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Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica has everything it needs to be considered a "masterpiece". Deconstruction? You've got it! Badass action scenes? You've got it! Philosophy? You've got it! Experimental art? You've got it! Plot twists? You've got it! Realistic characters that have great chemistry between them? You've got it! Drama? You've got it! Waifu material? You've got it! Time travel? You've got it! Horror? You've got it! SHAFT? I'm in complete heaven. You've got it all right. So, further ado, let's get started!

Story: 10

The story is a genre bend, so the concept is a bit dark when you think about it. The concept of Madoka Magica ... is that magical girls fight witches, but only having the fate of turning into one in the end. This is the main idea of the story. It causes many plot twists and story opportunities!

In Madoka Magica, each episode it leaves you with questions that all have answers. These answers are full of plot twists for the explanations of why things the way they are. The characters are the ones who execute them perfectly. This is what makes this anime so hooking. It's such a magnificent story. Especially considering it's not based of another material.

Now, what are the plot twist formulas like? It's like this: you assume that a certain character is horrible, or useless. Then, a plot twist comes along to give the character purpose, and likeability. It moves the story along to even more plot twists and turns. (Skip the rest of this paragraph section if you have never seen Madoka Magica) The first plot twist is when Madoka keeps on being persuaded into a magical girl from a magical girl named Mami. It sounds all good and fluffy until Madoka sees the real deal. But still, she's interested. However, Sayaka Madoka's friend, ends up becoming one. Madoka choses to go with Sayaka on her journies of fighting witches. Over time, she discovers more and more about other magical girls and the concept of being one! See! The first plot twist leads to many other plot twists in the series along Madoka's journey. In the story, Madoka is more of an observer when it comes to the story. She's like a reactor to all events in the story so the creators of this show so the plot twists can happen.




Art: 9
The art is very experimental. Especially with the fight scenes! It's a great contrast to the shiny characters since the witches are very tinted. The fight scenes are also very awesome because who doesn't like moe magical girls fighting enemies as if they are shounen characters? However, the flaws I've had is that the TV edition had poor backgrounds, and the shining was horrible. But the flaw that got me the most is that the characters are a bit of a copy and paste. But still, the witches were extremely experimentally designed.

Sound: 10
Everything about the music is beautiful. Dramatic orchestra music is often played during fight scenes! Not only that, but the OP and ED were both catchy. Especially the ED, Magia.

Character: 10

All the characters play a major role in the story! Every character has a purpose. But why? Let's find out!

Madoka:

Madoka is the reason why all these events occur. In reality, it's all for her. All the characters to all these things to prevent her from becoming a witch since if you are a powerful magical girl, you'll become a powerful witch. So, she causes all the drama and story. You might think that her mundane personality is a flaw. However, I beg to differ. I think it simply just works!
If she were to have a genuine personality, it would cause a butterfly effect in the story. This will make it not as good. I'd say she's more of a useful object.

Sayaka:

Sayaka adds extra drama to make the magical girls to go into conflict because if she remains selfless, she'll eventually die quickly. So, the magical girls start fighting.

Homura:

Homura is the girl trying to protect Madoka from becoming a magical girl. At first, she seems as an asshole. However, she plays a major role in the end once the majority of the other characters are eliminated through becoming witches. Homura causes the conclusion.

Kyoko:

This horribly bratty girl also causes conflict in the story! She's like Sayaka, but leaves a different effect on the other characters.

Mami:

She's the one who pulled Madoka and Sayaka into the situation in the first place.

Enjoyment: 10

This show is very entertaining due to all the drama and plot twists!

Overall: 10

In conclusion, Madoka Magica is perfect.