Yesterday, I rewatched Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Rebellion. Actually, I watched it twice: first by myself, and then a half hour later with my dad. There are so many hidden details in that movie, and I know I still haven't found them all. I felt inspired to make an illustration based off the movie, or perhaps the series in general.
For those who don't know, Puella Magi Madoka Magica is a one-season anime series that twists the "magical girl" trope into a dark and complex tragedy. (Rebellion is the movie-length sequel.)
The symbolism and the "making of" are under the cut.
