[Madoka Rebellion] Epilogue 

Kinda sad, really. Homura created an ideal world where everyone gets their happy ending except for Kyubey... and herself.

Homura got one thing so right... If the incubators are so damn concerned about the entropic balance of the universe, then lets see THEM sacrifice themselves for it.

Contrast this with the opening, where everyone is dancing except Homura who is creepily frozen on her knees in dispair... Now Homura can dance.

I can't imagine the pure satisfaction Homura must feel in this moment. She went through timeline after timeline, with that little asshole each time leading to the death of Madoka and couldn't even be killed and now she's given him a fate worse than death. I love how she just dances near him as if to say "hey bitch. I'm awesome."

I love the idea that Homura didn't physically hurt the Incubators at all. But that she gave them the ability to understand and feel emotion. Like imagine being in their position if you can. A being who uncaringly damned countless innocent people to a horrible demise only to have the guilt of every heinous act you committed suddenly hitting you all at once. Homura knew she couldn't really hurt them physically. This way, they'll be tortured from inside to the point that finding out who Madoka even is will be the last thing on their agenda.

That shot of kyubey experiencing true fear is so haunting

Remember that heartwarming, cheek-rubbing scene with both Madoka and Homura sitting on chairs from the opening of the first movie? Homura's "symbolistic flashback" when she turns into a witch, where Madoka falls off the chair and disappears (her wish making her cease existing) 0:23 now she is sitting on that chair alone, missing its pair, Madoka. As if she was trying to lean towards her, but she isn't there. This is sad as shit.

Just realized that if Incubators are going to be used as vessels for despair then they themselves might be able to feel it. That might get a lil' hairy.

homura ill never hate u

Kyubey is all like. I fucked up.

Everyone talking about how Homura's little ballet was her mocking Kyubey, but damn she's got some moves.

"Did you do it?" "...Yes." "What did it cost?" "............Everything."

Yes, Homura made it so that Kyubey can feel despair and suffering, but now he's also capable of desiring revenge. Just look at the new-found hatred festering deep within his eyes. Foreshadowing anyone?

Whether or not the Incubators truly deserved it near the end, but I will say though that the Incubators pretty much brought this upon themselves when they first conducted that whole experiment, to say the least. If they knew better that messing with human emotions as an energy source is not something they should toy with in the first place, well, that's pretty much their own fault for opening up a can of worms. Even if they happen to be a bunch of alien furballs that can not understand human emotions. And for those people that feel bad for Kyubey, if you remember back when Homura did many of the time loops. In one of the timeline, Kyubey flat out tells Homura that once they had all the energy quota they needed while Madoka's witch form was causing havoc on planet Earth, they think that it ain't their problem but Earth's problem, and who knows how many other worlds they did that as well. And then right here in the 3rd movie, they out right wanted to control the Law of Cycles just so they could turn magical girls into witches to collect more energy once again. Yeah the Incubators pretty much had it coming for a very long time so I don't really feel bad for them. In the end, Devil Homura pretty much gave these furballs a good taste of their own medicine.

I swear to god that this movie makes excellent use of leitmotif... The rendition in this scene is particularly melancholic, especially given the scenery. A half-moon, and Homura dancing by herself.

It's depressing because Homura gave everyone a happy ending. She gave Kyoko a chance a be with Sayaka again. She gave Mami all her comrades and her friends back, even Nagisa. She gave Sayaka her life back before she was a witch. She gave Madoka the opportunity of being a normal girl that could be with her family and friends. And what does Homura get? Nothing. In the end, she doesn't get Madoka or even Madoka's true happiness, because she knows that the reality she created is fake. It's just so sad that no matter how hard she tries, her wish can never be fulfilled. She can't accomplish it by time traveling or even making a whole new world. It's a wish that's doomed to fail. And that is just so bleak.

kyubey shivering... i've waited a long time to see something like that. he deserves it.

After 8 goddamn years...... We'll finally get an answer to what happened here.....

I love how Kyuuby is just sitting their like "Kill me"

I really hope they make another movie. This isn't necessarily a bad ending, but it's sad for Homura, who became a devil because she thought she could make her best friend happy by imprisoning her. Basically PMMM and Rebellion are just the story of Madoka and Homura sacrificing themselves, Homura for Madoka and Madoka for everyone. I just want them to be happy together.

