I actually found Madoka Magica when searching up 'Horror anime' I thought Google may have been drunk I watched it and all I got to say is that Google is definitely sober.

"It's sad to say, but just because you keep trying to do what's right... doesn't mean you're guaranteed a happy ending." -Madoka's mom

(Ending song for first two episodes) “Hey this isn’t so bad, it’s kinda cute.” (Ending song after episode 3) “Oh shit.”

generic anime protagonist: "I went against my beliefs for my crush!" Homura: "I went against spacetime and fate. What's you're excuse?"

I don't know how many people knows about this but there is one interesting thing about the English title "Puella Magi Madoka Magica". Puella Magi in Latin means Magical Girl, but that's not the only meaning. Puella means "a young girl" but in certain contexts it can also mean "a female slave". Magi means "magician" with trickster personality, similar to Loki (from Norse mythology) or genie, so it can be translated as "deceiver". Then "Puella Magi" can be translated as "Slave of the Deceiver".

"Don't forget: Always, somewhere, someone is fighting for you. As long as you remember, you are not alone."

Thing is, this wasn't just some random grimdark song they forced into the credits of Episode 3 out of nowhere. We heard this song as early as the first scene of Episode 1, and during the fight scene of Episode 2. The show warned you it would have shades of darkness from the very beginning. Once they start playing this song during the credits, however, that's what tells you it'll *stay* dark.

I do so love this group because they have such powerful voices. There's kind of a trend that Japanese women tend to affect a higher pitched voice more often than not, whether that's a deliberate choice or their voices are just naturally higher than many western women. But Kalafina's members have a different kind of energy, and it feels like they invest more in their deeper range, and that's something I love to hear from a Japanese female band.

madoka magica's opening theme: cute and happy madoka magica's ending theme: *this badass song*

"Watch Madoka Magica," they said. "It'll be fun," they said.

I said it before and I'm gonna say it again but Madoka Magica has the best soundtrack in anime history

This song hits way different after seeing Homura's backstory. Early on, in the beginning, it's an awesome battle theme. Near the end, it's a prelude to a repeating tragedy that only gets worse each time.

I should've known I was in for something shady when THIS was the closing credits song. But, alas, I was unprepared.

You know some serious magic shit is about to go down when this starts to play...

The "NEGAIIIIIIII" parts ALWAYS gives me goosebumps! Such strong vocals👏

LYRICS (JAP/ENG) Itsuka kimi ga hitomi ni tomosu ai no hikari ga toki wo koete Horobi isogu sekai no yume wo tashika ni hitotsu kowasu darou Someday, the light of love that you set aflame in your eyes will transcend time and surely destroy one dream of this world that hurries to its ruin. Tamerai wo nomihoshite Kimi ga nozomu mono wa nani? Konna yokubukai akogare no yukue ni hakanai ashita wa aru no? Swallow down your hesitation. What is it that you wish for? On the path of greeding as greedy as this Will there be a transient tomorrow? Kodomo no koro yume ni miteta inishie no mahou no you ni Yami sae kudaku chikara de hohoemu kimi ni aitai Obieru kono te no naka ni wa taorareta hana no yuuki Omoi dake ga tayoru subete Hikari wo yobisamasu negai........ With power that can break the darkness, Like ancient magic what I dreamed of when I was young, I want to meet you and your smile. In these frightened hands of mine, Courage is made of handpicked flowers My feelings alone are all that I rely upon, a wish that will awaken the light....... Itsuka kimi mo dareka no tame ni tsuyoi chikara wo nozomu no darou Ai ga mune wo toraeta yoru ni Michi no kotoba ga umarete kuru Someday, you will also wish for great power for the sake of someone else, I suppose. In the night when love captured your heart, Unknown words are born. Mayowazu ni yukeru nara Kokoro ga kudakete mo ii wa Itsumo me no mae no kanashimi ni tachimukau tame no Jumon ga hoshii.......... If I can go on without losing my way, I don’t mind if my heart is broken to pieces. I want a spell that can let me fight against the sorrow that is always in front of my eyes.... Kimi wa mada yumemiru kioku Watashi wa nemuranai ashita Futari ga deau kiseki wo kachitoru tame ni susumu wa Obieru kono te no naka ni wa Taorareta hana no yaiba Omoi dake ga ikiru subete Kokoro ni furikazasu negai...... You are a memory that continues to dream. I am the sleepless tomorrow. I will move forward in order to attain the miracle of the two of us meeting. What I hold in these frightened hands of mine is a sword of handpicked flowers. My feelings alone are all that live, A wish that I brandish within my heart...... (MIND-BLOWING VIOLIN AND GUITAR SOLO)..... lml Torawareta taiyou no kagayaku Fushigi no kuni no hon ga suki datta koro...... Negai wa kitto kanau to (kanau to

