Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica movie trilogy confirmed! (2 recap, 1 new)

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[Edit3: Confirmed! And as a trilogy! link (http://www.mania.com/aodvb/showthread.php?p=1966049#post1966049)]

[Edit2: Just to be super extra clear, this is not confirmed, there's suspicions about the photo (http://www.mania.com/aodvb/showthread.php?p=1965956#post1965956) and of course this is, like, the most tempting target for anime trolling you could possibly come up with, so caution is urged. This needs confirmation, but of course it'd be wonderful if it's real. Moving the warning to the front of the subject line just to be safe..]

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http://yaraon.blog109.fc2.com/blog-entry-5106.html

Hooooooly shit. Yes, that cover says what the title of this thread says. But the first post says something about now being 100% sure this isn't some kind of photoshop, so while it looks real this is way too major a news story to not put some kind of caveat in the title. Will gladly remove it when this is confirmed.

Now let's just hope they start working on it more than two months before theaters open, eh Shaft? (Negima movie reference to those unaware...)

Edit: Oh god, the big text says "Yakusoku dakara..." or "Because it was a promise...". Coupled with the cover image, I'm having amazing mental images of a Madokami/Homuhomu reunion, finally...

[TheGreenMan]

http://yaraon.blog109.fc2.com/blog-entry-5106.html

Hooooooly shit. Yes, that cover says what the title of this thread says. But the first post says something about now being 100% sure this isn't some kind of photoshop, so while it looks real this is way too major a news story to not put some kind of caveat in the title. Will gladly remove it when this is confirmed.

Now let's just hope they start working on it more than two months before theaters open, eh Shaft? (Negima movie reference to those unaware...)

Edit: Oh god, the big text says "Yakusoku dakara..." or "Because it was a promise...". Coupled with the cover image, I'm having amazing mental images of a Madokami/Homuhomu reunion, finally...

A movie? A retelling...or a sequel? If a sequel, then they should just an OVA.

[hissatsu]

I'd wait to find out whether or not it's an actual movie or a compilation with "33.7 seconds of new animation!" before getting too excited.

[MelancholicMariya]

Oh, Goddddddd all of my money for this movie if it's a sequel with Homura and Madokami. All of my money either way, actually.


If a sequel, then they should just an OVA.

No, a million times no.

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I'd wait to find out whether or not it's an actual movie or a compilation with "33.7 seconds of new animation!" before getting too excited.
I'm not sure that compilation movies are nearly as prevalent as the way that single movie/OVA announcement is met with "It's probably just a recap" concerns would imply. Could they? Sure, they could do anything. But it would be one of the most foolhardy moves in animation history if they squandered this opportunity on a recap movie. Madoka has immense potential as a major franchise, and following up the original anime with something as guaranteed to generate disappointment as a recap movie would be tantamount to suicide.

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If a sequel, then they should just an OVA.
...Why?

Well, the only benefit of an OVA is that it'd be fansubbed soon after release and I'd be better able to avoid spoilers. Fuck, I have no idea how I'd go 8 months avoiding spoilers if it's a movie covering entirely new content. I'd have to blacklist the Madoka tag on danbooru at the very least.

[hissatsu]

But it would be one of the most foolhardy moves in animation history if they squandered this opportunity on a recap movie.

I've seen too many squandered opportunities by now to be anything other than cautious.

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http://0taku.livedoor.biz/archives/4005521.html

Heh, 2ch is scrutinizing the cover, trying to look for any sign of forgery. It looks like there's some suspicion about the "movie project" line but I don't know what the decision is. Well, we'll find out soon, won't we?

Edit: Looks like they're focusing on how that one line is different from the rest of the cover. Seems like... it's too "flat" to be part of the original image?

[MelancholicMariya]

http://0taku.livedoor.biz/archives/4005521.html

Heh, 2ch is scrutinizing the cover, trying to look for any sign of forgery. It looks like there's some suspicion about the "movie project" line but I don't know what the decision is. Well, we'll find out soon, won't we?

Edit: Looks like they're focusing on how that one line is different from the rest of the cover. Seems like... it's too "flat" to be part of the original image?

2ch stop being observational. Just let me think this exists for a while, that's all I ask. Seeing high budget Madoka Magica content is like a dream for me.

Not that Madoka Magica was bad looking, but it had hiccups in a few spots. Mostly when action or some kind of tense moment wasn't happening.

[DiGiKerot]

http://0taku.livedoor.biz/archives/4005521.html

Heh, 2ch is scrutinizing the cover, trying to look for any sign of forgery. It looks like there's some suspicion about the "movie project" line but I don't know what the decision is. Well, we'll find out soon, won't we?

Tweet from HMV (https://twitter.com/#%21/HMV_Anime/status/133553131391950848) claiming that they see nothing other than Nanoha on the new Newtype cover.

-edit- Although HMV now seem to be back-pedalling a bit on this now...

[MelancholicMariya]

http://0taku.livedoor.biz/archives/4005521.html

Heh, 2ch is scrutinizing the cover, trying to look for any sign of forgery. It looks like there's some suspicion about the "movie project" line but I don't know what the decision is. Well, we'll find out soon, won't we?

Tweet from HMV (https://twitter.com/#%21/HMV_Anime/status/133553131391950848) claiming that they see nothing other than Nanoha on the new Newtype cover.

On that account they've gone and apologised for that comment, too. Like he or she apologises for saying that comment three times it seems.

[DiGiKerot]

http://0taku.livedoor.biz/archives/4005521.html

Heh, 2ch is scrutinizing the cover, trying to look for any sign of forgery. It looks like there's some suspicion about the "movie project" line but I don't know what the decision is. Well, we'll find out soon, won't we?

Tweet from HMV (https://twitter.com/#%21/HMV_Anime/status/133553131391950848) claiming that they see nothing other than Nanoha on the new Newtype cover.

On that account they've gone and apologised for that comment, too. Like he or she apologises for saying that comment three times it seems.

Yeah, I saw that. This isn't getting any less confusing...

The most recent Yaraon post (http://yaraon.blog109.fc2.com/blog-entry-5111.html) on the subject is pulling apart the image - speculation seems to be that it's actually a leak from Aniplex...

[MelancholicMariya]

http://0taku.livedoor.biz/archives/4005521.html

Heh, 2ch is scrutinizing the cover, trying to look for any sign of forgery. It looks like there's some suspicion about the "movie project" line but I don't know what the decision is. Well, we'll find out soon, won't we?

Tweet from HMV (https://twitter.com/#%21/HMV_Anime/status/133553131391950848) claiming that they see nothing other than Nanoha on the new Newtype cover.

On that account they've gone and apologised for that comment, too. Like he or she apologises for saying that comment three times it seems.

Yeah, I saw that. This isn't getting any less confusing...

The most recent Yaraon post (http://yaraon.blog109.fc2.com/blog-entry-5111.html) on the subject is pulling apart the image - speculation seems to be that it's actually a leak from Aniplex...

That is Aoki Ume's art right? I've never seen this piece before and I feel like I've seen all of Ume's art, Madoka Magica wise, so far.

[hissatsu]

As for the image itself, I don't think many of the people trying to pick it apart for evidence of a hoax have a clue. If it's a hoax, it's really excellent work in Photoshop. I can't see any signs of tampering, every portion of the image appears to be of the same resolution, none of the usual signs of crappy PS work (badly done masking, texture not matching between different images combined into one, etc.). Since this sort of thing comprises a good portion of my livelihood, I'd like to think I'd notice a fake. I've certainly seen professional work that was far worse.

And if it is a fake, my hat's off to them, though putting this much effort into something for the lulz seems a bit silly.

[Fencedude]

As for the image itself, I don't think many of the people trying to pick it apart for evidence of a hoax have a clue. If it's a hoax, it's really excellent work in Photoshop. I can't see any signs of tampering, every portion of the image appears to be of the same resolution, none of the usual signs of crappy PS work (badly done masking, texture not matching between different images combined into one, etc.). Since this sort of thing comprises a good portion of my livelihood, I'd like to think I'd notice a fake. I've certainly seen professional work that was far worse.

And if it is a fake, my hat's off to them, though putting this much effort into something for the lulz seems a bit silly.

Not to mention they'd have to have gotten that artwork somewhere, since its clearly not a piece anyone has seen before.

So yeah.

The wait for this, and then the wait for the disc release, will be unbelievably painful.

