Meanwhile, a transfer student and magical girl named Homura Akemi tries to stop Madoka from making the contract with Kyubey at all costs. It offers a contract in which a girl may have any wish granted in exchange for obtaining magical powers and being tasked with fighting against witches. In the fictional city of Mitakihara, Japan, a middle school student named Madoka Kaname and her friend Sayaka Miki encounter a small, cat-like creature named Kyubey. See also: List of Puella Magi Madoka Magica characters The series won several awards in Japan, such as the Television Award at the 16th Animation Kobe Awards, as well as 12 Newtype Anime Awards and the Grand Prize for animation in the 2011 Japan Media Arts awards. It has also been a commercial success, with each BD volume selling more than 50,000 copies. Puella Magi Madoka Magica has received widespread critical acclaim, with critics praising the writing and visuals of the series, as well as its deconstruction of the magical girl sub-genre. A film series has also been produced, consisting of two films recapping the anime series, released in October 2012, and a third film featuring an original story which was released on October 26, 2013. A video game for the PlayStation Portable was released in March 2012, with another for PlayStation Vita released in December 2013. A novelisation by Nitroplus was released in August 2011, and a dedicated magazine, Manga Time Kirara Magica, was launched by Houbunsha in June 2012. Amanga adaptation of the series and various spin-off manga series have been published by Houbunsha and licensed in North America by Yen Press. The first ten episodes of the series aired in Japan on TBS and MBS between January and March 2011, while the final two episodes were delayed until April 2011 due to the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami. However, they consequently learn of the anguish and perils associated with their newfound roles. The story follows a group of female middle school students who choose to become magical girls and must battle surreal enemies called witches. It was directed by Akiyuki Shinbo and written by Gen Urobuchi, with original character designs by Ume Aoki, character design adaptation by Takahiro Kishida, and music by Yuki Kajiura. Puella Magi Madoka Magica (魔法少女まどか☆マギカ Mahō Shōjo Madoka Magika ?, 'Magical Girl Madoka Magica') is a Japanese anime television series produced by Shaft and Aniplex.

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