Japan recently aired "Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Beginnings / Eternal TV Edition," a re-edited 11-episode TV version of the theatrical 'Part 1' and 'Part 2' films. Comedian Eiko Kano, who had never seen the series before, was brought in to provide a secondary audio commentary.
During today's broadcast (11/9), when Kano heard the shocking truth about the contract between the girls and Kyubey, he immediately snapped at Kyubey, "Why didn't you tell us sooner?!" and declared, "I seriously hate you~." His commentary quickly became a hot topic on Japanese X (formerly Twitter).
This "Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Beginnings / Eternal TV Edition" aims to hook new viewers into the 'Madoka' universe while also serving as a warm-up for veteran fans, gearing them up for the new movie, "Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Walpurgisnacht Rising," set to premiere in February 2026.
The secondary audio commentary project is all about capturing Eiko Kano's first-time reactions as he dives into the world of 'Madoka.' He's slated to provide commentary for every episode, from the first to the very last.
In episode 2, he was utterly devastated by the fate of his first favorite character, Mami Tomoe. But as the story shifted to Sayaka Miki, he found himself drawn into her narrative.
Then came episode 5, where the shocking truth behind the "Soul Gem" – essential for magical girl transformations – was finally revealed. When Madoka tossed Sayaka's Soul Gem away, Sayaka's body instantly collapsed, leaving Kano screaming in disbelief, "Huh!?"
Kyubey then calmly explained that the so-called contract actually extracts a girl's "soul" to create a Soul Gem, leaving her physical body as nothing more than an "empty vessel." This brutal revelation stunned the characters and left Kano utterly flabbergasted, ranting, "Why didn't you say so sooner?!" "This is a breach of contract!" "This guy is unbelievable," and "I seriously hate you, Kyubey, I really do!"
Kano continued his tirade, calling the contract "malicious" and worse than anything you'd find in real life, complaining that Kyubey only clarified the terms *after* the fact. LOL.
Netizens cracked up, saying, "The reactions of first-time 'Madoka' viewers are so real!" And honestly, for anyone watching 'Madoka' for the first time, this kind of reaction is totally expected. XD
Of course, for a 'Madoka' newbie, Kano's reactions are completely normal. He initially thought becoming a magical girl was all about wish fulfillment, only to discover it's actually about selling your soul – a complete... scam! QQ
Despite his outrage, Japanese netizens have largely praised Kano's secondary audio commentary. They appreciate how seriously he watches and how emotionally invested he gets, loving his rollercoaster of reactions that mirror the show's twists. Many even said he voiced exactly what they were thinking when they first watched it! LOL.
This Japanese TV re-broadcast is, of course, a warm-up for the new movie, "Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Walpurgisnacht Rising," hitting theaters in February 2026. Fans are undoubtedly hyped, and more info is expected to drop soon, so keep an eye on official announcements!