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Jan 20, 2015 5:58 AM

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I'm a little afraid to watch the next episode, since everyone says it's what changes everything and makes people realize it's not just a cute anime about cute girls or something like that...Well let's see :P
Feb 6, 2015 3:15 AM
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Agusloquillo said:
The witch's design was such a letdown. I was expecting something a bit scarier, but the visual dissonance is so huge I can barely tell what's what.

Dissent said:
It's like they didn't even try.


Not really looking forward to the next episode, but I'll give it the benefit of the doubt.


Yep, exactly how I feel.
Feb 8, 2015 7:38 PM

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The art style of the witches and their barriers puts me off a little but I'll probably keep watching to see where the story goes~
Mar 2, 2015 6:39 AM

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lol, I was expecting the 'witch' to look like... well... a witch not some mutated butterfly cthulhu thing.

Good episode though.
Mar 7, 2015 4:57 PM

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What kind of witch was that what the fuck did I just watch? anyway good episode
Mar 16, 2015 6:13 PM

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That was a cool fighting sequence. I'm starting to like this anime.
Apr 27, 2015 7:26 AM
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The surreal scenes scare me
Apr 29, 2015 4:06 AM

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Cnon said:
What kind of witch was that what the fuck did I just watch? anyway good episode


This lol, didn't really know what to make of the battle scene, still a cool episode though and I loved the music.
May 20, 2015 11:45 AM

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Boring. I'm dropping this shit

Jul 23, 2015 3:08 PM

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Wow, I'm really liking this anime so far. The one thing I'm just not sure about though is the art style of the witch and her... realm... or whatever that is. It's not bad, just really strange lol. But of course, it's certainly not a deal-breaker for me, and I might get used to it.

Mami is fantastic with all those muskets! Tiro Finale! 5/5
Aug 3, 2015 4:09 PM

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So, does Urobuchi have a thing for lesbians or what?
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Aug 4, 2015 11:52 PM

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Comic_Sans said:
So, does Urobuchi have a thing for lesbians or what?

Yep.
Aug 14, 2015 12:25 PM

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Really colorful and creative fight scene. What the heck is Homura's problem though.
Aug 24, 2015 7:48 PM

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Lol Hitomi's dramatic runaway when she gets yuri ideas xD
Pretty sick fight scene with Mami
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Aug 28, 2015 9:16 AM

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Mami's got swag.
Sep 6, 2015 11:10 PM

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That was so awesome! *~*
The artwork was pretty interesting!

I really, really, REALLY wanna know what's up with Homura-san!

When Madoka said, "Or so I thought" at the end...I just knew this anime's gonna be worth watching!

Looking forward to what happens next! ^_^
Sep 25, 2015 10:09 AM

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I'm really liking the animation. It is very very good.

As expected from the same studio who animated Nisekoi.

That Mami have some class... her style and fighting style is elegant.

Also the forbidden relationship? lol

Oct 15, 2015 1:39 PM

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If magical girls are born from wishes , the witches are born from curses,no shit

Oct 17, 2015 2:01 PM
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This is getting boring , is decent and at best decent and I'm not looking for something decent . I'm sure the next episode is going to be good (I'm posting this after I watched that episode)
Nov 8, 2015 1:34 AM

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That was quite the trippy battle.
Dec 22, 2015 12:11 PM
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When things are looking bad, all you need is a bigger gun.

I was a bit confused about what this whole mahou shoujo thing meant, but I think I got it now. Thanks, Hitomi!
Dec 28, 2015 4:34 PM

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Interesting battle. I don't know why, but I found Kyuubey and Tomoe really suspects.
Jan 20, 2016 8:39 AM

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Nothing special yet again. The end card was pretty funny though.

Well, on to episode 3. I can hardly contain my enthusiasm.

2/5
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Jan 21, 2016 8:56 AM

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Less interesting than the first episode , didn't like the battle scene .
Still a good episode , liked it .
Mar 2, 2016 10:03 AM

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Fight was alright, + we find out a bit more about witches / magical girls.
Apr 4, 2016 5:06 AM

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Ahh *-* love it

The animations and the art style are great, and Kyuubey is soo cutee~

The battle scenes are pretty badass though aha
Apr 12, 2016 6:37 AM

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UNLIMITED MUSKET WORKS
May 1, 2016 2:39 PM

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I love the hallucination, trippy scenes in this episode and Mami did a fantastic job attacking one of the witches. Her attacks were cool, especially the brow one. I can't wait for the other girls' attacks and transformation.
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May 2, 2016 5:53 PM

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I love the surreal art of the witch's world. This episode wasn't as amazing as the first, but I love Mami. She alone made this a great one.
Jun 24, 2016 4:14 PM

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Seems like a mix between Monogatori series because of the art style and Noragami.
Jul 31, 2016 9:23 AM

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Madoka have such a fantastic art direction. The battle scenes were great.
Dec 18, 2016 4:58 PM

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For some reason i don't trust Mami a 100%, and Homura probably isen't as bad as she looks like.
Feb 21, 2017 2:02 PM

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The witch's design was surreal, I felt a little uncomfortable.
Some resemblance:
Feb 23, 2017 10:36 PM

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So Homura might not be a bad person she just wanted to eliminate any potential competition.

