Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story follows Iroha Tamaki, a determined magical girl from Takarazaki City, as she arrives in Kamihama searching for her missing sister Ui amid a web of witches and rival magical girls. The series delves into themes of hope versus despair, the bonds of friendship in a city of secrets, and the heavy cost of wishes granted by Kyubey.
This curated collection of 25 quotes captures pivotal moments from the anime, illustrating character growth, emotional depth, and the overarching struggles of magical girl existence across various arcs.
My name is Iroha Tamaki. I’m new to Kamihama… So I still don’t know much about the area. Maybe we can help fill each other in on things we don’t know
Episode 1 (The Beginning of a Smile)
Tamaki Iroha
Introduces Iroha’s vulnerable arrival, symbolizing her quest for connection and setting the theme of searching for lost bonds amid uncertainty.
Ever since I became a Magical Girl, I’ve been fighting in Kamihama. Sure, there’s been good moments, but I can only seem to remember the hardships and tragedies
Episode 2 (The Place I Have to Return To)
Nanami Yachiyo
Highlights Yachiyo’s weary resolve from years of loss, underscoring the emotional toll of survival and mentorship in a hostile city.
I never want to see a Magical Girl cry, not when they had such faith in their dreams. I want them to smile to the very end. That’s what helps me get stronger!
Episode 10 (The Voice That Calls Her)
Ultimate Madoka
Emphasizes Madoka’s divine empathy, reinforcing the series’ core theme of hope’s redemptive power during the awakening arc.
So how about we become monsters together… and turn this world upside down?
Episode 5 (You’re A Magical Girl Now, Aren’t You?)
Akemi Homura
Captures Homura’s defiant rebellion in a crossover moment, marking her development from protector to revolutionary ally.
Remember this and take it to heart, kindness sometimes leads to even greater tragedy
Episode 4 (You’re A Magical Girl Now, Aren’t You?)
Akemi Homura
Warns of compassion’s dangers during early alliances, deepening the exploration of despair’s inevitable creep in friendships.
Do you treasure the world you live in or would you break its laws to follow your heart?
Episode 12 (Changing Future)
Akemi Homura
Challenges moral boundaries in the climax, illustrating Homura’s growth toward prioritizing personal bonds over fate.
I won’t rely on anyone anymore
Episode 10 (The Voice That Calls Her)
Akemi Homura
Reflects Homura’s isolation turning to resolve, tying into themes of self-reliance amid the emotional weight of repeated timelines.
Whenever we pray for somebody’s happiness, someone else must be cursed in exchange. Turns out that’s how we magical girls work… I really was an idiot
Episode 7 (The Stolen Wish)
Miki Sayaka
Exposes Sayaka’s painful realization in a battle arc, highlighting her development from idealist to bearer of curse’s burden.
Miracles aren’t free, you know. If you wish for hope, an equal amount of despair will be rained down upon you, too. That’s how everything stays in equilibrium
Episode 8 (The Stolen Wish)
Sakura Kyouko
Delivers harsh truth in a reflective moment, connecting to the series’ balance of hope and despair through Kyouko’s hardened wisdom.
You humans always react this way. Whenever I try to tell you the simple facts, you inevitably have this same reaction… I just don’t get it. Why are humans so touchy about the placement of their souls?
Episode 3 (The Place I Have to Return To)
Kyubey
Underscores the incubator’s alien detachment during a tense encounter, amplifying the emotional rift between girls and their manipulators.
In our culture, the phenomena known as emotion is considered a mental disorder
Episode 6 (The Mage of Illusions)
Kyubey
Reveals Kyubey’s cold logic in a peaceful interlude, contrasting human feelings and deepening the theme of exploited vulnerability.
I want to erase the tears of all those who trusted in hope. I want them to be left with a smile on their faces
Episode 13 (The Final Wish)
Kaname Madoka
Affirms Madoka’s ultimate sacrifice in the finale, showcasing her evolution into a symbol of enduring hope against despair.
