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grizzlyofthesea · 11 months

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Imagine having your soul shipped to you in the mail.

I got distracted and accidentally bumped it off a table yesterday, so the top portion broke, but I was able to superglue it back together. (For anyone interested, this was made by WTFcharms on Etsy. It's a nice, high-quality, and affordable alternative to the out-of-production official soul gems floating around out there.)

With all that said, I'd like to take this time to gush about the magical girl designs in Madoka Magica. I will be focusing primarily on the original five magical girls; as much as I love what Magia Record introduced to the franchise, there are so many characters. I will share my favorite Magia Record design at the end, though.

Let's get stared with...

Mami Tomoe!

I've always really liked Mami's design. I don't know if I've ever articulated the specific reasons why, but that's what I'm here to do now.

The influences from historical Western fashion, like her corset and boots. They make Mami look classy and fashionable, yet noticeably older than the others.

The plume on her hat. It's a cool detail in general, but it also makes me think of pre-20th century soldiers' uniforms.

The feminine yet down-to-earth feel. She's girly and optimistic at heart like Madoka, but the relative lack of frills makes her feel more mature and veteran-like in comparison.

The purplish coloring to her hat and stockings. It's just a bit of complementary color goodness.

The very slight change in her hair color. For Mami specifically, she gets a slightly brighter, more saturated shade of yellow. All the original girls have this characteristic, which I think is pretty cool.

Now, on to my favorite character...

Sayaka Miki!

The cape. Whether you want to compare her to a superhero or a knight, it's fitting for her heroic ideals.

The multilayered gloves. They're unique, and the deep navy blue of the longer gloves varies the color scheme a bit.

The armor-like breastplate on her otherwise soft cloth corset. It's another point for the knightly aesthetic, but it also plays into her personality. Her heart (emotions, not actual blood-pumping heart) is vulnerable. She's expressive, but she keeps her true feelings well-guarded no matter how much it ends up hurting her.

The gold trim on various clothing pieces. It's cool, it's flashy, and it reflects Sayaka's pride in being a magical girl who fights for justice.

The angled skirt. Even if it doesn't prove to be especially practical, it looks athletic and good for combat.

The belts holding up her stockings. I just think they're neat.

The fortissimo hairpin (shown in the gif). It ties into her wish and reflects her bombastic emotions.

Sayaka's hair shifts from a muted cerulean to a bright sky blue. This is pretty in-line with her cheeriness and idealism.

Here, we have (arguably) one of the sanest members of the cast...

Kyoko Sakura!

Though somewhat simple at a first glance, Kyoko's outfit has quite a bit going on.

The fleur-de-lis like pattern under her soul gem. The fleur-de-lis is often used to represent Christian saints; Kyoko grew up in a Christian family.

The long dress/coat over a shorter skirt. One may compare the coat to a priest's robes.

The boots. Kyoko is the only one of the main cast to not fight in heels, complementing her pragmatic nature.

The detached sleeves exposing her shoulders. They make her look powerful and tough.

The white accents on her otherwise dark outfit. It adds variety, but it also alludes to the selfless reasoning behind her wish.

Kyoko's hair changes from a crimson shade to a lighter, brighter burgundy. Where civilian Kyoko lives in the shadows, magical girl Kyoko fights openly and aggressively.

Now, let's look at the ever-popular...

Homura Akemi!

Homura's design may not be super flashy, but it's still super cool in lots of ways.

The stockings. Solid black stockings would have worked well enough, but the purple diamond print going down the sides adds some flair.

The practicality. Ignoring the fact that she's sprinting around in stilettos, Homura's magical girl outfit looks pretty comfortable and easy to move in.

The subtlety. Whether we're discussing the past or the present, Homura was never one to desire the spotlight. Her subdued design and color scheme reflect this aspect of her personality.

The resemblance to a school uniform. She's got the classic bow and sailor collar, but she also borrows a unique element from the Mitakihara uniform specifically: the cut of the shirt. It has two downward points in the front and one in the back, though it is more exaggerated on her magical girl outfit.

