Alternative Titles
Synonyms: Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magika, Magical Girl Madoka Magica
Japanese: 魔法少女まどか★マギカ
More titlesInformation
Type:
TV
Episodes:
12
Status:
Finished Airing
Aired:
Jan 7, 2011 to Apr 22, 2011
Premiered:
Winter 2011
Broadcast:
Fridays at 01:25 (JST)
Licensors:
Aniplex of America
Studios:
Shaft
Source:
Original
Duration:
24 min. per ep.
Rating:
PG-13 - Teens 13 or older
Statistics
Ranked:
#2212
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Popularity:
#104
Members:
1,335,379
Favorites:
57,052
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