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Puella Magi Madoka Magica
TV Show (2011)
She has a loving family and best friends, laughs and cries from time to time... Madoka Kaname, an eighth grader of Mitakihara middle school, is one of those who lives such a life. One day, she had a very magical encounter. She doesn't know if it happened by chance or by fate yet. This is a fateful encounter that can change her destiny. This is a beginning of the new story of the magical witch girls.
TV Show (2011)
She has a loving family and best friends, laughs and cries from time to time... Madoka Kaname, an eighth grader of Mitakihara middle school, is one of those who lives such a life. One day, she had a very magical encounter. She doesn't know if it happened by chance or by fate yet. This is a fateful encounter that can change her destiny. This is a beginning of the new story of the magical witch girls.
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Content at a glance
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Sex & Nudity
Characters are often seen in school-girl outfits with short skirts, and the opening song includes a glowing, non-explicit shot of a naked character.
Violence & Gore
There is a lot of fighting involving weapons like muskets, swords, spears, bows, and guns, including beating, stabbing, shooting, and decapitation.
Profanity
The show contains a few instances of profanity such as crap and s--t in both Japanese and the English dub.
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
An adult character, Madoka's mother, is shown enjoying a drink occasionally.
Frightening Scenes
The show is full of dark moments and creepy witch characters that provide intense imagery.
Other things to know
Merchandise such as dolls, comics, and posters is available to purchase online.
Positives & learning
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Positive messages
Underlying themes encourage gratitude, perseverance through suffering, compassion, and integrity.
Role models
The protagonist Madoka Kaname is portrayed as kind, gentle, forgiving, strong-willed, and deeply caring toward friends and enemies alike.
Representation
The review describes a strong, kind, forgiving female lead whose portrayal is positive, and notes that the series is a girls' anime that is still largely an entertainment genre for young female audiences. It does not describe ethnicity, disability or other identities, and the source states that the review's new diversity section is still being developed.
Learning
Families can discuss the tone of the series, how the violence is presented, and the symbolism of the witches. These are discussion opportunities, not evidence that the series teaches these skills.
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