My overall opinion is this: Madoka Kaname is an amazing and selfless girl. She made her wish and sacrifice because she had a deep rooted desire to save every magical girl from despair. To ensure that they would be at peace and not suffer anymore. This is the main motivation of her wish. However, Madoka was also in a tight spot. In a sense, she had her back up against a wall. She knew that only she was capable of making this wish a reality. She knows only she is capable of defeating Walpurgis, and protect her city and family. She doesn’t want Homura to keep time traveling because she knows it’s only causing her endless suffering, and Homura was about to give up and become a witch. Even though it may cause Madoka suffering and pain, she rose up and did what had to be done. I’m not saying Madoka made her wish simply because she had no choice; I’m saying she was in a difficult situation with the options presented to her. As I said, her true motivation was her desire to relieve magical girls from their suffering and restore hope to them. But this doesn’t mean Madoka isn’t suffering for it. Let me just list some things that show Madoka may be suffering as a god: 1. Her character song “see you tomorrow”. You can read the full version here (wiki.puella-magi.net/See_You_Tomorrow) but here is a snippet: “Saying, "See you later," I wave my hand Cracking a smile, yet I'm feeling lonely The truth is, I still have more to talk about But with the words "See you later" I say we'll meet again, but it's a lie and with my usual smile, I say "See you tomorrow" Compare these lyrics to the scene where Madoka bids farewell to Homura. Although Madoka was smiling and reassuring Homura, these lyrics may represent her concealed feelings at the time. 2. The flower field scene. I know Madoka’s memories are gone but it is still the real Madoka, but she doesn’t have her memories of being a god or her sacrifice. Even so, I think when Madoka says how she wouldn’t want to leave anyone and that it would hurt her, those feelings are still shared by Madoka when she made her sacrifice in the anime. But she went through with it anyways because she had a deep desire to save all magical girls from despair and because she knew she was the only one capable of defeating Walpurgis and save her town and protect her family. But she might still be hurting even as the law of cycles, since she is away from everyone. The director said this is the real Madoka, stating her true feelings at the time. 3. The dialogue between Madoka and Homura in the concept movie. Here it is: Madoka & Homura: Do you know what happiness is? Madoka: It's bright May sunshine. Homura: It's the warmth of family. Madoka: It's fried eggs for breakfast. Madoka & Homura: But there's nothing like that in Heaven. Madoka & Homura: Do you know what happiness is? Homura: It's having your name called by someone. Madoka: It's calling someone's name. Homura: It's when someone is thinking of you. Madoka & Homura: But God alone cannot have any of this. This dialogue gives us a bit of a clearer picture of what the law of cycles may be like. 4. Madoka’s scarred arm. When you see the clip where Madoka reaches out to Homura and brings her back to her normal self, you can see the animators included a bunch of scars on her arm. This could be interpreted to represent the heavy burden Madoka must now bear as a goddess. I believe that Madoka’s journey and character development are important and her free will should be respected. Madoka genuinely wanted to save these girls from despair, so I believe that her wish shouldn’t be invalidated. If Homura caused the law of cycles to stop working and witches came back, I would be COMPLETELY against what Homura did. I agree that it wasn’t right to forcibly take Madoka away... However, I also truly believe that Madoka was suffering to some degree, based off the list above. Which is why I both agree and disagree with Homuras actions. The way she did it isn’t right, yes, but she’s also freeing Madoka from an eternity of solitude and reuniting her with her family. Shes “kidnapping” her human half on earth, but she’s also freeing Madoka from a cosmic prison of loneliness and relieving her of that huge burden. She’s giving Sayaka another chance at life without disregarding her wish. Nagisa also gets another chance at life and is with Mami, who was always lonely. Kyoko is with Sayaka again. But I do think memory manipulation is wrong, and I also think this newfound fragile happiness won’t last forever. But, at the very least, these girls get to have some peace. And those nasty incubators won’t cause more trouble since Homura has them under her control. Personally, I think that while Madoka is happy to give magical girls salvation and be their hope, a part of her (her human self, her humanity) is also sad and lonely. Which is why I have mixed feelings overall, but at least Madoka gets to be with her family for the time being. But I do believe this happy fabricated utopia won’t last forever and there will be problems in the future. I want a rebellion sequel and I want it now! I’m hoping they announce something on the tenth anniversary website.

It took me a couple of weeks to go back to feeling normal after watching Rebellion.

