The official X/Twitter account for Puella Magi Madoka Magica The Movie: Walpurgisnacht: Rising- (Gekijōban Mahō Shōjo Madoka Magica: Walpurgis no Kaiten) revealed a “SIDE Homura” version of the film’s second teaser video. This video was shown during revival screenings of the Puella Magi Madoka Magica The Movie Part 3: Rebellion film from October 25-31.
The film, which was initially set to release in winter 2024, has been delayed to winter 2025. Yukihiro Miyamoto is directing the film, with a staff consisting of original creators Magica Quartet, chief director Akiyuki Simbo, scriptwriter Gen Urobuchi of Nitroplus, original character designer Ume Aoki, animation character designer Junichirō Taniguchi, composer Yuki Kajiura, alternate space designer Gekidan Inu Curry, and animation studio SHAFT.
The returning cast includes Aoi Yūki as Madoka Kaname, Chiwa Saitō as Homura Akemi, Kaori Mizuhashi as Mami Tomoe, Eri Kitamura as Sayaka Miki, Ai Nonaka as Kyōko Sakura, Kana Asumi as Nagisa Momoe, and Emiri Katō as Kyubey.
The original Puella Magi Madoka Magica television anime premiered in January 2011, with subsequent compilation and sequel films. Aniplex of America released the series in North America, and Funimation streamed it. The Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story smartphone game also received a television anime adaptation.
Additionally, a new smartphone game titled Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Magia Exedra is set to be released this year. Fans of the franchise can look forward to more magical girl adventures in the upcoming film ‘Side Homura’ and subsequent releases.
