Madoka Kaname quotes from Puella Magi Madoka Magica

Madoka

[Thinking] It's still really hard to figure out what I'd wish for. It's not something I could put my finger on that easily, but Mami tries so hard to save people...and she looks so amazing doing it, too. If someone like me could do that, go around helping people who are in trouble, then I think that would be...truly wonderful.

Sayaka Miki

She said what?

Madoka Kaname

It doesn't make any sense, does it?

Sayaka

And there I was thinking she was this awesome girl that it turns out she's a total psycho! Ugh! I hope she doesn't think acting like a weird transfer student is cool! That's so moe it makes me sick! [Puts head down on table.]

Hitomi Shizuki

[To Madoka] This has to be a misunderstanding. Are you positive you've never met her before?

Madoka

Hm...I guess the sensible answer would be "yes".

Sayaka

[Lifts head] Okay, what do you mean by "sensible"? Either you met her or you didn't.

Madoka

Well, it's like, you're gonna think I'm weird, but I first met her in a dream...or something. [Hitomi and Sayaka laugh.]

Sayaka

[Jokingly] That's awesome! The anime character in you is popping out, too!

Madoka

Come on! That's mean; this is really bugging me!

Sayaka

I got it all figured out; you guys knew each other in a past life and fate has reached across time and space to bring you back together again!

Hitomi

In your dream, what happened when you met her?

Madoka

That's the thing; I can't really remember what happened in it. All I know is that it was really strange and spooky.

Hitomi

If you want my opinion, I think it's entirely possible you met Miss Akemi somewhere before.

Madoka

Huh?

Hitomi

You might now remember meeting her, but your sub-conscience certainly took note of it. When you were having that dream, your sub-conscience simply brought up the image of her.

Sayaka

Seriously? That's a heck of a coincidence, don't you think?

Hitomi

[Chuckles] Perhaps.

Mami Tomoe

Well, time to start lesson one of the magical girl experience. That's what I like to call it, anyway. I hope you're ready.

Sayaka Miki

I don't know if it'll make a difference but, I brought this! [Slams a bat wrapped in cloth down on the table, frightening Madoka and Kyubey, and unwraps it.] I mean, it's better than not having anything, right?

Mami

Well, let's say I'm glad you're going into it with that spirit.

Sayaka

[To Madoka] How about you? What'd you bring?

Madoka Kaname

Huh? Nothing, just this. [Presents a notebook with sketches of Madoka's idea of a magical girl costume along with sketches of Homura and Mami in their costumes.]

Sayaka

Huh?

Mami

Hm...?

Madoka

I sorta thought it'd be good to have some costume ideas. Just in case. [Mami and Sayaka laugh much to Madoka's dismay.]

Mami

[Stops laughing] Well, you certainly have the right spirit.

Sayaka

[Still laughing] That's so awesome! I can't top that! [Mami continutes laughing.]

Madoka

Good morning! [Both Sayaka and Hitomi stop walking]

Hitomi Shizuki

Oh, good morning.

Sayaka

Hey, EH?! [Notices Madoka carrying Kyubey.]

Kyubey

Good morning, Sayaka!

Sayaka

U-uh...

Hitomi

You look ill. Is something the matter?

Sayaka

[Whispering to Madoka] Looks like we're the only ones who can see him (Kyubey), huh?

Madoka

I guess so.

Hitomi

What are you...?

Sayaka

Nah, it's nothing. Well, let's go. [Sayaka and Hitomi resume walking.]

Madoka

[Through Kyubey's mind. To Sayaka.] We can communicate like this. Just by thinking to each other.

Sayaka

[Through Kyubey's mind. To Madoka. Surprised] Huh?! You mean we already have magical powers? For reals?

Kyubey

[Through his mind. To Sayaka.] No, not yet. I'm letting you communicate your thoughts through me. It's kind of a handy trick, don't you think?

Sayaka

[Through Kyubey's mind. To Kyubey.] It feels sort of...weird.

Hitomi

[Aloud. To Madoka and Sayaka.] Excuse me. What's going on between you? Why do you keep staring at each other?

