Review of Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story

As many others have said, if you're looking for the true successor to the legendary Madoka Magica, look away because this is not it. i have mixed feelings on this anime. The story is rushed, the characters are kind of forgettable, and the plot doesn't make much sense. Despite all this, however, I loved every second of this anime. The art and music are both astounding, and the transformation scenes are jawdropping. And the battle at the end was pure, unfiltered hype. Story - 3 Poor As I said, the story is really messy and rushed. Towards the end, though, it gets kind of stronger andmore interesting. That's the only reason I didn't straight up give it a 1.

Art - 10 Outstanding
The art is beautiful. I loved Gekudan Inu Curry's work in the original series, and their direction in Magia Record is amazing. The animation is incredibly Shafty, though, so that might turn some people away. But if you're like me and love the Shaft style, this anime will be a blast.

Sound - 9 Great
Let's face it, it's impossible to live up to the absolute deity that is Yuki Kajiura, but Takumi Ozawa sure did an amazing job. The original soundtrack is amazing even when compared to Kajiura, as it captures the mystical nature of the original series incredibly well. The only complaint I have is that the music is often overused and sometimes the sudden changes in music can be jarring.

Character - 6 Fair
The characters in Magia Record are a meh. It feels like a gacha game where the anime seems to just be collecting more characters as it goes along. Would really have liked for more character development.

Enjoyment - 9 Great
Magia Record was an absolute joy for me. As a big animation guy, the trippy fights and backgrounds really sucked me in. And the final fight scene, again, was absolute perfection.

Overall - 6 Fair
Despite me enjoying the hell out of this anime, I can't recommend it to most others. If you enjoyed the game, you'll most likely enjoy this anime. And if you like Gekudan Inu Curry's work, you'll also enjoy this anime. It doesn't have much else going for it.