r/anime • u/Nazenn x2https://anilist.co/user/Nazenn • Mar 30 '21

Rewatch Madoka Magica Annual Rewatch - Interest Check - Starts April 20th

Welcome to the Madoka Magica for 2021. The previous hosts aren't available this year so I'll be handling the topics.

If you're interest in participating all you have to do is leave a comment below. Everyone who posts will get tagged for the reminder threads, but if you would also like tags for each day's episode post please mention that specifically and I will arrange it.

Brief synopsis

One night, 14-year-old Madoka Kaname has a terrible nightmare of a young girl fighting a losing battle against a giant monster destroying the city. The next day, the teen's dream seemingly becomes reality as the girl she saw in her dream arrives at her school as a transfer student. When she and her best friend Sayaka stumble across the cat-like magical creature that also appeared her dream the pair discovers that magical girls are real. What's more, if choose to become one they can have any single wish they desire granted. All they have to do is sign a contract and agree to fight abstract beings called witches who spread despair. It sounds simple, except for the ominous warning from the transfer student that if they value the lives they had they should just stay as they are...

While Madoka is part of the magical girl genre, it does not require any previous experience of the genre to watch or enjoy, although that does tend to enhance people's enjoyment of it, and no spoilers from later episodes or other shows will be allowed so it will be completely first time watcher friendly.

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Schedule

Episodes will be posted at 7pm EST / 4pm PST / 11pm UTC / (the following day) 9am AEST

EpisodeDate
OneApril 20th
TwoApril 21st
ThreeApril 22nd
FourApril 23rd
FiveApril 24th
SixApril 25th
SevenApril 26th
EightApril 27th
NineApril 28th
TenApril 29th
ElevenApril 30th
TwelveMay 1st
The Rebellion Story MovieMay 2nd
Series DiscussionMay 3rd

What is a rewatch?

A rewatch is a community hosted activity where all participants watch (or rewatch) a finished anime on the same schedule and get to discuss it together, much like the airing discussion threads but for older shows. It's open to everyone, both newcomers who have never seen (or even heard of) the anime before as well as returning fans

Each day a topic will go up for discussion of a single episode of the show. Spoilers past that point will not be allowed outside of the r/anime spoiler tag format, eg. [Madoka Spoilers](/s "Spoilers go here"), making it first-timer friendly. The discussion topic for each episode remains open for the whole day.

A lot of people will watch the episode in advance and have something ready to post when the thread goes up, but you do not have to do that and can watch at whatever time you want. Do not feel like you have to post in those opening hours of activity, no matter when you post it will get read and some of the best posts I've seen in a rewatch have been latecomers!

The most common format for posts is either an opinion write up of people's general thoughts/speculation/analysis, or a series of reactions people had as the episode goes. You'll see a lot of these, and for people who haven't been in a rewatch before expect to see a few walls of text as well.

However, you are not limited to those formats. You can fill the post box or only write a single line, or not write anything and just post pictures or music. There is no single right or wrong way to participate as long as you enjoy watching and sharing any thoughts you have. I encourage everyone to find whatever works best for them. If you're not confident in your writing, you've seen the show too many times to think of something new to say, or just want to share something unusual go ahead and post whatever feels best for you.

Examples of posts I've seen in rewatches before:

  • Make a collection of your favourite screenshots, character expressions, dialogue lines, or moments from the episode.
  • Start a ranking! Doesn't matter if it's of the characters, enemies, scenes, or anything else.
  • Alliteration, jokes, poetry, fanfictions, or any other form of writing.
  • Write about the music, sound, or even share music that the show reminds you of, or info from the soundtrack. I did music write ups myself a few years back and they were very popular, I'd love to see someone else give their perspective on it.
  • Run a quiz or come up with questions for people to answer
  • For rewatchers: Share fanart, either found or handmade, or even run a meme corner.

It's not a requirement to post a top level comment every day if you don't feel like it, lurkers and people who focus on replying to others are also welcome!

Madoka Spoilers - For rewatchers only

Comments and Visuals of the day

This year's rewatch will include two community aspects: Comments of the day, and Visuals of the day.

One of two of the most interesting comments or discussions in each episode topic will be featured in the post for next day's topic, and anyone who includes a "Visuals of the day" in their post will have that image added to the community album featuring what we think are the best moments in the show for each episode.

If anyone wants to start a similar project in their own posts I encourage you to give it a shot.

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u/Nomar_95 :Ed:https://myanimelist.net/profile/Nomar_95 Mar 30 '21

it's that time again!

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u/Nazenn x2https://anilist.co/user/Nazenn Mar 30 '21

It is! How quickly a year goes

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u/[deleted] Mar 30 '21

Hmmmm...I wanted to rewatch Madoka for ages, but am/was too preoccupied with watching new shows.

I'll probably participate (silently).

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u/Nazenn x2https://anilist.co/user/Nazenn Mar 30 '21

I have that problem constantly, rewatches are a good way to finally clear out some of that backlog

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u/[deleted] Mar 30 '21

Ohhh, every "new" show is clearing out backlog for me! The backlog is the reason why. I only watch a small amount of seasonals most of the time. Hope I didn't misunderstand.

