Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings 2012
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 131 minutes
- Director
- Yukihiro Miyamoto
- Network
- SHAFT
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
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- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2012
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 131 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 5, 2012
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- Japan
- Studios
- SHAFT
- Revenue
- $5,816,330
- Genres
- Thriller, Animation, Fantasy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.6/10 from 163 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~131 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- SHAFT
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Title: Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings.
Also known as: Mahou Shoujo Madoka☆Magica: Hajimari no Monogatari, Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magika Movie 1, Magical Girl Madoka Magica Movie 1, Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: The Beginning Story.
Release Date: October 19, 2012 (US).
Genres: Thriller, Animation, Fantasy, Mystery, Adventure, Anime.
Runtime: 2h 11m (TMDB) or 2h 10m (Rotten Tomatoes).
Rating: PG-13.
Plot: Madoka Kaname, an ordinary middle-schooler, and her best friend Sayaka Miki are offered the chance to have any wish granted by the mysterious Kyubey to become magical girls and fight witches. However, fellow magical girl Homura Akemi
Should you watch it?
“A middle-schooler is offered a wish in exchange for becoming a magical girl fighting witches.”
- Features newly animated footage
- Includes redone voice acting
- Provides a cinematic retelling of the television series
- It serves as a recap of the original television series
Watch it if you want to experience a retelling of the first half of the TV anime.
This PG-13 rated animation blends fantasy and thriller elements with a runtime of approximately two hours.
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Is this movie worth watching?
The film offers a retelling of the TV series with redone voice acting and new animation.
How long is the movie?
The film has a runtime of approximately 2 hours and 11 minutes.
What episodes does this cover?
The movie is a retelling of the first half of the television anime series.
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