After ten years, Homura Akemi, Madoka Kaname, Mami Tomoe, and Sayaka Miki are back in Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Walpurgisnacht Rising. And to excite fans of their much-awaited magical comeback, which is more than a decade in the making, the anime has dropped a new trailer, a preview still, and its release window.
Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Walpurgisnacht Rising serves as a sequel to the 2013 anime film Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Rebellion. Also known as Madoka Magica, it’s based on the Japanese anime series by Magica Quartet. With its fame and success, it has seen different iterations, like manga, novelization, video and smartphone games, and an anime film series.
The anime’s official website has released a couple of updates about the upcoming anime movie. The first one is the 90-second trailer led by Homura, followed by an intense turn of events in the film. It then shows the other main characters, like Madoka, Mami, Sayaka, and Kyoko Sakura.
In one scene, Sayaka, Madoka, and Hitomi Shizuki can be seen having fun together, but they suddenly stop when they see Homura. At the end of the clip, the girls once again say, "Now, let the curtain rise on tonight's dream..."
On the other hand, the preview still features Homura, Madoka, and an artifact that may play a major role in the movie. You can see the trailer below:
What is Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Walpurgisnacht Rising about?
Based on the trailer, Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Walpurgisnacht Rising may see the girls go against the Devil Homura. In Rebellion, everyone fell under her after she recreated reality. Now, it looks like everyone has gained their memories and powers back with their magical dress—except for Madoka.
The preview also features Sayaka heavily covered by bandages, which may hint that Homura may have defeated her in a fight. It’s also good to note that the trailer hints at Madoka regaining her memories later and fighting Homura. By the looks of it, Rising will be the end of this anime movie series, so everyone may finally resolve their conflicts.
Who is in the cast of Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Walpurgisnacht Rising?
Fortunately, fans will once again hear the original cast of the anime series as they’re set to reprise their roles in Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Walpurgisnacht Rising. You can check the list below:
Aoi Yuki as Madoka Kaname
Chiwa Saito as Homura Akemi
Kaori Mizuhashi as Mami Tomoe
Eri Kitamura as Sayaka Miki
Ai Nonaka as Kyoko Sakura
Kana Asumi as Nagisa Momoe
Emiri Kato as Kyubey
When will Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Walpurgisnacht Rising be released?
So far, there are no words yet on when Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Walpurgisnacht Rising will exactly be released, but its website has revealed its release window. The film will be part of the winter season releases in Japan, though it remains to be seen when it will come in the West.
With the long wait, fans are eager to see what will happen next to the magical girls in Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Walpurgisnacht Rising. So, can they defeat Homura this time?