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Not to mention they'd have to have gotten that artwork somewhere, since its clearly not a piece anyone has seen before.
So yeah.
The wait for this, and then the wait for the disc release, will be unbelievably painful.
Well, it'd be more someone inserting the line onto a photo of the real cover (Madoka getting another cover would be pretty unsurprising). Basically, the suspicion was that it's all legit except that one line. I'd put odds on it being legit too but would rather be skeptical until they confirm it.

So HMV initially said it wasn't legit ans that Nanoha was on the cover, then retracted that tweet, then someone else tweeted it was and... 2-3 days until we know for sure.

[Damius]

That would be fantastic. Let's wait and see (hope as well)!!!

[Buckeye]

I sort of saw this coming. Certainly a film is welcomed, but I wonder what will go into the movie. It could be a lot of things, and I am thinking that it is going to be a story that happens in one of the alternative timelines that Homura was in as explained in episode 10 where Madoka becomes a Puella Magi and dies, prompting Homura to wish for time-traveling powers and thus, setting the stage for the TV series. A movie that explains episode 10 in more detail would be what I would like this film to be about.

[EnigmaticWarrior]

Madoka Magica Film Project to Be Trilogy (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2011-11-08/madoka-magica-film-project-to-be-trilogy)

Atsuhiro Iwakami, the producer of the Puella Magi Madoka Magica anime, is revealing in the December issue of Kadokawa Shoten's Newtype magazine on Thursday that the upcoming theatrical film project will be a trilogy. In particular, two films will be a compilation of the television series, while one film will be an all-new story.

Iwakami made the comments in an interview that also included director Akiyuki Shinbo (SHAFT), original character designer Ume Aoki, and writer Gen Urobuchi.

[Via @loryHamon, Moe Ota-News Sokuhō]

[William K]

Madoka Magica Film Project to Be Trilogy (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2011-11-08/madoka-magica-film-project-to-be-trilogy)

*mind blown*

[superdry]

Madoka Magica Film Project to Be Trilogy (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2011-11-08/madoka-magica-film-project-to-be-trilogy)


That's one way to print money.

[William K]

Madoka Magica Film Project to Be Trilogy (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2011-11-08/madoka-magica-film-project-to-be-trilogy)

Madoka : 1.0 You Can (Not) Contract

[hissatsu]

In particular, two films will be a compilation of the television series, while one film will be an all-new story.


So, something, does this count as a partial squandering of an opportunity? ;)

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So, something, does this count as a partial squandering of an opportunity? ;)
Not really, I only expected one movie, and we indeed get one all new movie. The other two are just omake. If they're all just recycled animation then I'll probably watch them but not pay too much attention. If they're all re-animated (when the fuck would Shaft find time to do that though?) then I'm actually legit excited about them.

But fuck yes all new material in the third movie.

Fuck this is going to be a long long long long wait though. Or knowing Shaft, they'll try to have them all done before Q2 2012. >_>

[MelancholicMariya]

Or knowing Shaft, they'll try to have them all done before Q2 2012. >_>

They'll start making all three in Q2 2012 and they'll have to be released in Q2 2012 if their "finished 4 hours before TV airing" with the TV series means anything.

Though SHAFT is on a roll with these films. Like last year they only had one theatrical which was the Kino's Journey film, by the end of this year they have six movies, two which are released (Negima, Kino) and four which are in production (Kizumonogatari, and three Madoka Magica films).

For such a small studio you'd think one film would be too much, and if Negima is anything to talk about, maybe it was? I don't know, apparently Kizumonogatari has been getting worked on longer than Negima's two months.

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Spoilers in this post obviously.

Didn't see it mentioned but the tentative subtitle is "インキュベーターの逆襲" "Incubator's Counterattack". I'm going to assume Gen is just fucking with us until we have more information, but that sure says a lot about potential material if it's real, doesn't it?

Something like that could play out a number of ways, although I suppose none of them makes sense in the context of the ending. After Madoka's wish, there's no more need for the Incubators to "counterattack" anything... she removed the very source of the entropy conflict, did she not? Actually, I guess the battle with the new demons could start going badly, and the QBs could somehow remember or figure out what Madoka did and seek to go back to their witchy ways. I don't know though, I can't really see that.

[Buckeye]

Madoka Magica Film Project to Be Trilogy (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2011-11-08/madoka-magica-film-project-to-be-trilogy)


That's one way to print money.

And one way to think about it. If Aniplex does release this like they are doing the TV series, I'm going broke in a hurry when all is said and done. The third leg is what I will be the most interested in since with the way the TV series ended, there are still more battles to be won.

[HitokiriShadow]

Madoka Magica Film Project to Be Trilogy (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2011-11-08/madoka-magica-film-project-to-be-trilogy)

Atsuhiro Iwakami, the producer of the Puella Magi Madoka Magica anime, is revealing in the December issue of Kadokawa Shoten's Newtype magazine on Thursday that the upcoming theatrical film project will be a trilogy. In particular, two films will be a compilation of the television series, while one film will be an all-new story.

Iwakami made the comments in an interview that also included director Akiyuki Shinbo (SHAFT), original character designer Ume Aoki, and writer Gen Urobuchi.

[Via @loryHamon, Moe Ota-News Sokuhō]

Two compilation films for a one cour TV series is nice. That should give them plenty of time to cover everything well. With some additional and extended scenes too, of course. I expect they'll change the ending a bit to lead into the third movie more directly. Which worries me a bit, since Madoka's TV ending was perfect and small changes could have a large negative impact.

Oh god, the wait for that third film is going to be so painful. We won't be seeing that until early 2013 at the earliest. :(

[Orochimaru]

Nice.

I didn't like Madoka as much as a lot of people here (probably partially due to not having seen any "normal" magical girl series to appreciate what it does with the genre) but I'd still watch more. I was planning to rewatch it using the BD version since I heard they changed pretty much, but I guess I'll just watch the movies instead now...

[MelancholicMariya]

Nice.

I didn't like Madoka as much as a lot of people here (probably partially due to not having seen any "normal" magical girl series to appreciate what it does with the genre) but I'd still watch more. I was planning to rewatch it using the BD version since I heard they changed pretty much, but I guess I'll just watch the movies instead now...

I don't think it has been confirmed as to what kind of recap these two movies are, they could pull a Gurren Lagann and include completely new scenes. The Blu-ray versions are probably worth watching more than these recaps will be, unless it's just like Gurren Lagann.

Gurren Lagann's first movie had minor changes and it's second movie was almost completely different than what it was originally. It told the same story as what the TV series told but added a lot of new stuff.

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I didn't like Madoka as much as a lot of people here (probably partially due to not having seen any "normal" magical girl series to appreciate what it does with the genre) but I'd still watch more. I was planning to rewatch it using the BD version since I heard they changed pretty much, but I guess I'll just watch the movies instead now...
I'd say to rewatch using the TV series for two reasons:

1) It's going to be literally years before all three of these are on BD unless Shaft is even more insane than I'd thought.
2) It's worth it to watch the seiyuu/staff commentaries. Six of them are subbed right now (by Tri4 subs, just google it), and I've been able to watch the first three so far, and they're quite good. Ep 3 has Aoki Ume which was adorable, Ep 4 has Urobuchi which I'm rather looking forward to when I can find time to watch it. I think Tri4 plans to get the last 6 out in the near future, by the end of the year at least. Very much eager to watch eps 10 and 12.

[Orochimaru]

I'd say to rewatch using the TV series for two reasons:

1) It's going to be literally years before all three of these are on BD unless Shaft is even more insane than I'd thought.
2) It's worth it to watch the seiyuu/staff commentaries. Six of them are subbed right now (by Tri4 subs, just google it), and I've been able to watch the first three so far, and they're quite good. Ep 3 has Aoki Ume which was adorable, Ep 4 has Urobuchi which I'm rather looking forward to when I can find time to watch it. I think Tri4 plans to get the last 6 out in the near future, by the end of the year at least. Very much eager to watch eps 10 and 12.

I'm not sure if I'm really interested enough in this series to watch it 3 times (the one I already did, the BD version rewatch, and then the commentaries), but I'll think about it.

And I don't really mind waiting for the movies... I'm still waiting for all of the Eva movies to be released before I watch them:sweat:

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Spoilers in this post obviously.
Didn't see it mentioned but the tentative subtitle is "インキュベーターの逆襲" "Incubator's Counterattack". I'm going to assume Gen is just fucking with us until we have more information, but that sure says a lot about potential material if it's real, doesn't it?

