Kalafina - Magia

[@庫倫亞利克]

"Don't forget: Always, somewhere, someone is fighting for you. As long as you remember, you are not alone."

[@SSDARKPIT]

The whole anime got me crying man, I loved it.

[@lolasupek9845]

Which is this anime? I mean what is the title.

[@SSDARKPIT]

@@lolasupek9845 Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica (In English, Puella Magi Madoka Magica). It's a magical girl anime, but since this is the end credits theme, you can probably tell it isn't gonna be light-hearted.

[@lolasupek9845]

@@SSDARKPIT thank

[@SSDARKPIT]

@@lolasupek9845 You're welcome.

[@Manny21812]

You know some serious magic shit is about to go down when this starts to play...

[@AriMai84]

+Manny21812 ahaha true

[@miximmaxim2967]

and sis puella magica

[@Emilymorningstar]

@@miximmaxim2967 True! both songs are badass in their own right though.

[@0-Stars-MikiTune-]

Like at the start of the first episode! 😂

[@enderan647]

The problem is, most of the time some serious magic shits already happened when this starts to play.

[@et1296]

When this song played after episode three you knew the show just took a left turn.

[@rakshar6299]

what about when this song played in the very first episode suring the first 5 minutes

[@cantantegaming6550]

Rak'Shar The Paladin God I think almost everyone thought that was a one Off and that the Event wouldn’t be allowed to take Place ... 3 Episode Rule done right to show that this a’int no typical Mahō Shōjo Anime

[@galaxy9310]

@@rakshar6299 They be trolling us in the face.

[@drpavel_]

I was basically sold on this anime once the "real" ed played.

[@konchu4u608]

I actually found Madoka Magica when searching up 'Horror anime' I thought Google may have been drunk I watched it and all I got to say is that Google is definitely sober.

[@LesbiansMarie]

Google on weed

[@otakufirewolf3368]

I'm crying and wailing like a banshee over here fam--

[@anzinc]

me too, i thought MyAnimeList is drunk or pranking or something

[@flawlesspiner1674]

i can't like this comment 'cause it already has 420 likes

[@sohailape]

It's not horror, maybe mystery or dark?

[@WinxMagicalHero]

The girl with the deep voice has taken my heart

[@lobesteral]

Her name is Keiko Kubota :)

[@WinxMagicalHero]

+LobesterAL thanks

[@elisabethacronqvist7859]

All three girls are like they came from Japanese fairy tale

[@NightmareFairy666]

Listen to Yami no Uta and she will take your soul 😂

[@graveyardsoil]

Keiko take mine too🖤

[@mozgow80]

I don't know how many people knows about this but there is one interesting thing about the English title "Puella Magi Madoka Magica". Puella Magi in Latin means Magical Girl, but that's not the only meaning. Puella means "a young girl" but in certain contexts it can also mean "a female slave". Magi means "magician" with trickster personality, similar to Loki (from Norse mythology) or genie, so it can be translated as "deceiver". Then "Puella Magi" can be translated as "Slave of the Deceiver".

[@sleepyboi8111]

Wow interesting

[@dilorano6829]

Holy sht that makes a lot of sense

[@lolipedofin]

Although I love this interpretation, and how much I believe Urobuchi is a genius/sadistic writer... I really doubt they are well versed in Latin. I'm 99% sure they just look up mahou shoujo in latin.

[@felidaeunplugged8316]

@@lolipedofin still, nice coincidence

[@lolipedofin]

@@OmegamxXIV For the same reason why HBO's Newsroom botched the episode about Fukushima. English to Japanese is not an easy translation, most Japanese anime I see botched their English, so I have even less faith for them doing latin right. Can they intentionally hid the "Slaves of the Deceiver" message? Probably. Will they keep quiet about it? Probably not. Is there a more probably way for them to do it? Yea, using the kanji, a feature in their language where they can easily slip in a message, but no.. Until the end Mahou Shoujo stays literally mahou shoujo, only thing hidden is the typesetting made mahou easily mistakeable with hai-kyou (abandon cowardice, hesitation). So yea, probably it was intentional, but occam's razor says otherwise. Also, no one here other than you call them illiterrate savages. Let's not be crass.

[@roselover411]

I do so love this group because they have such powerful voices. There's kind of a trend that Japanese women tend to affect a higher pitched voice more often than not, whether that's a deliberate choice or their voices are just naturally higher than many western women. But Kalafina's members have a different kind of energy, and it feels like they invest more in their deeper range, and that's something I love to hear from a Japanese female band.

[@Leon-ty6bw]

And their songs have a unique taste too. I can hear a song without knowing it is Kalafina’s and can guess it’s theirs.

[@klop4228]

It does have similarish vibes to the PHANTASM stuff (the group who sang the ED to Steins;Gate and a lot of other EDs to the Science Adventure VNs)

[@nug9g]

It feels weird to describe japanese women this way and to think they'd be that different from "western women". theyre women dude, like any other one with gorgeous strong voices. the trend of higher pitched gentle voices is because its what sells for semi cute feverish people who dont see japanese women as people

[@LeonSKennedy2002]

I agree so much, I love the deeper range of this a lot!

[@carsextendedwarrantyreed8532]

In my personal opinion, as a woman, it is easier to speak Japanese in a higher pitched voice. I have a very unique voice, nasally and slurred more than ~98% of the population and changing my tone changes the way I speak, so you can disregard that. However, I think it's also a cultural thing, as Japan definitely has It's problems with feminine standards, some unique and some similar to the west, especially America. I also see "guy protects soft distressed girl" more often in Japanese media. This culture also very much affects real life, especially in younger people, both men, women, and in-between. What's fascinating is that almost all the Japanese women I've met have a middle toned voice.

[@LeafRazorStorm]

Thing is, this wasn't just some random grimdark song they forced into the credits of Episode 3 out of nowhere. We heard this song as early as the first scene of Episode 1, and during the fight scene of Episode 2. The show warned you it would have shades of darkness from the very beginning. Once they start playing this song during the credits, however, that's what tells you it'll *stay* dark.

[@surprise_electrical9283]

"I was so stupid"

[@michaelandreipalon359]

(tears up) *"So stupid."*

[@AdamManley7]

The movie does a lot better job at waiting to reveal the mood of the anime than the show did

[@thewinner4319]

THE WINNER agrees 👍 Although despite it being THE WINNER'S 2nd time watching the series, didn't notice the warning from the music in eps 1 and 2 as till he read your comment and went back to confirm THE WINNER says! 😬🤔

[@ShadowSkyX]

​@@AdamManley7 the anime gave us a glimpse of the potential _climax_ that gets dark right near the end (as most do), but that's just it. Its not near the end where it happens when you expect it to. Its the third episode. Its baiting you into believing it won't get dark until the end.