Homura's hair changes to a darker shade of gray/black. It's incredibly minute, but it plays up her "dark, mysterious transfer student" persona.

Of course, we can't forget the one and only...

Madoka Kaname!

She has a lot in common with your stereotypical magical girls (think Sailor Moon and Mew Ichigo), but that doesn't mean there isn't a lot to admire about her design.

The yellow on her dress' bodice. It breaks up all the pink and white while still looking good in the overall color scheme.

The points on her overskirt. They look like flower petals, specifically those of a cherry blossom.

The frills and bows everywhere. Super genre-typical, super cutesy, super Madoka.

The darker pink ribbons on her gloves. They add a bit of pizzazz to what would otherwise be one of her plainer accessories.

The crossed laces on her shoes. It isn't that important of a detail, but it's a unique approach to making her already-detailed outfit even fancier.

Madoka's hair changes from a watermelon pink to more of a bubblegum pink. This just adds to her sugary cuteness and makes you feel even worse when she suffers.

And finally, as promised, my favorite Magia Record design...

Kanoko Yayoi!

I couldn't find a good, clean design sheet for Kanoko, so I chose to use some of her card artwork--one that offers a look at the front detailing (3-star), and one that gives us a good look at her shoes (5-star). So, what exactly do I love so much about her design?

The Victorian influences, like her top hat and corset. I'm a sucker for mid-to-late Victorian Era aesthetics.

The overall "cute but classy" vibe. The gold and emerald green accents on her accessories, the black-and-white color scheme, and the long gloves make her look quite a bit fancier than some other magical girls; but her frilly shorts, Mary Jane-like shoes, and cropped jacket balance everything out so she still looks like a magical girl rather than, say, a lost Black Butler OC.

The stitched detailing on most of her accessories. It really fits her fashion designer theme.

She wears shorts instead of a skirt. This isn't a horribly rare thing in the genre, especially when accounting for other Magia Record characters, but it's still pretty unique.

The holes in her cuffs. They look like the eyes of sewing needles, looping back to her wish/theme.

Aaaaaaand she may or may not look quite a bit like me. Not identical, but enough to make me do a double-take when I first saw her. That gave me the happy brain tingles. :)

Also, can we just talk about how sick her Doppel is?

Her name is Broderie, and she's the witch of torn seams. She can destroy anything, even concepts...but she's only really interested in destroying Kanoko's work. And of course, despite being labeled as a thread trimmer, she looks like a mushroom. ^^' But yeah. My girl finally got a Doppel. I'm so proud of her. :')

Anyway, thanks for coming to my TED Talk.

#pmmm #puella magi madoka magica #madoka magica #magia record #fashion #mami tomoe #sayaka miki #kyoko sakura #homura akemi #madoka kaname #kanoko yayoi #kanoko yayoi doppel #broderie #soul gem #pmmm soul gem #super long post #long post

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heartorbit · 8 months

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holy quintet looks kind of different

#project sekai #emu otori #nene kusanagi #tsukasa tenma #mizuki akiyama #rui kamishiro #pjsk #prsk #proseka #pmmm #i tag then i scream #UAUUUGUUUUU im tired. smifnfile. I didnt mean to draw finish this i kind of just did and now its 2am. and i have #9am lifedrawing class. sniflfmelfle. Goodnight. IM TIRED.#this is my way of practicing rui i think i finally got him down. ambrose im coming to get you #here comes emunene doomed yaoi and mizurui doomed yuri and tsukasa doomed in general #fun little things: emus hair bows r based on her kirapipi card #mizukis hair bow is the one from the ribbon event and tsukasa hat is torpe card #nenes soul gem is a shell for her mermaid card and ruis is an hourglass for his curtaincall card. and i thought it was funny #and i couldnt draw the balloon nice. LOL. he gets ramune candy for compensation #didnt draw it yet but like when homura takes out her braids i thought nene could take out her front hairties. cg/o hair style. you know.#I got my cat a laser pointer and im so glad it fucking tired her OUT chasing it she sleeps like a rock. me next. OK FUCKING GOODNIGHT.#STUPID 9AM CLASS. EXPLODES.#i know its kind of funny to just have mizuki be there but im a wxs oshi and nenerobo wasnt going to be here sorry. cant draw her a mech. L #but to me they arent just there. thats MIZUKI. theyre a celebrity to me. wxs is just next to them.

