Madoka Magica: Just Sign On The Dotted Line

[Angryoptimist]

I'm not sure I buy the Archer theory. Madoka is supposed to acquire truly godlike power. Now, time stop is pretty cool, but, in episode 1, that Gear Witch was mopping the floor with Homura's face. Seemed a bit short of godlike to me.
On the other hand, who else could it be? For just about anybody else, it'd be more of a stretch.

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I like how Kyoko talked about the need for multiple magical girls to fight a Walpurgis Night witch (even with someone like Homura), how Madoka shouldn't give up her life to become a magical girl unless it's absolutely necessary, and then turned around and went "WELP, TIME TO USELESSLY SUICIDE." Kyubei may as well have been cackling with glee when he pointed out to Homura how Kyoko's death basically dumps the burden on Madoka and she'll have to make a contract if she likes her town being in one piece--since it seems like Gear Witch from ep. 1 is likely the star of the upcoming event, I'd have to agree.

For a being incapable of emotions, Kyubei sure has 'smug' down.

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