Madoka wiki (http://wiki.puella-magi.net/NewType_2011-12) has a translation of the Newtype interview up. The context makes it sound like Gen just joking about the Incubator no Gyakushu thing.

Interesting bits about the genesis of the movie:
Iwakami (Aniplex producer) - "Since the feedback was really great even during broadcast, since around January we started to consider a 2nd season."
Urobuchi - "But the plot that was submitted (for discussion) was not sufficient to fill up one cour..."
Iwakami - "And there were opinions from some staff who wanted to see the TV series in a movie format, so at the end we started the movie project in which there are altogether 3 movies - 2 movies as a two-part work of TV series rearrangement and 1 movie that is a completely new work."

Definitely sounds like this isn't intended to be a straight recap... they're definitely planning to rework the story a bit from subsequent comments. Maybe even a lot. Urobuchi is pretty clear about considering the TV series a completed story. The movies are not meant to be a direct continuation - they're a retelling, a reimagining.

This is very much a "Rebuild of Madoka" philosophy, and I have a feeling the structure will be similar too: One fairly straight film with only modest deviation, a second with much heavier deviation, and then a third that will take things in a new direction, as I expect Eva Rebuild 3-4 to do.

Speaking of, there's even some praise from Anno Hideaki. And, uh, a member of an AKB48 sister band. That's an interesting contrast. :sd:

[MelancholicMariya]

There's even some praise from Anno Hideaki.

I wonder if Anno actually said "HomuHomu" or if that's just the translator having some fun. Something about Anno referring to Homura as HomuHomu makes me laugh.

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I wonder if Anno actually said "HomuHomu" or if that's just the translator having some fun. Something about Anno referring to Homura as HomuHomu makes me laugh.
あと10話のほむほむの描き方がよかった。

Definitely Homuhomu.

Edit: Actually, wait, just noticed top of the page says that page is a translation of a "summary" someone posted, so I don't know that the Japanese is the literal original text. Reads like it though, mostly.

[EnigmaticWarrior]

Mysterious new website has popped up (http://mm.my-gg.com/). I have no idea whether or not it relates to the films at all. :sd:

Still, I figured I should post it here, since it's Madoka Magica...

Update - And now ANN reports on it (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2011-11-25/madoka-magica-secret-project-site-opens):

The official Twitter account for the Puella Magi Madoka Magica anime revealed on Friday that the website for a "secret project" has opened. While the contents of the project are still secret, visitors "can hear a new voice recording from Madoka Kaname every day." The first message says, "I distinctly remember Homura-chan to this day," and more messages can be heard upon reloading the page several times.

The site's FAQ section indicates that an announcement will come in the near future.

[Via Yaraon!]

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Mysterious new website has popped up (http://mm.my-gg.com/). I have no idea whether or not it relates to the films at all. :sd:
Still, I figured I should post it here, since it's Madoka Magica...
Yeah, I'm assuming it's not the movies because they're not exactly a secret anymore... Madoka has already been released or has had projects announced in every major format (manga, novel, game, tv, movie) though. Not sure what is left. Until proven otherwise I'm assuming it's a new video game. Hmmmm, actually, a visual novel is a very interesting possibility.

[Fencedude]

Mysterious new website has popped up (http://mm.my-gg.com/). I have no idea whether or not it relates to the films at all. :sd:
Still, I figured I should post it here, since it's Madoka Magica...
Yeah, I'm assuming it's not the movies because they're not exactly a secret anymore... Madoka has already been released or has had projects announced in every major format (manga, novel, game, tv, movie) though. Not sure what is left. Until proven otherwise I'm assuming it's a new video game. Hmmmm, actually, a visual novel is a very interesting possibility.

Translations of the 23 current lines. (http://wiki.puella-magi.net/Madoka_Secret_Project)

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Translations of the 23 current lines. (http://wiki.puella-magi.net/Madoka_Secret_Project)
They do refer very clearly to a post-episode 12 situation. Lines like "Kyoko-chan, in order to keep prayers from turning to despair, I've always been watching." could only be said by MadoKami.

[MelancholicMariya]

Mysterious new website has popped up (http://mm.my-gg.com/). I have no idea whether or not it relates to the films at all. :sd:
Still, I figured I should post it here, since it's Madoka Magica...
Yeah, I'm assuming it's not the movies because they're not exactly a secret anymore... Madoka has already been released or has had projects announced in every major format (manga, novel, game, tv, movie) though. Not sure what is left. Until proven otherwise I'm assuming it's a new video game. Hmmmm, actually, a visual novel is a very interesting possibility.

Translations of the 23 current lines. (http://wiki.puella-magi.net/Madoka_Secret_Project)

Those guys work really fast on getting and translating this stuff, even though the MP3's weren't exactly well hidden.

[something]

http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2011/11/29/puella-magi-madoka-magica-movie-3-is-screenplay-complete

Urobuchi has done his dark magic. Now it's up to Shaft to spend the time on it that it deserves. Still no information from what I can see about the first two movies though. Very curious to know how much of them will be new.

[HitokiriShadow]

http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2011/11/29/puella-magi-madoka-magica-movie-3-is-screenplay-complete


I like Mami's casual clothes. It would be nice if we got to see something like that in the movies.

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http://yaraon.blog109.fc2.com/blog-entry-6069.html

It looks like the secret project at http://mm.my-gg.com/ was Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica Online.

Had a feeling it was a game... well, I didn't think they'd be announcing a sequel right after announcing movies, especially given Urobuchi's comments about how they want to handle the franchise.

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Not movie related, but whatever: http://0taku.livedoor.biz/archives/4058421.html

Another one of those guide dog posters has been created, this time with Homuhomu.

The first one was Kyouko: http://0taku.livedoor.biz/archives/3948514.html

Needs Mami next!

[Buckeye]

Those posters are really nice. I like how they put them with the dogs.

[something]

http://myanimelist.net/forum/?topicid=414229

First movie confirmed for this fall, but no more specific than that unfortunately.

[ultimatemegax]

Today at ACE, it was announced that the two Madoka Magica recap movies will begin showing this autumn (likely simultaneously). The titles are The Story's Beginning/Eternal Story (Japanese:始まりの物語/永遠の物語)

Yaraon post (http://yaraon.blog109.fc2.com/blog-entry-8519.html)

There's a list of theatres in the blog post; I count 16 thus far and it'll likely grow by the time these run.

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Today at ACE, it was announced that the two Madoka Magica recap movies will begin showing this autumn (likely simultaneously). The titles are The Story's Beginning/Eternal Story (Japanese:始まりの物語/永遠の物語)
I really like the new Madoka visual: http://yaraon.blog109.fc2.com/blog-entry-8507.html

Hajimari no Monogatari and Eien no Monogatari. Shaft is going to be drowning in Monogatari-ness.

I desperately hope they are indeed coming out simultaneously. That would be fantastic, because that's going to cut, like, 6-12 months off the wait for all the movies to be done.

Want noooooooooooow.

[ultimatemegax]

I desperately hope they are indeed coming out simultaneously. That would be fantastic, because that's going to cut, like, 6-12 months off the wait for all the movies to be done.

Want noooooooooooow.

I would not be surprised at a simultaneous release. From what I've heard, they are re-using a lot of the TV footage, so the amount of new material will likely not total much. Once Kizu is released, they can focus on the new movie.

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From what I've heard, they are re-using a lot of the TV footage, so the amount of new material will likely not total much.
This, of course, is my main fear about a simultaneous release. If they're not going to animate new footage, it's really a waste. I really want these to be more than just a recap. I was hoping fro a more meaningful retelling.

[ultimatemegax]

Today at ACE, it was announced that the two Madoka Magica recap movies will begin showing this autumn (likely simultaneously). The titles are The Story's Beginning/Eternal Story (Japanese:始まりの物語/永遠の物語)

Yaraon post (http://yaraon.blog109.fc2.com/blog-entry-8519.html)

There's a list of theatres in the blog post; I count 16 thus far and it'll likely grow by the time these run.

The Story's Beginning/Hajimari no Monogatari will begin showing on October 6, 2012. The second movie, Eternal Story/Eien no Monogatari, will begin showing on October 13, 2012.

