---
title: "Puella Magi Madoka Magica"
year: 2011
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/puella-magi-madoka-magica-2011"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 39218
imdb_id: "tt1773185"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 12
runtime_minutes: 25
community_rating: 8.1
vote_count: 377
content_rating: "TV-14"
---

# Puella Magi Madoka Magica (2011) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/puella-magi-madoka-magica-2011

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Puella Magi Madoka Magica is a Japanese anime television series created by the Magica Quartet and animated by the studio Shaft. The series, which premiered in 2011, consists of 12 episodes. The story centers on Madoka Kaname, an eighth-grade student at Mitakihara Middle School who lives a life with her family and friends. Her ordinary life changes following a magical encounter that alters her destiny. Alongside her friend Sayaka, Madoka is approached by a creature named Kyubey. This entity offers them a wish in exchange for a contract to become magical girls. By accepting this offer, the girls gain the responsibility of fighting abstract beings known as witches. While these powers offer new abilities, the series explores the grave consequences that these contracts carry for the girls and those they love. The show is also known simply as Madoka Magica and features voice performances by actors including Aoi Yuki, Chiwa Saito, Emiri Kato, and Cristina Valenzuela. The production credits for the series include creators Ume Aoki, Atsuhiro Iwakami, Akiyuki Shinbo, and Gen Urobuchi.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An ordinary girl faces an extraordinary choice that could change everything."

### Why Watch
- Unique take on magical girl genre
- Strong character development
- Visually striking animation

### Caveats & Content Note
- Dark themes may not suit all viewers
- Tone & Suitability: Contains mature themes involving fate and sacrifice.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: mysterious, emotional, supernatural, dramatic, thought-provoking

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Netflix, Hulu, Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Netflix, 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 Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (12 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 12
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (25%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 9 (75%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Aoi Yuuki** as *Madoka Kaname (voice)*
- **Chiwa Saito** as *Homura Akemi (voice)*
- **Eri Kitamura** as *Sayaka Miki (voice)*
- **Ai Nonaka** as *Kyoko Sakura (voice)*
- **Emiri Kato** as *Kyubey (voice)*
- **Yuko Goto** as *Junko Kaname (voice)*
- **Ryoko Shintani** as *Hitomi Shizuki (voice)*
- **Junko Iwao** as *Kazuko Saotome (voice)*
- **Kaori Mizuhashi** as *Mami Tomoe (voice)*
- **Seiko Yoshida** as *Kyousuke Kamijou (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Is this a typical magical girl series?
It subverts many magical girl tropes while maintaining core elements of the genre.

### Q: What age group is this suitable for?
Teens and adults due to mature themes, though it features middle school characters.

### Q: How many episodes are there?
The main series consists of multiple episodes with continuing storylines.

### Q: Is it necessary to watch in order?
Yes, the story builds progressively with important plot developments.

### Q: Does it have good animation quality?
The series features distinctive visual styling and animation throughout.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [H.B. Fuller: Connecting what matters | Innovative Adhesives & Sealants](https://www.hbfuller.com/en)
- [Puella Magi Madoka Magica - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puella_Magi_Madoka_Magica)
- [H.B. Fuller](https://www.hbfullerproducts.com/)
- [Puella Magi Madoka Magica (TV Mini Series 2011) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1773185/)
- [Watch Puella Magi Madoka Magica | Netflix](https://www.netflix.com/title/70302572)
- [Puella Magi Madoka Magica | Watch Full Episodes | Disney+](https://www.disneyplus.com/browse/entity-085f5007-1b32-4dd7-9aea-41397554fb9b)

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