This song makes me almost afraid to watch Madoka Magica. It looks like a fun bubbly anime, but that's impossible to be with a song as badass as this

this is the most epic song ever

Keiko's solo at 3:35 is always so epic with the harmonizing by Wakana and Hikaru at the background.

I will miss you Kalafina :'( Keiko, Wakana and Hikaru, we fans will support you for your solo careers to come and hoping each one of you will be successful 💟 To Yuki Kajiura, who is the master behind Kalafina, thank you very much for presenting us these wonderful ladies and your wonderful compositions :)

Madoka Magica is like a candy shop build over a native american burial ground, on the surface, it's fun and smiles everywhere, but then you dig down and all the innocence just kills itself, in front of you.

A while back, my friend was looking for a new anime to watch. I suggested that she should watch Puella Magi Madoka Magica. She said: "No, I want to watch something deep and dark." Again, I tell her to watch Madoka Magica. Again, she says no. Finally, after much pestering, I got her to watch it. When she got to the 3rd episode, she called me and asked me why I made her watch such a depressing show. My face then: :/

My biggest flex as a huge pmmm fan... is that I got to do synchronized swimming to this song at a competition 💅✨

being meguca is suffering

When this song played after episode three you knew the show just took a left turn.

I'm cant help but imagine stage hands furiously wiggling the red drapes.

Hikaru's voice type allowed Kalafina to do more of rock-influenced songs. Different voice types have different strengths and allow you to expand the styles of music you write for a group. She was a worthy addition.

so atmospheric, added a lot to the vibe of madoka

madoka !!sayaka!! homura!! mami !!! kyoko!!!

I am not going to lie. It was this music and the scene in the first episode where Homura was duking it out with Walpurgisnacht that made it pretty obvious that this wasn't going to be your average Magical-girl anime. And when I saw it from Homura's perspective later on in the series it was just extreme nightmare fuel. watching her scream out to Madoka to not listen to Kyubey while she fell into the darkness was just disturbing. And then there were the end credits with the girls flickering outlines which was just spine-tingling every time

Rewatching Madoka Magica for the second time and with any anime that has a super natural /horror theme it always gets better the second time you watch it. Death Note and Mirai Nikki I've seen 3 times and they get better for each time. This song is just so perfect for Madoka Magica it's crazy. It really captures the despair feeling but also has like a witchy vibe. Like 3 witches who are doing a ritual, some real foreshadowing there that it's just gonna get worse for them from here. I think Madoka was destined to be the one to stop the witch cycle, that's why Homura can never stop her no matter how many times she goes back. And Homura as ironic as it is also is part of that destiny, as only due to her Madoka made that wish to become a god this time.

Madoka Magica is why people say to watch at least 3 episodes of a show to see if you like it. Y’know, so you don’t get AHEAD of yourself.

*Makes contract * dies after a few episodes

The girl with the deep voice has taken my heart

after all these years this song still slaps SO hard

3:35 This part is so beautiful because of the interplay between the two vocal lines - Keiko’s epic and cool lead and the specific harmony lines answering her. Still the thing I look for most in the song.

