Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie -Walpurgisnacht: Rising-
劇場版 魔法少女まどか☆マギカ〈ワルプルギスの廻天〉
Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie -Walpurgisnacht: Rising-
劇場版 魔法少女まどか☆マギカ〈ワルプルギスの廻天〉
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What this film brings
Content barometer
Violence
3/5
Notable
Fear
4/5
Intense
Sexuality
0/5
None
Language
0/5
None
Narrative complexity
0/5
Simple
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
This fantasy animated film continues a magical girl universe that is visually striking, but also known for psychological darkness and an unstable emotional atmosphere. The main concerns are likely to be supernatural battles, unsettling creatures, a constant sense of threat, and themes involving sacrifice, heavy consequences, and emotional suffering for young teen characters. Even if the violence is usually stylized rather than graphic, the overall intensity and oppressive mood may be too strong for younger children, especially if they are new to the series. For parents, the key issue is not sexuality or strong language, which appear minimal, but sadness, deliberate narrative unease, and fear created by surreal distorted imagery. I would recommend it mainly from age 12 for emotional readiness and story comprehension, with shared viewing around 10 or 11 only for children already comfortable with darker fantasy and able to talk afterward about moral choices and the characters' distress.
Synopsis
After the events of Rebellion, the world appears to be in balance—but that peace is fragile. As a new threat connected to Walpurgisnacht emerges, Homura Akemi is forced to face the consequences of her choices and question how far she is willing to go to protect Madoka.
Difficult scenes
The film takes place in a world where young girls confront supernatural forces inside visually beautiful but often distorted and unstable settings. These sequences may include chases, magical attacks, shifting environments, and strange figures, which can be unsettling for children who are sensitive to eerie imagery, even without blood or realism. A major source of tension comes from the psychological burden carried by Homura and her determination to protect Madoka at any cost. Younger viewers may be affected by the sadness, guilt, and the idea that a choice made out of love can still create painful emotional consequences. As in the wider franchise, the story may clearly involve death, loss, and sacrifice, or refer back to painful events that already happened. Even without highly graphic scenes, the presence of these themes, combined with serious music and dramatic staging, can create anxiety or raise heavy questions for preteens.
Where to watch
No verified platform for the US market yet. We keep this section updated as availability changes.
Availability checked on Apr 01, 2026
About this title
- Format
- Feature film
- Year
- 2026
- Countries
- Japan
- Original language
- JA
- Directed by
- Yukihiro Miyamoto, Akiyuki Shinbo
- Main cast
- Aoi Yuuki, Chiwa Saito, Kaori Mizuhashi, Eri Kitamura, Ai Nonaka, Kana Asumi, Emiri Kato
- Studios
- SHAFT, Aniplex
Content barometer
Violence
3/5
Notable
Fear
4/5
Intense
Sexuality
0/5
None
Language
0/5
None
Narrative complexity
0/5
Simple
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
This fantasy animated film continues a magical girl universe that is visually striking, but also known for psychological darkness and an unstable emotional atmosphere. The main concerns are likely to be supernatural battles, unsettling creatures, a constant sense of threat, and themes involving sacrifice, heavy consequences, and emotional suffering for young teen characters. Even if the violence is usually stylized rather than graphic, the overall intensity and oppressive mood may be too strong for younger children, especially if they are new to the series. For parents, the key issue is not sexuality or strong language, which appear minimal, but sadness, deliberate narrative unease, and fear created by surreal distorted imagery. I would recommend it mainly from age 12 for emotional readiness and story comprehension, with shared viewing around 10 or 11 only for children already comfortable with darker fantasy and able to talk afterward about moral choices and the characters' distress.
Synopsis
After the events of Rebellion, the world appears to be in balance—but that peace is fragile. As a new threat connected to Walpurgisnacht emerges, Homura Akemi is forced to face the consequences of her choices and question how far she is willing to go to protect Madoka.
Difficult scenes
The film takes place in a world where young girls confront supernatural forces inside visually beautiful but often distorted and unstable settings. These sequences may include chases, magical attacks, shifting environments, and strange figures, which can be unsettling for children who are sensitive to eerie imagery, even without blood or realism. A major source of tension comes from the psychological burden carried by Homura and her determination to protect Madoka at any cost. Younger viewers may be affected by the sadness, guilt, and the idea that a choice made out of love can still create painful emotional consequences. As in the wider franchise, the story may clearly involve death, loss, and sacrifice, or refer back to painful events that already happened. Even without highly graphic scenes, the presence of these themes, combined with serious music and dramatic staging, can create anxiety or raise heavy questions for preteens.