Source (http://yaraon.blog109.fc2.com/blog-entry-10010.html) (From Newtype)

[EnigmaticWarrior]

Moderator note: Crunchyroll has pulled this news story, so presumably this is just a fan-made trailer


VIDEO: "Madoka Magica" Anime Movie Preview (http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2012/06/27-1/video-madoka-magica-anime-movie-preview)

With the first two Puella Magi Madoka Magica films set to open on October 6 and October 13 in Japan, we've got a new look at the theatrical action to come. Check out the preview below.

The first two films are compilations of the TV series, while the third will feature a new story.

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Heh, I posted that earlier, then deleted my post, because someone was saying it's fan-made and I didn't have time to go confirm. Had to watch with sound off in a small browser window too, which doesn't help in judging it.

But there's definitely not a second of new animation anywhere in the 2 minutes or so I was able to watch of it. Not that I'm surprised by that. Oh well. I'll watch and buy it anyway.

[EnigmaticWarrior]

Hmm, I noticed that at the end of the PV, there was a 2013 next to movie 2? (3:25 into the video) All the news and reports so far says that Movies 1 & 2 are both opening in October. Has it been delayed or something?

[something]

Hmm, I noticed that at the end of the PV, there was a 2013 next to movie 2? (3:25 into the video) All the news and reports so far says that Movies 1 & 2 are both opening in October. Has it been delayed or something?
They stuck to their dual October release dated until quite recently, so I'm not sure either. I haven't seen anything about the date on the JP blogs yet.

Actually I haven't seen anything at all about this PV on the JP blogs, which makes me think even more that... wait a second. ::checks::

Crunchyroll removed the news item. Yeah, it must have been a fan-made trailer, not an official Aniplex trailer.

[EnigmaticWarrior]

Hmm, I noticed that at the end of the PV, there was a 2013 next to movie 2? (3:25 into the video) All the news and reports so far says that Movies 1 & 2 are both opening in October. Has it been delayed or something?
They stuck to their dual October release dated until quite recently, so I'm not sure either. I haven't seen anything about the date on the JP blogs yet.

Actually I haven't seen anything at all about this PV on the JP blogs, which makes me think even more that... wait a second. ::checks::

Crunchyroll removed the news item. Yeah, it must have been a fan-made trailer, not an official Aniplex trailer.

Guess Crunchyroll jumped the gun there. :sd:

Still, pretty impressive for something that was fan-made. But then again, I felt something was off the moment I heard several seconds of the ice remix of sis puella magica (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVJkIrqmb2k) partway into the video...

[EnigmaticWarrior]

TV anime's series director Yukihiro Miyamoto to direct 2 films opening in October (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2012-07-04/claris-kalafina-to-sing-madoka-magica-films-theme-songs)

A flyer for the two upcoming Puella Magi Madoka Magica films has revealed that the teenaged female duo ClariS and the Japanese pop trio Kalafina will be signing the theme songs for the two films respectively.

ClariS has performed theme songs for Puella Magi Madoka Magica, Oreimo, Nisemonogatari, and Moyashimon Returns. The pair's first album debuted at #2 on Oricon's weekly CD album sales chart this April. The duo will release "Wake Up" on their fifth single CD, which will ship in Japan on August 15.

Kalafina's Wakana, Keiko, and Hikaru debuted in 2008 with "oblivious," the first of seven ending theme songs for the Kara no Kyōkai - the Garden of sinners anime films. Yuki Kajiura, a veteran composer of such anime as Noir, .hack//SIGN, and Tsubasa Chronicle, put together the Kalafina group and writes the music. Since 2008, Kalafina have performed theme songs for several other anime, including Black Butler, Puella Magi Madoka Magica, and Fate/Zero.

Akiyuki Shinbo, who directed the television series, is acting as chief director for this project. Yukihiro Miyamoto (Puella Magi Madoka Magica and Arakawa Under the Bridge series director) will direct the films.

The first film of the Puella Magi Madoka Magica trilogy, Gekikjō-ban Mahō Shōjo Madoka Magica Zenpen: Hajimari no Monogatari (Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: The Beginning Story), will open on October 6. The second film, Gekikjō-ban Mahō Shōjo Madoka Magica Kōhen: Eien no Monogatari (Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part II: The Eternal Story), will then open on October 13.

[Via Moe Ota-News Sokuhō (http://otanews.livedoor.biz/archives/51893081.html)]

I wouldn't want anybody else but them. ;)

[William K]

The first film of the Puella Magi Madoka Magica trilogy, Gekikjō-ban Mahō Shōjo Madoka Magica Zenpen: Hajimari no Monogatari (Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: The Beginning Story), will open on October 6. The second film, Gekikjō-ban Mahō Shōjo Madoka Magica Kōhen: Eien no Monogatari (Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part II: The Eternal Story), will then open on October 13.

Hmmm from the titles, first part is from Madoka's POV and 2nd movie is about Homura's Eien no Monogatari?

Oh, and since this is Shaft, I guess it means they won't finish the work until September 30th or later? :P

[something]

http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2012/07/23/video-first-full-madoka-magica-movie-trailer

Real ones this time. I don't see any new animation. Anyone else? Not surprising, I guess.

[MelancholicMariya]

http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2012/07/23/video-first-full-madoka-magica-movie-trailer

Real ones this time. I don't see any new animation. Anyone else? Not surprising, I guess.

I don't see anything new. Though the Gurren Lagann movie trailers shown the TV footage but they had a lot of changes when you actually saw the movie. That and SHAFT will probably start adding/changing things the weekend before its release.

Even in the event that there are no differences, I'll still buy the BD release if it gets one.

[WTK]

via Gen Urobuchi Focus panel @ Otakon (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/convention/2012/otakon/4)
Anything about the forthcoming Madoka Magica movie you can share? "I'm not sure if I should be saying this, but there are other secondary Madoka works, such as manga, and since Madoka is about parallel worlds, there's plenty of room for spin-offs. The movie will be a direct continuation of the TV series, and mainly about Homura Akemi, and how she works. That's about as much as I can say right now."

[something]

Well, a focus on Homura in the third movie was all but guaranteed. I'd still totally go for something Kyouko or Mami focused, but Homura is where the meat of the story is at, especially post-TV.

[something]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60TMm2sQTBU

You can hear a bit of ClariS' new song for the movie, "Luminous".

[EnigmaticWarrior]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60TMm2sQTBU

You can hear a bit of ClariS' new song for the movie, "Luminous".

Can't wait to hear the full version of this song. :sdsmiley:

Hmmm, just curious, but when does 0:16 - 0:18 occur in the anime? I recognize everything else, but for the life of me, I can't seem to remember when that scene occurs at the moment. :sd:

[FUNiOP]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60TMm2sQTBU

You can hear a bit of ClariS' new song for the movie, "Luminous".

Another great ClariS song. I look forward to hearing the full version.

[something]

Hmmm, just curious, but when does 0:16 - 0:18 occur in the anime? I recognize everything else, but for the life of me, I can't seem to remember when that scene occurs at the moment. :sd:
That Mami bit seemed unfamiliar to me too. Maybe we'll get a few cleaned up/enhanced henshin scenes or something.

[Damius]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60TMm2sQTBU

You can hear a bit of ClariS' new song for the movie, "Luminous".

I'm looking forward to the full version of the song as well. And I just finished the series yesterday night so I'll finally be able to follow this discussion now.

[something]

Can't wait to hear the full version of this song. :sdsmiley:
Hmmm, just curious, but when does 0:16 - 0:18 occur in the anime? I recognize everything else, but for the life of me, I can't seem to remember when that scene occurs at the moment. :sd:
So yeah we were right, it is changed.

http://0taku.livedoor.biz/archives/4277653.html

Some comparisons between the BD version and movie CM are a little ways down. Some much nicer backgrounds and cleaned up character art, some of which was already cleaned between TV and BD.

[EnigmaticWarrior]

Hmmm, just curious, but when does 0:16 - 0:18 occur in the anime? I recognize everything else, but for the life of me, I can't seem to remember when that scene occurs at the moment. :sd:
So yeah we were right, it is changed.

http://0taku.livedoor.biz/archives/4277653.html

Some comparisons between the BD version and movie CM are a little ways down. Some much nicer backgrounds and cleaned up character art, some of which was already cleaned between TV and BD.

Well, I'm glad we weren't hallucinating after all. :relief: Thanks for the tip.

