Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story (2020)
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Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story is streaming in Japan on Hulu, U-NEXT, Anime Times.
What the audience says
Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story earns its keep as a steady Japanese series that knows its audience. It carries a 6.9/10 on TMDB across 85 ratings — squarely mid-table. Episodes clock in around 24 minutes. In Japan you can stream it on Hulu, U-NEXT, Anime Times.
Is it worth starting?
This is 3 seasons deep — Japanese animation with mystery threaded through. Starting now means a backlog — worth knowing before you press play.
Don't watch this if…
- you want a number you can lean on. 85 ratings isn't much to go on
- you're not starting a 3-season show this week
- Why
- 6.9/10 from 85 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- a backlog this size is the opposite of what you're after
- Best for
- A proper binge, once you've got the weeks for it
Story
Few people know the truth: the world is safe thanks to the Magical Girls who are forced to slay Witches. Even though these girls are putting their lives on the line for a wish, rumors say they can be saved in Kamihama City. That’s where Iroha Tamaki is headed in search of answers; she can’t remember the wish she made to Kyubey.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~24 min per episode |
| Genre | Animation / Mystery |
| Language | Japanese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 20 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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