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Originally Posted by Solace
Also consider that the story deals heavily in alternate universes/timelines. Madoka didn't become a goddess in all of them, and the chances a mortal Madoka exists in most of them are extremely large.
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I was under the impression her wish transcended all space and time. Of course further analysis of what that actually means is probably pointless as we'd have to establish whether or not alternate timelines exist in parallel with each other or if they spring into existence after an event in a previous timeline or....well, you get the drift. Pointless discussion.
On a practical level though, I think it's fair to say that in the only timeline that matters, the one this reality is based on, she no longer exists. Which, frankly, is all that matters.
As for the ending, I suppose Madoka took to heart what QB said about humanity still living in caves if it hadn't been for magical girls, hence why she didn't wish for the entire system itself to be dismantled (ok, this probably wasn't the main reason, rather she wanted to allow girls to help and protect without falling into despair).
A noble idea, I suppose. And, while I'm thinking there would have been ways of doing this without, for all practical purposes, sacrificing one's life, I guess I prefer an ending that has a cost to it than one that doesn't. Not that I was entirely pleased with the Madoka wishes witches away approach. I'm a decent person, but there's no way in hell I'd sacrifice a loving family so a bunch of strangers get to not turn into witches. Especially wouldn't lie to my loving mother like that. But, that's why this show is called Madoka Magica. ;p
My only real gripe with the ending (well, outside of it not being some mindblowing out of the left field ending that blew my socks off; yea, I was a little disappointed) was the strange decision to have this new world populated with "demons" now. Really? It makes zero sense, and smacks of laying groundwork for future spinoffs. Especially since no real explanation was given for how this demon killing thing helps QB in what he implied was a better way. It's screaming for a generic shonen manga/anime treatment in the future, especially since it's already seeming to do that in one of the current manga spinoffs. Kind of leaves a bad taste in my mouth. I'm hoping we don't see Homura Magica Excorcist: Fighting Demon After Demon for 200+ Episodes! in the future.
Still, definitely one of the best series in a while, and that's something I never ever in a million years thought I'd say about a magical girl show or any show that features little girls.
I also note no flooding scenes. ;p
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Originally Posted by Dark Wing
Also I don't know if anyone else has come to this conclusion as well it would seem that The whole wings and bow stuff with Homura is probably because in a timeline where Madoka doesn't exist, a wish to go back in time and protect Madoka could never have happened, so her powers are vastly different due to her new wish to protect the universe that Madoka gave her life to protect.
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Discussions about timelines and Homura are always interesting, as they show how people perceive timelines exist. Using this show (episode 10 to be specific) is a good example of the common view. There's timeline 1, 2, 3, 4, etc. Another way of viewing it is that there's only one timeline. Homura going through all those "timelines" (and I use quotes because I don't view them as separate timelines for her) is just one Homura timeline. She experienced all that. As for your actual statement concerning her bow, I figured that was her homage to Madoka, since she still remembers her.
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