Puella Magi Madoka Magica Movie Trailer Reveals Stunning Look at Walpurgisnacht Rising

Puella Magi Madoka Magica Movie Trailer Reveals Stunning Look at Walpurgisnacht Rising

Key Takeaways

  • A second trailer for Puella Magi Madoka Magica -Walpurgisnacht Rising- was revealed at Aniplex Online Fest 2024.
  • The film is set to release in Winter 2025.
  • Fans will be thrilled to see the return of Shaft’s original staff from the 2013 film.

As a devoted fan who has traversed countless magical girl anime series, I can confidently say that the trailer for Puella Magi Madoka Magica -Walpurgisnacht Rising- has sent my heart soaring and left me on the edge of my seat. The return of Shaft’s original staff from the 2013 film is akin to reunion with long-lost friends, and their unique style promises to breathe new life into this captivating series.


During Aniplex Online Fest 2024, we were treated to an enticing preview of the forthcoming “Puella Magi Madoka Magica -Walpurgisnacht Rising-” anime movie, showcased with a stunningly beautiful new trailer.

The movie, which serves as a follow-up to the 2013 film “Puella Magi Madoka Magica The Movie -Rebellion-“, was initially planned for a premiere during Winter 2024 in Japan.

Initially, the release of the movie was moved to Winter 2025, but just recently, an amazing new trailer for it surfaced. You can check it out below:

The trailer begins with an elegant yet haunting scene, as Homura Akemi and Madoka Kaname perform a surreal dance to grand, atmospheric music.

As the rhythm picks up, I can feel the atmosphere growing ominous, offering hints of the turmoil and tension brewing in Walpurgisnacht Rising.

The brief 35-second video effectively communicates the grandiose feel and unsettling ambiance that viewers typically associate with the show.

What Is Puella Magi Madoka Magica About?

In the realm of anime, I’ve always found myself captivated by “Puella Magi Madoka Magica,” a gem from the 2010s. This series offers a unique spin on the magical girl genre, one that’s not all sunshine and rainbows. As a player, I’d say it’s like stepping into a game where you make pacts to transform into magical warriors during my adolescent years in middle school.

Rather than sticking to the conventional “heroic” journey, the series delves into the “mental and emotional impact” of their assumed roles, presenting them with ominous and bizarre confrontations against their adversaries, whom they call “witches.

The show redefines typical magical girl narratives, swapping out conventional whimsical tales for one drenched in despair and profound anxiety. Characters find themselves in seemingly insurmountable predicaments, and the narrative emphasizes the hardships and pain that are inherent to being a magical girl.

The Walpurgisnacht Rising trailer effectively encapsulates an ambiance, presenting both the eerie charm and profound emotions that are characteristic of Puella Magi Madoka Magica.

Enthusiasts of the initial series are bound to get thrilled as they witness the comeback of the original Shaft team, who were instrumental in the 2013 movie, reintroducing their unique flair and perspective to the series following more than a decade’s absence.

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2024-09-16 15:38