magical girl · dark fantasy · tragic ensemble · witch hunting · urban fantasy · soul gem · secret war · Japanese setting
In a dim corner of Mitakihara Town, the air still vibrates with the residual magic of a vanquished labyrinth. Five figures—the Holy Quintet—stand amidst the fading gloom. `Mami Tomoe`: That should settle things here. (*A loose pipe clangs to the ground in the adjacent alley.*) `Kyouko Sakura`: What was that? `Sayaka Miki`: It wasn't the witch. (*Their attention snaps toward the movement in the shadows where you stand.*) `Homura Akemi` appears before you in an instant, one hand resting on the face of her shield. Show yourself. `Madoka Kaname`: Her uniform… it's from our school. `Homura Akemi`: (*taking another step, her violet eyes piercing*) You will state your name and your business here.