[@valory]

this is the most epic song ever

[@louiseb3146]

Valory Pierce Hum... no ! there're a lot of other epic song. Just talking about animes openings.

[@templars7680]

to the beginning is da best

[@usamimizuki527]

I think so too. There are a lot of anime song but I like this one the most.

[@witchqueen1296]

You know, I could imagine war maidens dancing to this song.

[@commanderkiff7277]

Deja vuz....

[@DJX3NONH34DL3Y]

Hands down the only anime ending theme to perfectly portray the shows dark themes and still sound awesome as hell centuries later

[@kevinhanandi]

X3NON what about oblivious? also by kalafina

[@DJX3NONH34DL3Y]

Kevin Hanandi still cant challenge this one though

[@kevinhanandi]

X3NON well imo oblivious is better than magia, maybe just me

[@kevinhanandi]

Some Dude well actually all of kara no kyoukai ending is fitting for each movie, but oblivios is my favorite, then Aria

[@Ikcatcher]

(Ending song for first two episodes) “Hey this isn’t so bad, it’s kinda cute.” (Ending song after episode 3) “Oh shit.”

[@yuyisdiego13]

yessss

[@Shtoops]

The lyrics to Mata Ashita are actually kinda sad tbh. Also it's sung by Aoi Yuki (Madokas voice actress)

[@Shtoops]

Scáth huh. I didn't know that. Mata Ashita was only added later? That's interesting 🤔

[@rubyred551]

the ending even worse xD

[@lucianaingrid]

Yeeeeees 👌

[@bcn1gh7h4wk]

generic anime protagonist: "I went against my beliefs for my crush!" Homura: "I went against spacetime and fate. What's you're excuse?"

[@Ajia_No_Envy]

Sayaka: ummmmm

[@ahero4357]

Sayaka:I sacrificed my soul

[@ReyOfLight727]

@bacon froyo and her freedom

[@la_potat6065]

If it decides the fate of magical girls, then it surely is.

[@GetterBane]

@Rayan why though?

[@MT-ye3so]

madoka magica's opening theme: cute and happy madoka magica's ending theme: *this badass song*

[@903IDFOLEY]

"madoka magica's opening theme: cute and happy" And then episode 10 comes along when the opening becomes the end theme and you find out the true meaning behind the song...

[@corpsekid5951]

There's actually a reason for that. The promotion team purposely tricked the viewers with bright colors and light bubbly visuals and sound. They didn't want anyone to know when the curveball was thrown. Edit: the songs should actually be reversed. Random fact that I forgot to include before.

[@Ibullymagicalgirls]

The lyrics to the opening...

[@moji_mojyo]

real

[@PuddingOPudding]

噗啾

[@tonberry2670]

I am not going to lie. It was this music and the scene in the first episode where Homura was duking it out with Walpurgisnacht that made it pretty obvious that this wasn't going to be your average Magical-girl anime. And when I saw it from Homura's perspective later on in the series it was just extreme nightmare fuel. watching her scream out to Madoka to not listen to Kyubey while she fell into the darkness was just disturbing. And then there were the end credits with the girls flickering outlines which was just spine-tingling every time

[@VeggyZ]

Hell yeah. That's called good writing!

[@TheAngryMortal]

VeggyZ It was very good. I should watch it again

[@gracielaepsteindecristal5727]

madoka !!sayaka!! homura!! mami !!! kyoko!!!

[@jhoannadepante5787]

yeah!!

[@SlaSla1648]

*Being meguca is suffering*

[@xm2895]

／人◕ ‿‿ ◕人＼

[@BeybladeTurkey]

​@@xm2895 😅😆 😱🤯

[@StrngrDngr]

Holy Quintet!

[@TheSeeking2know]

Keiko's solo at 3:35 is always so epic with the harmonizing by Wakana and Hikaru at the background.

[@bellamuerte2199]

i love that part so much!

[@vanillasubss]

My ABSOLUTE favorite part

[@tabbender1232]

This is legit awesome omg. Madoka definitely have to be one of the best animes of all time.

[@tabbender1232]

***** Well i like DBZ, OPM and JJBA, it doesn't prevent me from being a Madoka fan as well

[@tabbender1232]

***** Yeah i didn't watch any magical girl anime before but i knew the concept, but it's true that i kind of felt like i was watching a parody of something i don't know. But that didn't prevent Madoka from becoming my favorite anime

[@tabbender1232]

***** Yeah that's what i figured out when i watched the show, even if i didn't actually watch any magical girl anime before i knew the concept and what you usually find in them.

[@tabbender1232]

***** tbh in Madoka you have both. Fights are really well made, especially with the art style of the witches. And holy shit that Homura vs Mami fight in rebellion, man, it was awesome. Reminds me of the final fight of Stardust Crusaders.

[@tabbender1232]

***** Yeah but there definitely is enough fights in it. And as i said the art start for the witches is REALLY awesome and original

[@RareFairyRaindrop]

Let me just say Kalafina is one of the best bands I have ever heard. I first heard them from Fate/Zero and I immediately fell in love. They're voices are like angels, the voice you'll hear when your in heaven. I watched Madoka recently and spent an hour looking for this beautiful song. One reason I love Fate is because I know this band will have some part of it. You go, Kalafina. The day they break up will be the day I die. P.S. For those of you who didn't know, Madoka and Fate/Zero are made by the same creator, but I don't think Madoka ties into the Fate series in any way.

[@BooTeresa1006]

RareFairyRaindrop I love you for making that comment.

[@laylyanntarabayirizarry6199]

I first discovered FictionJunction (Thanks to Pandora Hearts), then I discovered Kalafina (Thanks to FJ). I love both groups, but I admit liking Kalafina more....

[@Sorcerouss]

RareFairyRaindrop Yuki Kajiura should work exclusively with the Urobutcher, because the SAO soundtrack was vastly inferior to both Meduca and Fate.

[@laylyanntarabayirizarry6199]

MusicMakesYouBraver Er don't you mean Madoka instead of Meduca? XD

[@Sorcerouss]

LayLyann Tarabay Irizarry I don't understand what you mean. We're talking about the anime Puella Magi Meduca Meguca.

[@dawsonwimberly1789]

I'm cant help but imagine stage hands furiously wiggling the red drapes.

[@ppxeno]

+Dawson Wimberly STAHP

[@Cyber9Hound]

+Dawson Wimberly I'm stuck with Madoka running across my vision.

[@shakirashipslied9721]

+Zen Kazeno they have nice fabric and floor

[@donthaveaname9208]

Analyn Rockbell same m8

[@merrilbruce900]

Dawson Wimberly DANGIT, NOW THAT’S ALL I CAN THINK ABOUT

[@HomuHomu310]

I said it before and I'm gonna say it again but Madoka Magica has the best soundtrack in anime history

[@davishmayo1643]

Huge props to Kalafina and also Yuki Kajiura who did most of the other tracks in the series too. Most people know Kajiura from SAO but I’m personally most familiar with her work on Xenosaga II and III and all the amazing tracks she did there.

