When I watched the first episode, I thought I was going to waste my time so I stopped watching. But after being recommended by several others, I decided to watch on, although the animation really put me off. Just watch till episode 3, that's when it gets interesting, or bloody... lol excuse the pun. In essence the main characters "pussy" attitude really puts you off, and she does nothing until the last episode, but the animation itself is very unique and artistic. It is a dark anime, but has a happy? ending, and the fighting scenes are really creative/artistic and entertaining using anything from shadow arts to pastel/crayon paintings. (show less)

Let me make this clear, when I first started this show I did not really care for the mahou shoujo genre. I still don't. However, this show really took a take on the genre that turned it into a remarkable masterpiece of a show.

When I watched the first episode, I was a bit iffy on whether to continue, as it seemed like a generic mahou shoujo anime. However, as I watched more, the show began to show its true colors as a story of tragedy and despair. The main lead learns the true nature of becoming a magical girl and begins to understand the pain of the other characters. The emotions of each character were described so vividly and the horrors that each character faced were explained so great that I could almost feel the tragedy in my own heart as the characters felt.

The animation was brilliant. I always have loved Akiyuki Shinbo's unique animation style, and it especially works wonders with this show. The battles were incredibly well animated, and the horrific scenes (not so much horror but more to show despair) were almost shocking to my eye.

The music and soundtracks were also very well done. ClariS definitely did a good OP theme song, but the ending song is probably the most memorable. The ED appears after the show dives into its dark side, further foreshadowing the disastrous events to come.

This show is definitely an anime for everyone, mahou shoujo fan or not. It tells an amazing story of friendship, pain, suffering, love, and sadness that I, as well as other viewers, will remember for years to come. (show less)

Don't let the "Mahou Shoujo" theme fool you. This is quite twisted. And probably a good mindfuck as well. But that is exactly why you should watch it. Plot and story concept is dark and twisted, even if the Mahou Shoujos are suppose to cute and whatever. Its not sugar-coated and I think the story finishes off with a good conclusion.
Its a short 12-episode anime, but context worth its the perfect length. And that also why you should give it a try, at least it wont take too much of your time.
And the sort of Bakemonogatari background illustration style of collages and images makes it a good package as well.

Seriously, go for it. Download. Play all 12. (show less)

I come across this anime through a magazine and heard that it is really popular in japan. but i'm quite skeptical to watch since it is a magical girl show, you know with transformation and stuff. besides the animation is average since i've seen other anime with more beautiful design characters. but i watch it anyway and turn out it is true to it's hyped and definitely a unique anime that seriously deviate from typical storyline, that worth my watch.

one thing that i didn't quite like is the main lead madoka, because she's kinda in the way and is indecision along the earlier episodes. but at the end she definitely someone to be depend on:) this anime should be one the most popular list here ^^ (show less)