Puella Magi Madoka Magica
| Having read the Anime Discussion rules I have ascertained that this question is not in violation of the rules since it is not discussing specifics of the series vs. ovas, making comparisons or otherwise in relation to the forbidden acts. That being said; I watched Madoka Magica earlier this year and it surprisingly became one of my favorite anime. I thought the story moved at a brisk pace almost entirely throughout, it had a couple of interesting twists and I found the ending wrapped things up nicely. Also note that I actively avoided Madoka Magica despite having it recommended to me many times... I now regret that decision. Precisely because of what I just said, I am extremely hesitant to view any of the OVAs, especially Rebellion which I've been told is "different" somehow. I have absolutely zero knowledge of it (I like going in completely ignorant about new content I watch) but I know enough that it is different. The anime story was so "Complete" and so perfect... I can't imagine they could improve it somehow. And yet I keep seeing people recommend the OVAs, I want to watch it, but I don't want to ruin my memories of what I consider to be a flawless series. Question: Should I watch the OVAs ? I don't want another Visions of Escaflowne cataclysm. Mod Note: Moved from general Anime Discussion. Questions about what sequel to watch, what chapter to continue a series on in the source manga, or similar extensions from the main series should be posted in the series sub forum. |
rodacAug 31, 2015 10:20 PM
| Rebellion isn't an OVA, it's a movie sequel to the series. The other two movies are just recaps of the TV series with a few added scenes. Rebellion is rated higher than the series on MAL so you'll most likely like it as much. In my opinion it's a shitty cashgrab so that Shaft can keep milking the series but then again I hated the TV series too. |
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| Just watch the last movie. |
| It's a continuation?? I thought it was a Rebuild of Evangelion-esque thing where they came up with a new "ending". Alright I will check it out, thanks. |
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| I like to think of the 3rd movie as more of a side-story or spin-off rather than a sequel. It's excellent in it's own right, but it just doesn't fit with the perfect "package" that is the 12 episodes of the series. Even with it's "problems" I still gave it a well deserved 10, it's just for slightly different reasons than the series. I do recommend watching it, just not right after watching the series. As for movies 1 and 2... 1 cuts out way too much from the first 8 episodes (yes it covers 8 episodes, wtf?!). Movie 2 is equal to the series and has a few extra scenes, and I think the credits (music) did a much nicer job than the series did (make you cry). It's worth watching as a nice review of the series before watching movie 3, but again, I treat 3 as "something else". |
BurntJellyAug 31, 2015 9:41 PM
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| Agreed with BurntJelly about everything, except that the third movie really is a sequel. There are quite a few manga with side stories, the only one of which I'd wholeheartedly recommend is The Different Story, which gives some background on Mami and Kyoko's former relationship, hinted at but not thoroughly described in the series. |
| "Burn this sight into your minds. This is what it means to be a magical girl." |
| The series' plot definitely felt complete on its own, but Rebellion turned out to be a necessary sequel, at least to me. It's as Urobuchi said, "I feel like I wrote all there is to Madoka in the TV series, and now I’ve written all there is to Homura in this movie." Rather than redefining Homura, it's more like Rebellion touches on a side of her which fans had tend to overlook. I'd say enjoyment of the TV series lies in an attachment to it's thematic message whereas enjoyment of Rebellion will depend on how attached you are to the characters. I'll agree with steepholm that TDS is probably the only manga spin off I'd recommend, that and maybe the currently running Wraith Arc. |
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