[@machiyukirei2812]

They also killed it with fate, there's definitely a common trend or vibe but it always hits hard

[@Maickl2004]

Юки Каджиура - ГЕНИЙ! Другие её работы не менее потрясающие.

[@sirhellsing]

they are amazing but in the history of anime is a stretch

[@lukaschen3009]

There are a LOT of anime with great soundtracks though

[@hyperfujis]

"Watch Madoka Magica," they said. "It'll be fun," they said.

[@BBrostik]

Totally Not Ryou Shirogane "And it'll be bubble-gum happy with magic and rainbows" they said...

[@hyperfujis]

BBrostik "It's just an innocent magical girl anime," they said.

[@mysterymarezz]

N "Nobody dies," they said.

[@clairewray402]

N "Nothing bad will happen," they said.

[@kyuubey617]

N Any negativity you felt from watching it- sadness or anger or anything else- can all be washed away. All you need to do is make a wish, and become a magical girl! Want to make a contract? ／人◕ ‿‿ ◕人＼

[@KaiisKlips]

This song makes me almost afraid to watch Madoka Magica. It looks like a fun bubbly anime, but that's impossible to be with a song as badass as this

[@j.p.d.7471]

You wit here this at first, but very soon. Anyway, I really would recommend watching this, as long as you have a box of tissues by your side... Also, it's much more "deep" rather than frightening. There will be shocks (eps.3) but the more you watch, the more you cry, the more you think.

[@j.p.d.7471]

Won't*

[@KaiisKlips]

J.P. D. Finally watched it...dude...so sad....and I thought Elfen Lied needed the tissues god damn et anime wai yu do dis Q_Q

[@noctarem96]

Vorpal Lets Play SHUT UP ZOIDBERG!! >:v

[@KaiisKlips]

***** Rood

[@bakurahirasawa6596]

The "NEGAIIIIIIII" parts ALWAYS gives me goosebumps! Such strong vocals👏

[@Takfogger]

LYRICS (JAP/ENG) Itsuka kimi ga hitomi ni tomosu ai no hikari ga toki wo koete Horobi isogu sekai no yume wo tashika ni hitotsu kowasu darou Someday, the light of love that you set aflame in your eyes will transcend time and surely destroy one dream of this world that hurries to its ruin. Tamerai wo nomihoshite Kimi ga nozomu mono wa nani? Konna yokubukai akogare no yukue ni hakanai ashita wa aru no? Swallow down your hesitation. What is it that you wish for? On the path of greeding as greedy as this Will there be a transient tomorrow? Kodomo no koro yume ni miteta inishie no mahou no you ni Yami sae kudaku chikara de hohoemu kimi ni aitai Obieru kono te no naka ni wa taorareta hana no yuuki Omoi dake ga tayoru subete Hikari wo yobisamasu negai........ With power that can break the darkness, Like ancient magic what I dreamed of when I was young, I want to meet you and your smile. In these frightened hands of mine, Courage is made of handpicked flowers My feelings alone are all that I rely upon, a wish that will awaken the light....... Itsuka kimi mo dareka no tame ni tsuyoi chikara wo nozomu no darou Ai ga mune wo toraeta yoru ni Michi no kotoba ga umarete kuru Someday, you will also wish for great power for the sake of someone else, I suppose. In the night when love captured your heart, Unknown words are born. Mayowazu ni yukeru nara Kokoro ga kudakete mo ii wa Itsumo me no mae no kanashimi ni tachimukau tame no Jumon ga hoshii.......... If I can go on without losing my way, I don’t mind if my heart is broken to pieces. I want a spell that can let me fight against the sorrow that is always in front of my eyes.... Kimi wa mada yumemiru kioku Watashi wa nemuranai ashita Futari ga deau kiseki wo kachitoru tame ni susumu wa Obieru kono te no naka ni wa Taorareta hana no yaiba Omoi dake ga ikiru subete Kokoro ni furikazasu negai...... You are a memory that continues to dream. I am the sleepless tomorrow. I will move forward in order to attain the miracle of the two of us meeting. What I hold in these frightened hands of mine is a sword of handpicked flowers. My feelings alone are all that live, A wish that I brandish within my heart...... (MIND-BLOWING VIOLIN AND GUITAR SOLO)..... lml Torawareta taiyou no kagayaku Fushigi no kuni no hon ga suki datta koro...... Negai wa kitto kanau to (kanau to

[@shadowstarblitz9379]

A while back, my friend was looking for a new anime to watch. I suggested that she should watch Puella Magi Madoka Magica. She said: "No, I want to watch something deep and dark." Again, I tell her to watch Madoka Magica. Again, she says no. Finally, after much pestering, I got her to watch it. When she got to the 3rd episode, she called me and asked me why I made her watch such a depressing show. My face then: :/

[@903IDFOLEY]

There's deep and dark. And then there's PMMM.

[@hotaruchiwaki8277]

I literally laughed after reading your post. Funny friend you have.

[@skyrah1365]

903IDFOLEY There's deep and dark. And then there's PMMM. And then, there's Rebellion.

[@katiebaxter7901]

ShadowStarBlitz Tell her to watch it until the end, it's so worth it!

[@styxwickorfrost811]

Skyrah1 I prepared a ton of tissue boxes for Rebellion. I found myself on my toilet, looking like I saw a ghost, and haven't stopped shitting for 8 hours.

[@Vee_Sheep]

Madoka Magica is like a candy shop build over a native american burial ground, on the surface, it's fun and smiles everywhere, but then you dig down and all the innocence just kills itself, in front of you.

[@batmanlaughed800]

Also known as life. Great analogy by the way.

[@MyJONY13]

The anime itself spit on your face that fellings are the real enemy and not kyubey or witches.

