WEBVTT 00:00:09.150 --> 00:00:10.900 I'm Tomoe Mami. 00:00:13.450 --> 00:00:17.030 I'm a senior at your school, Mitakihara Junior High. 00:00:20.380 --> 00:00:26.130 And I'm a magical girl who formed a contract with Kyubey. 00:00:38.970 --> 00:00:41.110 Another weird dream... 00:00:44.100 --> 00:00:45.770 Good morning, Madoka! 00:02:30.670 --> 00:02:35.360 Madoka, I heard you came home late last night. 00:02:35.360 --> 00:02:37.870 An upperclassman from school invited me to her house. 00:02:39.540 --> 00:02:42.720 I'm not going to be an annoying mom and impose a curfew and stuff, 00:02:42.720 --> 00:02:44.630 but make sure you call home before dinner. 00:02:45.970 --> 00:02:47.040 I'm sorry. 00:02:54.930 --> 00:02:57.620 I guess no one else can see him. 00:03:15.110 --> 00:03:16.330 Wow... What a beautiful room! 00:03:16.330 --> 00:03:17.080 What a beautiful room! 00:03:17.080 --> 00:03:19.790 I live alone, so make yourselves at home. 00:03:19.790 --> 00:03:22.580 Though I admit you've caught me unprepared. 00:03:26.710 --> 00:03:29.860 Mami-san, this is delicious! 00:03:29.860 --> 00:03:31.170 It really is! 00:03:31.170 --> 00:03:32.470 Thank you. 00:03:33.010 --> 00:03:37.720 Since you've been chosen by Kyubey, that means you two are now involved in this. 00:03:37.720 --> 00:03:40.540 I think we should get you up to speed with things. 00:03:40.540 --> 00:03:41.450 You bet! 00:03:41.450 --> 00:03:43.220 Ask us anything at all. 00:03:43.220 --> 00:03:44.980 Sayaka-chan, you have that backwards. 00:03:47.540 --> 00:03:49.430 Wow, that's pretty! 00:03:49.430 --> 00:03:50.990 This is a Soul Gem. 00:03:50.990 --> 00:03:55.870 When Kyubey forms a contract with a girl, a Soul Gem is born. 00:03:55.870 --> 00:04:00.370 This is what identifies us as magical girls, and the source of our power. 00:04:00.370 --> 00:04:01.250 What do you mean by a contract? 00:04:01.250 --> 00:04:05.500 I can grant each of you one wish. 00:04:05.500 --> 00:04:07.290 Wait, really? 00:04:07.290 --> 00:04:08.740 What kind of wish? 00:04:08.740 --> 00:04:10.010 Anything you want. 00:04:10.010 --> 00:04:12.630 I can fulfill any miracle you wish for. 00:04:13.540 --> 00:04:16.590 So it could be gold, silver, priceless treasures, immortality... 00:04:16.590 --> 00:04:18.840 Maybe even a feast fit for a Chinese emperor! 00:04:18.840 --> 00:04:20.980 I'm not too sure about that last one... 00:04:20.980 --> 00:04:24.560 In exchange for that wish, a Soul Gem is produced. 00:04:25.080 --> 00:04:28.820 Those who receive one are given the responsibility of fighting witches. 00:04:29.570 --> 00:04:30.820 Witches? 00:04:36.060 --> 00:04:37.580 Hey, Mom. 00:04:37.580 --> 00:04:38.930 Hm? 00:04:38.930 --> 00:04:45.700 What if... What if someone offered to grant you any wish you wanted with magic... 00:04:45.700 --> 00:04:46.510 What would you do—? 00:04:46.510 --> 00:04:49.620 I'd get rid of a board member or two. 00:04:51.300 --> 00:04:56.460 The president is also getting a bit too old for this, 00:04:56.460 --> 00:04:59.390 so maybe I would wish for him to retire... 00:04:59.390 --> 00:05:01.720 But he hasn't even named a successor yet... 00:05:01.720 --> 00:05:05.980 What if you became president then, Mom? 00:05:08.600 --> 00:05:10.400 I didn't think about that. 00:05:12.000 --> 00:05:14.950 I'll have to work things out with the Sales Department first. 00:05:14.950 --> 00:05:17.340 Planning and Administration are already my puppets. 00:05:17.340 --> 00:05:19.850 The only problem left is the baldy in Accounting. 00:05:19.850 --> 00:05:21.160 I'll just pull off his toupée. 00:05:21.160 --> 00:05:24.290 Mom, you look scary. 00:05:26.960 --> 00:05:28.760 What's a witch? 00:05:28.760 --> 00:05:30.540 Are they different from magical girls? 00:05:30.540 --> 00:05:33.920 If magical girls are born from wishes, 00:05:33.920 --> 00:05:36.430 then witches are born from curses. 00:05:36.430 --> 00:05:41.290 Magical girls spread hope, whereas witches spread despair. 00:05:41.290 --> 00:05:45.480 And to make matters worse, they can't be seen by normal humans. 00:05:45.880 --> 00:05:49.420 Doubt and suspicion, irrational rage and hatred... 00:05:49.420 --> 00:05:52.610 They sow the seeds of catastrophe in this world. 00:05:52.610 --> 00:05:59.370 Many inexplicable suicides and murders that occur are caused by a witch's curse. 00:06:00.240 --> 00:06:05.000 It's a formless evil that eats away at humans from the inside. 00:06:05.000 --> 00:06:09.000 If they're so dangerous, then how come no one knows about them? 00:06:09.000 --> 00:06:14.880 Because witches hide within barriers and never show themselves to people. 