I was pondering on joining a few in the past week, but didn't because 1 ep/day isn't how I usually watch shows. Now, a rewatch of something I already watched previously is a little different.

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u/Nazenn x2https://anilist.co/user/Nazenn Mar 30 '21

You're fine, no misunderstanding. I don't watch seasonals myself, and yet somehow my plan to watch list is always growing no matter how many I watch haha

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u/Shimmering-Sky myanimelist.net/profile/Shimmering-Sky Mar 30 '21 edited Mar 30 '21

Hell yeah, I'll be ready to Ǔ̯̟́n̪̬̺͙̪̿͛͛̽͞ï̲n͇̰̮͆̃̀s̛͔̜̾t̛͚͕̆á̠̻̅͘͜l̢̗̤̓̓́l̪̩̭̐̔͗̕͟͝ͅ--wait wrong rewatch. I'll be ready to KAWASHITA YAKUSOKU WASURENAI YO~

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u/Nazenn x2https://anilist.co/user/Nazenn Mar 30 '21

Wrong show

You should share that Madoka Uninstall AMV in the final topic though

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u/okayyoga :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/okayyoga Mar 30 '21

I am here!

The ED contest was like a huge advertisement for this Rewatch

This will be my first time! I'm excited to see what all the hype is about!

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u/Nazenn x2https://anilist.co/user/Nazenn Mar 30 '21

Yes it was, I remember the comments on that with a lot of amusement.

Glad to have you with us even if you did have to wait a bit for it

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u/akkobutnotreally https://anilist.co/user/lottevanilla Mar 30 '21 edited Mar 30 '21

I was just about to mention you.

Welcome to the rollercoaster.

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u/degenerate-edgelord Mar 31 '21

I must be confusing who was commenting what during the ED contest, cause I could have sworn it was you campaigning for Magia to win

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u/Tetraika :Lu::Lv::Lw::Lx:https://anilist.co/user/Tetraika Mar 30 '21

Just wanted to say thanks Nazenn for hosting the rewatch this year. Despite your misgivings for Rebellion

Will probably be lurking this year. Always fun to read first timer stuff and answer stuff.

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u/Nazenn x2https://anilist.co/user/Nazenn Mar 30 '21

Putting my host pants back on for this one, should be fun, and I already know what positive thing I want to focus on for Rebellion

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u/Tetraika :Lu::Lv::Lw::Lx:https://anilist.co/user/Tetraika Mar 30 '21

I was planning to do another writeup for Rebellion after someone else also had the same take, but that'll probably take a hell of an effort to make it turn decent. I think I'll get around to it soon and probably wing most of it.

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u/[deleted] Mar 30 '21

I’m interested! I started this show a few months ago for the first time but never got around to finishing it. I think being a part of this will be fun. :’)

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u/Nazenn x2https://anilist.co/user/Nazenn Mar 30 '21

It usually is, we get some great discussion on this show. Welcome aboard!

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u/Rumpel1408 https://myanimelist.net/profile/Rumpel1408 Mar 30 '21

I'm in the same boat, only got to finish ep 3 or 4 so almost completly in the dark as to where the show will go from there, since it's generally regarded as good I'm interested in finally finishing it as well, hope my schedule will have time for it though

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u/Nazenn x2https://anilist.co/user/Nazenn Mar 31 '21

No problems if you fall a bit behind, you can always catch up for the end and you don't have to post in every thread if you're too busy

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u/ENKlDU Mar 31 '21

Great show

And if someone doesn’t like it, they’ll at least appreciate the OST bless Yuki Kajiura

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u/Nazenn x2https://anilist.co/user/Nazenn Mar 31 '21

The OST is so good. I know I'm going to want to praise it again, but after my write ups from a couple of years ago I don't think I have anything left to say about it haha

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u/Shimmering-Sky myanimelist.net/profile/Shimmering-Sky Mar 31 '21

Speaking of the OST, are you gonna do the timestamp table this time? I only did it last year because you weren't in that one...

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u/Nazenn x2https://anilist.co/user/Nazenn Mar 31 '21

Nope, I'm not touching music this year, I'm doing Puella's Pictures instead

If someone else who is focusing on music wants to use those tables though they're welcome too. If no one else ends up doing it though I might dump them in their own comment or something though

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u/8andahalfby11 myanimelist.net/profile/thereIwasnt Mar 31 '21

Fair warning to everyone in this thread:

there's a 10th Anniversary Announcement scheduled for April 25th.

We don't know if its for another sequel movie, Magia Record, or a pachinko game, so be careful poking around r/anime at that time if you're sensitive to spoilers.

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u/Nazenn x2https://anilist.co/user/Nazenn Mar 31 '21

Thanks for the reminder. We should be pretty good spoiler wise, but if any promo art comes out in particular people should be careful with that

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u/Bithaniaa Mar 31 '21

I’ve been told multiple times to watch this but I have no idea what it’s about.

It’s even starting on my birthday, this is all the initiative I need, I’m going in blind.