Madoka

[Aloud] Huh? Oh. Uh...It's just...

Hitomi

[Drops her bag in shock] I can't believe it! Just by looking at each other you know what the other's thinking?! For two people to become that intimate after one night?! What did you do after I left yesterday?!

Madoka

[Nervous] Uh...

Sayaka

[Aloud] I can't believe she's going there...

Madoka

[To Hitomi] Well, actually...Lots of things happened, but...

Hitomi

That's enough! You can't be serious! You're both girls! Girls can't love girls! [Starts running off] Girls can't love girls! Girls can't love girls!

Sayaka

[Holding up Hitomi's bag] Hey, wait! You forgot your bag!

Madoka

Uh, what's wrong with her? Hitomi's acting just like you today.

Sayaka

What the heck's that supposed to mean?!

Sayaka

Hitomi, hey. Sorry, but we sort of have a couple of errands to run so...

Hitomi

Oh, something private? [Referring to what she thinks to be a devious activity that happened the day before between Sayaka and Madoka.]

Madoka

Well, uh...

Hitomi

I'm so jealous! I guess it's true what they say that "two's company"...and "three's a crowd"! [Runs off]

Sayaka

You've got it all wrong...again...

Sayaka Miki

Whoa! Mami, you are so unbelievably cool!

Mami Tomoe

This isn't supposed to be fun. What we're doing is very dangerous. Don't forget that, okay?

Sayaka

Roger that! [Kyubey shows up and runs towards the three and climbs onto Madoka's shoulder.]

Madoka Kaname

How come the Grief Seed didn't pop out this time?

Kyubey

It wasn't a witch. It was a familiar acting without its master. They don't carry Grief Seeds.

Madoka

Oh, so that wasn't a witch.

Sayaka

It seems a shame to fight it and not get anything.

Mami

We can't really let familiars do what they want. If we did, they'd eventually become the same as the witch they split off from.

Madoka

Mami, I uh...

Mami

Yes?

Madoka

I've been thinking really hard about all the different wishes I could make.

Mami

Do you have a favorite?

Madoka

Yes...but you're probably gonna think it's naïve and get upset with me...

Mami

Let's find out: what's the wish?

Madoka

Well...there's nothing special about me...I've never been good at school and I've never had any talents...I'm scared that this is the way my life's gonna stay. Always asking for help and not being able to help when people need it...I can't stand thinking about it...But then I met you, Mami. And you showed me what it's like to stand up for people and really help them. And then, when I found out that I might be able to do the same thing, I don't think I've been happier in my life. And that's my wish, 'cause if I could become a magical girl, it'd be a dream come true for me. I might not be good at anything, but if I could help out people like you, I could be proud of the way I live. That's the best thing I could wish for.

Mami

It won't be easy. You will get hurt. You won't have time to go on dates or have fun with your friends.

Madoka

I know, but after seeing you doing your best, I really look up to you, Mami.

Mami

I don't deserve it. You need a better role model.

Madoka

Huh?

Mami

I just pretend to be cool. When I get scared or hurt, there's no one I can talk to. All I can do is cry on my own. It's not fun...being a magical girl...

Madoka

I hear you, Mami, but you're not alone anymore.

Mami

You're right. I'm not alone. [Holds Madoka's hands and starts tearing up.] I found someone who's willing to fight by my side from now on! Will you really stay with me?

Madoka

Yes. If someone like me will do.

Mami

[Wipes away tears.] Oh, look at this. It isn't the sort of behavior you'd expect from a role model, is it? I'm not very good at this sort of things, am I?

Madoka

Mami...

Mami

Anyway, make sure you know what you want. A chance like this doesn't come around too often.

Madoka

Yeah, I know. It's a once-in-a-lifetime thing!

Mami

It is a contract, after all, so you might as well try and get something out of the deal. You could wish to be a billionaire or you could wish for the perfect boyfriend...

Madoka

Yeah, I know but...

Mami

Okay, how about this? If you can't decide for something to wish for by the time I finish off this witch, we'll have a feast and you can ask Kyubey for a fabulous cake!

Madoka

Huh?! Seriously?!