[@NoKOzKamui]

A bit specific with the type of burial ground, but good analogy anyway

[@adannanmezi3672]

Darth Godzilla it’s because Native American burial grounds are a common symbol in horror for impending doom

[@shadowxcalibur50]

So. Wait. You mean. It's like higurashi? I uh. May have to check that out then

[@managician]

Itsuka kimi ga hitomi ni tomosu ai no hikari ga Toki wo koete Horobi isogu sekai no yume wo Tashika ni hitotsu kowasu darou Tamerai wo nomihoshite Kimi ga nozomu mono wa nani? Konna yokubukai akogare no yukue ni Hakanai ashita wa aru no? Hodomo no koro yume ni miteta Inishie no mahou no you ni Yami sae kudaku chikara de Hohoemu kimi ni aitai Obieru kono te no naka ni wa Taorareta hana no yuuki Omoi dake ga tayoru subete Hikari wo yobisamasu Negai Itsuka kimi mo dareka no tame ni Tsuyoi chikara wo nozomu no darou Ai ga mune wo toraeta yoru ni Michi no kotoba ga umaretekuru Mayowazu ni yukeru nara Kokoro ga kudakete mo ii wa Itsumo me no mae no kanashimi ni Tachimukau tame no Jumon ga hoshii Kimi wa mada yumemiru kioku Watashi wa nemuranai ashita Futari ga deau kiseki wo Kachitoru tame ni susumu wa Obieru kono te no naka ni wa Taorareta hana no yaiba Omoi dake ga ikiru subete Kokoro ni furikazasu Negai Torawareta taiyou no kagayaku Fushigi no kuni no hon ga suki datta koro Negai wa kitto kanau to Oshieru otogibanashi wo Shinjita (hikari to kage no naka) Shizuka ni sakimidareteita Inishie no mahou yasashiku Sekai wo kaeru chikara ga Sono te ni aru to sasayaku Owaranai yume wo miyou Kimi to yuku toki no naka de Omoi dake ga ikiru subete Inochi wo tsukuru no wa Negai

[@princessravendiamond4288]

THANK YOU!!! I enjoy trying to sing along to Japanese songs in Japanese

[@-megaera9628]

I will miss you Kalafina :'( Keiko, Wakana and Hikaru, we fans will support you for your solo careers to come and hoping each one of you will be successful 💟 To Yuki Kajiura, who is the master behind Kalafina, thank you very much for presenting us these wonderful ladies and your wonderful compositions :)

[@kanoeyuuko6464]

What happen?

[@isabelladt]

Don't tell me they're disbanding, please

[@bowenzhao1581]

@@isabelladt they are, the whole group seperated

[@ReiKoko]

@@isabelladt yep, yuki kajiura left the record label and i believe keiko said she would be leaving, too. the group was said to continue on as a duo, but we all know that there is no kalafina without all 4 girls.

[@sohanauddowlah7613]

Roseanne t a

[@Khanjure]

The violins in this song always give me chills! O.O And I love how the song has this... Middle Eastern feel to it!

[@Usernamesdontmatter1]

Really I get more of a medieval Europe vibe from it.

[@Khanjure]

darkfur3 Yeah. I guess you could hear some of that in the song, too. Hahaha!

[@Usernamesdontmatter1]

Zero2Legend34 Truly a great song either way.

[@Khanjure]

darkfur3 Can't deny that!

[@celinechin4925]

LOL when I first heard the song I mistook it for tribal music until the vocals kicked in...in my defense, it was my sister listening to it while I was doing math homework along the sidelines of our shared bedroom

[@damonrichardson1999]

This song hits way different after seeing Homura's backstory. Early on, in the beginning, it's an awesome battle theme. Near the end, it's a prelude to a repeating tragedy that only gets worse each time.

[@dandereninja4750]

Homura is the definition of Insane. Repeating actions over and over again hoping for a different result.

[@bestaround3323]

​@dandereninja4750 Unable to stop or give up. If she does, then she admits that all of this was for nothing and she only made things worse. If that happens, she surely will become a witch.

[@AZURA888]

Madoka Magica Darker than a Night without Moon.

[@Irmarinen]

+Carlos Herrera Shining with countless stars, tiny rays of hope, fighting against the darkness in enless void... Yup, definetly Madoka.

[@LightswrathUltimatum]

Sailor moon to be exact.

[@rubyred551]

how is it sailor moon? ive never watched that show, but i thought it was for kids :P

[@unknownname3703]

No its Madoka Magica is a night with a half moon in the sky. There's definitely darker stuff, such as Berserk and 177013

[@yoursinisterdoge2785]

Nah, it's just that Walpurgis Nacht is covering the moon.

[@luminous8024]

Now that Kalafina is back, I hope they will reprise in Madoka Movie 4.

[@sinfuldd1788]

they NEED to!

[@WintermothStudios]

I should've known I was in for something shady when THIS was the closing credits song. But, alas, I was unprepared.

[@lindseylindsey9200]

By the time it’s the credits song someone has already been decapitated

[@liesdamnlies3372]

@@lindseylindsey9200 Sure, but that's one death. At that point it could have been merely for some shock value and veer back to cutesy-happy-land; wouldn't be the first time a series has done that. The credits though were definitely a warning that "hahahaha no, this is gonna get worse before it gets better, hold onto something".

[@keksitzee1094]

@@liesdamnlies3372 - One death for shock value sounds like quite a cheap trick.

[@schris3]

I was unprepared, and I watched Evangelion, so basically almost nothing could have prepared for Madoka Magica

[@nameless_moon]

​@@lindseylindsey9200Could've heard the song on KZbin or somewhere else first.

[@TheSeeking2know]

Hikaru's voice type allowed Kalafina to do more of rock-influenced songs. Different voice types have different strengths and allow you to expand the styles of music you write for a group. She was a worthy addition.

[@AlexLopez-cg3jq]

Am I like the only one who likes this kind of music?!?!?!?! Because I feel like I'm the only kid in my entire school who listens to any music like this and adores it. Please someone let me know that I am not alone!!!

[@shadowstarblitz9379]

My entire playlist is filled with j-pop and anime theme songs. You're not alone

[@AlexLopez-cg3jq]

I hope it has Kalafina in it

[@AlexLopez-cg3jq]

***** I absolutely agree 100%

[@taputapuu9487]

Homura Akemi "Do not forget, as long as you remember her, you are not alone"

[@AlexLopez-cg3jq]

Yohimo Asakura I know I will remember Homura...

[@FlorSilvestre12]

I saw someone on another video say that you never forget your first Kalafina song and I definitely think that's true when your first Kalafina song is *this*

[@TheSeeking2know]

My first was "ring your bell (in the silence) at the beginning of the 10th anniversary live! What an introduction!

[@FlorSilvestre12]

@@TheSeeking2know Wow, that must have been incredible!

[@TheSeeking2know]

@@FlorSilvestre12 It felt I was transported to another world for a moment. Even the production - camera, stage, and light direction - for that intro, leading to the entrance and unveiling of the ladies, gripped me. I stayed and watched an over 2-hour KZbin concert which I’d never done before…after that I went bingeing! 😅

[@TheSeeking2know]

@@FlorSilvestre12 Something a little provocative to her fans: This is what I think Wakana’s vocal potential was for her head voice quality and logevity, in my opinion. kzbin.info05f_eDU6Ycc?feature=share

[@LoveCandyGuys58]

Madoka Magica passed a lot of other anime on my top anime list and is now number one...my friend told me to watch it and i saw the op and was like "ew..." but im glad i eventually came back and watched it! I cried so much and I love how it all ties together at ep 10, then you can re watch the series to understand homura more. beautiful.