[something]

http://www.madoka-magica.com/movie/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pts7KHoejE (collection of the two Luminous and Magia Quattro CMs)

All the CMs are available here. The ones that use Magia Quarttro are pretty great. Ahh, even recap movies of Madoka are going to be awesome. Just over a month until these start, then the long long wait for BDs.

[EnigmaticWarrior]

Trio behind TV anime's "Magia" contribute new song to October 13 film (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2012-08-30/2nd-madoka-magica-film-uses-kalafina-hikari-furu-song)

The official blog of Japanese trio Kalafina announced (http://blog.oricon.co.jp/kalafina/archive/674/0) on Friday that the group is contributing their new song "Hikari Furu" as the theme of Gekikjō-ban Mahō Shōjo Madoka Magica Kōhen: Eien no Monogatari (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=14364) (Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part II: The Eternal Story), the second Puella Magi Madoka Magica film. The film's creators had announced in July that the teenaged female duo ClariS and Kalafina were providing theme songs for the films.

The song ClariS is providing for the first film's theme is "Luminous," and it has already appeared (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2012-08-25/madoka-magica-films-ad-streamed-with-theme-by-claris-duo) in the previews for the films. However, Kalafina's earlier "Magia [quattro]" song has been used (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2012-08-28/madoka-magica-films-2nd-batch-of-tv-ads-streamed) so far for the previews instead of "Hikari Furu":

Kalafina's Wakana, Keiko, and Hikaru debuted in 2008 with "oblivious," the first of seven ending theme songs for the Kara no Kyōkai - the Garden of sinners (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=7472) anime films. Yuki Kajiura (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=3914), a veteran composer of such anime as Noir (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=407), .hack//SIGN (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=605), and Tsubasa Chronicle (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=4591), put together the Kalafina group and writes the music. Since 2008, Kalafina have performed theme songs for several other anime, including "Magia" in the original Madoka Magica television series, Black Butler (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/manga.php?id=10154), and Fate/Zero (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=12376).

The first film (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2011-11-07/madoka-magica-film-project-launches) of the Madoka Magica trilogy (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2012-03-16/1st-madoka-magica-film-aimed-for-fall), Gekikjō-ban Mahō Shōjo Madoka Magica Zenpen: Hajimari no Monogatari (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=14363) (Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: The Beginning Story), will open (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2012-06-06/madoka-magica-films-slated-for-october-6-and-13) on October 6. The second film will then open on October 13, and the "Hikari Furu" song will go on sale on October 24.

Update: More information added.

[Vegard Aune]

Trio behind TV anime's "Magia" contribute new song to October 13 film (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2012-08-30/2nd-madoka-magica-film-uses-kalafina-hikari-furu-song)

The official blog of Japanese trio Kalafina announced (http://blog.oricon.co.jp/kalafina/archive/674/0) on Friday that the group is contributing their new song "Hikari Furu" as the theme of Gekikjō-ban Mahō Shōjo Madoka Magica Kōhen: Eien no Monogatari (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=14364) (Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part II: The Eternal Story), the second Puella Magi Madoka Magica film. The film's creators had announced in July that the teenaged female duo ClariS and Kalafina were providing theme songs for the films.

The song ClariS is providing for the first film's theme is "Luminous," and it has already appeared (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2012-08-25/madoka-magica-films-ad-streamed-with-theme-by-claris-duo) in the previews for the films. However, Kalafina's earlier "Magia [quattro]" song has been used (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2012-08-28/madoka-magica-films-2nd-batch-of-tv-ads-streamed) so far for the previews instead of "Hikari Furu":

Kalafina's Wakana, Keiko, and Hikaru debuted in 2008 with "oblivious," the first of seven ending theme songs for the Kara no Kyōkai - the Garden of sinners (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=7472) anime films. Yuki Kajiura (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=3914), a veteran composer of such anime as Noir (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=407), .hack//SIGN (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=605), and Tsubasa Chronicle (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=4591), put together the Kalafina group and writes the music. Since 2008, Kalafina have performed theme songs for several other anime, including "Magia" in the original Madoka Magica television series, Black Butler (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/manga.php?id=10154), and Fate/Zero (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=12376).

The first film (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2011-11-07/madoka-magica-film-project-launches) of the Madoka Magica trilogy (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2012-03-16/1st-madoka-magica-film-aimed-for-fall), Gekikjō-ban Mahō Shōjo Madoka Magica Zenpen: Hajimari no Monogatari (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=14363) (Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: The Beginning Story), will open (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2012-06-06/madoka-magica-films-slated-for-october-6-and-13) on October 6. The second film will then open on October 13, and the "Hikari Furu" song will go on sale on October 24.

Update: More information added.

Totally expected, but still... Hellz yeah. As a total Kalafina-fanboy, this news is most welcome.

[something]

http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2012/09/25-1/madoka-magica-movie-run-lengths-revealed

The article includes a disclaimer that the source is unofficial, but generally reliable.

First movie: 130 minutes
Second movie: 109 minutes

Total, 239 minutes or the equivalent of 10 episodes. Not too shabby, and closer to 11 episodes if you count the TV series as 22 minutes each (lopping off OP/ED). However you'd need to lop off some of the films as well for credits.

In theory, these have almost the same runtime as the TV series, minus maybe half an hour or so. Given that I expect events will diverge somewhat for the ending of Eien no Monogatari to set up the third movie, there may be very little need at all to cut content for film runtimes.

[something]

http://0taku.livedoor.biz/archives/4303676.html

Ahahaha, wow. If they remake it again in the future, what would they do to make it more ornate? I think Shaft just has fun doing things like this.

[EnigmaticWarrior]

http://0taku.livedoor.biz/archives/4303676.html

Ahahaha, wow. If they remake it again in the future, what would they do to make it more ornate? I think Shaft just has fun doing things like this.

What kind of school has a rooftop like that again? It looks like a cathedral now or something. :sd:

Wait, are my eyes deceiving me or are the clouds slightly different too? :sd:

[Damius]

http://0taku.livedoor.biz/archives/4303676.html

Ahahaha, wow. If they remake it again in the future, what would they do to make it more ornate? I think Shaft just has fun doing things like this.

Shaft shows are shows that I should watch all the versions of... I missed the TV version for this one would have like to see the differences between TV---BD---Movie... Now at least, this won't happen again for sure for any other Shaft shows.

[Orochimaru]

Shaft shows are shows that I should watch all the versions of... I missed the TV version for this one would have like to see the differences between TV---BD---Movie... Now at least, this won't happen again for sure for any other Shaft shows.

Why, do you watch fansubs now? Or will they all be legally streamed now due to an agreement with crunchyroll or something?

[EnigmaticWarrior]

Is that...the opening for the movie I see or is that a PV for the ClariS single? I'm lost as to what 0:00 - 0:28 is supposed to be. :sd: Redone transformation scenes for Sayaka and Mami, new Yuki Kajiura music (?), and the typical Studio Shaft touch-up (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fem01BT51Eo).

I'm hyped! :sdsmiley:

[something]

Is that...the opening for the movie I see or is that a PV for the ClariS single? I'm lost as to what 0:00 - 0:28 is supposed to be. :sd:The actual movie OP I guess?

Looks amazing. Madoka's hair is incredible. Geh, waiting 6-9 months for these to come out on BD is going to be fun. -_-

[Ingraman]

Looks amazing. Madoka's hair is incredible. Geh, waiting 6-9 months for these to come out on BD is going to be fun. -_-
While I'll be seeing the movies in Los Angeles later this month, it's going to feel like a long wait to see them again on BD.

They're not playing anywhere near you, something? Or do you boycott theatrical showings as you do US DVD/BD releases?

[HitokiriShadow]

Is that...the opening for the movie I see or is that a PV for the ClariS single? I'm lost as to what 0:00 - 0:28 is supposed to be. :sd:The actual movie OP I guess?

Looks amazing. Madoka's hair is incredible. Geh, waiting 6-9 months for these to come out on BD is going to be fun. -_-

I fear the wait for the third movie, because oh god, the spoilers. I'm really hoping the third movie gets a U.S. showing in the same locations (plus more) as well.

[Ingraman]

I'm really hoping the third movie gets a U.S. showing in the same locations (plus more) as well.
Yeah, I've got my fingers crossed for that, too. Hopefully the theaters it plays at will have several showings of the film, since tickets for the all-new movie should sell a hell of a lot faster than tickets for the recaps (and those are going amazingly fast, it seems).

