Should I watch Madoka Magica?

[Unknown Gamer]

My friends keep telling me to watch Madoka Magica. Like all magical girl anime, it seems to be very much aimed to a female audience but I've also heard it gets very dark. Should I give in and watch it?

 

[RanmyakuIchi's iconRanmyakuIchi]

Yes, I enjoyed it quite a bit.

 

[ciro64]

I found it unmemorable and would rather watch non-subversive magical girl shows.

 

[IyoTheHelpfulWolf]

It's a magical girl anime that devolves into emotional trauma and cosmic horror. The cute animal that gives you a pretty dress and let's you shoot pretty lazers? That shit has a steep price in this show's universe.

 

[ciro64]

it seems to be very much aimed to a female audience

I don't think it is. A large portion of male anime fans likes moe stuff.

 

[Ícaro Oliveira Santos]

No, Madoka is mid as fuck watch REAL Peak

 

[bigthecat_]

Madoka is not your average magical girl show where the main stereotyped characters learn the power of friendship so they can show off their cool toy accessories. It's one of the best dark series I ever witnessed.

 

[Ícaro Oliveira Santos]

But seriously Princess Tutu is much better than Madoka Magica, the story and characters are much better written than Madoka's.

 

[bigthecat_]

But seriously Princess Tutu is much better than Madoka Magica, the story and characters are much better written than Madoka's.

Though each show is targeted in a completely different way. Tutu actually is a girls show.

 

[Ícaro Oliveira Santos]

Though each show is targeted in a completely different way. Tutu actually is a girls show.

Yes, but Princess Tutu similar to Madoka is also a show that subverts traditional Mahou Shoujo tropes and also subverts Fairy Tale tropes.

 

[Zerpina]

Like @ciro64 said, i also found it Unmemorable and kinda meh
Watch Housing complex C. you'll enjoy it.
Did like Mahou Shoujo Site/Magical Girl Site Rather well tho

 

[Korin]

Watch Kamen Rider Ryuki and you will have more or less the same as any urobuchi animes but funnier

 

[Sackboy]

madoka is okay. its not NEARLY as "deep" as some people say. it has a really unique art style that does tell you that the creator is deeply troubled, but the themes are mishmashed and there's no CLEAR message.


tl;dr its the ramblings of a madman with a magical girl skin

 

[Korin]

Forgot to mention, most of the "praised" part comes from the movies, so you will be watching 12 chapters and then the same but in a recopilation and then you reach the part everyone praises..

 

[IyoTheHelpfulWolf]

madoka is okay. its not NEARLY as "deep" as some people say. it has a really unique art style that does tell you that the creator is deeply troubled, but the themes are mishmashed and there's no CLEAR message.


tl;dr its the ramblings of a madman with a magical girl skin

This is actually a pretty accurate assessment. It's basically the magical girl genre through the lens of someone deeply troubled, and your enjoyment will ultimately depend on how much that appeals to you.

 

[Ravl]

Being Meguca is suffering...

 

[VampireLord1024VampireLord1024's icon]

I guess what "some anime "fans" " do and watch the first three episodes and decide if you want to watch the rest of the anime.

 

[NobodyHere]

Yes, but Princess Tutu similar to Madoka is also a show that subverts traditional Mahou Shoujo tropes and also subverts Fairy Tale tropes.

I love both, for much different reasons

If you’re looking for a subversive magical girl anime that doesn’t feel the need to do it with gore, watch “Princess Tutu“

Go to “Madoka Magica” if you’re more interested in horror, and a story with a large amount of outside media to dig into.

Best to watch both if you can

 

[Korin]

Being Meguca is suffering...

 

[J.F.C]

It's alright, But i find it to be pretty weak when compared to the other stuff Shaft was releasing at the same time.

 

[Ícaro Oliveira Santos]

I love both, for much different reasons

If you’re looking for a subversive magical girl anime that doesn’t feel the need to do it with gore, watch “Princess Tutu“

Go to “Madoka Magica” if you’re more interested in horror, and a story with a large amount of outside media to dig into.

Best to watch both if you can

Princess Kraehe is much better written and a deeper character than any character in Madoka.

 

[NobodyHere]

I love both, for much different reasons

If you’re looking for a subversive magical girl anime that doesn’t feel the need to do it with gore, watch “Princess Tutu“

Go to “Madoka Magica” if you’re more interested in horror, and a story with a large amount of outside media to dig into.

Best to watch both if you can

Forgot to mention Madoka Magica amazing visual style at times

 

[Ícaro Oliveira Santos]

Forgot to mention Madoka Magica amazing visual style at times

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Okay that i will agree. The visual in madoka are great.

 

[J.F.C]

Forgot to mention Madoka Magica amazing visual style at times

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Shinbo's direction carried Madoka Magica so much it's unreal.

 

[Ravl]

I love both, for much different reasons

If you’re looking for a subversive magical girl anime that doesn’t feel the need to do it with gore, watch “Princess Tutu“

Go to “Madoka Magica” if you’re more interested in horror, and a story with a large amount of outside media to dig into.

Best to watch both if you can

I'd recommend watching some actual magical girl stuff before Madoka.
Imagine watching a genre's subversion before watching anything in that given genre, nobody would ever do that right?

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Shinbo's direction carried Madoka Magica so much it's unreal.

I remember the animation not really being the best, can't really vouch for that though, I've watched Madoka on tv over 10 years ago.