Quick Facts
DirectorAkiyuki Shinbo
Runtime2h 11m · PG-13
GenresAnimation · Fantasy · Thriller
Release2012-10-05
Film
Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings
2012· PG-13· 2h 11m· Animation· Fantasy· Thriller
Madoka Kaname, an ordinary middle-schooler, along with her best friend Sayaka Miki, are offered the chance to have any wish they want granted by the mysterious Kyubey, and become magical girls and fight witches. However, fellow magical girl Homura Akemi seems intent on stopping Madoka from becoming a magical girl at any cost. Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings is a retelling of the first half of the TV anime series.
2012-10-05
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Key Crew
DirectorAkiyuki Shinbo
ScreenplayGen Urobuchi
ProducerAtsuhiro Iwakami
Director of PhotographyShinichiro Eto
Original Music ComposerYuki Kajiura
EditorRie Matsubara
Full cast & crew (20 cast · 41 crew)
Details
Released2012-10-05
Runtime2h 11m · PG-13
StatusReleased
StudiosSHAFT
Box office$6M
LanguagesJapanese
CountriesJapan
Rating7.5/10 · 145 votes
Original languageja
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