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Madoka

Madoka is a feminine given name of Japanese origin. It can be written with various kanji or in kana, and its exact meaning depends on the chosen characters. The name is used primarily in Japan and among Japanese communities abroad.

The most widely known bearer of the name in popular culture is Madoka Kaname, the central character

Puella Magi Madoka Magica expanded beyond the television series into a film trilogy. The first two movies,

Beyond the Madoka Kaname character, Madoka is used as a given name for real people and fictional

of
the
anime
Puella
Magi
Madoka
Magica,
which
premiered
in
2011.
The
series
follows
a
sophomore-level
student
who,
after
meeting
a
magical
creature
named
Kyubey,
makes
a
contract
to
become
a
magical
girl
in
order
to
fight
witches
in
exchange
for
a
single
wish.
The
narrative
is
noted
for
its
dark,
psychological
approach
to
the
magical
girl
genre
and
its
exploration
of
themes
such
as
hope,
despair,
fate,
and
the
consequences
of
wishes.
Beginnings
and
Eternal,
present
retellings
of
the
series’
events,
while
the
third
film,
Rebellion,
offers
an
alternate
continuation
and
conclusion.
The
films
were
released
between
2012
and
2013
and
contributed
to
the
franchise’s
ongoing
discussion
of
identity
and
sacrifice
within
a
fantastical
framework.
characters
in
various
media.
As
a
name,
it
remains
relatively
common
in
Japan
and
among
fans
of
Japanese
culture
worldwide.