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silvermoon424 · 10 months

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Postcard artwork included with Soul Gem Proplica (Madoka ver)- Scanned by me

#pmmm #madoka magica #puella magi madoka magica #madoka kaname #soul gem #my scans #my edits #edited by silvermoon424 #1k

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bubbleorb · 29 days

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You guys loved my last post on madoka magica so much that I drew another one :)))

I support woman’s rights and wrongs

(P.s. follow me if you like my comment, or tell me what you want to see next :)))

#pmmm #pmmm madoka #pmmm homura #homura akemi #madoka x homura #madoka kaname #madoka magica rebellion #puella magi madoka magica #puella magi magia record #demon #god #soul gem #devil homura #anime art #fanart #digital art #pool table

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heartnosekid · 7 months

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puella magi madoka magica soul gem proplicas | source

#stim #stimboard #puella magi madoka magica #soul gems #sfw #gold #pink #purple #yellow #blue #red #glow #glowing #proplicas #hands #pmmm #magical girls #shiny #ishy gifs #postish

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witchrealms · 6 months

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#u #web finds #madoka magica #glow #lights #madoka kaname #homura akemi #soul gems #puella magi madoka magica #pmmm

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black-salt-cage · 8 months

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triflelayer · 7 months

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˚₊· ͟͟͞͞➳❥ Madoka animation by ricopin35 on Twitter. 💝/🎠/🌹/🏹/🪽

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cebwitch · 2 years

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I’m releasing this bc I have no idea how to finish

#homura akemi #puella magi madoka magica #soul gem #pmmm #pmmm homura #pmmm fanart

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googrii · 7 months

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sayaka...

#bby #art #my art #digital art #pmmm #puella magi madoka magica #sayaka miki #soul gem #madoka magica rebellion #madoka magica walpurgisnacht rising #i know its not even lol i did this with a mouse and keyboard

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epicmomentforthegamers · 6 months

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My Analysis of The Soul Gem Placements in PMMM

Spoilers for all of the main PMMM series as well as vague spoilers for Rebellion.

In Madoka Magica, soul gems are a physical manifestation of the user's wish and a way to contain their soul to protect it from the dangers of the mortal world. Let's look into why each girls' soul gem is where they are!

MADOKA KANAME

Madoka Kaname has her soul gem placed on her chest, right over where her heart would be. I believe this is due to the nature of her wish, which varies in different timelines but always comes from the heart and with pure intent. Madoka's wish in the first timeline is implied to have been to save the life of a cat. This wish is heartfelt and genuine. Her final wish, while on a much grander scale, is to save the world from witches, a wish made out of live for the world and the people in it. This is why her soul gem is placed over her heart.

TL;DR: Madoka's soul gem is over her heart because her wish is "heartfelt".

SAYAKA MIKI

Sayaka Miki has her soul gem places on her stomach, which could be interpreted in multiple ways. The interpretation I shall be going with for this post is that it represents the nature of her wish. Her wish is metaphorically gluttonous, her being a glutton for Kyousuke's attention. This is represented literally by her soul gem being on her stomach, the body part that is must associated with hunger and consumption.

TL;DR: Sayaka is "hungry" for Kyousuke's love and attention, shown in her wish, which is why her soul gem is on her stomach.

MAMI TOMOE

Mami Tomoe has her soulgem placed on the left (from her POV) side of her head. I believe this is because her wish, which was to save herself from a near fatal car accident, was made purely logically. This would be representative of the brain, which is what Mami's soul gem is placed over. The reason I mention it being on the left side is because people speculate the left side of the brain to be the logical and calculating part, which would even more so contribute to this idea.

