The animation continues to be a wildly entertaining aspect of the show.
Then again, that’s the magic of the series. These episodes are not for “happy fun time.” I cringed more than once while watching the girls struggle. Neither girl has a happy story – past or present – which creates a painful tone in these episodes. These strengths of episodes five through eight may also deter some viewers. Sakaya’s purpose in becoming a magical girl and the difficulties she endures challenge the viewer to focus closely on the plot and, as with series like Fate/zero, cause us to ask questions like “What is just?” and “Can right be wrong?” Kyoko’s tale is also interesting and ripe for analysis through a faith framework. Madoka and Homura move a bit into the background as Sayaka and Kyoko become the primary focus of these episodes. The middle of the series gives viewers two key pieces of information, both of which are wicked additions to the plot, while slowly unraveling the mysteries of magical girls as the show marches toward its resolution. Volume two of Aniplex’s release of Madoka Magica takes the acclaimed show further down the dark path intimated in the first four episodes. The greatest threat of all, though, may be the struggles within that develop after she discovers more about what a magical girl contract means. She finds that not only must she contend with witches, but also with an enemy perhaps even more deadly – the temperamental Kyoko, another magical girl. Sayaka Miki, after contracting with Kyubey to save the lives of Madoka and herself, is now learning what it means to be a magical girl.
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