what really got to me in the trailer is how Homura looked so sinister, how genuinely happy she was to see Madoka happy without her being involved, and how. tired she was at the end.
the first real shot we get of her looking particularly triumphant, asking her opponent if they can shoulder what she now shoulders, immediately followed by a slideshow of Homura's trauma throughout the show and someone telling her (likely Sayaka as she refers to Madoka as "my best friend," or it could be Madoka herself addressing Homura, as she also calls Homura "her very best friend.") to release her as words float on the screen also making it clear how highly Homura thinks of Madoka.
"This world is for Madoka."
but she only looks. completely, genuinely happy the whole time in a way that isn't a look of triumph watching Madoka have fun. watching her genuinely enjoy herself in that gilded cage she created.
and by the end she looks so. tired. like she looks exhausted.
Homura is an evil demon. that's what she became when she committed an unforgivable sin: ripping off the wings of a goddess and dragging them down to earth.
and she did it all for one person and her happiness, even if its unwanted. she's happy when Madoka is happy in her cage, and wants to protect that cage at all costs: even her own happiness. she's clearly not happy with her own situation. being evil sucks. not being close to Madoka sucks. and the only way to ensure what she feels is Madoka's happiness is to be her enemy. it's so tragic, everything she does and ever will do is for Madoka's sake, no matter how twisted and warped it is. the only thing a child who was never allowed to grow up in 10+ years can think of.
the world is for Madoka. that's the crux of everything the devil called Homura Akemi does. it's for Madoka. it's absolutely not for her.
and it makes me. constantly think of that thing that Madoka's seiyuu once said in a Q&A:
no matter what happens, Homura is Homura, and Madoka will adore her, even if they're now enemies. this is the last thing in the world Madoka would want for her. Madoka would want to save Homura no matter the cost.
i think of Madoka fully realized what was happening, her greatest wish would be for Homura to just have the good night's sleep she clearly desperately needs.
"Falling in love with someone is wonderful, so don't call yourself the devil. I love you."
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Can't believe Homura actually silenced Sayaka…
Look at sayakas neck…
In the movie concept art homura detached her bones and reattached them to her cape while sealing her mouth so she couldn’t fight back or say anything about her new world
While the new trailer changed things up so maybe she has a huge scar under her bandages that prevents her from speaking
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I love the stark contrast between these two shots of Homura and Madoka. Like look at the colors schemes and background details!
Rays of light are shining down on Madoka, symbolizing her positivity and energy. She’s surrounded by pink roses and daisies, corresponding with her joy, innocence, and purity. The background of the shot is very vibrant and full of life, like Madoka here.
Meanwhile we have Homura, who’s intentionally shading herself from the light with her umbrella, causing shadows to be cast across her face. This represents her keeping everyone in the dark about her plans, especially Madoka. The background of the shot is more monochromatic, corresponding with Homura’s uncertainty and secrecy.
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ok so I was rewatching Madokami’s Magia Record transformation and I gotta say
I LOVE this shot of Madokami.
making the shot blurry and so far away from Madoka paints her as this enigmatic figure who no one can get a clear close up picture of (similar to cryptids kinda).
This shot could also be in Homura’s perspective, showing how when Madoka became a god in Homura’s eyes she became so so far away from her.
not to mention the blurriness of the shot could represent how we’re not supposed to know if that’s truly madoka, perhaps representing how everyone’s memories of her was wiped when she became a god, only leaving faint traces of her existence (Madoka’s mom telling Homura that if she had a daughter she’d have her wear the red ribbons Madoka gave to Homura, and Madoka’s little brother sketching out Madoka in the ground).
this shot feels almost dream like, and almost nostalgic. Like you know who that’s supposed to be but you can’t quite grasp at who they actually are.
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Had a thought (from the discord server)
(spoilers up to act 5 for In Stars and Time and the Rebellion movie for Madoka Magica)
(If i had a penny for everytime i put pmmm and isat together i would have 2 pennies-)
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