00:06:14.880 --> 00:06:18.880 The labyrinth-like area you wandered into before was one. 00:06:18.880 --> 00:06:21.840 They're pretty dangerous, actually. 00:06:21.840 --> 00:06:25.640 Those who are swallowed up by the barriers don't usually live to tell the tale. 00:06:26.280 --> 00:06:29.650 Mami-san, are you really fighting something that dangerous? 00:06:29.650 --> 00:06:30.460 Yes. 00:06:30.460 --> 00:06:32.190 Sometimes my life is in danger too. 00:06:32.190 --> 00:06:35.530 That's why I think you two should weigh your options carefully. 00:06:35.530 --> 00:06:41.310 Now that you've been chosen by Kyubey, you can have any wish granted. 00:06:41.310 --> 00:06:43.910 However, doing so could lead to your death. 00:06:46.320 --> 00:06:47.790 That's a tough decision. 00:06:48.620 --> 00:06:50.750 To help you make up your minds, 00:06:50.750 --> 00:06:54.050 why don't you come along with me on a witch hunt? 00:06:54.050 --> 00:06:54.630 Huh? 00:06:54.630 --> 00:06:59.630 That way you can see what it's like to fight a witch. 00:06:59.630 --> 00:07:04.640 And afterwards, you should take the time and think about 00:07:04.640 --> 00:07:07.200 whether having your wish come true is worth your life. 00:07:10.640 --> 00:07:12.420 Good morning! 00:07:12.420 --> 00:07:13.640 Good morning. 00:07:13.640 --> 00:07:14.520 Good mor— 00:07:14.520 --> 00:07:16.400 Good morning, Sayaka. 00:07:18.200 --> 00:07:20.360 Is something wrong, Sayaka-san? 00:07:21.270 --> 00:07:24.400 So we're really the only ones who can see him? 00:07:24.400 --> 00:07:25.610 Looks like it. 00:07:25.610 --> 00:07:26.730 Um... 00:07:26.730 --> 00:07:28.500 Don't worry about it. 00:07:28.500 --> 00:07:29.620 Let's go. 00:07:32.800 --> 00:07:36.750 Looks like we can also talk to each other telepathically. 00:07:36.750 --> 00:07:40.590 Wait, so we already have magical powers?! 00:07:40.590 --> 00:07:44.760 No, no. I'm just using myself to relay your thoughts. 00:07:44.760 --> 00:07:47.560 It's pretty convenient though, isn't it? 00:07:48.280 --> 00:07:50.390 It feels a bit strange. 00:07:50.390 --> 00:07:53.930 Hey, what's going on with you two? 00:07:53.930 --> 00:07:55.810 You keep staring into each other's eyes. 00:07:55.810 --> 00:07:58.900 N-No, we've been... Um... 00:07:59.650 --> 00:08:01.430 No, don't say it! 00:08:01.430 --> 00:08:04.560 Are you two already close enough to communicate through your eyes alone?! 00:08:04.560 --> 00:08:08.410 I can't believe you've become so close to each other after just one day. 00:08:08.410 --> 00:08:11.180 What on Earth happened yesterday? 00:08:11.180 --> 00:08:13.750 No, uh... you've got it all wrong. 00:08:13.750 --> 00:08:16.420 A lot did happen last night, though. 00:08:16.420 --> 00:08:20.320 You can't! You're both girls! 00:08:20.320 --> 00:08:25.180 It's a love that can never be! 00:08:25.780 --> 00:08:27.990 You forgot your bag! 00:08:29.380 --> 00:08:33.100 Hitomi-chan's acting a bit like you today. 00:08:33.100 --> 00:08:35.850 What's that supposed to mean?! 00:08:44.660 --> 00:08:49.490 Is it okay for you to come with us to school like nothing's happened? 00:08:49.490 --> 00:08:51.000 Why wouldn't it be? 00:08:51.000 --> 00:08:55.940 I told you that the girl from yesterday transferred into this class, right? 00:08:55.940 --> 00:08:58.380 Wasn't she trying to kill you? 00:08:58.380 --> 00:09:01.350 I actually think the school is the safest place for me. 00:09:01.350 --> 00:09:02.580 Mami's here too. 00:09:02.580 --> 00:09:06.390 Mami's a senior, so her class is kind of far from here. 00:09:06.390 --> 00:09:07.870 Don't worry. 00:09:07.870 --> 00:09:09.940 I can hear everything you're saying. 00:09:09.940 --> 00:09:13.130 Even at this distance, we can still communicate with her. 00:09:13.130 --> 00:09:16.900 U-Uh... good morning. 00:09:17.460 --> 00:09:19.400 I'll keep a close eye on you all, so don't worry. 00:09:19.400 --> 00:09:23.900 Besides, I'm pretty sure she wouldn't attack any of you in public. 00:09:23.900 --> 00:09:25.660 I hope you're right. 00:09:26.930 --> 00:09:29.610 Damn. Speak of the devil. 00:09:35.040 --> 00:09:40.100 So is that transfer student also an, uh... what was it? Magical girl? 00:09:40.100 --> 00:09:41.300 Just like you, Mami-san? 00:09:41.300 --> 00:09:43.940 Yes, she is. 00:09:43.940 --> 00:09:45.950 She seems quite powerful too. 00:09:45.950 --> 00:09:49.940 Wouldn't that make her one of the good guys fighting evil witches? 00:09:49.940 --> 00:09:52.930 Why did she suddenly attack Madoka, then? 00:09:52.930 --> 00:09:55.710 She was after me. 00:09:55.710 --> 00:09:59.940 I imagine she was trying to stop the creation of new magical girls. 00:09:59.940 --> 00:10:00.980 Huh?