

Episode 1: “As If I Met Her in My Dream...”
Puella Magi Madoka Magica · 夢の中で会った、ような…
- 1 of 12
- January 6, 2011
- 24 min
- Aired
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| Series | Puella Magi Madoka Magica |
|---|---|
| Episode | 1 of 12 |
| Japanese | 夢の中で会った、ような… |
| Original air date | January 6, 2011 |
| Episode length | 24 min |
| Studio | Shaft |
| Next episode | Episode 2: “That Would Be Truly Wonderful” |
| Streaming | Crunchyroll, Netflix, Hulu |
“As If I Met Her in My Dream...” is episode 1 of the anime Puella Magi Madoka Magica. It first aired on January 6, 2011.
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Music in this episode
- OP 1“Connect” — ClariSAnimeThemes
- ED 1“Mata Ashita” — Aoi Yuuki (as Madoka Kaname)AnimeThemes
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About the series

Puella Magi Madoka MagicaTV series · 2011 · 12 episodes · Shaft · ★ 8.39
Puella Magi Madoka Magica is a 2011 Japanese original anime television series created by Magica Quartet. It is animated by Shaft. It aired from January 7, 2011 to April 22, 2011, with 12 episodes.
Read the article →References
- “Puella Magi Madoka Magica”. Kitsu. Retrieved October 22, 2026.
- “Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica”. MyAnimeList. Retrieved October 27, 2026.
- “Puella Magi Madoka Magica”. AnimeThemes. Retrieved October 23, 2026.
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