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Puella Magi Madoka Magica

Puella Magi Madoka Magica

Mahou Shoujo Madoka☆Magica

AniList score
8.3
Year
2011
Format
TV
Episodes
12 episodes
  • Action
  • Drama
  • Fantasy
  • Mahou Shoujo
  • Psychological
  • Thriller

Synopsis

One night, 14-year-old Madoka Kaname has a terrible nightmare - against the backdrop of a devastated city, she witnesses a girl fight a losing battle against a dreadful being lingering above, while a cat-like magical creature tells Madoka the only way to change such tragic outcome is for her to make a contract with him and become a magical girl. The next day, the teen's dream seemingly becomes…

Tags

  • Magic
  • Female Protagonist
  • Cosmic Horror
  • Witch
  • Primarily Female Cast
  • Time Loop
  • Urban Fantasy
  • Primarily Teen Cast
  • Philosophy
  • Henshin
  • Coming of Age
  • Survival
  • Primarily Child Cast
  • Aliens
  • Urban
  • Kuudere
  • Mixed Media
  • Yuri
  • Gods
  • LGBTQ+ Themes

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