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[[File:Ep2 Goethe Quote 2.png|thumb|300px|These runes are an excerpt from "The Hexeneinmaleins" in Goethe's Faust.]] | |||
===References to Faust=== | |||
The very first shot of the series after the curtains rise is a title card that reads (in runes) "Prolog im Himmel". This is the title of the Prologue of Goethe's Faust, where Mephistopheles and God make a wager over the soul of Faust. The runes underneath the title are assumed to say "2011". | |||
After Madoka and Sayaka run away from Homura, four Anthonies are seen to be "speaking" or singing moving streams of runes which are a quote from "The Hexeneinmaleins" in Goethe's Faust. This quote is a basic magic spell demonstrated to Faust on his first visit to a witch. It describes a 3x3 numerical grid where each row and column adds up to 15. | |||
While inside the witch's barrier cut-out rings containing German text appear which can be assumed to be quotes from Faust, although only a few are identifiable. | |||
Please also refer to [[Speculah:Madoka_Magica_and_Faust|This page]] for more information. | |||
===Checkerboards and Chains=== | ===Checkerboards and Chains=== | ||
Although it may be coincidental, "dark scenes" within Episode 1 include many chains and checkerboard patterns, symbols usually associated with Black★Rock Shooter. | Although it may be coincidental, "dark scenes" within Episode 1 include many chains and checkerboard patterns, symbols usually associated with Black★Rock Shooter. | ||
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[[File:Ep2 Goethe Quote.jpg|thumb|300px|Goethe's Faust quote in episode 2]] | |||
[[File:Ep2 Goethe Quote 1.png|thumb|300px|Second half of this Faust quote]] | |||
===References to Faust=== | ===References to Faust=== | ||
The texts on the school building's entrance wall in episode 2 are quotes from Goethe's [[wikipedia:Faust|Faust]]. Here is a translation of the portion that is quoted. | |||
The texts on the school building's entrance wall in episode 2 are quotes from Goethe's [[wikipedia:Faust|Faust]] | |||
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===Madoka's Sketches=== | ===Madoka's Sketches=== | ||
Madoka's sketches of her magical outfit were done by [http://anidb.net/perl-bin/animedb.pl?show=creator&creatorid=1625 Aoi Yuuki], her voice actor. She is [[:File:Aoi_Yuuki_Credits.jpg|properly credited]] in the ending. | Madoka's sketches of her magical outfit were done by [http://anidb.net/perl-bin/animedb.pl?show=creator&creatorid=1625 Aoi Yuuki], her voice actor. She is [[:File:Aoi_Yuuki_Credits.jpg|properly credited]] in the ending. | ||
Revision as of 19:05, 24 January 2011
This page is about facts and various trivia spotted through the episodes.
General
Puella Magi Madoka Magica
"Puella Magi" is Latin for Magical Girl. However, the phrase is wrong as it should be "Puella Maga."
Last name
All Magical Girls have first-name-sounding last names.
Witch's Labyrinth
The labyrinth is consisted of both elements from its location in reality and allusions of the witch. The deeper it is, more allusions from the witch will be presented than the elements from reality. For example, in episode one, the labyrinth is set in a floor waiting for refurbishing, and it was fulfilled with underconstruction signs and barriers of a construction site. In episode two, the labyrinth is set in an abandoned concret building, thus the rooms in the labyrinth are made of solid concrete, making its apperence differs from episode one eventhough the owner is the same. As the protagonists approching the the final room, elements of a rose garden start to dominate. In episode three, the labyrinth is set in a hospital, therefore sugery signs, needles, gallipots and wards are presented first; later on those are gradually replaced by various kinds of desserts.
Episode 1
References to Faust
The very first shot of the series after the curtains rise is a title card that reads (in runes) "Prolog im Himmel". This is the title of the Prologue of Goethe's Faust, where Mephistopheles and God make a wager over the soul of Faust. The runes underneath the title are assumed to say "2011".
After Madoka and Sayaka run away from Homura, four Anthonies are seen to be "speaking" or singing moving streams of runes which are a quote from "The Hexeneinmaleins" in Goethe's Faust. This quote is a basic magic spell demonstrated to Faust on his first visit to a witch. It describes a 3x3 numerical grid where each row and column adds up to 15.
While inside the witch's barrier cut-out rings containing German text appear which can be assumed to be quotes from Faust, although only a few are identifiable.
Please also refer to This page for more information.
Checkerboards and Chains
Although it may be coincidental, "dark scenes" within Episode 1 include many chains and checkerboard patterns, symbols usually associated with Black★Rock Shooter.
Architecture
See Architecture in the Anime versus Real-Life Architecture.
Episode 2
References to Faust
The texts on the school building's entrance wall in episode 2 are quotes from Goethe's Faust. Here is a translation of the portion that is quoted.
| Original text | Translation |
|---|---|
| Weh! Weh! Du hast sie zerstört, Die schöne Welt, Mit mächtiger Faust; Sie stürzt, sie zerfällt! Ein Halbgott hat sie zerschlagen! Wir tragen Die Trümmern ins Nichts hinüber, Und klagen Über die verlorne Schöne. Mächtiger Der Erdensöhne, Prächtiger Baue sie wieder, In deinem Busen baue sie auf! Neuen Lebenslauf Beginne, Mit hellem Sinne, Und neue Lieder Tönen darauf! |
Woe! woe! Thou hast it destroyed, The beautiful world, With powerful fist: In ruin ’tis hurled, By the blow of a demigod shattered! The scattered Fragments into the Void we carry, Deploring The beauty perished beyond restoring. Mightier For the children of men, Brightlier Build it again, In thine own bosom build it anew! Bid the new career Commence, With clearer sense, And the new songs of cheer Be sung thereto! |
Madoka's Sketches
Madoka's sketches of her magical outfit were done by Aoi Yuuki, her voice actor. She is properly credited in the ending.
Episode 3
Caution sign
When Sayaka first goes into Charlotte's world, there's a single frame that seems to foreshadow what's to come. Additional macabre hints are provided by the cereal box which is shown just before Charlotte appears. See Runes:Episode 3
Witches and desserts
The witch's name is Charlotte, which is also a dessert. It can be served hot or cold. Classically, stale bread dipped in butter was used as the lining. The filling may be covered with a thin layer of similarly flavored gelatin.
The relationship between the cake and the witch is emphasized in the Witch World (just like Gertrud and flowers in the previous episode)
Additionally, Charlotte's second form may have been inspired by The Very Hungry Caterpillar. An immensely popular children's tale.
Homura's Appearance
Near the end of the episode, neither Kyubey or Sayaka knew that Homura: a. was inside the labyrinth and b. had been restrained by Mami. Keeping this fact in mind may aid in understanding their reactions to the situation.
Production errors
In the original airing of this episode, after the fight with Charlotte, Homura jumps down and reverts back to her schoolgirl clothes. But then there is a single shot of her wearing her magical girl costume again, before she's back in her school uniform.
Outside the hospital after the Labyrinth disappears, the bike rack layer is underneath the garden bed's and there are few, if any, shadows.
Just a little glitch in the matrix.
