Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica Movie 3: Hangyaku no Monogatari

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Synonyms: Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magika Movie 3, Magical Girl Madoka Magica Movie 3

Japanese: 劇場版魔法少女まどか☆マギカ叛逆の物語

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Type: Movie

Episodes: 1

Status: Finished Airing

Aired: Oct 26, 2013

Producers: Aniplex, Mainichi Broadcasting System, Movic, Nitroplus, Houbunsha

Licensors: Aniplex of America

Studios: Shaft

Source: Original

Genres: Award Winning, Drama, Mystery, Suspense

Themes: Mahou Shoujo, Psychological

Duration: 1 hr. 56 min.

Rating: PG-13 - Teens 13 or older

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Score: 8.47¹ (scored by 215,019 users)

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Ranked: #137²

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Popularity: #600

Members: 361,130

Favorites: 8,319

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Synopsis

The young girls of Mitakihara happily live their lives, occasionally fighting off evil, but otherwise going about their peaceful, everyday routines. However, Homura Akemi feels that something is wrong with this unusually pleasant atmosphere—though the others remain oblivious, she can't help but suspect that there is more to what is going on than meets the eye: someone who should not exist is currently present to join in on their activities.

Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica Movie 3: Hangyaku no Monogatari follows Homura in her struggle to uncover the painful truth behind the mysterious circumstances, as she selfishly and desperately fights for the sake of her undying love in this despair-ridden conclusion to the story of five magical girls.

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Background

Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica Movie 3: Hangyaku no Monogatari is an original story which takes place after the events of the previous films. The film was released in Japanese theaters by Warner Bros. Pictures on October 26, 2013, with a manga adaptation by Hanokage released by Houbunsha between November 2013 and January 2014.

Rebellion was one of 19 animated films submitted for Best Animated Feature for the 86th Academy Awards, but was not nominated. The film earned 2.25 billion yen in the Japanese box office. Rebellion was nominated for the Japan Academy Prize for Animation of the Year at the 37th Japan Academy Prize and won the Best Theatrical Film Award at the 19th Animation Kobe Awards.

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Adaptation:	Gekijouban Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica: Shinpen - Hangyaku no Monogatari
Prequel:	Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica, Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica Movie 2: Eien no Monogatari
Other:	Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica Movie 3: Hangyaku no Monogatari - Magica Quartet x Nisioisin
Sequel:	Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica Movie 4: Walpurgis no Kaiten

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Characters & Voice Actors

Akemi, Homura

Main

Saitou, Chiwa
Japanese

Kaname, Madoka

Main

Yuuki, Aoi
Japanese

Sakura, Kyouko

Main

Nonaka, Ai
Japanese

Miki, Sayaka

Main

Kitamura, Eri
Japanese

Tomoe, Mami

Main

Mizuhashi, Kaori
Japanese

Kyuubey

Main

Katou, Emiri
Japanese

Momoe, Nagisa

Main

Asumi, Kana
Japanese

Charlotte

Supporting

Kaname, Junko

Supporting

Gotou, Yuuko
Japanese

Shizuki, Hitomi

Supporting

Shintani, Ryouko
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Iwakami, Atsuhiro

Producer

Mori, Yasunori

Producer

Shinbou, Akiyuki

Director

Miyamoto, Yukihiro

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Opening Theme

"Colorful (カラフル)" by ClariS

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Ending Theme

"Kimi no Gin no Niwa (君の銀の庭)" by Kalafina

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Nov 15, 2013

MotherOfUltra

Recommended

There're anime where the ending will leave you satisfied.
There're cliffhanger anime for people to die for a sequel.
There're even anime that just leaves cliffhangers and never come back.
There're those garbage anime that you just don't feel anything at all.

And there's Madoka, an anime with an amazing story, art, sound, character, but a soulless and downright devilish ending.

There will be absolutely no plot at all, because I want people to understand and be ready for anything.

And, I tell you, you'll need to be. ...

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Nov 18, 2013

iSheep

Recommended

I don't think I've ever given perfect 10's across a rating scale. I don't think the third Madoka Magica movie deserves 10's across the board either, but this is the closest I'll probably ever get.