Finally after Soo many years, we will get a continuation of this. Being Madoka is suffering

A lot of people in this comments section are talking about how satisfying it is to see Kyubey put in his place. I took away something a little different from this final scene. Homura is standing at the top of the cliff, seemingly waiting for someone. She hears a faint rustle in the bushes and quickly turns, only to find it's Kyubey. Visibly disappointed, Homura proceeds to dance around Kyubey's beaten and trembling body, almost like she's mocking him for his eternal suffering he'll have to endure. At the last moment she eyes her corrupted soul gem born of her corrupted love. With one last wicked smile, she dives off the cliff, presumably to her death. At the end, we see an image of a locked door with a ribbon chaining it shut. There are several things to take away from this scene aside from Kyubey's Requiem style fate. Homura was waiting for someone to be with her, to finally get one more chance to be with Madoka. But no one else comes. Alone in the new reality she's created Homura accepts herself as the 'true evil'. In the end all that mattered to her was Madoka's true happiness but even that isn't fulfilled. Deep down, she knows how rotten her actions truly are. She violated Madoka's ultimate wish for everyone's happiness over her own existence. Because to her, Madoka's life is more important to her than anything else. After seeing Madoka upset by the changes and almost reverting back to her god form Homura realizes that the undeniable truth is that Madoka will never be truly happy in this new world. The wish Homura destroyed herself over, through countless timelines, will never reach fruition. Some may argue Homura has truly become a force of evil but there are several details that disagree with that. In earlier scenes, where Homura sits alone in this new universe we see the images of witches everywhere, running rampantly in the new world. However, these beings only seem visible to Homura (the other mains can see them too initially but then lose the ability when Homura rewrites their memories). From that point of logic we can conclude that the witches in the background from earlier are symbolic of her inner self. This makes sense because Homura is essentially the god of the new world. And its images and laws are bent to her desires and thoughts. Her sitting alone at a table for two, with everyone passing by her shows how she'll always be alone and never acknowledged as someone to befriend or trust. Just an unclean demon. The witches throw tomatoes at her, symbolizing how deep down Homura spites and mocks herself for letting things end the way they do. Even the witches mock her for lying to herself and the universe. The tomato hits her head and trickles down in a similar appearance to blood, showing how Homura suffers for her choices but the pain doesn't phase her anymore. The purple river of juice and the black feathers falling from the sky are symbolic of Homura's control over the new world being one of instability and imperfection. While people are now happy with their lives in this new reality, that happiness is based off lies. And a world with nothing but happiness, like a withered black bird or a nearly broken glass, are bound to fade into nothing one day. Finally, we see Homura tearing up when she ties Madoka's hair back up with the red ribbon. The one Madoka left for her in the original reality when she sacrificed herself for the universe. This shows that in the end, no matter what fake happiness she may instill in others she realizes in this moment her wish will never be granted. She'll never feel hope or true love ever again. For that is the fate of all Magical Girls. Homura is left unhappy because deep down she still desires the truth above the lies. But what about future Magical Girls? Won't they turn into witches again? No, Homura didn't completely destroy the Law of Cycles established by Madoka. Witches are still forever gone from the true reality and only wraiths exist. But now, it's highly unlikely new Magical Girls will be born as Kyubey and all the incubators bear the eternal responsibility of enduring their pain and misery should they happen to vanish. In this new reality Madoka and the rest of the mains do not become Magical Girls, since Homura rewrote all their memories about being them in the first place. They still possess their rings, but they are not able to recall what they are for. And if Kyubey is not there to remind them of their abilities they'll just never have to fight Wraiths. It's unlikely Homura rewrote every Magical Girls' memories, considering there are hundreds of thousands more in the world. They'll bear the responsibility of fighting Wraiths. But the fact Homura erased Mami, Sakura, Sayaka, and Madoka's memories specifically shows that in her own twisted way, she does care about them living happily and peacefully, regardless of whether their new happiness is based on lies. Ultimately, Homura accepts she'll forever be alone in the new reality. With no one left to live for and with her old friends now her enemies Homura goes to the top of the cliff to end herself for good. Kyubey is the last thing she sees before and it gives her a sense of disappointment but also twisted satisfaction. At least in the end, Madoka and her friends won't suffer from the burden of being made Magical Girls anymore so long as Kyubey suffers eternally. She dances around his body, contrasting how in the opening of the movie she wasn't dancing with the other characters. This is symbolic of how while everyone else lives happy about their final choices (even Sayaka if you count her after Madoka uses her wish in the original timeline), Homura is not left happy by her final choice. Her dance is not a joyful one. It's a mocking, disdainful one, showing her corrupted sense of morality and love compared to the rest of the cast. Homura glances at her soul gem one more time and smiles at it, accepting herself as the 'enemy' of the world. A 'demon'. With that, she flings herself off the cliff, ending her life living for no one's sake, not even her own. If her wish will never bring her true happiness the least she can do is die the demon that she has become. Finally, the door sealed by the ribbon in the end is the same one Madoka went through in Homura's consciousness to save her. But now the door is chained shut. By a ribbon of the same color as Homura's. Due to her own actions Homura has now prevented anyone from saving her. Her true desire was to die as a witch to let Madoka live peacefully. But now, even that hope is gone. In the end, Homura started lonely and ended lonely. That, is probably the most tragic fate any character has received in this series. Edit: Thank you so much for the support guys! I honestly didn't think too many people would notice this!

