Puella Magi Madoka Magica

TV-14United States rating201125 min episodesAnimation, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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A middle school girl meets a mysterious creature that offers her the chance to make a wish in exchange for magical powers. She soon learns that being a magical girl comes with heavy responsibilities and significant personal costs. The story follows her and her friends as they navigate these difficult choices.

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What's in it

Scary
Strong
Violence
Strong
Language
Mild
Rude humour
Mild
Sad themes
Intense
Pace
Gentle
The show features long scenes of dialogue and atmospheric moments with occasional bursts of action. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.ScaryThe appearance of witches and the physical transformation of girls into monsters.
  • Approx.IntenseThe sudden and violent death of a mentor character.
  • Approx.IntenseThe overwhelming and powerful presence of the witch Walpurgisnacht.

Talk about it after

  1. 1How did the characters feel about the choices they had to make regarding their powers?
  2. 2What did you think about the cost of the wishes the girls made?
  3. 3How did the characters show bravery when facing things that scared them?

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