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Aug 30, 2022 12:15 PM
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Mar 2020
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Apresentou bem a Madoka e foi interessante no quesito mistério, porém eu sinto que poderia ter acontecido mais do que aconteceu, considerando que foram 25 minutos.
Sep 11, 2022 10:35 PM
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Sep 2022
120
Was fine as an intro episode, a little boring but interesting enough to stick with the series
Sep 23, 2022 12:19 PM
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Apr 2021
7
Too boring Lmao wtf is this.
Oct 22, 2022 3:46 PM

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Sep 2021
78
I've rewatched the show over 10x. Great first episode (definitely my favourite first episode of anything I've ever seen). The visuals and music are amazing. Also, the way tension is created is phenomenal. The first time I watched this, I wasn't impressed by it (bear in mind I haven't seen any mahou shoujo anime except Sailor Moon in my childhood around that time). It definitely leaves an impression, after having watched more of this genre.
Oct 24, 2022 3:41 AM
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Oct 2022
1
I wish they'd just delete it and arrest anyone that liked it.
Jan 4, 2023 8:50 AM
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Apr 2021
20
Muito bom, o primeiro ep ja foi otimo, e ate onde sei o anime inteiro tb é, recomento so pela op!
Jan 6, 2023 4:10 PM
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Jan 2023
12
Never really been into the whole magic girl or sailor moon type of anime not for any particular reason, I guess for a dude like me it never appealed to me. However, one of my art homies recommended it to me after we had a long discussion about Evangelion and they thought It would be up my alley after giving episode one a spin it's definitely entertaining and it has a sorta bayonetta-esque art style which I really dig in the like magic world scenes. I'm definitely gonna continue watching after this first episode.
Jan 24, 2023 6:21 AM
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Oct 2020
30
backrooms, dreamcore and magical school girls
May 28, 2023 12:29 PM
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Jul 2022
1
A bit lengthy but enjoyable anyway!
Aug 28, 2023 5:43 AM
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Oct 2019
7735
Finally decided to start this after how many years sitting on my plan list to watch.

What the hell did i just watch.
Animation is popping.
Sep 18, 2023 2:18 PM
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Apr 2018
1
Its def intressting like the artstyle
Oct 8, 2023 11:11 PM

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Jul 2016
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JustOscar said:
Why are Madoka and her mother brushing their teeth before having breakfast?

Some people brush their teeth in the morning and at night. Because you get plaque when you sleep.

My mom brushes mornings and nights. I think it's stupid. It's a negligible amount of plaque.
Nov 17, 2023 10:41 PM
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Jun 2023
27
This was a really interesting start to the series. I enjoyed the surrealistic mixed media dimension they entered at one point, I'm excited to watch more.
Nov 23, 2023 6:58 AM
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Nov 2023
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정말 재밌었습니다 서사와 스토리가 좋고 인생작품중에 들어가요!
Dec 24, 2023 5:32 AM
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Jul 2021
3
it was lowkey boring but the witch design or whatever is really cool
Jan 1, 2024 10:42 PM
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Jan 2013
1
Blah and boring. Even this MG fan hated it
Mar 15, 2024 12:36 AM
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Dec 2022
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Havent really watched a show like this so idk what to expect. Asked my friend what I should watch rn and he said this.
Scene at the start was pretty cool. The opening pretty good too
The ending is alright



me candies:
Mar 21, 2024 10:29 PM

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Dec 2022
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A B S T R A C T
A E S T H E T I C
Mar 28, 2024 3:14 PM
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Jan 2024
7
Arranco bien, tengo las expectativas muy altas, la verdad no se que esperar.
Mar 29, 2024 3:47 PM

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May 2021
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Shafts art style was so good
The uncanny atmosphere was amazing
Inhales oxygen
Apr 15, 2024 8:45 AM

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Apr 2015
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Time to finally start this Iconic anime and see what it's all about. First episode was very good, Let's see how this goes.
May 23, 2024 6:03 AM
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Jul 2018
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Did the Mc really just gendered that magical creature
Jun 2, 2024 3:42 AM

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Jul 2017
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deeply interesting first episode, i loved it.
madoka is super cute and i'm curious to see where the show is headed in terms of plot.
''Touch the darkness inside me''
Jun 5, 2024 9:09 PM

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Dec 2022
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Just a derelict, dilapidated section of mall easily accessible by the general public like that? Wonder if the "renovation" will happen before the rest of the mall becomes just as abandoned as it is.

Well, the presentation is certainly flashy so far.


