The Worst Episodes of Puella Magi Madoka Magica

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7.4/10(916 votes)
#1 - I First Met Her in a Dream... or Something
S1:E11/7/2011
Madoka Kaname, an eighth grader who lives such a peaceful life, has a loving family and best friends. She laughs and cries from time to time. One night, she has a strange dream. It was supposed to be an usual routine day, but the arrival of Homura Akemi - a transfer student who came to Madoka's class, changed that.
Director:Yukihiro Miyamoto
Writer:Gen Urobuchi
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Director:Yukihiro Miyamoto
Writer:Gen Urobuchi
7.4/10(848 votes)
#2 - That Would Be Truly Wonderful
S1:E21/14/2011
While rescuing Kyubey from being attacked by Homura, Madoka and Sayaka lose their way in a mysterious space. They find themselves in a desperate situation and are rescued by Mami Tomoe, a magical girl. Afterward, Mami invites them to her room.
Director:Masahiro Mukai
Writer:Gen Urobuchi
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Director:Masahiro Mukai
Writer:Gen Urobuchi
7.7/10(791 votes)
#3 - There's No Way I'll Ever Regret It
S1:E52/4/2011
As a magical girl, Sayaka rescues Madoka and Hitomi from a witch. Now that her wish has come true by signing Kyubey's contract, her mind is clear and she doesn't seem to regret becoming a magical girl.
Director:Takahiro Majima
Writer:Gen Urobuchi
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Director:Takahiro Majima
Writer:Gen Urobuchi
8.0/10(814 votes)
#4 - Miracles and Magic Are Real
S1:E41/28/2011
The day after the fierce battle between Mami and the witch was a normal peaceful day. After what they witnessed, Madoka and Sayaka fully realize the demands of being involved in the magical world, and give up becoming on magical girls.
Director:Mamoru Hatakeyama
Writer:Gen Urobuchi
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Director:Mamoru Hatakeyama
Writer:Gen Urobuchi
8.2/10(801 votes)
#5 - This Just Can't Be Right
S1:E62/11/2011
Homura appears suddenly on Sayaka and Kyoko's battlefield. She intervenes and knocks Sayaka unconscious with a single blow. After seeing this, Kyoko is on her guard against Homura, and leaves, putting an end to the battle.
Director:Fujiaki Asari
Writer:Gen Urobuchi
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Director:Fujiaki Asari
Writer:Gen Urobuchi
8.3/10(936 votes)
#6 - I'm Not Afraid of Anything Anymore
S1:E31/21/2011
Madoka and Sayaka are getting used to Mami's witch hunting trial run. Yet their wishes remain undecided. Mami reveals her past to the anxious two girls. Sayaka asks, "Does my wish have to be for myself?"
Director:Yuki Yase
Writer:Gen Urobuchi
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Director:Yuki Yase
Writer:Gen Urobuchi

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8.4/10(817 votes)
#7 - Can You Face Your True Feelings?
S1:E72/18/2011
Sayaka discovers the truth about her own body as a magical girl. She wavers between the wish that came true by accepting the destiny to fight and the high price she paid for it. Sayaka is in low spirits at home when Kyoko Sakura shows up.
Director:Seimei Kidokoro
Writer:Gen Urobuchi
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Director:Seimei Kidokoro
Writer:Gen Urobuchi
8.7/10(823 votes)
#8 - I'd Never Allow That to Happen
S1:E93/4/2011
Sayaka's Soul Gem turns into a jet-black grief seed, which hatches and a new witch emerges. Carrying Sayaka's body, Kyoko focuses on defending against the approaching witch's attacks. Homura cuts into the witch's labyrinth and leads Kyoko to escape.
Director:Masahiro Mukai
Writer:Gen Urobuchi
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Director:Masahiro Mukai
Writer:Gen Urobuchi
9.0/10(869 votes)
#9 - The Only Thing I Have Left to Guide Me
S1:E114/22/2011
Sayaka's funeral was held in the rain. Madoka returns home with vacant eyes. She barely says anything to Junko who met her at the front door, and goes into her room. Kyubey appears in front of Madoka, who is lost in her grief, alone.
Director:Kotono Watanabe
Writer:Gen Urobuchi
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Director:Kotono Watanabe
Writer:Gen Urobuchi
9.0/10(907 votes)
#10 - I Was Stupid... So Stupid
S1:E82/25/2011
Despite her own injury, Sayaka keeps shredding the witch in front of her. Thanks to healing magic, she wins without a scratch at the end. But she seems extremely exhausted.
Director:Takashi Kawabata
Writer:Gen Urobuchi
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Director:Takashi Kawabata
Writer:Gen Urobuchi
9.2/10(984 votes)
#11 - My Very Best Friend
S1:E124/22/2011
Homura challenges Walpurgisnacht alone and is seriously wounded. She despairs because she can't win no matter how many times she tries. Her actions are making Madoka suffer even more, and she becomes despondent. Her Soul Gem begins to turn black.
Directors:Yukihiro Miyamoto, Akiyuki Shinbo
Writer:Gen Urobuchi
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Directors:Yukihiro Miyamoto, Akiyuki Shinbo
Writer:Gen Urobuchi
9.5/10(1244 votes)
#12 - I Won't Rely on Anyone Anymore
S1:E103/11/2011
A scene depicting a female transfer student. The timid girl is so nervous and meek. She introduces herself shyly while feeling the eyes of all the students in the class. At recess, other girls gather around her and ask questions curiously.
Director:Yuki Yase
Writer:Gen Urobuchi
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Director:Yuki Yase
Writer:Gen Urobuchi