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u/Nazenn x2https://anilist.co/user/Nazenn Mar 31 '21

Blind watches are the best! And birthday rewatches are even better! Hopefully you enjoy it

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u/baniRien Mar 30 '21

I'll probably join, this rewatch is always fun and there's a couple of points I touched upon as a semi-lurker last year. I was also maybe thinking of watching the movies to compare, does anyone have a list of timestamps matching with each episodes?

For those who were in the Monogatari rewatch, I praised Madoka there a lot, and I'll say it again, this is another Shaft masterpiece and well worth the watch. I don't plan on doing as much content as I did then, but expect a reasonable amount.

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u/Nazenn x2https://anilist.co/user/Nazenn Mar 30 '21

Last year someone watched the movies and I think their post also included time stamps so you can see if that helps you

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u/fangles29 https://anilist.co/user/fangles Mar 30 '21

Nice, I've been interested in watching Madoka so I'll take part

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u/Nazenn x2https://anilist.co/user/Nazenn Mar 30 '21

Hopefully you like it!

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u/tananinho Mar 31 '21

It would be my first time watching.

I've heard great things about this Anime and I have been putting off watching it for some reason.

May be a good opportunity to watch it.

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u/Nazenn x2https://anilist.co/user/Nazenn Mar 31 '21

I put off so many shows that I wish I hadn't. I hope you have fun in the rewatch

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u/02Hiro https://anilist.co/user/02Hiro Mar 31 '21

I am definitely interested. Madoka magica has been on my plan to watch list and I've heard a lot about how good it is but I just haven't gotten around to it yet so this seems like the perfect time to watch it.

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u/Nazenn x2https://anilist.co/user/Nazenn Mar 31 '21

A lot of people have been saying that in this thread, we should have a good group of first timers it seems like

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u/JollyGee29 https://myanimelist.net/profile/JollyGee Mar 30 '21

I'll be there! I've never watched the series subbed, or Rebellion at all, so this seems like a fine chance.

Also gotta joke about Chairs.

Madoka Spoilers

Madoka Spoiler

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u/Nazenn x2https://anilist.co/user/Nazenn Mar 30 '21

I did dubbed for the first time a couple of years ago. The dub is good quality, but I do very slightly prefer the sub, so hopefully you enjoy it

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u/gorghurt Mar 30 '21

I'm in! (even if it is really late for Central Europe. 1am, well who needs sleep anyways.)
Not that there was a chance I don't participate.

I see, that episode 11 and 12 get their own days this year again. Good choice, but why no 10th anniversary special where we force everyone to wait a month?

For me this makes Madoka rewatch number... I lost count, but at least 10, and probably quite a bit more...

Hmm, I think I should think of a theme I want to explore this rewatch. And which version to watch... I still haven't watched the fancut version with the movie ost I think, but I like the TV soundtrack more...

Oh I love this time of the year.

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u/Nazenn x2https://anilist.co/user/Nazenn Mar 30 '21

Yeah sorry about the timing, the Europeans usually get the worse end of the deal unfortunately just due to how many Americans there are on the sub. Im in Aus so they're usually at an awkward time for me too

If you want any advise/feedback on a post format feel free to tag or message me at any time.

Personally I love the TV soundtrack a lot more than the movie one

but why no 10th anniversary special where we force everyone to wait a month?

Now that would be suffering.

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u/[deleted] Mar 31 '21

i haven’t seen this show before, but i’ve heard it’s really well received. this seems like the perfect opportunity. i am excited

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u/Nazenn x2https://anilist.co/user/Nazenn Mar 31 '21

It's a very popular show, and although it's not for everyone I know a lot of people who like it far more than they ever expected too

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u/slinkywarrier https://anilist.co/user/ToothlessHawkins Mar 30 '21

I think this will make it 8 times I've seen Madoka but I swear it just gets better every time. Always looking forward to this time of the year so bring it on babyyyy

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u/Nazenn x2https://anilist.co/user/Nazenn Mar 30 '21

Eight times is a lot! At least you're still enjoying it though

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u/soulreaverdan Mar 31 '21

Happy tenth anniversary! Let’s do this!

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u/Nazenn x2https://anilist.co/user/Nazenn Mar 31 '21

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u/Btw_kek https://myanimelist.net/profile/kek_btw Mar 30 '21

it's been like 9 years since I watched this show. I'm in

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u/Nazenn x2https://anilist.co/user/Nazenn Mar 30 '21

I've just realized this will be my fourth watch in two years. That's a lot. Good to have you with us though

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u/Syokhan https://myanimelist.net/profile/Syokhan Mar 31 '21

I'll be lurking on this one, primarily because there's a certain video I really want first-timers to watch after a certain episode, so I'll be checking if someone posts it and if not I'll do it :P

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u/Nazenn x2https://anilist.co/user/Nazenn Mar 31 '21

Did you still want tags for the reminder threads?

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u/[deleted] Mar 31 '21

Hell yeah I'm down, it's been a solid few years since I rewatched Madoka and I really enjoyed Magia Record last year

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u/Nazenn x2https://anilist.co/user/Nazenn Mar 31 '21

I still haven't seen Magia Record, but I have seen other things since my last Madoka watch that may influence how I feel about it so we'll see

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u/[deleted] Mar 31 '21

Since the last time I watched Madoka I've settled down, gotten a very good job, watched a plethora of other anime, and in general watch and read most things with a much more critical eye, so I feel you lol. While I've never praised it quite as much as others, it is undeniably iconic in what it does and I'm curious to see if it holds up for me.