Mami is pretty badass defeating that witch in a pretty cool manner, that gun she used at the end was rather impressive due to it's size.
Apr 3, 2017 8:10 AM

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The alternate worlds and the witches look so freaking weird, but kinda cool at the same time!
“I love heroes, but I don't want to be one. Do you even know what a hero is!? For example, you have some meat. Pirates will feast on the meat, but the hero will distribute it among the people! I want to eat the meat!” - Monkey D. Luffy
Jun 15, 2017 5:42 PM

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Mami makes it look easy.

Although I appreciate how up-front Mami and Kyuubei are being, I can pick up on some slight deceptiveness on Kyuubei's part: "This is really surprising, a lot of kids would agree immediately." Are they asking kids, then, because adults would be less likely to accept? That's dirty, if so. I also think adults who would accept would be more likely to accept for much better reasons than a child would.

Since Madoka seems to want to do this to help people, though, I do have an idea. If someone wanted to accept this out of pure altruism, could they not wish to become a mahou shoujo far more powerful than any witch? They would still be risking their life, sure, but the risk would be much much lower that way.

Homura is trying to protect Madoka and Miki, I think. It's not even necessarily out of competition.
Sep 19, 2017 11:30 AM

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That ED art looks like it came from Nichijou. Hihi. Kawaii.

Apparently, Kyubey can't be seen by other people. Madoka's mother's wishes, though. Haha.

I wish I live in that nice apartment like Mami-chan's. We get to know more about the witches.

Sayaka and Madoka's friend Mami thought they're now a couple or something. Idk, butthat's what I think since she's overreacting. Haha. Cutesy. I hope she'll be a magical girl, too; she shouldn't be left out, maaan. Pfffft.

Aaand as long as Kyubey is around they can talk to each other telepathically. Cool.

Homura, you're scaring the fuck outta me. Whose side are you really? Hehe. Though, I'm having a feeling she just don't want any more poor girls to become a magical girl because of its consequences.

Maaan, that witch looks so weird and disgusting. What the fuck. Mami-chan, slaaaay!

I swear I couldn't find another studio to animate this anime. Shaft, great fucking job. * big thumbs up*

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Nov 29, 2017 5:00 PM
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A really lovely episode! I love the battle too!
Dec 12, 2017 4:39 PM

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The witch dimension and the fight scene was very different and intriguing :0 Reminds me of Danganronpa when certain scenes get distorted :} Looking forward to this anime climbing uphill from here *O*
Jan 21, 2018 11:23 AM
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Whoa. I was surprised by nearly everything. This may become a binger. prepare to send help, lol. Kyuubei is best Kyuubei
Jan 21, 2018 11:24 AM

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Whoa. I was surprised by nearly everything. This may become a binger. prepare to send help, lol. Kyuubei is best Kyuubei


Your opinion is gonna change soon..
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Jan 21, 2018 4:52 PM
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i don't know why, but Kalafina made me cry... such beautiful soundtrack.
Feb 14, 2019 7:04 PM
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Better episode than the first one, kinda liked this one. Those witches apparently are really bizarre & weird, I like that hahaha. The animation was really great this episode.
Feb 28, 2019 11:47 AM

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havent watched Madoka in years, I think I only ever rewatched the movie version.

Completely forgot how everyone hated Homura at the beginning.

Madoka asking Homura what her wish was made be sob like a lil bitch
"This emotion is mine alone.
It is for Madoka alone." - Homura
or how I would descripe Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica.
Nov 18, 2019 9:44 PM

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I will say this again that cat ain't right there is something fishy about it
Jan 28, 2020 10:26 PM

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Man, "Magia" is so goddamn good.

Interesting episode. We received more context about the witches deal as well as some nice action sequences in the second half. Gotta say it, Mami spamming muskets left and right is the coolest thing I have seen in a while.

Oh boy, here comes Ep. 3

P.S.: Madoka's drawings tho... her sense of art sure is something else.
Apr 23, 2020 6:10 AM

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It was interesting, some background about the magical girl thing.
Still need to find what the other girl motives are.
May 20, 2020 12:36 PM
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there's something depressing .. not exactly depressing but depressing :/
The other dimension battle scene was confusing and kinda scary.. or creepy..

I feel bad for Homura..

Is it really easy to make a wish
Nov 15, 2020 1:05 AM

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Madoka already thought about the Puella Magical costume, the costume looks cute
Jan 26, 2021 1:49 PM

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Blinded by the high score on MAL I thought this would be amazing but after 2 episodes of nothing I am already ready to drop this anime. What the hell is up with those witch visuals? It's like someone is trying to imitate a trip on hallucinogenic drugs and badly. I also have a hard time coming to terms with the art itself. The faces are an abomination theres been some rather shabby animation already, when episodes 1 and 2 especially should have the highest production value. I guess I will calm down a little if I get back to the anime tomorrow but right now I feel let down and frustrated.
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