

However, her life takes a dramatic turn when, on a trip to the mall, she rescues Kyuubei, a cat-like being that was being chased by a mysterious black-haired girl. Albeit very shy, she is happy, and her family and friends love her exactly the way she is. The main character, Kaname Madoka, is a normal 8th grader. – “Make a contract with me, and become a magical girl!” And by the end of the 12th episode (or the last episode, if you prefer), I was blown away. After the 3rd episode ended, I was completely hooked. I found it oddly entertaining, so I proceeded to watch the 2nd episode, and then the 3rd. Throwing all my prejucide aside, I sat quietly and watched the first episode. passed, my friend insisted, and I ended up watching the first episode with my sister. The Mahou Shoujo genre has never interested me, so when a friend of mine, who in the past suggested things like Mirai Nikki, Deadman Wonderland, Death Note and Psycho-Pass to me, told me to watch Madoka Magica, I thought he was kidding and I ignored the series for a while. I didn't really want to watch it, either. I'll start this review by pointing out that I was not expecting much from this show. What does it take for a series to become a masterpiece? Take a look at Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica, and you might find the answer to that question.