Mami

Yes! You can ask for the biggest and most extravagant cake ever! Then we can throw a party for everyone! A celebration to announce the two of us becoming a magical girl duo!

Madoka

But I...I can't do something like that for a cake!

Mami

Then decide on something you want.

Madoka

...For a cake...?

Mami

Have either of you decided what to wish for yet?

Sayaka

Uh-uh. [To Madoka] How bout you?

Mami

[Giggles] That doesn't surprise me. It's hard to think under pressure.

Madoka

Maybe it would help if you told us what you wished for? [Mami stops walking, which causes Sayaka and Madoka to stop, and lets out a sigh.] I didn't mean to be nosy! It's fine if you don't wanna say!

Mami

For me, it was different. [Cuts to an inaudible scene of a vehicle accident with Mami in one of the cars with noticeable injuries and Kyubey sitting at one of the windows.] I didn't have the luxury of thinking about it first. It's not that I regret my decision. I'm alive, after all. And I think the life I have now is better than being dead. But if you have the chance to think really hard about what you want, you should take as much time as you need. That wasn't an option for me.

Sayaka

Uh, hey Mami. I was wondering: if you make a wish, does it have to be for yourself?

Mami

[Confused] Huh?

Sayaka

Let's say that, and this is just an example, okay? Say there was someone having a way worse time than I was. Would it be bad if I used my wish to help him out?

Madoka

Are you talking about Kyousuke?

Sayaka

It's an example! I'm not talking about anyone!

Kyubey

You can wish for whatever you want. There's no rule saying you have to be the one to benefit from it. It wouldn't be the first time that's happened.

Mami

Actually, that might not be the best idea. If you use your wish to grant someone else's, you should be careful you know exactly why you're doing it. Are you really doing it for someone else's benefit, or the opposite, you're doing it for that person's everlasting gratitude?

Madoka

Mami...

Mami

The motive behind a wish is what matters most, you know?

Sayaka

That's kind of harsh...I was just asking...

Mami

I am sorry, but I had to say it now before it was too late. If you're not one-hundred percent sure why you're doing it, you'll most definitely regret it later.

Sayaka

I guess you're right. Maybe I was being a little naive there. [Chuckles] Sorry.

Mami

That's okay. It's a hard decision to make, isn't it? It's not something you need to rush into.

Kyubey

As far as I'm concerned, the sooner you decide, the better.

Mami

Oh, please. Haven't you heard? Girls don't like pushy boys.

Madoka Kaname

I keep thinking "if only I listened to you before".

Homura Akemi

If you had, it wouldn't have changed Mami Tomoe's fate. [Madoka sighs] I was able to change yours, though. That's good. So at least I saved one person. I'm glad about that.

Madoka

Um, you know, Homura, I get the feeling you're a veteran at this, too. I mean, like Mami, but different.

Homura

Perhaps. I can't deny it.

Madoka

And I guess...you've seen lots of people die horribly, haven't you?

Homura

I have.

Madoka

How many?

Homura

I gave up counting long ago.

Madoka

And her (Mami's) place...Is it just gonna stay like that?

Homura

Most likely. She didn't really have any family to speak of...and it'll be a very long time before she's reported missing.

Madoka

Then...no one's gonna notice Mami's dead?

Homura

It can't be helped. If you die in a labyrinth, your body stays there. That means in this world, she'll be considered a missing person forever. It's a fate all magical girls can look forward to eventually.

Madoka

That's awful! She was all alone. She fought to protect everyone! And now no one will know she's gone? That's horrible!

Homura

It's a condition of the contract we make in exchange for our powers. We are not protectors. We fight for the sake of our wishes and this is how we pay for them. If we die and no one remembers us, I guess that's just the way it is.

Madoka

I'll remember her. I'll never forget her. Never! I promise!

Homura

I see. Mami Tomoe's lucky. She'd be happy to hear that. How I envy her.

Madoka

I won't forget you either! I swear I won't forget you, Homura...and how you saved us yesterday! I'm always going to remember you! [Homura doesn't respond] Homura...?

Homura

You're too kind.

Madoka

Huh?

