ||
:Theory foreshadowing | :Theory foreshadowing [[Kyubey]] as having an evil agenda | ||
;{{theory_inline|page= | ;{{theory_inline|page=C.I.Akemi - Homura's intel source|episode=10}} | ||
: | :Theory positing that [[Homura]] has a source providing her with information she could not obtain from her experiences. | ||
;{{theory_inline|page=No Contract Needed}} | |||
:Theory positing that [[Madoka]] is capable of manifesting magic without the need for a contract. | |||
;{{theory_inline|page=Puella Magi Don't Age}} | ;{{theory_inline|page=Puella Magi Don't Age|episode=3 and [https://wiki.puella-magi.net/File:Girls_growing_2.jpg 7] (flashback character designs), [[Madoka Magica Drama CD 3: Farewell Story|Farewell Story]] and [[Yachiyo・Mifuyu (Beginning ver.)|Magia Record]]}} | ||
:Theory positing that Puella Magi don't age based on several evidence provided by | :Theory positing that Puella Magi don't age based on several evidence provided by [[Kyoko Sakura]]. | ||
;{{theory_inline|page=The Questing Beast Theory}} | ;{{theory_inline|page=The Questing Beast Theory}} | ||
:Theory positing that | :Theory positing that Kyubey's design and naming may be related to the Questing Beast of Arthurian Legend. | ||
;{{theory_inline|page= | ;{{theory_inline|page=Kyubey is Madoka's Familiar Theory|title=Kyubey Familiar Theory|episode=9}} | ||
:Theory positing that | :Theory positing that Kyubey is already Madoka's familiar. | ||
;{{theory_inline|page=Count | ;{{theory_inline|page=Count Kyoko Theory|episode=[[Megami Magazine 2011-07|Megami interview]]}} | ||
:Theory positing that Kyouko's ability is vampiric in nature and allows her to "suck" magical energy out of other Puella Magi. | :Theory positing that Kyouko's ability is vampiric in nature and allows her to "suck" magical energy out of other Puella Magi. | ||
;{{theory_inline|page=Mami is the Strongest Theory|Speculah:Mami_is_the_Strongest_Theory}} | |||
:Theory positing that [[Mami]] is the strongest member of the anime cast (discounting [[Ultimate Madoka]]). | |||
;{{theory_inline|page=Name|episode=10}} | ;{{theory_inline|page=Name|episode=10}} | ||
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:Theory positing the Homura is a future version of Madoka. | :Theory positing the Homura is a future version of Madoka. | ||
;{{theory_inline|page= | ;{{theory_inline|page=Kyubey created Mami and uses her to make more Magical girls|title=Mami as a Magical Girl Generator|episode=6}} | ||
:Theory positing that Mami was created by | :Theory positing that Mami was created by Kyubey as a mechanism to create more magical girls. | ||
;{{theory_inline|page=Mami is a villain Theory|title=Mami Tomoe is a Villain|episode=3}} | |||
:Theory that Mami Tomoe may be a secret villain in the series. | |||
==Animation & Art== | ==Animation & Art== | ||
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;{{theory_inline|page=Witches as Fallen Magical Girls Theory|episode=8}} | ;{{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 suggesting that witches are former mahou shoujo who have lost their way. | ||
;{{theory_inline|page=Prior Lives of Witches|Prior lives of witches}} | |||
:Speculations over the prior lives of Witches. | |||
;{{theory_inline|page=Magical Girls as Devil Pacters}} | ;{{theory_inline|page=Magical Girls as Devil Pacters}} | ||
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The article linked above discuss both theories and speculations about wishes which have appeared over time, and actual wishes revealed in later episodes. | The article linked above discuss both theories and speculations about wishes which have appeared over time, and actual wishes revealed in later episodes. | ||
* '''[[Can Magical Girls Control the Elements?]] | |||
==External articles== | ==External articles== | ||
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* [http://rebecca-kalista.livejournal.com/29351.html A few speculations as of episode 8 (LiveJournal)] | * [http://rebecca-kalista.livejournal.com/29351.html A few speculations as of episode 8 (LiveJournal)] | ||
** [http://rebecca-kalista.livejournal.com/31007.html As of episode 10 (same LiveJournal account)] | ** [http://rebecca-kalista.livejournal.com/31007.html As of episode 10 (same LiveJournal account)] | ||
* [https://speculativeweeb.wordpress.com/2017/07/12/madokas-theorem-when-pmmm-meet-formal-logic/ Madoka's Theorem: when Puella Magi Madoka Magica meets formal logic] | |||
[[Category:Articles]] | [[Category:Articles]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Speculah| ]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:45, 12 June 2023
Note: For actual, consistent facts about the show, please refer to Facts and Observations. For longer articles about the franchise, please refer to Articles.
