Review of Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story

Synopsis: In a vacuum where only Madoka Magica exists, it can be argued that Magia Record scores low; though in the context of the genre that the series is placed in, Magia Record is a magical girl show filled with excitement and drama that cannot be found in just any similar show. Plot, World, & Characters: Magia Record continues to deliver unique and memorable designs, our protagonist and deuteragonist have an ongoing story that you will want to follow until the end of the series. All side characters are also well fleshed out, giving the impression that there's a world outside of our just protagonist's view,something that can be lacking in other entries of the verse.

Art & Sound: Magia Record has the SHAFT, shaft. The artwork suffers later on as the art budget becomes limited towards the end of the series. Though not noticeable quality drops it's still there; though there's a rebound in the final episode.

Conclusion: Magia Record is an outstanding magical girl show, if you'd prefer your magical girls show with just the slightest suspense added this'll be right up your alley. Ride the series out until the very end before judging it. I give this series a 5 out of 5. For having a rock solid story from beginning to end, excellent animation quality, and most importantly being enjoyable over, with characters you grow to deeply care about. To repeat, that's a 5 out of 5.