A short four-minute concept film unveiled in surprise at Studio SHAFT's 40th anniversary event in winter 2015, Madogatari. The first animated Puella Magi Madoka Magica work since Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Rebellion, it features the return of the full Madoka Magica cast and staff.
Direction
Shinbo's signature head-tilts hit different in 4K chaos.
Cinematography
Every shot is a painting that wants to hurt you.
Score
Yuki Kajiura's strings arrive like a threat.
Director
Yukihiro Miyamoto
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The 'Madogatari' exhibition merged Madoka with Monogatari aesthetics, explaining the even MORE aggressive visual style.
This was meant to tease a fourth film that wouldn't materialize for nearly a decade—making it both promise and ghost.
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