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Puella Magi Madoka Magica is based on the manga "Mahou Shoujo Madoka☆Magica" — 12 chapters, 3 volumes. The manga is complete. By Magica Quartet.

Anime covers: Chapters 1–198 (both seasons, through Magnostadt arc)

Start reading at: Chapter 199 (Volume 20)

Faithful adaptation? Yes — Mostly faithful in plot but compresses and rearranges parts of later arcs, especially Magnostadt's back half

Puella Magi Madoka Magica

Puella Magi Madoka Magica— Read the Manga

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Puella Magi Madoka Magica is based on the manga "Mahou Shoujo Madoka☆Magica" (12 chapters). If the anime left you wanting more, the manga is usually well ahead of what's been adapted.

Source Manga

Mahou Shoujo Madoka☆Magica

Puella Magi Madoka☆Magica

Mahou Shoujo Madoka☆Magica

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By Magica Quartet, Hanokage

Fourteen-year-old Madoka Kaname has a surreal dream about a strange creature and a girl in trouble. The next morning, a mysterious girl named Homura Akemi transfers into Madoka's class; to her surprise, Homura appears to be the exact same girl that she saw in her dream. Later that day, Madoka hears a plea for help in her head. It turns out that...

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Should You Read from the Beginning?

Not necessary for continuation. Optional — you can jump in at 199, but starting from chapter 1 lets you see all the political and character nuance that gets trimmed. The anime was a faithful adaptation, so you won't miss anything critical by jumping ahead.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Puella Magi Madoka Magica have a manga?

Yes — the manga "Mahou Shoujo Madoka☆Magica" runs 12 chapters and is complete. There are 2 related works total.

Where does the Puella Magi Madoka Magica anime end in the manga?

The anime covers Chapters 1–198 (both seasons, through Magnostadt arc). To continue the story, start reading at Chapter 199 (Volume 20).

Should I start from the beginning or skip ahead?

You can safely skip ahead. Optional — you can jump in at 199, but starting from chapter 1 lets you see all the political and character nuance that gets trimmed. Starting from chapter 1 is always an option if you want the full manga experience though.

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