This page serves as an archive for fan-created articles documenting popular theories and speculations about the franchise. The content below has been roughly ordered by topic and likelihood. Theories that were proven right have been marked with a green ✔ and those that have been proven wrong bear a red ✖. All the other theories are unconfirmed, and hence should be considered as nothing more than theories.
Regarding the confirmed theories, please bear in mind that the version posted on these pages is the one that was popular before being confirmed. This means that some of these theories might look inaccurate with regards to the actual story.
We welcome you to submit new articles as you deem necessary.
Plot
Plot theories attempt to explain or anticipate underlying structures or parts of the plot.
- ✔ The Global Reset Theory (Proven right in episode 10)
- Theory stating that the world has been re-created at some point to avoid a fatal outcome.
- ✔ The Time Travel Theory (Proven right in episode 10)
- Theory according to which one of the characters may be a time traveler going back in time to stop Madoka from becoming a Magical Girl. (Yeah, seriously!)
- ☐ The War Between Good Guys Theory
- Theory suggesting that the witches believe themselves to be the good guys.
- ☐ The Pillar System Theory
- 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.'
- ☐ Ending Speculahs
- Summaries of various ending speculations.
Characters
The articles listed below attempt to provide analysis or speculate on the roles and natures of the characters.
- ✔ Kyubey is Evil Theory (Proven right in episode 8)
- Theory foreshadowing Kyubey as having an evil agenda
- ✖ C.I.Akemi - Homura's intel source (Proven wrong in episode 10)
- Theory positing that Homura has a source providing her with information she could not obtain from her experiences.
- ☐ No Contract Needed
- Theory positing that Madoka is capable of manifesting magic without the need for a contract.
- ☐ Puella Magi Don't Age
- Theory positing that Puella Magi don't age based on several evidence provided by Kyoko Sakura.
- ☐ The Questing Beast Theory
- Theory positing that Kyubey's design and naming may be related to the Questing Beast of Arthurian Legend.
- ✖ Kyubey Familiar Theory (Proven wrong in episode 9)
- Theory positing that Kyubey is already Madoka's familiar.
- ✖ Count Kyoko Theory (Proven wrong in episode Megami interview)
- Theory positing that Kyouko's ability is vampiric in nature and allows her to "suck" magical energy out of other Puella Magi.
- ☐ Mami is the Strongest Theory
- Theory positing that Mami is the strongest member of the anime cast (discounting Ultimate Madoka).
- ✖ Name (Proven wrong in episode 10)
- Speculations about the meaning, implication, and secret of each character's name
- ✖ Homura Identity Swap Theory (Proven wrong in episode 10)
- A non-time-travel/non-reset theory positing that Homura may be Puella Magi who swapped bodies.
- ✖ Archer Theory (Proven wrong in episode 10)
- Theory positing the Homura is a future version of Madoka.
- ✖ Mami as a Magical Girl Generator (Proven wrong in episode 6)
- Theory positing that Mami was created by Kyubey as a mechanism to create more magical girls.
- ☐ Mami Tomoe is a Villain
- Theory that Mami Tomoe may be a secret villain in the series.
Animation & Art
The articles below provide analysis or speculation on the visual media of the series
- ☐ Of Butterflies and Spiders
- Speculations pertaining to the visual symbolism of butterflies and spiderwebs.
- ☐ 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.
- ✔ Witches as Fallen Magical Girls Theory (Proven right in episode 8)
- Theory suggesting that witches are former mahou shoujo who have lost their way.
- ☐ Prior Lives of Witches
- Speculations over the prior lives of Witches.
- ☐ Magical Girls as Devil Pacters
- Theory suggesting that the design of mahou shoujo is based on legends and mythology regarding pacts with devils.
- ☐ Magical Powers
- Theory regarding magical powers girls get by forming a contract.
- ☐ Human Soul and Magic
- Theory regarding the nature of the magic employed by mahou shoujo and witches.
- ✖ Witches as Byproducts of Magical Girls (Proven wrong in episode 8)
- Theory suggesting witches to be a byproduct of a mahou shoujo's magic.
Characters' wishes
- Main article: Wish theories
The article linked above discuss both theories and speculations about wishes which have appeared over time, and actual wishes revealed in later episodes.