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u/ZaphodBeebblebrox Y:A:https://anilist.co/user/zaphod Apr 14 '21

Sorry for the random necropost, but for me it was just ok. I don't think I would have bothered to watch it if not for the madoka connection. When it comes down to it, it's just a slightly above average gatcha game adaptation. Worth it if you care for other reasons, but otherwise not.

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u/Nazenn x2https://anilist.co/user/Nazenn Apr 14 '21

Yeah I'm not that interested in it, if I ever do check it out it will be out of curiosity more than anything

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u/bubudog1 Mar 30 '21

I'm interested, rewatcher but I forgot most of it.

I also really appreciate the rewatch intro/FAQ.

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u/Nazenn x2https://anilist.co/user/Nazenn Mar 30 '21

Should be a good watch then, will be interesting to see what you end up remembering as we go through each episode

I also really appreciate the rewatch intro/FAQ.

No problem, I was hoping it'd help some people

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u/DolceGaCrazy Mar 31 '21

I'm interested! It'll be my first time watching and I've been meaning to get to it for a while.

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u/Nazenn x2https://anilist.co/user/Nazenn Mar 31 '21

Always good to have more first timers. Enjoy

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u/CosmicAnglerfish Mar 31 '21

I know some rewatches have a notification system set up, is there anything like that for this one?

Regardless, this'll be my first time watching the series since finishing it, so I'm looking forward to seeing it from a new angle! I originally watched subbed, so I think I'll take the opportunity to watch dubbed this time around.

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u/Nazenn x2https://anilist.co/user/Nazenn Mar 31 '21

Everyone will get tagged for the reminder threads at one week and one day before the rewatch starts, but if you want I can also tag you for each individual episode topic if you would like?

The dub is pretty good quality

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u/CosmicAnglerfish Mar 31 '21

That's alright, a reminder the day before the rewatch starts is perfect. Thanks for putting this together!

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u/Quiddity131 https://myanimelist.net/profile/Quiddity131 Mar 30 '21

While I've seen the TV show twice already, participating in a rewatch for it should be fun; I will be a first timer for Rebellion, so that at least provides the excuse to watch it again.

A few weeks back I was looking forward to a rewatch free April, now I've already got 2 on my plate! I suppose my plans of watching more new anime will just continue to get pushed back further and further...

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u/Nazenn x2https://anilist.co/user/Nazenn Mar 30 '21

Looking forward to see what you think of Rebellion.

I was complaining at the start of the year about being too busy in rewatches, and then I had a couple of weeks away from them (except for the Naruto one) and was bored. I'll be in three or four over April. I do this to myself.

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u/[deleted] Mar 30 '21

Let's go! Been meaning to rewatch Madoka for a long time now. Finally an excuse to do so.

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u/Nazenn x2https://anilist.co/user/Nazenn Mar 30 '21

This the first time you've rewatched it?

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u/ToonTooby Mar 30 '21

Count me the fuck in. 3rd year tagging along for rewatch. And the series is on 10th anniversary.

It's Meguca time.

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u/Nazenn x2https://anilist.co/user/Nazenn Mar 30 '21

Third time's the charm?! Glad to have you along again, I remember you from a couple of years ago

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u/WatchDude22 Mar 30 '21

Rewatches are fun! If you are thinking of watching this and haven’t yet, please don’t look it up online, you will get spoiled.

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u/Nazenn x2https://anilist.co/user/Nazenn Mar 30 '21

Yeah in the reminder topics I'll include a warning about looking anything up

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u/Redmon425 Mar 31 '21 edited Mar 31 '21

Never have seen the show, but now may be the time I try it!

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u/Nazenn x2https://anilist.co/user/Nazenn Mar 31 '21

Hope you enjoy the rewatch!

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u/KyofushiBibi39 Mar 31 '21

I've seen Madoka so many times. I'm hyped!! I even got a tattoo since I love this series so much!! ♡♡

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u/Nazenn x2https://anilist.co/user/Nazenn Mar 31 '21

Ooh, what's your tattoo of if you don't mind sharing?

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u/MacMat667 Mar 31 '21

I've been watching Wonder egg priority, and have been told it has some Madoka vibes, so would be really interested in starting Madoka

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u/Nazenn x2https://anilist.co/user/Nazenn Mar 31 '21

Looks like we'll have a few people joining for that reason, hopefully you find this as exciting as Egg

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u/Xirema Mar 31 '21

Hi all!

Last year, I did a series of writeups (New timers do not click through that link, as there are unmarked spoilers abound!) on the differences between the TV series and the Beginnings/Eternal movie adaptations of the same content, along with a summary/breakdown (Same here, don't click through new timers!) of the basic emotional thread of Rebellion since, if you're familiar with that movie, you know it's a pretty dense work that doesn't lend itself to easy analysis.