[@anim242]

yeah the opening and the first two episodes trolled everyone hard and then you get to like episode 3 where the mami scene happens and then that wakes everyone up to what this show is actually like and was going to be totally different to what was seen before and then it's just a rollercoaster ride from then on where everything goes downhill for the characters but makes for a really good show.

[@CelestialCookie]

You guys were trolled by the first two episodes? Let me teach you a basic rule of ANY MEDIA EVER. Whenever you hear the word "contract," run. Run away as far as you can. And then Mami showed them the SOUL Gem and I was like "yep, Kyubey's evil."

[@Mark3nd]

I kinda had a deep brain, which i knew at one point in any of the episodes was going to reveal the true nature. The two episodes where nust a warning. Enjoyed the entire season, worth my time

[@genevievefromspace1866]

Another song I'm gonna have a hard time stopping replaying... :P

[@runedragon1985]

I think... I think I like Kalafina. I like that almost operatic metal feeling they give off. The voices are just so damn gorgeous, and backed by guitars and strings just enhances the power of their presence all the more. I wish US radio stations were allowed to play J-Pop and J-Rock, just so people wouldn't be so close-minded and find they can appreciate that sometimes the best stuff isn't even in English.

[@mariogwagago]

*Makes contract * dies after a few episodes

[@alilemon]

IT'S SO FLIPPIN TRUE! LIKE WTF! WHY WOULD YOU KILL HER OFF MAN GEZ SHE WAS SO CUTE! but kinda annoying in the first episode...

[@mvShooting]

What was your wish, Araragi-san?

[@abtachibana1358]

Me

[@noatiendoboludos]

ARARARARARARARARARARARAGI

[@emilyn.9802]

Yep..that's what happens if you make a contract..You'll end up like Sayaka, Mami, and Kyoko

[@reishirohato]

Because this couldn't be awesomer enough.

[@GenkiGanbare]

Homura continued to fight even when she had nothing to fight for. While magical girls were despairing left and right once they knew how awful the world really is once you're not a child anymore, killing themselves or others, Homura just ignored the warrior's pain. Even though she knew that she couldn't save Madoka or bring "her" Madoka back, Homura fought for all of us. Homura = Batman.

[@desairee9894]

She's not quite Batman anymore with the release of Rebellion.

[@willsolbit]

Desa Iree She isn't Batman alright, she's *Batgod*

[@DawnlightSleep]

Woah. plot twist:)

[@skyrah1365]

willsolbit No, she's *BatDemonWithGoodIntentionsAndRavenWings*. But lets just call her *Batdemon* for short.

[@GenkiGanbare]

Skyrah1 Homura is Batman Madoka is Little Girl Jesus

[@luizj_nunes]

after all these years this song still slaps SO hard

[@xXfuffychickenXxreddivineaj]

Madoka Magica - QBEY - MAKE A CONTRACT WITH ME! Humoora - NOOO DUNT MEGUKA Meguka - Ok Humoora - Rage quit change QBEY - MAKE A CONTRACT WITH ME! Humoora - KILL IT WITH FIRE Meguka - No Humoora

[@salvatoredemarco]

+Picaboo AJ ◕ω◕ lmao

[@Kassidar]

Ladies and Gentlemen We present the TLDR; version

[@arielismaeldazacanes3926]

+Picaboo AJ ◕ω◕ viva madoka magica carajo

[@Kiiro]

Hameru can win?

[@jason_man]

I wanna be a magical girl

[@GoodOleCybertron]

I love that this is basically a Homura character song-the lyrics are so good. T-T Here's my translation: Someday the light of love Burning in your eyes will transcend time And surely only bring destruction to This dream of a world hurrying toward ruin Swallow up your hesitation What is it that you wish for? Is there some fleeting future that would Fulfill this greedy yearning? Like the ancient magic I saw in my childhood dreams With a power that shatters even darkness I want to reach your smiling face Clutched within these frightened hands Is the courage of lost innocence* My aspiration is all that I can rely on A wish That calls out to wake that light Someday you too will desire that power For someone else's sake One night, when your heart is seized by love Those nebulous words will emerge If I can proceed unwaveringly It’s fine if my heart breaks I want a spell to fight against The tragedy that’s Always before my eyes You, a still-dreaming memory Me, a sleepless tomorrow I will continue on to fight toward The miracle of our meeting Clutched within these frightened hands Is the blade of lost innocence* My aspiration is all that I live for A wish Brandished by my heart That shining time of captured sunlight When I loved that book about Wonderland I used to believe in those fairytales That tell us dreams always come true (Within the light and the shadow) Quietly disturbed from blooming The ancient magic gently whispers That the power to change the world Is in your hands Let’s live in an unending dream Of the time I’ll spend with you My aspiration is all that I live for To build that life Is my wish *Lit. “of a plucked flower,” but the significance is less clear in English when directly translated Translation is more of an art than a science, so my interpretation might differ slightly from others. Enjoy!

[@animusic-99]

Yes, it's played when Homura fighting Walpurgis Night in ep 10

[@somethingclever5]

Thank you for explaining the plucked flower/lost innocence thing, those lines always puzzled me!

[@ElasticPencils]

IT'S AVAILABLE IN MY COUNTRY! YES! I'VE BEEN WAITING!

[@TheSeeking2know]

3:35 This part is so beautiful because of the interplay between the two vocal lines - Keiko’s epic and cool lead and the specific harmony lines answering her. Still the thing I look for most in the song.

[@vikivik9141]

Kalafina have my respect especially when Kajiura left their record company,they choose to break up the band instead of continuing without her. I love them

[@98kazer]

ah Magia~ The song that haunted most fans of madoka magica at 2011 and paved the way for dark moe anime

[@ipeachykaylie9233]

Okay, I love this song and I ADORE Madoka Magica. It has an amazing story, great animation and wonderful characters. But I hate it when people say that its the first dark Magical Girl anime. Did everyone forget about a certain little anime called Revolutionary Girl Utena? Or if that doesn't count, then Princess Tutu? Even some of the light MGs had dark moments. Sailor Moon was full of them. In one episode, the senshi were crucified! Even PRETTY CURE had dark moments. Have you SEEN Heartcatch? A mascot DIED and the girl who he belonged to fell into deep despair. Ojamajo Doremi, which is a cute witch anime, tackled subjects like divorce, trauma, miscarriage and even had a young girl DIE of CANCER! And she was much younger than the Madoka cast. So yeah, Madoka Magica is an amazing anime, but it is NOT the first dark Mahou Shoujo.

[@CellGames2006]

It's all about overcoming adversaries with a sense of humor. Why should only muscular guys get to battle those things? Show us what they're made of... that's the idea of these episodes.