Hands down the only anime ending theme to perfectly portray the shows dark themes and still sound awesome as hell centuries later

This is legit awesome omg. Madoka definitely have to be one of the best animes of all time.

I saw someone on another video say that you never forget your first Kalafina song and I definitely think that's true when your first Kalafina song is *this*

this song is the only reason i became a violin with that first part

Let me just say Kalafina is one of the best bands I have ever heard. I first heard them from Fate/Zero and I immediately fell in love. They're voices are like angels, the voice you'll hear when your in heaven. I watched Madoka recently and spent an hour looking for this beautiful song. One reason I love Fate is because I know this band will have some part of it. You go, Kalafina. The day they break up will be the day I die. P.S. For those of you who didn't know, Madoka and Fate/Zero are made by the same creator, but I don't think Madoka ties into the Fate series in any way.

Itsuka kimi ga hitomi ni tomosu ai no hikari ga Toki wo koete Horobi isogu sekai no yume wo Tashika ni hitotsu kowasu darou Tamerai wo nomihoshite Kimi ga nozomu mono wa nani? Konna yokubukai akogare no yukue ni Hakanai ashita wa aru no? Hodomo no koro yume ni miteta Inishie no mahou no you ni Yami sae kudaku chikara de Hohoemu kimi ni aitai Obieru kono te no naka ni wa Taorareta hana no yuuki Omoi dake ga tayoru subete Hikari wo yobisamasu Negai Itsuka kimi mo dareka no tame ni Tsuyoi chikara wo nozomu no darou Ai ga mune wo toraeta yoru ni Michi no kotoba ga umaretekuru Mayowazu ni yukeru nara Kokoro ga kudakete mo ii wa Itsumo me no mae no kanashimi ni Tachimukau tame no Jumon ga hoshii Kimi wa mada yumemiru kioku Watashi wa nemuranai ashita Futari ga deau kiseki wo Kachitoru tame ni susumu wa Obieru kono te no naka ni wa Taorareta hana no yaiba Omoi dake ga ikiru subete Kokoro ni furikazasu Negai Torawareta taiyou no kagayaku Fushigi no kuni no hon ga suki datta koro Negai wa kitto kanau to Oshieru otogibanashi wo Shinjita (hikari to kage no naka) Shizuka ni sakimidareteita Inishie no mahou yasashiku Sekai wo kaeru chikara ga Sono te ni aru to sasayaku Owaranai yume wo miyou Kimi to yuku toki no naka de Omoi dake ga ikiru subete Inochi wo tsukuru no wa Negai

Madoka Magica aside, this song is a FUCKING BANGER even after more than 10 years. Thank you, unknown pretty ladies, for singing this. Edit: Unknown for me, *I* don't know who they are.

Homura continued to fight even when she had nothing to fight for. While magical girls were despairing left and right once they knew how awful the world really is once you're not a child anymore, killing themselves or others, Homura just ignored the warrior's pain. Even though she knew that she couldn't save Madoka or bring "her" Madoka back, Homura fought for all of us. Homura = Batman.

ah Magia~ The song that haunted most fans of madoka magica at 2011 and paved the way for dark moe anime

The more i think about it the more I start to believe that Madoka's main character was not Madoka but Homura.

I love that this is basically a Homura character song-the lyrics are so good. T-T Here's my translation: Someday the light of love Burning in your eyes will transcend time And surely only bring destruction to This dream of a world hurrying toward ruin Swallow up your hesitation What is it that you wish for? Is there some fleeting future that would Fulfill this greedy yearning? Like the ancient magic I saw in my childhood dreams With a power that shatters even darkness I want to reach your smiling face Clutched within these frightened hands Is the courage of lost innocence* My aspiration is all that I can rely on A wish That calls out to wake that light Someday you too will desire that power For someone else's sake One night, when your heart is seized by love Those nebulous words will emerge If I can proceed unwaveringly It’s fine if my heart breaks I want a spell to fight against The tragedy that’s Always before my eyes You, a still-dreaming memory Me, a sleepless tomorrow I will continue on to fight toward The miracle of our meeting Clutched within these frightened hands Is the blade of lost innocence* My aspiration is all that I live for A wish Brandished by my heart That shining time of captured sunlight When I loved that book about Wonderland I used to believe in those fairytales That tell us dreams always come true (Within the light and the shadow) Quietly disturbed from blooming The ancient magic gently whispers That the power to change the world Is in your hands Let’s live in an unending dream Of the time I’ll spend with you My aspiration is all that I live for To build that life Is my wish *Lit. “of a plucked flower,” but the significance is less clear in English when directly translated Translation is more of an art than a science, so my interpretation might differ slightly from others. Enjoy!