Homura

Remember this...and take it to heart: kindness sometimes leads to even greater tragedy.

Kyoko Sakura

We can go all out up here if we want! Come on, give me your best shot!

Madoka Kaname

Sayaka! No, don't!

Sayaka Miki

What are you doing? You shouldn't be here! This has nothing to do with you, so stay back!

Madoka

Come on, think about what you're doing! This just can't be right!

Kyoko

[Points her spear at Sayaka.] Ha! The annoying bitch has an annoying friend! Go figure!

Homura Akemi

[Appearing suddenly behind Kyoko.] Well I wonder what kind of friends you'd have then. [Kyoko is surprised and looks behind to see Homura there.] What are you doing? I thought we agreed you'd leave Sayaka Miki alone?

Kyoko

Like your wimpy idea is gonna teach her any manners! Besides, it's not like she's backing down!

Homura

[Steps forward] I'll take her on then. But you stay out of it then

Kyoko

Hmph. You've got until I finish eating this [Referring to the pocky stick in her mouth.], then it's on!

Homura

That's plenty of time.

Sayaka

[Angry] It won't be that easy! [Prepares to transform]

Madoka

Sayaka, I'm sorry!

Sayaka

Madoka! Why'd you do that?!

Madoka

But if I didn't you would've- [Sayaka's body becomes lifeless and collapses onto Madoka.] Sayaka?

Kyubey

Oh, Madoka. That was really bad.

Madoka

Huh?

Kyubey

What's wrong with you? Are you out of your mind? How could you throw your friend away like that?

Madoka

[Confused] What did you say? What do you mean? [Kyoko rushes over towards the group, takes Sayaka's body, and holds her up by her neck.] No, stop!

Kyoko

[Surprised] What the hell's going on here?! What is this?! She's dead!

Sayaka

[Crazily laughing] It's true! I can block out the pain! I don't feel any pain anymore!

Madoka Kaname

[Scared] Stop...Please...Stop...

Madoka Kaname

Hey, Kyoko?

Kyoko

Yeah?

Madoka

I feel bad I can't help. Everyone else has always done the fighting for me...Anyway, I sort of feel like a coward.

Kyoko

Why the heck would you ever want to become a magical girl?

Madoka

Why? Uh...

Kyoko

Uh-uh. Don't underestimate this stuff. This ain't a job anybody can do.

Madoka

But...

Kyoko

If you get to eat good food every day and live a happy life with your family, why would you give that up if you're not sure it's what you really want? You thinking about becoming a magical girl on some stupid whim? I'd never allow that to happen. Hell, I'd kick your ass before you could. If you do this, then you're putting your life in danger. The only people who should do this are the ones who've got no other choice. Anybody else who sticks their nose in it is just messing around. And that's dumb.

Madoka

You think so, huh?

Kyoko

But you never know, right? Maybe there will come a time when your back's gonna be up against the wall and you'll have to stand up and fight. If that day ever comes, you can think about it then.

Madoka

Sayaka?! [Kyoko looks away from Madoka in regret.] Sayaka! What happened?! Where's her Soul Gem?! What happened to her?!

Homura Akemi

Her Soul Gem disappeared and transformed into a Grief Seed. A witch hatched and it vanished. [Madoka collapses to the ground in shock.]

Madoka

No...It can't be...

Homura

It is. That's the final secret of the Soul Gems. [Pulls out her Soul Gem and shows it to Madoka.] When our Gems get too tainted and turn completely black, we transform into Grief Seeds. Then we're reborn as witches. See? This is the destiny which no magical girl can escape.

Madoka

It's not true... [Runs over to the two.] It can't be true...Right? [A train passes by creating a short pause. Madoka then collapses again in dismay.] But...how...? She...she only wanted to protect people from witches...She wanted to be a hero...That's why she became a magical girl...Why...?

Homura

Her curse became as powerful as her wish. It was only a matter of time, really. And from now on, for each person she saved, she'll curse another in return.

Kyoko

Why you...What the hell's your problem?! You trying to impress us with your big brain or something?! How can you stand there talking crap like that?! She was Sayaka's...[Looks at Madoka sobbing over Sayaka's body.] She was her best friend!

