Leon-Gun said: Fuurinkazan said: Exactly. That said, it's ok to expect good things but please remember to keep your expectations in moderation.Omniknight said: The only hope I'm clinging onto is that these weeks of working on the final 2 episodes will make them... the... best... episode of anime ever. That kind of attitude will inevitably have the effect that you'll be disappointed with the last episodes regardless of how good they are. And adding to this, Ep 10 wasn't amazing because of technical stuff, but rather the story. Did you enjoyed the changes they made for the Nico stream that much? Because it's likely that the changes being made to the last episodes will be no or little more than that: trimming the edges of an already jaw-dropping diamond. That, or either they were so unsatisfied with the episodes that they're remaking from scratch, but that's nearly impossible. |
"Tonight, I sit in the eye of the storm. As fire boils around me, I press forward, winds and lightning lashing my wings. I am no match for what I face. Yet I will not back down, and though fear may place it's stranglehold on my heart, courage will see me through. With tears in my eyes, I hit full throttle. My engines become an inferno, and my weapons light up, awaiting my command. If I die tonight, I will do so fighting for everything I believe in."  |
BrickBreak said: Leon-Gun said: Fuurinkazan said: Exactly. That said, it's ok to expect good things but please remember to keep your expectations in moderation.Omniknight said: The only hope I'm clinging onto is that these weeks of working on the final 2 episodes will make them... the... best... episode of anime ever. That kind of attitude will inevitably have the effect that you'll be disappointed with the last episodes regardless of how good they are. And adding to this, Ep 10 wasn't amazing because of technical stuff, but rather the story. Did you enjoyed the changes they made for the Nico stream that much? Because it's likely that the changes being made to the last episodes will be no or little more than that: trimming the edges of an already jaw-dropping diamond. That, or either they were so unsatisfied with the episodes that they're remaking from scratch, but that's nearly impossible. To everyone above: Ya, I've been burned many times from expectations, but this is the one time I do feel they can be met. Episode 10 was so good mainly because of the timing of the scenes. They weren't too long or too short. Just enough to evoke your emotions, bring enough to the story and as a complete package to showcase the desperation that Homura faces. It was just a perfect buildup to the past events and to put them into perspective. I just hope they aren't changing the ending from a sad one to a cliche happy one. They can save the happy stuff for the side series =D |
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Omniknight said: I just hope they aren't changing the ending from a sad one to a cliche happy one. They can save the happy stuff for the side series =D Don't take with 100% certainty that the ending (at least their planned one) is a sad one. It is a fact that the events leading to the end have been as dark as dark can be. But knowing Shaft, Uro, and the limitless possibilities of Madoka itself, I simply cannot take a happy, sad, or bittersweet ending as more likely than another. Also, assumption #2: If Madoka were to have a happy ending, it would cliché OR Assumption #2-B: All happy endings are cliché. Which, and I think you know that, are both wrong. And please... I don't know what's going on with people. I want a purely brilliant ending, sad or happy does not matter to me, as long as it is well done. I'm sure everyone thinks that as well, but most simply believe that it is impossible, or less likely, to do so with a happy ending. I quite simply do not believe that. |
"Tonight, I sit in the eye of the storm. As fire boils around me, I press forward, winds and lightning lashing my wings. I am no match for what I face. Yet I will not back down, and though fear may place it's stranglehold on my heart, courage will see me through. With tears in my eyes, I hit full throttle. My engines become an inferno, and my weapons light up, awaiting my command. If I die tonight, I will do so fighting for everything I believe in." |
| Like it or not the ending probably is going to be extremely cliche if it's a happy one. Just look at the number of problems that need to be cleared up: With all of this in mind if they do pull off an interesting, unique, and well writen ending that's happy I'll be quite impressed. But I'm not holding my breath for it. |
| I don't think the strength of this series is it's plot anyways. It was always about how the emotions of Madoka and the others made me actually care about what happened to them. So I have faith that they will make a great ending to this series because it is so character-driven and not story-driven. As long as the characters and their situations feel real, it will be a success. |
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Omniknight said: I just hope they aren't changing the ending from a sad one to a cliche happy one. They can save the happy stuff for the side series =D There is one thing Urobuchi/Miyamoto said about this anime. "This series is made to reject the possibility or hope for miracle." |
ringoo4 said: There is one thing Urobuchi/Miyamoto said about this anime. "This series is made to reject the possibility or hope for miracle." But Urobuchi also said "I want to end this series with the story of DREAM AND HOPE, but I don't know if watchers will accept it that way." And even you were the one who posted that line translated on the Internet. Though I'd pretty much like a happy ending. But happy does not necessarily mean cliché. I'm sure Urobuchi can pull off something totally epic either way. |
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kFYatek said: ringoo4 said: There is one thing Urobuchi/Miyamoto said about this anime. "This series is made to reject the possibility or hope for miracle." But Urobuchi also said "I want to end this series with the story of DREAM AND HOPE, but I don't know if watchers will accept it that way." And even you were the one who posted that line translated on the Internet. Though I'd pretty much like a happy ending. But happy does not necessarily mean cliché. I'm sure Urobuchi can pull off something totally epic either way. No miracle then. Only hard work. |
BrickBreak said: And please... I don't know what's going on with people. I want a purely brilliant ending, sad or happy does not matter to me, as long as it is well done. I'm sure everyone thinks that as well, but most simply believe that it is impossible, or less likely, to do so with a happy ending. I quite simply do not believe that. I think a hopeful ending is more what I am looking for. Bad things happen, people die, but not all is lost. The only ending I don't really want to see is a resurrection ending. But in the end, it all comes down to execution, regardless of where the story goes. |