Always, somewhere, someone is fighting for you. As long as you remember her, you are not alone
Episode 9 (The Threads That Lead Us Here)
Kaname Madoka
Offers solace in a supportive scene, emphasizing friendship’s role in combating isolation across Kamihama’s arcs.
When you decide to die for the good of the universe, call me anytime. I’ll be waiting
Episode 11 (The Holy Quintet Descends)
Kyubey
Mocks self-sacrifice in a confrontation, heightening the emotional stakes of the girls’ defiance against cosmic exploitation.
That sort of thing happens all the time. You get drunk on your own “correctness,” and the more stubborn you get, the further happiness flies away from you
Episode 2 (The Place I Have to Return To)
Junko Kaname
Advises on pride’s pitfalls during a quiet talk, aiding Madoka’s growth in understanding real-world consequences of wishes.
This person’s playing is really amazing. Would you like to listen to it too, Sayaka?
Episode 4 (You’re A Magical Girl Now, Aren’t You?)
Tamaki Ui (via memory)
Evokes nostalgia in a peaceful flashback, connecting Sayaka’s lingering regrets to themes of lost innocence and healing.
I sometimes wondered if things would be okay, but when I saw Kyosuke play the violin I felt that everything was how it should be
Episode 7 (The Stolen Wish)
Miki Sayaka
Shows Sayaka’s fleeting peace post-battle, marking her development toward accepting imperfect hopes.
I wished to bring my family together again, so we could live happily. However, I probably aren’t happy because even after bringing my family back together there were still problems
Episode 5 (You’re A Magical Girl Now, Aren’t You?)
Satomi Kokoro
Reveals wish’s unintended fallout in a heartfelt exchange, exploring the series’ theme of flawed desires and emotional resilience.
The past, your wish, your reason for fighting are never the same thing. Still, today we all look up and laughed together. Believe that there is only one way to go. I hope you have a bright future
Episode 13 (The Final Wish)
Narrator (arc reflection)
Encapsulates evolving motivations in the finale, highlighting collective growth and forward-looking hope.
Nagisa knows that you can’t be with everyone all the time. Someday, this fun time will become a memory. That’s why, until “that day” comes, I’ll spend my time smiling and playing more!
Episode 8 (The Stolen Wish)
Momoe Nagisa
Brings levity in a joyful interlude, underscoring cherishing fleeting bonds amid inevitable partings.
We pray for hope, embrace curses, and protect you from the dark. We’re magical girls. We traded our souls for our powers and a destiny of battle
Episode 1 (The Beginning of a Smile)
Group Chant (Mikazuki Villa)
Defines the magical girls’ oath at series start, symbolizing unity and the heavy price of their protective role.
There’s no need for you to worry about Madoka and her friends. I’ll let them know all about our liberation. I am certain they will trust in me
Episode 12 (Changing Future)
Tomoe Mami (Holy Form)
Displays Mami’s illusory confidence in the doppel arc, revealing her internal struggle with trust and salvation.
For a long time as a magical girl, my days have been filled with fighting. I’ve witnessed many tragic sights… have tasted many bitter experiences
Episode 3 (The Place I Have to Return To)
Nanami Yachiyo
Conveys Yachiyo’s haunted past in a mentorship moment, tying to themes of accumulated grief and reluctant leadership.
I get a little self conscious when it’s just the two of us fighting
Episode 10 (The Voice That Calls Her)
Nanami Yachiyo
Shows vulnerability in a paired battle, advancing her arc from lone survivor to trusting partner with Iroha.
I haven’t felt this excited about a shoot in a long time and I’m committed to making sure Iroha feels the same way
Episode 6 (The Mage of Illusions)
Nanami Yachiyo
Highlights rare joy in a non-combat scene, reflecting her growth toward embracing lighter moments and shared memories.
It’s time to go on patrol. I can’t turn a blind eye to Witches spreading misery amongst people. Not just as a magical girl, but as a human being
Episode 9 (The Threads That Lead Us Here)
Haruka Kanade
Demonstrates duty’s pull in a patrol sequence, emphasizing moral drive beyond powers in the broader fight against despair.
