I'm bored. I KNOW! I'll do a review of Madoka Magica. That'll be fun.

Disclaimer: This is an opinion from someone who is extremely biased and very hyperbolic. Take what I say with a grain of salt.

Puella Magi Madoka Magica. Another absolute masterpiece outputted by Shaft. Now I love Psychological anime and this is one of the best examples the genre as to offer. Spoilers ahead obviously. This is a review, not a recommendation.

Abstract
Yes I'm using sciencey terms for this part.
Madoka Magica in my eyes does absolutely everything pretty much perfectly. Ok maybe not perfectly perfectly, but perfectly enough! First of all the animation is... well Shaft. So it's really good, but you'll feel like you're on drugs. Secondly the sound design is chefs kiss perfect. The musical composition hits at just the right moments and really blends with the animation to create the best atmosphere for every scene. Then there's the characters. Wow. The characters are amazing. They have their own character traits, their own fully fledged personalities. They are truly people that you will come to love, or hate Stares menacingly at Kyuubey. The plot is also pretty damn good with a nice dose of M.Night Shamalan twists mixed in as it truly becomes that loveable magical girl anime that you definitely should show your kids. So, let's get right to the actual review, shall we?

Story (10/10)
Madoka Magica, at least at first, presents itself as an adorable magical girl anime. There's some infighting and some dark undertones, but mostly it's focused on Mami teaching Sayaka and Madoka what it means to be a magical girl, all the while Kyuubey (The magic cat/rabbit thing) tries to pressure Madoka into becoming a magical girl. So that's nice. Then the third episode happens. Yeeeeaaahhh. If you showed your kids this, well done they, along with, most likely, yourself, are now traumatised for life. I'm glad I'd already traumatised myself with Higurashi before this. So yeah after the third episode the show spirals downwards into a really depressing show with even more twists (seriously, fuck Kyuubey) which then leads to Madoka becoming fucking God. Yes. I did say there would be spoilers. You were warned. Now that may sound a bit dismissive, but trust me, the events leading up to the end, and the end itself were really fucking good. What unfurls is an interesting story the likes of which I have never seen in another anime except for Higurashi and Patema Inverted. And what's more is that this isn't even the anime's strongest point.

Characters (10/10)
Ok here we go. We're gonna go through every important character and see what makes them so good.
Starting with Madoka. Madoka is a fairly quiet and innocent girl who seems to really care about her friends. She's supportive to others but also knows who she can rely on (Mostly cool Mom) when she needs to. She can be a bit indecisive and naive but does step up and make a stand in the last few episodes. She's also being constantly pressured by Kyuubey. Oh she's also the main character. She's probably one of the more normal characters here, but Madoka still has a very likable character. Simple and nice.
Next up is Homura Akemi. Mysterious and aloof are the best ways to describe her character at the start. She is relentlessly hunting Kyuubey for reasons unknown and seems determined to stop Madoka from becoming a magical girl, no matter the cost. The reasons for this are revealed later of course. Homura acts cold, indifferent and distant from the main cast, but always seems to have a way of stepping in at the perfect moment. Also, unlike Madoka, Homura is determined and decisive.
Kyuubey, Fuck Kyuubey. No seriously. Fuck. Kyuubey, He's a fucking bastard. Also very interested in thermodynamics and can transform into his final form: Kyuuberang.
Sayaka Miki is Madoka's best friend. Sayaka is strong and reckless, but cares for those she loves greatly. Sayaka is willing to sacrifice anything to save Kyousuke, her crush. Even her own soul. Her contrast to Madoka's personality makes these two truly work together. She is a believer in fighting selflessly and justice, which puts her at odds with some of the other main characters (Most notably Kyouko, who will be covered next). Ultimately, it's this belief that leads to her demise.
Kyouko Sakura is a very violent person. Coming from a very harsh background, Kyouko values herself more than anything, which puts her at odds with Sayaka. Kyouko has a will of iron, and is strong enough to back up this will. Also she hates wasting food.
Mami Tomoe is, at least on the outside, your typical upper class senpai. She's confident, strong, and always willing to help those weaker than herself. Ultimately though, this is a façade. A façade to hide her fragility and weakness. I really want to make a head joke but that would be getting ahead of myself.

Ok I'll leave now.

As you can see, these characters all have their own differing personalities, all of which conflict and contrast with each other in splendid ways, creating a cohesive story and really making you feel for the characters. They feel real. Which is more than a lot of shows can say. Even the supporting cast like Cool Mom, or Hitomi (Mrs. steal yo boyfriend) are noticeable and make their impact. This is a living, breathing (Most of the time) cast, where every character has a memorable impact that will stick with you for as long as this anime sticks with you. The characters are by far the strongest part of this anime, and that's saying something.

Animation and Sound (10/10 for both)
The animation is very Shaft. It's beautiful and seems to tell a story all by itself (Also gives you the experience of being on acid lmao). Combined with the beautiful sound design and music which knows exactly the tone the scene is going for and hitting it exactly. These two things really make the anime come alive and invest you into the emotions that this show is trying to convey. From start to end, the animation and sound are perfect.

Enjoyment (10/10)
Yes this is a subjective section. Guess what? So were the others.
Is the anime enjoyable? Well if you've read the rest of the review, you should know that I'm gonna say fuck yeah it is! While seeming slow and typical at first, as soon as that third episode hits the Madoka train has no fucking brakes. This anime will take you on a journey and you will be fucked by it. I think I've said enough so I'll leave it there.

Conclusion
Is Madoka worth watching? Yes.
Should you watch it right now? Yes.
Though if you're reading this review, you probably shoulda watched it anyway. But there are some people who don't care about spoilers, so hopefully this helped. And hey, it's another review to add to Madoka Magica so yeah.

Seriously though, Madoka Magica is one of the most amazing anime out there. Masterpiece is really the only way to describe it. In fact, it's not even anime. It's a work of art. And believe me, this belongs in the Louvre. If you can't tell, I really like this anime

Overall score: 10/10