[something]

They're not playing anywhere near you, something? Or do you boycott theatrical showings as you do US DVD/BD releases?
Even if the subs miraculously weren't crap, a crowded theater is far from the ideal venue for me to have my first experience of the movie, personally.

[Vegard Aune]

Is that...the opening for the movie I see or is that a PV for the ClariS single? I'm lost as to what 0:00 - 0:28 is supposed to be. :sd: Redone transformation scenes for Sayaka and Mami, new Yuki Kajiura music (?), and the typical Studio Shaft touch-up (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fem01BT51Eo).

I'm hyped! :sdsmiley:
...Was that... Kalafina singing Mami's theme-song there at the very end? With actual words as opposed to the meaningless chanting of the original theme? That is awesome.

[EnigmaticWarrior]

Is that...the opening for the movie I see or is that a PV for the ClariS single? I'm lost as to what 0:00 - 0:28 is supposed to be. :sd: Redone transformation scenes for Sayaka and Mami, new Yuki Kajiura music (?), and the typical Studio Shaft touch-up (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fem01BT51Eo).

I'm hyped! :sdsmiley:
...Was that... Kalafina singing Mami's theme-song there at the very end? With actual words as opposed to the meaningless chanting of the original theme? That is awesome.

That's what it sounds like to me. Though, it's kinda hard to hear it clearly since the woman is talking over that part of the clip. :sd:

[something]

http://www.madoka-magica.com/special/

The official website has been running a special feature highlighting what they (= the staff, I guess?) consider to be the 15 best, most memorable lines from the series. I've been having a lot of fun following this, but didn't want to make 15 different posts about it. But now that #3 has been revealed, I'll post what made it so far and update when each of the last two come out.

SPOILERS BELOW, obviously. Also some small mistakes in the romanization I'm sure, since I can't rikaichan an image and I still couldn't hear a few things precisely when rewatching scenes.


15) "Anata wa, watashi no, saikou no tomodachi dattan da ne."
　　　"You were my best friend."
　　　Kaname Madoka to Akemi Homura, ep 12

14) "Minna shinu shikanai janai! Anata mo! Watashi mo!"
　　　"Everyone has no choice but to die! You and I both!"
　　　Tomoe Mami to Akemi Homura, ep 10

13) "Mou... dare ni mo tayoranai. Dare ni wakkate morau hitsuyo mo nai."
　　　"I won't depend on anyone anymore. It's not necessary for me to make anyone understand anymore."
　　　Akemi Homura, ep 10

12) "Kibou wo [?]ku no ga machigai da nante iwaretara, watashi sonna no wa chigautte. Nandodemo, sou ii kasemasu."
　　　"If I were told something like 'Embracing hope is a mistake', I'd say that's wrong. I'd say that any number of times."
　　　Kaname Madoka to Tomoe Mami and Sakura Kyouko, ep 12

11) "Kuu kai?"
　　　"Want a bite?"
　　　Sakura Kyouko to Miki Sayaka, ep 7

10) "Wake ga wakaranai yo."
　　　"I don't understand it."
　　　Kyubey, ep 6

09) "Watashi datte, mou, zetsubou suru hitsuyo nante nai!"
　　　"I don't have any reason to despair anymore!"
　　　Kaname Madoka, ep 12

08) "Yakusoku suru wa! Zettai ni anata wa tsukute miseru!"
　　　"I promise! I'll absolutely save you!"
　　　Akemi Homura to Kaname Madoka, ep 10

07) "Kiseki mo... mahou mo... arun da yo!"
　　　"Miracles... and magic... they do exist!"
　　　Miki Sayaka to Kamijou Kyousuke, ep 4

06) "Boku to keiyaku shite mahou shoujo ni natte yo!"
　　　"Make a contract with me and become a magical girl!"
　　　Kyubey to Kaname Madoka, ep 1

05) "Class no minna ni wa, naisho da yo!"
　　　"Keep it a secret from our classmates, okay?"
　　　Kaname Madoka to Akemi Homura, ep 10

04) "TIRO FINALE!"
　　　Tomoe Mami, ep 2

03) "Mou nani mo kowakunai. Watashi, hitoribocchi janai mono!"
　　　"Nothing is scary anymore. I'm not alone!"
　　　Tomoe Mami, ep 3

02) "Atashitte, honto baka."
　　　"I'm such an idiot."
　　　Miki Sayaka to Sakura Kyouko, ep 9

01) "Shinpai sunna yo, Sayaka. Hitoribocchi wa sabishii mon na? Ii yo. Isshou ni ite yaru yo... Sayaka."
　　　"Don't worry, Sayaka. Being by yourself is lonely, isn't it? It's fine. Let's go together... Sayaka."
　　　Sakura Kyouko, to Miki Sayaka, ep 9


Current totals
4 - Madoka
3 - Mami
2 - Homura
2 - Kyouko
2 - Kyubey
2 - Sayaka


Kyouko <3


--------------------------
Original comments, before #2 was revealed:

Unsurprisingly, ep 10 dominates with 4 separate quotes. Frankly you could just dump the entire episode's script in here and I wouldn't be able to complain.

I did expect "Wake ga wakaranai yo" to be way higher given its now meme status. In an event, there's two to go. I can think of three that I would absolutely expect to be there:

Ep 9, Miki Sayaka to Sakura Kyouko: "Atashitte, honto baka." ("I'm such an idiot.")
- Utterly heartwrenching. I will not be the least surprised if this is #1.

Ep 9, Sakura Kyouko to Miki Sayaka: "Shinpai sunna yo, Sayaka. Hitoribocchi wa sabishii mon na? Ii yo. Isshou ni iite yaru yo... Sayaka." ("Don't worry, Sayaka. Being by yourself is lonely, isn't it? It's fine. Let's go together... Sayaka."
- Utterly beautiful. I have a feeling this is the one that will get left off, and that's going to be tragic. It would be so depressing for Kyouko to be the only character who gets one line.

Ep 12, Kaname Madoka to Kyubey: "Kami-sama demo nandemo ii... Kore ga watashi no inori. Watashi no negai. Saa, kanaete yo, Incubator!" ("A god or anything else, it doesn't matter. ... This is my prayer. My wish. Now, grant it, Incubator!"
- Utterly badass. Alternately, basically everything Madoka says in this entire fucking episode because oh my madokami the epicness did not stop, ever.

I could also go for Mami's "You won't fulfill hopes. You yourself will become hope. The hope for all of us." And... and so many others. But the last two have to come from the above three.

I think the Madoka line, or something from Madoka's wish scene, has to be #1 or #2 which is why I worry Kyouko will be left out (as usual ;_;). Because there's not a chance in hell that Sayaka line doesn't make it. So I've got my fingers crossed for Anko-chan, even if I could hardly complain about Madoka being picked - that scene was one of the most amazing of 2011. But Madoka already has 4 lines. "Class no minna ni wa, naisho da yo!" is totally adorable but I would have dropped it for something else.

And man do the quotes lose power when translated or what? I guess it's because I can only properly associate the power of the seiyuu's performance when reading the original Japanese, because that's actually what they spoke. But damn those scenes are amazing. Rewatching scenes to get translations for some from the subs has been amazing. What the hell, this show is just ridiculously good.

[Fencedude]

And man do the quotes lose power when translated or what?

Some of them yeah.

But still,

"A god or anything else, it doesn't matter. ... This is my prayer. My wish. Now, grant it, Incubator!"

Is completely badass in any language.

[Damius]

The official website has been running a special feature highlighting what they (= the staff, I guess?) consider to be the 15 best, most memorable lines from the series. I've been having a lot of fun following this, but didn't want to make 15 different posts about it. But now that #3 has been revealed, I'll post what made it so far and update when each of the last two come out.

Now I definitely need to rewatch the show. The only reason I didn't already was because the first two movies are a recap of the TV series, but now, I can't wait for the movies anymore. Need to rewatch this soon. Well, I'll wait for #1 & #2 before doing so. Can't wait to see the scenes of each quote as well. Too bad some of them will be left off...

[something]

http://www.madoka-magica.com/special/
The official website has been running a special feature highlighting what they (= the staff, I guess?) consider to be the 15 best, most memorable lines from the series. I've been having a lot of fun following this, but didn't want to make 15 different posts about it. But now that #3 has been revealed, I'll post what made it so far and update when each of the last two come out.