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Shaded Horizon


Jul 1, 2024 6:21 PM
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Sep 2021
1
i wish i were high watching that shit. what the fuck was that? and the music choices just wow.
Jul 29, 2024 5:01 PM

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Apr 2020
99
kinda crap but everyone is praising it so I'll bear with another episode

Aug 18, 2024 3:45 AM
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Aug 2024
4
Madoka's dream is actually a timeline that Homura created to save Madoka.
Sep 18, 2024 10:29 AM

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Apr 2019
82
interesting and cute!
Gaming
Dec 6, 2024 9:26 AM
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May 2022
5
nawet g lubie cyce
Dec 6, 2024 9:26 AM
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May 2022
5
nawet g lubie kobiety
Dec 11, 2024 4:48 PM
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Sep 2024
12
Beautiful! Loved the visuals and introductions to concepts.
Mar 7, 11:12 AM
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Jan 2024
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TO THE GIRL ON REDDIT WHO CONVINCED ME TO WATCH THIS I LOVE YOU
Mar 14, 4:09 PM

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Dec 2022
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Waew, a good first episode as we are introduced to Madoka Kaname which I find her pretty interesting, and the next character appeared being Homura Akemi which is an even more interesting of a character so I'm alr quite hooked + what looks like ig the mascot of this series being Kyubey is adorable!

Also, I'm curious abt the role of the last new character in this episode being this yellow haired girl who saved Kaname and Sayaka.

I have that super feeling later episodes are going to be a lot of fun to watch from this point onwards.

May 7, 7:39 AM

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Dec 2012
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Reply to IpreferEcchi
JustOscar said:
Why are Madoka and her mother brushing their teeth before having breakfast?

Some people brush their teeth in the morning and at night. Because you get plaque when you sleep.

My mom brushes mornings and nights. I think it's stupid. It's a negligible amount of plaque.
@IpreferEcchi I think they're asking why they're brushing before breakfast as opposed to after breakfast. I think it's just because it's convenient to do while you're washing your face and are in the bathroom anyway. Lots of people do that even if it isn't the ideal. I don't think it makes all that much of a difference as long as it's done.

As for the value of doing it, I have yet to meet any dental professional who hasn't recommended brushing morning and night. Ideally it's 30 mins after each meal but that's usually not feasible. The amount of bacterial growth isn't negligible. It adds up but it's never too late to change. Dental health info is easy to find but it's your prerogative ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
May 7, 8:04 AM

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Dec 2012
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First rewatch. I didn't remember how futuristic Madoka's house and school are. It's an interesting choice because besides that, there isn't anything else that would make us question whether it's set in the current day. Kyuubey looks cute, as per usual with its :3 face, but the pink of its sclera looks a bit disconcerting if you look at it for too long. The OP is iconic and one of the few that I'll sit through and enjoy in each ep. ED is nice too. I recently finished the manga and even though it's only been one ep, the anime is definitely worth watching. There are just some things you can't convey very well through b&w images, such as the surreal fight scenes. Looking forward to seeing how events are brought to life with animation.
May 13, 11:33 AM
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May 2022
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picking up again, idk why i dropped after 1 ep earlier

liked the effects, the animation is great as well!
interesting start

the ed is nice, her brother is sooo adorable
liked miki's char in this ep

mimi(?) forget name but her introduction and ultimate was cool
May 21, 2:36 PM

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Jun 2023
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Right after Phantom: Requiem, continuing my acquaintance with the works of Gen Urobuchi.

The opening scene looked cool af.
What a big ass house they live in.
Looks like the simplest, even childish idea of a near future.
Oof, this anime's colors are BRIGHT at times. Given that this is supposed to be a psychological thriller, do they intend to play on the contrast?
Weird ass panopticon-looking school. I prefer my walls opaque.
This anime's looks and style seem unique and promising.
That cat creature supposedly plays an antagonistic role, even though introduced quite positively.
I don't like both OP and ED at all.
Jun 28, 11:26 AM
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Mar 2022
1
Great start. Creates intrigue into the world.
Jul 18, 3:40 PM
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Jan 2023
62
wow. what a cute, innocent, sweet, magical girl anime. surely nothing strange goes on here.
Sep 1, 3:06 PM
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Jul 2023
188
I really enjoy the style right off the bat. The animation feels very fluid with the avant-garde part towards the end was incredibly interesting visually and in terms of what it could mean for the plot.

Something I couldn't stop noticing was the amount of windows on every structure. Madoka's bathrooms felt like one big window, the school had no walls you couldn't see through, and many establishing shots were buildings made almost enjtely out of glass/windows. Could this represent a sort of freedom Madoka seems to have by not being a magical girl like Akemi told her? If it does represent freedom, how does the oppressive nature of possibly always being watched or perceived play into this? There's nowhere to hide in the school from prying eyes. We see students staring at Madoka and Akemi as they walk to "the nurse's office." What themes will this play into?

I'm really interested in everything this first episode sets up. Can't wait to keep watching
Sep 8, 4:45 AM
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May 2025
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one hell of a first episode, not what it seems like on first glance
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