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Directed by Yukihiro Miyamoto, Akiyuki Shinbo, Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings leans on a strong ensemble — Aoi Yuuki, Chiwa Saito, Eri Kitamura — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about thriller titles of 2012.
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Mio has long hidden her feelings for her childhood friend Arata. After an argument leaves their relationship uncertain, she sets out to reconcile with him but awakens in a mysterious version of Ikebukuro following an accident. Guided by unusual new companions, Mio searches for a way home while confronting the feelings and memories she has avoided.
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