02) "Atashitte, hontou baka."
　　　"I'm such an idiot."
　　　Miki Sayaka, to Sakura Kyouko, ep 9


Current totals
4 - Madoka
3 - Mami
2 - Homura
2 - Kyubey
2 - Sayaka
1 - Kyouko

I'd say I called it, but that took about as much foresight as predicting the sunrise. This line had to be there.

This does mean Kyouko's final line to Sayaka isn't going to be #1. The only shot it had was getting #2. ;_; A Madoka ep 12 seems a lock for #1 now.

Edit: Hmm, the yaraon manager and a number of commenters think Kyouko's hitoribocchi line will indeed be #1. Hope they're right.

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http://www.madoka-magica.com/special/
The official website has been running a special feature highlighting what they (= the staff, I guess?) consider to be the 15 best, most memorable lines from the series. I've been having a lot of fun following this, but didn't want to make 15 different posts about it. But now that #3 has been revealed, I'll post what made it so far and update when each of the last two come out.

01) "Shinpai sunna yo, Sayaka. Hitoribocchi wa sabishii mon na? Ii yo. Isshou ni ite yaru yo... Sayaka."
　　　"Don't worry, Sayaka. Being by yourself is lonely, isn't it? It's fine. Let's go together... Sayaka."
　　　Sakura Kyouko, to Miki Sayaka, ep 9


Current totals
4 - Madoka
3 - Mami
2 - Homura
2 - Kyouko
2 - Kyubey
2 - Sayaka


ANKO-CHAN #1!!

Hooray, so happy my guess was wrong. So episode 9 lands a 1-2 KyouSaya punch. Awesome.

Goddamnit I love Kyouko way too much. <3

[Fencedude]

ANKO-CHAN #1!!

Hooray, so happy my guess was wrong. So episode 9 lands a 1-2 KyouSaya punch. Awesome.

Goddamnit I love Kyouko way too much. <3

I'll bet Ao-chan chose the quotes.

Of course her waifu would get number 1!

Edit: Speaking of which, Yuuki Aoi's drawing of Kyouko (http://aoitown.com/cgi-local/aoiblog/diary.cgi?no=570).

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Edit: Speaking of which, Yuuki Aoi's drawing of Kyouko (http://aoitown.com/cgi-local/aoiblog/diary.cgi?no=570).
Ah I like that better than her Madoka.

Also, love "Suki Suki Kyouko-chan" as the title. And the word "kawaii" no less than four times in the post. Ao-chan has fantastic taste in women.

I've seen a couple posts here and there about Kyouko being the most popular Madomagi character among girls (compared to generally Homura for guys).

[EmperorBrandon]

I liked Kyouko a lot the first time, and I felt I got to liking her even more on my second watch. Maybe I could say she's even my second favorite (really close between her and Madoka, though Homura's definitely no. 1 for me).

[Damius]

ANKO-CHAN #1!!

Hooray, so happy my guess was wrong. So episode 9 lands a 1-2 KyouSaya punch. Awesome.

Goddamnit I love Kyouko way too much. <3

This is so awesome! It's fantastic that she has the #1 quote! Time to rewatch.

[something]

http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2012/10/06-1/madoka-magica-movie-pamphlet-quantifies-who-is-the-strongest-magical-girl

Kyouko and Mami being the all-rounders makes sense. They also put in the most work after becoming magical girls. Homura's ratings are pretty extreme - I get she's heavily reliant on time manipulation but wow, she's got almost nothing else. :sd: And jeeze, isn't it sad, Sayaka? You think her healing powers would at least buff her stamina stat.

[EnigmaticWarrior]

Played on 43 screens compared to #4 Mystical Laws' 208, #6 Lorax's 528 (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2012-10-09/1st-madoka-magica-film-opens-at-no.7-with-over-us$1-million)

Kadokawa Shoten's MovieWalker website reported (http://movie.walkerplus.com/ranking/japan/) that Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part 1: Beginnings opened on 43 screens at #7 at the Japanese box office this past weekend. It opened below The Lorax, which was seen 111,241 times and earned 149,122,950 yen (about US$1,905,730) on 528 screens at #6. (Monday was a Japanese holiday, and The Lorax was seen 195,644 times and earned 257,923,000 yen/US$3,296,150 across the extended three-day weekend.)

Another animated film, The Mystical Laws, opened at #4 with 159,258,000 yen (US$2,035,250) over Saturday and Sunday. It was seen 124,423 times on 208 screens. Over the three-day holiday weekend, it earned 226,176,900 yen (US$2,888,230) from 176,916 tickets.

All three animated films did open above the live-action film Atarashii Kutsu o Kawanakucha, which was seen 74,152 times on 203 screens during the three days. It picked up 98,830,000 yen (US$1,263,000) over the extended weekend.

The top 10 films were:


Outrage Beyond
Odoru Daisōsen The Final: Aratanaru Kibō (2nd weekend)
Tsunagu
The Mystical Laws
Resident Evil: Retribution (3rd weekend)
The Lorax
Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part 1: Beginnings
The Bourne Legacy (4th weekend)
Atarashii Kutsu o Kawanakucha
The Hunger Games (5th weekend)


[Via Yaraon! (http://yaraon.blog109.fc2.com/blog-entry-12311.html)]

Update: Takeshi Kitano's Outrage Beyond was seen 206,614 times on 225 screens for box office total of 279,247,500 yen (US$3,568,670) over the regular weekend. Over the three-day holiday weekend, it was seen 294,485 times to earn 395,287,800 yen (US$5,051,620).

[EnigmaticWarrior]

http://www.madoka-magica.com/special/
The official website has been running a special feature highlighting what they (= the staff, I guess?) consider to be the 15 best, most memorable lines from the series. I've been having a lot of fun following this, but didn't want to make 15 different posts about it. But now that #3 has been revealed, I'll post what made it so far and update when each of the last two come out.

01) "Shinpai sunna yo, Sayaka. Hitoribocchi wa sabishii mon na? Ii yo. Isshou ni ite yaru yo... Sayaka."
　　　"Don't worry, Sayaka. Being by yourself is lonely, isn't it? It's fine. Let's go together... Sayaka."
　　　Sakura Kyouko, to Miki Sayaka, ep 9

The line that cemented my love for Kyoko...glad to see it was voted #1. :sdsmiley:

Speaking of Kyoko, if the rumors going around are true, she's also getting a new transformation sequence in the first film, and it sounds rather...interesting, to say the least. :sd::nosebleed:

[Ingraman]

Speaking of Kyoko, if the rumors going around are true, she's also getting a new transformation sequence in the first film, and it sounds rather...interesting, to say the least. :sd::nosebleed:
In 10 days from now, I will have seen the first movie, and will be starting on the second. I'm really looking forward to seeing the new changes done for these recap films, after having seen mentions of a few of 'em here and there.

[EnigmaticWarrior]

Is that...the opening for the movie I see or is that a PV for the ClariS single? I'm lost as to what 0:00 - 0:28 is supposed to be. :sd: Redone transformation scenes for Sayaka and Mami, new Yuki Kajiura music (?), and the typical Studio Shaft touch-up (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fem01BT51Eo).

I'm hyped! :sdsmiley:
...Was that... Kalafina singing Mami's theme-song there at the very end? With actual words as opposed to the meaningless chanting of the original theme? That is awesome.

Turns out it's Mirai, track #2 from the Hikari Furu single. I listened to a clear version of it, and it sounds glorious indeed. :sdsmiley:

I can't wait for the single release to come out later this month. ClariS's Luminous single has been shipped out to me, and I'm just waiting for the CD to arrive at my front door one of these days.

[EnigmaticWarrior]

Gen Urobuchi discusses unfolding story in 2nd film's theatrical pamphlet (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2012-10-13/madoka-magica-story-will-not-end-in-3rd-film)

The theatrical pamphlet for Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part 2: Eternal includes an interview in which writer Gen Urobuchi says that the third film, with its all-new plot, will not be the end of the Madoka Magica story. However, Urobuchi cannot personally predict how the story will unfold.

The second Madoka Magica film opened in Japan on Saturday.

[Via Yaraon! (http://yaraon.blog109.fc2.com/blog-entry-12377.html)]

:bigsmile:

[EnigmaticWarrior]

Gen Urobuchi wants to add new writers for hypothetical half-year TV series (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2012-10-16/new-madoka-magica-show-considered-after-3rd-film)

Writer Gen Urobuchi revealed in a Sports Hochi newspaper interview published on Tuesday that the Puella Magi Madoka Magica staff is considering a new television series after the third film, as well as more films. In Sports Hochi's extra issue dedicated to Madoka Magica, he said that plans for a half-year (two kūru or cours) series are being considered.