What I find truly scary about this is how Kyubey looks when you look at it close up. There are two reasons for this, one is his appearance. Whenever, Kyubey is damaged it can make a new body for itself as seen multiple times. However, here it is damaged to the point that it can only be defined as a 'cruel miracle' that it is still 'alive'. So that asks a very good question. Why cannot it not heal? It has an unlimited number of bodies, so what is preventing it from healing? The second is his eyes. The emotion in them is fear. Let me just reiterate that. Kyubey is afraid. This is the creature which has a hive mind and is practically immortal as it cannot be 'killed'. It is the creature that has seen so much, such as creatures like Kriemhild Gretchen and possibly worse, all the while never battering an eye. But here he is afraid. He is afraid of Homura did to him. The immortal hive minded alien is scared of Homura. This leaves a terrifying implication. Homura has ascended to the level from which she can damage an immortal hive minded being to the point that he cannot repair mentally of physically.

The window imagine at the last scene is really depressing it was open when Madoka came to save her now its forcefully shut by ribbons symbolising that she has basically doomed herself of the only chance of salvation

This movie... that damn movie. I felt completely shattered inside. The look on Homura's face, sitting alone on the cliff, having no one to share her worries with, it's so lonely it hurts. The music is perfect, really carries the feelings of the scene.

the way Kyubey's eyes get a close up, and we see this shifting blackness.....i wonder if bearing the world's curses would cause him to develop emotions - only, they're all negative emotions, and since he doesn't know how to control them, or deal with them, he transforms into a witch? what would a Kyubey Witch look like?

When you finally do the thing you've dedicated 10 years of your life for and the self-hatred is still there

The last window. That was the same window shown in the movie. Where Madoka comes through with her hand. A sign of help reaching out to Homura. The fact that she could do that is because she allowed hope to help her, subconsciously. The fact that it is now sealed off....... she has literally sealed off any hope or light entering to her world. This hit me hard......

Kyubey: The suffering of you magical girls will prolong the life of the universe! Homura: Uno Reverse. Kyubey: Wait.. That's illegal

0:50 This is the most beautiful smile in the world and no one can convince me otherwise. After years of solitude, having to witness Madoka and the rest of her friends die over a hundred times, having to see Madoka erase herself from existence, almost becoming a witch, Homura finally got what she had wished for. She became strong enough to protect Madoka and even if the world she created is not "real", she finally can smile and feel at peace.

白くて憎いヤツもボロ雑巾みたいにされちゃうと 可哀想に思えてしまった。 一応、情はわいていたようだ。

Madoka: I would give up on me to save the world. Homura: I would give up on me to save you.

QB使い古されてるの見ると安心するな...愛着も沸いてきた

0:49 Homura is so deeply happy and in love with what she created..the only problem is she can’t live in it.