[@LesbiansMarie]

THANK. YOU. Madoka Magica, in my own belief, got popular because it was marketed as a kid show, and doesn't seem dark at first glance. At least it isn't Magical Girl Site-

[@leticiadefatimaluduvinosil9448]

It's true!Sailor Moon is dark too(a little) !

[@kaous5690]

People say it it's dark because it is the first magical girl anime which is... actually dark. I never watched an anime made me feel like dark. Some other "dark" animes made me feel kinda empathic, sad and wierd. PMMM was just... smartly written and confusing your feelings mysteriously in labyrinth scenes, in the episode when Sayaka died, in episode 10 when Homura felt like she gave up but she didn't and tried keep going even how hopeless it was and in The Rebellion movie.

[@sfynx8593]

AWESOME

[@Yumithewuf]

Till this day, this song (and so many songs by Kalafina) is my all time favorite to listen and singalong. It’s so good. And I really love every live performances.

[@Corranhorn122]

I am *so* gonna try to get one of my friends to watch this me, claiming it's the spiritual sequel to sailor moon, beers abound.

[@JoshLeitzel]

Haha, his reactions should be fun to watch.

[@Corranhorn122]

Josh Leitzel You ever gonna watch knk? :( Went through all that effort...I haven't had much time to be online, but that's the one conversation since we started talking that I want to finish. xD

[@JoshLeitzel]

I'm starting to feel kind of like a dick now, so MAYBE I'll finally marathon it all before I have to go back to the institution. Honestly I don't think I've watched any anime all summer. I've been having a resurgence of interest in video games instead.

[@Corranhorn122]

Yeah same here, I've been replaying fallout 3 and new vegas, and I'm always playing halo. I've actually made it a point to really only watch anime with friends, so that it's a social activity rather than a solitary one. I'm finding that it works quite well that way. The one major show I've been watching with friends is hunterxhunter, which I'm enjoying thoroughly. I've also started noragami, the art of which I am in LOVE with, and sidonia, which has been good, as expected. A few years back I was marathoning shows in a day, on almost a daily basis, but it got to a point where I said enough's enough. Since then, I've really slowed down to maybe 1 or 2 new shows a month, but I almost always enjoy what I'm watching. From my own personal experience and talking with others, I see that a lot of people treat anime like it's an endless well of amazing shows, when it's really not. It pretty much follows the 99% rule, as with anything else, so I much more like the idea of spreading it out for the foreseeable future, instead of gobbling it all up and coming to a day where I say "oh, fuck, well what do I watch now?" Anyway yeah, always looking forward to that conversation in the fuzzy future. :p

[@tonydecaro]

Corranhorn122 That's a good idea, I should do that too. Even though I knew there was some kind of twist around episode 3, it still surprised me.

[@voovs2849]

Madoka magica forever

[@MegaShadowFist]

I honestly cannot understand how someone could want to be a magical girl after watching this series. XD What is wrong with you people? :P

[@Mamaluigi71]

Same here.

[@KHRrocks]

Mamaluigi71 maybe those people havent *finished* watching it :/

[@Mamaluigi71]

KHRrocks The original poster stated in his comment "after watching the series". Besides, I was just agreeing with him.

[@KHRrocks]

English again lol >.< I interpreted the "after watching this series" to apply to the OP, which meant that he (after watching the series) couldnt understand why people would want to be a magical girl. However, it can also be interpreted that the "after watching this series" applies to the people who want to be a magical girl. Hope it doesnt sound confusing :P

[@MegaShadowFist]

KHRrocks That's an interesting way of interpreting what I said. After reading my post again, I can see how you could read it that way. There's nothing to worry about. Haha

[@cinaralin]

so atmospheric, added a lot to the vibe of madoka

[@RoyalCrustle]

This is in my opinion the best anime ending theme. And is it just me or does Kalafina make the best anime opening and ending themes? Madoka Magica, Arslan Senki, Fate/Stay, and Aldnoah.Zero just to name some. :D

[@OHOHOHCOME]

+Friendly “Jokivirta” Claw They were big many years ago when they first debuted in Garden of Sinners and also made their way into really mainstream anime like Madoka. Their success rely a lot on their mentor Yuki Kajiura who was actually the one responsible for getting their singing into these great anime, but Yuki Kajiura has been inactive for a while now. I heard she is going to be involved in a new anime soon, so I hope to see Kalafina get some more exposures.

[@UmikoElement]

+Gundam Magic Inactive? I guess you're talking about her doing OST for animes .__. Kalafina recently realesed a new album and all their songs are composed by Kajuira Yuki.

[@lovinalili21]

Kara no Kyoukai is the big one

[@simi5558]

black butler

[@Zephhi]

Yuki Kajiura is a goddess lol she doesn't miss on anything

[@DznayCrafter]

omg the violin it just gets me all the time UGHHHHH!!!

[@laerkekebaab]

Is it just me, or is the lead singer like extremely beautiful? She has such a unique look! I'm so mesmerized by her.

[@calebc.4343]

I feel like her nose is the Chanel statement of today.

[@paweljedrzejczyk41]

this song did not have to go this hard but DAMN i'm glad it did

[@QueenofAnon]

A word of advice for anyone who wants to watch Madoka Magica: If you are prone to panic attacks and anxiety, I would not recommend watching it because once it gets to the third episode it gets freaky and messed up and it may trigger panic attacks. Just a fair warning. If you are not prone to panic attacks and anxiety, I STILL recommend slight caution when watching and possibly a box of tissues for all of the tears you will shed. ~enjoy~ p.s. If a little alien cat thing comes up to you and asks you to make a contract, do. NOT. say. yes. if you value your life in any way whatsoever. If you do, however, say yes, I BEG of you not to make your wish "I want to go to Disneyland" or I will bash my head against the wall until it falls off and I bleed out like Mami

[@QueenofAnon]

This has been a PSA

[@lugo8824]

The universe always balances itself out. Life, death, love, hate, hope and despair.

[@willowskidmore3141]

Ah yes, Kalafina, one of the best and most epic bands ever... RIP the group, but the music will live forever

[@Mark3nd]

From innocent to guilty, this is my taste. Steins;Gate, Madoka Magica, When They Cry, and Re:Zero are the best first warning episode to the real beginning!

[@ayambruh3800]

boi finally someone with my type of anime

[@luneaei]

_It also surprises me this song is the ending of a Magical girl anime_

[@timetochronicle]

Sєуcнєℓℓєѕ But: have you seen said magical girl anime?

[@luneaei]

_yep_

[@timetochronicle]

That fight with Walpurgisnacht was really something.