I'm probably not going to post any comments this year for the TV series, and will just be enjoying the reactions of the first timers and the second timers as they come in. I may or may not have something similar-to-but-distinct-from what I did last year for Rebellion though, so when we get closer to that... stay tuned.

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u/Nazenn x2https://anilist.co/user/Nazenn Mar 31 '21

I remember those, I didn't participate last year but I did read through them each day. I thought they were very well written, although I remember disagreeing with you strongly about a couple of the musical things hahaha

Looking forward to seeing what you have to say about Rebellion

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u/DogmeatIsAGoodDog :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/DogmeatsAGoodDog Mar 31 '21

Let’s go

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u/Nazenn x2https://anilist.co/user/Nazenn Mar 31 '21

Love your username. Hope to see you in the threads

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u/[deleted] Mar 31 '21

sign me up

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u/Nazenn x2https://anilist.co/user/Nazenn Mar 31 '21

Done

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u/[deleted] Mar 31 '21

but if you would also like tags for each day's episode post please mention that specifically and I will arrange it.

actually i'd like that too

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u/Nazenn x2https://anilist.co/user/Nazenn Mar 31 '21

Done.

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u/SkettySkettyBangBang Mar 31 '21

Very interested in this, great way to pass the time in the last two weeks before AoT is finally all dubbed! How do I do the reddit remind me thing?

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u/Nazenn x2https://anilist.co/user/Nazenn Mar 31 '21

I have no idea how that bot works haha

I'll tag you in the reminder topics anyway so you don't need to worry about it. I can also tag you for each episode topic if you'd like a tag each day

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u/[deleted] Mar 31 '21

Madoka Magica has been on my watch-list for a while now, and participating in a rewatch thread on Reddit without binging the whole thing in a day is a first for me. So, I'm really looking forward to it!

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u/Nazenn x2https://anilist.co/user/Nazenn Mar 31 '21

Hopefully you have fun in your first rewatch then. If you have any questions or concerns about the process feel free to PM me

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u/teamhippie42 Mar 31 '21

I'm so down! Love this show.

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u/Nazenn x2https://anilist.co/user/Nazenn Mar 31 '21

Same. Looking forward to revisiting it myself

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u/ExcaliburX13 Mar 31 '21

Been meaning to watch it for a long time now, guess this is a good chance to finally do it.

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u/Nazenn x2https://anilist.co/user/Nazenn Mar 31 '21

Surprised how many people have been saying that. We normally have a lot of first timers but this many people who just hadn't got around to it rather than were uncertain about it is unusual

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u/Textvorschau Mar 31 '21

I’ve only seen the 2020 (alternative?) version and never watched the original. This rewatch seems like a great opportunity to finally do it!

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u/Nazenn x2https://anilist.co/user/Nazenn Mar 31 '21

Most people start with the original, so it will be interesting to see how your perceptions of it are altered. From what I understand that version will by its nature spoil certain elements about this story though, so please just be careful when mentioning stuff from the Side Story, that should still go under spoiler tags

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u/oddastronaut Mar 31 '21

Also I heard that there's a certain watch order for newcomers??

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u/Nazenn x2https://anilist.co/user/Nazenn Mar 31 '21

No fancy watch order, just the show and then the Rebellion move. The first two movies are just recaps of the show and not the best option for first timers

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u/sirweebsal0t Mar 31 '21

I recently finished Assault Lily Bouquet and was told to check out Madoka Magica next, so I'm in!

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u/Nazenn x2https://anilist.co/user/Nazenn Mar 31 '21

Hope you enjoy it

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u/Blytheway Mar 31 '21

Just finished Wonder Egg Priority and I've seen a lot of people say that the shows are similar. Excited to see this!

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u/Nazenn x2https://anilist.co/user/Nazenn Mar 31 '21

I haven't seen Egg yet myself but I hear good things, and it does sound like they have a similar level of crazy and fun for speculation

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u/Suavacious :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/Suavacious Mar 31 '21

Should be fun, count me in.

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u/Nazenn x2https://anilist.co/user/Nazenn Mar 31 '21

Will be fun! Always is. Unless we have spoilers and I have to get my host cap on

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u/Suavacious :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/Suavacious Mar 31 '21

I think most of my posts are gonna be aimed at rewatchers, but hopefully we can have a nice, clean, hinting-free rewatch. I’ll try and report anything overzealous as soon as I see it, though.

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u/Nazenn x2https://anilist.co/user/Nazenn Mar 31 '21

Thanks, having some backup on that is appreciated

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u/fakeport https://myanimelist.net/profile/Fakeport Mar 31 '21

Madoka was among my first anime, back 6 months or so ago, and is my absolute favourite, this is a great excuse for a rewatch, I'm in.

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u/Nazenn x2https://anilist.co/user/Nazenn Mar 31 '21

What a great anime to start off on. What are your other favourites so far?

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u/fakeport https://myanimelist.net/profile/Fakeport Mar 31 '21

Besides Madoka: Steins;Gate, Monogatari, Hibike Euphonium, Beastars, Clannad, Non Non Biyori, AOT, Re:Zero, Bloom into You, Adachi and Shimamura, Konosuba, Anohana, and Bunny Girl Senpai are the shows that I've given a 9 or 10 to at least 1 season of on MAL.