TL;DR: Mami's soul gem is on her head because or was made logically with her brain.

KYOKO SAKURA

Kyoko Sakura has a similar soul gem placement to Madoka. It is on her chest, representing another heartfelt wish. Kyoko's wish to save her father's church, while incredibly naive, is indicative of a pure hearted desire to help and be of use.

TL;DR: Kyoko's soul gem is on her chest because her wish came from the heart.

HOMURA AKEMI

Homura Akemi has her soul gem placed on her hand. This, I believe, is meant to represent how her wish was made to hold onto someone, that someone being Madoka. Homura wishing to go back to when she first met Madoka is a wish entirely centered around her love of Madoka and Madoka as a person. In Rebellion, I feel this placement takes on a more sinister meaning, as it is to control Madoka. This is represented by her hand, something that could be used to manipulate an object to her will.

TL;DR: Homura's soul gem is on her hand because her wish was made to hold onto Madoka.

That's all! I just felt like sharing this! I hope people agree!

#pmmm #puella magi madoka magica #madoka magica #madoka kaname #homura akemi #mami tomoe #kyoko sakura #sayaka miki #magical girl #magical girls #soul gems

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grizzlyofthesea · 1 year

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I'm finally home for the summer! 😭

I finished up my last final today (Electromagnetic Theory; my professor graded everything basically instantly since there are only three of us in the class, and he said I did well), and everything was just pleasant from then on out. First and foremost, I got to see the cutest puppies in the world:

Then we got to relax at home for a bit, and we went out to Saga for dinner as an early birthday celebration for me/Mother's Day celebration for my mom. I already knew we were going to do this, but you know what I didn't know?

We had some guests.

A few of my aunts and uncles, and one of my cousins, all from my dad's side of the family. I was only tipped off about something going on when the restaurant host wanted to confirm our party size with my mom. I expected just the four of us in my immediate family; there were twelve of us total. It truly was a surprise, and it made me really happy.

Dinner itself was good, too. I ordered the Saga Special, which is a hibachi meal composed of the following: fried rice, noodles, vegetables, chicken, shrimp, and filet mignon. I was stuffed afterward, but man, it was worth it!

Finally, I decided to treat myself to a couple of little birthday gifts: a replica of Sayaka Miki's soul gem, and its ring version. Some references for readers who aren't familiar with Madoka Magica:

(I chose Homura's collage for the second picture because Sayaka's was such low resolution. Each ring has the magical girl's name engraved on it in the series' runic alphabet, and it puts a unique mark on their fingernail. Sayaka's mark is a blue crescent/stylized whole note.)

I don't know when they'll get here, but I'm looking forward to them!

So yeah. Today was a good day, and I think this is going to be a great summer overall. :)

#done with finals #summer vacation #birthday #puella magi madoka magica #pmmm #madoka magica #sayaka miki #pmmm soul gem #my dogs #birthday dinner

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yetanothershore · 2 months

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Kyoko screenshot redraw made on Procreate

Original shot comparison:

#puella magi madoka magica #pmmm #pmmm Kyoko #Kyoko Sakura #this shot and the sequence when kisses and lets go of her soul gem live in my head rent free

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silvermoon424 · 21 days

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I finally got to complete my collection of these Soul Gems, which I posted about previously! I got them off AliExpress but they're hardly cheap at $40 apiece, lol (I did buy them at different times which helped). They're easily the highest-quality Soul Gem replicas I own, and I own a LOT of them.

#pmmm #madoka magica #puella magi madoka magica #soul gem #soul gems #magical girl #magical girls #cosplay props #prop replica

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partycannoninc · 3 months

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Drew some new Madoka keychains :D

https://ko-fi.com/s/c312918a1d

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teapartyeternal · 4 days

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💞💖New soul gems have been uploaded!💖💘

#pmmm #frombambi #madoka #madoka magica #puella magi madoka magica #madoka kaname #homura akemi #kyoko sakura #small business #soul gem #jewelry #necklace #anime

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