Honestly, i did not expect such a twist in the plot such early into the series and things just got darker, no more cute little Mahou Shoujos running around just trying to save the world. This series means business. And i'm jolly well placing this series under the highest priority for this season. I mean, you rarely get such a series which such a good plot and twists.
At the beginning, we're all given a glance of Miki's crush in the hospital and that could have hinted her into choosing a wish to be granted. For the benefit of someone else. Under the contract, making a wish for the benefit of others does not breach it but for Mami who had heard about it, feels that it's an important choice and the girls should think about their wishes carefully. Madoka then became curious about Mami's wish and we'd get to see Mami when she was young, injured in a road accident.
Guess who tagged along while Mami could be approaching her end? Small little Kyube. His appearance at such places might hint that he might be near to locations where bad things happen, similar to witches. Since the series is getting darker, this possibility isn't zero. So in the meantime, let's assume that our little animal is still good :) From here, i'm guessing that Mami was "forced" to make a wish of saving her own life (just my own assumption) and that was why she wanted Madoka and Miki to be given a choice in their wishes.
Akemi wasn't just going to give up on stopping Madoka becoming a Mahou Shoujo just yet, even though she had met up with Kyube. However, Mami didn't have the intention of becoming friendly with her at all. Seems that Madoka wields some great power if she becomes a Mahou Shoujo and Akemi could be aware that a strong opponent could be born. Mami then warns Akemi and hopes that it'll be their final meeting.
A Grief Seed planted itself onto the pillar of the hospital where Miki's crush was in and unfortunately, with the lack of telecommunication, Miki and Kyube decided to keep and eye on the seed first while Madoka would go locate Mami by herself. Entering the barrier, Miki and Kyube locates the seed and thankfully, the witch has yet to be born. Mami and Madoka arrives later in the scene and follows into the barrier, only to be stopped by Akemi further in. Akemi warned Mami about the danger ahead as the witch this time was different but Mami decides that the best option was to tie her up and hang her in midair while the duo continues in. Approaching the inner depths of the barrier, Madoka decides that it was the right time to suggest a single wish to Mami, which was simply to become a Mahou Shoujo to protect the ones she care for. Mami was indeed happy for her as she'll finally become her comrade but felt that she could just put in a little more effort into thinking about a wish. Risking your life for nothing or even for a cake of celebration doesn't seem quite worth...
And then, with a duo partner of Mahou Shoujo about to be born, the twist arrives. Seriously, this turn point was just expected and epic.
Guess what?
Mami just got her head snapped off.
Yeah, bitten off could be another way to describe it.
Rest of the body? Eaten.
O_O
Bet you had not expect that. Neither did i.
Rewinding back to the scenes before, Mami was still happy about Madoka finally becoming her partner and wanted to end the fight with this particular witch as soon as possible to celebrate with her, until THAT had to happen.
Mami was still showing off her amazing shotgun stances and Finale shots when the witch "shed" off it's previous skin and bit Mami's head off before finishing up with her body.
I may be cute, but in a while, i'll bite your head off! :(
Behold, the elegance of shotguns
At that exact moment, Akemi had noticed about Mami's death after the seal on her was broken and during the grave decision of Kyube pestering a shocked Miki and Madoka to form a contract as soon as possible, Akemi comes into the scene and with her speed and skills, she managed to triumph over the witch with little effort made. Guess Mami could have been too happy after hearing about Madoka's decision and had became a little inattentive. I was quite sure Mami was stronger than Akemi though =X
What had happened had happened. And as Akemi retrieved the Grief Seed, Miki attempts to stop her and asks her to return the seed to Mami, as it was supposed to be hers. Akemi ignores her and walks away with the seed, leaving Miki and a tearing Madoka behind.
Honestly, i didn't expect Mami to be finished off, like that. I didn't even expected her to die at all after seeing her appearance on the OP. Having witnessed such a scene, Miki and Madoka would definitely have some 2nd thoughts on becoming one, or maybe Madoka could use her wish to revive Mami and contracts into a Mahou Shoujo to prevent another similar tragedy from happening. That might seem possible but i rather the plot to be different. Not that i hate Mami or anything (although i personally quite like her character), but those that are dead, should not revive through some lame old method. It just feels weird == And with this episode concluding, the plot does not seem to be as simple as it seems and is definitely way better than Lyrical Nanoha, which a much much deeper darkness lurking in its plot.
Welcome, to the world of Puella Magi Magica Madoka.
.Will miss her.
Kalafina's Magia is now incorporated into the series's new ED, which already features the dark element of the series:
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