Puella Magi Madoka Magica reading order
Updated October 2026 · 8 series · in release order
Short answer
Read Puella Magi Madoka Magica in release order: Puella Magi Madoka Magica → Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Wraith Arc.
2
in the main story: 2 series
21
chapters
6
optional extras
Or read Puella Magi Madoka Magica: The Different Story (2012) instead: it retells the story in another version, so pick one.
Optional: 6 series (recaps, side stories and specials), marked below.
Release order
- 1
- 2
Puella Magi Oriko★MagicaSide story · optional, after Puella Magi Madoka MagicaManga · 2011 · 7 ch · score 3.1/5
- 3
Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Homura's Revenge!Alternate version of Puella Magi Madoka MagicaManga · 2012 · 9 ch · score 3.5/5
- 4
Puella Magi Homura★Tamura: Parallel Worlds Do Not Remain Parallel ForeverSide story · optional, after Puella Magi Madoka MagicaManga · 2012 · 30 ch · score 3.7/5
- 5
Puella Magi Madoka Magica: The Different StoryAlternate version of Puella Magi Madoka MagicaManga · 2012 · 12 ch · score 4.0/5
- 6
Puella Magi Tart Magica: The Legend of "Jeanne d'Arc"Side story · optional, after Puella Magi Madoka MagicaManga · 2013 · 21 ch · score 3.6/5
- 7
Puella Magi Suzune MagicaSide story · optional, after Puella Magi Madoka MagicaManga · 2013 · 16 ch · score 3.4/5
- 8
Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Wraith ArcMain storyManga · 2015 · 9 ch · score 3.9/5
How long is Puella Magi Madoka Magica?
| Part | Series | Chapters |
|---|---|---|
| Main story | 2 series | 21 |
| Everything released | 8 series | 116 |
Where to read Puella Magi Madoka Magica
Puella Magi Madoka Magica is officially on Comic Fuz (3 of 8) and Piccoma (2 of 8), counting its 8 series.
Services and regions change; the release order above links each series to its official pages.
Is Puella Magi Madoka Magica finished?
As far as anything announced goes, yes: the last entry, Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Wraith Arc, came out in 2015. Nothing new is announced yet.
Do I need to read the Puella Magi Madoka Magica side stories?
Optional: Puella Magi Oriko★Magica, Puella Magi Homura★Tamura: Parallel Worlds Do Not Remain Parallel Forever, Puella Magi Tart Magica: The Legend of "Jeanne d'Arc", Puella Magi Suzune Magica. Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Homura's Revenge!, Puella Magi Madoka Magica: The Different Story retell the story in another version; pick one.
How many chapters does Puella Magi Madoka Magica have?
The main story is 21 chapters over 2 series. With every optional extra it is 116 chapters.
Where can I read Puella Magi Madoka Magica?
Officially on Comic Fuz, Piccoma. Availability depends on your region; each series below lists its own services.
Related anime
- Puella Magi Madoka Magica TV · 2011
- Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part 1: Beginnings Movie · 2012
- Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part 2: Eternal Movie · 2012
- Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie -Rebellion- Movie · 2013
- Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story TV · 2020
- Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story Season 2 -The Eve of Awakening- TV · 2021
- Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story Final Season -Dawn of a Shallow Dream- Special · 2022
- Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie -Walpurgisnacht: Rising- Movie · 2026
Order and labels come from the relations in the AnimeHunt catalog (sequel, side story, summary, alternative version). Spot a mistake? Tell us.