Plot: What Is Walpurgisnacht: Rising About?
This new chapter of the Madoka Magica saga picks up after the events of Rebellion. On the surface, things seem to have settled into a calm, orderly balance. Longtime fans know that calm rarely lasts in this franchise. The film’s premise centres on a fresh danger tied to Walpurgisnacht, the name that has hung over the series from the beginning.
At the heart of the story is Homura Akemi. Her earlier decisions reshaped everything around her, and now she must confront what those choices set in motion. Her devotion to Madoka Kaname, which has always driven her, is tested again, and the film asks just how far that loyalty can push her.
The movie returns to familiar territory: a school-life setting beneath a darker layer of witches, magic and surreal imagery. Friendship between the girls remains a key thread, alongside the psychological weight of being a magical girl. The tagline, “The world will not exonerate her,” sets a heavy, introspective tone. It runs about two hours and is told in Japanese.
What Makes It Notable
- Returning creative team: The film is directed by Akiyuki Shinbo and Yukihiro Miyamoto, with a screenplay by Gen Urobuchi, the writer behind the franchise’s subversive take on the magical girl genre.
- Studio: It is animated by SHAFT and produced with Aniplex. The studio’s distinctive, surreal visual style is closely linked to the series.
- Voice cast: Aoi Yuuki voices Madoka Kaname, Chiwa Saito voices Homura Akemi, Eri Kitamura voices Sayaka Miki, Ai Nonaka voices Kyoko Sakura and Kaori Mizuhashi voices Mami Tomoe. Kana Asumi returns as Nagisa Momoe and Emiri Kato voices Kyubey. Shion Wakayama (Shichōka), Tomoyo Kurosawa (Selma Therese) and Ryoko Shintani (Hitomi Shizuki) round out the listed cast.
- Genre mix: It is a Japanese animated film that blends drama, mystery and dark fantasy.
Who Will Enjoy It
- Fans who have followed Madoka Magica through the TV series and Rebellion
- Viewers drawn to psychological, character-driven anime
- Anyone who likes dark fantasy that subverts the magical girl formula
- Lovers of surreal, stylised animation
- Audiences interested in stories about loyalty and female friendship
Release Date in the Philippines & Where to Watch
The film was first released on August 28, 2026. A release date for the Philippines has not been announced yet. No streaming platform is currently listed for the Philippines either.
An official trailer is available. Filipino fans can watch it while waiting for local news. Keep an eye on Philippine cinema chains and the official channels of Aniplex for any announcement about screenings or streaming in the country.
Trailer
Cast
Aoi Yuukias Madoka Kaname (voice)See credits →
Chiwa Saitoas Homura Akemi (voice)See credits →
Eri Kitamuraas Sayaka Miki (voice)See credits →
Ai Nonakaas Kyoko Sakura (voice)
Kaori Mizuhashias Mami Tomoe (voice)
Kana Asumias Nagisa Momoe (voice)
Emiri Katoas Kyubey (voice)See credits →
Shion Wakayamaas Shichōka (voice)
Photo: TMDB
FAQ
- What is the release date of Walpurgisnacht: Rising in the Philippines?
- The film first released on August 28, 2026, but a Philippine release date has not been announced yet.
- Where can I watch Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie -Walpurgisnacht: Rising- in the Philippines?
- No cinema or streaming platform in the Philippines is listed so far. Watch for announcements from local cinemas and official Aniplex channels.
- Who is in the voice cast?
- The cast includes Aoi Yuuki as Madoka Kaname, Chiwa Saito as Homura Akemi, Eri Kitamura as Sayaka Miki, Ai Nonaka as Kyoko Sakura, Kaori Mizuhashi as Mami Tomoe and Emiri Kato as Kyubey.
- How long is the movie?
- The runtime is approximately 120 minutes.
- Is it a sequel to Rebellion?
- Yes. The story continues after the events of Rebellion and focuses on Homura Akemi facing the consequences of her past choices.
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