ほむらは横にまどかがいるって思ってるのかな……。 月が半分なのもそうゆう意味……？

ボロボロなQB可哀想な気もして... いや、お前だけは許さねぇ

I’ve rewatched this movie & clips pry hundreds of times and I just noticed this. When Homura summons her soul gem out of her hand it’s the same thing magical girls have that hold their soul gems in their transformation, think Mami’s flower, Sayaka’s crescent, and most importantly Homura’s diamond. That’s on her hand. The same hand. This isn’t Homura in a civilian form, where magical girls carry their soul gems as rings, but this is Homura in her ‘new’ magical girl. Homulucifer is Homura’s permanent form, but now she has to transform to appear like she’s normal. She flipped the concept on its head just like she did with flipping the law of cycles

あのインキュベーターの姿見ると、もしかしたら、呪いの処理係として、あらゆる呪いを自分の身に受けてるんだろうか？

On that day did the the Incubators experience their first emotion. And that emotion was pants-soiling fear.

1:12 "To dream of closed windows represents loneliness and abandonment. If in the dream you are looking through the window, it means that you see your goals as unattainable. Also, your subconscious is asking you to know your limitations and to know yourself a little more." I think the closed window with the pink ribbon at the end may represent Homura's inability to form a reciprocated bond with Madoka after what she did to her, after betraying her intentions, a sacrifice that Homura herself accepted at the end while talking to Madoka in that new reality, but nevertheless, she will have to reflect on her actions at some point. On the other hand, although the ending was not clear, I think it may represent that Madoka's powers were sealed, almost fading away, which would be a very simple but appropriate meaning.

Rebellion Sequel announced. Let's go!!!!

You know what they say. Payback's a bitch

So whose turn will it be to remake the universe at the end of the _next_ Madoka Magica work? My money's on Kyoko. Picture it - a universe made of food.

This film made me feel so cold inside...

Kyubey opened Pandora's box again, but this time hope wasn't the only thing that came out. Honestly, this ending is very logical. Homura started out in the series as the "Dark Magical Girl" antagonist, that threatened people with violence for their own good. Now as the devil, she continues on. After all those time loops, Homura believes that her view is the only correct one. That Madoka is too selfless to do what is necessary, as she fell into Kyubey's trap refusing to abandon Homura. Homura may cherish Madoka, but Homura only trusts her own decisions.

Look back on this in contrast to Homura becoming Homulilly. The missing cliff where her chair was while she sits where Madoka was. She truly gave up everything of herself to save the one she considered her more important half. Perhaps falling off the cliff is symbolic of her giving up on happiness and accepting it's her own fault

Moral: Don't underestimate humans

The moon in this scene is symbolic to homura taking half of madoka so the moon is only half

Fun fact the runes at the very end before the picture of the gate with a ribbon mean “oshimia” which roughly translates in Japanese to “it’s over”

She was sick girl. Homura became a God. Why? She hope that Her friends become happy. But She can not become happy to everyone. And She became witch and devil and witch girl. She is very kind.

It’s 2021, still praying for a happy ending for Homura.

0:41 I love the symbolism of Homura taunting kyubey while he lies there wallowing in his despair that he created, as punishment for messing with Homura and Madoka and every other magical girl.

I pray NEVER to forget that being meguca was suffering.

So Kyubey is no longer immune to emotion... And Homura is still unstable enough to be a death seeker... I can't wait for the sequel

Usually we’d expect a happy ending from this story, but this is very interesting. The beginning of the Madoka series starts off with her as the main character but ends with homura as the new main character. I believe the ending of the series and movie represents Madoka as the savior and Homura as evil. So these endings are not happily ever afters, but they are each a legend of how both Madoka and Homura’s story’s end. They both wallow into darkness. This would be considered a tragic ending of a dark fantasy themed anime.

The movie and the series were very good. Those who fail to understand the plot, or what is taking place need to watch it again to fully understand. SPOILER. People believe that Homura was the bad guy at the end are wrong in my opinion. Remember that her wish was to save Madoka, and also remember the conversation she had with Madoka in the field. Madoka said it would break her heart to be separated from those she loved. knowing that and since in some ways Homura's wish creates a paradox with Madoka being a God it makes sense. Homura knew there was no way to fulfil her wish in the traditional way, so she chose to become the Devil and create new universal laws. In the end the law of cycles remained and at the same time Homura could be with the one she loved most. " The road to Hell is paved with good intentions"

Being coobie is suffering.

I have never been much happier than seeing a dying kyubey

キュゥべえの瞳の奥に黒いわだかまりがあったのは、コイツらに感情が芽生えた事を示唆しているのかも…

I think the fact that Homura embodies Madoka's happiness as her own is exactly the very reason why this very scene, why she even became a demon, exists. She herself is selfish, not to other people, but to herself; bear with me. She ignores what makes HER a unique person, what makes HER someone different from the rest, and devotes her own life and existence to someone else. The very fact that everyone sees her as a sick and twisted demon for that makes for perfect surreal representation of what tends to happen to a good number of people in relationships IRL. I think this movie was a masterpiece.

