The Aniplex One Focus livestream event on Saturday unveiled a new promotional video for Puella Magi Madoka Magica The Movie: Walpurgisnacht: Rising (Gekijōban Mahō Shōjo Madoka Magica: Walpurgis no Kaiten), the official sequel to Puella Magi Madoka Magica The Movie Part 3: Rebellion.
⚠️ Warning: The trailer contains spoilers for the film.
The livestream also debuted a new illustration by original character designer Ume Aoki.
Maaya Sakamoto Joins as Mysterious Upperclassman
The film’s staff announced on the same day that Maaya Sakamoto voices an unnamed upperclassman — referred to as “Wasu” — who bears a striking resemblance to Homura, though her true name and identity remain unknown.
Opening Weekend Performance
The film debuted at #1 in its opening weekend, selling 535,000 tickets and grossing 939,647,100 yen (approximately US$5.95 million) in its first three days.
New and Returning Cast
Two new characters are introduced: magical girl Shichōka, voiced by Shion Wakayama, and Selma Therese, voiced by Tomoyo Kurosawa.
The returning cast includes:
- Aoi Yūki as Madoka Kaname
- Chiwa Saitō as Homura Akemi
- Kaori Mizuhashi as Mami Tomoe
- Eri Kitamura as Sayaka Miki
- Ai Nonaka as Kyōko Sakura
- Kana Asumi as Nagisa Momoe
- Emiri Katō as Kyubey
Staff and Theme Song
The film is directed by Yukihiro Miyamoto, known for the original Puella Magi Madoka Magica series, Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story, and Arakawa Under the Bridge. The core creative team from the original series returns, including:
- Original creators Magica Quartet
- Chief director Akiyuki Simbo
- Scriptwriter Gen Urobuchi (Nitroplus)
- Original character designer Ume Aoki
- Animation character designer Junichirō Taniguchi
- Composer Yuki Kajiura
- Alternate space designer Gekidan Inu Curry
- Animation studio SHAFT
The theme song “Kanata” is performed by FictionJunction, Yuki Kajiura’s solo project.
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