The dark magical girl saga continues its dominant theatrical run as Puella Magi Madoka Magica The Movie: Walpurgisnacht: Rising (Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica: Walpurgis no Kaiten) officially crossed 1,093,178 ticket sales and a total box office gross of 1,838,113,160 yen within its first 17 days in Japanese cinemas.
Theatrical Momentum & Dolby Cinema Expansion
Serving as the direct narrative sequel to 2013's feature film Rebellion, the production reunites the core creative team behind the original franchise under animation studio SHAFT. Helmed by chief director Akiyuki Shinbo, writer Gen Urobuchi, and original character designer Ume Aoki, the film topped weekend rankings upon release, amassing 1 billion yen in four days. Theatergoers can expect an upgraded audio-visual experience starting September 18, when nationwide Dolby Cinema screenings commence.
Social Media Reaction & New Character Highlights
With the official social media spoiler embargo lifted on September 12, fan discussions around key plot developments and newly introduced characters—such as the mysterious "Nameless Upperclassman / Wasu"—have flooded online platforms. Concurrently, a promotional trailer showcased during Aniplex's streaming event surpassed one million views on YouTube in under 24 hours. The film features musical composition by Yuki Kajiura and the main theme song "Kanata" performed by FictionJunction.
Production details and primary voice cast:
- Chief Director: Akiyuki Shinbo
- Director: Yukihiro Miyamoto
- Script: Gen Urobuchi (Nitroplus)
- Studio: SHAFT
- Madoka Kaname: Aoi Yuki
- Homura Akemi: Chiwa Saito