This is what I wanted to see since the first PMMM; Homura dancing around the Kyubey's tortured and barely alive body. Bastard got what he deserved.

Love Homura dance with french-like ost

How bittersweet it is indeed. even that small, singular window of light that she had held despite it all, is tied shut with the same ribbon that gave her hope. Knowing their fate, it still makes me sadder than anything else. But, i guess that was inevitable in the end.

Finally,a Sequel I can die at Peace

"You ever dance with the devil in the pale moonlight?" ... wait a minute

Whose here after the *ANNOUNCEMENT?*

I like to think Homura forced Kyubey to have a taste of what it was like to be a constantly suffering magical girl. Now they know how it feels.

This movie is probably the most artistic movie i've ever seen. Everything is so well shaped, characters, music, scenography, lights. Everything is perfectly studied and balanced, it's just beautiful.

When's Kyubey's Apology Video?

I’m not sure what it is about the first few notes of the accordion that play in the beginning… but it’s such a deep tone of melancholy. The notes play the state of homura’s feelings in such a beautifully tragic way.

The despair between Homura and Kyubey makes my skin crawl. It's funny, but I pity Kyubey. I cannot empathize with him because I have never been in his position. From the scene, I believe Kyubey has gained emotions, but I cannot tell if he's completely in agony or experiencing the darkest of hatred.

"I made a terrible mistake" -Kyubey the Incubator

Homura probably let Madoka take a vacation from godhood to enjoy her human life which was taken from her. To strengthen my theory, In the end Homura sings "Not Yet" which in its lyrics has "The night is only half gone, what to do?" and "Where is the child who sleeps in this neat warm home?" which make sense with Homura splitting Madoka's human side back to existence. And finally when Madoka comes back, then they will live happily ever after

Daily reminder that I did nothing wrong and I save everything.

this isn't the beginning of a healthy relationship Homura

This scene always catchs my interest, some people could interpreted it as an attempt to suicide, or something that evoked her grief as a witch. In that that particular scene, Madoka did the same, she stood on top of the chair and let herself fall off in front of Homura almost like she did here. Madoka sacrificed herself in order to same all magical girls from the suffering and grief to become a witch, letting Homura behind, even when this last one was suffering the most. Homura, in some way, did the same, she sacrificed her right and last wish to finally be with Madoka at last. At the end she did get Madoka, even if she didn't want to, but at the same time, Homura cannot be with her, she got Madoka for herself, but cannot share the time after-life she wanted so bad. So, Homura got everything and nothing at the same time, she got the power to re-write the whole universe and Law of Circle that GoddessMadoka did, and Homura took it in her place, but instead of Homura been the one holding the grief from every Magical Girl in existence and beyond (like Madoka, because she's that kind), Homura put Kyubey in that charge. One could say that Homura could hold this job without taking away Madoka in the first place or letting Kyubey hold such a job... But personally, I think that wouldn't be possible in any way. Wishing for something always comes with ups and down. The UP for Homura about this last wish she made herself, was to save and got Madoka and to be with her in the same world, even if it's a lie... And the DOWN, is that she would never, EVER... Be with her, to be able to hold her, to tell her everything she had done in the past or to really live by her side... She is done with that, she quit trying, this was her last attempt to rescue her, it worked in a really fucked up way, but it worked...

Little did Homura know that there was a force stronger than love, capable to rewrite the universe once more. . . . . . Microtransactions! And now prepare yourselves for the Magia Record anime! Not having gems is suffering!

"After all despair and pain she had to receive because of her best friend She was finally able to dance...Alone..."

Madoka was right all along. The fact that it took so long for her to become a witch after all the incredible amount of suffering Homaru underwent because of Madoka is a testament to her immense strength. All of the shit the others went through, she had to undergo hundreds of times, but for Madoka, she kept going. It might not be considered noble by some, but it is certainly something she deserves to be loved for.