Urobuchi added that he would like to bring in new writers for the hypothetical new series. He explained that if new writers are not brought in and if he was no longer around, there may not be another Madoka project: "I think the story should outlive its creators."

Urobuchi had already revealed in the theatrical pamphlet for Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part 2: Eternal that the third film, with its all-new plot, will not be the end of the Madoka Magica story. In Sports Hochi, Urobuchi said that the third film's story coincidentally matches the lyrics to Kalafina's television ending theme song "Magia," if one examines them carefully.

Spoiler (highlight the following white text to read) [Earlier in the interview, Urobuchi noted that the Madoka Magica television anime's Gekidan Inu Curry artists are collaborating on the witches in the new third film.]

Gekijō-ban Mahō Shōjo Madoka Magica Shinpen: Hangyaku no Monogatari (Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie New [Arc]: Rebellion [Story]) will open (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2012-10-14/3rd-madoka-magica-film-titled-slated-for-2013) next year. Aniplex of America and Eleven Arts are screening (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2012-09-13/1st-2-madoka-magica-films-play-in-la-ny-chicago-houston-sf) the first two films in Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Houston, and San Francisco, starting this Friday. The films are also playing in 13 other cities in seven other countries this year.

[Via 0takomu (http://0taku.livedoor.biz/archives/4315217.html)]

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http://yaraon.blog109.fc2.com/blog-entry-12440.html
http://page4.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/d133919334

I've sure everyone has seen the absolute god-tier gif going around from the end of the new OP/most recent MadoMagi movie trailer. If not, it's at the top of the link above.

Well, when people go to see the movie, they get a random bonus film strip. Other releases have done similar things. Some people get much luckier than others. Some... get a filmstrip from that scene.

And some people are willing to bid ¥645,100 to acquire it. At current conversion rates, that's about USD $8,270.

...Yeah. Wow.

Edit: Oh. The auction still has 3 days left. And it's up to ¥�653,100 right now.

[Ingraman]

I've sure everyone has seen the absolute god-tier gif going around from the end of the new OP/most recent MadoMagi movie trailer. If not, it's at the top of the link above.
Nope! ^^; Since I'll be seeing the movies in a couple of days, I've stayed away from anything to do with them (ads, trailers, etc.). I'll check all those out next week.

[EnigmaticWarrior]

I've sure everyone has seen the absolute god-tier gif going around from the end of the new OP/most recent MadoMagi movie trailer. If not, it's at the top of the link above.
Nope! ^^; Since I'll be seeing the movies in a couple of days, I've stayed away from anything to do with them (ads, trailers, etc.). I'll check all those out next week.

I've seen it since I couldn't resist.

...And, oh God is it ridiculously adorable! :blush1: I could just stare at that .gif for hours...

I can't believe I'll actually see that scene in person in 3 days. :sdsmiley:

[Damius]

I've sure everyone has seen the absolute god-tier gif going around from the end of the new OP/most recent MadoMagi movie trailer. If not, it's at the top of the link above.
Nope! ^^; Since I'll be seeing the movies in a couple of days, I've stayed away from anything to do with them (ads, trailers, etc.). I'll check all those out next week.

I've seen it since I couldn't resist.

...And, oh God is it ridiculously adorable! :blush1: I could just stare at that .gif for hours...

I could start at that .gif for hours as well... Why I need to work?

[something]

Just a reminder for anyone viewing the movie in theaters, in whatever country: a separate "Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica Movies discussion thread" should be started, rather than posting in the news thread. Not everyone can go to theaters (and I wouldn't even if I could), so it's BDs and likely mid-late 2013 for most of us.

Spoilers probably won't be a huge deal for the first two movies, although the end of the second changed a few things around, I've heard. It'll be very important for the third movie, though.

Speaking of the third movie, current rumor is that it may open as soon as Summer 2013: http://yaraon.blog109.fc2.com/blog-entry-12438.html

No confirmation yet. It would make sense to put it out around the time the first two movies hit BD I guess.

[HitokiriShadow]

http://yaraon.blog109.fc2.com/blog-entry-12440.html
http://page4.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/d133919334

I've sure everyone has seen the absolute god-tier gif going around from the end of the new OP/most recent MadoMagi movie trailer. If not, it's at the top of the link above.


And Madoka Magica fans are running wild with it. Naturally. (http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2012/10/20-1/fans-continue-the-madoka-magica-nuzzling)

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Edit: Oh. The auction still has 3 days left. And it's up to ¥�653,100 right now.
http://0taku.livedoor.biz/archives/4318536.html

It went for over one million yen. ¥1,080,001 to be exact, or approximately $13,600. There's a two strip set with to days left at over half a million (http://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/165531639) and another one with six days left that's already up to ¥200,000 (http://page6.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/f121146041).

YURI IS STRONG.


A Kyouko from the climax of ep 9 is nearing ¥200,000 (http://page2.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/b137987938) as well, though it only has two days left. I wonder if anyone got one from that Mami scene...

Edit: summary of the big sellers - http://yaraon.blog109.fc2.com/blog-entry-12529.html

[Damius]

It went for over one million yen. ¥1,080,001 to be exact, or approximately $13,600. There's another one with six days left that's already up to ¥200,000 (http://page6.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/f121146041).

YURI IS STRONG.


It's definitely is... and we need MORE YURI!

[something]

Looks like it hasn't been posted here yet, so:
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xujbyb_pmmm-m3t_shortfilms#.USlKe2ewUnA

Camrip of the trailer from the theatrical showing. I almost didn't watch it for fear of spoilers, but I'd say it didn't really spoil much of anything. Besides I'll forget all about it by early 2014 when I actually get to see this. (Totally going to need to avoid spoilery fanart after the third movie is released... ugh that's going to be impossible.)

In any case, fucking chills, man. Chills. It's going to be insanely awesome.

[MelancholicMariya]

Looks like it hasn't been posted here yet, so:
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xui1co_pmmm-m3t_shortfilms?start=1

Camrip of the trailer from the theatrical showing. I almost didn't watch it for fear of spoilers, but I'd say it didn't really spoil much of anything. Besides I'll forget all about it by early 2014 when I actually get to see this. (Totally going to need to avoid spoilery fanart after the third movie is released... ugh that's going to be impossible.)

In any case, fucking chills, man. Chills. It's going to be insanely awesome.

I am VERY excited after that.

[something]

Edit: retracted by source (http://www.mania.com/aodvb/showthread.php?p=2016593#post2016593)

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http://otanews.livedoor.biz/archives/51932291.html

Third movie set to hit in summer, provided it's not delayed. So hopefully BD by the end of the year... but more likely winter/spring 2014.

[something]

http://0taku.livedoor.biz/archives/4408167.html

Magazine made a mistake. Summer not confirmed. Or it was leaked early and they're trying to backtrack. ::shrugs::

[ultimatemegax]

http://0taku.livedoor.biz/archives/4408167.html

Magazine made a mistake. Summer not confirmed. Or it was leaked early and they're trying to backtrack. ::shrugs::
My guess is leaked early. They have a feature on ACE's stage at the end of next month. That could be BD/DVD release date(s) for the recap movies and timed to fit the release of the third movie if it ties into the series at all.

[EnigmaticWarrior]

Looks like Movie 3 will be opening in the fall (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2013-03-04/nikkei-entertainment/3rd-madoka-magica-film-to-open-in-fall). ;)

The April issue of Nikkei Entertainment! magazine reported on Monday that Gekijō-ban Mahō Shōjo Madoka Magica Shinpen: Hangyaku no Monogatari (Puella Magi Madoka Magica New Feature: Rebellion), the third Puella Magi Madoka Magica film, will open in Japan this fall.

Takarajima's men's fashion magazine Smart had reported last month that the film will open this summer. However, the editors of that magazine later said that they made an error.

[Via Yaraon! (http://yaraon.blog109.fc2.com/blog-entry-14897.html)]

[Damius]

Looks like Movie 3 will be opening in the fall (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2013-03-04/nikkei-entertainment/3rd-madoka-magica-film-to-open-in-fall). ;)

Well, it means a longer wait... I hope for the Blu-ray to be solicited in Winter/Spring 2014...