The Rebellion Story

Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie [New]: The Rebellion Story (劇場版 魔法少女まどか☆マギカ［新編］叛逆の物語, Gekijōban Mahō Shōjo Madoka Magika [Shinpen] Hangyaku no Monogatari) is the third movie of the Madoka Magica Movie trilogy. It is scheduled to be released in Autumn 2013. A date has been set as shown in a segment on Mesazashi TV on 2013.07.5. At the end of the trailer shown in the segment it displayed a date of "10.26", or October 26, 2013. According to the Japan Expo in France, the movie will premiere in France on November 16th. The duration of the movie is 1 hour and 40 minutes.

Official statements about The Rebellion Story

Very little has been revealed about the third movie. This section has been created to compile all official information about the third movie's contents.

• NewType 2011-12
• Sakura-Con 2012 Interview
• Otakon 2012 - Partial source
• Manga Time Kirara Magica Vol.2
• Audio from End-of-The-Everlasting-Story Preview (Link is dead)
• ANN: Madoka Magica's Story Will Not End in 3rd Film
• ANN: New Madoka Magica Show Considered After 3rd Film
• ANN: 3rd Madoka Magica Film to Open in Fall
• ANN: Ticketing Firm Lists 3rd Madoka Magica Film in September
• Clip from Mezamashi TV showing new footage from 3rd Film

The preview can be watched here: http://www.pideo.net/video/youku/08e1da3dd8ad1bf4/

Trivia

• Takarajima's men's fashion magazine Smart revealed in its April issue that the movie would be released in Summer 2013. They later reported on Twitter that this was an error. [1]

Speculation

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• The very last part of the new ending animation for the first movie features an unknown pink silhouette - most likely that of Ultimate Madoka - with another silhouette that is somewhat smaller and floating inside its belly, or womb (?) The smaller silhouette appears to be regular Madoka in a fetal position.
  • This has fueled speculation of a pregnancy. In Goethe's Faust, Gretchen was actually pregnant with Faust's baby and she was forced to murder her baby by drowning it.
• There have been hints that the witches will reappear in the new movie in some capacity.
  • There have been hints that Madoka Kaname will reunite with Homura Akemi, which probably strengthens the speculation above.
  • Homura is seen shooting with a gun, not a bow like Madoka's, in the trailer.
• In the new trailer, Homura is wearing her usual black headband and not the red ribbons Madoka gave her. Could she have lost them somehow? Could they have been stolen or destroyed by something or someone?
• There are also mentions of Hitomi Shizuki and the word "Nightmare" associated with her, implying that she will play a prominent role in the third movie. How this is related remains to be seen.
• It is speculated that the third movie could be taking place in a different universe.
  • The movie might also partially take place in the city of Kasamino.
• It seems likely that the movie will have "flashbacks" to alternate timelines.
• Kyoko is seen in the uniform of the school attended by the other girls.
• In the beginning of the first trailer, Homura's soul gem appears to be partially tainted on the close-up.
• It can be speculated that Homura and/or Madoka could somehow become a witch in the new movie.
  • This whole new timeline, order of the universe with Ultimate Madoka, and the new system of magic could all even be an illusion. Madoka's ultimate wish could actually be turning out to be a disaster.
• The new trailer suggests that Homura could be losing her memory of Madoka, like everyone else has.

Language of Flower Speculation and Symbolism

• In the Language of Flowers, the deep red rose and its thorns have been used to symbolize both the blood of Christ and the intensity of romantic love, while the rose's five petals are thought to illustrate the five crucifixion wounds of Christ.
• A white daisy symbolizes common love.
  • The daisy brings a message of innocence and purity, saying, "You have as many virtues as this plant has petals," or, "I will consider your request."
    • In Victorian times, young, heartbroken women who wished to be loved began a custom using the daisy. A young maiden would pluck a daisy's petals, one by one, and sing, "He loves me, he loves me not," as she pulled each petal. The last petal plucked would be the future of her relationship. This custom is still in use today.
• Your friendship means so much to me.
  • In Ancient Greece, Iris, the Goddess of the rainbow, acted as the messenger between heaven and earth. Today, the flower named for her is considered a symbol of communication and messages. In the language of flowers, the three leaves of Iris represents faith, hope, and wisdom. Yellow Iris symbolizes passion.
• Craspedia represents good health.
  • Commonly known as just billy balls or bilyl buttons, are cheerful, bright yellow flowers. The round pompom flowers are fairly inexpensive and a great accent flower when paired.
• Borage represents Courage, Bluntness, Abruptness, Rudeness.
  • An old adge, "I, Borage, always bring courage." Since men who are civil and respectful when sober often become blunt and rude in manner when under the influence of warming cordials, this warming property may have led to Borage being used as the emblem of Bluntness and Rudeness. It is indeed deemed a suitable representative of these characteristics on account of its rough and shaggy appearance the whole plant hanging loosely and being covered with rough hairs.

Speculation Gallery

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  mysterious shadows from the movie's ED.

Gallery

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• Movie trailer homu alone.gif
• Movie trailer madoka transformation.gif
• Movie trailer soul gems.gif
• Movie trailer urobutcher pushes homu.gif

Merchandise

A3 Clear Poster with advance ticket A theater version of "Magical Girl Madoka ☆ Magika - Rebellion"[2]

Price: 2,000 yen (tax included)

Release Date: July 24, 2013

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External links

• Official website (Japanese)
• Tumblr link to 2013.7.5 trailer with release date announcement. Temporary
• 「劇場版 魔法少女まどか☆マギカ ［新編］叛逆の物語」予告編、初公開 (Japanese Trailer)
• Madoka Magica The Movie -Rebellion- Trailer (US movie will screen this winter)