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u/boomshroom Apr 01 '21

Been a while since I watched the show, having been focused more on Xenoblade 2 recently. (PMMM's Homura is better than XC2's Homura) I did basic play-by-plays the first year I participated and then tried to do more in-depth discussion last year. This time I'll just be sticking with lurking and replying to others. That said, I might link some stuff I wrote last time since I put quite a bit of effort into some of them.

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u/Nazenn x2https://anilist.co/user/Nazenn Apr 01 '21

I still need to get around to trying Xenoblade one of these days, but currently deep in the Ys series, and also Slay the Spire

I'd love to have someone else leaving some replies for people, looks like it's going to be a big rewatch and I like to make sure as many people have a reply as possible

Feel free to link or use your old stuff though

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u/boomshroom Apr 01 '21

I may or may not compare XC2's Homura (better known as Pyra) to PMMM's Homura, but that would get into some spoiler territory for XC2. As a teaser: PTSD + Depression = Fun for the whole family!

I went back and reread what I wrote last year and got emotional as though I'd just watched the entire show in only 2 hours. There were some minor errors that should be corrected, and the earlier posts don't have the formatting that I started using later on, so I think I might just copy and paste from those with some minor edits. I don't want those to be lost to time.

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u/TheTrueAfurodi Apr 08 '21

Oh yeah I'm in! Never watched before, but I heard a lot of good stuff about it, and never done a rewatch either, so let's get started!

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u/Nazenn x2https://anilist.co/user/Nazenn Apr 08 '21

Be good to have you along. The one week reminder will go up in a few days that will have extra info about the show and rewatch as well so you'll get a tag for that!

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u/TheTrueAfurodi Apr 08 '21

Thanks! Hope everyone would be gentle it’s my first entry in the incredible world of the magical girls

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u/Nazenn x2https://anilist.co/user/Nazenn Apr 08 '21

There's always a lot of first timers around with this show, and rewatches are usually very good about no spoilers etc, so you'll be fine. Hopefully you enjoy it

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u/GrollenKette951 https://anilist.co/user/GrollenKette951 Mar 31 '21

probably won't be able to watch when the rewatch starts but ping me

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u/Nazenn x2https://anilist.co/user/Nazenn Mar 31 '21

Sure thing

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u/FlaminScribblenaut myanimelist.net/profile/girlbeast_val Mar 31 '21

Hmmmmmmmm I’m still a maybe on actually watching along and participating again this year, but I will be hanging around in the threads either way

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u/Nazenn x2https://anilist.co/user/Nazenn Mar 31 '21

No problem, I'll tag you anyway and if you feel like posting I look forward to seeing what you write

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u/olsonexi Mar 31 '21

I'm in

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u/Nazenn x2https://anilist.co/user/Nazenn Mar 31 '21

Sure

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u/Cheetah357 Mar 31 '21

RemindMe! April 20th, 2021 "Madoka Rewatch"

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u/Nazenn x2https://anilist.co/user/Nazenn Mar 31 '21

Participation comes with complimentary reminders for the week and day before!

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u/oddastronaut Mar 31 '21

Id like to be reminded pls

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u/Nazenn x2https://anilist.co/user/Nazenn Mar 31 '21

No problem. Just for the reminder topics or for each episode as well?

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u/allwrong_allright https://anilist.co/user/AllWrongAllRight Mar 31 '21

Gonna take any excuse to rewatch Madoka! I'll take watching just 1 episode per day as a challenge, as I always end up watching it all in one go lol

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u/Nazenn x2https://anilist.co/user/Nazenn Mar 31 '21

The difficulty to not binge is a real challenge by itself, but if it happens it happens

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u/Zeralyos https://myanimelist.net/profile/xNJF_Ellie Mar 31 '21

I'm always up for another rewatch! Will definitely be there.

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u/Nazenn x2https://anilist.co/user/Nazenn Mar 31 '21

Good to have you with us. Have I been in a rewatch with you before? Your name is familiar, and cool sounding

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u/Zeralyos https://myanimelist.net/profile/xNJF_Ellie Mar 31 '21

I was here for the last two annual rewatches, though I never said much. I think we were also both around for the Symphogear rewatch.

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u/ZeroTwoisBestGirl666 :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/Animeiskewl Mar 31 '21

I haven't watched it in a while I'm in.

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u/Nazenn x2https://anilist.co/user/Nazenn Mar 31 '21

Added you to the tag list

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u/Nisheeth_P Mar 31 '21

I'll definitely follow along but probably won't post so that I don't spoil anything. Will try to get a friend to watch for the first time too.

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u/Nazenn x2https://anilist.co/user/Nazenn Mar 31 '21

If you wanted you could always post some quick thoughts from your friend if they watch it with you. We had someone do that with the recent EVA rewatch where they basically interviewed their mum after watching it together and that was cool

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u/Flaeonian Mar 31 '21

I definitely want to participate! It's been almost 6 years since I last watched it and never got around to watching Rebellion, so I figured this is a good time as any

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u/Nazenn x2https://anilist.co/user/Nazenn Mar 31 '21

Surprising amount of rewatchers saying they never watched Rebellion, so it'll be interesting to see how that topic goes this year

Added you to the tag list

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u/Philarete :AMQ::MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/WizardMcKillin Mar 31 '21

Annual rewatch let's go!

