With its original anime 'Madoka Magica' it already destroyed its fans (and its group of protagonists in the process), but it promises to still wring our hearts even more with its new film, 'Puella Magi Madoka Magica Walpurgisnacht: Rising'.
After the two compilation films and 'Rebellion', This new sequel would continue to expand the 'Madoka Magica' universe. But although it was scheduled to be released in a few months, its creators have now announced an unexpected delay.
Magical Patience
'Puella Magi Madoka Magica Walpurgisnacht: Rising' It did not have a specific date, although those responsible had confirmed that it would arrive in “winter 2024” and we were more or less expecting it in November or December of this year.
Now the film's production committee has confirmed that the sequel to 'Madoka Magica' has suffered some problems during developmentalthough he has not specified much more, and the film will be delayed to winter 2025.
“Due to circumstances during production, we have decided to change the release date of 'Puella Magi Madoka Magica Walpurgisnacht: Rising' as follows: from winter 2024 to winter 2024. We sincerely apologize to everyone who has been waiting for this film. We will continue our efforts to deliver better work, we kindly ask for your understanding,” SHAFT studio said in a statement.
So if we were expecting the movie now, we'll have to wait another year for it to hit Japanese theaters. The good news is that it has been confirmed that during the Aniplex Online Festival on September 16th There will be more news about 'Walpurgisnacht: Rising', which may mean a new trailer or a definitive release date.
'Puella Magi Madoka Magica Walpurgisnacht: Rising' would directly follow the events of 'Rebellion', and its first trailers already show that it's going to be a harrowing journey for the group of magical girls. The original voice cast is expected to return for the film, with Akiyuki Shimbo as principal conductor, Yukihiro Miyamoto as director and Gen Urobuchi as screenwriter.
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