
Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part 1: Beginnings
The first movie in the Madoka tetralogy; a recap of the first eight episodes of the series.

One night, 14-year-old Madoka Kaname has a terrible nightmare - against the backdrop of a devastated city, she witnesses a girl fight a losing battle against a dreadful being lingering above, while a cat-like magical creature tells Madoka the only way to change such tragic outcome is for her to make a contract with...
The opening is more atmosphere than hook.
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