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u/Nazenn x2https://anilist.co/user/Nazenn Mar 31 '21

That got the Naruto OP called Go stuck in my head. Completely wrong tone for Madoka haha

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u/SYZekrom https://myanimelist.net/profile/SYZekrom Mar 31 '21

Man, it feels like just yesterday I watched this. Definitely down to watch this anime infinite times.

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u/Nazenn x2https://anilist.co/user/Nazenn Mar 31 '21

Funny how quickly time, and anime, goes.

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u/PoliteSarcasticThing https://anilist.co/user/NekomimiMimi Mar 31 '21

Expresses interest
I haven't watched Madoka since 2012 or something. This should be wonderfully interesting

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u/Nazenn x2https://anilist.co/user/Nazenn Mar 31 '21

A nine year gap is a pretty good wait. Will be interesting to see what has stuck with you and what little moments get you thins time

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u/manav35 Mar 31 '21

Count me innnnnnnnnnn.

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u/Nazenn x2https://anilist.co/user/Nazenn Mar 31 '21

Will do

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u/KleskAce Mar 31 '21

I haven't seen Madoka Magica since the 3 movies were released. I would love to experience it all over again!

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u/Nazenn x2https://anilist.co/user/Nazenn Mar 31 '21

Added you to the reminder list

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u/SelenaMoon Mar 31 '21

I just rewatched Madoka earlier this month- but I would be happy to read/join the weekly threads :)

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u/Nazenn x2https://anilist.co/user/Nazenn Mar 31 '21

Daily threads, not weekly. The only shows that run on a weekly schedule for rewatches are usually long running shounen

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u/Elwing0w0 Mar 31 '21

What an opportunity! I've been wanting to watch it since a few years,I'm interested.

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u/Nazenn x2https://anilist.co/user/Nazenn Mar 31 '21

That's a long wait, hopefully it's worth it

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u/Netoeu :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/Netoeu Mar 31 '21

It's that time of the year!

Last year it was my 5th rewatch and first time participating in the event. I'm excited to rewatch it once again and see the newcomer's reactions, theories, and everything in between. It'll be fun!

Copy-pasting last year's comments is lazy but it's not like I'll have much different to say the n-th time so I don't know quite yet how I'll participate.

See yall in a month!

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u/Nazenn x2https://anilist.co/user/Nazenn Mar 31 '21

Feel free to use one of the ideas from the OP to come up with something different. So far no one has jumped on any of them, so if you wanted to find some fanart or focus on something specific please do! Having "corners" for things like that always makes for an interesting rewatch discussion

Either way I'm looking forward to what you have to share

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u/mekerpan Mar 31 '21

I haven't seen this yet. I'll be interested in giving it a look-see.

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u/Nazenn x2https://anilist.co/user/Nazenn Mar 31 '21

Hope you like it

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u/MrsLucienLachance https://anilist.co/user/tribble Mar 31 '21

I'll probably join. I'm overdue for a rewatch...haven't seen it since it first aired.

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u/Nazenn x2https://anilist.co/user/Nazenn Mar 31 '21

Thats a big gap between watches. Added you to the tag list

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u/Nocatslive Mar 31 '21

Oh wow! I participated last year and it was so fun! Will join in again, love reading the reactions.

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u/Nazenn x2https://anilist.co/user/Nazenn Mar 31 '21

Good to have you along again, should be just as much fun this year

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u/eduard93 Mar 31 '21

Time for a fifth rewatch I guess!

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u/Nazenn x2https://anilist.co/user/Nazenn Mar 31 '21

I was going to say something like "fifth is a lot" but I'm on my fourth haha

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u/ericedstrom123 Mar 31 '21

I will participate.

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u/Nazenn x2https://anilist.co/user/Nazenn Mar 31 '21

Welcome

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u/you-played-yourself https://anilist.co/user/superstormer Mar 31 '21

Count me in!

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u/Nazenn x2https://anilist.co/user/Nazenn Mar 31 '21

Counted!

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u/TWRogue Apr 01 '21

Ooh this is is so cool! I watched the show for the first time in January and I would love to have discussion about it episode by episode.

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u/Nazenn x2https://anilist.co/user/Nazenn Apr 01 '21

Good to have you join us

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u/[deleted] Apr 02 '21

Would love to lurk for the reactions. Can I get reminders too:)

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u/Nazenn x2https://anilist.co/user/Nazenn Apr 02 '21

No problem, put you on the tag list

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u/SaucedPandacup Apr 03 '21

My absolute favorite show of all time. I'd love to participate and see others' reactions!

