Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings(2012)
Overview
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.
Director
Yukihiro Miyamoto
Studio
SHAFT
Revenue
$6M
Cast
Aoi Yuuki
as Madoka Kaname (voice)
Chiwa Saito
as Homura Akemi (voice)
Eri Kitamura
as Sayaka Miki (voice)
Kaori Mizuhashi
as Mami Tomoe / Tatsuya Kaname (voice)
Ai Nonaka
as Kyoko Sakura (voice)
Emiri Kato
as Kyubey (voice)
Ryoko Shintani
as Hitomi Shizuki (voice)
Yuko Goto
as Junko Kaname (voice)
Tetsuya Iwanaga
as Tomohisa Kaname (voice)
Junko Iwao
as Kazuko Saotome (voice)
Seiko Yoshida
as Kyousuke Kamijou (voice)
Nobuo Tobita
as Host (voice)
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2012
Runtime
2h 11m
Language
Japanese
Rating
7.5 / 10
Box Office
$6M
Production Companies
SHAFT
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings?▼
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What is Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings about?▼
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.
Who directed Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings?▼
Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings was directed by Yukihiro Miyamoto and released in 2012. It is a thriller, animation, fantasy film.
How long is Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings?▼
Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings has a runtime of 2 hours and 11 minutes (131 minutes total).
Who stars in Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings?▼
The cast of Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings includes Aoi Yuuki as Madoka Kaname (voice), Chiwa Saito as Homura Akemi (voice), Eri Kitamura as Sayaka Miki (voice), Kaori Mizuhashi as Mami Tomoe / Tatsuya Kaname (voice), Ai Nonaka as Kyoko Sakura (voice) and more.
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