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'''Nightmares''' are new type of monster introduced in ''[[The Rebellion Story|Rebellion]]''. They resemble dolls with a pair of disembodied blue hands, and primarily attack by shooting exploding objects. | '''Nightmares''' are a new type of monster introduced in ''[[The Rebellion Story|Rebellion]]''. They resemble dolls with a pair of disembodied blue hands, and primarily attack by shooting exploding objects. | ||
It is later revealed in the movie that the nightmares are actually false opponents created by the witch barrier ''Rebellion'' takes place in. | It is later revealed in the movie that the nightmares are actually false opponents created by the witch barrier ''Rebellion'' takes place in. | ||
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* The disembodied hands of the nightmares hint at the fact that they're puppets created by a witch. Furthermore, one of the hands has a covering over it's middle finger, which is the same finger a magical girl wears her ring on. | * The disembodied hands of the nightmares hint at the fact that they're puppets created by a witch. Furthermore, one of the hands has a covering over it's middle finger, which is the same finger a magical girl wears her ring on. | ||
* Note how the dots on the hands resemble the ones that appear on Homura when she starts to discover she might be a witch. | * Note how the dots on the hands resemble the ones that appear on Homura when she starts to discover she might be a witch. | ||
* A '''mare''' or [[ | * A '''mare''' or [[wikipedia:Mare_(folklore)|'''nightmare''']] (Proto-Germanic: ''*marōn''; Old English: ''mære''; Old Norse: ''mara''; German: ''Nachtmahr'') is an evil spirit or goblin in Germanic folklore which rides on people's chests while they sleep, bringing on bad dreams (or "nightmares"). The mare is often similar to the mythical creatures [[wikipedia:Succubus|succubus]] and [[wikipedia:Incubus_(demon)|incubus]], and was likely inspired by sleep paralysis. | ||
* It is interesting to note that ''mara'', besides being a root-word for nightmare, is also the name of a [[wikipedia:Mara_(demon)|Buddhist deity analogous to the devil]]. Although this may be a coincidence, Homura does ascend to become a Mara-like figure at the end of ''Rebellion''. | * It is interesting to note that ''mara'', besides being a root-word for nightmare, is also the name of a [[wikipedia:Mara_(demon)|Buddhist deity analogous to the devil]]. Although this may be a coincidence, Homura does ascend to become a Mara-like figure at the end of ''Rebellion''. | ||
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=Powers and Abilities= | =Powers and Abilities= | ||
* It is unknown if both Nightmare's share the exact same powers as one another, but both of their powers are themed after stuffed | * It is unknown if both Nightmare's share the exact same powers as one another, but both of their powers are themed after stuffed objects. Fitting for their dream themes. | ||
** The first Nightmare has the power to shoot incredibly destructive pillows and teddy-bears that have been able to destroy entire buildings. | ** The first Nightmare has the power to shoot incredibly destructive pillows and teddy-bears that have been able to destroy entire buildings. | ||
** The second Nightmare has the power to turn any object into a stuffed version of itself, then blow it up. | ** The second Nightmare has the power to turn any object into a stuffed version of itself, then blow it up. | ||
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File:Rconcept nightmare 3.png | File:Rconcept nightmare 3.png | ||
File:Rconcept homu 4.png|An unused [[Homura]] Nightmare | File:Rconcept homu 4.png|An unused [[Homura]] Nightmare | ||
File:Summons nightmare art.jpg|Art from Summons Board | |||
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File:Manga Hitomi nm 3.png | File:Manga Hitomi nm 3.png | ||
File:Manga Hitomi nm 4.png | File:Manga Hitomi nm 4.png | ||
File:rmanga mami help.png | |||
File:Manga Hitomi nm 5.png|Coloured art from the back of one of the manga | File:Manga Hitomi nm 5.png|Coloured art from the back of one of the manga | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
Revision as of 17:17, 16 September 2021
This section may contain major spoilers!
Please refrain from reading if you are not yet familiar with all the latest media released.Nightmares are a new type of monster introduced in Rebellion. They resemble dolls with a pair of disembodied blue hands, and primarily attack by shooting exploding objects.
It is later revealed in the movie that the nightmares are actually false opponents created by the witch barrier Rebellion takes place in.
Appearances
At the moment, Nightmares exclusively appear in Rebellion.
Two nightmares appear in the movie. The first appears at the very beginning and is initially attacked by Madoka Kaname, Sayaka Miki, and Kyoko Sakura. The nightmare is driven into a dining room where Mami Tomoe and Bebe are waiting. The magical girls then appear to defeat the nightmare by feeding food to it. It's later revealed that Homura Akemi had assisted the magical girls in secret.
The second nightmare is born from Hitomi Shizuki, when she feels frustration over her relationship with Kyosuke Kamijo. Hitomi is seemingly swallowed up by her bed as the nightmare appears. The magical girls contain the nightmare and then defeat it by singing the Cake Song. At the end of the song, the nightmare turns into a cake which Bebe swallows whole. Bebe then spits out a blob resembling Hitomi's head and a paper with a picture of a violin on it. Sayaka catches both things, and then throws the paper into the air. The paper turns into a silhouette of Kyosuke playing the violin. The blob flies up after the silhouette and vanishes into sparkles that purify the magical girls' soul gems. Hitomi then reappears in her bedroom.
It is eventually revealed that the characters are actually in Homura's witch barrier. The nightmares were created by the Homura's subconscious so the magical girls would have enemies to fight.
Later in the movie, a nightmare doll is seen briefly as Kyubey explains Homura's circumstances. Another appears briefly when Homura transforms into Homulilly.
Observations
- The disembodied hands of the nightmares hint at the fact that they're puppets created by a witch. Furthermore, one of the hands has a covering over it's middle finger, which is the same finger a magical girl wears her ring on.
- Note how the dots on the hands resemble the ones that appear on Homura when she starts to discover she might be a witch.
- A mare or nightmare (Proto-Germanic: *marōn; Old English: mære; Old Norse: mara; German: Nachtmahr) is an evil spirit or goblin in Germanic folklore which rides on people's chests while they sleep, bringing on bad dreams (or "nightmares"). The mare is often similar to the mythical creatures succubus and incubus, and was likely inspired by sleep paralysis.
- It is interesting to note that mara, besides being a root-word for nightmare, is also the name of a Buddhist deity analogous to the devil. Although this may be a coincidence, Homura does ascend to become a Mara-like figure at the end of Rebellion.
Trivia
- The first Nightmare seems to enjoy food a lot as shown in the movie and concept art.
Powers and Abilities
- It is unknown if both Nightmare's share the exact same powers as one another, but both of their powers are themed after stuffed objects. Fitting for their dream themes.
- The first Nightmare has the power to shoot incredibly destructive pillows and teddy-bears that have been able to destroy entire buildings.
- The second Nightmare has the power to turn any object into a stuffed version of itself, then blow it up.
Gallery
Official Art
The first Nightmare from the Rebellion Material Book
Art from the Rebellion Production Note which shows the Nightmare's appearance in reflections
Art of Hitomi's Nightmare and the first Nightmare
An unused Homura Nightmare
Art from Summons Board
Screenshots
The first Nightmare
The Nightmare's reflection is animated
Hitomi's Nightmare
The head Hitomi's Nightmare takes on once defeated
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Manga
The first Nightmare from the Rebellion Manga
Hitomi's Nightmare
Coloured art from the back of one of the manga
Merchandise
A real Nightmare plush
