Aniplex USA has officially revealed the newMadoka Magicamovie, sequel to theRebellionmovie, will be released outside Japan - the official English name of the movie was revealed -Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie -Walpurgisnacht: Rising-alongside an English version of its reveal trailer.
Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie -Walpurgisnacht: Rising- Cast, staff, teaser trailer revealed
Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie -Walpurgisnacht: Risingwas first announced at the 10th anniversary event on July 11, 2025, with its Japanese name:Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica The Movie Walpurgis no Kaiten
All of the seiyuu from the original TV anime series' cast will be coming back, as well as all of the original staff. Aniplex USA teased more news is coming soon, and opened anEnglish site for the movie.
The most acute fans will notice director Akiyuki’s name is officially spelled in English Shimbou now instead of the usual Shinbo for some reason.
Recently, Urobuchi also announced he’s working with theRakuen Tsuihoustaff on a new anime project. He also shared some comments when theMadoka Magica10th anniversary project was first announced.
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Meanwhile, you have the spinoff gameMagia Recordstill ongoing on mobile in Japan. The game was first launched in Japan in August 2017. It was later released in USA on July 18, 2025 but ended up unceremoniously closing on August 23, 2025. This most notably triggered angry responses from fans who spent money to buy gems in-game, as the shut down announcement was made right after a big event.
The game is still pretty popular in Japan. A season 2 for its anime adaptation is coming soon.
In other news, Chiyomaru Shikura, the author ofSteins;Gate, recently mentionedheâd like to make aMadoka Magicagame one day.Additional details on the English release of the newMadoka Magicamovie will be coming on the series' officialUSA Twitter, which is active again after four years. We’ll see how this all turns out. In any case, you can always reach me on Twitter@A_iyane07to discussMadoMagi.
