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title: "Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story"
year: 2020
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/magia-record-puella-magi-madoka-magica-side-story-2020"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 94523
imdb_id: "tt9547400"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 3
episodes_count: 25
runtime_minutes: 24
community_rating: 6.9
vote_count: 80
content_rating: "TV-14"
---

# Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story (2020) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/magia-record-puella-magi-madoka-magica-side-story-2020

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story is an anime series that premiered on January 4th. The series is a spin-off of the 2011 anime series Puella Magi Madoka Magica and is based on a Japanese role-playing mobile game of the same name. It is produced by Shaft and directed by Gekidan INU CURRY. The series follows Iroha Tamaki, a magical girl who is searching for answers in Kamihama City, where it is rumored that magical girls can be saved. The world is safe thanks to the Magical Girls who are forced to slay Witches, but rumors say they can be saved in Kamihama City. The series features the voices of Momo Asakura, Sora Amamiya, and Emiri Kato. Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story has multiple seasons and is available to stream on various platforms, including Netflix and Prime Video. The series has a rating of 6.2 out of 10 on IMDb.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A magical girl searches for her lost memories in a city where wishes come at a cost."

### Why Watch
- Unique take on magical girl tropes
- Strong character development
- Atmospheric animation style

### Caveats & Content Note
- May confuse viewers unfamiliar with the franchise
- Slow pacing in early episodes
- Tone & Suitability: Suitable for teens; deals with trauma and moral ambiguity.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: mysterious, melancholic, supernatural, intense, thoughtful

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Netflix, Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Netflix, Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Netflix, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Crunchyroll, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (13 Episodes)
Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story is a television series. It is set in the city of Kamihama, where magical girls gather. The series revolves around Iroha, who loses her wish and her sister, prompting her to travel to Kamihama. The city is portrayed as a place where magical girls congregate. The series is an adaptation of the Magia Record franchise, which is itself a side story of the Puella Magi Madoka Magica series. The series is classified as Animation, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, and Drama.

## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 25
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 5 (20%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 20 (80%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Momo Asakura** as *Tamaki Iroha (voice)*
- **Sora Amamiya** as *Nanami Yachiyo (voice)*
- **Shiina Natsukawa** as *Yui Tsuruno (voice)*
- **Yui Ogura** as *Futaba Sana (voice)*
- **Ayane Sakura** as *Mitsuki Felicia (voice)*
- **Ayaka Ohashi** as *Akino Kaede (voice)*
- **Kaori Ishihara** as *Minami Rena (voice)*
- **Mikako Komatsu** as *Togame Momoko (voice)*
- **Kana Hanazawa** as *Kuroe (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Is this related to Puella Magi Madoka Magica?
Yes, it's a side story set in the same universe.

### Q: Do I need to play the game to understand the show?
No, the anime stands alone without requiring knowledge of the game.

### Q: Where does the story take place?
The main setting is Kamihama City, a mysterious location tied to magical girls.

### Q: What is the main character’s goal?
Iroha Tamaki seeks answers about her forgotten wish and her missing sister.

### Q: Who produced the series?
It was directed by Gekidan INU CURRY and produced by SHAFT.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story (TV Series 2020-2022 ...](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9547400)
- [Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka☆Magica Side Story (Anime)](https://madoka.fandom.com/wiki/Magia_Record:_Puella_Magi_Madoka%E2%98%86Magica_Side_Story_(Anime))
- [Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story](https://www.justwatch.com/us/tv-show/magia-record-puella-magi-madoka-magica-side-story)
- [Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story](https://www.moviefone.com/tv-shows/magia-record-puella-magi-madoka-magica-side-story/1ihnToeGzdUOWYNE5I4qu3/where-to-watch/)
- [List of Magia Record episodes - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Magia_Record_episodes)
- [Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story - Prime Video](https://www.primevideo.com/detail/0FIG20Y8B1VA42I9P2WSZ43P3G/)

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