 If you liked
Magic Knight Rayearth
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 ...then you might like
Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica
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This is a cautious recommendation for viewers in both directions. The origins of the core ideas present in Madoka Magic originate in Magic Knight Rayearth. In fact, Madoka comes close to outright plagiarizing Rayearth in some respects. Both series share a degree of cynicism, both initially hide the unpleasant truth about what mahou shoujos are from their main cast, neither series is scared to kill major characters, and both worlds have a “wishing” mechanism.
The difference mainly comes in terms of the location of the setting and the format. Madoka Magica is an urban fantasy with a strong emphasis on shock factor and character drama, while
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