What is the best order to watch Puella Magi Madoka Magica?

For first-timers, we recommend Release Order as it's the intended experience. For rewatches, Timeline/Chronological Order offers a fresh perspective by following the in-universe chronology.

How many titles are in Puella Magi Madoka Magica?

Puella Magi Madoka Magica currently includes content across multiple formats. Use the section filters to view specific content types and the order variants to choose your preferred viewing order.

Should I watch Puella Magi Madoka Magica in release order or chronological order?

Release order is best for first-time viewers as it preserves the creators' intended narrative reveals. Chronological order is great for rewatches and understanding the timeline better.

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Puella Magi Madoka Magica

edited 2026-05-21

A complete viewing and reading order for the Puella Magi Madoka Magica franchise, covering the original 12-episode TV series, the theatrical recap films, and the 2013 sequel film Rebellion. Also includes Magia Record, the three-season spinoff anime (2020–2022), and the original manga adaptation.

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Tags · [main-canon][recap-film][spinoff]

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01ANIME

2011The original 12-episode television series directed by Akiyuki Shinbo and produced by Shaft, airing on MBS and TBS from January to April 2011…

02FILM

2012The first of two 2012 theatrical compilation films condensing the Puella Magi Madoka Magica TV series, released in Japanese cinemas on Octob…

2h 10m

03FILM

2012The second of the 2012 theatrical compilation films, released in Japanese cinemas on October 13, 2012, one week after Beginnings. Eternal co…

1h 49m

04FILM

2013The original sequel film to the TV series, directed by Akiyuki Shinbo and Yukihiro Miyamoto and released in Japanese cinemas on October 26,…

1h 58m

magia record3 items · 3 unwatched

manga1 items · 1 unwatched