Anticipation Soars for 'Madoka Magica: Walpurgisnacht Rising' as Second Trailer Drops

The second trailer for "Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Walpurgisnacht Rising" has been released, flooding social media platform X (formerly Twitter) with enthusiastic voices from fans eagerly anticipating its premiere. Excitement appears to be reaching its peak ahead of its February 2026 release.

The newly unveiled trailer has elicited numerous reactions such as "ominous atmosphere," "hard-hitting story," and "heavy mood," hinting at a shocking development following the previous film, "Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie [New Story]: Rebellion." Some fans have commented, "This looks like a movie as dense as Evangelion: 3.0+1.0" and "There are nutrients you can only get from Gen Urobuchi's scripts," underscoring the high level of trust and expectation placed on stories penned by acclaimed screenwriter Gen Urobuchi.

Particular attention is being paid to the portrayal of the characters. Comments like "It's almost like Sayaka is the main character" and "Mami looks even cuter" show the anticipation for new sides and roles for the main characters. Furthermore, active discussions delve into the core of the story, with analyses such as "Homura wants to change this outcome, so this time she's becoming a witch herself, trying to surpass Ultimate Madoka."

This film is the first new installment in 12 years and 4 months since the previous movie, released in October 2013. Due to multiple postponements of its original release date, fans have voiced sentiments like "Given all these delays, my expectations are naturally high." There are also questions regarding watching related works, such as "Should I catch up on Magia Record and Madoka Magica Portable...?", indicating a strong interest in the ever-expanding "Madoka Magica" universe.

A wide range of reactions has been posted, from specific requests like "I want to see the super cool scene from the OP where Madoka and Homura confront each other in Walpurgisnacht Rising" to fervent hopes like "I hope it's about 4 hours long," demonstrating deep affection for the work.

With only a short time remaining until the release, fans are "getting incredibly hyped for Walpurgisnacht Rising," eagerly awaiting its premiere this February.

The context

"Puella Magi Madoka Magica" is a highly acclaimed Japanese anime franchise that subverts the typical magical girl genre. It initially appears to be a bright and hopeful story about middle school girls gaining magical powers to fight witches, but quickly delves into much darker, philosophical, and psychological themes, exploring despair, sacrifice, and the true cost of their powers. The original TV series aired in 2011, followed by films that recap the series and a sequel film, "Rebellion" (2013). "Walpurgisnacht Rising" is the highly anticipated direct sequel to "Rebellion," promising to continue the complex narrative, which is known for its intricate plot twists and emotional depth, often attributed to its acclaimed screenwriter, Gen Urobuchi. The series has also spawned spin-off games and manga.

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