Puella Magi Madoka Magica Season 1

If you want science fiction that respects its own premise, Puella Magi Madoka Magica Season 1 is available on and right now. A compact run that never overstays its welcome. 376 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Watch it for Aoi Yuuki — the performance elevates material that could easily tip into self-seriousness. There is no real reason to keep putting it off.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Puella Magi Madoka Magica Season 1 earns its spot. Puella Magi Madoka Magica Season 1 uses its genre premise as cover for asking bigger questions. Season 1 of Puella Magi Madoka Magica includes 12 episodes. It aired from January 2011 to April 2011. This season stars Aoi Yuuki, Chiwa Saito and Eri Kitamura. Aoi Yuuki and Chiwa Saito lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2011. What separates Puella Magi Madoka Magica Season 1 from lesser genre entertainment is a willingness to let the concept cost the characters something. It rarely drops the ball, and when it does, it recovers fast.

Sci-fi fans who want ideas alongside the spectacle will find Puella Magi Madoka Magica Season 1 genuinely rewarding. It rewards viewers regardless of what else is in their watch history. A contained run means every episode is doing real work. Aoi Yuuki grounds the bigger ideas in something human. Once you are in, you will want to talk about it.

🎬 Puella Magi Madoka Magica Season 1 — Episode Guide

I First Met Her in a Dream... or Something

2011-01-07

Madoka Kaname, an eighth grader who lives such a peaceful life, has a loving family and best friends. She laughs and cries from time to time. One night, she has a strange dream. It was supposed to be an usual routine day, but the arrival of Homura Akemi - a transfer student who came to Madoka's clas...

That Would Be Truly Wonderful

2011-01-14

While rescuing Kyubey from being attacked by Homura, Madoka and Sayaka lose their way in a mysterious space. They find themselves in a desperate situation and are rescued by Mami Tomoe, a magical girl. Afterward, Mami invites them to her room.

I'm Not Afraid of Anything Anymore

2011-01-21

Madoka and Sayaka are getting used to Mami's witch hunting trial run. Yet their wishes remain undecided. Mami reveals her past to the anxious two girls. Sayaka asks, "Does my wish have to be for myself?"

Miracles and Magic Are Real

2011-01-28

The day after the fierce battle between Mami and the witch was a normal peaceful day. After what they witnessed, Madoka and Sayaka fully realize the demands of being involved in the magical world, and give up becoming on magical girls.

There's No Way I'll Ever Regret It

2011-02-04

As a magical girl, Sayaka rescues Madoka and Hitomi from a witch. Now that her wish has come true by signing Kyubey's contract, her mind is clear and she doesn't seem to regret becoming a magical girl.

This Just Can't Be Right

2011-02-11

Homura appears suddenly on Sayaka and Kyoko's battlefield. She intervenes and knocks Sayaka unconscious with a single blow. After seeing this, Kyoko is on her guard against Homura, and leaves, putting an end to the battle.

Can You Face Your True Feelings?

2011-02-18

Sayaka discovers the truth about her own body as a magical girl. She wavers between the wish that came true by accepting the destiny to fight and the high price she paid for it. Sayaka is in low spirits at home when Kyoko Sakura shows up.

I Was Stupid... So Stupid

2011-02-25

Despite her own injury, Sayaka keeps shredding the witch in front of her. Thanks to healing magic, she wins without a scratch at the end. But she seems extremely exhausted.

I'd Never Allow That to Happen

2011-03-04

Sayaka's Soul Gem turns into a jet-black grief seed, which hatches and a new witch emerges. Carrying Sayaka's body, Kyoko focuses on defending against the approaching witch's attacks. Homura cuts into the witch's labyrinth and leads Kyoko to escape.

E10

I Won't Rely on Anyone Anymore

2011-03-11

A scene depicting a female transfer student. The timid girl is so nervous and meek. She introduces herself shyly while feeling the eyes of all the students in the class. At recess, other girls gather around her and ask questions curiously.

E11

The Only Thing I Have Left to Guide Me

2011-04-22

Sayaka's funeral was held in the rain. Madoka returns home with vacant eyes. She barely says anything to Junko who met her at the front door, and goes into her room. Kyubey appears in front of Madoka, who is lost in her grief, alone.

E12

My Very Best Friend

2011-04-22

Homura challenges Walpurgisnacht alone and is seriously wounded. She despairs because she can't win no matter how many times she tries. Her actions are making Madoka suffer even more, and she becomes despondent. Her Soul Gem begins to turn black.

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