[guncannon109]

So last night I watched the dub of Madoka Magica: Rebellion Story with my brother and I think I have finally nailed down my opinion on what might possibly be the most polarizing anime film since End of Eva. Keep in mind that this is going to be a spoiler heavy analysis so anyone who has not seen the movie at this point stop reading now! You have been warned.

First off I think it's best to start off with what I think everyone can agree with, this movie is a land mark on visual spectacle alone. The series itself had several moments of jaw dropping gorgeous and stunning animation with it's unique art style but Rebellion Story takes everything the series did and escalates it. Two shots of note that my brother pointed out was 1. Sayaka's sword jabbed into Homura's shield with the camera placed within the cogs of said sheild and 2. Kyubey being cast in the shadow of a falling blimp as his eyes illuminated from the darkness.

Now then, on to the movie itself I still stand that the middle portion (starting from Homura's reversion from Moemura to her more well known self up until the last fifteen minutes of the film) is where the movie is at it's high point with enough suspense, beautiful cinematography/animation and just good writing to keep any fan of the series invested and satisfied with the movie's mere existence. However then there's those other two parts and, well... let's touch on those briefly shall we?

Yes, the first third or so is a jarring opener for those going into this expecting it to pick up exactly where the series left off but those who have seen this know that this is an intentional choice in order to leave the audience just as confused as the characters are about the whole thing and once the charade is lifted I must say that it's at least an interesting change of pace to say the least. As for the ending of the film, having since this in english I now have a better understanding of the film and can say that it was foreshadowed and does not come right out of left field as some claim. My only complaint is that it leaves off on a cliffhanger and, with a continuation having yet to be announced, goes completely unresolved and might come off feeling like a giant middle finger to some viewers.

Speaking of that dub, this might just be just me as I find that I often have a better time following dialogue spoken in my native tongue but I found that without the need of having to shift my eyes back and forth from the subtitles and what was going on on screen it was much easier to pick up on several subtleties woven into both writing and animation. One example being Mami attaching one of her ribbons to Homura as she past by her in her apartment before their big fight (best scene in the movie, FYI) and was a nice touch that shows just how much thought went into this film from a technical standpoint. I should also give credit to the english cast which really stepped up their game for this outing. Cristina Vee and Casandra Lee were still great as Homura and Kyubey respectively but I'd also like to give mention to Sarah Williams' stand out performance as Sayaka who single handedly stole the show for me and made one of my least favorite of the five lead characters into a strong second. Sorry Kyoko, but you've been dethroned.

In conclusion, after now having seen this film a solid three times (once in theaters, again online and a final time in English.) and can finally close the book on this story and deem Madoka Magica: Rebellion as a perfectly acceptable continuation of one of my personal favorite anime shows but only a great one had it been given a proper conclusion. Here's hoping we get a sequel in some form later on down the line... keyword being "hoping" of course.

[Klonoahedgehog]

I watched some random episodes of Parapa the Rapper.

[CybermanWorf]

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Originally Posted by Klonoahedgehog

I watched some random episodes of Parapa the Rapper.

Wait there is a parapa the rapper anime... I guess you learn something new each day.

[Klonoahedgehog]

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Originally Posted by CybermanWorf

Wait there is a parapa the rapper anime... I guess you learn something new each day.

I always kind of knew this show existed, i just never gave it much thought till it showed up in my youtube recommended videos.

[losondro]

Garo: The Animation is pretty good so far. I might have to check out the live-action series (I'm seriously confused on how to word this) in the near future.

[WhiteRanger]

The fruit of Grisaia season one. Episode 1-13 man this show was intense based of adult visual novel it had me in shocks from episode to episode. The sorest one was how far it went in content in last three episode. Lost student can't get out of word president of club lost her mind and starts to yea. The TV movie movie that continues from movie got me worried and Intrested in what going to happen.

[CybermanWorf]

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Originally Posted by WhiteRanger

The fruit of Grisaia season one. Episode 1-13 man this show was intense based of adult visual novel it had me in shocks from episode to episode. The sorest one was how far it went in content in last three episode. Lost student can't get out of word president of club lost her mind and starts to yea. The TV movie movie that continues from movie got me worried and Intrested in what going to happen.

Yeah Grisaia is a great show, I can't wait to see what happens in the rest of it.

What is favourite character?

[WhiteRanger]

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Originally Posted by CybermanWorf

Yeah Grisaia is a great show, I can't wait to see what happens in the rest of it.

What is favourite character?

I think yuuji my fave male bug I think his friend is fave female followed by his adoptive bought daughter the long black hair girl. Episode season 2 got me worried due to guy who took In yuuji seem the type to kill after he get some. You what I mean.

[TheXrosLoaderGen]

You people need to watch Ore Monogatari!

[Guyver Spawn]

Watching Zetman. It's fairly new since it came out three years ago. If you like Kamen Rider, The Guyver and Devilman then you should get a kick out of it. I read the manga once ages ago but it was only chapter 1 since it was the only one that they had available on Manga Fox back in 2009.