[@luneaei]

_Yeah_

[@tanyasellars7492]

yup nononono

[@Bossanova51.0]

This song is amazing

[@visionaeon]

Please, someone agree with me, but this song IS Madoka's Magica. It fits absolutely perfectly, lyrically and instrumentally. It has its dark, heavy and slow crawling rhythm. The melody isn't that complex but its simplicity with a lot of different voices/instruments sounding perfect together making it bigger and wider turning it complex. And the lyrics... Oh my... Words cannot describe it. And yes, the voice-trio which's not high, maintaining a middle range almost all time, singing in triads with a powerful voice yet sometimes soft. This song IS Madoka's Magica.

[@miguell4835]

I would say this was kalafina at their best but honestly, their whole career was full of great music. I hope they have a reunion tour one day.

[@thereisnousernorname]

For those planning to watch Madoka Magica, prepare for a sudden drop into a dark labyrinth and tears pouring out of your eyes.

[@typehere6689]

I just did, and yet I am not shaken.

[@BottomOfTheDumpsterFire]

Nonono, you have to tell them it's a bubbly happy super artistic magical girl anime, you can't just go and spoil it. I was told this that it's a well-written happy-go-lucky magical girl anime with elements of faux-Czech animation, and that hooked me. Then you go in for the kill come ep 3.

[@malthedahl-spangby8263]

I'm too dead inside to be here

[@malthedahl-spangby8263]

Type Here me neither, guess being dead inside pays off sometimes

[@ngweishyang4422]

At least the madoka world are not as fucked up as real world 😂

[@Luwkna]

Madoka Magica aside, this song is a FUCKING BANGER even after more than 10 years. Thank you, unknown pretty ladies, for singing this. Edit: Unknown for me, *I* don't know who they are.

[@jasiahvalentine3934]

Right!!!

[@zekkenonline2385]

hey, they are not unknown

[@Alpheus_09C]

You said it

[@meli3593]

This unknown pretty ladies will shock you once you know their music This beautiful women always serve perfection, even they concert were awesome🥰

[@onemoregodrejected9369]

and the group was disbanded so, even more the mistery

[@tdrprod3305]

When this started playing at the end of episode 3, MAN I felt that

[@akiross4633]

what a pity that they no longer sing all together :( we lost such a magical group

[@zebnemma]

Rewatching Madoka Magica for the second time and with any anime that has a super natural /horror theme it always gets better the second time you watch it. Death Note and Mirai Nikki I've seen 3 times and they get better for each time. This song is just so perfect for Madoka Magica it's crazy. It really captures the despair feeling but also has like a witchy vibe. Like 3 witches who are doing a ritual, some real foreshadowing there that it's just gonna get worse for them from here. I think Madoka was destined to be the one to stop the witch cycle, that's why Homura can never stop her no matter how many times she goes back. And Homura as ironic as it is also is part of that destiny, as only due to her Madoka made that wish to become a god this time.

[@JALA578]

Everyone is all emotional about Madoka Magica. It was exactly what I signed up for pure darkness. Same as 'when they cry" great shows.

[@JabamiLain]

Those are indeed the best shows, especially when they're focused around children and teenagers. However, without the empathy to balance the sadistic joy with sadness over the events, you can't say you have enjoyed the show in full. I definitely loved the show's darkness. But it would have meant nothing without my grief for Mami and Kyoko's deaths.

[@JALA578]

@@JabamiLain I just mean all these people that didn't do any research and say how brutal it was hahaha if it wasn't I definitely wouldn't have watched it. I see what you mean, but I didn't feel super bad because she made a very noble sacrifice if she hadn't then she would have destroyed the planet if not even worse.

[@JabamiLain]

@@JALA578 indeed. I knew the show was going to be dark, but I never thought it could still end in a somewhat hopeful note. That was the true surprise for me, not the brutality, since I already knew Kyubey was mischievous.

[@wolfandsoda]

Man, I never thought a magical girl anime could have such a dark ending, and by Kalafina, no less!

[@rural_girl555]

both kalafina and ali project are so similar to each other and that's why I love them both. no jpop artist can compare to them

[@Black-Citrus]

Back here again in 2023... to feel some genuine dystopia vibes. Still a true masterpiece I recognize.

[@fullmetal1666]

Love the girl with the bangs. She can have a low pitch voice then move to high pitch

[@calebc.4343]

Seen her live in either group she's part of? You will faint. You. *Will*. *FAINT*. I have notable suggestions if interested.

[@laylyanntarabayirizarry6199]

Caleb Chappell, do you mean in the good way or the bad way? Because I've seen tons of their live videos and they're amazing. Though Keiko's voice sounds deeper (which I find cool)

[@calebc.4343]

In the *BEST* way, darling. The *BEST* way.

[@laylyanntarabayirizarry6199]

Oh... That's what I thought XD I mean, they're too amazing to be hated...

[@abigailmarquez1652]

De todos los solos de guitarra que tienen las canciones de Kalafina, este es mi favorito y desde mi punto de vista, el mejor ♥

[@zolline]

Literally just finished this anime, WHATTT. I love this so much 😭 the ending omg

[@oripietrelli3457]

Not me coming back to feed the hype pre-september 10, Madoka fandom will raise upon the grave

[@homowillis3405]

This is the only time when the ending is more popular than the anime opening.

[@bw0ns4mdi35]

In my opinion, these lyrics are written from the perspective of Homura. Just read the translated lyrics.

[@alexandrafrancavilla5297]

TOTALLY TRUE OMFG

[@liesdamnlies3372]

Oh yeah, they absolutely are. In a bit of brilliance the visual cues to make you initially think it's from Madoka's perspective, and it's not until things really start revealing themselves that the reality of it comes into focus.

[@SingingSealRiana]

well, madoca might be the center of the story, but homura and her actions are the driving force while madoka is almost a mcguffin for most of the plot making in the end homura the main character.

[@uhhhellothere2]

this song is the only reason i became a violin with that first part

[@Brucebong1]

I actually have physical chills all over my body. This has never happened to me before from music, so seriously thank you.

[@nerty6]

I know you should listen to nightwish

[@ne0tas]

i just got them too as I read your comment lol

[@PanfuSerenity]

nerty6 *Listen to Nightwish with Tarja singing.

[@nerty6]

I do lol

[@BwooHuraca]

Never happened before? What, really?

