01/07/2011 - 04/22/2011 Finished
Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica (魔法少女まどか★マギカ)
Also known as: Puella Magi Madoka Magica
Madoka Kaname and Sayaka Miki are regular middle school girls with regular lives, but all that changes when they encounter Kyuubey, a cat-like magical familiar, and Homura Akemi, the new transfer student. Kyuubey offers them a proposition: he will grant any one of their wishes and in exchange, they will each become a magical girl, gaining enough power to fulfill their dreams. However, Homura Akemi, a magical girl herself, urges them not to accept the offer, stating that everything is not what it seems. A story of hope, despair, and friendship, Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica deals with the difficulties of being a magical girl and the price one has to pay to make a dream come true.
12
Total episodes
12
Canon episodes
0
Filler episodes
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Canon episodes · 12 Filler episodes · 0
Every season
Seasons and sequels
Single Season
Currently, Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica has no sequels, prequels, or registered spin-offs. This is the complete story available at the moment.
What to watch, what to skip
Watch order: filler vs canon
You're in luck! Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica doesn't have a single filler episode: all 12 episodes are canon. It's a faithful adaptation of the original manga, so you can enjoy it from first to last without skipping anything or checking any list of expendable episodes.
The 12 episodes of Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica aired in 2011 and follow the story's chronological order. There are no transition episodes, no needless recaps, no arcs invented by the studio: every chapter advances the main plot and develops the characters just as the source material does.
In short, the watch order for Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica is as simple as it gets: start at episode 1 and keep going to episode 12 without detours. If you came looking for which Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica episodes are filler so you could skip them, the answer is that there aren't any.
Episode by episode
Complete guide by season
12 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | As If I Met Her in My Dream...01/07/2011 | 01/07/2011 | Canon |
| 2 | That Would Be Truly Wonderful01/14/2011 | 01/14/2011 | Canon |
| 3 | I'm Not Afraid of Anything Anymore01/21/2011 | 01/21/2011 | Canon |
| 4 | Miracles and Magic Are Real01/28/2011 | 01/28/2011 | Canon |
| 5 | There's No Way I'll Ever Regret It02/04/2011 | 02/04/2011 | Canon |
| 6 | This Just Can't Be Right02/11/2011 | 02/11/2011 | Canon |
| 7 | Can You Face Your True Feelings?02/18/2011 | 02/18/2011 | Canon |
| 8 | I Was Stupid, So Stupid02/25/2011 | 02/25/2011 | Canon |
| 9 | I'd Never Allow That To Happen03/04/2011 | 03/04/2011 | Canon |
| 10 | I Won't Rely On Anyone Anymore03/11/2011 | 03/11/2011 | Canon |
| 11 | The Only Thing I Have Left To Guide Me04/22/2011 | 04/22/2011 | Canon |
| 12 | My Very Best Friend04/22/2011 | 04/22/2011 | Canon |
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica have?
Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica has a total of 1 season. The series is completed. Each season is divided into multiple episodes with stories that advance the main plot of the anime.
How many episodes does Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica have?
In total, Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica has 12 episodes in its only season. You can consult the complete episodes table to see the breakdown by season.
What is the best order to watch Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica?
It is recommended to watch Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica in chronological broadcast order. This means starting from season 1 and continuing sequentially to the last season. Check our watch order guide which includes information about filler vs canon episodes for an optimal experience.
Where can I watch Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica online?
Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica is available on various legal streaming platforms. Check the platforms section at the top of this page to see where it's currently available. Options may vary depending on your geographic region.
Is Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica a complete anime?
Yes, Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica is a completed anime. All seasons have already aired and you can enjoy the series in its entirety without waiting for new episodes.
How much filler does Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica have?
No, Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica does not have filler episodes. All its episodes are canon and faithfully follow the original manga story, so you can watch all episodes without worrying about skipping anything.
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