I am *so* gonna try to get one of my friends to watch this me, claiming it's the spiritual sequel to sailor moon, beers abound.

Another song I'm gonna have a hard time stopping replaying... :P

From innocent to guilty, this is my taste. Steins;Gate, Madoka Magica, When They Cry, and Re:Zero are the best first warning episode to the real beginning!

The universe always balances itself out. Life, death, love, hate, hope and despair.

Madoka Magica Darker than a Night without Moon.

The violins in this song always give me chills! O.O And I love how the song has this... Middle Eastern feel to it!

Remember dear scaredy cat, when you spot baddass anime theme like this, no matter how sweet the art style is, run for your life. If they didn't joking on making this kind of music, imagine the original story

I went into Madoka Magica completely blind, thinking I was getting some moe-blob SoL. That went completely out the window. At least with Doki Doki I knew beforehand it would get crazy. Still one of my favorite series of all time.

For those planning to watch Madoka Magica, prepare for a sudden drop into a dark labyrinth and tears pouring out of your eyes.

Madoka Magica - QBEY - MAKE A CONTRACT WITH ME! Humoora - NOOO DUNT MEGUKA Meguka - Ok Humoora - Rage quit change QBEY - MAKE A CONTRACT WITH ME! Humoora - KILL IT WITH FIRE Meguka - No Humoora

Not me coming back to feed the hype pre-september 10, Madoka fandom will raise upon the grave

the anime’s look: 💕🌈✨ the anime the more you watch it: 💀🖤🥀

Because this couldn't be awesomer enough.

Okay, I love this song and I ADORE Madoka Magica. It has an amazing story, great animation and wonderful characters. But I hate it when people say that its the first dark Magical Girl anime. Did everyone forget about a certain little anime called Revolutionary Girl Utena? Or if that doesn't count, then Princess Tutu? Even some of the light MGs had dark moments. Sailor Moon was full of them. In one episode, the senshi were crucified! Even PRETTY CURE had dark moments. Have you SEEN Heartcatch? A mascot DIED and the girl who he belonged to fell into deep despair. Ojamajo Doremi, which is a cute witch anime, tackled subjects like divorce, trauma, miscarriage and even had a young girl DIE of CANCER! And she was much younger than the Madoka cast. So yeah, Madoka Magica is an amazing anime, but it is NOT the first dark Mahou Shoujo.

this song did not have to go this hard but DAMN i'm glad it did

When this started playing at the end of episode 3, MAN I felt that

Madoka Magica passed a lot of other anime on my top anime list and is now number one...my friend told me to watch it and i saw the op and was like "ew..." but im glad i eventually came back and watched it! I cried so much and I love how it all ties together at ep 10, then you can re watch the series to understand homura more. beautiful.

Am I like the only one who likes this kind of music?!?!?!?! Because I feel like I'm the only kid in my entire school who listens to any music like this and adores it. Please someone let me know that I am not alone!!!

clueless > Hmm I wonder why this cute anime has such a badass ending with ominous imagery

This is the only time when the ending is more popular than the anime opening.

Madoka magica forever

Madoka Magica is like cake. It's an complete lie

#BringKalafinaBack

Till this day, this song (and so many songs by Kalafina) is my all time favorite to listen and singalong. It’s so good. And I really love every live performances.

