Fans of Puella Magi Madoka Magica will have to wait a little longer to enjoy the new movie, since through official media Aniplex has officially announced the postponement of the release of Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Walpurgisnacht Rising (Gekijouban Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica: Walpurgis no Kaiten), this new movie of the series, which was scheduled for release in winter 2024. However, the news did not stop there, as Aniplex also let the fans of the franchise know that they will be able to get new news at the upcoming Aniplex Online Fest 2024.
Puella Magi Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Walpurgisnacht Rising release postponed and confirmed for Aniplex Online Fest 2024
Fans of the popular saga of Puella Magi Madoka Magica, will have to arm themselves with patience, because through the official website for the movie Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Walpurgisnacht Rising, it has been announced the postponement of the release of this long-awaited film. The film was initially scheduled to hit theaters in Japan in winter 2024, however, the announcement announced that this new installment of the saga of Madoka and her friends has been delayed until winter 2025.
Despite this information, fans of the franchise still have reason to celebrate, as in addition to this news, the company Aniplex has confirmed that Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Walpurgisnacht Rising will be present at the upcoming Aniplex Online Fest 2024, a free online event to be held on September 16. During this event, new details about the movie are expected to be revealed, such as trailers, posters and possibly a more concrete release date, and there could be additional surprises for fans, such as interviews with the creative team or previews of other projects related to the franchise.
This postponement, while it may be disappointing to some, demonstrates the commitment of Aniplex and the production team to the quality of the film. For their part, fans will have to wait a little longer to immerse themselves in the new world of Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Walpurgisnacht Rising, but the promise of an epic and heartwarming cinematic experience remains a reality.
The story of Puella Magi Madoka Magica takes place in a town called Mitakihara, where Madoka Kaname’s life takes an unexpected turn when a magical creature offers her the chance to fulfill any wish in exchange for becoming a Puella Magi, a magical warrior tasked with fighting witches. However, Madoka soon discovers that this fantasy world hides a dark side, where happiness and salvation come at a very high price. Surrounded by pain and sacrifice, Madoka must make a crucial decision that will determine the fate of humanity.
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