I don’t really get a lot of the pessimism around this ending. Homura creates a world where all of the girls could have normal lives, and even as Madoka started to remember who she was supposed to be, after calming her down, Homura also was able to accept that one day Madoka would indeed remember she is the law of cycles and eventually gave to return to her duties, but that day will likely be after she’s had a fulfilling, happy life, or at least a decent childhood. And, hey, knowing Madoka, when she does inevitably return to being the law of cycles, it’s likely Homura will have her cake and eat it too, so to speak. Unless y’all think Homura turning into the devil was enough to make Madoka hate her? I think that’s unlikely personally, and would like to hope Homura will have a truly happy ending. Also the incubators finally understand suffering, so that’s a plus!

The way Kyubey's eyes water and/or fog up at the end leads me to believe that Homura inflicted the ability to feel grief and despair onto him. A fitting punishment, all things considered. Still, it's hard to see a small, abused animal curled up on the ground shivering in fear, no matter how hateful a creature Kyubey actually is. Summons sad images in the mind. :(

I like how Homura sees her soul gem (?) with a smile of happiness, knowing that she was able to save Madoka from the fate she was trying to prevent in the first place. Of course, they are kinda like enemies now, but Homura seems satisfied with the choices she made.

0:58 Beingcoobieissufferingbeingcoobieissufferingbeingcoobieissufferingbeingcoobieissufferingbeingcoobieissuffering...

no like homura really rewrote the universe but cant rewrote some clothes for herself too, like she's still wearing her school uniform.. like damn talk abt school spirit

Is it coincidental that the moon in this world, resembles the mask of Kriemhild Gretchen?

Homura, the half earth. Madoka, or what was left behind of her, the half moon. Both unfufilled and incomplete

初見で観に行ったとき、キュゥべえはほむらによって感情を与えられてしまったのか？とかラストのほむらのまどかに対しての台詞や真っ逆さまに落ちていく描写がワルプルギスを彷彿させて別の次元でワルプルギスの中心軸はほむらなのかな？とか考える余白が楽しかった。

This is getting a resolution soon :)

I suppose the scene where homura was surprised by the rustling sound shows that deep inside she still hopes for Madoka to save her from this endless cycle. But she gotta remain imprisoned so that Madoka in the other hand could get her freedom as well.

My heart after seeing Homura alone at the top of the hill sitting on that chair by herself I just can’t no matter how many times I watch it 💔😭🤧😞

I'm sorry, i don't feel a bit of sympathy for Kyubey's current state. Actually, i'm grateful that Homura taught him a lesson. Kyubey REALLY had it coming - after Madoka become a goddess, he got away scot-free (unjustly, in my opinion!).

I personally think that Homura decided that cursing Kyubey to feel emotions was the perfect punishment. Though at the same time, it ironically could make you feel really sad for him. He is now able to comprehend all the pain and suffering he's caused - and what we're seeing might actually be remorse for it all starting to set in. A human's experience of a single unhappy life can be horrible enough - just imagine what feeling the combined weight of so many of them must be like...Consider how Angel felt when his soul was restored in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and you might get what I mean.

Kyubey is miserable so everything is OK.

何故かキュウベえ可哀想と思ってしまった。

In an earlier scene, Madoka told Homura that she would never want to leave anyone behind, and that - even if it were selfish - she would want to stay with her friends and family. Homura interpreted that as Madoka saying that she wouldn't/didn't want to be Godoka, and tried to grant that wish by creating an illusion-dream-world-thing where everyone can be happy. Sayaka is over Kyousuke, he's dating Hitomi and he's not injured, Kyoko lives with Sayaka as a makeshift family, Mami finally gets to stop being alone because of Nagisa, Nagisa isn't a witch, and Madoka gets to stay with her family and friends. On the downside, the law of the cycles still works, but isn't being run by Godoka, and Homura is now a power-crazy demon. The one who is suffering most here is Homura who A.) knows she just fucked shit up, B.) feels intensely guilty about it, but didn't see another option, nor any way of fixing the fuckup, C.) is completely broken and without hope for anything ever improving, and D.) is beginning to completely lose her marbles, as evidenced by the whole 'tormenting Kyubey then falling off a cliff' deal.

Moon is in half, love ungained. The spot, the chair where Madoka sat is gone along with the ground, which Homura leans against hoping to feel the touch of Madoka's shoulder

In the end, while she may find herself alone as the overseer of the world the new world, she’ll always remember how she beat the devil at its own game

I hope Homura won't suffer anymore after the new sequel.