I dreaded the day that a sequel came to fruition for Madoka Magica. This was a show that ended on a rather ambiguous note but still left a good, everlasting impression in its original run, hinting that there was really no need for a sequel, an explanation, or an "After Story", for that matter. I'm not saying I don't want any more of it, not at all. But seriously, Gen Urobuchi, ...

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Dec 10, 2013

Bear1211

Recommended

I'm bitter, I'm sad, and I'm filled with despair. To some this might sound bad, but for those who have experienced this film then you know it is the biggest complement I can give.

Story: 9

The final chapter in the highly acclaimed Madoka trilogy/show has come to a close, and studio Shaft has closed this book right (if not heart wrenching). The story is all tied to Homura after the events of the first two films. We follow her as the story travels down a road most fans never saw coming, but since this is the final chapter there is an end to this road. ... A very fitting end. I won't go into detail because of spoiler reasons, but some fans might feel crossed (Homura's actions during the final moments of the film). Thematically speaking this series has always been about the balance of hope and despair. How the influx of these two emotions create the balance of the world. I feel that once you see the film (and are done crying in a puddle of tears), if you think about what the show has been leading up to, then there is no other way this could have ended. Also there is some excellent fan pandering in the film. Several fights, and scenes were crafted for your viewing pleasure and entertainment. Which this being the final film I really appreciated (mainly in the beginning of the movie). Very minor complaints are near the beginning of the film tho. Lets just say it is a little jarring (for a good reason of course), and takes a little while to get going. Once it gets moving however it never stops, which is a good thing given the run time of the film. Overall an excellently crafted narrative, and conclusion to the series. Filled with tid bits, and nods to the fans of the series. What more could you ask for from a final chapter? For me at least, nothing.

Art: 9

I've always been a fan of the style of animation in the Madoka franchise. The artistic nature of the backgrounds, and the world I have always found incredibly appealing. Here is no different. The world is beautifully rendered, and full of little details brimming with color and imagination. The Character designs are top notch as well. Fans will be happy to know there is also new transformation scenes, which look fantastic as well. The fights in this hold a cinematic quality to it that I just don't see in Anime all that often. They were fluid and fast, which added to the spectacle of what was going on. If the Madoka animation hasn't shined you on in the past then I don't think this one will do anything different. For fans on the other hand, they will be happy.

Sound: 10

The rule of thumb, besides pure enjoyment, that I use for judging an OST is if it amplifies the tone of the film. All to fitting is what I can say. The music moves with the scenes, and allows the audience to feel connected to it that much more. The voice acting as well is top notch. Saito, Chiwa delivers a fantastic performance as Homura, which is a good thing considering this is her show. Everyone else was great across the board, but her specifically was a stand out.

Characters: 9

Everyone is back this time around including some new additions. Of course the spot light is on Homura in this film, and this journey for her has been a rough one. It truly is heart breaking. Now like I said earlier some fans will be split on Homura's actions in the latter half of this film. So it is up to you to decide on how you feel at the end, but for me it was tragic in a good way. I've rarely ever felt more understanding, and sympathetic for a character. This is the fruition of her development, and it is damn good. Concerning the rest of the cast, none of them were really side lined, except for the new addition, Nagisa. Nagisa is the new "magical girl" in the film, and she is underused. Which I am actually fine with considering I came to see the characters I have grown to love, but then I just think back to why she was there to start with (fan service probably). Anyways it was great to see everyone for one last show, and minus the addition of Nagisa, they brought their all.

Enjoyment: 10

This film broke my heart in all the right ways, and I will take good story telling over happy any day. Filled with moments that made me want to cheer, and sink into a pit of sadness; this final film was what I needed in my life.

Overall: 9.4

Like all good books one has to reach the last page sometime, and this closing chapter delivers. As a fan I would recommend this to anyone who has enjoyed the original series/films (because they are necessary for this one). If Madoka was never your thing then this won't win you over. Fantastic characters, story, art, and sound, nothing more to really say except one hell of a good film, and I can't wait to watch it again. As always thanks for reading.

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