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I liked reading this manga a lot. The anime is pretty much identical
Art:
The art is really well drawn, a lot of the panels look very detailed and the art stays very consistent throughout. The character designs really shine through with the costumes that each magical girl wears. I think that a lot of thought was put into how each outfit looks and the costumes go well with the characters personality.

Fight scenes:
One con that I experienced in the book is that the fighting scenes can be a bit difficult to read. The panels are very chaotic so it takes a bit to read. Each ... one seems to be spaced out fairly well with filler in some parts that make the plot enjoyable.

Characters:
I liked the characters. Madoka is a great protagonist and works well with all the other characters. My only complaint is that her naiveness throughout made it a bit irritating. Homuras dark and mysterious personality helps with pushing the story further. They are well rounded with motives, interesting backstories and their strengths and weaknesses are balanced out.

Plot (Slight spoilers ahead):
The plot is unique. This is a manga that takes the magical girl genre and twists it to be a horror that can give a refreshing change of pace. This is a big strength as a lot of magical girl mangas can be a bit repetitive with how the story goes. I wont give too much away with what happens but fair warning that there is violence. Not enough though to where you would have to reflect on your choices. The soul gem concept is very unique and gives a lot of debate on ethics. The witch concept is something that makes being a magical girl morally gray.

Who would I recommend this to?
I recommend this manga if you want something that is new. The mix of lighthearted magical girls and horror works well so if you want that give this a try.

A wonderful work of art that everyone should at least try once.

Art: One of the things I look at the most is art in a movie or show. The art in this movie is truly breathtaking. The intricate details of each scene really come together to make watching this movie memorable. Rich color choices, gorgeous animation and well made character design is this movies strong point.

Characters: Chihiro's character is well rounded. The character development wasn't immediate but rather a gradual progression. The ending is one that really shined through with character development. Haku though a mysterious character for most of the movie opens up more ... as the story progresses and eventually at the end we see him show his true self.

Ending: The ending wasn't rushed. It was a satisfying ending to see. A wonderful thing about this movie is the fact that the ending is similar to how the movie began. Chihiro walks through the area she originally entered, but you can see that because of her experiences she isn't as scared as she was before.

Target audience: This movie is for people who have a strong appreciation for the artwork in Studio Ghibli films. Especially background art. This movie is perfect for people who like wholesome, and comforting films.