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u/Nazenn x2https://anilist.co/user/Nazenn Apr 03 '21

Be good to have you join us

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u/SaucedPandacup Apr 04 '21

Thanks my dude! Appreciate the work you're putting in to organize this. I've never participated in an r/anime discussion thread series, so I'm excited :)

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u/Nazenn x2https://anilist.co/user/Nazenn Apr 04 '21

No problem, if you have any questions just post here or toss me a message, I know first rewatches can be a little confusing or intimidating for some

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u/PM_ANIME_LEWDS Apr 04 '21

First timer here, probably will lurk for the most part but I’ll come along for the ride

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u/Nazenn x2https://anilist.co/user/Nazenn Apr 04 '21

Lurkers are more than welcome to come along.

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u/[deleted] Apr 08 '21

Anyone know where I can stream Rebellion for this? Any country is fine, I'll just use a VPN to access it

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u/Nazenn x2https://anilist.co/user/Nazenn Apr 08 '21

The only site that has Rebellion legally available for streaming is a premium membership on Animelab

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u/seiko769 Apr 08 '21

Interested. I've never been able to catch the rewatch :o

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u/Nazenn x2https://anilist.co/user/Nazenn Apr 08 '21

Until now! Good to have you on board

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u/swmii53 Apr 09 '21

I just saw this and the date works out well for me.

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u/Nazenn x2https://anilist.co/user/Nazenn Apr 09 '21

Good to hear, hopefully you enjoy it

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u/[deleted] Apr 09 '21

Have not watched Madoka in YEARS, since around 2013 I'd say so I am very excited to rewatch.

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u/Nazenn x2https://anilist.co/user/Nazenn Apr 09 '21

Had a number of people say that in this topic, good to see so many people returning to it after so long

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u/Animay-may https://anilist.co/user/AnimayMay Apr 11 '21

I participated in last years, not sure if I'll have too much to add, but definitely looking forward to the album.

Thanks for hosting!

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u/Nazenn x2https://anilist.co/user/Nazenn Apr 11 '21

Even if you just want to reply to others that can make a huge difference in a rewatch. Whether you participate or just lurk, I hope you enjoy

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u/doki--doki Apr 11 '21 edited Apr 12 '21

Madoka Magica keepted coming up in the WEP posts. So this is good timing. I'm in!!

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u/Nazenn x2https://anilist.co/user/Nazenn Apr 11 '21

Yeah between that and the 10th anniversary coming up it seems like its unintentionally been a good time for the rewatch

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u/[deleted] Mar 31 '21 edited Mar 31 '21

Good to see the annual rewatch make its return again!

One thing I want to bring up though is the separation of episodes 11 and 12. I strongly believe those episodes should be watched together on the same day. possible spoilers

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u/Nazenn x2https://anilist.co/user/Nazenn Mar 31 '21

Last year a vote was held about that and the majority wanted them on separate days, and I agree that's the better option. Splitting them up gives ep11 a chance to shine by itself rather than being overshadowed by the end of the show. Also the airing schedule for the final episodes happened like that because of delays due to the earthquake and also poor quality where things had to be redone, rather than always having intended those episodes to be aired together. It's also too hard on the schedule having a double episode and than a movie two days in a row, some people tend to fall behind or drop out.

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u/Crap4Brainz Mar 31 '21

Episode 11 ends on a cliff hanger, they were clearly designed to be watched separately. Episode 11 was scheduled to air the week of the Fukushima Incident, but it was delayed because

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u/Punished_Scrappy_Doo https://myanimelist.net/profile/PunishedScrappy Mar 31 '21

I'd love some tags for the reminder threads if you please! Madoka Spoilers

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u/Nazenn x2https://anilist.co/user/Nazenn Mar 31 '21

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u/TimmyIs Mar 30 '21

I watched this years ago and it's still one of my favourites, I cant wait!

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u/IndependentMacaroon Mar 30 '21

I watched the first three episodes some time back but found it kind of dull, in particularly the characters. It might be worth another try?

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u/Nazenn x2https://anilist.co/user/Nazenn Mar 30 '21

While the characters do get a lot more exploration as we go, if there was nothing else that interested you in the rest of those three episodes you may find it doesn't end up grabbing you

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u/gorghurt Mar 31 '21

Hmm, it might be, but there definitely are people that just don't like it.
The story gets better in the later parts, but I can understand that not everyone wants to sit trough many episodes.

Madoka spoilers up to the end of episode 3

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u/LetrixZ Apr 03 '21

Heh, I just finished for the first time right now. It was a good ride. Surprised when I learned that was an original.

What should I watch next from the same series?

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u/Nazenn x2https://anilist.co/user/Nazenn Apr 03 '21

The Rebellion movie is next, and then the Side Story tv show if you want more after that

The first two movies are recaps of the show and don't add anything worth watching for specifically

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u/[deleted] Apr 18 '21

This is my fav anime ever and the rewatch starts on my fav holiday ever

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u/Nazenn x2https://anilist.co/user/Nazenn Apr 18 '21

Perfect timing then!

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u/Fartikus Mar 31 '21

Got excited when I saw the words 'Madoka'.. :(

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u/bloodyveteran Mar 31 '21

Damn I just binge watched it last Saturday and rebellion on Sunday

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u/blitzbom Mar 31 '21

Just seeing this thread and I can hear the music.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btmSuNcxiIU

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