Homura

[To Madoka] You understand now, don't you? The thing you wanted so much to be...this is it. [To Kyoko] Oh, and the body you brought along? It's your responsibility now. [Forces Kyoko to let go of her collar.] You better be careful getting rid of it, though. Or it'll cause problems later.

Kyoko

And you dare call yourself human?!

Homura

No, of course I don't. Neither should you.

Madoka Kaname

This is it. It's over for us, too.

Homura Akemi

Do you have any Grief Seeds? [Madoka shakes her head.] 'Kay. [Pause] I've got an idea. How about we both become witches? And we can tear up this rotten world together. Until there's no more evil, no more sadness, until there's nothing left. We'll break and smash and pound it into dust. What if we did that? [Tearfully] Wouldn't that be great?

Madoka

[Madoka pushes Sayaka's grief seed to Homura's Soul Gem.] Sorry, I lied. I guess I still had one left.

Homura

But why?! You should have used it!

Madoka

It's better this way. I want you to do something that I couldn't do. You can go back in time, right Homura? You can go back and change everything, so that we don't end up like this.

Homura

[Tearfully] Okay...

Madoka

And then save me from being stupid. From getting tricked. Don't let Kyubey fool me again.

Homura

I swear I'll save you! I'll do whatever it takes to keep you safe. I'll come back again and again and again. I'll save you! I swear!

Madoka

[Weakly] Thank you... [Madoka's Soul Gem reverberates from the corruption, causing her to wail and fidget in pain.] Can I ask ...one more thing? [Homura nods tearfully.] Don't let...me turn into a witch. There's awful, horrible things in this world, I know that now. But there's a lot of things worth protecting, too.

Homura

Madoka!

Madoka

Finally...you called me by first name. I'm so...happy.

Madoka Kaname

[Looking at a picture of Walpurgisnacht on the wall.] That's Walpurgisnacht isn't it? Kyoko told me about it. She said you were teaming up. She also said it was so strong that one magical girl couldn't beat it by herself. Is this where you're getting ready? [Homura doesn't respond.] The city's in danger, isn't it?

Homura Akemi

This witch is different from the others. It's so powerful it doesn't need to hide in a labyrinth. And when it appears, thousands of people are going to die. Just like that. Since ordinary humans can't see it, they'll think the destruction was caused by an earthquake, tornado, or other disaster.

Madoka

: Okay, then it has to be destroyed no matter what. Now that Kyoko's dead, you're alone. You're the only magical girl left and you're going to need someone's help to beat it. What if I-

Homura

I can handle it by myself. Maybe Kyoko couldn't do it, but I can certainly defeat Walpurgisnacht on my own. To tell you the truth, I never really needed her help. I just agreed so she wouldn't feel bad.

Madoka

Is that true? I want to believe you, I do. I don't know why but...I guess I...I guess I don't want to think you'd lie to me. But I don't think you're being honest with me right now. And I don't think you're gonna be alright on your own...

Homura

How can I be honest with you? You wouldn't believe me anyway.

Madoka

Homura...

Homura

The thing is... I'm... You and me... We're not even from the same time! [Homura runs up to Madoka and hugs her. There is a long pause.] The truth is...I'm from the future. I've met you over and over and every time in every time I've had to watch you die. What do I have to do to save you? What do I have to do to change your fate? I kept doing this month over again searching for the answer.

Madoka

But you... [Madoka quivers, finally realizing what Homura is saying.]

Homura

[Homura hugs Madoka tighter. Her voice starts to break.] I'm sorry. I'm not making any sense. I'm scaring you, aren't I? I mean, you barely know me. I just started going to your school, so it's not like you really know me. But I know you, I know your soul...I know your life...[Homura starts crying] Everything's messed up. The more I redo this time, the further apart we get. My feelings, my words; nothing gets through to you. I'm out of options. I don't know what to do anymore.

Madoka

Homura...

Homura

I will save you. That's the one thing I wished for. That's how it started. And now, it's the only thing I have left to guide me. And it's okay if you don't understand anything I'm saying. But please, please let me protect you.