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Quick Answer
- Nisemonogatari(TV · 11 eps)
- Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Rebellion(Movie · 1 eps)
- Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica Movie 3: Hangyaku no Monogatari - Magica Quartet x Nisioisin(Movie · 4 eps)
Total: ~16 episodes / 6h watch time
Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica Movie 3: Hangyaku no Monogatari - Magica Quartet x Nisioisin Watch Order(2026)
Wondering where to start with Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica Movie 3: Hangyaku no Monogatari - Magica Quartet x Nisioisin? There are 3 entries total. The order below follows release dates, which is usually the safest way to go for a first watch.
3 entries ~6h total1 series2 movies
Full Watch Order (Release Order)
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Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica Movie 3: Hangyaku no Monogatari - Magica Quartet x Nisioisin(you are here)
6.17Movie4 eps~2h2013Shaft
Finished AiringTips for First-Timers
What you can skip
Recap episodes in Second Season (eps 6, 11, 16) and other recap/summary specials
Common mistake
Starting with Kizumonogatari because it's a prequel — without Bake/Nise context, its callbacks land worse
Short on time?
Watch Bakemonogatari, Monogatari Second Season, and Owarimonogatari (both seasons)
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best order to watch Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica Movie 3: Hangyaku no Monogatari - Magica Quartet x Nisioisin?
Release order. Start with Nisemonogatari and go down the list. This is how the creators intended the story to unfold — later entries build on what came before, and watching out of order can spoil key reveals.
How long does it take to watch all of Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica Movie 3: Hangyaku no Monogatari - Magica Quartet x Nisioisin?
About 6 hours total across 16 episodes and 3 entries. At 3-4 episodes per day, that's roughly 5 days.
Can I skip the movies and OVAs?
It depends. Recap movies are always safe to skip — they just compress the TV episodes. Original movies and OVAs range from "fun side stories" to "actually important for the plot." When you're unsure, just watch them where they fall in the list above. Better to have extra context than miss something.
Release order or chronological order?
Go with release order for your first time through. Chronological can be tempting, but shows are written with release order in mind — reveals hit harder and character arcs make more sense. Save chronological for a rewatch if you want a different perspective.
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