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Omniknight said: If you look at Madoka Magica objectively you will realize there's nothing outright superb about it's plot or characters. They've been done to death before in one way or another. It's the execution which has been able to create the hype and enrapture the fans. So I agree, the sucess of the ending depends squarely on it's execution.BrickBreak said: And please... I don't know what's going on with people. I want a purely brilliant ending, sad or happy does not matter to me, as long as it is well done. I'm sure everyone thinks that as well, but most simply believe that it is impossible, or less likely, to do so with a happy ending. I quite simply do not believe that. I think a hopeful ending is more what I am looking for. Bad things happen, people die, but not all is lost. The only ending I don't really want to see is a resurrection ending. But in the end, it all comes down to execution, regardless of where the story goes. |
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| I'm betting on the bittersweet ending. I honestly hardly ever see an anime series end without at least a ray of hope. Direct happiness or tragedy seems too unrealistic to me. |
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kFYatek said: My bad, my wording was wrong. Just remove the 'hope' part and just make it 'miracle'. That's what Miyamoto actually said.ringoo4 said: There is one thing Urobuchi/Miyamoto said about this anime. "This series is made to reject the possibility or hope for miracle." But Urobuchi also said "I want to end this series with the story of DREAM AND HOPE, but I don't know if watchers will accept it that way." And even you were the one who posted that line translated on the Internet. Though I'd pretty much like a happy ending. But happy does not necessarily mean cliché. I'm sure Urobuchi can pull off something totally epic either way. Like, you can still have hopeful ending but reject miracle, right?... And that's probably the most depressing ending possible that Urobuchi can make. |
| Side note: after having just watched Chrno Crusade's ending, |
"Tonight, I sit in the eye of the storm. As fire boils around me, I press forward, winds and lightning lashing my wings. I am no match for what I face. Yet I will not back down, and though fear may place it's stranglehold on my heart, courage will see me through. With tears in my eyes, I hit full throttle. My engines become an inferno, and my weapons light up, awaiting my command. If I die tonight, I will do so fighting for everything I believe in." |
| I don't want an ending - I want to know there is a 2nd series, 12/13 eps not enough! |
| im starting to really miss Madoka =( i hope they are able to start airing this again soon!!!!! |
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| well, Walpurgis night (i thin kthats how its spelled) is on the eve of may first (april 31) i thionk they plan on airing the final episode on that very date, Would add a little atmosphere to it :3 Hate how they first killed off Mami and now Kyoko??? WhY MUST THEY KILL THE BEST!!! |
Letitbe said: I don't want an ending - I want to know there is a 2nd series, 12/13 eps not enough! The latest news is that the series is planned to end mid-April, but since the airdate of episode 11 has already been postponed once, it wouldn't surprise me if the final two episodes aired more towards the end of April or early May. Since they are doing extra work on the final two episodes during this time, hopefully they should be worth the wait! For those hoping for more Puella Magi, a manga adapataion of Madoka is already being written, containing 3 volumes so far. Also, two spin-off manga are also being produced... Puella Magi Oriko Magica, which will debut after the anime series end of Madoka, and Puella Magi Kazumi Magica: The Innocent Malice which already has several chapters released (the story revolves around three Puella Magi friends living together with the twist that the main character, Kazumi, has lost her memories including the memory of her wish, which she never told to anyone). Also, Madoka will be getting a light novel as well. While I don't expect that a direct sequel to Madoka will ever be made (considering the majority of the main characters are either dead or have had their secrets revealed), it wouldn't surprise me to see an anime adaptation of one of the spin-off manga stories. Think something along the lines more of Mai-HiMe and Mai-Otome or Chaos;HEAd and Steins;Gate... building on the same basic background story with different characters. Also, the Shinbo Akiyuki, the director, has already expressed wanting to a follow-up series to Madoka... however, it would be more of a slice-of-life type show with the same characters (I have no idea how that would work lol). |
| OMG I didn't want or expect a good outcome. I hope it still ends badly. |
| i hope it still airs i dont want to have to wait till September to see my conclusion |
| Huh. Well, I guess I should just stop watching it while I'm only two episodes in and not attached to it. This news is still upsetting. It was rather enjoying, even though I've never been into that type of anime before. |
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ycart59 said: Just remember to hop back in the party bus when the episodes come out :)Huh. Well, I guess I should just stop watching it while I'm only two episodes in and not attached to it. This news is still upsetting. It was rather enjoying, even though I've never been into that type of anime before. |
"Tonight, I sit in the eye of the storm. As fire boils around me, I press forward, winds and lightning lashing my wings. I am no match for what I face. Yet I will not back down, and though fear may place it's stranglehold on my heart, courage will see me through. With tears in my eyes, I hit full throttle. My engines become an inferno, and my weapons light up, awaiting my command. If I die tonight, I will do so fighting for everything I believe in." |
| wow it's felt forever since I watched Madoka @u@ I nearly forgot about it. i hope the last two episodes get me into it again |
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| What's annoying me right now is that there is absolutely NOTHING, not even rumors, at least that I know of. Before, we would be getting news, not only in Thursday, but throughout the week. Tweets, announcements of related media, media backlash, etcetera. But apart from delay announcements, there has been nothing. And even those announcements were only two or three. We are in a complete blackout, desperately clinging on to the April deadline, without any further hope given by them. We need something. To be blunt, they need to throw us a bone. |
"Tonight, I sit in the eye of the storm. As fire boils around me, I press forward, winds and lightning lashing my wings. I am no match for what I face. Yet I will not back down, and though fear may place it's stranglehold on my heart, courage will see me through. With tears in my eyes, I hit full throttle. My engines become an inferno, and my weapons light up, awaiting my command. If I die tonight, I will do so fighting for everything I believe in." |
| Something about earthquakes. I have a feeling the earth doesn't like the sound of walpurgis night either. |
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