[@radroh11]

Original / Romaji Lyrics English Translation itsuka kimi ga hitomi ni tomosu ai no hikari ga toki wo koete horobiisogu sekai no yume wo tashika ni hitotsu kowasu darou Someday, the light of love that you set aflame in your eyes Will transcend time And surely destroy one dream Of this world that hurries to its ruin. tamerai wo nomihoshite kimi ga nozomu MONO wa nani? konna yokubukai akogare no yukue ni hakanai ashita wa aru no? Swallow down your hesitation. What is it that you wish for? On the path of yearning as greedy as this, Will there be a transient tomorrow? kodomo no koro yume ni miteta inishie no mahou no you ni yami sae kudaku chikara de hohoemu kimi ni aitai obieru kono te no naka ni wa taorareta hana no yuuki omoi dake ga tayoru subete hikari wo yobisamasu negai With power that can break through the darkness, Something like the ancient magic That I dreamed of when I was young, I want to meet you and your smile. What I hold in these frightened hands of mine Is courage made of handpicked flowers. My feelings alone are all that I rely upon, A wish that will awaken The light. itsuka kimi mo dareka no tame ni tsuyoi chikara wo nozomu no darou ai ga mune wo toraeta yoru ni michi no kotoba ga umarete kuru Someday, you will also wish for great power For the sake of someone else, I suppose. In the night when love captured your heart, Yet unknown words are born. mayowazu ni yukeru nara kokoro ga kudakete mo ii wa itsumo me no mae no kanashimi ni tachimukau tame no jumon ga hoshii If I can go on without losing my way, I don't mind if my heart is broken to pieces. I want a spell That can let me fight against The sorrow that is always in front of my eyes. kimi wa mada yume miru kioku watashi wa nemuranai ashita futari ga deau kiseki wo kachitoru tame ni susumu wa obieru kono te no naka ni wa taorareta hana no yaiba omoi dake ga ikiru subete kokoro ni furikazasu negai You are a memory that continues to dream. I am the sleepless tomorrow. I will move forward in order to attain The miracle of the two of us meeting. What I hold in these frightened hands of mine Is a sword of handpicked flowers. My feelings alone are all that I live for, A wish that I brandish Within my heart. torawareta taiyou no kagayaku fushigi no kuni no hon ga suki datta koro negai wa kitto kanau to oshieru otogibanashi wo shinjita (hikari to kage no naka) When I used to like books about strange lands Illuminated by captive suns, I believed the fairy tales that Taught us that wishes would surely Come true. (Among the light and shadow...) shizuka ni sakimidarete ita inishie no mahou yasashiku sekai wo kaeru chikara ga sono te ni aru to sasayaku owaranai yume wo miyou kimi to yuku toki no naka de omoi dake ga ikiru subete inochi wo tsukuru no wa negai Gently, magic from ancient times Bloomed wildly in silence. "The power to change the world Lies in those hands of yours," it whispers. Let us have an unending dream. During this time I go through with you, My feelings alone are all that I live for. What will create my life is This wish. Translated and transliterated by bambooXZX

[@kagaminerin6294]

''This is horrible!'' was what madoka said when this music played. then she fell to despair and destroyed the world in 10 days after turning. its official, haters are the bain of everyone's existance.

[@skyrah1365]

XD

[@mathewwilson84]

hehe. proof that light shines in the darkest of places

[@jeduardomkj]

Horribol? encerio men?

[@jeduardomkj]

nalorcs Price?

[@regitvcast8928]

+Eduardo Marquez Enserio*

[@neonglow1989]

Everybody, please stand up for listening the national anthem of my life.

[@sailoritaly]

Madoka Magica is like cake. It's an complete lie

[@skyrah1365]

It's also a spy. Stabs you in the feels when you least expect it.

[@LostCake94]

Cakes are not lies! They just get lost sometimes o.o

[@N8Maple01]

***** +1

[@marinedelmare5521]

I think it's supposed to be Cheese instead of a cake. (Hint, Hint)

[@zarashah5076]

Sailor Italy Your quote replaced my old Skype message about lying cake and not so much lying snow (with reference to when it was snowing and no cake was present).

[@hiza2720]

kalafina literally on whole another level. no girl group..yes..no girl group these days can match their level.

[@TheStar121]

no matter how many times you listen it's always as good as the first time 👏

[@davidspada6256]

I love the feeling of impending doom provided by the bells. Perfect timing

[@RandoPassingBy]

I have a big flex My first listen to this song is on TV when I was 6yo as it aired midnight :)

[@bleachbleachBLEACHER]

Best music of the series!

[@garymccray7822]

Let me be clear, I...DESPISE...the magical girl genre. I would rather gouge out my eyes with a vegetable peeler. I refused to watch Madoka for the longest time despite my friends almost rabid insistence to do so ASAP. Finally after being browbeaten and tricked into imbibing two thirds of a bottle of Scotch with him, I capitulated. I have never regretted it for a second since. A masterpiece of storytelling and visuals that profoundly challenged the paradigm of the genre. It delivered an experience like no other anime before or since (and I've been watching anime since Voltron, Our Star Blazers and G-Force). This series is a must watch and its sequel, Rebellion, will completely destroy you, leaving you hollow and shivering in the dark.

[@LadyOroRon]

I've finished watching this anime an hour ago and I can say I feel your words :(

[@VlikeAJ]

I refused watching Rebellion of this anime till summer. Because I have a feeling if I watch it now... I will have problems with studying... Because I'm going be completely destroyed.

[@psycobabble4056]

There's no way rebellion can be worse than Neon Genesis Evangelion in terms of mind fuckery :p

[@garymccray7822]

***** Typically speaking the magical GIRL anime genre focuses on... Wait foooor it.......G I R L S. If your looking for strong male lead characters, I'm thinking this isn't the genre for you...just saying. Try Dragon Ball or Naruto...Darker than Black maybe if your like a psych twist in your anime.

[@garymccray7822]

***** Unfortunately there are very few anime that feature both. I will keep a look out, if I find any that have both male and female leads I will let you know.

[@JabamiLain]

I just realized that Homura's world is an opportunity. I hope in Homura's world, the girls get a chance to actually solve their own problems. Talk about them. Put them behind. Not...sacrifice their lives because they can't handle it anymore but they don't want to hurt people. P.S: I'm starting to understand the mindset behind the theory saying Madoka was actually planning to take her own life for a time now, and becoming a Goddess simply presented itself as an opportunity to do it and still be useful.

[@joejoebear100]

I wish I could become a magical girl....

[@MoniCu92]

You now nothing girl!!! (kyubey liked this) ( ◕‿‿◕ ) contract?

[@joejoebear100]

yes. yes i would.

[@joejoebear100]

How dead are we talking?

[@joejoebear100]

i dont know man, for some awesome powers, a theme song and all the Eroge ever made i think its a fair trade.

[@joejoebear100]

that would be for like an hour, until i transform into my kickass outfit, fly around and put a witch in the dirt because reasons.

[@MarcioHuser]

This song still gives me chills! EPIC!

[@ODST-trooper]

Totally chills

[@Emperor_Oshron]

i love the whole song, but the percussion in the beginning before the lyrics start is my favorite bit. if "Connect" demonstrates what _Madoka Magica_ look like on the surface, then this exemplifies what it really is

[@nagachika.g]

Madoka Magica really filled the hollow that Fate series left me with

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Remember dear scaredy cat, when you spot baddass anime theme like this, no matter how sweet the art style is, run for your life. If they didn't joking on making this kind of music, imagine the original story