This is in my opinion the best anime ending theme. And is it just me or does Kalafina make the best anime opening and ending themes? Madoka Magica, Arslan Senki, Fate/Stay, and Aldnoah.Zero just to name some. :D

I honestly cannot understand how someone could want to be a magical girl after watching this series. XD What is wrong with you people? :P

both kalafina and ali project are so similar to each other and that's why I love them both. no jpop artist can compare to them

Back here again in 2023... to feel some genuine dystopia vibes. Still a true masterpiece I recognize.

Let me be clear, I...DESPISE...the magical girl genre. I would rather gouge out my eyes with a vegetable peeler. I refused to watch Madoka for the longest time despite my friends almost rabid insistence to do so ASAP. Finally after being browbeaten and tricked into imbibing two thirds of a bottle of Scotch with him, I capitulated. I have never regretted it for a second since. A masterpiece of storytelling and visuals that profoundly challenged the paradigm of the genre. It delivered an experience like no other anime before or since (and I've been watching anime since Voltron, Our Star Blazers and G-Force). This series is a must watch and its sequel, Rebellion, will completely destroy you, leaving you hollow and shivering in the dark.

_It also surprises me this song is the ending of a Magical girl anime_

I have a big flex My first listen to this song is on TV when I was 6yo as it aired midnight :)

Everyone is all emotional about Madoka Magica. It was exactly what I signed up for pure darkness. Same as 'when they cry" great shows.

I think... I think I like Kalafina. I like that almost operatic metal feeling they give off. The voices are just so damn gorgeous, and backed by guitars and strings just enhances the power of their presence all the more. I wish US radio stations were allowed to play J-Pop and J-Rock, just so people wouldn't be so close-minded and find they can appreciate that sometimes the best stuff isn't even in English.

omg the violin it just gets me all the time UGHHHHH!!!

i can never listen to this song without thinking about Madoka

everyone gangsta until a discombobulated looking cat pops up in your house and asks you to make a contract with it so you can have 1 wish come true and in exchange you become magical with a risk of losing your life each time you fight things called witches and familiars

''This is horrible!'' was what madoka said when this music played. then she fell to despair and destroyed the world in 10 days after turning. its official, haters are the bain of everyone's existance.

A word of advice for anyone who wants to watch Madoka Magica: If you are prone to panic attacks and anxiety, I would not recommend watching it because once it gets to the third episode it gets freaky and messed up and it may trigger panic attacks. Just a fair warning. If you are not prone to panic attacks and anxiety, I STILL recommend slight caution when watching and possibly a box of tissues for all of the tears you will shed. ~enjoy~ p.s. If a little alien cat thing comes up to you and asks you to make a contract, do. NOT. say. yes. if you value your life in any way whatsoever. If you do, however, say yes, I BEG of you not to make your wish "I want to go to Disneyland" or I will bash my head against the wall until it falls off and I bleed out like Mami

In my opinion, these lyrics are written from the perspective of Homura. Just read the translated lyrics.

what a pity that they no longer sing all together :( we lost such a magical group

IT'S AVAILABLE IN MY COUNTRY! YES! I'VE BEEN WAITING!

Is it just me, or is the lead singer like extremely beautiful? She has such a unique look! I'm so mesmerized by her.

Madoka Magica really filled the hollow that Fate series left me with

Man madoka magika is dark and this song shows it I really wanna see the movies

Sailor Moon + evil creatures + fucked up world = Madoka Magica

Love the girl with the bangs. She can have a low pitch voice then move to high pitch

"I'm a cat person" *introducing Kyubei*

Ah yes, Kalafina, one of the best and most epic bands ever... RIP the group, but the music will live forever

if h.p. lovecraft wrote sailor moon

Being Meguca is suffering...

I would say this was kalafina at their best but honestly, their whole career was full of great music. I hope they have a reunion tour one day.

Forget "Ride of the Valkyries", I want this playing when the battle starts.

Hey guys, wanna have a wish fulfilled?