Anyone else surprised how much they enjoyed this?

Zoopiez said:
Didn't think I would enjoy this as much as I did. Kind of hurts the that the trailer is really deceptive and doesn't show much compared to other shows. My expectations where quite a bit lower as I usually decide mostly on the trailer and the synopsis. I think the story is really strong as I was expecting that to possibly be one of the weak points. The characters are also a lot more interesting then I expected. As a whole this show had a lot of amazing moments and was a standout to not judge a book by its cover.

Strat2005 said:

I already know the show was gonna turn dark and edgy, so the show was just pretty mediocre for me

Kimochi_nae said:
It was refreshing to have a sort of ‘flip’ on the traditional take of magical girl anime. Also this whole idea of taking types of anime tropes and turning them on their head for something more dark is very interesting and appreciated, especially when it’s done well. The best thing though is that Madoka doesn’t try to be so deep that it confuses watchers like ‘Neon Genesis Evangelion’ but it also doesn’t go so meta that it becomes too shallow or too easy to digest. I wish there were more like this here. Hopefully you all have some good recommendations

epidemia78 said:


Rozen Maiden, Princess Principal, Steins Gate, Made in Abyss and Girl's Last Tour. All are light shows on the surface that have a surprising amount of darkness within.

Kimochi_nae said:
you are a shining light Thankyou

epidemia78 said:


No problem. I see you added Princess Tutu as well. Good choice. I knew there was one I was forgetting. Oh and the 2013 rozen maiden is basically a sequel so you should definitely watch the original first:

https://myanimelist.net/anime/64/Rozen_Maiden

kushakashi said:

calling madoka "edgy" is like calling K-on "thrilling", you're technically not wrong but also you couldn't be more wrong

3looming said:

very true. it's hardly a mediocre show even if the twist is spoiled—aesthetically it stands out like nothing else from the visuals to the soundtrack, the characters are great and iconic, and overall it's very, very rewatchable. idk where you find 'mediocre' in all of that, but i can't, personally. :3

Lucifrost said:
The guy who wrote this story simply has no talent.

41413 said:

Because YOU didn't like it, means he has no talent?

Sand_bag said:
It was mediocre at best. The time travel scene was copied from jojo part 4 and steins gate but I enjoyed it.

kizumi91 said:

And? JoJo Part 4 and Steins Gate also copied Doraemon, Hi no Tori. Satisfied?

Sand_bag said:
I'm not saying about time travel in particular, I'm saying about endless time loop when akemi tried to save madoka again and again.

kizumi91 said:


And? Some arcs of Doraemon and Hi no Tori also included time loop. Nice try but you failed miserably.

Sand_bag said:
Nah man I think you are just dumb to understand.

Zoopiez said:
Didn't think I would enjoy this as much as I did. Kind of hurts the that the trailer is really deceptive and doesn't show much compared to other shows. My expectations where quite a bit lower as I usually decide mostly on the trailer and the synopsis. I think the story is really strong as I was expecting that to possibly be one of the weak points. The characters are also a lot more interesting then I expected. As a whole this show had a lot of amazing moments and was a standout to not judge a book by its cover.

SmashBlack said:
You really need to try out Fate/Zero and Psycho-Pass if you think that that's the case.

Sand_bag said:
Nah man I think you are just dumb to understand.

kizuyomi said:

I have never seen something so ridiculously wrong. no matter what elements are being used in the show. it's never a copy. it's not a troupe.

I mean it didn't copy the whole show. The conclusion wasn't even based on the time loop. yes, it was an important part of the overall story, which introduces us to Homura. Time loop is way to show Homura's determination in saving Madoka but it was never the true conclusion of the story.


The conclusion, in the anime at least, was purely based on Madoka wish and her goal. I am not saying that neither Homura or her time travel had nothing to do with it but all those played their roles in the story, i.e, to develop Madoka.

You are clearly not seeing what the anime is about and I am not even gonna bother bringing Rebellion (the movie) into this cause your opinion is an absolutely horrendous one.

Sand_bag said:
I think you aren't able to take it that I'm right that's why you wrote down this paragraph. You are trying so hard to prove your pov.

Zoopiez said:
Didn't think I would enjoy this as much as I did. Kind of hurts the that the trailer is really deceptive and doesn't show much compared to other shows. My expectations where quite a bit lower as I usually decide mostly on the trailer and the synopsis. I think the story is really strong as I was expecting that to possibly be one of the weak points. The characters are also a lot more interesting then I expected. As a whole this show had a lot of amazing moments and was a standout to not judge a book by its cover.

Cultist13 said:
Anyone have any recommendations? I'm less interested in the "light but turns dark" aspect, more interested in examining tough themes like death, what a life is worth, is it worth going on or giving up, etc. I've watched this show 9 times thinking its the only show out there like that but I watched Wonder Egg Priority a few days ago and it scratched that same itch. Additionally, I would appreciate if the show targets a female/gender-neutral audience.

Sand_bag said:
It was mediocre at best. The time travel scene was copied from jojo part 4 and steins gate but I enjoyed it.