Gekijou-ban Mahou Shoujo Madoka*Magica: [Zenpen] Hajimari no monogatari 劇場版 魔法少女まどか☆マギカ [前編] 始まりの物語

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This work involves psychological aberrations, violence, bloody and death scenes. Viewer discretion is advised. Also, this work is the prequel and needs to be viewed in conjunction with the follow-up parts, please be mindful of this fact.

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Plot summary

Several contents are quoted from the AniDB

In the city of Mitakihara, Kaname Madoka, along with her friend, Miki Sayaka, encounter a creature named Kyuubee and are saved from witches by magical girl Tomoe Mami. Kyuubee offers Madoka and Sayaka the chance to have any one wish granted in exchange for becoming a magical girl and fighting witches, whilst Akemi Homura, another magical girl and recent transfer student, is strongly against Madoka becoming one. Before Madoka can make a decision, however, Mami is killed by a witch, leaving Madoka too afraid to become a magical girl. Sayaka, however, decides to become a magical girl herself in order to heal the hand of her childhood friend, Kamijou Kyousuke. As Sayaka soon comes into conflict with another magical girl named Sakura Kyouko, they, along with Madoka, learn the shocking truth that their Soul Gems, the source of their magical powers, literally contain their souls.

Production company

SHAFT

Premiere

2012-10-06 JP

Length

131 mins

IMDb

tt2205948

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Score

Score PPFP:717

P Painting

Knight

P Plot

Templar

F Feelings

Asura

P Philosophy

Templar

Score Pcamtsii

P Plot

Angel

Engaging and Intriguing Plot that Sets the Stage for the Magical Girl Genre and Explores the Darker Side of Magical Girl Stories

C Character

Angel

Well-Developed and Complex Characters with Deep Motivations and Emotional Journeys

A Animation

Asura

Stunning and Visually Captivating Animation with Beautiful Magical Transformations and Intense Action Sequences

M Music

Asura

Memorable and Emotional Soundtrack that Enhances the Atmosphere and Intensity of the Story

T Theme

Angel

Explores Themes of Sacrifice, Despair, and the Complexities of Being a Magical Girl, with a Dark and Thought-Provoking Tone

S Style

Angel

Unique and Visually Striking Artistic Style that Combines Cute and Dark Elements to Reflect the Contrasting Nature of the Story

I Innovation

Templar

Innovative in Its Dark and Subversive Take on the Magical Girl Genre, but Not Particularly Groundbreaking

I Impact

Angel

Leaves a Lasting Impact on the Audience with Its Dark and Emotional Storytelling and Themes

Other

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