Madoka Magica Trivia
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."
Episode 1
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 in the Anime versus Real-Life Architecture
The Burj Khalifa in real life (located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates) compared to the similar-looking building in the OP.
Comparison between the Burj Khalifa and the one behind Mitakihara Middle School.
The shopping mall Madoka and Sayaka go to after school resembles the Weltstadthaus, located in Cologne, Germany.
Episode 2
References to Faust
The texts on the school building's entrance wall in episode 2 are quotes from Goethe's Faust. Please also refer to This page for more information. 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.
