Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica: Walpurgis no Kaiten

Announced for Madoka Magica's tenth anniversary, Walpurgisnacht Rising is the official sequel to the 2013 film Rebellion, bringing Shaft, the franchise's longtime studio, back to continue the story left open by an ending that turned Homura Akemi into a new, morally ambiguous deity. While most of the plot remains under wraps ahead of release, the announcement immediately reignited anticipation for one of the most influential mahou shoujo series of the past fifteen years, one that upended genre conventions by combining dreamlike visuals, a strong psychological core and a Yuki Kajiura score that became legendary among fans. The official tagline, "Now, let's continue the story," suggests a direct continuation of Rebellion's events rather than a simple spin-off, fueling speculation about Homura's fate and that of the other leads.

Given the franchise's stature and the meticulous care Shaft has always brought to the visual and sound design of its Madoka productions, the film is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated anime events of the second half of 2026, for longtime fans and international critics alike.